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2010/04/26,. MEETING Monday, April 26, 2010 5:30 p.m. City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B 1) Approval of the April 12, 2010 Community Services Minutes. 2) REPORTS: a) MW-2010-24 Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (WRAP) b) FS-2010-06 Fire Communications Equipment c) FS-2010-07 Rescue Truck Purchase d) FS-2010-08 False Alarm Bylaw -Supplemental Report e) PD-2010-05 CB&FIG-2009-008, 6032-6036 Main Street f) PD-2010-06 CB&FIG-2009-009, 6022-6026 Main Street g) TS-2010-26 Fort Erie Transit Service -Agreement Extension 3) NEW BUSINESS: STAFF CONTACT: Geoff Holman Lee Smith Lee Smith Lee Smith Alex Herlovitch Alex Herlovitch Karl Dren 4) ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Fifth Meeting Monday, April 12, 2010, Committee Room 2, 5:58 P.M. PRESENT: Chair -Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Jim Diodati, Vince Kerrio, Bart Maves, Wayne Thomson, Janice Wing, Shirley Fisher and Victor Pietrangelo. STAFF: Ken Todd, Ken Beaman, Jim Jessop, Geoff Holman, Alex Herlovitch, Todd Harrison, Serge Felicetti, Dale Morton, Dean lorfida and Marianne Tikky, Steno. GUEST: PRESS: Carey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review, Becky Day, Niagara This Week 1) MINUTES MOVED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Maves that the minutes of the April 12, 2010 meeting be approved. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. 2) REPORTS: a) MW-2010-11 Tender 2010-152-05, Weightman Bridge Rehabilitation Portage Road crossing the Welland Riverfrom Macklem Streetto Bridgewater Street MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher that; 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Rankin Construction Inc. at the tendered price of $ 3,845,766.50. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. 3. That Ellis Engineering Inc. be awarded the assignment of part-time construction supervision and Contract Administration for this project in the amount of $ 127,387.50. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. -2- b) MW-2010-15 Chippawa Boat Dock -Update MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher that the report be Deferred. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. c) R&C-2010-09 M.F. Ker Park Concession Agreement MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded Fisher; 1. That a license agreement between GNBA and the City of Niagara Falls to operate the concession May 1 -September 15, 2010 at M. F. Ker Park be approved. 2. That Council approve the by-law listed later on the April 12, 2010 agenda authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. d) R&C-2010-08 RFP-P09-2010 -Supply and Delivery of Over the Counter Beverages, Vending and Related Equipment MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher; 1. That the proposal from Coca-Cola Canada for the Supply and Delivery of Over the Counter Cold Beverages, Vending and Related Equipment at the Gale Centre and Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena be approved. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. e) PD-2010-29 CB&FIG-2010-002, 4519-4525 Queen Street MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Fisher; 1. That the Committee recommend to Council the approval of the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Grantfor4519-4525 Queen Street subject to the owners satisfying all the program requirements including all necessary permits and entering into an agreement with the City. -3- 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. fl TS-2010-23 -Falls Shuttle Service Amendment MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that Council approve the proposed enhancements to the Falls Shuttle service. Motion: Carried Action: Recommendation submitted to Council April 12, 2010. 3) ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Councillor Thomson and seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the Community Services Committee adjourn at 6:03 p.m. Motion: Carried ~~ MW-2010-24 ~11giICc'I~''II~IS April 26, 2010 REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department SUBJECT: MW-2010-24 Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (WRAP) & Weeping Tile Removal By-Law RECOMMENDATION That Committee authorize staff to proceed with Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (WRAP) as set out in this report. 2. That Committee recommend Council receive the report and approve the Weeping Tile Removal By-law listed later on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The storm water and wastewater infrastructure that serves the City of Niagara Falls has been under increasing stress in recent years due to new development, climate change and aging infrastructure. This stress has contributed to more frequent combined sewer overflows (CSO's), basement flooding and costly premature capital investments. Efforts to treat and intercept storm water before it reaches the Stanley Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant have been slow and expensive. Sewer separation projects, High Rate Treatment and in-line storage strategies have proven to be helpful but capital intensive initiatives. Studies have shown that the most cost effective solution to the problem is to eliminate the problem at its source. To achieve this, the City needs to redirect any connection that allows the inflow of surface drainage and groundwater into the sanitary sewer system. While the impacts from residential weeping the connections are only part of the City's strategy to address these issues, it is a critical and cost-effective part of the overall Pollution Control Plan. Although these weeping the connections have been prohibited since 1989 through provisions in the Ontario Building Code, there were approximately 19,500 homes built in Niagara Falls between mid 1940's and late 1980's that may have weeping the connected to the sanitary sewer system. The proposed City's Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (WRAP) has been planned to achieve five specific goals; Raise the awareness and inform residents of the long term benefits of removing weeping the connections to the sanitary sewer system; and, April 26, 2010 -2- MW-2010-24 2. Provide a financial incentive to assist residents to comply with this new standard which is being implemented retroactively; and, 3. Confirm the City's ongoing commitment to theMinistryoftheEnvironmenttoprotect the natural environment from the downstream impacts of CSO's and sewer bypasses; and, 4. Reduce the volume of clean water entering the sanitary sewer using capacity that otherwise could be utilized for future development; and, 5. Reduce the City's sewage treatment costs by removing the sources of clean water prior to its arrival at the Region of Niagara's Sewage Treatment Plant. BACKGROUND Many areas of the City are serviced with separated storm and sanitary sewers however homes built prior to the 1980's were permitted to connect the weeping the (external foundation drain that collects subsurface waterfrom around the basement footing)dlrectly into the sanitary sewer lateral (piping that discharges sanitary effluent from the home to the sewer main out in the municipal road allowance). This connection becomes problematic during wet weather conditions when ground water can outlet to the sewer system at an uncontrolled rate. These large volumes of clean water entering the sanitary sewer system overload the downstream sewer network causing surcharging (i.e., backups) in the system. Those areas that have deep basements or are serviced with shallow sewers often are prone to sewer lateral backups and basement flooding. During storm events of abnormal intensity or duration staff conduct emergency pumping from the sanitary sewer either directly into the natural environment or into a local storm sewer system to minimize damage to public and private property. The Niagra Falls Pollution Control Plan Update (June 2008) identified this problem as having detrimental effects on property values and recommended action to regulate and remove all sources of storm water from the sanitary sewer system. In 2007 the City of Niagara Falls participated in a joint study with the Town of Fort Erie in an effort to "supplement anecdotal evidence concerning the efficacy and financial impact of weeping the disconnection as part of an overall extraneous flow removal program." This report published in March 2008 concluded that; • The average yearly discharge from weeping the sources per residence in the City of Niagara Falls ...averages 114.5m3. This equates to 0.0036 I/s .. . on a yearly basis. • In terms of system capacity this is equivalent to the base flow from 4-5 new homes. From these conclusions it is evident that a program targeting the removal of weeping the would be worthy of consideration. On December 24, 2008, the City experienced basement flooding due to a number of operational and wet weather-related problems. Council considered the information provided by staff in Report MW-2009-03 and passed a resolution directing staff to prepare a report on Weeping Tile Disconnection Program and a Comprehensive Sewer Use By- April 26, 2010 -3- MW-2010-24 Law. The City has a Down Spout Disconnection By-law (By-law #83-254) that prohibits the connection of roof leaders (down spouts) to the sanitary sewer system. Efforts to enforce this matter more aggressively will help to mitigate the impacts of extreme storm events. However, a more comprehensive approach targeting weeping the connection is more likely to produce better results. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Under the current Residential Flood Relief Program Municipal Works staff; 1. Complete the initial investigations, 2. Obtain permission to access private property, 3. Engage and direct contractors in the installation of the sump pumps and backwater valves, and, 4. Complete follow up inspections. This process has worked but, the process is very labour intensive and has led many property owners to perceive that our staff will clean and maintain the sump pumps and backwater valves on an ongoing basis. There is also the perception that the City is liable when these devices do not function as they are intended. The Infrastructure section ofthe Municipal Works department does not have sufficient staff to implement this process on a larger scale. In the past they have accommodated 20-30 requests each year. The proposed WRAP program is targeting 300 homes per year. Therefore, staff recommend that the subsidy be offered through a rebate program, rather than having staff directly involved in the installation. City staffwill provide initial consultation to the property owners and TV inspect their internal sanitary sewer to determine, where possible, the location of their weeping the disconnection. The property owner and/or their contractor will be responsible to locate their weeping the connection point. Staff has experienced several homes where sump pumps have been installed, not under the City's direction that have experienced basement flooding as a result of the installation of a sump pump or sump pump pit of an insufficient size or lack of a backwater valve in areas that experience basement flooding. These minimum material standards and this procedure will reduce the potential of future basement flooding. Inmost cases, the weeping the disconnection will involve property owners that have never experienced basement flooding but contribute significantly to the wet weather problems. As a result, staff is recommending that we take the following actions; Prepare an education program informing the public of the City's intentions to proceed with this new policy and prepare an effective information campaign highlighting the benefits of this initiative and the importance of the maintenance of this equipment. 2. Prepare a Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer By-law that targets all technical and administrative aspects of the Sanitary Sewer system. April 26, 2010 -4- MW-2010-24 3. Provide an Annual Weeping Tile Disconnection Program update report on the effectiveness of the Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program for Community Services Committee. To assist in the public awareness campaign the details of the Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program or WRAP program will be communicated using; Letters Newspapers Ad Website Link Radio Sound Bites Brochures Open House Staff is proposing the adoption of this by-law that makes disconnection of all weeping the mandatory subject to the discretion of the Director of Municipal Works. This flexible approach is needed so that problematic areas like Chippawa and the Kolar Road Pumping Station drainage areas can be targeted more aggressively with the WRAP program. A more comprehensive by-law is needed to address issues such as; • Right of entry • Owner responsibility to maintain private works • Right to connect • Obligation to connect • Backflow prevention • Abandonment of service laterals • Swimming Pool discharge • Effluent quality standards. These matters will require more extensive public feedback. Staff is aware that the Provincial government is currently proposing new effluent quality standards and requirements for bypass monitoring which will affect the City's approach. There is also discussion regarding the implementation of new quality management standards similar to those imposed for the Drinking Water System (DWOMS). FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The approved 2010 Utility Budget has funding in the amount of $1,000,000 set aside for this program and will utilize these funds on average up to $3,000 per household. Up to $50,000 will be earmarked for the education/awareness component of this program. An ongoing monitoring report will be provided to help analyse the effectiveness of the program and assist Council in allocating funding in subsequent years. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS In the past the City has offered the Residential Flood Relief Program on a voluntary basis which achieved a success rate of approximately 600 homes. The need to make weeping the connections into the sanitary sewer system illegal under a local by-law is necessary to force compliance. April 26, 2010 _5_ COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES M W-2010-24 This recommendation is consistent with Council's strategic commitments to establish infrastructure investment priorities and to continue to monitor and improve the efficiency of the organization. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Copy of presentation -City of Niagara Falls WRAP Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Ken T6dd, Chief Administrative Officer S:IREPORTS\2D10 Reports\MW-2010-24 -Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program (Wrap) Report.wpd __ ~~ Niagara~alls REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loanonni, Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Fire Services SUBJECT: FS-2010-06 Fire Communications Equipment RECOMMENDATION FS-2010-06 April 26, 2010 1) That Council approve the expenditure of up to $ 73,453.39 for the installation of remote dispatch equipment at Fire Station 6 on Schiller Road as part of the new land mobile radio communications system for Niagara Falls Fire Services. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff received authorization from Council on November 16, 2009 to replace the Niagara Falls Fire Services radio system. The scope of work required to support the implementation of the new radio system, including a redundant component, was unknown until the recent completion and approval of the final design of the radio system and a review of all possible options and geographical locations for the "back up" component of the system. The implementation of the new land mobile radio system requires the installation of an alternate communications centre. The initial cost estimate for this expense was $100,000.00. The cost for the installation of an alternative communications centre that would allow for an alternate means of communication in the event of an emergency relocation with a remote console has been provided by Glentel at $73,453.39, attached. BACKGROUND Staff, Lapp Hancock and Associates and Glentel evaluated a number of possible geographical locations forthe alternate communications centre. All parties concurred with the selection of the location for the alternate communications centre at Fire Station 6 on Schisler Road. Glentel submitted two (2) system designs for the alternative communications centre. The recommendation from staff following a review of both proposals by staff and our project manager, Lapp Hancock and Associates, is to select the "basic" alternate communications centre. The choice recommended by staff has been designed to allow for the transition to a completely redundant alternative system, if determined to be a need in the future. April 26, 2010 - 2 - ANALYSIS/RATIONAL FS-2010-06 The implementation of the new radio system requires the installation of an alternate communications centre. In the event of an evacuation of the primary communications centre, an alternate communications centre is required to ensure the provision of emergency communications. The installation of the partial alternate communications centre allows the City to demonstrate due diligence in complying with the requirements set out for public safety communication centres in the Ministry of Labour Section 21 Guidance Note 2-3 "Radio Communications". attached. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS This project was approved in the 2008 Capital Budget. The approved total expenditures amount for this project was $3,086,069. The cost of the agreement staff is recommending that Council approve is within the budget allocated for this project. The funding for this project will be fully derived from a debenture issue planned for 2010. Niagara Falls Fire Services will be presenting future reports to Council for recommendation to proceed with these additional projects related to the Radio System. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Glentel Full Redundant Quote ~ Glentel Partial Redundant Quote ~ Ministry of Labour Section 21 Guidance Note "Radio Communications" ~ NFPA 1221 -Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Communications Systems: Communications Centers reference Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer J. Jessop:tc Qg4C~1S O MOTOROLA ~ ~s.O''.u~.mcero. NFFS FULL REDUNDANT TO: NNGARA FALLBFNE DEPARTMENT BACKUP SYSTEM GATE Marck ]6nD 5808 Morrison 6treel Nle9ere FOX,OMarim, OUOTE NO. (25250 Attn: Jim JeuoP PSTa CST: E%TRA (ea roleK7 Ycm Dexri on Noeel Unk Prim ErtendeB Prise CENTRACOM GOLD ELREINTERFACE ELECTRONIC6, DE6KT Bi872R 1 313.2]9,W 513,275,00 ADD:HEADSEF JA[.1(i2 W/13 FOOT CABLE (FOR 61822) K]04AE 1 52]1.00 52]1.00 ADD HEAUSEFJACI(Wf13 FOOT CPBIE (FOR B1B22) IOi]OAE 1 3271.00 5271,00 ADO: FOOTSWRCH KS'/21F 1 5108.00 510500 ALT:CABLE,i-PAIR, IOD FOOT (DEIFIES tO FOOT) Ki 61M ~ 1 3116.OD 5116,00 Mic a00gENEOKOE^u1ROPGREY BMN6013A 1 E418.OD 111 8.00 CENIRACOM GOLD INTERFACE HARDWARE FOR STAT•A1FR 51824A 2 35,180,00 310,320.00 ADb; RELAY, pITOUlP1(T(M-LEgD CONTROL) K]00 1 f92.W 59200 CENTRACOM(10LD INTERFACE HARDWARE FOR ASSRO CH BiB25A 3 59,028.00 32],OB4.OD CENTRACdN OIXD CENTRALELECTRONICS fl4NK(CEHj,e B18116C 1 535,042.00 535,042.00 ADD: BATTERY,BACK-UP TO CES (FOR DUAL POWER SUPPLY) K20gAF t 3847.W E8/7b0 ' ADD.BATTERY, eAOK•UPTO CEe (FOR 8INOLE POWER 6UFPL K206AE 1 Efi6B00-- 3565,00 ADD. CARD CAGE, AU%ILIPRY 10331 1 5519.00 5819.00 ALT: CABLE,25~PAIR, 100 FOOT K16/BB S 3163,00 $1,989p0 ADD INTERFACE, R9232 LBOARDAND CABLE] 136.5 2 5925.00 51,250.00 CENTRACOM GdDINTEAFAOEMOOULF FOR AUYJLURY I6 B1H2B 1 51,589.00 $1,569.00 CENTRACOM OOID SOFTWARE UCEN6E MANAGER Bi82] i S186A5 5188.45 AOD:60TTWARE LK:ENSE, BTAT-AL.fRTGHANNEI %Z95 Z 5944,00 51,888.00 ADD 90FTlYARE UCENSE, ASTRO CAI CONVPNTIONPI CHAN %393 a $1,8B9.W 56,661.00 ROD: 30FTWARE LICENSE, EIRE OPERATOR POSRION X283 t 38,293.W 56,298.00 CENTRACOM GOLD SPARffi FOR CEBS W(ORiUNKINO B1 Bt9 1 $2,781.00 52pex69 CENTRACOM Gq.D SPARE MODULE, CON60LE OPERATOR 61819 1 37,102,00 57.102.00 CENTRACOM GOLD BPARES FOR CLA6SIC CRT OR ELffE OPE B18t4 1 52,511.00 52,5H,00 2610.24 ETHERNET SWffCH CLN1W8 1 52,9B1.gD 52,361.00 18"LCD, BLACI(N0L4TWCH DSOI9BLK 2 53,435.00 56,8]0.00 BA6E WRH PTT SWITCH CON62Bt i 5208.00 5208.00 ENCORE BINAURPI HEAIISETTOP CTAN82B] i 5164.00 St BI.OD eOFTWARE BASED DUAL IRR USB HA6P WITH UCEIJSE OON9331 1 32,992.00 fZ,B82.00 CERTIFED GOLD EUIE WOR104TARON VISTA TT20B] i $2,882.00 52,882.00 ADO: DUAL IRRDMbSPC &PI(ER IA00288M 1 5214.00 3274.00 cERRFIED ELBE INTERFACE 3FJtYER 772068 1 $S,6W.00 556W.00 CONVENTIONAL SIMULCAST CAROCAGE 0336'7 1 S1,i83.00 51,]63.00 AOO SCI EX3ENDFR CARD OW] 1 3107.W 810'1.00 ADD:CONVc?lRONAL9INULOF MODULE %590 SP 1 $705.W .