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2011/11/28COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 28, 2011 Order of Business and Agenda Package Niagaraflalls ` N 'ti 1 i) \ PRAYER: Councillor loannoni ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of November 14, 2011 Heartland Forest Biodegradable Water Bottle COUNCIL MEETING November 28, 2011 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 Dan Bouwman from Heartland Forest will address Council on the operation, a recent fundraiser and the Rick Hansen 25 Anniversary Relay. Tony Stirpe, Breakaway Sports, vendor at the Gale Centre, will address Council on a biodegradable water bottle. Note: Representatives from the Park in the City and Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee have requested to speak to the matter. -AND - Background Material: Recommendation Report: R & C- 2011 -16, Plastic Bottled Beverages - 2 - TRAFFIC MATTERS Public Meeting Background Material: Recommendation Report: TS- 2011 -46, Transit Routing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee, Revised Routing and Scheduling Structure MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1 Scotiabank Convention Centre - requesting an amendment to the City's by -law (2011 =51), prohibiting smoking upon or within any !and or buildings owned by the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, to allow three(3) designated smoking areas on the SCC property. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 2. Celebrating Downtown - requesting relief of costs and extension of the Noise by -law for the Candlelight Stroll. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 3. Costello Productions - requesting consideration for a new City Parade Float. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. 4. Regional Municipality of Niagara - requesting endorsement of Brock University's strategy to secure financial support for a business incubator. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 5. Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake - requesting support of a resolution for a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and treatment of wastewater within the Great Lakes Basin. RECOMMENDATION: For the consideration of Council. 6. Family Literacy Day - requesting January 27, 2012 as "Family Literacy Day ". RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for Council consideration. FINANCIAL MATTERS - 3 - REPORTS 1. Chief Administrative Officer CD- 2011 -16, 2012 Council Schedule 2. Chief Administrative Officer MW- 2011 -54 - Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Service Request and Policy Review 3. Chief Administrative Officer TS- 2011 -38 - Tender for Supply of Services for Snow Plowing, Sanding /Salting of Municipal Properties 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. BDD- 2011 -13 - Former CP Rail Bridge Demolition Agreement F- 2011 -54 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes, Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 F- 2011 -55 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report F- 2011 -56 - Municipal Accounts F- 2011 -57 - Banking Agreement Extension F- 2011 -53 - Interest Rate Penalty FS- 2011 -07 - Mutual Assistance Agreement MW- 2011 -55 - Downtown Revitalization Project Update MW- 2011 -56 - Consultant Appointment - Engineering Services, Spring Street Reconstruction - Stanley Avenue to West Limit MW- 2011 -59 - RFQ60 -2011, Supply and Install Galvanized Steel Beam Guide Rail - 4 - PD- 2011 -83 - CB & FIG - 2011 -006, Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant, 5828 -5836 Ferry Street. Jim Mingle, Kerri Mingle & Patti Folkmer PD- 2011 -84 - CB &FIG - 2011 -010, RPL- 2011 -002 & RG- 2011 -002, Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application Residential Loan Application, Revitalization Grant Application. 2268321 Ontario inc. (Fred Procopio) 4238 -4240 Bridge Street TS- 2011 -47 - Residential Convenience Pass Program Extension TS- 2011 -48 - Transit Agreement with Brock University Student's Union (BUSU) BY -LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the by -laws listed for Council consideration. 2011 -143 A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to facilitate the construction of a recreational facility on part of the Lands, protect a wooded gully on part of the Lands and to permit a portion of the parking required for the recreation facility to be provided off-site on other Lands. (AM- 2011 -011) 2011 -144 A by -law to authorize the payment of $28,566,901.26 for General Purposes. 2011 -145 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by -laws. 2011 -146 A by -law to authorize the execution of a Mutual Assistance Agreement between the municipalities of the Niagara Region. 2011 -147 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28 day of November, 2011. NEW BUSINESS (11/23/2011) Dean lorfida - Heartland Forest From: Elisabeth Graham <elisabethgraham @sympatico.ca> To: <kmoldenhauer @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 10/20/2011 3:52 PM Subject: Heartland Forest Hi Kathy, Linda Pearl passed on your email to me. My name is Elisabeth Graham and I am the new Executive Director at Heartland Forest. We have arranged for one of our board members - Barbara Grumme - to publicly thank Linda for organizing the Fun & Prizes event and to present the cheque to the Mayor. Is there an opportunity to take a couple of minutes to explain who Heartland Forest is and what we do? We just weren't sure on the details. A few of us plan to be there - Dan, myself and Amy Brunning our Managar. Only Barbara would be speaking though. Let us know! Elisabeth Page 1 j (11/23/2011) Dean Iorfida - Nov.28 request From: <tonystirpe @gmail.com> To: <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> Date: 11/2/2011 10:47 AM Subject: Nov.28 request Hi Dean, could you please pencil us in for Nov.28 council meeting. We want to propose a bio- degradable water bottle to be sold at the Gale Centre Arena. Could you let me know what time we should be there as I have representatives from the water company coming to this meeting. Tony Stirpe tonystirpe @gmail.com Sent on the TELUS Mobility network with BlackBerry Page 1 (11/23/2011) Dean lorfida - Public Art Unveiling & Council Presentation From: To: CC: Date: Subject: Attachments: Good Afternoon Dean I have attached an invitation to the Public Art Unveiling scheduled for next Thursday, December 1, 2011. Can you please include it in the Council package? Also, could you please add a presentation to Council. The Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee would like to make a presentation with respect to their position on the sale of plastic beverage bottles. It will be a joint presentation. Thanks a lot. Beth Beth Angle Dean Iorfida Carey Campbell; Kathy Moldenhauer 11/22/2011 2:18 PM Public Art Unveiling & Council Presentation Gale Centre Public Art Unveiling Invitation.pdf Page 1 Niagaraaalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R &C- 2011 -16 Plastic Bottled Beverages EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND R &C- 2011 -16 November 28, 2011 RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council reconfirms its decision from February 23, 2009, to eliminate the sale of all plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities, a position endorsed and supported by the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. That Staff develops strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of availability of City tap water and alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages; and 3. That staff report back on the possible use of the biodegradable water bottle; and 4. That staff report back on recycling, water filling stations and the use of glass bottles at the Gale Centre; and 5. That staff meet with and work with the food service provider at the Gale Centre. On February, 23, 2009, Council made the decision to eliminate the sale of plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities. The plan was implemented in January of 2010. Breakaways, the exclusive food and beverage provider at the Gale Centre approached staff to inquire if Red Leaf Water, packaged in a biodegrable water bottle could be sold at the facility. Upon receiving the request staff referred the matter for discussion to the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. Both committees agreed to remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic containers. Industry standards estimate less than 25% of PET bottles are recycled with 75% ending up in the landfill or as littler. The Red Leaf biodegradable bottle presents a new option, Red Leaf promotional material states under normal conditions the bottle will break down in less than four years, due a wide range of conditions you will see one to 15 years whereas a normal plastic bottle will take 500 -1000 years to biodegrade. Although this is an improvement, the solution is to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill. Staff and committees continue to support the elimination of the sale of plastic bottles and to encourage the public to use refillable water containers with quality City water. November 28, 2011 - 2 - R &C- 2011 -16 Following the Red Leaf, biodegradable plastic water bottle presentation at the Park in the City, October 20, 2011 meeting. The following motion was made. IT WAS MOVED BY Paisley Janvary-Pool, seconded by Corey Barkman, that the Park in the City Committee remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic bottles. Carried IT WAS MOVED BY Frank Fohr, seconded by Veena Shahani, that a friendly amendment to the motion: that the Park in the City Committee develop strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages. Carried MYAC meeting Wednesday, November 2, 2011 IT WAS MOVED BY Nikita Chhabra, seconded by Julia Pasco, that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee remain committed to the elimination of the sale of beverages in single use plastic bottles. Further that the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Park in the City Committee develop strategies to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages. Carried Both committees support moving beyond conversations regarding the selling of packaged water and on to promoting the quality of the City of Niagara Falls drinking water. The City has installed water filling stations and fountains at City wide parks and facilities to encourage and promote the use of City tap water. City of Niagara Falls Water facts: Over 1000 individual microbiological samples are taken in the City each year; Over 4200 tests are performed on the1000 samples; Over 1200 individual chlorine tests are performed in the City each year; • All samples are taken by City Staff who are certified by the Ministry of the Environment to sample and test water; • All sample results reviewed by City Staff, by accredited laboratory staff and the Ministry of the Environment; • Over the last 4 years the City has received a compliance rating of 100% during the Ministry of the Environment Inspections; • The City has an accredited Drinking Water Quality Management System in place; • The City's Drinking Water Quality Management System has received conformance rating of 100% from the Canadian General Standards Board; ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Recreation & Culture staff has actively worked with community partners to implement the elimination of sale of beverages in plastic bottles in all municipal facilities. Sport park concessions are maintained by the following sport organizations, Niagara Falls Soccer Club, GNBA Ladies Auxiliary and Niagara United Soccer. The first summer was a challenge to educate users and to encourage people to bring reusable water containers. As the summer progressed, groups started to sell reusable water containers to encourage their members to bring and fill up their container with City water. November 28, 2011 - 3 - R&C- 2011 -16 The other challenge concession operators faced was the elimination of sport drinks as the drinks are not available in other packaging options. To meet the need and increase revenue, GNBA concession operators decided to sell a reusable container filled up with sport drink powder mixed with City water. Sport participants appreciated the option and purchased the product. Although staff needs to continue to improve public awareness and promotion of alternatives to single use plastic bottled beverages, the decision to sell biodegrable plastic water bottles is viewed as a step backwards. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City of Niagara Falls does not operate concessions at the Gale Centre or at City sport parks, therefore the City has not experienced any revenue loss with the elimination of plastic beverage bottles. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The Strategic Priority of Healthy and Safe Community, healthy living includes environmental stewardship on the behalf of the City to reduce waste and to encourage recycling. ATTACHMENT 1. PRC- 2009 -17, The Elimination of All Plastic Bottled Beverages Sold in Municipal Facilities and Parks. 2. R- 2009 -06, Plastic Water Bottle Update. Recommended by: Approved by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Acting Director of Recreation & Culture Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer May 25, 2009 PRC- 2009 -17 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Niagararalls Re: PRC- 2009 -17 The Elimination of All Plastic Bottled Beverages Sold in Municipal Facilities and Parks The recommendation(s) contained in thls report were adopted by City Council 1. That Council reconfirm its decision from February 23, 2009, to eliminate the sale of all plastic beverage bottles at City owned facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities, a position endorsed and supported by the Park in the City Committee and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. That a target date of January 30, 2010, be set to eliminate the sale of all other beverages in plastic bottles in all municipal facilities. 3. That the operator of the Centre Court Cafe at the MacBain Community Centre be exempt from the elimination of the sale of water and other beverages in plastic bottles during the course of the existing lease. At the February 23, 2009 meeting Council considered R- 2009 -06, Plastic Water Bottle Update. The report recommended the elimination of sale of plastic water bottles in City facilities and that staff prepare an implementation plan to increase the use of municipal water through public drinking fountains. Staff had come to these recommendations after a request from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) that the City take a leadership role in the elimination of plastic and vetting the issue at a community information forum. At the February 23r meeting, MYAC and The Park in the City Committee (PITC) made presentations to in support of the report. A representative from Nestles Canada cautioned against Council approving the recommendation. Following considerable discussion, Council expanded the recommendation to include the elimination of the sale of all beverages in plastic bottles. The original implementation date of May 1, 2009 remained as part of the motion. • agara car,Oda l2N 3id3 905356 7521 www.riiagarafalls,ca Working Together to Serve Our Community Community Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture May 25, 2009 - 2 - PRC- 2009 -17 The Council's more expansive approval was applauded by those in favour of the elimination of plastic water bottles in City facilities. Refreshments Canada, an association representing brands and companies that manufacture and distribute non - alcoholic refreshment beverages, expressed concern with Council's decision. The Mayor hosted a meeting with Refreshment Canada representatives, who requested an opportunity to make a formal presentation to Council at a future date. Staff was intending to bring forward a report on how the elimination of all plastic bottles was not feasible by the, originally proposed, May 15t implementation date. Municipal Arenas The City has an agreement with Pepsi to supply products for vending machines and over the counter concession beverages at the existing arenas. The agreement with Pepsi will expire on December 31, 2009. Niagara Falls Memorial Arena is already predominately a 'fountain format' for over the counter sales of beverages. Prior to 2007, Chippawa and Stamford /Jack Bell arenas sold beverages in a fountain format but subsequently switched to plastic bottles at the request of Pepsi. The option to have Stamford /rack Bell arenas returned to a fountain format for the duration of the existing Pepsi agreement will be reviewed. The staff review concluded that a variety of beverages could immediately be purchased in aluminum cans from Pepsi. The only product that appears not to be available in cans in Canada is Gatorade. Due to safety concerns, single serving glass containers are not sold at the arena concessions. Vending products are in plastic bottles and include products such as water, soft drinks, gatorade and juices. In 2008, vending commissions realized by the City were a nominal, $2,400. Pepsi has indicated the firm will not modify the existing vending machines to sell cans. The proposed 2010 implementation date allows for the conclusion of the existing agreement with Pepsi. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the future provision of vending or over the counter beverages at our facilities will stipulate that the format of delivery must be environmentally sound (Le., aluminum as opposed to plastic, compostable products etc.). Staff is confident that Pepsi, or any other provider, will adapt the delivery of their products. Environmental leadership is already being accomplished by the introduction of compostable cups and lids, supplied by local firms, which will not only be a preferable alternative to plastic but will eliminate the waste created by wax cups. The arena concessions (and all existing direct City operated facilities) will implement a customer discount per purchase for all hot beverages (tea, hot - chocolate, and coffee) and cold fountain beverages for those who use their stainless steel reusable mugs for beverages. Finally, it should be stated that although the City will not be vending plastic bottles, facility users have free will to bring beverages in their format of choice, however, staff is hopeful that public education will encourage the two R's" of reduction and reuse and healthier beverage choices. PRC- 2009 -17 Gale Centre - J - MacBain Community Centre - Centre Court Cafe The current agreement with the operator of Centre Court Cafe expires in January 2015 and contains no clauses allowing the City to limit products for sale. It would not be appropriate for the City to impose the plastic bottle ban on this third party. As a result, staff is recommending that the Centre Court Cafe be exempt. The plastic bottle elimination will have no effect on concession and food services at the Gale Centre. The chosen concession vendor, FRT Hospitality's beverages services will be based almost exclusively on fountain beverages, Vending sales is to be handled by the City and the request for proposals will include the stipulation that beverages cannot be sold in glass or plastic containers. Recycling Containers Recycling containers will be installed at Parks, Recreation & Culture indoor facilities and major athletic fields. Indoor facilities include all arenas and MacBain Community Centre. New arena recycling containers will be installed for the fall /winter 2009/2010 ice season. Recycling containers will be located at Oakes Park, M. F. Ker, E.E. Mitchelson, Patrick Cummings Memorial Sport Complex and Kalar Road Park. The playing fields recycling containers are scheduled to be in place for the fields by the end May 2009. Extra containers will be on hand for large special events such as tournaments. Access to Water - Implementation Plan As indicated in report R- 2009 -06, staff was to develop an implementation plan to increase access to municipal water at City facilities. Funding was included in the approved 2009 Capital Budget to install water fountains /filling stations at various City facilities. The City has received donations from Don Johnson, Niagara Falls Soccer Club and Communities in Bloom toward the installation of water fountain units. Recycled Products: Value Per Metric Tonne The issue of packaging or format of liquid beverages was discussed at length at the February 23 meeting. Refreshments Canada will likely make a presentation that plastic is portable, recyclable and contributes nominally to the waste produced in Ontario. Nonetheless, Council will hear from others pointing out that plastic bottles require petroleum to manufacture and ship and continue to pile up in landfills, despite recycling efforts. Also, there is no difference in quality between water in plastic bottles and municipal tap water. Aluminum cans are considered a valuable component of the consumer recycling stream and are often the economic backbone of municipal recycling programs. The beverage cans are 100% recyclable and considered a closed loop system, as they can be recycled repeatedly without degrading the quality of a product. For example, a beverage can could be recycled to be another beverage can. Niagara Region per metric tonne April 2009 price per metric tonne Feb 2009 cost sort & bail per metric tonne aluminum cans $1295 average is less than $100 PET plastic $256 $265 May 25, 2009 The information below is extracted from the price sheet Ontario market price trends for April 2009 and the price per metric tonne. The price received per metric tonne compared with the price per metric tonne to sort & bail for Niagara Region is also shown: CONCLUSION: The May 1s implementation date was not feasible for the elimination of all plastic beverage bottles. A January 2010 date allows for time to institute more drinking fountains, recycling and green bins and compostable packaging. Also, the conclusion of the vending contract with Pepsi at the end of the year allows any future RFP's to stipulate the form of delivery of beverages at City facilities. Although the debate on plastic is likely to recur on May 25 Council's February 23' decision has been widely applauded by its advisory committees, the public and other community stakeholders. Staff believes the elimination of all plastic bottles at City facilities, increased recycling and green bins and the introduction of compostable products shows environmental stewardship on the part of the City. Staff will be reporting back to Council in the near future on an overall corporate strategy related to a corporate zero waste program and other environmental initiatives. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: h e / iitc Morriss Director Denys Ed Dujlovic, xe - 4 - Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer f Parks, Recreation & Culture Director of Community Services PRC- 2009 -17 May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 Aluminum Cans 2183 2174 2209 2017 1872 1618 1433 1082 1089 1016 972 1059 PET(mixed) 404 378 389 417 432 411 53 54 66 109 167 176 May 25, 2009 The information below is extracted from the price sheet Ontario market price trends for April 2009 and the price per metric tonne. The price received per metric tonne compared with the price per metric tonne to sort & bail for Niagara Region is also shown: CONCLUSION: The May 1s implementation date was not feasible for the elimination of all plastic beverage bottles. A January 2010 date allows for time to institute more drinking fountains, recycling and green bins and compostable packaging. Also, the conclusion of the vending contract with Pepsi at the end of the year allows any future RFP's to stipulate the form of delivery of beverages at City facilities. Although the debate on plastic is likely to recur on May 25 Council's February 23' decision has been widely applauded by its advisory committees, the public and other community stakeholders. Staff believes the elimination of all plastic bottles at City facilities, increased recycling and green bins and the introduction of compostable products shows environmental stewardship on the part of the City. Staff will be reporting back to Council in the near future on an overall corporate strategy related to a corporate zero waste program and other environmental initiatives. Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: h e / iitc Morriss Director Denys Ed Dujlovic, xe - 4 - Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer f Parks, Recreation & Culture Director of Community Services PRC- 2009 -17 February 23, 2009 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and 'Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members: Re: R- 2009 -06 Plastic Water Bottle Update RECOMMENDATION: BACKGROUND: Ni agara jlaljs t .► R- 2009 -06 ATTACHMENT 1 The recommendations) contained in this report were adopted as amended by City Council 1.) ta34 ic ..everae to 1. That the City of Niagara Falls eliminate the sale ofi�be4tied- wate)at City owned and facilities, municipal buildings, and recreation facilities and parks effective May 1, 2009. • 2. That staff develop a recommended implementation plan to increase the access to, and the availability of municipal water through public drinking fountains in municipal indoor and outdoor facilities, and outline the costs in the 2009 capital budget for the consideration of Council On April 28, 2008, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) presented a committee update to Niagara Falls City Council. MYAC requested that plastic bags be banned, not only from municipal buildings, but from the entire City. The MYAC supports eliminating the sale of bottled water at City owned facilities. The committee endorses environmental initiatives to guide Niagara Falls to become more sustainable through education and practical actions. On November 4, 2008, report R- 2008 -32 was presented and apved by directing staff to hold a Community information forum to ga he r feedback City from u the community regarding the possibility of eliminating the sale of bottled water at municipal buildings, recreation facilities and parks. Working Together to Serve Our Community • 4,4 ditiN 67 i 50 ∎MontrafeR ojc1.11tutsl Ni a Fatls ONtCanada, t.21:13N3 905356 7521 vvww.n 3 ardrails ca C mmunity Services Department Parks, Recreation & Culture Summary of Community Information Forum On December 4, 2008, the Park in the City Committee hosted a Community Information Forum at the MacBain Community Centre. Approximately 30 people attended the presentation and open forum. The event was advertised in the local newspaper(s) (Niagara Falls Review, Niagara This Week) three times leading up to the event. It should be noted that the City's current arena beverage supplier (vending and over the counter concessions) Pepsi Co, was also invited to attend. Guest speakers included the following: Frank Fohr, representative of the Park in the City Committee Stuart Trew, Council of Canadians Glen Hudgin, Niagara Region Public Health Department Brad Whitelaw, Niagara Region Waste Management Services Division For the most part, comments and questions following the presentation were very supportive of eliminating the sale of bottled water. One concern communicated by a sports organization was their loss of revenue from the sale of bottled water as they operate the concession stand at Oakes Park. There was also a request that the water at Oakes Park concession be looked, and the Region confirmed that an inspector would visit Oakes Park in the near future. Summary of Ontario Bottled Water Network Meeting Park in the City Committee Members attended an Ontario Bottled Water Network meeting held on Friday, January 9, 2009 in Toronto's City Hall. Thirty -one organizations and additional representatives attended the meeting which discussed the creation of an Ontario Network on bottled water. The forum reviewed existing bottled water initlatives /campaigns across Ontario and Canada. Opportunities were presented for moving forward in a unified /joint action with a follow -up meeting to be scheduled for March 2009. Parks, Recreation and Culture Facilities and Parks Parks, Recreation and Culture have eliminated the use of bottled water at all special events and meetings. Bottled water is sold at the following City owned and operated locations: All City owned arenas through concessions and vending: Niagara Falls Memorial Arena, Stamford /Jack Bell Arena, Chippawa Willoughby Memorial arena Coronation 50 plus Recreation Centre • F. H. Leslie pool concession Bottled water is sold by community group at the following locations: Municipalities across Canada and in Ontario have recently taken action to encourage use of municipal tap water at municipal events and facilities (AMO Member Communication). According to recent Member Communication provided by AMO, Municipal councils across Canada, including 13 Ontario municipalities have taken action in recent months to limit the use of bottled water in municipal facilities, where appropriate, and to support the use of municipal tap water by residents and visitors. AMO understands that a number of other Ontario municipalities are also considering such initiatives. R- 2009 -06 • Oakes park concession, GNBA Auxiliary Kalar park and E. E. Mitchelson Park various City parks for special events The organizations provide bottled water for sale or to their teams as a beverage at City sport park locations and many of these parks do not have a concession or water fountain source. Bottles water is sold by our third party operator (lease agreement) at the following location: MacBain Community Centre - Centre Court Cafe and vending machines Recent Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Ratings MOE rating of Niagara Falls water treatment plant: 100% frorn April 1, 2006 to March 31, 2007 MOE rating of Niagara Falls water distribution system: 99.65% over the same time period Bottled water in Canada is treated as food and is regulated under the Food and Drug Act and its regulations. As such, water bottling plants are inspected on average only once every three years. Niagara Region Health Department High quality, clean safe tap water is produced and distributed by regional and local governments in Ontario under strict provincial standards and legislated controls. Rigorous testing is constantly carried out to ensure the quality of tap water. Ontario probably has some of the safest, highest quality tap water in the world. Since Walkerton, Ontario has the highest standards for drinking water in Canada (Sierra Legal Defence Fund Report Card). Municipal Action on Bottled Water • - rVVi/ VV Ontario councils taking action in this area include the cities of Sault Ste. Marie, London, Windsor, the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Town of Blue Mountains, amongst others. Across Canada, other municipalities such as St. John's, Newfoundland, Charlottetown, PEI, Altona, Manitoba, Toronto and the Region of Metro Vancouver have also taken action. In some cases these actions have been supported through public education to increase awareness of the safety of municipal tap water, actions to increase the supply of municipal tap water at events through mobile water trucks and increase of supply of municipal tap water where necessary. These measures complement long - standing positions taken by AMO and other municipal associations by increasing awareness of the affordability, health and safety of municipal tap water and the need for continuing public investments in infrastructure to provide affordable clean water to municipal residents. They also encourage stewardship of water as a valuable resource and help to reduce the amount of plastics in municipal waste streams. Canada's Parliament is currently considering a ban on plastic water bottles at the Parliament Buildings. Environmental Impact To reduce the impact, the David Suzuki Foundation supports stop providing /selling bottled water and to increase access to water fountains in public buildings such as arenas and community centres. 1. Regional Impact of Plastic Bottles In Niagara Region, plastic bottles accounted for approximately 1.6 kg /household /year in the residual waste stream (Le., landfill & incineration) and 6.6 kg /household /year in the recycling stream. Based on plastic bottles collected curbside, Niagara residents recycled approximately 80% of the plastic bottles. The other 20% went into the residual waste stream. Based on the number of Niagara Region households, it Is estimated that the Region disposes of approximately 1,521 tonnes of plastic bottles per year. Plastic bottles have an extremely high volume to weight ratio. As such, plastic bottles occupy a disproportionately large volume in recycling trucks (i.e., increases cost of transportation). The recent change of the economy has led to a reduction in the demand for recycled materials. PET is currently at $107 per tonne, from a high of $440 per tonne. In addition, the market revenue received from PET does not cover the combined cost of collection and processes ($265 per tonne). Currently, 41% of recycling collection and net processing costs are paid for by industry stewards; the remainder is paid by Niagara taxpayers. However, if plastic bottles are landfilled or become street litter, the financial costs are fully borne by Niagara tax payers. Recycling is Not the Answer Plastic recycling only minimally reduces the amount of resources used to make plastics. Recycled plastic is a small percentage of what is manufactured and the amount is actually decreasing, Even those active in administering recycling programs have come to recognize that plastics consumption is encouraged by recycling. The City of Toronto, which has just banned bottled water from its civic centres, will phase it out of all city buildings by 2011, claims it recycled 1,000 tonnes, or 65 million plastic water bottles, last year. However, there are between 100 and 125 million bottled water consumed in Toronto, which results as many as 50% end up in a landfill and not recycled. According to the Container Recycling Institute. 86% of plastic water bottles used in the United States become garbage or litter. Nestle Waters Canada conducted a pilot project in the province of Quebec and touted an 85% success rate. However, this still means 15% of plastic water bottles end up as waste (i.e., in landfills). Incinerating used plastic bottles produces toxic byproducts such as chlorine gas and ash containing heavy metals. Although recyclable, many plastic water bottles end up in landfill (i.e., 35 million polyethylene bottles end up in Toronto landfill sites each year). Buried plastic water bottles can take up to 1,000 years to degrade. 3. Energy Consumption According to the Earth Policy Institute, manufacturing the 29 billion plastic bottles used for water in the United States each year requires the equivalent of more than 17 million barrels of crude oil. Imagine filling a third of the plastic bottle with oil and you'll get an_idea how much that is. In the United States, the Pacific Institute estimates the annual fossil fuel footprint of plastic water bottle consumption to be the equivalent of 50 million barrels of oil (Le., production, transportation, disposal) - enough to run three million cars for one year. The amount of fuel required to transport bottled water in the U.S. alone is equivalent to.38,000 eighteen -wheel transport trucks delivering water weekly. 4. Destruction of Water Resources According to Environment Canada, 20% of municipalities have faced water shortages in recent years. The myth that Canada has an abundance of water to share Is losing its strength. Plastic water bottle companies water to production ratios are roughly 3 to 1; for every 3 litres of freshwater that the plastic water bottle industry takes from the earth, only 1 litre of plastic water bottle is actually produced. Two thirds of the Earth is water, however; only 2% of the freshwater are drinkable. However, 1.6% of the total 2% is locked up in polar icecaps. According to the United Nations, by 2025, over two- thirds of our world's population will not have enough water to sustain the basics of life. Implementation Strategy Next Steps: Key to a successful campaign to eliminate the sale of bottled water in Municipal facilities and encouraging the overall reduction in the use of the bottled water throughout the community is education and awareness. The City of Niagara Falls needs to promote city drinking water to: increase the awareness of top quality and reliable drinking water Address any misconceptions and the misinformation about drinking water not being safe or a health risk. • Ensure municipal water is accessible to City staff, residents and visitors to public spaces, municipal buildings and City facilities by providing safe and reliable drinking water options (water fountains, refillable water containers). Public awareness and education can be achieved through educational posters, information on City's web site, increase the number of public water fountains, temporary water filling stations at special events in parks and promotion to bring your own refillable water container. Phase 1 Location /Equipment 1 Outdoor parks and playing fields 2 Arenas Action - inform and educate all users bottled water will not to be sold at City facilities - review contractual requirements and inform beverage providers City will be eliminating the sale of bottled water - eliminate the sale of bottled water Target Implementation dates March 2009 at allocation meeting March 2009 May 1, 2009 • 3 Recommended by: Approved by: Vending machines and contracted food services at the MacBain community centre 4 Coronation Centre Indoor Facilities and Sport Parks - review contractual requirements - create education and awareness materials - eliminate the sale of bottled water - eliminate the use of bottled water in all meeting rooms for all bookings. - inform and educate all users bottled water will not to be sold at City facilities - eliminate the sale of bottled water - review access to public drinking water including fountains - install on existing fountains long spigots /goose neck to allow people to fill reusable bottles; - budget as required for new fountains X144 ; Denyse orri;s Direc Ed l uilovic, Va2009COUNCIL\2009 02 231R- 2009.06 Plastic Water Bottle Update.wpd March 2009 phased in 2009 May 1, 2009 March 2009 May 1, 2009 March 2009 - review 2009/2010 - budget and install new fountains ks, Recreation & Culture xecutive Director of Community Services .•- - 80 King Street Suite 900 PO Box 760 St. Catharines Ontario L2R (905) 688-4500 Facsimile (905) 688-0015 G.G. Parker D.M. Kerr B.A. Barfield' B.W. Adams R.F Miller G.R. McClelland J.C. Willey E.M.M. Richard N.F. Ferguson J.E. Mirynech R.P. Budgell P.M. Bauerle R. Trivieri B. Korosis M.A. Labenski M.J. Sloniowski R Cairns, QC (Retired 2003) M.A. Chown, QC (1921 -1983) R.B. Edgar, QC (1934 -1998) 'Certified Spccialist ie Civil Lniaetian March 25, 2009 The City of Niagara Falls City Clerk's Office City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attention: Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Dear Mr. Irfida: Re: 1624609 Ontario Inc. ohs Centre Court Cafe lease of premises at Niagara Falls Community Centre & Proposed By -law Regarding Plastic Bottles Our File No.: 16445 -01 We are the solicitors for the Centre Court Cafe and write further to your email of March 6th, 2009 and the recommendation passed by Council on February 23, 2009 to eliminate the sale of plastic beverage bottles. In response to the recommendation, we are requesting the opportunity to meet with relevant City staff and City Councilors to discuss our client's concerns about the proposed by -law and the City's ongoing contractual obligations under the lease. With respect to the City's contractual obligations we respectfully refer you to the motion passed by the City of Toronto vis a vis plastic water bottles on December 1, 2008, and specifically the below excerpt: 17. The City of Toronto: a. prohibits the sale or distribution of bottled water at Civic Centres immediately, with due regard for any current contracts related to the purchase or sale of bottled water; Please note that the above - referenced resolution was passed by the City of Toronto having considered the legal advice of the Solicitor for the City of Toronto and other interested parties. Our interpretation of the above clause is that the City of Toronto has exempted all contracted vendors who sell plastic water bottles. We further note that the City of Toronto motion did not extend to plastic bottles containing anything beyond water, We strongly encourage City staff and Council take the foregoing into INTERNET: lawyers ®chownlew.com WORLD WIDE WEB: http: / /www.chownlaw.cotn Via Facsimile: 905 -356 -9083 consideration and adhere to the terms of the lease with our client. We ask that the wording of any resolution reflect the ongoing contractual obligations with our client and further request that we and our client be granted an opportunity to further discuss this matter with City staff and Council as soon as practicable. If necessary, please direct this facsimile to the appropriate person and provide us with the name and contact number of such person. We would also ask to be notified of the next Council and/or committee meeting where the recommendation will be further discussed. We thank you for your attention to this matter and assistance provided. Yours very truly, CHOWN, CAIRNS LLP Per: ry Ko is HKJaau Ontario MurricirialWater Association Douglas R. Farker:Chia. Erk Olrnr Ontario Municipal Water Association is pleased to support the City of Niagara Falls on its initiative to consider banning the sale of bottled water at their facilities. The City of Niagara Falls actions remind us once again that only municipal tap water delivers. At about one thousand times the cost of municipal water, bottled water is simply not good value for money. If the resolution is passed by the city, it will re- enforce the importance of promoting city tap water as safe and a bargain compared to bottled water. Niagara Falls joins a host of other Ontario municipalities that have either limited the use, or are considering limiting the use of bottled water on municipal premises or in schools, including Cambridge, Kitchener, Ottawa, Sault Ste Marie, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Toronto, the Town of the Blue Mountains, and Waterloo. Concern over the sale and use of bottled water is growing internationally given its cost, the poor recycling rate for single use plastic bottles, and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with manufacturing the bottles and transporting them long distances. "The Ontario Municipal Water Association is proud of the safety of the product that our municipalities produce and deliver every day to Ontarians. Municipal drinking water has to meet a much higher safety standard than bottled water, and is delivered at a fraction of the cost. OMWA is the voice of Ontario's public water supply authorities. For more information on OMWA, please visit our website at www.omwa.orq Yours truly, Nick Benkovich President 4; Chelsea Grescont BeHevRle C}1�. i<8N 44 Phone; (513) 065'11.0D Fax: (613) 9e6 -3024 Tog Free; 1- 688.23:t -1115 C- +n:ii; dpr:rkerC;omw<a.arg Web ite. onwa,org A(;7w �pp ReFreskments Gasada 6j4 1 r4 Fra TChiSSa n`te s 25/02/09 His Worship Mayor Ted Salci and Members of City Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street PO Box 1023 Niagara Fails, Ontario, Canada L2E 6X5 Via - email' tsalci(niagarafalls.ca council(aniagarafalls.ca Re: City of Niagara Falls Sales Prohibition on the Sale of Beverages in Plastic Bottles on City Property Dear Mayor and Members of Council: Refreshments Canada is the national association representing the broad spectrum of brands and companies that manufacture and distribute the majority of non - alcoholic refreshment beverages consumed in Canada. We are is writing to you to express our grave concern on the motion passed by your Council on Monday February 23 2009 that prohibits the sale of beverages in plastic bottles on city property. Furthermore, as we were not invited to or involved in any consultation and deliberations relating to this matter, we respectfully request the opportunity to brief the Council directly on this important issue. Beverages sold in PET plastic bottles provide consumers with access to a range of beverage options in a convenient, portable, hygienic and resealable container. Whether these products are refreshing soft drinks or scientifically engineered sports drinks, these beverages satisfy a consumer want or need, and are not a direct competitor to city provided tap water. In reviewing your staff report on bottled water, we believe that the actions taken by your Council seem to be predicated on the belief that PET plastic beverage containers are not a suitable packaging option. We respectfully note that your staff report contains numerous factual errors and would provide following information for your consideration. • PET plastic beverage containers, like those used for soft drinks and other beverages, are 100% recyclable, and are one of the most recycled forms of packaging. Your own statistics indicate a recycling rate of approximately 80% in the City of Niagara Falls. • In Canada all beverage containers make up 0.3% of all waste produced. Your own statistics indicate that plastic bottles (of all forms) account for 8.6 kgs per household per year vs. the Statistic Canada figure that the average Canadian produces 1,100kgs of waste per year (or 4.4 tons for a family of four). This highlights the small percentage of waste /recycled material created by plastic beverage containers. 885 Don Mills Rd Suite 301 Toronto ON M3C 1V9 Tel: (416) 362 -2424 Fax. (416) 362 -3229 www. refreshments, ce Refreshments Canada Letter to the Cite of Nia +are Falls 25/02/2009 2 of 2 • While PET bottles do have a light weight to volume ratio, this is significantly decreased with compaction during collection. • Recycling plastic does not "minimally reduce the amount of resources required to make plastic" as identified in your report, but rather preserves a significant amount of energy and material for re -use. According to the Environmental Protection Agency's Waste Reduction Model (WARM) the recycling of one PET beverage container saves .55 kilowatt hours of electricity and 53 grams of carbon (or almost half the environmental footprint of the package). In addition, recycled plastic is used to make fabric, new packaging, carpet and other nylon products that would have used virgin materials (had recycled material not been available). • The energy footprint for a 591 ml beverage packaged in PET plastic, from cradle to grave (including raw material production, bottle creation, filling, shipping to point of consumption and to end of life recycling) when converted to an oil equivalent is Tess than 5% of its volume (not the 33% identified). • PET plastic is in fact one of the most energy efficient forms of packaging, almost 60 time more energy efficient that a comparable glass container, with favourable performance vs. aluminum and other forms of beverage packaging. These are just some of the facts surrounding PET plastic bottles. Refreshments Canada would appreciate the opportunity afforded to other stakeholders to present the industry perspective and facts at an upcoming Council meeting. I will follow -up with you directly and can be reached at 416- 362 -2424 x1 should you require more detailed information. Sincerely, Justin Sherwood President Refreshments Canada Email: justin @refreshments.ca 885 Don Mills Rd Suite 301 Toronto ON M3C 11/9 Tel: (416) 362 -2424 Fax: (416) 362 -3229 www. refreshments, ce o 0 0 C3 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 ' 0 0 o 0.. a ReCreshmenfs canada Doissons regraithissatifes Plasticeev rage Containers Meeting with the City of Niagara Falls March 12th 2009 1 �Q Om ua CO 0 0 0 0 • Recreshmen {s caMada 6 $oisso,,s racrarckissah fes Meeting Objectives a To provide a complete overview of facts surrounding plastic beverage containers er s To provide a comparator of the environmental performance of plastic vs. packaging options p grng a To outline the implications of the decision made by Niagara City Council To request that the City revisit its decision and undertake a more complete analysis of the issue y rs 2 .4 C • 09@ Recreshmen fs Canada 6 Boissons recraruussan f es Comparative Energy Usage (Actual Material, Manufacturing and Net Recycled) ° When all factors and inputs are considered (extraction of raw materi plastic is the most energy efficient beverage packaging als, production, and recycling) PET Material PET Plastic Bottles Plasticized Paper Cups Aluminum Cans Glass Bottles Average Container Weight 0.020 KG 0.020 KG 0.014 KG 0.250 KG Typical Container Volume 500 - 591 ml 568 ml 355 ml 473 ml How Much Energy is Used to Produce 1 Container from New Materials ? 0.396 KwH (1.4 MJ) 0.242 KwH 2 (0.8 MJ) 1 KwH (3.6 MJ) 0.625 KwH (2.2 MJ) How Much Energy Would be Used if the Container was Produced from 100% Recycled Content ?3 .055 KwH (0.1 MJ) Not Recycled .070 KwH (0.3 MJ) .412 KwH (1.4 MJ) How Much Energy Do You Save by Recycling the Material ? 86% Not Recycled 93% 34% 1. All energy data based and percentages represent life -cycle energy savings of producing materials using recycled virgin inputs as a percentage of energy requirements using virgin inputs. US EPA, Solid Waste Management and 2. Franklin Associates, 2003 data, reported in March 2006 (PE Paperboard for drink cups), 9 y d inputs compared with Aluminum cans are currently 50% Greenhouse Gases (2002), 3. A le, fibreg ss and fill. 3. ur y n recycled content, PET plastic is used for bottle to bottle, carpet and fibre, glass is used for limited bottle 3 C • 3 0 smOS "2 43e4 Re4reshments Canada '$oissons racraithissages Comparative Recycling/Landfill Information (Actual Material, Manufacturing and Net Recycled) PET plastic bottles are one of the most recycled forms of consumer packaging in Canada a i. Average recycling rates in Ontario are 60% with much higher in -home rates (Le. Niagara Falls 73 %) PET is the second most valuable material to municipalities ® Paper beverage cups are not currently recycled and are very difficult to recycle Glass has no residual value • Landfills are anaerobic environments no oxygen xygen = no decomposition) Material PET Plastic Bottles Plasticized Paper Cups Aluminum Cans Glass Bottles Recycling Rate (Ontario Average) 1 60% 0% 44% 84.5% (clear) Recycling rate in Niagara Region 73% 0% 72% 74% Degradable in a Landfill x x x x Recyclable in Ontario 1 Net Recycled Value /MT 2 $230 $0 + cost of landfill $815 $0 1. Recycling figures from Stewardship Ontario www.StewardshipOntario ca 2. Net recycled value current to March 09 The Stewardship Gazette (East Canada Spot). 3. 2004 -2007 waste audit figures provided by the Region of Niagara 4 U ReCreshmen fs canaQa B oissons rafraich+ssan fes Other materials have more limited ranges PET bottles are resealable portable and unbreakable Consumer implications A full range of beverage choices (juices, teas, sports drinks, sodas etc.) are offered in PET Material PET Plastic Bottles Plasticized Paper Cups Aluminum Cans Glass Bottles Full Range of Beverages x x Resealable ✓ x ✓ Unbreakable ✓ N/A Portable ✓ ✓ 5 o o b o 0 0 o c w - 2. ca„aaa 1 g��sso�s raFratchissan {es Summary • The City's decision threatens good paying jobs and the industry in Ontario. Thi decision is based on incorrect and incomplete information This ▪ PET is very energy efficient material and a good environmental choice • PET is highly recycled and retains a high portion of its energy when recycled ▪ Stopping the safe of PET plastic in favour of coated paper will increase the amount of material going to landfill Stopping the sale of PET plastic bottles will drive up waste management and j recycling costs Stopping the sale of PET plastic bottles will limit the range of beverages that consumers can enjoy on site We respectfully request that the City of Niagara Falls revisit its decision to prohibit the sale of plastic beverage containers on city property and consider this new information. 6 ReFreshwienfs Canada toissons raCraTck+ssan fes 1.4 MJ of Energy = 14 MJ of Energy = 20.88 MJ of Energy = 34 MJ of Energy = 79.2 MJ of Energy = 370 MJ of Energy = Energy Comparisons for Illustrative Purposes To produce 1 PET Plastic Bottle To produce 1 hamburger' To produce 1 newspaper In 1 Titre of gasoline To produce 1 Titre of milk The amount of energy used per day in a typical Canadian home MJ = megajoule (1 million joules) Joule = The work done by a force of one newton traveling through a distance of one metre or, In layman's terms, the energy released when an apple falls one metre to the ground Kramer, Klass Jan. Energy and greenhouse gas emission In food production chains. LBNUKJ Kramer Consulting, October 2007. 2 Masanet E., L. Price, S. de la Rue du Can, R. Brown and E. Worrell. Optimization of Product Life Cycles to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California. CEC- 500.2005 110. Callfomla Energy Commission, PIER Energy - Related Environmental Research, 2005. 3 bgp: //w ww,enerov.nov.ab.pafAbout Us /1132.asp 4 Masanet E., L Price, S. de la Rue du Can, R. Brown and E. Worrell. Optimization of Product Life Cycles to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California. CEC - 500.2008 110. California Energy Commission, PIER Energy - Related Environmental Research, 2005. 5 ht tp : //www.energy.ggov.ab.caJA.bout 1,1 1132.asp ; e e • 0Q • • /hefres;unen fs Lendde 6 Nieves refrefcFissen fee Energy Comparison for Illustrative Purposes PET Plasttc Bottle Hamburger r9 Newspaper 1 Utre of Gasoline 1 Litre of Milk Used by 1 Canadian Home In a day Products and Uses l (5/21/2009) ©can lorf,da Niagara Falls Soccer Club - May 25, 2003 - Cou ncil From: Denyse Morrissey To: Dean Iorflda Date: 5/21/2009 8:52 AM Subject: Niagara Falls Soccer Club - May 25, 2009 Council CC: Hi Dean, Regards, Denyse Denyse Morrissey, B.A; M.P.A. Director Parks, Recreation & Culture City of Niagara Falls 7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1 Niagara Fails, Ontario L2H 3N3 Phone: (905) 356 -7521 ext. 3331 Fax: (905) 356 -7404 email: dmorrisseYPniaQarafalls,ca web: www,nlagarafalls.ca Kathy Moldenhauer; Mark Richardson Please accept this email as a request for Niagara Falls Soccer Club to be scheduled for deputation at Council on Monday, May 25, 2009. Tim Chamberlain, President and other dub members will be presenting a cheque for $2,250 to the City of Niagara Falls as a contribution to the new water bottle filling station at Mltchelson Park. He will also provide a brief overview of the Club's concession operation at the park. Page 1 From: "Bernie Slepkov" <bernie.slepkov @ sympatico.ca> To: "Teresa Fabbro" <tfabbro @niagarafalls.ca> CC: "Councillor loannoni" < ioannoni @niagarafalls.ca >, "Councillor Wing" <jwi. Date: 3/18/2009 5:00 PM Subject: As per your request Hi Teresa As per our conversation the other day, please keep me apprised as to when Refreshments Canada is scheduled to address Council. If possible, I wish to address council following their presentation. In the absence of any such presentation, should council choose revisit its decision of Feb, 23 in some public forum, 1 would appreciate being informed. For background purposes, I addressed St. Catharines city council, back in January 2007, requesting that the City eliminate non - essential bottled water from municipal facilities and meetings, thus becoming the first North American community to do so. I'd be happy to forward on my address of January 27, 2007 and resulting motion as you might find them somewhat instructive. Bernie Slepkov bernie.slepkov @sympatico.ca 1 -213 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 3M6 Tel: (905) 984 -3493 - Letter or support for removal plastic bottles f From: Julia Morton - Marr <ihtec@3web.com> To: <tsalci @niagarafalls,ca> Date: 3/16/20091:13 PM Subject: Letter of support for removal plastic bottles Attachments: MayorSalciPlasticBottles.pdf CC: < mcarter@davidsuzuki.org >, <wcumming@fcm.ca >, < mayor mlller@toronto.ca >,.. Dear Mayor Said (Ted) and City Council Members, I have written a letter of support for your next council meeting on the topic of elimination of the sale of bottled water as well as all beverages in plastic bottles within Municipal Buildings. It is attached. A hard copy is in the post. Cheers Julia Julia Morton -Marr IHTEC Founding President Tel: 905 -820 -5067 cc: Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Niagara Falls Parks and Rec, David Suzuki, The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Mayor Miller of Toronto, Mayor Hazel McCallion of Mississauga, Mayor of London Ontario. Niagara a11s REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Transportation Services TS- 2011 -46 Transit Routing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee Revised Routing and Scheduling Structure TS- 2011 -46 November 28, 2011 1) That the Transit Routing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee's Revised Routing and Scheduling Structure recommendations, be approved. 2) That the Capital and Operating budgets required for implementation of the revised routes and schedules for September 2012, as outlined in this report, be approved, and the financial implications related to increase the service levels to 30 minutes, be referred to 2012 Operating and Capital Budget deliberations for consideration of the Committee's Five Year Implementation Plan. In March 2009, Council approved the IBI Group Consultant's Transit Strategic Plan and Ridership Growth Strategy. This Plan incorporated a Short Term Business Plan, as well as a Long Term Strategic Plan, which were developed after an extensive public outreach initiative to enhance the outdated transit services currently being provided to the residents of our community. Since Council's endorsement, the City has continued to evolve at a rapid pace and major new community infrastructure, retail centres, and transportation partners have emerged, which are dramatically altering the transportation demand patterns of our passengers. In February 2011, City Council approved the establishment of the Transit Routing Ad Hoc Advisory Committee and appointed Councillor loannoni as the Chairperson. The objective of this Committee is to ensure the Consultant's recommendations are still valid and where deficient, are updated to better reflect the transportation needs of the residents in our ever evolving community. The Committee consists of representatives from the various stakeholder groups including senior citizens, physically challenged, secondary and post secondary students, bus operators, and our customers. A comprehensive review of the proposed IBI routes has been completed by the Ad Hoc Committee and modifications made relative to changes in residential developments along with relocations of commercial and industrial businesses, and new community recreational facilities. Revisions to the service were made to ensure safe and effective route structures November 28, 2011 Operational and financial schedules have been prepared, which phase in the service enhancements over a five -year period. The current Monday to Saturday route structure has been updated to better reflect the requested travel patterns of residents and the headway frequencies have been increased on some of the routes to forty minutes, while the majority will remain at sixty minutes. The routes with forty minute service frequency require four buses on the routes due to the one way travel times of eighty minutes. Thus, additional rolling stock will be required due to these service enhancements. Further, in September 2012, the proposed Monday to Saturday program would include the introduction of a new route, which is being recommended by the Committee to better serve the needs of those residents requiring east - west service from the north end of the city to the main connection hub of Main and Ferry Streets. On Sundays and holidays there will be improvements as well, with seven routes in operation, which is an increase of three routes. It is the recommendation of the Committee to further enhance the service levels from 2013 through 2017 to eventually achieve 30 minute frequency on all routes provided Monday through Saturday. The Sunday and holiday service would remain at the proposed 40 and 60 minute frequencies with seven routes being provided. These 30 minute frequencies will be phased in during the `peak' hours of service during the summer from 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Thus, during `off peak' midday hours and beyond 6:00 p.m. service, hourly frequencies would remain in effect. In the following year, the winter `peak' hours will receive 30 minute service in the same manner from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday with the same midday and evening hours remaining at hourly frequencies. In each of the subsequent years, there are service enhancements which will add service until there are 30 minute frequencies Monday through Saturday from approximately 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. year round and thus, provide the level of service and consistency our residents have recommended they require. In addition to the service frequency, the Committee recommendations included an increase in the span of service. This would entail service beginning one hour earlier in the morning and ending two hours later in the evening initially commencing in the summer and thereafter, introduced in the winter. The associated Capital and Operating costs have been attached for the five -year implementation plan, including the revenue to cost ratios (see Attachment). With the addition of operating costs, the revenue to cost ratios will initially trend downward. As the ridership begins to increase, this ratio will improve as revenues will outpace the operating expenditures. - 2 - TS 2011 - 46 would be in place, which will provide an equality to all residents to live, work, and play in this community. The provision of the Visitor Transportation System (VTS) routes being introduced in the late Spring of 2012 will provide additional transportation options for residents. The Lundy's Lane (Red Route) and Fallsview - Parkway (Blue Route) services will allow Niagara Falls Transit to leverage the service provided by the VTS buses and reduce the costs associated with the provision of additional service enhancements along these corridors. November 28, 2011 3 TS- 2011 -46 BACKGROUND Mandate The Transit Routing Ad hoc Advisory Committee was formed for the purpose of developing a comprehensive routing and scheduling implementation plan. The mandate of the committee was to refine and elaborate on the route and scheduling findings from the IBI Group Consultant's Transit Strategic Business Plan and Ridership Growth Strategy completed in 2009 in addition to incorporating transit opportunities resulting from new development areas since the completion of the report. At that particular time, the Gale Centre and Boys and Girls Club had not been constructed and service to these high traffic facilities had not been determined. In addition, during the past year, the retail centres on the corners of Dorchester Road and Morrison Street are changing dramatically with the recent relocation of the Walmart store and sale of Optimist Park. The committee has been engaging the residents of the City and the many stakeholders of transit through multiple channels to ensure all comments and issues are incorporated in the formulation of the enhanced transit system. Examples of this outreach program include stakeholder meetings, on bus and website surveys, as well as Open House sessions, as defined in the Public Outreach Section below. Committee Makeup Chair — Councillor Carolynn loannoni Transit Staff — All Transit staff was engaged City Staff — Transportation Services, Planning Transit Bus Operators — Four Bus Operators Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee — Three students Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee — Three members Members of the Public — Four interested Transit customers Niagara College Student Administrative Council Brock University Students' Union Work Plan The committee initially had to establish policy strategies and objectives, which address how the service will be developed. These policies and objectives include: • Route Design - weekday, weekend, seasonal • Hours of Service - weekday, weekend, seasonal November 28, 2011 • Frequency of Headways - half hourly, hourly, peak service enhancements • Transfer Locations and Wait Times • Bus Stop and Shelter Placements • Inter Municipal Service Connections and Locations • Alternative Service Provision Strategies In order to achieve the policies and objectives a comprehensive Work Plan was developed as shown in the Appendix. Public Outreach Program Public and agency consultation was a crucial component of the study. Through an effective public outreach program meaningful dialogue was generated among all stakeholders allowing an exchange of ideas and the broadening of the information base, leading to better decision making. Initial contact with the public was made via establishing an ad hoc Advisory Committee consisting of 22 individuals representing agencies as noted above. Outreach was carried out to garner public input through the use of various methods including, Questionnaires • distributed on City buses • distributed on chartered service buses, i.e., Brock, Niagara College, and Foodland • posted on the City web page • made available at all stakeholder and public meetings Transit staff meeting on Sunday, March 6 to obtain feedback 5 Ad hoc Advisory Committee meetings held • April 6, 2011 • May 6, 2011 • June 2, 2011 • July 7, 2011 • October 13, 2011 - 4 - TS 2011 - 46 5 Stakeholder /Public Meetings April 27, 2011 • Advertised in the local newspapers and on the City web page • letters sent to 33 Key Opinion Leaders • emails sent to all Vice Principals of the local high schools June 14, 2011 • Advertised in the local newspapers and on the City web page August 11, 2011 • Advertised in the local newspapers and on the City web page • door to door distribution of flyers to all residents in the Paddock Trail/Woodbine vicinity - more than 800 November 28, 2011 5 TS- 2011 -46 October 18 and 20, 2011 • Advertised in the local newspapers and on the City web page Updates to Council • May 16, 2011 • July 18, 2011 This extensive public consultation process played a key role in determining the final routing and scheduling recommendations. The process involved dialogue with various transit stakeholders, including a range of ages (students to senior citizens) of transit customers, employers, residents with physical challenges, complimentary transportation services such as GO Transit, the Visitor Transportation Service initiative and Inter Municipal Service, and the many social agencies that support our services through their patronage. This process required six months for the ad hoc Committee to complete their task employing an aggressive schedule of meetings, workshops and public open houses. The formulation of the preferred routes and schedules was an interactive process and was continually updated during the project. This was necessary as all input received was carefully reviewed and considered in the final plan to ensure the most effective and efficient plan will be recommended. Establishing Transit Generators An extensive list of transit ridership generators was established by the Committee with additions from the public outreach sessions. The following list is an overview of locations within our municipality deemed to be the destinations most often visited by public transit users: Transit Hubs Bridge /Erie Bus Terminal, Main & Ferry Street Hub, Niagara Square, Walmart, Zehrs Plaza on Morrison /Dorchester, and the Stamford Centre Plaza's. TransCab — Transfer Points Sodom /Main, Drummond /McLeod, and Niagara Square. Casinos Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara Libraries Victoria Ave., Town & Country Plaza, Chippawa, and the MacBain Centre. Educational /High Schools AN Myer, St. Michael, Westlane, St. Paul, and Stamford. Inter -City Travel November 28, 2011 6 TS- 2011 -46 VIA/GO Train Station, Downtown Bus Terminal, and Stanley /420 GO Transit stop. Medical Centres GNGH, Valley Way /Drummond, Morrison /Drummond, Portage /Drummond, and Queen /Ontario. Recreational & Community Centres Gale Centre, MacBain Community Centre, Coronation Centre, Boys & Girls Club, Convention Centre and Chippawa Arena. Major Commercial Retail Areas Niagara Square, Walmart, Zehrs Plaza, Stamford Centre, Metro (Montrose north of Thorold Stone), and the Outlet Mall (Lundy's Lane). Tourist Areas Clifton Hill, Victoria /Centre, Fallsview, Marineland, and Lundy's Lane corridors. Business Improvement Areas Main & Ferry, Downtown (Queen Street), Fallsview, Victoria Centre, Clifton Hill, and Lundy's Lane. Public and Stakeholder Comments /Suggestions • Run Direct Routes — Travel both ways along major corridors and collector streets to eliminate lengthy, one -way loops. "The routes are too long and should be more direct. It just takes too long to get to where I want to go so I've found other ways to travel." • Improve Headways /Frequencies — Introduce 30 min. vs existing 60 min. "The 60 minute service frequencies are poor. I have to leave my home far too early or wait after work for my bus and it becomes unattractive to me." • Extend Service Hours — Begin earlier in morning and finish later in evening. "This is a hospitality community and your service doesn't start early enough or operate late enough for me to use for transportation to work." Better Serve Major Ridership Generators - local /inter - municipal transit hubs, medical centres, commercial areas, recreational centres, libraries, education facilities, visitor destinations, and senior centres. November 28, 2011 - 7 - TS- 2011 -46 "This service doesn't meet my needs. I can't travel to evening events because the bus service doesn't allow me to get home and 1 can't afford a cab." • Secondary Schools — Provide direct, timely service to the schools to attract and retain younger ridership. "I know in St. Catharines the service is much better. It's easier to get around and doesn't take as long as it does here. My kids will never wait that long and won't use the service." • Enhance Marketing - To attract new riders, particularly `choice riders' who can select other transportation options. "If I knew the schedules better, I may try the service more often. It would be nice if there were schedules at more bus stops and in the shelters." • Improve Transfer Connections - Reduce wait times between buses and provide safer (reduce street crossing, etc.), seamless transfers. "The connection locations are poor and you often have to stand in bad weather and wait for your next bus. If it's raining or cold and there's no shelter it's not pleasant or safe." The revisions being recommended will realize service adjustments in many areas. Thus, sections of some routes will be removed from streets and migrated to other streets to better serve the residents, address new development and ridership, and generating infrastructure. The following section provides a list of specific streets affected: Deletions to the Existing Service This list indicates streets where the service is being removed; Chippawa Parkway Fern Avenue Jubilee Drive (McLeod to Jill) Garner Rd (McGarry to Lundy's lane) Rideau Street Culp Street (Drummond to Corwin) Orchard Avenue Ellen Avenue Robinson Street (Stanley to Main) Portage Road (Morrison to William) Rolling Acres Drive Huggins Drive Woodbine Street (Paddock Trail to Kalar) Kalar Road (Woodbine to Thorold Stone) Gail Street Theresa Street Portage (Theresa to Church's Lane) Additions to the New Service November 28, 2011 This list indicates streets where the service is being added; McGarry Drive Lundy's Lane (Garner to Railway Track) Paddock Trail Drive Preston Avenue Brookdale Drive ( Preston to Thorold Stone) Victoria Avenue (Ferguson to great Wolf Lodge) Fourth Avenue (Maple to Morrison) Maple Avenue (Fourth to Victoria) Peer Street Main Street (Robinson to Murray) Fallsview Boulevard (Livingston to Murray) Clark Street Paddock Trail Petition Matter - 8 - TS 2011 - 46 During the study process, staff was requested by the Committee to review several routes where adjustments could improve the efficiency of the current routing structure. One of the routes included Route 5 - Woodbine, which travels along a southerly portion of Paddock Trail. During the construction of Kalar Road at Woodbine Street, Route 5 had to be rerouted to include the northerly section of Paddock Trail, Preston Avenue, and Brookdale Drive from Woodbine Street north to Thorold Stone Road. Following the completion of the Kalar Road construction, staff reviewed the possibility of keeping this new route alignment permanent as it had been outlined as part of the new routing structure being recommended by the Committee. However, this new alignment was met with opposition from the residents on this roadway and the service was returned to Kalar Road Transit staff is of the opinion the Paddock Trail - Preston Avenue - Brookdale Drive routing is the most productive and convenient route to travel. The following details provide justification to operate a new Route 5 through the Paddock Trail Drive subdivision: Council Approval Received in Principal as per IBI Report • Depiction of Route 5 through the subdivision via Paddock Trail as shown was approved in 2009; • The Routing ad hoc Advisory Committee supports this proposed routing in 2011. Data Collection • More than 800 surveys were distributed throughout the entire neighbourhood bounded by Woodbine Street - Kalar Road - Thorold Stone Road - Montrose Road to ensure a balanced response was realized. • 11.6% of these residents responded to the survey questionnaire and thus, 88% did not show interest in providing feedback. • Of the 93 surveys returned (11.6 %), 58 respondents (62 %) were in favour of the Kalar Rd. Routing while the remaining 35 households (38 %) wanted the buses to utilize the Paddock Trail routing. While on Paddock Trail during the construction rerouting, ridership counts indicated Route 5 showed an improvement of 8.9% in the passenger counts. November 28, 2011 9 TS- 2011 -46 Collector Road Criteria • The function of a Collector Road is to distribute traffic between local and arterial roads, resulting in higher traffic volumes with wider pavement widths, sidewalks on both sides and are used as school bus and public transit routes. Catchment Area • With reference to our transit service standard, whereby staff makes every effort to place bus stops within a 400 M. walking distance of households, the Paddock Trail Drive - Preston Avenue - Brookdale Drive routing provides a much better coverage within the subdivision. • Paddock Trail Drive geographically splits the subdivision in half, whereby there is no existing or planned development on the municipal boundary west side of Kalar Road. Petition • The objection is based on the following definition, in part: "Safety on the section of Paddock Trail Dr. between Woodbine and Alpine Streets is already compromised by speeding drivers. This wide section of road is consistently plagued by vehicles traveling at excessive speeds, a concern that has been compounded with the introduction of the Niagara Falls Transit bus route." • The objection is based on speeding vehicles to which traffic calming measures would be suited, not restricting transit buses from the area. Similar Subdivision Designs • Paddock Trail Dr. and the subdivision are not dissimilar from other Niagara Falls subdivisions with transit service. A brief list of other neighbourhoods within the community which are serviced with public transportation on collector type streets include: Sinnicks Ave., Harriman St., Huggins St., O'Neill St., Pitton Rd., Jubilee Dr., Fern Ave, Gunning Dr., Weinbrenner Rd., McRae St., Culp St., and Ailanthus Ave. Note: Residents of the Woodbine neighbourhood were sent invitations (as illustrated in the Appendix) informing them of the Committee's recommendations being presented to Council. Final Routing and Scheduling Plan The following is provided to detail each route the Committee is recommending: Route 2 To run north & south between the Downtown Bus terminal and Niagara Square travelling via Bridge, Maple, Fourth, Morrison, Portage, Main, Fallsview, Dunn, Dorchester and McLeod. It will directly serve the Hospital, new WalMart and the MacBain Community Centre. Route 3 To run between Niagara Square and Fallsview BIA via Montrose Rd, Lundy's Lane, Stanley and Clark. It will service the MacBain Community Center. November 28, 2011 Route 4 - 10 - TS 2011 - 46 To also run north & south between the Downtown Bus Terminal and Niagara Square travelling via Queen, Victoria, Ferry, Drummond, McLeod, Jill and Jubilee. It will also serve the WalMart Plaza. Route 5 To run from the north end, at Montrose and Monastery, to Fallsview BIA via Montrose, Thorold Stone, Paddock Trail, Kalar, Lundy's Lane, Main & Stanley. It will serve Metro Plaza, Westlane and Stamford High Schools. Route 6 To run between Chippawa and Main & Ferry via Welland Street, Gunning Drive, Willoughby Drive, Portage Road, Ailanthus, Dunn, Fallsview, Murray, Main, Culp, Drummond & Lundy's Lane. It will directly serve the Fallsview BIA and Stamford High School. Route 7 To run between Main & Ferry and Stamford Centre via Portage, Valley Way, Drummond, Portage, Keith, Sinnicks, Atlas, Heritage, and Church's Lane. It will directly serve the Hospital, A.N. Myer and Stamford High Schools. Route 12 To run east & west between Zehr's Plaza and the Downtown Bus Terminal via Dorchester, Thorold Stone, Stanley, McRae, Fourth, Morrison, and Huron. It will directly serve St. Paul High School. Route 13 To run east & west between Zehr's Plaza and the Downtown Bus Terminal via Morrison, Drummond, Ferry, Victoria, Ferguson and River Rd. Route 14 To run north & south between Niagara Square and Stamford Centre via McLeod, Dorchester, Thorold Stone, Portage, St. Paul, Riall, Casey, Harriman & O'Neill. It will serve WalMart in the south end and Zehr's Plaza in the north end along with A.N. Myer and St. Paul High Schools. Route 15 To run between Chippawa and McLeod and Garner Roads via Gunning Drive, Welland Street, Sodom Road, Weinbrenner Road, Willoughby Drive, Portage Road, Stanley, Dunn, Ailanthus and McLeod Road. It will directly serve Walmart, Niagara Square, St. Michael November 28, 2011 -11 - TS- 2011 -46 School and the Boys & Girls Club. Route 16 To run between Montrose Road and Monastery Drive and Main Street and Ferry Street via Montrose, Thorold Stone, Dorchester, O'Neill, Portage, Thorold Stone, Stanley, North, Portage and Main. It will serve St. Paul and A.N. Myer Schools and the Hospital. Route 51 To run north & south from Metro Plaza to Niagara Square via Montrose, Thorold Stone, Lundy's Lane, Kalar, Catalina, Pitton, Westwood, Kalar, McGarry, Garner and McLeod rd. It will directly serve Westlane School, the Boys & Girls Club, St. Michael School and the MacBain Community Center. Red VTS Route To run between the extreme west end of Lundy's Lane and Table Rock via Lundy's Lane, Stanley, Murray and River Road. Blue VTS Route To run seasonally from Upper Rapids Road and the Great Wolf Lodge via Portage, Stanley, Fallsview, Murray, River Road, Bridge, Victoria, Queen, Clifton Hill, Bender Hill, Victoria, and Fallsview. It will serve the visitor parking lot at Upper Rapids Road, the new Convention Center, Fallsview BIA, Table Rock, Great Wolf Lodge, the Downtown BIA (Queen St.), and the Skylon Tower. TransCab Service The Purpose of TransCab is: • To provide service to areas with low densities that do not currently warrant the cost associated with full daily headways. • Utilized as an introduction to public transit in low density areas. As ridership is built, it may justify the introduction of daily conventional transit service. • To provide a flexible, cost - effective solution to residents travelling beyond the urban transit service area (UTSA) of our conventional service. Therefore, as public transit in our community moves forward and expands, TransCab continues to be a viable option to introduce public transit and to provide service where it would not normally be feasible financially or operationally. As noted within the Executive Summary, this Implementation Plan has been phased in over a five -year period to achieve the 30 minute service frequencies the community has requested. How the operating costs associated with this service will be introduced is as follows; November 28, 2011 2012 • Introduce one additional route as per recommendation of the Committee to better serve residents travelling east - west in the north end of the City. • Adjust the current routing to reflect the recommendations of the Committee • Provide 40 and 60 minute frequency headways to enhance the service effective September 2012 • Enhance the level of service provided on Sundays and holidays by operating 7 routes, as opposed to 4 routes. 2013 2014 • Add 30 minute service from 9:00 a.m. through to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday during the Summer. The Evening, Sundays and Holidays service will remain at 60 minute frequencies. 2015 • Add 30 minute service from 9:00 a.m. through to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday during the Winter. The Evening, Sundays and Holidays service will remain at 60 minute frequencies. 2016 2017 - 12 - TS 2011 - 46 Introduce 30 minute service frequency enhancements during the `peak' hours of 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the year. The current 60 minute frequencies would remain during the mid day periods and after 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays and Holidays. • Extend the span of service during the Summer period. Thus, buses will begin service one hour earlier in the morning and operate two (2) hours later in the evening. • Extend the span of service during the Winter period. Thus, buses will begin service one hour earlier in the morning and operate two (2) hours later in the evening. Ad hoc Transit Routing Committee Recommendations The Committee established criteria for the development of the proposed routing and scheduling structure as follows: • Run consistent direct routes • Maintain a 400 metre walking distance service standard for the daytime service • Maintain an 800 metre walking distance service standard for the evening, Sunday /holiday service November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS - 13 - TS- 2011 -46 • Improve headways /frequencies to 30 minutes • Enhance mobility and independence opportunities for our seniors and mobility challenged residents • Extend service hours to commence earlier and finish later in the day • Better service the major ridership generators • Better service secondary and post secondary schools • Enhance marketing and communications initiatives • Improve transfer connections • Better service the employment, health and recreational sectors, and visitor markets • Continue the use of Transcab to capture areas not viable for Conventional transit • Further contribute to a healthy, green community by providing attractive transportation options, which reduce automobile use. • Improve bus stop, transit hub infrastructure and amenities for customer convenience and comfort • Enhance the service to contribute toward the Transportation Master Plan's recommended modal share of 3.2% of all trips taken within this community be taken on public transit The 2012 Operating Budget has been prepared in draft form without any provisions for the costs of enhancing service levels. The costs associated with revising and implementing a renewed route structure for Niagara Falls Transit is outlined in the Appendix. The additional funding required to implement an enhanced level of service for the last quarter of 2012 will be $426,000.00. Therefore, the gross cost to provide public transit service for 2012 would become $7,893,000.00. If the service enhancements introduced in the last quarter of 2012 were to remain in effect for the entire year, the additional cost would be $1,704,585.00 for a total expenditure of $9,171,585.00. The capital costs associated with purchasing an additional four buses to provide this level of service would be $1,800,000.00. In addition, infrastructure enhancements to bus stops, the Main & Ferry area hub, and legislated commitments to meet the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act require an investment of $695,000.00. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priority regarding Convenient, Accessible, and Sustainable Transportation, specifically, from an Advisory Committee of transit users and stakeholders to provide input on transit service to Council and Staff. List of Attachments 1. Ad Hoc Transit Routing Advisory Committee Work Plan 2. Final Routing Maps 3. Five Year Operations and Capital Financial Plan 4. Paddock Trail Notice November 28, 2011 Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Dave Stuart - 12 - Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer TS- 2011 -46 S: \General Administration \GA 1.01 Reports\2011 Counci1\11 Nov 28 \TS- 2011 -46 Revised Routing and Scheduling Structure.wpd COMMITTEE TASKS TIME IN WEEKS February March April May Au ust September October November 1 1 71 141 211 28 71 141 211 28 41 111 181 25 21 91 161 231 25 11 81 15129 51 121 19126 31 101 171 24131 71 141 21128 Step 1: Committee Formation 1 Approval to proceed with Committee 11111 ✓ Appoint Committee Chair ® ✓ Select Committee Representation BR ✓ Committee Orientation meeting ® ✓ Committee Meeting Schedule ✓ ® I Ell ✓ Update to Council° ✓ Step 2: Public Outreach /Stakeholders Program Study Launch - Newspapers /Web, etc. ® ✓ Develop Website Questionnaire Ill ✓ Transit Staff Workshop ✓ Key Opinion Leaders (MacBain Centre) 1111 ✓ College /University Students (On Bus Survey) ME ✓ Seniors (Retirement Homes /Foodland Bus) High School Students ( Outreach /Posters) 111111111111110111111 Update to Council . ✓ Public Open Houses Step 3: Analysis of Feedback/Preliminary Costing Transit Fare Generators Preliminary Routing Preliminary Scheduling Identify Preliminary Infrastructure Needs Develop Preliminary Costing Update Senior Staff Update to Council Step 4: Routing and Scheduling Plan Finalize Routing Finalize Scheduling Infrastructure Plan Financial Plan Implementation Plan Presentation to Council ADHOC TRANSIT ROUTING ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORK PLAN Operating Costs 2011 2012* 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Existing Routing (per 2011 Budget) $7,170,939 New Routing (60/40 minute Service) $7,893,000 Increase Service Level (6 -9am & 2 -6pm - 30 min. service) $10,489,000 Increase Peak Hours for Summer (9am -2pm - 30 min Service) $10,958,000 Add Peak Hours for Winter(9am -2pm - 30 min service) $11,428,000 Extend Service Hrs. for Summer (1 hr. morning & 2 hrs. evening) $12,007,000 Add Extended Service Hrs. for Winter (1 hr. morning & 2 hrs. evening) $12,586,000 Yearly Operating Costs Yearly Revenues Net Operating Cost R/C Ratio Capital Costs 13 Buses ($450,000 /bus) $1,800,000 $4,050,000 Bus Stop Signs $65,000 $65,000 Bus Shelters $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 $140,000 Benches $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Sub - Terminals - Main & Ferry - Niagara Square - Mt. Camel Plaza - Town & Country Plaza - Zehr's Plaza AODA Legislation Total Capital Costs Yearly Gas Tax Net Capital Costs Total Operating and Capital Costs, 2012 - 2017 Implementation Plan * - Routing Changes to be introduced in September 2012, Service Levels to change in 2013 $7,170,939 $7,893,000 $10,489,000 $10,958,000 $11,428,000 $12,007,000 $12,586,000 $3,950,751 $3,948,000 $4,300,000 $4,600,000 $4,900,000 $5,200,000 $5,500,000 $3,220,188 $3,945,000 $6,189,000 $6,358,000 $6,528,000 $6,807,000 $7,086,000 0.55 0.50 0.41 0.42 0.43 0.43 0.44 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $500,000 $125,000 $125,000 $50,000 $50,000 $125,000 $125,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $130,000 $2,495,000 $4,520,000 $405,000 $330,000 $455,000 $405,000 $612,000 $612,000 $612,000 $612,000 $612,000 $612,000 $1,883,000 $3,908,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Be advised that a Council meeting has been scheduled to be held on the following date: Monday, November 28, 2011 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall Staff will be presenting the Revised Routing and Scheduling Structure as recommended by the Ad Hoc Transit Routing Advisory Committee. In April 2011, Council approved the formation of a Transit Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for the purpose of developing a comprehensive Routing and Scheduling Implementation Plan. The committee has engaged city residents and stakeholders through public open houses, workshops and transit surveys to ensure comments and issues are incorporated in the formulation of an up to date and comprehensive transit routing system. At a Neighbourhood meeting held August 11, 2011 at St. Vincent de Paul School, area residents voiced concerns regarding Route #5 being altered from Kalar Rd. to Paddock Trail Dr., Preston Ave., Brookdale Dr. Following the neighbourhood meeting, Staff presented these concerns to the Ad Hoc Transit Routing Advisory Committee. However, the Committee recommended to include bus service on Paddock Trail Dr., Preston Ave. and Brookdale Dr. (shown on the back of this notice), tentatively scheduled for implementation in September 2012. This decision is based on the criteria established by the Committee which includes increasing ridership catchment area, providing riders with convenient access, and the fact the west side of Kalar is outside of the city boundary. The proposed routes are available on the City's web site at www.naigarafalls.ca. If you are unable to attend and have comments you wish expressed please contact Janet Berry by email at jberry©niagarafalls.ca or phone 905 - 356 -7521 ext. 4524. Niagara Meeting Notice - NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL Ad Hoc Transit Routing Advisory Committee Report Presentation Sincerely, Karl Dren, C.E.T. Director of Transportation Services cc: Dean Ioriida, City Clerk S: \TRANSPI16. Transit Studies \6.02 Strategic P1an\Adhoc Transit Route Advisory Committee \Reports and Presentations\Notice of Meeting 2011 Ad hoc Route.wpd 2E 207 905 -355 -7521 www.niagarafalis.ca 0 0. 0 0. 1 Z 0 re siNNICKs .0 0 L -t. 5 0 DORCRESTER RD O - 001t KALAR RO - - ERIE AV 0 re FOURTH AV o tt11 0 161 DRUMMOND RD -1 — x - - MONTROSE RD _ cnONFR -RD is. Niwi - --BELMONT AV CLARK AV . _ 0 STANLEY AV - _ X 10 0 • . 0 - u. DO P ;7: (11/23/2011) Dean lorfida - By- lawamend Itr.docx Page ___ 1 )ir I I I Ii !VII I I II � Z 3 Ii' � Scotiabank CONVENTION CENTRE NIAGARA *CANADA November 10, 2011 Mr. Ken Todd City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr Todd, We are writing to request that the current Niagara Falls By -Law 2011 -51, be amended to exclude the property surrounding the Scotiabank Convention Center. Despite our best efforts, it has proven futile to enforce the non- smoking directive. We have guests that pay a great deal of money to rent our spaces, many of whom come from areas which allow smoking and are therefore, not cognizant of any regulations to the contrary. We have had many complaints that this By -Law is impeding our guests who smoke, many of whom have a limited few minutes to take a break during their conference schedule and it is not feasible for them to walk out to the boulevard or to their own vehicles to smoke. These guests do not wish to act in opposition to the City of Niagara Falls' By- Laws but the circumstance forces them very little alternative. As we continue to woo new markets such as Europe and China with their growing convention segments, this will become a growing challenge. The fact that we are not authorized to provide our guests ashtrays has been an issue which is causing us to incur the costs of having maintenance personnel continually cleaning up cigarette butts on our city walkways, parking lot and planters. The property adjacent to us belonging to the Carmellite's, is often littered with cigarette butts and we have received numerous complaints to this effect. It would be of benefit to our patrons and our business success that the City of Niagara Falls revise By- Law 2011 -51 to allow for a smoking area(s) outside of our building; we kindly request that this issue be raised with Council at your earliest convenience. We trust that you will keep us informed of any steps forward and invite you to contact our office with any questions or concerns. Warmest regards, Kerry Painter President and General Manager Scotiabank Convention Centre Ter 905.357.6222 6815 Stanley Avenue Fax. 905 357.6212 Niagara Falls ON L2G 3Y9 Toll Free 1 888 997.6222 Canada fallsconventions.com Itod.1 1 A7.7=74=, _41m...,,,,, .■_] 1 c 1 0.1PFSININ I .4d (SI•mo 1 la r [ I LAN/1.014 1 I w7 . _ _ - A F j1 _ if I. ,! ,--- ;, • 6 - - - . . , I 4 1 •rJ , 4; • - ,N; "=, !F' ; '•'• • -•• • 11 Li • fr' 1 ,•'?-- ' l;:: ,, . :•••• '- !!' - •-• f 3, -i = A': !1 ' - ,,- , i,,..! " il i'i srs :4 - • r-l' ,,!, ' • •,i ; ..IA ' 9. ... 4 - i - ,/ -=,_ . 13 , : .,„.._. _ ,...7._,__,_,_ , , -.• ' '- 0-- - , -J..- — • .tp tr. ...:.: .....,..,), ■ i iii ■-_1 . Trl [i+ - -;,:--. • ;i 4 `*_S - iji ,c , - ' ' 7 ^-7 ,•-• ■ • '. n • . . ' ...,; „. I 5: , -.'0 4, - -, • ,._ ___,.... ..,,,,,... .,,,...„._..i,._...-:,....,......_,____._....,_.„._.__,__„,„......,_„..._..7,..___ ...L.- -I_ • • ___. / ..f..„._ ■'• . '----:4,`"7--------•^.----•,------ .. -4 I g ' -_-: - --- > > .11', k•I > 6 C7 '_--,-, - c 5•Z ••":,• 0 V7-:' X rrl X --1 cz\ cl • - • • ; I , • Ai.edc108d 1NVDVA (11/23/2011) Dean lorfida - Candlelight Stroll request letter to city 2011.docx 0 ©��. 11 L!n DoWnVo �/V lJ kl r 1 Nov 7, 2011 His Worship Mayor Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 4660 Queen Street, Niagara Falls ON L2E 2L8 P: 905 - 356 -5444 F: 905 - 356 -5667 Dear Members: Celebrate Old Downtown Community Corp. Is a not - for - profit organization created by the Downtown Board of Management to promote the downtown core through events that bring people downtown. Celebrate Old Downtown is planning our annual Candle Light Stroll through the downtown core this year. Our Candlelight Stroll will start at the gazebo at the intersection of Valley Way and Queen Street and finish up at City Hall. Entertainment will start at 6pm at the gazebo at Valley Way and Queen. We would like to request the relief of costs associated with the following: Street Closing We are requesting permission to close Queen Street from Erie Avenue to Victoria Ave and Valley Way entering off of Victoria allowing access to Huron Street. We would like closure to happen so we can walk the street free of vehicular traffic between 6pm and 10pm Saturday December 10` 2011. Stage As with many of our street events we would like permission to place a stage in Centennial Square in front of City Hall for Dec 10` 2011. To accommodate the stage, we are requesting the use of hydro hook -ups in the courtyard to power the stage, and request the noise by law be extended from 9:00 to 9:30. Insurance The BIA will have event insurance in place, in the amount of $5,000,000 Sincerely Kevin White COD event co- ordinator Page 1 To City of Niagara Falls Nov. 1, 2011 Dean Iorfida, City Clerk. Enclosed is a proposal for a new City Parade Float for Councils consideration. Please forward to City Council. This float, as shown, depicts our local heroes Colonel Drummond, mounted on horse back leading the charge in battle with two infantry men at the Battle of Lundys Lane. The proposal includes Laura Secord on her trek to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon of an impending attack at Beaver Dams. The characters are full size fiberglass, with correct costuming and colours, complete with full size cannons and a rear mounted descriptive scroll, all on a "grass" field mounted on the City's existing float trailer or a new, smaller float bed, with skirt. Supplied Complete; $16,500. Thank you, for your consideration. Derek R. Cos ello. C.E.T. COSTELLO PRODUCTIONS THEME PARKS, MUSEUMS, ANIMATIONS 7160 Mount Forest Ln. Niagara Falls Ont. Canada L2J -3Z3 Phone 905 - 356 -0566 Fax 905 - 356 -1281 www .costelloanimatedexhibits.com E mail, costello @niagara.com 4'! rn T • (11/24/2011) Dean Iorfida - Re: float proposal From: Dean Iorfida To: derek costello; Teresa Fabbro Date: 11/16/2011 4:14 PM Subject: Re: float proposal Hi Derek: Good additional information. I will be bringing forward your letter at the meeting on the 28th. It may be referred to staff for some additional comment/ information. Thanks Dean »> derek costello <costello @niagara.com> 11/16/2011 3:45 PM »> Dear Teresa: Further to our proposal for a 1812 -14 City Float: Because these characters on this float proposal are "Museum quality" fiberglass, Col. Drummond, Laura Secord and two soldiers they can be "re- used" in a more permanent location (park, exhibit, etc) after the Float has completed its tour of use. I thought this fact might make this proposal more acceptable in these times of constraint. Derek R. Costello. C.E.T. 8' x 20' Saluting the local Heroes of the War of 1812 -14. Featuring Full size Col. Drummond,on horse back with two soldiers and Laura Secord. October 28, 2011 Mr, Dean lorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Beamsville, ON L2E 6X5 SENT ELECTRONICALLY Support for Brock University's Planned Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex — Business Incubator ICP 91-2011 Office of the Regional Clerk 2201 St David's Road, P 0 Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Tel: 905 - 685 -1571 Toll -free: 1- 800 - 263 -7215 Fax: 905- 687 -4977 kevin bain @niagararegion ca www niagararegion ca CL 13 -2011, October 27, 2011 ICP 13 -2011, October 19, 2011 Report ICP 91 -2011 Dear Mr lorfida, Regional Council, at its meeting of October 27, 2011, approved the following recommendations of its Integrated Community Planning Committee; That Report ICP 91 -2011, October 19, 2011, Support for Brock University's Planned Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex — Business Incubator, be received; That this Committee Recommend the following resolution be approved by Regional Council: Whereas the proposed expansion of the Business School at Brock University includes the proposed development of a Business Incubator aligned with the Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex (i e Cairns Complex); And Whereas active business incubation is an integral component of a successful community economic development strategy and is consistent with the evolving Regional economic development model in Niagara; And whereas 'health and bioscience' is an emerging cluster that is one focus in the transition of Niagara's regional economy; Now therefore Be It Resolved That: Council of the Regional Municipality supports Brock University's Government Relations Strategy to secure financial support from the senior levels of government for the proposed expansion of the Business School, which will support local businesses directly and through the Business Incubator; and, That a copy of this resolution be circulated to Niagara's area municipalities seeking endorsement of it by their respective Councils. Building Community Building Lives /2 A copy of Report ICP 91 -2011 is enclosed for your information. Yours truly, Kevin fain Regional Clerk :nld cc: Mr P Robson, Commissioner Integrated Community Planning Ms S McPetrie, Administrative Assistant Integrated Community Planning Ms M L Macara, Legal Services Niagara Region REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the Integrated Community Planning Committee RECOMMENDATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 SUBJECT: Support for Brock University's Planned Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex — Brock Business School 1 That this Committee Recommend the following resolution be approved by Regional Council: Whereas the proposed expansion of the Business School at Brock University includes the proposed development of a Business Incubator aligned with the Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex (i e Cairns Complex); And whereas active business incubation is an integral component of a successful community economic development strategy and is consistent with the evolving Regional economic development model in Niagara; And whereas `health and bioscience' is an emerging cluster that is one focus in the transition of Niagara's regional economy; Now therefore Be It Resolved That: Council of the Regional Municipality supports Brock University's Government Relations Strategy to secure financial support from the senior levels of government for the proposed expansion of the Business School, which will support local businesses directly and through the Business Incubator; and, 2 That a copy of this resolution be circulated to Niagara's area municipalities seeking endorsement of it by their respective Councils. Senior staff was recently approached by Brock University President Dr Jack Lightstone to discuss the University's number one development priority — construction of a new facility to house its burgeoning School of Business. The expansion of the business school will work in conjunction with the Business Incubator (BioLinc) project through the faculty and students participation directly with incubated companies and regional small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) (a project background summary of the BioLinc business incubator prepared by Brock University is attached as Appendix 1). The development of a business incubator within the Caims Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex will advance economic development in Niagara by promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, employment opportunities and growth. The Brock Bio -Life Sciences incubator (or BioLinc), will include a physical incubation facility but will also build a virtual community to ensure that innovative and entrepreneurial ideas emerging from the community are linked to available sources of support, advice and assistance This support will demonstrate the importance of the expansion of Brock's Business school to senior government officials. The expansion is more than simply a Brock priority — it will also allow for increased support to Niagara's business community by services provided through Brock's Business Incubator — the proposed development represents an important component of support of the Region's efforts to facilitate a planned approach to addressing a regional economy that is in transition FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The request for Regional Council to support Brock University's expansion plans, through President Jack Lightstone, is not a request for financial support by the Region. Rather, it is to amass as much support from various Niagara -based organizations — this support includes accompanying Brock officials in related meetings with senior government officials If there is a formal request for financial support at some future date, it would require a separate report to, and related debate by, Regional Council PURPOSE To seek Council's official support for Brock University's proposed expansion plans that include a new facility for its Business School, an expansion that will directly support a Business Incubator REPORT A larger Business school with expanded graduate studies will allow students to directly interact with Niagara's businesses to gain hands on experience and further develop and refine Niagara's talent pool The Brock Bio -Life Sciences Business Incubator ( BioLinc), as proposed, would operate such that Brock Business School faculty and students are engaged in very practical business applications with Niagara entrepreneurs — effectively, working with start-up businesses at the earliest stages of business development in order to help them succeed There are other incubator functions evident in Niagara — nGen for digital media, as an example Having an incubator function in place for the emerging health and bioscience cluster would provide the appropriate foundation for that sector to succeed in Niagara The Business School expansion proposal at Brock University aligns with several of Council's strategic directions — these include: the Economic Growth Strategy; ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Page 2 of 9 • the current review of the economic development function (wherein business incubation is identified as a necessary `service' in the suite of economic development services to be delivered); O Youth retention, in that students are getting practical experience with Niagara's entrepreneurs, allowing them to see future opportunities for their own entrepreneurial aspirations or for future employment — the overall goal of which is to keep our bright young people here. There is a process in place to determine the Region's `priority asks' during Niagara Week at Queen's Park (targeted for early May 2012) Support for Brock's proposed expansion is properly at a remove from that process. Brock's expansion plans are on a timeline that include expected approval by the Board of Governors for the University's financial commitment to the project in February 2012 This means that their government relations approach needs to move forward much sooner than the 2012 version of Niagara Week at Queen's Park Further, Brock's `ask' is focused on funding envelopes already announced and targeted for post secondary institutional investments — outside of the funding envelopes and non - monetary focus normally associated with Regional Council priorities (e.g infrastructure, social investments and legislative /policy support) Further, the leaders of our post secondary institutions do attend Niagara Week activities to lend their support for Regional Council's priorities — in this instance, Brock's priority helps further Regional Council's directions in overall economic development Vertical integration in the local economy is a key to long term success — clear examples in Niagara include the alignment between post secondary institutions and industry in fields like grape & wine, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and tourism, and, horticulture Health and biosciences would be a welcome addition to this list The timing of this request for support is not mere coincidence — rather, it is evidence of the multi- various efforts by many of the forward- thinking Niagara's economic actors to help transition our economy Submitted by: Patrick Robson Commissioner Integrated Community Planning Approved by: ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Page 3 of 9 Mike Trojan Chief Administrativ- Off er This report was prepared by Patrick Robson, Commissioner of Integrated Community Planning and reviewed by Brian Hutchings, Commissioner of Corporate Services APPENDIX Appendix 1 — Brock University Bic-Life Sciences Incubator Project Background (Prepared by Meaghan Rusna!! Of Brock University) ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Page 4 of 9 Page 4 APPENDIX I ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIAGARA Brock University Bio -Life Sciences Incubator Project Background ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Appendix 1 Page5of9 The following is a summary of Brock University's Bio -Life Sciences Incubator (BioLinc) project as prepared by Meaghan Rusnall, Senior Government Relations Advisor of Brock University for Dr Lightstone, President of Brock University Brock BioLinc Project Background The combined effects of the recession, the decline of traditional manufacturing in southern Ontario, and the challenges facing the agricultural sector have created economic pressures in Niagara that wilt have a long -term impact As the local economy recovers, it will not be a simple return to the way things used to be Many shuttered factories will remain closed. High - paying manufacturing jobs -lost in large -scale corporate downsizings - wilt not be replaced. Niagara's fruit farmers and greenhouse growers remain uncertain about what the future holds for them. Fortunately, when economic development stakeholders representing the Niagara region and St Catharines - Thorold came together to address the transitioning economy in the mid- 2000s, they recognized the importance of creating a new vision for the local economy. With an eye to the future, the community's new economic development strategies build on the core strengths of the region that have the most potential to move the local economy from its traditional manufacturing roots towards one that is more knowledge -based These priority clusters, identified by economic development stakeholders, are: • Niche bio- product manufacturing • Health and wellness, life sciences • Environmental, energy and other "green" technologies • Digital media and software development Brock's mandates extend far beyond education and research. As an institution committed to engaging with the community to enhance the economic, social, cultural and intellectual lives of citizens, Brock University has an important rote to play in the development and execution of the strategies related to Niagara's priority clusters. This role has become a priority for Brock, whose impact now extends to enhance communities at the provincial, national and international level Our efforts include: • Creating opportunities for collaborations that contribute to solutions through knowledge sharing, research and training • Expanding opportunities for community members engage with Brock • Developing mentorship programs with alumni and corporate and community partners • Developing national and international partnerships through which Brock researchers can strengthen the communities with which they interact and bring the lessons - learned back to our region • Encouraging student leadership in local, national and global activities through research, development and social advocacy • Developing incubators for research and creative projects that create community - enhancing employment opportunities within the region and beyond ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Appendix 1 Page 6 of 9 Specific illustrations of Brock's effort to support the development of these clusters include its involvement in the development of the Niagara Interactive Media Generator (nGen), and the new Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex The Cairns Complex will be a unique research and graduate training facility supporting discoveries that will play a critical role in advancing Niagara's economy through enhancing its position in the biotechnology industry; specifically it will enhance the priority sectors of niche bioproduct manufacturing, Life sciences and green technologies. The provincial government's $33 5 million and the federal government's $38 million support for the Cairns Complex also reflects the alignment of this project with provincial and federal policy To leverage discoveries from an economic perspective, the Cairns Complex must also support the pillars of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, in particular creating an entrepreneurial advantage Developing the entrepreneurial culture both at Brock and within Niagara will ensure that the fruits of discovery are harvested in Canada, rather than being lost to American companies eager to develop patented ideas This much - needed entrepreneurial support will be the primary role of the Brock BioLinc business incubator Additionally the discoveries will support the other two pillars of Canada's SECT strategy, the people advantage and the knowledge advantage. AR three levels of government have already made significant investments to support research and research infrastructure at Brock University The Brock BioLinc incubator will support commercialization efforts to ensure this investment gets translated into wealth and prosperity for Canadians by fostering a competitive and dynamic business environment. Brock BioLinc will attract small and medium enterprises in the biosciences eager to translate discovery into Canadian products, services, and ultimately jobs. As pointed out in the Government of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy, innovation usually takes place where there is vigorous competition between firms Brock's BioLinc incubator will create just such a situation, bringing together the best and brightest scientists, private - sector enterprise and the research and development infrastructure to propel the growth of the local., provincial and national biotechnology sectors. Brocks BioLinc wilt consist of a physical incubator space located in the Cairns Family Heath and Bioscience research complex that will specialize in applied health and bio- manufacturing Brock has also partnered with the St Catharines- Thorold Chamber to create a virtual incubator that will provide support to a wider range of start-ups and SME's Physical incubator space: The Brock BioLinc business incubator will be a 5,175 sq ft facility Located within Cairns Complex_ The proximity of the physical incubator space to Cairns Complex researchers, will promote collaboration with some of Canada's leading bioscientists, will play a key role in establishing a strong link in Niagara between research, discovery, commercialization, technology transfer and market development, leading to the expansion of employment in the region. On a rotating basis, five to ten "clients" will benefit from incubator support including: • office and Lab space with flexible lease arrangements • shared use of office equipment • direct business assistance, counseling and training • professional networking opportunities 1CP 91 - 2011 October 19, 2011 Appendix I Page 7 of 9 Collaborative teams of University faculty, researchers, staff, students, alumni and private industry partners will support clients in the range of activities required to launch a new venture within approximately two years As these clients move on, new spaces will become available for the next round of clients Virtual incubator support: Today in Niagara, innovators looking for assistance with venture development and entrepreneurs seeking research and development support often experience difficulty making these connections By providing virtual support through a web -based portal, Brock BioLinc will extend the reach of the physical incubator by virtually connecting researchers and entrepreneurs. This type of interaction can be a critical first step required for new ventures looking to "test the waters," to determine if their concept is robust enough to succeed as a business. The virtual portal will support an additional 10 to 20 clients in determining business viability Once determined, these businesses can go on to benefit from business development services offered by the physical incubator While Brock BioLinc will have ultimate responsibility for the portal, its development will be guided by input from private industry, the St Catharines - Thorold Chamber of Commerce and area economic development agencies. Faculty of Business support Faculty and students from Brock's Faculty of Business will provide both physical and virtual incubator clients with a range of support, including: • Continuing education and training on a range of business topics • Business plan development and accounting support • MBA student consulting • Co -op /intern students Staffing A full -time director for Brock BioLinc will be hired to manage the operations of the incubator to provide direct business mentoring to clients and ensure the incubator reaches a state of self- sufficiency within three years. While this position will take direction from an advisory board comprised of community business Leaders, it will report directly to the Vice President, Research and the President of the University, who will have responsibility for staffing decisions The director position will be designated as a priority hire, so that it can be filled as quickly as possible when funding for the program is approved. Brock has a strong track record for developing lasting partnerships that generate results, and the Brock BioLinc business incubator will build on this tradition. The St Catharines- Thorotd Chamber of Commerce, nGen and the City of St. Catharines have already pledged their support toward the BioLinc initiative. These community partners are engaged in the BioLinc project because they understand that the reach of this project extends far beyond the Brock campus. Brock BioLinc is a community -wide initiative that will benefit the regional, provincial and federal economy in addition to the support of community organizations, the diverse range of business backgrounds represented in the members of the BioLinc Advisory Board and the involvement of Brock's ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Appendix I Page 8 of 9 Faculty of Business WILL build a strong foundation for the ongoing development of private sector partnerships Along with supporting Niagara's current entrepreneurs, these partnerships will create a new generation of entrepreneurs By exposing a range of Brock students to BioLinc's activities, they will see that the creation of their own business is a viable career path after graduation Academics, who tend to have limited business experience, will be exposed to BioLinc activities and they too will see new private sector opportunities and gain the confidence to pursue them. The success of Brock graduate, Yousef Haj -Ahmad is an excellent illustration of the type of entrepreneurial success BioLinc will support among faculty. Haj -Ahmad graduated from Brock with his honours BSc in 1980 and his MSc in 1982 He continued his studies, earning a PhD at McMaster University in 1986, but soon returned to Brock to teach undergraduate courses in molecular genetics and biotechnology as well as graduate courses in molecular virology and immunology In 1998, Haj -Ahmad founded Norgen Biotek, which, from its dozen patents, has created a nucleic acid and protein isolation technology used for isolating and purifying DNA and RNA samples. This technology is helping scientists and clinicians around the world to study, identify and treat disease as well as develop new products for use in medicine and agriculture that include cost - effective test kits for a number of diseases that are based on non- invasive urine samples, rather than being based upon taking blood from patients Norgen was recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Life Science Companies and is located in a new, 24,000 square foot state -of -the -art facility just a few blocks from Brock University Norgen recruits Brock graduates and has already committed to supporting the BioLinc project with some of its own patented technologies. In addition to supporting entrepreneurial success among students and faculty, BioLinc will drive an entrepreneurial culture within the community By executing a comprehensive plan to communicate BioLinc success stories, the community at large will gain a better understanding of the type of research that the University can support, which wilt lead to increased research and development partnerships with the local business community It's important to note that the opportunities for BioLinc related to enterprise development aren't, "One day," or, "if /then," scenarios. Over the course of his four -month tenure at the University, John Wilson, Brock's new Director of Business Development and Commercialization, has already laid important groundwork for the commercialization of discoveries made at Brock. John is focused on developing alternative revenue streams for researchers from their developed patents He has already engaged a number of local business owners in potential BioLinc activities, investigated licensing opportunities with faculty members and has forged relationships with a number of organizations that can offer important resources and best practices to the Brock BioLinc project.. In addition to funding the new Director of Business Development and Commercialization position, the University and its BioLinc partners will provide a range of in -kind support toward this project that are critical to its success, including: • Office of Research Services support, including an on -site contract Lawyer, technology transfer staff and grant facilitators • Faculty of Business support, including mentoring, continuing education opportunities, and marketing and financial management assistance • Marketing and Communications support to promote BioLinc efforts ICP 91 -2011 October 19, 2011 Appendix! Page 9 of 9 • information Technology support • Facilities support, including use of meeting and conference space as well as costs associated with site maintenance, utilities and security • Where appropriate, cost - recovery technical support (machine and electronics shops) • Business mentorship through the existing chamber network Office of the Town Clerk • The Town of O TELEPHONE 905- 468 -3266 FACSIMILE 905-468 - 2959 Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road PO Box 1042 Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Attention: Kevin Bain, Regional Clerk Dear Mr. Bain: Yours sincerely, Holly Dowd, Town Clerk Enclosure iagara- n- ake Re: - Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing and Treating of Wastewater Within the Great Lakes Basin November 2, 2011 Please be advised the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake (Council), at its regular meeting held on October 31, 2011, endorsed a resolution calling for a dialogue between various levels of governments in the United States and Canada as well as First Nations and Native American governments on impacts of hydraulic fracturing in the Great Lakes Basin and treating `fracking' wastewater in private or municipal wastewater treatment systems in the Great Lakes Basin. Furthermore, Council supports a province -wide and national moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and the treatment of the by- products of hydraulic fracturing within the Great Lakes Basin until a robust public discussion has occurred with full consideration of the human and environmental impacts. A copy of the complete resolution is enclosed for your reference. On behalf of Council, it is respectfully requested that the Regional Municipality of Niagara and local Area Municipalities support this resolution. Thank you for your attention to this and I look forward to your favourable response. cc: Area Municipalities Association of Municipalities of Ontario Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative MPP Kim Craitor Hon. Robert Nicholson MP, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Hon. James Bradley MPP, Minister of the Environment Ontario Hon. Peter Kent MP, Minister of the Environment Canada National Chief Assembly of First Nations City of Niagara Falls NY Niagara Falls NY Water Board First Capita: of Upper Canada - 1792 1593 FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD P.O. Box 100 VIRGQ., ONTARIO LOS 1TO TELEPHONE (905) 468 -3266 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NIAGARA -ON -THE -LAKE DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2011 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE NO. P.O. BOX 100 VIRGIL, ONTARIO LOS 1 TO WHEREAS the hydraulic fracturing ( fracking) for natural gas involves the use of chemicals and hazardous materials during construction, drilling, hydraulic fracturing, gas production and delivery, well maintenance, and worksite operations; AND WHEREAS hydraulic fracturing of underground geologic formations is often accomplished by injecting a complex mix of fluids and chemicals, including very large volumes of water under very high pressure to create fractures in gas bearing geologic formations; AND WHEREAS many of the chemical constituents injected during hydraulic fracturing have documented adverse health effects and/or adverse environmental impacts; AND WHEREAS serious concerns have been raised regarding water contamination near fracking sites; AND WHEREAS use of these hydraulic fracturing mixes exposes adjacent land and surface waters to the risk of contamination through open pit storage, truck transport on roadways, and activities during well development; AND WHEREAS wastewater from fracking can contain radioactive elements and has been discharged into rivers that supply drinking water for millions, according to the New York Times; AND WHEREAS the pollution of water caused by fracking threatens the long term economic well- being of communities, as businesses and consumers depend on clean drinking water; AND WHEREAS there is no federal or provincial legislation specifically on hydraulic fracturing and the oil and gas industry is not required by federal or provincial law to publicly disclose chemical formulas of hydraulic fracturing fluids so that this information is publicly available for health and safety purposes; AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised regarding the safety of effectively processing waste waters from hydrofracking operations; AND WHEREAS while communities in the Great Lakes Basin are politically and economically independent, the Basin is in fact one integrated watershed and therefore decisions in one region have the ability to affect other regions as well as the whole Basin; AND WHEREAS the Great Lakes is a shared commons and public trust and as such requires public consultation and a process that enables communities to be a part of the decision - making process on issues that affect the Great Lakes Basin as a whole; AND WHEREAS on September 30, 2010, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed Resolution A/HRC /15/L.14 affirming the human right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation and as such contamination of drinking water by 'fracking' fluids is a violation of this and other human rights; AND WHEREAS being a riverfront community, the wise stewardship of Niagara -on- the - Lake's water sources involves protection of our water supplies and water sources for generations to come; AND WHEREAS protection of Niagara -on- the - Lake's water supplies and resources is better accomplished by prevention of contamination and environmental degradation, rather than attempting to clean up contamination and restoring degraded environments after the fact. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara -cn- the -Lake calls for a dialogue between various levels of governments in the United States and Canada as well as First Nations and Native American governments on impacts of hydraulic fracturing in the Great Lakes Basin and treating 'fracking' wastewater in municipal wastewater treatment systems in the Great Lakes Basin; and, rr va o r' a) THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake supports a province -wide and national moratorium on hydraulic fracturing and the treatment of the by- products of hydraulic fracturing within the Great Lakes Basin until a robust public discussion has occurred with full consideration of the human and environmental impacts; and, b) THAT the Corporation of the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake respectfully requests the support of the Regional Municipality of Niagara and local Area Municipalities in this regard; and c) THAT this Resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support by Ontario Municipalities, the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, MPP Kim Craitor, MP Rob Nicholson, MPP Jim Bradley, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, MP Peter Kent, Canada's Minister of the Environment, National Chief Shawn Atleo, Assembly of First Nations, the City of Niagara Falls, NY, and the Niagara Falls NY Water Board. RECORDED VOTE f}ppra r/ec2 (11/24/2011) Dean Iorfida - Request for Proclamation From: To: Date: Subject: Attachments: Dear Mr. Iorfida: communications intern < intern @abclifeliteracy.ca> <diorfida @niagarafalls.ca> 11/8/2011 12:00 PM Request for Proclamation Proclamation of Family Literacy Day.pdf On January 27, 2012, thousands of Canadian families will celebrate Family Literacy Day * ® *, an annual initiative that celebrates adults and children reading and learning together, and encourages Canadians to spend at least 15 minutes enjoying a learning activity as a family every day. ABC Life Literacy Canada invites you to officially recognize the day in your community by proclaiming January 27th as Family Literacy Day. An official recognition of the day will serve to underscore your commitment to an issue that is important to your community. ABC Life Literacy Canada created Family Literacy Day in 1999 to increase public awareness of the importance of adults and their children enjoying learning activities together on a regular basis. In doing so, both child and adult are better prepared to succeed in a world of increasing literacy challenges at home, at work and in the community. By raising awareness of the need of ongoing literacy - building and learning, Family Literacy Day makes its contribution to addressing the reality of how low literacy affects more than 40 per cent of adult Canadians. This year we will celebrate 14 years of Family Literacy Day by encouraging Canadians to take a learning journey. We know that parents lead very busy lives, but the time spent reading and doing literacy - related activities with children is hugely beneficial. Several of our day -to -day activities offer learning opportunities, and we want parents to embrace those learning opportunities to ensure their families are learning every day. ABC Life Literacy Canada encourages you to attend a local event and support the literacy cause. For a list of events in your area, please visit http: / /abclifeliteracy.ca /fld /events /. Please find attached a sample template of the proclamation. If you would like additional information or logos, please visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca. Page 1 (11/24/2011) Dean lorfida - Request for Proclamation Page 2 Thank you in advance for supporting this national initiative whose objective is to encourage Canadians to build a tradition of lifelong learning. Sincerely, Margaret Eaton President, ABC Life Literacy Canada Giovana Chichito ABC Life Literacy Canada Tel: 416- 218 -0010 x133/ Toll Free: 1- 800 - 303 -1004 x133 Twitter: * http : / /twitter.com /Life_Literacy *Facebook: * http: / /www.facebook. com /pages/ ABC - Life - Literacy- Canada /365236095930?ref =mf* Proclamation of Family Literacy Day WHEREAS solid literacy skills are vital to our social and economic development as a [province / city / town / municipality]; AND WHEREAS research shows that parents have a strong influence on the literacy development of their children; AND WHEREAS family literacy programs serve to secure a solid learning foundation for our children; AND WHEREAS family learning helps maintain the literacy levels of adults and encourages the development of lifelong readers and learners; NOW THEREFORE, 1 [official's name and title] do HEREBY PROCLAIM January 27 as "Family Literacy Day" in the [province / city / town / municipality] of [name of province / city / town / municipality] [signature and name of official] Niagaraaalls November 28, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department SUBJECT: CD- 2011 -16 2012 Council Schedule RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the 2012 Council Schedule. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A proposed 2012 Council schedule is submitted for Council's consideration. BACKGROUND ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Rule 2 of the Standing Rules of Council (By -law 89 -155) state that " ...meetings of the Council shall be held in accordance" with a Schedule that forms part of the by -law. As a result, on an annual basis, a new schedule is put forward for Council's consideration for the upcoming calendar year. Some comments regarding the schedule: CD- 2011 -16 ✓ The schedule is roughly bi- weekly, although at the beginning of the calendar year there are some back -to -back (i.e., weekly meetings). The rationale for the couple of instances of back to back meetings is to allow ample time for budget discussions and to approve the budget in a timely fashion. ✓ The direction of Council from 2011 to conduct the majority of Council business at the Council meeting, and not in the Committee of the Whole setting, will continue in 2012. Committee of the Whole will only be scheduled if there is a particularly heavy Council agenda or there are some technical, consultant presentations that may take more than the normal allotted time for Council deputations (10 minutes). ✓ As always, special meetings may be called, if warranted, or meetings could be cancelled, especially in the summer months, if there is not any pressing business at hand. ✓ The Council start time will remain at 6:30, as introduced in 2011. ✓ The by -law amending the Standing Rules of Council by -law will come forward at the next Council meeting . ✓ Members of the public should be referred to the Council section of the City's website for the up to date Council meeting schedule: http: / /www.niagarafalls.ca/ city - hall /council /schedule.aspx November 28, 2011 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Proposed 2012 Council Schedule Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: DI - 2 - Dean to ida, City Clerk CD- 2011 -16 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer 15 Schedule Council Sunday January 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 3 4 5 10 16 17 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 G (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 29 30 31 O (6:30PM- 10:00PM) Council Meeting 11 12 18 19 20 21 Friday Saturday 13 14 11/15/2011 - 4:21 PM Sunday February 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 6 7 12 13 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 26 27 28 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 1 14 15 29 2 Friday Saturday 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Family Day Schedule Council 1 11/15/2011 - 4:22 PM 25 26 27 28 0 (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting Schedule Council Sunday March 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 5 6 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 12 13 14 15 16 O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) 1G (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) © (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) March Break ,March Break March Break (March Break March Break Friday Saturday 10 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 30 31 11/15/2011 - 4:22 PM Sunday 15 16 ® (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 29 30 ® (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting April 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 17 9 10 11 'G (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Easter Monday 18 12 Thursday 19 20 Friday Saturday 6 ® (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Good Friday 13 '14 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Schedule Council 1 11/15/2011 - 4:23 PM Schedule Council Sunday 13 14 © (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting May 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 12 15 16 1 17 1 8 19 20 21 22 23 24 0 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Victoria Day 27 28 29 30 !31 © (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 1 25 126 11/15/2011 - 4:23 PM Sunday 3 © (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) 0 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) ,FCM Conference 'FCM Conference June 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturday 10 11 12 13 14 0 (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 27 28 1 O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) FCM Conference 15 '2 10 (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) 1 FCM Conference 29 30 16 Schedule Council 1 11/22/2011 - 10:43 AM 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday 1 16 17 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 29 30 31 Schedule Council July 2012 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 12 13 22 23 24 25 26 27 7 14 18 19 20 21 28 11/22/2011 - 10:43 AM Sunday August 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 6 ® (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Civic Holiday 12 13 0 (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 14 15 19 20 21 22 ® (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) AMO AMO AMO 10 11 16 17 18 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Saturday Schedule Council 1 11/22/2011 - 10:43 AM 9 23 30 Schedule Council September 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 © (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Labour Day 10 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 11 12 13 14 115 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 U (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 11/15/2011 - 4:25 PM 21 22 28 October 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 8 (O (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Thanksgiving Day 14 15 ©(6:30PM- 10:00PM) Council Meeting 14 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 19 '20 123 1 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting Schedule Council 1 11/15/2011 - 4:26 PM 4 Sunday 12 13 O (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Schedule Council November 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday ! Friday Saturday 1 2 3 26 27 ® (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 14 15 28 29 30 16 10 17 11/15/2011 - 4:26 PM Sunday 23 24 30 31 December 2012 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 ® (6:30 PM - 10:00 PM) Council Meeting 11 12 13 114 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 25 26 27 28 1 29 Schedule Council 1 11/15/2011 - 4:26 PM Niagaraf�alis CA YA DA REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -54 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Service Requests and Policy Review RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND MW- 2011 -54 November 28, 2011 1) That the existing sidewalk plow routes be revised to accommodate new sidewalks, and 2) That existing sidewalks that do not meet the City's Winter Maintenance Policy be removed. At the end of the 2010/2011 Winter Season the City received 312 sod damage complaints by City sidewalk and road plows. As a result, staff was prompted to review the existing sidewalk plow routes to increase efficiency and reduce restoration costs. The majority of the sod damage complaints were caused by sidewalk plows. In an effort to reduce the amount of sod damage incurred during the winter season the City has purchased additional delineaters or snow markers to protect the sod from damage. The Municipal Works Department will stake out the historical trouble spots along the sidewalk plow routes with flexible reflective snow markers. By marking historical trouble spots it will help the plow operators in locating the sidewalk limits and deviations. Where opportunities exist staff intend to provide sidewalk plow operators with additional training and review standard operating procedures. Despite the plow operator's best efforts, the sod along the edge of the road /sidewalk occasionally may be damaged during snow removal activities. In general, the City will repair the sod damaged by a snowplow or sidewalk plow under the City's Sod Restoration Program. The City will not be responsible for damage to underground irrigation systems and landscaping within the City right -of -way. Municipal Works staff has conducted an internal review of the Winter Maintenance Plan and has identified a need to revise the Sidewalk Plow Routes to better reflect the intent of the service needs of the community. The current routing is based on historical needs of the community that target schools, senior homes, and the hospital. The policy reads as follows; November 28, 2011 Over the years the routes have been extended at the discretion of Council however the manpower and equipment resources available have not been expanded proportionally. As a result the response times have been reduced. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE As new sidewalks are added and once busy facilities closed, staff is recommending the following additions and removals from the existing sidewalk plow beats in compliance with Minimum Maintenance Standards and the City's Winter Maintenance Policy; New Routes . Adding approximately 147 meters to the existing sidewalk plow routes. Proposed Street Removal from Existing Routes . . . . • . • • • Not all of the sidewalks in the City of Niagara Falls receive snow control services. • • • -2- MW- 2011 -54 The sidewalks that are kept plowed in the winter are serviced in a manner similar to street plowing according to a priority system. Sidewalks are plowed after an accumulation of 8 cm. School routes are plowed between Midnight and 8:OOam - Sunday through Thursday Property owners who dump snow and /or ice onto municipal sidewalks are liable to a fine of up to $5,000. WS - Ellen Avenue from Ferry Street to first driveway entrance. ES - Homewood Avenue from Valley Way to Morrison Street. WS - Stanley Avenue from Morden Drive to Bridge Street. WS - Oakwood Drive from McLeod Road to the Walmart entrance. ES - Portage Road from Stamford Medical Building to Perkins Street. WS - Clark Avenue from Ferry Street to Robinson Street. ES - Fourth Avenue from Bridge Street to Gale Centre Entrance. WS - Homewood Avenue from Valley Way to Morrison Street. SS - Valley Way from Sixth Avenue to Second Avenue. WS - Buckley Avenue from Park Street to Huron Street. WS - St. Lawrence Avenue from Park Street to Huron Street. SS - Woodbine Street from Kalar Road to Montrose Road. WS - Sinnicks Avenue from Thorold Stone Road to Mayfair Drive. SS - Vine Street from Sinnicks Avenue to Portage Road. WS - Stanley Avenue from Ferry Street to Marineland Parkway. (Duplicated on beat 4) ES - Stanley Avenue from Dixon Street to Marineland Parkway (Duplicated on beat 1) SS - Catalina Street from Kalar Road to Pitton Road. WS - Carlton Street from Lundy's Lane to Culp Street. SS - Frederica Street from Prince Edward to Drummond Road. November 28, 2011 • • -3- MW- 2011 -54 SS - North Street from Drummond Road to Portage Road. NS - Churchill Street from Drummond Road to Father Hennipen School. Both sides of Barker Street from Main Drummond Road to Main Street ES - of Ailanthus Avenue from McLeod Road to Dunn Street Removing approximately 4 km (4,000m) from the existing sidewalk plow routes. (see attachment # 1) Sidewalk Trackless machines are operated by two (2) full -time operators and four (4) seasonal operators spread over three (3) shifts covering the City 24 hours a day seven (7) days a week. The seasonal shift is from mid December until mid April. Additional operators from spare lists are brought in to support the standard compliment once additional machines are required or the normal operators have exhausted their hours of work. The recent changes to the hours of work legislation have impacted our ability to cover these same routes as in previous years. One issue created by sidewalk plowing is lawn damage. Residents feel quite strongly about this issue and staff receives numerous complaints from upset residents regarding damage to the lawns. There is no simple solution to this issue. The machine plow blade is five feet (5') in width and when angled is four feet (4' 2 "). The blade needs to be wider than the machine wheel base which is four feet (4') wide or material would simply be pushed back onto the walk by the wheels once the plow blade has gone by. Typically sidewalk widths in Niagara Falls are four feet (4') to five feet (5') wide. As the angled plow blade width stated above being 4' 2" it should be noted the margin for error is minimal. Ideally sidewalks are intended to be higher than all adjacent properties. However over the years with lawn maintenance and natural organic break down the grass adjacent to the walk has become higher than the walk and when the operator misses by even a couple of inches, the blade can peel it back. (see attachment #2) Grass is most susceptible to damage, in the first few snow falls and the last few snow falls. This is because there is no frost in the ground and the lawns are soft. Also until the routes have been plowed to the point that windrows have been created operators can miss the walk edge. Early snow falls can be heavy enough that the sidewalk disappears blending into the surroundings. The reflective snow markers will assist the plow operators in less then desirable conditions to remain on the walkway. Also the snow markers will identify land marks to determine where the walk stops, starts or turns. The proposed changes will result in greater efficiencies however we anticipate complaints from those residents who will no longer be receiving this service. As a courtesy we will be sending a notice of this service level change to any affected residents. (see attachment #3) On January 25, 2010, Council approved report MW- 2010 -06 which updated this policy to reflect changes to a short section of McLeod Road from St. Michael's Secondary School entrance to St. Michael Avenue (see attachment # 4). FINANCIAL/STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City has incurred approximately $60,000 in costs for sod restoration, due to plow damage for the 2010/2011 winter season. With the purchase of an additional 600 delineators (snow markers) at a cost of $2,440 City staff is optimistic for the 2011/2012 that the sod damage will be greatly reduced. Though the overall Winter Sidewalk Maintenance November 28, 2011 program will see a marginal reduction in operating costs with the above noted recommendations, the City will see an increase in efficiency. Over extended routes may now be completed within an eight (8) hour period. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation contained in this report is consistent with Council's priority to continue to monitor and improve the efficiency of the Corporation. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Revised Sidewalk Routes - Draft Beats; 1, 1 b, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 2. Letter to Residents - Response to a Request for Sidewalk Plow Services 3. Letter to Residents - Elimination of Sidewalk Plow Services 4. Report MW- 2010 -06 dated January 25, 2010 Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: J. Morocco /G. Holman - MW- 2011 -54 Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer 11 VALLEY >‹! sTANAFS)Bp sT N 1314ONTE CRES HWAY . 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A r" e o f n 4 m ,3 6 :. p FORSYTHE ' - 004 Z .'m ttr. wr S Z D SPRING. S SPRING 5 : T 9 1 A t D: FERRY ; $T Schools Sidewalk Plow Route Addition Deletion K: \Standards \Maintenance Routes \Sidewalk Beats.map 0 RE CRES _ .,_ BELMONT AVE Z 7 LAURA 7 a3�y BYNQ p.YE_ c _ CRS i "532/0 C L ALTO.. AVM, t'sary1 E AR( AVE �R .F 0V3 7 ?FS , r + Z w , c V �g gPit ; �4vIV !2i CUVIELLO CRT 3N0�321b'l0 KINSMEN CR °SOr To Whom It May Concern: Niagarapalls November 28, 2011 City staff receives a number of phone calls from concerned citizens requesting staff to extend or remove the sidewalk winter maintenance program from their street each year. Each request is reviewed and investigated to determine if the requested street meets the City's current Winter Maintenance Policy for winter sidewalk clearing. The City currently has six (6) sidewalk plow beats that target those sections meeting the following criteria; • Heavily- traveled pedestrian routes along arterial streets including school frontages, (An arterial road is a high- capacity urban roadway) • In front of public buildings, including hospitals and churches, • Business Areas. Annual reviews of the program are conducted and any changes are reported to City Council for inclusion in the Operating Budget. While staff continues to look for efficiencies by optimizing route plans, it has been increasingly difficult to add any additional sidewalk sections without incurring additional delays in service delivery. Unfortunately, the street requested for inclusion in the winter sidewalk clearing program does not meet the City's criteria. I have enclosed the City of Niagara Falls Winter Maintenance Policy Plan which was enacted in 2005 for your review. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Marianne Tikky Customer Service Coordinator ox 1023, Nza • ara Falls, ON Canada L2E 6X5 905 - 356 -7521 'www.nia • arafalls.ca To Whom It May Concern: Niagarapalls November 28, 2011 City of Niagara Falls staff during an annual review of the Winter Sidewalk Clearing program have discovered several issues that have been brought to Council's attention in the enclosed report MW- 2011 -54. In order to maintain an acceptable level of service without incurring additional costs, staff has recommended several streets currently receiving winter sidewalk clearing service be discontinued as they do not meet the City's winter sidewalk clearing criteria. As a result the City will no longer be able to sustain sidewalk clearing on your street. While staff continues to look for efficiencies by optimizing route plans, it has been increasingly difficult to maintain an acceptable level of service without incurring additional delays in service delivery. Also enclosed the City of Niagara Falls Winter Maintenance Policy Plan which was enacted in 2005 for your review. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, Marianne Tikky Customer Service Coordinator ueen Street P.O. Box 1 ' Nia • ara`Falis ON Canada L2E 6X5 905 -356 -7521 www.nia • arafalls.ca Niagalr a�Ils '.A!FA D.t REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: Community Services Department SUBJECT: MW- 2010 -06 Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Service Requests and Policy Review RECOMMENDATION 1. It is recommended that Sidewalk Beat 6 be revised to include the short section of municipal sidewalk on McLeod Road between St. Michael's Secondary School entrance and St. Michael Avenue. 2. That staff investigates the implementation of a Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance By- Law for Council's consideration later this year. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario MW- 2010 -06 January 25, 2010 T he recommendations) contained in this report were .' ; adopted in committee and ratified. by City Council Municipal Works staff has received a number of phone calls from concerned citizens requesting staff to extend the sidewalk winter maintenance program to include more sections. The City currently has 6 sidewalk plow beats that target those sections meeting the following criteria; Heavily - traveled pedestrian routes along arterial streets including school and bus routes, In front of public buildings, including hospitals and churches, Business Areas School routes are plowed 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - Monday through Friday. These sections are plowed and salted once an accumulation of 8cm of snow has fallen and continuously maintained until a bare condition is achieved. Current manpower and equipment resources only allow us to cover about 177 km of sidewalk which represents about one -third of the City's sidewalk assets. This program does not include any off road trails or pathways. Annual reviews of the program are conducted and any changes are reported to City Council for inclusion in the Operating Budget. While staff continues to look for efficiencies by optimizing route plans, it has been increasingly difficult to add any additional sidewalk sections without incurring additional delays in service delivery. Staff believes that we can accommodate one short addition to the sidewalk on McLeod Road near St. Michael's Secondary School without creating an impact on the existing response times and the 2010 Operating Budget. Moving forward and for the benefit of future budgets staff is also recommending that a full rationalization of this service is January 25, 2010 BACKGROUND - MW-2010-06 necessary including options to implement a By -Law that requires individual property owners to assume responsibility for the clearing of adjacent sidewalks. This altemative, which is common in other Niagara municipalities, also has its challenges which need to be sorted out in advance of any new policy change affecting this service. Accordingly, staff will need time to engage the public and examine the effectiveness of the best management practices used in other jurisdictions. Service level changes and their corresponding budget impacts will not affect the 2010 Operating Budget. The City's Winter Maintenance Policy was updated and approved by City Council at its meeting of December 10 2007. Report MW- 2007 -134 included the following excerpts pertaining to the provision of sidewalk plowing services using City forces. The current minimum maintenance standard for road plowing is 8 cm or approximately 3 inches. Our past practice was to plow sidewalks once we start to receive snow accumulation. This has set a very high service practice and created an even higher public expectation. The City of Toronto had used the road policy as a guideline for sidewalk plowing. Due to projected budget shortfa!Is they ha vejust increased theirside walk plowing depth to 15 cm. Other municipalities have standards that range from plowing after 8 to 10 cm of accumulation, plowing only after the storm has finished, plowing sidewalks in a priority pattern or having By -Laws that require residents and businesses to shovel the walk in front of their property. The new standard proposed in this report is to commence sidewalk plowing after there is an accumulation of 8 cm. (Same as roadway standard) The City currently owns approximately 565 km of sidewalk which increases annually by approximately 5 km, due to the assumption of Plans of Subdivision and infilling of missing sidewalk sections. The current sidewalk program is designed (and budgeted) to maintain only 177 km (less than one third). Of the current 177 km that is maintained, there is a mix between main lines or class (2) & (3) and secondary or class (4) residential roads. Sidewalks in residential areas are cleaned to service walking routes for nearby schools. This program does not include trails. Staff has received complaints from parents who believe that school routes should be primary and that main line routes should be secondary. The public has difficulty understanding that the secondary routes that service these schools connect to main line routes. As well, the busy routes with higher traffic volumes and speeds, pose the greatest risk to children's safety. Staff has experimented with plow routes in an attempt to address these concerns. Currently all sidewalks that are being maintained are receiving the same level of service. This is to limit and mitigate liability exposure. The only exception to this is the mist area around the Falls. This area is subject to rapid icing conditions that may require a machine to be on regular patrol. One of the public complaints is that machines are going over sidewalks that appear bare. What the public does not understand is that once maintenance has begun we must continue until bare sidewalks are achieved. Sidewalks that have been plowed are subjected to a freeze /thaw cycle that will cause icing conditions. January 25, 2010 -3- MW-2010-06 To prevent pedestrians from slipping and falling these conditions must receive an application of salt over the entire length of the 977 -km route. There will be areas that are bare, and other areas will be icy. This will not be known until the operator is on the site. There are also times when staff will apply salt to address an approaching storm that may consist of sleet or freezing rain. The new Sidewalk Winter Maintenance Program is divided into six (6) routes. There are seven (7) Trackless machines to perform this work. During an operation six (6) machines are put out with one (1) machine being kept back as a spare. Sidewalk plowing and salting takes 8 to 10 hours per route for an average storm with straight blade plows. Plows will then be sent back out to try and remove all remaining traces of snow and ice by scraping and reapplying salt. When the snow fall is heavy or over a long period of time, the machines will need to change from the standard straight plow blade to a blower attachment to handle the larger volume. This attachment requires the operator to reduce the speed of the machine. It will then take an average of 20 hours to complete a route due to the reduction of speed. Back to back storms with heavy or wet snow may force sidewalks to be snow covered for a few days, before a full and thorough cleaning can be fully completed. Sidewalk Track less machines are operated by two (2) full -time operators and four (4) seasonal operators spread over three (3) shifts covering the city 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The seasonal shift is from mid December until mid April. Additional operators from spare lists are brought in to support the standard compliment once additional machines are required or the normal operators have exhausted their hours of work. The recent changes to the hours of work legislation have impacted our ability to cover these same routes as in previous years. One issue created by sidewalk plowing is lawn damage. Residents feel quite strongly about this issue and staff receives numerous complaints from upset residents regarding damage to the lawns. There is no simple solution to this issue. The machine plow blades need to be wider than the machine wheel base or material would simply be pushed back onto the walk by the wheels once the plow blade has gone by. In most cases the grass adjacent to the walk is higher than the walk and the blade can peel it back. Grass is most susceptible to damage, in the first few snow falls and the last few snow falls. This is because there is no frost in the ground and the lawns are soft. Also until the routes have been plowed to the point that windrows have been created operators can miss the walk edge. Early snow falls can be heavy enough that the sidewalk disappears blending into the surroundings. It then comes down to the drivers memory and land marks to determine where the walk stops, starts or turns. Lawn repair from plow damage runs from early May until completed. The more areas that are plowed the more repair that will be required. This will be especially true if we were to increase our residential plowing by going into areas that are only plowed occasionally. These areas will not be familiar to operators and in all likelihood there would be a substantial increase in lawn damage. On November 17 2008, this policy was updated to reflect changes to the sidewalk routes. Report MW- 2008 -68 recommended the removal of 9 sections and added 4 new ones. ANALYSIS AND RATIONALE COMMITMENT TO COUNCIL PRIORITIES Recommended by: Approved by: Respectfully submitted: -4- It is difficult for staff to measure the overall effectiveness of this service based solely on public feedback because it is not provided to all residents. While this policy intends to serve the community's needs there is continual pressure from seniors, physically - challenged and recreation enthusiasts to improve and extend this service level. In 2009, the City spent close to $359,000 and just over $247,000 in 2008. The expenses are primarily manpower and equipment costs and are subject, of course, to weather conditions in the first 4 months and last 2 months in any budget year. Areas with sidewalk immediately adjacent to the curb pose additional challenges when trying to coordinate the removal of snow from the road. The recommendation contained in this report is consistent with Council's priority to continue to monitor and improve the efficiency of the Corporation. ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan of new sidewalk addition 4H ol an Geoff , rector of Municipal Works Ed Dulovic, xecutive director of Corporate Services Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer S: \REPORTS\2010 Reports\MW- 2010 -06 - Sidewalk Winter Maintenance 2010 Report.wpd Niagara) alts REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Transportation Services TS- 2011 -38 RFT19 -2011, RFT20 -2011 Tender for Supply of Services for Snow Plowing and Hauling & Sanding /salting of Municipal Properties- Contract TS- 2011 -38 November 28, 2011 1. That Express Roofing be awarded the contract for the supply of services for snow ploughing of parking lots designated in Area 1; That Warden Construction be awarded the contract for the supply of services for sanding /salting of parking lots designated in Area 1 2. That Express Roofing be awarded the contract for the supply of services for snow ploughing of parking lots designated in Area 2; That Warden Construction be awarded the contract for the supply of services for sanding /salting of parking lots designated in Area 2 3. That Warden Construction be awarded the contract for the supply of services for snow ploughing of parking lots designated in Area 3; That Warden Construction be awarded the contract for the supply of services for sanding /salting of parking lots designated in Area 3 4. That Sacco Construction be awarded the Snow hauling contract conditions for Area 1 and Area 2 as being the lowest bidder of this process 5. That the City enter into agreements with the successful bidders for the salting /sanding and snow ploughing of municipal parking lots as well as hauling snow when required fora 3 -year term, from 2011 -2014 in accordance with tenders RFT19 -2011 and RFT20 -2011. 6. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. That RFT19 -2011 ( Snow Ploughing and Hauling) be cancelled with the existing contract being extended an additional year, that RFT20 -2011 ( Salting and Sanding) be awarded to Warden Construction and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. Two tenders for plowing and sanding services for municipal properties including arena lots, parking lots and fire hall properties for three -year terms were issued. November 28, 2011 BACKGROUND In the presence of the Clerk, and Manager of Supply and Services tenders for the Supply of Materials and Services for snow plowing, snow hauling and salt/sanding were opened on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Two tenders were issued for a three -year period each. Each contract is for a three -year period covering the winter seasons of 2011 -2012, 2012- 2013 and 2013 -2014. Nine bids were received for Salting and Sanding of lots for Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. All of the bids were submitted by local firms. Shown below is a summary of the tendered rates for each of the designated areas. It is a requirement of the tender that if any contractor successfully bids on more than one area, they confirm with the City, they have sufficient equipment and staff to perform all the duties concurrently. Snow Ploughing of Lots and Hourly Hauling Rate: Clintar area `1 area 2 area 3 Dominion 2rpa 1. Paving area 2 area 3 6$,13 Express area4 4i3 ILA ` Roofing area2 $1,276.90 $1,40L20 $1,525.50 $4,203.60 area 3 $1,005.70 $1,084.80 $1,163.90 $3,254.40 Griffin a l 59# 45 XI area 2 $3,333.50 $3,333.50 $3,333.50 $10,000.5 0 area 3 $3,260.05 $3,260.05 $3,260.05 $9,780.15 Wardenre Construction area 2 area 3 Mont Bro Niagara's Own Landscaping Sacco ar a area 2 area 3 area 2 area 3 area 2 area 3 2011-2012 20122013 2013-2014 Total Snow Hauling singular hourly rate 175 $I, 4 $1,449.79 did not bid did not bid SIPA— did not bid $ 1,024.91 $ 1,002.31 $989.88 $3,017.10 $1,911.96 $1,478.04 $2,589.96 $2,719.47 $1,849.81 $1,942.32 $1,587.65 $1,587.65 $1,745.85 $1,745.85 Stevensville aea`3; did not bid" �. Lawn Service area 2 did not bid - - area 3 $2,214.80 $2,325.54 $2,435.15 $1,481.43 $1,962.81 -2- TS- 2011 -38 $1,951.51 $1,508.55 $2,855.49 $2,039.49 $1,587.65 $1 ,745.85 $1,481.43 $1,594.43 $5,740.40 $4,436.38 , 31 - 12rmitrun $8,164.92 $5,831.62 $4,762.95 $5,237.55 $4,557.29 $1,962.81 $2,059.99 $5,985.61 $6,975.49 09,05 $452.00 $209.05 1 X9..45 3:40 $0 November 28, 2011 Express Roofing provided the lowest tendered rate in area 1 and area 2, however did not provide snow hauling and removal rates. Therefore, it is staff recommendation Sacco Construction providing the lowest bid for Snow Hauling in these areas be awarded that aspect of the contract. Warden Construction provided the lowest tendered bid for Area 3 and staff recommends they be awarded the contact for Area 3. Salting and Sanding of Lots Seven bids were received for Salting and Sanding of Tots for Area 1, Area 2 and Area 3. All of the bids were submitted by local firms. Shown below is a summary of the tendered rates for each of the designated areas. It is a requirement of the tender that if any contractor successfully bids on more than one area, they confirm with the City, they have sufficient equipment and staff to perform all the duties concurrently. Express Roofing Griffin Warden #1"e4.4 ? Construction area 2 area 3 Mont Bro Niagara's Own Landscaping area 2 area 3 area 1 area 2 area 3 are�;�3 area 2 area 3 area 2 area 3 Sacco a area;;; Construction area 2 area 3 2011 --2012 20122013 2013-2014 $1,734.55 $1,926.65 $1,327.75 $1,485.95 $2,118.75 $1,644.15 $3,333.50 $3,333.50 $3,260.05 $3,260.05 $819.25 $807.95 $717.55 $707.38 $1,570.70 $1,649.25 $1,296.11 $1,361.20 t:MiMUIW AIM $1,570.50 $1,570.50 $1,570.50 $1,553.75 $1,553.75 $1,553.75 $949.20 $949.20 $3,333.50 $3,260.05 $1,731.78 $1,429.66 $1,017.00 $1,243.00 $1,243.00 $1,322.10 Stevensville areal' tlid ntf §l ai d Lawn Service area 2 did not bid area 3 $3,107.50 $3,262.88 -3- TS- 2011 -38 $3,426.05 Total $5,779.95 $4,457.85 15 $10,000.50 $9,780.15 $802.30 $2,429.50 $703.99 $2,128.92 $4,951.73 $4,086.97 11 $4,711.50 $4,661.25 $2,915.40 $3,808.10 $0.00 $9,796.43 Warden Construction provided the lowest tendered bid for all 3 Areas and staff recommends they be awarded the contact for salting and sanding municipal properties. November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL Appropriate funds are allocated in the 2012 budget based on actual values from 2011. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES To maintain the city standards of safety and operational needs. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: I, Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer P. Brown -4- TS- 2011 -38 'Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Clerks Department Inter - Department Memorandum TO: Mayor James M. Diodati DATE: November 28, 2011 & Members of City Council FROM: Dean Iorfida City Clerk Ext. 4271 RE: Snow Ploughing, Sanding/ Salting of Parking Lots Tender I have had a number of inquiries from Councillors, undoubtedly called by bidders, on the tender related to the matter above, which is before Council this evening. I will present the information in a Q & A format. Was this tender originally cancelled? Yes, the original tender opening was on September 20`". Notice of cancellation was given on September 29` Does the City have the authority to cancel a tender? Yes. The tender document stipulates that the City can cancel this RFT at any time prior to or following the stated RFT closing time. Why was the tender cancelled? There was ambiguity in the pricing method which lead to an inaccurate understanding of how the bids were to be submitted. Two tenderers provided an annual pricing amount, as opposed to unit pricing. It could be postulated, through a mathematical computation, that one of the non - compliant bids was actually the lowest bidder for one of the four contracts available. It is inappropriate for staff to make such an assumption or correction Supply & Services staff (City Clerk, Manager of Supply & Services) are always of the opinion that if there is confusion amongst tenderers or ambiguity in the tender document, the tender should be cancelled and redone. That was the case in this instance. Why weren't the original non - compliant bids just rejected? The tender document indicates that the City may reject non - complaint bids. In this case, due to the pricing ambiguity, an argument could be made on whether the two bids were non - compliant. Working Together to Serve Our Community Did the bidders who provided annual pricing, as opposed to unit pricing complain? No. The decision to cancel the tender was a staff decision based on the factors already detailed. Doesn't re- tendering force the tenderers to lower their submissions because others have knowledge of their previous bids? An analysis of the September bids and November bids doesn't bear that out. Some bidders lowered their prices, some remained the same and in one instance a bidder increased their tender prices. Also, there was an instance of a company that did not re- tender in November but a couple of additional companies, who didn't tender in September, submitted in November. Finally, the Corporation's tendering documents have anti - lobbying provisions: a) Bidders, their employees, or anyone involved in preparing their RFT Tender must not engage in any foini of political or other lobbying whatsoever with respect to this Tender or seek to influence the outcome of the RFT and subsequent procurement process. This anti - lobbying restriction extends to all City staff, its elected and appointed officers and officials and agents of the City. b) In the event of any such lobbying, the City may reject any RFT Tender by that Bidder without further consideration and terminate that Bidder's right to continue in the RFT and any subsequent procurement process. All correspondence or contact by interested parties with the City must be directly and only with the City contact person identified in this Tender document. It should be duly noted by all Bidders that this anti- lobbying restriction extends from the release date of this RFT through to the date and time when the City awards the Contract, by Purchase Order, after the RFT evaluations and award. Any lobbying undertaken during this time frame by any Bidder or the Bidder's team members, or anyone involved with their RFT Tender may result in immediate disqualification from the process. This anti - lobbying restriction is not meant to affect the day -to -day operations of the City, its staff and its elected and appointed officers and officials and agents of the City that may necessarily include contact with potential Bidders to this RFT regarding other business. c) This section shall not be intended to disallow any meetings, interviews or clarifications requested or authorized by the City, its authorized staff, the City's representative or their authorized designates. NiagaraJalls ( \ \ 1 D 1 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD- 2011 -13 Former CP Rail Bridge Demolition Agreement RECOMMENDATION: BDD- 2011 -13 November 28, 2011 Council authorize staff to extend the current CP Rail Bridge demolition agreement with CP for an additional five (5) year period - December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2016. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The current CP rail bridge demolition agreement expires on December 31, 2011. Staff met with CP and they are agreeable to extending the agreement for an additional five (5) year period. City staff believe that CP should be provided additional time to seek opportunities to sell the bridge. If the bridge can be sold, the City's obligation to contribute funding to the demolition will be avoided, otherwise the City will be required to contribute approximately $4.8 million to the costs of demolition. BACKGROUND: In 2001, the City of Niagara Falls acquired the CP rail corridor for the development of the proposed people mover system. The acquisition agreement with CP obligated the City to cover the demolition costs of the rail bridge if CP were unable to sell it by December 31, 2006. In addition, the City is responsible for any reasonable maintenance costs to the bridge to a maximum of $100,000 per year. Staff recently met with CP staff to discuss an additional five (5) year extension. CP staff have agreed to the extension. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE: In extending the agreement for an additional five (5) year period, the City defers incurring the demolition costs. Staff of CP continue to try and sell the bridge and have received a couple offers to purchase, however, for various reasons, the transactions have not been executed. November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The City's purchase of the rail corridor had two conditions. First, the City was required to fund annual maintenance costs. Since the term of the agreement, $ 270,294 has been spent by the City on maintenance. These expenses have been offset by a Special Purpose Reserve established for this purpose. However, in future years, funding will be required from an alternate source as the SPR has been exhausted. Secondly, the City committed to future contribution to any demolition costs. This commitment would only be required should CP have to demolish the bridge. Staff believe it is advantageous at this time to extend the agreement and allow CP staff further opportunities to sell the bridge. The original commitment required that the City hold reserves adequate for the demolition. The amount identified in the original agreement was $4 million with an escalation of the amount increased by the annual CPI. It is estimated that the current obligation exceeds $4.8 million. At present, staff have identified that the Capital /Operating Reserve is being held for this purpose. If the bridge is sold, the City's liability to contribute to the demolition costs would be eliminated. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT: Financial stability. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: - 2 - BDD- 2011 -13 Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Niagaraaalls November 28, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F- 2011 -54 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY F- 2011 -54 That Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed. Property owners are able to seek remedy from property assessments that are not accurate due to errors in preparation of the Assessment Roll or due to changes in specific circumstances. These remedies are available by virtue of s.357 and s.358 of The Municipal Act, 2001. This report is provided to Council periodically during the fiscal year to attain Council approval of the changes afforded under these sections. This is the second report for 2011. Adjustments totalling $235,483 are being recommended in this report with allocations to be made to City, Regional and School Board revenue. In the 2011 General Purposes Budget, an allowance has been established for these expenditures. At this time the allowance provided in the General Purposes Budget is adequate to account for the City's proportionate share of approximately $82,420. BACKGROUND This report is the second report this year in relation to s.357 and s.358 reductions. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest error in the preparation of the Assessment Roll. Appeals have been received and the applicants have been notified that the respective matters will be considered by City Council this evening. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed incorrectly in that these properties; had structures that had been demolished or removed, were damaged or razed by fire, have ceased to be liable at the rate it was taxed, became exempt, or a transposition, typographical, or clerical error was made. November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2011 General Purposes Budget provides an allowance for tax write -offs due to assessment appeals and tax write -offs. Table 1 is a listing of all the properties that staff is recommending receiving adjustments due to successful appeals. An amount of $235,483 in adjustments is listed. The City's approximate portion is $82,420 and has been accounted for in the 2011 General Purposes Budget. The balance of approximately $153,063 represents adjustments forthe School Boards and the Region of Niagara. These adjustments will be made as part of the year end reconciliations. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 - Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Recommended by: Todd Harrison, Director of Financial Services Respectfully submitted: p Y Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer TH /af - 2 - F- 2011 -54 Appl. 4 Name and Address of Applicant 21 1D City of Niagara fall <. uo ScottReldS Mane Murohv, 4555 rL ie Niadara Falls. uN L2t 71;5 2011- 2C City of Niagara Falls. eta Scott Reid & Marie Murphy, 4555 Erie Ave Niagara Falls ON L2E 7G9 2 011 -26 City of Niagara Faits, uo Scott Reid & Marie Mumhy, 4555 Ede Ave. Niagara Falls. ON L2E 7G9 APPLICATION FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES (Pursuant to Section 358 and 357 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of the Municipal Act) Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Assessment Region NIAGARA I hereby apply for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner has verified that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her/his records. 2011 2A City of Niagara Falls. c/o Scott Reid & Marie Murohv. 4555 Erie Ave. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 7G9 201 1 2 JCity of Niagara Falls. c/o Scott Reid & Marie Muroh . 4555 Ede Ave. Niagara Falls ON L2E 7139 x0112 g , 0A TCanadian SpectalN C asten PO Box 838 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 J101_1-263 Canadian Specialty Casting PO Box 838, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V6 2011 -268 Canadian Specialty Casting PO Box 838. Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V6 2011-70 Erdesz, Joy, 485 Stamford St. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1L9 2011-71 Vafaei. Gwendolvn, 5244 Ontario Ave. Niagara Falls. ON L2E 3S3 2009-74A Kingston Educational Cent Inc 4700 Epworth circle, Niagara Falls, ON 2009 -74B r- Kingston Educational Cent Inc. 4700 Epworth Circle_ Niagara Falls, ON 2009 -74 Kin tt Edu ational Cent Inc, 4700 Epworth Circle-, Niagara Falls, ON 2011-24B Ki Educational Cent Inc. 4700 Epworth Circle. Niagara Falls, ON 2011-24 Ku aSten Educational Cent Inc, 4700 El %TMorth circle, Niagara Falls. ON 2011-28A Sved Amen; Suite 2200, 4950 Yonge St. North York, ON M2N 6K1 2011-288 Sved Amena, Suite ?200.4 Yonne St, North York, ON M2N 6K1 2011 -28B Svad. Amena. Suite 2200, 4950 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 6K1 2011 -3 The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls, City Hall, 4310 Queen St, Niagara Falls. ON L2E 6X5 2011 -4 2236948 Ontario Inc. 5385 Stamford St. Niagara Falls ON L2E 1N5 L2011 -63 be Giorgio, Ann Louise. 62 Melrose Or, N+ag 1r , on -the I ak.e ON LOS 190 2011-5B Garofalo, Rosa 6165 Barker St Niagara Fails, ON L2G 1Y5 2011 -5 Garofalo, Rosa 6165 Barker St. Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1Y5 201 i r7SEmosa Umberto 8 c_ hartene. 7212 Burbank Cres, Niagara Falls, ON 2011 3413 Reinhart, Enetia & Albert, 5527 Arthur St. Niagara Falls ON L2E 3C2 2011 -34 Reinhart, Enelia & Albert, 5527 Arthur St. fJiagara Falls ON L2E 302 2011-88 Lewin, Marcia 5762 SEnnO St. Niaora Fails ON 1.20 1R1 - 201 i 8 _ ewin, Marcl 7t 2"Spring t Nrac, Fait ON '1R1 2011 -1 h liranda, J o s e , 762 414oburn Woods Ln, Missi ai ON i 5C 4M9 2011 -36 'Gallardi. Christopher,5662 Morse Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 402 2011 -9 Niagara Catholic District School Board. 427 Rice Rd Welland. ON L3C 701 2011 -40 ,Gullia, Giuseppe & Bambara, Carmela, 5481 Hi hland 7 ve Niag 1r Falls. ON L2G 4w8 2011 -41 NietllySteed. Edward & Ruth -Ann, 8062 Main St Patterson Funeral Home, (via ON Nekoui-Yazoi, Parvaneh 1306 rvlernttvilie Fiw RR 2, Welland. C N L3B )N5 2011 -43 Nekoui - Yazoi, Parvaneh & Ghodratoilah 1306 Merritt/Ile Hwy, RR 2, Welland, ON L B 5N5 �.— 2011-25 FargnolE. Kevin & Dave- Faronnli. Naafi. 5760 Mu lay St Niagara Falls. l ON 2c� 2J8 2011 -44 Basile, 4N3 2011-45 Britt, Lydia Jean, 6442 George & Carmelina 6382 Drummond Rd Niagara Falls ON L2G 4N Y a --_ Falls, ON t 2G 2K7 2 Murray St. N,. g Ira 2011.12 New Way MarketiNiaggra Fails) Limited 66 35 Prurtmtoi t1 Rd Ni gara Falls ON L2G 4N4 201L47 Niagara Falls City cla N, ;ara Falls Bows & Girls Club 6681 Gulp St Viaga a Falls, ON L2G 2C5 201 1.13A rp flThe Cooration at The C t} of ,Niagara Falls. City Hall 4310 Quer i St. lgera Falls ON L2E 6X5 2011 -13B The Corporation of The 0u oi Niagara Falls city Hall 4310 Qu en Si N_g_gara Falls. ON L2E 6X5 2011.13 The City of The of Niagara Falls Hall, 4310 Queen SI. Niagara Falls, ON L20 8X5 2011 48 ' Antidormi Sandra 7126 Roger Cres Nlaaara Falls, ON L3G 3A7 2011 a9 Gale, Nicholas Paul 0167 Cadham St, Niagara Falls. ON L2G 3A3 2011 -50 Primerano, Anthony, 5100 Dorchester Rd. Unit 510. Niagara Fails, ON L2E 7H4 2011 -67 Lane. Arthur & Margaret Iris, 7149 Waters Ave, Niagara Falls. ON L2G 5X4 2011_55 Cirillo, Luiaina. 5621 Glamis Cres. Niagara Falls, ON L2G 104 2011 -68 Aiello. Antonio, c.to Pen Financial Credit Union Ltd, 247 East Main St. Welland, ON L3B 3X1 2011 Damaged b t re, demolition d 2011-14 Grottola. Frank, 3460 Cardinal Dr. Niagara Falls. ON L2H 2X3 2011-15 trot ola Frank 3460 Cardinal Dr. Niagara Falls ON L2H 2X3 lt 2011-57 Niagara Falls City. 4310 Queen St. PO Box 1023, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 251 1 -2 tk 1ai`attU i i,j s r. r> 1t 0 Progress st N iaraa ra fiells, UN L2E ex8 2(.111 14 %' Ontario Inc. 5000 Progress St Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X6 2011-22 1473 69 Ontario Inc. 13000 P rogress St. Niagara Falls. ON L2 E 6X —.-- -- 8 L2E 106 L2E 106 L2E 106 L2E 106 L2E 106 _ Taxation, Reason for Application - " " "d ° °' i °' ° o ^' °• ° Reuctn Year Amount _ 2 Grgss o mife anst "Cie riCAI error" " "" . 2008 Gross or manifest clerical error } " "' J i 891 35 — 133.56, 3,t, 2009 ; Gross or manifest clerical error Gross or manifest clerical error 2011 'Gross or manifest clerical error 2009 ;Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise 2010 ;Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise 2011 Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise 2011 "Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise 2011 'Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise 2007 i Became Exempt 2008 ;Became Exempt 2009 Became Exempt 2010_ B Became Exempt 2011 (Became Exempt 2009 (Damaned demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise Became Exempt 11 Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise Gross or manifest clerical error Gross or manifest clerical error 2010 2011 2011 I 1 20 2011 2008 2009 2010 Reoairs /renovations preventing normal use for period of 3 months I 2010 ' Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise 2011 Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise 2010 'Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise _— ...._. -... 2cil CSamdby age tire. demolition or otherwise 2011 Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed 2011 Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise 2011 ,Became Exempt 2011 .Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise Niagara Falls. PJ L, G 57.9 2011 Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise 2011 Damaaed by fire. demolition or otherwise 2011 Damaaed by fire, demolition or otherwise 2011 Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise _ 2011 Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed 2011 Damaaed by fire demolition or otherwise 133.494.26 SaaCl - __ S3 309 i0 „— 1346613! $436.67 $1,334. $376.37 $0.00 — _ $0.00' $31.326.79 530.649.9i SO 0 573.40' 131 236.21 51.253 38 S689.82 $1.683 96 S0 00 $0.001 $0.00'' 5550.41 S786 25 $1.054.27 5101 "S T47 53.192 861 $0.001 $2_387.89 i $ 1.203.75, $582.58 $612.53; $383.91 5931.90' 51.340 97 2011 Repairs/renovations (from Alfdome Construction caused loss to store) $0.00 i 2011 Became Exempt 02 63331 45` 2009 Became Exempt 50.00f 2010 Became Exempt "m ' - -- 130.00 2011 Became Exempt $o 00, 2011 Became Exempt — p 50 OJ 2011 Damaaed by fa demoliti or otherwise 5 3,, 69' 2011 — Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise S851 .24: 2011 Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise $103.1 2011 Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise $101.751 - - - -- V i or otherwise �J2 � ;-� 6.181 201f by fire, demolition or otherwise _319.493.981 2011 Damaged by fire demolition or otherwise $828.361 2011 IBecame Exempt _ -- $25._683.021 00 2 teased to be liahie to be taxed at rate it was taxed 50.314 J:' 2010 Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed 57.260.371 iiii 2011 I Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed — 36.716.70: Appl, # Name and Address of Applicant �I II Taxation4i Reason for Application Year 3 It 1 Reduction Amount 2011-16 t Karas, Stanislaw & Dorota. 3709 Cardinal Drive, Niaaara Falls, ON L2H 308 2008 [ Gross or manifest clerical error $5.080.69 2011 -58 1 Peter & Pielles. Margaret 3252 Garner Rd, Croup 6 RR 1, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S4 2011 Damaoed by tire, demolition or otherwise $959.27 2011 -59 C of Niagara Falls, 4310 Queen St. P0 Box 1023, Niagara Fails. ON 1.2E 6X5 2011 [Became Exempt 5136.86; 2011 -65 Devel pments Inc. 197 St David Rd. Thorold, ON L2V 2M2 2011 ,Damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise $5.124.99 ,LMS3 2011-18 LMrkali, Jovo & Eugenie, 8847 Kudlac St, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 005 2010 [Gross or manifest clerical error $654.24 2011 -19A 'Cirillo. Joseph & Ornella, 3464 Wiltshire Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 3E6 2009 (Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed 2010 (Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed 55,662.03 56.425.37; 2011 -193 (Cirillo. Joseph & Ornella. 3464 Wiltshire Blvd. Niaaara Falls, ON L2J 336 2011 -19 (Cirillo, Joseph & Ornella, 3464 Wiltshire Blvd, Niagara Falls. ON L2J 3E6 2011 (Ceased 10 be liable to be taxed at Tale it was taxed 50 00. 2011 -76 (Spence- Collee, Joan D M, 7863 Garner Rd S.. RR 2, Niagara Falls. ON L2E 655 L2G 6Y1 2011 [Damaged by tire, demolition or otherwise 2011 [Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise $10.929.23 $15.68. 2011 -77 [Krieger, Anne Marie & Matheson. Michael Robert, 8358 Kaumever St, Niagara Falls, ON 2011 -20A [Phelan, Beatrice. 4039 Front St, Nlgara Falls, ON L2G 6G5 2009 [Became Exempt $0.00 2011 -20B Phelan, Beatrice. 4039 Front St. Niagara Falls, ON L2G 605 2010 (Became Exempt 2011 Became Exempt $0.00' $1,361.58 $280.601 2011 -20 f Phelan. Beatrice, 4039 Front St, Niagara Falls. ON L2G 6G5 2011 -78 The Corporation of The City of Ni gara Falls, C y Hall, 4310 Queen Stt, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 2011 (Became Exempt 2011 Became Exempt 2011 -81 INia.ara Falls City, 4310 Queen St, PO Box 1023. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 $267.25 2011-82 [The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls, City Hall, 4310 Queen St, Niaoara Fails, ON L2E 6X5 2011 'Became Exempt $267.25 2011 -83 The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls. City Hall. 4310 Queen St, Niagara Falls. ON L2E 6X5 L2E 6X5 L2E 6X5 2011 [Became Exempt 2011 'Became Exempt 2011 i Became Exempt $267-25 $267.25 $267.25 2011 -84 [The Corporation of The City of Niaaara Falls, City Hall. 4310 Queen St, Niaoara Falls, ON 2011 -85 [The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls, City Hall. 4310 Queen St. Niaoara Falls, ON 2011 86 Akivma. Kent & Hluskova. Eva. 9559 Lincoln St, Welland. ON L3B 5N7 2010 TCeased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed $0.00 2011-87 [ Reisebosch, Laura -Lee. 80 Huntington Lane, St Catharines. ON L2S 3R5 2011 (Damaged by fire. demolition or otherwise 1 $885.94 -1 I I 1 5235,483.451 Approved this 28th day of November, 2011 JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR ( *Any individual items not approved must be struck out and initialed.] APPLICATION FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES (Pursuant to Section 358 and 357 (1) (a), (6), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of the Municipal Act) Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS I hereby apply for the cancellation, reductlon or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner has verified that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her /his records. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK Assessment Region NIAGARA Report No. F- 2011 -54 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F- 2011 -55 Monthly Tax Receivables Report RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND ANALYSIS /RATIONALE F- 2011 -55 NiagaraJ7alls November 28, 2011 This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of October 31, 2011 were $30.0 million compared to $30.3 million in 2010. During October, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased from 19.5% in 2010 to 18.5% in 2011, due to a larger supplemental tax billing in 2010. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving 92% 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 October. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at October 31, 2011 are $30.0 million. This represents a decrease from $30.3 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 ten months of activity. This table shows 92.3% of the tax accounts or 360 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During October, seven accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 91.2% (September) to 92.3% (October). November 28, 2011 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 October, three registered properties were redeemed and four properties were registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represent 5.2% 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 October 31, 2011 is 30.0% which is a decrease from 2010's value of 30.9 %. 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 - 2 - F- 2011 -55 Taxes Receivable at October 31, 2011 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at October 31, 2011 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties Todd Harrison, Dir6ctor of Finance Ken Tod , Chief Administrative Officer Taxes Receivable by Property Class as at October 31, 2011 Outstanding Taxes @ September 30, 2011 2011 Taxes Owing % of Class 2010 Taxes Owing % of Class Residential $ 14,196,062 45.93% $ 13,907,562 43.07% Multi- Residential $ 780,482 2.53% $ 877,144 2.72% Commercial $ 14,584,987 47.19% $ 16,231,695 50.26% Industrial $ 1,319,672 4.27% $ 1,257,738 3.89% Farmlands $ 27,164 0.09% $ 18,912 0.06% Total Receivables $ 30,908,366 100.00% $ 32,293,051 100.00% Total Taxes Receivable Owing at October 31, 2011 2011 2010 Outstanding Taxes @ September 30, 2011 $ 26,797,576 $ 26,538,692 Taxes Billed and Due October 31, 2011 $ 20,952,565 $ 21,713,057 Supplemental Due October 31, 2011 $ 872,543 $ 2,030,314 Penalty charged in October $ 260,341 $ 276,760 Taxes Collected during October $ 18,847,202 $ 20,296,085 Outstanding Taxes @ October 31, 2011 $ 30,035,823 $ 30,262,738 Supplemental Due November 30, 2011 $ 872,543 $ 2,030,313 Total Taxes to be Collected $ 30,908,366 $ 32,293,051 TABLE 1 TABLE 2 Scheduled Tax Sales Date Properties Subject to Registration as at September 30, 2011 Properties Subject to Registration as at October 31, 2011 November 2011 Initial Amount 390 390 5 Paid in Full 130 137 35.1% Payment Arrangements 226 223 57.2% Ongoing Collection Action 32 24 6.2% Registered 2 6 1.5% 390 390 100.0% Scheduled Tax Sales Date Number of Properties Taxes Oustanding Amount November 2011 7 $ 517,429 May 2012 5 $ 945,517 November 2012 12 $ 137,522 Totals 24 $ 1,600,468 TABLE 3 TABLE 4 NiagaraJ7alls November 28, 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 -56 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION F- 2011 -56 That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $28,566,901.26 for the period September 29, 2011 to November 9, 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, Dire, for of Fi, ance Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 350050 02- Nov -2011 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 350244 09- Nov -2011 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 350051 02- Nov -2011 639468 ONTARIO LTD (0/A BALLOONIVERSE) 350245 09- Nov -2011 719324 ONTARIO LIMITED 349428 05- Oct -2011 826 GRYPHON ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS 0/0 DAVID DAVID: 350052 02- Nov -2011 912701 ONTARIO LIMITED REGIONAL SANDBLASTING & PAINTING 349566 12- Oct -2011 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 349853 27- Oct -2011 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 349430 05- Oct -2011 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 349567 12- Oct -2011 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 349702 19- Oct -2011 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 349703 19- Oct -2011 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 350054 02- Nov -2011 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 350061 02- Nov -2011 Al ASPHALT MAINTENANCE 350247 09- Nov -2011 ABBRUSCATO,ALFREDO & LUIGI 349854 27- Oct -2011 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION & DESIGN 349431 05- Oct -2011 ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES 350056 02- Nov -2011 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 349704 19- Oct -2011 ACKLANDS GRAINGER INC 349432 05- Oct -2011 ADVANCE TOWING 349433 05- Oct -2011 ADVANCE TOWING 349568 12- Oct -2011 ADVANCE TOWING 349705 19- Oct -2011 ADVANCE TOWING 349855 27- Oct -2011 ADVANCE T 350057 02- Nov -2011 ADVANCE TOWING 350248 09- Nov -2011 ADVANTAGE PRODUCTS 349706 19- Oct -2011 AECOM CANADA LTD 350249 09- Nov -2011 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 350058 02- Nov -2011 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 350250 09- Nov -2011 AGRO ZAFFIRO LL P - IN TRUST 349856 27- Oct -2011 AIR CARE SERVICES 349434 05- Oct -2011 AIR CARE SERVICES 349569 12- Oct -2011 AIR CARE SERVICES 349707 19- Oct -2011 AIR CARE SERVICES 350060 02 -Nov -2011 AIR CARE SERVICES 350252 09- Nov -2011 ALBANESE,LORI 349708 19- Oct -2011 ALBANESE,LORI 350253 09- Nov -2011 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 349435 05- Oct -2011 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 349570 12- Oct -2011 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 349571 12- Oct -2011 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 349572 12- Oct -2011 ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 349436 05- Oct -2011 ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 349573 12- Oct -2011 ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 350254 09- Nov -2011 ALL GREEN IRRIGATION 349575 12- Oct -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 349437 05- Oct -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 349574 12- Oct -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 349709 19- Oct -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 349858 27- Oct -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 350062 02- Nov -2011 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 350255 09- Nov -2011 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 349438 05- Oct -2011 ALL -PRO 350257 09- Nov -2011 ALSOP,TINA 350063 02- Nov -2011 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 349696 13- Oct -2011 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 349859 27- Oct -2011 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION #1582 350258 09- Nov -2011 AMCTO ZONE 3 SECRETARY - TREASURER 350259 09- Nov -2011 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION US DRAFT 20- Oct -2011 ANASTASIO JOE 349576 12- Oct -2011 ANDERS,CHRIS 349439 05- Oct -2011 ANGLE,BETH 350260 09- Nov -2011 ANSTRUTHER,ROBERT 350261 09- Nov -2011 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 349440 05- Oct -2011 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 349860 27- Oct -2011 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 350065 02- Nov -2011 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 350262 09- Nov -2011 AN TO N I O, C H U C K 349861 27-Oct-2011 ANTONIOS GENERAL CONTRACTING 349577 12- Oct -2011 APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 349578 12- Oct -2011 APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 349862 27- Oct -2011 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 349579 12- Oct -2011 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 349711 19- Oct -2011 Cheque Date Purpose SERVICES MATERIALS ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENT MATERIALS REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CB & FIG 2011 -003 SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE ZONE 3 FALL MEETING MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES VEH ID #186 MATERIALS Page 1 of 13 Amount 3,132.03 400.58 1,130.00 67.80 750.00 800.00 339.00 163.85 60, 378.47 39,846.87 252,576.07 3,150.00 2,213.95 1,064.82 42, 372.50 3,748.68 3,729.01 4,505.99 1,923.99 150.52 508.50 389.85 316.40 293.80 536.75 135.60 520.65 12, 939.23 126.50 141.44 2,868.17 576.24 1,750.70 2,233.74 1,959.35 315.27 214.26 293.80 12,131.68 167,233.06 251, 583.20 32,625.61 129.89 35.03 15.82 447.48 133.34 100.01 27.12 487.73 590.93 118.65 895.33 3,900.00 100.00 2,902.60 2,513.40 2,684.60 100.00 160.00 84.75 129.48 271.21 750.00 2,712.00 6,780.00 6,102.00 3,073_60 55.12 3,842.00 10,819.19 9,619.13 1,664_96 180.55 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD ARIVA ARIVA ARIVA ARIVA ARIVA ARIVA ARTIC CLEAR NIAGARA ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC ARTISTA DESIGN & PRINT INC ASHLAND CANADA CORP B & B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE B & C TRUCK CENTRE B & C TRUCK CENTRE B & C TRUCK CENTRE BAIN PRINTING LIMITED BAIN PRINTING LIMITED BAIOCCO CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION BANNERMAN,MAJA BANNERMAN,MAJA BANNERMAN,MAJA RARRISAN RFSEARrH & DEVFI OPMFNT CORP BARRAGN,ARMANDO BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES (1991) LTD BEAMAN,KEN BEAMAN,KEN BEATTIES BASICS BEATTIES BASICS BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS BELL CANADA - PUBLIC ACCESS BELLAMY,DAN BEN BERG FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD BERKHOUT,DAN BEST WESTERN CAIRN CROFT HOTEL BETTY'S RESTAURANT BHAN,LINDA BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC BIGGARS KEY SHOP BIGGARS KEY SHOP BIGGARS KEY SHOP BOB ROBINSON & SON CONSTRUCTION BOB ROBINSON & SON CONSTRUCTION BOLDT POOLS LTD BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS BOURBONNAIS,NANCY JACINTHE BOUTILIER,J BOUW,JEFF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA BRAND BLVD INC BRANDT,KENNETH& HASEBE - BRANDT, MASEBE BRENNAN PAVING LTD. BRENNAN PAVING LTD. BRIAN SINCLAIR PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION BRINKS CANADA LTD BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROCK AUTOMOTIVE BROUWER'S CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY LTD BULLER,ADAM C R L CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION & DRAINAGE LTD CAHILL,MARK CALE SYSTEMS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CALE SYSTEMS INC CAMERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE - THE Cheque No. Cheque Date 350067 02- Nov -2011 349710 19- Oct -2011 349863 27- Oct -2011 350066 02- Nov -2011 350263 09- Nov -2011 349441 05- Oct -2011 349580 12 -Oct -2011 349712 19- Oct -2011 349864 27- Oct -2011 350068 02- Nov -2011 350264 09- Nov -2011 349581 12- Oct -2011 349582 12 -Oct -2011 350265 09- Nov -2011 350266 09- Nov -2011 349583 12- Oct -2011 349715 19- Oct -2011 349866 27- Oct -2011 350269 09- Nov -2011 349442 05- Oct -2011 349713 19- Oct -2011 349443 05- Oct -2011 349714 19- Oct -201 1 350069 02- Nov -2011 350267 09- Nov -2011 349865 27 -Oct -2011 350268 09- Nov -2011 350070 02- Nov -2011 349584 12- Oct -2011 350270 09- Nov -2011 349585 12- Oct -2011 350071 02- Nov -2011 349444 05- Oct -2011 349717 19- Oct -2011 349718 19- Oct -201 1 350073 02- Nov -2011 350074 02- Nov -2011 349586 12- Oct -2011 349719 19- Oct -2011 350271 09- Nov -2011 350072 02- Nov -2011 349867 27- Oct -2011 350272 09- Nov -2011 349868 27- Oct -2011 350075 02- Nov -2011 349445 05- Oct -2011 350273 09- Nov -2011 349446 05- Oct -2011 349869 27- Oct -2011 350076 02- Nov -2011 349871 27- Oct -2011 350274 09- Nov -2011 350275 09- Nov -2011 349872 27- Oct -2011 349720 19- Oct -2011 349873 27- Oct -2011 349447 05- Oct -2011 349721 19- Oct -2011 349722 19- Oct -2011 349874 27- Oct -2011 349723 19- Oct -2011 350077 02- Nov -2011 350243 07- Nov -2011 350078 02- Nov -2011 350079 02- Nov -2011 350277 09- Nov -2011 349448 05- Oct -2011 350278 09- Nov -2011 350104 02- Nov -2011 349587 12- Oct -2011 349588 12- Oct -2011 349724 19- Oct -2011 349875 27- Oct -2011 350279 09- Nov -2011 349725 19- Oct -2011 Purpose VEH ID# 72, 572 SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS VEH ID# MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS WATER TREATMENT PROGRAM SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES REFUND MATERIALS REFUND REFUND MATERIALS LIVESTOCK CLAIM MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES REFUND SERVICES REFUND -ROLL # 090 006 48800 TRAVEUMILEAGE LIVESTOCK VALUERS FEE GRANT MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MATERIALS VEH ID# 75 SERVICES REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS Page 2 of 13 Amount 116.93 4,622.84 1,634.95 811.82 1,156.25 1,185.81 463.47 585.68 298.77 636.98 1,326.16 35.00 67.80 28.25 498.24 133.49 296.63 485.18 1,226.41 1,638.50 548.05 17,412.79 342.52 214.53 333.64 1,525.50 403.52 3,970.11 185.64 16.42 297.87 198.15 68.52 23.56 318.10 201.46 112.88 56.50 56.50 113.00 150.00 1,469.00 150.00 1,843.00 320.00 300.00 77.86 14.98 24.86 44.17 3,559.50 791.00 750.00 4,017.24 657.59 195.00 60.00 16, 066.67 956.48 263.97 48, 308.51 5,250.00 709.75 1,800.35 129.95 1,076.57 101.70 150.00 81, 724.84 166.40 701.00 3,378.71 915.30 1,921.00 220.32 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name CAMERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE - THE CAMPBELL,CAREY CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 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 LINEN & UNIFORM SERVICE CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN NATIONAL CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC CANAVAN,WENDY CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC CANDELORO,JULIO & LUISA CANPAGES CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P CANPAR TRANSPORT LP CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. CANPAR TRANSPORT LP. CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. CANPAR TRANSPORT LP. CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC CARLETON UNIFORMS INC CARLETON UNIFORMS INC CARLETON UNIFORMS INC CARLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION CARRICK,MARZENNA CARRICK,MARZENNA CASTLE MECHANICAL CASTRILLI,JOHN CASTRILLI,JOHN CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE CDM ENERGY SERVICES CEDAR INFRASTRUCTURE PRODUCTS INC CEDAR SPRINGS CEDAR SPRINGS CEDAR SPRINGS CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC CENTENNIAL CONCRETE (NIAGARA) INC CENTENNIAL INFRASTRUCTURE NIAGARA INC CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTRAL ONTARIO NETWORK FOR BLACK HISTORY CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION REPAIRS INC CENTURY VALLEN CENTURY VALLEN CERIDIAN CANADA LTD CERIDIAN CANADA LTD CERMINARA,JOSEPH CERTIFIED LABORATORIES CHABAD OF NIAGARA CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CHAMPION INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CHANADY,FRANK CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD CHEVY LANE FABRICATIONS CHEVY LANE FABRICATIONS CHRISTOPHER MARTIN CIMCO REFRIGERATION Cheque No. Cheque Date 349876 27- Oct -2011 350081 02- Nov -2011 349726 19- Oct -2011 350083 02- Nov -2011 350281 09- Nov -2011 349449 05- Oct -2011 349590 12- Oct -2011 349728 19- Oct -2011 349729 19- Oct -2011 349877 27- Oct -2011 350084 02- Nov -2011 350282 09- Nov -2011 349450 05- Oct -2011 349878 27- Oct -2011 349727 19- Oct -2011 349731 19- Oct -2011 350087 02- Nov -2011 349732 19- Oct -2011 349880 27- Oct -2011 350088 02- Nov -2011 350082 02- Nov -2011 350280 09- Nov -2011 349589 12- Oct -2011 350085 02- Nov -2011 349451 05- Oct -2011 349591 12- Oct -2011 349730 19- Oct -2011 349879 27- Oct -2011 350086 02- Nov -2011 350283 09- Nov -2011 349881 27- Oct -2011 349592 12- Oct -2011 349882 27- Oct -2011 350089 02- Nov -2011 349452 05- Oct -2011 349453 05 -Oct -2011 350284 09- Nov -2011 349593 12 -Oct -201 1 349594 12- Oct -2011 350285 09- Nov -2011 349883 27- Oct -2011 350090 02- Nov -2011 349884 27- Oct -2011 349595 12- Oct -2011 349733 19- Oct -2011 350286 09- Nov -2011 349454 05- Oct -2011 349885 27- Oct -2011 350091 02- Nov -2011 350287 09- Nov -2011 349597 12- Oct -2011 349596 12- Oct -2011 350288 09- Nov -2011 350092 02- Nov -2011 349734 19- Oct -2011 349735 19- Oct -2011 350093 02- Nov -2011 349598 12- Oct -2011 350289 09- Nov -2011 350290 09- Nov -2011 349455 05- Oct -2011 350291 09- Nov -2011 349886 27- Oct -2011 350292 09- Nov -2011 350094 02- Nov -2011 349456 05- Oct -2011 349599 12- Oct -2011 349736 19- Oct -2011 349887 27- Oct -2011 350095 02- Nov -2011 350293 09- Nov -2011 349457 05- Oct -2011 349737 19- Oct -2011 349940 27- Oct -2011 350294 09- Nov -2011 Purpose MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS VEH ID# 532 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT ADVERTISING SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE EQUIPMENT TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE VEH ID# 560 SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MEMBERSHIP MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS EQUIPMENT MATERIALS REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS Page 3 of 13 Amount 751.41 175.73 299.45 1,330.58 440.70 245.77 1,593.05 526.92 282.97 389.76 242.09 242.09 3,774_87 3,774.87 1,105.91 7,726.39 1,652.63 3,029.47 10,133.00 821.51 242.40 1,466.68 750.00 113.00 8.85 70.26 17.77 56.97 54.80 100.20 3,530.12 3,457.80 3,171.60 237.30 750.00 168.48 141.96 663.54 244.40 300.04 4,136.54 20, 679.00 3,293.95 744.39 926.60 6,389.35 3,879.29 2,778.11 672.92 2,373.57 202, 716.97 423.75 423.75 25.00 2,070.14 959.37 450.87 1,700.77 1,700.77 23.92 305.21 147.00 2,969.64 898.35 750.00 1,150.94 251.13 4,129.55 782.52 1,272.00 2,807.19 1,067.85 1,205.71 500.00 438.49 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name CIPPARONE,PETER CIT FINANCIAL LTD CLASSIC FIRE PROTECTION INC CLAYDON,JEFF CLINTAR LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT o/a 1719313 ONTARIO CLUB ITALIA ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY C -MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS CMS CONSULTING COBER,KEITH COCA -COLA BOTTLING COMPANY HAMILTON SALES CODE 4 FIRE & RESCUE INC COGECO CABLE CANADA LP COLBEY CUSTOM FABRICATING CO LIMITED COLLABORATIVE STRUCTURES LIMITED COLLEE,DOUGLAS COMMERCIAL DIGITAL PRINT INC COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMISSIONAIRES COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC CONDOTTA MERRETT & CO INSURANCE BROKERS CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC CONWAYS MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC COTTON INC COTTON INC CRABBE,CATHY CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD & COMPANY (CANADA) INC CRAWFORD SMITH & SWALLOW CRE -8 -IT SIGNS CREDIT BUREAU SERVICES CANADA CROWLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION CROZIER ENTERPRISES LTD /CROZIER AGENCIES CULLIGAN CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 CUPE LOCAL 133 DAMILER BUSES DANIEL & PARTNERS LLP DANS DIVE SHOP INC DARCH FIRE DARCH FIRE DARCH FIRE DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL DAVIDSON,ANGELA DAWSON,KRISTINE DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC DEAN,FRED DECARIA,ALEX DEGIULI,NAT DELPHI BANQUET FACILITIES DEROSE BROS GENERAL CONTRACTING LIMITED