2013/01/08 (9)The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Resolution
January 8, 2013
No. 9
Moved by Councillor Thomson
Seconded by Councillor Ioannoni
WHEREAS Water Smart Niagara guides the protection and conservation ofNiagara'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.
Carried Unanimously
DEAN IF'IDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR