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SIXTH MEETING
Monday, June 17, 2002
From 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room #2A & B
Approval of the 2002 05 13 Community Services Committee Minutes
REPORTS
MW-2002-69 -
MW-2002-70 -
MW-2002-72 -
MW-2002-75 -
MW-2002-77 -
MW-2002-78 -
MW-2002-79 -
BBS-2002-07 -
BBS-2002-08 -
R-2002-33 -
F-2002-41 -
F-2002-42 -
F-2002-43 -
F-2002-44 -
Traffic Impact Study Guidelines Ed Dujlovic
Amendment to add Non Hazardous Waste
Transfer Station Marine Clean Ltd.
Asphalt Overlay Selection Process
Drainage Ditch Concerns Chippawa
Fallsview Boulevard Watermain Repairs
Appointment of Consultant - Stanley Avenue
Sanitary Sewer and Watermain
Request for Taxi Stands - Various Locations
Indexing of Development Charges
Proposed Sign for the Travel Lodge -
Clifton Hill
Late Hour Ice Rental
2002 Kilometrage Rates
Project Share Funding
Municipal Accounts
Vacant Property Tax Rebates
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
STAFF CONTACT
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Ed Dujlovic
Adele Kon
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
MINUTES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING,
Monday, May 13, 2002, CITY HALL, ROOM 2 at 4:40 P.M.
PREI'ENT:
Chairman Victor Pietrangelo, Mayor Thomson, Alderman Paisley Janvary-
Pool, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Alderman Shirley Fisher, Alderman
Norm Puttick, Alderman Selina Volpatti, Alderman Janice Wing, Alderman
Carolynn Ioannoni, Alderman Judy Orr, Alderman Art Federow, Alderman
Kim Craitor
John MacDonald, Tony Ravenda, Bob Bolibruck (for Adele Kon), Ray
Kallio, Ed Dujlovic, Dean Iorfida, Sue Forcier, Patrick Burke, Ken Burden
.PREYS: Mr. Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
I) MINUTEI
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FISHER, seconded by Alderman Fern that the
minutes of the February 18, 2002 meeting be accepted.
Motion: Carried
2) REPORT. I
a) CD-2002-13 - Sale of Fireworks
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Fern that Committee
approve the licensing of the three applicants and provide direction to staff to formulate a
policy for the future.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
b) MW-2002-50 - Northwest Quadrant Servicing Study
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool that
staff enter into a cost shadng agreement and further that the consulting firm R.V.
Anderson Ltd be engaged to commence the Class Environmental Assessment Study.
Conflict:
Motion:
Action:
Alderman Volpatti
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
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MW.2002-52 - Fallsview Blvd. Bus Loading/Unloading and Taxi Cab Stands
Alderman Craitor advised Council that at a previous Parking and Traffic meeting
all proponents had been met with all those involved attending. Primarily
redesigned due to safety issues and to assist the taxi cab companies by giving
them high profile to attract customers.
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN CRAITOR, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that the
parking issues outlined in this report be received for the information of Council.
Conflict:
Motion:
Action:
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Alderman Volpatti
Carried
Recommendation Submitted to Council 2002 05 13
MW-2002-51 - Mid-Peninsula Highway EA - Status Report
Alderman Janvary-Pool questioned staff as where the City stood on this matter.
Ed Dujlovic advised Council that staff has some concerns of the fast tracking and
as a result a working group was formed of staff from various municipalities that
did have concerns, namely the City of Burlington, Region of Halton and the City
of Hamilton. They have some legitimate environmental concerns with the Mid-
Peninsula Corridor.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Fern that this report
be received and filed.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
e) MW-2002-59 - Niagara International Transportation Technology
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN FERN, seconded by Mayor Thomson that
authorization be granted by the execution of the renewal of the Memorandum of
Understanding Agreement for the term April 1, 2002 - March 31, 2004.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
MW-2002-60 - Waste Management Flat Tax - 2002
Judy Orr questioned staff as to how the billing would be issued, by address or by
property tax.
Ed Dujlovic advised Council that it would be by property tax.
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IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN VOLPATTI, seconded by Alderman Craitor that the
fiat tax rate be implemented for waste management services for 2002.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
3. CORRE./PONDENCE
a)
Jason McLean - Request for financial assistance
Mayor Thomson advised Council as recommended by the Recreation
Commission that the City provide a $1,000 for financial assistance to Mr.
McLean.
IT WAS MOVED BY MAYOR THOMSON, seconded by Alderman Volpatti that Council
grants Mr. J. McLean financial assistance in the amount of $1,000.
Motion was defeated
Following some discussion;
It was order on the motion of Alderman Janvary-Pool, seconded by Alderman Orr that
Council would cap any donations or advancements made by the Recreation
Commission up to $1000. This would give the Commission an opportunity to deal with
the application and grant him $300 and the remaining $700 would come from Council
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
4) PREffNTATION
a) "New" Municipal Act - Ray Kallio
IT WAS MOVED BY ALDERMAN ORR, seconded by Alderman Fern that Council
stated its intentions that 1/3 of the remuneration paid shall continue as expense
incidents to the discharge of their duties as members of the Council.
Motion:
Action:
Carried
Recommendation submitted to Council 2002 05 13
5)
NEW BU.fl NEt/'
ADJOURNMENT
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED, MOVED BY ALDERMAN CAMPBELL, seconded by
Alderman Fisher at 5:40 p.m.
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The City of
Niagara Fa s
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-69
File G- 180-02
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re:
MW-2002-69
Traffic Impact Study Guidelines
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the attached document "Guidelines for the Preparation of Traffic
Impact Studies"be adopted.
BACKGROUND:
Traffic impact studies are an important part of the development review and approval process to
assist in making land use decisions, such as Official Plan amendments, zoning amendments,
subdivisions, site plans and other development reviews. A traffic impact study is required to be
completed for proposals that may have a significant impact on traffic and transportation
operations within the City of Niagara Falls.
Guidelines have been prepared by staffto streamline the approval process by providing a
standardized framework for consultants to follow when completing an impact study. The
guidelines will provide staffwith a basis on which to assess transportation implications ora
proposed development by:
providing a rational basis on which to evaluate whether the scale of development is
appropriate for a particular site, and what improvements may be necessary, on and off the
site, to provide safe and efficient access and traffic flow;
providing a basis for assessing existing or future localized transportation system
deficiencies which should be improved;
addressing safety-related issues associated with existing or future traffic operations within
the area of study;
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addressing transportation-related issues associated with development proposals that may be
of concem to neighbouring residents, businesses and property owners, and,
providing a basis for negotiations for improvements and funding in conjunction with a
development.
Following approval, the guidelines will be provided to traffic consulting frans engaged in
carrying out traffic studies on behalf of the City. Similarly, consulting finns can34ng out studies
on behalf of developers, as requested by city staff, will be provided the guidelines prior to
initiating a review.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
P~Pared by:
Marzenna Carrick, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic Operations
//Chief Administrative Officer
Approved.by:
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
M.Camck
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The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
Guidelines for the Preparation of
Traffic Impact Studies
June2002
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Introduction
1.1 Trafc Impact Study .................................................... 2
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1.2 Study Justification ............... .. .....................................
1.3 Purpose of Guidelines ................................................... 3
1.4 Major Issues Addressed in Study .......................................... 3
2.0
General Traffic Impact Study Requirements
2.1 Need for Traffic Impact Study ............................................. 4
2.2 Staff Consultation ...................................................... 5
2.3 Study Updates ......................................................... 5
2.4 Qualifications to Conduct a Traffic Impact Study .............................. 5
3.0 Traffic Impact Study Outline
- 3.1 Description of the Proposal and the Study Area ............................... 6
3.1.1 General Description of the Development Proposal ................ 6
3.1.2 Study Area ............................................... 7
3.2 Establishing a context for the Traffic Impact Study ............................ 8
3.2.1 Horizon Year ............................................. 8
3.2.2 Peak Period for Analysis .................................... 8
3.3 Existing Traffic Conditions ......................................... . ......9
3.3.1 Establishing Base Year Trafe Volumes ....................... 9
3.3.2 Field Observations ........................................ 10
3.4 Future Background Traffic (Future Traffic Without Proposed Development) ....... 10
3.4.1 Future Background Traffic ................................. 10
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3.4.2 Planned Roadway Improvements ............................
3.4.3 Other Developments Within the Study Area .................... 11
3.5 Future Total Traffic (Future Traffic With Proposed Development) ............... 11
3.5.l Site Generated Traffic ..................................... 11
3.5.2 Trip Distribution ......................................... 12
3.5.3 Trip Assignments ......................................... 13
3.5.4 Summary of Traffic Demand Estimates ....................... 13
3.6 Evaluation of Impacts of Site Generated Traffic .............................. 13
3.6.1 Capacity Analysis at Intersections ............................ 14
3.7 Access Analysis Requirements ........................................... 14
3.7.1 Access Geometrics ........................................ 14
3.7.2 Turn Lane Requirements ................................... 15
3.8 Traffic Collision and Safety Analysis ...................................... 15
3.9 Sight Distance Evaluation ............................................... 16
3.10 Parking Provision Evaluation ............................................ 16
3.11 Transportation System Mitigation Measures ................................. 16
3.11.1 Off-Site Improvements .................................... 16
3.11.2 On-Site Improvements ..................................... 17
3.11.3 Required Traffic Signal Improvement ......................... 17
3.11.4 Preliminary Cost Estimate .................................. 17
4.0 Recommendations ........................................................... 18
5.0 Documentation and Reporting ................................................ 19
Guidelines for thc Preparation of
Traffic Impact Studies
1.0
1.1
INTRODUCTION
Traffic Impact Study
The goal of a traffic impact study is to assess the potential effects of traffic caused by a
proposed development on local roadways and to identify the total roadway
improvements needed to ensure that the roadway system will operate at an acceptable
level upon completion of the proposed development.
Traffic impact studies are an important part of the development review and approval
process to assist developers and public agencies in making land use decisions, such as
Official Plan amendments, zoning amendments, subdivisions, site plans, planning
approvals and other development reviews, where the proposal may have a significant
impact on traffic and transportation operations.
Traffic impact studies benefit the municipality by:
* Providing decision makers with a basis on which to assess transportation implications
of proposed development applications;
· Providing a rational basis on which to evaluate if the scale of development is
appropriate for a particular site and what improvements may be necessary, on and off
the site, to provide safe and efficient access and traffic flow;
. Providing a basis for assessing existing of future localized transportation system
deficiencies which should be improved;
. Addressing transportation-related issues associated with development proposals that
may be of concern to neighbouring residents, businesses and property owners; and
· Providing a basis for negotiations for improvements and funding participation in
conjunction with a development or zoning application or petition.
A traffic impact study may vary in scope and complexity depending on the type and size
of the proposed development.
1.2 Study Justification
The City of Niagara Falls has prepared these guidelines in order to streamline the
approval process ~and provide a standardized framework for consultants to follow when
submitting traffic/transportation studies for review and should be complemented with
good transportation engineering judgement.
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1.3 Purpose of Guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that traffic impact studies prepared for the
City meet the following criteria:
Objective assessment - the study will evaluate the impacts of proposed new
development in a rational manner;
Consistency - the study will utilize assumptions consistent with the City's accepted
methodologies and parameters and thus be comparable to other traffic studies in the
City;
Recognized by developers and consultants - the guidelines will provide a standard
approach to be followed and will reduce confusion and delay in processing
development proposals;
Promote understanding of process - the steps outlined in these guidelines will enable
proponents, reviewers and elected officials to understand the process more
effectively; and
Ease of review by staff- a standardized set of guidelines will aid the efficiency of
staff in reviewing Traffic Impact Studies.
1.4 Major Issues Addressed in Study
Traffic impact studies can respond to a wide variety of issues. These issues vary with the
type of development, location of the proposed project, existing traffic and environmental
conditions in the area, and with city policies. Questions addressed in this report include:
· When is a study required.
· How much infonc, ation is needed for a complete study
· What study area should be evaluated
· What should be the forecast year
· What peak hours should be analysed
· What technical procedures should be used, ie. Trip generation, trip assignment, levels of
service calculations etc.
· How to determine the traffic impacts that specifically result from development on a
particular site.
· How are appropriate improvements identified
· How should the findings and recommendations be documented
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2.0
2.1
GENERAL TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENTS
Need for Traffic Impact Study
There are a number of criteria under which a traffic impact study may be required. In
general, a traffic impact study should be conducted whenever a proposed development
will generate more than 100 additional (new) peak hour, peak direction trips to or from
the site during the adjacent roadway's peak hour or the development's peak hour.
A traffic impact study may also be required even if there are less than 100 peak hour,
peak direction trips when one or more of the following conditions are anticipated or
present:
The development/redevelopment is located in an area of high roadway congestion
and/or high expected rate of population or employment growth;
The development, its access or type of operation is not envisaged by local land use
or transportation plans;
The development or redevelopment proposal requires amendment of the
applicable official plan(s);
As part of the proposed development, a new traffic signal is proposed to be
installed on a City roadway; and
If, in the opinion of the City, the development/redevelopment has the potential to
create unacceptable adverse operational and safety impacts on the City road
network. Examples include the following:
· Inadequate horizontal or vertical sight distances at access points;
· The proximity of the proposed access points to other existing driveways or
intersections;
· Lack of existing left or right mm lane(s) on the adjacent roadway at the
proposed access point(s);
· The vehicular traffic generated by the development/redevelopment would
result in volume/capacity ratios at a signalized intersection becoming critical
(i.e. greater than 0.85 overall or for a shared through/mining movement, or
greater than 1.0 for an exclusive turning movement).
The onus will be on the proponent/consultant to demonstrate that a traffic impact study is
not required.
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2.2 Staff Consultation
It is imperative that prior to commencing a traffic impact study, the consultant meet with
City staff in order to review the level of detail and confirm the scope of the
traffic impact study, arrange contacts with the various affected road jurisdictions and to
determine data requirements and their availability.
In addition to the City of Niagara Falls requirements, Regional, Provincial, Niagara
Parks Commission authorities may require additional information or analysis to satisfy
their requirements for a development/redevelopment proposal. The proponent should
contact these roadway authorities, where applicable, to determine these requirements.
2.3 Study Updates
Generally, a traffic impact study will have a "shelf life" of five years. Major changes
within the study area may reduce the "life" of the document if they were not considered in
the impact assessment. Where the timing of subsequent development approvals exceeds
five years, a new study will generally be required.
2.4 Qualifications to Conduct Traffic Impact Study
When the scale of the development/redevelopment warrants a Traffic Impact Study, it is
the proponent's responsibility to retain a qualified transportation consultant experienced
in transportation planning and traffic engineering.
The consultant shall be a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and
registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. The report must be
dated and signed accordingly. The signing Engineer is verifying that appropriate
assumptions and methodologies have been utilized in the completion of the traffic impact
study and that they are the individual who is taking corporate/professionai responsibility
for the work.
Alternatively, at the discretion of the Director of Municipal Works or his designate, the
City may retain a consultant at the proponent's expense.
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3.0 Traffic Impact Study Outline
The following sections outline the format and requirements of the traffic impact study.
Regional, Provincial, and Niagara Parks Commission authorities may require additional
infomiation or analyses beyond the City requirements in these guidelines. The contents
and extent of the traffic impact study generally depend on the location and size of the
proposed development/redevelopment and the conditions prevailing in the surrounding
area.
3.1 Description of the Proposal and the Study Area
A description of the development proposal, its location and the proposed traffic impact
study area is required to permit staffto identify the site location, its anticipated operation
and area of potential impact. In addition, this-valuable information allows timely review
of key study assumptions ranging from the study area limits and horizon years to the trip
assignment assumptions.
3.1.1 General Description of the Development Proposal
Elements that should be included in the development description and study area are:
· identification of the applicant
site location
· municipal address
· map(s) to show site in area content
nature of application (Subdivision Official Plan amendment, zoning amendment,
site plan control application, etc.)
A description of the proposed development in terms of; · type of land use proposed
· existing land uses or pemdtted uses provisions in a Official Plan, Official
Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law etc.
· size of individual land use components expressed in units related to
transportation analysis (e.g. floor space of each type of use, employment
number of parking spaces, etc) Special attention should be paid to gross
vs. net definitions
· identifications of phasing schemes with their associated land use and
transportation components
· expected dates of completion and full occupancy of the ultimate development and
of interim phasing, if any
· approximate hours of operation
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a site plan of a suitable scale for consideration showing site specific information
pertaining to:
· building sizes and location
· number of parking spaces, identifying those designated for the exclusive use
by the disabled and by high-occupancy vehicles including a comparison of
proposed parking supply with zoning standards
· number, location and type of loading areas and location and operation of
loading area access (e.g. deliveries, refuse pickup, tour buses)
· on-site circulation for vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and high-occupancy
vehicles
· proposed access points and type of access (full tums, right-in-right-out,
mining movement restrictions etc.)
· identification of site lines at proposed accesses (location of existing accesses
across the road should also be included)
3.1.2 Study Area
A Scope Development Meeting with stakeholders must be arranged by the consultant to
determine the study area. Stakeholders may include representatives from the City of
Niagara Falls, Region of Niagara, Niagara Parks Commission, MTO, and Bridge
Commission depending on the development location. Regional, Provincial, Parks
Commission etc. staff may require additional information or analysis beyond the City of
Niagara Falls requirements outlined in these guidelines. The City reserves the right to
establish the study area as deemed necessary.
A description of the existing transportation system in the study area, using a combination
of maps and other documents should identify relevant information, such as the following;
other developments in study area
· identify other development under construction, approved, or in the approval
process within the study area, along with the type and size of development
map(s) to show the existing transportation system in the study area · existing roads, number of lanes and posted speeds
· existing signalized intersections, lane configurations, lane widths
· if appropriate, on-street parking spaces/standing/stopping restrictions in the
vicinity of the development site and those which affect the operation of key
intersections being analysed
· other traffic controls and transportation facilities as appropriate
· heavy vehicle restrictions, heavy vehicle restrictions including tour buses
· existing transit routes, stops and stations
· other features of interest
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3.2
Establishing a Context for the Traffic Impact Study
This section develops a suitable context to evaluate the impacts of the proposed
development to baseline conditions. The projected impacts will later be compared with
this summary of conditions.
3.2.1 Horizon Year
The horizon year for impact analysis should be five (5) years from the date of the truffle
impact study unless an earlier date for full occupancy of the project can be identified and
justified in consultation with City staff.
The horizon years should also be identified for any interim phases of development
ranging from a minimum of five (5) years after the study date to a maximum of full
build-out of the de£med study area, may be required depending on the magnitude of the
development. Typically this type of longer-range evaluation is recommended only for
larger scale projects such as those generating 500 or more peak-hour directional trips.
3.2.2 Peak Period for Analysis
The critical time period for traffic generated by a given project is directly associated with
the peaking characteristics of both the development related traffic and the transportation
system traffic. Typically, the AM and the PM peak traffic period will constitute the
"worst case" combination of site related and background traffic; however, in the case of
retail, lodging, entertainment, religious, institutional, sports facility uses, the Saturday,
Sunday or site peak may require additional analysis.
When selecting peak periods for analysis, consideration must be given to the peak traffic
characteristics of the:
· proposed development
· adjacent land uses
· adjacent road and highway network
As part of the consultation process prior to commencing the study, the consultant should
determine with City staff the selected time periods for analysis.
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Typical Peak Hours of Traffic for Selected Land Uses
Land Us__~___~e T icalPeak Hours * Peak Dir~ection
Residential 7:00 - 9:00 am weekday Outbound
4:00 - 6:00 pm weekday Inbound
Shopping 5:00 - 6:00 pm weekday Total**
12:00 - 2:00 pm Saturday Inbound
2:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday Outbound
Office 7:00 - 9:00 am weekday Inbound
4:00 - 6:00 pm weekday Outbound
Lodging 11:00 - 3:00 pm weekday Inbound
4:00 - 6:00 pm weekday Outbound
Industrial Varies with shift schedule
Recreational Varies with type of activity
* hours may vary based on local :onditions ** period of maximum traffic
3.3 Existing Traffic Conditions
To provide a representative picture of the existing traffic conditions, exhibits showing the
existing traffic volumes and turning movements for roadways and intersections in the
study area including pedestrian volumes and heavy vehicle movements ie. trucks, tour
buses, should be included.
3.3.1 Establishing Base Year Traffic Volumes
Traffic volumes may be acquired from the City, Region or previous traffic impact studies
undertaken in the study area. Traffic counts more than two (2) years old or counts that
appear not to be reflecting existing conditions should be updated to ensure that they
reflect current traffic levels. It may be necessary to factor up counts taken in previous
years to represent the current year. A peak hour count at minimum should be undertaken
to verify that traffic volumes through an intersection reflect actual demand and to
dete~rcdne the necessary adjustments to level-of-service calculation so that actual
conditions are fairly represented. Developments proposed in the tourist area should use
traffic volumes collected during the peak tourist season, ie. July, August, and factored if
necessary.
Traffic volumes for the road network in the study area must be balanced when there are
significant discrepancies between adjacent intersection counts or short counts and there
are no accesses or major traffic generators to account for the difference in volumes.
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3.3.2 Field observations
It is recommended that the consultant should make at least one visit to the site. This visit
should be made after available information has been obtained from the City and other
reviewing agencies. Any traffic count or field measurement information not available
could be obtained at this time. Items to be checked when in the field include:
· posted speed limits
· prevailing operating speeds
· sight visibility to both the left and right for all proposed access points and adjacent
intersections
· presence of curb, gutter and sidewalk
· width of pavement and shoulders
· vertical and lateral clearances
· curvatllrcs
· grades
· presence of raised or painted medians
· turn restrictions at all intersections
· signal heads at signalized intersections
· location of access points to properties both adjacent to and on the opposite side of the
road and permitted movements on each
· on-street parking regulations and availability
· current uses of adjacent sites
· street lighting
· bicycle lanes or bicycle travel on adjacent roads
· bus stops
· unopened road right-of-way allowances
· potential for frontage or backage roads or linkages to other local roads
· drainage
In addition, photographs of the site can provide an office record of the site and its
environment for both the traffic engineering consultant and the agencies reviewing the
study and its recommendations.
3.4 Future Background Traffic (Future Traffic Without Proposed Development)
3.4. I Future Background Traffic
The background growth projects future traffic without the proposed development. It
includes at a minimum an annual growth rate and future traffic from other proposed
(approved) developments to be located within the vicinity of the site. The growth in
traffic should be established in consultation with City staff through one of the following
methods:
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· estimation of roadway growth factors from a calibrated traffic forecast model
· regression analysis of historical traffic growth
· a growth rate based on area transportation studies
In absence of these methods, rates provided by the municipality should be used.
3.4.2 Planned Roadway Improvements
Any planned roadway improvements to be completed within the study area should be
identified and discussed within the report. These improvements shall be reflected in the
Future Background and the Future Total Traffic Condition.
3.4.3 Other Developments Within the Study Area
All significant developments under construction, approved, or in the approval process and
are likely to occur by the horizon years should be identified and discussed within the
report. The land-use type and magnitude of the probable future developments in the
horizon year should be identified through consultation with City and Regional staff.
3.5 Future Total Traffic (Future Traffic With Proposed Development)
All trip generation, trip distribution, assignment and modal split assumptions should be in
accordance with standard/accepted techniques. Sources should be well documented and
any assumptions which may be considered less than conservative should be rigorously
justified.
3.5.1 Site Generated Traffic
Consultation with City Staff is recommended to ensure that appropriate trip generation
rates are being employed in the traffic impact study. Available trip generation methods
include, from most to least preferred:
· Trip generation surveys from similar development in the City which have similar
operating characteristics as the proposed development. Tourist oriented
developments must include surveys carried out during the peak tourist season.
Modifications should be made to the trip generation rates to account for differences in
the surveyed and proposed development sites. Field study background material must
be provided and results prepard in tabular form.
· "First principles" calculations of anticipated trips to/from the site
* ITE Trip Generation rates provided that differences in the site nature and size are
accounted for.
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In addition to the basic requirements for establishing trip generation rates, the
following key elements may also be considered for use:
· Pass-by trip percentages: Some land uses may not generate vehicle trips that are all
new to the surrounding road network. A proportion of the site trips may be diverted
from vehicle trips already passing by on nearby roads ie. a driver may stop at a
convenience store on the way home from work. If this store is located along the road
the driver nom~ally uses to get home, then the trip "generated by the store" is not a
new trip added to the roadway.
These trips are also called "Synergy" trips. It is important to note, however, that the
trip generation rates at the accesses themselves will not be affected by pass-by trips.
Only the estimated number of additional trips on the surrounding road network will
be affected. The total trip generation should be split up into volumes of new trips and
volumes of pass-by trips based on survey results for the peak hour(s) being analysed.
· Internal "Synergy" trips: Represents trips which are shared between two or more uses
on the same site, i.e. a motorist visiting a retail store and a grocery store on the same
site.
· Trips generated by the existing land use activities to be replaced by the proposed
development. Unless otherwise accounted for, these trips will normally be subtracted
from the trip generation estimates.
· Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies
All trip generation assumptions and adjustments assumed in the calculation of "new"
vehicle trips should be documented and justified in terms of previous research or surveys.
Sensitivity analysis should be undertaken where trip generation parameters have the
potential to vary considerably and most probable values cannot be readily identified.
A table should be provided in the study report identifying the categories and quantities of
land uses, with the corresponding trip generation rates or equations and the resulting
number of trips. For large developments that will be phased in over time, the table should
identify each significant phase separately. The method of determining the trip generation
rates should be clearly identified.
3.5.2 Trip Distribution
The directions from which traffic will approach and depart the site can vary depending on
several location-specific factors including:
· type of proposed development
· size of proposed development
· surrounding and in some cases competing land uses, population and employment
distribution
· prevailing conditions on the existing street system
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The trip distribution assumptions should be supported by one or more of the following:
· Transportation Tomorrow Survey (TTS) data
· Origin-destination surveys
· Comprehensive travel surveys
· Existing/anticipated travel patterns
· Output from the City of Niagara Falls, transportation planning model
Engineering judgement should be utilized to determine the most applicable of the above
methodologies for each particular application.
3.5.3 Trip dssignments
Traffic assignments should consider logical routings, available and projected roadway
capacities and travel times. Traffic assignments may be estimated using a transportation
planning model or "hand assignment" based on knowledge of proposed/future road
network in the study area. The City has a transportation model available and can
provide assistance upon request.
3.5.4 Summary of Traffic Demand Estimates
A summary of the future traffic demands (each combination of horizon year and peak
period for both site generated and future total traffic conditions) should be provided in the
form of exhibits. Pass-by traffic assumptions should be clearly identified and illustrated
on an exhibit, which summarizes the reassignment of pass-by traffic.
3.6 Evaluation of Impacts of Site Generated Traffic
An evaluation of signalized and unsignalized intersections which will be affected by site
generated traffic volumes for all relevant time periods and scenarios is required and
summaries are to be provided in a tabular format.
The objective should be to ensure that no new "problem" movements are created by the
development and that "problem" movements which exist with the addition of site
generated traffic are not worsened by this addition.
Documentation in an appendix to the traffic impact study of all assumptions used in the
analysis concerning lane configuration/use, pedestrian activity, saturation flows, traffic
signal cycle length, phasing and timing, utilization of the inter-green phase and other
relevant parameters. Existing signal timings should be used for existing intersections and
signal timing modifications may be considered as a measure to address capacity or level
of service deficiencies.
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Supplementary surveys or analyses may be needed to assess saturation flows, gap
availability, projected queue lengths and possible blocking queues.
3.6.1 Capacity Analysis at Intersections
The summary should include the level-of-service including average vehicle delay and
volume to capacity (v/c) ratios for overall intersection operations and individual critical
movements, for all analysis periods and time horizons. Full documentation of the results
of all level of service analysis should be provided in an appendix. The City accepts the
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) and Canadian Capacity Guide (CCG) methodologies
of intersection analysis. Specific software packages include HCS Version 3.0 or higher
CCG/CALC2, and Synchro 5.0 or higher or HCM/Cinema. Should a consultant wish to
utilise a software package other than these listed a~ve, prior approval from the City must
be obtained. The analysis should incorporate adequate crossing time for pedestrians and
should use conventional signal timing plans.
The analysis should include the identification of signalized intersections where:
· Volume/capacity (V/C) ratios for overall intersection operations, through movements,
or shared through/turning movements increased to 0.85 or above:
· V/C ratios for exclusive movements increased to 0.95 or above; or
· Queues for an individual movement are projected to exceed available turning lane
storage.
Identification of unsignalized intersections where:
· Level of service (LOS), based on average delay per vehicle, on individual movements
exceeds LOS "E", or
· The estimated 95~ percentile queue length for an individual movement exceeds the
available queue storage.
Conventional signal timing plans should be used and all proposed adjustments to traffic
signal timing, phasing and cycle lengths should be evaluated in terms of pedestrian
crossing time, effect on queue lengths, adequacy of existing storage and effects on the
existing signal co-ordination.