DESTINATION NIAGARA FALLS DEVRON PIPE SALES DIODATI,JIM DIPARDO,LIBERATO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA DIVAL SAFETY & SUPPLIES OF CANADA DIVAL SAFETY & SUPPLIES OF CANADA DR. GHAZANFAR,AHMED DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD DRAFTING CLINIC CANADA LTD DREN,KARL DUECK,GREG DULUX PAINTS Cheque No. 350295 350096 349888 349458 LIMIT 349889 350097 350098 349459 349460 350296 349600 350297 349738 350099 349890 350100 349601 349891 350298 349602 349892 350256 350101 350299 349461 349603 349894 350102 349463 349604 349739 349851 349896 350103 350300 349464 350301 349605 349606 349465 350105 349607 349697 349897 350302 WIRE 350303 349608 349466 349740 350304 349898 350106 349609 350305 349610 349743 349741 349742 350306 349611 350307 349744 349745 349746 349899 349900 350108 350309 350251 349612 350310 350311 350312 349613 Cheque Date 09- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 12 -Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 05- Oct -201 1 12- Oct -2011 19- Oct -201 1 20- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 12- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 13- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 21- Oct -2011 09-Nov-2011 12- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -201 1 09- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 Purpose REFUND LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES W( REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES REFUND MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MEMBERSHIP MATERIALS REMITTANCE MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES TRUST ACCOUNT REPLENISHMENT SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS REGISTRATION REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE BUSES REFUND -ROLL 020 004 02400 SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES TRAINING REFUND REFUND MATERIALS SERVICES ADVERTISING MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE REFUND VEH ID# 182 MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE REFUND MATERIALS -CONV CTR Page 4 of 13 Amount 60.00 1,796.70 92.10 121.68 1,811.68 31.00 358.53 381.94 750.00 567.10 289.33 14,407.50 242.95 282,799.73 45.00 122.89 24, 084.14 21, 440.93 23, 074.36 78.00 242.95 20,078.98 4,684.35 16,410 -31 885.46 1 1,551.86 79.48 5,299.60 935.00 858.00 13, 748.60 510.00 121.00 1,672.00 8,136.00 339.00 1,107.30 175 -00 1,435.10 255.38 514.17 8,653.26 8,622.30 8,401.88 1, 990, 746.95 596.00 781.96 557.09 969.99 110.71 94.92 33.90 325.00 750.00 13,267.68 2,895.06 497.20 227.04 150.00 901 -00 1,977.50 333.35 303.74 1,155.00 150.00 316.40 1,020.14 1,522.38 45, 327.11 299.46 971.14 208.00 150.00 107,374.15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name DULUX PAINTS DULUX PAINTS DUNDAS PIPES & DRUMS c/o MR. KEN GRIFFIN DUNN,JOHN DYNACLEAN /2081655 ONTARIO LTD DYNAMIC DISPLAYS LTD E3 LABORATORIES E3 LABORATORIES EAGLES NEST CORPORATION ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY EMBLETON,TIFFANY EMCO CORPORATION EMCO CORPORATION EMCO CORPORATION EMCO CORPORATION EMCO CORPORATION EMERALD EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA ENSIGN ELECTRONIC ALARM SYSTEMS ETHERINGTON,DAVE EVANOFF,VICTOR EVANOFF,VICTOR EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS AUTO BODY INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLS ELECTRIC INC FALLSWAY SUPPLY FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES NIAGARA FASTENAL CANADA FASTENAL CANADA FASTENAL CANADA FASTENAL CANADA FASTENAL CANADA FASTENAL CANADA FEHRS TROPHY & ENGRAVING FEHRS TROPHY & ENGRAVING FEREN SIGNS & AWNINGS LTD FEREN SIGNS & AWNINGS LTD FEREN SIGNS & AWNINGS LTD FESTIVALS & EVENTS ONTARIO FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC FIRE SAFETY DISTRIBUTION CENTRE FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD FORLIN,KATHY FORMISANO,ADRIAN FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED FRASER,KAREN FYFE,AMANDA G & F TRUCK BODY MFG GALT MACHINE KNIFE & SAW GARDEN CITY CLOWN BAND GAULD NURSERIES LTD GB ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES NIAGARA LTD GERSHO,MIRIAM GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO Cheque No. 349747 349901 350109 350110 350313 350314 349468 349902 349469 349903 350111 349470 349614 349748 349904 350112 350315 349905 349471 349616 349749 349906 350113 350316 349472 349907 349473 350114 349617 350317 349750 350318 349618 349751 349474 349619 349908 349909 350115 349910 349475 349476 349620 349752 349911 350116 350319 349753 350117 349477 350118 350320 349621 349912 349913 349478 349622 349754 349914 350119 350321 349755 349915 350120 350322 350121 349479 350124 350323 350122 349756 350123 349758 349623 350325 Cheque Date 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 12- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 12- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -201 1 09- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 09- Nov -201 1 12- Oct -2011 19- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 12- Oct -2011 27- Oct -201 1 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 12- Oct -201 1 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -201 1 09- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 12- Oct -2011 27 -Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 05- Oct -2011 12- Oct -201 1 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 27- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 09- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 05- Oct -2011 02- Nov -201 1 09- Nov -2011 02- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 02- Nov -2011 19- Oct -2011 12- Oct -2011 09- Nov -2011 Purpose MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE SERVICES DEPOSIT FOR INFLATABLE SERVICES SERVICES REFUND SERVICES REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES REMITTANCE UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES UTILITIES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES VEH ID# 559 MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES VEH ID# 910 REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE REPAIRS TO BUILDING REMITTANCE REMITTANCE MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE MAINTENANCE /REPAIRS SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES REFUND -ROLL # 100 003 56005 SERVICES SERVICES Page 5 of 13 Amount 198.31 100.88 700.00 45.00 1,293.85 2,853.25 2,464.41 2,574.30 15, 000.00 9,534.52 750.00 2,974.16 700.78 386.91 697.16 1,766.42 466.13 40,146.40 35.42 1,937.34 421.70 113.58 7,495.75 5,533.31 1,469.00 1,259.95 271.20 156.00 150.00 170.00 5,721.31 420.68 706.25 282.50 1,516.89 2,361.13 2,330.86 6,070.14 5,273.43 3,450.13 750.00 598.69 896.34 93.76 572.33 444.51 389.40 150.00 134.47 528.84 131.08 423.75 395.50 709.64 138.92 625.42 613.81 536.88 2,490.36 275.89 112.32 93.60 2,994.50 332.50 129,103.39 120.35 46.80 8,644.50 108.48 600.00 2,175.25 113.00 278.67 139.89 139.89 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name GOODLIFE FITNESS - CORPORATE WELLNESS GOODMAN,MARK GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NIAGARA GOODY,ROBERT GOODY,ROBERT GOYAL,PIRYA GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD GREATER FORT ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREEN,SIMON GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENFIELD GROUP LTD GREENLAWN GREENLAWN GREENLAWN GRIMSBY PIPE BAND GRMEK,BORIS GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC H D UTILITIES SUPPLY H D UTILITIES SUPPLY H D UTILITIES SUPPLY HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES & SERVICE INC HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES & SERVICE INC HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES & SERVICE INC HAMILTON,STEPHEN HARRISON,TODD HAYGAR ENTERPRISES HENDERSON RECREATION EQUIPMENT LIMITED HENLEY HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED HICKS,BRUCE HISTORIC NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT INC HIT MEN BRASS BAND HOLMAN,GEOFF HOLMAN,GEOFF HOTO,ANDREW HOWARD,CHAD HUNTER,JIM HYDRASERV LIMITED ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS ICECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS IDENTICAM SYSTEMS IMPACT GENERAL CONTRATING INFINITY VIDEO PRODUCTIONS INGENIOUS SOFTWARE o/a 530640 ONTARIO LIMITED INNOVYZE INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED INSPEC SOL INC. INSPEC SOL INC. INTERFLEET INC INTERFLEET INC IOANNONI,CARMINE IORFIDA,DEAN IT WEAPONS INC (TECH ITT W &WW J & B PROCESS SERVING INC J & B PROCESS SERVING INC Cheque No. Cheque Date 350125 02- Nov -2011 349759 19- Oct -2011 349760 19- Oct -2011 349481 05- Oct -2011 350326 09- Nov -2011 350327 09- Nov -2011 349482 05- Oct -2011 349624 12- Oct -2011 349761 19- Oct -2011 349917 27- Oct -2011 350126 02- Nov -2011 350328 09- Nov -2011 349762 19- Oct -2011 349765 19- Oct -2011 349483 05- Oct -2011 349625 12- Oct -2011 349763 19- Oct -2011 349918 27- Oct -2011 350127 02- Nov -2011 350329 09- Nov -2011 349484 05- Oct -2011 349764 19- Oct -2011 349919 27- Oct -2011 350128 02- Nov -2011 349485 05- Oct -2011 349486 05- Oct -2011 349920 27- Oct -2011 350129 02- Nov -2011 350130 02- Nov -2011 349487 05- Oct -2011 349766 19- Oct -2011 350131 02- Nov -2011 350330 09- Nov -2011 349767 19- Oct -2011 349921 27- Oct -2011 350132 02- Nov -2011 349627 12- Oct -2011 349923 27- Oct -2011 350135 02- Nov -2011 349488 05- Oct -2011 349922 27- Oct -2011 350133 02- Nov -2011 349626 12- Oct -2011 350134 02- Nov -2011 350331 09- Nov -2011 350332 09- Nov -2011 349628 12- Oct -201 1 349489 05- Oct -2011 349768 19- Oct -2011 US DRAFT 03- Nov -2011 349629 12- Oct -2011 349769 19- Oct -2011 349630 12- Oct -2011 349770 19- Oct -2011 349924 27- Oct -2011 349925 27- Oct -2011 349490 05- Oct -2011 350333 09- Nov -2011 350334 09- Nov -2011 349631 12- Oct -2011 350136 02- Nov -2011 349632 12- Oct -2011 US DRAFT 07- Oct -2011 350137 02- Nov -2011 349771 19- Oct -2011 349927 27- Oct -2011 349492 05- Oct -2011 350138 02- Nov -2011 349772 19- Oct -2011 349773 19- Oct -2011 349775 19- Oct -2011 349928 27- Oct -2011 349774 19- Oct -2011 349494 05- Oct -2011 349929 27- Oct -2011 Purpose MATERIALS REFUND 2010 CHARITY REBATE TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE REFUND MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS LEASES AND RENTS PETTY CASH TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS REFUND - DAMAGE DEPOSIT REFUND LEASES AND RENTS SANTA PARADE TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE GRANT TRAVEUMILEAGE MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES REFUND SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES Page 6 of 13 Amount 37.66 150.00 5,632.03 133.98 81.12 1,000.00 232.00 644.27 47.39 2,199.12 69.88 29.32 50.00 150.00 406.80 1,466.18 570.65 624.33 717.55 1,017.00 1,485.39 791.00 96.05 650.00 300.00 4.717.98 1,315.36 19, 560.56 13,714.19 11.47 1,945.74 30.32 1,221.16 3,432.38 2,542.50 10, 606.36 61.43 1,103.67 120.96 621.50 621.50 621.50 760.74 359.55 542.10 3,197.90 750.00 150.00 3,502.86 1,500.00 122.72 1,558.57 31.72 200.00 45.00 439.21 2,508_33 2,622.28 1,566.18 3,842.00 1,917.61 169.50 1,500.00 26, 530.09 34,483.08 802.30 3,032.90 4,077.24 344.53 1,263.96 907.53 4,090.15 727.16 39.55 79.10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED JACKET CELLAR THE JACKSON, DAVE JACKSON,DAVE JAD -MEDIA JARRETT,DAVE JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR JET MEDIA JOAN CRAWFORD GRAPHIC DESIGN JOHN HARRIMAN JOHNSTON,BRAD JOHNSTON,BRAD JR B CANUCKS JR B CANUCKS JR B CANUCKS JR B CANUCKS JR B CANUCKS KAN DU POOLS LTD KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD KHAN,OMAR DANIEL MANAN KING CONTRACTORS OF NIAGARA LTD KONE INC KOSANOVICH,JOVAN KRAMER DESIGN ASSOCIATES LIMITED KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE KRONSTEIN,MARK KRONSTEIN,MARK KROWN RUST CONTROL KROWN RUST CONTROL KUNTOS,RADINKA& KUNTOS, NEMANJA KYLE SIPKENS LAKE'S MAINTENANCE LARRY BITNER LAWRENCE PENSION CONSULTING SERVICES LTD LEECH,THOMAS LENNOX,JOSHUA LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES LTD LINDE CANADA LIMITED LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC LIPPERT & WRIGHT FUELS INC LMS3 DEVELOPMENT INC LOOPSTRA NIXON LLP LUEY,CATHERINE LUMINATOR M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY M & L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY MACLEAN,JASON MAGLIN SITE FURNITURE INC MAIDENS,BRETT MAIN & FERRY BIA MANOR CLEANERS MAPLE LEAF COLLISION CENTRE MARINE CLEAN LTD MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP IN TRUST MASLEK,JOVO MASSI,STEVE MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING MAVES,W. BART MAYOR'S PRAYER BREAKFAST MCAP SERVICE CORP MCBURNEY DURDAN HENDERSON & CORBETT IN TRUST MCBURNEY DURDAN HENDERSON & CORBETT IN TRUST MCBURNEY DURDAN HENDERSON & CORBETT IN TRUST MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCCONNELL,LUCILLE MCCONNERY,TRAVIS MCI SALES AND SERVICE LTD MCLEOD & SAVOIE AUTO AND TRUCK SERVICE LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 349633 12- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349776 19- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 151 350139 02- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 197 349493 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349634 12- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350336 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349777 19- Oct -2011 DEPOSIT 350337 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349778 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350338 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 350140 02- Nov -2011 ADVERTISING 350339 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349495 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349496 05- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350340 09- Nov -2011 REFUND 349497 05- Oct -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING 349635 12- Oct -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING 349930 27- Oct -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING 350141 02- Nov -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING 350341 09- Nov -2011 TICKET REVENUE - CLEARING 350342 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349636 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350143 02- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 350144 02- Nov -2011 REF BP- 2011 -0977 349637 12- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349931 27- Oct -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 350145 02- Nov -2011 REFUND 350343 09- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 349498 05 -Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349638 12- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350344 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349932 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 314 & 76 350345 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 308 349779 19- Oct -2011 GRANT 350204 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349933 27- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349870 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349639 12- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 350346 09- Nov -2011 REFUND BP- 2011 -0913 349499 05- Oct -2011 REFUND 349781 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349935 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 521 349936 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349641 12- Oct -2011 FUEL 349783 19- Oct -2011 FUEL 349937 27- Oct -2011 FUEL 349784 19- Oct -2011 REFUND BP- 2011 -0562 349938 27- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 349501 05- Oct -2011 TRAINING US DRAFT 03- Nov -2011 PARTS 349648 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349794 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350159 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350348 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350349 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349939 27- Oct -2011 REFUND MEDICAL FORM 349785 19- Oct -2011 DONATION 349642 12- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350350 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 187 349502 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349941 27- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 349786 19- Oct -2011 REFUND 350148 02- Nov -2011 REFUND 350149 02- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 349787 19- Oct -2011 ALLOWANCE 349788 19- Oct -2011 REMIT - COUNCILLOR MOROCCO 350351 09- Nov -2011 REFUND 12000414900 350240 02- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 350241 02- Nov -2011 ADMINISTRATIVE 350242 02- Nov -2011 ADMINISTRATIVE 349643 12- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350352 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349789 19- Oct -2011 GRANT 350150 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349644 12- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 186 Page 7 of 13 Amount 79.10 79.10 39.55 106.22 218.40 70.20 725.00 45.00 271.20 525.45 111.87 260.00 817.50 88.39 150.00 5,024.00 2,332.00 3,270.00 6,542.00 4,898.00 64.10 17,575.35 15, 921.31 247.48 3,900.00 556.06 135.59 29, 803.75 2,644.20 180.00 180.00 361.54 146.84 20, 000.00 650.00 3,430.52 113.00 395.50 750.00 750.00 109.46 90.40 716.27 36, 090.67 1,642.10 37,651.45 750.00 3,966.96 568.68 652.41 361.81 602.70 5,886_54 364.48 5,311.00 30.00 2,500.00 7.12 4,241.20 10, 790.71 7,926.66 150.00 149.98 2,815.90 175.00 12.50 445.00 572.06 1,955.69 19, 850.00 160.00 180.00 200.00 524.41 254.25 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name MCLEOD & SAVOIE AUTO AND TRUCK SERVICE LTD MCLEOD & SAVOIE AUTO AND TRUCK SERVICE LTD MCLEOD & SAVOIE AUTO AND TRUCK SERVICE LTD MCNAMARA,SUSAN MCNAMARA,SUSAN MCRAE,LEN MECH,KEN MEDIA PRO INC MEDIA PRO INC MEDIA PRO INC MEDIA SUPPLY OUTLET MEDIA SUPPLY OUTLET MERIT CONTRACTORS NIAGARA METRO PLUMBING & HEATING METRO PLUMBING & HEATING METRO PLUMBING & HEATING METRO PLUMBING & HEATING MG PROMOTIONS MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC MICHAEL'S CARPET AND FLOORING (NIAGARA) LTD MICHAEL'S CARPET AND FLOORING (NIAGARA) LTD MICHELLE MACINTOSH COACHING MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED MILLIER DICKINSON BLAIS INC MILNE,BOB MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTER OF FINANCE MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MISENER,ROB MMM GROUP LIMITED MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MODERN LANDFILL INC MOLDENHAUER,KATHY MONTGOMERY BROS & NORTHLAND SUPPLY MONTGOMERY BROS & NORTHLAND SUPPLY MORNEAU SHAPELL LTD MOROCCO, JOHN MORTON,DALE MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MR FURNACE /HU -ERO COMMERCIAL DIVISION MR QUICK SOFT CLOTH MULLER'S WORKWEAR MULLER'S WORKWEAR MULLER'S WORKWEAR MULLER'S WORKWEAR MUSSARI,TOM MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN MYER SALIT LIMITED -NF N Y STYLE DELI N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED NATIONAL TIME EQUIPMENT CO LTD NIAGARA AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD NIAGARA AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD NIAGARA AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE NIAGARA BATTERY & TIRE NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA BLOCK INC NIAGARA CHAIR A VAN NIAGARA COLLEGE BROADCASTING RADIO TELEVISION & FILM NIAGARA COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS NIAGARA CUSTOM POWDER COATING INC NIAGARA CUSTOM SIGNS & GRAPHICS NIAGARA DISTRICT AIRPORT COMMISSION NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY Cheque No. Cheque Date 349790 19- Oct -2011 349942 27- Oct -2011 350353 09- Nov -2011 349943 27- Oct -2011 350354 09- Nov -2011 349503 05- Oct -2011 349944 27- Oct -2011 349645 12- Oct -2011 349945 27- Oct -2011 350152 02- Nov -2011 350153 02- Nov -2011 350355 09- Nov -2011 350356 09- Nov -2011 349505 05- Oct -2011 349646 12- Oct -2011 349792 19- Oct -2011 350357 09- Nov -2011 350358 09- Nov -2011 349947 27- Oct -2011 349506 05- Oct -2011 349647 12- Oct -2011 350359 09- Nov -2011 350360 09- Nov -2011 350155 02- Nov -2011 349507 05- Oct -2011 349508 05- Oct -2011 349949 27- Oct -2011 350156 02- Nov -2011 350157 02- Nov -2011 350158 02- Nov -2011 349698 13- Oct -2011 349948 27- Oct -2011 350361 09- Nov -2011 350362 09- Nov -2011 350160 02- Nov -2011 349509 05- Oct -2011 349950 27- Oct -2011 350161 02- Nov -2011 350363 09- Nov -2011 350162 02- Nov -2011 350163 02- Nov -2011 350364 09- Nov -2011 350366 09- Nov -2011 349510 05- Oct -2011 349952 27- Oct -2011 349953 27- Oct -2011 350164 02- Nov -2011 349954 27- Oct -2011 349955 27- Oct -2011 349511 05- Oct -2011 349956 27- Oct -2011 350165 02- Nov -2011 350367 09- Nov -2011 349649 12- Oct -2011 349957 27- Oct -2011 350166 02- Nov -2011 350376 09- Nov -2011 350178 02- Nov -2011 349795 19- Oct -2011 349650 12- Oct -2011 349958 27- Oct -2011 350167 02- Nov -2011 349513 05- Oct -2011 349796 19- Oct -2011 349959 27- Oct -2011 350368 09- Nov -2011 349797 19- Oct -2011 349960 27- Oct -2011 349961 27- Oct -2011 350369 09- Nov -2011 349651 12- Oct -2011 349963 27- Oct -2011 349962 27- Oct -2011 349964 27- Oct -2011 349965 27- Oct -2011 Purpose VEH ID# 103 VEH ID# 123 VEH ID# 128 TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE SERVICES JUL LIVESTOCK CLMS TRAINING OPPI CONF MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS TRAINING MATERIALS TRAINING MATERIALS LEASES AND RENTS SERVICES ADVERTISING PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE TRAVEUMILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS TRAVEUMILEAGE MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS VEH ID# 113 VEH ID# 74 MATERIALS VEH ID# 550 VEH ID# 273 VEH ID# 158 VEH ID# 249 PARKS MATERIALS MATERIALS GRANT SERVICES ADVERTISING CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS GRANT GRANT Page 8 of 13 Amount 169.50 3,933.74 1,778.32 150.00 170.00 360.00 779.66 67.80 64.05 63.00 500.00 282.50 38, 029.90 150.86 6,785.18 9,995.03 12,385.55 22.60 330.06 947.55 3,565.41 452.00 1,326.26 1,582.00 162.71 34.214.50 162.00 254.25 3,781.85 59, 865.68 2,422.81 2,422.81 2,422.81 350.00 1,590.98 3,691.48 3,634.07 752.78 1,153.57 168.48 1,140.71 1,140.72 6,780.00 177.84 134.16 1,678.28 409.02 45,087.00 137.86 85.88 584.65 203.34 345.72 485.68 345.95 196.85 158.20 1,130.00 144.87 39.55 39.55 39.55 8,453.20 3,842.43 1,111.91 20.00 290.81 56.95 33,202.33 750.00 817.00 192.10 22.60 22, 322.75 2,250.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name NIAGARA FALLS BAR ASSOCIATION NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM NIAGARA HINDU SAMAJ NIAGARA INFLATABLES & GAMES INC. NIAGARA INTERACTIVE MEDIA GENERATOR NIAGARA MEMORIAL MILITARIES ALUMNI DRUM CORP NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION SCHOOL OF HORTICULTURE 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 POLICE SERVICE NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA THIS WEEK NIAGARA WASTE SYSTEMS LIMITED NIAGARA WASTE SYSTEMS LIMITED NIAGARA WASTE SYSTEMS LIMITED NIAGARA COM NIAGARA.COM NORRIS,STEVE NORTRAX NRTOA TREASURER NRU PUBLISHING INC OACETT OAKWOOD PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE INC O'HARA TRUCKING & EXCAVATING O'HARA TRUCKING & EXCAVATING OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC OMERS OMERS ONTARIO AGRA PIPING & SUPPLIES INC ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL & SAFETY NETWORK LTD ONTARIO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION ONTARIO POWER GENERATION ONTARIO SEED COMPANY LTD ONTARIO TAX SALES INC OPTIMIST CLUB ORCHARD PARK HIGH SCHOOL BAND OWENS WRIGHT LLP BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS PAGENET OF CANADA INC PALMER,WENDALL PARTY CONNECTION PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC. PENINSULA HOSE & HYDRAULICS LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD PENINSULA PURE WATER Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 349652 12- Oct -2011 MEMBERSHIP 349969 27- Oct -2011 REFUND 2 MON PERMITS LOT 10 349966 27- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350169 02- Nov -2011 REMITTANCE 349699 13- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 349967 27- Oct -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 349968 27- Oct -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 350371 09- Nov -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 349852 21- Oct -2011 GRANT 350170 02- Nov -2011 GRANT 349799 19- Oct -2011 REFUND 349970 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350171 02 -Nov -2011 TRAINING 350172 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349971 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349972 27- Oct -2011 UTILITIES 349973 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349515 05- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349516 05- Oct -2011 UTILITIES 349653 12- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349654 12- Oct -2011 UTILITIES 349800 19- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349801 19- Oct -2011 UTILITIES 349974 27- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349975 27- Oct -2011 UTILITIES 350173 02- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350174 02- Nov -2011 UTILITIES 350372 09- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350373 09- Nov -2011 UTILITIES 349976 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349517 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350175 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 350374 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349802 19- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 130 349977 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 191 349803 19 -Oct -2011 ADVERTISING 350176 02- Nov -2011 ADVERTISING 349518 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350177 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350375 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349514 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350370 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349978 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349655 12- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 483 349656 12- Oct -201 1 TRAINING SEMINAR 349979 27- Oct -2011 SUBSCRIPTION 349980 27- Oct -2011 MEMBERSHIP 2011/12 CHIECA 349804 19- Oct -201 1 REFUND BA -AP10 -0955 349981 27- Oct -201 1 MATERIALS 350378 09- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350180 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350181 02- Nov -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 350182 02- Nov -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 350059 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349806 19- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350183 02- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 350184 02- Nov -2011 MEMBERSHIP 349982 27- Oct -2011 ADMINISTRATIVE 349808 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349807 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349520 05- Oct -2011 REFUND TOUCHSTONE INVOICES US DRAFT 03- Nov -2011 SANTA PARADE 350185 02- Nov -2011 ADMINISTRATIVE 349983 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349521 05- Oct -2011 REFUND LIVESTOCK CLMS 349809 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349522 05- Oct -2011 REFUND 349984 27- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 349810 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349986 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350379 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# VARIOUS 349524 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349658 12- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349987 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349523 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES Page 9 of 13 Amount 225.00 67.80 37, 711.83 200.00 6,946.65 6,919.73 7,233 -55 6,892.80 30, 000.00 30,000.00 750.00 394.37 375.00 1,000.00 226.00 96.16 299.45 20,428.46 22,440.23 26,684.65 398.30 7,231.40 57, 738.85 15, 062.68 184, 264.52 18 20, 557.04 4,624.32 14,216.52 2,781.29 50.00 50.00 100.00 1,708.74 152.10 1,536.80 1,322.61 67.80 2,794.71 3,285.60 13.56 13.56 102.63 85.76 1,100.00 1,240.74 234.51 1,500.00 20, 388.31 5,375.98 762.07 491,110.18 26, 040.02 472.91 1,316.45 1,582.01 80.00 3,955.00 5,076.52 6,652.88 2,109.93 1,500.00 117.52 16.89 2,400.00 274.03 750.00 534.00 69.18 3,785.50 1,411.46 194.36 203.40 113.00 10.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA PURE WATER PENINSULA TOWING & RECOVERY PERFORMANCE CARS PERFORMANCE POWDER COATING & FASTENERS LTD PERRI,PASQUALE PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CANADA PIETRANGELO,NICK PISANO,MICHAEL PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL CREDIT SERVICES PK HUMMINGBIRD STEEL BAND PORTER,GAIL PORTER,GAIL PORTRAIT INTERNATIONAL POS TRANSACTIONS POSITIVE APPROACH PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PRAXAIR PRECISION CURB CUTTING LTD PRIORITY PERMITS 7788823423 PROJECT SHARE PROVENZANO,VITTORIO PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC PRYCHIDNY,JOHN PSECO INC PSECO INC PURE WATER PURE WATER PURE WATER PUROLATOR COURIER PUROLATOR COURIER QUEST SOFTWARE CANADA INC R & W HOIST REPAIRS LTD R W HAMILTON LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD RAMADA PLAZA RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY REALTAX INC REALTAX INC RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL RECEIVER GENERAL 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 MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS ASSOCIATION REMARKABLE CUSTOM RENOVATIONS AND HOME REMPEL MASONRY RESTORATION INC RETAIL TRANSACTION SUPPLIES REVERSED GRAVITY ACTION PRODUCTIONS RICCI LAW PROFESSIONAL CO RIDLEY & ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SERVICES LIMITED RIGG MOONEY MONUMENTS ROGERS WIRELESS INC ROGERS,TODD JEFFREY RONALD C. ELLENS APPRAISALS INC RONNIES GENERATOR SERVICE LTD. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 /POPPY FUND ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 /POPPY FUND Cheque No. Cheque Date 349985 27- Oct -2011 350186 02- Nov -2011 350380 09- Nov -2011 349989 27- Oct -2011 349988 27- Oct -2011 349659 12- Oct -2011 350188 02- Nov -2011 350382 09- Nov -2011 349811 19- Oct -2011 349990 27- Oct -2011 350189 02- Nov -2011 349660 12- Oct -2011 349991 27- Oct -2011 US DRAFT 31- Oct -2011 349992 27- Oct -2011 349661 12- Oct -2011 349812 19- Oct -2011 349993 27- Oct -2011 350383 09- Nov -2011 349994 27- Oct -2011 350190 02- Nov -2011 349995 27- Oct -2011 349525 05- Oct -2011 349996 27- Oct -2011 350384 09- Nov -2011 350191 02- Nov -2011 350385 09- Nov -2011 349662 12- Oct -2011 349997 27- Oct -2011 350386 09- Nov -2011 349526 05- Oct -2011 349663 12- Oct -2011 349813 19- Oct -2011 349668 12- Oct -2011 350395 09- Nov -2011 349527 05- Oct -2011 349664 12- Oct -2011 349998 27- Oct -2011 350192 02- Nov -2011 350387 09- Nov -2011 349665 12- Oct -201 1 349528 05- Oct -2011 349529 05- Oct -2011 350193 02- Nov -2011 349814 19- Oct -2011 350388 09- Nov -2011 349700 13- Oct -2011 349999 27- Oct -2011 350389 09- Nov -2011 349530 05- Oct -2011 349666 12- Oct -2011 350000 27- Oct -2011 350390 09- Nov -2011 WIRE 02- Nov -2011 WIRE 13- Oct -2011 WIRE 13- Oct -2011 WIRE 13- Oct -2011 WIRE 13- Oct -2011 WIRE 17- Oct -2011 WIRE 24- Oct -2011 WIRE 31- Oct -2011 350391 09- Nov -2011 350392 09- Nov -2011 349531 05- Oct -2011 349532 05- Oct -2011 350001 27- Oct -2011 350002 27- Oct -2011 350194 02- Nov -2011 349533 05- Oct -2011 349815 19- Oct -2011 350393 09- Nov -2011 350003 27- Oct -2011 349816 19- Oct -2011 349667 12- Oct -2011 350004 27- Oct -2011 Purpose SERVICES SERVICES VEH ID# 59 VEH ID# 50 MATERIALS REFUND CONTRACT SERVICES TRAVEUMILEAGE GRANT MATERIALS SERVICES TRAVEL/MILEAGE TRAVEUMILEAGE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT MATERIALS SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REF SNA- 2011 -0124 GRANT REFUND MATERIALS REFUND 04001410002 MATERIALS MATERIALS SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES COURIER COURIER LEASES AND RENTS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE PAYROLL REMITTANCE CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS CONTRACT SERVICES CONSULTING SERVICES TRAFFIC SPRING CYCLE SERVICES DEBT 100 -2001 TAXES /LEACHATE CREDIT 4TH Q WASTE SIGNAL BILLING JUL -SEPT DEVELOPMENT CHGS SEPT WATER MATERIALS REFUND BP- 2011 -1056 CONTRACT SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES REFUND O /PYMT COMP CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS SERVICES REFUND BP- 2010 -0458 CONSULTING SERVICES MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS Page 10 of 13 Amount 485.00 170.00 84.75 518.81 339.00 135.57 6,565.75 20.89 200.00 205.43 600.00 90.48 80.08 4,500.00 349.36 2,010.00 200.08 106.60 775.74 787.19 131.86 24,866_67 134.99 15, 820.00 486.00 630.88 4,311.74 23.00 35.00 23.00 17.64 55.28 9,745.12 705.06 1,561.54 39.72 812.17 136.39 653.91 219.90 1,000.00 11,016.62 2,643.40 1,323.62 9,051.30 3,774.20 384, 064.60 389, 410.97 353,617.48 230.00 768.18 8,993.63 5,699.51 17,019.36 44,582.57 332,405.96 15,181,511.45 1,643,586_98 46,798.52 731,658.25 1,937,448.40 1,657.07 750.00 3,955.00 259.24 500.00 193.50 6,083.46 90.40 1,542.36 750.00 2,122.40 719.90 55.00 75.00 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 51 /POPPY FUND ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NO 396 RUSSELL,CHRIS SACCO,DOLORES SANI GEAR FIRE SANI GEAR FIRE SANI GEAR FIRE SAM GEAR FIRE SANI GEAR FIRE SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTRE SEARLE,NANCY& SEARLE, DONALD SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION SENTINEAL CARRIAGES INC SENTINEAL CARRIAGES INC SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA SEYMOUR,COLIN SHEEHAN ARBITRATION MEDIATION SERVICES SHORTHILLS TREE SERVICE INC SHORTHILLS TREE SERVICE INC SHRED IT KITCHENER SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIGNATURE SIGNS SIMONS RESTAURANT SIMPLEX GRINNELL SIMPLISTIC LINES INC SIMPLISTIC LINES INC SIX CARD SOLUTIONS USA CORP B9257 SIX CARD SOLUTIONS USA CORP B9257 SKY CAST INC SKYLON TOWER SKYLON TOWER SMITH,CHARLIE SMITH,LEE SOUTHWEST BINDING SYSTEMS LTD SPEARE SEEDS SPECK INDUSTRIES SPORTWORKS SPORTWORKS ST JOHN AMBULANCE ST JOHN AMBULANCE ST ONGE,ED STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE STANCO SIGNS AND PROMOTIONS STANCO SIGNS AND PROMOTIONS STAR COLLISION SERVICE STAR COLLISION SERVICE STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC STICCA,JAMES STICCA,JAMES STINSON EQUIPMENT LIMITED STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR STOKES INTERNATIONAL STORAGE NIAGARA STRANGES,TOM STREAMLINE STRONGCO EQUIPMENT STRONGCO EQUIPMENT STUART,DAVE STUART,DAVE SUN LIFE SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA - BILLING DEPT. SUN LIFE MONTREAL SUN,ZHONGMIN& XIA, JIN SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 350196 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 75.00 350195 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 65.00 350394 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 1,059.01 350197 02- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 154.96 349534 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 2,687.71 349669 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 314.42 349817 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 296.34 350005 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 1,904.55 350198 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 3,067.39 349818 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 3,107.50 350199 02- Nov -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 320.02 350006 27- Oct -2011 REFUND TAX #272501001210100 157.96 350396 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 193.55 350397 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 5,889.66 350200 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 819.25 350398 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 276.28 349535 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 84.75 350008 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 1,887.10 349820 19- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 117.52 349670 12- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,113.25 349536 05- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,136 -00 350201 02- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,040.00 350202 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 88.30 349537 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 287.77 349821 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 729.51 350009 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 560 845.52 350203 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 73.45 350399 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 536 152.55 349671 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 200.00 349822 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 233.12 349538 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 3,359.82 350010 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 1,692.02 349823 19- Oct -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 282.70 350011 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 184.70 350205 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 67.80 349672 12- Oct -2011 REFUND SIGN PERMIT 2,825.55 350206 02- Nov -2011 REFUND 08 161784 SN 2,175 -00 350400 09- Nov -2011 TRAINING 110.21 350208 02- Nov -2011 PETTY CASH 249.37 349539 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 954.85 350012 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 3,627.30 350013 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 678.00 US DRAFT 03- Nov -2011 PARTS 137.21 US DRAFT 20- Oct -2011 PARTS 1,530.96 350015 27- Oct -2011 GRANT 2,491.67 350212 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 50.00 350214 02- Nov -2011 REFUND 150.00 349673 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 21.46 349825 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 79.08 350401 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 20.31 349540 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 7,281.72 349826 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 8,859.20 349541 05- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 138 4,310.50 350403 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 161 2,247.12 349827 19- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,390.00 350404 09- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,548.25 349542 05- Oct -2011 REFUND 135.59 350211 02- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 41.60 349543 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 2,682.09 350014 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 67_77 350213 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 457.65 350016 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 265.76 349828 19- Oct -2011 REFUND MECHANICA LIC 310S & T 120.00 350017 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 910 197.75 349544 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 139.89 350405 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 422 500.80 350215 02- Nov -2011 PETTY CASH 566.92 350406 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 73.32 WIRE 01- Nov -2011 NOV PREMIUMS 316,314.84 349830 19- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 84128 349831 19- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 1,209.60 350409 09- Nov -2011 REFUND 100006297790000 155.74 349545 05- Oct -2011 FUEL 52,638.37 349674 12- Oct -2011 FUEL 28,725.15 349829 19- Oct -2011 FUEL 49,838.17 Page 11 of 13 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name 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 PROPANE INC SUREWAY INTERNATIONAL INC SYMPOSIUM TECHNOLOGIES INC T & T DRY CLEANERS & TAILORS TAIOST TAI CHI SOCIETY TALARIS CANADA INC TALARIS CANADA INC TALK WIRELESS INC TALK WIRELESS INC TECHNICAL STANDARDS & SAFETY AUTHORITY TECHNICAL STANDARDS & SAFETY AUTHORITY TEIBERT,GEORGE TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD THE REVIEW THE REVIEW THE REVIEW THOMSON,CHARLES TIM HORTONS STORE #30 TIM HORTONS STORE #30 TODD,JAMES TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY TOROMONT TOROMONT TOROMONT TORONTO ARSON TASK FORCE TORONTO STAMP INC TORONTO STAMP INC TOTH,STEVE TOTH,STEVE TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSAXLE PARTS (HAMILTON) INC. TRANSCONTINENTAL MEDIA GP TREES UNLIMITED FORESTRY CONSULTANT TRENDLE,BEN TRENDLE,BEN TWARDAWSKY,NICK ULINE CANADA CORPORATION UNITED WAY UNITED WAY UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS UPS CANADA URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC URBAN & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC USABLENET V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD VALUE MUFFLER & BRAKE CENTRE VAN DE LAAR,DAVE VANCOR SUPPLY VERTUCCI,STEPHANIE VIKING CIVES LTD Page 12 of 13 Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 350018 27- Oct -2011 FUEL 103,277.47 350187 02- Nov -2011 FUEL 1,965.33 350216 02- Nov -2011 FUEL 22,499.44 350381 09- Nov -2011 FUEL 1,362.46 350407 09- Nov -2011 FUEL 34,719.09 350019 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 708.41 350410 09- Nov -2011 FUEL 55.38 349546 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 482.62 349547 05- Oct -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 18,080.00 350224 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 32.77 350411 09- Nov -2011 REFUND 2010 CHAR REBATE 04000 1,656.80 349676 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 203.40 350020 27- Oct -2011 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 203.40 350021 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 451.77 350412 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 702.10 349548 05- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 435.05 350022 27- Oct -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 100.00 349549 05- Oct -2011 REFUND 150.00 349550 05- Oct -2011 SERVICES 703.30 349832 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 5,758.42 350023 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 796.65 350217 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 606.72 350218 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 2,188.58 350413 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 427.07 350414 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 3,740.24 349551 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 67.80 350024 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 1,081.98 350415 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 101.70 349677 12- Oct -2011 ADVERTISING 14,175.49 349833 19- Oct -2011 SUBSCRIPTION 669.69 350416 09- Nov -2011 ADVERTISING 273.46 350025 27- Oct -2011 REFUND 150.00 349552 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 55.27 349834 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 19.99 350417 09- Nov -2011 REFUND 150.00 349553 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 120.01 350026 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 580.91 350220 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 248.96 350418 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 99.33 349554 05- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 203 52.66 350221 02- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 211 255.07 350419 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 215 460.24 350219 02- Nov -2011 TRAINING F DEVEREAUX 100.00 349836 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 30.60 350027 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 182.50 349555 05- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 238.16 350420 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 210.11 349556 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 2,712.00 349679 12- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,524.47 349557 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 77.16 349680 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 370.29 349838 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 105.60 350028 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 732.75 350222 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 40.45 350421 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 570.87 349837 19- Oct -2011 SUBSCRIPTION 141.25 349558 05- Oct -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,117.57 350029 27- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 20.00 350223 02- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 349681 12- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 62.40 350422 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 233.76 349559 05- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 110.00 350030 27- Oct -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,027.00 350032 27- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 9,305.23 350225 02- Nov -2011 COURIER 83.41 349560 05- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,293.85 349839 19- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 14,733.79 350033 27- Oct -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 765.58 US DRAFT 14- Oct -2011 SUPPORT 7,500.00 350226 02- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,779.75 349683 12- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 178 177.15 349840 19- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 16.39 349684 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 123.88 350423 09- Nov -2011 REFUND BP- 2008 -0170 750.00 349685 12- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 102 2,236.52 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name VIKING CIVES LTD VIKING LIVES LTD VIKING CIVES LTD VOLUNTEER SQUARED WACHS CANADA LTD WAJAX INDUSTRIES 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 WALKER INTEGRATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES WALKERTON CLEAN WATER CENTRE WALL,RANDY LEE WALSH,JOHN WARCHALA,MICHAEL WASTE MANAGEMENT WATERS,RON WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC WESTBURNE RUDDY ELECTRIC WESTPIER MARINE & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. WHEELER,SUE WHITE,PATRICK WILLICK,RONALD WILLICK,RONALD WILLOWBROOK NURSERIES INC WILSON,STEVEN M WINDJACK,JIM WINGER,TERRI WINGER,TERRI WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC WONG,STEVEN YUEN TIEN WONG,WILLIAM W K WORK AUTHORITY WORK AUTHORITY WORK AUTHORITY WORK EQUIPMENT LTD WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WSIB WYLIE,BRENDA WYLIE,BRENDA YELLOW PAGES GROUP YELLOW PAGES GROUP YMCA YMCA YMCA YMCA YWCA ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose 349841 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350227 02- Nov -2011 VEH ID# 84 350424 09- Nov -2011 VEH ID# VARIOUS 349686 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350228 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 349561 05- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 210 349688 12- Oct -2011 SERVICES 349843 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350036 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350426 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349562 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349687 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349842 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350035 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350230 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350425 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350229 02 -Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350034 27- Oct -2011 TRAINING 350231 02- Nov -2011 REF BP- 2011 -0927 350037 27- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349690 12- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350038 27- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350427 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 350039 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350232 02- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350040 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350428 09- Nov -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 350041 27- Oct -2011 TRAVEUMILEAGE 349845 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350233 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 349844 19- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350429 09- Nov -2011 REFUND BP- 2011 -0926 350042 27- Oct -2011 REFUND 349846 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350234 02- Nov -2011 SERVICES 350043 27 -Oct -2011 GRANT 349563 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349691 12- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350044 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350045 27- Oct -2011 GRANT 349847 19- Oct -2011 REFUND 2725090006759 350235 02- Nov -2011 CONSULTING SERVICES 349491 05- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 349926 27- Oct -2011 MATERIALS 350335 09- Nov -2011 MATERIALS 350046 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 291 349564 05 -Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 349692 12- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 349848 19- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 350047 27- Oct -2011 REMITTANCE 350236 02- Nov -2011 REMITTANCE 350237 02- Nov -2011 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 350430 09- Nov -2011 REMITTANCE 349693 12- Oct -2011 PETTY CASH 350238 02- Nov -2011 PETTY CASH 349565 05- Oct -2011 ADVERTISING 349694 12- Oct -201 1 ADVERTISING 349695 12- Oct -2011 LEASES AND RENTS 349849 19- Oct -2011 SERVICES 350239 02- Nov -2011 CONTRACT SERVICES 350431 09- Nov -2011 SERVICES 350048 27- Oct -2011 GRANT 349850 19- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 910 350049 27- Oct -2011 VEH ID# 910 Page 13 of 13 Amount 962.42 2,897.98 6,991.86 197.75 114.43 4,534.84 79.55 13979 249.73 105.94 2,294.49 4,590.55 967.72 6,067.76 3,126.72 414.25 32.77 6,780.00 750.00 30.00 119.08 71.34 20.89 3,302.88 1,657.54 259.22 94.12 195.00 200.00 200.00 2,515.66 750.00 150.00 65.00 65.00 14,214.29 135.87 8,208.45 405.11 1,612.50 804.98 3,500.00 150.00 900.00 144.62 2,958.37 5,074.55 9,982.43 3,319.80 23,031.23 2,161.05 741.17 9,432.25 686.30 590.22 65.82 53.85 4,957 87 2,839.52 1,468.17 6,000.00 4,277.75 4,594.60 224.63 Total 28,566,901.26 Niagaraj7alls November 28, 2011 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F- 2011 -57 Banking Agreement Extension RECOMMENDATION That Council approve staff's recommendation to exercise the option to extend the term of the banking agreement for an additional four years. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2007, the City conducted an RFP for its banking services and Scotiabank was the successful bidder. The original agreement approved by Council at the time was for a duration of four years with an option for an additional four years. Staff feel that Scotiabank has exceeded performance without any additional costs. As a result, staff recommends that the City avoid the additional cost of an RFP and exercise its option to exercise its option to extend its banking arrangement for an additional four years at the original costs. BACKGROUND F- 2011 -57 In 2007, staff completed an RFP for the City's banking business. A fair and open process was engaged that resulted in bids being submitted by all five major banks. Other financial institutions, including local credit unions, were provided an opportunity to bid, but did not. Scotiabank was the successful bidder. The agreement with Scotiabank was for a period of four years with an option to renew for an additional four years. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS In the original agreement, the term of the agreement was for four years, plus an option for another four. At the time of the RFP, Scotiabank was evaluated as submitting the best proposal at the lowest cost to the City. The performance of Scotiabank and its staff during the four years has exceeded expectations at the costs submitted. As there is no reason to expect any change in service delivery during the option period and there are no increases in costs expected, staff recommends that the City exercise its option to renew for the final four years be actioned. 1 Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Todd Hams of 'finance Ken Todd Chief Administrative Officer Niagaraaalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION For the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND ANALYSIS /RATIONALE F- 2011 -53 Interest Rate Penalty F- 2011 -53 November 28, 2011 Council requested that a staff report on tax penalties charged by the City on tax arrears. The City's by -law allow for a charge of 1.25% per month on the outstanding portion of taxes. This is consistent with Municipal Act statutes as well as accepted practice of the majority of municipalities in Ontario. The penalty rate is at the maximum rate allowed by statute, so as to strongly encourage compliance by property owners to the payment dates and to ensure that the City has sufficient cashfiow to meet its obligations, including payment to the other tiers of local government. In addition, the revenue generated from the penalty provides the municipality with an important revenue stream thereby positively impacting all property owners that meet the City's required payment schedule. Staff are not recommending any changes to existing practices. During the 2011 Operating Budget deliberations, Council requested a report regarding the penalty charged on delinquent taxes. The City charges a rate of 1.25% per month on all delinquent accounts. The ability to charge a penalty charge of 1.25% per month is the maximum afforded a municipality prescribed in s.345 of the Ontario Municipal Act, 2011. In preparation of this report, staff petitioned a sample of municipalities in respect to the rates charged. In all cases, except Hamilton and the Town of Kirkland Lake, municipalities are using the maximum rate of 1.25 %. The two municipalities listed indicated these rate reductions were due to extenuating circumstances in the community that are above the current economic climate. The list of municipalities petitioned is attached. Staff recognizes that the penalty exceeds borrowing rates available to most property owners. The reason for this is the City is not a lending institution. The penalty is intended to strongly encourage payment by the property owner. A property owner has the ability to manage the property taxes through many assessment appeal avenues available in the Assessment Act of Ontario. November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City currently has two tactics to collect taxes billed and to minimize delinquent tax arrears. The first is charging a monthly penalty for all outstanding taxes. The penalty rate is 1.25% per month. The second option is to proceed to tax registration and ultimately a tax sale for the amount of outstanding taxes. The second option is only available after three years of non payment and is considered the final avenue. Staff believes that both options are required to ensure all taxes are collected and to ensure the municipality has adequate cash flow to meet its requirements. The first option is a severe inducement to property owners to meet their requirements, but provides no final resolution. The second option is required to ensure that the City can ultimately collect all taxes and provides resolution. Once the interest penalty is added to the property owner's tax account, it becomes like a tax. This implies that unless there is successful assessment appeal or there is an error in the billing process, there in no recourse to the property owner other than paying the full amount. Staff do attempt to work with taxpayers in difficult situations to ensure that appropriate repayment plans are established. In addition, charging a penalty of 1.25% on delinquent accounts provides the municipality with an annual revenue stream of approximately $2.6 million. As indicated, increasing the penalty rate is not allowed by virtue of the Municipal Act, alternatively lowering the rate will not improve the collection of arrears, would likely reduce the revenue generated annually from this source and will result in the need to find new revenues. As a result, staff do not recommend any alternatives from the City's current by -law. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Chart of municipalities tax arrears. Recommended by: - 2 - F- 2011 -53 Todd Harrison. Director of Finance Respectfully submitted: 1 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Municipality Interest Rate Charged Per Month City of Barrie 1.25% City of Belleville 1.25% City of Brampton 1.25% City of Brantford 1.25% City of Burlington 1.25% City of Cambridge 1.25% City of Corwall 1.25% City of Guelph 1.25% City of Hamilton 1.00% City of Kawartha Lakes 1.25% City of Kingston 1.25% City of Kitchener 1.25% City of London 1.25% City of Mississauga 1.25% City of North Bay 1.25% City of Oshawa 1.25% City of Ottawa 1.25% City of Peterborough 1.25% City of Sarnia 1.25% City of Sault Ste. Marie 1.25% City of St. Catharines 1.25% City of Thorold 1.25% City of Thunder Bay 1.25% City of Toronto 1.25% City of Vaughn 1.25% City of Waterloo 1.25% City of Welland 1.25% City of Woodstock 1.25% Municipality of Bluewater 1.25% Municipality of Chatham -Kent 1.25% Town of Bracebridge 1.25% Town of Cochrane 1.25% Town of Colllingwood 1.25% Town of Espanola 1.25% Town of Fort Erie 1.25% Town of Goderich 1.25% Town of Grimsby 1.25% Town of Kingsville 1.25% Town of Kirkland Lake 1.00% Town of Lincoln 1.25% Town of Niagara on the Lake 1.25% Town of Oakville 1.25% Town of Orangeville 1.25% Town of Pelham 1.25% Town of Port Colborne 1.25% Town of The Blue Mountains 1.25% Town of Wainfleet 1.25% Town of Whitby 1.25% Township of West Lincoln 1.25% Interest Rate on Tax Arrears F- 2011 -53 REPORT TO: His Worship Mayor Jim Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS- 2011 -07 Mutual Assistance Agreement RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the implementation of the Mutual Aid Assistance Plan. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND FS- 2011 -07 NiagaraJalls November 28, 2011 In Niagara, there is a long history of municipalities helping each other in times of need. In the summer of 2009, an anticipated H1N1 pandemic that threatened to significantly reduce the availability of employees prompted local municipalities to revisit their business continuity plans. It quickly became apparent that a Mutual Assistance Agreement between Niagara's municipalities, including the Regional Municipality, would enhance the emergency response capacity of municipalities and help to ensure the delivery of essential services during any crisis event. To address this gap, a working group was established who drafted a template mutual assistance agreement and had that template reviewed by legal services advisors. The final template and a supporting operational guidelines document is being presented to all municipal and Regional Councils over the next six months. A draft by -law has been completed which will incorporate approval for the emergency program, emergency plan and mutual assistance agreement. Based on the Fire Mutual Aid Agreement, this new agreement addresses the sharing of personnel, equipment and services as required to ensure the delivery of essential services in an emergency situation (e.g., natural disaster) through a non - binding agreement. In some instances, this "sharing" of resources was already being done but no formal agreement was in place. A Working Group, made up of CAOs, Human Resource specialists and Emergency Management personnel, was assembled to develop a project proposal and agreement template. The proposal and template were presented to the Niagara CAOs and approval in principle was given to allow further development. The agreement was vetted through the Niagara Region Legal Division as well as two municipal legal departments. If a municipality needs assistance in the provision of essential services from another municipality due to a major disaster, the request for support would be made by the CAO of the municipality requesting assistance to the CAO of the municipality being requested to provide assistance. November 28, 2011 The agreement is written to be permissive in nature yet non - binding. A municipality that signs into the agreement is not obligated to provide assistance if requested. Their ability to assist or not assist would be determined by the municipality at that time. Under the agreement, assistance would be provided based upon a number of conditions including but not limited to the municipality's requirement to ensure essential services in their own jurisdiction. This agreement is meant to be proactive instead of reactive, to protect the safety of staff, municipal assets and ensure that communities do not put themselves at risk by helping neighbours during their time of need. Therefore, by signing into the agreement, the municipality benefits from having legal, cost recovery and other risk management issues detailed in advance. The goal of completion of the formal, region -wide agreement is set for Emergency Preparedness Week in May 2012 where the announcement would be made publicly. Maintenance of the Mutual Assistance Agreement Document FINANCIAL /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS - 2 - FS 2011 - 07 As an annex to the City's Emergency Plan, this document will be reviewed on an annual basis by the Municipal Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC). It is noted that Niagara Region has had such an agreement with Halton Region for several years. This model of mutual aid is also being investigated as a potential for an agreement between the Niagara Region and the City of Hamilton in future. This report does not, in itself, propose any new financial implications for the City of Niagara Falls. However, within the Mutual Assistance Agreement is the ability for a municipality to recover the cost of providing assistance if requested. The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 9. provides that: The Council of a municipality may make an agreement with the Council of any other municipality or with any persons for the provision of any personnel, service, equipment or material during an emergency. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 13 (3); 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 9. This agreement does not replace any existing Fire Services Mutual / Automatic Aid Plan and Program for Niagara Region, rather it builds on the same spirit of cooperation. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendations are consistent with creating efficient operations and protecting the municipality from potential liabilities during emergencies. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: L. Smith::tc e Smith, dire C ief Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Niagaraalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works Department SUBJECT: MW- 2011 -55 Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project Phase II Update RECOMMENDATION For the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND Streetscaping - Streetscaping - Decorative Archways - Downtown Parkette - Eastern Gateway Features - Street Furniture and Historic Street Name Signs - Historical Plaques MW- 2011 -55 November 28, 2011 A two- phased approach has been followed to date for the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project (Queen Street), with underground services in Phase I and above ground streetscaping in Phase II. Phase I was completed on June 30, 2010. The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the status of Phase II of the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project. The components of Phase II include the following: On November 30, 2009, City Council adopted the recommendations set out in report MW- 2009-84 directing staff to proceed with a phased implementation plan for the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project. Phase I of the project was awarded to Peters Excavating (per Report MW- 2010 -01). This work was completed on June 30, 2010. This project was awarded to Al Asphalt Maintenance (as per Report MW- 2011 -08). Work started on the first section of sidewalk on (the north side of Queen Street between St. Lawrence Avenue and Crysler Avenue) in May and was completed in early June. The contractor returned to Queen Street and has completed the south side of Queen Street between St. Lawrence Avenue and Ontario Avenue. The BIA has expressed November 28, 2011 -2- MW- 2011 -55 concerns regarding the contractors ability to complete all of this sidewalk work prior to the onset of winter weather. Staff have discussed this matter with the contractor and have agreed to suspend work on the north side until the spring of 2012. Work on the north side of Queen Street from Crysler Avenue to Erie Avenue will be completed along with laying of final asphalt, starting in April with the intention of being completed by the end of May. The work will be completed within the existing budget allowance for this contract. Staff have received correspondence from the Downtown BIA supporting this approach (see attachment #1). There is interest in completing the streetscaping west of St. Lawrence Avenue. This proposal will be included in the 2012 Capital Budget deliberations. Decorative Archways This project was awarded to Merrit Contractors (as per Report MW- 2010 -53). The arches were originally to be installed on the existing concrete light poles. After further review, it was concluded that the existing concrete poles may not support the arches safely and new steel poles should be installed. This added some time to the project for the analysis of the poles and arches. The scope of the project was reduced to lower costs for this component. To date, eight of the arches have been installed, painted and all street signage, below the arch, has been installed. The contractor is currently working on installing the LED lights on each arch. This work is expected to be completed by the end of November. Substantial completion was given for this project on October 31, 2011. Downtown Parkette City Staff has completed the design of Phase I of the Downtown Parkette. This was completed with input from the Downtown Beautification Committee. The actual full build out cost for this component is around $950,000. The first phase includes site preparation, servicing, playground equipment and pathways estimated to cost $500,000. City Environmental services staff are planning to complete the installation of sewer and water lines through the winter of 2011/2012, as their schedule permits. This will allow construction of the park to begin in early 2012. Gateway Features On November 14, 2011 Council approved report PD- 2011 -8 entitled Gateway Signage for Downtown. This report recommended that Cre 8 It Signs be retained to prepare new signage at the eastern gateway. Street Furniture and Historic Street Name Signs In consultation with the Beautification Committee of the Downtown BIA, City staff developed designs for street furniture elements for the downtown including benches, cafe tables, cafe barriers, information kiosks, tree guards, bicycle racks, planters and 3- stream waste receptacles. The fabrication and supply of these elements were issued through Component Budget Actual (YTD) Estimated (WIP) Streetlight Refurbishing $ 48,300 $ 0 $ 70,000 Streetscape Improvements $ 272,600 $ 990,000 $ 0 Roadway Improvements $ 245,320 $ 127,000 $ 0 Wireless Sound System $ 60,000 $ 74,000 $ 0 Archway Network $ 300,000 $ 398,000 $ 0 Downtown Parkette - Phase 1 $ 557,700 $ 0 $ 499,100 Eastern Gateway $ 500,000 $ 120,000 $ 0 Contingency (15 %) $ 294,180 $ 0 $ 0 Total $2,278,100 $ 1,709,000 $ 569,100 November 28, 2011 open and competitive bid processes (RFP #P45 -2011 & RFQ #Q54- 2011.) With the concurrence of the Beautification Committee of the Downtown BIA, City Staff administratively awarded portions of the work to three (3) separate companies. These companies are Cannan Site Furnishings (140 Bentley Street, Unit 3, Markham Ontario L3R 3L2), Paris Equipment Manufacturing (21 Scott Street, Paris Ontario N3L 3E5), and Secural Environmental (150 Rivermede Road, Unit 4, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 3M8.) Currently all suppliers are in the process of fabricating street furniture with anticipated deliveries to occur December 2011 through January 2012. On October 19, 2011, City staff issued a request for quotation for the supply and installation historic street name signs for the downtown area (RFQ #Q57- 2011.) City staff worked closely with the Beautification Committee of the Downtown to develop a preferred design for the historic street name signs. This request for quotation will close on November 16, 2011. City Staff prepared two RFP's for public art for the Downtown. The submissions were presented to the Beautification Committee and none of them were selected. City Staff will continue to work with the Beautification Committee to introduce public art in the Downtown. Historical plaques FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The current status of the project budget is as follows; - 3 - MW 2011 - 55 Eight historical plaques are being fabricated and will be installed in the next few weeks. It is the intent to expand this program and provide people with an opportunity to learn about some of the historical buildings in the Downtown. November 28, 2011 The current work plan can be accommodated within the approved budget. Future works including additional sidewalks, decorative crosswalks, top asphalt paving, and Phase 2 of the Downtown Parkette will be considered in the 2012 Capital Budget deliberations. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Phase 11 of the Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities: . G. Holman To enhance Economic Vitality Work toward Infrastructure Sustainability To provide a Healthy and Safe Community To improve the Planning of the City LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Downtown BIA received Nov. 22, 2011 - Downtown Sidewalks 2. Letter from Downtown BIA received Nov. 22, 2011 - Park Development 3. Queen Street Streetscape Poster 4. Historic Street Name Sign Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: - MW- 2011 -55 Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Chris Anders Project Manager City of Niagara Falls , 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Anders, EAT • SHOP • EXPLORE Subject: City, Contract 2011- 240 -10 Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Phase 2- Streetscape Queen Street (North Side) - Erie Avenue to Chrysler Avenue As per our recent co the Downtown BIA concurs that further construction of the sidewalks going north on Queen Street between Erie Avenue and Crysler Avenue should continue in 2012. The BIA and its membership would like construction on the north side of Queen Street to start immediately once weather is favourable in 2012. The BIA and its merchants would appreciate if Al Asphalt could provide a realistic construction schedule for the completion of the remainder of the sidewalk construction. We would not like to see a repeat of the tardiness exhibited during construction of sidewalks between St. Lawrence Avenue and Erie Avenue going south. We would like to confirm with the City of Niagara Falls our wishes to see the remainder of sidewalks from St. Lawrence Avenue to Victoria Avenue including Valley Way completed under the 2012/2013 capital budgets. In order for our revitalization to prosper it is imperative our streetscape is uniform throughout the downtown. The downtown BIA wishes to assist in the ongoing redevelopment of downtown and will advise you in the near future of capital contributions that will be possible. Funding contributions will be discussed at our next board meeting on December 14 2011, 5:30pm at the BIA office. Please feel free to attend the meeting. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the downtown BIA's above comments please feel free to contact me. Thank You. ,N anja Kuntos, BSc General Manager Regards, Lorrie Pente(uke Chair Dear Mr. Claydon, a Mr. Jeff Claydon Landscape Architect City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 THE lQ, 04? EAT • SHOP • EXPLORE Subject: City of Niagara Falls - Downtown Park Development (Phase 1) Downtown Infrastructure Revitalization Project As per our recent conversations, the Downtown BIA is encouraged to see the City is utilizing in house staff for the installation of the underground park services. We support City staff going to Council on November 28 2011 for additional funding for a clock tower and public washroom building. The goal of having Phase 1 construction of the park completed prior to Springlicious is very positive. The downtown BIA wishes to assist in the ongoing redevelopment of downtown and will advise you in the near future of capital contributions that will be possible. Funding contributions will be discussed at our next board meeting on December 14` 2011, 5:30pm at the BIA office. Please feel free fo attend the meeting. Please feel free to contact rue if you have any questions. Thank you. Regards, Nemanja Kuntos, BSc General Manager Llorrie Penteluke — '/Chair ueen Street Streetscape WESSIMMIRZSEIMISEISEXIMMIIIM& E E CO NOTES: 1. SIGN BLADE SHALL BE SINGLE SIDED. 2. SIGN BLADE SHALL BE 12.7mm. (} ") THICK INTECEL HIGH DENSITY PLASTIC WOOD CUT TO SHAPE WITH ROUNDED OR BEVELED EDGES. 3. SIGN BLADE SHALL BE PAINTED WITH EXTERIOR GRADE OIL BASED GLOSS BLACK ENAMEL ON ALL SIDES AND EDGES. 4. SIGN SHALL HAVE SCREEN PRINTED IMITATION GOLD 'Q', WITH WHITE BORDER AND SLOGAN TEXT /GRAPHIC. 5. STREET NAMES AND ADDRESS NUMBERS SHALL BE 3MREFELECTIVE ENGINEER GRADE CUT VINYL (NO ALTERNATE MATERIALS ACCEPTED.) 6. ALL UNITS ARE IN MILLIMETERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 4310 QUEEN STREET NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6X5 MUNICIPAL WORKS DEPARTMENT PARKS DESIGN TELEPHONE : (905) 356 -7521 FAX : (905) 356 -2354 HISTORIC STREET NAME SIGNS, SIGN BLADE DESIGN DETAIL scale date date revised drawing no. park no. 12.7mm. (2 ") THICK HIGH DENSITY PLASTIC WOOD SIGN BLADE HS-04 N.T.S 10 -14 -2011 1 Niagaraaalls REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY BACKGROUND Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Municipal Works MW- 2011 -56 Consultant Appointment - Engineering Services Spring Street Reconstruction (Stanley Avenue to the West Limit) MW- 2011 -56 November 28, 2011 That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited for the design of the road reconstruction and services for Spring Street between Stanley Avenue and the West Limit for the upset limit of $48,550.00 excluding HST. Municipal Works staff is proceeding with the widening and improvement of Spring Street between Stanley Avenue and the West Limit. The first phase involves the completion of the engineering design which will determine important issues such as property requirements, utility conflicts and project costs. The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to engage the services of the selected consultant to assist staff in this phase of the project. Spring Street's underground services were identified by our Infrastructure staff as having exceeded their expected service life and, as a result, the project was added into our 2011 Capital Works Budget for design and construction in 2011/12. Staff now wishes to proceed to retain an Engineering Consultant to undertake the survey, analysis and design of the project over the winter of 2011 to allow construction to proceed in 2012. Staff recently completed the procedure to retain Professional Consulting Services for this project which was adopted by Council in 1994. This process is outlined in the Municipal Engineers /Consulting Engineers of Ontario Manual and is also utilized by the Niagara Region and the City of St. Catharines. The RFP process scores the proposals on a point basis for various items such as technical expertise, similar experience, past performance records, work plan and cost factor. Each consultant submits their proposal in two envelopes titled Project Proposal and Cost Estimate Confidential. All proposals are initially reviewed and assessed based on non cost criteria. Subsequently, proposals are further scored incorporating costs. The proposal with the highest score, not necessarily the lowest fee, is recommended for the award of the project. Consultant Location Point Score Upset Fee 1 Kerry.T. Howe St. Catharines, ON 718.17 $48,550.00 2 Associated Engineering St. Catharines, ON 711.67 $97,535.00 3 Quartek Group St. Catharines, ON 654.17 $66,840.00 4 R.V. Anderson St. Catharines, ON 615.83 Not Opened November 28, 2011 -2- MW- 2011 -56 Four (4) local consulting firms were requested to submit a proposal to complete the detailed design for this project. The results of the evaluation and the project fees (excluding HST) are as follows; It should be noted that R.V. Anderson's cost proposal was unopened as their point total exceeded the 100 point differential from the highest submission. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE As part of the City's Infrastructure Analysis program, this portion of Spring Street was identified as requiring sewer separation, watermain upgrading and streetscape improvements. The City is committed to eliminate Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO's) through the process of separating the existing combined sewer system. A new storm sewer along Spring Street and connecting into a previously constructed stub on Stanley Avenue will eliminate the possibility of wet weather basement flooding within the stormwater catchment area. Kerry T. Howe Engineering Ltd. has the expertise to complete this assignment and to prepare the engineering design drawings needed to obtain all necessary approvals. FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Spring Street project was initially scheduled to be designed by internal staff, however, due to the current lack of resources available and the urgent need to take advantage of the Region's CSO subsidy program, the decision to hire an engineering consultant was paramount at this time. The 2011 Capital Budget included funding for construction works in the amount of $1,667,000.00. This project will not proceed to construction until 2012. The use of an external engineering firm has increased the approved costs to the proposed $48,550.00. It is anticipated that the increase in cost can be accommodated in the overall project budget. The consultant will be required to enter into the City's standard Consultant Services Agreement for the provision of these services. November 28, 2011 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This recommendation is consistent with the Council's Strategic Priorities: • Establish infrastructure priorities • Strengthen and promote economic development within the City LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Rick Volpini /Geoff Holman /st t - 3- MW- 2011 -56 i Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works 14,,4,14 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer - 3AV NVNVHOf19 w f 11121■1011 w w 0 u_ '3AV 3ONV3dW ' 3AV 3f1N3AV )31NVIS ce w NNW . 3NO1S0 l0 a_ lq 1uawyaegy - 9S LOZ 'and 3NO1SaV '1d VIA kS NiagaraFaIls REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION 1. That Councils award the contract to Highway Clearing & Guardrail Fencing Ltd. to complete the installation of guide rails at various locations in the City of Niagara Falls with an upset cost of $115,056.60 inclusive of HST. 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In the presence of the Manager of Supplies and Services, bids for the Supply and Install of Galvanized Steel Beam Guide Rail at Various Locations were opened on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Bids issued were for a one -year period. BACKGROUND Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Municipal Works MW- 2011 -59 RFQ60 - 2011 Supply and Install Galvanized Steel Beam Guide Rail MW- 2011 -59 November 28, 2011 Municipal Works Roadway Services utilizes the services of contractors for work that is beyond the scope of in house staff. These are jobs that may require specific equipment which the City does not own or operate. Staff has identified the need to replace the galvanized steel beam guide rail at the following locations; • Dead end barricade at Reixinger Road (dead end west), • Dead end barricade at Reixinger Road (dead end east), • 109m of guide rail at McKenny Road at Netherby Road, • 124m of guide rail at south Brookfield Road and Netherby Road, • 359m of guide rail at Steel Road, • 220m of guide rail at Willodell Road, • 212m of guide rail at Crowland Road, • 48m of guide rail at Bossed Road, • 130m of guide rail on Whirlpool Road, east side. The existing wood guide rails at these locations have become unsafe due to their age and condition. As a result, the new galvanized guide rails will prevent motorists from serious hazards due to deep ditches, drainage culverts, elevation differences in the roadway and bridges /overpasses. November 28, 2011 FINANCIAL/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Two bids (2) bids were received for RFQ60 -2011. In the presence of the Manager of Supplies and Services, bids for the above noted request for quotes were opened Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 3:07 p.m.. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tendered prices, including HST, received from the two (2) Contractors. 1. Highway Clearing & Guardrail Fencing, Wainfleet, ON 2. Peninsula Construction Incorporated, Fonthill, ON The lowest bid was received from Highway Clearing & Guardrail Fencing in the amount of $115,056.60 and the prices will be firm from December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012. The required capital works have been included in the 2011 approved Capital Budget. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities to achieve infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Guide Rail Installation Map Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: J. Morocco /G. Holman -2- MW-2011-59 Sub -Total HST Total Bid Price $101,820.00 $13,236.60 $115,056.60 Sub -Total HST Total Bid Price $103,717.50 $13,483.28 $117,200.78 Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer ; -- Atirragirotrp: nn , Guide Rail Installation K: \GIS_Requests\2011 \Custom \Internal \Mun Works \GuideRail_Loc.map 4, Location A: Dead end barricade at Reixinger Road (dead end west) B: Dead end barricade at Reixinger Road (dead end east) C: 109m of guide rail at McKenney Road at Netherby Road D: 124m of guide rail at South Brookfield Road and Netherby Road E: 359m of guide rail at Steele Road F: 220m of guide rail at Willodell Road G: 212m of guide rail at Crowland Road H: 48m of guide rail at Bossert Road I: 130m of guide rail at Whirlpool Road (east side) Road November 2011 Niagaraialls November 28, 2011 REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application for 5828 -5836 Ferry Street, subject to the owners satisfying the program requirements including the entering into an agreement with the City and obtaining any required permits. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The application can be supported because: the proposed roof repair and facade improvement complies with the City's grant program; and the funding will assist in improving the appearance of an older building adjacent to the expanding Niagara Falls Historical Museum. BACKGROUND Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Planning, Building & Development PD -2011- 83 CB &FIG- 2011 -006 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant - 5828 -5836 Ferry Street Jim Mingle, Kerri Mingle & Patti Folkmer PD- 2011 -83 The subject property is located within the Historic Drummondville CIP Project Area. There are three (3) separate looking buildings that have merged together as one property. There are a tattoo parlour, barber shop and a small retail store. There are a couple of apartments on the upper level. The owners wish to undertake improvements to the facade and roof of buildings and acknowledge the City's recent improvements to the streetscape and the new expansion of the adjacent Niagara Falls Historic Museum. The application before Council is to request funds that will allow the owners to stucco the front and rear facade of the buildings. These buildings back onto Sylvia Place Market. Additional work includes the replacement of the front windows over the tattoo parlour and the replacement of the flat roofs of the buildings. The facade improvements and window replacement will cost approximately $40,000. The owner will be eligible to receive a facade grant of $15,000 and the Region will contribute $5,000 of this amount. The roof replacement will cost $13,200. The owners will be entitled to receive a commercial building grant of 50% of this amount or $6,600 and a total grant of $21,600. November 28, 2011 - 2 - PD- 2011 -83 The owners will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the funding request and satisfy all the requirements of the incentive program before receiving the grant. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are sufficient funds available within the Historic Drummondville Reserve to accommodate this application. A report earlier, this year, requested the transfer of $50,000 from the City Wide Brownfield Reserve to the Historic Drummondville Reserve. We have seen a renewed interest in property owners wishing to improve their properties within the Historic Drummondville Area. A large amount of credit can be attributable to the recent streetscaping improvements. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of the application will satisfy Council's strategic priority by implementing the financial incentive programs within the Historic Drummondville CIP and assist in the ongoing revitalization of the area. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Appendix 1 - Location map of the subject property. ► Appendix 2 - Picture showing the existing facade of the buildings. ► Appendix 3 - Plan showing the proposed facade. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: B.Bolibruck Attach. Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Keh Todd, Chief Administrative Officer S: \PDR\2011 \PD- 2011 -83, CB &FIG - 2011 -006, James Mingle, 5828 -5836 Ferry Street.wpd November 28, 2011 - 3 - APPENDIX 1 PD- 2011 -83 September 2011 November 28, 2011 - 5 - APPENDIX 3 PD- 2011 -83 • 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 -84 CB &FIG- 2011 -010, RPL- 2011 -002 & RG- 2011 -002 Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application Residential Loan Application Revitalization Grant Application 2268321 Ontario Inc. (Fred Procopio) 4238 -4240 Bridge Street RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUND PD- 2011 -84 NiagarapOls November 28, 2011 1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant, the Residential Property Loan and Revitalization Grant for 4238 -4240 Bridge Street, subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements including the entering into agreements with the City and obtaining any required permits. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applications can be supported because: the proposed work complies with the City's grant and loan programs; the funding will assist in improving the appearance of this prominent building along Bridge Street which is a listed property in the City's Municipal Register of Heritage Properties; the development will provide 18 single residential apartments in the Downtown; and funds are available in the Downtown Special Purpose Reserve for this project. The subject property is located within the Downtown CIP Area. The building has been used as a bar and hotel over the years. The building is currently vacant. The main floor is to be renovated for commercial use while the second and third floors will be renovated for 18 residential apartments. The application before Council is to request funds for improvements for the front and side facades and the interior of the commercial part of the building. The extent of facade work includes pointing and stabilizing the brick facade of the building. Siding was placed on the lower front of the building a few years ago. This material will be removed and replaced with November 28, 2011 - 2 - PD- 2011 -84 a more historical look with distinct wooden trim, large windows, awnings and goose neck lamps. The proposed facade improvements show a striking difference from the way that the building currently looks. The interior work will involve minor structural changes. The facade and interior work is estimated to cost $40,000. The owner will be eligible to receive a grant of $20,000 with $5,000 coming from the Region. The owner is looking to convert the old hotel rooms into 18 bachelor and single suite residential units approximately 310 square feet in size. He has applied for a Residential Loan in the amount of $36,000. The owner has also applied for a Revitalization Grant. The grant involves tax increment financing whereby the grant is determined once the renovated building is complete and MPAC reassesses the building. Once the reassessment has occurred, a determination is made as to the level of a grant to be provided. A total of 80% of the increase in taxes is paid out to the applicant the first six (6) years and this is reduced gradually within a 10 -year time frame. The owner will be required to enter into agreements with the City under each of the funding programs and satisfy all the requirements. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The funding cost for each of the programs will be taken from the Downtown Special Purpose Reserve. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The redevelopment of this historic building is a positive sign for the redevelopment of the Bridge Street area of Downtown. The project provides desired one bedroom residential units in close proximity to the City's train and transit stations. The approval of the applications will satisfy Council's strategic priority by implementing the financial incentive programs within the Downtown CIP and will assist in the ongoing revitalization of the Downtown area. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Appendix 1 - Location map of the subject property. ► Appendix 2 - Existing plan of the building. ► Appendix 3 - Sketch showing the proposed facade of the building. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development ti Kerb Todd, Chief Administrative Officer B.Bolibruck Attach. S: \PDR\2011 \PD- 2011 -84, CB &FIG - 2011- 010,RPL- 2011 -002 &RG- 2011 -002 - Procopio, 4238 Bridge Street.wpd November 28, 2011 - 3 - APPENDIX 1 PD- 2011 -84 4238 Bridge Street . Niagara Falls . Ontario FORESTGREEN CREATIONS INC .AhOS!APi AhU ARCA'7((1111tA1 D[S16N <, It.51iSH(� litl] 1)i1clustp.2 2;11) 1 hoIncj 4238 Bridge Street . Niagara Falls . Ontario tAkDSIArt AND WHIII(TURAI DISIGN I /I,/ Niagara,Falls REPORT TO: SUBMITTED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Transportation Services Department TS- 2011 -47 Residential Convenience Pass Program Extension TS- 2011 -47 November 28, 2011 RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the continuation of the Residential Convenience Pass program. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Residential Convenience Pass parking permit program provides residents as well as corporations, the opportunity to purchase an annual permit allowing parking at any on- street metered space for a maximum of two hours. Volume of users taking advantage of the program remains low, but steady and no new technology has been identified to replace the existing RCP permit program. Staff recommends maintaining the permit without cost of advertising, until such a time when a more appropriate alternative is available. The Residential Convenience Pass (RCP) Permit Program was launched in July 2009 allowing a resident to purchase a permit for $50.00 plus tax, allowing parking for a maximum of two hours at any on- street metered parking space. The permit was designed to give residents the ability to park without the concern of having to look for change and promote shopping at local businesses. This permit option is based on a similar model in Niagara -on- the -Lake. The launch of the program saw 41 permits sold. After an aggressive advertising campaign in the local papers incorporating the ability to purchase the RCP permits as gift certificates during the Holiday season, only one permit was purchased under this purchase option. Interest in the RCP program continues to be minimal even after changing the permit conditions to allow corporate vehicles the opportunity to utilize this service for residents that may drive vehicles not registered to them. Council agreed to extend the program for 2011, with no budget for advertising, giving staff time to research alternatives. In lieu of advertising, Staff provided information packages and met with members of Niagara Falls Tourism and Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce. The program has continued to produce low volume of users, however; has done so without advertising costs. In 2011, 48 permits have been issued. November 28, 2011 Staff researched the industry for a suitable technology that might be more convenient and was unable to identify a product without high expenditure of upgrading current systems. Staff recommends maintaining the permit without cost of advertising until such a time when a more appropriate alternative is available. ANALYSIS /RATIONALE Interest in this program continues to remain low, but steady, with minimal costs for both staff resource and materials to the City. FINANCIAL The RCP is generating approximately $2,500.00 in annual revenue and staff has identified no concerns of misuse by permit holders resulting in fines issued to date. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Continue the parking operations user -pay philosophy through the development and implementation of a ten -year Parking Capital Infrastructure Program and Rate Stabilization Plan, Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: - 2 - TS- 2011 -47 Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Office 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 -48 Transit Agreement with Brock University Student's Union (BUSU) RECOMMENDATION: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: BACKGROUND: TS- 2011 -48 Niagara falls November 28, 2011 1. That Niagara Falls Transit services be provided to full -time Brock University students for the January through April 2012 Winter Semester. 2. That Niagara Falls Transit service is extended to Brock University in St. Catharines. 3. That the Municipality enter into a four -month agreement with Brock University Student's Union to provide the service at full cost recovery. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreement. The Agreement to provide service between Niagara Falls and Brock University for the benefit of the students expires on December 31, 2011. Transit staff has been in discussion with the BUSU Executive to establish a new Agreement, which will allow Niagara Falls Transit to continue to provide the service from January through April 2012 inclusive. Various service options have been reviewed in an effort to better provide a schedule which meets the needs of the students, while remaining within their budget. A schedule was cooperatively developed, which includes three additional trips per day between the Brock Campus and Niagara Falls and BUSU Executive is confident this will address the student's transportation needs for the four -month Winter Semester. The Niagara Falls Transit service to Brock University was implemented in September 1992 as an express bus operating on a fixed route between Niagara Falls and the Brock University campus in St. Catharines. The service is provided to ensure the students residing within our City have an opportunity to travel to and from the Brock Campus to attend their daytime and evening classes, as well as their exams. November 28, 2011 This year has been unique in that the BUSU Executive only agreed to purchase service from Niagara Falls Transit for the September through December 2011 Fall semester, as opposed to an entire eight -month school year. Upon further discussions with the BUSU Executive, they have decided to purchase additional service based on the City's cost calculations, which ensure the city receives full cost recovery for the hours provided. These three additional trips will provide the students with greater service options and relieve some of the Toad challenges Transit experienced during the Fall semester service. FINANCIAL/STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: The four -month Agreement with the Brock University Student's Union will provide Niagara Falls Transit with revenues of $90,074.36. These revenues will allow the service to operate between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines at full cost recovery. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT: The provision of service between Niagara Falls and the Brock Campus supports the City's 2011 - 2014 Strategic Priorities which include: Infrastructure Sustainability, Convenient, Accessible, and Sustainable Transportation, Customer service Excellence, and a Healthy and Safe Community. Recommended by: Respectfully submitted: D. Stuart - 2 - TS- 2011 -31 Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to facilitate the construction of a recreational facility on part of the Lands, protect a wooded gully on part of the Lands and to permit a portion of the parking required for the recreation facility to be provided off -site on other 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 three Parcels, known as Parcels OS -945, OS -946 and EPA - 947. 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 Parcel OS -945: (i ) (ii) Accessory uses including a restaurant, clinic and retail store (b) For Parcel OS -946: (i) (ii) Required parking for uses located on Parcel OS -945 (c) For Parcel EPA -947: (i) Conservation use; (ii) Wildlife management; and ( CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2011 - The uses permitted in an OS zone; and The uses permitted in an OS zone; and ) Works of a Conservation Authority Minimum lot area Minimum front yard depth Minimum rear yard depth 6. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcels OS -945 shall be: 9. For the purposes of this by -law: -2- 0.7 hectares 7 metres 0 metres to the boundary of Parcel EPA- 947 (d) Minimum easterly side yard 2.5 metres width (e) Maximum lot coverage 60% (f) Maximum height of a 16 metres subject to section 4.7 of By -law 1 ..,:1,7:.... o st..,.,.+....,, TT,. '70 '1!1!l VU11U111� or 311 U1. LU1 (. 1V V. 12 (g) Maximum off -site parking 107 required parking spaces that cannot be provided on Parcel OS -945 shall be provided within a parking area on Parcel OS -946 (h) Maximum floor area of all 300 square metres accessory uses (i) The balance of regulations specified for an OS use 7 The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel OS -946 shall be the regulations specified for an OS use. 8. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel EPA -947 shall be: (a) Buildings and structures no buildings or structures are permitted unless for flood control purposes or sewer infrastructure works in accordance with the regulations of the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction and /or appropriate government agency "Conservation use" means the use of land and /or water for the purpose of planned management of natural resources. "Works of a Conservation Authority" means projects undertaken by a Conservation Authority to protect or enhance areas under their control. 10. Should the owner or occupant of Parcel OS -945 have the licence for the use of Parcel OS- 946 terminated by the owner of Parcel OS -946, the owner or occupant of Parcel OS -945 shall provide the necessary required parking spaces in another location that is appropriately zoned and acceptable to the City of Niagara Falls. 11. 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. 12. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 13. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 14. The provisions of this by -law shall be shown on Sheet C2 of Schedule "A" of By -law No. 79 -200 by redesignating the Lands from OS to OS and numbered 945, in part, OS and numbered 946, in part, and EPA and numbered 947, in part. 15. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 19.1.945 Refer to By -law No. 2011- 19.1.946 Refer to By -law No. 2011- 19.1.947 Refer to By -law No. 2011- Passed this twenty- eighth day of November, 2011. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: S :\ZON ING\AMS\201 1 \ By-laws \ByamO I 1 wpd November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 -3- SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2011- Subject Land Description: Pt Twp Lt 56 Stamford Pt 3, 4, 5, 59R1568; Niagara Falls Pt Twp Lt 56 Stamford As In AA45226 & AA48029; Niagara Falls Applicant: Niagara Falls Soccer Club K: \GIS_Requests\ 2011\ Schedule \ZoningAM \AM -11 \mapping. map Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200 Assessment #: 272504000311200; 272504000216105 N s 1: NTS AM- 2011 -011 November 2011 BILL MATSON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2011 - A by -law to authorize the payment of $28,566,901.26 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 October 1, 201 1 to November 9, 2011. Passed this twenty- eighth day of November 2011. First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 A by -law to amend By -law No. 2002 -081, being a by -law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by -laws. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: L By -law No. 2002 -081 is amended by deleting Schedules '`C" and "Dl" and that Schedules "C" and "D1" attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. 2. That By -laws 2011- 133 and 2011 -58 be hereby repealed. Passed this twenty - eighth day of November, 2011. DEAN IORFIDA. CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: November 28, 2011. November 28, 2011. November 28, 2011. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2011 - 1. Parking By -law Enforcement Officers: Sam Arnold Charles Arsenault Sylvio Basque James Edward Bird Gordon Boardman Gabe Bogucki Robert Bunn Bob Bunston Marzenna Carrick Marianne Catherwood Julio Cavaliere Don Ceci Bob Chambers Joe Corradi Bill Crowder Ron Dayton Alex DeGaust Larry Desormeaux Mario Digianni Bob DiGirolamo Larry Downing Tracey Gauthier John Garvie Kevin Howe Lou Hussey Ensio Ingman Les Jarvis Arnold Larian Norm Leonard David Lewis Ian MacKay John MacLeod John McPherson Alyssa Minicucci Chris Nave Al Poisson Jim Reggler Stewart Rodgers Philip Rudachuk Chris Russell David Smith Dave Timpson Gary Statchura Jana Vermeulen SCHEDULE "C" SCHEDULE "D1" FACTORY ONE OUTLET MALL 1. Parking By -law Enforcement Officers on private property: Sam Burattini Ryan Comeau Enrico Cupiraggi Nick Galotta Eli Hoffmann Steven Lott William McMillan Jose Montoya Jeffery Charles Petrullo First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By -law No. 2011 - A by -law to authorize the execution of a Mutual Assistance Agreement between the municipalities of the Niagara Region. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. An Agreement made between the municipalities of the Niagara Region, respecting a Mutual Assistance Agreement, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized.. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. '2 The { n d t Officer hereby :- e 7 to o S = ' h* 3. u, Chief n iiuulstr u u Ive viiieer is iierevy authorized �v execute .�r.iL.,uui., �A 1 � Iii iigii� of a request for mutual assistance from one of the other municipalities subject to the Mutual Assistance Agreement. 4. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said Agreement. Passed this twenty - eighth day of November. 2011. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI. MAYOR THIS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT made this day of , 2011. BETWEEN: THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE NIAGARA REGION INCLUDING THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES THE CORPORATION OF THE CI'T'Y OF NIAGARA FALLS THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF THOROLD THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COLBORNE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PELH M THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GRIMSBY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NIAGARA -ON- THE -LAKE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET THE REGIONAL MUNICIPAILTY OF NIAGARtiA WHEREAS the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 9. provides that: The council of a municipality may make an agreement with the council of any other municipality or with any person for the provision of any personnel, service, equipment or material during an emergency. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9, s. 13 (3); 1999, c. 12, Sched. P, s. 9. AND WHEREAS the parties wish to provide for mutual aid and assistance to each other through the provision of personnel, services, equipment or material to one or the other within the meaning of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; AND WHEREAS the parties have Emergency Plans pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1. Definitions 1.1 In this Agreement, 1.1.1 "Assisted Municipality" means the municipality receiving aid or assistance pursuant to this Agreement; 1.1.2 "Assisting Municipality" means the municipality providing aid or assistance pursuant to this Agreement; 1.1.3 "Emergency ", "Emergency Area" and "Emergency Plan" shall have the same meanings as in the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; 1.1.4 "Mutual Assistance Agreement" means this Agreement and the attached Schedule(s) which embody the entire Agreement between the parties; 1.1.5 "Requested Party" means the municipality which has been asked for aid, assistance or both pursuant to this Agreement; 1.1.6 `Requesting Party" means the municipality asking for aid, assistance or both pursuant to this Agreement; 1.1.7 `Emergency Control Group" means the organizational entity responsible for directing and controlling the Assisted Municipality's response to an Emergency. 2. Role of the Solicitor General 2.1 The parties acknowledge that pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the "Act "), the Solicitor General for the Province of Ontario is responsible for the administration of the Act and is the principal contact for all Emergencies. 2.2 The parties further agree that the Solicitor General shall be notified in writing of any request made under this Agreement. The Requesting Party agrees to notify as soon as reasonably practicable, Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), Ministry 2 of Community Safety and Correctional Services and any other person required to be notified pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, on the matter of anv request for assistance made under this Agreement. 3. Authorization to Request /Offer Assistance 3.1 Each party hereby authorizes its Chief Administrative Officer, City Manager, Town Manager or such other senior administrative officer of the party as the Chief Administrative Officer has designated (hereinafter "CAO ") to request assistance, accept offers to provide, accept requests for assistance or offer to provide assistance pursuant to this Agreement on behalf of that party. 4. Requests for Assistance 4.1 The parties agree that in an Emergency, a Requesting Party may request assistance in the form of qualified personnel, services, equipment, or material from the other party. 4.2 The request for assistance shall be made by the CAO of the Requesting Party to the CAO of the Requested Party. The CAO of the Requesting Party may make the initial request for assistance orally however a written request (electronic acceptable) should follow as soon as reasonably practicable. The Requested Party may request such reasonable additional information as it considers necessary to confirm the existence of the Emergency and to assess the type, scope, nature and amount of assistance to be provided. 4.3 The Requested Party shall respond to the request within 1 day, and may in its sole discretion determine the type and scope, nature and amount of assistance it will provide. The Requested Party may respond to the request orally however a written response (electronic acceptable) should follow as soon as reasonably practicable. 4.4 The Assisting Municipality may provide assistance to the other party upon a request and a response having been given orally. 4.5 The agreement to provide assistance shall be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably practicable using the form set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto. The CAO of the Requesting 3 Party shall complete, sign and forward the form to the CAO of the Requested Party, who shall then return a signed copy. The written confirmation shall set out in detail the specific personnel, services, equipment or material that has been requested as assistance, and which the Assisting Municipality has agreed to provide. 4.6 The parties may by mutual agreement amend the assistance to be provided to the Assisted Municipality under this Agreement. Amendments to the scope, type, nature or amount of assistance shall be confirmed in writing by the parties using the form set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto within three (3) days of being agreed upon. 5. Limitations on Assistance Provided 5.i Nothing in this Agreement shall require or obligate or be construed to require or obligate a party to provide assistance. Each party shall retain the right to refuse the request to provide assistance, and the right to offer options to the assistance that has been requested. 5.2 No liability shall arise against the Requested Party if it fails, for any reason whatsoever, to respond to a request for assistance made under this Agreement. 5.3 When assistance has been offered or provided by the Assisting Municipality, the Assisting Municipality shall not be obligated to provide any further assistance or to do anything or take any action beyond that which is specifically agreed to by the acceptance of the request for assistance. 5.4 Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the Assisting Municipality, in its sole discretion, from withdrawing any or all assistance provided to the Assisted Municipality. Any withdrawal of assistance by the Assisting Municipality shall be made only upon at least forty -eight (48) hours' notice to the Assisted Municipality, unless the Assisting Municipality is responding to an actual or pending Emergency within its own geographical boundaries, in which case it may withdraw assistance from the Assisted Municipality without notice. 4 5.5 The Assisted Municipality may determine in its sole discretion that its requirement for assistance has ceased and shall notify the Assisting Municipality of this in writing. 6. Term and Termination 7. Costs 6.1 The Mutual Assistance Agreement shall be deemed in effect from the date of execution by the Municipality. 6.2 Despite any other section of this Agreement, any Municipality named may terminate their participation within this Agreement upon at least sixty (60) days' written notice to the other municipalities. 7.1 The parties agree that any and all direct and indirect costs for assistance are to be paid by the Assisted Municipality. The Assisted Municipality shall be responsible to pay for any and all actual costs incurred by the Assisting Municipality in providing the assistance. Such costs shall include all wages, salaries, overtime, shift premium, and similar charges and expenses incurred in providing the assistance including those wages, salaries, overtime and shift premium charges incurred resulting from staffing requirements in its home jurisdiction during the period of the assistance, providing all such costs are reasonable in the circumstances. However, such costs shall not include the Assisting Municipality's cost of employment benefits which includes, for the purposes of this Agreement, Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, OMERS contributions, and/or contributions made to life insurance, health, dental, and /or disability plans or policies. 7.2 The Assisted Municipality shall also be responsible for all actual operating costs for all personnel, services, equipment, machinery or material furnished, including, but not limited to, costs of fuel, repairs, parts and any and all other items directly attributable to the operation of equipment and machinery, services and material furnished as assistance to the Assisted Municipality under this Agreement. The Assisted Municipality shall be responsible for the cost of replacing equipment or material furnished by the Assisting Municipality if damaged beyond reasonable repair. 5 7.3 The Assisting Municipality shall provide to the Assisted Municipality, if practical, an estimate of the cost of providing the assistance. 8. Payment 8.1 Payment by the Assisted Municipality for costs incurred for the Assistance provided, shall be subject to the Assisted Municipality's receipt of an invoice from the Assisting Municipality. Such invoice shall set out in sufficient detail the costs actually incurred by the Assisting Municipality in providing assistance, and where practically available, receipts for disbursements shall be forwarded in support of the invoice. 8.2 The Assisted Municipality shall remit payment of the amount owing for the assistance provided within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Assisting Municipality's invoice. 8.3 Any amount remaining unpaid and outstanding after the thirty (30) day period referred to in sub- section 8.2 of this Agreement shall bear interest at the rate stipulated in the Assisting Municipality's invoice, which rate shall not exceed the Bank of Canada bank rate at the date of the invoice plus two (2) per cent per annum until paid. 9. Employment Relationship 9.1 Despite that the employees, contractors, servants and agents (collectively "the workers ") of the Assisting Municipality may be assigned to perform duties for the Assisted Municipality, and that for the duration of the Emergency, the Assisted Municipality shall reimburse the Assisting Municipality for the costs of the wages, salaries and expenses of the workers, in all other respects the workers of the Assisting Municipality retain their employment or contractual relationship with the Assisting Municipality. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Assisted Municipality is not to be deemed the employer of the Assisting Municipality's employees, agents, or contractors or servants, under any circumstances or for any purpose whatsoever. The Assisting Municipality shall remain responsible for all statutorily required deductions, contributions and /or payments, such as E.I. CPP, etc. 6 10. Indemnity 10.1 The Assisted Municipality shall indemnify and save harmless the Assisting Municipality from all claims, costs, all manner of action or actions, cause and causes of action, accounts, covenants, contracts, demands or other proceedings of every kind or nature whatsoever at law or in equity arising out of this Agreement and out of assistance provided pursuant to this Agreement. The indemnity herein provided shall include all costs, including but not limited to duties, dues, accounts, demands, penalties, fines and fees. 11. Insurance 11.1 During the term of this Agreement, each party shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect, general liability insurance issued by an insurance company authorized by law to carry on business in the Province of Ontario, providing for, without limitation, coverage for personal injury, public liability and property damage. Such policy shall: 11.1.1 have inclusive limits of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) for injury, loss or damage resulting from any one occurrence: 11.1.2 contain a cross - liability clause endorsement and severablility of interests clause of standard wording: 11.1.3 name the other party as an additional insured with respect to any claim arising out of the Assisted Municipality's obligations under this Agreement or the Assisting Municipality's provision of personnel, services, equipment or material pursuant to this Agreement; and 11.1.4 include a Non -Owned automobile endorsement. 11.2 During the term of this Agreement, each party shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect, automobile liability insurance in the amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) for injury, loss or damage resulting from anyone occurrence. 7 11.3 Upon the request of the other party, each party shall provide proof of insurance in a form satisfactory to the requesting party's CAO. 11.4 In the case of any conflict between the provisions of this document and any other provisions speaking to contractual indemnity or insurance clauses, the provisions of this Agreement will govern. 12. Collective Agreements 12.1 Each Party agrees to review the provisions of this Agreement with its appropriate local bargaining units for the purpose of seeking amendments to local agreements, if required to facilitate participation within the terms of this Agreement. Each party further agrees to advise the other party as soon as practically possible if it becomes aware of any impediments or obstacles imposed by local agreements to meeting its obligations under this Agreement. 13. Liaison and Supervision 13.1 The Assisting Municipality shall have the right, to be exercised in its sole discretion, to assign an employee or agent (the "Liaison Officer ") of the Assisting Municipality to the Emergency Control Group of the Assisted Municipality. The Liaison Officer shall provide a liaison between the Assisting Municipality and the Emergency Control Group of the Assisted Municipality. The parties acknowledge that the purpose of the Liaison Officer shall be to permit communication between the Assisted and Assisting Municipalities. Subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Liaison Officer shall be permitted to inform the Assisting Municipality on the status of the Emergency and the actions taken by the Assisted Municipality. The Liaison Officer shall have the right to obtain information about the Emergency and the use of the assistance provided in order to report to the Assisting Municipality during and after the duration of the assistance provided and the Emergency. The Assisting Municipality shall keep confidential and not disclose any information concerning the emergency or the assistance provided without the prior consent of the Assisted Municipality, except as may be legally required. 8 13.2 The Assisting Municipality shall assign its personnel to perform tasks as directed by the Emergency Control Group of the Assisted Municipality. The Assisting Municipality shall have the right to assign supervisory personnel to operate or supervise the operation of any of the Assisting Municipality's personnel and or equipment furnished as assistance to the Assisted Municipality. Such supervision shall be in accordance with the instructions of the Emergency Control Group. 14. Information Sharing 14.1 If requested and subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), each party shall respond to the other party's request for information regarding specified types of personnel, services, equipment or material in the possession of each party that may be used in the provision of assistance under this Agreement. All such information shall be provided without any warranty of any kind as to its accuracy, reliability, usefulness or other characteristics. 15. Food and Lodging 16. Notice 15.1 For the duration of the assistance provided under this Agreement, the Assisted Municipality shall be responsible for providing all food, lodging and accommodation as required and appropriate by the personnel furnished pursuant to this Agreement. Where food and lodging cannot be provided in -kind. the Assisted Municipality shall pay a reasonable per diem to personnel for any food and lodging purchased by personnel of the Assisting Municipality. The per diem shall be no less than the Assisted Municipality pays to its own employees as a matter of policy or agreement. 16.1 If not otherwise provided in this Agreement, written notice given pursuant to this Agreement must be addressed to the CAO. 16.2 If hand delivered, the notice is effective on the date of delivery; if faxed, the notice is effective on the date and time the fax is sent and, if sent by electronic mail, the notice is effective on the date sent. 9 16.3 Any notice given shall be sufficiently given if signed by the CAO or by a person authorized by or acting under the direction or control of the CAO. 17. Rights and Remedies 17.1 Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as restricting or preventing either party from relying on any right or remedy otherwise available to it under this Agreement,_at law or in equity in the event of any breach of this Agreement. 18. Binding Effect 18.1 This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of, and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors, administrators and assigns. 18.2 This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third parties, and no third party shall have any right of action arising in any way or manner under this Agreement for any cause whatsoever. 19. Incorporation of Schedules 19.1 This Agreement and the attached Schedule "A" embody the entire Agreement and supersede any other understanding or agreement, collateral, oral or otherwise, existing between the parties prior to or at the date of execution. 20. Provisions Surviving Termination 20.1 Sections 2, 5.2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 22 of this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement. 21. Governing law 21.1 The parties agree to be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and Canada. 22. Arbitration 22.1 The parties herein agree that in the event of any dispute arising under or pursuant to this Agreement, which dispute cannot be resolved by the mutual agreement of the parties' C.A.O.s, the 10 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument. Counterparts may be executed either in original or telecopied form and the Parties shall accept any signatures received by a receiving telecopy machine as original signatures of the Parties; provided, however, that any Party providing its signature in such manner shall promptly forward to the other Parties an original of the signed copy of this Agreement which was so telecopied. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement by signature of Head of Municipal Council. City Clerk and Authorized by by -law. As Legal deems appropriate by Signature (one per municipality for thirteen municipalities) The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls James M. Diodati, Mayor Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Date approved by Council By -law # C.A.O.s shall refer the dispute to the respective Chairs /Mayors of the parties for resolution. In the event that the Chairs/Mayors cannot resolve the dispute, either party may, on providing ninety (90) days' written notice to the other, refer the dispute to a third party arbitrator of their mutual choice for resolution. Such arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the Arbitration Act, 1991, S.O. 1991 c. 17, as amended. 11 I, , Chief Administrative Officer / Designated Official of , duly authorized to do so by the Council of do hereby confirm my request of to provide assistance in the form of Confirmed at Chief Administrative Officer (Assisting Municipality) SCHEDULE "A" Mutual Assistance Agreement PERSONNEL SERVICES EQUIPMENT MATERI_L AS IS MORE PARTICUIyRLY SET OUT IN DETAIL AS FOLLOWS: FOR THE DURATION OF: The above confirms the assistance verbally requested on and which assistance has agreed to provide. Dated at this day of this day of 12 Chief Administrative Officer (Assisted Municipality) By -law No. 2011 - A by -law to adopt. ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28` day of November. 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 28` day of November, 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 other authority is any action required by law to be taken by resolution. o �� r t �,., . uut.., .. �s by law required 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 twenty - eighth day of November. 2011. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK First Reading: Second Reading: Third Reading: November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 November 28, 2011 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR