2011/05/30COUNCIL
MEETING
Monday, May 30, 2011
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
Niagara falls
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COUNCIL MEETING
May 30, 2011
PRAYER: Councillor Gates
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of May 16, 2011
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DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for
the current Council Meeting at this time.
DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS
Heater's Heroes Celebrity Run for Children
Mike Strange, event organizer, will inform Council of an upcoming event to benefit
Tender Wishes.
Independent Police Review
Gudelia Morency, Regional Outreach and Education Advisor with the Office of the
Independent Police review Director (OIPRD) will outline the activities of the civilian oversight
body for public complaints about the police.
Crime Stoppers
Stu Black, Executive Director, will outline the organization's activities and clear up
any myths and misconceptions surrounding their operation.
Welland Canal Historic Designation
Regional Councilor Bruce Timms will do a presentation on the efforts to designate
the Welland Canal.
Accessibility Matters
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Members of the City's Disability Advisory Committee will be present to recognize the
Dan Bouwman, Heartland Forest with the Patrick Cummings Award for going above and
beyond in creating a barrier free environment. Commisso's Fresh Foods will also be
acknowledged with a certificate of excellence.
- AND -
Proclamation for National Access Awareness Week
- AND-
Recommendation Report: CD- 2011 -11, Facility Accessibility Design Standards
MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1 War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations - Request from the Canadian Consulate
General that the ten Niagara municipalities proclaim the cross - border regions as an
International Corridor of Peace and Cooperation.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
2. Canadian Veterans National Rendezvous — Request for a Fireworks display on July
g in association with the event.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RATIFICATION OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COMMITTEE ACTIONS
RATIFICATION OF " IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF
COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH
OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF
THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
F- 2011 -20 - 2011 Property Tax Rates
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F- 2011 -21 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed
Forest Assessment Classes.
F- 2011 -23 - 2010 Sleep Cheap Event
F- 2011 -24 - Municipal Accounts
F- 2011 -25 - Major Tax Receivables Report
MW- 2011 -18 - Kalar Road Reconstruction Project, Lundy's Lane to Beaverdams Road,
CNR Standard Warning System and Crossing Reconstruction Agreements
MW- 2011 -22 - Crimson Park Playground, TV Ontario
PD- 2011 -36 - AM- 2010 -012, Zoning By -law Amendment Application, West Side of Kalar
road South of Lundy'a Lane. Applicant: River Realty Development (1976) Inc. Removal
of a Holding (H) Symbol
TS- 2011 -23 - Queen Street at Crysler Avenue Intersection Control Review
BY -LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed
for Council consideration.
2011 -66 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2007 -236, which amended By -law No. 79 -200,
to remove the holding symbol (H) on the lands on the west side of Kalar Road,
south of Lundy's Lane, to allow development on a portion of the Deerfield Phase
9 plan of subdivision. (AM- 2010 -012)
2011 -67 A by -law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 100 to the City of
Niagara Falls Official Plan. (OPA No. 100)
2011 -68 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to guide the development of the Oldfield
Plan of Subdivision on the Lands, subject to the removal of a holding (H) symbol
on a portion of the Lands. (AM- 2010 -004)
2011 -69 A by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional
purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2011.
2011 -70 A by -law to amend By -law 98 -223, being a By -law to designate an area as an
Improvement Area and to establish for such area a Board of Management.
2011 -71 A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000, being a by -law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Standing Prohibited, Designated
Lanes)
2011 -72
2011 -73
2011 -74
2011 -75
2011 -77
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A by -law to authorize the execution of a Standard Crossing Reconstruction
Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, and The Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the reconstruction of Kalar Road over a
portion of Canadian National Railway Company's railway track at mileage 27.60
on the Stamford Subdivision.
A by -law to authorize the execution of a Standard Unfunded Crossing Warning
System Modification Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, and
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the modification of an
existing crossing warning system at the crossing of Kalar Road over a portion
of Canadian National Railway Company's railway track at mileage 27.60 on the
Stamford Subdivision.
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with
1340258 Ontario Inc. and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls,
respecting the purchase of Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 on Reference Plan 59R-
14270; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Sinking Ship
Entertainment Productions Inc. respecting the Location Agreement for play
ground "Giver" program at Crimson Park.
2011 -76 A by -law to authorize the payment of $29,266,201.56 for General Purposes.
A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 30` day of May, 2011.
NEW BUSINESS
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(5/25/2011) Dean Iorfida - Heaters Heroes Pg
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From: Carey Campbell
To: Dean Iorfida
Date: 5/18/2011 4:57 PM
Subject: Heater's Heroes
Hi Dean:
Mike Strange is requesting to come to Council on Monday, May 30th to inform them about the event
"Heater's Heroes Celebrity Run for Children."
Can you please get back to me with confirmation of his request to appear before Council to introduce his
event to the community?
The event is taking place on August 13, 2011 at Oakes Park but the fundraising and participation
campaign will kick off on May 28th.
Mayor Diodati has been asked to be a "celebrity runner" in the event that sponsors "wish children"
through Tender Wishes. This is a family - friendly event and all are welcome.
Background:
The event is in honour of "Heater" Rob Lavelle.
Other confirmed celebrity runners will include:
Jay Triano
Cal Clutterbuck- NHL
Steve Ludzik- NHL and tv personality
Steve Militor- Boxer IBF
Zenon Kenopka- NHL
Billy Irwin- olympian
The Trews- rock band
Mike Strange- olympian
Marty Calder- olympic wrestler
Ricky Ley- NHL
Don Lever- NHL
Gord Singleton- olympic cyclist
Richard Jeanneret- NHL and tv announcer
Dan Giancola- CFL
Dandro Deangelis- CFL
r/14/2011) Dean lorfida Fwd: FW: OIPRD Outreach and Education Program
From: Ken Todd
To: Dean Iorfida
CC: Gudelia.Morency @ontario.ca; Ken Todd
Date: 3/14/2011 11:17 AM
Subject: Fwd: FW: OIPRD - Outreach and Education Program
Hi Dean:
Ms. Morency would like to make a deputation to Council to fulfill their organization's mandate.
Please make arrangements for this deputation at a future Council meeting.
Thanks.
Karen
»> " Morency, Gudelia (JUS)" <Gudelia.Morency @ ontario.ca> 3/14/2011 11:12 AM »>
Karen,
Please find below email sent re: delegation to council.
Thank you,
Gudelia Morency
Regional Outreach and Education Advisor
Tel: (416) 212 -5133
Fax: (416) 325 -1874
Gudelia.MorencyCa�ontario.ca ( mailto:Patrick.Sayer @, ontario.ca )
www.oiprd ( http: / /www.oiprd.on.ca/ )
From:Morency, Gudelia (JUS)
Sent: February 18, 2011 12:00 PM
To: ktodd @niagarafalls.ca
Subject: OIPRD - Outreach and Education Program
Town of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen Street
Niagara FalisON L2E 6X5
RE: Request to delegate to council
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself, my name is Gudelia Morency and lam a Regional
Outreach and Education Advisor with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director ( OIPRD). Our
office officially opened on October 19, 2009, as the new independent civilian oversight body for public
complaints about the police. The OIPRD is an arms - length agency of the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney
General, staffed entirely by civilians. The OIPRD provides an objective, impartial office to accept, process,
and oversee the investigation of public complaints about municipal police, regional police and Ontario
provincial police. To maintain our independence and neutrality the OIPRD does not provide advice. We
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10/147261'1) Dean lorfida Fwd FW: OIPRD Outreach and Education Program
have created a resource list of organizations to assist complainants should they need advice.
I would like delegate to council to inform Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls and councillors of the
OIPRD's mandate and its outreach and education program. Please let me know if you may have any
questions related to this request.
Thank you and have a great day!
Gudelia Morency
Regional Outreach and Education Advisor
Office of the Independent Police Review Director
Ministry of the Attorney General
655 Bay St, 10th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2T4
Tel: (416) 212 -5133
Fax: (416) 325 -1874
Gudelia.MorencyAontario.ca ( mailto:Patrick.Sayer @ontario.ca )
www.oiprd.on.ca ( http: / /www.oiprd.on.ca/ )
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/ (5/25/2011) Dean lorfida - RE: Presentation to N. F. City Council Page 1
From: "Stu Black" <stublack @cogeco.ca>
To: 'Dean lorfida "' <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>
CC: 'Carey Campbell "' <ccampbell @niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 4/20/2011 4:38 PM
Subject: RE: Presentation to N. F. City Council
Hi Dean,
This is to confirm our request to make a short presentation to N.F. City
council at an upcoming meeting, preferably on May 30th.
It would be a brief presentation - 10 minutes should be lots, and that would
include a 4- minute, fast -paced video that clears up the myths and general
misconceptions that the public holds concerning Crime Stoppers. We've
learned that a majority of people believe that the program is run by the
police, and there is a lot of skepticism regarding the whole concept of
anonymity and rewards. Our award - winning video sets the record straight in a
light- hearted fashion.
We will not be asking for money, but rather that council partner with us to
help promote the great vehicle that Crime Stoppers provides to report crime
anonymously (no police involvement, no court appearances - guaranteed)
The city of St. Catharines has been very supportive in creating awareness of
Crime Stoppers in the Garden city (rink boards at all arenas, boards on all
buses, bus shelter signage, pamphlets included with utility bills, etc). Not
surprisingly we are witnessing an impressive increase in the number of tips
being generated.
We sincerely hope that City Council will recognize the benefits, and assist
us in sending a clearly helpful message to Niagara Falls residents.
Thank you for your assistance in making this important connection.
Stu
Stu Black
Executive Director
(5/25/2011) Dean lorfida RE: Presentation to N. F. City Council
Crime Stoppers of Niagara
4480 Paddock Trail Drive
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3E6
stublack @cogeco.ca
Office: 905 - 356 -6188
Mobile: 905 - 931 -5233
From: Dean lorfida [mailto:diorfida @niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: April 19, 2011 3:00 PM
To: stublack @cogeco.ca
Cc: Carey Campbell
Subject: Presentation to N. F. City Council
Mr. Black:
Although I've been copied on some emails, could you please send me something
official in writing requesting a deputation before Niagara Falls City
Council, the nature of the deputation and what you may be requesting of
Council.
It does not have to be overly formal. An email will suffice.
Please find the Council schedule at the link below:
http: / /www. niagarafalls.ca /city_ hall / council /council_meeting_schedule.asp
Let me know which dates work for you. We will try to accommodate your
request depending on our agenda.
Thanks
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905 - 356 -7521, Ext. 4271
905 - 356 -9083 (Fax)
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[(5/17/2011) TeresaFabbro - Re. Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland Page 1
From: Dean Iorfida
To: Linda.Axford @niagararegion.ca
CC: Teresa Fabbro
Date: 4/28/2011 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland
Yep, we can do the 30th.
No problem.
Dean
Original Message
From: "Axford, Linda" <Linda.Axford @niagararegion.ca>
To: Dean Iorfida < diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>
Sent: 4/28/2011 3:32:40 PM
Subject: RE: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland
Hi Dean,
Sorry to be a nuisance but Councillor Timms is unavailable on May 16th. He IS available on May 30th.
Let me know if this works.
I will send a revised power point next week.
Thanks again,
Linda
Original Message
From: Dean Iorfida [ mailto:diorfida @niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: April 28, 2011 10:49 AM
To: Axford, Linda
Cc: Timms, Bruce
Subject: Re: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland
Certainly
Dean
Original Message
From: "Axford, Linda" <Linda.Axford @niagararegion.ca>
To: Dean Iorfida <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>
Cc: Bruce Timms <bruce.timms @niagararegion.ca>
Sent: 4/28/2011 10:44:57 AM
Subject: RE: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland Canals
Hi Dean,
Thanks for the response. I have attached the power point presentation that Councillor Timms will be
giving. Could you hand out a copy to Councillors that includes the notes?
Thanks,
Linda
Original Message
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto :diorfida @niagarafalls.ca]
- 1(5/1772011) Teresa Fabbro Re: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland
Yes, we'll go with the 16th.
Thanks for your patience.
Hi Dean,
Linda
Hi Dean,
Thanks,
Linda
Linda Axford, MLA
Senior Planner
Regional Municipality of Niagara
Integrated Community Planning Department
2201 St. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7
Phone: 905 - 685 -1571 ext 3590
Fax: 905 - 641 -5208
E -mail: linda.axford @niagararegion.ca
Sent: April 28, 2011 9:41 AM
To: Axford, Linda
Cc: Teresa Fabbro
Subject: Re: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland Canals
Dean
Original Message
From: " Axford, Linda" <Linda.Axford @niagararegion.ca>
To: Dean lorfida <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>
Sent: 4/28/2011 8:48:12 AM
Subject: FW: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland Canals
I was just informed by Bill Matson that the May 2nd Council meeting has been cancelled due to the
Federal Election. Is it possible for Councillor Timms to be a delegation for the May 16th Council Meeting?
From: Axford, Linda
Sent: March 22, 2011 1:45 PM
To: 'diorfida @niagarafalls.ca'
Subject: Delegation on the Heritage Designation of the Welland Canals
This is a request for a delegation to your council on May 2nd by Regional Councillor Bruce Timms to
present a short power point for information on the heritage designation of the Welland Canals. Please
contact me with any questions you may have.
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) began in 1987 as a result of Rick
Hanson's Man In Motion Tour; and
WHEREAS this designated week allows communities to promote the need for greater
barrier free accessibility in buildings, on modes of transportation and in public places; and
WHEREAS the week also promotes awareness of issues affecting the disabled,
accomplishments by the disabled community and goals for the future; and
WHEREAS the City's Disability Advisory Committee would like the week of May 29 to
June 4 2011 proclaimed in the City of Niagara Falls.
NOW THEREFORE I, James M. Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls on behalf of
Niagara Falls City Council do hereby proclaim the week of May 29 to June 4 2011 as
"National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls.
Mayor James M. Diodati
& Members of Council
May 30, 2011
Niagaraaalls May 30, 2011
C , r l U
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department
SUBJECT: CD- 2011 -11
Facility Accessibility Design Standards
RECOMMENDATION
CD- 2011 -11
That Council adopt the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) 2007 version as the
approval document for the development of future municipal facilities; and
That any permissive language read in the FADS document be considered mandatory for
the development of future municipal facilities; and
That doorless washrooms (snake entrance) be required for any future municipal facilities
or, if not possible, any designated washroom be equipped with automatic door openers;
and
That Council receive the information on accessibility at the Gale Centre and Scotiabank
Convention Centre; and
That Council receive the Disability Advisory Committee's 2011 Accessibility Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Provincial legislation, such as the Ontarians with Disabilities, 2001 and Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), has set the goal of a completely accessible
Ontario by 2025. The municipality has been on the forefront of these issues having a
committee dedicated to educating the public and increasing barrier free accessibility in our
community since 1997.
The Committee has consulted on new municipal facilities and performed audits on such
facilities. The adoption of the City of London's Facility Accessibility Design Standards
(FADS) in 2006 has provided guidance on barrier free requirements for these new facilities.
Despite the best intentions of all involved, more can be done to ensure barrier -free
accessibility. Adopting the updated version of the FADS, stressing the requirements are
mandatory for new municipal facilities and increasing staff training, will serve the
municipality when the built environment standards of the AODA become law.
May 30, 2011
BACKGROUND
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In 1997, through the Mayor's Office, the Disability Advisory Committee was formed. The
committee predated the requirement that municipalities with more than 10,000 people have
such a committee, as per the Ontarians with Disabilities, 2001.
In 2006, shortly after the opening of the MacBain Centre, staff prepared a report on
accessibility at that new municipal facility (cf. CD- 2006 -17, Accessibility at the MacBain
Centre). The barrier free attributes of the facility were exemplary, however, there were a
few retrofits that were required. Curb cuts, lessening of door tension, toilet risers, assistive
striping for the visually impaired and signage recommended by the Committee made the
municipal facility even more accessible.
In order to ensure that future municipal facilities were accessible, staff recommended the
approval of the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS), a document developed by
the City of London and adopted by other municipalities, most notably the Niagara Region,
for any future municipal facilities. The FADS provides universal design standards intended
to encompass the intent of the Ontario Human Rights Code, in terms of respecting the
dignity of persons with disabilities, while maximizing their integration and full participation
into society. In many instances, the standards outlined in FADS may exceed the Ontario
Building Code requirements.
The 2006 staff report identified the need to incorporate accessibility at the design stage.
The report indicated that the Committee had provided a wish list to the architect of the,
then proposed, twin -pad that included automatic door openers, accessible seats, doorless
washrooms (i.e., the snake design) and variable- height ticket and concession counters.
Impressively since the 2006 report, the municipality has seen the twin -pad become a four -
pad, the development of a convention centre, the expansion of the historical museum, not
to mention new and improved park facilities. In all cases, the Committee has provided
input at the initial stages of these developments and has been often called upon to report
back to Council after the developments have opened.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Gale Centre
The Committee visited the facility prior to opening in June 2010. Subsequently, a
committee member, Brian Kon, did a more formal audit of the facility. The majority of the
wish list from 2006 was incorporated into the final design.
From the report:
Overall there are obvious attempts to make the facility accessible, as proven by the extra
parking space designated specifically for people with disabilities, the added accessible
seating arrangements in the main rink (Rink 1), and the two dedicated private accessible
washrooms, to name a few. However, these are contrasted by a number of areas where,
in the final details, the comfort and overall experience for a person with a disability has
been disregarded.
May 30, 2011
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With regard to the deficiencies outlined in the audit, most have been addressed and
completed or are scheduled to be completed soon. The nature of the retrofits included
directional signage, lower level paper towel dispensers, a curb cut at the front entrance,
two automatic door openers, adjustment of glass at the accessible seats and some
handrails. The design of the Centre accommodated multiple accessible parking spots,
however, the spots were not designed in adherence to the FADS document. With the
warmer weather upon us, the spots will be relined in the coming weeks.
Scotiabank Convention Centre
The Committee had input at the very initial stages of this project meeting with the architects
in early 2009. In addition, the FADS document was part of the tender documentation for
the design -build of the Convention Centre. Staff and a representative from the committee
did site visits on two occasions prior to opening. Unlike the Gale Centre audit, the
Convention Centre audit was premised on rectifying deficiencies prior to the grand
opening. Also, some finishings, such as window glazes decals, had yet to be completed
at the time of the audit.
The one issue that was disappointing to the Committee was the provision of designated
washrooms (i.e., disabled -only washrooms), as opposed to universal design washrooms.
Although it may seem that the disabled community would prefer the privacy of their own
washrooms, designated washrooms perpetuate the notion that those with disabilities
should be kept apart from the general population.
At the earliest meetings with the architects, the Committee indicated that if the design
required designated washrooms that they be equipped with automatic door openers.
Unfortunately, the architects and design build contractor were of the opinion that the FADS
document did not make automatic door openers mandatory on designated washrooms.
After a meeting to resolve the issue, it was agreed with the parties, including NCCC
management, that five of the nine designated washrooms will be equipped with automatic
door openers and the others will be identified as family washrooms. The hardware has
been ordered and the automatic door openers are expected to be in place in approximately
eight weeks.
The issue outlined the fact that the FADS document is written as a handy user guide, as
opposed to being prescriptive like a statute such as the Ontario Building Code. Also, the
nature of the design build was such that there was a final stipulated price, which meant the
contractor was specific that the final stipulated price was based on what was mandatory
and not what was preferred.
In order to avoid this issue in the future, staff is recommending that any permissive
language in the FADS document be read to be required for any future municipal facilities.
Also, it is recommended that future municipal facilities incorporate universal design
washrooms, such as those found at the Gale Centre. Although it may seem that such
design would be more costly, such design would, in fact, negate the need for the separate
provision of a designated washroom (i.e., reduced number of washrooms, sinks, toilets,
dispensers etc.).
May 30, 2011
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After years of experience, the City of London has also updated the FADS document
making it more user - friendly, correcting ambiguities contained in the original document and
making it more responsive to the needs of the disabled community. Staff is recommending
that the newer version be adopted as the guide for any future municipal facilities.
City staff needs to become more familiar with the FADS document. The designated
parking at both the Gale Centre and the Convention Centre showed good intentions in the
provision of multiple spots in excess of the City requirements. Unfortunately, a quick
perusal of the FADS document would have shown that the designated parking spots were
deficient in width. This error should have been caught at the site plan stage. In both
cases, repainting of the parking stalls will occur in early June. A greater effort at education
of internal staff will also begin, in June, with "Train the Trainer" sessions on accessibility
requirements.
Although the FADS document is often "above and beyond" what is required with the
Ontario Building Code, sometimes the Code will prevail in conflicts. The Convention
Centre audit identified the desire for automated door openers, like found in hospitals and
grocery stores. However, the substantial occupancy load of the Convention Centre requires
doors with "crash bars" in case of an emergency or power outage.
Despite some deficiencies, most of which have been corrected prior to opening, the
Convention Centre is an impressive facility. Upon correction of the parking stalls, noted
local accessibility advocate and writer, Linda Crabtree, Access Niagara is recommending
that the facility be given an award in association with the Ontario March of Dimes Access
Awareness Week.
FINANCIAUSTAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The Gale Centre project budget states $150,000.00 for the purpose of arena
enhancements and accessibility changes. The construction deficiencies are covered
through $300,000.00 contract hold backs.
In the case of the Convention Centre, change orders were issued for most of the
deficiencies. The cost of the automatic door openers will be accommodated through a
contingency fund.
Standards have been developed in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005. Although the standards on the Built Environment have not been
enacted yet, it behooves the municipality to ensure that its facilities, especially new ones,
are accessible. The adoption of the FADS document will allow the municipality to be
prepared for what the Built Environment standard may require.
The Ontarians with Disabilities, 2001 requires accessibility committees to develop
accessible plans. The plan provides an update on the Committee's activities over the last
few years and goals for the future.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Ensure barrier free accessibility for City facilities.
May 30, 2011
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
► Gale Centre Accessibility Audit
• Gale Centre Accessibility Deficiency Status Chart
• Scotiabank Convention Centre Accessibility Audit
• Architect response on outstanding items re: Convention Centre accessibility
► 2011 Municipal Accessibility Plan/ 2007 Facility Accessibility Design Standards
(FADS)*
*Produced for Council members under separate cover.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
DI
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Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Gale Centre
Facility Property
Access onto the Centre's property is via a temporary entrance off 4th Avenue.
Approaching the building from this direction into the parking lot there are no
clear signs of where the accessible parking is located. This is true for the front
and back parking. In addition, since the first entrance that a visitor will
encounter from 4th Avenue leads to the back of the building this becomes
more of an issue since the back of the building only has 2 accessible parking
spaces, versus the 20 spaces in the front of the building.
Most, but not all meridian and curbs have the appropriate curb ramp. There
are no curb cuts in front of the Main Event entrance or the meridian that
separates the parking lot on the way to the event entrance. This could be
problematic for anyone who has mobility issues and /or for other visitors who
may be with items such as a stroller.
Parking Lot
Parking spaces at the Gale Centre measure 12 feet across. However, the FADS
require a minimum of 8 feet 10 inches designated for the vehicle plus an
additional 6 feet 6 inches for an accessible aisle separating the two spaces. This
permits sufficient space for a person to transfer out of their vehicle unhindered
by the vehicle next to it. There is sufficient room within the existing parking
spaces at the Gale Centre to create the aisle way between the spaces. All that
is required to correct this issue is to provide proper surface markings to create
the access aisle.
Overall exterior light appears to provide sufficient light for accessibility and
safety. [Note: the audit was performed during daylight hours.]
i
Figure 4.3.12.1
Side -by -side Parking Space
• (48)
2700 2000'
(8ft 101n) I (78 - 3/4)
4700`
(15ft 5in)
single space
7400`
124ft3In)
double space with
shared access aisle
Ac •I
pa ng spaces
Bollards (Optional)
3200
(10ft 6in)
Limited Mobility /
Car •ivers
mg space
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4.3.12
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Where the location of
designated parking spaces for
person with disabilities is not
obvious or is distant from the
approach viewpoints, directional
signs shall be placed along the
route leading to the designated
parking spaces. Such directional
signage will incorporate the
symbol of access and the
appropriate directional arrows.
Accessible parking spaces shall
• be at least 2700 mm (106 in.)
wide;
• incorporate pavement
markings containing the
International Symbol of Access
markings to include a 1525 x
1525 (5 ft. x 5 ft.) white border
and symbol with a blue
background field color;
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Ground signage indicating accessible parking does not meet FADS codes, the
international symbol for accessibility should be in contrast to a blue
background that is bordered by a white edging. [Note from author: while the
FADS indicate the use of white edging, it is the author's opinion that in an area
of the country that has snow, yellow lines are
more visible throughout the year and will stand
out against surface snow. Yellow is also a color
that remains strong for an elderly person, making
it more visible to an aging population. To comply
with the FADS is not recommended in this
situation.]
At the time this photo
(right) was taken, the
white car parked in the
accessible parking
space had no signs
indicating
authorization to park
in an accessible
parking space. What
protocols are in place
to monitor
compliance?
Interior Path of Travel
The main accessible parking area has the
appropriate signage posted in front of each
space. However, the city bylaw indicating the fine
for non - compliance has not been added. [Note:
posting of a fine is not part of the FADS.]
Signs at the back entrance are posted on the building versus on a separate
post.
Access to the sidewalk at the back entrance is to the left of the space with the
white car pictured above, this requires a person to travel behind a vehicle in
order to access the building from the parking lot. A person seated in a
wheelchair may not be visible to a driver backing out of a parking space,
therefore it is contraindicated to have paths of travel behind parked vehicles.
The parking lot in the front of the building however, has direct access to the
sidewalk in front of the vehicle which provides a safer route of travel.
Exterior doorways have button controlled openers which are placed in an
appropriate position to access without requiring the person to back out of the
way of the opening door.
Pathways throughout the facility are wide and provides significant space for
people who use mobility devices. Floor surface is smooth for easy travel.
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Each accessible parking space
shall be designated with signage
that is
• mounted vertically on a post
that is colour contrasted with the
background environment;
• at least 300 mm (11 -3/4 in.)
wide x 450 mm (17 -3/4 in.) high;
• installed at a height of 1500
mm (47 in.) to 2500 mm (98 in.)
from the ground /floor surface to
the centre line of the sign;
• for perpendicular parking,
centered on the parking space;
and
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• for parallel parking, located
toward the end of the parking
space, on the opposite side from
the access aisle.
Signs shall not be mounted on
fences or building faces.
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However, floor surfaces are shiny, in particular the floors in the rink
observation areas, which could be a problem for people with low vision who
often use light as their guide within a space, which could cause them to
become disoriented.
Interior doors use lever style handle which is appropriate. Doors and door jams
have good color contrast for identification of pathway. Only one of the rinks
has an automatic door opener.
1 Why does the main rink not have any automatic doors? 1
Entry into the private accessible washroom on the main floor and in the main
rink are controlled by button operated door controllers for easy access. All
other washrooms are designed without doors to increase ease of entry and
exit.
Interior signage has good color contrast throughout the building, however the
blue on blue symbols in the main rink (Rink 1) are more difficult to see from a
distance for a person with low vision.