{70SDD MAN W9TR 00185P2]30010 6808908P4g 1 $28.00 326,00 ASRI0 DIU30W HARDWARE F2048 3 58,342.00 f25,D2BAD ADD: CONY REIBA3EfiW. %959 5 59,255,00 327,785A0 ADD:64Ti REVERT CBL C28 3 5298.00 5894.0] PPAPTFR BOX, OIV3000 C629 3 5184.00 5552.00 CONSOLE WIRELINE80ARD FLN6510 3 5930.00 52,817.00 MANUPI OPR INBTR ASTRO DIU3000 6B02919C65 1 535.00 535.00 ASTRO DIUSOODWCBL6 FIDMB32A 3 ftB4.6D 5552.00 OIU COifipaN'm ssrwm 6aHmie OLN85T0 1 528.00 52B.DD CAROCAGE bIU 3000 CHN1008 1 ¢4]3.00 53]3.00 01ANK PANEL DN3000 FLN8841 1 $59.00 533.00 HAN09ET BLACK WRH3 FOOT CORD 06467182 1 Efi1.00 361.00 R93 ABTRO dGGAL INTERFACE UNR RVN4053 1 MANUAL SERVICEA6TR0 WU3000 68D2849C]5 -1 EBO.OD 580.00 MPNUAL OWNER OIU "IRUNKOP110N 680Z949C95 1 39.00 39.OD R56 pRbGRAJSLONG CABLE .3080385629 1 ADAPTOR ]EST CA&-E 5880386830 1 SZ8.00 323A0 RNGDN MODEAICABLE23 FT. ODN]10] S (203.00 560500 UNNERSAL ENCLOSURETENSR BW DSPREM891540 t 32,65BaD 52,630.00 CPU8T1fl BCASTCR088 CONN OSPREM880369 2 i14,fiB7.00 $Z9,334.W 8711E 128KN0 MODB,I EXT SYNC. OBPREM8922W 1 54,601.00 34,861.00 AC POWER SUPPLY 110/220VAC CBPREM890t Z 52,964,00 55,808,00 e PDRT4W EMTO EM RANGE CRO O6PREM811B60 / f3,iW,00 53,184.00 4 PoRT4W p8M CPRO OSPREM818460 1 511,808.00 j11,S09.00 OUALTi Ef WAN CARD O6PR5LIB01085 1 ¢4,$85,00 33,585.00 cSU PLUG IN MODULE DSPREM81290 2 54,21 7.00 36,434.00 OVAL TIEI WAN WIRELAY3I~N REDUNDANCY DSPRFMB014B0 1 59,033.00 33,033,00 C6U PLUGIN MODULE 0.9PREM81Z30 Z 54,Z1]J10 $8,434.00 PRIMEaTMSTER BRE CONFtGAC POWER D.51RAK91006 1 538,225.00 539y6.0D 10 PORT LD•6ftU CARD DSPREMB22560 1 56,526,00 36,326.00 OUALT7 Et WAN CARD OSPR9J801065 a 52,642,W 52,6/2,00 ISU PLUG IN MODULE DBPREM8123D z 53,108.00 36,218,00 Micc emux3n9 SHOP SUPPl1E6 60 53,452A0 53,452,00 PREPAND STAGIND LABOUR 32 5103.00 S6,1W.DO On file lnaWaem LABOUR W 51D3.DD 53,206.00 6imiFaal~PUnSOn LABOUR 1 5103.00 55,150.00 "neal Serricae ENOINEERMG i 54,6460D - 34,645.00 P1PYxNFAOY exax6aY8TO rocem RE9Wx6a TOTAL DU3rARCN 5355,827.85 G6i (5.045) $1],781,40 PST (3.0%) E2B,d6B.24 TOTAL 340] 065.58 Oelvery• ~ Tame: NM30 PER }(6th TO~j15 xmy ram F.Ob.: Xamlkon sub, cwpone hq,NNarcau rxwvan mema+,ama m w,.ue.,wawmra.m.,axuwrnawawa,..m. ~ Awr o ...e.~°'..° °,."° °" '~°Y ~ ~ ~ : w ~ ~ ~ am a. ...~ , w x. sy s ~n e ..~ Ywory FymY m~mMgkpap,ayq abnry hagxvtlarJryaaanmwbolalna wl,LLVmtlahva. vb a.nc you mr 1av awronM a awlre m rw nuo n W n n.na w ma, rwsa2 m rcv kwnaaa mnnrv ... a ~,, C~ G] 4 I~ Lt, TO: NIAGARA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT 5809 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E-2E8 Attn: Jim Jessop ® MOTOROLA Authorized Two~Way Radio Dealer and Service Center Equipment Proposal DATE March 25/10 QUOTE NO. PST &GST: EXTRA (as noted) Item Description Model Qt Unit Price Extended Price A RS232 CABLE BKN6181 1 $49.00 $49.OD CARD, CEB RS232 INTERFACE BLN6755 1 $313.00 $313.00 BOARD, REMOTE INTFC, OP, WIO TONES ORN4546 1 $1,854.00 $1,854.00 CENTRACOM GOLD FIELD-ADD REMOTE OPERATO 61889 1 $3,562.00 $3,562.00 2610-24 ETHERNET SWITCH CLN1836 1 $2,543.00 $2,543.00 UNIVERSAL ENCLOSURE TENSR 800 DSPREM891830 1 $2,531.00 $2,531.00 CPU 2T1 E1 RCON BUS-CONNECT DSPREM880460 2 $5,171.00 $10,342.00 8T1 E1 IF CARD 32K WITH MODEM DSPREM892060 1 $3,796.00 $3,796.00 AC POWER SUPPLY 110/220VAC DSPREM8901 2 $1,477.00 $2,954.00 8 PORT 4W E M TO EXT RANGE CRD DSPREM811960 1 $3,164.00 $3,164.00 DUAL T1 E1 WAN CARD DSPREM801065 2 $3,586.D0 $7,172.D0 CSU PLUG IN MODULE DSPREM81230 4 $2,109.00 $8,436.00 Y ADAPTER 1:1 WAN REDUNDANCY DSPREM1239 1 $162.00 $162.00 10 PORT LD-SRU CARD DSPREM822560 1 $6,326.00 $6,326.D0 SHOP SUPPLIES MISC 40 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 PREP AND STAGING LABOUR 16 $103.00 $4,120.00 ON SITE INSTALLATION LABOUR 1 $103.00 $1,648.00 Engineering services ENGINEERING 1 $1,429.00 $1,429.00 1 Rack Mount UPS SUA1000RM1U $2,402.00 $2,402.00 UPS Tower (included in SUA1000RM1U PRICING) SUA2200 PTP LINK W ILL BE QUOTED SEPARATELY TOTAL QUOTATION $65,003.00 GST (5.0%) $3,250.15 PST (8.0%) $5,200.24 TOTAL $73,453.39 Delivery: From pate of Omer Acceptance Terms: Net 30 PER Kath TO~~IS Kathy T ollis F.0.6.: Hamilton Senior Corporate Account Manager u©LJ '1 L"9L This proposal is valid for 30 tlays from date of submission, after which it is subject to change wit hout notic e. Specifetl pelivery commences upon acceptance of ortler by Digital Mobile Sys tems Inc. Ouolalicn subject to applicable Freigh t antl pelivery charges Industry Canada licensing antl frequency assignments are beyontl o ur control and may require certain cha nges Ip th is proposal. You may indicate acceptance of this proposal by signing below and faxing same to our local office as indicated above. We thank you for the opportunity of quoting on your radio requirements and look forward to your favourable comments . Signature pate QQ Ontario Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Advisory Committee Ministry of Labour Ministere du Travail FIRE FIGHTERS GUIDANCE NOTE #2-3 (16} ISSUE: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS Firefighters should have a method of two way communication that provides contact with the Officer in Charge and with firefighters located outside the hazard zone, without removing the face piece of their self-contained breathing apparatus. Coroner's Jury Recommendations into fatalities of firefighters emphasize the need for effective communication devices and procedures as a critical component in emergency operations. Communications devices and procedures should be used in conjunction with entry control and incident command systems and common plain text language should be used. Desirable features when purchasing new communication devices should include: • Compliance with the NFPA 1221-2002 Standard and APCO 16 and 25 Public Safety System Standards. • For radios that may be used in potentially flammable and explosive atmospheres, compliance with CAN/CSA-C222 No. 157-92 or Factory Mutual Standards. The Section 21 Committee encourages fire departments to conduct a risk analysis on their need for intrinsically safe radios using the APCO Public Safety Standard. • Multiple frequency operation to enable communication independent of normai dispatch channels. • Safeguards againsf accidental shut off. • Durability (i.e. resistance from damage due to water, chemicals, temperature extremes, rough handling}. • Ease of operation (i.e. controls that may be operated with gloved hands). • A reliable maintenance and repair program. • Where possible, radios should be checked in local area with other emergency services to prevent cross channelling at scenes (i.e. police, ambulance). • Repeaters may be of use in areas where pdrtable radios will not reach desired personnel (i.e. Dispatch, Incident Command or Firefighters away from their. units). ~1io t3lnmunications Page 1 of 2 Effective: 9gst 2ooz Revised: Janaary 2007 - Q~ V i Ontario Ontario Fire Service Section 21 Advisory Committee Ministry of Labour Minist~re du Travail • Hands free units may be of assistance in certain aspects of the fire fighting roles that require both hands to operate equipment. • Simplex Channels (#alk around) should be a capability of the radio system. Once a radio has been chosen for specific duties, the appropriate training in regard to the capabilities of issued radios, is required. @lio t3mmunications Page 2 of 2 i . ~ Effective: Ogst 2002 Revised: January 2007 1221-1 Copyright ©2006 National lire Protection Association. All Rights Reserved. NFPA 1221 Standard forfhe Installation, Maintenance, and Use o£ Emergency Services Gammunications Systems 2007 Edition This edition of NrPA 1221, S[a~trd for the Instaliataon, /Y.(aiutenance, and Use of Emergency Sennces Communications Systems, was prepared by the Technical Committee on Public.Emer- gency Service Communication, It was issued by the Standards Council on July 28, 2006, with an effective date of August 17, 2006; and supersedes all previous edifions. This edition of NPPA 1221 was approved as an American Nadonal Standard on August 17, 2006. Origin and Development of NRPA 1221 - ~ . This standard dates back to 1898.Originally, it was part of a general standard on signaling - - systems, but the material on municipal fire alarm systems was separated from the geueral standazd in 1911. This standaz•d has been revised and reissued is editionsdated-1904, 1971, 1926, 1934,1940, 1941, I946, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1962, 1969, 1964, 1967, 1978, I975, 1978, 1.980,1984; 1988, 1991; 1994, and 1999. The 1999 edition of NPPA 1221 was a resplt of very. hark work by committee members, especially the prevrou3 chairman,-Evan E. Stauffer, Jr. The.,goal. of the committee was to completely rewriie the standard to i~efleet ~[he following: an emergence ofjoint communica- tions centers; the increase in tectdology-Based information systems that assist both users in the communications center and users in't}ie field of operations; ahdthe role communications play in emergency scene operations within the Incident Command System. To refleet the fact ihacNFPA 1221 is applicable to all emergenry responders, notjust the fire service, the tidewas changed to Standard for the Installation, ~Llainten¢nre, and I/se of Emergency Sennces Communica- tions Systems. The 2002 edition of this document continued to enhance the capabilities of personnel assigned to communications centers as well as the interoperabil[ty of systems. Because tech- nology is continually dianging, committee members began to assess potential changes to the next edition of this standard. It is incumbent on both users and enforcers of this standard to understand the impact of this standazd, both in the azea of service delivery and on the safety - of those emergency response personnel delivering those services Competing interests and priorities in a communications center need to be addressed by the authority havingjurisdicdon to develop standard operating procedures on how calls for - service are processed, dispatched, and tracked. The mission of the communications center should be to serve as a conduit between those requesting services and those providing those services. This standard with its current revisions provides the requirements to accomplish that mission, The 2007 edition of NFPA 1221 is a complete revision incorpomdng the requirements of the Manual ojS[y1e for NEPA Technical Committee Documents As part of the 2007 revision, the committee restructured several chapters and added a new chapter on data network security and seveml new sections. Subsequently, all chapters have been renumbered to accommodate those changes. The entire doqument was mviewed and editorially updated to clarify require- menu and to clean up ambiguous language. COMMUNICATIONS CENTERS 3.3.77 Wimd Ctircuit. A metallic circuit leased to or owned by a jurisdiction, which is dedicated to a specific alarm or com- munication system under the control of that jurisdiction. Chapter4 CommunicationsCentess 4.1 General. 4.1.1 Communicatons centers and alternate communica- tions centers shall comply with Chapter 4. - - 4.1.2 Communications equipment shall be kept in working order at atl times. 4.1.3 The communications center shall be provided with an alternate means of communication that is compatible with [he alternate meahs of cdmmunication provided ar Che ~emer- gency response facilities (ERFs). 4.1.3.1 The alternate means shall be readily available to die (elecorirmunicator in Ore event of failure of the primary corri- munications system. - 4:1.4" Eachjurisdicdon shall maintain an alternate eommuni- cations center that meets the criteria in 4.1.4.1 and 4.1.4.2: 4:1.4.1 The alternate communications center shall be ca- pable, when staffed, of performing the emergency functions performed at the primary communications center: 4.1:4.2" The alternate communications center shall b'e sepa- rated geographicallyfrom the prineary communkadons center at a distance that ensures the survivability of the alternate center:' 4.1.4.3 Eachjurisdicdohshal] develop a formal plan to main- tain and operate the alternate communications cemer. 4.1.4.3.1 The plan shall includelhe ability to reroute incom- ing alarm traffic to the alternate center and~to process and dispatch alarms at that center. 4.1.4.3.2* The plan shall beyincluded in the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.(CEMP). 4.1:5" The communicadons center shall be capable of con- tinuous operation long enough to enable the gansfer of op erauons to the alternate communicadons. center:in.the event of fire or other emergency in. the communicauonscentei or in the building that houses the communications center.-~~ - 4.1.6 3ysterns.thatare esseneial to the operation of fhe commu- nications center shall be designed. to accommodate peak:work- loads as determined by the authority havingjurisdiction (AI-IJ). 4.1.7,,, Communicadans~centers shall be designed to aeSOm- modate the staffing level necessary to operate the center as required by Chapter 7. 4.1:8 The design of the communications center shall~be based on number of personnel needed to handle_peak work- loads as determined by the AHJ. 4.2'Exposute Htuarrls. 4.2.1 R'herethebuildingthathousesacommunicationscen- ter is adjacent to another structure, the exposed walls shall be protected in compliance with A'FPASOOQ Building C.o>tsarudion and Safety Code. 4.2.2"Where the building that houses a communications cen- ter is-located within 150 ft (46~m) of the potential collapse 1221=9 zone of a taller structure, the. roo£ shall be designed to resist damage from collapse of the exposing structure. 4.2.3 The lowest floor elevation of the communications cen- ter shall be above the 100.year flood plain established by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 4.3 Constrncflon: ~ - 4.3.1 Communicadons centers shall ~be heated in buildings of Type I, Type TI, or Type III construction as defined by NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction. 4.3.2 Buildings that house communicatioru centers shall have CLASS A roof coverings as defined by NFPA 256, Standard Methods ojFire Tests afRoofCouerzngs. ~ ~ - 4.3:3' -Cdrrimunications centers shall be separated from other pordofrs of btildings occupied for purposes other than emer gencq communicatian's by Ere barriershaving a fire'resistance rating of 2 hours. ~ ~ ~ ~~ 4.8:4 -Fire barriers shall comply with NFPA 1DI, Life S¢feay Code, Section 8:2. ~ _ 4.3:5x Communications center's located below grade shall comply with NFPA 101, Section 11.7, and be specifically de- signed for the location. 4.3.6- -The exposed surfaces.of walls, ceilings, and floors shall have aflame spread rating of 25 or.less, and a smoke develop- ment rating of 50 or less, when tesred:in accordance with NFPA 255, Standard McUtad of 7esd of Surface Burning Char¢~tens- ticsafBui(dingMaterials. ~ ~ - ~ ~ - 4.3.7 The communicadons center shall be equipped. with a toilet facility and a lunch area that are directly accessible to the operations room and within the secured area as required by Section-4.6. - - 4.3.8 1'fie eommunicatons center shall be protected~againsC seismic damage in accordance with NFPA 5000.. - 4.4 Utilities. - ~ - - - 4.4.1 Healing, ventilating, and air<ondidoning (HUAC) sys- temsshail beprovided in accordance with NFPA 90A, Standard far thr? Instlelkatioa of Air Condition,dng and [~entiiiikng Systern.c, and NFPA 90B, Standard for the Install¢Cion ¢f Warne Air He¢tang and Air Gondidioning Systems. - ~ - 4:4:1.1 HUAC systemsShalPbe independent s}retems`thatserve only the communications center. ~ - ~ - 4.4.1.2 1NAC system intakes for fresh air shall be arranged to minimize smoke intake from a fire inside or outside the building. 4.4.1.3 liL'ACsysIems shall be designed~to maintain.tompera- ture and relative humidirywithm limits specified by the manu- facturer of the equipment critical to the opemdon of'the com= manications cemer as determined by the AHJ. .. 4.4:1.4. Emergency controls shall.be provided. in the opera lions room to permit closing of outsideair intakes. - .. 4.4:1.5'" Alternate I-IUAC systems shall be provided for the op- erationsroom and odrerspaces housing electronic equipment determined by the AHJ to be essential to the operation of the communications center. - ~ - - 4.4:2 Penetradons into the communications center shall be limited to those necessary for the operation of the centen- 2007£dlNon ~~ Niagara~'alls REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Fire Services SUBJECT: FS-2010-07 Rescue Truck Purchase RECOMMENDATION FS-2010-07 April 26, 2010 That Council approve the purchase of a rescue truck from Asphodel Fire Trucks Ltd. at a cost of $182,423.37 (plus applicable taxes). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This vehicle was previously identified in the Capital budget under "Rescue Vans Purchases". Panel 4, which is part of the fleet at Station #4 (Chippawa) is a light duty truck and has been in service for 16 years. It is important to replace this vehicle as it was designed as a light duty vehicle but has been used for carrying heavy equipment and operating in emergency response. This truck has been taken out of service numerous times for repair and is now in need of replacement. BACKGROUND In past years, there have been requests from fire fighting personnel to become actively involved in the selection and purchasing process of fire apparatus. Approximately three (3) years ago, we began a lengthy process of appointing an apparatus committee composed of interested individuals from our suppression section, mechanical section and Supply and Services section. The committee became educated through product research, meetings with mechanics and manufacturers, attending trade shows and benefitting from internal expertise and experience. The recommendation is a result of a teamwork and cooperation to achieve the best vehicle that meets our needs and budgetary considerations. The specifications design process focused on safety of personnel within the vehicle while responding and while operating the vehicle at emergency scenes. Rescue trucks are part of our primary response within the fire department. They carry personnel, equipment, including specialized rescue equipment and provide the capability of a command post at emergency scenes. The new vehicle will allow us to retire a 1994 Panel 4 truck. ANALYSIS This unit is a demonstrator model that would be sufficient for our purposes. Asphodel responded with this truck which, with minor modifications, is sufficient for our use and within budget. April 26, 2010 - 2 - FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS FS-2010-07 The purchase price of this vehicle was included in the 2010 Capital Budget. The vehicle that is being replaced is past its useful life, will be declared surplus and sold in the year. The proceeds, if any, from a sale will be reserved for future vehicle replacement of the Corporation. Staff are conducting a review of the City's fleet, including fire vehicles, so as to determine long term capital needs consistent with the new reporting standards under capital asset accounting. The vehicle will be delivered prior to July 1, 2010 and as a result will not be subject to HST. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Lee Smith, Fire Todd, Chief Administrative Officer PRoss:tc __~ Niagara~alls REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Fire Services SUBJECT: FS-2010-08 False Alarm Bylaw -Supplemental Report RECOMMENDATION FS-2010-08 April 26, 2010 That Committee support changes to the False Alarm Bylaw implementation and direct staff to proceed with the proposed bylaw changes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Upon direction from Committee, a meeting with local BIA executive members was held on March 30, 2010. An interactive discussion took place providing an opportunity for concerns to be heard. Those in attendance were supportive of owners being responsible for culpable alarm activations that are within their control. The issues revolved around pull station activations that they proposed are not within their control and notification processes. As a result, some changes to the program are suggested. These changes will include modifications to the bylaw and revised implementation time lines. In particular, the fees for 2009 are suggested to be forgiven and the fees for 2010 not be charged. In late fall of this year, staff will revise the bylaw to exclude false alarms due to pull station activations and deliver educational information regarding the false alarm bylaw to the public. Staff will then implement the program commencing January 1, 2011. BACKGROUND In 2001, Council approved a false alarm bylaw in order to reduce the incidence of false alarms and generate modest revenue. Council approved changes to the bylaw in 2008, as reflected in the fee schedule. In 2009, staff implemented the bylaw and administered billing early in 2010. A number of concerns were subsequently voiced by property owners at a Committee meeting on March 30, 2010. As a result, Committee directed staff to meet with BIA executive members in attempts to resolve their concerns. ANALYSIS Upon receiving feedback from Committee and BIA representatives, it was determined that a more inclusive process with some modifications was desired. The primary goal of this bylaw is to reduce the incidence of false alarms in Niagara Falls. The false alarm fee program with the proposed amendments will continue to facilitate the achievement of these goals. April 26, 2010 - 2 - FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS FS-2010-08 Revenues anticipated to be received from 2009 and 2010 represent approximately $85,000 each year. The revenues that were received from the 2009 billing will require to be refunded. Staff will work with Finance to determine the most appropriate billing periods for future years. Reversing the policy on charging property owners for false fire alarms will have a budget implication. In the 2010 General Purposes Budget, an amount of $85,000 was estimated to be collected. This amount was based on the amount billed in 2009 and is also based on the rates included in the existing bylaw. If the decision is made to reduce the amounts charged or to eliminate charging for false alarms altogether, this will result in a tax levy increase as the municipality has the legislated obligation to deliver a balanced operating budget. There are no reserves available for this. In addition, if Council is considering reversing 2009 charges and/or refunding those who previously paid, the budget implication will be an additional $85,000 to the 2010 levy as the expense will be charged to 2010. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Lee Smith, Fire Chief Todd, Chief Administrative Officer LSmith:ls Niagara,Falls REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY SUBJECT: PD-2010-05 April 26, 2010 Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Planning & Development PD-2010-05 Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application CB&FIG-2009-008, 6032-6036 Main Street 1254225 Ontario Inc. (Victor and Anthony Fraone) RECOMMENDATION That Committee support the approval of the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Grant for 6032-6036 Main Street for up to $3,392.31 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. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application can be supported because: • a grant balance remains from the adjacent building that forms part of the property; • 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 funding will help improve the appearance of the building and have a positive impact on the Historic Drummondville CIP area. BACKGROUND This application was deferred from January 25'h due to the uncertainty of property ownership. This matter has since been resolved. The City has received an application for a commercial building and facade improvement grantfor 6032-6036 Main Street within the Historic Drummondville CIP area. The building to be improved (6036 Main Street) contains a narrow 2 storey structure which is vacant on the main floor and contains an apartment on the second floor. The main floor had been occupied by a design and print shop. The adjacent building to the north (6032 Main Street) is situated on the same property. This building was subject to a successful CIP application in 2008 (Petrullo Florist) with a grant of $16,607.69 being provided. The balance of commercial building and facade improvement grant available for the property is $3,392.31. This amount of grant would cover most of the amount being requested. April 26, 2010 - 2 - PD-2010-05 The proposed facade improvements include a new awning and repointing of the front brick. The cost estimate for the facade improvements is $3,950. The building component of improvements include new plumbing at a cost estimate of $3,644. The total cost of improvements is $7,594 and the owners would be eligible for a grant of 50% or $3,797. As part of the grant application, the applicant will be required to enter into an agreement with the City. The agreement details the responsibilities of the applicant in order to receive the grant which in this case would be a maximum of $3,392.31. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Presently the existing special purpose reserve for the Historic Drummondville CIP is $398,011. The amount available for incentive grants is $47,000. The approval of this grant can be accommodated from existing reserves. There is no Regional contribution on this grant as the Region has previously paid the full $5,000 on the previous application. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of this application will comply with the City's strategic commitment in implementing the financial incentive programs within the Historic Drummondville CIP and will assist in the revitalization of the Main and Ferry area. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 -Location map of the subject property. Appendix 2 -Illustrates the proposed awning for the building. Recommended by: 'fir ~~Y Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning & Development Respectfully submitted: K n Todd, Chief Administrative Officer B.Bolibruck Attach. S:1PDR12D101PD-2010-05, CB&FIG-2009-D08, 6D36 Main St. Fraone,wpd April 26, 2010 - 3 - PD-2010-05 6036 Main Street APPENDIX 1 Location Map January 2010 Subiect Land !~ April 26, 2010 - 4 - PD-2010-05 APPENDIX 2 ~: ~~._ ;.~i~~~p k ~~ ~~ ' ~ ~~~~~i ,t~4 ;' '~ ,~ _ ~, ~, `i ;, i .r I ~~, _._ i ii ,' i a- l ~^; 4?:. ~~~~ ~,.. ;~~ ~_ ~; ~~, ~~+, ~~,~ .. ~ `,. N: .~ ~' c ~"~ ~: N'; M CEO„ i v' "' •) ~_ ~ __ , ~~~ PD-2010-06 Niagara,Falls April 26, 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-2010-06 Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application CB&FIG-2009-009, 6022-6026 Main Street 1254225 Ontario Inc. (Victor and Anthony Fraone) RECOMMENDATION That Committee only support the approval of the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant for 6022-6026 Main Street if the owners remove the existing billboards from the roof of the building (6026 Main Street) and satisfy all other program requirements. 