2012/05/29COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
SIXTH MEETING
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
1) Approval of the May 8, 2012, Committee of the Whole minutes.
2) REPORTS: STAFF CONTACT:
a) TS- 2012 -22
Portage Road
Speed Control Follow Up Review Karl Dren
b) R &C- 2012 -12
Ice Rental Rates - 2012 -2013 Kathy Moldenhauer
c) R &C- 2012 -11
Sport Tourism Policy Kathy Moldenhauer
3) NEW BUSINESS:
4) ADJOURNMENT:
IN- CAMERA SESSION
a) Resolution to go into Closed Meeting.
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Committee Room 2, 4:30 P.M.
All members of Council except Councillor Pietrangelo were present. Councillor loannoni
chaired the meeting.
1) MINUTES:
a) MOVED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the minutes of the March 27, 2012 Committee of the Whole meeting be approved.
Motion: Carried
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council May 8, 2012.
2) REPORTS:
a) MW- 2012 -29
Peer Review of Development Charges
Background Study and Policies
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the report be deferred to a future meeting in Open Council
Motion: CARRIED
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council, May 8, 2012.
b) MW- 2012 -30
Regional Niagara Waste Contract
Multi- Residential Waste Collection
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Mayor Diodati that the
following be approved:
1. That City Council support the award of the multi - residential front End Waste
Collection tender to BFI Canada Inc., and,
2. That Council endorse the reduction in service levels recommended by
Niagara Region's Waste Management staff, and,
3. That Council support the provisions of the Region's Solid Waste By -Law
including the cancellation of front end waste collection services to those
properties that choose not participate in the cart-based recycling program
offered by the Region as part of the Base Level of Service.
Motion: CARRIED
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council, May 8, 2012.
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c) R&C- 2012 -09
2012 SIo -Pitch Tournaments
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Kerrio that
the following be approved:
1. That Council endorse the SIo -Pitch Championship weekend headquarters to
be located at Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena on the following
weekends:
Can Am Weekend, May 26 - 27, 2012;
SIo -Pitch Nationals, August 3 - 6, 2012;
SPN Championships: August 24 - 26, August 31 - September 2, September
7 - 9, and September 14- 16, 2012.
2. And that local youth organization (NFMHA, NFGHA, RMHA) ice rentals are
transferred from Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arena to the Gale Centre
from September 12 to September 28, 2012, to accommodate SPN
Championship September weekends.
Motion: CARRIED
Action: Recommendation submitted to Council, May 8, 2012.
3) Adjournment
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Mayes that
the meeting be adjourned at 5:15.
Motion: CARRIED
Niagararalls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Committee of the Whole
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Transportation Services Department
TS- 2012 -22
Portage Road - Speed Control Follow Up Review
TS- 2012 -22
May 29, 2012
RECOMMENDATION
That the two (2) speed humps on Portage Road between Mayfair Drive and Stamford
Green Drive be maintained. That staff be directed to modify the southern traffic hump on Portage
Road, that additional signage and heightened pavement markings be incorporated and that the
Niagara Regional Police be requested to enforce the no heavy vehicle restriction n Portage Road
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The speed humps have lowered the operating speed directly in front of Stamford Green
Day Nursery School from 68 km /h to 44 km /h in the 50 km /h zone, a decrease of 24 km /h.
BACKGROUND
Portage Road is a 10 -meter wide collector roadway that extends in a general north /south
direction. It has a curb and gutter, grass boulevard, with a continuous concrete sidewalk
on the east side with a curb face sidewalk on the west side north of Stamford Green Drive
only. This is a predominantly residential area with a day care and park with direct
frontages on Portage Road. The study area is bound by the signalized intersection of
Portage Road /O'Neil Street at St. Paul Avenue to the south and an all -way stop control at
the intersection of Church's Lane and Portage Road to the north. Heavy vehicle traffic is
prohibited on Portage Road between St. Paul Avenue and Mountain Road and heavy
vehicle operators not adhering to the signs can face fines of up to $5,000. Various speed
control measures are in place on Portage Road between Church's Lane and Mountain
Road.
In 2010, City staff received correspondence requesting measures to reduce the traffic
speeds on Portage Road. Staff recommended that two (2) speed humps be constructed
on Portage Road between Mayfair Drive and Stamford Green Drive as the operating speed
on this section of road was found to be 68 km /h. This road segment between Mayfair and
Stamford Green Drive had the strongest support from the community for speed control
devices from questionnaire responses delivered to all between O'Neil Street and Church's
Lane.
Staff has received a petition from homeowners requesting the removal of the speed humps
primarily due to the noise caused by vehicles traversing over the speed humps and their
ineffectiveness. These residents have requested alternate speed control measures to be
implemented on the street.
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ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
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Various technical studies were carried out on Portage Road between Church's Lane and
St. Paul Avenue to determine the effectiveness of the speed humps. The studies included
collecting speed and volume data, performing a collision analysis and carrying out
observations pertaining to general traffic operations, parking activity, school bus and heavy
vehicle activity, pedestrian activity and a review of existing signs. Public input was sought
through a questionnaire.
The speed humps were constructed in early September 2011. Follow up speed data was
collected in April of 2012 to allow for drivers to get accustomed to the new devices. The
operating speed obtained between the speed humps is 44 km /h. Before the speed humps
were installed, the operating speed was 68 km /h, thus the speed humps have contributed
to a decrease of 24 km /h. Between Dennis Lane and Swayze Drive, the operating speed
is 58 km /h, revealing a minor 6 km /h decrease from 64 km /h suggesting that driver
behaviour is affected by the devices. Additionally, recently acquired speed data between
Stamford Green Drive and Carman Street identifies that motorists travel at lower speeds
whilst approaching the speed humps, with average speeds of 53 km /h. Speed data on this
section of roadway was not sampled during the initial investigative process. As the speed
humps are spaced 80 metres apart, it does not give drivers the opportunity after they have
passed the first speed hump to significantly increase their speed before they encounter
the downstream speed hump.
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Traffic volumes were collected simultaneously, revealing that this section of Portage Road
carries approximately 3,950 vehicles per day. Traffic volume data collected in September
2010 before the speed humps were constructed revealed that there were on average 4,925
vehicles daily recorded. This is almost 1,000 fewer vehicles per day on this section of
Portage Road.
A collision analysis identifies that there have not been any reported collisions on Portage
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Road between Church's Lane and St. Paul Avenue since the speed humps were
constructed, whereas there were eleven (11) collisions reported in the prior three years.
More than half of the collisions may be attributed to aggressive driving.
In order to address certain operational concerns brought forth by area residents, Staff
carried out observations on Portage Road. The majority of vehicles observed parked on
Portage Road were parents /guardians of children attending the daycare. The road is wide
enough to allow parked vehicles on both sides while simultaneously permitting travel in
both directions unimpededly. A parking review was undertaken in 2010 in which the
majority of residents preferred to maintain the existing parking control.
Heavy vehicle traffic consisted mainly of school buses including buses for the daycare.
There is no transit service on this section of Portage Road. Very few pedestrians were
noted in the area.
The humps have been constructed to their prescribed height of 80 mm (3 inches). Staff
observed that some motorists attempted to partially drive around the speed humps, as they
do not extend to the curb face on either side to allow for drainage. Despite this, motorists
still significantly reduced their speed. Existing signs were also reviewed to ensure
motorists are provided with proper guidance. The existing signs are adequate to convey
the required information to motorists that they are approaching a speed control area, and
all signs are in good condition. Specifically, these include "Traffic Calmed Neighbourhood"
signs in advance of the speed hump locations, and speed hump signs with accompanying
20 km /h speed advisory signs at the speed humps themselves.
In late March 2012, staff delivered a questionnaire to all residents on Portage Road
between Church's Lane and O'Neil Street/St. Paul Avenue to determine their preference
for speed control devices on their street. The following are the responses:
53 questionnaires delivered
16 returned (30% response rate)
The majority of respondents reside on Portage Road between Dennis Lane and Brooks
Street, in close proximity to the speed humps.
7 respondents are in favour of maintaining the speed humps
• 9 respondents are in favour of removing either one or both speed humps
• 6 prefer removal of both
• 1 prefer removal of north hump
• 2 prefer removal of south hump
In addition the questionnaire revealed the following:
11 respondents indicate the speed has not changed
4 respondents indicate speed decreased
1 respondent indicted speed increased
Homeowners residing outside the realm of the devices reported that there is still a
speeding problem given that drivers may increase their speed to compensate for the time
lost.
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7 respondents indicate noise levels have not changed
1 respondent indicated noise decreased
8 respondents indicate noise increased
Seven of the eight respondents who indicated noise increased live in close proximity to the
speed humps.
15 respondents indicate traffic volume has not changed
1 respondent indicated traffic volume decreased
0 respondents indicated traffic volumes have increased
Although the data indicates a one thousand vehicle decrease in traffic volumes, almost all
the respondents felt that traffic volumes have not changed.
Staff offered residents the option of alternate speed control devices should the speed
humps between Mayfair Drive and Stamford Green Drive be removed. The following
devices were listed as alternate options in the questionnaire with their advantages and
disadvantages:
Advantages
Disadvantages
Raised
•
Minor reduction in operating
•
May require removal of on- street
Medians
speed
parking
•
Offers refuge for crossing
•
Increased snow removal costs
pedestrians
•
Cost may be as high as $10,000
•
Cost may be as low as $5,000
•
may be unsuitable at intersections
•
Minor reduction in engine noise
due to insufficient turning movement
radius
Curb
•
Reduces pedestrian crossing
•
May increase conflicts with cyclists
Extensions
distance
•
Not compatible with bicycle lanes
•
Improves visibility of /for
pedestrians
•
Reduce turning radius of larger
vehicles (i.e., buses)
•
Reduces operational speeds by
•
Increased snow removal cost
up to 8 km /h
•
May cost up to $10,000 per curb
•
Minor reduction in engine noise
extension
Digital Radar
•
Reduces operational speeds by
•
Requires police enforcement
Board
up to 8 km /h when accompanied
by police enforcement
•
No significant improvement to
environment
•
May cost up to $10,000 per
installation
Police
Enforcement
•
Reduces operational speeds by
up to 18 km /h
•
Requires regular police presence
Speed Hump
•
May reduce operational speeds
by up to 20 km /h
•
Increase in engine noise
(acceleration)
•
May reduces vehicular volumes
•
Increased tire noise (when tires
•
May reduces collision frequency
contact speed hump)
•
Cost as low as $1,000 per
speed hump
•
Minor reduction in pollution if
devices reduce vehicular volumes
•
Increase emergency vehicle
response time
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The questionnaire indicated that police enforcement was the preferred alternative to speed
humps by the majority of respondents, followed by the installation of a digital radar board.
Four (4) residents identified that they would prefer additional speed humps or alternative
speed control devices.
Given the effectiveness of the speed humps directly next to the daycare, Staff
recommends two speed humps, one on each side of the daycare be maintained on
Portage Road to maximize safety in the area. When compared to alternate speed
mitigating devices and programs, speed humps offer significant cost savings and better
speed mitigating performance.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
There is no cost associated with maintaining the two speed humps as recommended in this
report, however the initial installation was approximately $7,350. Should Council wish to
have the speed humps removed, the cost would be approximately $2,650.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include developing and
implementing a comprehensive Transportation Plan.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study Area drawing
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
/M. Carrick
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer
V:\2012 COUNCIL\2012 05 29 \TS- 2012 -22 Portage Road - Speed Control Follow Up Review.wpd
Stamford Green Day
Nursery School
TS- 2012 -22 Portage Road
Id's Speed Control Follow -Up
Review
Study Area
Existing Speed Humps
Existing All -Way Stop
Existing Traffic Signal
NORTH
NOT TO SCALE
Niagararalls May 29, 2012
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Committee of the Whole
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Recreation & Culture
R &C- 2012 -12
Ice Rental Rates - 2012 -2013
RECOMMENDATION
1 That Council approve the 2012 -2013 ice rental rates for the Gale Centre and
Chippawa - Willoughby Memorial Arena.
2. That the fees are effective from mid - September 2012 to mid - September 2013.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The fees charged for the use of recreation facilities provide offsetting revenue for the tax
payer subsidized cost of operating community arena facilities. The annual operating costs
of recreation facilities (i.e., arenas) generally increase each year as result of the increased
costs of utilities, maintenance, as well as annual adjustments to wages.
As part of the annual process of reviewing the ice rates, staff completed a review of
existing ice rates in neighbouring municipalities. The draft rates have been discussed with
facility user groups and the recreation committee.
BACKGROUND
Ice rates have been established based on the user, i.e., adult groups, youth groups, and
non - residents. In addition, rates have also been further segmented based on an
understanding of demand into prime and non -prime rates.
The program /tournament coordinators request their ice rates and ice allocation be
confirmed prior to July to allow them to promote and plan for their tournaments and
programs. In order to accommodate the ice user requests, the rates need to be confirmed
in advance of the annual corporate rates and fees report.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Gale Centre Update Report, R &C- 2012 -05 approved by City Council at the March 27,
2012, meeting directed staff to review current ice rates to ensure the rates were
May 29, 2012 - 2 - R &C- 2012 -12
competitively priced to retain and attract new users to the Gale Centre. To encourage non -
prime rentals, the adult non -prime ice rate for the fall /winter and spring /summer season ice
rates have been reduced. To encourage out- of -town tournaments the non - resident prime
rate of $258.61 has been eliminated, as the majority of communities do not have a rate for
out -of -town adult non - residents. A new youth non - resident rate and tournament rate has
been implemented as the resident youth rate is heavily subsidized. Based on comparative
research and operating costs, the following rates are recommended for 2012 -2013.
Winter Ice Rates
Category
Day and Time
2011 -12 Rate
including
HST
Draft
2012 -13 Rate
including
HST
Notes
Adult Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 12 midnight
$213.42
$213.42
no increase
competitive
price
Youth Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 12 midnight
$138.02
$142.17
3% increase
Adult
Non -Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
$139.05
$113.00
decreases to
attract
daytime
rentals
Youth
Non -prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
$90.72
$93.44
3% increase
Youth
Non - resident
Prime rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - 12 midnight
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 12 midnight
n/a
$180.80
New
Non-
Resident
Prime
(adult)
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 12 midnight
$258.61
$213.42
same adult
prime rate to
attract rentals
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Youth
Tournament -
(non- tenant)
Prime Time
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - 12 midnight
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - 12 midnight
n/a
$163.85
New —
increase to
cover costs
New
Education
Rate
(all schools)
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
n/a
$56.50
New —
increase to
cover costs
Summer Ice
Category
Day and Time
2012 Rate
including
HST
Draft
2013 Rate
including HST
Notes
All Users
Prime Rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - midnight
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - midnight
$207.21
$213.42
same rate to
be charged
throughout
the year
All Users
Non -Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$169.50
$141.25
decrease to
attract
daytime
rentals
Tenant Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - midnight
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - midnight
$169.50
$174.59
3% increase
Tenant
Non -Prime
Rate
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$113.00
$116.39
3% increase
Youth
Tournament
(non tenant)
Prime Rate
Monday to Friday
5:00 p.m. - midnight
Saturday and Sunday
7:00 a.m. - midnight
n/a
$163.85
New
New
Education
Rate
(all schools)
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
n/a
$56.50
New —
increase to
cover costs
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Party Packages
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Staff has developed birthday and party packages to encourage additional party rentals.
Party rentals include 50 minutes of exclusive skating, one hour in the NF Memorial Room
and food and beverage combinations. Party organizers have their choice of pizza or hot
dog, french fries or chips and a drink, cakes however are not provided.