There is no signage in the main hallway indicating where the private accessible
washroom can be found. In fact, the accessible washroom down the aisle to
Dressing Room 1 would not easily be found without seeking directions from
someone.
Stairs in the main hall
and the Main Event
entrance are grey with
grey stripes at each stair
edge. Stronger color
contrast on the stair
edge would improve
visibility for people with
low vision for a more
secure foot placement
and for perceiving the
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A flight of stairs shall
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• have uniform riser heights
(rise) and uniform tread depths
(run);
• have a rise not more than 180
mm (7 in.) and not less than 125
mm (4 -7/8 in.) high;
• have a run not more than 355
mm (14 in.) and not less than 280
mm (11 in.) deep, measured
from riser to riser;
• incorporate detectable warning
surfaces in compliance with
4.4.8.; and
• have no open risers.
Nosings shall
• project not more than 25 mm
(1 in.);
• have no abrupt undersides;
• have a curved or beveled
leading tread edge of between 6
mm (1/4 in.) and 10 mm (3/8 in.);
• where projecting, be sloped to
the riser at an angle not less than
60 degrees to the horizontal;
• be illuminated to a level of at
least 100 lux (9.2 ft- candles); be
slip- resistant; and
• have the horizontal and vertical
surface of the stair nosing in
colour contrast with the
remainder of the riser and the
tread.
Handrails for stairs shall
• comply with 4.1.12;
• be installed on both sides;
• be of uniform height, ranging
between 865 mm (34 in.) and
920 mm (36 in.) above the stair
nosing;
• have a continuous inside
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From a vision perspective
the use of glass walls (as
pictured right) require
some form of indicator on
the glass to keep a person
with low vision from
walking into it.
There is not sufficient de-
tectable warning surfaces
at the top of the stairs.
Depth of
one tread
Visual contrast on
top and front
face of nosing
Figure 4.4.8.1
Detectable Warni g Surfaces at Stairs
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Detectable warning
surface at top of
stairs and/or landing < --
handrail on switchback stairs;
and
• extend at the bottom of the
stairs for a distance of one tread
depth beyond the first riser, then
horizontally not less than 300
mm (11 -3/4 in.), at a height
ranging between 865 mm(34 in.)
and 920 mm (36 in.) above the
floor;
• extend horizontally at the top
of the stairs not less than 300
mm (11 -3/4 in.), at a height
ranging between 865 mm (34 in.
and 920 mm (36 in.) above the
floor; and
• return to the wall, or post in a
manner that will not obstruct
pedestrian travel or create a
hazard.
4.4.8 DETECTABLE WARNING
SURFACES
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APPLICATION
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Detectable warning surfaces
provide important navigational
cues for persons with a visual
impairment.
These surfaces alert all
pedestrians to potential hazards,
such as crosswalks or stairs.
Suitable surfaces include a
change in texture and high
colour contrast but should not
present a tripping hazard.
Detectable warning surfaces
should be used consistently
throughout a facility.
Detectable warning surfaces at
walkways, curb ramps, stairs and
raised platforms shall comply
with this section.
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depth of each step.
At the base of the stairs in the main hallway, the floor pattern is distracting for
a person with low vision, potentially causing them to become disoriented.
Stairs have a square bullnose which is contraindicated by the FADS as it creates
a trip hazard as a person ascends the stairs. This is not only problematic for
people with disabilities but also for the elderly and for children. The potential
for tripping will increase at times when there is high traffic on the stairs.
Each staircase has handrails that allow a person to hold on with either hand.
The white color of the handrails is a good contrast for ease of visibility. The
rounded shape is comfortable to grasp. At the bottom of each stair, the
handrail extends to allow a person to gain their balance before releasing from
the rail. While the handrails also extend appropriately at the top of the
staircase, there is not sufficient tactile warning on the floor. There should be a
36" area at the top of the stairs that give visual and tactile notification of the
change is surface elevation.
Elevator: Centrally located in the main hallway is convenient for a person using
a mobility device. There is adequate space within the elevator for a mobility
device, although maneuverability within the elevator will depend on the
number of passengers. Elevator controls are on one wall, however, there are
two doorways — depending on the floor the passenger enters will determine
whether they are facing the control panel while in the elevator.
Rink 1
The main rink had a number of concerns for accessibility. They include:
Access into the main rink is via manual doors. Automatic or button controlled
entry would make this main attraction area of the Centre more accessible to
people who use mobility devices or who do not have the strength to open the
large commercial grade doors. Considering the number of accessible parking
spaces and the number
of wheelchair accessible
seating for this facility,
and in particular this
rink, this is a
uncharacteristic
oversight.
No handrails on stairs —
according to City staff
the risers in the seating
area are not considered
stairs because they have
a landing at each seat row and have only one riser between each landing.
However, from the perspective of comfort and safety of visitors, the main set
of stairs near the main entrances would benefit from a handrail where this is a
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
November 2010
All textured surfaces used as
detectable warning surfaces
shall be clearly detectable by
walking upon as being different
from the surrounding surface.
(Refer also to 4.4.15). Note:
Applying a paint finish to a
concrete surface does not
provide appropriate
detectability.
Detectable warning surfaces shall
contrast visually with adjoining
surfaces, being either light on
dark or dark on light.
Detectable warning surfaces at
stairs shall
• be provided at the top of the
stairs and at landings;
• extend the full width of the
stair for a depth of at least 920
mm (36 in.) commencing one
tread depth back from the stair;
and
• not be more than 3 mm (1/8
in.) above or below the
surrounding surface.
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major path of travel versus access to a row of seating. In
addition there are two smaller sets of stairs that lead to the
rink level and to dressing rooms that do not have railings
which, according to City staff, fall into the category of stairs
and therefore should have a handrail.
The seating areas designated for wheelchair /scooter seating
has the Plexiglas edge at a height of 42 inches compared to
similar glass protection at other seating areas sitting at 47
inches. The lower glass edge sits at the approximate height of
a person seated in a wheelchair making it difficult to view the
activities on the ice without distraction.
Sectional seating identification placards are placed on the glass
in the accessible seating areas around the rink and block the
view on the ice. This reduces the number of useable seating
spaces available for people who use wheelchairs and scooters.
From the upper deck observation area, several of the aisle
entrances have an unprotected area that could pose a danger
to someone who does not see the drop area. A person
watching the activities on the ice and using the drink rail as a
guide could easily fall into this area. Proper railings and
detectable warning surfaces will reduce potential falls.
An observation area has been created at the far end of the
rink. This observation area is a series of raised platforms for
people to stand while observing the activities on the rink,
however, there is no visual cues separating each platform area
and there are no railings which could cause problems for a
person who may lose their balance while standing for an
extended period of time. While this is a concern for people
with disabilities it should be a concern for all patrons.
Appropriate markings should be added and for safety and the
There are a number of
areas in Rink 1 where there
is a significant change in
elevation without proper
warning. Barriers need to
be installed to keep
patrons from failing.
Seating sections are indicated by letters affixed to the
Plexiglas wall at the top of the viewing area. They are
also placed in the middle of the wheelchair /scooter
seating areas and will block the view of patrons in the
area.
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addition of standing railings will help reduce the chance that a person could fall from one level to the next.
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Standing multi -level observation area in Rink 1 does not
provide visual or tactile cues of the significant change in
height between each row. In addition, some form of
stabilizing railing would allow patrons to rest securely while
watching the activities on the rink.
Observation areas in the main hall of the centre have been created so patrons can watch the activities on the rink from
the warmth of the main building. Drink rails have been installed along the windows and tables and chairs have been
added for comfort and convenience of patrons. However similar space has not been created for patrons who use
mobility devices who may also wish to observe in the warmth of the main building. This is particularly important for
people with mobility related disabilities who may have reduced circulation and therefore have a more difficult time
regulating their body temperature while in the air - conditioned space of the rinks.
Seating in the smaller rinks has been created by placing a wooden plank on each platform. While this helps insulate
patrons from sitting directly on the cold concrete, the raised lip of the plank could be a trip hazard. In addition, the
color of the plank is very close to the color of the floor itself, camouflaging the raised area. In the opinion of this
author, this is a significant trip hazard for all patrons and for all ages. Changing either the floor color or the color of the
plank seating will help give a visual definition of the change in level between rows and the fact that the wooden plank
is at the edge of each row.
Note from author: during an earlier
visit to the Gale Centre with
individuals who use manual and
powered wheelchairs and scooters,
these individuals voiced a concern
that on the upper most level of
Rinks 3 & 4, which is accessible to
them as a viewing area, has the
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potential for their chairs /scooters to fall over the edge when turning around.
In particular for those who use powered vehicles, the raised seating plank may
not provide sufficient barrier to keep them from falling over the edge.
Concessions & Counters
Counter heights at the ticket office of the Main Eventarea, the information
booth in the main hall and the concession stands on the main floor and the
upper level of Rink 1 are all positioned at a convenient and accessible height for
people who use a wheelchair or scooter.
Staff should be made aware of the barriers they create when they place moveable
items such as garbage cans and recycling bins. In more than one area during the audit
items were placed in the way of items or services that may be used by a person with a
disability.
Washrooms
(Education /awareness for staff on such items would be helpful
For the general public there are two different types of washroom facilities that
are offered for people with disabilities — accessible services in the main
washrooms (main floor hallway and upper level of Rink 1) as well as two
individual accessible washrooms — one along the hallway joining the Main
Event entrance (also identified as Rink 1 Dressing Room) to the main hallway
and in the upper level of Rink 1.
Accessible stalls have been created in both the male and female washrooms .
Proper "L" shaped grab bars are used along the side wall with a smaller straight
grab bar over the back of the toilet.
There is sufficient space within each of the accessible stalls for a person to
bring their chair or scooter . Proper space is available to allow a person to
transfer from their chair /scooter onto the toilet.
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4.2.2 Toilet Stalls
Maneuverability of a wheelchair
or scooter is a principal
consideration in the design of an
accessible stall. Not only is space
required for the mobility
equipment but there may also be
instances where an individuals
requires assistance and the stall
will have to accommodate a
second person. Door swings are
normally outward for safety
reasons and space
considerations, but this makes it
difficult to close the door once
inside. A handle mounted part
way along the door may make it
easier for someone to close the
door behind them.
The increased size of an
accessible stall is required to
ensure there is sufficient space to
facilitate the proper placement
of a wheelchair or scooter to
accommodate a transfer onto
the toilet fixture.
Toilet stall doors shall:
Be capable of being locked from
the inside by a device that is
operable with one hand: does
not require fine finger control,
tight rasping, pinching , or
twisting of the wrist and requires
a force of not more than 4.9 lbs.
to activate.
Provide a clear opening of at
least 37 1/2 inches with door in
the open position.
Swing outward, unless additional
space is provided within the stall
for the door swing.
Be equipped with gravity hinges
so that the door closes
automatically.
Be provided with a "D" -type
contrasting - colored door pull at
least 5 1 /2inches long, on the
inside of an out swinging door,
located so that the centre line is
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Manual flush valve activation is required on each of the toilets. The manual
flush systems should have the flush valve on the same side of the toilet as the
transferside. For some people, the ability to twist behind while seated on the
toilet and activate the flush is too difficult and therefore they wait until they
transfer back onto their chair or scooter. However, reaching across the toilet
while seated in their chair /scooter may be too much of a stretch and requires
them to be facing into the toilet as it flushes. Automatic flush systems are
more convenient for a person with a disability to use.
Doors in accessible stalls should automatically swing closed, these do.
However, there should be a door handle on the inside of the door so a person
can help pull the door closed and to help stabilize the door as they activate the
door lock.
Controls, (lavatory controls, hand
driers, soap dispensers) all were
within the appropriate reach range
for a person seated in a wheelchair.
Although, one hand dryer in the
female washroom on the main
hallway was at 55 inches versus the
maximum height of 48 inches.
Baby change tables were provided in
the main washrooms, however, there
was no signage provided to let
patrons know it was there. Visually,
the change tables looked like
stainless steel plates on the wall and
were not easily recognized.
The facility had two private individual washrooms. The one on the main floor
did not have signage indicating the direction to find it. Patrons who used the
main entrance from the front or back of the building would have no idea of its
availability or location. Patrons entering using the Main Event entrance will
pass by the washroom as they move along the corridor to rinks. The second
private accessible washroom was located on the upper level of Rink 1 and was
easy to identify once
in the space.
Automatic doors
make entry and exit
easy. Lights
automatically turned
on upon entry.
Drop -down grab bars
were available in
addition to the "L"
shaped grab bar on
between 7 7/8 inches and 11
13/16 inches from the hinged
side of the door .
4.2.3 Toilets
Automatic flush controls are
preferred. If flushing
mechanism are not automated,
then consideration must be
given to the ability to reach a
switch and the hand strength or
dexterity to operate it.
Strategic placement of grab bars
make sitting and standing or
transfer between toilet and
wheelchair safer.
4.2.5 Urinals
A clear floor space is required in
front of urinals. Some using
wheelchairs can pull themselves
up to a standing position. Others
may use the grab bar to steady
themselves. Floor- mounted
urinals make it easier to drain
appliances. Flush controls should
be lever or automatic
(preferred).
The urinal shall have grab bars
installed on each side, vertically
mounted, not Tess than 12
inches long, with the centre line
39 inches above the floor and
located not more than 15 inches
from the centre line of the
urinal.
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the walls beside and behind the toilet.
All controls (lavatory controls, soap dispensers, hand dryers) were at
appropriate heights for ease of reach for a person seated in a
wheelchair or scooter. However, the hand dryer was a considerable
distance away from the sink. For a person using a manual wheelchair
they would wash their hands and then use their wet hands to maneuver
their chair over to the hand dryer. The cost to mover the air dryer
closer to the sink may be prohibitive, however, placing a paper towel
dispenser near the sink and at the appropriate height will overcome this
oversight.
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Conclusion
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Overall there are some very good accessibility features that were included in the design of the Gale Centre. However,
considering this is a brand new build in the City at a time when accessibility is top of mind and knowledge that more
stringent legislation is coming forward to benefit people with disabilities there are some obvious omissions. Including:
• Signage directing vehicles entering the property to accessible parking,
• Proper markings for accessible parking spaces,
• Curb cuts at the Main Event entrance,
• Appropriate detectable warning areas at the top of stairs,
• Proper signage directing people to one of the two private accessible washrooms,
• Automated doors into the rinks (only one rink was equipped with an automatic door system), and
• Handrails along main paths of travel in the rinks between levels.
In addition, there are some design features that cause concern for accessibility, such as:
• The layout of the accessible parking spaces requires a person with a disability to travel behind a vehicle to access
the curb cut that leads to the sidewalk and back entrance,
• Rink 1 accessible seating areas with glass edges situated at eye level,
• Rink 1 accessible seating areas with signage placed directly on the glass obscuring the view, and
• Lack of stability support for patrons standing in the one section of Rink 1 at the far end and no visual cues between
the elevations in this area.
And finally, there are some safety concerns, not only for people with disabilities but all patrons who use the facility,
including:
• Stairs (Main Event entrance and main hallway) with square bull nosing that could become a trip hazard,
• The floor pattern at the bottom of the stairs in the main hallway could be distracting /disorienting as a person
descends the stairs,
• Inadequate visual and tactile markings at the top of stairs,
• Drop areas that are unprotected along a main path of travel in the upper observation area of Rink 1, and
• Trip hazards in Rinks 2, 3 & 4 created by plank seating that has poor visual cues of its location or change in
elevation between rows.
It appears there is need for continued; education that (1) the Ontario Building Code does not meet the needs of people
with disabilities and therefore should not be referenced when discussing issues relating to accessibility, (2) the City has
adopted the Facility Accessibility Design Standards as the criteria for all new public facilities and therefore must work
with contractors to meet these design standards during the design and construction phase of a new build. Correcting
signage or the Markings fora parking space are a simple fix after a building is completed. However, cutting into
cement to create curb cuts, while doable, is an unfortunate added expense that should have been done upfront.
Stairs, on the other hand, once built are much too costly to correct. While the square bull - nosing may seem
insignificant, it will be problematic for an aging population and is every bit a part of accessible design as curb cuts and
elevators for people who use wheelchairs.
The author has visited the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in early December 2010 while the building was under
construction. It was too early for most accessibility issues to be reviewed; however the following was noted on
the first visit.
1. Parking spaces were too narrow (measured: 15 feet) creating the potential for one vehicle to block
access to the ramp or lift mechanism of the second vehicle.
a. The actual designated parking space can be as narrow as 8 feet, however there must be a
defined aisle way (8 feet) separating the adjoining parking spaces and clearly marked as a no
parking area with painted hash -marks on the lot's surface. Therefore within a 24 foot span, two
fully accessible parking spaces can be created.
b. The defined aisle ensures that vehicles do not park too close to one another creating the
potential of one vehicle impeding the operation of a lift or ramp mechanism of a second vehicle.
2. Parking lot transitions from sidewalks onto the asphalt; any surface edge with a blunt edge more than 1/2
inch is to be ramped /sloped. Portions of the parking lot were considered to have had their final grade,
but the transition from concrete to asphalt was greater than 1/2 inch in a number of areas.
a. A small transitional height difference between curb cut area and asphalt should be 3/8 to 9/16
inch in order for a person using a cane as
a visual aid to perceive the transition
from the safety of the sidewalk to the
roadway. In other words, the smooth
transition useful for a person using a
wheelchair should not negate the need
of a person with a vision related
disability.
b. The detectable warning surface at the
curb cut should indicate the full width of
the curb cut area, the actual markings
only partially line up. The markings
should be horizontal to the curb edge and have a 5 7/8 to 7 7/8 inch smooth transition before
the curb edge to indicate final foot placement before leaving the safety of the sidewalk.
3. Glass around the doorways (creating the
vestibule of the main entrances) appears to be
of single panels of glass from floor to ceiling,
could allow people with low vision to walk into
them.
4. The glass wall in the upper reception area also
creates the same safety concern, in fact more
so, since the design of the glass in the reception
area is sloped.
5. The prism effect on the floor of the main
hallway, while attractive, could potentially be
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disorienting to people with low vision who use light sources to be their guide in way finding. Similarly,
glare off the floor is a common problem when there is a high sheen from wax or floor polish — a feature
that should be considered before the final floor surfaces are installed.
6. Washroom facilities.
a. The use of completely separate washrooms creates a sense of differentiation between patrons.
New facilities should be striving for Universal Design to remove barriers and remove differences
between people based on their cognitive, sensory and physical abilities. Universal Design is a far
more accepting design practice and preferred over accessible design.
b. Separate washrooms have their place and do offer conveniences; in particular when a personal
attendant is present, the separate washrooms offer greater privacy. However, unless clearly
marked, most people will attempt to use the main washrooms first, only to discover they are
not accessible.
i. Clear signage will be necessary for patrons to identify where the accessible washrooms
are located.
ii Separating accessible amenities creates the potential of line -ups for the facilities. For
example, a male patron who uses a wheelchair and who otherwise could be using a
urinal equipped with grab bars in the public washroom, but with the present
configuration, this same individual may now need to line in the queue to use the
individual washroom. At most large gathering events, men are able to use the services
at a much faster rate than their female counter parts that require the use of a stall — the
same scenario is now created for people with disabilities because of the individual
washrooms.
c. The main washrooms are designed without doorways, creating easy flow in and out of the
rooms, however, the accessible washroom have doors. While pipes and electrical were clearly
in place at the time of this review, there appears to be no automated doors to the accessible
washrooms, creating a barrier to what should be a barrier free amenity. The author was
present when early designs were presented to the Mayor's Advisory Council on Disabilities
where it was clearly stated that washrooms should either have no doors or if doors were to be
included in the design, they needed to have automated door openers. Unfortunately this
appears to have been overlooked.
i. Section 4.2.7 of the Facility Accessibility Design Standards does state for individual
washrooms "be provided with a power door operator, where the door is equipped with
a self - closing device."
7. Stairs. The stairs to the upper levels have square bull - nosings. This creates a potential trip hazard for
anyone who uses them, but more so for the elderly or any person who may have limited lower body
strength — for example, a person who had a stroke may drag their affected foot. Elevators and
escalators within the facility provide options for most people who will be travelling between floors, but
in an effort of creating a fully accessible experience, it is unfortunate this design has been incorporated
in the main staircases. Note, the entrance stairs do not have the nosings and are more appropriate for
an accessible facility.
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a. While the floors of the convention centre were not finished at the time of the audit, it is worth
noting at this stage of development there should be plans to incorporate proper detectable
surface markings at the top of the all staircases and escalators. This includes a detectable
surface that extend the full width of the stair for a depth of at least 36 inches commencing one
tread depth back from the stair.
The approach of the author has been from two perspectives (1) the Facility Accessibility Design Standards as
they have been accepted by both the Region of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls, and (2) practical
application of design standards and features as they relate to real life experiences of people of various
disabilities. For example, the FADS state that if alternative options are available to transition between levels of
a building, such as an elevator or escalator, it may not be necessary to follow the design standards for stairs.
However, with an aging population on the increase it is recommended that every aspect of the design should
incorporate safety issues for the elderly as well as that of people with disabilities. The elderly have disabilities
that they often have not come to grips with and therefore do not identify themselves as part of the disability
community; however, their needs and safety concerns are equally important.
The key to successfully meeting the needs of all patrons is Universal Design where the needs of all are
considered. A person using a wheelchair will face the same barriers as a young parent with a child in a stroller or
a business person pulling a wheeled suitcase /briefcase. A person who is deaf or hard or hearing will face similar
barriers to a person trying to hear a presentation in a noisy conference hall. A person with low vision will face
the same barriers as a patron who is distracted by the goings on around them and therefore may not see a
surface transition or clear sheet of glass.
Some of the above can be easily fixed at little cost — for example, the parking spaces. In fact, with the above
suggestion, there is potential to create additional accessible parking spaces without adjusting the overall
footprint of the accessible parking area.
While this author disagrees with only providing individual washrooms, there are advantages to offering them as
a supplement to the standard accessible facilities within the public washrooms. However, unless automated
doors are incorporated in the design, any part of the accessible experience will be marred by having to manually
operate the doors.
An early visit to the facility was beneficial. It has identified some accessibility issues before the public has access
and should reduce the cost of correcting the issues if the facility is to be a positive experience for the disability
community. Additional reviews will help identify the areas where accessibility is often overlooked — the finishing
touches such as hand rails, window markings, floor finishes, placement and style of washroom fixtures, to name
a few.
Sterling Frazer Associates Niagara Falls Convention Centre
December 2010 Page 3
About the author:
Brian Kon has spent 30 years advocating for people with disabilities through better design. As General Manager
of the Canadian Aging and Rehabilitation Product Development Centre (Winnipeg, MB), president of AZtech Inc.
(Buffalo, NY) and owner of Sterling Frazer Associates (Niagara Falls, ON) he has performed thousands of focus
groups with people with disabilities, their care providers, health care professionals, designers, engineers and
manufacturers throughout North America in order to better understand the needs of people with disabilities
and the elderly. Mr. Kon has been a consultant to the US government departments of Defense and Education,
National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation and agencies such as NASA as well as several centres
of excellence at Universities throughout the USA specializing in the disability community. He currently provides
sensitivity and awareness training about minority populations (including people with disabilities) and performs
building audits for accessibility for people with disabilities. Mr. Kon was one of the authors behind the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards on Customer Service.
Mr. Kon has a personal connection to the disability community with family members with cognitive, sensory and
physical disabilities. He himself is a person with Tourette Syndrome and therefore deals with barriers and
stigma of living with a disability on a daily basis. Personally and professionally Mr. Kon has been surrounded by
people with various disabilities and has experienced their needs and challenges as they work, travel and socialize
— providing an intimate knowledge of all types of disabilities in a variety of settings.
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December 2010 Page 4
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An accessibility site audit of the
Scotiabank Convention Centre
Niagara Falls, Ontario
March 2011
Prepared on behalf of
The City of Niagara Falls
Accessibility Audit of the Scotiabank Convention Centre on March to, 2011.
On the day of this site audit, the building was still under construction and not all areas to be
evaluated were installed or complete. As a result, much of this report will be generalized
observations of the building at the time when the audit was performed.
It is widely known, and becoming increasingly accepted, that the Ontario Building Code does not
provide enough information for designers and builders to properly create environments inclusive of
the disability community. Therefore more and more communities across Canada are accepting the
Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS) as the minimum of what should be built into new
construction or used to modify existing environments that are being renovated or upgraded. This
review is based on the FADS 2005, which was the accepted document by the City of Niagara Falls at
the time the contract was awarded to design and build the new Scotiabank Convention Centre.
Throughout the FADS there are references to the independence and dignity of a person with a
disability. The preference of the disability community is integration into society, not segregation.
Removal of barriers provides both.
The goal of any organization that invites the public to their facility should be an experience that
allows a person to maintain their dignity regardless of who they are. Creating an environment that
benefits a person with a disability has advantages to all who visit the convention centre. People
who do not typically associate themselves with the disability community benefit from an accessible
environment. An automated door, level entrance, or ramp provide benefits to a person using a
wheelchair, as well as a parent travelling with children who may be in a stroller or carriage, and will
also benefit the conventioneer who is traveling with their luggage, convention materials or
tradeshow supplies.
Please note that reference to
convention centre staff in this
report refers to anyone who
participated in the tour on March
lo other than the auditor, his
assistant and the City's
representative. Also note, there
are many positive features in this
facility, however, the focus of this
report is to highlight areas that
can hopefully be corrected to
enhance accessibility before the
official opening to the public.
EXTERIOR
The walkway along the side of the
convention centre is paved
concrete with sections of black
Change in surface color and texture often benefits a person with low
vision by identifying change, for example, it can indicate an entrance or
change in elevation of the ground. However, the benefit to a person
with low vision as it is used at the convention centre creates a mixed
message — it does identify doorways but also is used for aesthetics
along the path of travel.
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 2
"tile" imbedded in it. The design
(alternating concrete with
sections of black tile) is evenly
distributed along the pathway
and coincides with the entrances
along this side of the building.
For people with vision - related
disabilities, the black surface is a
good indicator of the doorways;
however, it is also used as part of
the overall exterior aesthetics
which reduces its benefit to the
disability community.
There are sections where the
black tile inserts are raised above
the rest of the pathway and
create the potential of a trip
hazard. One section that was
measured had a raised surface of
inch, according to the FADS
only a'/ inch transition is acceptable or must be sloped to accommodate the change in surface
height.
Uneven surfaces create a potential trip hazard along the pavement used
as the main area to enter the building.
Benches along the exterior of the building along the road provide a place for people to sit and wait
for a taxi or their ride to pull up. This is useful for those who cannot walk the distance to the
parking lot from the building by giving them a place to rest while waiting.
FADS 4.1.5. Entrances: Design decisions concerning doors will have a direct influence on the
independence and dignity of everyone entering or exiting a facility. Features such as canopies can limit
the influence of weather conditions on this already busy area and also make an entrance more obvious
to someone with a cognitive disability or someone unfamiliar with the facility.
A representative of the convention centre has indicated that every external door along the main
side of the building for public use will now be fitted with powered door openers. If this is
employed, the design will exceed the requirements listed in the FADS. However, at the time of this
audit, only the entrance closest to Stanley Avenue had wiring for the inclusion of these openers.
While technically, the (Stanley Avenue) entrance size and spacing between doors is appropriate,
the placement of the accessible door opener is insensitive to the user of this technology. At this
entrance there are six doors side by side. The ramp is located in line with door "One" but the door
opener has been placed at door "Six ". This means that a person entering the building who requires
the ramp to reach the main level, after using the powered opener to enter the building must then
travel across the pedestrian traffic flow to reach the ramp as it is on the complete opposite side of
the entryway.
ENTRANCEWAYS
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 3
A person seated in a wheelchair is physically lower than a person who is standing and unfortunately
it is common for people using wheelchairs (or other mobility devices) to be overlooked in a crowd
because they are below the sight line of the general public. Add to this mix the fact that visitors to
this facility will be looking ahead to the stairs they must use to reach the main level, it will become
more difficult for a person in a wheelchair to be noticed as they cross the traffic flow to reach the
ramp.
When questioned about the design of this particular entrance, a representative from the
convention centre pointed to the fact that the side of the entrance way that is in direct line to the
ramp is a glass wall and therefore an accessible button "could not be added ". Unfortunately, it
appears that design aesthetics took precedence over consideration for the disability community.
However, placement of a post for accessible door openers is commonly used in other building
designs – albeit usually in retrofit situations, therefore it is strongly recommended that the
accessible button be relocated to allow a person using this entrance have direct access through the
door to the ramp.
It is surprising that a new building has not used automated door openers to benefit everyone who
enters the building. Grocery and departments stores have offered infrared sensors or floor
pressure sensors to their patrons for years.
Each door into the building (used by the public) has a double set of doors in tandem to enter or exit
the building. The space between
the doors creates a vestibule that
is used to help control the climate
of the building and does provide
sufficient space to accommodate
a person using a mobility device.
However, the glass walls used to
enclose this space create a
potential safety hazard for people
with low vision who may walk into
the glass. According to the
convention centre staff, these
glass walls will be marked to
provide a visual notice of the
glass.
FADS 4.1.8 WINDOWS, GLAZED
SCREENS & SIDELIGHTS: Fully -
glazed doors and sidelights at
exterior entrances or vestibules, as
well as fully - glazed interior doors,
screens and sidelights shall be
clearly identified with a horizontal
row of decals, or a continuous
stripe, minimum 50 mm (2 in.) wide and of highly contrasting colour, mounted with its centre line
between 1475 mm (58 in.) and 1525 mm (60 in.) from the floor or ground. Additionally, a second row of
decals, or a continuous stripe, a minimum 50 mm (2 in.) wide and of highly contrasting colour shall be
provided, mounted with its centreline between 1170 mm (46 in.) and 1220 mm (48 in.) above the floor or
Large walls of glass create a potential hazard for a person with low vi-
sion who may not realize they are walking towards glass. In particular,
a person with low vision will be focused on the brightness of outside
and will not necessarily be looking to the glass wall in front of them.
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 4
ground.
Where decals are used, they shall be located at a maximum of 150 mm (5 -7/8 in.) from centre to centre.
The decals can either be 50 mm (2 in.) square or round, and /or of a special design (e.g., a logo)
provided the solid portion of the decals provides a high colour contrast and is easy to identify by persons
with a visual impairment.
Where etched or patterned glass is used, decals or stripes of a highly contrasting colour shall still be
provided.
Where frameless glass vision panels are used, exposed edges shall be identified with a vertical safety
stripe, applied to cap the ends of each exposed
glass panel.
INTERIOR PATH OF TRAVEL
The interior ramp (Stanley Avenue entrance)
is at the maximum length allowable for a
single continuous span.
FADS 4.1.9 Ramps: Ramps shall have level
landings at the top and bottom of each run and
also where the ramp changes direction.
The maximum horizontal length between
landings shall not exceed 9 m (29' -6 ").
The surface of ramp was dusty from
construction at the time of this audit but the
surface appears that it could be slippery
when clean. There are metal cross pieces
embedded into the surface that may increase
the traction, but overall the surface should
have been designed with a finish that
provides better traction than what this
appears to offer.
The handrails were mounted at a correct
height from the floor (36 inches) and provide
appropriate distance between them (40
inches). However the shape of the handrail
is not a comfortable grip. The flat square
surface on the railing is less comfortable to
grasp, in particular if the person using a wheelchair is using the railing to propel their movement.
Flooring in the hallways of the public areas is carpeted with a low pile carpet. This is sufficient to
allow a person to use their wheelchair without too much difficulty. From what could be determined
at the time of the audit (not all surfaces were completed), there is sufficient contrast between the
floor, walls and other encumbrances within the flow of people traffic.
Metal slats inserted in the surface of the ramp may im-
prove traction. However, it was noted that the slats are at
different depths some of which have the potential to trip a
person using the ramp who walks but drags their foot.
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 5
However, the stairway that leads
to the reception area on the
second floor (parallel to Stanley
Avenue) has a space under it that
is a safety issue. The design has
placed a barrier (railing) around
the lower section of the stairwell
to reduce the incidence of
someone hitting their head on the
underside of the stairs, however,
the distance from floor to under
the stairs at the railing only
provides 73 inches of clearance,
where the FADS recommend 82
inches.
FADS 4.1.3 Protruding & Overhead
Objects: The minimum clear
headroom in pedestrian areas, such
as walkways, halls, corridors,
passageways, or aisles, shall be
2100 mm (82 -3/4 in.).
A detectable guard: a guardrail or
other barrier having its leading edge
at or below 680 mm (26 -1/2 in.)
from the floor shall be provided
where the headroom of an area
adjoining an accessible route is
reduced to less than 2100 mm (82-
3/4 in.).
Railings on all stairwells are at an
appropriate height from the floor.
They provide an extension at top
and bottom of the stairs that
extend out onto the flat surface
providing a person the ability to
gain their balance before releasing
their grip on the handrail. As with
the ramp railing it is unfortunate
that a small flat handrail was used
because it is more difficult and
less comfortable to grasp.
(Above)
The railing that should create a barrier to protect a person from hitting
their head on the underside of the stairs does not provide enough head-
room.
(Below)
Extending the railing at top and bottom of stairs allows a person to gain
their balance once on level ground before letting go of the railing.
As mentioned previously the vestibules at the entranceways create a potential problem if the glass
walls are not properly marked to signal their existence within the path of travel. Similarly, doors on
the second floor were made of glass and could create the same hazard. And, the sloped glass wall
in the upper level reception room is anticipated to be an area where many heads hit the glass if not
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 6
properly marked.
The elevator and escalator were not evaluated during this audit.
WASHROOM FACILITIES
It is unfortunate the washroom facilities have been completely segregated rather than
incorporating a design that provides accessible features within the public washroom. Offering the
separate washroom as an option is an appropriate benefit for some people, for example, when an
attendant is of the opposite gender of the person they
are assisting. However, the situation created within the
convention centre is complete segregation based on
perceived physical ability and, in the opinion of this
reviewer, is a step backward for the disability movement
who prefer to be part of society rather than a separate
category within it.
Segregated washrooms create a dilemma for a person
with a physical disability — which washroom do they use?
For example, a man who uses a wheelchair may still
prefer to stand to use a urinal. Will the men's public
washroom be designed to allow a person using a
wheelchair to independently stand and use the urinal?
Will grab bars installed beside the urinals? Will he be
able to get his wheelchair /scooter into the washroom?
Which washroom facilities will a person using a walker
use? Which facilities will a person using a scooter use
since these people often have the ability to walk? (As do
many people who use wheelchairs.)
People with disabilities are individuals with varying
abilities, they should not be lumped into a single
category. Segregated facilities mean they may have to
investigate what resources are available and may have to
look for the other facilities down the hall to
accommodate based on their ability. Accessible public
washrooms, on the other hand, accommodate the
differences in one room —there are no decisions that
need to be made.
In order to compensate for this design decision
(segregation) there needs to be dear signage throughout
the facility indicating the location of these accessible
rooms and proper signage leading a visitor to the
location.
What policies or practices will the conven-
tion centre employ to ensure the accessible
washrooms are available to people with
disabilities?
Locking the doors and requiring the person
to find a staff person to open the door has
already proven unacceptable at the Casino.
How will the public know the difference
between the five accessible washrooms with
powered door openers versus the other five
accessible washrooms without powered
door openers?
Past experiences has demonstrated the pub-
lic will use the private washrooms if they
are available, increasing the wait time of a
person who may already be compromised
because of their disability.
Separate facilities mean that a group travel-
ing together may have to split to go to sepa-
rate washrooms rather than stay together.
Most facilities have moved towards making
their washrooms more accessible, even if it
is a retrofit situation. Therefore a person
with a disability who is in a new facility will
automatically assume they are looking for
public washrooms. They may even pass by
the private washrooms in search of the main
facilities. This will create added time and
travel to their experience of using the wash-
room facilities.
What are the political ramifications of sign -
age in a brand new facility stating that the
public washrooms are not accessible? As
noted in the main body of this report, it has
to be posted to reduce confusion.
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 7
Signage should also be added at the public washrooms' entrances indicating they do not contain
accessible amenities and direct the person to the nearest location where they are available. This
signage should be on the outside of the washroom to reduce the number of people who work their
way into the public washroom only to find they cannot be accommodated.
Since the audit last fall, the convention centre has decided to accommodate the disability
community by making 1/2 of the individual washrooms accessible by including automated door
openers. The cost and embarrassment of adding these services after the public opening will be
more costly and harmful to the reputation of the convention centre and to the City of Niagara Falls.
At the time of the audit these washrooms were not completed, there were roughed in electrical
outlets on the wall inside the washroom that were assumed by the auditor to be the wiring for the
door openers, however, those outlets (according to convention centre staff) are for the hand dryer.
If these outlets are for the hand dryer the placement of the power door opener may be
compromised.
Overall the amenities within the accessible washrooms appear to meet the minimum requirements
of the FADS. The two grab bars are the correct style and placed appropriately. The toilet tissue
dispensers were not mounted at the time of the audit. It is important to place these so a person
will not lose their balance when reaching for the paper and not to interfere with easy access of the
grab bar.
The toilet flush system is an automated sensor eliminating the need for the user to twist or turn to
activate. Sink height is appropriate and provides enough clear knee space on the underside for a
person using a wheelchair to access. It is recommended that the drain pipes under the sink be
insulated to reduce the chance a person can be burned by hot water.
OTHER AMENITIES
Water Fountains are placed at an appropriate height and are of a design that allows for easy access
of a person using a wheelchair or other mobility device. The push button strike plate to activate the
water flow is large and should be easy to activate.
Counter height at the coat check is adequate to accommodate a person using a wheelchair. The
counter surface was not finished at the time of the audit but it appears that a person in a
wheelchair accessing this service can do it by reaching to their side to reach the counter. The
lowered counter of the information desk also is an appropriate height and provides sufficient space
under the counter for a person using a wheelchair to pull directly under the counter and access
services face on.
Door handles that were observed in the upper level meeting rooms were lever style which increases
accessibility for anyone with limited hand dexterity. Contrast between the doorframes and walls
provide an visual indication of their placement for a person with low vision.
Signage that was in place had decent contrast in keeping with the overall color palette for the
facility. Proper lettering (sans serif) and size help make it easier to read. Where possible, universal
signs should be used for way- finding, listing services and amenities and for security /safety. A public
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 8
address system that includes visual cues (flashing lights) will benefit people who are deaf in the
event of an evacuation.
The parking lot was not evaluated during this visit because no changes have been made since the
last visit. However, at this time, the reviewer photographed the parking habits of people who are
currently using the accessible spaces. You can see in these photographs that people will often park
along the line of a parking space, even when it is an oversized parking space. This emphasises the
fact that without proper aisle ways marked to separate the spaces, there is the potential that one
driver may inadvertently block access to another vehicle.
CONCLUSION
The following recommendations are being made based on site audit of March 10, 2011:
1. Remove trip hazards along the outside walkway.
2. Ensure all public exterior doors do have powered door openers as promised at the time of this
audit.
3. At the entrance closest to Stanley Avenue move the powered door opener to be in line with
the ramp.
4. Move the barrier under the stairwell (near Stanley Avenue ) to provide headroom clearance of a
minimum of 82 3 /4 inches.
5. Add markings to all doors and windows that create a potential hazard for people with low
vision.
6. Signage throughout the facility must include universal symbols.
7. Add proper signage for locating and accessing accessible washrooms.
8. Add powered door openers on all accessible washrooms.
9. The "accessible washrooms" are wheelchair accessible. Ensure that accessible features are
incorporated into the public washrooms for those people with disabilities who do not need
wheelchair accommodation. For example, all washrooms must have lever style door handles in
absence of powered door openers. Grab bars mounted beside urinals. Proper door swing and
force required to operate manual doors.
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Facility Accessibility Site Audit March 10, 2011 9
This report was prepared by Brian D. Kon, March 17, 2011.
Mr. Kon is an independent accessibility consultant who currently sits on the Niagara Falls Mayor's Advisory Council
on Disability and the Niagara Regional Accessibility Committee. He has worked with the Ontario Government
developing the Customer Service Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Mr. Kon is recognized in Canada and the United States as an industry expert on issues relating to the needs of
people with disabilities. He is a consultant to the USA Department of Education, and has consulted with the
Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, National Institute of Health and NASA. His research about
the disability community has been used by universities and businesses around the globe.
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(5/24/2011) Dean lorfida - Fw: FADs for the NCCC
From: Pino Antilope <PAntilope @bondfield.com>
To: <sfelicetti @niagarafalls.ca>
Date: 12/29/2010 11:02 AM
Subject: Fw: FADs for the NCCC
FYI
Pino Antilope, C.E.T.
Project Manager
E: PAntilope @bondfield.com
From: Pino Antilope
To: Coates, Reg
Sent: Thu Dec 23 14:31:14 2010
Subject: FW: FADs for the NCCC
Reg,
Thank you,
This e -mail transmission is strictly confidential and intended solely for the person or organization to whom
it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information and if you are not the intended
recipient, you must not copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on it. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED
THIS EMAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND DELETE IT.
For your information, please find the below correspondence from CS &P pertaining to the recently received
report provided by your firm on behalf of FADS based on their review of the building.
There will be corrective measure taken for the stair landings as well as the glazing at this time. The
Handicap parking line painting will be completed in the spring due to weather conditions. There are items
noted that the consultants have identified as being above and beyond the requirements of the contract and
therefore will not be carried out without a change order in place. If you have any questions please contact
me at (416) 667 — 8422.
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1 (5/24/2011) Dean lorfida Fw FADs for the NCCC Page 2
From: Susan Lewin [mailto:slewin @csparch.com]
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 6:07 PM
To: Pino Antilope
Cc: nlandry@stanforddowney.ca; Francisco Medina
Subject: FW: FADs for the NCCC
Hi Pino,
Following is our response to the accessibility report:
• Bullnose on exit stairs: the bullnose as built projects 1" or 25 mm, as per FADS.
• Public Exit Stairs: Contrasting surface is provided at the edge of treads. Refer to Details 7003 for exit
stair tread details. Contrasting colours at top of flights, bottom and landing to be provided.
• Public Main Stair: Contrasting surface is provided at the edge of treads. Refer to Details 7002 for exit
stair tread details. Contrasting colours at top of flights, bottom and landing to be provided.
• Auto doors near parking entrance: Provided at NW entrance nearest parking.
• Auto doors on accessible washrooms: this is not a requirement of FADS. This was brought up at the
accessibility meeting on July 7th, 2009, as a request to be investigated. The request was investigated and
CN 4 was issued but the decision was made not to implement by the owner due to cost.
• Wheelchair parking: we recommend that a line be painted to create an aisle. This aisle could be shared
with 2 parking spaces, as per the attached sketch. There is room to accommodate these extra painting
lines within the existing HC parking layout so no parking spots are lost. Refer to SK -1 and SK -2 attached.
• Curb ramps: the FADS calls for a `smooth' transition but does not define it. We feel a small bump is
acceptable, and as our interpretation is that the curb ramps meet FADS.
• Full height glass screens at Vestibules: Refer to Drawings 9004 and A905 attached for information on
decals to be applied.
Regards,
Susan Lewin
i (5/13/2011) Teresa Fabbro - RE: 1812 -- resolution Page 1
From: Wendy Canavan
To: Kerry.Mitchell @international.gc.ca
CC: Clark Bernat; Dean Iorfida; Karen Kitney; Kathy Moldenhauer; Serge F...
Date: 5/12/2011 1:06 PM
Subject: RE: 1812 -- resolution
Mon May 16th is our next Council meeting, the next day staff begins working on the Mon May 30th Council agenda, so we maybe
able to inform you by the end of next week if the resolution has been included on the City of Niagara Falls Council agenda. I will
follow up with our City Clerk next week and will advise you by the end of the week if you could add this information into the speech
being given by the Niagara Legacy Council Sat May 21 2011 event in NY where Mayor Paul Dystra will be introducing the Senator.
Wendy
Wendy Canavan
Economic Development Officer
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, ON
905 356 -7521 ext. 5002
wcanavan @niaoarafalls.ca
»> < Kerry.Mitchell @international.gc.ca> 5/12/2011 12:55 PM »>
Thanks for the update Wendy. Do you think that it would be possible to ensure and hence announce that we have
a date for Council to consider it ??
K
From: Wendy Canavan Jmailto :wcanavan @niadarafalls.cal
Sent: May 12, 2011 12:54 PM
To: Mitchell, Kerry -BFALO -GR
Cc: Serge Felicetti
Subject: Re: 1812 -- resolution
Sorry Kerry, the resolution has not yet come to Council. I forward the resolution copy that you emailed yesterday to Clerk (Sr.
Staff) and I will advise you when it comes onto the Council agenda /adopted spring 2011.
Wendy Canavan
Economic Development Officer
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, ON
905 356 -7521 ext. 5002
wcanavan @niagarafa I ls.ca
»> < Kerry .Mitchell @international.gc.ca> 5/11/2011 3:22 PM »>
Kerry Mitchell
Manager
Political /Economic and Public Affairs
Canadian Consulate General
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, New York 14203
tel: 716/858 -9581
mitnet: 469 -3251
fax: 716/852 -4340
mitnet fax: 469 -3900
e -mail: kerry. mitchellto '�,international.gc.ca
Niagara 10
War of 1812
Whereas the War of 1812 represents a seminal period in the process of nation building in both the
United States and Canada; and
Whereas the cross - border Niagara region was at the frontline of the War of 1812, with decisive
battles both on land and lakes reporting the greatest number of casualties and the longest continual
period of conflict; and
Whereas the War of 1812 significantly effected civilian populations on both sides of the Niagara
River, especially when the flames of war burned British - Canadian, American and Tuscarora
settlements along the Niagara River in December of 1813; and
Whereas this conflict involved and impacted the Native Americans /First Nations in both countries
and throughout the Niagara region; and
Whereas many citizens and soldiers acted with great gallantry and personal sacrifice to protect
their homes and countries; and
Whereas the Niagara region maintains many cemeteries that are the final resting place for
combatants and veterans of the War of 1812; and
Whereas the Niagara region retains three forts and numerous historic and battle sites from the War
of 1812; and
Whereas from the death and destruction of the War of 1812 was born a spirit of cooperation and
a vision of Peace between the United States and Canada; and
Whereas the unparalleled cooperation, prosperity and friendship that developed between the
United States and Canada since the War of 1812 find their deepest roots and daily expressions
in the cross - border Niagara region; and
Whereas the history of Niagara is rich in stories of peace and freedom, binational exchange,
cooperative endeavor and neighborly goodwill; and
Whereas, the bi- national coordination for this commemoration is being led by the Niagara 1812
Bicentennial Legacy Council; and
Whereas the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 offers an exceptional opportunity to acknowledge and
celebrate the true and lasting legacy of 200 Years of Peace along the Niagara and between the
United States and Canada; and
Therefore be it resolved that City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada joins with the ten (10)
other Niagara municipalities to officially designate the cross - border Niagara region as an
International Corridor of Peace and Cooperation.
Mayor James M. Diodati
& Members of Council
May 30, 2011
May 20, 2011
Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
The City of Niagara Falls
City Hall, P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
dmiclights
NIAGARA FALLS * ONTARIO * CANADA
RE: Canadian Veterans National Rendezvous — Fireworks Request
Dear Dean:
The CAA Winter Festival of Lights is planning to hold a fireworks display in the empty field
behind the Gale Centre on Saturday, July 9, 2011 as part of Canadian Veterans National
Rendezvous.
As such, we are requesting City Council approval and your assistance in securing approval of the
landowner. The Festival is utilizing the services of David Whysall International Fireworks; the
same firm used by the Festival for its winter fireworks and The Niagara Parks Commission for
the summer fireworks displays.
The Festival is properly insured for this and will add all concerned parties as additional named
insured.
Should you have questions please contact me at 905 374 -1616 x. 46.
Sincerely,
CAA WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dino Fazio
General Manager
Cc: Mayor Diodati
David Whysall
Heidi Werner, WFOL
NiagaraJalls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2011 -20
2011 Property Tax Rates
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the 2011 Property Tax Rates.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The municipality must have the annual tax rates approved prior to providing rate payers
with final tax bills. The 2011 General Purposes Budget was approved on April 4, 2011.
The annual general levy of $51,277,139 was approved at this time. The City's tax rates
included in this report reflect the approved general levy. The regional, school and waste
management rates have been provided by the responsible level of government and are
also included in the schedule.
BACKGROUND
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has approved the 2011 tax ratios and tax rates. In
addition, the Province of Ontario has established educational tax rates for 2011. The City
is now in the position to establish its tax rates and to proceed with the Final 2011 Billing for
the non capped property classes. This report provides for Council, the City's 2011 property
tax rates.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
F- 2011 -20
May 30, 2011
The 2011 tax levy is $51,277,139 ($47,586,517 for 2010). The General taxation portion
of this total levy is $44,495,798 ($41,310,097 for 2010); the Urban Service Area taxation
portion is $6,781,341 ($6,276,420 for 2010). Corresponding tax rates based on these
levies are provided in Table 1. The effective tax rates are 1.41% higher than the rates
approved for 2010.
The Region of Niagara provides waste management services for the residents of Niagara
Falls. The Region has provided the costs of this service for 2011 to the City while the
municipality has included an allowance for write -offs due to assessment appeals. The
annual cost used to determine the rates for 2011 is $6,674,348 ($6,739,580 for 2010). To
fund this expense, the City collects the taxes from the residents using a separate tax rate.
Table 2 provides a comparison of the waste management tax rates used in 2010 to the
recommended rates for 2011.
May 30, 2011 - 2 - F- 2011 -20
The Appropriations and Levying By -law are prepared for Council's adoption, should
Council approve the recommendation. This By -law authorizes the preparation and sending
of Final Tax Notices. Appendix A of the By -law shows the summary of tax rates for each
classification and for all levies.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Table 1
Table 2
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Tax Rate - City of Niagara Falls
Waste Management Tax Rates - City of Niagara Falls
Todd Harri .on, Di `-ctor of Finance
Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer
'I ax "Rates, " ; ;" .:
City of Niagara Fafls :
General `'
Urban
S ervice "
Area ;
:
Combined"
,: General
Urban
Service
Area !
Combined
Residential
0.432926%
0.069345%
0.502271 %
0.438839%
0.070522%
0.509361 %
Multi- Residential
0.891828%
0.142850%
1.034678%
0.896986%
0.144148%
1.041134%
New Multi- Residential
0.432926%
0.069345%
0.502271%
0.438839%
0.070522%
0.509361%
Commercial - Occupied
0.761344%
0.121950%
0.883294%
0.771741%
0.124021%
0.895762%
Commercial - Vacant Unit
0.532941%
0.085365%
0.618306%
0.540219%
0.086814%
0.627033%
Commercial - Vacant Land
0.532941%
0.085365%
0.618306%
0.540219%
0.086814%
0.627033%
Commercial (New Construction)
0.761344%
0.121950%
0.883294%
0.771741 %
0.124021 %
0.895762%
Comm (New Constr) - Excess Land
0.532941%
0.085365%
0.618306%
0.540219%
0.086814%
0.627033%
Comm (New Constr) - Vacant Land
0.532941%
0.085365%
0.618306%
0.540219%
0.086814%
0.627033%
Industrial - Occupied
1.138595%
0.182377%
1.320972%
1.154145%
0.185474%
1.339619%
Industrial - Vacant Unit
0.740087%
0.118545%
0.858632%
0.750194%
0.120558%
0.870752%
Industrial - Vacant Land
0.740087%
0.118545%
0.858632%
0.750194%
0.120558%
0.870752%
Industrial (New Construction)
1.138595%
0.182377%
1.320972%
1.154145%
0.185474%
1.339619%
Indust (New Constr) - Excess Land
0.740087%
0.118545%
0.858632%
0.750194%
0.120558%
0.870752%
Indust (New Constr) - Vacant Land
0.740087%
0.118545%
0.858632%
0.750194%
0.120558%
0.870752%
Pipelines
0.736883%
0.118032%
0.854915%
0.746947%
0.120036%
0.866983%
Farmlands
0.108231%
0.017336%
0.125567%
0.109710%
0.017631%
0.127340%
Managed Forests
0.108231%
0.017336%
0.125567%
0.109710%
0.017631%
0.127340%
Farmlands Awaiting
Development I
0.324694%
0.052009%
0.376703%
0.329129%
0.052892%
0.382021%
Farmlands Awaiting
Development I I
0.432926%
0.069345%
0.502271%
0.438839%
0.070522%
0.509361%
Table 1
Tax Rates - City of Niagara Falls
2010
2011
F- 2011 -20
F- 2011 -21
Niagarapalls May 30, 2011
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2011 -21
Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline
Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes
RECOMMENDATION
That June 30 and September 30 be approved as the 2011 Final Due Dates for the
Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The due dates for final tax billing must be approved by Council pursuant to the Municipal
Act. The City has established that due dates for the non capped property classes be June
30 and September 30. The due dates for the capped classes are August 31 and October
31 due to the additional calculations required for these billings.
BACKGROUND
The City of Niagara Falls is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes on all
assessable properties within the municipality. These annual billings include the annual
taxes for the City, for the Region of Niagara and for the appropriate local school boards.
Due dates for property taxes are set to coincide with the quarterly levy payments made to
the Region and the school boards.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Due to the additional calculations required to prepare the 2011 Final Tax Notices for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi- residential property classes, all assessment classes
cannot be billed at the same time. Staff is therefore recommending that the Final Tax
Notice Due Datesforthe Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment
Classes be set as June 30 and September 30. Once the additional calculations for the
remaining classes have been determined then final tax notice due dates for the
Commercial, Industrial, and Multi- residential property classes will be presented for
Council's consideration.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
{oild
Todd Hp drison, Dir,
nance
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Niagaraaalls May 30, 2011
REPORT TO: Mayor James Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: F- 2011 -23
2010 Sleep Cheap Event
RECOMMENDATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
F- 2011 -23
That Council receive this information on the 2010 Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event and
subsequent distribution of funds to community organizations.
The 2010 Sleep Cheap Charities Reap event was held last November and the final results
are now available. This past year, the event raised $136,445. The accumulated total of
funds raised from these annual events since 2005 is $847,000.
BACKGROUND
Sleep Cheap was initiated in 2004 to celebrate the City's 100` anniversary. The original
event was held to promote goodwill between the city residents and the tourism industry by
providing residents on opportunity to experience some of the City's most prestigious hotel
properties at a reduced cost. The original event was a success and was expanded to allow
the hotels to donate proceeds of each room rental to local charities. The revised format
whereby charities receive 100% of the monies has been held annually since 2005.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The results from the event are now completed and the amount raised is $136,445. The
cumulative total of funds raised and distributed since inception in 2005 is $847,000.
The list of charities benefiting from the 2010 event is provided in the attachment.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Distribution of funds
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Todd Har ison, R irecto of Finance
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Charity
Amount Granted
Niagara Community Foundation
$43,148.73
. Bob Gale Recreation Fund
$33,400.00
Boys & Girls Club
$3,313.75
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis
$525.00
Heart Niagara
$2,500.00
Heartland Forest
$3,500.00
Hotel Dieu Shaver
$2,500.00
Niagara Child and Youth Services Foundation
$7,500.00
Niagara Falls Community Outreach
$15,000.00
St. Catharines Hospital - Walker Family Cancer Care
$20,057.50
Women's Place of South Niagara
$5,000.00
Grand Total
$136,444.98
May 16, 2011
- 2 -
Sleep Cheap 2010 - Distribution of Funds
F- 2011 -23
F- 2011 -24
Niagaraaalls May 30, 2011
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2011 -24
Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $29,266,201.56 for the period
March 31, 2011 to May 11,2011.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by -law authorizing
payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Todd Harrison, DirQ'ctor of Finance
Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Page 1 of 12
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
1174757 ONTARIO INC 345518 20- Apr -2011 SITE PLAN DEPOSIT 43,000.00
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING
AND HEATING 345946 11- May -2011 SERVICES 139.01
BALANCE OF COSTS AS PER AGREEMENT OF
1769839 ONTARIO LIMITED 345514 14- Apr -2011 PURCHASE & SALE 13,500.00
180 MARKETING 345947 11-May -2011 WEB SITE MAINTENANCE - MARCH 2011 992.99
2095527 ONTARIO LTD 345654 27- Apr -2011 ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENT 1,130.00
BALANCE OF COSTS AS PER PURCHASE & SALE
2159360 ONTARIO INC 345515 14- Apr -2011 AGREEMENT 49,500.00
407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 345786 04- May -2011 SERVICES - MUNICIPAL USERS GROUP MEETING 26.11
912701 ONTARIO LIMITED REGIONAL SANDBLASTING &
PAINTING INC 345787 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 209.06
912701 ONTARIO LIMITED REGIONAL SANDBLASTING &
PAINTING INC 345948 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 209.05
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS &
SAFETY SUPPLIES 345386 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 220.35
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS &
SAFETY SUPPLIES 345655 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 288.15
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS &
SAFETY SUPPLIES 345949 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 666.70
A B C RECREATION LTD 345656 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 7,965.80
ACKER, M US DRAFT 15- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 103.05
A J STONE COMPANY LTD 345954 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 150.86
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 345950 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 143.44
ABBRUSCATO,JOE 345951 11- May -2011 REFUND OF TURF FIELD BOOKING 474.60
ABBRUSCATO,STEVE 345520 20- Apr -2011 LEADERSHIP TRAINING 50.00
ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 345521 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 3,962.91
ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 345788 04- May -2011 SERVICES 615.29
ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 345952 11- May -2011 SERVICES 276.46
ACKLANDS GRAINGER INC 345522 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 11.30
ADVANCE TOWING 345248 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES 350.30
ADVANCE TOWING 345387 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES 50.85
ADVANCE TOWING 345523 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES 248.60
ADVANCE TOWING 345789 04- May -2011 SERVICES 1,017.00
ADVANTAGE PRODUCTS 345249 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 951.67
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 345657 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 28.86
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 345790 04- May -2011 SERVICES 121.41
AIR CARE SERVICES 345250 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 273.45
AIR CARE SERVICES 345524 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES 4,616.45
AIR CARE SERVICES 345658 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 1,168.19
AIR CARE SERVICES 345791 04- May -2011 SERVICES 1,612.08
AIR CARE SERVICES 345953 11- May -2011 SERVICES 1,093.23
ALBANESE,LORI 345251 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 126.50
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 345388 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,759.04
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 345659 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,045,476.20
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 345660 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 7,262.23
ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 345252 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 48.31
ALL PRO RENTALS 345254 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 413.02
ALL PRO RENTALS 345662 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 413.02
ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 345661 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 431.92
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 345389 13- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 1,624.75
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 345663 27- Apr -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,691.75
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 345955 11- May -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,490.75
AMCTO ZONE 3 SECRETARY - TREASURER 345255 06- Apr -2011 REGISTRATION FOR SPRING MEETING 100.00
ANDERS,CHRIS 345256 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 193.50
APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 345257 06- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,390.50
APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 345526 20- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 14,295.72
APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 345664 27- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 11,391.90
APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 345792 04- May -2011 SUBSCRIPTION - SOFTWARE 6,695.25
APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 345956 11- May -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 19,651.76
AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 345390 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 209,712.04
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 345259 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 615.01
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 345794 04- May -2011 SERVICES 2,014.25
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 345258 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 5,092.19
EQUIPMENT- INTERNATIONAL SNOW
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 345665 27- Apr -2011 PLOW /SANDER TRUCK 214,110.34
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 345793 04- May -2011 LISENSING 535.00
ARIVA 345260 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 468.01
ARIVA 345391 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,189.82
ARIVA 345527 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 2,210.10
ARIVA 345666 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 623.65
ARIVA 345795 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 150.08
ARNOTT,D 345261 06- Apr -2011 REFUND 150.00
ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 345262 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 39.55
ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 345392 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 56.50
ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC 345796 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 135.60
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING (ONT) LTD 345529 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 937.90
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS
ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS
AVIS CAR INC
B & B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE
BADGER DAYLIGHTING LP
BADGER DAYLIGHTING LP
BAIN PRINTING LIMITED
BAIN PRINTING LIMITED
BAIOCCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
BAIOCCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES (1991) LTD
BARTO L, S USAN
BATEMAN,SCOTT
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS
BEAMAN,KEN
BEATTIES BASICS
BEATTIES BASICS
BEDNARCZYK,ARKADIUSZ
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS
BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS
BETTY'S RESTAURANT
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
BOB GALE RECREATION FUND
BOB ROBINSON & SON CONSTRUCTION
BOB ROBINSON & SON CONSTRUCTION
BOLIBRUCK,BOB
BONDFIELD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS
BOUTILIER,J
BOUW,JEFF
BOWLES,MICHAEL
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
BRAND BLVD INC
BRAND BLVD INC
BRAND BLVD INC
BRINKS CANADA LTD
BRINKS CANADA LTD
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BRODERICK,ANDY
BRODERICK & PARTNERS
BURKE GROUP - THE
BUSH,STEVE
CALE SYSTEMS INC
CALE SYSTEMS INC
CANADIAN CUBAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION
CANADIAN CYSTIC FIBROSIS
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE
CANADIAN NATIONAL
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO
CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC
CANADIAN TIRE
CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOC
CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOC
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P.
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P.
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P.
Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose
345528 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES
MOTOR GRADER (EVALUATION WITH
345667 27- Apr -2011 INSTRUCTION) HELD DEC 23/10
345393 13- Apr -2011 REFUND- PARKING INFRACTION
345266 06- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS
345668 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345957 11- May -2011 MATERIALS
345530 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345669 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345394 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345958 11- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345395 13- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES
345531 20- Apr -2011 LEADERSHIP TRAINING GRANT
345670 27- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345264 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345396 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345397 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345960 11- May -2011 SERVICES
345267 06- Apr -2011 MEDICAL
345268 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345270 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345271 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345533 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345671 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345798 04- May -2011 SERVICES
345799 04- May -2011 SERVICES
345800 04- May -2011 UTILITIES
345801 04-May -2011 SERVICES
345802 04- May -2011 SERVICES
345398 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345962 11- May -2011 SERVICES
345534 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345399 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345535 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345963 11- May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP 2010
345272 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345803 04- May -2011 SERVICES
345672 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345536 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345273 06- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES
345673 27- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES
345400 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345401 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345964 11- May -2011 REIMBURSEMENT OF TENT
345674 27- Apr -2011 GRANT
345965 11- May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP
345966 11- May -2011 BALANCE OF PAYMENT
345537 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345804 04- May -2011 MATERIALS
345967 11- May -2011 MATERIALS
345402 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345675 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345676 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345968 11- May -2011 MATERIALS
345805 04- May -2011 REFUND
345516 14- Apr -2011 FEES & DISBURSEMENTS
345969 11- May -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES
345806 04- May -2011 REFUND
345403 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345678 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345807 04- May -2011 CONTRACT NUMBER 2927
345970 11- May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP
345538 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345274 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345404 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345540 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345679 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345808 04- May -2011 MATERIALS
345971 11- May -2011 MATERIALS
345680 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345539 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345542 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345811 04- May -2011 SERVICES
345276 06-Apr -2011 ADVERTISING
345812 04- May -2011 STRADA PROGRAM- SUBSCRIPTION FEE
345275 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345405 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345541 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES
Amount
Page 2 of 12
5,992.37
1,949.25
41.00
139.22
3,439.72
2,604.65
39.55
56.50
236,093.33
114,305.89
3,528.99
50.00
45.00
584.44
250.50
129.41
99.51
35.00
8,122.41
238.94
66.52
12.03
14.63
240.73
8,151.02
402.40
98.25
19,009.18
113.00
56.50
320.00
901.06
330.53
33,400.00
5,594.21
720.94
105.83
783,091.04
3,406.95
2,796.75
45.00
100.00
226.00
23,520.40
3,313.75
22,976.00
745.35
755.41
535.62
485.22
1,945.62
368.83
21.02
150.00
4,108.67
3,164.00
150.00
2,035.07
915.30
70.50
525.00
2,825.00
245.53
347.15
204.89
206.65
440.44
349.10
3,846.88
1,079.55
8,568.34
175.04
339.00
7,500.00
40.63
12.24
8.16
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Page 3 of 12
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 345681 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 27.35
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 345809 04- May -2011 SERVICES 4.08
CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 345972 11- May -2011 SERVICES 32.33
CANSEL 345406 13- Apr -2011 EQUIPMENT 1,607.99
CANSEL 345810 04- May -2011 EQUIPMENT 48,782.10
CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC 345682 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 826.26
CARGILL LIMITED M2083 345277 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 7,249.49
CARGILL LIMITED M2083 345543 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 24,140.25
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 345544 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,056.21
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 345683 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 33.84
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 345813 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 1,980.19
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 345973 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 14,285.08
CARR MCLEAN 345408 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 597.15
CARRICK,MARZENNA 345814 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 174.00
CARRIERE,RYAN 345407 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 150.00
CARSWELL 345545 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 207.63
CASTLE MECHANICAL 345278 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 265.66
CASTLE MECHANICAL 345975 11- May -2011 SERVICES 464.43
CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 345815 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 4,986.13
CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC 345976 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 3,078.13
CENTENNIAL INFRASTRUCTURE NIAGARA INC 345409 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 109,340.67
CENTRAL 1 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS CREDIT UNION
CENTRAL OF BC 345685 27- Apr -2011 REFUND -TAX REFUND 5,918.46
CENTRAL 1 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS CREDIT UNION
CENTRAL OF BC 345977 11- May -2011 REFUND TAX 713.00
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 345279 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES 395.50
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 345978 11- May -2011 SERVICES 395.50
CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION REPAIRS INC 345816 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 9,932.94
CENTRE COURT CAFE 345410 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 515.86
MATERIALS- MAYORS YOUTH ADVISORY
CENTRE COURT CAFE 345817 04- May -2011 COMMITTEE 450.87
CENTRE WELLINGTON FIRE & RESCUE DEPT 345411 13- Apr -2011 RETURN OF REGISTRATION FEE 350.00
CENTURY VALLEN 345412 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 590.86
CENTURY VALLEN 345818 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 564.07
CENTURY VALLEN 345979 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 531.30
CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 345819 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,700.77
MATERIALS -STATE OF CITY LUCHEON - 13 YOUTH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 345413 13- Apr -2011 TICKETS 260.01
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 345686 27- Apr -2011 ADVERTISING 84.75
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 345280 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 395.38
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 345414 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,706.88
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 345546 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 2,080.72
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 345687 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 801.54
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 345980 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 1,819.25
CHARTERHALL MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 345981 11- May -2011 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT 750.00
CHARTERHOUSE PROJECTS INC 345820 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 19,403.35
CHARTERHOUSE PROJECTS INC 345821 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 31,603.62
ANNUAL FUNDING FOR CHIPPAWA LIONS PARK
CHIPPAWA LIONS 345982 11- May -2011 MAINTENANCE 33,000.00
CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 345983 11- May -2011 REFUND -TAX 228.63
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 345415 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES 4,061.83
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 345547 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 676.40
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 345984 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 3,248.96
CIT FINANCIAL LTD 345688 27- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 1,796.70
CLASSIC FIRE PROTECTION INC 345690 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 83.06
CLASSIC FIRE PROTECTION INC 345985 11- May -2011 SERVICES 288.44
CLAYDON,JEFF 345281 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 8100
CLUB ITALIA ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY 345416 13- Apr -2011 SPONSORSHIP 200.00
COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 345548 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES 672.07
COINAMATIC COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY INC 345691 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 111.05
COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURES LIMITED 345417 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 652,747.68
COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURES LIMITED 345692 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 821,463.59
COLLEE,DOUGLAS 345822 04- May -2011 REFUND 139.26
COLLEE, MICHAEL US DRAFT 15- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 12834
COMMERCIAL DIGITAL PRINT INC 345986 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 290.41
COMMISSIONAIRES 345282 06- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 26,775.47
COMMISSIONAIRES 345418 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,836.37
COMMISSIONAIRES 345549 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 21,831.34
COMMISSIONAIRES 345693 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,177.73
COMMISSIONAIRES 345987 11- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,083.77
COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC 345283 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 383.70
COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC 345550 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 450.42
COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC 345694 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 26.94
CONDOTTA MERRETT & CO INSURANCE BROKERS 345253 06- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE -ERROR PST 1,375.44
CONDOTTA MERRETT & CO INSURANCE BROKERS 345525 20- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 3,294.00
CONS SCOLAIRE DE DIST CATHOLIQUE CENTRE -SUD WIRE 31- Mar -2011 TAX LEVY 272,074.81
CONS SCOLAIRE DE DIST CATHOLIQUE CENTRE -SUD
OUEST
WIRE 31- Mar -2011 TAX LEVY 81,707.60
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
CONTRACT DESIGN GROUP ASSOCIATES
Page 4 of 12
Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
345988 11- May -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,991.62
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND 345689 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES- METER TESTING 5247 DRUMMOND RD 128.04
COTTON INC 345284 06- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 523.76
COTTON INC 345285 06- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 1,019.27
COTTON INC 345551 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,010.47
COTTON INC 345823 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 30,748.04
COTTON INC 345989 11- May -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 359.57
CRANFIELD,JIM 345824 04- May -2011 REFUND 150.00
CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC 345420 13- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 4,633.00
CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC 345553 20- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,496.00
CREATIVE CITY NETWORK OF CANADA 345421 13- Apr -2011 2011 SUMMIT REGISTRATION 536.75
CUI,YONGJIE 345422 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 63.20
CUI,YONGJIE 345825 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 55.50
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 345826 04- May -2011 SERVICES 6,147.54
CUMMINS - ALLISON ULC 345827 04- May -2011 SERVICES 423.75
CUPE LOCAL 133 345423 13- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 7,561.89
CUPE LOCAL 133 345696 27- Apr -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,489.29
CUPE LOCAL 133 345990 11- May -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,272.51
CURTIS,GARRY, JOSEPH 345424 13- Apr -2011 REFUND - PARKING INFRACTION 20.00
DALTON,BARRY 345697 27- Apr -2011 REFUND 150.00
DARCH FIRE 345425 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 400.53
DARCH FIRE 345828 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 824.79
DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 345698 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 146.90
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC 345555 20- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 2,895.06
DELL CANADA INC 345426 13- Apr -2011 COMPUTER 13,337.39
DELUCE,DAVID 345427 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 44.47
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 345699 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,878.85
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 345829 04- May -2011 SERVICES 98.88
DESORMEAUX,LARRY 345428 13- Apr -2011 REFUND - DRIVERS MEDICAL 85.00
DEVEREAUX,FRANK 345830 04- May -2011 MATERIALS- CONFERENCE 948.95
DICARLO,JOSEPH 345991 11- May -2011 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT 750.00
DIODATI,JIM 345700 27- Apr -2011 TRAVELMILEAGE 1,155.00
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 345556 20- Apr -2011 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE 161.59
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA WIRE 31- Mar -2011 TAX LEVY 7,268,598.44
DOWNTOWN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 345429 13- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 2011 1ST BIA LEVY 50,000.00
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD 345287 06- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 370.99
DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD 345992 11- May -2011 SERVICES 457.90
DREN,KARL 345288 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 68.50
DROLET,MARC 345557 20- Apr -2011 REFUND 135.59
DROST,GARY 345558 20- Apr -2011 REFUND 101.69
DUERKSEN,ANGELA 345993 11- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 248.00
DYNACLEAN /2081655 ONTARIO LTD 345994 11- May -2011 SERVICES 3,932.40
E3 LABORATORIES 345289 06- Apr -2011 SERVICES 2,600.13
E3 LABORATORIES 345831 04- May -2011 SERVICES 3,784.53
EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 345832 04- May -2011 MAINTENANCEJREPAIRS 379.07
ECCO ELECTRIC LIMITED 345995 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 753.10
ED MACPHERSON CONSTRUCTION LTD 345701 27- Apr -2011 REFUND 750.00
ED MACPHERSON CONSTRUCTION LTD 345833 04- May -2011 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT 750.00
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY - 17405 345996 11- May -2011 SERVICES 9,534.52
ELECTROMEGA LTD 345290 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 2,472.44
ELLIS,VICTORIA 345560 20- Apr -2011 PROVINCIAL COMPETITION GRANT 85.00
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 345834 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 27,346.29
ELOQUIP LTD 345561 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 608.06
EMCO CORPORATION 345291 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,244.69
EMCO CORPORATION 345562 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 5,260.73
EMCO CORPORATION 345702 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,501.77
EMCO CORPORATION 345835 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 498.56
EMCO CORPORATION 345997 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 242.05
EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THE 345703 27- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 40,058.91
ENBRIDGE 345292 06- Apr -2011 UTILITIES 19,482.81
ENBRIDGE 345430 13- Apr -2011 UTILITIES 1,116.57
ENBRIDGE 345517 14- Apr -2011 UTILITIES 414,78
ENBRIDGE 345563 20- Apr -2011 UTILITIES 2,034.15
ENBRIDGE 345836 04- May -2011 UTILITIES 15,678.86
ENBRIDGE 345998 11- May -2011 UTILITIES 11,175.63
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA 345705 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 830.55
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 345837 04- May -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 21,605.40
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 345999 11- May -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 11,469.50
ETHERINGTON,DAVE 345293 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 75.00
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 345294 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 10,893.53
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 345706 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 2,761.04
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 345838 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 4,590.31
EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 345431 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES 353.69
EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 345839 04- May -2011 SERVICES 197.75
FALLS ELECTRIC INC 345432 13- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 1,700.24
FALLS ELECTRIC INC 345564 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 4,610.05
FALLSWAY SUPPLY 345565 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 8,770.61
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Page 5 of 12
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
FANSOLATO, WAYNE US DRAFT 15- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 116.78
FARE LOGISTICS 345433 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 2,455.32
FASTENAL CANADA 345295 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,037.14
FASTENAL CANADA 345434 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 955.44
FASTENAL CANADA 345566 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 544.16
FASTENAL CANADA 345707 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 561.80
FASTENAL CANADA 345840 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 616.50
FASTENAL CANADA 346000 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 445.80
FEREN SIGNS & AWNINGS LTD 345841 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 3,681.11
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 345842 04- May -2011 SERVICES 386.46
FIRST STUDENT ULC 346001 11- May -2011 SERVICES 949.20
FLAGRO INDUSTRIES 346002 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 69.16
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 345296 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,954.92
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 345435 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 30.40
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 345567 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 332.58
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 345708 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 752.04
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 345843 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 854.32
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 346003 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 317
FORLIN,KATHY 345568 20- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 77.00
FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 345569 20- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE 825.00
GALES GAS BARS 345845 04- May -2011 FUEL 118.80
GALT MACHINE KNIFE & SAW 345846 04- May -2011 SERVICES 162.72
GENIVAR CONSULTANTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 345709 27- Apr -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,415.07
GEORGIAN COLLEGE 345436 13- Apr -2011 REGISTRATION/TUITION 1,168.00
SERVICES - RECORDING TIME FOR BATTLE OF THE
GIGLIOTTI,PAUL 346005 11- May -2011 BANDS 565.00
GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 345570 20- Apr -2011 EQUIPMENT 33,199.40
GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 345847 04- May -2011 SERVICES 244.08
GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 346006 11- May -2011 SERVICES 139
GLOBAL CORPORATE XPANSION US DRAFT 28- Apr -2011 SERVICES 400.00
GOODLIFE FITNESS CLUBS 345298 06- Apr -2011 MEMBERSHIP 602.65
GOODNESS ME- GAGE- ROMARAH 345710 27- Apr -2011 CONFERENCE - GUEST SPEAKER 300.00
GOODY,ROBERT 345299 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 87.00
GOODY,ROBERT 346007 11- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 49.50
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 345300 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 314,57
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 345437 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 328.11
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 345571 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 511.92
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 345711 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 289.55
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 346008 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 355.21
GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
FUND 345301 06- Apr -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 99.40
GREENLAWN 345712 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 791.00
GROTTOLA,FRANK & NANCY 345848 04- May -2011 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT 750.00
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 345713 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,671.33
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 345849 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 4,564.47
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 346009 11- May -2011 SERVICES 328
GROUP92 345572 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,140.07
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 345302 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 3,943.11
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 345438 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 79.83
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 345573 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 624.92
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 346010 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 1,183.48
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC 345439 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 184.08
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC 345574 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 1,253.62
H D UTILITIES SUPPLY 345441 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 478.49
H D UTILITIES SUPPLY 345715 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 280.35
H D UTILITIES SUPPLY 345851 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 16.50
H D UTILITIES SUPPLY 346013 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 125.43
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES & SERVICE INC 345575 20- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 621.50
HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED 345714 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES 7,797.00
HAMILL MACHINE COMPANY INC 345303 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS 3,418.25
HAMILTON,STEPHEN 346011 11- May -2011 PETTY CASH 648.54
HANG UPS 346012 11- May -2011 MATERIALS 440.70
HARRISON,TODD 345440 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 120.52
HEART NIAGARA INC 346015 11- May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP 2010 2,500.00
HEARTLAND FOREST NATURE EXPERIENCE 346014 11- May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP 3,500.00
KALAR RD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT -
HEELIS, WILLIAMS, LITTLE,& ALMAS, LLP IN TRUST 345576 20- Apr -2011 BALANCE OF COSTS 38,800.00
KALAR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - FEES
HEELIS, WILLIAMS, LITTLE,& ALMAS, LLP IN TRUST 345577 20- Apr -2011 & DISBURSEMENTS 752.35
HENRY,KEN 345716 27- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00
HERITAGE SAFETY PRODUCTS LTD 345852 04- May -2011 MATERIALS 191.87
HISTORIC NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT INC 345717 27- Apr -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 3,502.86
HOLMAN,GEOFF 345442 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 89.50
HOLMAN,GEOFF 346016 11- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 74.50
HOTEL DIEU /SHAVER 346017 11-May -2011 SLEEP CHEAP 2,500.00
HR SYSTEMS STRATEGIES INC 345853 04- May -2011 ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE 5,495.19
HUDSON,JASON 345578 20- Apr -2011 REFUND 150.00
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
IAA' ONTARIO CHAPTER
ICI CANADA INC
ICI CANADA INC
ICI CANADA INC
ICI CANADA INC
INFOR GLOBAL SOLUTIONS (CANADA) LTD CIO T10113
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
INSPEC SOL INC.
INSPEC SOL INC.
INTERFLEET INC
IPAC HAMILTON
ITECH
J & B PROCESS SERVING INC
JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED
JACKSON,CHRISTINE
JACKSON,DAVE
JACKSON,DAVE
JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR
JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR
JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT
JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT
JOE SCHULZ WATERPROOFING
JOHNSTON,BRAD
JONES,CATHY
JR B CANUCKS
JR B CANUCKS
JR B CANUCKS
JR B CANUCKS
JR B CANUCKS
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KENMORE HOMES
KEY NORTH PRODUCTIONS INC
KINGDOM HALL
KLENZOID
KONE INC
KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
KRONSTEIN,MARK
KUIPERS,JANET
L ST AMAND ENTERPRISES
L WALTER & SONS EXCAVATING (2008) LTD.
LACAL EQUIPMENT
LAFARGE CANADA INC
LAKE'S MAINTENANCE
LAKE'S MAINTENANCE
LAKES MAINTENANCE
LAKES MAINTENANCE
LEA,T.
LEA,T.
LEGGE,DEBORAH
LEHMAN ASSOCIATES
LEWIS MANUFACTURING
LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES LTD
LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES LTD
LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC
LINDE CANADA LIMITED
LINDE ST CATHARINES
LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC
LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC
LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC
LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC
LIVE ON REQUEST TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC
LONGO,RALPH
LU DLO W,ALLAN
LYMBURNER,BOB
M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose
CERTIFIED FIRE & EXPLOSION TRAINING
345443 13- Apr -2011 PROGRAM
345305 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345444 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345579 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345718 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345446 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345306 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345447 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345720 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345307 06- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345580 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345448 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345581 20- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345854 04- May -2011 SERVICES
IPAC HAMILTON NEW PROFESSIONALS EVENT
345449 13- Apr -2011 APRIL 29
345450 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345721 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345582 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
346019 11- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345308 06- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345855 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345451 13- Apr -2011 SERVICES
346020 11- May -2011 SERVICES
345309 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345452 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345453 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
346021 11- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345856 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345310 06- Apr -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING
345454 13- Apr -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING
345583 20- Apr -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING
345857 04- May -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING
346022 11- May -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING
345455 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345585 20- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345722 27- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345858 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
346023 11- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345584 20- Apr -2011 REFUND
346024 11- May -2011 ADVERTISING
345859 04- May -2011 REFUND
346025 11- May -2011 MATERIALS
345723 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345456 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345861 04- May -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
345457 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345862 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345727 27- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345464 13- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES
US DRAFT 05- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345586 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345311 06- Apr -2011 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
345458 13- Apr -2011 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
345587 20- Apr -2011 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
345863 04- May -2011 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
345724 27- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345864 04- May -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345459 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
346026 11- May -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES
345588 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345313 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345461 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345315 06- Apr -2011 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
345314 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345590 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345316 06- Apr -2011 FUEL
345462 13- Apr -2011 FUEL
345591 20- Apr -2011 FUEL
346028 11- May -2011 FUEL
345726 27- Apr -2011 SERVICES
345463 13- Apr -2011 REFUND
345317 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345465 13- Apr -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE
345324 06- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345473 13- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
345600 20- Apr -2011 MATERIALS
Page 6of12
Amount
675.00
808.18
236.89
1,020.92
243.57
4,560.06
4,434.12
4,461.22
4,473.53
19,843.75
82,227.43
11,103.38
10,322.55
4,147.54
60.00
4,716.49
39.55
152.55
33.50
277.00
172.00
237.30
463.30
2,080.28
3,035.95
3,898.50
533.22
70.00
8,900.00
6,880.00
7,723.00
16,256.00
13, 715.00
17,321.77
6,805.99
7,165.60
3,372.28
6,965.05
777.38
805.63
46.35
5,674.87
755.23
5,469.20
14,736.02
84.00
77.00
491.55
1,317.58
981.56
1,853.80
436.75
2,098.54
2,496.17
371.77
45.00
60.69
22.50
395.50
6,176.58
1,158.70
1,022.88
492.68
2,476.64
142.45
29,507.99
2,192.73
34, 241.56
47,826.14
2,203.50
150.00
260.00
45.00
1,040.22
727.00
19,326.87
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY
M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD
M J DUMONT ENTERPRISES LTD
MACAULAY,ROBERT
MACKESY SMYE LAWYERS IN TRUST
MALLETT,TAYLOR
MANOR CLEANERS
MAPLE LEAF COLLISION CENTRE
MARALDO,ROSE
MARR SWEEPER SERVICE
MATSON,BILL
MATT CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE
SURVEYING
MAXWELL PAPER CANADA INC
MCCONNELL,LUCILLE
MCEACHERN,CHRIS
MCGARR,RUSS
MCLELLAN,ANDREW
MCNAMARA,SUSAN
MEDICAL MART SUPPLIES LIMITED
MEDICAL MART SUPPLIES LIMITED
MERIT CONTRACTORS NIAGARA
METAL SUPERMARKETS
METRO PLUMBING & HEATING
MEYER,CHRISTEL
MG PROMOTIONS
MGW SALES INC.
MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC
MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC
MIGNELLI,CARMEN
MINISTER OF FINANCE/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTRE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MISTER CHEMICAL LTD.
MLDAO
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MOLDENHAUER,KATHY
MONTGOMERY BROS & NORTHLAND SUPPLY
MONTGOMERY BROS & NORTHLAND SUPPLY
MOORE CANADA
MOROCCO,JOHN
MORTON, DALE
MR FURNACE/HU -ERO COMMERCIAL DIVISION
MR QUICK SOFT CLOTH
MULLER'S WORKWEAR
MULLER'S WORKWEAR
MUSSARI,TOM
N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED
NEDCO
NEXTERRA SUBSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED
NFFD CONVENTION
NIAGARA AV SYSTEMS
NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE
NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE
NIAGARA BLOCK INC
NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN
NIAGARA CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES FOUNDATION
NIAGARA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS
NIAGARA DISTRICT AIRPORT COMMISSION
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
Cheque No
345734
345873
345323
345733
345592
346029
345593
345728
345866
345319
346030
345729
345594
345320
345466
345321
345595
345867
345467
345322
345468
345469
345868
345470
345597
345869
345870
345471
345731
346032
345598
345871
345872
346034
346035
345472
345732
346033
346036
345599
345601
345735
345874
346037
346038
345474
345602
345325
345875
345603
345475
345737
345476
345876
345326
345337
345477
345877
345327
345604
345328
345878
345605
WIRE
345879
346039
346040
345478
345385
Cheque Date
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04 -May -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
31- Mar -3011
04- May -2011
11-May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
08- Apr -2011
345480 13- Apr -2011
345740 27- Apr -2011
345741 27- Apr -2011
Purpose
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
SERVICES
GRANT
ADMINISTRATIVE
GRANT
SERVICES
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
REFUND
SERVICES
TRAVEUMILEAGE
CONSULTING SERVICES
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
REFUND
GRANT
REFUND
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
MATERIALS
REMITTANCE
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
TRAVEUMILEAGE
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
REFUND
SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
PETTY CASH
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
TAX LEVY
GRANT
GRANT
GRANT
ADVERTISING
ADMINISTRATIVE
REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
Page 7 of 12
Amount
2,038.73
1,356.00
559.35
822.06
50.00
1,500.00
85.00
69.61
972.37
191.04
960.50
196.60
4,391.49
85.32
84.00
150.00
50.00
25.00
72.00
24, 398.20
135.55
42, 785.19
195.75
25,664.76
165.85
93.23
39.49
84,749.66
8,605.99
381.38
7,573.50
3,676.48
56, 521.18
2,200.00
1,765.00
2,114.16
2,336.81
2,529.85
102.31
100.00
674.94
868.99
745,84
1,136.34
233.50
2,542.51
255.38
6,606.55
107.00
200.00
169.50
151.42
193.23
2,034.00
153.62
3,491.70
1,320.41
74,726.32
337.87
339.00
89.27
7,949.66
245.44
3,806,660.16
33,202.33
7,500.00
43,148.73
452.00
44,645.50
7,215 90
7,150 92
7,162 05
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
NIAGARA FALLS CURLING CLUB
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW
NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM
NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
NIAGARA OLYMPIA HOMES
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
NIAGARA PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC
NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING
NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD
NIAGARA STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
NIAGARA THIS WEEK
NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD
NIAGARA.COM
NIGHT WATCH SECURITY
NORTRAX
NUNES,PATRICK
O'HARA TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
O'HARA TRUCKING & EXCAVATING
OAKWOOD PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE INC
OCE- CANADA INC
OMERS
OMERS
OMERS
OMERS
ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD
ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER
ASSOCIATION
ONTARIO SEED COMPANY LTD
OPTIMIST CLUB
ORESCANIN,DANIEL
P &C COMPOSTECH INC
PACE,GUY
PAGENET OF CANADA INC
PANORAMIC PROPERTIES INC.
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE
PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC
PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENINSULA PURE WATER
PENINSULA TOWING & RECOVERY
PENINSULA TOWING & RECOVERY
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE
PEOPLE FIRST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE CARS
PERRI -MED
PETERS EXCAVATING INC
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CANADA
Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose
346044
345738
345882
346042
346041
345479
345880
345739
346043
345881
345742
345481
345607
345330
345484
345331
345332
345482
345483
345608
345609
345743
345744
345943
345944
346045
346046
345745
345333
345334
345884
345335
346047
345485
345610
345336
346048
345329
345885
346049
345886
345487
345746
345486
345339
345340
345341
345887
345888
345342
346051
345343
346053
346052
345889
345612
345611
345747
346054
345344
345614
345749
345891
345488
345613
345748
345890
345893
346055
345615
345892
345750
345489
346056
345346
345616
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
04- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11 -May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
04 -May -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
GRANT
REFUND
GRANT
LEASES AND RENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE
CONTRACT SERVICES
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
GRANT
CONSULTING SERVICES
REFUND
UTILITIES
REMITTANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE
UTILITIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
UTILITIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
UTILITIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
UTILITIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
UTILITIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
UTILITIES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
REFUND
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
MATERIALS
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
MATERIALS
GRANT
SERVICES
REFUND
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
SERVICES
MATERIALS
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SERVICES
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
SUBSCRIPTION
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
Page 8 of 12
Amount
7,054.35
2,250.00
16.95
15,000.00
1,000.00
200.00
37, 711.83
6,920.64
117.12
30,000.00
360.00
1,000.00
97.01
260.00
1,186.50
12,460.72
4,908.87
22,569.25
1,896.12
10,157.91
145,522.27
2,674.13
73,666.98
3,183.88
4,161.65
22,143.06
2,312.12
7,746.44
50.00
700.60
253.12
2,608.58
2,028.33
5,343.00
565.00
1,299.50
73.45
13.56
858.80
331.55
500.00
37,224.88
14,236.31
750.00
552.79
37,853.74
696,420.60
25,274.56
472,297.20
644.10
8,836.60
150.00
5,042.63
914.25
150.00
152.55
50.00
16.89
5,280.00
998.95
57.18
223.22
194.36
15.00
85.00
435.00
120.00
50.85
113.00
616.27
628.30
110.00
566.05
2,080.00
109, 358.52
274.59
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
PINCHES,HELEN
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL CREDIT SERVICES
PITNEY WORKS
PORTER,GAIL
PRATA,GUY
PRAXAIR
PRAXAIR
PRAXAIR
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP
PRINCESS AUTO
PROJECT SHARE
PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
PROTEL ALARM & SIGNAL
PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC
PURE WATER
PURE WATER
PURE WATER
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
R & W HOIST REPAIRS LTD
R AND R ASSOCIATES INC.
R.J. MCCARTHY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC
RBC
RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
REALTAX INC
RECEIVER GENERAL
RECEIVER GENERAL
RECEIVER GENERAL
REDGATE SOFTWARE
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS
REJVOID,JARMILA
RICHARDSON,MARK
RICHARDSON,MARK
ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED
ROGERS WIRELESS INC
ROSA,DAVID
RUSCITTI,ANTHONY
SACCO,FRED
SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD
SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD
SAFETY -KLEEN CANADA INC. OIL DIVISION
SAFETY -KLEEN CANADA INC. OIL DIVISION
SAM WEST,
SANI GEAR FIRE
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION C/O T52649
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION C/O T52649
SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP
SELECT TOTAL SERVICE
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA
SHERRARD KUZZ
SHRED IT KITCHENER
SHRED IT KITCHENER
SIGNATURE SIGNS
SIMPLEX GRINNELL
SIMPLEX GRINNELL
SINGER,KELLY
SMITH, LEE
SMITH,WILLIAM
SNAP NIAGARA FALLS
Cheque No.
346058
345617
345894
345618
346059
345619
346062
345347
345620
345895
345490
345896
345897
346063
345621
345348
345349
345622
345898
345899
346064
345353
346066
345904
345491
345623
345900
346065
345350
345351
345751
345901
345492
345752
346067
US DRAFT
345624
345753
345902
346068
WIRE
WIRE
WIRE
WIRE
WIRE
WIRE
345754
345352
345493
345903
345625
345755
345905
345906
345844
345756
345907
345354
346069
346092
346070
345626
345908
345909
345910
345911
345757
345912
345355
345758
345913
345356
345494
346071
345627
346072
345628
346073
Cheque Date
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04 -May -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
01- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
10- Mar -2011
08- Apr -2011
18- Apr -2011
21- Apr -2011
03- May -2011
09- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
Purpose
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
LEASES AND RENTS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
GRANT
MEMBERSHIP
SERVICES
MATERIALS
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
COURIER
COURIER
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
REMITTANCE
ADMINISTRATIVE
REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
SUPPORT & UPGRADE
MATERIALS
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MONTROSE ROAD COST SHARE
DEBT 100 -2001
JAN -MAR DEVELOPMENT CHGS
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
MARCH WATER
1st & 2nd QUARTER WASTE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
SERVICES
MATERIALS
REFUND
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REFUND
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATIVE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SERVICES
SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
GRANT
PETTY CASH
REFUND
ADVERTISING
Page 9 of 12
Amount
1,070.00
9,492.00
355.95
205.43
22, 600.00
158.50
51.50
725.72
753.89
185.67
1,671.27
219.81
24,866.67
400.00
501.72
2,300.11
30.00
25.00
55.00
14.17
90.51
372.90
9,303.29
172.89
152.55
101.70
1,865.89
781.14
432,520.00
1,170.00
1,468.39
378.55
485,330.00
489,049.17
512,537.82
1,296.00
2,360.70
293.14
16, 211.65
15,736.07
80,323.38
9,681.73
1,226,188.67
16, 851.91
1,922,421.53
3,287,173.96
267.30
300.00
129.50
228.50
1,900.84
2,485.62
4,601.68
129.94
135.59
4,037.98
4,941.77
2,350.68
284.93
150.00
46.76
528.84
264.42
678.00
202.51
282.50
1,525.50
282.50
720.09
88.30
97.63
2,255.94
66.16
963.21
50.00
247.44
61.01
485.90
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
SOCAN
SOMERVILLE,ADONIS
SPEARE SEEDS
ST CATHARINES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - WALKER
FAMILY
ST JOHN AMBULANCE
ST. CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK & TRACTOR
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STAMFORD VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION
STAR COLLISION SERVICE
STE CROIX,LESTER J& STE CROIX, NINA
STEMPSKI,RACHEL
STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC
STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR
STOKES INTERNATIONAL
STONE,STEVE
STORAGE NIAGARA
STORAGE NIAGARA
STRANGES,DOMENIC
STREAMLINE
STREAMLINE
STREAMLINE
STUART,DAVE
SULLIVAN MAHONEY LLP IN TRUST
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA - BILLING
AND COLLECTIONS - GROUP FINANCE
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA - BILLING
AND COLLECTIONS - GROUP FINANCE
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP
SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD
SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD
SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD
SUPERIOR PROPANE INC
SUPERIOR PROPANE INC
SUPERIOR PROPANE INC
TAB
TALK WIRELESS INC
TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC
TAYLORS WATER SERVICE
TD CANADA TRUST PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY
TELUS INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
TELUS MOBILITY
THE LUNDY'S LANE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE REVIEW
TIM HORTONS STORE #30
TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY
TOROMONT
TOROMONT
TOROMONT
TORONTO STAMP INC
TOTH,STEVE
TOTH,STEVE
TRACTION HAMILTON
TRACTION HAMILTON
TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC.
TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC.
TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC.
TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC.
TRANSFORM - THE INSIDE OUTFITTERS
TRANSFORWARD CONSULTING GROUP INC.
TREASURE HOUSE IMPORTS LTD
TUFF BOYS PLOW AND LANDSCAPE
TWARDAWSKY,NICK
ULINE CANADA CORPORATION
Cheque No
345629
345357
346074
346076
345760
346077
345495
345630
346075
345358
345631
345632
345496
345759
345359
345361
345360
345761
346078
345362
345497
345762
345633
345945
Cheque Date
20- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
11 May - 2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
WIRE 29- Apr -2011
345345 06- Apr -2011
345498 13- Apr -2011
345634 20- Apr -2011
345914 04- May -2011
346057 11- May -2011
345499 13- Apr -2011
345764 27- Apr -2011
346080 11- May -2011
345636 20- Apr -2011
345763 27- Apr -2011
346079 11- May -2011
345765 27- Apr -2011
345766 27- Apr -2011
345365 06- Apr -2011
345366 06- Apr -2011
345767 27- Apr -2011
345368 06- Apr -2011
345500 13- Apr -2011
345639 20- Apr -2011
345768 27- Apr -2011
345916 04- May -2011
346081 11- May -2011
346083 11- May -2011
345917 04- May -2011
345367 06- Apr -2011
345638 20- Apr -2011
346082 11- May -2011
345318 06- Apr -2011
345501 13- Apr -2011
345918 04- May -2011
345919 04- May -2011
345502 13- Apr -2011
345920 04- May -2011
346084 11- May -2011
345921 04- May -2011
345369 06- Apr -2011
346085 11- May -2011
345370 06- Apr -2011
345923 04- May -2011
345371 06- Apr -2011
345503 13- Apr -2011
345769 27- Apr -2011
345924 04- May -2011
346086 11- May -2011
345922 04- May -2011
346087 11- May -2011
345770 27- Apr -2011
346088 11- May -2011
346089 11- May -2011
Purpose
ADMINISTRATIVE
REFUND
MATERIALS
GRANT
GRANT
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
GRANT
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
REFUND
REFUND
CONTRACT SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
SERVICES
REFUND
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MATERIALS
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
PETTY CASH
ADMINISTRATIVE
345635 20- Apr -2011 REMITTANCE
MAY PREMIUMS
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
FUEL
FUEL
FUEL
MATERIALS
SERVICES
ADVERTISING
SERVICES
REFUND
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
ADVERTISING
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
Page 10 of 12
Amount
101.70
70.00
1,966.20
4,057.50
2,491.67
1,631.46
20.85
14.64
14,440.00
1,268.20
1,050.00
20.00
2,625.00
102.76
1,127.74
300.00
288.15
288.15
149.73
248.60
350.30
627.15
422.20
23,646.95
988.30
302,452.81
1,979.80
48,451.60
55,410.93
56,247.42
1,636.24
517.55
115.14
163.00
1,762.12
170.47
557.36
266.21
338.83
1,857.99
60.00
1,305.61
4,961.77
23.72
796.65
796.65
89.29
23.71
2,028.12
2,292.92
7,181.76
2,626 19
7,279.72
600.00
566.80
149.12
386.10
2,255.72
141.18
1,559.54
116.96
137.50
136.00
207.47
333.92
83.02
132.12
107.00
125.35
2,521.03
13,554.19
5,062.40
1,106.27
99.50
125.72
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Vendor Name
UNITED WAY
UNITED WAY
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS
UPS CANADA
UPS CANADA
URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC
V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD
V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD
VAIL,TIM
VECTOR TOOLING
VECTOR TOOLING
VIKING CIVES LTD
VIKING CIVES LTD
WAJAX INDUSTRIES
WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALK ON DUST CONTROL
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WALKER AGGREGATES INC
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD
WELLAND COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION
WELMAR RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS
WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC
WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC
WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC
WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC
WESTFALL,CHRIS
WFS LTD
WFS LTD
WFS LTD
WHEELER,SUE
WILSON,STEVE
WINGATE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
WINGER,TERRI
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP
WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP
WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC
WONG,WILLIAM W K
WORK AUTHORITY
WORK AUTHORITY
WORK AUTHORITY
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WYLIE,BRENDA
WYLIE,BRENDA
WYLIE,BRENDA
YARNELL OVERHEAD DOORS LTD
YELLOW PAGES GROUP
YELLOW PAGES GROUP
YMCA
YMCA
YMCA
YMCA
YWCA
Cheque No.
345372
345925
345771
345504
345772
345773
345641
345928
345926
345927
346090
345505
345929
345930
345304
345374
345507
345643
345775
345932
345373
345506
345642
345774
345931
346091
345644
345645
345646
345647
345648
345649
345934
346093
345933
345375
345650
345935
345376
345508
345377
345776
345785
345936
345777
345937
346094
345509
345778
346095
345779
345445
345719
346018
345378
345510
345651
345938
345379
345380
345381
345511
345780
345939
345940
346096
346097
345382
345652
345941
345781
345512
346098
345653
345782
345942
346099
345783
Cheque Date
06- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
29- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
06- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
11- May -2011
06- Apr -2011
20- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
13- Apr -2011
11- May -2011
20- Apr -2011
27- Apr -2011
04- May -2011
11- May -2011
27- Apr -2011
Purpose
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
CONSULTING SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
CONTRACT SERVICES
REFUND
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
SERVICES
MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS
MEMBERSHIP
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATIVE
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
TRAVEUMILEAGE
TRAVEUMILEAGE
MATERIALS
SERVICES
GRANT
GRANT
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REMITTANCE
GRANT
GRANT
CONSULTING SERVICES
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
REMITTANCE
SUBSCRIPTION
PETTY CASH
PETTY CASH
PETTY CASH
MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
MATERIALS
CONTRACT SERVICES
GRANT
Page 11 of 12
Amount
2,997.50
1,079.00
19,207.56
402.16
81.18
11, 689.09
8,537.46
1,779.75
146.89
22.60
180.80
953.55
1,997.34
7,454.70
1,903.82
52.78
60.34
460.10
127.75
1,161.10
4,917.92
969.26
3,218.62
1,777.75
3,741.37
575.98
104.25
45.20
84.75
4,422.16
1,824.63
1,435.10
2,601.22
1,427.87
600.00
53.04
796.04
20.74
157.50
45.00
179.95
65.00
100,000.00
28, 500.00
644.10
237.03
858.80
250.00
1,612.50
5,000.00
2,000.00
236.16
150.00
842.93
670.86
472.69
383.58
121.08
5,346.61
38.43
1,128.57
15,047.69
10,709.45
32,047.67
754.12
19,418.25
78.75
416.78
685.85
701.65
107.35
52.03
113.28
2,838.10
592.66
3,684.66
744.20
4,277.75
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
Page 12 of 12
Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
Z CARD CANADA 345784 27- Apr -2011 ADVERTISING 4,822.28
ZEIDLER PARTNERSHIP 345383 06- Apr -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 348.04
Total 29,266,201.56
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2011 -25
Monthly Tax Receivables Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
F- 2011 -25
Niagaraaalls May 30, 2011
This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property
tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of April 30, 2011 were $31.1 million compared to
32.9 million in 2010. During April, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed
decreased slightly from 42.6% in 2010 to 39.2% in 2011. The City's finance staff has had
success in resolving 74% of properties that are subject to registration for 2011. There are
currently twenty -four properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years.
This report is being provided as part of the monthly financial reporting to Council by staff.
It is also submitted to our banking institution for compliance with our banking agreement.
Tax collection for 2011 improved during the month of April. Table 1 shows that taxes
outstanding at April 30, 2011 are $31.2 million. This represents a decrease from $32.9
million in arrears for the same period in 2010. Finance staff continues to actively pursue
property owners in arrears.
Table 2 provides the breakdown of outstanding taxes by assessment class. The majority
of outstanding taxes are for residential and commercial properties. The chart shows that
the taxes owing from the commercial property class have decreased from a year ago,
whereas the residential property class has increased.
Finance staff takes specific collection actions for properties that are subject to registration.
These action steps have been outlined in previous reports. At January 1, 2011, 390
properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions
after four months of activity. This table shows 73.8% of the tax accounts or 288 properties
have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During
April, eighteen accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable
payment arrangements including full payments increased from 63.3% (March) to 73.8%
(April).
May 30, 2011 - 2 - F- 2011 -25
Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the
registration process and the associated costs related to that process.
Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the
future. During the month of April, three registered properties were redeemed. The
outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 7.1% of the total outstanding taxes
at month -end.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that
stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due to
its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to
municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at
April 30, 2011 is 39.2% which is a decrease from 2010's value of 42.6 %. The municipality
has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to offset the higher
measure.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
A. Felicetti
Taxes Receivable at April 30, 2011
Taxes Receivable by Property Class at April 30, 2011
Number of Properties Subject to Registration
Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties
Todd Harr' on, Dir ctor of Finance
Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer
TABLE 1
1 Taxes Receiva'
ril
Outstanding Taxes @ March 31, 2011
Taxes Due April 29, 2011
Penalty charged in April
Taxes Collected during April
Outstanding Taxes @ April 30, 2011
$ 57,561,464
$ 39,713,702
$ 278,851
$ 66,428,954
$ 31,125,063
$ 56,317,739
$ 38,671,415
$ 310,580
$ 62,355,039
$ 32,944,695
Taxes Past Due
$ 31,125,063
$ 32,944,695
TABLE 2
Residential
Multi- Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Farmlands
Total Receivables
2011
Taxes Owing
$ 12,833,615
$ 690,048
$ 16,500,295
$ 1,078,564
$ 22,541
$ 31,125,063
% of Class
41.23%
2.22%
53.01%
3.47%
0.07%
100.00%
2010
Taxes Owing
$ 12,391,260
$ 497,708
$ 19,029,370
$ 1,008,144
$
18,213
$ 32,944,695
Vo of Class
37.61%
1.51%
57.76%
3.06%
0.06%
100.00%
TABLE 3
TABLE 4
Initial Amount
Paid in Full
Payment Arrangements
Ongoing Collection
Action
Registered
390
55
192
143
0
390
390
73
215
102
0
390
18.7%
55.1%
26.2%
0.0%
100.0%
May 2011
November 2011
May 2012
Totals
0
14
10
24
$
$
1,508,429
$
708,930
$ 2,217,359
Niagararalls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and
Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
MW- 2011 -18
May 30, 2011
SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -18
Kalar Road Reconstruction Project
Lundy's Lane to Beaverdams Road
CNR Standard Warning System and Crossing Reconstruction
Agreements
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the CNR Standard Crossing
Warning System Notification Agreement and the Standard Crossing Reconstruction
Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The upgrading and widening on Kalar Road between Lundy's Lane and Beaverdams Road
has been warranted due to increased traffic demands in the Garner Neighbourhood.
Widening the road way to four lanes will require the extension and upgrade of the railway
signals, gates and warning system at the crossing. The City is responsible for the entire
cost of these upgrades estimated to be approximately $217,700. The purpose of this report
is to seek Council's approval to execute the necessary agreements with Canadian National
Railway (CNR) who will be completing this work on the City's behalf in coordination with
the City's road contractor. The physical construction is not scheduled until 2012 however
lead time is needed to coordinate the works and allow for the delivery of the needed
materials.
BACKGROUND
An Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed in 2003 for this section of Kalar Road
with The warning system modifications were based on the design prepared by Delcan
Corporation, a consulting engineering firm working for the City.
The Kalar Road railway crossing will be reconstructed to the new four lane cross - section
in conjunction with this project. This will also include the installation of a new warning
device system, railway signals and gates.
The CNR will complete these works and therefore require the signing of a Standard
Unfunded Crossing Warning System Modification Agreement and Standard Crossing
Reconstruction Agreement.
May 30, 2011
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
The Agreements are standard documents which the municipality has signed for similar
installations at other locations.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The Kalar Road - Lundy's Lane to Beaverdams Rd. Reconstruction Project is a multi -year
project for which sufficient funds have been allocated in the 2011 Capital Budget.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities to establish
infrastructure investment priorities and to strengthen and promote economic development
within the City.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Plan
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
G.Holman /R. Volpini
- 2 - MW- 2011 -18
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Geo Holm , Director of Municipal Works
Ken Vodd, Chief Administrative Officer
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NiagaraFalls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Mayor and City clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Sinking
Ship Entertainment for the TVO television show location.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This approval is necessary to execute an agreement with Sinking Ship Entertainment to
utilize the Crimson Park playground redevelopment for the filming of an episode of their
new "Giver" television show. The television show will be broadcasted on TVO. Sinking
Ship Entertainment has committed $10,000 to the redevelopment of the Crimson Park
playground.
BACKGROUND
Mayor James M. Diodati and
Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falis, Ontario
Municipal Works
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Crimson Park Playground
TV Ontario
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May 30, 2011
Crimson Park is located on the south side of McLeod Rd, off of Drummond Road. The
park was established in 1993 and is one of our older parks in the City. A Ten Year Plan
is currently being updated to assist Staff in determining an order in which play spaces will
be renovated.
A CSA certified Parks Staff inspects play structures on a regular basis. Due to the
continued deterioration of the Crimson play structure, it was deemed unsafe for children
to play on and was removed in the Fall of 2010. An Open House was held on December
15, 2010, allowing the Crimson Park neighbours an opportunity to discuss the proposed
new play ground and provide input on what play components they would like to see in the
future playground. Neighbours were reminded that the project would be dependent on
budget approval.
In March 2011, an interesting development occurred that allowed Staff to apply to a TVO
television show that renovates playgrounds. The "Giver" show, created by Sinking Ship
Entertainment focuses on gathering communities together and fostering the rejuvenation
of a playground. The application was forwarded to TVO's Sinking Ship Entertainment
with a letter attached from a 12 year old girl, written to Mayor James M. Diodati last Fall,
asking for his help to fix the Crimson neighbourhood playground. The application was a
success and Niagara Falis is now one of 13 communities in Ontario whom the Giver show
producers will work with to bring the playground design and installation to fruition. TVO's
Sinking Ship Entertainment is committed to contributing $10,000 towards the costs.
May 30, 2011
A second Open House was held on May 11, 2011 allowing the Crimson Park neighbours
an opportunity to learn more about the partnership between the City and TVO. Playground
companies were invited to submit their proposals with a themed "Maid of the Mist/nautical"
concept, through an RFP process. The proposals were displayed and the public then
commented on the various components they would like to see in their new revitalized park.
The Open House was well attended by the Crimson neighbours. Kristen McGregor,
Creative Producer for the new TVO show "Giver ", was on hand to discuss the television
show in more detail, including how the Crimson neighbours can be more involved in the
design of their playground and be a part of the "Giver" show.
With Council's approval the Crimson Park playground will continue with the timeline
currently in place. The landscaping and infrastructure work is planned take place late June
through July 2011. Playground equipment installations along with TVO filming will take
place July 29 to 31s of this year.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL
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In addition to the financial contribution of $10,000 towards the redevelopment of the
Crimson Park playground, an agreement with Sinking Ship Entertainment to undertake
filming in Crimson Park will provide positive television promotion of the City of Niagara
Falls.
This project is identified in the 2011 Capital Budget. The expenditures required for
Crimson Park playground and landscape improvements were identified in the budget sheet
included in the Capital Budget. At the present time there are no revisions to the budget
expenditures or funding sources.
A report recommending the award of a contract to undertake landscape and infrastructure
improvements at Crimson Park will be brought forward to Council at a later date.
There are no staffing implications with the redevelopment of Crimson Park.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by providing
opportunities for active living and promoting a healthy and safe community.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 -Giver Program Information.
Attachment #2 - Crimson Park - Redevelopment Concept Plan.
May 30, 2011
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
G. Holman
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Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer
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TVO Kids
22- Minute Show and corresponding Website
Family Audience Demographic
Filming Summer 2011
'Think: Extreme Makeover, Playground Edition"
About Giver (Season 1 in production in Summer 2011):
Introducing Giver a series about enterprising 7 -11 year -old kids that work together to reclaim and
enhance their playground spaces in their communities across Ontario. A group of 6 kids from the must
decide on a new theme for their playground — choose what equipment to keep and what to scrap. What
pieces to add and what murals to paint. They have to find out what their community wants — is it a
sandbox, a garden, a pond, a dog park? On top of all that, they need to figure out how they're going to
pay for everything and, did we mention, they only have 3 days to do it!
Fortunately, the kids aren't alone. Each episode will feature an enthusiastic duo of hosts to assist them — a
handy carpenter and a multi - talented artist who will work with the kids to see that their new playground
vision is brought to fruition.
Series Covers:
• STEM Subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
• Civic Engagement /Activism (How kids can ignite change in their communities)
Sustainable /Green /Eco initiatives (using recycled products, learning about environment)
• Physical Activity for children (encouraging kids through show and website to go play outside,
encouraging families to visit these playgrounds together)
• Local travel (showcasing wonderful destinations in Ontario, map of playgrounds on website)
About Sinking Ship Entertainment (Production Company for Giver):
Sinking Ship Entertainment is an award winning television and new media company dedicated to creating
groundbreaking live- action programming and cross - platform new media content. Since its inception in
2002, Sinking Ship has created, produced and directed some of Canada's most successful children's
programs to date including "This Is Daniel Cook," "This Is Emily Yeung," "Roll Play," "I Dare You!," "Are We
There Yet ?: World Adventure," "The Jungle Room," "The Ocean Room," and their latest adventure "Dino
Dan ". The company has produced 10 series that can be seen in over 130 countries!
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Niagara,Falls May 30, 2011
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PD- 2011 -36
AM- 2010 -012, Zoning By -law Amendment Application
West Side of Kalar Road South of Lundy's Lane
Applicant: River Realty Development (1976) Inc.
Removal of a Holding (H) Symbol
RECOMMENDATION
That Council pass the by -law appearing on tonight's agenda to lift the Holding (H) symbol
from the subject lands zoned Residential Single Family 1 E Density (R1 E -918), Residential
Low Density, Group Multiple Dwelling (R4 -919), Residential Apartment 5B Density (R5B-
920) and Residential Apartment 5C Density (R5C -921) to allow the subdivision process to
proceed.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Proposal
Council applied a Holding (H) symbol to the lands shown on Schedule 1 to ensure
that they would not be developed before adequate stormwater management
facilities were available and assurances were given that a portion of the lands (site
of a former hydro transformer) were free from contamination.
To address the servicing issue, the applicant is contributing his share of funds to the
necessary downstream stormwater management upgrades to the City's satisfaction.
To address the possible contamination issue, the applicant prepared an
Environmental Assessment and filed a Record of Site Condition with the Ministry of
the Environment that indicates that the lands are suitable for residential use.
• As the requirements of the holding provisions have been met to the satisfaction of
the City and the Region of Niagara, the (H) symbol can be lifted.
BACKGROUND
In 2010, Council draft approved the Deerfield Phase 9 Plan of Subdivision and passed
Zoning By -law No. 2010 -152 to permit the development of the subdivision (refer to
Schedule 2 for details of the subdivision). The plan of subdivision accommodates the
development of 207 single detached Tots and 4 blocks of land for townhouses and
apartments and /or a retirement home (between 145 and 199 multiple units in total).
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Zoning By -law No. 2010 -152 placed a Holding (H) symbol on 79 of the single detached lots
and the 4 multiple residential blocks. The location of affected lands is shown on Schedule
1. The H symbol can be lifted once the following conditions are met:
- adequate stormwater facilities are made available to the satisfaction of the City; and
the landowner completes the necessary Environmental Site Assessments for Block
210 of the draft plan and files a Record of Site Condition (RSC), signed by a
qualified person, in the Environmental Site Registry (Ontario Ministry of the
Environment).
The applicant has taken the necessary steps to address the reasons for the Holding
symbol and is requesting the H symbol be lifted to permit the development to proceed.
Circulation Comments
The Planning Act requires notice of the lifting of an H symbol be given to landowners
affected by the H symbol and any members of the public or agencies that have submitted
a written request for notice of the lifting of the H symbol. In accordance with these
regulations, information regarding the lifting of the H symbol was circulated to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara and the landowner. The following summarizes the comments
received to date:
• Regional Municipality of Niagara
• Municipal Works
ANALYSIS
Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments have been completed for
the former Hydro substation on Block 210 and the Ministry of the
Environment has acknowledged the filing of a Record of Site Condition in the
Environmental Site Registry, to the Region's satisfaction. The Region has
no objection to the lifting of the H symbol.
The developer has agreed to contribute the appropriate share of funding for
the construction of the necessary stormwater upgrades within the Warren
Creek watershed. These contributions will be provided at the time of
execution of the subdivision agreement. With these contributions Municipal
Works is satisfied adequate stormwater facilities will be available prior to
development and support the lifting of the H symbol.
Stormwater for the plan of subdivision is to be directed south to existing and proposed
facilities including facilities within the Warren Creek watershed area. These facilities are
to be constructed or upgraded downstream in the future to accommodate flows from this
plan of subdivision as well as the Warren Woods development. The H symbol was placed
on the lands to ensure Tots and blocks that cannot be serviced prior to these upgrades are
not developed.
May 30, 2011
The applicant has made commitments to contribute his share of the funds to construct the
necessary stormwater management facilities. The funds will be provided through the
execution of the subdivision agreement prior to registration fo the subdivision. With the
payment of these funds Municipal Works is satisfied that the necessary stormwater
management facilities will be in place to service the lots. Therefore the H symbol can be
lifted off the subject lands.
The H symbol applies to Block 210 in the plan of subdivision pending the completion of an
Environmental Assessment and the filing of a Record of Site Condition (RSC) with the
Environmental Site Registry. The applicant has now conducted the necessary
Environmental Assessments, which indicate the property is safe for residential
development. The filing of a Record of Site Condition in the Environmental Site Registry
has been acknowledged by the Ministry of the Environment. As all conditions have been
met with respect to the H symbol on Block 210, the H Symbol can be lifted.
CITY'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Removal of the H symbol will allow the development, as approved by Council and
permitted by the Official Plan, to proceed. Development of the land is proposed to occur
in an orderly and efficient manner that will take advantage of existing and planned
infrastructure.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
► Schedule 1 - Location Map
► Schedule 2 - Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
A.Bryce:mb
Attach.
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Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
K ' Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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Applicant: River Realty Development (1976) Inc.
May 2011
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Niagaraalls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
And Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department
SUBJECT: TS- 2011 -23
Queen Street at Crysler Avenue
Intersection Control Review
BACKGROUND
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May 30, 2011
RECOMMENDATION
That an all -way stop be installed at the intersection of Queen Street and Crysler Avenue.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The recommended all -way stop control at the intersection of Queen Street and Crysler
Avenue will concur with driver expectations and behaviour given the street grid pattern and
the all -way stop controls at the three adjacent intersections. The additional control will also
provide for a safer crossing environment for pedestrians by equally allocating the right -of-
way within the intersection.
At the request of the Downtown Niagara Falls Board of Management, staff investigated
whether an all -way stop is warranted at the intersection of Queen Street and Crysler
Avenue.
The intersection of Queen Street and Crysler Avenue is controlled by stop signs on the
north and south approaches only. St. Lawrence Avenue is the next street to the west and
its intersection with Queen Street is controlled by an all -way stop. The next two
intersections to the east, St. Clair Avenue and Ontario Avenue, are also controlled by all -
way stops. Previously, the intersections of Queen Street at St. Clair Avenue and Queen
Street at St. Lawrence were controlled by traffic signals, but were permanently converted
to all -way stops in 2010.
A technical review was carried out to assess the intersection control that would best serve
the public at Crysler Avenue and Queen Street. Technical data collected includes the
volume of traffic on the main street, the volume of traffic on the side street in addition to
the volume of vehicles and pedestrians crossing the intersection, observations, collision
history and a visibility review.
Observations identified that several motorists on Queen Street are completing full or partial
stops in anticipation of a stop sign given that they had to complete a stop at the previous
intersection(s) and thus had assumed that this intersection also had an all -way stop
May 30, 2011
control. This manoeuvre was noted to occur on many occasions during staff observations,
and it was noted that it created uncertainty for the motorist behind the slowing /stopped
vehicle. Furthermore, pedestrians attempting to cross Queen Street on occasion appeared
uncertain as to when to safely cross, by initially proceeding and then stepping back onto
the curb. There are several pedestrian generators in the vicinity and a consistent volume
of pedestrians was observed crossing Queen Street near the intersection throughout the
day.
Traffic volumes on Queen Street (between St. Lawrence Avenue and Crysler Avenue)
average 370 vehicles per hour during regular business hours according to an intersection
traffic count done in March 2011. The volumes have remained consistent since the
previous traffic count done in June 2009, which was before the construction project and
installation of the existing all -way stops. The traffic volumes on Crysler Avenue are similar
to those on St. Lawrence, however, lower than those on St. Clair.
A radar spot speed study was carried out which identified that motorists are travelling within
the 50km /h speed limit as the operating speed obtained was 40km /h. There have been
no reported motor vehicle collisions at this intersection in the previous three years.
All -way stops are intended to allocate the right -of -way for vehicular and pedestrian traffic
through intersections. They are typically warranted when traffic volumes on both streets
are similar and /or where visibility is restricted or a collision problem exists. In this instance,
one of the above conditions exists, however; given the unique condition of the
intersections' current operations, the installation of an all -way stop control is considered
viable in improving safety by eliminating motorists and pedestrians' uncertainty as to right -
of -way.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation of the signs is carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and
material cost is accounted for in the 2011 General Purposes Budget. Cost studies
estimate that the cost to install the required signs is approximately $2,000.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that
environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design
decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study area drawing
BIA letter
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Keh Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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January 14. 2011,
Mr. Dean lorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON 1.2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
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Regards.
Toni Williams
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Board of Management
At our BIA Board of Directors meeting of Wednesday January 6 2011. a motion was put forth. voted and passed
that a four way stop be made at the corners of Queen Street and Crysler Avenue. Our main concerns with this
particular intersection is that all the other intersections have stop signs and it seems to confuse drivers as to
whether to stop at this intersection ar not.
We are now writing to you in the hopes of having your support and assistance in beginning the process to
remedy this safety issue. Could you please advise what our next course of action would be to initiate this
process?
Temporary Location: Tel: 905- 356 -5444
4691 Ontario Avenue Fax 905 -356-
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011-
A by -law to amend By -law No. 2007 -236, which amended By -law No. 79 -200, to remove the
holding symbol (H) on the lands on the west side of Kalar Road, south of Lundy's Lane, to allow
development on a portion of the Deerfield Phase 9 plan of subdivision.
WHEREAS By -law No. 2010 -152 includes land use holding prohibitions that have the effect of
zoning the lands R1E (H) 918, in part, R4 (H) 919, in part, R5B (H) 920, in part, and R5C (H) -921,
in part;
AND WHEREAS the purpose of this by -law is to remove the land use holding prohibitions set out
in By -law No. 2010 -152 to have the effect of zoning the lands R1 E 918, in part, R4 919, in part, R5B
920, in part, and R5C 921, in part;
AND WHEREAS the purpose of this by -law is to amend By -law No. 2010 -152 such that the
provisions of By -law No. 2010 -152 concerning the permitted uses and governing regulations will
be of full force and effect from the date of this by -law forward;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Niagara Falls is satisfied that the purpose of the
holding provisions of By -law No. 2010 -152 have been achieved and that the condition(s) required
for the removal of the holding provisions of By -law No. 2010 -152 have been fulfilled;
AND WHEREAS it is and has always been the intent of the Council of the City of Niagara Falls
that the holding provisions of By -law No. 2010 -152 would be removed and the permitted uses and
regulations set out in the by -law would be implemented once the condition(s) set out in By -law No.
2010 -152 have been fulfilled;
AND WHEREAS Council of the City of Niagara Falls is proceeding in accordance with section 36
(4) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 c. P.13.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. The holding provisions of By -law No. 2010 -152 are hereby declared to be of no force and
effect.
2. The holding symbol (H) is hereby removed from the zoning designation of the lands affected
by By -law No. 2010 -152.
3. The balance of By -law No. 2010 -152 is hereby declared to be in full force and effect.
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
A by -law to provide for the adoption of Amendment No. 100 to the City of Niagara Falls Official
Plan.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANNING ACT, 1990, AND THE REGIONAL
MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA ACT, HEREBY ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
1. The attached text and map constituting Amendment No. 100 to the City of Niagara Falls
Official Plan is hereby adopted.
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
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PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT
All of this part of the document entitled PART 2 - BODY OF THE AMENDMENT, consisting of
the following text and attached map, constitute Amendment No. 100 to the Official Plan of the City
of Niagara Falls.
DETAILS OF THE AMENDMENT
The Official Plan of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby amended as follows:
1. MAP CHANGE
The "Area Affected by this Amendment" shown on the map attached entitled "Map 1 to
Official Plan Amendment No. 100" shall be redesignated from Residential and Special
Policy Area 56 to Environmental Protection Area on Schedule "A" of the Official Plan.
2. TEXT CHANGE
PART 2, SECTION 14 - SPECIAL POLICY AREAS is hereby amended by deleting
Subsection 56 in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
14.56 SPECIAL POLICY AREA "56"
Special Policy Area "56" applies to approximately 252 hectares of land located south
of McLeod Road and north of Chippawa Parkway, between Stanley Avenue and
Dorchester Road. The lands are designated Residential and Environmental
Protection Area.
14.56.1 The Residential policies of this Plan apply to the area designated
Residential with a Special Policy Area designation. Development
will occur in accordance with a Secondary Plan to be adopted as an
amendment to this Plan. The extent of the Residential designations
and Environmental Protection Area designations may be affected by
the environmental and feasibility studies yet to be completed and will
be refined through the Secondary Plan process.
14.56.1.1
14.56.2.1
Notwithstanding that development is to occur in
accordance with a Secondary Plan, approximately 23
hectares of land located on the northwest quadrant of
Oldfield Road and Drummond Road may be
developed in advance of a Secondary Plan by way of
a plan of subdivision in accordance with the policies
contained in Part 2, Section 1.4, Residential and
Sections 14.56.2, 14.56.4 and 14.56.5 below.
14.56.2 The Secondary Plan shall address the policies of Part 4, Section 3 of
this Plan and the following:
Residential design in compliance with the greenfield
policies and density targets of the Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe and all applicable Growth
Management Studies.
14.56.2.2
14.56.2.3 The availability of adequate municipal services
including road, water, sanitary sewer and stormwater
management services including the location of a
pumping station to service the southern portion of the
subject lands.
14.56.2.4
14.56.3 The Secondary Plan may include design guidelines for public realm
facilities including neighbourhood structure, block design, lot size
and variety, neighbourhood edge interfaces, local street design
guidelines, sidewalks and streetscaping, parks, trails and open spaces
and natural heritage as well as the private realm including building
variety and density, setbacks, building height, apartment buildings
and parking areas.
14.56.4 The Secondary Plan shall require the completion of the appropriate
studies or the receipt of Records of Site Conditions through
implementing planning applications.
14.56.5 No development or site alteration shall be permitted within the areas
designated Environmental Protection Area. Refinement to the extent
of the Environmental Protection Area and Residential designations
and the establishment of appropriate setbacks and linkages will occur
at the Secondary Plan, zoning by -law, plan of subdivision, plan of
condominium and site plan control stages and shall be based on
detailed Environmental Impact Studies.
14.56.6 As part of the Secondary Plan, the proponent shall prepare a report to
determine the feasibility of creating a wetland area south of the Con
Rail Drainage Ditch to the satisfaction of the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority (NPCA).
(a) The report will assess the feasibility of satisfying the
following criteria:
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The separation and buffering of sensitive land uses
from existing rail lines and proximate industrial land
uses, facilities and designations in accordance with
relevant Provincial and Regional policies and
regulations and in consultation with industrial
properties owners in the area.
For the purposes of 14.56.2.1 above, the density
targets for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe and all applicable Growth Management
Studies will be based on the entire Secondary Plan
area and not any individual development.
That an area of wetland be created south of the Con
Rail Drainage Ditch that is greater than or equal to the
area of wetland to be lost north of the Drainage Ditch.
The boundary of all wetlands located north of the Con
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Rail Drainage Ditch will be verified in the field by a
qualified biologist to accurately assess the area of
wetlands to be developed and created.
That the wetland created south of the Con Rail
Drainage Ditch be constructed to match both the
hydrological and ecological functions of any wetlands
to be lost north of the Drainage Ditch.
(b) In order to determine the feasibility of creating wetlands south
of the Con Rail Drainage Ditch, the feasibility report shall
include the following items:
A detailed assessment of all earthworks and site
grading required to facilitate wetland creation on the
site. The assessment shall also include a detailed
inventory of vegetation to be removed through any
required earth works and site grading.
A hydrological assessment which will outline and
detail the existing hydrologic function of wetlands
located north of the Con Rail Drainage Ditch, as well
as assess the potential of creating wetlands south of
the Con Rail Drainage Ditch.
A detailed inventory of all vegetation to be removed
from wetlands north of the Con Rail Drainage Ditch,
as well as an assessment of habitat conditions and
wildlife species utilizing wetland areas north of the
Drainage Ditch.
(c) No land clearing, vegetation removal or site alteration be
commenced within any wetland area north of the Con Rail
Drainage Ditch until all wetland creation works south of the
Drainage Ditch are completed to the satisfaction of the
NPCA.
14.56.7 The subject lands will be placed in an appropriate "Holding" category
in the implementing zoning by -law in order to control further
development in advance of approval of the secondary plan, plans of
subdivision/ condominium and site plan.
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Area Affected by this Amendment - Proposed Change from Residential and
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS OFFICIAL PLAN
EXCERPT FROM SCHEDULE - A - FUTURE LAND USE PLAN
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA
INDUSTRIAL
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RESIDENTIAL
NOTE: This schedule forms part of Amendment No. 100 to the Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls
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By -law No. 2011 -
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to guide the development of the Oldfield Plan of Subdivision
on the Lands, subject to the removal of a holding (H) symbol on a portion of the Lands.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by -law are described
in Schedule 1 of this by -law and shall be referred to in this by -law as the "Lands ". Schedule
1 is a part of this by -law.
2. The Lands shall be identified as nine parcels, known as Parcels R1 E -941, R 1 E(H) -941, R 1 E-
942, R3 -943, R3(H) -943, R4 -944, EPA, OS and NC(H).
3. The purpose of this by -law is to amend the provisions of By -law No. 79 -200, to permit the
use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by -law. In the case
of any conflict between a specific provision of this by -law and any existing provision of By-
law No. 79 -200, the provisions of this by -law are to prevail.
4. Notwithstanding any provision of By -law No. 79 -200 to the contrary, the following uses and
regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and
of the Lands.
5. The permitted uses of the Lands shall be:
(a) For Parcels R1E -941, R1E(H) -941 and R1E -942, the uses permitted in a R1E zone
(b) For Parcels R3 -943 and R3(H) -943, the uses permitted in a R3 zone
(c) For Parcel R4 -944, the uses permitted in a R4 zone
(d) For Parcel EPA, conservation use
(e) For Parcel OS, the uses permitted in an OS zone
(f) For Parcel NC(H), the uses permitted in a NC zone
6. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcels R1 E -941 and RI E(H) -941 shall be:
(a) Minimum front yard depth
(i) for a one family 4.5 metres
detached dwelling
(ii) for a private garage
with driveway access
from the front yard
6 metres
(iii) for a private garage
with driveway access
from a front yard that
abuts Oldfield Road
(b) Minimum exterior side yard
width for a private garage with
driveway access from the
exterior yard
(c) The balance of regulations specified for a R1E use
7. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel R1E -942 shall be:
(a) Minimum front yard depth
(i) for a one family 4.5 metres
detached dwelling
(ii) for a private garage
with driveway access
from the front yard
(b) Minimum interior side yard
width
(i) for a one family 1.2 metres
detached dwelling
(ii) for a garage not 0.9 metres
exceeding 1 storey in
height
(c) Minimum exterior side yard
width
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8 metres
6 metres
6 metres
(i) for a one family 3 metres
detached dwelling
(ii) for a porch 1.5 metres
(iii) for a private garage 6 metres
with driveway access
from the exterior side
yard
(d) Maximum lot coverage
45%
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(e) The balance of regulations specified for a R1 E use
8. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcels R3 -943 and R3(H) -943 shall be:
(a) Minimum lot area for a one 315 square metres
family detached dwelling
(b) Minimum lot frontage for a one
family detached dwelling
(i) for an interior lot 9.5 metres
(ii) for a comer lot
(c) Minimum front yard depth
(i) for a dwelling 4.5 metres
(ii) for a private garage
with driveway access
from the front yard
(d) Minimum interior side yard
width
(i) for a one family
detached dwelling,
semi - detached dwelling
or duplex dwelling
(ii) for an on- street
townhouse dwelling,
triplex dwelling or
quadruplex dwelling
(iii) for a garage not
exceeding 1 storey in
height
(e) Minimum exterior side yard
width
12.7 metres
6 metres
1.2 metres
2 metres
0.9 metres
(i) for a dwelling 3 metres
(ii) for a porch 1.5 metres
(g)
(iii) for a private garage
with driveway access
from the exterior side
yard
(f) Maximum lot coverage
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6 metres
50%
The balance of regulations specified for an R3 use
9. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel R4 -944 shall be:
(a) Maximum lot area 285 square metres for each dwelling
unit
(b) The balance of regulations specified for an R4 use
10. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel OS shall be the regulations specified
for an OS use.
11. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel NC shall be the regulations specified
for an NC use.
12. For the purpose of this by -law "conservation use" means the use of land and /or water for the
purpose of planned management of natural resources.
13. All other applicable regulations set out in By -law No. 79 -200 shall continue to apply to
govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail.
14. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use.
15. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary' to the regulations.
16. The holding (H) symbol that appears on Schedule 1 attached hereto is provided for in the
City of Niagara Falls Official Plan pursuant to section 36 of the Planning Act. No person
shall use the Lands described in section 1 of this by -law and shown hatched and designated
R1E(H) and numbered 941, R3(H) and numbered 943 or NC(' I) on the plan Schedule 1
attached hereto for any purpose, prior to the H symbol being removed pursuant to the
Planning Act. Prior to the H symbol being removed. the landowner or developer shall
complete the necessary Environmental Site Assessments and file a Record of Site Condition
(RSC), signed by a qualified person, in the Environmental Site Registry, and submit to the
City and the Region proof that the Ministry of the Environment has acknowledged receipt
of the RSC.
17. The provisions of this by -law shall be shown on Sheet C6 of Schedule "A" of By -law No.
79 -200 by redesignating the Lands from LI to R 1 E and numbered 941, in part, R1 E(H) and
numbered 941, in part, R 1 E and numbered 942, in part, R3 and numbered 943, in part, R3(H)
and numbered 943, in part, R4 and numbered 944, in part, EPA, in part, OS, in part, and
NC(H), in part.
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18. Section 19 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto:
19.1.941 Refer to By -law No. 2011-
19.1.942 Refer to By -1aw No. 201 1-
19.1.943 Refer to By -law No. 201 1-
19.1.944 Refer to By -law No. 2011-
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 201 1
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
A by -law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional purposes, and for
Education purposes for the year 2011.
WHEREAS Section 312 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. c.25 provides that the Council of a local
municipality shall pass a by -law to levy a separate tax rate on the assessment in each property class;
AND WHEREAS the assessment of classes of rateable property described as residential /farm, multi
residential, commercial, industrial, pipeline, farmland, managed forest and large industrial, as
defined in the Assessment Act, and regulations thereto, have been determined on the basis of the
aforementioned property assessment rolls;
AND WHEREAS the tax ratios and the tax rate reductions for prescribed property classes for the
2011 taxation year have been set out in By -law 64 -2011 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
dated 26` day of May 2011;
AND WHEREAS the tax rates and tax levies for purposes of the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
and for public and separate school purposes for the 2011 taxation year have been set out in By -law
62 -2011 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, dated 5th day of May 2011;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has adopted estimates
of all sums required to be raised by it during the year 2011;
AND WHEREAS the tax rates on the aforementioned property classes and property subclasses have
been calculated pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, and applicable regulations in
the manner set out herein;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The assessments for the City of Niagara Falls on which the sums required for the year 2011
are to be levied for the various purposes hereinafter set forth are as follows:
Assessment Amount Assessment Amount
Assessment Category General Urban Service Area
RESIDENTIAL/FARM 5,664,507,105 5,283,519,881
MULTI - RESIDENTIAL 229,603,126 229,603,126
NEW MULTI - RESIDENTIAL 7,502,247 7,502,247
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COMMERCIAL
Taxable General 10,060,000 10,060,000
Taxable Full 1,786,203,709 1,737,410,280
Excess Land 12,703,324 11,127,859
Vacant Land 102,159,081 98,802,831
New Construction 14,492,767 14,492,767
New Construction - Excess Land 42,152 42,152
Office Building 10,147,136 10,147,136
Shopping Centre 164,087,796 164,087,796
Excess Land 8,965,621 8,965,621
Parking Lot 25,315,542 24,856,292
INDUSTRIAL
Taxable Full 80,620,901 75,664,355
Excess Land 3,976,159 3,310,405
Vacant Land 14,112,973 12,596,498
New Construction 1,125,138 740,000
New Construction - Excess Land 42,822 0
PIPELINES
Taxable Full 32,100,357 18,816,107
FARMLANDS 33,091,938 1,022,024
MANAGED FORESTS 853,212 0
FARMLANDS AWAITING 1,603,370 0
DEVELOPMENT I
2. There shall be levied and collected by taxation in the City of Niagara Falls for the year 2011
for the several purposes and in the manner hereinafter provided, the several sums and
amounts following and for such purposes the several rates hereinafter mentioned are hereby
imposed, namely:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
(a) in the whole of the City of Niagara Falls:
(i) for the general purposes, including items of civic expenditure, except those
hereinafter specifically mentioned, the sum of $51,170,146.00, which
includes the amount of $6,674,348.00 for waste management services;
(ii) for public and separate school board purposes the sum of $43,653,525.00;
(iii) for the purpose of The Regional Municipality of Niagara the sum of
$60,889,931.00; and
(b) in Urban Service Areas 1 and 2:
(i)
3. The tax rate schedule set out in Schedule "A" is hereby adopted to be applied against the
whole of the assessment for rateable property.
4. Every owner shall be taxed according to the tax rates in this by -law and such tax shall
become due and payable for 2011 only, for,
5. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to make, prepare and certify a Tax Roll in
accordance with the requirements of this By -law and other applicable law.
6. It shall be the duty of the Tax Collector to pay into the hands of the Treasurer of the City of
Niagara Falls all sums of money that may be collected by him under the authority of this
by -law and to make a return of his or her Roll on or before the 31st day of December 2011.
7. This by -law shall come into force and effect immediately upon passing thereof.
8. Schedule "A" attached to this By -law shall form part of this By -law.
Passed this 30th
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for urban service purposes the sum of $6,781,341.00.
(a) Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessments on June 30,
2011 and September 30, 2011, and
(b) Commercial, Industrial and Multi - Residential Assessments on August 31, 2011
and October 31, 2011.
day of
May , 2011
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
Assessment
General Rates
Urban
Service
Area
Urban
Service
Area Total
Property Class
Code
City
Waste
Mgmt.
Region
Schools
Total
Residential /Farm
RT
0.438839%
0.065826%
0.600525%
0.231000%
1.336190%
0.070522%
1.406712%
Multi- residential
MT
0.896986%
0.134547%
1.227474%
0.231000%
2.490004%
0.144148%
2.634155%
New Multi- residential
0.438839%
0.065826%
0.600525%
0.231000%
1.336190%
0.070522%
1.406712%
Commercial
- Occupied
CT /ST /DT
0.771741%
0.115761 %
1.056084%
1.330000%
3.273586%
0.124021%
3.397607%
- Vacant Unit
CU /SU /DU
0.540219%
0.081033%
0.739259%
0.931000%
2.291511%
0.086814%
2.378325%
- Vacant Land
CX
0.540219%
0.081033%
0.739259%
0.931000%
2.291511%
0.086814%
2.378325%
Commercial (New
Construction)
- Occupied
XT
0.771741%
0.115761%
1.056084%
1.330000%
3.273586%
0.124021%
3.397607%
- Vacant Unit
XU
0.540219%
0.081033%
0.739259%
0.931000%
2.291511%
0.086814%
2.378325%
- Vacant Land
XX
0.540219%
0.081033%
0.739259%
0.931000%
2.291511%
0.086814%
2.378325%
Industrial
- Occupied
IT /LT
1.154145%
0.173121%
1.579381%
1.930000%
4.836647%
0.185474%
5.022121%
- Vacant Unit
IU /LU
0.750194%
0.112529%
1.026598%
1.254500%
3.143821%
0.120558%
3.264379%
- Vacant Land
IX
0.750194%
0.112529%
1.026598%
1.254500%
3.143821%
0.120558%
3.264379%
Industrial (New
Construction)
- Occupied
JT
1.154145%
0.173121%
1.579381%
1.330000%
4.236647%
0.185474%
4.422121%
- Vacant Unit
JU
0.750194%
0.112529%
1.026598%
0.864500%
2.753821%
0.120558%
2.874379%
- Vacant
JX
0.750194%
0.112529%
1.026598%
0.864500%
2.753821%
0.120558%
2.874379%
Pipelines
PT
0.746947%
0.112042%
1.022154%
1.330000%
3.211143%
0.120036%
3.331179%
Farmlands
FT
0.109710%
0.016456%
0.150131%
0.057750%
0.334047%
0.017631%
0.351678%
Managed Forests
TT
0.109710%
0.016456%
0.150131%
0.057750%
0.334047%
0.017631%
0.351678%
Farmland Awaiting
C1
0.329129%
0.049369%
0.450394%
0.173250%
1.002142%
0.052892%
1.055034%
Development 1
Farmland Awaiting
0.438839%
0.065826%
0.600525%
0.231000%
1.336190%
0.070522%
1.406712%
Development II
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
2011 Tax Rates
Schedule "A"
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
A by -law to amend By -law 98 -223, being a By -law to designate an area as an Improvement Area and to
establish for such area a Board of Management.
WHEREAS by -law 98 -223 is a by -law designating the Fallsview Business Improvement Area (BIA's); and
WHEREAS recent changes to the Municipal Act (the "Act ") allow greater flexibility to develop local options
and solutions to BIA's; and
WHEREAS s. 204(2.1) of the Act states that a board of management is a local board of the municipality for
all purposes; and
WHEREAS s. 216(5)(a) and s. 196(1)(2) of the Act allows the municipality to pass by -laws on the
composition of local boards; and
WHEREAS the Fallsview BIA held an appropriate meeting, in which the general membership approved
amendments to their constitution designating eight (8) seats on the board to the eight (8) largest financial
stakeholders in the BIA.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. That section 4 of By -law 98 -223 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
The Board is a local board under the Municipal Act and shall consist of, at least, thirteen (13) members
consisting of:
Eight (8) seats designated as: one (1) representative from each of the eight (8) top financial
contributing members to the BIA levy. If a member from the designated properties chooses not to use
the designated seat, that position is placed in the elected at large seat category for that term of office.
Four (4) seats elected at large from the remaining membership of the BIA (members with designated
seats are not eligible for an additional seat)
One (1) or more directors appointed directly by the municipality.
Passed this thirtieth of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
COLUMN 1
HIGHWAY
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY -LAW
Number 2011 -
A by -law to amend By -law No. 89 -2000,
being a by -law to regulate parking and
traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited,
Standing Prohibited, Designated Lanes)
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows:
By -law No. 89 -2000, as amended, is hereby further amended:
(a)
by removing from the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following items:
COLUMN 2
SIDE
East
East
West
East
PARKING PROHIBITED
COLUMN 3
BETWEEN
A point 50m north of Dixon Street to
McLeod Road
A point 45 metres south of Culp Street
and Lundy's Lane
McLeod Road and Lundy's Lane
COLUMN 4
TIMES /DAYS
At any time
At any time
At any time
A point 45m north of Murray Street to a point At any time
45m south of Murray Street
COLUMN 1
HIGHWAY
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
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(b) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following items:
COLUMN 2
SIDE
West
West
West
West
West
West
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
PARKING PROHIBITED
COLUMN 3
BETWEEN
Lundy's Lane and a point 34 metres north of
Barker Street
A point 19 metres north of Barker Street and
a point 26 metres south of Culp Street
A point 40 metres south of Culp Street and
a point 17 metres south of Ash Street
A point 32 metres south of Ash Street and
a point 111 metres south of Corwin Crescent
A point 130 metres south of Corwin Crescent and
a point 20 metres north of Dunn Street
7 metres north of Dunn Street and McLeod Road
McLeod Road and a point 29 metres north of
McLeod Road
A point 61 metres north of McLeod Road and
a point 33 metres south of Arad Street
A point 8 metres south of Arad Street and
a point 37 metres south of Churchill Street
A point 12 metres south of Churchill Street and
a point 55 metres north of Churchill Street
A point 88 metres north of Churchill Street and
a point 95 metres south of Collins Drive
A point 70 metres south of Collins Drive and
a point 54 metres south of Dunn Street
A point 11 metres south of Dunn Street and
a point 46 metres south of Dixon Street
A point 14 metres south of Dixon Street and
a point 41 metres south of Murray Street
A point 10 metres south of Murray Street and
a point 42 metres south of Delaware Street
A point 22 metres south of Delaware Street and
a point 34 metres south of Barker Street
A point 6 metres south of Barker Street and
Lundy's Lane
COLUMN 4
TIMES /DAYS
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
At All Times
(c)
COLUMN 1
HIGHWAY
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
Drummond Road
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by adding to the specified columns of Schedule B thereto the following items:
STANDING PROHIBITED
COLUMN 2
SIDE
West
West
West
West
West
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
East
COLUMN 3
BETWEEN
COLUMN 4
TIMES /DAYS
A point 19 metres north of Barker Street At All Times
and a point 34 metres north of Barker Street
A point 40 metres south of Culp Street and At All Times
a point 26 metres south of Culp Street
A point 32 metres south of Ash Street and At All Times
a point 17 metres south of Ash Street
A point 130 metres south of Corwin Crescent and At All Times
a point 111 metres south of Corwin Crescent
A point 7 metres north of Dunn Street and At All Times
a point 20 metres north of Dunn Street
A point 29 metres north of McLeod Road and At All Times
a point 61 metres north of McLeod Road
A point 8 metres south of Arad Street and At All Times
a point 33 metres south of Arad Street
A point 12 metres south of Churchill Street and At All Times
a point 37 metres south of Churchill Street
A point 88 metres north of Churchill Street and At All Times
a point 55 metres north of Churchill Street
A point 70 metres south of Collins Drive and At All Times
a point 95 metres south of Collins Drive
A point 11 metres south of Dunn Street and At All Times
a point 54 metres south of Dunn Street
A point 14 metres south of Dixon Street and At All Times
a point 46 metres south of Dixon Street
A point 10 metres south of Murray Street and At All Times
a point 41 metres south of Murray Street
A point 22 metres south of Delaware Street and At All Times
a point 42 metres south of Delaware Street
A point 6 metres south of Barker Street and a point At All Times
34 metres south of Barker Street
COLUMN 1
HIGHWAY
Drummond Road
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(d) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule U thereto the following item:
COLUMN 2
BETWEEN
Lundy's Lane and
McLeod Road
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
First Reading: May 30, 2011
Second Reading: May 30, 2011
Third Reading: May 30, 2011
DESIGNATED LANES
COLUMN 3
DESIGNATED LANE
1.5 Metre Curb Lane
for Cyclists Only
COLUMN 4
TIMES /DAYS
At All Times
This By -law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed.
JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
COLUMN 5
DIRECTION
Northbound &
Southbound
A by -law to authorize the execution of a Standard Crossing Reconstruction Agreement with
Canadian National Railway Company, and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting
the reconstruction of Kalar Road over a portion of Canadian National Railway Company's railway
track at mileage 27. 60 on the Stamford Subdivision.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Standard Crossing Reconstruction Agreement dated May 30, 2011 and made between
Canadian National Railway Company as Railway, and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
as Road Authority, respecting the reconstruction of Kalar Road over a portion of Canadian National
Railway Company's railway track at mileage 27.60 on the Stamford Subdivision, as attached hereto,
is hereby approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Standard Crossing
Reconstruction Agreement and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying
out the intent of this by -law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents.
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
Initials: CN
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27.60 Reconstruction Agreement 7 -14-10
STANDARD CROSSING RECONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
aU\ a ' E_D
THIS AGREEMENT effective as of the day of , TWO THOUSAND AND
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY
(hereinafter called the "Railway ")
- and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
in the Province of Ontario
(hereinafter called the "Road Authority ")
WHEREAS it is the Road Authority's intent to reconstruct the "highway" namely Kalar Road, by widening where it
crosses at grade the right -of -way and track of the Railway at mileage 27.60, on the Stamford Subdivision,
(hereinafter "the crossing "), in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Province of Ontario, as shown on Plan Rail I dated
01/05/2008, or any subsequent version approved by the Railway (hereinafter the Plan(s)) (attached hereto as
Appendix I and forming part hereof);
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES THAT, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements herein and subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
1. The Road Authority will ensure that the plans for the crossing and any subsequent revisions are submitted to
and approved by the Railway prior to the commencement of construction.
2. The Road Authority will carry out the work as shown on the Plan(s), and in accordance with Railway
requirements respecting safe railway operations. Prior to the commencement of construction, the Road
Authority will sign the Railway's Right of Entry Form, on its behalf and on behalf of its agents, as it pertains to
the construction (attached hereto as Appendix II and forming part hereof).
3. The parties are required to fulfill their respective obligations under the Railway Safety Act. For the purposes of
the Railway Safety Act, the Road Authority is considered to be the proposing party (hereinafter the
"proponent ").
4. The physical work associated with the reconstruction and maintenance of the highway approaches to the
crossing shall be the responsibility of the Road Authority at its sole cost.
5. The physical work associated with the reconstruction and maintenance of the crossing surface as defined in
Appendix III shall be the responsibility of the Railway. All costs associated with the reconstruction and
maintenance of the crossing surface shall be paid by Road Authority.
6. The cost of relocating any existing crossing warning system, shall be paid by the Road Authority. The cost of
maintenance will remain as is currently in effect.
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7. The cost of installation of signal modifications including cantilevers made necessary by the reconstruction shall
be paid by the Road Authority. The cost of maintenance will remain as is currently in effect.
8. All costs associated with the installation/reconstruction and maintenance of a premium crossing surface
consisting of asphalt or full depth rubber panels will be paid by the Road Authority.
9. All initial and on -going sight line clearing is to be in accordance with Transport Canada Crossing Regulations
and RTD 10 (or any subsequent amendment thereof). Each party will be responsible for the physical work
associated with the sight line clearing of their own property. The physical work associated with the sight line
clearing of private property shall be the responsibility of the Road Authority. Costs associated with the sight
line clearing of railway properly shall be paid by the Road Authority. Costs associated with the sight line
clearing of Road Authority property shall be paid by the Road Authority. Costs associated with the sight line
clearing of private property shall be paid by the Road Authority.
10. The Railway shall prepare all accounts for work performed by the Railway using rates as stipulated in the
latest Guide to Railway Charges for Crossing Maintenance and Construction as issued by the Canadian
Transportation Agency. In the event that the Canadian Transportation Agency should discontinue publishing
same, the accounts shall be based the Railway's costs including overheads.
11. Should there be a requirement for a new or improved crossing warning system beyond what is currently in
place, at any time during the continuance of this Agreement, the terms associated with its installation and
future maintenance will be agreed to by the parties in a separate agreement.
12. If at any time during the continuance of this Agreement either party wishes to widen, relocate, make more
narrow, or otherwise upgrade the crossing (the "reconstruction "), the terms associated with the further
reconstruction will be agreed to by the parties in a separate agreement.
13. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario
and all applicable federal laws and regulations.
14. This Agreement is not assignable without the prior written consent of both parties which consent will not be
unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of the transfer of its line for continued
operations, the Railway will have the right to assign this Agreement to any subsequent owner. The Road
Authority will also have the right to assign responsibility for the highway to another road authority on
condition that the highway maintains its public status.
15. This Agreement shall become effective on the date appearing on page 1 of this Agreement and shall continue
until either the Railway discontinues its operations, or the Road Authority closes the Highway, at this location,
or upon the written consent of both parties.
16. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Road Authority, as the proponent of the original crossing shall be
responsible for all future costs associated with the existence of the crossing, including the cost of maintaining
the crossing or dismantling the crossing and restoring the Railway and Road Authority property to its original
or mutually agreed upon condition.
17. Notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement, the obligations of the Road Authority as to clause 16 set
forth in this Agreement shall survive any such termination and shall remain in force until discharged.
18. Upon execution, the Railway may file this Agreement with the Canadian Transportation Agency.
19. Subject to clause 18, this Agreement is confidential and the Agreement or any of its terms and conditions shall
not be disclosed to any third party, person or association except and to the extent as may be required by law or
upon the prior written consent of all parties hereto.
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20. If either party fails, at any time, to fulfill its obligations provided in the present Agreement, the other party, at
its option, may upon reasonable notice, undertake the necessary measures to ensure safety, at the risk and
expense of the responsible party as defined in clauses 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
21. Any dispute relating to the wording and interpretation of the clauses in this Agreement will be resolved in
accordance with the arbitration act of the province in which the crossing is located.
22. The preamble to this Agreement forms an integral part of the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed by their respective
representatives hereunto duly authorized, as they declare, as of the date first above written.
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CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY
(Signature)
(Title)
(Witness)
(Date)
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
(Signature)
(Title)
(Witness)
(Date)
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"crossing" means any railway crossing of a highway at grade or any highway crossing of a railway at grade,
but does not include highway or railway approaches to a crossing surface;
"crossing surface" means the planking, pavement or other suitable material placed between the rails and to
the ends of the ties for the full width as illustrated above and specified below:
Crossing surface requirements:
When a crossing other than a pedestrian crossing is constructed, the crossing surface shall be in accordance
with the diagrams set out in Schedule 1 and shall have a width of
(a) 8 m. or
(b) the width of the highway and shoulders plus .5 m on each side of the highway and shoulders as
measured at the approaches to the crossing, whichever is the greater.
Note: These distances shall be measured at right angles to the centre line of the highway.
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A by -law to authorize the execution of a Standard Unfunded Crossing Warning System Modification
Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, and The Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls, respecting the modification of an existing crossing warning system at the crossing of Kalar
Road over a portion of Canadian National Railway Company's railway track at mileage 27. 60 on
the Stamford Subdivision.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Standard Unfunded Crossing Warning System Modification Agreement dated May 30,
2011 and made between Canadian National Railway Company as Railway, and The Corporation of
the City of Niagara Falls as Road Authority, respecting the modification of an existing crossing
warning system at the crossing of Kalar Road over a portion of Canadian National Railway
Company's railway track at mileage 27. 60 on the Stamford Subdivision, as attached hereto, is
hereby approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Standard Crossing
Reconstruction Agreement and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying
out the intent of this by -law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents.
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
STANDARD UNFUNDED CROSSING WARNING SYSTEM MODIFICATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT effective as of the .a(7 day of ( , TWO THOUSAND AND
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BETWEEN:
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY
(hereinafter called the "Railway ")
- and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
in the Province of Ontario
(hereinafter called the "Road Authority ")
WHEREAS Order No. 100349 of the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada, dated 29 day of
January 1960, authorised the Railway to install two flashing lights signals and bell at the crossing of the
railway and Kalar Road in Welland, in the province of Ontario, mileage 4.02 Welland Subdivision;
AND WHEREAS Order No. R -15503 of the Board of Transport Commissioners for Canada, dated 14'
day of December, 1972, authorised the Railway to make improvements to the existing automatic
protection by installing additional flashing light signals and short arm gates at the crossing of the
railway and Kalar Road, east of Stamford, in the province of Ontario, mileage 27.60 Stamford
Subdivision;
AND WHEREAS the parties have agreed on the requirement for a modification to the existing crossing
warning system, that modification consisting of addition cantilever with lights, gates and bell
(hereinafter the "crossing warning system "), at the grade crossing of Kalar Road, at mileage 27.60, on
the Stamford Subdivision, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Province of Ontario.
AND WHEREAS pursuant to 12(1) the Railzuay Safety Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.32, 4`" supplement the proposed
railway work is not eligible for funding.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES THAT, in consideration of the mutual covenants
and agreements herein and subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement, the parties
agree as follows:
1. The Railway will carry out the proposed railway work.
2. The total cost of the crossing warning system modification, an estimate of which is attached hereto
as Appendix I, bearing no. SM- 27.60, dated January 25, 2011, and forming part hereof, shall be paid
by the Road Authority.
3. The cost of the maintenance of the crossing warning system shall remain as is currently in effect.
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4. The Railway shall prepare all accounts for work performed by the Railway for both installation and
maintenance using rates as stipulated in the latest Guide to Railway Charges for Crossing
Maintenance and Construction as issued by the Canadian Transportation Agency. In the event
that the Canadian Transportation Agency should discontinue publishing same, the accounts shall
be based on the Railway's costs including overheads.
5. If at any time during the continuance of this Agreement the parties agree on the requirement for
modification to the crossing warning system, the terms associated with the modifications will be
agreed to by the parties in a separate agreement.
6. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of
Ontario and all applicable federal laws and regulations.
7. This Agreement is not assignable without the prior written consent of both parties which consent
will not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the above, in the event of the transfer of its
line for continued operations, the Railway will have the right to assign this Agreement to any
subsequent owner. The Road Authority will also have the right to assign responsibility for the
highway to another road authority on condition that the highway maintains its public status.
8. This Agreement shall become effective on the date appearing on page 1 of this Agreement and
shall continue until either the Railway discontinues its operations, or the Road Authority closes the
Highway, at this location, or upon the written consent of both parties.
9. Upon termination of the Agreement, the Railway shall be responsible for dismantling the crossing
warning system at the Railway's cost,
10. Any dispute relating to the wording and interpretation of the clauses in this Agreement will be
resolved in accordance with the arbitration act of the province in which the crossing is located.
11. Upon execution, the Railway may file this Agreement with the Canadian Transportation Agency.
12. Subject to clause 11, this Agreement is confidential and the Agreement or any of its terms and
conditions shall not be disclosed to any third party, person or association except and to the extent
as may be required by law or upon the prior written consent of all parties hereto.
13. The preamble to this Agreement forms an integral part of the Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the Agreement to be executed by their respective
representatives hereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.
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CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY
(Signature)
(Title)
(Witness)
(Date)
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
(Signature)
(Title)
(Witness)
(Date)
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A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with 1340258 Ontario
Inc. and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the purchase of Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
and 9 on Reference Plan 59R- 14270; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of
Niagara.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale made between 11340258 Ontario Inc. and The
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls for the property described as Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 on
Reference Plan 59R- 14270; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
subject to such terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached
hereto, is hereby approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by -law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents.
Passed this thirtieth day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
May 30, 2011.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
PURCHASER, The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls , agrees to purchase from
VENDOR, 1340258 Ontario Inc. , the following
REAL PROPERTY: Parts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 on Reference Plan 59R- 14270; Niagara
Falls (the "property ") on the following terms:
PURCHASE PRICE: Two Million Dollars and Zero Cents (CDN$ 2,000,000.00 )
DEPOSIT:
Purchaser submits Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents (CDN$200,000.00 )
(Herewith /Upon acceptance)
cash or negotiable cheque payable to The Vendor, representing 10% of the purchase
price, to be held in trust pending completion or other termination of this Agreement and to
be credited toward the Purchase Price on completion. Purchaser agrees to pay the
balance as follows:
The balance of the purchase price by bank draft or certified cheque to the Vendor on
closing, subject to the usual adjustments.
SCHEDULE(S) "A" and "B" attached hereto forms(s) part of this
Agreement.
1. CHATTELS INCLUDED: N/A
2. FIXTURES EXCLUDED: N/A
3. RENTAL ITEMS: The following equipment is rented and not included in the Purchase
Price. N/A
4. IRREVOCABILITY: This Offer shall be irrevocable by the Purchaser and may be
accepted by the Vendor up to but not after midnight the 3r day of June , 2011, after
which time, if not accepted, this Offer shall be null and void and the deposit shall be
returned to the Purchaser in full without interest.
5. COMPLETION DATE: This Agreement shall be completed by no later than sixty (60)
days after the acceptance of the offer by City Council. The closing date may be extended
if mutually agreed. Upon completion, vacant possession of the property shall be given to
the Purchaser unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
6. NOTICES: Any notice relating hereto or provided for herein shall be in writing. This
offer, any counter offer, notice of acceptance thereof, or any notice shall be deemed given
and received, when hand delivered to the address for service provided herein or, where
a facsimile number is provided herein, when transmitted electronically to that facsimile
number.
FAX NO. ( ) (For delivery of notices to Vendor)FAX NO. (905)371 -2892 (For
delivery of notices to Purchaser)
7. HST: If this transaction is subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.), then such tax
shall be in addition to the Purchase Price. If this transaction is not subject to H.S.T.,
Vendor (included in /in addition to) agrees to provide on or before closing, a certificate that
the transaction is not subject to H.S.T.
8. TITLE SEARCH Purchaser shall be allowed 30 days from the date of acceptance
hereof to investigate the title at their own expense, and if within that time they shall furnish
the Vendor in writing with any valid objection to the title, or to any outstanding work orders
or deficiency notices affecting the property, that the present use of the property may not
be lawfully continued, or that the buildings on the property may not be insured against risk
of fire, which the Vendor shall be unable or unwilling to remove or correct, and which the
Purchaser will not waive, this Offer shall, notwithstanding any intermediate acts or
negotiations, be null and void and the deposit money returned to the Purchaser without
interest or deduction, and the Vendor shall not be liable for any costs or damages. Save
as to any valid objection so made within such time, the Purchaser shall be conclusively
deemed to have accepted title of the Vendor to the real property.
9. FUTURE USE: Vendor and Purchaser agree that there is no representation or
warranty of any kind that the future intended use of the property by Purchaser is or will be
lawful.
10. TITLE: Provided that the title to the property is good and free from all registered
restrictions, charges, liens, and encumbrances except as otherwise specifically provided
in this Agreement and save and except for (a) any registered restrictions or covenants that
run with the and providing that such are complied with; (b) any registered municipal
agreements and registered agreements with publicly regulated utilities providing such have
been complied with, or security has been posted to ensure compliance and completion, as
evidenced by a letter from the relevant municipality or regulated utility; (c) any minor
easements for the supply of domestic utility or telephone services to the property or
adjacent properties; and (d) any easements for drainage, storm or sanitary sewers, public
utility lines, telephone lines, cable television lines or other services which do not materially
affect the present use of the property. If within the specified times referred to in paragraph
8 any valid objection to title or to any outstanding work order or deficiency notice, or to the
fact the said present use may not lawfully be continued, or that the principal building may
not be insured against risk of fire is made in writing to Vendor and which Vendor is unable
or unwilling to remove, remedy or satisfy and which Purchaser will not waive, this
Agreement notwithstanding any intermediate acts or negotiations in respect of such
objections, shall be at an end all monies paid shall be returned without interest or
deduction and the Vendor shall not be liable for any costs or damages. Save as to any
valid objection so made by such day and except for any objection going to the root of the
title, Purchaser shall be conclusively deemed to have accepted Vendor's title to the
property.
11. DOCUMENTS AND DISCHARGE: Purchaser shall not call for the production of
any title deed, abstract, survey or other evidence of title to the property except such as are
in the possession or control of Vendor. If requested by Purchaser, Vendor will deliver any
sketch or survey of the property within Vendor's control to Purchaser as soon as possible
and prior to the Requisition Date. If a discharge of any Charge /Mortgage held by a
corporation incorporated pursuant to the Loan Companies Act (Canada), Chartered Bank,
Trust Company, Credit Union, Caisse Populaire or Insurance Company and which is not
to be assumed by Purchaser on completion, is not available in registerable form on
completion, Purchaser agrees to accept Vendor's lawyer's personal undertaking to obtain,
out of the closing funds, a discharge in registerable format to register same on title within
a reasonable period of time after completion, provided that on or before completion Vendor
shall provide to Purchaser a mortgage statement prepared by the mortgagee setting out
the balance required to obtain the discharge, together with a direction executed by Vendor
directing payment to the mortgagee of the amount required to obtain the discharge out of
the balance due on completion.
12. INSPECTION: Purchaser acknowledges having had the opportunity to inspect the
property prior to submitting this Offer and understands that upon acceptance of this Offer
there shall be a binding agreement of purchase and sale between the Purchaser and
Vendor.
13. INSURANCE: All buildings on the property and all other things being purchased shall
be and remain until completion at the risk of Vendor. Pending completion Vendor shall
hold all insurance policies, if any, and the proceeds thereof in trust for the parties as their
interest may appear and in the event of substantial damage, Purchaser may either
terminate this Agreement and have all monies paid returned without interest or deduction
or else take the proceeds of any insurance and complete the purchase. No insurance shall
be transferred on completion. If Vendor is taking back a Charge /Mortgage, or Purchaser
is assuming a Charge /Mortgage, Purchaser shall supply Vendor with reasonable evidence
of adequate insurance to protect Vendor's or other mortgagee's interest on completion.
14. PLANNING ACT: This Agreement shall be effective to create an interest in the
property only if Vendor complies with the subdivision control provisions of the Planning Act
by completion and Vendor covenants to proceed diligently at his expense to obtain any
necessary consent by completion.
15. DOCUMENT PREPARATION: The Transfer /Deed shall, save for the Land Transfer
Tax Affidavit, be prepared in registerable form at the expense of Vendor. If requested by
Purchaser, Vendor covenants that the Transfer /Deed to be delivered on completion shall
contain the statements contemplated by Section 50(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
16. RESIDENCY: Purchaser shall be credited towards the Purchase Price with the
amount, if any, necessary for Purchaser to pay to the Minister of National Revenue to
satisfy Purchaser's liability in respect of tax payable by Vendor under the non - residency
provisions of the Income Tax Act by reason of this sale. Purchaser shall not claim such
credit if Vendor delivers on completion the prescribed certificate or a statutory declaration
that Vendor is not then a non - resident of Canada.
17. ADJUSTMENTS: Any rents, mortgage interest, realty taxes including local
improvement rates and unmetered public or private utility charges and unmetered cost of
fuel, as applicable, shall be apportioned and allowed to the day of completion, the day of
completion itself to apportioned to Purchaser.
18. TIME LIMITS: Time shall in all respects be of the essence hereof provided that the
time for doing or completing of any matter provided for herein may be extended or abridged
by an agreement in writing signed by Vendor and Purchaser or by their respective lawyers
who may be specifically authorized in that regard.
19. TENDER: Any tender of documents or money hereunder may be made upon the
Solicitor acting for either party on whom tender is desired and it shall be sufficient that
money may be tendered by bank draft or cheque certified by a Chartered Bank, Trust
Company, Province of Ontario Savings Office, Credit Union or Caisse Populaire.
20. FAMILY LAW ACT: Vendor warrants that spousal consent is not necessary to this
transaction under the provisions of the Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990 unless Vendor's
spouse has executed the consent hereinafter provided.
21. CONSUMER REPORTS: The Purchaser is hereby notified that a consumer report
containing credit and /or personal information may be referred to in connection with this
transaction.
22. AGREEMENT IN WRITING: If there is conflict between any provision written or typed
in this Agreement (including any Schedule attached hereto) and any provision in the
printed portion hereof, the written or typed provision shall supersede the printed provision
to the extent of such conflict. This Agreement including any Schedule attached hereto,
shall constitute the entire Agreement between Purchaser and Vendor. There is no
representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition, which affects this Agreement
other than as expressed herein. This Agreement shall be read with all changes of gender
or number required by the context.
23. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: The heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns of the undersigned are bound by the terms herein.
DATED AT this day of
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of:
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal:
Purchaser:
, 2011
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
James M. Diodati, Mayor (Seal)
Dean lorfida, City Clerk (Seal)
DATED AT Niagara Falls this day of 2011
Vendor:
1340258 ONTARIO INC.
Name:
Title:
Name:
Title:
(Seal)
(Seal)
The undersigned accepts the above offer and its terms and covenants and promises and
agrees to an with the above -named Purchaser to duly carry out the same on the terms and
conditions above mentioned, and
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1. This Agreement of Purchase and Sale be presented at the May 30, 2011 meeting of
Council.
2. The closing date by no later than June 30, 2011.
3. The east and west channelization works be completed on ro before December 30,
2011.
4. The City will reimburse the Warren Woods Land Corporation for the cost of the east
channelization works.
5. The City will undertake the west channelization works.
6. The Report to Council relating to the purchase of the lands refer to the need to
expropriate these lands if negotiations failed.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Sinking Ship Entertainment Productions
Inc. respecting the Location Agreement for play ground '`Giver" program at Crimson Park.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement made between Sinking Ship Entertainment Productions Inc. (Group) as and
the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls as City, respecting the Location Agreement, as
attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said
Agreement.
Passed this Thirtieth Day of May, 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
LOCATION AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made between Sinking Ship (Giver) Productions Inc. ( "Producer ") and The City Of
Niagara Falls "Owner ") as of May 30, 2011.
WHEREAS:
A. Producer intends to produce an episode of the television series presently entitled "Giver" (the
"Series ") in part at the Property (as defined below);
B. The general format of the Series is that the Producer, through the use of a legitimate "public
play area" contractor ( "Contractor "), will arrange for the partial re- design of the play area and
equipment situated upon the Property (the "Renovation ");
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the parties agree as follows:
1. PERMISSION: Owner hereby irrevocably grants to Producer (and its successors, assignees,
licensees, employees, agents, independent contractors and suppliers, all of whom are included in the
term "Producer" for purposes of entry upon and use of the Property, as defined herein) permission to
enter upon, photograph, record and use the Property for the periods set forth in Paragraph 4 below, and
to bring all necessary personnel, equipment, vehicles and temporary sets onto the Property, for the
purpose of making still and motion pictures and sound recordings of, on and /or about the Property.
Further, Owner grants permission to replicate such Property (if applicable) by constructing a set at a
separate location, duplicating all or any part of the Property for the purpose of completing Producer's
scheduled work, or for filming retakes, added scenes, advertisements or promotion, refer to the Property
or any part thereof by any fictitious name, and to attribute any fictitious events as occurring on the
Property.
2. PROPERTY: "Property" means that certain real property located at and described as follows:
Crimson Park, including, without limitation, all interior and exterior areas, utilities, buildings and other
structures of the Property, real and personal property, displays, and signs located in, on and /or about the
Property, and Owner's name, logo, trademark, service mark and /or slogan, as depicted in, on, and /or
about the Property and other identifying features thereof. Producer shall have the right during the periods
set forth in Paragraph 4 below to use any or all of the Property for the purposes of filming the Series and
the Renovation.
3. DATES: The Property shall be available for use by Producer commencing approximately at July
29,2011 to start prep work; and July 31, 2011to film inclusive. If Producer requires use of the Property
prior or subsequent to the foregoing dates, then Producer may so use the Property.
4. RENOVATION:
(a) The Owner shall not be required to pay any fee or other amounts to the Contractor or the
Producer in connection with the Renovation other than regulatory fees such as CSA fees, permit fees,
and any initial or subsequent inspection fees. The Owner shall have ongoing use and the benefit of the
Renovation without any charge whatsoever.
(b) The Contractor shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Owner prior to the
commencement of the Renovation or the use of the Property by the Producer. With regard to such
approval, the Owner shall satisfy itself that the Contractor is credible and fit for the purposes of carrying
out the Renovation and will do so in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The
Producer hereby makes no representation, warranty, guarantee or indemnity regarding the Contractor
and assumes no liability whatsoever in respect of the Contractor, the actions, errors or omissions of the
Contractor or the Renovations. The Owner hereby unconditionally, irrevocably and forever releases the
Producer and its employees, shareholders, officers, directors and agents from any and all claims, actions,
demands, losses, damages or other liabilities in connection with the Contractor, the actions, errors or
omissions of the Contractor, the Renovations or the use thereof by any person, firm, corporation or other
party.
(c) If Producer requires use of the Property for additional use including, without limitation, to
photograph retakes or other scenes, Owner shall permit Producer to re -enter upon and again use the
Property for such purpose. The dates for such additional use shall be subject to Owner's approval, which
approval Owner shall not unreasonably withhold.
(c) Producer may, at any time prior to commencement of the Dates specified in Paragraph 4 hereof,
elect not to use the Property by giving Owner notice of such election, in which case neither party shall
have any further obligation to the other.
6. FACILITIES: Producer agrees to remove all equipment and temporary sets after completion of
its use of the Property and to leave the Property in as good condition as when entered upon by Producer,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. Signs on the Property may be removed or changed, but if removed
or changed such signs shall be replaced. Producer will use reasonable care to prevent damage to the
Property and will indemnify Owner from any damages and /or losses arising out of personal injuries or
property damage resulting from any act of negligence by Producer in connection with use of the Property
by Producer. Producer agrees to maintain liability and property damage insurance covering the use of
the Property by Producer in customary and adequate levels. Owner agrees to maintain liability and
property damage insurance covering the Property in customary and adequate levels.
7. FORCE MAJEURE: If because of illness of actors, director or other essential artists and crew,
weather conditions, defective film or equipment or any other occurrence beyond Producer's control,
Producer is unable to start work on the date designated above and /or work in progress is interrupted
during use of the Property by Producer, then Producer shall have the right to use the Property at a later
date to be mutually agreed upon and /or to extend the period set forth in Paragraph 4.
8. RIGHTS: All rights of every kind and nature whatsoever in and to all still and motion pictures and
sound recordings made hereunder in connection with use of the Property by Producer shall be and
remain the sole and exclusive property of Producer, including, without limitation, the perpetual and
irrevocable right and license to use and re -use such photography and /or such sound recordings in
connection with any motion pictures, television series, new media, interactive and digital content
(collectively "Creative Content ") as Producer shall elect, in, and in connection with, advertising,
publicizing, exhibiting and exploiting such Creative Content, in any manner whatsoever and at any time
by all means, media, devices, processes and technology now or hereafter known or devised in perpetuity
throughout the universe. Neither Owner nor any other party now or hereafter claiming an interest in the
Property and /or interest through Owner shall have any right of action against Producer or any other party
arising from or based upon any use or exploitation of such photography and /or such sound recordings,
whether or not such use is or is claimed to be defamatory, untrue or censorable in nature.
9. USE: Producer is not obligated actually to use the Property or to include any of such
photography and /or such sound recordings in any Creative Content. Owner may not terminate or rescind
the permission granted to Producer hereunder to use and photograph the Property. In the event of any
claim by Owner against Producer, whether or not material, Owner shall be limited to Owner's remedy at
law for damages, if any, and Owner shall not be entitled to enjoin, restrain or interfere with use of the
Property as provided in this Agreement or with the advertising, publicizing, exhibiting or exploitation of
such photography and /or such sound recordings or any of Producer's rights hereunder. Owner
acknowledges and agrees that the Property is a primary location for use by Producer as part of the
photography of a Creative Content, and that any interference with use thereof by Producer shall cause
Producer substantial monetary and other damage which cannot be adequately compensated in an action
at law for damages. Accordingly, without limiting any other right or remedy of Producer, Owner agrees
that Producer shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent any interference with use
of the Property by Producer hereunder.
10. OWNER'S WARRANTIES: Owner represents, warrants and agrees that: (a) Owner is the sole
and exclusive legal owner of the Property and has the full right, power and authority to grant Producer the
rights granted to Producer hereunder; (b) Owner will take no action nor allow or permit or authorize any
third party to take any action which might interfere with Producer's full use and quiet enjoyment of the
Property in accordance with the terms hereof. Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Producer harmless
from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable legal fees and costs) arising from or in connection with the Renovation or any breach of any
of Owner's representations, warranties or agreements set forth herein; and it is not necessary for
Producer to obtain the consent or permission of, or to pay any amounts to, any person, firm or corporation
in order to enable Producer to enjoy the full rights to the use of the Property as described herein.
11. HOLD HARMLESS: Except with respect to matters constituting a breach by Owner or any of
Owner's representations, warranties and /or agreements, Producer shall indemnify Owner against any
loss, cost or damage (including reasonable legal fees), but not including any loss or cost or damage
relating to any settlement entered into without Producer's written consent, arising out of any third party
claim resulting from use of the Property and /or Producer's production, distribution, and /or exploitation of
the Series. Owner shall be required to submit in writing to Producer a detailed list of any and all damages
of the Property that Owner alleges Producer caused ( "Claim "). Such Claim shall be submitted to
Producer within 48 hours after the later of expiration of the Dates or upon completion of use of the
Property by Producer (including any additional use). Owner shall then authorize Producer's
representatives entry onto the Property to inspect and assess the damages pursuant to the Claim. If
Producer acknowledges responsibility for such damages, Producer shall be given the opportunity to either
correct the damage or make restitution in a timely manner.
12. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: In no event will any party hereto be liable for or have any
obligation to pay to the other consequential and /or incidental and /or special and /or punitive damages, all
of which are expressly excluded, and the parties hereby waive any right to recover any such damages
from the other.
13. MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement is the entire agreement of the parties and shall replace and
supersede all prior arrangements, either oral or written, as to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement
cannot be modified or canceled except by written instrument signed by both parties. This Agreement shall
be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable
therein. Owner acknowledges that it has not entered into this Agreement in reliance upon any
representation (written or oral, express or implied) of Producer not contained herein. Owner agrees that
Producer may assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder to any third party. This Agreement shall
enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties' respective successors, licensees and assignees.
Paragraph headings are for convenience only and are of no legal force or effect whatsoever.
This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts by the parties and each counterpart shall
when executed and delivered be an original document, but all counterparts put together constitute one
and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or
transmitted electronically in either a tagged image format file ( "TIFF ") or portable document format
( "PDF ") shall be equally effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any
party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile, TIFF or PDF shall also deliver a
manually executed counterpart of this Agreement, but failure to do so shall not affect the validity,
enforceability, or binding effect of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
SINKING SHIP (GIVER) PRODUCTIONS INC. THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By: By:
(5/24/2011) Kent Schachowskoj - Fwd: FW: Showcasing Water Innovation launched today
From: Todd Harrison
To: Geoff Holman; Ken Todd
Date: 5/24/2011 3:08 PM
Subject: Fwd: FW: Showcasing Water Innovation launched today
CC: Catherine Lucy; Kent Schachowskoj
A new funding formula from the province has been announced.
»> "Melia, Marco (MAH)" <Marco.Melia @ontario.ca> 5/24/2011 2:58 PM »>
Thought you might be interested.
Marco
Showcasing Water Innovation funding program
We are pleased to announce a new funding program called Showcasing Water
Innovation, offered by the Ministry of the Environment.
The Showcasing Water Innovation program is a $17 million program that
will provide funding for projects that demonstrate innovative and cost
effective solutions to water management challenges in Ontario's
communities.
Approximately 17 - 25 projects will be funded in a representative set of
Ontario communities. Eligible projects would apply a combination of
approaches, technologies and practices to arrive at innovative water
management solutions that could be replicated throughout Ontario and
abroad. Collaboration will be encouraged amongst a range of partners.
I encourage you to share information about this opportunity with others
who may be interested.
Individual projects may receive funding for up to 50 per cent of
eligible project costs to a maximum of $1,000,000 per project.
Communities facing financial hardship will be eligible for additional
financial assistance. All proposals will be due June 24, 2011 at 5:00
p.m.
More information is available at www.ontario.ca /waterinnovation.
Should you have any questions, please contact the program office at:
Email: WaterInnovation @ontario.ca <mailto:WaterInnovation @ontari.ca>
(5/24/2011) Kent Schachowskoj - Fwd: FW: Showcasing Water Innovation launched today Page 2
Telephone: 416-325 -4000
Toll free: 1- 800 - 565 -4923
TTY toll free: 1- 800 - 515 -2759
Regards,
Paul Evans
Assistant Deputy Minister
Environmental Programs Division
Ministry of the Environment
This Agreement is made between Sinking Ship (Giver) Productions Inc. ( "Producer ") and The City Of
Niagara Falls ( "Owner") as of May 30, 2011.
WHEREAS:
LOCATION AGREEMENT
A. Producer intends to produce an episode of the television series presently entitled "Give( (the
"Series ") in part at the Property (as defined below);
B. The general format of the Series is that the Producer, through the use of a legitimate "public
play area" contractor ( "Contractor "), will arrange for the partial re- design of the play area and
equipment situated upon the Property (the "Renovation ");
FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the parties agree as follows:
1. PERMISSION: Owner hereby irrevocably grants to Producer (and its successors, assignees,
licensees, employees, agents, independent contractors and suppliers, all of whom are included in the
term "Producer" for purposes of entry upon and use of the Property, as defined herein) permission to
enter upon, photograph, record and use the Property for the periods set forth in Paragraph 4 below, and
to bring all necessary personnel, equipment, vehicles and temporary sets onto the Property, for the
purpose of making still and motion pictures and sound recordings of, on and /or about the Property.
Further, Owner grants permission to replicate such Property (if applicable) by constructing a set at a
separate location, duplicating all or any part of the Property for the purpose of completing Producer's
scheduled work, or for filming retakes, added scenes, advertisements or promotion, refer to the Property
or any part thereof by any fictitious name, and to attribute any fictitious events as occurring on the
Property.
2. PROPERTY: "Property" means that certain real property located at and described as follows:
Crimson Park, including, without limitation, all interior and exterior areas, utilities, buildings and other
structures of the Property, real and personal property, displays, and signs located in, on and /or about the
Property, and Owner's name, logo, trademark, service mark and /or slogan, as depicted in, on, and /or
about the Property and other identifying features thereof. Producer shall have the right during the periods
set forth in Paragraph 4 below to use any or all of the Property for the purposes of filming the Series and
the Renovation.
3. DATES: The Property shall be available for use by Producer commencing approximately at July
29,2011 to start prep work; and July 31, 2011to film inclusive. If Producer requires use of the Property
prior or subsequent to the foregoing dates, then Producer may so use the Property.
4. RENOVATION:
(a) The Owner shall not be required to pay any fee or other amounts to the Contractor or the
Producer in connection with the Renovation other than regulatory fees such as CSA fees, permit fees,
and any initial or subsequent inspection fees. The Owner shall have ongoing use and the benefit of the
Renovation without any charge whatsoever.
(b) The Contractor shall be subject to the prior written approval of the Owner prior to the
commencement of the Renovation or the use of the Property by the Producer. With regard to such
approval, the Owner shall satisfy itself that the Contractor is credible and fit for the purposes of carrying
out the Renovation and will do so in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. The
Producer hereby makes no representation, warranty, guarantee or indemnity regarding the Contractor
and assumes no liability whatsoever in respect of the Contractor, the actions, errors or omissions of the
Contractor or the Renovations. The Owner hereby unconditionally, irrevocably and forever releases the
Producer and its employees, shareholders, officers, directors and agents from any and all claims, actions,
demands, losses, damages or other liabilities in connection with the Contractor, the actions, errors or
omissions of the Contractor, the Renovations or the use thereof by any person, firm, corporation or other
party.
(c) If Producer requires use of the Property for additional use including, without limitation, to
photograph retakes or other scenes, Owner shall permit Producer to re -enter upon and again use the
Property for such purpose. The dates for such additional use shall be subject to Owner's approval, which
approval Owner shall not unreasonably withhold.
(c) Producer may, at any time prior to commencement of the Dates specified in Paragraph 4 hereof,
elect not to use the Property by giving Owner notice of such election, in which case neither party shall
have any further obligation to the other.
6. FACILITIES: Producer agrees to remove all equipment and temporary sets after completion of
its use of the Property and to leave the Property in as good condition as when entered upon by Producer,
reasonable wear and tear excepted. Signs on the Property may be removed or changed, but if removed
or changed such signs shall be replaced. Producer will use reasonable care to prevent damage to the
Property and will indemnify Owner from any damages and /or losses arising out of personal injuries or
property damage resulting from any act of negligence by Producer in connection with use of the Property
by Producer. Producer agrees to maintain liability and property damage insurance covering the use of
the Property by Producer in customary and adequate levels. Owner agrees to maintain liability and
property damage insurance covering the Property in customary and adequate levels.
7. FORCE MAJEURE: If because of illness of actors, director or other essential artists and crew,
weather conditions, defective film or equipment or any other occurrence beyond Producer's control,
Producer is unable to start work on the date designated above and /or work in progress is interrupted
during use of the Property by Producer, then Producer shall have the right to use the Property at a later
date to be mutually agreed upon and /or to extend the period set forth in Paragraph 4.
8. RIGHTS: All rights of every kind and nature whatsoever in and to all still and motion pictures and
sound recordings made hereunder in connection with use of the Property by Producer shall be and
remain the sole and exclusive property of Producer, including, without limitation, the perpetual and
irrevocable right and license to use and re -use such photography and /or such sound recordings in
connection with any motion pictures, television series, new media, interactive and digital content
(collectively "Creative Content ") as Producer shall elect, in, and in connection with, advertising,
publicizing, exhibiting and exploiting such Creative Content, in any manner whatsoever and at any time
by all means, media, devices, processes and technology now or hereafter known or devised in perpetuity
throughout the universe. Neither Owner nor any other party now or hereafter claiming an interest in the
Property and /or interest through Owner shall have any right of action against Producer or any other party
arising from or based upon any use or exploitation of such photography and /or such sound recordings,
whether or not such use is or is claimed to be defamatory, untrue or censorable in nature.
9. USE: Producer is not obligated actually to use the Property or to include any of such
photography and /or such sound recordings in any Creative Content. Owner may not terminate or rescind
the permission granted to Producer hereunder to use and photograph the Property. In the event of any
claim by Owner against Producer, whether or not material, Owner shall be limited to Owner's remedy at
law for damages, if any, and Owner shall not be entitled to enjoin, restrain or interfere with use of the
Property as provided in this Agreement or with the advertising, publicizing, exhibiting or exploitation of
such photography and /or such sound recordings or any of Producer's rights hereunder. Owner
acknowledges and agrees that the Property is a primary location for use by Producer as part of the
photography of a Creative Content, and that any interference with use thereof by Producer shall cause
Producer substantial monetary and other damage which cannot be adequately compensated in an action
at law for damages. Accordingly, without limiting any other right or remedy of Producer, Owner agrees
that Producer shall be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief to prevent any interference with use
of the Property by Producer hereunder.
10. OWNER'S WARRANTIES: Owner represents, warrants and agrees that: (a) Owner is the sole
and exclusive legal owner of the Property and has the full right, power and authority to grant Producer the
rights granted to Producer hereunder; (b) Owner will take no action nor allow or permit or authorize any
third party to take any action which might interfere with Producer's full use and quiet enjoyment of the
Property in accordance with the terms hereof. Owner agrees to indemnify and hold Producer harmless
from and against any and all claims, demands, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation,
reasonable legal fees and costs) arising from or in connection with the Renovation or any breach of any
of Owner's representations, warranties or agreements set forth herein; and it is not necessary for
Producer to obtain the consent or permission of, or to pay any amounts to, any person, firm or corporation
in order to enable Producer to enjoy the full rights to the use of the Property as described herein.
11. HOLD HARMLESS: Except with respect to matters constituting a breach by Owner or any of
Owner's representations, warranties and /or agreements, Producer shall indemnify Owner against any
loss, cost or damage (including reasonable legal fees), but not including any loss or cost or damage
relating to any settlement entered into without Producer's written consent, arising out of any third party
claim resulting from use of the Property and /or Producer's production, distribution, and /or exploitation of
the Series. Owner shall be required to submit in writing to Producer a detailed list of any and all damages
of the Property that Owner alleges Producer caused ( "Claim "). Such Claim shall be submitted to
Producer within 48 hours after the later of expiration of the Dates or upon completion of use of the
Property by Producer (including any additional use). Owner shall then authorize Producer's
representatives entry onto the Property to inspect and assess the damages pursuant to the Claim. If
Producer acknowledges responsibility for such damages, Producer shall be given the opportunity to either
correct the damage or make restitution in a timely manner.
12. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: In no event will any party hereto be liable for or have any
obligation to pay to the other consequential and /or incidental and /or special and/or punitive damages, all
of which are expressly excluded, and the parties hereby waive any right to recover any such damages
from the other.
13. MISCELLANEOUS: This Agreement is the entire agreement of the parties and shall replace and
supersede all prior arrangements, either oral or written, as to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement
cannot be modified or canceled except by written instrument signed by both parties. This Agreement shall
be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable
therein. Owner acknowledges that it has not entered into this Agreement in reliance upon any
representation (written or oral, express or implied) of Producer not contained herein. Owner agrees that
Producer may assign this Agreement and its rights hereunder to any third party. This Agreement shall
enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties' respective successors, licensees and assignees.
Paragraph headings are for convenience only and are of no legal force or effect whatsoever.
This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts by the parties and each counterpart shall
when executed and delivered be an original document, but all counterparts put together constitute one
and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile or
transmitted electronically in either a tagged image format file ( "TIFF ") or portable document format
( "PDF ") shall be equally effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Agreement. Any
party delivering an executed counterpart of this Agreement by facsimile, TIFF or PDF shall also deliver a
manually executed counterpart of this Agreement, but failure to do so shall not affect the validity,
enforceability, or binding effect of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date set forth above.
ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
SINKING SHIP (GIVER) PRODUCTIONS INC. THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By: By:
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
A by-law to authorize the payment of $29,266,201.56 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements
for the period beginning March 31, 2011 to May 11, 2011.
Passed this thirtieth day of May 2011.
DEAN IORIFDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2011 -
A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 30t day
of May, 2011.
WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as
herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by -law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 30t day of May, 2011 including all
motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby
adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except
where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required
or any action required by law to be taken by resolution.
2. Where no individual by -law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action
authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law
shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and
taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers
thereon by the Council.
3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the
Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising
therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix
thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this thirtieth day of May 2011.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011
May 30, 2011