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Additions to Council, August 15, 2011 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2011 1. Email from Frank De Luca re: People Mover system COUNCIL Planning Matters 1. PD- 2011 -57 - Street Name Change, Roberts Street to Falls Avenue a) Correspondence from Harry Oakes, Chairman, Clifton BIA b) Correspondence from Frank LaPenna, Chairman, Victoria Centre BIA Reports 1. CAO- 2011 -04 - Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility - Project Update ( No longer Finance report F- 2011 -40) a) Memo from City Clerk re: Soccer Club Motion of June 13 2011 2. Copy of the 2012 Budget Overview presentation. Consent Agenda 1. MW- 2011 -32 - Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, Park Development East a) Correspondence related to Patrick Cummings Park 2. TS- 2011 -28 - Downtown Parking Revisions St Lawrence Avenue, Queen Street a) Email from the Downtown Board of Management, July 13 minutes . .... ... ... ..... .... _ _ (8/15/2011) Dean lorfida - Pleading the case for a New Transit System Page 1 ........ .. .. . .. ...... From: "Frank De Luca" <fdeluca @cogeco.ca> To: <council @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 8/15/2011 3:31 PM Subject: Pleading the case for a New Transit System I am compelled to email all of you to plead my personal case for the Transit system. I still think there is enough time to take a second sobering thought about the People Mover system. It is your duty as councilors to get this right the first time and these words will ring true year after year as justification for the decisions you are about to make in regards to our "single, seamless and integrated people -mover system, which every first -class tourist destination has." "There is a need to get people out of their cars, get traffic off roads and give visitors as pleasant an experience as possible ". From the drawings on the city website and descriptions from various news outlets it is very apparent that this system will not be any of it. We are about to spend $50 million taxpayers' dollars on top of the other $50 million spent on the railway to not get something that Orlando has or Hawaii has and not even Boston. . If you are spending that kind of money and there is a monopoly of sorts within the city there is no need to go secretive. This process should have been open and transparent much like many of you had stated on your campaign literature. The public meeting should have happened and all the stakeholders including all BIAs should have been there to discuss the proposal. It looks like we will have three systems again; Niagara Transit, the Falls Shuttle and the NPC People Mover. Why would we allow an organization like NPC to associate with us whose track record of spending and its history of poor developments is dismal? The NPC's mandate is maintaining and beautification of the parks and where does buses fit in? The NPC should not be monopolizes city jobs as well as controlling what goes on near the falls. My vision is very different from what has been explained, it is a system that includes only one large loop going down Lundy's Lane through to Fallsview and then to Chippawa and through the falls area to Queen Street and then back through the Fallsview area. This loop can have connecting loops throughout the city so the residents can use it to get to their jobs in the Fallsview area. The transit system would be a systematic grid system like any other world class system and use the $50 million to buy smaller buses for the city part of the system and use the existing big buses for the tourism sector. The entire system can be used by both the residents and the tourists with each bus ticket being interchangeable. It is time that the residents got a benefit from the tourist sector and here is your opportunity. Good luck in your decision making process and I hope that I shed light on another solution. Frank De Luca Thank you. Clifton Hill BIA 4960 Clifton Hill, Box 60 Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6S8 (905) 357-5911 email: hoakes@cliftonhill.com April 18, 2011 Attn: City of Niagara Falls Niagara Region RE: Roberts Street Name Change The Clifton Hill BIA has strongly supported the initiative between the Province; the Region, the City and the Niagara Parks Commission, created over a decade ago, to make Roberts Street look and feel like a Gateway entrance to the Park and the Falls. The leadership of the Niagara Parks Commission to create this "park-like" setting, literally bringing the park into the city, is appreciated. Undoubtedly, the one half kilometre strip from Stanley Avenue to Falls Avenue is the most traveled access to the Falls and is clearly the "Gateway". Unfortunateiy, this continuous one half kilometre strip currently has three names: Roberts Street; Newman Hill and Falls Avenue. We believe the 'Gateway" to one of the rnost significant tourist destinations should enjoy the nomenclature, which it represents the Falls. We support extending the street name of Falls Avenue to this strip from Stanley Avenue to where Fails Avenue currently starts. Not only will this street name change eliminate contusion, it will provide a strong identity as the Gateway and street that will lead you to the Falls...Falls Avenue. Sincerely, Harry Oakes Chairman Clifton Hill BIA " , , REC APR I 8 2011 PLA & Victoria- Centre BIA April 14, 2011 City of Niagara Falls P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Alex Herlovitch - Director of Planning Development Dear Alex: Re: Roberts Street Name Change The Victoria Avenue BIA has strongly supported the initiative between the Province; the Region; the City and the Niagara Parks Commission, created over a decade ago, to make Roberts Street look and feel like a Gateway entrance to the Park and the Falls. The leadership of the Niagara Parks Commission to create this "park- like" setting, literally bringing the park into the city, is appreciated. Undoubtedly, the one half kilometre strip from Stanley Avenue to Falls Avenue is the most travelled access to the Falls and is clearly the "Gateway ". Unfortunately, this continuous one half kilometre strip currently has three names; Roberts Street; Newman Hill and Falls Avenue. We believe this "Gateway" to one of the most significant tourist destinations should enjoy the name which it represents, the Falls. We support extending the street name of Falls Avenue to this strip from Stanley Avenue to where Falls Avenue currently starts. Not only will this street name change eliminate confusion, it will provide a strong identity as the Gateway and street that will lead you to the falls ... Falls Avenue. Sincerely, Frank LaPenna Chairman — Victoria Centre BIA APR 1 4 P.O. Box 841 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 Tel: 905- 358- 7137 CAO- 2011 -04 • Niagara / falls August 15, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls SUBMITTED BY: Chief Administrative Officer SUBJECT: CAO- 2011 -04 Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility - Project Update RECOMMENDATION That staff be directed to proceed with the preparation of the Agreement between the Niagara Falls Soccer Club (Club) and the City of Niagara Falls (City), in accordance with the provisions contained in the report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At its June 13 meeting, City Council approved a $1 million contribution to the development of Niagara Falls Soccer Club's proposed soccer facility, along with the waiving of certain municipal fees. At the same meeting, Council endorsed staff making an application to the federal government intake of P3 applications. Council approved contribution to the project in two manners. Firstly, Council approved the waiving of fees associated with the development as well as serving extensions required. These changes are identified as outlined on Appendix "A ". Secondly, Council approved an advance of $1 million during construction. This advance is refundable based on a successful result of the City's P3 application. At the present time, staff has not received notice of whether the application has been approved. It should be noted, that should the application not be approved, the advance would become a grant to the project. Staff has outlined funding options for Council should this materialize. This report provides an update of the status planning and site servicing issues. Staff indicates that a public meeting regarding zoning matters on this project will be necessary later this year. In addition, staff is working with Club officials to complete an agreement for the funding of the facility and the conditions regarding the advancement of construction financing. Council's consideration of this agreement will be provided in conjunction with the planning application; however, the following are the details that will formulate the basis of the agreement. 1) Council will advance the $1 million contribution only at such time as funding under the Federal Government P3 application has been determined. 2) Council will require that, in the event the $1 million is provided to the Club, a charge be placed on title for 20 years, requiring a prorated repayment to the City, should the property be sold. August 15, 2011 - 2 - CAO- 2011 -04 3) The Club will have sole responsibility for total the cost of operations, maintenance of the building and any future capital improvements to the building and parking areas. 4) The Club will be responsible for the payment of property taxes, subject to a final determination by MPAC related to the Club's charitable status. 5) The $1 million payment will be advanced to the Club in stages to coincide with the progress of the construction (i.e., 25% at permit issuance, 25% at building being enclosed, 25% at substantial completion, 25% at occupancy). 6. The signing of the agreement and forwarding of any monies is subject to the final approval of all planning and zoning processes required by the Club on this site. 7. The advance of any funds is subject to the Club providing documentation to the satisfaction of the City that all project financing has been secured and mortgage arrangements are in place. BACKGROUND This report is provided to Council as an update of the project status of the Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility. Since Council approved a City contribution of a $1 million advance in conjunction with the waiving of certain fees, staff has been meeting with officials of the Club to ensure the project progresses. Staff has applied for a P3 grant under the Federal Infrastructure Program and the success of that application is not known at this time. It is anticipated that the decision on this application will be known later in the year. Staff in various departments has contributed to this report. The original staff report, MW- 2011 -25 has been attached. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Staff from various departments is involved in this project. This section updates Council on each area. Planning The final application form for rezoning has been submitted by Niagara Falls Soccer Club. The application will address a reduction from prescribed building setbacks and to accommodate off -site parking. Planning, Building and Development has requested further revisions to the preliminary site drawing necessary to accompany the zoning amendment application. The revisions should address a need for a further 37 parking spaces (to meet prescribed parking ratios) and a shift in the location of the westerly driveway. The addition of 37 parking spaces will necessitate a larger land area within Ker Park which could affect the outfield of the ball diamonds and will necessitate the cutting of some trees (removal of trees could be met by public opposition and will not be known until the public meeting). A traffic study to support the rezoning is yet to be submitted. A tree survey has been submitted to address the woodlot at the north end of the soccer club property; Planning is waiting for the Conservation Authority to confirm whether this study addresses the NPCA interests or whether further information (scoped study) is necessary. Drawings to complete the Site Plan Application process showing turning movements for garbage trucks have not yet been received; the landscape plan for the site plan application has been promised for August 15, 2011 - 3 - CAO- 2011 -04 a later date and will be needed in order to complete the processing of this application. While it is recognized, everyone is working within a compressed time frame for processing, Planning will still require approximately three (3) weeks to schedule and hold a neighbourhood meeting with the public and a further five (5) weeks to give statutory notice of the Public Meeting before City Council, secure the comments of all agencies and departments and prepare a report. An early October Council date would be difficult to achieve given the outstanding matters mentioned. Recreation & Culture The Club is currently based at the E.E. Mitchelson Park clubhouse. With the proposed new facility at Swayze Drive, they are requesting that the M.F. Ker Park ball diamonds be switched with E.E. Mitchelson Park soccer fields, thereby allowing the Club easier access to soccer fields from their new home base. E.E. Mitchelson Park consists of four soccer pitches and a lit senior pitch /football field shared with St Paul High School. An informal ball diamond is also shared with Notre Dame Public School. A Hydro corridor runs through the centre of the park. M.F. Ker Park consists of four senior ball diamonds (one lit) as well as a soccer /football field. GNBA and Mens Fastball are the major users of the ball diamonds. Staff is recommending the fields stay status quo. There is minimal city -owned property at E.E. Mitchelson Park, due to the soccer /football field being half on St Paul High School property, as well the informal ball diamond located partially on Notre Dame School property. The Hydro wires located at E.E. Mitchelson would not be conducive to ball play. Even with adequate property, the switching of fields between M.F. Ker and E.E. Mitchelson would not be feasible due to the costs involved to construct all new fields at both parks. There is also limited parking at E.E. Mitchelson Park. The new fields would require a two - year rebuilding time in order to allow the turf time to mature. The current users at both parks would not be able to use the playing fields during this reconstructing period. Municipal Works The detailed concerns from a Municipal Works and Parks perspective are being dealt with through the Site Plan Review process. Staff is currently reviewing the preliminary proponent submission of the Site Plan, Site Grading and Servicing Plan, and Site Lighting Plan. Their detailed comments with respect to the review will be forthcoming. In general, the following items have been identified as considerations with respect to the proposed development: 1. The proposed use of and modifications to the existing adjacent to the Ker Park Parking Lot for off -site parking purposes must be assessed to determine the potential impacts on operations at the Ker Park Ball Diamonds. Also significant improvements to the parking lot would be needed to address condition, lighting, safety, access, drainage, and pedestrian and vehicle movement to and from the proposed facility. Responsibility for Winter Maintenance of the improved parking lot will be the responsibility of the Club, as it is currently closed during the winter months. The capital costs of the lighting and parking lot and the responsibility of August 15, 2011 - 4 - CAO- 2011 -04 operational costs will be determined in a future agreement with the Club. 2. In terms of servicing requirements, there will be a requirement to extend some existing municipal servicing along Swayze Drive to the proposed development. The existing watermain will need to be extended across the frontage, along with provision of a new sidewalk and streetlighting enhancements. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS On June 13, 2011, Council approved contributions to this project in two areas. First, Council approved waiving of applicable fees, including City development charges along with site servicing charges normally charged in projects of this nature. Staff has worked with the Club officials and has determined that the costs amount to an estimated $579,490. The various charges are listed in Appendix A. It should be noted that the waiving of the Regional development charges is a decision of Regional Council and that soccer club officials will be petitioning the Region in this regard. The second area of contribution was a $1 million payment by the City to the Niagara Falls Soccer Club for the construction of the facility should the P3 application not be approved by the Federal Government. This advance will coincide with an application by the City to the Federal Stimulus Initiative (P3). If the application is successful, the City's contribution would be limited to the forfeiture of applicable fees and charges listed in Appendix A. If, however, the application is not successful, the advance of $1 million would be considered a grant to the project. Once the status of the application is known, staff will report to Council and seek direction on the funding source. The options in funding include three options: i) debenture issue ii) an increase in the 2012 General Purposes Budget contribution to capital of $1 million to $5.9 million from $4.9 million iii) the use of the capital /operating reserve for the full amount Staff will recommend to Council the optimal funding source once a decision on the P3 application is received and when Council has considered its 10 -year Capital Needs Plan. Staff has met with Club officials and has received 2008 -2010 audited Financial Statements, a project construction budget, a projected 2012 operating income statement for the proposed facility and an indication from officials that construction financing and long term financing of the facility is being finalized with its lending institution. It is understood by the group that property taxes would be charged on the facility unless the group was to receive exempt status by MPAC under the applicable legislation of the Assessment Act of Ontario. Soccer Club Officials have indicated they are awaiting confirmation from CRA on the club's charitable status. Finally, Club officials understand that a formal agreement with the City is required to clarify the advancement of money, including timing through construction. Likewise, it is understood that should the City's P3 application not be approved and the City's $1 million advance becomes a grant, that the City would require a lien on title for this amount for an agreed term similar to other projects, notably the Boy's and Girl's Club. Staff will advise as information is received. August 15, 2011 - 5 - CAO- 2011 -04 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The investment in this facility was not identified in the Recreation Master Plan. However, this investment will increase the availability of indoor soccer fields, for users in the community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Appendix A - List of fees and charges waived 2. Report MW- 2011 -25 Niagara Falls Soccer Club Facility Proposal Respectfully submitted: '244'4') en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer APPENDIX "A" CAO- 2011 -04 Waiving of Fees for Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility Building Permit Fee $ 92,083 City Development Charges* 284,637 Sewer Permit 20,000 Plumbing Permit 1,500 Sign Permit 70 Rezoning Application 4,200 Site Plan Application 3,000 Sidewalk 28,000 Watermain Extension 71,000 Streetlighting Enhancements 16,000 Modifications /Improvements to the Ker Park Parking Lot 59,000 (granular lot only) Total $ 579,490 * Note: City Development Charges cannot be waived, but can be given in the form of a grant. Ttherefore, a $284637 grant must be made to the Development Charges Fund. * Regional Development Charges $ 546,841 MW- 2011 -25 NiagaraFalls June 13, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The recommendation)s)contained in this report were adopted as amended by City Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -25 Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility Proposal RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City support the Niagara Falls Soccer Club proposal in principle; and, 2. That the City's contribution be limited to in -kind services and technical support, and grants equal to the waiver of fees requested. 3. Staff be directed to submit an application to the P3 Canada Fund and to continue investigating other possible grant and revenue opportunities; and that the Region be requested to waive their applicable development charges fee. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At its meeting on February 28, 2011, City Council received a presentation from the Niagara Falls Soccer Club (NFSC) outlining their plans to construct a new $4 million dollar indoor soccer facility on lands they have recently acquired on Swayze Drive. Council directed staff to meet with the proponents to clarify the terms of their proposed 50 -50 partnership with the City and to confirm the club's intentions with their current facility located at E.E. Mitchelson Park. Staff met with the proponents to finalize the specifics of the NFSC's request and received a letter which is attached to this report for your reference. The proposed indoor facility has not been identified in the Recreation Strategic Plan nor has any funding been set aside in the five year Capital Forecast for this project. Council is aware of the growing financial challenges of trying to fund those projects which already have been identified as needs in the short term. By advancing this project the City is committing to a project that would be delaying an identified project or if added on prior commitments may result in an increase in debt and /or tax levy increase. Staff respect the efforts of the proponents and their vision but cannot recommend the City make a financial commitment. Instead, we are proposing to provide in -kind services and technical support. Staff are also recommending that we assist the NFSC in obtaining third party funding through the P3 Canada Fund in an effort to address the funding challenges associated with the project. BACKGROUND The Niagara Falls Soccer Club is working towards providing an indoor facility where local soccer players can train, practice and play year round. Their goal is to continue to develop MW- 2011 -25 -2- June 13, 2011 elite local players and to enhance the skill level of new players. Local players currently travel to Stoney Creek and facilities located in New York state to train during the off season. Ontario communities such as Stoney Creek, Oakville and Vaughan have indoor soccer facilities. The facilities range from privately built and owned to municipal private /public partnerships. The Club is in the process of conducting a Capital Campaign to increase awareness of their project and fund raising opportunities. The executive has presented their proposal to local business to promote naming and sponsorship opportunities for the new indoor soccer facility. Local sport organizations including Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA), Niagara Falls Minor Football have confirmed they support and are interested in using space at the new facility as listed in attachment #2. Other local sport organizations Niagara Regional Athletics and Niagara Falls Lightning gymnastics have inquired about the project and future opportunities. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Playing Field Re- location Request NFSC are currently based at the E.E. Mitchelson Park clubhouse. With the proposed new facility at Swayze Drive, they are requesting that the M.F. Ker Park ball diamonds be switched with E.E. Michelson Park soccer fields, thereby allowing NFSC easier access to soccer fields from their new home base. E.E. Mitchelson Park consists of four soccer pitches and a lit senior pitch /football field shared with St Paul High School. An informal ball diamond is also shared with Notre Dame Public School. A Hydro corridor runs through the center of the park. M.F. Ker Park consists of four senior ball diamonds (one lit) as well as a soccer /football field. GNBA and Mens Fastball are the major users of the ball diamonds. Staff are recommending the fields stay status quo. There is minimal city owned property at E.E. Mitchelson Park, due to the soccer /football field being half on St Paul High School property, as well the informal ball diamond located partially on Notre Dame School property. The Hydro wires located at E. E. Mitchelson would not be conducive to ball play. Even with adequate property, the switching of fields between M.F. Ker and E.E. Mitchelson would not be feasible due to the costs involved to construct all new fields at both parks. There is also limited parking at E.E. Mitchelson Park. The new fields would require a two year re- building time in order to allow the turf time to mature. The current users at both parks would not be able to use the playing fields during this re- construction period. Hydro Corridor Lease The NFSC requested that additional parking be located to the south of their proposed complex on Hydro land and that the City pay the annual license fee if applicable. The City leases Hydro property from Sinnicks Avenue to Swayze Drive for parking at MF Ker Park. The annual license fee is $7,980. Additional parking on the hydro lands north of Swayze will result in an increase in the annual license fee of approximately $2,000. The actual fee would be calculated according to the size of hydro lands that would be used for parking. MW- 2011 -25 -3- June 13, 2011 NFSC Proposal The NFSC proposes to construct a 4287 square metre indoor soccer facility on a 1.3 hectare site located on the north side of Swayze Drive, between Stanley Avenue and Heritage Drive. The site was recently declared surplus by the City and sold by public auction. The site is bounded by an active Canadian National Railway line to the east, and an Ontario Hydro corridor to the west. The northerly third of the site is a wooded valley that must be preserved and buffered. The subject lands are zoned Open Space (OS) in accordance with Zoning By -law No. 79- 200, as amended. While the indoor soccer facility is a permitted use, the proposal requires relief from a number of zoning regulations. For example, the building is proposed within 6 metres of the front lot line, whereas the standard front yard setback is 10 metres. Further, the building is proposed within 6 metres and 9 metres of the side lot lines, whereas interior side yard setbacks of 10 metres are required. Additional departures include a lot coverage of 34 %, whereas 10% is permitted: a building height of 14.63 metres, whereas 10 metres is permitted: and the provision of 65 on -site parking spaces, whereas 107 on -site parking spaces are required. One option to provide the required number of parking spaces would be for the club to enter into a long term lease with Hydro One to provide the balance of the required parking spaces. Entering into a Tong -term lease to provide the balance of parking in the park across the street is another option, but raises a number of safety issues. A zoning amendment would be required to allow the various departures from the standard provisions of the OS zone and to "marry" the subject site with the land to be used for the balance of the required parking. The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture reviewed the City's outdoor playing fields and indoor facilities to determine future indoor and outdoor facility needs. Facility needs were determined on actual use, anticipated future use and broader activity trends. Outdoor sport facilities determined the following: • City should not provide any additional baseball or softball diamonds • City should provide five (5) additional soccer fields, one for present need and four (4) for future needs (P. Cummings: one (1) soccer and one (1) multi purpose — 2012) • City should provide one (1) football field (MF Ker Park, 2012) • City should provide two (2) rugby fields (one (1) multi purpose — P. Cummings — 2012) • City should accommodate emerging sports interests on outdoor multi - purpose and artificial turf fields • City should consider providing outdoor artificial turf facility examining possible partnership opportunities (Kalar Road Sports Complex, 2008) As stated in the Strategic Plan there is support and demand for outdoor artificial turf fields. The Recreation & Culture department does support the future development of an artificial turf field at E.E. Mitchelson field #1. The cost of the new field could be shared by the Niagara Falls Soccer Club, the Niagara Catholic District School Board (St. Paul) and the City of Niagara Falls. MW- 2011 -25 -4- June 13, 2011 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The total facility cost is approximately 3.8 to 4 million dollars. If the City partnered 50/50 on this facility the contribution would be approximately two million dollars. This project was not budgeted in the 2011 Capital budget and the City does not have the funds to partner nor has it the City's practice to partner on private facilities. If City Council approved funding for this project it would have to borrow the money defer an approved 2011 capital project or commit funding from the 2012 Capital Budget. If significant City dollars are contributed to this project, staff recommend the facility and land become City owned with the facility operation and maintenance the responsibility of the Niagara Falls Soccer Club. The existing Niagara Falls Soccer Club clubhouse is located at E.E. Mitchelson Park on City property and is a City owned building. The E.E. Mitchelson Community Clubhouse and athletic field development was completed in 1994. The City and Niagara Falls Soccer Club each contributed $260,000.00 (50% of costs) towards the project. The City can consider waiving of its development charge fees, site plan processing fees and building permit fees. The Niagara Falls Soccer Club can apply to register their Club to become a registered charity. If the Club has registered charity status or if City owned property they are exempt from paying City property taxes. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The City of Niagara Falls' Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture does not support the City building an indoor turf facility. Financial Stability is a strategic priority that directs staff to ensure resources are focused on core City programs and services. To partner with the Niagara Falls Soccer Club and invest approximately two million in a private recreation facility does not adhere to the City's financial priorities. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Niagara Falls Soccer Club letter 2. Niagara Falls Soccer Club list of User Commitments Recommended by: I i 0 8_ 1 Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Recommended by: , y: I Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture Respectfully Submitted by: Ken 'Todd, Chief Administrative Officer G.Holman The NFSC is asking the City of Niagara Falls for Financial support and Relief in the construction of an Indoor Recreation and Educational Centre. 1) A 50/50 ongoing partnership of Building and Land. 2) Development Fees ( Regional & Municipal) 3) Building Permit fees 4) Site Plan Process 5) Property Taxes (Return Title of Land to City ) 6) Sewer and Water Fees 7) Removal of Garbage 8) Acquisition of an adjacent hydro land Responsibilities of the Niagara Falls Soccer Club *Construction Drawings *Maintain, Operate & Facilitate Building, Interior and Exterior *Administrative Duties *All Operating costs ie: Electrical, Mechanical, and Heating *Maintenance of Building and Land, Snow removal /Landscaping *Capitol Campaign regarding Naming and Sponsorship Opportunities, financing To support its 50% of Agreement. In closing, it is vital the NFSC and the City Of Niagara Falls continue its ongoing relationship for the Youth in our community. With these items that we are asking for will allow us to provide an additional Safe and Healthy Environment in our City. Tim Chamberlain President NFSC Inc .i"1tr R 4 :g W fwV fNLl iUCL1TClIC �'* ACADEMY PROGRAM NiagarafaIls SU E tb59 it USER COMMITMENTS • NIAGARA FALLS SOCCER CLUB INC. CONFIRMED •:• TORONTO F.C. ACADEMY PROGRAMS CONFIRMED •:• FIGHT CLUB CANADA CONFIRMED •:• NIAGARA FALLS MINOR BASEBALL CONFIRMED • THE ACADEMY (GIRLS) CONFIRMED • NIAGARA FALLS MINOR FOOTBALL CONFIRMED • NIAGARA ON THE LAKE MINOR LACROSSE INQUIRED • :• BUFFALO BANDITS PRO LACROSSE INQUIRED • NIAGARA FALLS LIGHTNING GYMNASTICS INQUIRED •:• NIAGARA REGIONAL ATHLETICS INQUIRED • MW- 2011 -26 Niagara& lls June 13, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The r ecommend a re a � contained m this report were adopted as amended by City Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -26 P3 Canada Fund Applications RECOMMENDATION 1. That staff be directed to prepare and submit applications for Round Three of the P3 Canada Fund for the following projects which are listed in no particular priority; • Fruitbelt Parkway Road Reconstruction Project • Mewburn Road Bridge Replacement Project • Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Project • Chippawa Boat Dock Project • Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility • Sylvia Place Market/Transit Terminal 2. That Council approve the related resolutions later on the Council agenda; and the City solicit private sector projects for this and subsequent intakes of the P3 program EXECUTIVE SUMMARY P3 Canada is the federal agency responsible for delivering the $1.2 billion funding program that has been established to leverage private partner contributions to deliver more and better infrastructure projects. Recently P3 Canada announced that it will be receiving applications for Round Three until the June 30, 2011 - deadline. The purpose of this report is to consider a list of City projects that fit the eligibility criteria and to direct staff to make the appropriate submissions. The P3 Canada Fund is a merit - based program and funding is allocated to projects that have meaningful private sector involvement in at least two of the four structural elements: design, build, operate or finance (one of which must include operate or finance). The program funds projects that fall into any of sixteen different categories and offers up to 25% of the direct costs of construction. Staff is recommending that we submit applications on the following projects: • Fruitbelt Parkway Road Reconstruction Project • Mewburn Road Bridge Replacement Project • Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Project • Chippawa Boat Dock Project • Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility • Sylvia Place Market/Transit Terminal June 13, 2011 - 2 - MW- 2011 -26 BACKGROUND P3 Canada will use a multi -phase process to assess all of the applications submitted which includes screening against mandatory and rated requirements, business case readiness and a Value for Money analysis. All eligibility decisions will be made by June 30, 2012. The program seems to target the large, more complex and innovative projects and is focussed on schedule certainty and the sharing of financial risk. The P3 Canada Funding program has identified the following categories in which eligible infrastructure projects must be classified; Water Disaster Mitigation Wastewater Solid Waste Management Public Transit Brownfield Redevelopment Core National Highway System Culture Green Energy Sport Short Line Rail Short Sea Shipping Regional and Local Airports Tourism Local Road Infrastructure Connectivity and Broadband ANALYSIS /RATIONALE In selecting candidates for the City's submission some basic criteria were used to help prioritize our submission. Projects approved in this year's Capital Budget and listed in the addendum are the primary source as they already have some status. The scope was broadened to include new proposals that were presented to Council since the budget approval last month. It should be noted that for those projects that are not sufficiently advanced for an investment decision in Round Three consideration should be given for an application in Round Four anticipated in 2012. Staff is proposing to make submissions on all six candidate projects notwithstanding the fact that, for some projects, the full business plans have not been fully developed at this stage. The candidates considered for this application and the proposed funding commitment is outlined in Attachment 1. The P3 Canada Fund Application Guide - Appendix `F': FAQ's is provided as Attachment 2. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS When considering the candidate projects, it is important to point out that the P3 funding only provides funding up to 25% of the construction costs. Those projects identified on the addendum list of the 2011 Capital Budget require future funding allocations. Notwithstanding the uncertainty of the availability of future funding the City should be looking to funding programs such as these to leverage the use of private funds in order to reduce the risk and the tax burden on the ratepayers within this municipality. The City reserves the right to withdraw its application if sufficient funding terms cannot be negotiated with its private sector partner. • June 13, 2011 - 3 - MW- 2011 -26 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priority to enure efficient and effective delivery of core municipal services. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Candidate Project List 2. P3 Canada Fund Application Guide - Appendix 'F' : FAQ's f Recommended by: , r Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer G. 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W O � ca l.. . -� E.) 0 0 II. 3 F 2 2 c z C m 0 E cts L 0 cn 0 C) LL a) C m c v c >, O H cn • L LL Cis j C 3 0 ' — 1_ L E 0 - a U E 0 y . 0 C3 a> c a U a) c o-0 O cn 2 a) -C D >, T e _ C a) L 2 Z U v) 0 . o a c° n o a) m Q to - � — — a) CU a� CU Li 0)F c6 0 O •■ ca v c = '- v) --CD cn a) a.c0 0 u) Q1 ;. c C CO CO ca aC 0 R ;` m o i eh r � . CO C/) 2 0 0) _ RI - o a So.� o o H UB 1 Q CD CZ ,r 0 0 n. 0. = C * ct ct u) cn U 0 * APPENDIX F — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. What is PPP Canada? PPP Canada is a Crown Corporation that was recently established to work with the public and private sectors to support P3s and encourage the further development of Canada's P3 market. 2. What is the P3 Canada Fund? The P3 Canada Fund is a merit -based program designed to generate an increase in P3 public infrastructure projects that achieve value for taxpayers, develop the P3 market in Canada and result in public benefits. 3. What is a P3? A P3 is a long -term, performance -based approach to procuring public infrastructure. Typically, the private sector assumes significant responsibility in terms of risk and financing, where applicable, for the delivery and the performance of the infrastructure. This can include elements such as designing, constructing, financing, and maintaining and /or operating the public infrastructure in the long -term. A detailed definition of a P3 can be found in the Glossary in Appendix E. 4. What are the benefits of a P3? Typically, these are the benefits of a P3 procurement: • For the public sector - Schedule and cost certainty, predictable lifecycle costs, opportunity for innovative solutions, shared responsibility and accountability of public assets /facilities with the private sector. • For the private sector - Stable partner, access to business opportunities — both current and future. • For the greater community - Provision of updated /upgraded services, provision of jobs, economic stimulus. 5. When should I consider undertaking a PPP? When the following conditions apply: • If you have a major project, requiring effective risk management throughout the life cycle, • There is an opportunity to leverage private sector expertise, • The structure of the project could allow the public sector to define its performance needs as outputs /outcomes that can be contracted for in a way that ensures the delivery of the infrastructure in the long term, 58 ,i' PPP Canada • Where risk allocation between the public and private sectors can be clearly identified and contractually assigned, • The value of the project is sufficiently large to ensure that procurement costs are not disproportionate, • The technology and other aspects are proven and not susceptible to short term obsolescence, and • The planning horizons are long term, with assets intended to be used over long periods and are capable of being financed on a Iifecycle basis. 6. What form does a PPP take and what is suitable for my project? There are several common contractual structures that are considered to be PPPs. Typically PPP's will contractually agree to undertake three or more Iifecycle components, which consist of: Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM). The forms are often known by acronyms such as: DBO (Design- Build- Operate), DBFO (Design - Build- Finance - Operate). In a DBFO model, a concession agreement exists with the public sector specifying the outputs it requires from the Project with substantial risk transfer to the private sector. Payment to the private sector service provider is made according to the availability of the specified outputs. The private sector is involved in designing, building, financing and providing operations services of the PPP facilities. 7. What is PPP Canada's fundamental role in PPPs and what is the private sectors role? PPP Canada's Role: • Ensure transparency and fairness in the procurement process, • Assist in identifying and coordinating the allocation of risks and performance -based agreements, and • Ensure appropriate value for money is achieved by using a PPP model. Private Sector's Role: Provide effective solutions that aid the Canadian public by supporting meaningful infrastructure projects through: • Sharing expertise and innovation, • Accessing private financing, where applicable, • Providing sufficient return to investors and other stakeholders, and • Accepting responsibility for risks that they are best placed to manage (e.g., design and construction for a fixed price and completion date). 59 14.1 PPP Canada • The private partner may develop a consortium to provide the facility and deliver the service. 8. Who is eligible to apply to the Fund? The P3 Canada Fund is focused on provincial, territorial, municipal and First Nations public private partnership infrastructure projects. Also, please see section 1.2.1 Am I eligible to apply? of the Round Three Application Guide. 9. How much money can l get? The amount of the funding support, in combination with any other direct federal assistance, may not exceed 25 % of the project's eligible costs, either in the form of direct construction costs or development costs. The level, form and conditions of any funding support will vary depending on the needs of a given project. 10. Do I have to decide on the PPP procurement approach now? It is not necessary to fully commit to a PPP approach at the time of application for Round Three. However, you have to demonstrate in your application that you are giving serious consideration to the P3 model. If your project is eligible and ready to proceed, PPP Canada will provide guidance with the preparation of your P3 business case and identify the best form of PPP for your project. 11. What types of projects are eligible? Eligible projects will be for the construction, renewal or material enhancement of public infrastructure within several sectors including Transport (public transit, highways, brownfield re- development, local roads and short line rail), Water, Energy (green projects), Security (disaster mitigation), Solid Waste, Culture, Sports, Connectivity and Broadband, Maritime (short sea shipping), Aerospace (regional and local airport) and Tourism. 12. Is there a minimum or maximum size? There's no minimum or maximum size but larger projects have a greater potential to generate the efficiency gains necessary to offset the fixed costs incurred by the public and private sectors during the development and procurement phases. 13. How do I develop the business case for a PPP? At the outset, a PPP business case study should offer an opinion on the PPP model that best meets the public's needs for the service or asset. If this exercise suggests potential benefit by undertaking a PPP model, the next step would be to confirm the justifications for the PPP and drafting details and requirements so that a decision can be confirmed prior to procurement. In its completed form, a PPP business case would include the estimated project costs, a risk /benefit analysis of the PPP through a Public Sector Comparator and Value for Money assessment, critical success factors, project governance and procurement plan, procurement strategy, risk management strategy, 60 Poi PPP Canada benefits governance and reinvestment plan, etc. A sample table of contents of a P3 Business Case is included in Appendix D. 14. Why would the private sector be interested in P3s? As compared to traditional procurement, P3 projects provide the private sector with a greater role in the design, building, financing, and /or operation of public infrastructure and offer a unique business opportunity, allowing private companies to deliver a broad range of services in different industrial sectors over a on term concession period (typically 15 to 30 years). The private sector would be interested in P3s because they provide an opportunity to work with stable, bankable partners in governments, and they provide a Tong -term revenue stream, among other reasons. 15. Is there any `standard' procurement or legal contract documentation? The UK and Australia have published some standardized documents. These documents draw from a considerable amount of experience have been credited with increased efficacy during the bidding /negotiating stages. In Canada, PPP Canada has not yet drafted its own standardized documents. However, some Canadian jurisdictions have developed their own P3 approach and appropriate supporting documents. 61 ,i, PPP Canada n'SC • IV I(F 3 ��'.iI 7 CITY OFe CANADA -- . The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution June 13, 2011 No. 25 Moved by Councillor Wing Seconded by Councillor loannoni WHEREAS in May 2011, PPP (Public- Private Partnerships) Canada announced the third intake ofthe P3 Canada Fund; and WHEREAS the P3 Canada Fund was created to improve the delivery of public infrastructure and provide better value, timeliness and accountability by increasing the effective use of public- private partnerships; and WHEREAS the $1.2 billion P3 Canada Fund contribution to a given P3 project will not exceed 25% of the project's eligible costs; and WHEREAS to be eligible for a P3 Canada Fund estment, the infrastructure project must be supported by the public authority, with an application deadline of June 30, 2011. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls submits the Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility as a project for consideration under the P3 Canada Fund. Carried Unanimously AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. '474-- EA IORF JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR • F- 2011 -26 Niagara& lls June 13, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council The recommendations) City of Niagara Falls, Ontario contained in this reportwere adopted by City Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F- 2011 -26 2011 Debentures RECOMMENDATION That Council request that the Region of Niagara to issue debentures on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls, totalling $3,776,686. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City's request for debenture financing is for projects completed this year. The use of debenture financing was identified and approved in prior years' Capital budgets. The total required debenture is $3,776,686. BACKGROUND The City, as a lower tier municipality, cannot issue its own debentures but rather requests the Region of Niagara to issue the debt on behalf of the City. The Region of Niagara is preparing its debt issue for July 2011 and requires direction from Niagara Falls City Council. The City has a number of capital works projects that are completed and require debenture funding to close. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The amount required for the debenture is $3,776,686 as shown in the attached listing of projects. This amount was identified in the 2011 approved Capital budget. This debenture issue has been factored into previous reports to Council. Based on 2011 repayment schedules, the outstanding debt as at December 31, 2011 will be $74.5 million. The only remaining project utilizing debenture funding for project financing is the Museum Rehabilitation Project and it is anticipated that this will be completed in 2012. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS List of 2011 debentures. Recommended by: Todd Harriso , Director of inance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer NiagaraJalls City of Niagara Falls 2012 Budget Overview August 15, 2011 2012 Budget Niagararalls 1. Council Strategic Priorities 2. Debt Management Plan 3. 10 Year Capital Plan 4. Zero Based Approach 5. Operating Revenues 6. Council's Direction 1 Council Strategic Priorities Niagarapalls 1. Develop asset management plans that prioritize projects based on needs 2. Develop strategy for appropriate level of taxation: a) by ensuring long term sustainability of municipal infrastructure b)by ensuring efficient and effective delivery of core municipal services 3. Develop strategy for appropriate level of utility rates 4. Ensures resources focused on core programs & services Debt Management Plan Niagarafalls Intention: to identify for Council • Existing Debt Level and Servicing Requirements • Pre - existing Commitments — Museum Project • Provincial Thresholds • Impacts on Property Owners •General Purposes Budget - Taxation •Utility Budget - Water & Sewers Rates 2 Ten Year Capital Plan Niagara/4/11s 1. Builds on PSAB 3150 work • Asset valuations • Condition assessments • Life cycle 2. Identification of investment levels required • Maintain existing infrastructure • Replace infrastructure • New infrastructure 3. Immediate Requirements vs. Long Term Needs Zero Based Approach Niagarafalls • Term of Council • 2012 approach - identify current levels of service - identify zero based costs to provide that service • 2013 -2014 - Council directed reviews • Enhanced Analysis of Operating Costs - Cartegraph - Budget Software 3 Zero Based Approach, cont'd Niagara alIIs Each Department Outlines Services Provided By Responsibility Centre • current service level provided by object - labour costs and staffing requirements - materials & equipment • Revenue sources • Reserves available and /or required • Capital Investment Required • Performance measures expected Revenues rte Niagararalls General Purposes Budget • Property Taxes 60% • Assessment growth & appeals • Waste management funding method • User fee reviews Utility Budg • Regional Rate Review • City Rates Structure 4 Council Input Niagarajiills More Detailed Review • Additional Council meetings addressing Zero Based discussions • Hold discussion in Committee • Same process include as part of existing meeting prior to regular agenda Budget Schedule determined by Council approach Next Steps Niagarafalls • Debt Management Plan - September 19th 5 (8/12/2011) Dean lorfida - Fwd: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Page 1 From: Cynthia Roberts To: Carey Campbell; Dean Iorfida; Kathy Moldenhauer; Kristine Elia CC: Geoff Holman; Selene Tudini; Teresa Fabbro Date: 8/11/2011 4:52 PM Subject: Fwd: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Attachments: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Here is the email as well as my correspondence with Bill. Please note that we have a quote from Marco Clay for 45,000 to address the crowning issues at Cummings. Council Report MW2011 -32 will provide the funding. A quick call to me from Bill would have alleviated all of this staff time and energy. hmmmm Cynthia (8/12/2011) Dean Iorfida - Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Page 1 From: Bill Miller <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> To: Cynthia Roberts <croberts @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 7/7/2011 5:21 PM Subject: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Cynthia I am only commenting the fact that the infields are still uneven. The infields where never crowned from the beginning and have gotten worse over the years. I am emailing to you to let you know what the league sent me because they are afraid to ask you. Not you personally. The city to get this infields fixed . When it rains at tournaments or league these are the worst field and the first to stop play on in the City. Sorry I am not being smart. But I assumed these fields where fixed in the fall after the Provincials in 2009 and 2010. But they are not. My comment was and has always been that the diamonds where never crowned from the beginning. No biggie the boys will get it done. Its just that this is going to be the headquarters next year and the Nationals at the end of this month. These are the best diamonds build in my opinion in the Country but are the first to close when it rains I always tell everyone the best fields and maintenance in the country is Niagara Falls Parks. I know there is new washrooms and all great things around the diamonds and that's great. I am just trying to stay on top of things and you know me I hate when the show piece isn't right. Again no problem I appreciate everything you and the guys do believe me. Thanks Bill - -- On Thu, 7/7/11, Cynthia Roberts <croberts @niagarafalls.ca> wrote: From: Cynthia Roberts <croberts @niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings To: "Bill Miller" <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> Cc: "Geoff Holman" <gholman @niagarafalls.ca >, "Tony Ruscitti" <truscitti @niagarafalls.ca >, "Wayne Vig" <wvig @niagarafalls.ca> Received: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 11:21 AM Hello Bill. I am surprised by your comments. We spent several thousand dollars a couple of years ago addressing the drainage issues at Cummings. The end result is much improved playing surface, bordering on superb. Yes, a couple of the diamonds need topping up and we have the marco clay on site to do so. I believe Wayne Vig talked to you a few weeks ago as well. Obviously when it rains there will be issues, as there is at all parks. The additional amenities that are currently being constructed - paved pathways, gazebos, tree planting, picnic area, washrooms - will greatly enhance the park and add value to the league play and as well as tournaments. If you have further concerns I would appreciate you contacting me directly. Regards Cynthia Cynthia A. Roberts Manager of Parks & Cemetery Services 905 - 356 -7521, ext. 5300 (8/12/2011) Dean Iorfida - Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Page 2, Fax: 905 - 354 -7706 croberts @niagarafalls.ca »> Bill Miller <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> 7/7/2011 1:54 PM »> I thought the drawings went threw. I will send it again. I know we had rain but it been like that for over 2 years waiting to fix it. Garthe has outlined every diamond for you. Basicially they need to be crowned. The rain never ends thanks. Bill - -- On Thu, 7/7/11, Cynthia Roberts <croberts @niagarafalls.ca> wrote: From: Cynthia Roberts <croberts @niagarafalls.ca> Subject: Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings To: "Jim Diodati" <jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca >, "Rob McDonald" <rmcdonald @niagarafalls.ca >, "Bill Miller" <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> Cc: "Selene Tudini" <studini @niagarafalls.ca >, "Tony Ruscitti" <truscitti @niagarafalls.ca >, "Wayne Vig" <wvig @niagarafalls.ca> Received: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 8:09 AM Hello all. We are aware of the low spots, however, if you can send me your drawings that would be great. We will be ordering Marco Clay in the near future to top of the diamonds. Normally, if the diamonds are that wet, the game would be cancelled by the umpire. We had quite a down pour yesterday so it is understandable that there were problems. Thank you for the information and please contact me if you have additional concerns or we can be of further assistance. Cynthia Cynthia A. Roberts Manager of Parks & Cemetery Services 905 - 356 -7521, ext. 5300 Fax: 905 - 354 -7706 croberts @niagarafalls.ca »> Jim Diodati 7/7/2011 10:39 AM »> Thanks for all of this detail, Bill. Cynthia, can you give us an update regarding work to be done there to assist with drainage? Thanks, Jim (8/12/2011) Dean lorfida - Re: Fw: Patrick Cummings Page 3 Mayor James M. Diodati City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 905.356.7521 X 4201 jdiodati @niagarafalls.ca »> Bill Miller <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> 7/7/2011 9:06 AM »> I know the guys are working on the diamonds but here is attached drawing where the work has to be done at Patrick Cummings thanks Bill Miller - -- On Thu, 7/7/11, Garth Wintle <gwintle @niagara com> wrote: From: Garth Wintle <gwintle @niagara.com> Subject: Patrick Cummings To: "Bill " <wrmmiller @yahoo.com> Cc: billmiller @slo- pitch.com Received: Thursday, July 7, 2011, 5:40 AM Hello Bill. Yesterday it rained at Patrick Cummings from 3:30 till 5:15. Theresa & I ( and a city guy, Jim ) spent 1 hour to get 4 diamonds in shape to play last night. Diamond 3 was the worst so we did not touch it. Diamond 4 we did not have to touch it. As for the remaining diamonds it took some work. Attached is a drawing of each diamond & where ALL the spots are that are problem areas that we had to dig trenches to get rid of the water. I hope this helps you with regards to showing the city where the work has to be done. Regards Garth & Theresa Wintle 289 - 397 -0271 nfslopitch @hotmail.ca https: / /sites.google.com/ site /niagarafallsslopitchleague /home «20110707083113767. pdf» (8/15/2011) Dean lorfida - Niagara Falls Soccer Club - June 13 Minutes Page 1 • From: Dean Iorfida To: Janice Wing Subject: Niagara Falls Soccer Club - June 13 Minutes Hi Janice: Further to your voice mail, I went back and reviewed the minutes. Firstly, as far as Parliamentary Procedure, once a motion is on the floor, it is no longer the in the ownership of the mover, if you will. It becomes, in essence, the property of the assembly, so you can't withdraw it two meetings down the road. It, technically, no longer belongs to you. Having reviewed the minutes, you may take some comfort in the fact that your motion was a stand alone motion and was not amended to deal with the additional $1 million. You can ask this evening for a reconsideration on the second (aka the $1 million) motion. I have cut and pasted the motions from June 13th: ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the City support the Niagara Falls Soccer Club proposal in principle, that the City contribute in -kind services, technical support and grants equal to the waiver of fees requested, that staff be directed to submit an application to the P3 Canada Fund and to continue investigating other possible grant and revenue opportunities and that the Region be requested to waive their applicable development charges fees. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Mayes that the City commits $1 million to the project, subject to the success of the P3 application. Motion Carried with Councillors loannoni and Wing opposed. Janice, just so everyone is on the same page, I will provide the pertinent section of the minutes in Council's handouts this evening. Thanks Dean -3- * * * ** REPORTS P3 Canada 1. MW- 2011 -25 - Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility Proposal - The report recommends that the City support the Niagara Falls Soccer Club proposal in principle; and, that the City's contribution be limited to in -kind services and technical support; and, that staff be directed to submit an application to the P3 Canada Fund and to continue investigating other possible grant and revenue opportunities. Tim Chamberlain, President, Niagara Falls Soccer Club is in favour of the P3 application but in Tight of the timing for approval they are requesting that the City contribute the $1 million possible under the program until a decision on the application has been made. In addition, they are requesting the waiver of development charges, building permit fees and site plan processing fees. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Wing, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the City support the Niagara Falls Soccer Club proposal in principle, that the City contribute in -kind services, technical support and grants equal to the waiver of fees requested, that staff be directed to submit an application to the P3 Canada Fund and to continue investigating other possible grant and revenue opportunities and that the Region be requested to waive their applicable development charges fees. Carried Unanimously ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor Maves that the City commits $1 million to the project, subject to the success of the P3 application. Motion Carried with Councillors loannoni and Wing opposed. 2. MW- 2011 -26, P3 Canada Fund Applications - the report recommends That staff be directed to prepare and submit applications for Round Three of the P3 Canada Fund for the following projects, which are listed in no particular priority; • Fruitbelt Parkway Road Reconstruction Project • Mewburn Road Bridge Replacement Project • Lundy's Lane Gateway /Walkway Project • Chippawa Boat Dock Project • Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility • Sylvia Place Market/Transit Terminal and that Council approve the related resolutions. ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Pietrangelo, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the recommendation report be approved and the City solicit private sector projects for this and subsequent intakes of the P3 Canada program. Carried Unanimously -AND- NO. 24 - 29 PIETRANGELO - IOANNONI THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls submits the Sylvia Place Market and Bus Terminal, Niagara Falls Soccer Club Indoor Facility Proposal, Fruitbelt Parkway Road Reconstruction Project, Mewburn Road Bridge Replacement Project, Lundy's Lane Gateway/Walkway Project and Chippawa Boat Dock Project as a projects for consideration under the P3 Canada Fund. Carried Unanimously ill Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management Minutes July 13` 2011 Present: Lorrie Penteluke, David Govan, Kevin Clement, Joe Mrkalj, Jessinta Joseph, Sal Di Pietro, Arlene White, Dermot O'Kane, Phil Ritchie, Linus Hand, Nemanja Kuntos, Bert McCatty, Robin Morse Absent: Carolynn loannoni, Larry Marconi, Roger Thompson, Jim Diodati Also present: Anna Tartaglia, Angela Peebles Chair Welcome Presentation by Karl Dren Mr. Dren addressed the enforcement issues. Parking is enforced between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Each tour takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Mr Dren advised that our website describe the available parking and that he had in his budget the ability to help the BIA advertise the available parking. Anna Tartaglia made a presentation regarding the two 15 minute meters in front of the pharmacy and the sign describing it . Karl Dren reported that the parking revenue report would not be ready till September 2011. Phil Ritchie recommended leniency on parking tickets to encourage traffic downtown. Karl Dren said that the parking policy was modeled after the downtown Kitchener policy. Sal DiPietro advised that when "paid for" time had expired, that a grace period be given before a ticket was issued. Motion by Nemanja Kuntos seconded by David Govan Removal of the two meters in front of the pharmacy Bylaw change to remove the No Parking sign and the delineators in front of Coffee Culture. St Lawrence tour bus spot be eliminated. Unanimously approved.