2013/01/08COUNCIL
MEETING
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Order of Business
and Agenda Package
NiagaJa11s
CANADA
COUNCIL MEETING
January 8, 2013
PRAYER: Councillor Mayes
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of December 11, 2012
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DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the
current Council Meeting at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
Assistant Fire Chief Phil Ross will make a presentation on Emergency Management.
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RECREATION MATTERS
1. R & C - 2013 -01, Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update
The Acting Director will also provide a budget overview of the Recreation and Culture
Department.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MATTERS
1. TS - 2013 -02, City Wide Parking Review
2. TS- 2013 -05, Downtown BIA - Various Transportation Requests
The Director will also make a presentation of the parking component of the operating
budget.
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MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Memo from City Clerk - re: the Niagara District Airport Commission Agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council
2. Yellow Shirt Brigade - requesting that Council sign and support a petition
supporting Dr. Kevin's Smith's Final Report.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for Council consideration.
RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF
COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH
OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME.
PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE
REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
F- 2013 -01 - Major Receivables Monthly
F- 2013 -06 - Budget Amendment for Library Project
PBD- 2013 -01 - Request for Extension to an Approved Revitalization Grant RGP-
01/2006, 4480 Bridge Street. Applicant: Joedy Burdett
PBD- 2013 -02 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB &FIG2012 -003,
4729 Queen Street. Applicant: Jadon Inc. (Andrew Burt)
PBD- 2013 -03 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant CB &FIG - 2012 -004,
Mirella Florio (Mirella's Hair Studio) 4654 -4658 Queen Street
PBD- 2013 -04 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application. CB &
FIG - 2012 -005, FIG - 2012 -005, Keefer Development . ( Phil Ritchie) 4554 Queen Street
PBD- 2013 -05 - Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Applications CB &FIG-
2012 -006 and CB- FIG - 2012 -007. 1806157 Ontario Ltd. (Michael Romeo)
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PBD- 2013 -06 - Commercial Building & Facade ImprovementApplication. CB &FIG 2012-
002, Suzanne Sider. 4699, 4703 and 4707 Queen Street.
PBD- 2013 -08 - Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Projects
TS- 2013 -04 - Prospect Street - Parking Review
TS -2013 - 06- Request for Tender RFT12 -2012, Site Improvements - Bus Maintenance
& Storage Facility
RESOLUTIONS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
supports an application to Regional Municipality of Niagara for the following sewer
separation projects: Buckley Avenue and Queen Street to Park Street, North Street &
Forsythe Street - Stanley Avenue to Slater Avenue, Desson Avenue, Buchanan Avenue,
Stater Avenue - Kitchener Street to Spring Street, Riverview Park CSO Tank, Robinson
Street - Main Street to Stanley Avenue, Crescent Rd - Dorchester Rd to Limit, and Sylvia
Place - Peer Street to Ferry Street.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara falls City Council supports a WaterSmart
Niagara application for the Chippawa Boat Ramp dock expansion project.
BY -LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by -laws or amendments to the
by -laws listed for Council consideration.
2013 -01
2013 -02
2013 -03
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to change the zoning of the Lands to
a site specific LI zone to permit a used car lot, recognize the existing lot
configuration and building location and to reduce landscaped open space
requirements. (AM- 2012 -012)
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale
with Richard Belzil and Barbara Belzil, respecting the purchase of lands in the
City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara.
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the City of St.
Catharines and the Town of Niagara -on- the -lake, respecting the continuation
of the Joint Municipal Services Board to provide for and facilitate the operation
of the Niagara District Airport in compliance with the requirements of Transport
Canada.
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2013 -04 A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting
held on the 8th day of January, 2013.
NEW BUSINESS
Federal H Provincial H Regional H Municipal
What is an Emergency?
Ontario's Definition
• "A situation or impending situation that
constitutes a danger of major proportions
that could result in serious harm to persons
or substantial damage to property and that
is caused by the forces of nature, a disease
or other health risk, an accident, or an act
whether intentional or otherwise"
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection
Act
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Sunrise Propane To
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Windstorm April 2011
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Thorold Scrap Metal Fir
Emergencies in Niagara
• Blackout of August 2003
• Severe Storms
- Blizzard of 1977 (Southern Peninsula)
- White October 2006 (Southern Peninsula)
- Wind Storm 2011 (Northern Peninsula)
• Water Distribution Crises
- Allanburg water -main breaks, 2009
- Grimsby boil water advisory, October 2008
- Port Colborne diesel fuel spill in Welland Canal, June
2010
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Emergencies in Niagara
• Hazardous Materials Incidents
- Clean Harbours chemical plant explosion, Feb. 2007
- Abitibi Consolidated chemical release, 2002
• Human - Caused Incidents
- Windoc boat collision - Allanburg bridge 2001
- September 11, 2001
• Major transportation crisis due to border security
- Refugee influx, December 2004
- Brock University White Powder, September 2006
Top Risks in Niagara
• Epidemic / Pandemic
• Fire
• Hazardous materials release - fixed
location and in- transit
*Accidental explosion
*Transportation route disruption
• Border security event
• Weather events - snow storm, ice storm,
thunder storm, wind storm, extreme
extreme cold
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Emergency Management Legislation
*Emergency Management & Civil
Protection Act (EMCPA) - June 2006
*Ontario Regulation 380/04
-Part II - Municipal Standards
Standards
♦CSA Z1600 - Emergency
Management & Business Continuity
Niagara Falls Community Risk Profile
Hazard
Hazard Name
Probability
Consequence
Risk Value
Grouping
value
Value
lPrab•Canseal
Natural event
Human Health Emergencies and Epidemics
4
4
8
Technological
Event
Hazardous Materials- Transport Incident
4
4
8
Technological
Event
Transportation Emergencies - Road, Rail & Border
4
4
8
ethnological
Event
Hazardous Materials - Chemical Release
4
4
8
Human Event
Fre
4
4
8
Technological
Event
Energy Emergency - Hydro )Power Outage)
4
4
8
Natural Event
SnowstormslBlzzards
2
4
6
Natural Event
Windstorms
4
2
6
Technological
=vent
Water Emergencylinclud ) ng waterqualrty:
1
4
5
Natural Event
celsheet Storm
2
3
5
Natural Event
Prolonged Extreme Heat/Coid
4
1
5
Human Event
Terrorism
1
4
5
Natural Evert
Earthquake
1
4
5
Technological
=vent
Petroleum /Propane /Gas Pipeline Emergency
1
4
5
Natuai Evert
Hurncane
1
4
5
Natural Event
Tornado
1
3
4
Human Event
War and International Emergencies
2
2
4
Natural Event
Tog
1
2
Natural Event
Agriculture and Food Emergency
Pumas Event
Blvd Disorder
Natural Event
Flood
4
1
2
Emergency Management Legislation
*Emergency Management & Civil
Protection Act (EMCPA) - June 2006
*Ontario Regulation 380/04
-Part II - Municipal Standards
Standards
♦CSA Z1600 - Emergency
Management & Business Continuity
Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act
• Who can declare a municipal emergency?
4. (1) The head of council of a
municipality may declare...
• What emergency powers does the Premier have
regarding a municipality?
-7.0.3 Direct and control the
administration, facilities & equipment of
the municipality...
- Require any municipality to provide such
assistance as he /she considers
necessary
Municipal Emergency
Management Program - Essential Level
•12 yearly requirements
♦EMO verifies compliance annually
♦AII municipalities (upper and lower
tier) are treated as independent
entities
Annual Requirements
• Community Emergency Management
Coordinator (CEMC) designation and
training
• Emergency management program
committee
♦ Emergency management program by -law
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
(HIRA)
• Emergency plan
• Emergency operations centre (EOC)
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Annual Requirements
• Critical infrastructure identification
• Annual training for Emergency Control
Group
*Annual exercise for Emergency Control
Group
• Designated Emergency Information Officer
• Public education and awareness program
• Annual program review
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Activation of the Emergency Plan
*Emergency Plan is activated when
the Control Group is activated
*Plan activation does not mean a
formal declaration of an emergency
*Plans facilitate response capacity
Emergency Control Group
*The Control Group, (CCG), is a
legislated requirement (EMCPA,
2006) whose purpose is to manage
the municipality's response in an
emergency, including implementation
of the municipality's emergency
response plan.
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Community Control Group
• Mayor
• Chief Administrative Officer
• Fire Chief (CEMC)
• Police Superintendent
• Director of Municipal Works
• EMS Manager
• Public Information Officer
• Director of Transportation Services
Responsibilities of the Control Group
• Advise the Head of Council
• Appointment of Site Manager/
Incident Commander
• Authorize the expenditure of
money
• Maintain a log
• Direct the movement of
equipment and resources
• Discontinue utilities or services
• Arrange extra resources
• Recommend the termination of
emergency
• Participate in post- emergency
debriefings
• Notify EMO
• Activate municipal emergency
plan
• Information management
• Disseminate emergency
information
• Ordering evacuations
• Direct the use of municipal
resources
• Liaise with other municipalities
• Implement a recovery strategy
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Head of Council / Designate
*Provides overall leadership
*Acts as official spokesperson for the
municipality
*Declaring / terminating an
emergency
•Ensuring members of Council are
advised of the emergency situation
Council's Role in an Emergency
*To reassure constituents
*To support actions taking place in the
community
•To work together
•To follow the leadership and requests
of the Mayor
•To meet as requested / required by
the Mayor for briefings, passing
resolutions and endorsing / makin
major decisions
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City of Niagara Falls
Notification Stages
There are four levels of notification of
an actual or impending emergency.
• Partial Alert
• Full Alert
• Partial Activation
• Full Activation
Activation of the EOC
♦24/7 basis
•Can be activated at the direction of
the CEMC /Fire Chief or Deputy
Chief /Alternate CEMC and,
•Can be activated during training
exercises or during any phase of an
incident
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Emergency Operations Centre
*Location from which the Control
Group manages the response to
emergency events
*Where the Control Group implements
the emergency plan
*Provides centralized strategic
coordination of emergency response
*Support the emergency site(s)
*Maintains the operation of the
municipality
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Support Group
• Department Directors /Managers
• Medical Officer of Health
• Regional Community Services
• Amateur Radio Emergency Services
• Enbridge Gas
• Niagara Peninsula Energy
• Ontario Power Generation
• BeII Canada
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Emergency Declarations
*Head of Council, or designate, may
declare an emergency
*Municipality must notify EMO, in
writing, as soon as possible after a
decision is made to declare an
emergency
*The Province provides advice, liaison
and assistance when a declaration
has been made
Emergency Declaration
Criteria for declaration:
i.There is an emergency that requires
immediate action to prevent, reduce or
mitigate a danger of major proportions that
could result in serious harm to persons or
substantial damage to property.
2. i. Resources normally available cannot be
relied upon without the risk of serious delay.
ii. Resources are insufficient to address the
emergency
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Benefits of an Emergency Declaration
• Provides exceptional means to deal with
exceptional situations
• Allows municipality to bypass normal channels in
order to expedite funds and processes
• Access to provincial resources (equipment,
expertise and people)
• WSIB coverage - registered volunteers
• Legal protections
• Possible financial reimbursement - Ontario
Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP)
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R &C- 2013 -01
Niagaraaalls January 8, 2013
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture
SUBJECT: Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update
R &C- 2013 -01
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update.
2. And that capital project recommendations included in this Update are referred to
future Capital budget processes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan (2007), was developed to serve as the
guide for staff in setting priorities and strategic directions for making recommendations to
Council concerning the services of Parks, Recreation & Culture Division over a ten(10)
year period (2007- 2017). The Strategic Plan is a tool to strengthen and focus on Niagara
Falls' parks, recreation and cultural services delivery and enhance the City's capacity to
provide for these services from 2007 into the future.
The update to the ten year plan is an opportunity for staff to communicate to council and
the community the Strategic Plan accomplishments and deliverables to be completed
within the next five years. During the last five years resources have been focussed on
updating policy, including the development of a playing field fee structure, implementing
a facility booking system and building recommended new indoor and outdoor recreation
facilities. Action plans including the preparation of a Culture Master plan will be
implemented in the next five years.
During the last five years, the community indoor and outdoor recreation inventory has
significantly changed. Major changes to the inventory include the opening of the Boys and
Girls Club new facility in June, 2011 and an artificial turf field in September, 2008 at Kalar
Road Soccer complex, and the impending loss of Optimist Park including the outdoor
green space used for community events and eight ball diamonds in 2013. The City of
Niagara Falls History Museum, a $12 million dollar project opened July 21, 2012.
A needs questionnaire was distributed to local sport organizations to determine their
current outdoor facility needs and wants. After analysing the survey results, reviewing
current trends and updating the outdoor recreation facility inventory staff determined
outdoor recreation facility recommendations to be implemented within the next five years.
The outdoor recreation facility recommendations focus on projects representing the
greatest community need. The projects consist of those maintaining current inventory, such
as playground replacements, and new projects such as a second artificial turf field to
provide necessary fields for football, soccer and new sports such as ultimate frisbee.
January 8, 2013
BACKGROUND
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In May 2005, the consulting firm of dmA Planning and Management Services was selected
to complete the current Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan. A Steering Committee
with representatives from staff and various committees worked with the consulting firm.
Public input was also a critical component of the Strategic Plan and included community
forums, community survey, and user group interviews and surveys, as well as key
informant interviews. The Strategic Plan was completed and presented to City Council on
January 22, 2007.
With the addition of new facilities and the loss of other community facilities, combined with
emerging trends not identified in the existing plan, an update to the 2007 Strategic Plan
was recommended to guide staff in setting priorities for the next five years. Due to limited
funds the update to the existing plan was coordinated by a staff team rather than through
a consultant. The staff team was coordinated by the CAO's office with management staff
from Recreation & Culture and Municipal Works departments. For the plan to be
successful, committee members stressed the importance to collect input from the
community to fully understand the needs of Niagara Falls sport organizations and
residents. Local and regional sport organizations were contacted to provide their current
registration numbers and to complete a needs questionnaire. Staff updated the indoor and
outdoor recreation facility inventory, charted accomplishments from the 2007 plan and
provided recommendations to complete the remaining action plan items. Focussing on
current trends and information gathered from community stakeholders the departmental
staff team determined the recommended projects to be implemented.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
The draft update to the Strategic Plan was presented to the Recreation committee and the
Arts & Culture committee at their scheduled November 2012 meetings. The update and
the recommended projects were presented to local sport organizations and the community
at a public meeting held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Gale Centre. The list
of sport organizations that completed the survey and attended the meeting is attached as
appendix #1. At all three meetings, committee members and the public responded to the
proposed projects and action steps.
The capital projects recommended in the update represent the greatest community need.
These projects consist of maintaining current inventory such as playground replacements
and resurfacing of tennis and basketball courts. New recommended projects over the five
year span of the update include a second artificial turf field to provide for football, soccer
and new sports such as ultimate frisbee, building a gravel parking lot at the south side of
Park Cummings park to provide additional parking for SPN, and trail development as
recommended in the Transportation Master Plan, Active Transportation section.
The City of Niagara Falls invested almost four million with the building of the new history
Museum facility. The investment to the culture community is quite significant in order to
profile the historic Drummondville district during the National 2012 -2014 bicentennial
celebration. To better understand the Culture needs of the community including arts and
heritage a Culture Master Plan is recommended to be completed in the next five years.
January 8, 2013
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FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The update to the Strategic Plan will direct staff when setting priorities and determining
strategic directions to recommend to Council concerning the services of Parks and
Recreation over the next five (5) years. The document is required to determine Municipal
Works and Recreation & Culture capital need priorities to develop and /or improve playing
fields, parks, playgrounds, outdoor pools /splash pads, and recreation centres.
The five year Strategic Plan Update recommended capital projects are estimated to cost
approximately 6.5 million dollars (attachment #2). Projects related to maintaining current
inventory represent more than 50% of the total cost ($3,463,000) with new projects
accounting for $3,135,000. To minimize the impact of the capital projects, staff will
research government funding opportunities, and actively seek partnerships for large
projects. Sponsorship and facility naming rights will be promoted to further reduce the cost
of the projects.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Infrastructure Sustainability: To Prepare five year capital needs assessments for roads,
sewers, water, fleet, technology and facilities. The update to the Strategic Plan will allow
staff to determine multi- year capital needs for indoor and outdoor recreation facilities. The
Strategic Priority, Healthy and Safe Community states the need to Continue to implement
the recommendations from the 2007 Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation,
Arts & Culture.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. PRC Plan Update: User Group Involvement
2. PRC Plan Update: Recommended Project Cost
3. 2007 Strategic Plan implementation Strategy Update Chart
4. Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & Five Year Plan
5. R &C Strategic Plan Update - Power Point Presentation
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
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Kathy Moldenhauer, Acting Director of Recreation & Culture
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Attachment #1
2012 Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan Update
User Group Involvement
USER GROUPS THAT RECEIVED STRAT PLAN SURVEY
USER GROUPS THAT COMPLETED STRAT PLAN SURVEY
USER GROUPS THAT ATTENDED DEC 5th PUBLIC MEETING
Goodtimers Slo Pitch
X
Stamford Collegiate
X
Niagara Hospital Regional CoEd Slo-Pitch League
X
Bob Wilson Over 40 Slo-Pitch
X
X
Niagara Falls Slo-Pitch League
X
X
Niagara Falls Mens Fastptich
X
X
Niagara Ultimate Frisbee
X
Westlane Secondary School
X
Premier Oldtimers Soccer
X
Niagara Falls City Soccer
X
Greater Niagara Baseball Association
X
Niagara Girls Minor Softball Association
X
X
A.N. Myer Phys -Ed & Athletics
X
Niagara Regional Athletics
X
X
Niagara Falls Soccer Club
X
X
Niagara Cricket Club
X
X
Niagara United Soccer Club
X
X
Slo-Pitch National
X
X
Niagara Falls Archery Club
X
St. Michael High School
St. Paul High School
Niagara Soccer Association
WASPS Rugby
X
NF Expos Adult Baseball
Niagara Community Tennis Lessons
X
Niagara Regional Mnor Football
X
X
U'. Strategic plan for Recreation & Culture Update/User Group Involvement
13 -Dec -12
Attachment #2
PRC Strategic Plan Update - Recommended Projects (2013-2017)
Project Cost
Maintain Current Inventory Prince Charles Master plan including splash pad 253,000 ($506,000)
Oakes Park parking area & track Improvements, 2014, 2015 323,000
Tennis Court resurfacing - 10 courts @ $35,000 350,000
Basketball Crt improvments- 7 courts @ $18,000 126,000
Play Structure replacements - 18 @ $115,000 2,070,000
Gravel parking lot, south side of Patrick Cummings park 341,000
total cost: 3,463,000
New Projects
PRC Update Project Cost
Artifical Turf Field -north end location TBD
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park - interpreative signage, trails
Second leash free dog park - south end location TBD
Trail Development
Culture Services Master Plan
total cost:
1,500,000
370,000
190,000
1,000,000
75,000
3,135,000
6,598,000
Attachment #3
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
Update
2007 Strategic Action Plan item
2012 Action Pian Implementation Update
Future Recommendation
Delivery System
Define and Foster Department's Role in
Community Development
Activate community development
functions through Department staff
• Community Development Coordinators participated
in a vision and training session, January 2007 to
define community development and to determine
their role.
• Staff reviewed programs and services provided by
the department. Discussed if the service/program
should be provided by City or another organization,
for example the Pied Piper program
• CDC continue to recruit volunteers, information
sharing, provide training resources, liaise with
community organizations and as required
implement programs/services.
• Continue to review the City's Recreation
& Culture service delivery model.
• Evaluate the delivery of summer swim
lessons.
Review and Revise Parks, Recreation
and Culture Committee Structure
• Amalgamate Recreation and Culture
Committees into one advisory body.
• Restructure single purpose standing
and ad hoc committees.
• Minimize number of task forces.
• The Trails & Bikeways Committee combined with
the Park in the City committee, R&C-2010-19 report
to form a strong environmental focused committee
of Council.
• CD -2011-02 Council report recommended the
merging of the Recreation and Arts & Culture
committee, the recommendation was not approved.
Staff directed to review possible committee
mergers for the next term of Council.
• R&C staff reviewed all ad hoc and single purpose
committees.
• R&C staff will review Committees of
council prior to the next term of Council,
December 2014.
Develop Effective Partnerships
Develop consistent criteria to evaluate
benefits of City partnerships with other
agencies.
• Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club new facility
opened June 2011. The Club receives fee for
service funding from the City to provide recreation
programs and services.
• Niagara Wasp Rugby and the Niagara Cricket
Centre pursuing their own privately run facilities in
the Niagara Region. The Niagara Falls Soccer Club
has purchased property with the intent to build an
indoor soccer and training facility.
Niagara United Soccer Club partnered with the City
to build an outdoor artificial turf field at Kalar Rd
• Formal policy and process needs to be
developed to evaluate potential
partnerships. Policy needs to focus on
the following areas: community access,
cost-sharing, management & operations,
feasibility & financial accountability and
community benefit.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy Update
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item
4. Secure Appropriate Staff Resources to
Support Service Development and
Delivery
• Re -orient Community Development
and Health and Wellness Coordinator
positions to Community Development,
by area of service.
• Hire an additional Community
Development Coordinator with
responsibility for arts and culture.
2012 Action Plan Implementation Update
• Current organization chart is attached.
• February, 2011 Niagara Falls Museums integrated
with the City of Niagara Falls Recreation & Culture
Department.
• Re -structuring of the R&C Department
implemented April 2012 to reflect the current needs
of the Department.
Future Recommendation
• Ensure Departmental staff acquire the
appropriate skill set training to effectively
implement their responsibilities.
• Implement a ten year Culture Strategic
Plan to determine the appropriate
staffing level to meet the Niagara Falls
culture sector needs.
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Develop Policies to Support Service
Delivery
• General Facility Allocation
• Service areas: arts and culture,
special events
• Finance: service pricing and revenue
generation, community funding,
capital conservation
• Volunteer development and support.
• Turf Allocation Policy, report R&C-2011-11, Ice
Allocation, report R&C-2010-12 and Draft Field
Allocation policy have been developed.
• Public Arts policy revised, report R-2008-19 with
the recommendation to develop a Public Art
Advisory Task Force.
• Playing Fields user fees developed, report PRC -
2009 -33 and implemented January 1, 2010.
• Fee for service funding agreements has been
established with Recreation & Culture service
providers.
• Ten year capital plans have been developed for
major facilities.
• Special event volunteer recruitment and training
have been implemented.
• Review allocation policies on an annual
basis and update as required.
• Research and develop arts and culture
related policies and procedures to
promote growth and profile for the arts
community.
• Research and develop a Special Events
policy to focus define City's role in the
provision of special events and festivals,
be consistent with municipal objectives,
monitor and track staff time committed
to the events.
• Continue to review and monitor all R&C
user fees with the goal to implement fair
but competitive user fees. Investigate
other revenue opportunities.
• Further define and evaluate Fee for
Service agreements.
• Develop a Volunteer Management
Policy and date database for the entire
Department.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy Update
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item
2012 Action PlanImplementation Update
Implement Procedures for Ongoing
Planning and Evaluation.
• Annually update the inventory of
culture and recreation facilities and
parkland.
• Identify measures to determine the
capacity and use of the facilities and
ensure scheduling procedures that
are adopted provide data in this
format. Recommend booking system,
ie. CLASS system.
• Municipal Works staff have created a recreation
facilities and parkland inventory. Inventory is
updated on an annual basis.
• CLASS booking and registration system has been
implemented for all recreation facilities and parks.
• Performance Measures are updated on an annual
basis.
• Continue to gather input from the
community and stakeholders to monitor
and evaluate changes in delivery
system.
• Implement feasibility studies and
business plans for new projects.
• Continue to expand and improve
partnerships with other providers.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy Update
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item
Program and Activity Action Plans
Augment current focus on organized
sports and recreation by expanding
programming in three key areas - arts
and culture, active living and community -
building special events.
• Arts and Culture programming
• Community based Special events
• Physical Activity, Healthy Living and
Unstructured Programs
2012 Action Plan Implementation Update
• Arts & Culture special events have been
implemented throughout the year. Culture Days,
Niagara Nights of Art profile the arts sector.
• R&C encourages active living the promotion of
trails, green space and recreation facilities
throughout the City.
Future Recommendation
• Further program coordination of arts
and culture organizations to avoid
duplication and to ensure needs are
met.
• Province will begin to promote Active
2020. Continue to provide and promote
healthy living opportunities.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan item 2012 Action Pian Implementation Update
Indoor Facility Action Plans
Update
Future Recommendation
1.
Prepare a Strategy for Developing
Community Arts Facilities
• Prepare detailed development plan for
a visual arts resource centre as a
priority.
• Prepare feasibility study for a
community theatre.
•
The recommended Development Plan and the
feasibility study for a community theatre have not
been implemented. Culture community
organizations has expressed the need for both
studies to be completed.
•
Conduct a Culture Services Master
Plan in 2014, to identify the current
needs of the Culture sector.
2.
Prepare Strategy for Augmenting the
Supply of Major Indoor Sports and
Recreation Facilities
• Confirming Unmet Demand for
Aquatic Facilities, Monitor short-term
use of area aquatic facilities by
Niagara Falls' users.
• Ensure Access to Needed Services,
through partnerships or, if required,
sole municipal facility development.
•
The Boys and Girls Club opened June 2011, with
the new indoor aquatic facility meets the community
need for an 8 lane competitive facility.
•
Continue to evaluate the need for
additional recreation facilities and/or
services.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item 2012 Action Plan Implementation Update
Scheduled Outdoor Playing Fields Action Plans
Update
Future Recommendation
1.
• Verify current supply and field use.
• Verify and monitor prime-time use of
fields through improved planning
program.
• Develop an accurate database on
facility use and unmet demand for
field time.
• Remove surplus, less desirable fields
from schedule.
• Class System provides verification of use.
• Class System provides accurate data on facility
use. A database has been developed to record
unmet demand.
• Completed, these fields are now promoted as
unscheduled, recreational locations.
• Ongoing. Data from the Strategic Plan
Update will assist in verification.
2.
For those fields to be retained for
scheduled use, identify required capital
or operating improvements to support
capacity use.
• Recreation & Culture and MW -Parks staff to•
determine required capital improvements. The
Strategic Plan Update survey will assist in
identifying user group concerns.
Implement 10 year capital plan for
new and improved parks and
playing fields.
3.
Monitor long-term demand for fields in
new and emerging areas of sports and
costs associated with field provision.
• The Strategic Plan Update survey will assist in•
identifying user group long-term needs. Trend
information identified through the Update, as well
as new and emerging sport representatives who
have approached the City and identified a demand
will help determine long term field and facility
needs.
• Recreation & Culture work with MW Parks staff to
determine capital costs.
Continue to monitor demand for
fields.
4.
• Prepare detailed market assessment
to establish the cost-benefit of
providing tournament facilities.
• If study supports provision of these
facilities, clarify Recreation and
Culture mandate and economic
development resources for their
provision.
• The City and with the Niagara Sport Commission•
working to obtain cost/benefit analyses (at a cost).
• Sports Tourism Policy implemented May 1, 2011 as
approved by City Council at the April 4, 2011
Council meeting, R&C-2011-09.
Promote and monitor Sports
Tourism program.
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item ' 2012 Action Plan implementation Update
Update
Future Recommendation
Other Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facilities Action Plans
1.
• Determine locations for additional
facilities in both existing and future
parks.
• Facilities needs assessment complete.
• Inventory and assess existing supply
• Inventory and 10 year forecast for facility
of outdoor recreation facilities for
potentialupgrades/conversion/replace
ment/decommissioning.
improvement complete.
• Review plans to improve existing
• Tennis court/basketball court upgrades/conversions
tennis and basketball courts in view of
plans complete. Any conversions of tennis courts
potential surpluses and need for
will be reviewed through neighbourhood
conversions to multi-purpose courts.
consultations.
2.
Establish facility design and community
• Adopt -a -Park and Adopt -a -Trail programs have
involvement requirements to implement
a cost-effective means to improve
control of unsupervised facilities.
been established.
Parks,
Recreation and Culture
2007 Strategic Plan Implementation Strategy
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
2007 Strategic Action Plan Item 2012 Action Plan Implementation Update
Update
Future Recommendation
Open Space, and Trails Action Plan
1.
Review and update parks service
standards, parks, and open space
classifications, and cash -in -lieu.
• Update has been completed and will be periodically
reviewed.
2.
Develop strategy comprising a range of
options for securing parkland and open
space.
• Strategy is complete.
3.
Prepare park design and development
standards.
• Park design and development standards are
complete.
4.
Develop planned program for parks
upgrading (see also Action Plan #1 in
Other Outdoor Sports and Recreation
Facilities, above)
• Parks upgrading plan has been addressed through
10 year capital needs assessment.
5.
Prepare park maintenance and
operational standards.
• Development of park maintenance and operational
standards are currently in progress.
6.
Develop improved procedures for
environmental protection and park
management practices.
• In progress; will be included with park maintenance
standards.
7.
Develop approach for the integration of
City beautification initiatives and working
relationship with the BIA's.
• A review of the various BIA beautification budgets
and practices indicates that establishing a standard
agreement would be difficult.
8.
Continue implementation of the Master
Plan for the Recreational Trail System.
.
• In progress; has been addressed in the 10 year
capital needs assessment.
• Implement Active Transportation on -road and off-
road routes, Sustainable Transportation Master
Plan, October 2011.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
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Outdoor Aquatic Facilities
Splash Pads
5
1 splash pad per 4,500
children (ages 0 -12) =
3 splash pads
Splash pads will be installed in City wide park
facilities.
• Convert Prince Charles
Park wading pool to a
splash pad in 2013
• Due to popularity of these
facilities, review where
and when these facilities
should be installed
through the Development
of Park Design &
Development Standards
• City standard is to build
splash pads at
community wide parks
only
• Convert Prince Charles
wading pool, install pool liner
and redevelop park, $506,000
(confirmed $253,000 funding)
• No additional splash pads
are recommended for the next
5 years according to the 5
Year Needs Assessment
Outdoor Swimming
Pools
5
N/A
Not applicable
• Monitor life span of
facilities and capital
repairs.
• No additional outdoor pools
are recommended
Wading Pools
2
N/A
Not applicable
• Conversion of Prince
Charles Park wading pool
to a splash pad in 2013.
The remaining wading pool
is at Chippawa Lions Park.
• No additional wading pools
are recommended.
• Trend to convert aging
wading pools to splash pads.
Recreation
Summary of inventory, Provision
Updated
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December 14, 2012
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Athletic Fields
Artificial Turf Fields
1
1
• NFSC would like a turf field at Mitchelson
• Monitor the impact of the
• User groups to verify need for
Kalar Sports Park
(as per 2007 Strategic Plan)
Park/St. Paul H.S. This would require that the
City partner with the Club and the NFCDSC.
This would also assist with both football and
rugby
• NUSC would like to build another turf field at
Kalar Park.
• NUSC would like to expand the existing
building to include a referee's room and
additional storage.
• NUSC would like to have all fields ht (
although not possible to light fields 2, 3 & 4 as
they are not on City land and the younger
groups who do not play late are
accommodated there.
new Welland indoor
facility and Kiwanis Turf
Field in St. Catharines on
demand for existing City
facility
• The development of an
indoor turf facility does
not negate the need for
an additional outdoor turf
field
• The parking lot at Kalar
Road requires paving
and lighting, as it is a risk
management issue.
an outdoor artificial turf field
through a detailed Expression
of Interest
• Recommend one outdoor
artificial turf field to be built in
the north end of the City,
location to be determined
• Approximate cost including
parking lot $1,500,000.
• NUSC would like to install a playground.
Costs are identified within
the redevelopment plan.
• Development of a second
artificial turf multipurpose
field, develop new fields,
add playground. expand
parking lot in partnership
with Niagara United at
Kalar Park would cost
$2,125,000.
• Development of an
artificial turf multipurpose
field at E E. Mitchelson
Park on one of the
existing senior soccer
fields. Potential for a
partnership with St. Paul
High School and Boys
Soccer. Cost
$1,200000. Additional
parking may be required.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs 84 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
Soccer Fields
Mini Pitches 9
Intermediate
Pitches 5
Senior Pitches 8
Artificial Turf 1
Total = 28
• Particular City
fields have the
flexibility to
convert from 1
senior field to 2-3
mini fields (i.e. -
Ker Park,
Mitchelson #10
and turf field)
1 soccer field for every 90
registered participants
(youth and adult)
2869 participants = 32 fields
• The Niagara Falls Soccer Club building
requires renovation to the basement to
convert roughed in facilities to shower and
change rooms which are needed for adult
leagues to use the fields there.
• There is a need to be flexible as the size of
fields needed often changes.
• Both soccer clubs also use school board
facilities through a permit process.
• The NUSC and NFSC accept both boy and
girls registrants which creates an influx in
membership from year to year
• New size requirements
for fields in 2014.
• Participant breakdowns
indicate the largest user
groups are from 3 to 13
years of age.
• The artificial turf field
affords greater utilization
than a regular field.
• No additional soccer fields are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment,
• The supporting infrastructure
of many of the sports fields
within the City of Niagara
Falls is at or has exceeded
the anticipated service life.
This infrastructure includes,
back stops, fencing, field
lighting, washrooms, change
rooms, bleachers etc... A
thorough condition
assessment of this
infrastructure is a high priority
within the 5yr Park Needs
Assessment. Without timely
replacement or major
upgrades of sports field
supporting infrastructure, the
existing service capacity will
drop.
Ball Diamonds
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
Junior Diamonds 2
Senior Diamonds
31
Total = 33
(informal
Diamonds 9)
1 diamond for every 80
registered participants
(youth and adult)
1988 participants = 25
diamonds
• Girls Softball wants a "home" similar to
Optimist Park where their games can be
accommodated in one location. Currently,
they can be accommodated at locations
throughout the City, with the majority of their
games being played at Patrick Cummings.
• GNBA wants an additional larger field with
lights for tournament play. To convert
Diamond #4 at Ker Park for senior level play
the cost is $820,000.
• GNBA wants lights added to diamond #2 at
Oakes Park, the cost is $175,000..
• At the present time GNBA does not permit any
School Board properties.
• Slo Pitch National would also benefit with the
conversion of the multi purpose field at Patrick
Cummings Park into sio pitch diamonds at
Patrick Cummings Park, cost $775,000.
• SPN has requested an additional parking lot
at Chippawa Arena/Patrick Cummings Park
• Multi purpose soccer fields can't be used
when Patrick Cummings slo pitch diamonds
are in use due to parking restrictions
• Identify lower quality and
under-utilized diamonds
that could be eliminated
from City's inventory or
converted to alternate
uses.
• Lighting Diamonds 1&3
at Patrick Cummings
Park would cost
$400,000.
• Netting is needed above
batter's boxes ($3,000.)
at Ker Park (safety issue)
• Palmer Park risk
management issues
should be addressed as
part of a planning
exercise in regard to this
park (lighting, building
and play safety issues)
• Improvements are
needed to the Oakes
Park dressing
room/washroom building.
A plan should be
developed in cooperation
with Building Services.
Parking lot near track
needs resurfacing.
• Houck Park lighting
issues at Arthur Street
identified through
neighbourhood concerns
• Develop field allocation
policy
• Build additional gravel parking
lot on south side of Patrick
Cummings park, 2013, cost
$341,000.
Monitor the utilization for the 2
multi-purpose fields and
consider converting to
diamonds.
No additional ball diamonds
are identified to be
constructed in the 5 Year
Needs Assessment.
Current league play needs
are being met. New diamonds
are desired for tournament
play.
The supporting infrastructure
of many of the sports fields
within the City of Niagara
Falls is at or has exceeded
the anticipated service life.
This infrastructure includes,
back stops, fencing, field
lighting, washrooms, change
rooms, bleachers etc... A
thorough condition
assessment of this
infrastructure is a high priority
within the 5yr Park Needs
Assessment. Without timely
replacement or major
upgrades of sports field
supporting infrastructure, the
existing service capacity will
drop.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
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Track & Field Facilities
1
Oakes Park
50 participants
Elementary schools also
use Oakes Park track for
school and regional track
meets
The provision of track and
field facilities are currently
being satisfied by Oakes
Park and the existing
facilities at high schools
within the City.
• Niagara Regional Athletics want a larger
storage area at Oakes Park, new circles for
throwers, cages for safety, and pathways to
track for wheelchairs. They are willing to pay
half the cost.
• No additional track and
field facilities are
recommended.
• The running track will be
resurfaced in 2015 according
to the 5 Year Needs
Assessment. Cost $150,000
• Parking lot improvements are
slated to commence in 2014.
These improvements will
include enhanced pathway
access to the track. Cost
$173,000.
Football Fields
3
• Artificial Turf
Field at Kalar
Park
• Mitchelson Park
• Patrick
Cummings Park
(no football
uprights
purchased for
this location)
Niagara Regional Football
League
• The Niagara Regional Football League has
concerns regarding the cancellation policy at
City fields regarding wet conditions.
• Consequently they use high school fields, and
the City maintains the fields at A.N. Myer and
Westlane High Schools for them to a limited
degree-
• Niagara Regional Football League currently
uses Kiwanis Field in St. Catharines due to
the lower cost and increased availability in
comparison to the turf in Niagara Falls.
• NRFL have requested
that the City maintain the
high school fields during
the school year (and are
willing to pay).
• City staff to explore the
opportunity to develop an
agreement with the
school board for field
maintenance to cover
some of the costs.
• No football fields are identified
to be constructed in the 5
Year Needs Assessment.
(See Artificial Turf Fields)
Cricket Pitch
1 temporary pitch
at John Allan Park
65 participants
• The Niagara Cricket Academy would like a turf
pitch, cage and turf practice pitch.
• Privately owned Niagara Cricket Centre is
being built at Thorold Townline with plans to
open April 2013.
• Monitor and should
demand warrant
establish a dedicated
cricket pitch in
partnership with the local
cricket organization.
• No cricket pitches are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Ultimate Frisbee
Ker Park currently
being used
50 participants
• Monitor demand.
• No ultimate frisbee fields are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
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3 multi -use fields
Not applicable
• The Niagara Rugby Club completed the
• The two multi-purpose
• No new multi-purpose fields
• Artificial Turf
survey identifying that 99% of their games are
fields at Patrick
are identified to be
Field at Kalar
played in Port Colborne at the Niagara Rugby
Cummings Park opened
constructed in the 5 Year
Park
Club. They use the turf field and indoor dome
August 2012 and
Needs Assessment.
• 2 fields at Patrick
in Niagara Falls sparingly.
therefore the potential
• Build additional gravel parking
Cummings Park
•The Niagara Rugby Club plans to be fairly self
reliant and utilize their own rugby park most of
the time.
scheduled use is not
known to date.
• Parking is problematic if
soccer and baseball
tournaments played on
same day.
lot on south side of Patrick
Cummings park at $341,000.
Unscheduled/Informal
Fields
9 Informal Baseball
Fields
N/A
For neighbourhood use
• Not applicable.
• In neighbourhood parks,
area residents are asking
for backstops, or soccer
goals for informal play,
rather than just a grassed
field
• No new informal fields are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment, but new
neighbourhood parks may be
constructed with these
informal fields, according to
neighbourhood resident input.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
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Use and Maintenance of
School Fields
A.N. Myer,
Westlane and
Greendale schools
used for football
and SPN
tournaments
Soccer utilizes
school board fields
for practices.
Not applicable
• Not applicable.
• Review the use and
maintenance of school
fields.
Not applicable.
Athletic Courts/Hard Surfaces
Summary
Recreation
of inventory, Provision
Updated
Attachment #4
and Culture Update
Targets, User Needs
December 14, 2012
& 5 Year Plan
v. #
Tennis Courts
41 total courts
1 tennis court per 6,000
• The City of Niagara Falls contracts out the
• Based service area
• There are approximately 10
population = 14 courts
tennis lessons each summer - comments
below from 2012 contract.
• Proper and ongoing maintenance/inspection
of courts is needed. Fresh painting of courts
used by City tennis contract requested
• Request some nets be set up by May 15'
each year.
• Requested court lighting at Mitchelson Park.
overlaps, court condition,
and usage levels, the
City should evaluate the
inventory of tennis courts
to any identify courts that
could be considered
redundant. Review usage
with neighbours when
upgrading parks. Ensure
adequate distribution
throughout City. Under-
utilized courts could be
considered for
conversion to multi-
purpose pads etc.
parks with tennis courts are
scheduled for improvement
over the course of the 5 Year
Needs Assessment.
• To resurface a double tennis
court with minor fencing
repairs costs $35,000.
• A.N. Myer and St. Mike's
want tennis facilities at
their schools.
Basketball Courts
16 half courts
1 half basketball court per
• The development of any
There are approximately 7
6 full courts
750 youth ages 5 -19
(5,120) = 14 half courts
(Consider distribution)
new courts should be on
a case by case basis.
subject to demand and
opportunity.
parks with full and half
basketball courts scheduled for
improvement over the course of
the 5 Year Needs Assessment.
Consideration should be
given to the re -purposing
of under-utilized tennis
courts for basketball
based on feedback from
the surrounding
neighbourhood
The cost to replace one
basketball half court is $18,000.
• Distribution throughout
the City should be
considered
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory,Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
Skate Park
1 permanent park
at MacBain Centre
1 portable ramp
setup at Chippawa
Lions Park
• Longboard users require different design
features than skateboarders. Should be
considered in any new park design.
• The identification of need
for a second permanent
skate board park should
be the subject of a public
consultation process.
• No new skate parks are
identified to he constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Bocce Courts
3
1 at Houck Park &
2 at Carolyn Park
• City has received comments from Carolyn
Park neighbours that bocce courts at this park
are in need of repair, surface and fencing.
• Due to a decrease in use
of the courts, the courts
at Weaver Park will be
removed.
• Use of the other courts
(Houck & Carolyn) will be
monitored.
• No bocce courts are identified
to be constructed in the 5
Year Needs Assessment.
Natural Outdoor Skating
Areas
7 Locations
including: Crimson,
John N. Allan,
Maple Street,
Mount Carmel,
Preakness,
Riverview, and
Robert Keighan
• Initial flood provided by City staff
• Requires a motivated
neighbourhood to
continue to flood and
maintain the skating
area.
• Natural Skating areas may be
developed as part of new
neighbourhood park
development, depending on
resident input and interest in
maintaining the skating area.
Playgrounds
Summary
Recreation
of Inventory, Provision
Updated
Attachment #4
and Culture Update
Targets, User Needs
December 14, 2012
& 5 Year Pian
Play Structures
55 playgrounds
(5 accessible)
1 playground within 800
metres of every residential
area
As playgrounds are
redeveloped, they are made
accessible.
• The City will continue to
implement its playground
replacement program to
bring all playgrounds into
compliance with the most
current CSA standards,
and make them
accessible, according to
the 5 Year Plan.
• Play structure improvements
will take place at 18 parks
over the next 5 years
according to the 5 Year
Needs Assessment
• Standard neighbourhood play
structure replacement cost is
$115,000. Total cost to
replace 18 playgrounds
$2,070,000.
Other
Special Event Space
No community
wide celebration
green spaces
• To facilitate community wide celebrations
such as Canada Day, Ribfest etc
• Special event park could be located at City
owned lands, for example - north of MacBain
for a community celebration space including
grading. lighting, shelter and pathways would
cost $675,000.
• A set of criteria will be
developed for community
wide special event space
needs. Space to be minimum
of 4 acres in size.
Naturalized Parkland
1 Privately owned
Fireman's Park
58.6 acres
Baden Powell Park
Opportunities for
ecotourism. Potential for
ecopark in south end
• Open space, woodlots and trails.
• No additional naturalized
parkland recommended to be
acquired unless part of park
dedication process
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Public Boat Ramp
1
• Redevelop existing and fix
docks in partnership with
Chippawa Public Docks
committee, 2013/14. In
progress, cost $140.000.
Heritage Parks
1
Lundy's Lane
Battlefield Park
• Develop trail network to connect heritage
facilities. Develop interpretative signage to
illustrate the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
• Costs to be included in the 5
Year Needs Assessment,
$370,000.
Off Leash Dog Park
1
Firemen's Park
Demand should continue to
be monitored
• A new off leash dog park in the south end is
recommended to improve distribution
• The City should continue
to provide leash free
zones as in community
parks as need arises and
where location criteria
can be met.
• Waterline installation has
been installed.
• Local organizations
should be encouraged to
assist in the development
and sponsorship of these
areas.
• A second leash free dog park
is scheduled to be built in the
south end at a TBD location.
Cost $190,000.
Archery
1
Willoughby
Woodlot
75 participants
• Lack of washroom facilities in current location.
• Parking lot size is restrictive to growth and
hosting larger events
• The City is working with
the archery club to
resolve land issues with
current location. There is
no current signed
agreement with the City.
• No areas for archery are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Summary
Recreation
of Inventory, Provision
Updated
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and Culture Update
Targets, User Needs
December 14, 2012
& 5 Year Plan
BMX Park
0
Demand should continue to
be monitored
• Would relieve pressure on the Skate Park as
well as potential conflicts between user
groups
• The City could plan to
develop a dirt BMX park
on a trial basis on City
owned lands beside the
Skateboard Park at
MacBain Centre or
Montrose landfill.
• No BMX parks are identified
to be constructed in the 5
Year Needs Assessment.
Trails/Linear Parks
31 paved trails
15 natural trails
• Lighting of commuter
trails must be reviewed.
• Trails will be developed
based on the 5 Year Plan and
the Transportation Master
Plan.
• 13 trail development project
phases are scheduled over
the next 5 years, cost
$1,000,000
ATV Trails
0
Demand should continue to
be monitored
• Establish dialogue with
local group and users to
discuss park rules and
potential for a designated
trail.
• No ATV trails are identified to
be constructed in the 5 Year
Needs Assessment.
Equestrian Trails
0
Demand should continue to
be monitored
Not applicable
• Establish dialogue with
local group and users to
discuss park rules and
potential for a designated
trail.
• No equestrian trails are
identified to be constructed in
the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Indoor Facilities
Arenas
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
5 pads
(4 pad complex
and 1 single pad)
1 ice pad for every 450
registered youth ice users
(Target is linked to youth as
they represent the largest
allocation for prime time ice)
• City of Niagara Falls Arena Facilities
Feasibility Study, final report 2004
recommended expanded facilities that were
adopted in th Strategic Plan. Demand for a
new arena facility has been satisfied.
• Continue to monitor ice utilization and to meet
with local user groups.
Re -purpose Chippawa
Willoughby Memorial
Arena, May to September
summer to support park
sports activities and
facilitate use of change
rooms and showers. Can
also serve as
headquarters for summer
sporting events.
Chippawa washrooms
require updating and
additional parking area is
needed.
• No new arenas are identified
to be constructed in the 5
Year Needs Assessment.
• Monitor ice utilization and
future facility
repairs/improvements.
2
MacBain
Community Centre
and
Boys & Girls Club
1 multi -use community
centre per 55,000
population = 1 Facility
required
• The construction of these
two facilities meets the
needs of the community.
• No new community centres
are identified to be
constructed in the 5 Year
Needs Assessment.
1 indoor aquatic centre for
per 60,000 population = 1
indoor pool required
Summary
Recreation
of Inventory, Provision
Updated
.Attachment #4
and Culture Update
Targets, User Needs
December 14, 2012
& 5 -Year Pian
Older Adults Centre
1- Coronation 50
Plus Recreation
Centre
2 Auditoriums, 1
cafe and 1
sunroom to
accommodate 230
members
1 pool room, 1
fitness room and 1
library to
accommodate 70
members
• Additional programming is required in the
evenings and weekends. More Boomers will
seek employment after 65yrs. Boomers do not
want to be idle in retirement
• Financial health is a concern for Boomers,
therefore keeping costs low for programming is
a big consideration 1 in 5 Boomers have no
savings or investments
• Boomers are concerned about healthy lifestyles,
1 e, health prevention, nutrition and fitness.
Continued attention in these areas of
programming are necessary
• Washroom upgrades are
required. Main
Auditorium ceiling needs
patchwork and painting.
Foundation repairs by
west stairwell
• Investigate the current
HVAC system and
replace control system.
Replace horizontal
exterior wood siding
• Additional older adults facility
is not recommended, trend to
build multi-purpose facilities
for all ages.
Youth Centre
0
None specifically
dedicated to youth
No target available
• The need for a place for youth to hang out,
and the need for more for youth to do, has
been a recurring theme at local youth forums.
• A safe, adult supervised, multi use space with
access to internet, games, computers,
couches, and a place to have drinks and
snacks and generally hang out is requested.
• One to two dedicated
rooms in a city owned
facility or donated private
property such as Niagara
Square.
• No dedicated youth space is
identified in the 5 Year Needs
Assessment.
Community Arts
&Culture Resource
Centre
0
No facilities
dedicated to
community use.
• Appropriate community facilities are needed to
dedicate space to arts and culture programs
and activities.
• Culture organizations are
housed at City facilities.
However groups cannot
provide full range of
quality programs.
• Recommend completed a
Culture Services Master play
in 2014, cost $75,000.
Attachment #4
Recreation and Culture Update
Summary of Inventory, Provision Targets, User Needs & 5 Year Plan
Updated December 14, 2012
Indoor Soccer Facility
0 City Owned
Facilities
1 Private facility,
Sinnicks Ave.
1 proposed facility.
Niagara Falls
Soccer Club.
Local soccer organizations have stated there
is a demand for indoor facilities due to year
round training needs and competitions.
Indoor soccer is gaining in popularity. Field
sports such as football, field lacrosse, ultimate
frisbee. cricket, rugby and field hockey can
also use the facilities.
Niagara Falls Soccer Club plans to build an
indoor artificial turf facility. Partner
organizations include Fight Club, NF Minor
Football, NOTL Lacrosse, NF Lighting
Gymnastics and Niagara Regional Athletics.
City of Welland indoor Multi-purpose facility
opened November, 2012.
• Continue to review the
need for an indoor turf
facility in Niagara Falls.
Complete a feasibility
study prior to building any
new facility. Consider
private/public
partnership.
• No indoor turf facility identified
in the 5 year needs
assessment.
`Based on recommended Provision Targets - City of London's Parks & Recreation Strategic Plan - 2009
Parks, Recreation & Culture
Strategic Plan Update
Presentation to City Council
January 8, 2013
Key Trends in Recreation & Leisure
High levels of physical inactivity & obesity being
observed across the country.
All levels of government are examining ways to
increase physical activity & participation levels
through the introduction of programs, funding &
other initiatives.
12/21/2012
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Key Trends in Recreation & Leisure
The Canadian population is aging. By 2020,
potentially 25 % -30% of the population will be
over the age of 65.
Impact of changing demographics, multi - culture
programming.
Nationally, the `multi -use' facility is preferred
since it consolidates several leisure activities at a
single location.
Key Trends in Recreation & Leisure
Trails continue to be one of the most demanded
facilities for all ages.
Arena sports continue to be in demand, particularly
prime time hours.
There is increased pressure for elite sport facilities
for both training and competition.
Sport tourism represents a growing market,
necessitating a focus on family recreation &
`destination' facilities.
12/21/2012
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Key Trends in Recreation & Leisure
Existing recreational infrastructure is aging,
creating customer service and funding challenges.
People want to live near parks & open spaces.
Focus on `green' construction and facility
retrofitting which can result in increased capital
costs, but lower operating costs.
Participation Trends in Niagara Falls
Ultimate Frisbee and Cricket new to Niagara
Falls in 2012
Baseball numbers are declining overall but
increasing in Niagara Falls
Increase in adult participation in organized field
sports
Baseball /Slo Pitch bat technology creating
challenges — field sizes becoming too small
Changing soccer field size regulations
encouraging smaller fields /more touches -
creates challenges for City
12/21/2012
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Registration Statistics
Activity and Organization
Slopitch
Goodtimers Slopitch
Niagara Hospital Regional
Coed Slopitch
Bob Wilson Over 40 Slopitch
Niagara Falls Slopitch
Niagara Falls Mens Fastpitch
Total - Slopitch
Slopitch National
Softball
Niagara Falls Girls Softball
Baseball
GNBA
Soccer
Premier Oldtimers
Niagara Falls City
Niagara Falls Soccer Club
Niagara United Soccer Club
Total Soccer
Other
Niagara Ultimate Frisbee
Niagara Regional Athletics
Niagara Cricket Club
Niagara Falls Archery Club
2012
(Projected)
2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
60 60 60 60
90 90 110 120 150 200
100 100 100 100
800 825 850 850 850 850
105 60 60 60 60 60
1155 1 i 35 '180 1190 1060 !!10
20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
286 322 356 370 363 384
547 511 475 450 430 425
30 30 30 30 30 30
15 18 18 20 20 20
1310 1482 1349 1083 1100 850
1514 1328 1212 1263 1200 1200
!863 053 . ,vii 52 5 2;50 an
50
100
65
68
Niagara Regional Football 270
127
35 - - -
74 66 63 59 57
270 270 270 270
2012 Strategic Plan
r entation Strategy Update
12/21/2012
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Recreation &Culture Department
Delivery- Philosophy
The development of co- operative relationships is a
priority in developing and delivering recreation
services;
Individuals have the capability to design and manage
their own leisure time, with Departmental
encouragement and support;
Recreation & Culture Delivery
Philosophy
By providing an environment conducive to self -
help, provides citizens with greater opportunities
to recognize their individual abilities while
developing new skills;
Greater community involvement in recreation
services will lead to citizens demonstrating a
greater sense of citizenship and civic
consciousness.
12/21/2012
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Delivery System Action Plans
Achievements 2007 -2012
Participated in staff training sessions to define
Department's role in Community Development.
Developed effective partnerships including; Boys &
Girls Club, opened June, 2011; Niagara United
Soccer Club, outdoor turf field, 2008
Continue to evaluate community partnerships,
programs & services provided by the department.
Reviewed and Revised Recreation & Culture
committee Structure; Merged Trails & Bikeways with
Park in the City committee, 2010.
Delivery _System
February 2011 — Niagara Falls Museums
integrated with City of Niagara Falls Recreation
& Culture Department.
Re- structuring of the R &C Department
implemented April 2012 to reflect current needs.
Full time staff complement 43, one position
vacant
Part time 8 — 62 (seasonal: arenas and
aquatics)
12/21/2012
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Delivery System
Turf Allocation Policy, report R &C- 2011 -11; Ice Allocation
Policy, report R &C- 2010 -12 and Draft Field Allocation Policy.
Public Arts policy revised, report R- 2008 -19 with
recommendation to develop a Public Art Advisory Task
Force.
Playing Field User fees developed, report PRC- 2009 -33;
implemented Jan. 1, 2010.
Fee for service funding agreements has been established
with R &C service providers.
Ten year capital plans have been developed for major
facilities.
Special event volunteer recruitment & training guidelines
have been implemented, policies in development stage.
Delivery System
Developed and plan to update on an annual
basis a recreation facilities & parkland inventory.
CLASS booking & registration system has been
implemented for all recreation facilities & parks.
12/21/2012
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Service Areas
Arts & Culture Programming: Introduction of
new special events; Market Happenings, Niagara
Nights of Art.
Continue to deliver and support City wide special
events: Canada Day, Santa Claus Parade
Facility and Park
Dcveloprrient Action Plans
2007 plan identified unmet aquatic demand with
the opening of the Boys & Girls Club, the new
indoor aquatic facility meets of the community.
Continue to monitor the needs for indoor
recreation facilities, consider partnerships.
Sports Tourism Policy implemented May 1, 2011
approved April 4, 2011 (R &C- 2011 -09).
12/21/2012
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Other Outdoor Sports & Recreation
Facilities Action Plans
Adopt -a -Park and Adopt -a -Trail programs have
been established.
Parks Service Standards and design standards
have been completed.
Preparing parks maintenance and operational
standards.
Reviewing BIA beautification budgets and
standards
Strategic Plan Update
Facility Recommendations
12/21/2012
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Maintain Current Facility Inventory
Prince Charles Park Master Plan: convert wading
pool to splash pad, walkways, playground, etc,
2013
Oakes Park: Parking & track improvements, 2014,
2015
Tennis Court Resurfacing: 10 crts @$35,000
Basketball Court Resurfacing: 7 courts @ $115,000
Play Structure Replacements: 18 @ $115,000
Patrick Cummings Park /ChippawaArena: gravel
parking lot, south side
Total:
$ 506,000
(rec'd $253,000
funding)
$323,000
$350,000
$126,000
$2,070,000
$341,000
$3,463,000
Recommended e ' Projec
Artificial Turf Field: north end location, park TBD
Lundy's Lane Battlefield Heritage Park -
interpretative signage, trails, etc
Leash Free Dog Park: South end location, park
TBD
Trail Development
Culture Services Master Plan
Total cost:
s
$1,500,000
$370,000
$190,000
$1,000,000
$75,000
$3,135,000
12/21/2012
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•f" •r: C • t 17,
Complete 10 year Capital plan for all City owned
facilities (Building Services)
Determine facility plan: can City better utilize the
facilities, community use or declare surplus.
PRC Strategic Plan Upda
12/21/2012
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Dean Iorfida
From: Michelle Marcotte <marcotteconsulting @gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 2:05 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Cc: Kathy Moldenhauer; Ken Todd
Subject: Re: Inquiry about making a short presentation to City Council on Jan 8th
Hello Dean, Kathy and Ken,
Thank you for the clarification. It would be good, then, to make it clear to Council that this is an update on only
the recreation side of the plan and not the culture side. This was not obvious in the announcement of the
meeting on Dec 5th or the meeting.
Clearly, the Culture and Recreation staff had done a thorough job of assessing and adjusting the plan to deal
with the loss of the Optimists' club fields, and several good recommendations were made. Even though our
main interest is visual arts, we also understand the need for sports and recreation facilities; it is just that we see
visual arts as part of recreation too.
So, with your clarification, it should also mean that there is more work to be done to do further planning to
update on the culture side of the plan. The loss of the Queen St gallery was as big a loss to the visual arts
community as was the loss of the playing fields. And the recommendations for funding for new projects did not
make any consideration for new projects in culture or visual arts. This will give an unbalanced recommendation
to Council, which since they are in budget discussions, might mean no new funding will be set aside for culture
or visual arts again this year.
That is what we are trying to avoid -- and one of the reasons we wanted to make a presentation to Council on
January 8th. We need a champion for the arts on Council so that Council does not overlook Culture and the Arts
when making a request to staff for updates. .
CAn is not trying to be confrontational with Council or City Staff, but neither are we willing to be overlooked.
The CAn Board and members have much to offer Council, Staff and the City, and we have the mandate from
members to continue to advocate to improve the visual arts scene in Niagara Falls.
Please keep us informed of upcoming meetings and consider how a collaborative working arrangement with
CAn could benefit the City and its artists.
Yours sincerely,
Michelle Marcotte
Cahir, Board of Directors, Community Artists Niagara
On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM, Dean Iorfida <diorfidaiciniagarafalls.ca> wrote:
Michelle:
I appreciate your comments, however, it is important to outline the context of the report to be presented on
January 8th. In light of the loss of the Optimist Park, Council directed staff to come back with an update of the
strat plan related to the availability of sports fields. Staff was not asked to come back with an update related to
the cultural or arts component of the plan. The arts and culture issues are separate.
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Also, in light of the fact that various stakeholders made presentations during the consultation process, it would
not be appropriate to have all stakeholders repeat their positions at Council on the 8th.
Nonetheless, I will ensure that your correspondence is one of the attachments to the report.
Thanks
Dean
»> Michelle Marcotte <marcotteconsu1tin c gmail.com> 12/17/2012 10:59 PM »>
Good morning Dean,
If Culture and Recreation City staff are going to present their update of
the Culture and Recreation plan to City Council on January 8th, I would
also like to make a short presentation to Council on behalf of Community
Artists Niagara.
I attended the stake holder meeting held by Culture and Recreation staff at
Gale Centre on Dec 5th. I was concerned to note that there was essentially
nothing in the plan for visual arts; the feasibility study on a visual arts
centre included in the 2007 document had not been done, and no date,
milestone or funding was allocated or included in the plan to ensure it
happened in the next five years. City staff noting my concern said they
would add a date. I want to make sure that is done, and that there is a
real plan to accomplish a valid and complete feasibility study in 2013.And
beyond that, there was absolutely nothing planned or recommended for visual
arts (or any other cultural initiative) in the next 5 years in the Culture
and Recreation plan. Recreation funding recommendations for new projects
from the City Staff add up to $millions, whereas it seems total funding for
visual arts is about $33,000 annually.
My previous presentation to City Council and my numerous meetings with City
Staff did not seem to impact their Culture and Recreation planning at all
(or yet).Visual arts in this city suffered a major loss when the Historic
Niagara Artistic Exhibition Centre closed on Queen St. For the visual arts
it was a loss on par with the loss of the Optimist's sports fields, yet the
loss of the Optimists' fields was the only loss which City Staff seems to
have considered in their Culture and Recreation planning and adjustments
for this year.
I find this completely unacceptable and want to ask Council to:
1. send back the plan to City Staff until there is balance between culture
and recreation funding recommendations for the next 5 years and until there
is a solid plan to undertake the feasibility study toward a visual arts
centre for 2013.
2. ask Councillors for one to step forward to be a champion for the arts.
We need that support and interest from Council.
Would you please consider my request and let me know your views and
Council's plans for the Jan 8th meeting?
Thank you.
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Yours sincerely,
Michelle Marcotte
Chair, Board of Directors, Community Artists Niagara
289 -296 -6200
www.marcotteconsulting.com
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City of Niagara Falls
2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture
Departmental Presentation
Recreation & Culture Department
• 2013 Operating Budget Binder pages 220
to 282
• 2013 net budget $8,423,634
• 2012 net budget $7,978,875
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture Department
Section
trtnen IAdmmts
Number of FuII time Staff
staf
Arenas & Pool Maintenance
21 staff (incl 3 supervisors)
Coronation Centre
4 sta
Community Development
5 staff
Community & Custome
Service. Arenas Admin
Museum
7 staff
Totat full time
,43 staff
Total part -time
(including summer)
8 — 62 (Arenas, pools, CC &
Museum
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
N{ax:+rafgtlx
Recreation & Culture Department
Responsibility Centres:
1. Community Centres: MacBain and Coronation
Centre (Older Adults)
2. Community Development: Committees of Council,
Special Events, Leisure Guide, and liaise with
recreation & culture organizations
3. Arenas: Gale Centre & Chippawa
4. Customer Service: Booking of all parks and
recreation facilities, liaise with user groups /partners
5. Summer Aquatics
6. History Museum and applicable heritage properties
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Nlaga. 4i114
Recreation & Culture Department
• Responsibility Centres and Expenditures
Responsibility Budget Variance Details
Centre
Pool
Maintenance
$3,273 5'
Gale"
3048;305'
Chippawa.
$225,248.,
$298,464
II%
increase
Increase in pool
repairs and OT
s
2013 OPERATING BUDGET
l /
NfagmVixIls
Recreation & Culture Department
DDevei!opment
Eventir'it,
£ �,
. - 4k+.
:even co v.5,-1
Mac Bain
Community
Centre
$1,201,412
0.5% decrease
Decrease in
maintenance
costs
Ni a ra Falls
Misto r s
$1,082, 14�
� �
60% incr
�� �
year
t� Pew
Museum
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture Department
Pertinent Statistics: Arenas
• Ice User Fees Revenues: $1,522,895
• Last Minute Ice $40,000 collected in
revenue since April 1, 2012
• Approximate 5% increase overall ice user
fees, 17% increase in summer prime time
utilization compared to 201 I
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture Department
Pertinent Statistics: Niagara Falls History
Museum
• July 21 to November 30 attendance
numbers: 7302, 26% increase
• 721 tours, including school groups
• Research inquiries 108
• Website visitors 27,646
• New Thursday evening programming
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4
1/4/2013
Recreation & Culture Department
Pertinent Statistics: Special Events
• Canada Day & Santa Claus parade over
7,000 participants
• Arts & Culture Events: Niagara Night of
Arts 1000 ,Arts & Culture WoF 380
• NF Market events, increase Market visits
• Park in the City Events: approximately
850 (Arbour Day, Community Clean
Sweep, Ride of Silence, Summer Trillium
Awards, Schools in Bloom, Dog Park)
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture Department
• Number of Vehicles:
3 pick up trucks, I van — pool maintenance,
5 ice re- surfacers (4 Gale Centre, 1
Chippawa) new zamboni for Gale Centre —
on order
• Building Resources: Gale Centre arena,
Chippawa arena, MacBain Community
Centre, Coronation Centre, NF History
Museum and 5 outdoor pools
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
\iaga falls
Recreation & Culture Department
• Reviews Being Undertaken:
1. Summer Aquatic Programming (2012)
recommend City coordinate summer
swim lessons
2. Pool Maintenance (2013)
2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Magararails
Recreation & Culture Department
Key Strategic Goals for 2013
1. Continue to implement new Gale
Centre facility & ice maintenance
standards.
2. Continue to market NF History
Museum & Gale Centre.
3. Continue to build community
partnerships.
4. Enhance community arts & culture
profile.
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recreation & Culture Department
Issues & Funding Challenges
• Aging facilities (Coronation Centre &
Chippawa Arena)
• Maintenance of new facilities including
implementation of energy efficiency
programs
• Maintain current level of service with
limited budget and increased expectation
of the public
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TS- 2013 -02
Niagara a11s January 8, 2013
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department
SUBJECT: TS- 2013 -02
City Wide Parking Review
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) Approve the Rate Stabilization Plan as follows:
• That all on- street parking rates be adjusted by $0.25 cents per hour in 2013
(with the exception of the Clifton Hill /Fallsview Tourist Districts which will
increase by $0.50 cents per hour);
• That in 2015 all on- street parking rates be adjusted by $0.10 cents per hour
with the exception of the Niagara General Hospital area which will be
increased by an additional $0.25 cents per hour;
• That all municipal parking lot rates be adjusted by $0.10 cents per hour in
2013 (with the exception of the Clifton Hill Tourist area which will be
increased by $0.25 cents per hour);
• That municipal parking lot rates be implemented in the Main /Ferry area at a
rate of $0.50 cents per hour with a monthly parking permit rate of $20.00 (as
introductory rates and will align with the Downtown rates by 2016);
• That monthly parking permit rates increase by $5.00 every 2 years beginning
in 2013 to a maximum of $55.00 by the year 2022.
2) The 10 -Year Parking Capital Infrastructure Action Plan be referred to the Parking
Budget
3) Undertake a service delivery review of the Parking Control Operation.
4) Evaluate Cash -in -Lieu Policy /Program to determine it's viability.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Over the past several months, Staff have undertaken a City Wide Review of the Parking
Operation. In 1966, The City of Niagara Falls established the Parking Reserve Fund,
which is still in existence today. The Parking Reserve Fund was established as a self -
sustaining fund, in which parking related expenditures are offset by revenues generated.
The development of a ten -year Parking Capital Infrastructure Program has revealed
leaving parking rates at their current levels (do nothing approach), will result in the need
to supplement the parking operation with tax supported funds by 2014. Therefore staff
reviewed the entire parking operation including current parking rates as compared to
January 8, 2013
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similar operations in the region. The program being recommended is fiscally responsible
and will provide a sustainable solution that will maintain the user pay system.
Staff recommends adjusting parking rates in the City of Niagara Falls to maintain parking
as a self- sustaining practice, free of tax supported funds. Based on the current
requirements to develop municipal assets such as parking lots at safe usability levels, the
Parking Reserve Fund will be depleted and require tax supported funding by the year 2014.
On October 11, 2012, Staff met with all affected BIA representatives to present the 10 -year
Parking Plan and provide an open discussion forum regarding the proposed adjustments
to existing parking rates. The meeting attendee's were supportive of the proposal.
The principles of the user pay philosophy for parking have been in place for more than 45
years. Since then not all costs associated with the parking operation have been captured.
This plan captures all operating and capital costs related to the operation. On this basis
the establishment of a stand alone parking budget would be best suited for this operation.
The budget would then be dealt with separately from the General Purposes budget.
Staff will engage in an assessment of all municipal parking lots to determine the viability
of each lot in relation to BIA's impact, needs of the area, increase in business
development and parking demand changes. The assessment will analyze property values
along with revenue generation versus maintenance expenses. This would also include
reviews to determine the need for parking lot acquisition to support the new WEGO Visitor
Transportation System.
With the above recommendations put into place, a parking control service delivery review
will be initiated to determine the enforcement needs of the City of Niagara Falls. Changes
to parking rates, continuing city development in both commercial and residential areas,
impact parking enforcement requirements. The service delivery review will focus on
ambassadorship, customer service, corporate values, area parking demands, turnover
needs and hours of operation.
BACKGROUND
In 1966, the City of Niagara Falls established the Parking Reserve Fund, which is still in
existence today. The Parking Reserve Fund was established to be a self- sustaining fund,
in which expenditures are offset by revenues generated. The system is a true user pay
system in which only those who use the parking services pay, meaning the general
taxpayer does not contribute to the operational costs or fund in any way. All costs
including administrative costs, associated with the daily operations are charged back or are
directly attributable to the fund, thereby giving a true cost centre accounting approach to
financing. In addition, surpluses or reserves in the fund are dedicated to the maintenance
and rehabilitation of the parking facilities (both on- street and off - street meters /machines
and lots).
January 8, 2013
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Following the Status Quo
Staff evaluated it's infrastructure over the next ten year period and without changes to the
existing rate structure it would be unable to sustain its infrastructure needs.
Impact on Reserve Fund Balance
No Rate Increase
$500,000
$0
- $500,000
- $1,000,000
- $1,500,000
- $2,000,000
- $2,500,000
43,000,000
- $3,500,000
'`°` tio'` '° tio'A �o'° ti ti
'° ° ��N ti�
rft
Accumulated Fund Deficit
On Street Parking Meter Rate Adjustments
A parking rate adjustment is proposed to ensure that operating revenues keep pace
with the increase in operational expenditures. Based on review of municipalities on
both the surrounding areas as well as those of similar size comparison, staff
recommended 10 Year Parking Plan to adjust rates that have been static since 2001
and bring them in line those municipalities of a similar size and nature. The new rates
are projected to help continue the self sustaining parking operation and maintain the
parking infrastructure that is requiring improvements to municipally owned parking lots
as identified in the municipal assets review. The purpose is to maintain the operational
needs of the service without increasing the burden to the existing tax base.
Currently the cost of hourly parking varies based on the parking supply and demand of
each area of the City of Niagara Falls ranging from $0.50 per hour in the Historic
Drummondville district to $1.50 per hour in the tourist district. On- street parking rates
of the surrounding municipalities range from $1.50 per hour in St. Catharines to $2.00
per hour in the town of Niagara -on- the -Lake. St. Catharines increased its rates from
$1.25 per hour to $1.50 per hour in January of 2012.
January 8, 2013
$2.50
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$0.00
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Existing On- Street Hourly Parking Rate Comparison
St. Catharines
is • ara- I n- e- a
Graph Demonstrating Existing Parking Rates
This graph illustrates the current parking rates in the City of Niagara falls in relation to
surrounding municipalities
It is proposed that all on street parking rates receive an adjustment of $0.25 cents per
hour in 2013. This singular adjustment will contribute considerably to base amounts
that will allow the parking operations to meet its operational expenses over the next 10
years. The proposed rate adjustments fall in line with the municipal standards for
parking in Southern Ontario and the Niagara Region.
In areas that can support a more substantial adjustment such as the Clifton Hill Tourist
District a $0.50 cent increase per hour is proposed bringing the rate of parking in this
area to $2.00 per hour. The demand for parking in this area is extremely high and
provides a high volume of turnover of motor vehicles. In meeting similar existing
conditions as Niagara -on- the -Lake, Clifton Hill tourist district maintains a high demand
on the limited available parking spaces provided during the peak season. This one time
increase of $0.50 per hour would provide a standard rate of $2.00 per hour for a
maximum of two consecutive hours of parking.
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Staff recommends that above the base $0.25 per hour increase proposed for 2013 that
a secondary adjustment of $0.25 be implemented in the Niagara General Hospital area
in 2015 to bring the cost of on street parking to $1.50 per hour with a maximum of two
hour parking. This adjustment works toward matching the demand in this area and
bringing fees closer line with services offered for off street parking in this location.
Currently the Greater Niagara General Hospital offers parking at $3.00 per hour to a
maximum of $6.00 for eight hours of parking.
Even with this one time adjustment, the cost of service and supplies over the next few
years will increase and the parking fund will see a financial concern once again in 2016.
It is therefore recommended that a secondary minor adjustment of $0.10 per hour for all
on- street meters be introduced to address this. This will bring the average cost of
parking on street in the Downtown and Main Street business areas to $1.10 per hour
and an average of $2.10 per hour in the Clifton Hill/ Fallsview tourist areas.
$3.00
$2.50
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$0.00
Proposed Adjustment to Metered areas - on- street parking
Review of the metered area in the north east section of downtown Niagara Falls has
identified that the single space meters are under utilized. Staff resources allocated for
the maintenance and collection of meters are currently greater than the revenue
generated by this area and observations identify that parking is not in demand by the
public. It is recommended that the single space coin only meters be removed and the
area be designated as having a two -hour time limit. The time limit would reduce staff
time for maintenance including snow clearing and provide the required turnover
availability currently in place within the rest of the downtown district. The following
streets are proposed for the change to two hour time limit.
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LOCATION
Current
Status
Change
To
Reason
Bridge Street
Erie Avenue to
Zimmerman
Avenue
Single
Space
meters (10)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area under utilized by public - two hour
time limit exists on adjacent block
new meter head purchases required
to maintain
Zimmerman
Avenue
Bridge Street to
Park Street
Single
Space
meters (14)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area under utilized by public - two hour
time limit exists on adjacent block
new meter head purchases required
to maintain This area demonstrates on
average the usage of two motor
vehicles per day within the metered
spaces and with a limited duration of
Tess than one hour.
Park Street
Zimmerman
Avenue to
Erie Avenue
Single
Space
meters (17)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area under utilized by public - two hour
time limit exists on adjacent block
new meter head purchases required
to maintain
Victoria Avene
Simcoe Street to
Roberts Street
(both sides)
Pay &
Display
(42 parking
spaces)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area is under utilized. Off street
parking is available to most merchants.
Machines are obsolete and parts are
no longer available - Change to 2 hour
time limit already completed
Armoury Street
Pay &
Display (1)
Two Hour
Time Limit
four metered spaces adjacent to
posted time limit area. Based on
proximity to free available parking
opportunities, existing metered space
is under utilized - Change to 2 hour
time limit already completed
Ontario Avenue
Morrison Street
to Huron Avenue
single
space
meters
(11 spaces)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area under utilized by public. Available
two hour free parking north of location
and unrestricted free parking south of
location. To merge with existing
parking regulations of downtown area.
Huron Street
Victoria Avenue
to Ontario Street
single
space
meters
(11 spaces)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Area under utilized by public. Available
two hour free parking north of location
and unrestricted free parking south of
location. To merge with existing
parking regulations of downtown area.
Valley Way
Victoria Avenue
to Morrison
Street
single
space
meters
(4 spaces)
Two Hour
Time Limit
Not utilized by public - free off street
parking available on all adjacent
blocks.
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St. Clair Avenue
single
Permit
Remove meters - not utilized by public
between
space
parking
due to two hour time limit availabilities
Morrison Street
meters
only
north of street. - change to free permit
and Huron
(11 spaces)
parking only for residents.
Street
St. Clair north of Morrison to Huron Street is predominantly a residential area
recommended that the bylaw be amended to "parking by permit only" designation.
Permits of this type are provided free of charge to the residents and allow for visitor
parking opportunities as well. This would reduce the overhead cost of the metered area
while maintaining the accessibility of the residents to park without concern of a business
area overflow.
Changes to the above streets would not restrict the use of the area from those
currently accessing these parking opportunities and provide a parking incentive for
future developments of the area.
Municipal Parking Lot Rate Adjustment
Parking operation staff recommends that off street parking rates on all Municipal
parking lots receive a singular adjustment of $0.10 cents an hour in 2013. This is a
lower adjustment from the on- street parking as lots are designed to promote longer
term parking opportunities. There are 18 Municipal parking lots within the City of
Niagara Falls with more than 60% being located in the Downtown district. Municipal
lots provide the public with a greater duration of parking as well as permit purchase
opportunities in many surface lots. This allows businesses to provide parking
opportunities for staff not otherwise provided by property owners. The current rate for
off street parking is $0.65 per hour in lots in the downtown area, and $1.50 per hour in
the tourist designated areas.
An exception to the one time $0.10 adjustment is the Clifton Hill Tourist Area with a
$0.25 cent singular adjustment in 2013. The city of Niagara falls maintains one
municipal lot in the immediate proximity of Clifton Hill and due to the high demand of
parking in this area the adjustment would not impact the usage and turnover of
motorists looking for parking availability. Therefore, rates for municipal parking lots
would increase to $1.75 per hour with a maximum parking duration of eight hours. Staff
would still maintain the maximum day value of parking at $10.00 for eight hours of
parking. The public wishing to utilize the municipal parking lot opportunities in a
municipal lot would therefore receive a discounted rate of $.50 per hour by paying for
the day.
Staff recommends the introduction of paid parking to be implemented in the Main
Street / Historic Drummondville district as recommended by the Drummondville Parking
Study. As the area develops and projects such as the Niagara Falls Market and
changes to the new Lundy's Lane Museum come into effect the demand on the parking
infrastructure will increase. The newly introduced parking rates are to be established
below the City standard but incorporate an accelerated rate adjustment over the 10-
year projection to bring rates in line with the rest of Niagara Falls by 2022. The
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introduction of off street paid parking rates proposed at a rate of $0.50 per hour to
provide incentives to the public to utilize off street parking as a primary vehicle
resource. Adjustments to the rate would be at four year intervals bringing it in line with
the Downtown Rates by 2016. Business owners and the Main /Ferry BIA expressed
concerns regarding lack of parking in the main street area south of Peer Street. It is
Parking Operations goal to track parking usage and demand for this area as
development progresses and look for future parking expansion opportunities to address
the parking demands in this area.
Municipal Parking Lot Monthly Permits
Staff recommend that monthly parking permit rates be increased by $5.00 every two
years beginning in 2013 to reach a maximum value of $55.00 by the year 2022.
Municipal parking Tots provide long term parking options for employees and business
owners. Monthly parking permit rates currently range from 25.00 to 30.00 and in theory
should fall in line with or above the average cost of a monthly adult transit pass. In doing
so it promotes public transit as a viable alternative to parking reducing road congestion
and decreases the Niagara Falls carbon footprint. The current rate for a adult transit
pass is 70.00 per month. Municipal parking is recommending a soft increase to meet the
potential of half the existing rate of a municipal transit pass by 2022 and an accelerated
rate increase thereafter to bring the cost of permits in line with transit rates. In order to
meet the needs of a successful transit master plan, parking requirements should not
exceed 90% of the parking demand.
Other municipalities of similar size such as Brantford offer off street monthly parking lot
permits at a cost of 65.00 per month. St. Catharines currently offers off street monthly
parking at a rate of $42.00 per month to a maximum of $87.00 and rates are in relation to
lot demand and proximity to the downtown core areas.
Parking Lot Viability Assessment
Staff will be assessing all city owned parking lots to determine the viability of each lot.
The review of the lots will take into consideration revenue and expenses as well as
future factors of development.
The review will take into account the following areas of interest:
Impact on the associated Business Improvement Association
needs of the area in relation to off street long term parking
future business development and demand forecast
parking demand changes and turnover needs for on- street
alternate off street private parking options for the public
revenue generation verse expenses to maintain
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Initial Lot Viability and Assessment Chart
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LOT DESIGNATION
LOCATION
ASSESSMENT
LOT #1
Zimmerman Ave & Park
Street
Lot fully leased - monthly
permits. Recommendation
to maintain
LOT # 2
Erie Ave & Park Street
Mostly leased with short
term pay option available
for transient parking
opportunity
Recommendation to
maintain.
LOT # 3
Park Street
between Ontario Street
and St. Clair Avenue
heavy use by public
Recommendation to
maintain
LOT # 4
Ellen Avenue
between Centre and
Walnut
Heavy use by public.
Primary tourist area lot.
Recommendation to
maintain
LOT # 5
Palmer Avenue
Tourist area lot. Frequent
use during summer
season.
Recommendation to
maintain
LOT # 7
Ontario Avenue and Huron
Street
Monthly Permit lot - fully
leased.
Recommendation to
maintain
LOT # 8
Huron Street
Monthly Permit lot - usage
at 80% capacity
recommendation to
maintain
LOT # 9
Huron Street & St.
Lawrence
under utilized by public
recommendation to
monitor usage with
changes being
implemented in downtown
core
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LOT # 10
Park Street
between Crysler Avenue
and St. Clair Avenue
Monthly permit use at 80%
capacity. Pay turnover
under utilized -
recommendation maintain
lot and monitor changes
implemented in Downtown
Core
LOT # 11
Laura Secord Place
Chippawa
Lot under utilized - primary
use by library patrons.
Monitor future use and
determine viability and
impact on area if lot is sold
off or allocated to Library
LOT # 12
Sylvia Place
Lot utilized regularly - refer
to Drummondville parking
study. Recommendation:
maintain lot and implement
pay parking structure to
support area growth and
revenue for lot
maintenance and
upgrades
LOT # 13
Main Street
Lot under utilized - refer to
Drummondville parking
study. Recommendation:
maintain lot and implement
pay parking structure to
support area growth and
revenue for lot
maintenance and
upgrades
LOT # 14
Lundy's Lane
Refer to Drummondville
parking study.
Recommendation:
maintain lot and implement
pay parking structure to
support area growth and
revenue for lot
maintenance and
upgrades
LOT # 15
McGrail Avenue
Lot under utilized -
recommendation: assess
changes in the area and
determine viability of
maintaining lot as asset.
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LOT #17
Morrison Street
Permit lot - at full capacity.
Recommendation:
maintain
LOT # 18
Kitchener Street
Leased lot - under utilized
by public.
Recommendation:
maintain lot but assess
partial purchase of land to
provide adequate parking
for business support area.
LOT # 19
City Hall Lot
Heavily utilized.
Recommendation:
maintain
LOT # 11 - Chippawa lot was acquired as an area benefit lot and is the only public
parking lot in this district. Though under utilized, further study is recommended to
assess the impact on the businesses and surrounding area if lot is removed as a parking
asset.
Lots #12, 13 and 14 in the Main Street, Hospital district, apply Drummonville Parking
study recommendations of pay parking implementation to support area growth and land
acquisition for future parking needs.
Lot # 15 has a seasonal clientele permit base revenue and under utilized by the public
as a pay by duration parking option. Lot requires extensive work to bring up to city
standard and therefore may not be feasible to maintain based on overall expenses. It is
recommended the lot be reviewed annually for determination if lot should be sold off.
Lot assessment will also incorporate the need for long term visitor parking opportunities
for the public on high commercial /tourist areas as well as relation to train and bus
services.
Review will take place to determine the acquisition of parking Tots to support the new
WEGO Visitor Transportation System.
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Rate Stabilization Plan and 10 year Capital Infrastructure Program
Chart illustrates the impacts of adopting the rate stabilization plan and 10 year Capital
Infrastructure Program versus the do nothing approach
$500,000
$0
- $500,000
-$1,000,000
- $1,500,000
-$2,000,000
- $2,500,000
- $3,000,000
- $3,500,000
Impact on Reserve Fund Balance
2013 201
15 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
-4,-No Rate Adjustments Proposed Rate Adjustments
Guiding Principals
A set of guiding principles was established in order to ensure that the parking
infrastructure is maintained.
The User Pay system is based on the Guiding Principles of Parking Financial Plan
Ensure that the Municipal Parking System operates as a self- sustaining operation
with no contributions from the tax base
Promote sustainability and encourage transit ridership, monthly parking rates
should be at least the cost of an Adult monthly transit pass
In order to meet the needs of a successful transit master plan, parking
requirements should not exceed 90% of the parking demand
A minimum of $300,000 should be maintained in the Parking Reserve Fund.*
Parking rates and parking fines should be reviewed on an annual basis through a
rate review process with includes a comparison analysis of previous and current
annual revenues and occupancy levels
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Contribute all of the annual net funds (after all debt services) to a special purpose
reserve to maintain and replace assets
Financial forecasts should be reviewed annually and adjusted to meet the public
demand on parking and continue to be in line with rates of surrounding
municipalities.
Consider using development charge funds for the establishment of new parking
facilities
BIA's requests for free parking requires that lost revenue to be offset by the
associated BIA
* - A minimum of $300, 000.00 is required as a guiding principal to incorporate
redevelopment and operational costs as well as provide a suitable buffer of funds
to address any economic shifts that maybe be experienced. This amount would
enable Parking Operations to maintain the parking structure without needing tax
supported funds.
Parking Control Demand Study Review
Staff will commence a parking control service delivery review to determine the
enforcement needs of the City of Niagara Falls. Changes to parking rates, may have an
impact on areas as turnover needs increase /decrease or motorists look for alternate
parking opportunities that have a direct impact residential neighbourhoods and local
businesses. Continuing city developments in both commercial and residential areas
such as the new Walmart plaza and Lowes expand enforcement areas in a wider
demographic and call for a need to realign enforcement areas to provide the necessary
safety coverage. The service delivery review will focus on ambassadorship, customer
service, corporate values, area parking demands, turnover needs and hours of
operation.
Cash -in -Lieu Policy /Program
The Cash -in -Lieu policy was established in 1973 and was updated in 1991 and 2001.
The purpose of having a cash -in -lieu policy is to provide an opportunity for relief from the
parking requirements of the City's zoning by -laws related to development and re-
development. There are four areas /districts that are eligible for cash -in -lieu relief being:
the Downtown, Chippawa, Clifton HillNictoria /Centre and Main /Ferry. Based on recent
decisions the Clifton HillNictoria /Centre would no longer benefit from the cash -in -lieu
program. Staff will undertake a review of the policy to determine it's viability for the three
remaining districts.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Without the adjustments to the current parking rates, municipal parking assets in need of
reconstruction /replacement without the supported funds, will lead to further degrading of
the asset, as well as, the potential for increased public safety concern and City liability.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Parking rates in the City have not been adjusted since 2001 with the exception of off
street rates increasing slightly in the Clifton Hill tourist core area in 2008. This has
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resulted in the depletion of funds for maintaining the operational needs of the parking
system and keep up with inflating costs of resources. The yearly contribution to the
reserve parking fund peaked in 2003 at $200,000.00 with a downward trend to its
current level of $150,000 in 2010 which was used to offset increases to the tax base.
This trend means that the parking operation will start to operate in a negative by 2014,
thereby either requiring tax supported money to operate or infrastructure reserves. It is
Parking Operations goal to maintain an independent source of revenue to sustain its
operational needs and provide excess revenue back to the tax stream.
Parking Rates in the City range from $0.50 /hr to $1.50 /hr for short term on street parking
generally with a maximum duration of stay for two hours, from 9am to 5pm Monday to
Friday. Areas that differ from the above are the tourist areas which incorporate rates of
$1.50 per hour, seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Monthly parking rates range from $25.00 to $30.00 excluding taxes. From a
transportation demand perspective, it is desirable to have monthly parking rates the
same level or higher than monthly transit pass costs (presently $70.00) in order to
encourage public transit use.
Renovations to existing lots to provide safe and attractive public parking facilities are
based on the Asset Assessment model put into place by the City in 2008. The cost to
construct a surface parking space ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 per stall, therefore, a
long range forecast on cost implications and the ability to continue to provide spaces
during reconstruction must be taken into account.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, continue the parking
operations user -pay philosophy through the development and implementation of a 10
Year Parking Capital Infrastructure Program and Rate Stabilization Plan.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. 10 -year Parking Action Plan
2. City of Niagara Falls Municipal Lot location reference map
Recommended by:
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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10 Year Parking Action Plan
Timing
Improvement
Action Required
Estimated Cost
2013
Modify parking rates for all
onstreet and off street parking
Present 10 Year Parking Plan to
Council identifying existing revenue
streams and results of limited funds
due to lot redevelopment and upkeep
$
2012 -2013
Purchase of new enforcement
ticket devices
New handheld ticketing units for
officers - improve enforcement
practices, reduce errors and increase
customer service
$ 80,000.00
2013
Implement Paid Parking in Main
Sreet/Drummonville area
Installation of Pay & Display machines
in lots #12, #13,& #14 rates to be
lower as introductory and increase to
match similar city standards (i.e.
Queen Street)
$ -
2013
Improvements of Lot # 7 - Huron
and Ontario
Site review and examination of current
condition and /or drainage issues.
Resurface lot.
$ 132,000.00
2013
Pay & Display upgrades and
replacements
Expand lot due to redevelopmentment
to encorporate market, museum and
transit bus use.
$ 125,000.00
2013
Redesign of Lot #12 Sylvia Place
Design changes to lot due to
developmentment of Market area,
museum and Transit bus use.
$ 50,000.00
2013
Improvement of Lot # 19 - City
Hall
Incorporate design changes in
conjunction with new city park - close
off Queen street access... implement
two way traffic and parking space
allocation
$ 150,000.00
2014
Phase 1 of Lot #2 development
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Design phase - incorporate property
into one parking lot
$ 51,500.00
2014
im rovements to Lot 8
p
site review and examination of current
condition and /or drainage issues.
Removal of old guardrails and meter
posts. Resurface lot.
$ 67,500.00
2014
im rovements to Lot 9
p
site review and examination of current
condition and /or drainage issues.
Removal of old guardrails and meter
posts. Resurface lot.
$ 43,000.00
10 Year Parking Action Plan
Timing
Improvement
v Action Required
Estimated Cost
2014
Lot #15 resurfacing and upgrades
Resurface of Lot #15 - removal of top
grade of asphalt and replace with new
surfacing. Correct any fencing,
machine base or sign damage
$ 47,000.00
2014
Stage 2 development of Lot # 12
Pulverize existing surface, improve
drainage, add a support wall if required,
installation and grading
$ 150,000.00
2015
Phase 2 development of Lot #2
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Redesign Lot 2 - remove old railway
line increasing lot size. Resurface
improve lot layout - remove old
guardrails
$ 100,000.00
2015
Stage 3 development of Lot # 12
Final resurfacing, guardrail installation,
space markings.
$ 250,000.00
2015
Redevelopment and upgrade
municipal Lot #3
Redesign Lot #3 (high turnover) to
maximize available parking by
expanding eastern section of lot.
Redesign to provide increase parking
accessibility.
$ 150,000.00
2016
Upgrade Lot #1
Develop lot to city standards based on
increased projected use - change
surface from gravel to paved asphalt.
$ 126,000.00
2016
Phase 3 Lot #2
Final resurfacing, guardrails
installation, space markings
$ 109,000.00
2017
Pay & Display replacement
Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 67,200.00
2017
Maintenance of LOT # 4
Resurfacing of Lot #4 - high volume lot
during tourist season. Resurface
scheduled to reduce major surface
damage over long term.
$ 29,500.00
10 Year Parking Action Plan
Timing
Improvement
Action Required
Estimated Cost
2018
Pay & Display replacement
Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 69,216.00
2018
Future land acquisition for
expansion of parking needs in
Historic Drummondville as
outlined in the Drummondville
parking study
for expansion of parking needs in
Historic Drummondville as outlined in
the Drummondville parking study
$ 200,000.00
2018
Pay & Display replacement
Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 71,292.48
2019
Lot #10 redevelopment
Asphalt resurfacing and removal of all
guardrails
$ 300,000.00
2019
Pay & Display replacement
Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 146,862.50
2020
Lot #18 resurfacing and upgrades
Resurface Lot #18 - remove top grade
of asphalt and replace with new.
Correct any guardrail or sign damage.
$ 221,760.00
2020
Pay & Display replacement
Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 151,268.40
2021
Pay & Display replacement
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Replace machines based on the
standard 10 year life expectancy
$ 155,806.50
2021
Lot #13 redevelopment
Resurface Lot #18 - remove top grade
of asphalt and replace with new.
Correct any guardrail or sign damage.
$ 118,000.00
10 Year Parking Action Plan
Timing
Improvement
Action Required
Estimated Cost
2022
Lot #14 resurfacing
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Asphalt resurfacing and removal of all
guardrails
$ 50,000.00
2022
Lo7 #20 resurfacing
Pulverize existing surface, improve
drainage, add a support wall if required,
installation and grading
$ 150,000.00
2022
Replace Enforcement Handheld
Ticketing Devices
Replace machines based on the
standard 8 year life expectancy.
$ 80,000.00
Total Cost
$ 3,441,905.88
Municipal Parking Lots
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Agenda
History (Background) and Study Objectives
Review of Infrastructure Program
Review Municipal Comparators
Proposed Program
Guiding Principles
Questions
1
Background
• In 1966, The Parking Reserve Fund, which is still in
existence today.
• The intention of the Fund is to be self- sustaining, whereby
expenditures are offset by revenues.
• The intention is a true user pay system, meaning the general
taxpayer does not contribute to the operational costs or fund
in any way giving a true cost centre accounting approach to
financing.
• Any surpluses or reserves generated are to be allocated to
maintenance and rehabilitation of parking facilities
• A City wide parking study has not been conducted in almost
40 years
Objectives
• Mandated by Province Asset Management
Plan
• Evaluate current parking operating and
infrastructure needs for both on- street and
parking lots
• Develop a 10 year parking infrastructure plan
and Parking Rate Stabilization Strategy
• Meet the needs of the Businesses and
Consumers
• Remain Fiscally Responsible
• User Pay and Sustainable
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Infrastructure Program
Over the next 10 years
16 of 18 Municipal lots require surface
work or total reconstruction with an
estimated cost of over $2.42 million.
Parking hardware (on- street and parking lot
machines /meters) will require replacement
at an additional $1.03 million
Infrastructure Challenges
LOT # 2 Downtown BIA
Constructed in 1989
LOT # 14 Main street BIA
Constructed in 1996
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LOT* 12 Main street BIA - Constructed in 1966
Estimated Expenditures in
BIA Areas over the next 10 years
Downtown BIA Estimated Expenditure $1.83 million
Main Street BIA Estimated Expenditure $763,000
Clifton Hill Estimated Expenditure $271,000
Victoria / Centre
BIA
Fallsview BIA
Estimated Expenditure $253,000
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No Rate Increase
$500,000
$0
- $500,000
- $1,000,000
- $1,500,000
- $2,000,000
- $2,500,000
- $3,000,000
- $3,500,000
Accumulated Fund Deficit
Canadian Parking
Benchmark
The Canadian National Average for daily
parking is $16.04 per day parking
The Canadian hourly parking average is
$5.03
• an average city experiences a 2.7% ($6.34)
annual increase in rates for monthly permits
and 3.2% annually for on- street parking
• The average monthly parking rate in
Canada is $240.00 /month
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Canadian Parking
Benchmark
The Canadian National Average for daily
parking is $16.04 per day parking
The Canadian hourly parking average is
$5.03
• an average city experiences a 2.7% ($6.34)
annual increase in rates for monthly permits
and 3.2% annually for on- street parking
• The average monthly parking rate in
Canada is $240.00 /month
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$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$0.00
Existing On- Street Hourly
Parking Rate Comparison
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City of Niagara Falls
Proposed On Street Parking
Rate Adjustments
• parking rate adjustments are proposed to ensure
that operating revenues keep pace with the
increase in operational expenditures.
• The 10 Year Parking Plan identifies the needs for
rates adjustments that have not increased since
2001 to bring rates in line with surrounding
municipalities of a similar size and nature.
• On- street parking rates of the surrounding
municipalities range from $1.50 per hour in St.
Catharines to $2.00 per hour in the town of
N iagara-on- the -Lake.
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Proposed On- Street
Rate Changes
Location current proposed
Main Street $0.75 /hr $1.00 /hr 2013
$1.10 /hr 2015
Downtown
Hospital area
$0.75 /hr $1.00 /hr 2013
$1.10 /hr 2015
$1.00 /hr $1.25 /hr 2013
*$1.50 /hr 2015
Tourist area $1.50 /hr
Clifton Hill / Fallsview
Victoria / Centre
$2.00 /hr 2013
$2.10 /hr 2015
Proposed On- Street Hourly
Parking Rate Comparison
$3.00
$2.50
$2.00
$1.50
$1.00
$0.50
$0.00
2012 Rates City of Niagara Falls
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Proposed Monthly
Parking Lot Rate Comparison
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$0
■ Low Rate ❑ Top Rate
ip
JEW
St. Niagara Niagara
Catharines Falls 2012 Falls by
2012 2021
Municipal Lot Fees
• lower adjustment compared to on- street parking as lots are
designed to promote longer term parking opportunities.
• Municipal lots provide the public with a greater duration of
parking as well as permit purchase opportunities in many
surface lots for employees.
• To meet the Transportation Master Plan Mandate of
Sustainability, monthly permit rates are proposed at an
increase of $5.00 every 2 years to bring the rates closer to
the cost of an adult transit pass.(with equalization in a 20
year period)
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mpact on Reserve Fund Balance
$500,000
$0
- $500,000 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
- $1,000,000
- $1,500,000
- $2,000,000
42,500,000
- $3,000,000
- $3,500,000
- No Rate Adjustments Proposed Rate Adjustments
Re- investing Parking Reserve
Funds
LOT # 10 — Downtown BIA
Reconstructed in 2000
LOT # 4 - Victoria Centre BIA
Reconstructed in 2004
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Guiding Principles of Parking
Financial Plan
• Ensure that the Municipal Parking System operates as a self -
sustaining operation with no contributions from the tax base
• Promote Sustainability and encourage transit ridership,
monthly parking rates should be at least the cost of a monthly
Adult transit pass (within 20 years)
• In order to meet the needs of a successful transit master plan,
parking requirements should not exceed 90% of the parking
demand
• A minimum of $300,000 should be maintained in the Parking
Reserve Fund.
• Contribute all of the annual net funds (after all debt services)
to a special purpose reserve to maintain and replace assets
Guiding Principals cont.
• Financial forecasts should be reviewed annually and
adjusted to meet the public demand on parking and continue
to be in line with rates of surrounding municipalities.
• Consider using development charge funds for the
establishment of new parking facilities
• BIA's requests for free parking requires that lost revenue be
offset by associated BIA
• Annual review of parking trends and implement new
technologies to better serve the parking customer client base
in a fiscally responsible manner
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NiagarargIIs
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
TS- 2013 -05
January 8, 2013
Mayor James M. Diodati
And Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Transportation Services Department
TS- 2013 -05
Downtown BIA - Various Transportation Requests
RECOMMENDATION
The report be received for the information of Council.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Downtown Board has requested that staff review three Transportation related matters
including; one hour free parking permanently along Queen Street; the reduction of
conventional transit buses utilizing Queen Street and the establishment of additional
parking spaces along Huron Street.
The Municipal Parking System in the Downtown area accommodates both short term and
long term parking requirements of visitors, customers and employees. The best and
highest use parking opportunities occur on Queen Street. There is acceptance of pay
parking along Queen Street during regular business day (9:OOam to 5:OOpm) as
demonstrated by the fact that parking along Queen Street is well utilized as opposed to the
underutilized free side street parking. During the past year over 35,000 patrons payed to
park along Queen Street. Establishing a one hour time limit would not meet the needs of
the customer as the average parking duration is one hour and twelve minutes. Finally, past
experience with free parking in the Downtown has failed with the meters being reinstated
within six months.
The 10 Year Parking Capital Works projection is $3,411,906 of which $1,447,200 is
allocated to the Downtown area. Based on paid parking these Capital expenditures will be
covered from the Parking Revenue Fund as apposed to tax supported funds.
A partnership between the City's Parking Operations Manager and the Downtown BIA to
promote parking opportunities in the Downtown has been established. To date, the parking
operation has funded the replacement of standard Circle P signs with more distinctive
Downtown the `Q' parking signs. Further enhancements are forthcoming, i.e., improving
the identification of free parking areas, etc.
The removal of paid parking long Queen Street is contrary to the Parking System's guiding
principle (unless offset by the BIA) that parking in the City of Niagara Falls will be user pay
and will not burden the taxpayer. Pay parking supports Council's Strategic Priority to
continue the parking operations user -pay philosophy.
January 8, 2013
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A review of Huron Street indicates that there is sufficient capacity to allocate additional on-
street parking spaces without adversely impacting the level of service on Huron Street.
However, based on current parking demand there is no need to provide additional parking
spaces along Huron Street.
A review of the need to continue using Queen Street as the main artery to travel to & from
the Downtown Bus Terminal between the busier Summer months of May through October
when the WEGO buses are running their full schedule during this time has been
undertaken. Staff has requested, through the budget process, a revision of all bus routes
in the City which will reduce the number of conventional buses utilizing Queen Street. If
approved, these changes would be implemented in July 2013.
BACKGROUND
Request for One Hour Free Parking on Queen Street
The Downtown Board has requested that one hour free parking along Queen Street be
implemented permanently.
The Municipal Parking System in the Downtown area accommodates both short term and
long term parking requirements of visitors, customers and employees. Area employees
and business owner /operators have the option of a leased parking space. Visitor and
customers have a mixture of on- street short/medium term free and pay parking options as
well as long term pay parking available in municipal parking Tots.
The best and highest use parking opportunities occur on Queen Street. These parking
spaces provide short term parking opportunities for those businesses that require it. By
providing free parking along Queen Street, there would be an impact on the short term
clientele that those businesses rely on. There is acceptance of pay parking along Queen
Street during regular business day (9:OOam to 5:OOpm) as demonstrated by the fact that
parking along Queen Street is fully utilized as opposed to the underutilized side street free
parking.
Historical Background Facts
In 1981, the Downtown Board requested that all parking meters, in the
Downtown, both on- street and in the parking lots be removed subject to a
yearly levy of $23,000. This levy was put in place to offset maintenance and
operating costs.
By 1985, the abuse of free parking had become so prevalent, that at the
request of the Downtown Board, on- street free parking was abandoned,
leaving only the parking lots free. With pay parking only being reinstated on-
street, the costs associated with the free off - street parking burdened the area
such that between 1986 and 1994 the downtown parking operations
continually operated at a deficit.
In 1995, the Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee and City Council
January 8, 2013 -3- TS- 2013 -05
endorsed "The Downtown Niagara Falls Parking and Traffic Strategic Plan"
which eliminated the levy charge and reestablished pay parking in Downtown
municipal parking lots.
In 1998, City Council reenforced the philosophy that parking in the City of
Niagara Falls will be user pay and not a burden to the taxpayer.
In 2000, Council endorsed a request from the Downtown Board to remove
the parking meters from all side streets in the Downtown core and replace
them with up to two hours of free parking with revenue shortfalls to be levied
to area businesses.
Current Parking Facts
Staff observations revealed that currently the free parking areas in the core
area are underutilized and that the pay parking areas along Queen Street are
well utilized.
- The Downtown core currently has an equal number of on- street free parking
spaces as it does pay parking spaces.
Parking demand in the Downtown consists Short Term (Queen Street -
single use fifteen minutes to one hour) - Banks, Post Office, Lawyers
Accountants offices, Pharmacy, etc.; Medium Term (Side Streets -
single/multi-use one hour to two hours) ie, Retail, Lawyers and Accountants
offices, Doctors, etc. and Long Term Parking Lots - Multi -use two hour to all
day with a monthly parking permit option.
Short term service -based businesses on Queen Street rely on turnover
parking to meet their needs, which best can be achieved by pay parking
directly in front of those businesses. Services such as banks,
pharmaceutical, post office, retail and other short visitation operations, rely
on the availability of short term, convenient parking, to service their clientele.
Pay parking adjacent to their businesses continues to successfully meet the
needs of their customers.
- A Residential Parking Permit program was introduced in 2009, which allows
access to the pay parking along Queen Street and other metered areas
throughout the City for up to two hours for an annual fee of $52.00.
- The removal of pay parking along Queen St. would require the Downtown
BIA to offset lost revenues to avoid adversely impacting the gross revenues
required as outlined in the City Wide Parking Plan Report # TS- 2013 -02.
Parking Control - An evaluation of the parking usage and infractions issued
along Queen Street has revealed that over the past year approximately
35,400 people paid to park with 812 (3.4 per day) expired metered violations
being issued. The average duration of stay is one hour and twelve minutes.
- Partnership - A Cooperative effort between the Parking Operations Manager
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TS- 2013 -05
and the Downtown BIA to promote parking opportunities in the Downtown
has begun. To date, the parking operation has funded the replacement of
standard Circle P signs with more distinctive Downtown the 'Q' parking sign.
Further enhancements are forthcoming, ie improving the identification of free
parking areas, etc.
Huron Street Parking
A review of Huron Street indicates that there is sufficient capacity to allocate additional on-
street parking spaces without adversely impacting the level of service on Huron Street. A
field review indicates that a total of 17 to 24 parking spaces would be available. Huron
Street is a transit route with several stops on the south side. Based on current parking
demand there is no need to provide additional parking spaces along Huron Street.
Changes to existing parking along Huron to remove metered parking and implement 2 hour
parking due to almost no public use of the current parking spaces which will establish
better use of operational funds as presented in the City Wide Parking Plan Report # TS-
2013 -02.
Transit
Review of the need to continue using Queen Street as the main artery to travel to & from
the Downtown Bus Terminal between the busier Summer months of May through October
when the WEGO buses are running their full schedule during this time.
During much of the reconstruction of Queen Street Transit buses were rerouted onto Park
Street for extended periods of time. Although this does reduce the bus traffic on Queen
Street it also leads to many calls from Transit customers who are upset they have to wait
along exposed sections of Park Street and walk another block or two to their desired
destinations located on Queen Street.
The proposed new routing system designed through collaboration with the Ad Hoc Route
Review Committee, recognized there are too many routes serving the Erie Avenue bus
terminal. Staff has requested funding to revise transit routes in the City which will reduce
the number of conventional buses utilizing Queen Street, if approved, these changes would
be implemented in July 2013.
January 8, 2013
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
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The removal of paid parking long Queen Street is contrary to the Parking System's guiding
principle (unless offset by the BIA) that parking in the City of Niagara Falls will be user pay
and will not burden the taxpayer. There is acceptance of pay parking along Queen Street
during regular business day (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) as demonstrated by the fact that
parking along Queen Street is fully utilized as opposed to the underutilized free side street
parking. Establishing a one hour time limit would not meet the needs of the customer as
the average parking duration is one hour and twelve minutes.
Underutilized free parking areas continue to be promoted through cooperative efforts of the
City's Parking Operations Manager and the Downtown BIA to increase public awareness
of these free parking opportunities.
Based on current parking demand there is no need to provide additional parking spaces
along Huron Street, however, should parking demand increase, Huron Street should be
considered for expansion.
A new routing system has been designed which will reduce the number of conventional
buses utilizing Queen Street. If funds are approved in the 2013 General Purposes Budget,
these changes would be implemented in July 2013.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
A review of the parking implications for the Downtown Queen Street area to shift from paid
metered parking to a one hour time limit free parking will result in the following:
Loss of on- street meter revenue
The parking budget would see an annual loss of $52,000.00 as determined through
a five -year average of paid parking on Queen street.
Loss of ticket revenue
The reduction expired meter fine revenue of $11,750.00 annually which is used
to offset cost of enforcement
Increased operational cost - enforcement of the one hour limit
The removal of meters result in more labour oriented enforcement as each vehicle
is individually timed through the officer handheld ticketing device and then
referenced a second time after a minimum of one hour has elapsed. It is estimated
that approximately two additional officers would be required at an increase in
staffing overhead of $61,500.00 above existing budgeted amount.
Total impact on Parking General budget - $125,240.00
The 10 Year Parking Capital Works projection is $3,411,906 of which $1,447,200 is
allocated to the Downtown area. Based on paid parking these Capital expenditures will be
covered from the Parking Revenue Fund as apposed to tax supported funds.
January 8, 2013
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
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This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, continue the parking operations
user -pay philosophy through the development and implementation of a 10 Year Parking
Capital Infrastructure Program and Rate Stabilization Plan.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1) Letter from the Downtown Board
2) Study Area drawing
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
P. Brown
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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EAT • SHOP • EXPLORE
September 14th, 2012
ATTENTION: Karl Dren, Director Transportation Services
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
RECEIVED
SEP 1.4 2012
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
As you are aware, parking & traffic are major issues when dealing with visitors to the downtown
area. The Downtown Board of Management is requesting your consideration of the following
suggestions to help alleviate this issue in the downtown core.
As you know the Downtown Niagara Falls BIA has been aggressively revitalizing and marketing
the area in order to entice and retain businesses to our district. We have been fairly successful
at accomplishing this mandate in spite of the fact that we still struggle for consistent pedestrian
traffic. The BIA is currently on a upward swing with the re- openings of Druxy's & Paris Crepes
and new tenants such as Lyndesnfarne Theater Project, Q Street Pizza, Cupolo's, Age of
Aquarius tattoo and hopefully many more to come.
Visitors and merchants are consistently upset with receiving parking tickets. It's both the
frequency and the amount. While we appreciate that the city needs to make revenues from
parking, however we believe by offering an incentive, patrons of the downtown will realize that
the city is taking a proactive role in making downtown a parking friendly area. 1 hour free
parking permanently on Queen Street & Valley Way gives individuals who frequently visit the
downtown more than enough time to go about their business without receiving a ticket.
With the introduction of the new WEGO transit system, the BIA would also kindly like to request
that from May 1st — October 1st all Niagara Falls transit local buses only be moved from Queen
Street onto Park Street. This will help to reduce the noise level and traffic congestion among
buses on Queen Street & Valley Way.
With continuous improvements of our downtown being made daily, we believe there is a need to
address the lack of use of Huron Street. The three lanes are redundant and we believe one or
more of those lanes should be converted into parking for the area.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Dave Govan
Chair, Downtown Niagara Falls BIA
Nemanja Kuntos
General Manager, Downtown Niagara Falls BIA
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cc. Jim Diodati , Mayor
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
Paul Brown, Parking Services
Member of Niagara Falls Municipal Council
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
MUNICIPAL PARKING SYSTEM
DOWNTOWN PAY /FREE PARKING MAP
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City of Niagara Falls
2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Transportation Services Departmental Presentation
2013 OPERATING BUDGET
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Transportation Services
• Pages 143 to 219 in your Budget Book
• Department Complement:
Full Time -76 PartTime —117*
• Divisions:
Transit Services
Transportation Engineering
Parking Services
* One Co -op Student
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
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Transportation Services
Parking Services Division
• Pages 165 to 207 in your Budget Book
• Division Complement:
Full Time - 7 Part Time — 22
• Major Activities:
Maintenance of Parking Facilities (On /Off Street)
First Appearance Office (Provincial Offences Act)
Parking Control
Electronic Monitoring of Parking Machines
Liaise with BIA's to facilitate Parking Programs
Street Hardware Program (Bus Benches /Recycling)
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2013 OPERATING BUDGET
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Transportation Services
Parking Services Division
• Reviews Being Undertaken:
City Wide Parking Review
Parking Facility Rationalization
Parking Control Service Delivery Review
Review Field Operations Procedures /Policy
• Key Issues and Funding Challenges / Pressures:
Implementing the Rate Stabilization Plan
Keeping up with technological changes
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Parking Services Division
• Number /Estimated Value of Parking
Infrastructure:
Parking Lots : 18
P &D machines: 102
Parking Meters: 212
Ticket Writers : 8
Value : Under Review
Value : $ I.53 million
Value : $63,600
Value : $80,000
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Transportation Services
Parking Services Division
• Responsibility Centres /Associated Expend :
Parking Maint. Service —
Parking Lots —
Parking Control —
TOTAL -
of Overall Expenditures
$ 769,092
$ 591,357
$ 88,725
$ 1,449,174
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Clerks Department
Inter - Department Memorandum
TO: Mayor James M. Diodati DATE: January 8, 2013
& Members of Council
FROM: Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
RE: Niagara District Airport Commission Agreement
Council will recall at the November 27, 2012 Council meeting an updated agreement related to the
Niagara District Airport Commission was presented.
Council passed the following motion:
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor Pietrangelo that the
agreement as presented be approved with an amendment to clause 3 of the agreement,
changing the wording from direction to advice.
Motion Carried
with Councillor Thomson opposed.
Clause 3 in the agreement stated the following:
The parties hereto agree that an Airport Liaison Committee shall be established and
constituted by the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer of each municipal party. The
Airport Liaison Committee, hereinafter referred to as "ALC ", shall be a committee to give
direction to the Commission.
The Chief Administrative Officer advised on November 27th that if St. Catharines and Niagara -on-
the -Lake approved the agreement, as is, we would bring back the agreement at a later date.
The other two municipal partners signed the agreement as drafted (i.e., with the word "direction" in
clause 3). As a result, staff recommends that Council approve the execution by -law under the By-
law section of the agenda.
RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Municipalities right in Airport Decision
As a previous airport commissioner of 10 years including the position of treasurer and as a municipal
councillor of 12 years for NOTL I view the decision by the municipalities to exert greater financial control
of taxpayer's dollars as a responsible decision.
The citizens that volunteer their endless hours on the commission should be commended for their hard
work but must realize that they are appointed at the will of Council and ultimately answerable to it
particularly on financial issues. The decision of emptying reserves for what may or may not have been
the noblest of causes is the secondary issue. Disregarding your financiers, bulldozing ahead and fighting
has forced the 3 municipalities' hand to assume greater financial control. The municipal Councillor
appointed to the Airport Commission had the responsibility and likely acted to find a resolve between
the two positions. Consultation with the municipalities (CEO & Treasurer) in advance would have been
the best way to go and if the municipalities disagreed, for likely fiduciary reasons, then their decision has
to be accepted.
The commission erred in thinking that they were unanswerable to the funding municipalities and have
no one to blame but themselves for a change in municipal policy of directing commission finances
instead of advising them. This is not a private flyboys' club, these are taxpayer's dollars that
municipalities are responsible for in a much bigger picture. A very huge amount of taxpayer's dollars
have been spent at this airport. Empting $250,000 of Airport reserves and the tax arrears comes out of
our taxpayer's pockets and I am glad the 3 municipalities acted with oversight to protect those tax
dollars. I find it extremely hard to believe that the treasurers of all 3 municipalities would not act with
fiduciary responsibility and this is my second reason to support this decision.
If situation like this ever happens again the Commission Chair and the council reps need to talk to the
municipalities and as well accept the municipalities' decision.
Jamie Slingerland
NOTL
905 - 468 -3492
Dean Iorfida
From: Dean Iorfida
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 10:13 AM
To: jbarton @bell.net
Cc: Jim Diodati
Subject: Re: Petition to the Legislative Assembly
Hi Joy:
We are still in the middle of our budget process and the January 8th meeting will be dedicated to the budget; therefore,
we are not specifically doing delegations /presentations for that meeting. Nonetheless, I will be listing the petition under
the Communications section of the agenda. If you are present, I am sure Council will allow you to speak to the item.
I will touch base with you in the new year.
Thanks
Dean
>»" Ibarton @bell.net " < jbarton @bell.net > 12/12/2012 10:07 PM »>
Hello Dean, with copy to Mayor Diodoti;
Thank you for the email regarding the Petition and the Council Meeting on January 8th.
I respectfully ask that I give a very brief presentation to Council on the 8th regarding healthcare in Niagara and
specifically the petition.
Councillor Thomson can then follow through with his recommendation and we should be able to get this petition out to
Niagara FAlls, as it is impossible for us to do it on our own. Niagara Falls needs this hospital as much, or more, than Fort
Erie does. Your population is over 82,000 people to our 30,000, and back roads to Welland are not acceptable.
I will keep my presentation very brief and to the point.
You met me so you know that I am well up in my 70s and the other two ladies that worked with me are only a year or so
younger. We distributed over 1000 copies of the petition to Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Stevensville, Black Creek, and
Ridgeway, but as you can understand we do not know Niagara Falls roads and it would be "Mission Impossible ".
I presented to Council in Fort Erie on Monday and they backed us, now we need your help as does your City. If we wait
too long we will miss the momentum we need, to succeed.
Respectfully,
Joy Russell - Yellow Shirt Brigade.
Original Message
From: Dean Iorfida
Date: 12/12/2012 4:38:41 PM
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To: jbarton @bell.net
Cc: Wayne Thomson
Subject: Re: Petition to the Legislative Assembly
Joy:
Can you email me a copy of the petition. We will list in under Communications on our January 8th agenda. Councillor
Thomson will bring it up for endorsement by Council and distribution in the public.
Thanks
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905 - 356 -7521, Ext. 4271
905 - 356 -9083 (Fax)
»> Dean lorfida 11/22/2012 10:23 AM
Hi Joy:
»>
It was a pleasure briefly meeting with you the other day at Mayor Diodati's office.
Our November 27th meeting is being dedicated to the 2013 budget. We are not entertaining any deputations on any
matters to allow ample budget discussions by the Council members.
With regard to your petition, the positions espoused are certainly positions Niagara Falls City Council supports. In fact,
the Council has already gone on record supporting the following, which is contained in the attachment:
1. N. F. Council supports Dr. Smith's report, especially the proposed location of the Niagara South healthcare complex.
2. The only caveat to Council's support is that they do not wish to see pediatrics and maternity services moved to the
new St. Catharines health complex during the construction of the proposed Niagara South Hospital.
3. N.F. Council supported a Town of Fort Erie resolution for an Urgent Care Centre in your municipality.
Thanks
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
Niagara Falls
905 - 356 -7521, Ext. 4271
905 - 356 -9083 (Fax)
The City of Niagara Falls Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication including any
attachments may be confidential,is intended only for the use of the recipient (s) named above, and may be legally
privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination,
distribution, disclosure, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents is strictly prohibited. If you have
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PETITION to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario
Attention Hon. Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, the Ontario Government, and members of
the Legislature. We the undersigned support Dr. Kevin Smith's plan for Niagara's healthcare system. We encourage
you to approve the report, and accept all recommendations including the very important recommendation for
a new hospital serving South Niagara and the returning of services moved to the St. Catharines site. as
stated. We also request that, because of distance to St Catharines, Obstetrical and Paediatric services
remain in Niagara Falls, and Welland, until the new facility is opened. The proposed new facility is something
we desperately need and having it adjacent to the Q.E.W will ensure that the population density of Fort Erie,
Niagara Falls, and outlying communities will be able to reach it easily. We also ask that one of the recommended
Urgent Care Centres be constructed in Fort Erie. Lastly, we encourage you to ignore the divisive voices in the
community who would squander this opportunity and are playing politics with our future.
NAME (PRINT)
ADDRESS /CONTACT
SIGNATURE
Please Return Signed Petition: Yellow Shirt Brigade c/o J.Russell, P.O. Box 764,Ridgeway LOS 1N0
905 - 894 -4085 or 905 - 894 -5545
Niagararalls
October 25, 2012
Ms. Laura Bubanko, Acting City Clerk
City Clerk & Legal Services Division
Corporate Services
Corporation of the City of Welland
60 East Main Street
Welland, ON L3B 3X4
Dear Ms. Bubanko:
Re: Hospital Services Petition
Niagara Falls City Council considered, at a recent meeting, the petition of Welland City Council
related to hospital services.
Niagara Falls City Council supports the position that services, most notably maternity and pediatrics,
not be diverted from the local hospitals to the new "north" healthcare complex prior to a new South
Niagara hospital being completed, a position our Council has articulated to the Niagara Health
System and Province of Ontario; however, our Council cannot support a new Niagara South hospital
being located in central Welland.
Niagara Falls City Council supported the process agreed to by the South Niagara mayors and the
Regional Chair and supports the position articulated in Dr. Smith's report on Restructuring of the
Niagara Health System that "...fallowing detailed review, the recommended location, should a
southern site he constructed, is the QEW and Lyons Creek area of Niagara."
In addition, Niagara Falls City Council supported a resolution from the Town of Fort Erie supporting
an urgent care centre in that municipality.
Sincerely,
can lorfiiia
City Clerk
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerks Department
Ext 4271 Fax 905 - 356 -9083
diorfida @niagarafalls.ca
October 5, 2012
CITY OF WELLAND
City Clerk and Legal Services
Office of the City Clerk
Corporate Services
60 East Main Street, Welland, ON L3B 3X4
Phone: 905- 735 -1700 ext. 2159 Fax: 905- 732 -1919
E -mail. Laura .trubanko @welland.ca
www.wellarid ca
Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care
10 `P Floor, Hepburn Block
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2C4
File No. 08-143
A:tent:on The Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long -Term Care for Ontario
Dear Ms Matthews
RE: September 25, 2012 — WELLAND CITY COUNCIL
At its meeting of September 25 2012 Welland City Council passed the following motion
"THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND directs the Health Care Committee to
initiate the attached petition which, upon completion, will be delivered to the Minister of
Health & Long Term Care and all members of the Legislative Assembly; and further
THAT this petition be distributed to other Niagara municipalities requesting their
endorsement of the petition and asks for their assistance in implementing the petition within
their municipalities."
V yJ "a,o an), es''Or8 please or tact Frank Campion, .hair o the Health Care Cor'mittoe at
9G5 -73 -1!:5C
Yours truly
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Laura 8ubanka
.Acting City Clerk
c - Councillor Campion Chair Health Care Committee
- Cindy Forster. MPP Unit 103, 60 King Street, Canal View Weiland. Crtario L39 6A4
VIA EMAIL.
Ashley Grigg Clerk, City of Port Colborne, 66 Charlotte Street. Port Colborne ON L3K 3C8
Carolyn Kett, Clerk. Town of Fort Erie, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON L2A 2S6
Tanya Lamb Clerk, Township of Wainfleet, P.O Box 40 v'iainfleet. ON LOS 1 VO
Narcy eozzato, Town Clerk Town of Pelham, P 0. Box 400, 20 Pelham Towr Square, Fonthifl ON LOS 1 E0
Dean 'crfida, City Clerk, City of Niagara Fails. 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Hazel Soady- Easton, Town Clerk, Town of Grimsby. 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby. ON L3M 4G3
William J Kolasa, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, Town of Lincoln 4800 South Service Road
Beamsvite, ON, LOR 181
Holly Dcwd, Town Clerk. Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil, ON LOS 1TO
Bonnie Nistico -Dunk, City Clerk, City of St. Catharines, 50 Church Street, St Catharines. ON L2R 7C2
Susan Daniels, City Clerk, City of Thorold, 3540 Schmon Parkway. Thorold, ON L2V 4A7
Carolyn Langley, Clerk, Township of West Lincoln, 318 Canborough Street, Smithville. ON LOR 2A0
PETITION
TO The Legislative Assembly of Ontario:
Re: Dr. Kevin Smith's Niagara Health System Report to the Minister of Health and Long Term
Care proposed changes to the hospital services in South Niagara.
Whereas the residents of South Niagara will not have equal, fair, safe and timely access to in-
patient Gynaecological, Obstetrical and Paediatric Services due to distance, and
Whereas excessive travel times and lack of public transportation for residents in South Niagara
will put patient safety at risk, and
Whereas if implemented, Dr. Smith's recommendations and the proposed location of a new
south Niagara hospital in Niagara Falls is approved, a two tier health system in Niagara will be
created. where north Niagara will be over serviced and south Niagara will be under serviced in
relation to the safe and timely access to health and hospital care, and
Whereas if Hospital Services including in- patient Gynaecological and Mental Health and all
Obstetrical and Paediatric Services from the Welland Hospital Site and the Greater Niagara
Hospital site will be re located to the new north Niagara St. Catharines site in 2013 it will
undermine the continued viability of these two sites as full service hospital sites.
WE the undersigned petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows: We request the
Legislative Assembly of Ontario to maintain. existing services at the Welland Hospital site and
the Niagara Fails Hospital site and that no services are to be moved until this new South
Niagara Hospital is open and request that any approval for a new Niagara South Hospital
include a site that is centrally located in Welland.
NAME (please print) ADDRESS (please print) SIGNATURE
CAI VF7
Niagaraa11s
May 14, 2012
Dr. Kevin Smith, Supervisor
Niagara Health System
142 Queenston Street,
St. Catharines, ON L2R 277
Dear Dr. Smith:
Re: Interim Report to the Niagara Community
On Restructuring of the Niagara Health System
At their most recent meeting, Niagara Falls City Council spoke to the recently released interim report. The
Council's overall impression of the report was positive. The Council did have a couple of additional
comments that they would like passed on:
✓ Council is in agreement with the recommendation for a new hospital in South Niagara. Council,
however, does not want to see services, most notably maternity and pediatrics, diverted from the
local hospitals to the new "north" healthcare complex in the interim. The concern is that if these
services are moved to the new "north" healthcare complex they will become entrenched preventing
those services ever going to the proposed '`south" healthcare complex and, possibly, negating the
need for the proposed "south" healthcare complex.
✓ The interim report makes minimal mention of the Hospital Improvement Plan (HIP) other than
noting that "a re- examination of the (HIP) took place along with other internal /external reviews."
Niagara Falls City Council would expect more details on the re- examination of the HIP in the final
report and greater clarity on when and if your report supersedes the HIP where any contradictions
exist.
Once again, Niagara Falls City Council appreciates the interim report and would respectfully request that
you consider the comments noted above in preparation of your final report.
c. Kim Craitor, M.
agara Falls
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can Iorti.
City Clerk
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Corporate Services Department
Clerks
Ext 4271 Fax 905 -356 -9083
diorfida @niagarafalls.ca
Our Focus: blur Future
Legal & Legislative Services
The Honourable Deborah Matthews,
Minister of Health and Long -Term Care
10r1' floor, Hepburn Brock
80 Grosvenor Street
Toronto, ON \17;\ 2C4
September 25, 2012
Sent via fax: 1 -416- 327 -3679
Honourable and Dear Madam.:
Re: Town of Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre and Support of New South Niagara Hospital
The M-,r. cipal Council of the To of Fort Erie at its meeting of September 25, 2012 passed
the following r e ` tion under New Business
WHEREAS Dr Kevn Sm,th. NHS Supen.-isor has tabled his report with the Minister of Health and Long
`ern Care The Honourable Deo tvlattnews. and further
WHEREAS the Town o° Font Ere rally supports the proposed location. of the new South Niagara Hospital in
the area of uyo,s Creek Road and -he QE,iti and further
WHEREAS the, Taw❑ of rt Erie h3S ,Narked as a willing partner a th Or Smith and the NHS to develop a
V,O011 fur health rare that wilt 5,3,i,ce the residents of the Niagara Region and the Town of Fort Ere well
into oe future end further
WHEREAS Cr Smith has changed hrs In tai recommendation from one Urgent Care to two Urgent Care
Centres ter S r,sn Niagara as a fesut. of the rorsuitation interfaces oetween himself. the public and aca'
representatives.
NOW THEREFORE be 4 resolved by t;ne Council of the Town of Fort Erie enact as follows
THAT: Staff be nereoy directed to petition Cr Smith, the NHS and the Minister of Health and Long Term
Care tc ta:7,ate one of the two Urgent Care Centres in the Town of roo Erie, and further
THAT: Dr Smith the NHS and the, Minister of Health and Long Term Care be informed that the Town of
re, oe 3 wiling end participating partner in the process required to bring about the changes
iesonte , - Or Smttf, recort to ensure the highest Level of health care is afforded the residents of the
Niagara ,Region and the Town of For, Erie
Vile _Oat k you for tr attention to this matter,
Yditi's very tr!iiv,
Carolyn _' i tt.trl M C T
Town Clerk
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NEWS LOCAL
The yellow shirts are back
By Matt Day. Niagara Falls Review
Sunday, December 16, 2012 1:55:28 EST PM
The Yellow Shirt Brigade's Joy Russell holds up some of the 600 signatures her group has collected from residents of Fort Erie
and Niagara Falls who are in support of a new south Niagara hospital being built at Lyons Creek Rd. and the QEW. MATT
DAY /NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW
Joy Russell picks up the phone inside her Ridgeway home.
Before she even picks up, the 78- year -old knows what the call will be about.
This is why I don't leave the house much," she says before answering.
A local business owner is on the other end of the line. Another petition for their storefront is requested.
After a year's hiatus, the Yellow Shirt Brigade is making a comeback. At its peak, the group of active citizens bolstered numbers of
more than 500 people in support of the fight against the Local Health Integration Network's decision to take away Fort Erie's
emergency room and replace it with an urgent care centre.
"We lost that battle. People were becoming apathetic in knowing we weren't going to get it back no matter how hard we wished," she
says. "But they haven't won the war."
Two weeks ago Russell and her group began distributing petitions for people to sign in support of Niagara Health System supervisor
Kevin Smith's recommendation that a new south Niagara hospital be built in Niagara Falls, just off the QEW.
By Saturday, more than 600 signatures had been collected on the petition to be sent to Minister of Health and Long -Term Care Deb
Matthews and members of the Ontario government.
Russell says she hopes for up to 20,000 signatures.
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We have to remobilize," she says. "This battle can be won if we all work together. We have to work with the NHS, its obvious. And if
everyone is working in the same direction well get it done."
Although the numbers aren't nearly as strong as they once were, Russell says she's hoping for a rebound as the group shifts its focus
from saving a hospital to helping create one,
"Realistically Niagara Falls can't live without a hospital and in Fort Erie were told to go to Niagara Falls," she says, adding the Welland
location shouldn't be considered.
It doesn't make sense. (Welland is) hard to get to. With the Niagara Falls location there's no side roads, no back roads, no stop lights.
You get on the QEW and you're there," she says.
She's left petitions at numerous businesses in Fort Erie. Ridgeway and Niagara Falls, but is hoping to reach as wide of an audience as
possible.
She says she'll be speaking in front of Niagara Falls city council early next year in hopes of gaining the support from councillors and
Mayor Jim Diodati.
In the meantime, she says she hopes the 500 people who purchased the symbolic yellow shirts dig them out of the closet and regain
that fighting spirit.
This time the large "NO" printed on the front stands for something a little different.
"It was about not taking our hospital away," she says. "This time it reminds us that we don't want health care taken away from Fort
Erie."
The petition asks:
To approve Kevin Smith's proposal of a south Niagara hospital
That the hospital be built at Niagara Falls location
Ensure obstetrical and pediatric services remain until new facility opens
One of the recommended urgent care centres be built in Fort Erie
matt. da y @sunmedia. ca
Twitter: @Matt_Review
Poll
If a new south Niagara hospital were to be built, where would you like it located?
Thursday. January 3, 2013
r At Lyons Creek Rd. and the QEW in Niagara Falls
r At Hwy 140 and East Main St. in Welland
r Somewhere else
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Dean Iorfida
From: Geoff Holman
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 3:10 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: FW: WaterSmart application for Chippawa Boat Docks
Attachments: 2012 Water Smart Funding Application_City of Niagara Falls_Chippawa Public Boat Dock
Project - Attachment 2 - Part C.pdf
Hi Dean,
Here are some of the details for the WaterSmart application.
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Director of Municipal Works
Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
431.3 ::3ueen Streer P 0 Box 1'323
Niagara ON 1_2E 6X5
(9C5) 335 -7321 ex' 4219
239 - 296 -?043
ghc1m r niagara`a ls_ a
From: Selene Tudini
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 2:52 PM
To: Geoff Holman
Subject: FW: WaterSmart application for Chippawa Boat Docks
Selene Tudini
Executive Secretary
Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
905 - 356 -7521 ext. 4210
Fax 289 - 296 -0048
studini @niagarafalls.ca
From: Jay Mason [mailto:maserace @yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 3:06 PM
To: Selene Tudini
Subject: Re: WaterSmart application for Chippawa Boat Docks
JAY MASON
maseRace
4230 Front Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2G 6G8
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From: Selene Tudini <studini niagarafalls.ca>
Subject: WaterSmart application for Chippawa Boat Docks
To: rnaserace!a), ahoo.com
Cc: "David Antonsen" <dantonsen@niagarafalls.ca >, "Geoff Holman" <gholman aniagarafalls.ca >, "Selene
Tudini" <studini�ccniagarafalls.ca>
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012, 10:56 AM
Hi Jay,
Could you please forward me a copy of the completed WaterSmart application for the Chippawa Boat Docks?
Thank you,
Selene Tudini
Executive Secretary
Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2013 -01
Monthly Tax Receivables Report
F- 2013 -01
January 8, 2013
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property
tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of November 30, 2012 were $21.6 million compared
to $23.9 million in 2011. During November, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed
decreased from 14.3% in 2011 to 12.6% in 2012. The City's finance staff has had
continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2012. At this
stage, 86.6% of properties have developed payment arrangements or have paid in full.
There are currently seven properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years.
BACKGROUND
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.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Tax collection for 2012 improved during the month of November. Table 1 shows that taxes
outstanding at November 30, 2012 are $21.6 million. This represents a decrease from
$23.9 million in arrears for the same period in 2011. 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, 2012, 403
properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions
after eleven months of activity. This table shows 86.6% of the tax accounts or 349
properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements.
During November, fourteen accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts
with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 86.1%
(October) to 86.6% (November).
January 8, 2013 - 2 - F- 2013 -01
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 November, one registered property was redeemed and one
property was registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 3.8%
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
November 30, 2012 is 12.6% which is a decrease from 2011's value of 14.3 %. 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
Taxes Receivable at November 30, 2012
Taxes Receivable by Property Class at November 30, 2012
Number of Properties Subject to Registration
Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
A. Felicetti
Todd Harri.on, Direc�.r of Finance
`t
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
TABLE 1
Total Taxes Receivable
Owing at November 30, 2012 2012 2011
Outstanding Taxes @ October 31, 2012
$ 27,777,584
$ 30,035,823
Supplemental Due November 30, 2012
$ 602,223
$ 872,543
Penalty charged in November
$ 195,310
$ 228,583
Taxes Collected during November
$ 6,364,090
$ 7,217,966
Outstanding Taxes @ November 30, 2012
$ 21,608,804
$ 23,918,983
Commercial
$ 9,686,357
44.83%
Total Taxes to be Collected
$ 21,608,804
$ 23,918,983
TABLE 2
Taxes Receivable by Property Class
as at November 30, 2012
2012
Taxes Owing
% of Class
2011
Taxes Owing
% of Class
Residential
$ 10,818,928
50.07%
$ 10,687,216
44.68%
Multi- Residential
$ 432,500
2.00%
$ 399,482
1.67%
Commercial
$ 9,686,357
44.83%
$ 11,640,274
48.67%
Industrial
$ 650,711
3.01%
$ 1,173,376
4.91%
Farmlands
$ 20,309
0.09%
$ 18,635
0.08%
Total Receivables
$ 21,608,804
100.00%
$ 23,918,983
100.00%
TABLE 3
TABLE 4
Scheduled
Tax Sales
Date
Properties
Subject to
Registration
as at October 31, 2012
Properties
Subject to
Registration
as at November 30, 2012
May 2013
Initial Amount
403
403
1
Paid in Full
127
141
35.0%
Payment Arrangements
220
208
51.6%
Ongoing Collection
Action
56
54
13.4%
Registered
0
0
0.0%
403
403
100.0%
TABLE 4
Scheduled
Tax Sales
Date
Number
of
Properties
Taxes
Oustanding
Amount
May 2013
6
$ 467,253
November 2013
1
$ 358,495
$ -
Totals
7
$ 825,748
NiagaraJalls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department
SUBJECT: F- 2013 -06
Budget Amendment for Library Capital Project
F- 2013 -06
January 8, 2013
RECOMMENDATION
Council amend the 2012 Capital Budget for Library Project (Victoria Branch IT Phone
System Upgrade) to the cost of $41,936 (excluding HST).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Niagara Falls Public Library Board provided a number of capital projects for approval
in the 2012 capital project. One project, the installation and upgrade of the phone system
was approved for an expenditure of $33,000. The project was tendered and will cost
$41,936. A budget amendment is required to award the contract. The increased funding
of $8,936 requirement will come from library reserves.
BACKGROUND
The Niagara Falls Public Library Board is appointed by Council. The Board's mandate is
to manage the library's operations. The Library Board approves its own operating and
capital budgets. The budgets are presented and approved by City Council annually.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The Victoria Branch IT Phone System Upgrade was approved in the 2012 Capital Budget.
A RFP was issued and an evaluation process under taken resulting in a contract price
higher than the approved budget. The cost of the contract is $41,936 as compared to the
budget approval of $33,000. The additional funding can be provided from library reserves.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Todd H rison, Direc or yf Finance
Ken T dd, Chief Administrative Officer
NiagaraJalls
REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
PBD- 2013 -01
January 8, 2013
Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Planning, Building & Development
PBD- 2013 -01
Request for Extension to an Approved Revitalization Grant
RGP- 0112006, 4480 Bridge Street
Applicant: Joedy Burdett
RECOMMENDATION
That Council reaffirm the date of June 25, 2014 for Mr. Burdett to complete the
redevelopment of his property and be eligible for a Revitalization Grant.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mr. Burdett has been constructing a 4 storey residential complex on his property for more
than 5 years. In recent correspondence, he advised that he is 50% complete and would
like an extension of time to complete the development beyond the June 25, 2014 date
which is contained in a signed agreement with the City. Staff acknowledges that sometimes
there are delays in completing construction projects due financial issues, lack of particular
product availability or contractor delays. However, an extension beyond the seven years
as provided for Revitalization Grants should be discouraged. We would urge that Mr.
Burdett to take a more proactive approach and complete the project within the time period
provided for Revitalization Grants.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Burdett submitted the City's first application for a Revitalization Grant within the
Downtown CIP area in 2006. The proposal was to construct a four storey addition to an
existing building being used for an automobile tinting operation. The additional storeys are
intended to be used for residential purposes and the top storey as a mechanical
penthouse. The Committee of Adjustment granted approval for an increase in building
height and floor area a few years ago. The Building Division has been working with Mr.
Burdett over the past few years with various inspections. There has been issues in the past
such as the placement of scaffolding around the building for an extended period of time
which is not very attractive.
The Revitalization Grant is projected to be approximately $11,500. This amount was
estimated at the time the application was processed. The exact amount of grant will be
determined following the completion of the project and the reassessment of the property
by MPAC. The reassessment information is provided to Finance who then determines the
final amount of the grant. The grant is to be the equivalent to 80% of the increase in
municipal property taxes in years 1 to 5, 60% in years 6 to 7, 40% in year 8 and 20% in
years 9 and 10.
January 8, 2013 - 2 - PBD- 2013 -01
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
City staff has worked together with many applicants in the past who have received approval
of financial incentive grants under the Downtown CIP. A number of the extensions have
been granted for facade and building improvements, but these are cases where the
completion times are much shorter. In this situation, Mr. Burdett acts as the sole contractor.
He also carries on his automobile tinting operation most of the year and closes his
operation during the winter months. The time period of seven years to complete the project
in this case is sufficient.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are funds within the Downtown CIP Reserve that are currently available to cover the
Revitalization Grant for this property.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
It is one of Council's strategic priorities to reinvest in Community Improvement Plan areas.
The approval of the Revitalization Grant for this project satisfies Council's strategic
commitment.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
► Appendix 1 - Photo of existing development along Bridge Street.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
S: \PDR\2013 \PBD- 2013 -01, Request Extension of Revitalization Grant Joedy Burdett.wpd
January 8, 2013
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APPENDIX 1
PBD- 2013 -01
Niagara) fills
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
PBD- 2013 -02
January 8, 2013
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -02
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
CB &FIG2012 -003, 4729 Queen Street
Applicant: Jadon Inc. (Andrew Burt)
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4729 Queen Street, subject to the owner 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 facade and commercial building work complies with the City's grant
program;
the funding will assist in improving the appearance and a structural component of
the building in the Downtown; and
the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 4729 Queen Street. The building on the property was
used for an accounting office for a number of years and had come under disrepair. The
new owners purchased the property for the use as offices and a showroom for their
business. Jadon Inc. sells outdoor patio furniture throughout North America and other
destinations throughout the world.
The renovations to the interior of the building are largely cosmetic with new flooring and
painting of offices and showroom. These items are not eligible for funding. The owner is
repairing the roof of the building at a cost of $11,000. This item is eligible for funding under
the Commercial Building Grant of 50% or $5,500. The new facade of the building includes
new windows, doors, fascia board and siding. The exterior stucco is being repaired and re-
painted. The total cost of the facade work will be $50,500 and the applicant is eligible
under the Facade Improvement Grant Program to receive $15,000. The total cost of
improvements being carried out on the property will be $90,000. The total grant eligibility
will be $20,500 of which the Region will reimburse the City $5,000.
January 8, 2013
- 2 - PBD- 2013 -02
The owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the funding request
and satisfy all the requirements of the incentive program.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve.
At this time there is sufficient funds in the reserve to fund this application.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The approval of the application 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 - Sketch of the building with an improved facade
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
.A
k •
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
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Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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January 8, 2013
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -03
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application
CB &FIG - 2012 -004 (addition), Mirella Florio
(Mirella's Hair Studio) 4654 -4658 Queen Street
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Grant
application (addition) for 4654 -4658 Queen Street subject to the owner satisfying
the program requirements.
2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The application can be supported because:
the proposed facade improvement complies with the City's grant program;
the funding will assist in improving the appearance of the commercial building; and
the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 4654 -4658 Queen Street and the building is occupied
by Mirella's Hair Studio and two additional retail stores. The hair studio and retail stores
have been in operation for a number of years. Recently, the owner carried out facade
improvements with signage for the hair studio and the painting of the building.
The cost of the facade improvement is $4,770 which includes $1,020 for signage and
$3,750 for painting of the outside of the building. The owner is eligible to receive a grant
of 50% or $2,385.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purpose Reserve.
There is sufficient reserve to fund this application.
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CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
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The approval of the application 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 - Photo of the property
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
PBD- 2013 -04
January 8, 2013
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -04
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant Application
CB &FIG- 2012 -005, Keefer Development
(Phil Ritchie) 4554 Queen Street
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4554 Queen Street, subject to the owner 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:
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the proposed commercial building work complies with the City's grant program;
the funding will assist in improving a structural component of the building in the
Downtown; and
the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 4554 Queen Street. The building is currently occupied
by Cupolo Sports, a well know sports retailer that has operated in Niagara Falls for many
years. They have occupied the building since last summer. The request for funding is to
repair and replace the existing roof. This cost is estimated to be $29,900. The applicant is
eligible to receive 50% of the cost up to $10,000 for roof repairs.
The owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the City for the subject
application and satisfy all the requirements of the incentive program.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve.
There is sufficient funds in the reserve to fund this application.
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CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
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The approval of the application 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
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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Niagarapalls January 8, 2013
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -05
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Applications
CB &FIG- 2012 -006 and CB- FIG - 2012 -007
1806157 Ontario Ltd. (Michael Romeo)
4670 and 4674 Park Street
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Applications for 4670 and 4674 Park Street, subject to the owner 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 applications can be supported because:
the proposed facade and commercial building work complies with the City's grant
program;
the funding will assist in improving the appearance and structural component of the
buildings in the Downtown; and
the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP.
BACKGROUND
The subject properties are located at 4670 and 4674 Park Street. The buildings are
adjacent to each other and are being used in conjunction with Premier Collision. For both
applications, the owner wishes to remove deteriorating stucco and replace it with new
siding complete with new windows and doors. The cost of the exterior building
improvements for 4670 Park Street is $17,900 and for 4674 Park Street is $22,600. Each
property would be eligible for a grant of 50% up to $10,000 under the Facade Improvement
Program. Therefore, the owner would be eligible $8,950 and $10,000, respectfully. The
owner has also requested funding to repair and replace the existing roofs under the
Commercial Building Program. The roof repair for 4670 Park Street is $21,400 and for
4674 Park Street is $20,190. The applicant is eligible to receive a grant of 50% of the cost
up to $10,000 for each roof. The owner would receive a total grant of $38,950.
The owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the City and satisfy all the
requirements of the incentive program.
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
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The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve.
There is sufficient funds in the reserve to fund this application.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
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 properties
► Appendix 2 - Plan of Facade Renovation for 4670 Park Street
► Appendix 3 - Plan of Facade Renovation for 4674 Park Street
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
PBD- 2013 -06
January 8, 2013
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -06
Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Application
CB &FIG - 2012 -002, Suzanne Sider
4699, 4703 & 4707 Queen Street
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approve the Commercial Building & Facade Improvement Grant
Application for 4699, 4703 & 4707 Queen Street, subject to the owner 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 facade and commercial building work complies with the City's grant
program;
the funding will assist in improving the appearance and structural component of the
building in the Downtown; and
the funds are available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CI P.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at 4699, 4703 and 4707 Queen Street. The building is
divided into three offices and they include an accountant office, a financial office and
driving school. These offices have been in operation for a number of years. The request
for funding under the Facade Improvement Program is to improve the facade of the
building by applying a new stucco finish and new signage. The facade improvements are
estimated to cost $28,000. The applicant is eligible to receive 50% of this amount or
$14,000. The applicant is also requesting a grant under the Commercial Building Program
for a new roof and HVAC system. This work will cost approximately $23,400. The applicant
is eligible for 50% of this amount up to $10,000. The total grant for this property would be
$24,000.
For the current application, the owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the
City and satisfy all the requirements of the incentive program.
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The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve.
There is sufficient funds in the reserve to fund this application.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The approval of the application 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 - Plan showing Facade Renovation
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
B.Bolibruck
Attach.
Alex Herlovitch,
Director of Planning, Building & Development
Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building and Development
PBD- 2013 -08
January 8, 2013
SUBJECT: PBD- 2013 -08
Rooftop Photovoltaic Solar Projects
1. 6233 Kalar Road, Meadows of Dorchester
2. 6357 Kister Road, Stanley Industrial Park
3. 7389 Lundy's Lane, Don Cherry's Sports Bar
4. 7429 Lundy's Lane, Ramada Plaza Niagara Falls
5. 4536 Portage Road
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopt the resolution for the small FIT solar panel projects at:
• 6233 Kalar Road;
• 6357 Kister Road;
• 7389 Lundy's Lane;
• 7429 Lundy's Lane; and
• 4536 Portage Road.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has issued a Feed in Tariff (FIT) Program to purchase
power at guaranteed rates over 20 years from wind, solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels and
bio- energy facilities. Applications for the FIT Program are rated and priority points can be
obtained by an applicant by obtaining Municipal Council support.
The requests for a resolution for rooftop solar projects can be supported for:
1. The Meadows of Dorchester Long Term Care Home at 6623 Kalar Road because:
• the project capacity is 99.975 kW;
• the solar panels are to lie flat on the south facing roof of an existing long
term care facility in a primarily residential area;
the Region is sensitive that the Dorchester Lodge is home to many
residents and design is very important - should they be successful in
receiving a FIT contract then further development work and renderings will
be done for feedback by residents and City staff; and
• a building permit will be required, if the application is approved by the
Ontario Power Authority.
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2. 6237 Kister Road, within the Stanley Industrial Park because:
• the project capacity is 60kW;
• the panels will be installed on an existing flat roof in an industrial park and
will have no impact on residential or open space usage in the City; and
• a building permit will be required, if the application is approved by the
Ontario Power Authority.
3. 7389 Lundy's Lane (Don Cherry's Sports Bar) because:
the project capacity is 30kW;
the panels will be installed on an existing flat roof in a commercial area
and due to the height of the building at 4 stories, the panels will not be
visible at street level or to the neighbouring residences to the north; and
• a building permit will be required, if the application is approved by the
Ontario Power Authority.
4. 7429 Lundy's Lane (Ramada Plaza Niagara Falls) because:
• the project capacity is 50kW;
the panels will be installed on an existing flat roof in a commercial area
and due to the height of the building at 3 stories, the panels will not be
visible at street level or to the neighbouring residences to the north; and
• a building permit will be required, if the application is approved by the
Ontario Power Authority.
5. 4536 Portage Road because:
• the project capacity is 300kW;
the solar panels will be installed on the flat portions of the existing
commercial building rooftop and will not be visible to neighbouring
properties or street traffic; and
• a building permit will be required, if the application is approved by the
Ontario Power Authority.
BACKGROUND
In 2009 the Province produced Ontario Green Initiatives which include the Green Energy
Act and Renewable Energy Approvals (REA). Under the Green Energy Act, renewable
energy projects are no longer subject to land use planning approvals. Small projects, such
as rooftop and wall mounted solar power systems of any size (Class 1 or 2) are exempt
from Renewable Energy Approvals and any public consultation. Rooftop and wall mounted
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systems are, however, still subject to municipal building permits.
Under the FIT 2.0 program, applications are to be submitted to the Ontario Power Authority
(OPA) which will rate and prioritize projects based on a point system. Applicants can earn
two points (out of 7) if they have received a Council resolution supporting the application
by January 18, 2013. Applications can be submitted under the FIT program without such
resolution, they will just not receive the two (2) points. Approval of the solar projects rests
with the OPA.
DISCUSSION
City Council considered a request to pass a blanket resolution for Small FIT Projects at the
October 23, 2012 meeting. It was decided that Council support for these projects be
considered on a site specific basis thus providing the City of Niagara Falls with some level
of notification regarding the possible location of the facility and the consideration of
possible impacts on neighbouring lands.
Five requests have been made for Council support before the application deadline of
January 18, 2012:
1. 6233 Kalar Road
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has made a request to install rooftop
photovoltaic solar panels on the building at 6233 Kalar Road being the Meadows
of Dorchester Long Term Care Home. Appendix 1 shows the location of the
property.
The long term care facility is a 7,248.5 square metre (78,024 square foot) building.
The solar panels will occupy all eight south facing roofs for a total project capacity
of 99.975kW.
The lands surrounding the Long Term Care Home are mixed residential with varying
densities and types. The building itself has varying setbacks from the single family
residential properties to the west and north. The lands that would have the most
visibility of the south facing roofs include a Hydro Corridor, hydro facilities and a City
Park area. The project represents an investment in green energy by the Regional
Municipality of Niagara and can be supported.
2. 6537 Kister Road
Advanced Solar Investments Ltd. (ASI) has made a request for a 60kW rooftop
photo voltaic solar panels on the flat roof of an existing industrial building. Appendix
2 shows the location of the property. All lands surrounding 6537 Kister Road are
light industrial in use and there should be no adverse impact of the rooftop panels.
The City supports investment in green energy and industrial parks are an optimal
location for such development.
3. 7389 Lundy's Lane
Iskender Tokuc has made a request for a 30kW rooftop photo voltaic solar panel
project on the flat roof of an existing commercial building on a 0.36 ha (0.913 acre)
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property. Appendix 3 shows the location of the property which is a 4 storey hotel
containing Don Cherry's Sport Bar. The property abuts the QEW and commercial
uses to the south and west along Lundy's Lane. To the north of the lands, along
Belmont Avenue, are single family residential dwellings. Due to the height of the
commercial building the rooftop panels should not be visible to the nearby residents
and no adverse impact is expected.
4. 7429 Lundy's Lane
Iskender Tokuc has made a request for a 50kW rooftop photo voltaic solar panel
project on the rooftop of the Ramada Plaza at 7429 Lundy's Lane, adjacent and
connected to the property referred to above. This building is 3 storeys in height and
is on a 0.63 ha (1.57) acre property which is surrounded by commercial uses to the
south and east, Lundy's Lane Cemetery to the west and residential uses to the
north. The rooftop panels should not be visible at street level and should therefore
have no adverse impact on surrounding land uses.
5. 4536 Portage Road
The Greater Niagara Renewable Energy Co- operative Inc. (a new co- operative in
Niagara created solely for the purpose of building, owning and operating renewable
energy generation projects) has made a request for a 300kW rooftop photo voltaic
solar panel project on the rooftop of 4536 Portage Road (Buildall Siding
Warehouse). Appendix 5 shows the location map for the proposal. The property
is located within a General Industrial (GI) Zone and is adjacent to a commercial
property to the north and an Institutional Property to the south (Saint Antoine
Church). The solar panels will cover the flat rooftop portions of the building and
should not be visible at street level or by neighbouring structures which are all well
setback from the building at 4536 Portage Road.
The City supports investment in green energy and, for the reasons stated above, a
resolution can be supported for each of the proposed rooftop solar projects for the purpose
of enabling the applicant to received priority points under the FIT program.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The proposal is consistent with the City's strategic goal for economic vitality by attracting
green energy projects.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Appendix 1 - Location Map & Roof Plan - 6233 Kalar Road
Appendix 2 - Location Map & Roof Plan - 6537 Kister Road
Appendix 3 - Location Map - 7389 Lundy's Lane
Appendix 4 - Location Map - 7429 Lundy's Lane
Appendix 5 - Location Map - 4536 Portage Road
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Schedule 1 - FIT Resolution 6233 Kalar Road
Schedule 2 - FIT Resolution 6537 Kister Road
Schedule 3 - FIT Resolution 7389 Lundy's Lane
Schedule 4 - FIT Resolution 7429 Lundy's Lane
Schedule 5 - FIT Resolution 4536 Portage Road
Recommended by:
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building &
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PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Section 6.1(c1)11)- FIT Rules, Version 2.0
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Resolution NO: Date: as 8, 2313
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PRESCRIBED FORM /TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Section 6.1(d)(i) of the FIT Rules, Version 2.1
Capitalzed terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.1.
Resolution NO: Date:
WHEREAS Advanced Solar Investments Ltd. (ASI)
rooftop solar
(the "Applicant ") proposes to construct and operate a
(the "Project ") on 6537 Kister Road (the "Lands ") in
the City of Niagara Falls
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of
under the Province's FIT Program;
the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules "), Applications whose Projects receive the formal
support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to
other persons applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Council of the
the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls supports the
construction and operation of the Project on the Lands.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
(Note: signature lines for councillors or other representatives, as appropriate.)
FIT reference number:
(Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application)
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PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Section 6.1(d)(i) of the FIT Rules, Version 2.1
Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.1.
Resolution NO:
WHEREAS
Date: January 3, 2013
Iskender Tokuc (the "Applicant ") proposes to construct and operate a
rooftop solar
(the "Project ") on
7389 Lundy's Lane - Don Cherry's Sports Bar (the "Lands ") in
The City of Niagara Falls
under the Province's FIT Program;
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The City of Niagara Falls
indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules "), Applications whose Projects receive the formal
support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to
other persons applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Council of the
City of Niagara Falls supports the
construction and operation of the Project on the Lands.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
(Note: signature lines for councillors or other representatives, as appropriate.)
FIT reference number: Registration #: FIT -1X64Q
(Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application)
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PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Section 6.1(d)(i) of the FIT Rules, Version 2.1
Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.1.
Resolution NO:
WHEREAS
Date: January 3, 2013
Iskender Tokuc (the "Applicant ") proposes to construct and operate a
rooftop solar
(the "Project ") on
7429 Lundy's Lane - Ramada Plaza Niagara Falls (the "Lands ") in
The City of Niagara Falls
under the Province's FIT Program;
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of The City of Niagara Falls
indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules "), Applications whose Projects receive the formal
support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to
other persons applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Council of the
City of Niagara Falls supports the
construction and operation of the Project on the Lands.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
(Note: signature Lines for councillors or other representatives, as appropriate.)
FIT reference number: Registration #: FIT -XXIER
(Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application)
Dec, 2012
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January 8, 2012
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SCHEDULE 5
PBD- 2013 -08
ONTARIO
POWER AUTHORITY
PRESCRIBED FORM/TEMPLATE: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL SUPPORT RESOLUTION
Section 6.1(d)(i) of the FIT Rules, Version 2.1
Capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in the FIT Rules, Version 2.1.
Resolution NO: Date:
WHEREAS Greater Niagara Renewable Energy Co- operative Inc.
Rooftop Solar
(the "Applicant ") proposes to construct and operate a
(the "Project ") on
4536 Portage Road
the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
AND WHEREAS the Applicant has requested that Council of
(the "Lands ") in
under the Province's FIT Program;
the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
indicate by resolution Council's support for the construction and operation of the Project on the Property;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the rules governing the FIT Program (the "FIT Rules "), Applications whose Projects receive the formal
support of Local Municipalities will be awarded Priority Points, which may result in the Applicant being offered a FIT Contract prior to
other persons applying for FIT Contracts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Council of the
Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls supports the
construction and operation of the Project on the Lands.
This resolution's sole purpose is to enable the Applicant to receive Priority Points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the
purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Project or any other purpose.
(Note: signature lines for councillors or other representatives, as appropriate.)
FIT reference number:
(Note: Must be inserted by Applicant to complete Application)
Dec, 2012
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REPORT TO:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUBJECT:
Mayor James M. Diodati
And Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Transportation Services Department
TS- 2013 -04
Prospect Street - Parking Review
TS- 2013 -4
January 8, 2013
RECOMMENDATION
That the existing parking restriction on the south side of Prospect Street from Portage
Road to a point 205 metres west of Portage Road is extended by 120 metres to a point 325
metres west of Portage Road.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The recommended extension of the existing parking restriction will allow for unobstructed
traffic movement on the roadway and ensure that visibility for motorists exiting their
driveways is not obstructed.
BACKGROUND
A parking review had been carried out on Prospect Street. The request was initiated by
several residents who expressed their concern regarding the difficulty experienced when
exiting their driveways. Residents stated that their view of oncoming traffic was blocked
when vehicles were parked on the road. At present time, parking is restricted on the north
and south side of Prospect Street near Portage Road. This restriction was implemented
prior to 1989 as a result of hospital patrons /staff parking on Prospect Street for extended
periods of time. More recently a restriction was implemented on Prospect Street closer to
Drummond Road in the vicinity of Tim Hortons. However, a long section of Prospect Street
between the two restricted areas is unrestricted.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Prospect Street extends in an east/west direction between Drummond Road and Portage
Road. The roadway is approximately 7.5 metres in width and consists of 2m paved asphalt
boulevards on both sides. A sidewalk is present on both sides and the area is primarily
residential. Prospect Street functions as a collector road providing access not only for
residents but also to /from larger generators such as Niagara General Hospital as well as
commercial establishments on Portage Road and on Drummond Road. Prospect Street
is also a transit route.
In the summer, parking questionnaires were delivered to all homeowners on Prospect
Street requesting their input as to the preferred parking regulations. A very low response
rate to the questionnaire (18 %) was obtained and thus a statistical consensus was not
January 8, 2013
obtained.
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Although the response rate for the entire street was low, responses obtained from a cluster
of homeowners on the south side of Prospect Street revealed a strong desire for a parking
restriction. Site observations revealed that this area was the prime area where vehicles
were parking. Thus, to ensure unobstructed visibilityforthese homeowners, it is necessary
to extend the parking restriction on the south side of Prospect Street westerly to properties
to and including 6076 Prospect Street. Should the parked vehicles relocate, further
parking restrictions may be required in the future.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation of the signs is carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and
material cost is accounted for in the 2013 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost
to install the signs is approximately $200.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that
environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design
decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study Area drawing.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
'ro•osed No Parking At All Times Extensio
1
TS- 2013 -06
Niagaraaalls January 8, 2013
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services & Business Development
SUBJECT: TS- 2013 -06
Request for Tender RFT12 -2012
Site Improvements - Bus Maintenance & Storage Facility
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council award the contract for the necessary site improvements on the
property of the new Bus Maintenance & Storage Facility to GEOSOLV Design /Build
Inc. in accordance with RFT12 -2012.
2. That staff be authorized to sign the necessary purchase order and related
documents associated with this contract.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project team are advancing the detailed design for the new Bus Maintenance &
Storage Facility and have identified an opportunity to reduce construction costs by
undertaking soil preparation works in advance of the building construction. The soils report
for the site identified that additional columns, grade beams, uplift anchors and perimeter
insulation would be necessary thereby adding to the cost of construction and reducing the
mobility of vehicles inside the garage area.
The cost to complete the soil preparation work will be $679,350 leaving a potential savings
(or cost avoidance) of $297,860.
The tender for the new facility is expected to be presented to Council in the Spring of 2013
and it is recommended that the City proceed with these works in advance of the building
construction to make up some time which was lost in the original project schedule. The
purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to execute the necessary
documents and to proceed with the recommended site preparation works.
BACKGROUND
As part of the design process an investigation of the soils was conducted to characterize
and assess the ability of the existing soil to handle the loading of the proposed structure
and to make modifications as needed. While it was determined that the current site did not
present the type of risks associated with the original site, the engineers were concerned
that the subsoil conditions may require additional enhancements beyond what might be
expected in a conventional foundation design.
JANUARY 8, 2013
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These enhancements included the installation of additional columns within the garage
structure which significantly reduced the ability to shuttle large equipment (buses) in this
area. Additional grade beams, uplift anchors and perimeter insulation would be necessary
to comply with the Building Code.
The option of constructing Geo piers was proposed as an opportunity to mitigate the costs
of the enhancements and reduce the mobility concerns within the garage. The process
involves the excavation (drilling) of holes down to stable soil levels and backfilling the holes
with compacted granular material. The Geo piers would take the majority of the loading and
support the building's superstructure. The cost to complete the soil preparation work will
be $679,350 leaving a potential savings (or cost avoidance) of $297,860.
ANALYSIS /RATIONALE
Project staff have tendered the works which closed on December 11th, 2012. Despite
receiving only one bid GEOSOLV Design /Build Inc.has experience with this type of work
and has successfully completed similar projects including the Ford Assembly Plant in
Oakville.
The soil improvement process and testing is expected to take eight weeks to complete and
staff are recommending that we advance this portion of the project as soon as possible.
FINANCIAL /STAFFING /LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The cost of this work will be funded from the Capital Funds provided by the Federal and
Provincial Governments.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities to integrate Niagara
Falls Transit facilities with the proposed People Mover facility and to pursue opportunities
for Organizational Efficiencies and Effectiveness.
Recommended by:
Respectfully submitted:
Geoff Holman
Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services
Serge Felicetti, Director of Economic and Business Development
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No.
Moved by
Seconded by
WHEREAS the stormwater and wastewater infrastructure that serves the City ofNiagara Falls has been under
increasing stress in recent years; and
WHEREAS the older infrastructure results in basement flooding or discharges into the natural environment
during heavy rain or snow melt; and
WHEREAS a combined sewer abatement (CSO) strategy was adopted by Niagara Falls City Council in 2008;
and
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara has a municipal assistance program for CSO's, in which it
funds 50% of eligible project costs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls supports an
application to Regional Municipality of Niagara for the following projects:
Project Name
1. Buckley Avenue and Queen Street to Park Street Sewer Separation (construction phase for
2013).
2. North Street & Forsythe Street - Stanley Avenue to Slater Avenue Sewer Separation
(construction phase for 2013).
3. Desson Avenue, Buchanan Avenue, Slater Avenue - Kitchener Street to Spring Street Sewer
Separation (design in 2013 - construction in 2014).
4. Riverview Park CSO Tank (design in 2013 - construction in 2014).
5. Robinson Street - Main Street to Stanley Avenue Sewer Separation (design in 2013 -
construction in 2014).
6. Crescent Rd - Dorchester Rd to Limit Sewer Separation (design in 2013 - construction in
2014).
7. Sylvia Place - Peer Street to Ferry Street Sewer Separation (design in 2013 - construction in
2014).
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that upon funding under the CSO municipal assistance program, the
aforementioned projects will be identified in the City's Capital Budget.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA
CITY CLERK
JAMES M. DIODATI
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
No.
Moved by Councillor
Seconded by Councillor
WHEREAS WaterSmart Niagara guides the protection and conservation of Niagara's water resources;
and
WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has worked with the Chippawa Public Boat Dock Committee
(CPBDC) on projects to increase recreational and business opportunities along the Welland River,
while increasing environmental awareness, controlling shoreline erosion and providing clean up along
the River; and
WHEREAS the latest project proposed by the CPBDC is an expanded dock at the Chippawa Public
Boat Ramp on Lyon's Creek Road; and
WHEREAS the project will provide a clear and measurable benefit to the public through enhanced
access to the Welland River for emergency services, limited mobility individuals and the general public
within a safe and sustainable model; and
WHEREAS in keeping with WaterSmart Niagara guidelines, the project will encourage a smart water
culture locally, enhance public access to clean water and remediate eroded and decayed shorelines.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara falls City Council supports a WaterSmart Niagara
application for the Chippawa Boat Ramp dock expansion project.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2013 -
A by -law to amend By -law No. 79 -200, to change the zoning of the Lands to a site specific LI zone
to permit a used car lot, recognize the existing lot configuration and building location and to reduce
landscaped open space requirements. (AM- 2012 -012).
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 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.
3. Notwithstanding any provision of By -law No. 79 -200 to the contrary, the following
regulations shall be the regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands.
4. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be:
Minimum lot frontage
Minimum lot area
Minimum rear yard depth
Minimum interior side yard width
Minimum landscaped open space
19 metres
1618 square metres
3.5 metres
2 metres
18% of the lot area, including a 1.5
metre wide landscaped open space
strip, along and adjacent to the front
lot line
(f) The balance of regulations specified for an LI use
5. 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.
6. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use.
7. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations.
8. The provisions of this by -law shall be shown on Sheet C3 of Schedule "A" of By -law No.
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79 -200 by redesignating the Lands from GI to LI and numbered 973.
9. Section 20 of By -law No. 79 -200 is amended by adding thereto:
20.1.973 Refer to By -law No. 2013 -
Passed this eighth day of January, 2013.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
January 8, 2013
January 8, 2013
January 8, 2013
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SCHEDULE 1 TO BY -LAW No. 2013-
Subject Land
WO .
Amending Zoning By -law No. 79 -200
Description: Pt Twp Lt 77 Stamford As In R0555349; Niagara Falls
Applicant: Peter Coutu Assessment #: 272504000413700
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AM- 2012 -012
December 2012
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2013-
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Richard Belzil and
Barbara Belzil, respecting the purchase of lands in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional
Municipality of Niagara.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement of Purchase and Sale made between Richard Belzil and Barbara Belzil,
as Vendor, and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, as Purchaser, for the property described
as part of Lot 179, Geographic Township of Stamford being approximately 138 feet in width by 9.84
feet in depth, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, subject to such
terms and conditions as set out in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached hereto, is hereby
approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale
and all other documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by -law.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such
documents.
Passed this eighth day of January, 2013.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
January 8, 2013.
January 8, 2013.
January 8, 2013.
AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
PURCHASER, The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls agrees to purchase from
VENDOR, Richard Gordon Belzil and Barbara Mary Belzil , the following:
REAL PROPERTY:
Address Part of 8168 McLeod Road, and legally described as Part of Lot 179, Geographic
Township of Stamford, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being
approximately 138 feet in width by 9.84 feet in depth as shown hatched on Schedule "A" attached
(the "property ").
PURCHASE PRICE: Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred and zero Dollars (CDN$17,900.00)
DEPOSIT:
Purchaser submits One Thousand and Zero- Dollars (CDN$1,000.00)
cash or negotiable cheque payable to the Vendor upon acceptance to be held in trust pending
completion or other termination of this Agreement and to be credited toward the Purchase Price on
completion. Purchaser agrees to pay the balance as follows:
The balance of the purchase price by bank draft or certified cheque to the Vendor on closing, subject
to the usual adjustments.
SCHEDULE(S) "A" and "B" attached hereto forms(s) part of this Agreement.
1 CHATTELS INCLUDED: N/A
2. FIXTURES EXCLUDED: N/A
3. RENTAL ITEMS: The following equipment is rented and not included in the Purchase Price.
N/A
4. IRREVOCABILITY: This Offer shall be irrevocable by Purchaser until 4:30 p.m. on the 31th
day of January , 2013 , after which time, if not accepted, this Offer shall be null and void and the
deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser in full without interest.
5. COMPLETION DATE: This Agreement shall be completed by no later than 5:00 p.m. on or
before the 28th day of February , 2013. Upon completion, vacant possession of the property
shall be given to the Purchaser unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
6. NOTICES: Any notice relating hereto or provided for herein shall be in writing. This offer, any
counter offer, notice of acceptance thereof, or any notice shall be deemed given and received, when
hand delivered to the address for service provided herein or, where a facsimile number is provided
herein, when transmitted electronically to that facsimile number.
FAX NO. (905)- (For delivery of notices to Vendor)
FAX NO. (905) 371 -2892 (For delivery of notices to Purchaser)
7. HST: If this transaction is subject to Harmonized Sales Tax (H.S.T.), then such tax shall be in
addition to the Purchase Price. If this transaction is not subject to H.S.T., Vendor agrees to provide
on or before closing, a certificate that the transaction is not subject to H.S.T.
8. TITLE SEARCH Purchaser shall be allowed until 6:00 p.m. on or before the 15th day of
February 2013. (Requisition Date) to examine the title to the property at his own expense and until
the earlier of: (1) thirty days from the later of the Requisition Date or the date on which the conditions
in this Agreement are fulfilled or otherwise waived or; (ii) five days prior to completion, to satisfy
himself that there are no outstanding work orders or deficiency notices affecting the property, that its
present use may be lawfully continued and that the principal building may be insured against risk of
fire.
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Vendor hereby consents to the municipality or other govemmental agencies releasing to Purchaser
details of all outstanding work orders affecting the property, and Vendor agrees to execute and
deliver such further authorizations in this regard as Purchaser may reasonably require.
9. FUTURE USE: Vendor and Purchaser agree that there is no representation or warranty of any
kind that the future intended use of the property by Purchaser is or will be lawful except as may be
specifically provided for in this Agreement.
10. TITLE: Provided that the title to the property is good and free from all registered restrictions,
charges, liens, and encumbrances except as otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement and
save and except for (a) any registered restrictions or covenants that run with the land providing that
such are complied with; (b) any registered municipal agreements and registered agreements with
publicly regulated utilities providing such have been complied with, or security has been posted to
ensure compliance and completion, as evidenced by a letter from the relevant municipality or
regulated utility; (c) any minor easements for the supply of domestic utility or telephone services to
the property or adjacent properties; and (d) any easements for drainage, storm or sanitary sewers,
public utility lines, telephone lines, cable television lines or other services which do not materially
affect the present use of the property. If within the specified times referred to in paragraph 8 any
valid objection to title or to any outstanding work order or deficiency notice, or to the fact the said
present use may not lawfully be continued, or that the principal building may not be insured against
risk of fire is made in writing to Vendor and which Vendor is unable or unwilling to remove, remedy or
satisfy and which Purchaser will not waive, this Agreement notwithstanding any intermediate acts or
negotiations in respect of such objections, shall be at an end all monies paid shall be returned
without interest or deduction and the Vendor shall not be liable for any costs or damages. Save as
to any valid objection so made by such day and except for any objection going to the root of the title,
Purchaser shall be conclusively deemed to have accepted Vendor's title to the property.
11. DOCUMENTS AND DISCHARGE: Purchaser shall not call for the production of any title deed,
abstract, survey or other evidence of title to the property except such as are in the possession or
control of Vendor. If requested by Purchaser, Vendor will deliver any sketch or survey of the property
within Vendor's control to Purchaser as soon as possible and prior to the Requisition Date. If a
discharge of any Charge /Mortgage held by a corporation incorporated pursuant to the Loan
Companies Act (Canada), Chartered Bank, Trust Company, Credit Union, Caisse Populaire or
Insurance Company and which is not to be assumed by Purchaser on completion, is not available in
registerable form on completion, Purchaser agrees to accept Vendor's lawyer's personal undertaking
to obtain, a discharge in registerable format to register same on title within a reasonable period of
time after completion.
12. INSPECTION: Purchaser acknowledges having had the opportunity to inspect the property prior
to submitting this Offer and understands that upon acceptance of this Offer there shall be a binding
agreement of purchase and sale between the Purchaser and Vendor.
13. INSURANCE: All buildings on the property and all other things being purchased shall be and
remain until completion at the risk of Vendor. Pending completion Vendor shall hold all insurance
policies, if any, and the proceeds thereof in trust for the parties as their interest may appear and in
the event of substantial damage, Purchaser may either terminate this Agreement and have all
monies paid returned without interest or deduction or else take the proceeds of any insurance and
complete the purchase. No insurance shall be transferred on completion. If Vendor is taking back a
Charge /Mortgage, or Purchaser is assuming a Charge /Mortgage, Purchaser shall supply Vendor with
reasonable evidence of adequate insurance to protect Vendor's or other mortgagee's interest on
completion.
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14. PLANNING ACT: This Agreement shall be effective to create an interest in the property only if
Vendor complies with the subdivision control provisions of the Planning Act by completion and
Vendor covenants to proceed diligently at his expense to obtain any necessary consent by
completion.
15. DOCUMENT PREPARATION: The Transfer /Deed shall, save for the Land Transfer Tax
Affidavit, be prepared in registerable form at the expense of Vendor, and any Charge /Mortgage to be
given back by the Purchaser to Vendor at the expense of the Purchaser. If requested by Purchaser,
Vendor covenants that the Transfer /Deed to be delivered on completion shall contain the statements
contemplated by Section 50(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
16. RESIDENCY: Purchaser shall be credited towards the Purchase Price with the amount, if any,
necessary for Purchaser to pay to the Minister of National Revenue to satisfy Purchaser's liability in
respect of tax payable by Vendor under the non - residency provisions of the Income Tax Act by
reason of this sale. Purchaser shall not claim such credit if Vendor delivers on completion the
prescribed certificate or a statutory declaration that Vendor is not then a non - resident of Canada.
17. ADJUSTMENTS: Any rents, mortgage interest, realty taxes including local improvement rates
and unmetered public or private utility charges and unmetered cost of fuel, as applicable, shall be
apportioned and allowed to the day of completion, the day of completion itself to apportioned to
Purchaser.
18. TIME LIMITS: Time shall in all respects be of the essence hereof provided that the time for
doing or completing of any matter provided for herein may be extended or abridged by an agreement
in writing signed by Vendor and Purchaser or by their respective lawyers who may be specifically
authorized in that regard.
19. TENDER: Any tender of documents or money hereunder may be made upon Vendor or
Purchaser or their respective lawyers on the day set for completion. Money may be tendered by
bank draft or cheque certified by a Chartered Bank, Trust Company, Province of Ontario Savings
Office, Credit Union or Caisse Populaire.
20. FAMILY LAW ACT: Vendor warrants that spousal consent is not necessary to this transaction
under the provisions of the Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990 unless Vendor's spouse has executed the
consent hereinafter provided.
21. UFFI: Vendor represents and warrants to Purchaser that during the time Vendor has owned the
property, Vendor has not caused any building on the property to be insulated with insulation
containing ureaformaldehyde, and that to the best of Vendor's knowledge no building on the property
contains or has ever contained insulation that contains ureaformaldehyde. This warranty shall
survive and not merge on the completion of this transaction, and if the building is part of a multiple
unit building, this warranty shall only apply to that part of the building which is the subject of this
transaction.
22. CONSUMER REPORTS: The Purchaser is hereby notified that a consumer report containing
credit and/or personal information may be referred to in connection with this transaction.
23. AGREEMENT IN WRITING: If there is conflict between any provision written or typed in this
Agreement (including any Schedule attached hereto) and any provision in the printed portion hereof,
the written or typed provision shall supersede the printed provision to the extent of such conflict.
This Agreement including any Schedule attached hereto, shall constitute the entire Agreement
between Purchaser and Vendor. There is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or
condition, which affects this Agreement other than as expressed herein. This Agreement shall be
read with all changes of gender or number required by the context.
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24. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: The heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns
of the undersigned are bound by the terms herein.
DATED AT Niagara Falls this day of , 2013
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal:
Purchaser:
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
DATE
James M. Diodati, Mayor
DATE
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
I, the Undersigned Vendor, agree to the above Offer.
DATED AT Niagara Falls this /f day of 2012
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of:
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal:
RICHARD GORDON BELZIL
DATE /42;e4/2 iz
,_..I DATE
BARBARA MARY BELZIL
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CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTION: Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, I
confirm this Agreement with all changes both typed and written was finally executed by all parties at
a.m. /p.m. this day of , 20
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of my signed copy of this accepted Agreement of Purchase and sale and
direct that a copy be forwarded to my lawyer.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS
DATE DATE
(Vendor) Per: James M. Diodati, Mayor
DATE DATE
(Vendor) Per Dean lorfida, Clerk
Purchaser's Address for Service:
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen St., P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5
Tel. No (905) 356 -7521
Purchaser's Lawyer: Kenneth L. Beaman
Address: 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6X5
Tel. No. (905) 356 -7521
FAX No. (905) 371 -2892
Vendor's Address for Service:
4693 Lyons Parkway
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6S6
Tel. No. 905 - 295 -2700
Vendor's Lawyer Brian Sinclair
Address 6617 Drummond Road,
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 4N4
TeI.No. (905)- 356 -7755
FAX No. (905)-
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SCHEDULE "B"
A. The Purchase Price shown on Page 1 of this Agreement is comprised of the following:
Land for road widening
138 feet x 9.84 feet = 1,358 sq. ft.
1,358 sq.ft. @ $7.00 / sq.ft. = $9,506.00
Loss of trees = $1,900.00
Loss of landscaping /shrubs /perenials = $780.00
Relocation of wood and steel fencing, gates and decking
by the Vendor = $5,700.00
Total = $17,886.00 Rounded to $17,900.00
B. The Purchaser will obtain, at its cost, a reference plan description of the Property to be
transferred. A copy will be provided to the Vendor.
C. The Purchaser will reimburse the Vendor for its reasonable legal fees incurred in connection
with the Purchaser's acquisition of the Property, upon receipt of an itemized statement of
account.
D. The Purchaser will provide a standard curb cut entrance to the Vendors remaining property.
E. The Vendor agrees to relocate its fencing to the new property line on or before April 15, 2013.
F. The Purchaser will establish the Property to be transferred as public highway.
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2013 -
A by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with the City of St. Catharines and the Town
ofNiagara -on- the -Lake, respecting the continuation of the Joint Municipal Services Board to provide
for and facilitate the operation of the Niagara District Airport in compliance with the requirements
of Transport Canada.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
1. An Agreement made between the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, as St. Catharines.
the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, as Niagara Falls, and the Corporation of the
Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, as Niagara -on- the -Lake, respecting the continuation of the
Joint Municipal Services Board to provide for and facilitate the operation of the Niagara
District Airport, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized.
The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said
Agreement.
Passed this eighth day of January 2013.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M,. DIODATI, MAYOR
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Second Reading:
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January 8, 2013
January 8, 2013
THIS AGREEMENT made in quadruplicate the day of 20 .
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
hereinafter called "St. Catharines"
of the FIRST PART;
- and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
hereinafter called "Niagara Falls"
of the SECOND PART;
-and -
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NIAGARA -ON- THE -LAKE
hereinafter called "Niagara -on- the - Lake"
of the THIRD PART;
WHEREAS pursuant to sections 19, 20 and 70 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.
25, as amended, the Councils of any two (2) or more municipalities may enter into an
agreement to jointly provide for their benefit any matter which all of them have the power
to provide within their own boundaries, i.e., a transportation system other than highways,
including an airport;
AND WHEREAS the parties hereto desire to establish a Joint Municipal Services Board
pursuant to section 202 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended;
AND WHEREAS the Niagara District Airport Commission was established in the year
1959, and has operated the Niagara District Airport since that date under a lease with the
Transport Canada;
AND WHEREAS by agreement made on the 1st day of January, 1964, the existence of
the Niagara District Airport Commission was continued in accordance with the terms and
provisions of the said agreement and, subsequently, by other agreements;
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AND WHEREAS ownership of the Niagara District Airport was transferred by the Federal
government to the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, Ontario, on September 13, 1996,
providing that the Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake continues to operate the said premises
as an airport;
AND WHEREAS the parties hereto have deemed it advisable to continue to administer
and maintain the Niagara District Airport through the Niagara District Airport Commission
in compliance with the requirements of Transport Canada and have agreed to enter into
this Agreement for a term to expire on the 31st day of December, 2026;
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the
premises and the covenants and agreements hereinafter contained and expressed, the
parties hereto covenant and agree, each with the other, as follows:
1. That there shall be continued an aerodrome hereinafter called an Airport in the
Town of Niagara -on- the -Lake, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, to be known as the
Niagara District Airport (hereinafter referred to as the "Airport"). The parties hereto have
agreed to enter into this Agreement to recognize the establishment of and to continue the
Joint Municipal Services Board to provide for and facilitate the operation of the Airport.
2. That the Commission known as the Niagara District Airport Commission
(hereinafter referred to as the "Commission ") shall be and the same is hereby continued
and shall be composed as follows:
a) One (1) elected Council Member appointed by each of the respective Councils of
each of the parties hereto who shall be a member of the Commission for a term of
four (4) years or for such lesser period as may be determined by the appointing
Council, which term shall coincide with the term of municipal council.
b) Six (6) additional members at large, consisting of three (3) from the City of St.
Catharines, two (2) from the City of Niagara Falls, and one (1) from the Town of
Niagara -on- the -Lake. The appointment of those additional members shall be
made by the respective Councils after considering the recommendation of the
Commission.
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c) A Nominating Committee consisting of the Airport Liaison Committee, together
with the respective Council representatives of the Commission, shall be
responsible for reviewing a list of candidates submitted by respective clerks of
each Municipality pursuant to a process outlined herein. The six (6) additional
members shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years by Council of each
municipality unless for such lesser period as may be determined by the appointing
Council. The parties agree that the members shall continue to hold office until
their successors are appointed. The process for determining prospective
members of the Commission shall be as follows:
i) Each municipality will advertise in the local newspaper, and the Clerk will
receive applications for open positions on the Commission before the end
of December.
ii) The Clerk of each municipality will forward the applications to the
Nominating Committee of the Commission. The Nominating Committee will
scrutinize the applications and determine a short list based on the
expertise, experience, industry knowledge, business experience or
background in financial, legal, accounting and /or marketing experience and
overall beneficial participation on the Commission, in consultation with the
respective Council representative of the Commission.
iii) The Nominating Committee will interview the applicants on the short list and
present their recommendations to the Commission for approval.
iv) The Commission will forward its recommendations, together with reasons
for their selection, of proposed candidates to each of the respective
municipalities for their consideration in making the necessary
appointments. Council shall not be required to appoint those
recommended by the Commission. Appointments will be made by the
appropriate municipality.
d) For the purpose of providing continuity, the Commission may recommend the term
of appointment to respective Councils when submitting a list of recommended
additional members. The Commission's suggested term for the appointment of
recommended members shall ensure the necessary continuity of experienced
members on the Commission. Notwithstanding the four -year term, nothing shall
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prevent the reappointment of an existing member of the Commission for
subsequent or future terms.
3. The parties hereto agree that an Airport Liaison Committee shall be established
and constituted by the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer of each municipal party.
The Airport Liaison Committee (hereinafter referred to as "ALC ") shall be a committee to
give direction to the Commission. Each Mayor shall have a turn at chairing the ALC.
The parties hereto have agreed that the Lord Mayor of Niagara -on- the -Lake shall act as
the first Chairperson of the ALC, to hold the said position for a period of one (1) year, and,
thereafter each Mayor shall act as Chairperson on a rotation basis for a period of one (1)
year each. The ALC shall function as a resource to the Commission on an as- required
basis. The ALC shall be required to hold a minimum of two (2) meetings a year. The
said meetings and additional meetings shall be at the call of the Chair or other members.
One (1) of the required meetings shall deal with the strategic business planning and
annual budget of the Airport, which meeting shall be held prior to budget submissions.
The Commission shall provide financial statements to each Mayor participating in the
ALC. Further, the Commission shall ensure that all highlights or minutes of the
Commission meetings shall be provided to the ALC. The ALC shall serve as a liaison
between the Commission and keep their respective councils informed of Commission
activities. The ALC will provide interpretations of the Joint Municipal Service Board
agreement to the Commission.
4. The control and management of the Airport shall be and is hereby entrusted to the
Commission. The Commission constituted in accordance with section 2 of this
Agreement and acting as a joint municipal services board pursuant to the Municipal Act,
2001, is hereby appointed and shall, for the purposes of this Agreement, be deemed to be
appointed by all parties to this Agreement. The Airport is to function as a viable
commercial entity under the direction of the Commission, with its primary purpose being
meeting the needs of commercial and corporate aviation within the commercial service
area of Niagara Region. In this role, the Commission should provide land and facilities to
attract aviation - related businesses to locate at the Airport, support local area industrial
growth by facilitating access by corporate aviation and encourage commercial
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passengers and air freight services to the extent that markets for these can be developed.
In order to fulfill its mandate and subject to the budget and business plan approved by the
parties hereto, the Commission shall hereby be authorized to hold all assets in trust for
the parties hereto and authorized to enter into agreements, leases and to acquire
property as necessary for the fulfillment of its mandate.
5. The parties hereto direct and authorize the Commission to formalize agreements,
as required, with any of the municipal parties to provide administrative and /or technical
services to the Commission to assist both the manager and Commission in the operation
of the Airport. Further, the parties agree that the Commission shall develop a supportive
relationship with the municipal parties and Regional Economic Development
departments.
6. The Commission shall be required to present to the respective Councils of each
municipal party a business plan setting out anticipated improvements and operating
results on a yearly basis together with its budget. Further, the parties agree that the
Chairperson of the Commission shall attend a minimum of one (1) meeting of Council of
each municipal party, in a twelve (12) month period, for the purpose of providing the
respective Councils with a formal administrative and operations report and to seek
approvals for the required capital expenditures outlined in the business plan. The
Commission has the authority to approve changes to the budget up to $25,000. The
change cannot result in a deficit. Notice of any change must be given to the ALC. The
Commission cannot approve any capital expenditures or incur any debt without the
approval in the annual budget or by the unanimous approval of three (3) participating
municipalities.
7. The Commission shall engage a manager and such other employees as may be
necessary for the proper operation and maintenance of the Airport.
8. The officers of the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson,
a Secretary, a Treasurer and such other officers as the Commission may deem
necessary, from time to time.
9. The Commission may appoint from its membership such committees as it may
consider advisable.
10. The annual budget shall be approved by the Commission at its November meeting
and copies of the said budget shall be submitted to the Clerk of the parties hereto on or
before the 30th day of November, in each year, for consideration by the respective
Councils of the parties. If the budget is objected to by one (1) or more of the parties
hereto, it shall be referred back to the Commission for further study, review and
modification. In any event, the budget will not be binding on an objecting party until
approved by that party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties hereto shall,
in each year during the term of this Agreement, pay an amount equal to fifty per cent
(50 %) and, further, it will pay the remaining fifty per cent (50 %) after the budget has been
approved, no later than July 1, of the last approved budget as approved by that party, by
January 1st.
11. The cost of operating, maintaining and improving the Airport shall be borne by the
parties hereto on a population ratio basis. Such population shall be determined by
information obtained from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, and each
party shall pay its share of the Commission's budget for the respective years covered by
this Agreement to the Treasurer of the Commission in quarterly installments as provided
in section 10 hereto. In the event that any of the parties hereto dispute the aforesaid
determination of the population of any one (1) or more of the municipalities in any year for
the purpose of this Agreement, or in the event that such determination of the population
differs from the population figures for such year published in the Municipal Directory, the
Municipal Directory shall govern and all necessary adjustments shall be made in the
share to be paid by each party for such year.
12. Providing that as long as the Airport is operated as an airport and that the parties
hereto provide the funding as discussed herein, all three (3) municipalities will share on a
per capita basis on distribution of assets that may occur as a result of a sale of the Airport.
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13. The Commission shall appoint an auditor of the municipality that is responsible for
the largest share of the expenses of the local board at the first meeting of the Commission
in each year, and a copy of the auditor's statement shall be sent to the Clerk of each of the
party municipalities forthwith after it has been prepared.
14. The Commission shall meet on the third Thursday of every other month at the call
of the Chairperson, commencing at February's annual meeting. Other Commission
meetings may be called as necessary by the Chairperson or, alternatively, the
Commission shall be required to meet a minimum of six (6) times a year at the call of the
Chairperson. The annual general meeting shall not be later than the end of February in
each year. Other Commission meetings may be called as necessary by the Chairperson
or at the request of two (2) other members.
15. The Commission shall ensure that it prepares and adopts, pursuant to the
requirements of the Municipal Act, 2001, a procedural by -law, procurement policy and
hiring policy. The Commission shall provide the Clerk of each municipal party with a
copy of all current by -laws passed and policies adopted by the Commission and a copy of
the lease between the Commission and Niagara -on- the -Lake.
16. If, at any time, any of the parties hereto wish to terminate its participation in this
Agreement, it shall give a minimum of twelve (12) months written notice to the
Commission and to the Clerk of each party hereto. The party wishing to terminate its
participation shall be responsible for paying its share as required by this Agreement, the
amount required to cover its share of the last approved budget. The responsibility shall
continue until the year end and until the next year's budget is approved. The terminating
party shall, by terminating its participation, abandon all its interests and rights in the
Airport and hereby agrees to hold the other parties to this Agreement harmless of any
obligations thereto.
17. In the event other municipalities are interested in joining the Commission, the
parties hereto agree to undertake the necessary negotiations to pursue the eventual
amendment(s) to this Agreement.
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18. This Agreement shall supersede any previous agreement and, unless renewed or
terminated by the parties hereto, the said Agreement shall be binding on successors and
assigns and shall remain in effect until the 31st day of December, 2026.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their respective
corporate seals under the hands of their proper signing officers duly authorized in that
behalf.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
in the presence of:
Authorized by By -law No. 2012 -327
Authorized by By -law No.
Authorized by By -law No.
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
ST. CATHARINES
a� nn McMullan - M,
Bonnie Nistico -Dunk - City Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS
James M. Diodati - Mayor
Dean lorfida - City Clerk
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN
OF NIAGARA -ON- THE -LAKE
- Lord Mayor
Holly Doy - Town Clerk
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By -law No. 2012 -
A by -law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 8th day
of January, 2013.
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 8th day of January, 2013 including all
motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby
adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by -law, except
where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required
or any action required by law to be taken by resolution.
2. Where no individual by -law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action
authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by -law
shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by -law required for approving, authorizing and
taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers
thereon by the Council.
3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the
Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the
Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising
therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix
thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls.
Passed this eighth day of January, 2013.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
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