2010/11/083) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
Monday, November 8, 2010
6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the October 4, 2010 Community Services Minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) PD- 2010 -90
Proposed Street Name Change Sophia Avenue to Ives Avenue Alex Herlovitch
b) R &C- 2010 -22
Gale Centre Agreements with the Junior B's and Junior C's Kathy Moldenhauer
c) F -2010 -62
Boys and Girls Club ISF Capital Project Update Todd Harrison
d) MW- 2010 -65
Historic Drummondville Area Municipal Improvements (handout) Geoff Holman
e) PD- 2010 -85
Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project Phase 2 Alex Herlovitch
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
Thirteenth Meeting
Monday, October 4, 2010, Committee Room 2, 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Chair - Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Mayor Ted Salci, Councillors: Wayne
Thomson, Bart Maves, Jim Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Victor Pietrangelo, Janice
Wing, and Vince Kerrio.
ABSENT: All present
STAFF: Ken Todd, Ken Beaman, Alex Herlovitch, Todd Harrison, Geoff Holman, Karl
Dren, Marzenna Carrick, Trent Dark, Lee Smith, Serge Felicetti, Tom Mussari,
Dean lorfida, and Teresa Fabbro, Steno.
GUEST: Larry Vaughan, Peter Conradi, Frank Herman, David Stefano
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
1) MINUTES:
a) MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the
Corporate Services minutes of the September 20, 2010 meeting be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
2) REPORTS:
a) MW- 2010 -57,
LED Streetlighting - Pilot Study
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the following be approved:
1. That staff be authorized to commence a pilot study of new technology street
lighting at various locations throughout the City; and further
2. That the proposal submitted by the Devon Group /GAMS be approved at an
upset limit of $37,000 plus $3,000 contingency; and further
3. That funding for this project be allocated from the Street Lighting Services
($30,000) and Engineering Services ($10,000) accounts in the approved 2010
Current Budget ; and
4. That Council tour the test locations.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
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TS- 2010 -33
Intersection Control Review
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that th-
following be approved:
1. That the traffic signal at Queen Street and St. Clair Avenue be removed an
replaced with an all -way stop.
2. That the traffic signal at Queen Street and St. Lawrence Avenue be remove
and replaced with an all -way stop.
3. That an all -way stop be installed at the intersection of Queen Street ar
Ontario Avenue.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
TS- 2010 -47
Intersection Control Atack Court at Cheesman Street
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Pietrangel
that a stop sign replace the existing yield sign facing southbound motorists
Cheesman Street at Atack Court.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
PD- 2010 -87
Location of Drug Treatment Clinics
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor Diodati t�
Council send the resolution in the Council agenda petitioning the Province to requ
all methadone clinics to go through a mandatory community engagement proces-
as recommended by the Methadone Maintenance Treatment Practices Task For
(2007) ;and that the Province investigate location restrictions for clinics that deal W t'
chemical dependency drugs.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
F- 2010 -55
2009 Consolidated Financial Statements
Mark Palumbi, Crawford Smith & Swallow, provided the committee with a 0
overview of the City's 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements.
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that t>
report be received for information.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
f) F- 2010 -56
Municipal Performance Measures
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that the
following be approved:
1. That this report be received for the information of City Council.
2. That staff post the information on the City's website.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
3) NEW BUSINESS:
MOVED on the motion of Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
staff be directed to pick up refuse from illegal dumping.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council October 4, 2010.
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Fisher that the
meeting be adjourned at 6:40 p.m. and Committee move into an In- Camera Session.
Motion: Carried
Niagaraialls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Planning, Building & Development
PD- 2010 -90
Proposed Street Name Change - Ives Avenue
PD- 2010 -90
November 8, 2010
That Council direct staff to initiate proceedings to change the street name from Nordic Gate
to Ives AvOtre.
G
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council directed that staff investigate changing the name of Sophia Avenue to Ives
Avenue. City staff conducted research and determined that the name Sophia has historical
relevance to Chippawa and also received information that the residents whose address is
on Sophia Avenue were not in favour of this change as it would cause them a considerable
amount of inconvenience by the change in their address. As an alternative, staff
investigated other possible streets in Chippawa and it was found that Nordic Gate, a street
which extends between the Niagara Parkway and Sarah Street, contains no houses and
has no historical connection to Chippawa.
On August 9, 2010 City Council requested staff to investigate the changing of the name
of Sophia Avenue to Ives Avenue in order to recognize the contribution of the Ives family
members to the community. The suggestion was made that only the block between
Bridgewater and Main Streets was to be changed.
Staff would recommend that one block within the existing street system not be changed
as it could cause confusion and set an undesirable precedent. In addition, correspondence
received from Councillor Wing and the Chippawa Citizen's Committee (Appendix 1)
indicate that the current residents of Sophia Avenue would be opposed to the name
change for the reasons of the inconvenience of an address change if their block was
affected.
Furthermore, with respect to the history of the names in Chippawa, it is noted that Sophia
Avenue appears in the Historical Atlas of Lincoln and Welland Counties in 1876 (Appendix
2). Additional information from the Chippawa Citizen's Committee (Appendix 3) suggests
that Sophia Street was named in honour of James Cummings wife, Sophia Macklem,
whom he married in 1828. James Cummings was the first Reeve of Chippawa from 1849
to 1861.
November 8, 2010
In order to honour the name Ives and the contribution that the Ives family have made to th}
community, it is suggested that the street connecting Sarah Street to the Niagara Rive
Parkway presently called Nordic Gate, be renamed Ives Avenue. There are no residence
on this street, so the renaming would not affect any residential addressing. The street
located in Chippawa where the Ives family lives.
James Ives was a member of the Council for the Village of Chippawa in 1950 and 195
The Ives family name was also known for the service station they operated on Main Stree
in Chippawa and also for the prominence of Bill Ives as a local athlete who played hocke
and baseball.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Recommended by:
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Developmel
Respectfully submitted:
P Boyle
Attach
Appendix 1 - Correspondence from Councillor Wing & the Chippawa Citizen
Committee
Appendix 2 - Map from Historical Atlas of Lincoln & Welland Counties (1876)
Appendix 3 - Information on Sophia Macklem (wife of James Cummings)
Ken
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Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
S \PDR \2010 \PD - 2010 -90, Proposed Street Name Change - Ives Avenue wpd
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to city conned to say so
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that the city might (Stange
the name of ,Mgla Street,
Chippewa, *tog Street to
ainild nen with Main-
rat rlet in Niagara Valls
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the fact that
Gertahts pedit pride to
street in
(Thippawa . was smthrIving
thoroughfare when Main
Street in the Falls was a dirt
path through a hamlet called
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old. Mrs Gert,er said roi the Macklern farm
barely operated auto
mechanic business first on
Sophie Street, than on Main
Street, and finally on Cum-
mington Square.
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he said. "She bought a car
and brought It to me to
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Mr Gerber's service station
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wide and a hand-hewn beam
stretched the entire width,'
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tear it down but we dld and
some of the wood was used
to build the station awl the
rest sold "
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old Manor tanm a huge
house in a parklike setting.
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ot Main Street 1102T the Niag-
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trance hall on the river
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rah iown to the Niagara not
Iho hydro canal as it 65e5
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was gentle and the river was
a playground for. birate Mid
swiinmers in 'wunpriter Smd e
natural rink for skating in
the winter.
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park then,_Tbit was created
by Ontario ilythei by &leap
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lane with Hogg Island
to lash there were i,a00
peuoit 5 Chipprivra and when
the centennial came in 1850
their. were 500 pteplk.
here Mr Gerber said
15 ti happy place tr.
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her of Chippewa Irons Club
and was named man of the
year in 1967. He is a Mason
and once belonged to the Odd
Fellows Lodge. He and Mrs
Gerber are members of Holy
Trinity Anglican flitireh
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Chippewa gone with the
changes) to the river, Mr. and
Mrs. Gerber enjoy ideas
from their four grandchildren
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daughter
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REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
Councillor Victor Pietranagelo, Chair
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Recreation & Culture
R &C- 2010 -22
Gale Centre Agreements with the
Junior B's and Junior C's
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the agreements.
R &C- 2010 -22
November 8, 2010
1. That Council approve the Russell Masterson Athletic Association and the Chippawa
River Hawks agreements for their respective use of the Gale Centre facilities and
amenities.
The Russell Masterson Athletic Association (Niagara Falls Canucks) and the Chippawa
Riverhawks are the two Junior Hockey Clubs operating in Niagara Falls who have always
had a licensing agreement that outlined their access to services and amenities within the
Niagara Falls arenas and their obligations and responsibilities with regards to the same.
Part of the discussion and agreement with the various users and tenants of the Gale
Centre has involved discussions and agreements on a number of basic elements and
understandings of operations in the new Gale Centre.
Agreements have also outlined their obligations to the City including the payment of fees
for ice, security and box office services, etc. In addition, in the past agreements, there was
always a provision that allowed each of the Clubs the limited right to sell advertising in
certain locations within the respective arenas that they used (Niagara Falls Memorial and
Chippawa - Willoughby Memorial Arenas).
Council, on May 7, 2007, approved the development of the 4 -pad arena project. Part of
the agreement for the business plan was that the City would develop and control all
advertising opportunities within the Gale Centre. As a recognition that revenues from
advertising were an important source of revenues to the two Junior Clubs, the
recommendation of the report to Council at that time was that each Club should receive
an operating grant in lieu of the advertising revenue they would no longer garner from
selling arena board space.
Jovember 8, 2010 - 2 - R&C-2010
;ity Staff met with representatives of each of the organizations over the past seve
nonths to discuss new agreements. The new agreements are similar to prev
agreements in that they outline the dressing room, office, storage spaces and otr..
amenities to which the City will grant to each of the Club's to operate their progra
\greements are different from previous agreements in two ways. The length of ea
agreement has been extended from three (3) years to five (5) years. Each agreement rE:
as a provision for an operating grant to each Club to offset the lost revenue opportur
hat they had from advertising under previous agreements with the City. Each operate
jrant's value has been determined from each Club's stated board advertising revenue
>tated in their most recent financial statement.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
ri order to recognize the relationship between the Gale Centre tenants' and the Cit\
Jagara Falls, agreements have been developed to clarify the obligations of both part--
- he agreements ranging from five (5) years for the private businesses to ten (1 year
he youth organizations will provide clarification for day to day operations.
INANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
\s directed by Council, the agreements have been prepared to outline the stanch-
agreement features such as term, fee, insurance requirements and conditions of use
3ITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
iouncil's Strategic Priorities state "move forward with the Arena complex developmr
aroject." Through the approval of the Gale Centre agreements with The Russell Masten
'\thletic Association (Niagara Falls Canucks) and the Chippawa Riverhawks, a numbe
)asic elements and understanding of operations in the new Gale Centre have he-
iefined.
Prepared by:
Respectfully submitted:
�!7 ,2ao,fu«ra
'Council \Council 2010 \R &C - 2010 -22 -Gale Centre Agreements with Jr. B's and Jr. C's.wpd
Kathy Moldenhauer,
Acting Director of Recreation & Culture
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
REPORT TO: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2010 -62
Boys and Girls Club ISF Capital Project Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
F- 2010 -62
Niagarapalls November 8, 2010
RECOMMENDATION
For the consideration of Council.
That Council defer the Regional Development Charges, provide a grant of $22976 equal to
the additional City Development Charges and waive the requirement of Letter of Credit for
the Site Plan on the understanding that any deficiencies will come out of future grants to
the Club.
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara (BGCN) has begun construction of their new facility
on McLeod Road. This project was approved under ISF funding with the federal /provincial
governments contributing $8 million of the $12 million project cost. The City has approved
funding of $2,1 53,000 which consists of a $2 million grant towards construction and
$153,000 grant of the associated with the City's development charges.
The City has provided $1.6M of the $2M to the project and has held back the reaminder
pending the resolution of some outstanding issues. The $153,000 related to the City's DC
has been transferred to the appropriate reserve fund.
The BGCN has requested that the $400,000 be released to assist them in meeting the
cash needs of the project. At present only $28,000 can be released as the other funds are
being held back pending resolution of outstanding issues. Staff are not prepared to
release the funds until the matters are resolved.
In addition, the BGCN has requested that the securities requested in the Site Plan
Agreement be waived.
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara applied for and received funding to build a new facility
through the ICF program administered by the federal government. This report will provide
an update of the progress to date and some issues for Council's consideration.