Birthday Party Rates:
10 - 15 people - $13.67 pp 15 - 20 people - $12.00 pp
20 - 25 people - $11.00 pp 25 - 30 people - $ 10.33 pp
Family Parties
For parties looking for an alternative menu, your choice of pasta, meatballs, salad and
bread, drinks are extra. Party rate also includes 50 minutes of exclusive skating and one
hour in the NF Memorial Room.
-* Minimum of 15 participants to receive package prices
15 - 20 people - $16.67 pp 20 - 25 people - $15.00 pp
25 - 30 people - $14.00 pp
Niagara Region Ice Rates
The following chart is offered as a comparative of the proposed rates and rate structures
of Niagara Falls and neighbouring Niagara communities. Most communities are eliminating
or reducing the differentiated subsidy offered between youth and adult groups. No other
community is currently offering a non - resident rate and therefore this rate does not appear
in this comparative chart.
2011/12 Municipal Ice Rates
Municipality
Adult Prime
Adult
Non -Prime
Youth Prime
Youth Non -Prime
Tenant Rate
Niagara Falls
$213.43
$139.05
$138.02
$90.71
n/a
St Catharines
$195.65
$98.25
$173.05
$63.81
n/a
Fort Erie
$178.33
$90.25
$127.69
$63.04
n/a
Welland
$195.10
$154.42
$195.10
$154.42
n/a
Thorold
$186.18
_ $135.60
$186.18
_ $135.60
_ $118.38
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FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
As stated in the Gale Centre Update Report, the overall 2011 ice utilization was 51.5 %,
fall /winter non -prime utilization 38% and fall /winter prime time ice utilization 78 %. Staff
recommends reducing non -prime rates to increase utilization of non -prime time and
therefore increase ice revenue. To encourage adult tournaments throughout the year,
staff recommends no increase to the adult prime rate.
Youth ice rates are highly subsidized to encourage local youth to participate in ice sports.
However, staff recommends a non - resident youth prime time rate and youth tournament
rate for youth organizations with the exception on tenant organizations to enhance
revenues and reduce the level of subsidization.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The Financial Strategic Priority, to ensure resources are focussed on core programs and
services by maximizing user fees and enhancing revenues at the City arenas. The City
is committed to promoting and selling the ice facilities to the maximum possible level. In
addition, this promotion and selling must be completed in a structured and easily
administered fashion that is seen to be fair and equitable to all users.
Prepared by:
Respectfully submitted:
Kathy Moldenhauer
Acting Director of Recreation & Culture
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Ken Todd
Chief Administrative Officer
R &C- 2012 -11
Niagaraaalls May 29, 2011
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of the Committee of the Whole
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: R &C- 2012 -11
Sport Tourism Policy
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the revised Sport Tourism Policy to include private
organizations to be eligible to receive a rental fee discount for sporting events held
in City of Niagara Falls facilities.
2. That the request to host the 2013 Clarkson Cup event be declined with
consideration to host the event in future years.
That staff revise the Sports Tourism Policy to reflect utilization rates and report back.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Sport Tourism policy was approved at the April 4, 2011, Council meeting. Council
directed staff to research other Sport Tourism policies and rebate programs to determine
if nonprofit and private organized sporting events are eligible to receive the benefits of the
program. Private tournament organizers typically receive a discount off the approved rental
rate for the City facilities. Staff supports providing a rental discount for privately organized
sporting events if the events are hosted in City of Niagara Falls recreation facilities. The
revised draft Sport Tourism Policy is attached, Attachment # 1.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Sport Tourism Policy is to provide assistance in the provision of
hospitality for visiting Sports teams, officials and spectators attending a major sporting
event being held in the City of Niagara Falls at City and community facilities.
Sport Tourism Policy and Grant Program will:
Support City of Niagara Falls youth and adult sports organizations to host regional,
provincial and national amateur sports events within the City of Niagara Falls.
Encourage provincial and national sports organizations to host their tournament(s)
in the City of Niagara Falls.
Generate positive economic impact by attracting and hosting visitors.
Benefit the local sports system with development of volunteers, athletes, coaches,
officials and community pride.
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The recommended revisions to the Sport Tourism Policy has been circulated to Gale
Centre tournament organizers and discussed at the May 15th Recreation Committee
meeting. Tournament organizers support the revisions.
Clarkson Cup
The Clarkson Cup, March 22 to March 26, 2012, attracted approximately 5,000 spectators
to the Gale Centre for six playoff games and the championship game. Half of the
spectators consisted of local elementary students attending the Thursday and Friday
daytime games. The City was pleased to host the Clarkson Cup and to profile Canadian
women's hockey.
Staff anticipated approximate cost to the City to host the Clarkson Cup:
Waiving of fees: ice and facility rental $ 6,000
Sponsorship (Sport Tourism) $ 5,000
Ice maintenance and painting costs $ 1,725
Total: $12,725
Not included in the above cost estimate is the staff cost to cover the board advertising pre
event and reinstate following the event. During the tournament, a Junior B playoff game
took place on Saturday, March 25. Clarkson Cup organizers were concerned the game
impacted their ticket sales resulting in the Clarkson Cup and Junior B staff partnering to
provide Clarkson Cup playoff ticket to Junior B ticket holders. In exchange $1,200 was
provided to the Clarkson Cup event.
Total cost for the event:
Waiving of fees: ice and facility rental $ 6,000
Sponsorship (Sport Tourism) $ 5,000
Ice maintenance and painting costs $ 2,340
Ticket Sales for Junior B game $1,200
Board Ads Prep and Replace $7,000
Total: $21,540
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
The Clarkson Cup organizers have requested the City host the event in 2013 and 2014.
The letter of request is attached, Attachment #2. Based on the 2013 draft tournament
schedule the Clarkson Cup event would conflict with Ralph Biamonte 55 Plus, five -pad
tournament. The Clarkson Cup was promoted to facility user groups as a one time event.
However, if the Clarkson Cup became an annual event there would be significant ice
conflicts with established tournaments and user group schedules.
Staff recommends not hosting the 2013 Clarkson Cup but consider hosting the event in the
future. An option for the event is to adopt a regional focus with the games taking place
across the region in St. Catharines, Fort Erie and Welland.
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FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The Sport Tourism Policy has an annual budget of $20,000. In 2011 two organizations
applied for the Sport Tourism program, NFMH received $2,200 and GNBA received
$5,300. In total $7,500 from $20,000 budget was distributed. To date, one event, the
Clarkson Cup has received $5,000 from the Sport Tourism program. With the revisions
to the policy, staff anticipates an increase in applications.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Priorities, Economic Vitality states, Encourage
development of new tourism products, to promote and expand year round sport tourism
opportunities utilizing City recreation facilities such as the Gale Centre. The revised Sport
Tourism Policy and Grant program will further assist in promoting new and existing sporting
events.
ATTACHMENT
1. Revised Sport Tourism Policy
2. Clarkson Cup 2013 & 2014 Request letter
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Kathy Moldenhauer, Acting Director of Recreation & Culture
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment 1
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DEPARTMENT:
RECREATION &
DATE EFFECTED:
POLICY:
Sport Tourism Policy &
CULTURE
May 1, 2011
Grant Program
BUSINESS
Revised May 29, 2012
DEVELOPMENT
R &C- 2011 -09
Section: 1000.60
Purpose
The purpose of Sports Tourism Policy and Grant program is to provide assistance in the provision of
hospitality for visiting sports teams, officials and spectators attending a major sporting event being
held in the City of Niagara Falls at City and community facilities.
Sports Tourism Policy and Grant Program will:
•
Support City of Niagara Falls youth and adult sport organizations to host regional, provincial
and national amateur sport events within the City of Niagara Falls.
Encourage provincial and national sport organizations to host their tournament(s) in the City
of Niagara Falls.
Generate positive economic impact by attracting and hosting visitors.
Benefit the local sport system with development of volunteers, athletes, coaches, officials and
community pride.
Guidelines
•
Sport Tourism opportunities may include international, national, provincial and regional
single -sport championships. Also include annual tournaments /events, multi -sport games and
training camps, selection camps and /or preparation events. All events to be endorsed or
sanctioned by a Provincial, National or International sporting body.
• Private and non - profit organizations can apply for a sport tourism grant.
• New and returning events are requested to provide information on anticipated number of
competitors and /or teams attending the sporting event.
• Sporting event is to be a minimum of two days.
The majority (75 %) of the event to be hosted in the City of Niagara Falls with the majority
of participants /spectators staying overnight in the City's motels and hotels.
• Events hosted by private organizations must be hosted in City of Niagara Falls facilities.
Attachment 1 Page 2 of 2
Process
The Sport tourism Economic Assessment Model (STEAM) software tool may be utilized to
assess the economic impact of each tournament /special event. STEAM will allow staff to
measure, track and support the event.
Applicants will complete and submit the Sport Tourism Grant Program form requesting event
and organizer information to Recreation & Culture staff. Form is to be submitted 30 to 60 days
in advance of the event.
Sport Tourism Grant Program Rebate funding for non - profit organizations is listed below:
Event Type
Room Nights (Overnight Stay)
Amount
Level 1
50 - 249
$300
Level 2
250 - 500
$700
Level3
>501
$1500
Level 4
Significant Events*
>750
$4,000 maximum
* Significant Event - Consider spectator interest, additional visitors, media coverage and legacy
benefits to the City, for example National level event.
Sport Tourism Grant Program Rebate funding for private organizations is listed below:
Event Type
Room Nights (Overnight Stay)
%Rental Fee Rebate
Level 1
50 - 249
0%
Level 2
250 - 500
5%
Level 3
>501
10%
Level 4
Significant Events*
>750
TBD
•
Applicants will be directed to contact Niagara Falls Tourism, Vittoria Wikston (905) 356 -7627
ext 19 or by email vwikston a niagarafallstourism.com to secure room rebate and tourism
related packages.
Post event organizations must provide their actual budget report complete with documentation
to validate the number of out of town participants who stayed overnight in Niagara Falls hotels
and /or motels.
• Post event organizers of charitable events must provide documentation to support proceeds
have been provided to local charities.
Revised May 29,2012
Attachment 2
WOMEN'S
HOCKEY
City of Niagara Falls
Dear Mayor and Council:
ONTARIO WOMEN'S HOCKEY
ASSOCIATION
We're thrilled that this year's Clarkson Cup will be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario,
on March 21 -25. Historically, women's hockey has had tremendous support in
Niagara Region so we anticipate that this year's cup will be one to remember.
The Right Honorable Adrienne Clarkson, who donated the cup, will be in
attendance along with a few other celebrities.
We are looking at the future of the Clarkson Cup and would like to explore the
possibilities of hosting the cup in Niagara Falls for the 2013 and 2014 season.
This provides many different areas for success with sponsors, volunteers and
fans.
We are asking for the assistance of your council and staff in promoting this
exciting weekend for women's hockey. We would like to ask if the Ice facility in
the Gale center would be available for March 20 to March 24th , 2013 and March
19th to March 23rd , 2014.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. We trust you'll join us in
celebrating the heritage and building the future of Canadian women's hockey.
The economic impact of this event plus the positive exposure for the City of
Niagara Falls is priceless. Please contact me if you have questions or require
further details.
Sincerely,
Brenda Andress
Commissioner
Canadian Women's Hockey League
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No.
Moved by
Seconded by
WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and
WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject
matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on May 29, 2012 Niagara Falls Council will go into
a closed meeting to consider matters that fall under the subject matter of 239(2)(a) security of the
property of the municipality, 239(2)(b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, and
239(2)(f), advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege related to properties at 7657 Portage Road
and City owned lands on Sherk Road.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR