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2013/05/28 Niagaraj7alls l , \ % I) , COUNCIL MEETING May 28, 2013 PRAYER: Councillor Mayes ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of May 14, 2013 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. REPORTS 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. LEGAL/PROPERTY MATTERS Mayor Diodati will request whether there is anyone present that has an interest respecting the property matters listed below. 1 . L-2013-21 - Declare Surplus City Owned Land Abutting 4603 Lyon's Parkway 2. L-2013-24 - Licence Agreement with the City, Parts 1 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R- 133390 (Grassy Brook Road). REPORTS 1 . F-2013-24 - Library Update PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 7:00 P.M. National Access Awareness Week Members of the Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee will be in attendance to have the week of May 26 - June 1st proclaimed as "National Access Awareness Week" and to present the Patrick Cummings Award to representatives of the Boys & Girls Club of Niagara for their efforts in making their facility accessible. -AND- HR-2013-02 - AODA (Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation Policy) - 2 - * * * * * PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting AM-2013-005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5038 Marshall Road Applicants: Michael and Joan Stoll Home Industry (Machine Shop) Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2013-39 -AND- Correspondence from Keith and Sandra Waller * * * * * MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1 . Minister Responsible for Seniors -requesting that the month of June be proclaimed as `Seniors Month" and that June 15`" be recognized as " World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in the City of Niagara Falls. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council 2. Regional Municipality of Niagara - that the terms of reference outlined in Report ICP 43-20-13, "Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Niagara 2014" be endorsed by Council. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council 3. Niagara Association of Realtors - correspondence opposed to the municipal land transfer tax, currently only allowed in the City of Toronto. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council Additional Items for Council Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for Council consideration. - 3 - RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS * * * * * REPORTS 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-2013-30 - 2013 Property Tax Rates F-2013-31 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates F-2013-32 - Monthly Tax Receivables Report F-2013-33 - Municipal Accounts MW-2013-21 - 2013 Capital Equipment Purchases MW-2013-26 - Kalar Road Reconstruction Westwood Street to Lundy's Lane and Intersection Improvements at Lundy'a Lane (Regional Road) and Kalar Road. MW-2013-27 - Edgewood Estates Subdivision 59M-366 - Incomplete Work - Fencing MW-2013-28 - Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2, Request to Amend Subdivision Agreement - Staging Revisions PBD-2013-40 -PLC-2013-006, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Block 115, Plan 59M-379, 5808 to 5828 Osprey Avenue, Fernwood Phase 2 Subdivision. Applicant: Mountainview Homes TS-2013-21 - Traffic Sign Retro-Reflectivity TS-2013-27 - Sylvia Place - 2 hour Free Parking and Tour Bus Loading Zone * * * * * - 4 - BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-laws listed for Council consideration. 2013-86 A by-law to declare part of Lot 20 Concession 3 Willoughby and shown on Schedule "1", in the City of Niagara Falls, surplus. 2013-87 A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Speed Limits on Highways - Part 2 (60 km/h), Speed Limits on Highways - Part 3 (70 km/h)) 2013-88 A by-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes, for Regional purposes, and for Education purposes for the year 2013. 2013-89 A by-law to designate Block 115, Registered Plan 59M-379, not be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2013-006). 2013-90 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to change the zoning of the Lands to a site specific R5B zone, to permit the conversion of the existing dwelling into a 4 unit apartment dwelling (AM-2013-002). 2013-91 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement with Queensway Chippawa Properties Inc. respecting Chippawa West Phase II- Stage 1A Subdivision, subject to all conditions of the Subdivision Agreement being met to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning, Building and Development. (HAND OUT) 2013-92 A by-law to authorize the payment of $14,812,702.02 for General Purposes. 2013-93 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28`h day of May. 2013. NEW BUSINESS L-2013-21 NiagaraJall„s May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Legal Services SUBJECT: L-2013-21 Declare Surplus City Owned Land Abutting 4603 Lyon's Parkway Our File No.: 2012-258 RECOMMENDATION That part of Lot 20 Concession 3 Willoughby; Niagara Falls as shown hatched on the attached location map("subject lands") be declared surplus, to the requirements of the City of Niagara Falls. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has received a request by an abutting landowner to purchase the portion of the subject land that immediately abuts its property. Prior to that conveyance the subject land must be declared surplus to the City's needs. BACKGROUND In late 2012, the City was approached by an abutting landowner interested in purchasing that part of the subject land that abuts their property. Lyon's Parkway is a City road that terminates in a dead-end south of Lyon's Creek Road. In 1997, Lyon's Parkway was realigned and a portion of the road extended through lands comprising the future Chippawa West subdivision. The Chippawa West subdivision agreement was registered on title in October, 2012 and Block 106 on Plan 59M-395, which was used by the City to complete the realignment, was dedicated to the City as a public road when the subdivision plan was registered on title thus freeing up the subject land as it was no longer part of the Lyon's Parkway road allowance. Particulars of the subject land is as follows: • Description: Part of Lot 20 Concession 3 Willoughby. • Total Area: Approximately 2,823.4 square feet. • Zoning: Residential Single Family. • Type of Property: Vacant Land. • Location: West side of Lyon's Parkway. May 28, 2013 2 - L-2013-21 The subject land is a triangular shaped parcel situated between the Purchaser's land and Lyon's Parkway, a municipal street under the jurisdiction of the City on Niagara Falls. City of Niagara Falls By-law No. 2003-16, as amended, requires that the Council declare the subject land to be surplus to the needs of the City of Niagara Falls, prior to any sale of the subject land. The request has been circulated to all City departments, utilities and the Region, the result of which was that there were no objections to the subject land being declared surplus and conveyed. Based on the above, Staff is recommending that the subject land be declared surplus and offered for sale to the abutting landowner at 4603 Lyon's Parkway. Public notice of the declaration of surplus was given in the May 18, 2013, issue of the Niagara Falls Review in accordance with the City's By-law No. 2003-02. Public Notice was also posted on the City's website. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The subject land is of no value to the City and will immediately start generating tax revenue. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS • Map of subject land , A Recommended by: - Ken Beaman, City Solicitor Respectfully submitted: ti en Tod , Chief Administrative Officer L. Banks !!! Attachments r LLU Pm. t 7 f 4tagat . s L-2013-24 Niagaraflalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Legal Services SUBJECT: L-2013-24 2285045 Ontario Inc. Licence Agreement with the City Parts 1 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R-13390 Our File No. 2013-125 RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City enter into a temporary Licence Agreement with 2285045 Ontario Inc. permitting 2285045 Ontario Inc. to use Parts 1 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R- 13390 of the Land Registry Office of the Land Registry Division of Niagara South (No. 59) as a right of way for vehicles coming to and from the Grand Niagara Golf Club, for a term of one year. 2. That the use of the right of way be restricted strictly to vehicles coming to and from the Grand Niagara Golf Club for purposes of utilizing the amenities of the Club. 3. That the use of the right of way by construction vehicles be prohibited. 4. That the right of way be subject to a condition that the right of way be signed, to clearly indicate that it is a temporary means of access to the Golf Club. 5. That the cost of the temporary licence be fixed at $500.00. 6. That the posted speed limit of Grassy Brook Road between the western limit of Montrose Road and the eastern limit of Part 5 on Reference Plan 59R-13390 of the Land Registry Office of the Land Registry Division of Niagara South (No. 59) be reduced to 40 kilometers an hour. 7. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute said Licence Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has received the written request that is attached to this Report. This Report addresses the issues surrounding those aspects of the request that concern access to the property over Grassy Brook Road. BACKGROUND On September 24, 2007, Council approved the sale of parts of the former Grassy Brook Road and Crowland Road road allowances to 2285045 Ontario Inc. 2285045 Ontario Inc. was in the process of achieving approval for a development consisting of a golf course, May 28, 2013 - 2 - L-2013-24 with an accompanying residential subdivision. At that time, it had been established that access to the development would be by way of a new roadway. The roadway, which was envisioned as a private road, would provide access off Biggar Road to the west of the intersection of the former Crowland Road and Biggar Road. The former Crowland Road was regarded as a poor choice for a permanent entrance off Biggar Road, owing to the proximity of a railway track to Biggar Road. The former Crowland Road was, however, going to be used on a temporary basis. The part of Grassy Brook Road that the City retained that lies between the western limit of Montrose Road and the eastern limit of the lands owned by 2285045 Ontario Inc. was never intended to be used as an entrance to the project on either of a short term or long term basis. Accordingly, the two parts of the former Grassy Brook Road that immediately abut the lands owned by 2285045 Ontario Inc. to the east, were stopped up and closed. These parts consist of Parts 1 and 5 on Reference Plan 59R-13390. New principals have taken control of the development of the 2285045 Ontario Inc. lands. In the course of operating the Golf Club, they have found that golfers coming from Toronto to play on the Grand Niagara Golf Club golf course are being directed by their GPS to use Grassy Brook Road. When they do so, the golfers come up against the barriers (see attachment) that deliniate the boundary between the open and closed portions of the Grassy Brook Road road allowance. As set out in the attached correspondence, the new principals want to cross over the closed part of the Grassy Brook Road road allowance so that Grassy Brook Road can be used as an entrance to the Golf Club. With respect to the speed limit on Grassy Brook Road, Staff have no objection to the change. It is appropriate that traffic be slowed because golf carts are crossing the road. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Staff have no objection to the proposal. Having said that, Staff are aware of the history of the Grand Niagara project and that the closure and conveyance of part of the Grassy Brook Road road allowance was not without controversy. Accordingly, Staff urged the owner to consult with the three property owners who front on Grassy Brook Road between Montrose Road and the lands that would be the subject of the Licence. Feedback to the proposal from the neighbours has not been positive. However, that part of the concern that relates to speed of traffic could be addressed by the proposal to lower the speed limit on Grassy Brook Road. In the main, the objections appear to relate to loss of privacy and serenity owing to the influx of traffic. The situation also includes efforts by the owner to purchase the properties of the three abutting owners. Staff are recommending a fee owing to the bonusing provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, May 28, 2013 -3 - L-2013-24 which forbid a municipality from providing the use of its property to a commercial enterprise for less than market value. The market value of this right of way is very difficult to determine. Staff have suggested what they believe is a defensible fee in the circumstances. Staff are recommending a temporary right of way in order to ensure that all options remain open concerning access to the revised development. A temporary right of way could also serve to reduce the impact of the increased volume of traffic using Grassy Brook Road. The one year term will provide ample opportunity to assess the traffic impacts of the right of way. The Licence can be easily renewed, if appropriate and required. ATTACHMENTS • Undated letter from Grand Niagara • Copy of Reference Plan 59R-13390 • Photograph of barriers at end of public part of Grassy Brook Road Recommended by: ? fir'Ctt,ntet� Ken Beaman, City Solicitor Respectfully submitted: 4ei r' IKen Todd, Chif Administrative Officer KB Attachments GRAND NIAGARA City of Niagara Falls Attention: Ken Todd CAO, Bob Bolibruck Manager of Community Improvement and Planning Serge Felicetti Director Business Development RE: Drive way access to Grassy Brook Road Further to our meeting on April, 24th we are confirming that it is our intention to open the access to our Golf course from Grassy Brook Road in the next few weeks. The two main reasons we need to open this access point are: • Reduce the very dangerous existing entry and only exit point at the corner of Biggar Road and Crowland Road. This existing access point on Biggar Road has a raised intersection with an awkward railway crossing on an 80km per hour road with challenging site lines. An accident waiting to happen. • Despite repeated attempts to have GPS mapping updated, GPS users are brought to the Golf Course via the McLeod Road exit off the QEW to Grassy Brook Road, the resulting confusion is not good for our business. We do not believe that the traffic impacts on the existing Grassy Brook road would be significant as we only have, during peak golf days, approximately 150 cars coming to our facility and only on some weekends during the summer months. We would also want the following few other issues to be addressed. • A reduction in the posted speed limit on Grassy Brook Road from 60 kms to 40 kms per hour. • Signage for Golf Cart crossings to installed on Grassy Brook Road. • Improvements to the City road surface on Grassy Brook Road at the entrance of the golf course to be performed by Grand Niagara. • Signage at Montrose and Grassy Brook and additional Signage and entry gates to the golf course property, all to be installed by the Grand Niagara. • An abandoned house located at 9304 Montrose Road to be removed by the owner or City. Thank you for your time and support to this matter. John Taylor Property Manager Grand Niagara Grand Niagara Golf 8547 Grassy Brook Rd Port Robinson ON LOS 1K0 905-384-4653 L • P" LC' f„ .�• PP' •� 6p l X f _ x M 1 I um.re� 3 ..y r.:. um it�:.-. ... .. Ixrtr /Erg r BIGGAR 1r f F-2013-24 May 28, 2013 Niagarajialis REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2013-24 Library Update RECOMMENDATION That Finance staff work with Library Staff to perform a financial review of operations and report back to Council prior to the 2014 Budget commencing. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Council requested that City staff work with Library staff to review their 2013 Budget. The CAO and Director of Finance met with the Chief Librarian on this matter. During the deliberations of the City of Niagara Falls 2013 Operating Budget, Council was faced with challenges to maintain services within affordable increases in expenditures. Staff recommended and Council approved a series of expenditure reductions The amount approved by City Council for the library board for 2013 increased from $3,784,144 to $3,872,739. This is a year over year increase of 2.3%. The Board had requested a higher amount. The recommended amount was based on the fact that the City had targeted expenditure increases for City spending of slightly more than 1% and the original request by the library board was an increase of over 4.2% from the previous year. City staff met with Library staff to discuss the impact of this funding on Board operations. The Board, as is their mandate and responsibility, made operational changes in response to the approved funding amount. The changes resulted in a reduction in hours. This was accommodated by opening later in the morning. In addition, hours were eliminated hours at the MacBain centre on Sundays. Library staff have indicated that the reduction in hours were made to underutilised times based on the data collected by its staff. Further, the elimination of service on Sundays at MacBain, was a seasonal program and the service could be reviewed in the fall. It should be noted that despite the reductions made, the level of service by the Niagara Falls Library Board as measured by hours available and open to the public exceeds other municipalities in the Region. Staff indicated that the public notices on display regarding the reductions in hours should be discontinued as the information included was not a true reflection of the actions taken by Council. Staff have confirmed that at the time of this report that the signs have been removed. City staff and library staff have a history of working together to meet fiscal challenges. This is highlighted by the support, municipal staff provide to the Library for financial reporting May 28, 2013 -2 - F-2013-24 and human resource management. Staff of both organizations believe it would be beneficial to review the financial operations of the library before the 2014 budget process to identify any other areas of improvements that may be available to the Library Board to continue the provision of high quality services for the residents of Niagara Falls. BACKGROUND During the 2013 Operating Budget deliberations, staff recommended and Council approved a series of expenditure reductions based on original submissions. Included in those reductions was an amount of $77,353 from the original request by the NF Public Library Board. The recommended reduction was based on the fact that the City had targeted expenditure increases for City spending of slightly more than 1% and the original request by the library board was an increase of over 4.2%. The reduced amount approved in the budget while less than requested, was still an increase of 2.3% from 2012. The Library Board accepted the funding levels approved by Council and made operational changes that facilitated the approved funding amount. Council had requested that staff meet with library staff and provide an update on the changes that were made. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Library's primary funding source is the grant provided by Council which is funded by the municipal tax levy. In addition, the library receives a Province of Ontario grant of $130,000. The funding from the province has not increased since 1997. To receive this funding the municipality must comply with Ontario Public Libraries Act (OPLA), which establishes roles and responsibilities for the operation of a municipal library. Users fees and services charge provide a smaller portion of operating revenues for the Board, as under OPLA, any fees and charges are limited. Under the OPLA, public libraries must be operated under the management and control of a public library board. In general, the Board is required to establish operating policies and develop annual budgets. The Municipality has the responsibility to appoint a Board for the same term as Council and to review and approve the Annual budget submissions. While there are a few examples in the province wherein a library operates in the municipality without an independent board, these are very few since the provincial funding is foregone. In addition to the direct funding by the City for library services, there is indirect assistance provided as the City's Finance department provides an accounting services to the board for payroll, human resource function and accounts payable. These costs are not allocated to the library. Vehicle maintenance on the library fleet is charged based on cost basis. In addition, the debenture payments for asset improvements are in addition to the operating grant. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS City staff recommended reductions to be in line with reductions in City spending. The municipal spending increase was limited to 1 .1% increase, while the original library request was 4.2%. The eventual increase was reduced to a year over year increase of 2.2%,which is still higher that the municipal overall spending level. Due to the segregation of responsibilities between the Board and Council, the Board has responsibility to identify ways to reduce spending to meet the given funding limits. The Board's decision to reduce operating hours during the week and to close Sunday at MacBain branch to meet the spending envelope provided was theirs to make. May 28, 2013 -3 - F-2013-24 In fact, the Board's decision to reduce hours was based on the fact that the Sunday service hours was a seasonal issue and under utilized. Staff feel this is an appropriate time to work with library staff to identify operating efficiencies. The City is the primary funding source of this municipal service and Council has the responsibility to ensure expenditure commitments are appropriate. As a result, a review should be performed and completed before the commencement of the 2014 Budget cycle. Recommended by: ° "`mil, '" Todd H. rrison, Dirtor of Finance Respectfully submitted: , k �! Ken Todd, hief Adm inistrative inistr tiv e Officer _ HR-2013-02 Niagarajl'alis May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources Clerks Department SUBJECT: HR-2013-02 AODA (Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation) Policy RECOMMENDATIONS That Council approve the attached AODA(Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) Corporate Policy and Accessibility Plan for the City of Niagara Falls; and That this Accessibility Plan (the "Plan") be forwarded to the Province of Ontario's Accessibility Directorate as documentation of the City of Niagara Falls compliance with the AODA; and That the informal staff team, on accessibility issues. meet as a group. at least. three (3) times a year. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Plan, which is produced for Council under separate cover, has been submitted by the Mayors Disability Advisory Committee staff representatives, in collaboration with departmental staff representatives and members of the Mayors Disability Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Plan is to advise Council of the accomplishments, ongoing activities and future initiatives that the City of Niagara Falls will participate in while working toward making the Province of Ontario fully accessible by the year 2025, as mandated by the AODA. There is also a requirement to submit the Plan to the Province of Ontario's Accessibility Directorate. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Mayor's Disability Advisory Committee has been in existence since 1997 with a mission statement of educating the public and increasing barrier free accessibility in our community for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. Our Committee predated the legislative requirement to have a committee, enacted in 2001. A significant amount of time and effort on ensuring the City is progressive and diligent toward creating an Accessible community. The City of Niagara Falls Multi-year(2012-2017)Accessibility Plan May 28, 2013 - 2 - HR-2013-02 contains previous, current and future initiatives the City will undertake in order to not only meet the compliance standards, but to exceed the mandated standards whenever possible. The AODA has an impact on the way Public Sector organizations will accommodate persons with disability in the areas of: 1 . Customer Service 2. Information and Communication 3. Employment 4. Transportation 5. Built Environment, including the following areas: • Recreational Trails and Beach Access Routes • Outdoor Public-use Eating Areas (i.e., Rest stops or picnic areas) • Outdoor Play Spaces (ie Playgrounds) • Exterior Paths of Travel (i.e., Sidewalks, ramps, stairs, curb ramps) • Accessible Parking (i.e., On and off street) • Obtaining Services (i.e., Service Counters, waiting areas) • Maintenance (of accessibility-related equipment and features in public spaces) The AODA (2005), allows for phased in dates for compliance based on the size of the public sector organization as well as the private and not for profit sectors. This process creates the opportunity for enhanced partnerships and resource sharing collaboration between organizations required to comply with the AODA (2005) accessibility standards regulations. The AODA's standards apply to matters within the control or jurisdiction of the public sector entity (i.e., municipal government), however, our Committee has always made efforts, through education and personal pleas, to get greater accessibility in the private sector. Some of the highlights of the past year or so have included: • improving access for residents of Millennium Manor to the City's Millennium Trail. • getting curb cuts at the Mount Carmel and Commisso's plazas. • installation of a sidewalk at the corner of Drummond and Morrison, near Mullen's. to allow access to Transit bus stops. • through Municipal Works, developing a standard for sidewalk saw cuts, expansion joints etc., to make for a smoother sidewalk surface, especially for those on motorized vehicles. • continued compliance with the Transportation standard (i.e., audio announcements for bus stops). • consultation with the consultants on the proposed VTS facility. Some projects in the future that will increase accessibility: • removal of barriers to the City's public washrooms. • the Ailanthus Avenue reconstruction, a street where many with accessibility issues reside. May 28, 2013 - 3 - HR-2013-02 • installation of a ramp at the Queen Street CIBC. • strides toward a fully accessible conventional transit system FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Implementation of the AODA Corporate Policy and Multi-year Accessibility Plan has no financial impact on the City of Niagara Falls but is a requirement under the Provincial legislation. Future Provincial regulations may result in a need for financial resources to be redirected to attain mandated compliance with legislated standards, especially regarding the "built environment". As such, these requirements will need to be addressed through the budget process by impacted departments. There has become a growing awareness amongst City staff of accessibility issues, however, more can always be done. The staff liaisons on the committee forward pertinent information on standards to applicable City departments. It is recommended that a more formal process be instituted going forward. As a result, a staff team should meet on regular basis to ensure compliance with the various Provincial standards. as the requirements cross inter-departmental bailiwicks. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This report also demonstrates the City's efforts in achieving provincial legislated compliance with AODA Accessibility Standards Regulations, which are aligned with many of the City's strategic priorities, including the following: - A well-planned City; - Healthy and Safe Community; - Customer Service Excellence; - Convenient, Accessible and Sustainable Transportation ATTACHMENTS • Multi-Year Accessibility Plan (under separate cover) • Integrated Standard Policy • AODA Compliance Requirements 7 Recommended by: Trent Dar ctor of Human Resources 7 Recommended by: ) U IL - Dean lorfida, ty Clerk Approved by: I r- C `Ken Tod., C ief Administrative Officer JM/DI Department Division mil// Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy4 Niagarafalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 1 of 13 1. INTENT The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is committed to eliminating barriers and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities to afford equal opportunities of programs and services. This policy is intended to meet the requirements of the Integrated Accessibility Standards (IAS), Ontario Regulation 191/11 within the following areas. as set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). 2005: - Accessible Employment Standards - Accessible Information & Communication Standards - Accessible Transportation Standards The AODA became law on June 13, 2005. Under this landmark legislation, the provincial government will develop required standards that will identify, remove and prevent barriers for people with disabilities. The vision of the act is to have an accessible Ontario by 2025. The AODA Accessibility Standards address issues in five key areas which include the following: 1. Customer Service 2. Employment 3. Information & Communication 4. Transportation 5. Built Environment 2. PROCEDURE The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls will develop policies, procedures and practices which address integration, independence, dignity and equal opportunity, to comply with the legislative requirements prescribed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005, and to promote accessibility. All employment services provided by the City of Niagara Falls shall follow the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# aR-2013-02 Bylawtt Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division /� Human Resources / Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy viagarafalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 • la Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 2 of 13 3. SCOPE This policy applies to Members of Council, Members of Boards and Committees, all City employees as well as volunteers, agents, contractors, third parties or any other individuals who interact with the public or other third parties, who represent or act on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls in any manner. It also applies to services, facilities and properties owned or operated by the City of Niagara Falls. The City shall incorporate accessibility criteria and features when procuring or acquiring goods, services or facilities, except where it is not practicable to do so. 4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS General requirements that apply across all of the three standards, Employment, Information and Communication. and Transportation are outlined as follows. Establishment of Accessibility Policies and Plans The City of Niagara Falls will develop, implement and maintain policies governing how it will achieve accessibility through these requirements. In addition, the City will establish, implement. maintain and document a multi-year accessibility plan outlining its strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet its requirements under the IAS regulation. As well, the City will post its accessibility plans on their website, and provide the plan in an accessible format upon request. The Accessibility Plan will be reviewed and updated annually and will establish, review and update its accessibility plans in consultation with persons with disabilities or an advisory committee. Annual status reports will be prepared to report on the progress of steps taken to implement the City's accessibility plan and this information will be posted on the City website. Procuring or Acquiring Goods and Services, or Facilities The City will incorporate accessibility criteria and features when procuring or acquiring goods, services or facilities. The only exception is in cases where it is impracticable to do so. Training Requirements The City will provide training for its employees and volunteers regarding the IAS and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Training will be provided for individuals who are responsible for developing Corporate Policies, and all other persons who provide goods, services or facilities on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 LAD Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# HR-2013 02 Bylaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division �— Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy" NiagaraJalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy El Procedure Page Page 3 of 13 Self-Serve Kiosks The City will I ncorporate accessibility features when designing, procuring or acquiring self-service kiosks. In addition, the City will always be aware of the accessibility features of self-service kiosks for persons with disabilities. 4. DEFINITIONS Accessible Formats – include but not limited to large print, recorded audio and electronic formats. braille and other formats usable by persons with disabilities. Communication Supports – include but not limited to captioning, alternative and augmentative communication supports. plain language, sign language and other supports that facilitate effective communications. Conversion Ready – an electronic or digital format that facilitates conversion into an acceptable format. Designated Public Sector Organization – refers to every municipality and every person or_organization listed in Column 1 of Table 1 of Ontario Regulation 146/10 (Public Bodies and Commission Public Bodies—Definitions) made under the Public Service of Ontario Act. 2006. Employee - a person receiving or entitled to wages for work performed including but not limited to full- time. part-time, students, temporary and interns. Information – includes data. facts and knowledge that exists in any format, including text, audio. digital or images. and conveys meaning. Kiosk – an interactive electronic terminal, including a point-of-sale device, for public use that allows users to access one or more services or products. Large Organization – an organization with fifty (50), or more employees in Ontario. Mobility Aid – a device used to facilitate the transport, in a seated posture. of a person with a disability. Mobility Assistive Device – a cane, walker or similar aid. Obligated Organization – Organizations may include workplaces, businesses or services. Refers to the Government of Ontario, the Legislative Assembly, a designated public sector organization, a large organization and a small organization to which the standards of this Regulation apply. Performance Management – means activities related to assessing and improving employee performance, productivity and effectiveness, with the goal of facilitating employee success. Director -rent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Her Could Dace Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# HR 7013-02 Bylawa Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division ��,, — Human Resources s°b'e`t AODA (Integrated Accessibility Polity" Niagara/Az/fs Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision.Date May 28, 2013 0 Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 4 of 13 Support Person — in relation to a person with a disability, another person who accompanies the person with a disability in order to help with communication, mobility, personal care or medical needs, or with access to goods, services or facilities. User - for the purpose of this procedure may refer to potential employees, job applicants. and employees. 5. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS OVERVIEW The City of Niagara Falls is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. The Employment Standards regulation will expand the Province of Ontario's labour pool by ensuring people with disabilities are welcome and supported within all workplaces. Employment standards will assist organizations with employment recruitment, providing accessible information, plans for emergencies, individual accommodation, return to work, performance management. and career development and redeployment. 5.1 PROCEDURES 5.1.1 Recruitment, Assessment and Selection The City of Niagara Falls must notify employees and the public about the availability of accommodation for job applicants who have disabilities. Applicants must be informed that these accommodations are available, upon request, for the interview process and other candidate selection methods. The City shall consult with any applicant who requests an accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's disability. Successful applicants shall be notified about the City's policies for accommodating employees with disabilities as part of their offer of employment. 5.1.2 Accessible Formats and Communication Supports for Employees The City will ensure that all employees are informed of the policies used to support employees with disabilities. The City will provide this information to new employees as part of the orientation program or as soon as practicable All employees will be notified of any changes to existing policies on the provision of job accommodations that take into account an employee's accessibility needs due to disability. Upon request by an employee, the City will consult with the employee to provide or arrange suitable provisions of accessible formats and communication supports for: a) Information that is needed in order to perform the employee's job; and Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 can Ker'odd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Rcparty HR 2013 02 3vlaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division iPnee lfr Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy" .iagarafalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 5 of 13 b) Information that is generally available to employees in the workplace. 5.1.3 Documented Individual Accommodation Plans The City will also develop and have in place written processes for documenting individual accommodation plans for employees with disabilities. The process for the development of these accommodation plans should include specific elements. including: • The ways in which the employee can participate in the development of the plan. • The means by which the employee is assessed on an individual basis. • The steps taken to protect the privacy of the employee's personal information. • The frequency with which the individual accommodation plan should be reviewed or updated determined. and how it should be done. 5.1.4 Workplace Emergency Response Information If an employee's disability is such that workplace emergency response accommodation is necessary due to a disability and the City is aware of the need for accommodation. this information shall be provided to the employee. In addition, this information shall, with the employee's consent, be provided to any person designated by the City to provide assistance. Should the employee move to a new position and/or location within the City, the information shall be reviewed. in accordance with the accommodation process and as part of the general emergency response plan review. 5.1.5 Return to Work and Redeployment The City will develop and have return to work processes in place for employees who are absent from work due to a disability—and require disability-related accommodations in order to return to work. The return to work process must include an outline of the steps the City will take to facilitate the employee's return to work and use documented individual accommodation plans (as described in section 28 of the regulation). 5.1.6 Performance Management & Career Development & Advancement The City shall take into account the accessibility needs of its employees with disabilities including any individual accommodation plans when using its performance management process and when providing career development and advancement to its employees with disabilities. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# HR-2013-02 Bylaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division Human Resources �/� ubiect AODA (Integrated Accessibility Po°`°" Niagaraf ir1ls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 12 Policy Procedure Page Page 6 of 13 5.1.7 Responsibilities Departments are responsible for: • Ensuring the accessible employment standards procedure, guidelines and practices are followed. • Taking into account accessibility needs of individuals during the recruitment process, return to work process, performance management, career development, and redeployment. Employee(s) (person with disability) is responsible for: • Requesting accommodation and providing relevant information to assist the City in providing the required accessibility needs, including participating in the development of individual accommodation plans. • Requesting accessible formats and communication supports for information that is needed in order to perform their job. Job applicant(s) is responsible for: • Requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process Human Resources department is responsible for: • Identifying, removing and preventing barriers to persons with disabilities when posting jobs, during the recruitment and selection process. when implementing occupational health and safety programs and during the rehabilitation and placement of employees with disabilities. 6. INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION STANDARDS OVERVIEW The City of Niagara Falls will provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for persons (members of the public), with disabilities in a timely manner. The City will take into account the person's accessibility needs when customizing individual requests. 6.1 PROCEDURES Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO I<oe Todo Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Repo«e HR 2013-02 Bylaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division ///� Human Resources ubjer` AODA (Integrated Accessibility °o1`Y# Niagara]-ails Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 ssue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy El Procedure 'age Page 7 of 13 6.1.1 Accessible Websites and Web Content The City will ensure to make its web content conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at Level A and Level AA, as per the compliance timelines set out in 0 Reg 191/11. Web content includes any information which resides on an internet or intranet web site. 6.1.2 Emergency Procedures, Plans or Public Safety Information Upon request, the City will provide existing public emergency procedures, plans and public safety information in an accessible format or with appropriate communication supports in a timely manner. 6.1.3 Emergency Formats & Communication Supports Upon request. the City will provide or arrange for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports for persons with disabilities in a timely manner that takes into account the person's disability and at a cost that is no more than the regular cost charged to other persons. The City will also notify the public about the availability of accessible formats and communication supports. 6.1.4 Feedback The City has established an accessible customer service feedback process as required under the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (Corporate Policy # 400.34). The City also receives and responds to other feedback and will ensure that the process is accessible to persons with disabilities by providing or arranging for the provision of accessible formats and communication supports upon request. 6.1.5 Responsibilities Information Systems: • Administration of and ensuring compliance with this procedure. • Reviewing of communications materials to ensure plain language techniques are incorporated where possible. • Developing and/or reviewing all major published materials and information prior to release. • Developing and managing content for the City's websites. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAD Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# .iR.2013 02 Bylawe Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy Niagarafalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Resider Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 8 of 13 • Developing, supporting and maintaining the technology for the City's websites. • Supporting requests for technical-related accessible formats and communications supports. Departments are responsible for: • Being knowledgeable about accessibility requirements. • Tracking accessibility requests. • Communicating program information to stakeholders. • Reviewing sections of the website and updating new content in a timely manner. • Preparing public notices if and when necessary. • Dealing with inquires or forwarding to the appropriate department in accordance with the City's Communications Standards. 7. TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS OVERVIEW This procedure addresses the accessible transportation standards requirements of Ontario Regulation 191/11 for the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 2005 (AODA). This procedure applies to the provision of transportation services. including conventional and specialized transit services to members of the public by or on behalf of the City of Niagara Falls, its employees, volunteers and third party agents. The requirements set out in this procedure are being implemented by the City in accordance with the standards and timelines established in the AODA. 7.1 PROCEDURES 7.1.1 Accessibility Plans In addition to its corporate accessibility plan. the City's Transportation Services Department shall develop a plan for its conventional and specialized transit services. The plan shall outline measures to identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities and shall be reviewed through an annual public meeting including persons with disabilities. 7.1.2 Accessibility Training Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAD Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Reports HR-2013-0z Bylaw« Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division /fll Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility P°11`9# Niagaraj'alls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 9 of 13 The City's Transportation Services Department shall conduct employee and volunteer accessibility training related to the standards' requirement and keep a record of the training. 7.1.3 Accessible Bus Stops & Shelters With respect to bus stops and shelters, the City shall: • Consult with the Mayor's Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) in the development of accessible design criteria for bus stops and shelters. • Ensure that persons with disabilities can board and de-board its conventional transit vehicles in a safe location. other than the designated transit stop if the stop is deemed to be inaccessible. • When identifying the safe location, the City shall take into consideration the preference of the persons with disabilities. • Develop a process/procedure for promptly reporting to the City's Transportation Services Department when a transit stop is temporarily inaccessible or when a temporary barrier exists. 7.1.4 Availability of Information on Accessibility Equipment The City shall provide current information on the accessibility features of its conventional and specialized vehicles. routes and services, and shall make this information available on the City website and in an accessible format, upon request. 7.1.5 Priority Seating Clearly marked priority seating for persons with disabilities shall be provided. 7.1.6 Emergency Preparedness & Response Policies The City shall establish, implement, maintain and document emergency preparedness and response policies that provide for the safety of persons with disabilities. 7.1.7 Fares (Support Persons) There shall be no charge for a Support Person accompanying a person with a disability. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAD Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 aeportq ae 2013 02 9Vlawtt Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division Si��r//�// Human Resources r subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Policy at `iagarafalls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 10 of 13 7.1.8 Fares Persons with disabilities shall not pay a higher fare than persons without disabilities. T 7.1.9 General Responsibilities The following services shall be offered, upon request, and information related to these services shall be available in an accessible format, upon request: • Deploy lifting devices and ramps. • Allow adequate boarding and de-boarding time. • Provide assistance with assistive devices. • Ensure that assistive devices are stored in the passenger compartment within reach of the person with the disability who uses the aid or device. • Allow a person with a disability to travel with a medical aid. 7.1.10 Non Functional Accessibility Equipment Reasonable steps shall be taken to accommodate persons with disabilities if the accessibility equipment on a vehicle is not functioning and an equivalent service cannot be provided. The equipment shall be repaired as soon as practicable. 7.1.11 Pre-boarding Announcements Upon request. verbal pre-boarding announcements of routes, direction. destination or next stop shall be provided. Electronic pre-boarding announcements shall be available. 7.1.12 On-board Announcements An audible verbal announcement of all destination points or available route stops on which the vehicle is being operated shall be provided. All destination points shall be announced through electronic means, and be legibly and visually displayed through electronic means. Director Gent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# HR 2013-02 Byaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Departmert Division Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility Polity NiagaraJ-alls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 11 of 13 7.1.13 Storage of Mobility Aids Mobility aids and mobility assistive devices shall be safely stored within reach of the person with the disability. No fees shall be charged for the storage of an aid or device. 7.1.14 Service Disruptions Where a route or service is temporarily changed and the change is known in advance, alternative arrangements shall be made available to transfer persons with disabilities to their route destination and information on alternative arrangements shall be communicated in a manner that takes into account the person's disability. 7.1.15 Technical Requirements All City transportation vehicles shall meet the technical requirements for features such as grab bars. safe. non-slip surfaces and steps, storage for assistive devices, stop-requests and emergency response controls. suitable lighting and signage indicators and alarms for mobility aids such as lifts. etc. as prescribed by the regulation 191/11. 8.0 SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION 8.1.1 Specialized Transportation Persons with disabilities must register with the City of Niagara Falls Chair A Van in order to be provided specialized transportation service Applications for specialized transportation may be requested by persons with disabilities through Niagara Falls Transit. 8.1.2 Bookings — general requirements The City shall. • Allow companions and children to ride, space provided, at the applicable fare • Not restrict the number of rides Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Ken Todd Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report HR-201302 3viaw# Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division Human Resources Subject AODA (integrated Accessibility Po°`V# i%iagarafialls Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 Issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 12 of 13 • Provide same day booking service to the extent that is available; or when not available, accept booking requests up to three hours before end of service period each business day. 8.1.3 Coordination The City will facilitate coordination of services with neighboring municipalities/specialized providers. 8.1.4 Eligibility There will be three (3) categories of eligibility for specialized services: a) Unconditional; b) Temporary; and c) Conditional Eligibility may be granted for emergency uses or on compassionate grounds. A process will be established for use of specialized services by visitors. Personal information collected for the purposes of determining eligibility in this section shall be collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. 8.1.5 Hours of Service Where conventional service is provided. the hours of specialized transportation shall be the same hours of operation. 8.1.6 Origin to Destination Services Origin to destination services shall be provided within its service area that takes into account the abilities of its passengers and that accommodates their abilities. 8.1.7 Service Disruptions and Delays Disruptions and delays shall be communicated with the customer, prior to trip. using the contact method provided by the user. Director Trent Dark Date Submitted by May 28, 2013 CAO Ken Tedo Date Recommended by May 28, 2013 Report# HR -2013-0-2 aylawrt Date ❑ Approved by Council May 28, 2013 Department Division /l/f1 Human Resources Subject AODA (Integrated Accessibility P41144 Niagara/ails Standard Regulation) Policy 400.36 issue Date Revision Date May 28, 2013 © Policy ❑ Procedure Page Page 13 of 13 8.1.8 Responsibilities Niagara Falls Transit is responsible for: • Administration of and ensuring compliance with the transit sections of this procedure. Persons with disabilities are responsible for: • Providing relevant information to assist service providers (Niagara Falls Transit, taxi owners and operators) by providing the required accessibility needs. • Proof of requirement for a support person. if applicable. 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O Cn N 4 ; a y • i „ o 1 • C _e_. c -0 i 2 -o al 4 c0 CD O ; c E • — C O U) > o w E- C C n C D CD 0 a C C ti L. 1 C.) CO CO C'CS E • y Z r C I 1 i I j r ('Si r j i' N O CO N Co I • I cc / 1 co co 0 0 E a L Q) .L O 0 0 }' a) D i C U CD I w D yJ C N § o O 9 I U 6L rn p 0C U N = 0 a)1 ' > > °- t C O CD- (13 . cn N 73 t -Q O c 1/41j C p .0 1 co Q z : 0 1 ■ z PROCLAMATION WHEREAS National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) began in 1987 as a result of Rick Hanson's Man In Motion Tour; and WHEREAS this designated week allows communities to promote the need for greater barrier free accessibility in buildings, on modes of transportation and in public places; and WHEREAS the week also promotes awareness of issues affecting the disabled, accomplishments by the disabled community and goals for the future; and WHEREAS the City's Disability Advisory Committee would like the week of May 26th to June 1st, 2013 proclaimed "National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. NOW THEREFORE I, James M. Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls on behalf of Niagara Falls City Council do hereby proclaim the week of May 26`h to June 1st, 2013 as "National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council May 28, 2013 r D z Z Z G) 3 D -I m z co PBD-2013-39 Niagara,Falls May 28, 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-2013-39 AM-2013-005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5038 Marshall Road Applicants: Michael and Joan Stoll Home Industry (Machine Shop) RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to add a home industry to the list of permitted uses on the portion of the property zoned Rural and thereby permit the existing machine shop on a permanent basis. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested a zoning amendment to permit the existing machine shop as a home industry on a permanent basis. The amendment can be supported because: • Regional policies and the City's Official Plan permit home industries that are secondary to agricultural and residential uses in the Good General Agricultural area; • the machine shop has been allowed for 13 years as a temporary use without any impacts on the agricultural use of the subject and surrounding properties; • allowing the machine shop to continue permanently as a home industry will not adversely affect the farmed portion of the property and may assist in retaining agricultural uses on the land; and • keeping the home industry to its current size and requiring the entire lot area to continue the operation will ensure the agricultural viability of the lot is not affected and surrounding lands are not impacted. BACKGROUND Proposal A Zoning By-law amendment is requested for a 19 hectare (47 acre) parcel of land known as 5038 Marshall Road (see Schedule 1). The southerly 9 hectares (22 acres) of the property are being used for crop farming. A detached dwelling and an accessory building exist on the northerly half of the property that is wooded. A machine shop has been allowed in the 335 square metre (3,600 square foot) accessory building through a series of temporary use by-laws since 2000; the current temporary use by-law expires on May 31, May 28, 2013 -2 - PD-2013-39 2013. The applicants are requesting the machine shop to be permitted on a permanent basis as a home industry. Schedule 2 shows details of the development. The land is zoned Rural, in part, and Conservation and Open Space, in part, by By-law No. 395, 1966. The applicant is requesting the existing machine shop to be permitted on a permanent basis as a home industry that is accessory to the agricultural and residential uses on the portion of the property zoned Rural. Site specific provisions are proposed to limit the size of the home industry to 335 square metres and to require a minimum lot area of 19 hectares. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The northerly half of the property is wooded. A single detached dwelling and the machine shop exist in a clearing on this half of the property. The southerly half of the property is actively crop farmed. The property is surrounded by a variety of rural uses including a farm to the north, rural residences to the east and west and a mix of wooded areas and fields to the south. Circulation Comments Information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara - No objections to the proposed home industry provided that the land remains zoned for an agricultural use and the remaining farmland is used for active agricultural production. - The use is to be located only within the existing building and the scale to be controlled through limitations on floor area or number of employees. • Municipal Works - No objections. There are no municipal services available to service the site. • Transportation Services, Parks Design, Fire Services, Legal Services, Niagara Falls Transit No objections. • Public Comments - Two letters of support were received from adjacent property owners and are included on tonight's agenda. The letters note that the machine shop use has not caused any disturbance for the neighbours. May 28, 2013 -3 - PD-2013-39 Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on April 24, 2013. No neighbours attended the open house to hear about the proposal or to ask questions. ANALYSIS 1. Provincial Policy Statement and Regional Policy Plan The property is considered a prime agricultural area by the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) and is designated Good General Agriculture by the Regional Policy Plan. Such areas are to be protected for long term agricultural use. Regional policies allow for secondary uses, including home industries, to assist in the viability and sustainability of agricultural operations. Such uses are to remain secondary to and to be compatible with agricultural uses. The application seeks to permit the home industry (machine shop) as a secondary use that is conducted by a resident of the property. Ensuring the scale of the home industry is controlled and that a separate parcel for this use is not created in the future should ensure the agricultural viability of the parcel is not affected. There is no effective way through zoning to ensure the parcel is constantly farmed (ie. it could lay fallow for a number of years), however the measures recommended in this report should ensure the parcel's agricultural capability is not diminished. 2. Official Plan The farmed portion of the property and the area where the dwelling and the machine shop are located are designated Good General Agricultural in the City's Official Plan. While Good General Agricultural lands are primarily intended for agriculture,forestry and farm related dwellings, small scale home industries that are secondary to agricultural or residential uses may be permitted where it can be demonstrated that they are compatible with and retain the agricultural character of the area. The balance of the property (including the wooded areas on the northern part of the site and a watercourse) are currently designated Environmental Protection Area (EPA), in part, and proposed to be designated EPA and Environmental Conservation Area through Official Plan Amendment No. 96. These lands are intended for conservation. The proposal complies with the Official Plan as follows: - the existing machine shop is a home industry that is permitted as a secondary use on Good General Agricultural lands; - in the 13 years that the machine shop has existed on the property, the southerly half of the land has been actively farmed, while most of the northerly part has been conserved as a woodlot. Recognising this existing home industry as a secondary use will not adversely impact the continued viability of the agricultural use of the property; - the machine shop has had no off-site impacts; and - the home industry may assist in retaining agricultural uses on the land. May 28, 2013 -4- PD-2013-39 3. Zoning By-law The Rural zoning over the majority of the property permits agricultural uses, a single detached dwelling and an accessory structure. A machine shop is permitted as a temporary use until May 31, 2013. The applicant has requested the machine shop be permitted on a permanent basis as a home industry. The definition of a home industry proposed to be included in the amending by-law is as follows: "Home industry" means a studio or shop for artisans, craftpersons and tradepersons, which is subordinate to and accessory to an agricultural operation or dwelling, and which shall be conducted within an accessory building or structure by the resident of the property. Such use does not include a body shop. By definition the use would allow the machine shop to be changed to a carpentry shop, an artists studio or an auto or farm equipment mechanics shop in the future. To ensure the agricultural use of the property or the surrounding properties are not impacted, the use is recommended to be restricted to the existing accessory building. The following site specific provisions are recommended: Restricting the floor area of the home industry to 335 square metres (3,600 square feet), the current size of the machine shop. The shop has existed at this size for 13 years without affecting the agricultural use of the property or impacting adjacent properties. Requiring a minimum lot size of 19 hectares (47 acres). This is the current size of the property. This provision would prevent a separate parcel from being created for the home industry. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Approval of the application will assist in the retention of a City business. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 - Location Map Schedule 2 - Site Plan Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 4C-VH i\Ken Todd,th Administrative Officer Vi A.Bryce mb Attach. S:\PDR\2013\PBD-2013-39, AM-2013-005. 5038 Marshall Road.wpd May 28, 2013 -5 - PD-2013-39 SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land- ` N 0 1:9412 Z A irli G t_---- r 1AR 11111111 .. . 7 ( = let � S 5 K.' „�3, t� A e:: -ce W 5 ,,i i.1,,£ .n if 161141S-RD=161141S-RD=D- • 1111�i Il \, A O I \\ \ Amending the Zoning By-law No. 395, 1966 Aped 2013 Location: 5038 Marshall Road Applicant: Michael and Joan Stoll AM-2013-005 May 28, 2013 PD-2013-39 SCHEDULE 2 , , >- , J, _SI Planning Scanned Flle: '•4,1•a I. I`a. Director of Planning, Building&Development, City Hall,4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls,Ontario, L2E 6X5 Dear Director: We would like to comment on the Zoning By-law Amendment Application -City File: AM- 2013-055 regarding Michael and Joan Stoll's property at 5038 Marshall Road. We have been near neighbors to the Stolls for the past ten and a half years, and have never once had any concerns regarding their operation of a machine shop on their property. As far as we are concerned, there are no problems whatsoever with the machine shop-no noise, traffic, unsightliness,etc. Their property is beautifully maintained, and the shop is quiet and unobtrusive. We would like to request that the Stolls' application to have their machine shop permitted on a permanent basis be granted -we strongly feel that they have proven that their business is not detrimental to the neighborhood in any way, and that they should no longer have to continue renewing their permit every few years. We are glad to have them as neighbors, and would like to see them be able to stay here indefinitely. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, + p 44, w 4.112/1 u \ Keith and Sandra Waller 10720 Ott Road Niagara Falls,Ontario, L2E 6S6 RECEIVED MAY 072013 of stIMINCl 0 0 3 3 c z n D -i 0 z w Minister Responsible Ministre delegue all for Seniors Affaires des personnes ogees 77 Wellesley Street West 77. rue Wellesley Quest � 12th Floor, Ferguson Block 12'etage. bloc Ferguson Toronto. ON M7A 1N3 Toronto ON M7A 1N3 I® Tel-416-314-9710 Tel_ 416 314-9710 �o®I Fax 416-325-4787 Telec. 416 325-4787 Ontario May 2013 Dear Mayor (or Reeve), I am writing to ask that you consider officially proclaiming June as Seniors' Month in your community this year. As you know, June is Seniors' Month and Ontario has been celebrating it for 29 years. The theme this year is The Art of Living. It celebrates how seniors in Ontario have created their own unique approach to living. Older Ontarians practice The Art of Living every day. They've worked hard and continue to contribute much to the prosperity we all enjoy today. Celebrating Seniors' Month has become our collective way of giving something back to them. June 15, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day which presents a meaningful opportunity to share information and become involved. For more information about elder abuse, visit the Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse's website at ,,,',a',' .oncea.orq. In the past, communities have reached out to older Ontarians by organizing local information fairs, celebrating seniors' achievements, providing information, and by encouraging seniors to remain active and engaged. Seniors' Month is a good opportunity to put the spotlight on the local services and programs available in your community to assist seniors to live as independently as possible. For your convenience, a sample proclamation is enclosed for your consideration. Please let us know if you will be honouring seniors in your community this June with a local proclamation. You can contact us by email at nfosericrs aortar.:.:a. We will be sending promotional materials soon. Please let us know about any events you are planning and we will post them on the Ontario Seniors' Secretariat website at ortaresecicrs ca.senlorsn'cctr. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate Ontario's seniors. Sincerely, tits'' Mario Sergio Minister Seniors' Month Proclamation Seniors' Month June 1 - 30, 2013 WHEREAS Seniors'Month is an annual nation-wide celebration; WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community; WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; I, Mayor , do hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2013 Seniors' Month in and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors. Dated in the Mayor's Office on this day of , 2013. Mayor ICP 43-2013 May 1, 2013 Niagarati Region REPORT TO: Integrated Community Planning Committee SUBJECT: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Niagara 2014 RECOMMENDATION That the 'Federation of Candian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Niagara 2014 Joint Steering Committee Terms of Reference', attached as Appendix I, BE APPROVED by Regional Council, and that the City of Niagara Falls be notified accordingly. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the planning efforts behind the FCM 2014 Conference, as well as to seek endorsement of a Terms of Reference for the oversight and administrative components of the conference planning exercise. This report aligns directly with the Council Business Plan under Responsive Region. BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS As mentioned in this report negotiations between the Region and the City concluded with the Region taking over the responsibility of the administration of the FCM event. Included in administration is the financial management of the event including the budgeting, processing of transactions and reporting of results. All financial transactions will run through a special cost center within the Region's budget "2014 FCM Conference". Costs for each activity within the 2014 FCM Conference event will be tracked in individual expense accounts such as 'Vancouver 2013" in order to track budget to actual variances. Staff will ensure all proper financial controls are followed in alignment with the Region's financial practices and policies. Regular updates will be provided to Council on the financial activities of the event, and at a minimum financial reporting will be provided via the Region's Quarterly Financial Update document. A preliminary budget has been prepared however ongoing discussions with FCM will provide for further refinements. Once a final budget has been developed, staff will report back to council on the detailed items within the budget. As part of the respective 2013 budget processes of the Region and the City, both municipalities have committed funding to this initiative. The Region is currently invoicing the City for its 2013 share of funding contributions. As per the FCM agreement the Region 1 ICP 43-2013 May 1, 2013 will be responsible for fronting the costs of the event with final reconciliation and payment following the event. REPORT Following a series of initial FCM Planning Committee meetings, it has been deemed appropriate to provide a more formalized structure for both the oversight and implementation efforts for conference planning. Part of this impetus is the need to also formalize the agreement between the Region and the City of Niagara Falls, and in turn, with FCM itself. To assist, a draft Terms of Reference was presented to FCM Planning Committee Chair Volpatti, Mayor Diodati, Regional Chairman Burroughs, Regional CAO Trojan and City CAO Todd. This group supported the draft Terms of Reference, and directed that these be presented to Regional and City Councils respectively for endorsement. Key highlights include: • Establishing a Joint Steering Committee, with 3 City Councillors, 3 Regional Councillors and Chair Volpatti; • Creating a series of 'Action Teams', whose role is to focus on discreet planning and implementation work — these include (but are not limited to): volunteer management; sponsorship/finance; transportation/logistics; study tours; and, host events (e.g. gala dinner, reception, etc.); • Recognizing the role and responsibilities of a 'project coordinator' — this function was anticipated in the budget, and involves a secondment arrangement to assign a proven event planner; and, • The entire process will be supported by a Joint Staff Action team, drawing in-kind staff support from both the City and Region for the range of activities required to make a successful event. REPORTS PERTINENT TO THIS MATTER • N/A Submitted by: Approved by: . s ra t /Q Patrick Ro•son Mike Trojan Commissioner Chief Administrative Officer Integrated Community Planning This report was prepared by Patrick Robson, Commissioner, and Margaret Murphy,Associate Director Cunwent and Capital Budget Appendix I Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference Niagara 2014 Joint Steering Committee -Terms of Reference Page 3 Appendix II Structure Diagram Page 6 2 ICP 43-2013 May 1, 2013 Appendix I FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITES (FCM) CONFERENCE NIAGARA 2014 JOINT STEERING COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE PREAMBLE: The bid to host the 2014 FCM Conference in Niagara was successful, and has evolved to be a joint effort between the Region of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls. This includes a shared responsibility for funding the event, as well as for planning the range of activities required to stage a truly stellar and memorable conference for FCM delegates. To assist, it is appropriate to define a governance and administrative structure to deliver, respectively, the decision-making and implementation of the wide range of activities requiring disciplined management. The Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara, and their respective management teams, are committed to working collaboratively to host an event that will showcase Niagara most positively to all participants. MANDATE: The FCM Conference Niagara 2014 Joint Steering Committee (hereinafter referred to FCM 2014 Niagara Committee) is mandated to oversee the planning and implementation activities on behalf of the two partner municipalities, The City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The FCM 2014 Niagara Committee will provide the governance structure to carry out the mandate. GOALS/PURPOSE: • Act as the proxy for the respective Councils in overseeing the planning and implementation of the FCM 2014 Conference • Guide and support the efforts of the various functional 'Action Teams,' whose roles concern discreet aspect of conference staging and whose membership includes both elected representatives and staff (see below for greater detail). • Act as the primary contact point for related dealings with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. • Guide and support the efforts of the staff-level implementation. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The FCM 2014 Niagara Committee will report to Regional Council and City Council via the Committee Chair and those Councils' respective representatives on the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee. 3 ICP 43-2013 May 1, 2013 Appendix I MEMBERSHIP: Membership for the FCM Niagara 2014 Committee shall include: • A Committee Chair, from Regional Council, specifically Councillor Selina Volpatti, Regional Councillor from Niagara Falls • Three (3) City Council representatives (which could include the Mayor) • Three (3) Regional Council Representatives (which could include the Regional Chairman) The term of membership shall be for the duration of the FCM Conference process —from planning, through staging, through final 'close-out' reporting. The Committee shall receive administrative support for meeting and agenda management from the Region, as an 'in kind' contribution. WORKING SUPPORT STRUCTURE: To fulfill its mandate and accomplish its goals, the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee will be supported through the following support structure: Function-based `Action Teams'— due the range of discreet activities requiring a linkage between elected persons (through the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee to City and Regional Councils) and staff supports, it is appropriate to establish a number of 'Action Teams' to keep the range of parallel planning and implementation efforts moving forward between regular meetings of the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee. While not an exclusive list, Action Teams will be established to plan and deliver on the following discreet work efforts: • Study tours for delegates; • Host events — including the Gala Dinner, reception event(s), entertainment, etc.; • Transportation and logistics; • Organization of volunteers; and, • Sponsorship and finance. Each Action Team will have both a Council Lead (from either City or Regional Council, as determined by the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee), as well as a Staff Lead to provide liaison to the 'Joint Staff Action Team' (see below), in addition to other elected and staff participants as deemed necessary for effective functioning. Conference Project Co-ordinator — Reporting through the Chair of the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee, and supported by the staff-level Chair of the Joint Staff Action Team, this is the primary staff-level person to coordinate the range of activity planning and implementation, between the Functional Action Teams and the Joint Staff Action Team. The position is funded through the agreed budget for the FCM 2014 Niagara Conference Budget (as administered through the Region). Joint Staff Action Team — The key role of this group is to assist in keeping planning and implementation efforts integrated across staff lines, both within the respective 4 ICP 43-2013 May 1, 2013 Appendix I administrations of the City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara and between said administrations. Given the agreement that the Regional Municipality will, on behalf of the 'joint' Host Community (being both the City and Region), administer the financial aspects associated with planning and staging of the FCM 2014 Niagara Conference, this Team will be Chaired by Regional Senior Management Staff. The Chair of this team will participate in the meetings of the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee as a non- voting member. Appointees to this group from the Region and City will be authorized respectively by the Chief Administrative Officers of each. Staff resource support, beyond the Conference Project Coordinator, shall not be compensated to the Region nor to the City — however, all staff resource support will be tracked and recorded for final reporting to the Councils of the City of Niagara Falls and the Regional Municipality of Niagara as part of overall 'in kind' contributions from the Region and City respectively. MEETINGS: A meeting schedule following a bi-monthly cycle shall be set for the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee, recognizing that frequency may increase closer to the event and that there is always available the option of meetings arranged at the call of the Chair. The meetings for all 'teams' identified herein will be held at either Regional Headquarters or Niagara Falls City Hall. The frequency of meetings beyond the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee will be determined by the respective participants, in consultation with the Conference Project Coordinator. Administrative support for these teams will be provided from within the respective teams' membership (as agreed by the participants of the respective teams). ABSENTEEISM: Should a member of the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee, the various 'Action Teams' or the Joint Staff Action Team, miss two consecutive meetings without notification and consent of the designated Chair, the member shall be deemed to have resigned and will be replaced forthwith. AMENDMENTS TO THE TERMS OF REFERENCE: The Terms of Reference may be amended from time to time, based on a recommendation from the Chair of the FCM 2014 Niagara Committee and as approved by said Committee. 5 CO CO = r r O O x . N N 6 C cO r Q. a a U2Q 0 9 C a 0 0 • u • O G .7--„---Th 1• N F I. p Y C C J p C U N 6_ iD `z■ o in 0 F O V V N w ', E M c R 3 /�Y o i -=r E o r v c E w 4 % o O c u i+ L �► l+ u 4-111. ' W * * U,.. 00 m Ito " Y u t ab A c i1 'u cc Y V R EJ i c t T tj a+ _ U O V i =' N d s -I N R V —/ a ~ C t r e J .. 7 o lu to O A a U V J J -: v IA y 0 a tIAT1ON 116 Niagar a Street,St Catharines,ON L2R 4L4 Tel: 905-684-9459 Fax: 905-684-4778 C2(y�' E-mail: nar0NiagaraRFALTOR.ca Web site: www.NiagaraREOLTOR.ca President April 1'`, 2013 Dawn Kendrick president-Elect Jim Diodati, Mayor Jason Fleming 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 vice-President Patrick Burke Dear Mayor Diodati, past President I write to you today regarding the issue of a municipal land transfer tax. This issue is of Brad Johnstone critical importance to the Niagara Association of REAL LORS®, our 980 members and the local housing market. LUMCO is in the process of developing an advocacy campaign aimed at convincing the Directors Government of Ontario to amend Nittnicipal Act, 2001 to give municipalities' additional revenue generating powers. One of the potential new sources of revenue being discussed is the municipal land transfer tax. The only municipality in Ontario that has the authority (osie DeLazzari to charge a municipal land transfer tax is the City of Toronto. Patrick Dummitt Local REALTORS® have strong concerns about the impact a municipal land transfer tax would have on the Niagara Region housing market. A municipal land transfer tax would force home buyers to pay thousands of dollars in new taxes. These new taxes on home Stephen Oliver buyers in our area could have serious implications for our local economy. In addition, the tax is an unreliable source of revenue for municipalities. Donald Parr Research has shown that a municipal land transfer tax dampens the housing market eliminating a significant amount of consumer spending in the local economy. For ((Am Snowling example, a recent C.D. Howe study concluded that the Toronto land transfer tax dampened home sales by 16 per cent. The Altus Group notes that the average resale home generates $40,350 in spin off spending by consumers as they buy new appliances, Gord Wyllie Jr. renovate and buy various professional services. When people buy homes in the Niagara Region a great deal of these ancillary economic benefits happen in local businesses that employ local residents. Executive Officer Moreover, if implemented, a municipal land transfer tax would hurt the attractiveness of Carolyn Bones-Posey the Niagara Region as a place to live, work and invest. The City of Toronto example has shown that home buyers will avoid a jurisdiction that forces people to pay a second (municipal) land transfer tax. Instead, home buyers are more likely to move to jurisdictions that do not have a municipal land transfer tax. Municipal land transfer taxes Wii would create a disincentive to live, invest and raise a family in our great area. Quality Life Finally, a municipal land transfer tax is an unreliable source of funding for the Niagara Region. Land transfer taxes have a high degree of year-over-year variability due to the cyclical nature of real estate markets. This problem is compounded by the variability that exists between local real estate markets. Predicting how our real estate market will perform on a year-over-year basis is, generally speaking, quite difficult. As such, budgeting for municipal services using revenue from a municipal land transfer tax could result in detrimental budget shortfalls. For all these reasons outlined above, member of Niagara Association of REALTORS® will vigorously oppose any move to impose a municipal land transfer tax on home buyers in the Niagara Region. We look forward to your support and we would welcome an opportunity to discuss this issue with you further. Sincerely, Dawn Kendrick, 2013 President Niagara Association of REALTORS® fay e. r, Vgli9t_°?v,13 ;t1 • z m v 0 xl -1 y TH/tAt, F-2013-30 NiagaraJalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2013-30 2013 Property Tax Rates RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the 2013 Property Tax Rates. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The municipality must have the annual tax rates approved prior to providing rate payers with final tax bills. The 2013 General Purposes Budget was approved on March 26, 2013. The annual general levy of $54,615,431 was approved at this time. The City's tax rates included in this report reflect the approved general levy. The regional, school and waste management rates have been provided by the responsible level of government and are also included in the schedule. BACKGROUND The Regional Municipality of Niagara has approved the 2013 tax ratios and tax rates. In addition, the Province of Ontario has established educational tax rates for 2013. The City is now in the position to establish its tax rates and to proceed with the Final 2013 Billing for the non-capped property classes. This report provides for Council,the City's 2013 property tax rates. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2013 tax levy is $54,615,431 ($54,074,717 for 2012). The General taxation portion of this total levy is $47,392,649 ($46,923,400 for 2012); the Urban Service Area taxation portion is $7,222,782 ($7,151 ,317 for 2012). Corresponding tax rates based on these levies are provided in Table 1. The effective tax rates are 1 .77% higher than the rates approved for 2012. The Region of Niagara provides waste management services for the residents of Niagara Falls. The Region has provided the costs of this service for 2013 to the City. The annual cost used to determine the rates for 2013 is $6,585,237 ($6,707,717 for 2012). To fund this expense, the City collects the taxes from the residents using a separate tax rate. Table 2 provides a comparison of the waste management tax rates used in 2012 to the recommended rates for 2013. May 28, 2013 -2 - F-2013-30 The Appropriations and Levying By-law is prepared for Council's adoption, should Council approve the recommendation. This By-law authorizes the preparation and sending of Final Tax Notices. Appendix A of the By-law shows the summary of tax rates for each classification and for all levies. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 Tax Rate - City of Niagara Falls Table 2 Waste Management Tax Rates - City of Niagara Falls Recommended by: vfi� Todd Harriso , Dire of Finance Respectfully submitted: ��\ Ken Todd, Chi f Ad inistrative Officer Table 1 Tax Rates - City of Niagara Falls 2012 2013 Urban Urban Tax Rates Service Service Cit of Nia•ara Falls General Area Combined General Area Combined Residential 0.438753% 0.070447% 0.509200% 0.446368% 0.071849% 0.518217% Multi-Residential 0.896812% 0.143994% 1.040806% 0.912377% 0.146859% 1.059236% New Multi-Residential 0.438753% 0.070447% 0.509200% 0.446368% 0.071849% 0.518217% Commercial - Residual - High Band 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.000000% 2.119857% 0.341219% 2.461076% - Low Band 0.771592% 0.123888% 0.895480% 0.784924% 0.126344% 0.911268% Commercial - Residual - Excess Land - High Band 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.000000% 1.483900% 0.238853% 1.722753% - Low Band 0.540114% 0.086722% 0.626836% 0.549447% 0.088441% 0.637888% Commercial - Other 0.771592% 0.123888% 0.895480% 0.784983% 0.126354% 0.911337% Commercial - Other- Excess Land 0.540114% 0.086722% 0.626836% 0.549488% 0.088448% 0.637936% Commercial -Vacant Land 0.540114% 0.086722% 0.626836% 0.549488% 0.088448% 0.637936% Industrial 1.153921% 0.185276% 1.339197% 1.173948% 0.188963% 1.362911% Industrial - Excess Land 0.750049% 0.120429% 0.870478% 0.763066% 0.122826% 0.885892% Industrial - Vacant Land 0.750049% 0.120429% 0.870478% 0.763066% 0.122826% 0.885892% Industrial - New Construction 1.153921% 0.185276% 1.339197% 1.173948% 0.188963% 1.362911% Indust- New Constr- Excess Land 0.750049% 0.120429% 0.870478% 0.763066% 0.122826% 0.885892% Pipelines 0.746802% 0.119908% 0.866710% 0.759763% 0.122294% 0.882057% Farmlands 0.109688% 0.017612% 0.127300% 0.111593% 0.017962% 0.129555% Managed Forests 0.109688% 0.017612% 0.127300% 0.111593% 0.017962% 0.129555% Farmlands Awaiting Development I 0.329065% 0.052835% 0.381900% 0.334777% 0.053887% 0.388664% Farmlands Awaiting Development II 0.438753% 0.070447% 0.509200% 0.446368% 0.071849% 0.518217% F-2013-31 Niagarafalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2013-31 Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential, Pipeline Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes RECOMMENDATION That June 28 and September 30 be approved as the 2013 Final Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The due dates for final tax billing must be approved by Council pursuant to the Municipal Act. The City has established that due dates for the non-capped property classes be June 28 and September 30. The due dates for the capped classes are August 30 and October 31 due to the additional calculations required for these billings. BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes on all assessable properties within the municipality. These annual billings include the annual taxes for the City, for the Region of Niagara and for the appropriate local school boards. Due dates for property taxes are set to coincide with the quarterly levy payments made to the Region and the school boards. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Due to the additional calculations required to prepare the 2013 Final Tax Notices for the Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential property classes, all assessment classes cannot be billed at the same time. Staff is therefore recommending that the Final Tax Notice Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes be set as June 28 and September 30. Once the additional calculations for the remaining classes have been determined then final tax notice due dates for the Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-residential property classes will be presented for Council's consideration. Recommended by: / 4 Todd Harri on, Dire for f Finance w' Respectfully submitted: • I) en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F-2013-32 Niagara falls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2013-32 Monthly Tax Receivables Report 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 April 30, 2013 were $28.5 million compared to $29.0 million in 2012. During April, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased from 36.1% in 2012 to 35.1% in 2013. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2013. At this stage, 74.6% of properties have developed payment arrangements of have paid in full. There are currently seventeen 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 2013 improved during the month of April. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at April 30, 2013 are $28.5 million. This represents a decrease from $29.0 million in arrears for the same period in 2012. 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, 2013, 389 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions after four months of activity. This table shows 74.6% of the tax accounts or 290 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During April, five accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 65.3% (March) to 74.6% (April). May 28, 2013 -2 - F-2013-32 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 April, three registered properties were redeemed and two properties were registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 5.0% 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 April 30, 2013 is 35.1% which is a decrease from 2012's value of 36.1%. The municipality has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to offset the higher measure. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 Taxes Receivable at April 30, 2013 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at April 30, 2013 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties i Recommended by: , ,/ Todd Harris n, Direc,sr of Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable Owing at April 30,2013 2013 2012 Outstanding Taxes @ March 31, 2013 $ 53,625,596 $ 55,606,233 Taxes Due April 30, 2013 $ 40,489,827 $ 40,172,004 Penalty charged in April $ 243,511 $ 255,561 Taxes Collected during April $ 65,890,967 $ 67,038,917 Outstanding Taxes @ April 30, 2013 $ 28,467,967 $ 28,994,881 Taxes Past Due $ 28,467,967 $ 28,994,881 TABLE 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class as at April 30,2013 2013 %of Class 2012 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 13,518,569 47.49% $ 13,217,223 45.58% Multi-Residential $ 596,216 2.09% $ 589,787 2.03% Commercial $ 13,553,244 47.61% $ 14,121,990 48.71% Industrial $ 773,578 2.72% $ 1,007,918 3.48% Farmlands $ 26,360 0.09% $ 57,963 0.20% Total Receivables $ 28,467,967 100.00% $ 28,994,881 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties Properties Subject to Subject to Registration Registration as at March 31, 2013 as at April 30, 2013 Initial Amount 389 389 Paid in Full 49 54 13.9% Payment Arrangements 205 236 60.7% Ongoing Collection 135 99 25.4% Action Registered 0 0 0.0% 389 389 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled Number Taxes Tax Sales of Oustanding Date Properties Amount May 2013 3 $ 371,631 November 2013 1 $ 420,472 May 2014 13 $ 645,210 Totals 17 $ 1,437,313 F-2013-33 /jr___Zty'r Niagarafalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2013-33 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $14,812,702.02 for the period April 4, 2013 to May 8, 2013. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Recommended by: 1 /. 'pi Todd Har ison, Di'ector of Finance ( I f Respectfully submitted: jer' Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1218726 ONTARIO INC 363449 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750 00 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 363278 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1,597 76 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 363450 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 174.30 1692695 ONTARIO LTD 363739 08-May-2013 REFUND 193 96 1806157 ONTARIO LTD o/a PREMIER COLLISION 363086 10-Apr-2013 CB&FIG 38,950.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 363443 17-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 6.780.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 363451 24-Apr-2013 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 3.502.86 2081655 ONTARIO LTD o/a DYNACLEAN 363494 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 3.315.55 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 363452 24-Apr-2013 LICENSE AGREEMENT 1,130.00 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 363602 01-May-2013 REFUND 750 00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 363279 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 688.17 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 363453 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 21255 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 363603 01-May-2013 REFUND 2.554.40 2240453 ONTARIO INC o/a BLACKTHORN PRODUCTION 363454 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3,955.00 2285045 ONTARIO INC 363087 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 36.541 31 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 363280 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 189.84 5343 FERRY ST 363740 08-May-2013 REFUND 1,941 54 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 363455 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1308.59 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 363604 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,435 10 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 363088 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 9.651 71 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 363741 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,158 55 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 363608 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,537.43 A.M. POTENTIALS INC 363613 01-May-2013 REFUND 750 00 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 363605 01-May-2013 SERVICES 4.661.25 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 363089 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 873.09 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 363742 08-May-2013 SERVICES 211 14 ACKLANDS GRAINGER INC 363456 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 366 23 ADEWUMI.AYO 363090 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 47.84 ADVANCE TOWING 363091 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 282.50 ADVANCE TOWING 363743 08-May-2013 SERVICES 452.00 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 363092 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 218.53 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 363744 08-May-2013 SERVICES 432.29 AGO INDUSTRIES INC. 363457 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 5.292.10 AGO INDUSTRIES INC. 363606 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 93.45 AGO INDUSTRIES INC. 363745 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 228 03 AIR CARE SERVICES 363093 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 289.28 AIR CARE SERVICES 363282 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.143.36 AIR CARE SERVICES 363458 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 407.23 AIR CARE SERVICES 363607 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.506.86 AIRON HVAC 363094 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1,446.90 AIRON HVAC 363283 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 798.80 AIRON HVAC 363459 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 565.16 AL REID OLDTIMERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 363748 08-May-2013 GRANT 1.500.00 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 363746 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,311.25 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 363609 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 149.16 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 363747 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 522.39 ALLFORD,CHRISTOPHER 363610 01-May-2013 CLAIM 150 00 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 363096 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 698.96 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 363284 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 176.49 AMADIO,RAYMOND 363611 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 158.19 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 363097 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2.386.25 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 363460 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2.428 75 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 363749 08-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,403.50 AMODEO.JOE 363285 17-Apr-2013 REFUND 2,000 00 ANGELL,JOHN 363461 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750.00 ANGLE,BETH 363099 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 74.88 ANTOLICH.MARK 363614 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 363286 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#571 66.99 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 363462 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 920.48 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 363751 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 10.93 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 363615 01-May-2013 VEH ID#87 3,905.94 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 363750 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,013.61 ARIVA 363100 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 309.67 ARIVA 363287 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 879 51 ARIVA 363463 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 731.24 ARIVA 363616 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 133.42 ARIVA 363752 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 941.22 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 363753 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 28 25 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 363101 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 635.63 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 363289 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1.074 18 ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO 363754 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 259.90 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS 363288 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.965 47 ATKINSON,RICK 363617 01-May-2013 REIMBURSEMENT OF DZ LICENSINC 75.00 Page 2 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 363756 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 395.50 BARNSLEY,JOHN 363755 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1.586.11 BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES(1991)LTD 363102 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 310.75 BARRY BRYAN ASSOCIATES(1991)LTD 363290 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 5.970.54 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 363618 O1-May-2013 MATERIALS 6.102.00 BEAMAN,KEN 363291 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 124.28 BELL CANADA 363104 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 75.33 BELL CANADA 363106 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 380.25 BELL CANADA 363292 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 13.10 BELL CANADA 363293 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 94.92 BELL CANADA 363619 01-May-2013 SERVICES 404.48 BELL CANADA 363758 08-May-2013 SERVICES 75.33 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 363105 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 113.00 BERNAT,CLARK 363107 10-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 385.99 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 363294 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 171.65 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 363465 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 84.69 SICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 363759 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 274.59 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 363295 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 90.40 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 363466 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 27.47 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 363760 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 14.98 BIN THERE DUMP THAT 363761 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 355.11 BIRDS MOVING&STORAGE 363620 01-May-2013 SERVICES 5,695.20 BLACK 8 MCDONALD LTD 363467 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,155.26 BLAIS,PAUL 363762 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 BOB ROBINSON 8 SON CONSTRUCTION 363468 24-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 2,542.50 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 363621 01-May-2013 SERVICES 1,413.91 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 363764 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 2,463.40 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 363763 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 2,570.75 BOLUS.SHARON 363296 17-Apr-2013 REFUND 2,116 00 BOONE,GORDON 363469 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 BOYLE,PEGGY 363765 08-May-2013 TRAINING 78758 BOYS 8 GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 363728 03-May-2013 GRANT 16.066 67 BRAND BLVD INC 363108 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,200.06 BRECHIN GROUP INC THE 363766 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 27.46 BRIAN LAMBIE IN TRUST 363833 08-May-2013 REFUND 875 70 BRINKS CANADA LTD 363470 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1,789.91 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 363109 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,538.37 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 363297 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,369.87 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 363471 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,119 33 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 363622 01-May-2013 VEH ID#155 1,467 68 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 363767 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,090.20 BRUNNING,TODD 363623 01-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 4500 BUILDING INNOVATION 363111 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 10,170.00 BURKE GROUP-THE 363768 08-May-2013 SERVICES 2,486.00 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 363309 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#536,571,0572 2,589.75 CALE SYSTEMS INC 363112 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,034.05 CALE SYSTEMS INC 363298 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,209.10 CALE SYSTEMS INC 363624 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.270.80 CANADIAN BEARINGS LTD 363770 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 136.64 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 363115 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 333.35 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 363625 01-May-2013 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2.226 10 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 363771 08-May-2013 SERVICES 415.28 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 363116 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 298.52 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 363448 19-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,168.16 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 363473 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.117.90 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 363772 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 609.82 CANADIAN NATIONAL 363300 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 3274.87 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 363301 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,105.91 CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC 363774 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,112.27 CANADIAN SALT COMPANY LIMITED THE 363303 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 7.554.82 CANAVAN,WENDY 363113 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 141.24 CANAVAN,WENDY 363472 24-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 142.40 CANAVAN,WENDY 363769 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 69.68 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 363114 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,101.80 CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 363117 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 43.28 CANPAR TRANSPORT L P 363302 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 56.04 CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 363474 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 136.15 CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 363626 01-May-2013 SERVICES 4.92 CANPAR TRANSPORT L.P. 363773 08-May-2013 SERVICES 23.95 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 363118 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 7.201.32 CARR MCLEAN 363120 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 384.48 CARRICK,MARZENNA 363119 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 240.76 CARRICK.MARZENNA 363775 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 135.20 CARRIERE,RYAN 363475 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 15000 Page 3 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CARSWELL 363121 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 476.39 CASTLE MECHANICAL 363304 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 5,936 57 CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 363122 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 508.50 CBM N A INC 363777 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 402.30 CCS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 363478 24-Apr-2013 TRAINING 1,525.50 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 363627 01-May-2013 SERVICES 461.04 CENTURY MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 363628 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 131.26 CENTURY VALLEN 363123 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 82.58 CENTURY VALLEN 363305 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 36.34 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 363444 18-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,704.04 CERPS TRAINING INC 363306 17-Apr-2013 TRAINING 621.50 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 363124 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 337.87 CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 363125 10-Apr-2013 MEDICAL 15500 CHAMBERS,SCOTT 363481 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 9920 CHAMBERS.TERRY 363479 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 71.95 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 363126 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 208.15 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 363307 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2.055.07 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 363480 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 73.29 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 363629 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.791 97 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 363779 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 2,271 04 CHEM AQUA 363780 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 904.00 CHIPPAWA LIONS PARK 363781 08-May-2013 GRANT 17,000 00 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 363127 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,829.67 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 363308 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 325.55 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 363782 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 4.854 44 CIRILLO,DINO 363630 01-May-2013 REFUND 750 00 CIRILLO.LIZ 363482 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750 00 CIT FINANCIAL LTD 363483 24-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 1,796.70 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 363631 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,635 18 CODE 4 FIRE&RESCUE INC 363310 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 746.35 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 363311 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1.714.62 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 363484 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 5.239.81 COLLEE,DOUGLAS 363632 01-May-2013 TRAINING 317.62 COLUMBUS CENTRE 363783 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 543.90 COMMISSIONAIRES 363128 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 20.399.67 COMMISSIONAIRES 363312 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.175.13 COMMISSIONAIRES 363633 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 29,034.21 CONDOTTA MERRETT&CO INSURANCE BROKERS 363313 17-Apr-2013 REMITTANCE 332.54 CONIDI.SARAH 363314 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 141.72 CONIDI,SARAH 363485 24-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 39.00 CONIDI.SARAH 363634 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 211.52 CONTE LAW OFFICE 363635 01-May-2013 REFUND 915 30 CONWAY'S MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC 363784 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,817.61 CORPORATE CABLING AND NETWORKS INC 363129 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3.994.55 CORPORATE EXPRESS 363487 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 543 11 CORPORATE EXPRESS 363636 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.23736 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 363315 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 6.728 20 CREATIVE SIGNWORKS OF NIAGARA INC 363130 10-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 4.802.50 CRITELLI,ROSA 363131 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 294.00 CRITERION PICTURES 363132 10-Apr-2013 LICENSE 847.50 CROMBIE LEASEHOLDS LIMITED 363785 08-May-2013 REFUND 9,051 06 CRYDERMAN,GEORGE 363317 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 CTM MEDIA GROUP LTD 363786 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 902.87 CUBIC HEALTH INC 363445 18-Apr-2013 SERVICES 14,464 00 CULLIGAN 363133 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 167.24 CULTURAL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP 363134 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 275.37 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 363637 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 326.23 CUPE LOCAL 133 