2. If the billboards are removed from the top of the roof and other requirements are satisfied, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the grant agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application cannot be supported as submitted because there are two billboards that exist on the top ofthe building containing the HairGallery. The funding program for Historic Drummondville does not support the approval of grants for buildings containing billboards. The applicants are aware of this program requirement but have requested that the application still proceed before the Committee for consideration. BACKGROUND This application was deferred from the January 25`h meeting due to the uncertainty of property ownership. This matter has since been resolved. The application received is for a commercial building and facade improvement grant for 6022-6026 Main Street within the Historic Drummondville CIP area. The property contains two adjacent buildings. The northerly building (6022 Main Street) is vacant while the southerly building (6026 Main Street) contains the Hair Gallery. The proposed improvement under the facade program includes the erection of a new awning. The improvement under the commercial building program is for a new heating system for the Hair Gallery. The cost estimate for the awning and heating system is $13,900. If the owners were eligible for a grant, they would receive 50% or $6,950. April 26, 2010 _2 _ FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS PD•2010.06 Presently, the existing special purpose reserve for the Historic Drummondville CIP is $398,011. The amount available for incentive grants is $47,000. The approval of this grant can be accommodated from existing reserves. The Regional contribution of 50% or $3,475 will be forthcoming later in the year. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of this application does not comply with the financial incentive programs of the Historic Drummondville CIP as there are two billboards on the building containing the Hair Gallery. The Historic Drummondville CIP excludes properties containing billboards from being eligible for improvement grants. The BIA feels that billboard advertising is not conducive to creating a rejuvenated commercial area and they should be encouraged to be removed. The grant can be considered for approval provided the billboard signs are removed. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 -Location map of the subject property. Appendix 2 -Photo of property illustrating existing billboards. Appendix 3 -Illustrates the proposed awning for the Hair Gallery. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: i Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning & Development Todd, Chief Administrative Officer B.Bolibruck Attach. S:IPDR120101PD-2010-06, CB&FIG-2009-009, 6026 Main St.Fraone Hair Gallery.wpd April 26, 2010 - 3 - PD-2010-06 6022-6026 Main Street SU~eCR~itl~ Location Map January 2010 APPENDIX 1 April 26, 2010 -4- APPENDIX 2 PD-2010-06 April 26, 2010 - 5 - PD-2010-06 APPENDIX 3 ~~ ~~ ~'~~ F ^ .JS~ ~ y S ~ ~ f S .i. f I `yti} v 4- 7 :la ' } i.~ 1 k _.~_._ __ l~t~ fJ~ _ ~) ~ ~ f~ ,~ _. ~ -~t:P ,:~ ;~._ ~_,_; i t fi r ~~ iS y ~ I I i., ~~ };1 ~ 1 ', ~~ •, ` 't ~~ ~ 1 ' 'I ~ D y~ r ~ T {I M .. '~! ~.~, ~u~'l~ r ~ l .~~.~ j > ~~,.~ ~~a,; l ~ ~ ~ Q~ ~~ . > t~ t I ~ t'~~ ~ V +~ { t f ~.1 1. ~r ,~ ~ i '~' .~ - ~ ~ .qtr f '.~ 1 i° ~Pp i 4. ~ .~ .' ~ = p. . ,~ ~ t ap~°~~, ~y 1 ~ { 1 ~ - ~ iA : ~ `v' - ~ ~~:: to yy ~?~ ~~ ~ ~ , ~ ~ i ~ ~ *' N -. ~ s` ~,~ a.a, , i ' t a i i 1 ~~~ D ~ ~? ,~ ~ ~. , + _ ~S _ _ J - ~~ Niagara~t~lls TS-2010-26 April 26, 2010 REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee Clty of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2010-26 Fort Erie Transit Service -Agreement Extension RECOMMENDATION 1. That the current agreement with the Town of Fort Erie for the provision of transit service be extended from April 25, 2010 through September 6, 2010. 2. That the Mayor and Gity Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Niagara Falls Transit will provide three trips per day, between Wal-Mart in Fort Erie and Centre Street and Ellen Avenue in Niagara Falls. The Inter-Municipal service will commence April 25, 2010 through September 6, 2010 and provide 816 hours of service at a cost to the Town of Fort Erie of $62,938.08 plus applicable taxes. This fee for service means the scheduled trips will not be subsidized by a Niagara Falls resident. In addition, all fares, which are $3.75 one-way remains the revenue of Niagara Falls Transit. Based on the success of current Fort Erie service provided for the past two years, staff recommend the municipality extend the agreement with the Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie for the provision of Niagara Falls Transit services between the two municipalities for the Summer of 2010 as per Appendix 1. BACKGROUND Niagara Falls Transit has been providing transportation Septemberthrough April between the Wal-Mart in Fort Erie and Wal-Mart in Niagara Falls for the past two years, which is primarily used for post secondary students accessing Niagara College and Brock University. In addition to the student patronage, the service is utilized by Fort Erie residents to access employment, health care, and shopping in Niagara Falls. Connections with Welland and St. Catharines Transit systems also allow Fort Erie customers access to many other medical, educational, and employment opportunities for enhanced health and welfare. April 26, 2010 - 2 - TS-2010-26 The Town of Fort Erie staff continue to receive numerous calls in support of the initiative and thus, their Council have supported an extension of service through the Summer months. Although the route provided through the post secondary school year will be altered to address the needs of the employment sector, connections to other transit providers have been addressed to meet the needs of those students continuing education through to Labour Day. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed contract value of $62,938.08 was not budgeted for in the 2010 General Purpose Budget and represents a new revenue to the City. Similarly, the associated costs to provide the service are not included in the budget. The contract price has been established to cover the full costs of delivering service using Niagara Falls Transit's current post secondary charter rate of $77.13 per hour, plus applicable taxes. In addition, the City will generate and collect all fares from passengers utilizing the service. A portion of these additional revenues will be employed to print flyers to better inform the Fort Erie public of this Inter-Municipal transportation opportunity. 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