On February 22, 2010, Council approved CPS - 2010 -01 (see attached) wherein approval
was made to grant to fund $2 million of the building's cost. In addition, the City approved
a grant of the City's development charges on the project. The original figure provided was
$153,000 based on the drawings at the time. However, the size of the building has
changed and the related City development charges increased to $175,976. A debenture
of $2.153M was issued to fund these contributions.
November 8, 2010
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To date, the City as forwarded $1.6M of the $2.0M to the BGCN for the
construction. The balance of $400,000 was held back pending resolution of a few is-
Specifically, the Regional Development Charges of $297K were not included in thE-
grants as only the Region would be able to grant these. On this front, Regional C.,
has deferred any decision on this issue until the new year. In the event that the RE=
does not approve a grant for the amount, the City would be required to provide the Re
the $297K. An alternative would be for the BGCN to negotiate a payment plan directs
the Region. In the latter case, an agreement between the Region and BGCN woLn
required to excuse the City from its obligation to remit the Regional DC's. I either
is Staffs understanding that the Region will not address the matter until 2011.
A second issue that requires resolution is the funding of the $22,976 difference bety,
the actual City DC and the original City DC.
A third issue to be resolved is the funding of the building permits on this project
permit amount of $52,236 has not been paid. However, the issue of providin
additional grant for the building permit fees was not addressed in the original reque-
Council.
Lastly, as a condition of the original $2M grant, a lien against the property for the vary
the grant is required. City staff and legal representatives are preparing the
agreements which reflects agreement that the lien will be amortized over 20 year
Finally, BGCN representatives have indicated that they have pledges of $1.4M n ,
contribution of $2M. To date they have collected approximately $500,000 of the pie
amount.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The BGCN have requested that the balance outstanding of $400K be released tc
in resolving immediate cash flow concerns for the project. As indicated earlier, the
have been held back to offset the City's potential liability in respect to the Regiona+
As a result $297K will not be released until Regional Council resolves this matter
Of the remaining amount of approximately $103,000, Council must decide if the ons,
grant of $2M included the building permit fee of approximately $52,000 or whethe
should be an additional grant. Likewise, Council must decide if the $27,000 differ
between the actual City DC and original amount be an additional grant. If these twc '-
are part of the original grant then only $26,000 of the remaining amount can be rele-
at this time.
However, if its Council decision to add the $77,000 to the original grant amount, the
would be required to issue an additional debenture in 2011 for this amount similar t
original grant.
Another issue was requested by the BGCN. Specifically,Site Plan drawings for the ;_;r
have been signed. Two letters of credit have been requested by the City; $218,740 E,
site works (on -site servicing, paving, landscaping, lighting) and $2,000 for connect
municipal sewer (off -site works). The letters of credit taken by the City are use
guarantees that the work will be done. In the event work is not completed, the Cit\
November 8, 2010
normally draw from the letter(s) fo credit and finalize the work. The BGCN has requested
that the requirement for the letters of credit be waived This would result in the City
proceeding without security for work required under the site plan agreement. In this case,
any subsequent work required by the City could be offset by a reduction in future operating
grants to the BGCN. As Council know the City provided the Boys and Girls Club with an
operating grant of $192,000 in 2010. In the event the works are not completed within 6
months of occupancy, the City could withhold a portion of the grant until the necessary
works are completed.
ATTACHMENTS
CPS - 2010 -01 Boys and Girls Club ISF Capital Project
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Todd (Harrison, • 'rector of Finance
en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Niagara,Falls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY: Corporate Services
Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBJECT: CPS - 2010 -01
Boys and Girls Club ISF Capital Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CPS - 2010 -01
February 22, 2010
The recommendation(s)
contained in this report wore
amendedhycc n nittee a,td
ratif ed by City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
C1� That Council approve funding up to $2,000,000 for the municipal contribution of the
Boys and Girls Club Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) Capital Project,
2. That the City's funding be paid in accordance with the proposed schedule of
payments, as submitted by the Boys and Girls Club,
3. That the City's funding be financed by long term debt, to be requested from the
Region of Niagara following the project completion.
That the City's funding be secured by a charge on the new building and property.
5. That BGCN provide an updated business plan and operating budget for the new
recreation facility that would not require a significant increase in the City's annual
Fee for Service.
6. That staff investigate and report on the options for the use /disposal of the Culp
Street building and property.
That numbers 1 and 4 be approved and the balance of the recommendations be
deferred.
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara (BGCN) were awarded $8,000,000 in Federal and
Provincial funding from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The funding is two- thirds of the
$12 million capital project to erect a new recreation facility located on McLeod Road by
March 2011. The remaining one -third funding is the municipal contribution, which is being
shared by BGCN and the City.
The City's funding would be paid in installments to BGCN. Once the final payment has
been made, the City would request the Region of Niagara to issue long term debt to
finance the City's funding.
Similar to the Federal /Provincial ISF funding agreement, the registration of a charge on the
new facility could refund a portion of the City's funding should BGCN need to prematurely
dispose of the property.
As per the feasibility study prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, BGCN
should provide an updated business plan and operating budget for the new recreation
facility that would not require a significant increase in the City's annual Fee for Service.
February 22, 2010 - 2 - CPS -201
BACKGROUND
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara (BGCN) has pursued the development of s
recreation facility to replace the aging and antiquated building located on Culp Street
effort has been conducted in collaboration with the City. In 2007, a feasibility sr,
prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants provided the information City Cots
needed to support the project. Council approved a commitment in principle to fund �E
$5 million, however, BGCN did not have the remaining funds to start the project.
In April 2009, BGCN submitted a $12 million capital project application tc
Federal /Provincial Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The government sponsored stimu
funding would provide two- thirds of the costs for a Recreation Facility that wouic
otherwise have been built within the two year time limit.
As required by the application process, City Council supported the application with its
27 resolution. The application also required a one -third funding municipal contribuir
which the City pledged up to $2 million of the required $4 million. The balance c
municipal contribution would come from BGCN capital fund - raising.
On December 15, 2009, Federal Minister Rob Nicholson and MPP Kim Craitor announc
the award of $8 million in Federal and Provincial funding from the Infrastructure Stimu
Fund. The funding is two- thirds of the $12 million capital project to construct a ,r_
Recreation Facility located on McLeod Road by March 2011. The award has spe-
headed the start of the BGCN ISF Capital Project. BGCN will soon be submitting °n
request for the City's funding of $2 million.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
The Culp Street building, which currently houses the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara. Is -
aging facility, 47 years old, and is deteriorating. The Boys and Girls Club of Niaga
(BGCN) has pursued the development of a new recreation facility in collaboration with *t
City. A feasibility study prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants provided
information City Council needed to support the project. It identified several design featu-
that needed to be rationalized with current and future community demands. The proposf-
site evaluation and analysis also suggested reconsideration. Also, the capital fund&
needed to addressed in order to secure a viable fund- raising campaign and to avoic -
increased operating dependence on City support/subsidy.
On May 28, 2007, Council received the Consultant's final report and approved a fund
commitment in principle to the BGCN of up to $5 million. The amount represented 5
of an estimated $10 million project cost. The commitment was conditional on the desk
budgetary and site evaluations to be finalized, which the BGCN supported. Due in par
the recent economic challenges, the BGCN did not reach their fund - raising goal of
million, nor did the City provide any funding.
The Canada and Ontario Launch Intake 2 of the Build Canada Fund Communitif-
Component provided government sponsored stimulus funding for not-for-pre
organizations. The funding would provide two - thirds of the costs for a $12 milli(
Recreation Facility that would not otherwise have been built within two years. The BGC
in cooperation with the City, prepared, submitted and was successful in being awarded S
million towards the recreation facility project.
February 22, 2010 - 3 - CPS - 2010 -01
Since the project funding now only requires a one -third municipal contribution, and that
would be shared between the City and BGCN, the City's commitment was reduced by
$3million. In light of the Provincial and Federal funding, the City's commitment is no longer
contingent on design, site or capital funding milestones.
Although the City's capital contribution is reduced to $2 million, the new recreation facility
is estimated to cost $2 million more than the 2007 estimate. In keeping with the feasibility
study prepared by Monteith Brown Planning Consultants, the BGCN should provide an
updated business plan and operating budget for the new recreation facility with the explicit
understanding that the City's annual Fee for Service grant would not be increased. The
City's annual grant will be used for operational funding, however, it is anticipated that the
operating expenses will be different due to efficiencies gained from constructing a new
building and may be put toward better programming for the community.
When the new Recreation Facility is ready, BGCN will move from its present tenancy on
Culp Street. Similar to the Stamford and Jack Bell arena properties, the City may wish to
declare the property surplus and direct staff to provide a report on the highest and best
use. Any proceeds from the sale of these lands would be used to offset the $2 million
amount to be borrowed as long term debt
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Council's approval of this report's recommendations will authorize the City's $2 million
funding for BGCN ISF Capital Project. The project is underway and BGCN is expected to
submit a schedule of funding, which forecasts the timing and amounts of payments. During
the construction period, the City would use its short term financing to send the scheduled
payments to BGCN. The City's $2 million commitment may necessitate long term debt.
The City would request the Region of Niagara to issue the long term debt on the City's
behalf. The long term debt is usually repaid over a ten year term, although longer terms
are available. The annual payments on a 10 year debt would be about $256,000. Unless
Council determines another source of financing the $2 million, Staff will bring forward the
appropriate resolution to approve the request to the Region of Niagara for long term debt.
The Federal /Provincial ISF requires the recipient organization to sign a funding agreement,
which protects the Governments' funding. The agreement stipulates that following the
project completion, there is a period of several years wherein should the organization
dispose of the funded property, then the organization must pay back a portion of the
governments' funding. In a similar fashion, the City should also protect its funding of the
project. The funding could be secured by a charge on the building and property. Similar
to the ISF agreement, the charge would stipulate a period of several years wherein should
BGCN dispose of the funded property, then BGCN would pay back a portion of the City's
funding. Council can direct that a charge be registered on the new building and property.
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted:
KB
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K. E. Burden, Executive Director, Corporate Services
Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer
(11/3/2010) Dean Iorfida - MW- 2010 -65 Historic Drummondville Area Municipal Improvements and Streetscaping Tender Page 1
From: Geoff Holman
To: Dean Iorfida
CC: Selene Tudini
Date: 11/3/2010 9:57 AM
Subject: MW- 2010 -65 Historic Drummondville Area Municipal Improvements and Streetscaping
Tender
Dean,
The above referenced report planned for the November 8th Council agenda will not be available for
circulation with the Council package and will have to be distributed to Council as a handout. While I
regret that this report is not available to Council as part of the standard procedure we have delayed the
tender closing for the following reasons;
Request from the construction community for additional time to prepare bids
Completion of the electrical drawings
Final selection of streetscaping elements with the Main /Ferry BIA
Resolution of issue regarding the disposal of contaminated soil with the Region.
These issues have now been resolved however the Tender opening has been pushed back to Thursday,
November 4th, 2010. We will need a day or so to verify the bids and address and financial implications
that may arise from the bid prices.
Please understand that Council's consideration of the tender results on November 8th is important to the
timing of the commencement and completion of this project. As such this report should not be deferred to
the next available meeting. Thanks again for your cooperation.
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Director of Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
905 - 356 -7521 ext. 4219
915 - 356 -2354 (fax)
oholman@ niagarafalls.ca
Niagararays November 8, 2010
REPORT TO: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2010 -85
Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project
Proposed Implementation of Phase 2
RECOMMENDATION
PD- 2010 -85
That Council approve the implementation of Phase 2 of the Downtown Infrastrucuture
Revitalization Project, in accordance with the priorities outlined in this report at a total cost of
$2.278 million.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The budget for Phase 2 of the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project is $2.278 million.
On August 30, 2010, Council approved proceeding with the installation of a sound system and
series of archways at a cost of $423,700. The approval of the sound system and archways
were deemed crucial as the Downtown BIA has partnered with the Festival of Lights in
providing light displays in the Downtown for the upcoming winter season. The balance of the
implementation of Phase 2 was deferred by Council in order to receive more input from the
Downtown BIA as to their priorities. The items outlined on Appendix 1 reflect the priorities of
the BIA.
At the Council meeting held on August 30, 2010, Council referred Phase 2 of the Downtown
Revitalization Project back to the BIA to allow an opportunity for the BIA to present their
priorities to Council.
There have been a number of meetings with representatives of the Downtown BIA to discuss
various improvement projects throughout the Downtown. The categories include the Eastern
Gateway enhancement, roadway and sidewalk improvements, street lighting rehabilitation,
streetscaping and furnishings, park development and beautification. The Downtown BIA has
identified the priorities and they are summarized in Appendix I of this report. The cost estimates
for each priority area are included. Final costs will be determined once the bids to carry out the
work are received; then budgeted amounts may be adjusted in each category so as to work
within the approved budget. The Downtown BIA will elaborate on their priorities as part of a
presentation before Council this evening.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project consisted of two phases. The first phase
consisted of the major underground infrastructure work. This phase is complete, but with an
increase of expenditures above budget attributable to the sewer infrastructure expenditures.
The funding of this excess will be determined in an upcoming report relating to the capital works
completed this year.
ovember 8, 2010
le second phase of the project consisted of a number of infrastructure improvements ab
ound. This list of options is identified in Appendix 1. The total expenditures of $2.278 mill
as approved in the 2010 Capital Budget. At the time of this report, a total of $423,70C -
een committed in Phase 2. The available balance of $1.8543 million will be subjec
tbsequent tenders.
oth phases had funding from ISF grants, regional contributors, allocations from operas
adgets for capital projects and reserves.
IST OF ATTACHMENTS
Appendix 1 - Project Costs and Priorities
Appendix 2 - Motion from Council requesting the Downtown BIA to provide their
priorities.
ecommended by:
espectfully submitted:
.,olibruck
each.
°DR\2010 \PD- 2010 -85, Downtown Revitalization.wpd
- 2 - PD -2010
L /i A DAG ,
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Developmer
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Sound System
$ 60,000 (approved)
Archways
$ 363,700 (approved 13 archways)
Subtotal
$ 423,700
Additional Downtown Priorities
1. Eastern Gateway Improvements
$ 500,000
2. Roadway & Sidewalk Improvements
$ 664,100
3. Street Lighting Rehabilitation
$ 48,300
4. Streetscaping & Furnishings
$ 122,500
5. Street Beautification
$ 169,500
6. Park Development (Erie Avenue)
Phase 1
$ 200,000
($ 300,000)
Additional $100,000 from
Ministry of Agriculture &
Rural Affairs RED
Program to be applied.
7. Consultants
$ 50,000
8. Contingency
$ 100,000
Subtotal
$1,854,400
GRAND TOTAL
$2,278,100
November 8, 2010
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APPENDIX 1
Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization - Phase 2
Project Cost & Priorities
PD- 2010 -85
)vember 8, 2010
APPENDIX 2
10. Downtown BIA - Request that Council approve the replacement members for the
Downtown Steering Committee.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Wing that
the Downtown Steering Committee be disbanded and that Council reconsider the
expenditures on the arches and sound system until the Downtown BIA or staff can provide
a report justifying the expenditures.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher
that the matter be deferred to provide an opportunity for the Downtown BIA to respond.
Motion Carried
with Councillors loannoni and Wing opposed.
11 Autism Ontario - Request that October be proclaimed as "Autism Awareness
Month" and an invitation be extended to Council to attend the open house of their
new location.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
Sharon Svob, Regional Director, Autism Ontario, provided some background about
the organization and informed Council that 1 in 120 individuals are being diagnosed with
Autism or ASD. Ms. Svob requested that Council proclaim the Month of October as "
Autism Awareness Month" and also extended an invitation to the members of Council to
attend the open house of their new location on October 1 2010.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Kerrio, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the request be approved.
12. Legion Week - Request that Council proclaim the week of September 20` 2010
as " Legion Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
_ 4 - PD- 2010 -$°
- 4 - September 20, 2010
Council Minutes
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE MATTERS
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Fisher
that the request be approved.
Carried Unanimously
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Diodati
that the actions taken in Corporate Services Committee, on September 20, 2010 be
approved.
Carried Unanimously
with Councillor Pietrangelo indicating a conflict on CD- 2010 -09.
1) The Community Services minutes of the September20, 2010 meeting be approved.
2) REPORTS:
a) CD- 2010 -09
Bellevue Street Property (Glenholme Avenue Road Allowance)
1. That the report be deferred.