363135 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,668 15 CUPE LOCAL 133 363488 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8.697.03 CUPE LOCAL 133 363787 08-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,568.91 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 363321 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 617.45 DAFCO FILTRATION GROUP 363136 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 929.32 DALIMONTE.JOE 363489 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 DAN SIMPSON HOLDINGS LTD 363137 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 506.61 DAN WILLICK C/O 3 WEST SPORTS BAR&GRILL 363594 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 302.50 DARCH FIRE 363138 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 308.27 DARCH FIRE 363788 08-May-2013 VEH ID#521 499 35 DAVIDSON,ANGELA 363320 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 390.00 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 363319 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 94.92 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 363140 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 705.07 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 363490 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 79.10 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 363639 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 13.433 48 DETENBECK,TOM 363640 01-May-2013 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 DIODATI,JIM 363491 24-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,155.00 Page 4 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 363492 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750 00 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 363641 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,932.30 DUFFERIN CONCRETE 363790 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 49946 DUMONT SECURITY 363493 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 906.33 DUNNETT,RODNEY 363791 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 46.39 DYNAMIC ENERGY SERVICES INC 363792 08-May-2013 SERVICES 4,294.00 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 363327 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3,164.00 E. LEES&ASSOCIATES CONSULTING LTD 363142 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 23,645 18 ECONOPRINT.NET 363141 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 53330 ECOSIM SOFTWARE INC 363642 01-May-2013 TRAINING 960.50 EDUCATIONAL NEWS NIAGARA 363643 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 10900 EDUCATIONAL NEWS NIAGARA 363793 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 195.00 ELECTROMEGA 363794 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 5,081 61 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 363323 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 16.554 51 EMCO CORPORATION 363324 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 210 18 EMCO CORPORATION 363495 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.229.44 EMCO CORPORATION 363644 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,322.10 EMCO CORPORATION 363795 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 2.925.57 EMPIRE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THE 363496 24-Apr-2013 REMITTANCE 51.005.55 ENBRIDGE 363143 10-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 18.367 59 ENBRIDGE 363325 17-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 2.40661 ENBRIDGE 363497 24-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 845.62 ENBRIDGE 363645 01-May-2013 UTILITIES 13.791.09 ENBRIDGE 363796 08-May-2013 UTILITIES 13.867.44 ENDURA CONSTRUCTION LTD 363326 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 6.248 90 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 363797 08-May-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 13,921 60 EVANOFF,VICTOR 363144 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 12000 EVANOFF,VICTOR 363798 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 9000 EVANS,PAUL 363498 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 363499 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,096.83 EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 363145 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 115.86 EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 363500 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 593.25 EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 363646 01-May-2013 SERVICES 146.90 EXCELLENCE CANADA 363501 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 7.187.93 FABIANO.BENEDETTO&LUCIA 363799 08-May-2013 REFUND 1,799.98 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 363146 10-Apr-2013 VEH ID#124 5.509.32 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 363800 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 4,884.24 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 363147 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 672.49 FANSOLATO,WAYNE 363502 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 FARMERS MARKETS ONTARIO 363328 17-Apr-2013 MEMBERSHIP 169.50 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 363647 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 894.98 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 363801 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 165.41 FEDERAL EXPRESS CANADA LTD 363148 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 46.08 FERRY,LENNY 363149 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 72.28 FIRETECH 363330 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 388.16 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 363150 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 233.40 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 363331 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,588.77 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 363503 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 202.84 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 363648 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 107.41 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 363802 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.025.14 FORLIN,KATHY 363151 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 99.84 FRAGALE,LUIGI 363332 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 75.94 FRALICK CONSTRUCTION, 363649 01-May-2013 REFUND 75000 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 363803 08-May-2013 SERVICES 95,983.00 FRASER,HEATHER 363650 01-May-2013 SERVICES 113.00 G&K SERVICES CANADA INC 363805 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 6.239.56 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 363651 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 90.40 GENERAL PAINT 363152 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.63 GENERAL PAINT 363652 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 580.40 GEORGIAN COLLEGE 363153 10-Apr-2013 REGISTRATION 605.00 GEOSOLV DESIGN 363504 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 680.728.95 GIBRALTAR SOLUTIONS INC 363154 10-Apr-2013 LICENSES 15.201.89 GILL,ANDREW 363333 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 4500 GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 363155 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 705.92 GIRARDLCHRISTINE 363804 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 138.70 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 363806 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 133.00 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 363156 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 139.89 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 363807 08-May-2013 SERVICES 139.89 GOODLIFE FITNESS-CORPORATE WELLNESS 363446 18-Apr-2013 MEMBERSHIP 18832 GOODY.ROBERT 363157 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 3380 GOODY.ROBERT 363335 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 80.00 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 363158 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 547.09 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 363336 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 40.61 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 363505 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 636.80 Page 5 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD 363808 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,374.08 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 363809 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,168 17 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 363810 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,689 28 GRUBICH.JOHN 363159 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEUMILEAGE 59.28 GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 363160 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.138.13 GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 363337 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,223.85 GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 363506 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 612.84 GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 363653 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 751 84 GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED 363811 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 6,238.56 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 363161 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,897.09 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 363812 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 797 33 HACH SALES&SERVICE CANADA LP 363162 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 5,085.00 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 363163 10-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 621.50 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 363813 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 621.50 HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED 363338 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 5,839.28 HALLE,MICHAEL 363164 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 150.00 HANG UPS 363339 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 12,970 36 HANSEN,CARL 363654 01-May-2013 REFUND 1,177 54 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 363165 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 811 50 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 363167 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 8,640.43 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 363340 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 311 88 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 363507 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 559.35 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 363814 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 339.00 HEIDEBRECHT,ANDREA 363341 17-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 16760 HERB LODDE&SONS ROOFING LTD 363815 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 7.209.40 HEYKOOP.RUTH 363168 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 30.00 HEYKOOP.RUTH 363816 08-May-2013 SERVICES 30.00 HICKS,DEREK 363169 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 363343 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 2,598.72 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 363817 08-May-2013 SERVICES 5.396 88 HIGH IMPACT PR 363170 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1.412 50 HILL BOLES LTD 363171 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 54.31 HILL BOLES LTD 363344 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 96.51 HILL BOLES LTD 363508 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 103.96 HILL BOLES LTD 363655 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 150.38 HOLMAN.GEOFF 363172 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEUMILEAGE 183.56 HOLMAN.GEOFF 363818 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 114.90 HR SYSTEMS STRATEGIES INC 363509 24-Apr-2013 ANNUAL SUPPPORT&MAINTENAN( 6,225.17 BEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 363173 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 99.44 BEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 363345 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 127.69 EEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 363656 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 49.72 BEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 363819 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 56.50 El GROUP 363346 17-Apr-2013 CONSULTING SERVICES 51.528.00 El GROUP 363820 08-May-2013 SERVICES 88,170.55 CECO ADVANCED ARENA PRODUCTS 363510 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 2,797.71 NDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 363174 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 45.74 NDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 363821 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 95.54 NNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 363511 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 10.957.96 NTERFLEET INC 363347 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 4.006.95 NTERNATIONAL BINDING&LAMINATING SYSTEMS INC 363348 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 138.99 OANNONI,CARMINE 363658 01-May-2013 TRAINING 275.00 OANNONI,CAROLYNN 363447 18-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,324 67 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 363512 24-Apr-2013 SERVICES 79 10 J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 363659 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 520 31 JACKET CELLAR THE 363822 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 176.28 JACKSON,DAVE 363176 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 98.80 JAMIN INC 363823 08-May-2013 REFUND 18,888 68 JARRETT,DAVE 363350 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEUMILEAGE 45.00 JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 363177 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 293.80 JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 363351 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 683.65 JOAN CRAWFORD GRAPHIC DESIGN 363513 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 587.60 JODI.MAUREEN 363352 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 141.35 JOHN-MICHAEL'S 363514 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,523.24 KAN DU POOLS LTD 363824 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 155.87 KATARIA,SURYAKANT&KATARIA, BHARAT 363825 08-May-2013 REFUND 928 80 KAUPP ELECTRIC LTD 363178 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 355.05 KAUPP ELECTRIC LTD 363826 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,124.02 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 363179 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 8.998.19 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 363353 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,972.25 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 363515 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,865.63 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 363660 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.669.06 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 363827 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,316.60 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 363516 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 6.407 10 KITNEY,KAREN 363180 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 71.03 Page 6 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE 363354 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 734.50 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE 363828 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 655.40 KRONSTEIN,MARK 363181 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 13000 KRONSTEIN,MARK 363829 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 110.00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 363182 10-Apr-2013 VEH ID#78 321.93 KROWN RUST CONTROL 363355 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-60 180.74 KROWN RUST CONTROL 363517 24-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-63 180.74 KROWN RUST CONTROL 363661 01-May-2013 VEH IO#-304 271 08 KROWN RUST CONTROL 363830 08-May-2013 VEH ID#-76-676 452.00 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 363183 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 906.54 LAKES MAINTENANCE 363518 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.622.13 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 363662 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 790.44 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 363831 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.790.94 LAMAR COMPANIES 363357 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 904.00 LAMAR COMPANIES 363832 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 904.00 LARRY STEINBURG DISPUTE RESOLUTION 363409 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.601.47 LAWLOR&CO(HAMILTON)LIMITED 363358 17-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 89.50 LAWLOR&CO(HAMILTON)LIMITED 363519 24-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 3.81175 LEE.KINNEY 363520 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 3000 LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES INC 363664 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 6.356.69 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 363185 10-Apr-2013 FUEL 14.711 26 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 363522 24-Apr-2013 FUEL 30 084 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 363835 08-May-2013 FUEL 36,895 26 LITTLE WORLD ROAD SAFETY SERVICES 363523 24-Apr-2013 TRAINING 3,390.00 LYNDESFARNE THEATRE PROJECTS 363186 10-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 56 50 MACKENZIE,SANDRA 363187 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 1,000.00 MACLEAN,JASON 363665 01-May-2013 REFUND 14729 MANOR CLEANERS 363360 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 102.43 MANPOWER 363666 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,002.17 MANPOWER 363836 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 341.17 MARI-LYNNE EASTLAND 363322 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,169.60 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 363361 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 8.620.03 MCCONNELL,LUCILLE 363189 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 13000 MCCONNELL,LUCILLE 363837 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 100.00 MCCULLOUGH MANAGEMENT INC 363838 08-May-2013 REFUND 747.59 MCDONALD,ROB 363524 24-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 271.66 MCGEE,GUY 363525 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 475.00 MCMASTER UNIVERSITY 363526 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 200.00 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 363190 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 130.00 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 363839 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 80.00 MCVEAN,SAMUEL CHAD 363840 08-May-2013 REFUND 121.31 MECH,KEN 363527 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 10169 MECH,KEN 363841 08-May-2013 TRAINING 680.07 MEDIA SUPPLY OUTLET 363668 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 200.00 MELVILLE,ROBERT 363842 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 300.00 METAL SUPERMARKETS 363528 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 79.15 METATECH ASSOCIATES INC. 363085 05-Apr-2013 SERVICES 53,675 00 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 363191 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 18,642.39 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 363362 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,698.51 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 363529 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 5,910.16 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 363669 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 3,228.13 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 363843 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 8,595.14 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 363530 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,761 89 MICHAEL RIDDELL&ASSOCIATES 363398 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,046.93 MICK AND ANGELO'S EATERY AND BAR 363844 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 732.66 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 363363 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 864 45 MINISTER OF FINANCE/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION 363846 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 12.020.25 MINISTER OF FINANCE 363193 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 4,183 00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 363364 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3.100.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 363670 01-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3.604.39 MINISTER OF FINANCE 363671 01-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 58.823.83 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 363192 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,082.32 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 363531 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,328.88 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 363845 08-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1.328.88 MISTER TRANSMIISSION 363847 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.847 96 MITCHELL,LOUIE 363194 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 40 00 MLDAO 363532 24-Apr-2013 MEMBERSHIP 100 00 MODERN LANDFILL INC 363195 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 273.65 MODERN LANDFILL INC 363365 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.751.25 MODERN LANDFILL INC 363533 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.527.89 MODERN LANDFILL INC 363672 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 163.91 MODERN LANDFILL INC 363848 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 459.27 MOLDENHAUER,KATHY 363196 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 238.16 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 363366 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,200.51 Page 7 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount MOON.BILL 363673 01-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.00 MRKALJ,SIMO8 MRKALJ, MILIC 363534 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750.00 MTE PARALEGAL PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 363849 08-May-2013 SERVICES 827 73 MULLER PROPERTIES INC 363367 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,139.04 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 363197 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 967.67 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 363674 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 31.64 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 363850 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 119.78 MUNICIPAL WORLD INC 363368 17-Apr-2013 SUBSCRIPTION 55.94 MURPHY.DAN 363198 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 152.04 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 363208 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 378.55 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 363383 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 508.50 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 363550 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 226.00 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 363684 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 76275 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 363861 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.118.70 NATIONAL LEASING 363369 17-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 1.924.94 NATURE'S EXPRESSION 363851 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 285.49 NEMETH,JOHN 363675 01-May-2013 REFUND 200 00 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 363370 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 760.49 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 363852 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 616.98 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 363199 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 501.27 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 363371 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 791.41 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 363676 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 6.091.55 NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 363677 01-May-2013 VEH ID#-568 210.52 NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 363853 08-May-2013 VEH ID#-59 337.87 NIAGARA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 363081 04-Apr-2013 SLEEP CHEAP 55.816 50 NIAGARA CUSTOM POWDER COATING INC 363678 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 836.20 NIAGARA DISTRICT ART ASSOCIATION 363535 24-Apr-2013 GRANT 2,947.00 NIAGARA DRIVETRAIN CENTRE 363679 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 3.738.56 NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD 363854 08-May-2013 GRANT 38,550 00 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 363201 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 6,892.80 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 363539 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,866.43 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 363540 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 6.838.95 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 363855 08-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 6.838.95 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 363729 03-May-2013 GRANT 2.250 00 NIAGARA FALLS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PEE WEE TOURNAMENT 363084 05-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2.900.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 363200 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 240.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 363537 24-Apr-2013 GRANT 100.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 363734 03-May-2013 GRANT 39,795 17 NIAGARA FALLS SOCCER CLUB INC 363856 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 320.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 363735 03-May-2013 GRANT 30,000 00 NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO RESORT 363541 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 2,955,711.95 NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 363372 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 248.60 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 363373 17-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 112.40 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 363857 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 4,650.77 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363082 04-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,191 07 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363083 04-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 1,925.98 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363202 10-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 13,728.48 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363203 10-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 2,727.09 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363374 17-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 8.288.07 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363375 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 8.878.48 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363542 24-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 5,590.07 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363601 26-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 216,891 72 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363680 01-May-2013 UTILITIES 8,297.67 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363681 01-May-2013 UTILITIES 3,171.41 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 363858 08-May-2013 UTILITIES 2.961 39 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 363376 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 4,600.59 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 05-Apr-2013 LUNDY'S LANE COST SHARING 1,939.351.75 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 30-Apr-2013 MARCH WATER 1.911,980 79 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY WIRE 30-Apr-2013 JAN-MAR DEVELOPMENT CHGS 648.594.53 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 363231 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,760.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 363377 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,106.50 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 363544 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.397.26 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 363683 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 3,177 49 NIAGARA REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY 363859 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,321.69 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE c/o Donna Marlow 363727 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 20.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING 363545 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 6780 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 363204 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 22.17 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 363378 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 31.82 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 363546 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 19.07 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 363379 17-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 1,691.60 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 363860 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 959 38 NIAGARA TRUCK N'STUFF INC 363380 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-568 3,424.58 NIAGARA TRUCK N'STUFF INC 363547 24-Apr-2013 VEH I0#-67 440.70 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 363381 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 94.92 Page 8 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NICHOLLS MARINE LTD 363382 17-Apr-2013 VEH I0#-502 1,067.52 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 363206 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 601.14 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 363548 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 50.85 NISUS CONSTRUCTION LTD 363549 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 13.921.60 NORTRAX 363207 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,99711 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 363210 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES-2012-201-08 108,066 25 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 363211 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 24.195.62 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 363384 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 11.708 69 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 363551 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,86559 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 363862 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,847 16 OACA 363209 10-Apr-2013 TRAINING 1,010.00 OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC 363385 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.163 44 OLIVER,ALAN&OLIVER,KATHERINE JOAN 363552 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750 00 OMERS 363212 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 31.345 90 OMERS 363213 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 569.867.02 OMERS 363686 01-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 30,853 10 OMERS 363687 01-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 581,11947 OMFPOA NIAGARA CHAPTER 363553 24-Apr-2013 MEMBERSHIP 200.00 OMNI LIFE SAFETY 363688 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 50.29 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 363863 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 5.67260 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 363214 10-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 2,512 01 ONTARIO MUSEUM ASSOCIATION 363864 08-May-2013 MEMBERSHIP 472.89 ONYX FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES INC. 363689 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 3,139 02 OUR LADY OF SCAPULAR 363215 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 15.00 P M PRODUCTIONS 363221 10-Apr-2013 SUPPLIES 2,089.59 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 363554 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 16.90 PARIS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING LTD 363690 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 546.07 PARTS SOURCE 363386 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 20329 PATTISON OUTDOOR ADVERTISING 363387 17-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 3,390 00 PEARSON DUNN INSURANCE 363388 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 23889 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 363216 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 447.04 PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC 363389 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 55.88 PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC 363692 01-May-2013 SERVICES 49.81 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 363865 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 262.16 PENINSULA PURE WATER 363691 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 393.50 PENINSULA TOWING&RECOVERY 363555 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 50.85 PENINSULA TOWING&RECOVERY 363693 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 73.45 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 363217 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 935.00 PERRI-MED 363390 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,500.00 PETERS EXCAVATING INC 363218 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,325.53 PINDERS LOCK AND SECURITY 363219 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 505 68 PINGUE,ANTHONY FELICIANO 363866 08-May-2013 REFUND 4,880 59 PIRSON,MIKE 363220 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 193.15 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL CREDIT SERVICES 363556 24-Apr-2013 LEASES AND RENTS 211.10 PORTER,GAIL 363222 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 74.88 PRACTICA LTD 363557 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,426.02 PRAXAIR 363223 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 464.62 PRAXAIR 363392 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 117.32 PRAXAIR 363558 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 61.28 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 363393 17-Apr-2013 SUPPLIES 243.23 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 363867 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 406.24 PRO TOOLS NIAGARA 363694 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 221.75 PROFIRE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 363394 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-532 1,022.21 PROJECT SHARE 363736 03-May-2013 GRANT 24,866 67 PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 363224 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 245,016.10 PULLIA,JOHN 363225 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 740.55 PURE WATER 363226 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 441.50 PURE WATER 363395 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 678.00 PURE WATER 363559 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 25.00 PURE WATER 363868 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 35.00 PUROLATOR COURIER 363396 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 92.00 PUROLATOR COURIER 363560 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 22.24 PUROLATOR COURIER 363695 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 18.41 PVS CONTRACTORS 363227 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 141.25 PVS CONTRACTORS 363869 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 141.25 QUALITY READY MIX DIVISION OF LAFARGE CANADA INC 363228 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 657 66 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 363879 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 2,066 18 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 363399 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,452.05 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 363564 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,452.05 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 363876 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1,014.01 R W HAMILTON LTD 363401 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 538.70 R W HAMILTON LTD 363565 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 227.41 R.STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 363234 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,457.75 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 363229 10-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 95.63 Page 9 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 363561 24-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 55.81 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 363696 01-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 191.11 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 363870 08-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 25.31 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 363871 08-May-2013 REMITTANCE 1.329.22 REALTAX INC 363562 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,751.50 RECEIVER GENERAL 363230 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 494,200.53 RECEIVER GENERAL 363563 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 497,983.58 RECEIVER GENERAL 363872 08-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 485.345.56 REGENCY ATHLETIC RESORT LIMITED 363873 08-May-2013 REFUND 1.050 00 RENDINA,ANTHONY J. 363874 08-May-2013 REFUND 413 58 REV PUBLISHING INC. 363875 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 565.00 RIDLEY&ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SERVICES LIMITED 363397 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,572.28 RIVERHAWKS 363697 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 55.00 ROBINSON.MARK 363232 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 100 00 ROCCOSANTO.NICK ANGELO&ROCCOSANTO,ANTONIETTA 363877 08-May-2013 REFUND 458 90 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 363698 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 3.023.93 RONALD C. ELLENS APPRAISALS INC 363233 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 2.286.90 ROOFMART(CANADA)LIMITED 363878 08-May-2013 REFUND 25063 ROYAL ENVELOPE LTD 363400 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 488 16 S M. MEDICAL CONTRACTORS 363568 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 750.00 SACCO,SINA 363700 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.308.00 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 363880 08-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 3.783.17 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION C/O T52649 363235 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 1,261.08 SEALER WORKS 363567 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 483.08 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 363566 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 947.74 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 363236 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 144.64 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 363402 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,133.54 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 363569 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 988.75 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 363881 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.542.45 SETON 363570 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 86.34 SETON 363882 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 1.007.84 SHAIKH,NINA 363571 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 120.00 SHARIFOV,ETIBAR&SHARIFOV,SARA 363883 08-May-2013 REFUND 1.604.87 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 363699 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 421.17 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL INC 363403 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 101.09 SIBBALD ROOFING LTD. 363404 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 63.460 80 SMITH.LEE 363405 17-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 246.50 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 363237 10-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 288.15 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 363406 17-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 757.10 SORLEY.ROBERT&SORLEY,GLORIA 363884 08-May-2013 REFUND 138 63 SPEARE SEEDS 363407 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1,156.84 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 363242 10-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 227.65 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 363702 01-May-2013 VEH ID#-459 568.20 ST CATHARINES HOSPITAL FOUNDATION-WALKER FAMILY 363241 10-Apr-2013 GRANT 8,195 00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 363730 03-May-2013 GRANT 2,741 67 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 363737 03-May-2013 GRANT 33,202 33 STACEY'S MOBILE AUTO GLASS 363239 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 1.600.66 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 363238 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 17.02 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 363408 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 7.90 STANCO SIGNS INC. 363701 01-May-2013 ADVERTISING 3.218.24 STANCO SIGNS INC. 363885 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 175.15 STAR COLLISION SERVICE 363240 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,149.20 STAR COLLISION SERVICE 363886 08-May-2013 VEH ID#-676 626.30 STICCA,JAMES 363573 24-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 6100 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 363574 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 112.89 STORAGE NIAGARA 363410 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 384.20 STRANGES,DOMENIC 363575 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 15000 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 363411 17-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-155 497.20 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 363576 24-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-261 570.65 STUART.DAVE 363243 10-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 427.86 SULLIVAN MAHONEY LLP 363412 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 5,506.35 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 363414 17-Apr-2013 REMITTANCE 1,39158 SUN LIFE WIRE 04-Apr-2013 APRIL PREMIUMS 315.277.02 SUN LIFE WIRE 03-May-2013 MAY PREMIUMS 316.787 62 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 363247 10-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 45 20 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 363415 17-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 4.660.31 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 363889 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 4.615 26 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363244 10-Apr-2013 FUEL 20,685 78 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363245 10-Apr-2013 FUEL 1,407 00 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363413 17-Apr-2013 FUEL 57.116 63 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363577 24-Apr-2013 FUEL 28.402.02 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363703 01-May-2013 FUEL 42.150 73 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 363887 08-May-2013 FUEL 49,180 47 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 363579 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 538.19 Page 10 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 363248 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 145 78 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 363416 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 72.89 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 363580 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 72.89 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 363704 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 72.89 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 363578 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2.509.94 SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 16-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 783.03 SYNCHRO ENGINEERING LTD 363705 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 305.10 TALK WIRELESS INC 363249 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 14.810.68 TALK WIRELESS INC 363418 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 982.59 TALK WIRELESS INC 363582 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 810.21 TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC 363583 24-Apr-2013 ADVERTISING 834.22 TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC 363706 01-May-2013 ADVERTISING 492.57 TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC 363890 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 1.302.36 TARNOY,VICTOR 363250 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 213 10 TATE,AARON 363707 01-May-2013 REFUND 150 00 TAXITAB 363419 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.653.90 TAXITAB 363708 01-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.809.55 TAYLORS WATER SERVICE 363420 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 130.00 TD CANADA TRUST 363584 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 202 63 TECVALCO LTD 363251 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 652.88 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 363252 10-Apr-2013 SERVICES 876.32 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 363421 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 7,584.39 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 363709 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 228.25 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 363710 01-May-2013 SERVICES 2,348.59 THE REVIEW 363422 17-Apr-2013 SUBSCRIPTION 676.52 TIDD,DEREK 363891 08-May-2013 GRANT 1.400 00 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 363423 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 25.28 TKACHUK,NANCY DARLENE&TKACHUK,MARTIN WILLIAM 363424 17-Apr-2013 REFUND 750 00 TM FIRE SERVICES 363253 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 216.96 TODD,KEN 363425 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 276.33 TOOLBOX 363254 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 84.75 TOOLBOX 363426 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 564.94 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 363711 01-May-2013 REFUND 402.46 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 363892 08-May-2013 REFUND 47742 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 363255 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 458.20 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 363712 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 76.20 TOROMONT 363427 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 772.90 TOROMONT 363586 24-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-535 383.82 TOROMONT 363713 01-May-2013 VEH ID#-571 369.19 TOROMONT 363893 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 216.85 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 363587 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,610.25 TOTH,STEVE 363894 08-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 151.32 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON) INC. 363714 01-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 541.72 TRAVERS,MARK 363256 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 10500 TRENCHLESS UTILITY EQUIPMENT INC 363428 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 860.38 TRI-DESIGN 363257 10-Apr-2013 WORKSHOP 275.00 TUFF BOYS PLOW AND LANDSCAPE 363895 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,027.22 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 363258 10-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 75.92 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 363715 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 9.086.86 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 363896 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 32.95 UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION OF CANADA 363589 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 942.53 UNITED WAY 363588 24-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1.30824 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 363259 10-Apr-2013 TRAINING 1,739.30 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 363260 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,219.57 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 363261 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,655.50 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 363429 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 24.370.60 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 363590 24-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,040.00 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 363717 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 11 494.78 VALUE MUFFLER&BRAKE CENTRE 363262 10-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-718 1,800.93 VAPOR BUS INTERNATIONAL US DRAFT 25-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 165.36 VECTOR TOOLING 363718 01-May-2013 VEH ID#-535 79.10 VERTICAL START-UP COMMISSIONING 363263 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,780.00 VISTA RADIO LTD 363897 08-May-2013 ADVERTISING 339 00 WACHS CANADA LTD 363264 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 508.50 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 363265 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 2,127.63 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 363430 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 788.80 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 363591 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3.099.66 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 363719 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 2,908.33 WALDICK,NEIL 363268 10-Apr-2013 TRAINING 162.54 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 363267 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 214.81 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 363432 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 453.80 WALK ON DUST CONTROL 363899 08-May-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 224.30 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 363266 10-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,183.32 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 363431 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 128.93 Page 11 of 11 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount WALKER AGGREGATES INC 363592 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 389.48 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 363898 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 3.150/6 WARCHALA.MICHAEL 363434 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 13886 WARMAN,THOMAS 363433 17-Apr-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT 363435 17-Apr-2013 CONTRACT SERVICES 79.70 WEAVE INCORPORATED 363901 O8-May-2013 TRAINING 3.785.50 WELLAND COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION 363593 24-Apr-2013 MEMBERSHIP 84.75 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 363269 10-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 642.55 WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 363270 10-Apr-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 320.02 WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 363902 08-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 133.57 WILLICK.JEREMY 363720 01-May-2013 REFUND 30 00 WILSON,DAN 363721 01-May-2013 TRAINING 91.52 WILSON.ROBERT 363271 10-Apr-2013 REFUND 200 00 WILSON,TOM 363595 24-Apr-2013 REFUND 147 45 WINGER.TERRI 363272 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 65.00 WINGER.TERRI 363903 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 65.00 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 363738 03-May-2013 GRANT 128 500.00 WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP 363596 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 3.322.20 WOLSELEY WATERWORKS GROUP 363722 01-May-2013 STORES/INVENTORY 267 81 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 363732 03-May-2013 GRANT 1,612 50 WORK AUTHORITY 363436 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 600.00 WSIB 363273 10-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 49,626.88 WSIB 363274 10-Apr-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 842.20 WSIB 363437 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 10,883 15 WSIB 363597 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 28.195.99 WSIB 363723 01-May-2013 MATERIALS 5.738.10 WSIB 363724 01-May-2013 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 831.82 WSIB 363904 08-May-2013 MATERIALS 32,884.16 WTH CAR RENTAL ULC 363438 17-Apr-2013 REFUND 20.00 WYLIE.BRENDA 363275 10-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 878.91 WYLIE,BRENDA 363598 24-Apr-2013 PETTY CASH 630.30 WYLIE,BRENDA 363905 08-May-2013 PETTY CASH 519.15 YARNELL OVERHEAD DOORS LTD 363439 17-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 110.18 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 363440 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 172.67 YMCA 363441 17-Apr-2013 SERVICES 4.615.94 YMCA 363599 24-Apr-2013 UTILITIES 1.365.46 YMCA 363906 08-May-2013 UTILITIES 3.870.77 YWCA 363733 03-May-2013 GRANT 4 27 75 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 363277 10-Apr-2013 VEH ID#-921 378.65 ZAP HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LTD 363600 24-Apr-2013 MATERIALS 55.56 ZAVITZ,SHERMAN 363907 08-May-2013 GRANT 1.400 00 ZWIEP.STEPHANIE 363726 01-May-2013 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.00 Total 14,812,702.02 MW-2013-21 Niagarafcclls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2013-21 2013 Capital Equipment Purchases RECOMMENDATION That the 2013 Capital Equipment Purchase Program be approved and further that staff be directed to proceed with the acquisition and disposal of equipment in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The replacement of municipal assets including its rolling stock is critical to ensuring the City's operations can continue with minimal disruption to the current level of service. Each piece of equipment has been assigned a replacement term (estimated service life/ESL) which is used to calculate internal rental rates and is used as a guide to plan for its replacement. Ultimately, the decision to replace the equipment is based on factors such as: • operating costs • mechanical condition • repair costs • utility • remaining service life • salvage value • total hours/kilometers • body condition/appearance The current Capital Equipment Budget ($1.28 million) is not sufficient to fund the entire needs of the replacement program currently estimated to be approximately $5.67 million. The municipality is at risk by under funding its replacement program over the long term and staff are working on a Fleet Rationalization Study to optimize the number and operating requirements of the existing fleet and to dispose of those pieces which cannot support a business case to keep them in the fleet. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to proceed with the acquisition and disposal of new and surplus equipment as described in this report. BACKGROUND The Fleet Services section is responsible for procuring and maintaining vehicles and equipment used in the Municipal Works and Fire Services departments. The staff compliment of 11 employees plus 2 storekeepers ensure that the operations fleet function with minimal down time or service level reduction. May 28, 2013 - 2 - MW-2013-21 The Estimated Service Life (ESL) of each piece of equipment is used to plan for the timely replacement of each piece. In some cases it makes sense to keep equipment beyond its estimated service life because of operational needs or budget constraints. Other factors such as operating costs, repair costs, condition, utility and appearance are also used to determine which piece needs replacement. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE A review of this year's program has been completed and only those pieces of equipment that are essential to efficient operation of the respective departments are recommended for replacement. In addition to these purchases staff are planning to dispose of the following list of equipment through the auction process. The proceeds from these disposals will be added to the fleet capital reserve account for future vehicle replacements. Year Type 2000 Grand Am Car 1994 Ford 1-Ton 1992 International Dump Truck 1991 International Dump Truck 1999 GMC Van (Scrap) 1999 GMC 1-Ton Dump 1997 Ford 1-Ton Dump 2001 Dodge Pick-up Truck 1973 Roller 1997 Ford 4x4 Pick-up Truck 1998 Hot Patch Pavement Machine FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2013 Capital Budget included $1 ,280,000 in purchases. The proposed purchases require $1 ,362,000 as shown in Attachment 1. The balance of the funding will come from the fleet capital reserve which is approximately $100,000 at December 31, 2012. As indicated, funds accumulate due to sales of excess vehicles and favourable tender prices. Fleet Staff will proceed with the acquisition of the recommended equipment and vehicles in accordance with the Corporate Purchasing Policy. Additional Council reports will only be provided if there is a need to deviate significantly from the recommended plan. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities to seek opportunities for organizational efficiency and effectiveness. May 28, 2013 - 3 - MW-2013-21 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. 2013 Equipment .�� Recommended by: CC�� Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works ti " it Respectfully submitted: {(:-\.k, � ,wren Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman MW-2013-21 Attachment #1 Equipment Units Type Will Replace Cost 2 Cars Units # 6 & 39 $44,000 2000 Pontiac & 2008 Focus (High Mileage) 1 Snow Plow/Sander Truck #123 — 1993 International $215,000 3 Vans 2 — 1999 GMC Vans & $75,000 1 — 2000 GMC Van 1 One Ton Dump #180 — 1997 Ford $46,000 1 Cube Van #189 — 1994 GMC Cube $36,000 1 Tractor/Loader/attach. #277 — Kubota Loader $70,000 1 Sidewalk/Trackless #297 — 1997 Trackless $150,000 1 Zamboni/Ice Machine 1995 Zamboni $86,000 1 Front Mount Mower with Cab 1990 Kubota 2100 mower $26,000 1 Gator 1996 Gator Utility. $17,000 2 Fire Pumper Trucks 1991 Superior Pumper & $570,000 1989 Superior Pumper 1 Hot Patch Pavement Machine 1998 Hot Patch Machine $30,000 TOTAL $1,362,000 MW-2013-26 Niagarrafalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2013-26 Kalar Road Reconstruction - Westwood Street to Lundy's Lane and Intersection Improvements at Lundy's Lane (Regional Road 20) and Kalar Road Tender Award - Contract #2013-200-08 RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Alfidome Construction Ltd. at the tendered price of $2,405,314.50. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Kalar Road has been experiencing increased traffic demands due to development in the Garner Neighbourhood. Kalar Road was widened from a two lane semi-urban cross- section to a four lane urban section from McLeod Road to Rideau Avenue in 2008. It is now necessary to continue the urban road improvements to Lundy's Lane with the further development of the Garner Neighbourhood to its north limit that includes the construction of the Freshco Grocery Store. BACKGROUND This road has been subject to increased traffic demands due to nearby development. An Environmental Assessment was recently completed with public involvement that resulted in a preferred road design that will require the construction of a four lane road section including turn lanes, bike lanes, improved streetlighting and sidewalks. The improvement of the Kalar Road and Lundy's Lane intersection will also be a component of this project. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida and the Project Manager, Rick Volpini opened tenders on May 14, 2013. Tender documents were picked up by sixteen (16) Contractors and ten (10) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors. The tenders were checked and corrected bids are shown below. May 28, 2013 - 2 - MW-2013-026 Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Alfidome Construction Ltd. Niagara Falls, ON $2,405,314.50 V. Gibbons Contracting Ltd. Stevensville, ON $2,382,022.88 $2,448,584.88 Peters Excavating Inc. Stevensville, ON $2,612,285.00 Trenchline & Roads Inc. Beamsville, ON $2,620,525.91 $2,623,870.91 Brennan Paving Limited Port Colborne, ON $2,663,545.70 Provincial Construction Niagara Falls, ON $2,683,311.87 $2,703,510.91 Alfred Beam Excavating Ltd. Fort Erie, ON $2,701,684.92 Norjohn Contracting & Paving Niagara Falls, ON $2,775,456.83 $2,762,085.33 Rankin Construction Inc. St. Catharines, ON $2,864,592.00 Centennial Infrastructure (Niagara) Inc. NOTL, ON $2,947,531.25 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender was received from Alfidome Construction Ltd. in the amount of $2,405,314.50. This contractor has performed similar type projects for the City. We are of the opinion that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. The Engineer's estimate for this project was $2,929,452.00. Timing of tenders for construction, when the planned schedule permits, can play an important role in how competitive the market will be, based on prospective bidders work loads. The project is scheduled to be completed within 90 working days of construction start. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The project was included in the approved Municipal Works Capital Budget for 2013 with a budgeted expenditure of $3,322,576 which included a Regional share of $551,130. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of the Capital Project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities, and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . Location Plan Recommended by: �� __— Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works II . Respectfully submitted: en Todd, ief dminis rat"� i e Officer t`S. Rick voipini Kalar Road Reconstruction Location Map • vied. 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BACKGROUND The City entered into a Subdivision Agreement with the Developer, 1473944 Ontario Limited, in September 2007 that outlines the developer's responsibilities from underground construction to City assumption. The developer is required to fence the perimeter of the parkland and recreational trail which would allow the construction of the park and trail. Council directed City staff to proceed with the design and construction of the recreational trail in September 2012 (MW-2012-34). Staff have worked closely with the local residents in developing the trial design and have awarded the contract to Stevensville Lawn Service for construction. All parties agreed that the required fencing was to be installed prior to the construction of the trail. Repeated discussion with the developer over the course of the last year to complete these works have proven futile leaving the City with no other recourse to resolve this matter. The Subdivision Agreement contains the following provisions which allows the municipality to complete these works: "Section 43(3). In the event of the Subdivider; a) failing to construct or maintain the works to the satisfaction of the Director of Municipal Works, or b) failing to remedy a default or neglect in the performance of the agreement within the time specified herein or as requested or directed by the Director of Municipal Works or by the City Council, or May 28, 2013 -2 - MW-2013-27 c) failing to make, on demand of the City Council, any payment or payments required to be made under the provisions of this agreement, or d) in failing to do any other act, matter or thing required to be done, including a renewal of a Letter of Credit, under the provisions of this agreement. The City Council through the City Treasurer is entitled in its discretion, at any time and from time to time, to realize upon the security described in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and to employ the same or the proceeds thereof or any part thereof to be done under this agreement. A copy of any resolution of the City Council authorizing such action to be taken in respect of such security, certified by the City Clerk, is to be mailed forthwith by registered mail, postage prepaid, to the Subdivider at its last known place of business." The time lines for the commencement of these works, as set out in the agreement have not been met by this developer. As well, City staff has been contacted by the residents concerned with the completion of these works. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Subdividers Agreement provides for this course of action for those developments that are not proceeding in a timely manner. City staff has contacted the developer regularly over the last year to complete the remaining works with no success. It is intended that these works will be included in current City contracts to construct the recreational trail with associated costs being funded by the City held securities. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The remaining works will be funded by the remaining fencing securities that were provided by the developer at the time of plan registration in the amount of $84,118. It is staff's expectation that this will be adequate to fund the remaining works. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of these works meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan 2. MW-2012-34 Recommended by: Geoff Holma , Dire or of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: \Ken Todd, Chief A ministrative Officer Rick VoFpini --e 87 86 85•:4`83.82,81_:802 6410 I N MW-2013-27 Attachment#1 .5 94 93 91.91'90 89 88 6420 — 64 —KU01AC-5T 6440 0 V 6450 1:2353 98 IM 6460 U. 6470 67 6487 �a 6497 1gV61C-0R _ 6757 1 6 6507 6500 6510 6520 6745 , € 6517 6731 6728 6527' 6721 6718 �•�� E(151 1 i WOODED AREA 6537 3 6530 6707 1 670E AND PROVINCIALLY 6547 6540 669s SIGNIFICANT WETLAND 6557 m 6550 ct[�r VA.' 6567 t 6560 6685 6577 6570 667363 9 Z ' � �� 6587 6580 6597 6590 35.625 . CHAINLINK FENCE i 6607 6600 (BY DEVELOPER) 6617 6610 PROPOSED RECREATION 6627 6620 TRAIL 6630 �,►�.'!� y 664 (i/� , 6640 6657 :7 6697 kk ( it,:377.: T to� , � G709 �6666 w� -t11t7M[R-5T _697 v 8760 lb Y. 4 t75t 40:731:72.71.70.••. y 6702 6694 y _r `0.' cr 2 l. E HYDRO CORRIDOR �� Ii Nia era alts 665.86 95��¢6 J i --cm 1.- •1 . 15-R71 PROPOSED RECREATION TRAIL EDGEWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION Not To Scale, MW-2013-27 - Attachment #2 MW-2012-34 NiagarapaIls September 11, 2012 REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Committee of the Whole City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The recommendation(s)contained SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works in this report were adopted as amended by City Council SUBJECT: MW-2012-34 Proposed Recreation Trail Edgewood Estates Subdivision RECOMMENDATION That staff be directed to proceed with the design and construction of the proposed recreational trail along the original planned alignment within the Edgewood Estates Plan of Subdivision; and further that the staff work closely with the neighbouring property owners to address any concerns related to public safety, security, privacy and regular maintenance.; and that proposed trails precede residential development. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Edgewood Estates Plan of Subdivision was designed with an integrated trail system that links a number of active and passive recreational properties throughout the Garner Neighbourhood. This trail was intended to border the existing woodlot which contains significant natural heritage features worthy of the designation as a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW). The trail also borders the rear lot lines of 22 lots and connects to St. Michael Avenue at two locations north of the east-west Hydro Corridor. The land for trail and the woodlot was provided by the developer of the subdivision (1473944 Ontario Ltd.) however the construction of the trail is to be completed by the City as a Capital Works project and funded from Development Charge revenues collected from within the subdivision. Most of the lots have now had homes constructed on them and many residents have come to enjoy the privacy and serenity of the woodlot which borders their backyards. Funding for the trail construction was approved by City Council in the 2011 Capital Budget however the project was postponed in order to consider feedback from the public. Input from the residents received at a Public Open House prompted the receipt of a petition from a number of homeowners in opposition to the location of the trail. The residents also cited concerns with respect to operational and security concerns. The correspondence does recognize that the homeowners were aware of the proposed trail prior to purchasing their lots. September 11, 2012 - 2 - MW-2012-34 To assist in the resolution of his matter Municipal Works staff sought the advise of the Park-in-the-City Committee who provided a recommendation to construct the trail in the location it was originally designed and intended. Staff have also investigated an alternate route through the woodlot but have instead been advised by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to utilize the originally planned location within the buffer area of the woodlot. The purpose of this report is to confirm City Council's position on the location of the trail so that staff can proceed with the construction of this project this Fall. BACKGROUND The Edgewood Estates Plan of Subdivision is located within the Garner Neighbourhood and designed in accordance with the Secondary Plan established for the purpose of orderly development consistent with the policies of the City's Official Plan. The subdivision includes 245 single lots and 2 multiple family blocks on approximately 36 hectares. The Subdivision Agreement includes provisions for the dedication of the woodlot to the City including a buffer area (setback) ranging from 6.9 m to 13.0 m between the tree line and the rear property line of the adjacent lots (see Attachment#1). The width of this buffer area and the assessment of the development constraints were identified in an Environmental Impact Study prepared for the developer as a condition of approval for the subdivision. The trail provides a provides a passive, recreational opportunity those wishing to travel north and south along this section of St. Michael Avenue. The trail will connect the Hydro Corridor and future Deerfield Park which is slated for development later this year (see Attachment #2 and #3). The 2.4 m wide, asphalt pathway provides ample room for passive use consistent with the City's active transportation initiatives. City Council approved an expenditure of$70,000 in the 2011 Capital Budget. Construction of most of the homes is now complete. The developer is required to construct a chain link fence (1.8 m high) along the rear lot lines. The fence installation as there may be some final grading required in this area. Many of the residents have enjoyed the privacy and aesthetics of having the natural woodlot close to the rear lot line of their property. Staff were made aware that many of the residents have questioned the need for this trail in this location given opportunity provided by municipal sidewalks along the front of their lots. To assist in resolving this concern, staff hosted a Public Open House on December 1, 2011 to share information regarding the recreation trail plans, ask questions and seek input (see Attachment #4). Staff subsequently received a petition and letter (Attachments #5 and #6 respectively) expressing opposition to the construction of the trail). September 11, 2012 -3 - MW-2012-34 Staff sought additional advise from the Park-in-the-City Committee (PITC) and at its meeting held on May 16, 2012 who passed a resolution supporting the construction of the trail as originally intended (see Attachment #7). It should be noted that his motion was made on-line due to the absence of a quorum. The matter was raised at the next PITC meeting held on June 20, 2012 where a proper motion was carried endorsing and re-affirming the PITC Committee previous position on the Edgewood Trail. Municipal Works staff further investigated a compromise alternative that would look at re- routing the trail through the woodlot in a manner that would satisfy the concerns of both the residents and the PITC Committee. This option was referred to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) who regulate development within the PSW's. In their response dated July 13, 2012 they advise that Ontario Regulation 155/06 "does not permit development and interference within Provincially Significant Wetlands" (see Attachment #8). ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The PITC Committee raises some valid concerns about the timing of construction of public facilities intended to serve not just the adjacent residents but the larger community. Some developers recognize that amenities such as parks and trails are attractive selling features and prefer to construct them during the installation of the underground servicing (eg. Warren Woods Subdivision). The City's current local service policy under its Development Charges Bylaw requires the developer to provide the land only for parks and trails at the time of the registration of the Subdivision Agreement. The development of the amenity becomes a Capital Works project funded, in most cases, from the Development Charge revenues. The challenge occurs when there are shortfalls in the availability of Development Charge revenues or if the construction of the amenity is premature due to problems with connectivity or access. These issues have been identified in the Development Charges Peer Review completed by Hemson Consulting Ltd earlier this year. Staff will be reviewing the local service policy to address this particular issue of funding and timing as part of the Background Study for the new Development Charge Bylaw next year. In this particular case, City Council must choose to proceed with the trail construction or direct pedestrians onto the municipal sidewalks in front of the subject lots. Staff recommends that the trail be constructed in the proposed alignment as this decision would be consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities; more specifically, "Continue to ensure that environmental, health and social benefits direct transportation, planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling and public transit."and, September 11, 2012 -4 - MW-2012-34 "Promote awareness and opportunities for active living by providing accessible recreation facilities and green space for Niagara Falls residents." The concerns raised by the residents should not be disregarded and it is the intention of staff to work closely with the residents to ensure public safety, privacy, security and maintenance issues are properly dealt with as part of this project. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Funding in the amount of $70.000 approved in the 2011 Capital Budget are still available for the completion of this project. The cost of the fencing is the responsibility of the developer and sufficient security is in place to guarantee its completion under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priorities for convenient. accessible and sustainable transportation and a healthy and safe community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . PLAN - Proposed Recreation Trail - Edgewood Estates Subdivision 2. Westlane Community - Trails and Open Space Map 3. Westlane Community - Edgewood Trail Map 4. Notice of Public Open House - December 1, 2011 5. Petition from residents - undated 6. Letter from Sonia and Collyn Steckley 7. Resolution from May 11, 2012 PITC Committee 8. Letter from NPCA - July 13, 2012 Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Homan MW-2013-28 Niagarafalls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2013-28 Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 Request to Amend Subdivision Agreement - Staging Revisions RECOMMENDATION That Council agree to amend the existing Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 Subdivision Agreement to reflect a proposed re-configuration of Phase 2 Stage 1 of the Development into further stages of 1A and 1 B, resulting in revised amounts of Development Charges, fees and Letters of Credit owed as per Schedules C and F and subject to additional administration fees covering the costs of preparing the amending documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 Plan of Subdivision was approved by City Council in 2011 and is being developed under the terms and conditions of a Subdivision Agreement registered March 6, 2012. The development was proposed to be constructed in three stages, Phase 1 , Phase 2 Stage 1 and Phase 2 Stage 2. The developer (1340258 Ontario Inc.) is requesting that the agreement be amended to reflect further divisions to Phase 2 Stage 1 into Stages 1A and 1B. The Subdivision Agreement requires the developer to post securities and payments to the City at the time a specific phase is proposed to be developed. Development Charges payment shall be in accordance with the Development Charges By-law. Staff have no objection to the revisions to the staging subject to the following conditions; 1 . That the developer pay the Urban Services portion of the Development Charges owing for all of the lots in Phase 2 at the time of agreement registration; and, 2. That the developer post the required securities and pay additional administrative fees associated with amending the Subdivision Agreement. BACKGROUND The Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 Subdivision is located on the west side of Kalar Road, south of McLeod Road. The entire project consists of 193 single family lots, 4 9-unit street townhouse blocks as well as one multi-family condominium block. The development was staged in three phases based on the availability housing conditions and the construction of a permanent secondary access out to Kalar Road. The Developer further wishes to split the staging of the subdivision into a fourth stage to accommodate and better reflect current housing market conditions. Attached to this report is a location plan showing the revised phasing limits accommodating a Phase 2 Stages 1A and 1B (see attachment "1"). May 28, 2013 -2 - MW-2013-28 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement the developer is required to post securities (in the form of Letters of Credit) for the cost of construction of the roads, sewers, watermains and other related infrastructure necessary for the issuance of building permits. The developer wishes to further divide Phase 2 Stage 1 into Phase 2 Stage 1A and 1 B, justifying revisions to the Location Map (Schedule A), property description (Schedule B), Costs of Services (Schedule C) and Development Charges (Schedule F). FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Development Charge revenues help to fund a number of Capital Works projects serving this immediate area including the planned improvement of Kalar Road as well as McLeod Road. The Urban Services Portions of the Development Charges for Phasel were paid at the registration of the original Subdivision Agreement. By collecting the Development Charges contemplated in the original Subdivision Agreement, the City can continue to advance those Capital Works funded from this revenue stream on schedule. In addition, staff is recommending that the administration costs associated with the Subdivision Agreement amendment be charged to the developer to cover the costs of accommodating this request. According to the latest Schedule of Fees for Services this amount would be $1 ,650 (including HST). CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Staff has no objection to this approach, as this position is consistent with Council's strategic priorities to make the funding of growth related Capital projects sustainable and that financial risks are redirected to the development community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . Warren Woods Phases 1 and 2 Subdivision - Phasing & Staging Re-configuration 2. Letter from Developer - 1340258 Ontario Inc. dated May 6, 2013 Recommended by: Geoff Holman, irec r of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Brad Johnston/Geoff Holman MW-2013-28 Attachment #1 Schedule Page Schedule "A" Warren Woods Subdivision Phases 1 812 iiILK 56 II 1 �01 ��1�� C „ .4. .q- etx a7 _ $le etB1e denier e � m _riqs Dogwood Crescent berry Alve 323 - ® �`e e 7 -+•e+ ILK 196 ®•~®® ® ®! .r. e • i y e 1 167 NY N46 H e�K� ,'}.� ® 156 f'1 ^i 166 ® el 149 i5 1 176 n ^ytA+' !)!. r�/r D Ell ® 140 MI ® 0 !09 157 i 1]) ryr 40 En 130 ® i3� 17. C le_ !ems 73 21 Ca : 150 w 'of$ �.. "eve. ' • O 6LK 89 st�/rj�� u 1 Nightshade SVee/i ILK 64 , o rv� i 4 f 6LK 63 S ®�,� e�13 a �m ; sLK 65 ®� 1 m© yag EIEMI 3 I �m 0$ 67 USI at a 73 m 64 Ell rr[TTM��yyulberry Drive ®®f. H *s rn::: 20 .. 21]3 el g % %t�" ri .■ BLK 90 ■ I This Is not a plan of Survey n Subdivision Plan Lot I I Existing Property Parcel Road Allowance s cr✓e n iN.,,mn.I V,1.1 ,w.u..,,m w. wwn#..Ag'vaaum Nrwsr a i(LI DI Is PIE n9:'.<II WIT 9ir&fl5ch ea ltaw_Wag,.,h65'Stage Y.Led rn.�rt."MW-2013-28 -Attachment#2 1 ct � '� " WAR N WO-6-1-5S i m� RECEIVEd MAY 1 4 I 2013 ' �IIlEERING Mr. B. Johnston, CET \9� Municipal Works .(IS �f—� it 4310 Queen St., P.O. Box 1023, . -... 7 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 May 6, 2013 RE: Amendment to Warren Woods Land Corporation Subdivision Agreement Dear Mr. Johnston, Further to the letter from our engineering consultants dated May 1, 2013, please consider this correspondence as our formal request to amend the above noted subdivision agreement to provide for the servicing of Phase 2 Stage la. Originally not slated for construction until next year, market response and Empire's decision to construct the four model units in a more visible location necessitates this request. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact me. Yours truly, R. C O' ell Managing Partner Cc J. Vida Upper Canada 7595 Brown Rd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6S5 PBD-2013-40 Niagarafalls May 28, 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-2013-40 PLC-2013-006, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Block 115, Plan 59M-379 5808 to 5828 Osprey Avenue, Ferrnwood Phase 2 Subdivision Applicant: Mountainview Homes RECOMMENDATION 1 . That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in tonight's agenda to designate Block 115 on Registered Plan 59M-379, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period of three years; and 2. That the developer be required to notify the City when the new deeds for the lots have been registered. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mountainview Homes has requested that Council pass a by-law to exempt the land from being subject to Part Lot Control to allow the transfer of ownership of the six on-street townhouse units currently under construction. The request can be supported based on the following: • the use of this Planning Act mechanism is an acceptable alternative to a consent because the block is located within a registered subdivision; • the by-law will permit a deed to be created for each parcel containing a dwelling unit and permit each property to be sold; and • the zoning permits the proposed parcels sizes. BACKGROUND Proposal Mountainview Homes has submitted a request to have Part Lot Control removed from Block 115 (5808 to 5828 Osprey Avenue) located on the east side of Osprey Avenue, in the Fernwood Phase 2 plan of subdivision. The subject lands are illustrated on Schedule 1 . The removal of Part Lot Control is a planning tool that is intended to allow minor boundary adjustments to lots and blocks within registered plans of subdivision. In this case the removal of Part Lot Control is requested to allow the creation of separate parcels for each of the six on-street townhouse dwelling units that are under construction. Refer to Schedule 2 for further detail. May 28, 2013 -2 - PBD-2013-40 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The block of land is located within the Fernwood Phase 2 plan of subdivision (59M-379) which was registered in 2010. The subdivision contains a mix of lots for single-detached dwellings and blocks of land for on-street and block townhouses. A Building Permit was issued in January 2013 to permit the on-street townhouse dwelling to be constructed on the subject block of land. The townhouse dwelling units and proposed parcel configurations are shown on the attached reference plan (Schedule 2). The block is zoned Residential Mixed (R3-829) by Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2008-99. The proposed parcels comply with the zoning regulations. Part Lot Control provisions under the Planning Act prevent lands that are within a registered plan of subdivision from being further divided without a consent to sever. Municipalities have the ability to exempt lots and blocks from Part Lot Control to allow lot lines to be reconfigured or part of a lot or block to be conveyed without a consent. Approval of a Part Lot Control by-law is requested so that each townhouse dwelling unit can be sold with its own parcel of land. Part Lot Control has been requested to be lifted for three years to allow for flexibility in scheduling real estate closing dates and to consider market absorption of the units. This time period is acceptable given the amount of new residential development in the area. The developer should be required to notify the City when the new deeds have been created to assist in addressing and record keeping. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Development charges were collected when the subdivision was registered based on the anticipation that five on-street townhouse dwelling units would be built on Block 115. Through this application it was discovered that the Urban Services portion of the development charges for the sixth dwelling unit were unpaid. The outstanding development charge of $4099.00 for the addition unit has been paid by the applicant. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Council's priority is to strengthen and promote economic development in the City. The application is consistent with this priority. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 - Location Map Schedule 2 - Proposed Lots Recommended by: / _04. (,),� , Y i Alex Herlovitch, Director Planning, Building & Development kti i Respectfully submitted: t( aAKen Todd, Chief Administrative Officer D. Delucemb Attach. S.\PDR\2013\PBD-2013-40, PLC-2013-006, Block 115.. Plan 59M-379.wpd May 28, 2013 -3 - PBD-2013-00 SCHEDULE 1 11111 err N IF4706 • • IP 11.1 1 • 40111$4. \ ; v�i. • N � ;,� I!! , sap .'‘I �- / 1� ,-'" -1> ' IUNDY'S LN i m i l`_.rte" May 201 May 28, 2013 -4 - PBD-2013-40 SCHEDULE 2 ._--_-_- -_,.. IpLAN 5gR. ...,..-1 - - I 311 .11 E... -a, 477230.41 eallsi m - ,.. ..... .1.,,,,,, 1- /•°' - - crin sibs (./Alaj...4...1 L n. i ,o.,-,s...,....,1../SE1...ES PE.1.0 r.P1.-..G. Ok 1•1.Fre4,4!‘' - “II‘ NOTES 7.- ........,.......,.........Kr...-no....,...N.,, i eserr-orer r. 5.,„, r,•rr]r) i 1 _55,...,5 rro>Jr..-•....3..IA..,..,P.4., .4 ... — . ' D4S-,NCE NC-E 4/114,1 1-. RAM-2 . • EGENC . ...,..." '4 X - ... . ....... .._ , :1 f. 1 ..! ........ . ...3, .333-..... 3 , 1 NI .4 . N 1 III- 1 .... ....—--— . —....SM't " . 1 4 Fan 4 3 - 3- : ' ' 3 = - BLOCK 115 ,e„,,,„i ,—,—,—..-9 9. ■-• .. - REGISTERED PLAN 59M-379 I\ , • , g , pAir 3 - City of Niagara Fails W E I 2 , REGIONAL MUNICIPAL'.'JP NIA-1AR? MI mr : ; t .9. .,f ---,7...,-..■•• .-' wAn‘INS.1.CM HOW,.KER. _c_-s_.41..4 1.C _ 7 ......, ..._........., .. . 1 \- ' 11 p.02 6 a cil SURNEY213 S-ER-1FIGP-E 4.7...... , 7 1 S as..5 a• .....o o . . n, II ram-a..i I Ville&CAIBON.ME111000•Kair ProWESINET9161.10 1, i . ------ , __ _ TS-2013-21 Niagara,Fnlls May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2013-21 Traffic Sign Retro-Reflectivity RECOMMENDATION That this report is received for the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since 2002, Transportation Staff has been carrying out an annual visual inspection within the rural area to ensure that all required regulatory, warning, and street name signs are present and in good condition. Recently enacted legislation now requires municipalities to inspect their traffic signs annually for retro-reflectivity. BACKGROUND The minimum maintenance standards (MMS) legislation was enacted by the Province in 2002 to assist municipalities with managing the risk associated with the maintenance of roads and as a defence from claims citing negligence. Proof of compliance through documentation has now become an industry norm recognized by the courts. An amendment to the MMS regulation (Ont. Reg. 239/02) which came into effect on February 18, 2010 require municipalities to inspect their traffic signs annually for retro- reflectivity. City Staff has been undertaking an annual visual inspection of its signs within the rural area since 2002 to assess the condition of existing signs. The review is carried out at night during the winter season to assess sign reflectivity. Certain regulatory and warning signs are required to show the same shape, colour and message by night as by day. The most recent inspection was carried out in February 2013. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The purpose of the sign inspection program is to ensure that the appropriate signs are present and in a satisfactory condition according to prevailing regulations. Rural roads tend to have very low traffic volumes than on urban roads, however, Transport Canada identified that about two-thirds of fatal collisions and 30% of injury crashes occur on rural roads, typically undivided with two lanes. Motorists need to be aware of road curves, bridge abutments and culverts, downstream intersections and changes in road surface conditions, among other road features which are not typically encountered or signed in May 28, 2013 -2- TS-2013-21 urbanized environments. Furthermore, overhead street illumination is not as prominent on rural roads as it is on urban residential streets. Ensuring that the required signs are present, clearly visible, and are in good condition, will improve safety for the motoring public, reduce the collision potential and strengthen the City's defence against claims of negligence. Based on the most recent inspection, approximately 460 traffic signs and/or supports are recommended to be installed, replaced, or repaired at an estimated cost of$46,000. The previous review carried out one year earlier noted that some form of action was required on approximately 800 signs. Given the progress correcting the deficiencies over the past year, Staff anticipates that all outstanding items will be completed by the end of 2014. An amendment to the MMS regulation which came into effect in February 2010 requires municipalities to inspect their regulatory and warning signs annually for retro-reflectivity. Staff is investigating the purchase of a device that is capable of measuring sign retro- reflectivity levels and providing quantitative results and expanding the program into the urban environment in order to meet the regulations. 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/replace the signs is approximately $46,000. 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. Recommended by: /7:P —� Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: • 'Ken Tod , Chief Administrative Officer rf� TS-2013-27 Niagarra&Ils May 28, 2013 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2013-27 Sylvia Place - 2 Hour Free Parking and Tour Bus Loading Zone RECOMMENDATION 1) That a two hour free parking (no reparking for five hours) zone, be established, on the east side of Sylvia Place, from a point 15 metres north of Peer Street to a point 125 metres south of Ferry Street 2) That a Tour Bus Loading Zone be established on Sylvia Place, south of Ferry Street, along the east side of the Niagara Falls Museum. 3) That No Parking restrictions be implemented on the west side of Sylvia Place from Peer street to the proposed Tour Bus Loading Zone and on the east side of Sylvia Place from Ferry street to a point 31 metres south of Ferry Street. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the introduction of paid parking within the Sylvia Place Municipal Parking lot, a review of the area along Sylvia Place has been conducted. There is an unrestricted area along the east side of Sylvia Place. Staff are suggesting that this area be designated as two hour free parking (no reparking for five hours), allowing for those customers not wanting to pay for parking alternate parking options when visiting local establishments. Increasing use of the Sylvia place lot by vehicles now restricts the access of tour/ school buses shuttling patrons to and from the Niagara Falls Museum. It is recommended that the area on the west side of Sylvia Place just south of Ferry Street be restricted as No Parking Bus Loading Zone to allow buses to service the Museum effectively. No parking restrictions to be extended on the east side of Sylvia Place from Ferry street to the existing no parking area 31 metres south to allow for the safe turning radius of tour buses for the museum. Physical changes to the Sylvia Place lot with the installation of barriers to help define the designated parking areas require the restriction of parking along the west side of Sylvia place from Peer street to a point of 66 metres north of Peer Street to allow for the safe flow of traffic and visibility at the intersection. May 28, 2013 -2- TS-2013-27 BACKGROUND In January 2013 Council approved the implementation of paid parking in Municipal Lot#12 - Sylvia Place (report TS-2013-08). Changes for paid parking have identified existing use by vehicles from local business employees and turnover customer parking requirements. While working with the businesses and Museum to best address all areas of concern, it was noted that a two hour free parking zone be implemented in the existing unrestricted area on the east side of Sylvia Place North of Peer Street to allow parking choices for customers. Those who wish to not pay for parking would have available parking with minimal walking distance to Main Street. Staff will continue to review opportunities for other free parking choices for customers in the district. Establishing a Bus Loading Zone would help better service the Niagara Falls Museum allowing for the safe drop off or pick up of patrons being shuttled such as tour groups or organized school events. No Parking areas along the east side Sylvia Place to be implemented for safety of motor vehicles such as tour bus turning radius and on the west side near Peer Street due to physical barriers being placed and maintain the safe flow of traffic along the roadway. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The 2 hour parking would provide parking opportunities for businesses such as Patrulo Florist or the Hair Salon at the corner of Main St and Peer Street without impacting residents and give customers the option to choose between more convenient paid parking and free parking a short distance away. Tour Bus Loading Zone restriction would allow for the safe dispatching of patrons to the Museum from either scheduled tour groups or schools. Implementation of No Parking areas for the safe flow of traffic along the north and south legs of Sylvia Place. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS There is no financial impact 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. As well, to continue the parking operations user-pay philosophy through the development and implementation of a 10-Year Parking Capital Infrastructure Program and Rate Stabilization Plan. May 28, 2013 -3- TS-2013-27 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study Area drawing. Recommended by: /< Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: ----- �1,'Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer ' ...z.,„ .;„1-,.t .... - ., -: X:N!' '" vi 7 —. ,`" P v• tvfa 3 „..a s a'fie r .,KaY'r,,.ss�, *t p. " .,ry k s.') w6a _ 'w:AYti""' s r�...k ?ma_s X L_ Niagara Falls t ;° . . History Museum 4,-, . ` 8 �E y= {F t 'i y ��... tI a_ l - • u a 1 r. Try f� • ' $? Sx Falls Farmers r y,- Ira t Market p4Caaro Shop :; 1, ITT , '..t, .f .yy ,: , _ F F x . r ', Itt ' � Municipal Lot 12 ! e it. n° i T 0. a H 1 1 V y i el a ,r' 'd !w${ ' : ` i s'z a rs.,y J- .! t . 4 a J NORTH I'}f W}, MJI toil;r.2 Existing No Parking Zone ti iagaraF'alls Proposed No Parking Zone TS-2013-27 • • • i Proposed 2 Hour Parking Zone, Sylvia Place - 2 Hour Parking No Re-Parking Within 5 Hours of Initial Parking and Tour Bus Loading Zone Proposed Tour Bus Loading Zone co { IL D cn CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2013- A by-law to declare part of Lot 20 Concession 3 Willoughby and shown on Schedule"1",in the City of Niagara Falls, surplus. WHEREAS City of Niagara Falls By-law No. 2003-16 governing the sale of land by the City of Niagara Falls provides that prior to selling any land,every municipality and local board shall by by- law or resolution declare the land to be surplus; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls now deems it expedient to pass this by-law; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OE THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That Part of Lot 20 Concession 3 Willoughby, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara and shown outlined in bold on Schedule"1"to this by-law, is hereby declared surplus to the requirements of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this twenty-eighth day of May, 2013. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 28, 2013. Second Reading: May 28, 2013. Third Reading: May 28, 2013. aim Ow w J M w A_ I • C!• jam.' - > 'r A. f' - £ - / l f }ice . ■ --4. • t r\Iagar . + s ' i I ztAs LAW (Mar. �' .CANADA NA64RA FAILS THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2013 - A b■-law to amend B■-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Speed Limits on Iligh‘says - Part 2 (60 km h). Speed Limits on Highways - Part 3 (70 km;h)) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: I . By-law No. 89-2000, as amended. is hereby further amended: (1 ) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule w'2 thereto the followcing item: SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAYS (PART 2 - 60KM/HR) COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 HIGHWAY BETWEEN MAXIMUM SPEED (KM/H) Schisler Road Montrose Road and a point 200 metres east of Montrose Road 60 -7- (2) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule w'3 thereto the following items: SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAYS (PART 3 - 70KM/HR) COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 HIGHWAY BETWEEN MAXIMUM SPEED (KM/H) Baker Road King Road and the East City Limit 70 Beck Road Lyons Creek Road and Gonder Road 70 Bossert Road Beck Road and Bossert Service Road 70 Carl Road Montrose Road and McCredie Road 70 Crowland Avenue Lyons Creek Road and Netherby Road 70 King Road Baker Road and the north limit of King Road 70 Koabel Road Montrose Road and Willodell Road 70 Lincoln Street Crowland Avenue and the West City Limit 70 Marshall Road Willodell Road and Beck Road 70 McCredie Road Carl Road and Willodell Road 70 McKenney Road Schisler Road and Netherby Road 70 Morris Road Lincoln Street and Netherby Road 70 Ort Road Baker Road and Bossert Service Road 70 Ridge Road Montrose Road and Morris Road 70 Sauer Road Willodell Road and Sodom Road 70 Schisler Road A point 200 metres east of Montrose Road and Beck Road 70 Willodell Road Lyons Creek Road and its terminus south of Koabel Road 70 Yokom Road Montrose Road and McKenney Road 70 This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Passed this twenty-eighth day of May, 2013. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 28, 2013 Second Reading' May 28, 2013 Third Reading: May 28. 2013 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2013 - A br-law to set and levy the rates of taxation for City purposes. for Regional purposes. and for Education purposes for the year 2013. WHEREAS Section 312 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. c.25 provides that the Council of a local municipality shall pass a by-law to levy a separate tax rate on the assessment in each property class; AND WHEREAS the assessment o(classes of rateable property described as residential/farm.multi residential. commercial. industrial, pipeline, farmland, managed forest and large industrial. as defined in the Assessment Act. and regulations thereto. have been determined on the basis of the aforementioned property assessment rolls: AND WHEREAS the tax ratios and the tax rate reductions for prescribed property classes for the 2013 taxation year have been set out in By-lave 35-2013 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. dated 18' day of April 2013: AND WHEREAS the tax rates and tax levies for purposes ofthe Regional Municipality of Niagara. and for public and separate school purposes for the 2013 taxation year have been set out in By-lass 35-2013 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, dated 18'b day of April 2013: AND WHEREAS the Council ofthe Corporation ofthe City ofNiagara Falls has adopted estimates of all sums required to be raised by it during the year 2013: AND WHEREAS the tax rates on the aforementioned property classes and property subclasses have been calculated pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act. 200!. and applicable regulations in the manner set out herein: NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The assessments for the City of Niagara Falls on which the sums required for the year 2013 are to be levied for the various purposes hereinafter set forth are as follows: Assessment Amount Assessment Amount Assessment Category General Urban Service Area RESIDENTIAL/FARM 6.153. 80.010 5.748.122.571 MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 244.231 .275 244.2231.275 NEW MULTI-RESIDENTIAL 2.211.500 2.211,500 -7- COMMERCIAL Taxable General 10,099,000 10,099.000 Taxable Full 1,669,603,868 1.616,683,079 Excess Land 16,463.065 14,967.365 Vacant Land 110,442.675 105.649.775 New Construction 59,179.688 59.179,688 New Construction - Excess Land 509.165 509.165 Office Building 8,454.166 8.454,166 Shopping Centre 200,235.375 200.235.375 Excess Land 8.704.710 8.704.710 Parking Lot 31.179.213 30.605.713 INDUSTRIAL Taxable Full 76,057.941 70.08 3.329 Excess Land 4.368.274 3.438.597 Vacant Land 12.609,620 12.443.070 New Construction 4.331.062 3.933.062 New Construction - Excess Land 115.125 73.125 PIPELINES Taxable Full 36,693.750 20.788.750 FARMLANDS 41,844.176 1.084.700 MANAGED FORESTS 710.075 0 FARMLANDS AWAITING 1.671.500 0 DEVELOPMENT 2. There shall be levied and collected by taxation in the City of Niagara Falls for the year 2013 for the several purposes and in the manner hereinafter provided, the several sums and amounts following and for such purposes the several rates hereinafter mentioned are hereby imposed. namely: -3- (a) in the whole of the City of Niagara Falls: (i) for the general purposes, including items of civic expenditure, except those hereinafter specifically mentioned. the sum of $53,977,886.00. which includes the amount of$6.585,237.00 for waste management services: (ii) for public and separate school board purposes the sum of$41,517,373.00: (iii) for the purpose of The Regional Municipality of Niagara the sum of $63.601.433.00: and (b) in Urban Service Areas 1 and 2: (i) for urban service purposes the sum of$7222.782.00. 3. The tax rate schedule set out in Schedule "A- is hereby adopted to be applied against the whole of the assessment for rateable property. 4. Every owner shall be taxed according to the tax rates in this by-law and such tax shall become due and payable for 2013 only. for. (a) Residential. Pipeline. Farmland and Managed Forest Assessments on June 28. 2O13 and September 30. 2013. and (b) Commercial. Industrial and Multi-Residential Assessments on August 30.2013 and October 31. 2013. 5. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to make. prepare and certify a Tax Roll in accordance with the requirements of this By-law and other applicable law. 6. It shall be the duty of the Tax Collector to pay into the hands of the Treasurer of the City of Niagara Falls all sums of money that may be collected by him under the authority of this by-law and to make a return of his or her Roll on or before the 31st day of December 201 7. This by-law shall come into force and effect immediately upon passing thereof. 8. Schedule "A" attached to this By-law shall form part of this By-lass. Passed this 28th day of May . 2013 DEAN IORFIDA. CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODA fI. MAYOR First Reading: May 38. 2013 Second Reading: May 28. 2013 Third Reading: May 28. 2013 Schedule "A" CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 2013 Tax Rates Assessment General Rates Urban Urban Service Service Area Area Total Waste Property Class Code City Mgmt. Region Schools Total Residential/Farm RT 0.446368% 0.062023% 0 599023% 0.212000% 1.319414% 0.071849% 1.391263% New Multi-residential NT 0.446368% 0.062023% 0 599023% 0.212000% 1.319414% 0 071849% 1.391263% Multi-residential MT 0.912377% 0 126775% 1 224403% 0.212000% 2.475555% 0.146859% 2.622414% Commercial Residual -High Band CT. XT 2 119857% 0.294556% 2.844959% 1 260000% 6.519372% 0.341219% 6.860591% -Low Band CM 0 784924% 0 109066% 1.053409% 1 260000% 3.207399% 0.126344°/ 3.333743% Commercial Residual -Excess Land - High Band CU. XU 1 483900% 0.206189% 1.991471% 0.882000% 4.563560% 0.238853% 4.802413% -Low Band 0.549447% 0 076346% 0 737386% 0.882000% 2.245179% 0.088441% 2.333620% Commercial Other DT. GT (excluding residual) ST ZT 0.784983% 0.109074% 1.053442°/ 1 260000% 3.207499% 0.126354% 3.333853% Commercial Other (excluding residual) DU. SU -Excess Land ZU 0.549488% 0.076352% 0 737409% 0.882000% 2.245249% 0.088448% 2.333697% Commercial -Vacant Land CX 0 549488% 0.076352% 0.737409% 0.882000% 2.245249% 0.088448% 2.333697% Industrial IT LT 1 173948% 0 163120% 1 575430% 1 590000% 4.502498% 0 188963% 4.691461% Industrial -Excess Land IU. LU 0.763066% 0.106028% 1 024030% 1.033500% 2.926624% 0 122826% 3.049450% Industrial -Vacant Land IX 0.763066% 0 106028% 1 024030% 1 033500% 2.926624% 0 122826% 3.049450% Industrial -New Construction JT 1173948% 0163120% 1 575430% 1.260000% 4.172498% 0 188963% 4.361461% Industrial -New Construction - Excess Land JU 0.763066% 0.106028% 1 024030% 0.819000% 2.712124% 0.122826% 2.834950% Pipelines PT 0 759763% 0 105569% 1.019597% 1.260000% 3.144929% 0 122294% 3.267223% Farmland FT 0 111593% 0.015506% 0 149756% 0 053000% 0.329855% 0 017962% 0.347817% Managed Forests TT 0 111593% 0.015506% 0.149756% 0.053000% 0.329855% 0.017962% 0.347817% Farmland Awaiting C1 0.334777% 0.046517% 0.449267% 0.159000% 0.989561% 0.053887% 1.043448% Development I Farmland Awaiting N/A Development II CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2013 - A by-law to designate Block 115, Registered Plan 59M-379, not be subject to part-lot control(PLC- 2013-006). WHEREAS subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, provides, in part, that the council of a local municipality may by by-law designate lands that would otherwise be subject to part-lot control, not be subject to such part-lot control; AND WHEREAS such by-laws are required under subsection 50(7.1) of the Planning Act to be approved by the appropriate approval authority, that being the Regional Municipality of Niagara as per subsection 51(5) of the Planning Act, subsequently delegated to the City of Niagara Falls by Regional Municipality of Niagara By-law No. 8819-97; AND WHEREAS the said land is zoned by By-law No.2008-99 to permit the erection of on-street townhouse dwellings thereon; AND WHEREAS the owner of the said lands proposes to reconfigure Block 1 1 5. into a total of six parcels to be sold separately; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls deems it expedient to designate that the said land not be subject to part-lot control. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. not apply to Block 115. Registered Plan 59M-379,described as Parts Ito 6(inclusive)on Reference Plan 59R-14871 in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2. [his by-law shall remain in full force and effect for three years from the date of passage of this by-law, after which time this by-law shall expire and be deemed to be repealed and of no effect. Passed this twenty-eighth day of May, 2013. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 28, 2013 Second Reading: May 28, 2013 Third Reading: May 28, 2013 S PAR I LOU CON'I ROI 2013 PI C-006',13Iock I IS 59NI-379 PLC By-law wpd 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 R5B zone, to permit the conversion of the existing dwelling into a 4 unit apartment dwelling (AM-2013-002). 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 l 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 uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 4. The permitted uses shall be the uses permitted by a R5B zone. 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum lot frontage 15 metres (b) Minimum front yard depth 4.3 metres (c) Minimum interior side yard 1.7 metres width (a) Minimum landscaped open 34% of the lot area space (d) The balance of regulations specified fora R5B use 6. 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. 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet D4 of Schedule°A"of By-law No. 79- 200 by redesignating the Lands from R2 and numbered 2 to R5B and numbered 984. -7- 10. Section 20 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 20.1.984 Refer to By-law No. 2013- . Passed this twenty-eighth day of May, 2013. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 28, 2013 Second Reading: May 28, 2013 Third Reading: May 28. 2013 SLUING Ab1S2013 B'.-!a ss'.B}um002.Hpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2013- Subject Land M 4 Q Q 40 Q so QP F i 5B t 84 � N osl� s 1:NTS Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Lt 27 PI 328 Niagara Falls; Niagara Falls Assessment #: 272503000210700 Applicant: Jose and Gloria Fernandez AM-2013-002 K:\GIS_Requests\2013\Schedule\ZOningAM\AM_02\ZOning.map April 2013 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2013 - A by-law to authorize the payment of S14.812.702.02 for General Purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements for the period beginning April 4. 2013 to May 8. 2013. Passed this twenty-eighth day of May 2013. DEAN IORFIDA. CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATL MAYOR First Reading: May 28. 2013 Second Reading: May 28. 2013 Third Reading: May 28. 2013 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2013 - A by-law to adopt.ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28th day of May. 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 28`Fi day of May. 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-lays shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law, required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby. or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required. and. except where otherwise provided. the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this twenty-eighth day of May 2013. DEAN IORFIDA. CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI. MAYOR First Reading: May 28. 2013 Second Reading: May 28. 2013 Third Reading: May 28, 2013