2002/01/141)
2)
3)
FIRST MEETING
Monday, January 14, 2002
From 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
Approval of the 2001 12 03 Community Services Committee Minutes
DEPUTATION
Mr. Paul Juliar - Parking Permit Fees
REPORTS:
MW-2002-01-
MXV-2002-06-
R-2002-05-
R-2002-06-
Winter Maintenance
Cash-in-lieu - Update to Parking Space Costs
Response to an inquiry for an Indoor
Horseshoe Facility
Financial Status of the Lundy's Lane
Millennium Grant Project)
Staff Contact:
Ed Dujlovic
Karl Dren
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
4) ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING,
MONDAY, December 3, 2001, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 AT 5:30P. M.
PRE/TNT:
Chairperson Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Wayne Thomson,
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman Shirley Fisher, Alderman
Gary Hendershot, Alderman Art Federow, Alderman Ken Feren,
Alderman Norm Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti, Alderman
Janice Wing, Alderman Klm Craitor, Alderman Carolynn Ioannoni,
AB. rENT:
JT~FF:
PRESS:
Alderman Judy Orr, Ed Lustig, Ken Burden
John MacDonald, Ed Dujlovic, Adele Kon, Ray Kallio, Tony
Ravenda, Barney Ruddell, Marianne Tikky (Steno)
Mr. Corey Larocque - Niagara Falls Review, Bob McGregor (CHRE)
1) MINUTEJ'
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the
minutes of the October 29, 2001 Community Services Committee Meeting be approved.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 12 03
2) REPORTJ'
a)
BBS-2001-32 - 6740 Fallsview Boulevard Variance to Sign By-law No. 6661, as
amended
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FEREN, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that report
BBS-2001-32 be deferred.
Opposed:
Conflict:
Motion:
Action:
Alderman Wing
Alderman Volpatti
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 12 03
Community Services Committee 2 2001 10 29
b) BBS-2001-30 - Bill 124
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Fisher that report
BBS-2001-30 be received for the information of Council.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 12 03
c)
M1~-2001-163 - Assumption and Dedication of Part of St. Mary's Part 4,
Plan 59R-6007
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN VOLPATTI, seconded by Alderman Campbell that
the City consider and approve a by-law assuming the existing roadway across the
frontage of the existing lot at 6025 St. Mary's Street and dedicating the property as a
Public Highway.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2001 12 03
~) ADJOURNMENT:
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED, MOVED BY ALDERMAN FEREN, seconded by
Mayor Thomson at 5:40 p.m.
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Gaylord Niagara Investments Inc
4388 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 2L3
14 December 2001
Alderman Klm Craitor
Chairman - Parking and Traffic Committee
City Of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Dear Alderman Craitor,
DEC 2 0 2001
RECE'V,"L,
We have received notice of the intention to increase the monthly parking
rates in the city owned lots to $30 a month. We are opposed to any rate increase
and feel the City of Niagara Falls should treat all users of City parking lots on an
equal basis. Since the tenants of ^cres House are receiving the benefit of a $20
monthly parking rate for another 4 % years we feel that we should be receiving
the same rate for the same pedod of time.
All citizens and companies that pay for a service from the City need to be
treated on an equal and fair basis. For someone to receive a special deal from
the city and someone else not receiving that same deal is contrary to good public
policy.
We respectfully request that the City of Niagara Falls cancel the rate
increase and continue to charge all monthly parking permit holders $20 a month
so as to treat everyone fairly, -
Paul Juliar
Cc: Mayor Wayne Thomson
TOTRL P.01
NIogoro Foils
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. BOX 1023
Niagara Falls, ON 1.2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks~cRy.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2001-122
File G-180-14
September 10, 2001
Alderman Victor Pietrangclo, Chairperson
and Members of thc Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2001-122
Monthly Lease Parking - Review of Rates
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that effective January 1, 2002, monthly lease parking rates be increased by
$10.00 per month.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Services Committee, at its' meeting of August 13, 2001, requested that Staff
review the monthly lease parking rates currently being offered by the City. The last time monthly
lease parking rotes were adjusted was in the Summer of 1995, when thc Downtown Parking and
Traffic Strategic Plan recommended a rate adjustment. Sho~ly thereafter, in the Fall of 1995, at
the request of the Downtown Board, Council reduced lease parking rates by $10.00 per month in
the Downtown area.
Currently, the monthly lease rates are $15.00 and $20.00 per month inthe Downtown area
(depending on the location). Lease.parking in the tourist core is $35.00 per month, however,
parking in the tourist core is generally only allowed during the off-peak limes and over the years
there has only been I or 2 vehicles who have leased parking here, currently there are none.
A review of thc monthly lease parking in other municipalities with similar operations is outlined
below (sales taxes not included):
City of Welland: $15.00 $25.00 for surface lots
City of St. Catharines: $30.00 lo $43.00 for surface lots and $67.00 for parking structures
City of Hamilton: $27.00 to $60.00 for surface lots and $84.00 for parking structures
Of the three municipalities that were surveyed, thc City of Niagara Falls has the lowest monthly
rates. Based on the size of our operation, our monthly rates should fall between the City of
Welland's rates and thc City of St. Catharines rates. Therefore, staffis recommending that
effective January 1, 2002, Chat all monthly parking lease rates be increased by $10.00 per month.
This effectively would put us at $25.00 and $30.00 per month(S45.00 in the tourist core).
September 10, 2001 -2- MW-2001-122
Council's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be appreciated.
Prepmed by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Respectfully Submitted by:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Recommen~J~ by:
Ed Dujlovie, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by_.'
Executive Director of Community Services
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
43'10 Queen Street
P.o. Bo× ~023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagarafalls.0n.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 357-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2002-01
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
January 14, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
re: MW-2002-01 - Winter Maintenance Operations
Recommendation:
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
Background:
As a result of the numerous concerns expressed by residents, both to City staff and Members of
Council, the following report has been prepared on the Winter Maintenance Operations that took
place between December 24, 2001 and January 9, 2002. Attached is a memo from Doug Good,
Operations Superintendent, which clearly sets out the winter maintenance works carried out in
response to the snowfalls.
In light of the numerous complaints received, Operations staff conducted a review of the
response to the snowfall events. In retrospect, staff has concluded that the plowing of December
27 should have been carried out 12 to 24 hours earlier, as the forecasted snow for December 26
did not materialize.
With respect to the budget, the Winter Maintenance Budget for 2001 was $1,235,800. Although
not all of the figures have been finalized, it is anticipated that the 2001 Winter Maintenance
Budget will be underspent by $50,000 - $60,000. It should be noted that when the frontline
supervisors make their decision on how to respond to a snowfall event they take into account
City standards, road conditions and weather, and are not constrained by budget limitations. The
City does have a Reserve Fund (currently at $100,000) to cover over expenditures should they
occur. Subject to other budgets that may be overspent, it is staff's intent to reserve the 2001
surplus from the Winter Maintenance Budget in order to bring the Winter Maintenance Reserve
up to the goal of $200,000.
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Municipal Works . Fire Services . Parks, Recreation & Culture . Business Development . Building & By-Law Services
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
Inter-Departmental Memorandum
To: Ed Dujlovic Date: January 9, 2002
From:
Subject:
Doug Good
Operations Superintendent
Ext. 4508
Winter Maintenance
The response for sanding/salting and snow plowing from December 24, 2001 has been reviewed
with staff dealing with winter maintenance over this period.
During November and December 2001 the temperature remained above normal and snow fall
was minimal. We did respond as needed to winter mist in the Fallsview area and other freezing
conditions throughout the City.
On December 24, 2001 we recieved our first major snow fail which continued through to
December 29, 2001. The snow fall ranged from approximately 1 foot in the north end of the
City to 2 feet of snow with driffing in the south Crowland/Willoughby areas of the City.
City staff and crow responded to this snow event as follows:
South End ¢Crowland/Willoughb¥}
We have had equipment in the south end 12 days from December 24, 2001 to Jan. 7, 2002.
On December 24,25 27 28,29, 31 and Jan 5 and 7 full country beat plowing operations were
being carried out. The two January dates were full operations due to drifting snow. Sanding and
salting was completed as needed.
North End
Equipment was out everyday during this period. The main arterial roads were plowed and
sanded/salted as necessary throughout and these roads were kept to bare condition..
The residential areas were plowed. Full plowing operations took place December 27, 2002
(midnight) and December 29, 2001 (midnight). Equipment, either sanding, salting or plowing
were out everyday during this period. Since the snow fall was continuous from December 24 to
Dec. 29, 2001 snow in the residential areas became snow packed and this remained since we do
not place salt on residential streets and plows do not remove the packed snow to bare asphalt..
The temperature warmed on Jan. 3, 2002 and the snow cover started to melt and with the freeze
thaw action left rutting. Some streets were worse than others due to the amount of packed snow
on the individual street. Plows were out January 3 and 4, 2002 to remove problem areas which
had a build up of slush which would rut with the night time freezing temperatures.
The above freezing temperatures continued through Jan 5,6 and 7 which left some streets with
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more than usual rutting. All roads were plowed January 7, 2002 south of Thorold Stone Rd.
Again the more southern areas of the City had the worst conditions. North of Thorold Stone Rd
was plowed Jan 8, 2002 and all areas patrolled and monitored again Jan 9, 2002
Comments
Staff made the decison to complete a full plow operation December 27, 2001. This decison was
made early December 26, 2001. Although the snow fall exceeded our snow plow standards for
plowing the weather forcast for December 26, 2001 was for continuous heavy snow until evening
and therefore the decision was made by Streets staff to plow when the snow fall stopped. Roads
were patrolled throughout this period and we responded to problem or drifting areas. This
decison was based not only on the weather forecast but also the snow was not a heavy wet snow
and therefore did not create travelling problems in residemial areas.
Sidewalk Plowing
Sidewalk plow operations are always completed with snow plow operations when snow starts to
accumulate
Recorded Calls
Calls: recieved during this period mostly dealing with winter maintenance
Dec. 27, 2001 -25 calls (18 related to sod damage)
Dec. 28, 2001 - 18
Dec. 31, 2001 - 16
Jan. :2, 2002 - 11
Jan 3, 2002 - 8
Jan 4, 2002 -20
Jan. 7, 2002 -102
Jan. 8 2002 -20
Jan. 9, 2002 -11
(Majority due to melting of packed snow, trucks were out and all concems
were dealt with by by end of day)
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-maik munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-06
File G-180-16
January 14, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2002-06
Cash-in-Lieu - Update of Parking Space Costs
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
1) the cost of a parking space be updated as outlined in the report; and,
2)
Staff undertake a complete review of the Cash-In-Lieu policy and report back to
this committee in March 2002.
BACKGROUND:
The Cash-in-lieu policy was first introduced in 1973 to encourage re-development and
revitalization projects in established areas, that cannot provide the necessary parking under the
zoning by-law. Staff undertook a review of this policy in 1991, at which time, the rates were
adjusted for the cost to provide a parking space. Since that time, staff have conducted a number
of cursory reviews to determine if there was a need for a rate adjustment. Due to the fact that
there have been many fluctuations in the economy since then, a rate adjustment was not
considered prudent, until now. In 2001, an assessment of the land values in the four cash-in-lieu
areas was undertaken by an accredited Real Estate Appraiser, as well construction costs (based
on surface parking) were also determined.
Therefore, the updated cost to construct a parking space is as follows:
Cost of a Parkin~ Space by Cash-in-lieu Area
Cash-In-Lieu Area Current Cost Per Updated Cost Per
Parking Space Parking Space
Downtown Central Bus. Dist. Area $7,700 $8,200
Chippawa Commercial Area $7,700 $7,700
Tourist Commercial Core Area $11,900 $24,000
Main/Ferry Business Area $5,000 $8,500
January 14, 2002 -2- MW-2002-06
In addition, with the increase in development proposals, there is also a need to review the policy
with respect to possible expansion of the program to other areas, reviewing the formula for
calculating the cost of a parking space, evaluating the cost sharing arrangement, etc.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Prepared by:
....
Karl Dren, C.E.T.,
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Respectfully Submitted by:
Edward P. Lustig, ~//"- 'LY
Chief Administrativ~'O fficer
Recorm~ended by:
Ed 13ujlowc, ..... P. Eng./ ,
Director of Municipal Works
pproved by:
utive Director of Community Services
Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on,ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Ken
Director
R-2002-05
January 14, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2002-05 Response to an Inquiry for
an Indoor Horseshoe Facility
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee direct staff to respond to Mr. Rudy Tychynski Sr. who made an inquiry
requesting the City to provide space for an Indoor Horseshoe Winter League.
BACKGROUND:
In September of 2001, City Council received a letter from Mr. Rudy Tychynski Sr. requesting
consideration to provide space for an indoor horseshoe winter league. Currently, there is a group of
about 70 players who participate in an outdoor summer horseshoe league on land owned by Cytec
Canada Inc. (formerly Cyanamid).
This request was referred to staff and an investigation was carried out as to possible facilities that
could be used to accommodate this request. Contact was made with the City's Business
Development Office Staffand the City's Property Manager, and the only structure that was suggested
as a possible candidate, was the storage building at the former Mountain Road Landfill. Upon
further investigation, it was determined that this building is under the control of the Niagara Region
and we would need to seek approval of the Region for use of this building.
Contact was made with the Niagara Falls Badminton and Tennis Club and they were receptive to
discussing the possible use of their facility for indoor horseshoes with Mr. Tychynski. They noted
that they would likely require a nominal user fee, as well as, modifications to the horseshoes to
ensure that there would be no damage to their facility. Staff has contacted Mr. Tychynski and he will
be following up on the offer provided by the Badminton and Tennis Club.
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Municipal Works Fire Services Parks, Recreation & Culture Business Development
R-2002-05 - 2 -
January 14, 2002
Regarding horseshoes as a recreational activity, we have learned that there are more than 30
horseshoe clubs in the Province of Ontario. Although there is an active outdoor summer league in
Niagara Falls, the City does not have a suitable facility available for indoor horseshoe use.
Through this report, it is recommended that a response be provided to Mr. Tychynski informing him
of our findings.
Recommended by:
Adele Kon
Direc~Ior of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
proved by:
John ]MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
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Parks, Recreation & Culture
- The Cily of ~1~ 7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
Niogoro Foils web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Can~~I~'-~- '--~ Tel: (905) 356-7521
~ I - Fax: (905)356-7404
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January 14, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2002-06
Financial Status of the Lundy's Lane
Millennium Grant Project
Adele Ken
Director
R-2002-06
RECOMMENDATION:
1. To provide information to Members of Council concerning the Lundy's Lane Millennium Grant.
2. That the attached report, MW-2001 - 149 be approved and that staffbe directed to proceed with the
traffic study.
BACKGROUND:
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Millennium Grant:
Council requested a report on the financial status of the Lundy's Lane Millennium grant project.
This report will provide interim information as payment from the Friends of Lundy's Lane
Battlefield (Friends) has not as of yet been received.
As Members of Council are aware, the Friends obtained a Millennium Grant for various
improvements to the Battlefield site. These improvements were in keeping with Council's approved
Master Plan. The grant was based on a total project cost of $684,500 of which the Millennium
Bureau agreed to provide 1/3 or $228,000. According to the grant contract, the Friends were
responsible for the remaining 2/3 or $456,500. Council also agreed to provide $228,000 funding
toward this project with the understanding that the Friends would fundraise the remaining $228,500.
The approved eligible costs for the Millennium Grant were as follows:
Restore Fralick's Tavern
Tavern fit-up for Visitor Centre
Temporary Interpretive Centre
Cemetery & Holman landscaped improvements
$379,000
$ 68,50O
$ 70,000
$ 65,000
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R-2002-06 -2 - January l4,2002
Coronation Park landscape improvements
Cemetery Marker Repair
Temporary Interpretive Kiosks
Total
$ 32,000
$ 60,000
$ lO,OOO
$ 684,500
In the Spring of 2000, the provincial government announced The Heritage Challenge Grant Program.
The Friends had initially wanted to apply for this grant but the provincial staff representative
reconunended, for various reasons, that the City apply for the funding. This was accomplished and
the City obtained a grant for the restoration of Fralick's Tavern in the amount $100,000. The
requirement of the grant was that 25% or $25,000 be fundraised from the community. The Friends
were already fundraising for the Millennium project and it was understood that the Millennium grant
fundraising dollars could also be applied to the provincial Heritage Challenge Grant. This allowed
the Friends and the City to parmer on this grant and leverage the existing Friends' fundralsed dollars.
Through discussion with the Friends, staff agreed to view the $100,000 Heritage Challenge Grant
as their contribution. Therefore, their required fundraising for the Millennium Grant was
accordingly reduced.
Total Approved Millennium Project
$684,500
Revised Funding:
Millennium Bureau Grant
Heritage Challenge Grant
Friends
City Contribution
$228,000
$100,000
$128,500
$228,000
According to the original contract, the project was to be completed by March 31,2001. Council did
forward a letter to the Millennium Bureau requesting an extension for both the Millennium Trail and
the Lundy's Lane Battlefield project. An extension was approved to September 30, 2001, with the
understanding that all claims for funding be submitted prior to the end of December.
On December 18, 2001, staff completed the final Millennium Claim Form for all appropriate costs
incmxed by the City. The total claim was for $478,949.93. To date, the Friends have been invoiced
for $249,053.96, beth their's and the Millennium Bureau's portion of the project costs. Thus far,
the City has received payment in the amount of $53,000. In addition, the Friends received a
$6,058.50 credit which represented a portion of the proceeds from the Postal Hockey Tournament.
The City has also obtained $75,000 from the Heritage Challenge Grant and will apply for the
remaining $25,000 in the near future. The financial status is as follows:
$478,949.93
53,000.00
6,058.50
75,000.00
$344,891.43
Costs incurred by the City
Funds received from the Friends
Credit from Postal Tournament
Heritage Challenge Grant
Net costs to date
R-2002-06 - 3 -
January 14, 2002
The majority of the work undertaken centred around the restoration of Fralick's Tavern. The
monument restoration program was also undertaken. Due to the inability of the City and the Friends
to agree on various issues, the other approved projects (landscape improvements of Holman,
Drummond Hill Cemetery and Coronation Park, temporary exhibits & kiosks) were not undertaken
by staff. A written agreement was not in place prior to the start of the project and questions
continually arose concerning who was responsible for managing the project. As a result of these
ongoing problems, approximately $479,000 was expended instead of $684,500 which represents
a difference of $205,500. If these funds had been expended as originally planned, the City could
have received approximately $106,860 in additional funding.
As previously mentioned, the City did submit their final claim to the Friends. However, staff is
aware, that the Friends have concerns about a number of the invoices, and at this point, staffis not
certain that all the City incurred expenses were forwarded to the Millennium Bureau for
reimbursement. Staff is also unsure that once the Friends receive the funds fi.om the Millennium
Bureau that they will forward to the City those funds along with the Friends' agreed portion. Staff
is also aware, that the Friends incurred certain expenses. However, this financial information is not
available. Given these uncertainties, staff cannot provide accurate financial information to Members
of City Council concerning the grant funding.
Traffic Study:
At the October 29, 2001 Council meeting, Council deferred the attached report MW-2001-149 in
order to obtain information on the financial status of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Project. The
traffic study was never part of the original Millennium Grant application. Staff is also of the
understanding, that the Millennium Bureau has informed the Friends that they would not fund any
studies.
During the numerous community presentations on the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Master Plan three
(3) issues were repeatedly voiced - increased car and bus traffic, parking and security. Staff, from
both Municipal Works and Parks, Recreation & Culture met to discuss these issues and concluded
that there was a need to conduct a traffic study.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
Chief Adminis~'ative Officer
Approved by: /
///John MacDonald
If Executive Director of Community Services
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Oueen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujlovlc, P. Eng.
Director
MW~2001- 149
October 29, 2001
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Re:
MW-2001-149 - Lundy's Lane Battlefield -
Traffic Impact Study
RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of
Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement with Totten Sims Hubicki Associates to
complete a traffic impact study for the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Project for the upset limit of
$27,000.00 excluding GST.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1998, the City's Parks, Recreation and Culture staff have been developing a Master Plan and
Landseapo Plan for the historic Lundy's Lane Battlefield site and in order to address concerns about
site aceess, parking and property issues it is necessary to undertake a detailed traffic impact study.
Staff has requested a proposal from a local firm, Totten Sims and Hubicki Associates to prepare a
work program that would address thc traffic demand, site access and circulation, off-site impacts and
parking facilities.
The estimated fee for this project is an upset limit of $25,500.00 plus OST which includes attendance
at one Public Meeting, preparation of displays and follow up correspondence with the Master Plan
consultant. Funding for this project, although originally not included in this year's Capital Budget
can be provided as follows:
· Parks Account G 037 3015 2005 $15,000.00
· Traffic Account O 008 5307 2005 $12,000.00
Total $27,000.00
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2001 - 10-29 -2 - MW-2001 - 149
The results of this study will play a key role in thc implementation of thc Master Plan and favourabl¢
consideration of the staff recommendation is appreciated.
Prepared b}t: ~
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Manager of Development
Recon~jlted by:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Chief Adm~mstrative Officer
Approved by:/7
J~Shn MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services