3.7 Access Analysis Requirements
3. 7.1 Access Geometrics
The number and location of access points should be reviewed to ensure only the
minimum number necessary are provided to serve the project without negatively
impacting the flow oftraftic along abutting streets. Access points should be located
on minor roads where feasible and justification for more than one access must be based
on capacity of site traffic and not design preference.
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The locations should be adequately spaced from adjacent street and driveway
intersections. The number of exit lanes, radii and vehicle storage should be appropriate
to accommodate traffic demands placed on them. The throat length at the road should be
sufficiently long to minimize conflicts with street traffic and within the site.
Access points should be evaluated in terms of capacity, safety and adequacy of queue
storage capacity. Access points should be free of all encumbrances and provide
appropriate sight triangles. Proposed loading facilities and access to these facilities
should be evaluated to ensure that they are adequately sized, designed and provided with
suitable access so that they will not adversely affect traffic operations on City roads.
Access standards should be in conformance with those outlined in the "Geometric Design
Guide For Canadian Roads", 1999 edition, issued by the Transportation Association of
Canada (TAC).
3. 7.2 Turn Lane Requirements
The requirements for left turn and right turn lanes should be examined. Adequate spacing
should be provided between access points to avoid potential mm lane overlaps. All
design standards must be in confomtance to those outlined in the TAC Manual.
3.8 Traffic Collision and Safety Analysis
The initial review of existing data within a study area should include recent (within 3
years) accident experience. A safety evaluation shall be undertaken for each intersection
and access within the study area to identify locations where traffic safety should be given
extra consideration. High accident location (based on number, rote and severity) on
roadways in the study area must be analyzed and measures to alleviate accident hazards
must be considered.
Analysis for access design and roadway improvements should ensure safe stopping,
decision sight distances and intersection sight distances. Vehicle conflicts, accident
potential locations, pedestrian, transit and bicycle activities are to be considered.
Identification of potential safety of operational issues associated with the following, as
applicable:
· high accident locations at intersections or mid-blocks
· intersections in the study area which are in the top 10% in temps of numbers of
accidents
· conflicts between vehicles mining into or out of the site and pedestrians walking
along sidewalks or cyclists on the street
· right mm, let~ mm and through movements onto and off of adjacent roads
· the geometry of the access and its impacts on entering and exiting vehicles
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· the weaving distance of vehicles exiting the site
· location of bus stops in proximity to a new access or intersection
· on-street parking provisions
· traffic infiltration
· heavy vehicle movement conflicts
3.9 Sight Distance Evaluation
Analysis for access design and roadway improvements should ensure;
· safe stopping sight distance
· decision sight distances
· intersection sight distances
At each access and at each intersection where a new road is proposed, the sight distance
requirements should be examined based on appropriate standards (TAC Manual), and the
availability of sight distance detemdned from actual field measurements.
3.10 Parking Provision Evaluation
A description of the parking and loading facilities proposed in conjunction with the
proposed development is required. The parking supply should be rationalized with the
modal split assumptions used in the calculation of travel demand, with local policies and
stand_ards. Special attention should be given for developments attracting high-occupancy
vehicles to ensure that not only adequate storage is available, but the safe manoeuvring of
the vehicle within the parking lot is taken into consideration. The provision of bicycle
parking or storage and for vehicles operated by or those with mobility limitations should
also be addressed.
3.11 Transportation System Mitigation Measures
This section outlines the process of identification of operational transportation system
improvements and other measures required to ensure that acceptable operation of the
transportation system is maintained. The improvements must incorporate
recommendations and standards outlined in previous City transportation studies.
3.11.1 Off-Site Improvements
The physical and operational road network deficiencies that have been identified in the
traffic impact study must be addressed and solutions provided that are feasible and
economic to implement.
Functional design plans or detailed design drawings may be required for identified
physical improvements to ensure their feasibility.
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The improvements could include but are not limited to the following:
· widening of the surrounding road network
· addition of left-mm or fight-mm lanes at intersections and accesses
· restriction or relocation of existing accesses
· signalization of an existing unsignalized intersection
· upgrading of signal through additional phasing and/or improved timing
· co-ordination of signals
· relocation or closure of existing public street intersections
· installation of a median barrier or other median treatments
3.11.2 On-Site Improvements
On-site improvements that should be investigated as means of reducing the impacts of the
proposed development could include but are not limited to:
· redesign of existing or proposed parking lot layout
· access points on minor roads
· turn restrictions at the access point
· relocation of existing or proposed access points
· combination of existing nearby accesses to reduce or eliminate the number or density
of accesses
· addition of on-site left and right mm channelization
3.11.3 Required Traffic Signal lmprovement
Any traffic signal operational deficiencies that have been identified in the Traffic Impact
Study must be addressed and solutions provided that are feasible to implement.
3. I1.4 Preliminary Cost Estimate
A preliminary cost estimate must be provided for all identified infrastructure
improvements.
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4.0 Recommendations
It is important to structure recommendations for improvements within appropriate time
perspectives. Recommendations should be sensitive to the following issues:
Timing of short-range and long-range network improvemems that are already planned
and scheduled;
Anticipated time schedule of adjacent developments;
Size and timing of individual phases of the proposed development;
Logical sequencing of various improvements or segments;
Right-of-way needs and availability of additional right-of-way within the appropriate
time fi~nes;
Local priorities for ixansportation improvements and funding;
Cost-effectiveness of implementing improvements at a given stage of development;
and
Necessary lead-time for additional design and con~ixaction.
Since improvements can often be implemented in more than one order, the
recommendation should address an implementation sequence that would provide
maximum compatibility with the overall roadway system configuration network
effectiveness.
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5.0 Documentation and Reporting
The structure and format of the Traffic Impact Study should follow the guidelines
outlined in this document, as applicable. The following is a suggested study structure:
· Site/Development Description (Site plan if applicable)
· Study Area (Map identifying the study area and site)
· Existing Traffic Conditions in the study area
· Anticipated nearby developments (Tabular summaries)
· Identification of ail Assumptions ie.
· Anaiysis Period
· Trip Generation Rates for each Land Use
· Trip Distribution
· Modal Split
° Existing Traffic Demand (Exhibit required)
· Site Generated Traffic Assignment (Exhibit required)
· Traffic Demand (Future Background - No Build, Exhibit required)
· Total Traffic Demand (Future Total Background - With Development, Exhibit
required)
· Improvemem Alternatives Required to Mitigate Traffic Impacts Off-Site and On-Site
· Traffic Impacts for Future Background and Total Traftie with and without mitigation
measures (Tabular stunmaries)
· Access Considerations including Visibility Requiremems
· Safety Considerations including Collision Summaries (Collision Diagrams, Tabular
summary)
· Parking Considerations including Disabled Parking, and High Occupancy Provisions
· On-site Circulation for High Occupancy/Delivery Vehicles
· Recommendations
This format will facilitate review, discussion and communication. Relevant maps, graphs
and tables should be placed adjacent to the relevant text.
The Traffic Impact Study should consist of a main document, supplememed by technical
appendices containing detailed analyses as required. The City reserves the right to
request digital copies of the analysis.
Three (3) copies of the finai Traffic Impact Study complete with supporting
documentation should be submitted to City staff for review.
All information submitted to City staff in connection with any Traffic Impact Study will
be considered to be in the public domain.
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 355-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2003.-70
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2002-70 - Amendment to Add a Non-Hazardous Waste
Transfer Station at Marine Clean Ltd.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls not oppose adding non-hazardous solid waste in
addition to the liquid hazardous waste to Marine Clean Ltd's. Certificate of Approval.
BACKGROUND:
Marine Clean Ltd. which is located at 6220 Don Murie Street currently has a certificate of approval
to operate a transfer station for liquid hazardous waste. The liquid waste is collected from ships that
Marine Clean Services as part of its business operation. In order to expand the range of services
currently begin offered by Marine Clean, they have made and application to amend their current
certificate of approval to include non-hazardous solid waste.
The non-hazardous solid waste would also come from the ships that they service. The waste would
be in the form of food waste, household waste, and recyclables.
In that Marine Clean currently operates a transfer station for hazardous liquid waste the proposed
amendment from staff's perspective is only minor in nature. The only comment that staffhas is that
these wastes are to be properly stored at Marine Clean's property until disposed of.
Committee's approval of the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully Submitted by:
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Minisfzy of
Environment and Energy
Environmental Assessment and
Approvals Branch
Floor 1ZA
2 St Clelr Ave W
Toronto ON M4V IL§
F~x:. 416-314-8452
Telephone: (416) 314--8316
Mlnlsti~m de
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Dimd]on des 6ye]ua'dons et des
autorisations envlronnementale~
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T6K~phons: (416) 314-8316
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Ontario
May 27, 2002
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Fall, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Sir/Madam:
Post-E' Fax Note 7671E
Application for Approval of Waste Disposal Bites
Amendment to Add Non-Hnzardons Waste to Transfer Station
City of Niagara F ,alia, Regional Mnnleipality of Niagara
MOEE Reference Number 3711-SASK2X
The Ministry of Environment and Energy has received an application from Marine Clean Ltd to
amend their Certificate of Approval for the Transfer Station located al: 6220 Don Muric Street,
Niagara Fails. Clean Marine Ltd is seeking approval to expand their operations to include
receiving non-hazardous solid waste in addition to thc liquid b~rdous waste currently accepted.
It is requested that the City of Niagara Falls mske comments with respect to thc application. In
lieu of a Council Resolution, please ensure the report is signed and dated by the Commissioner of
Works or equivalent. Please respond directly to the undersigned by June 2g, 2002.
AS you are aware, the Director has thc discretion under Section 32, Part V of the Environmental
Protection Act, (EPA) to hold a public hearing regarding applications for waste disposal facilities.
Municipalities or affected members of the public have the fight to request that the Director
consider calling a hearing with respect to any application submitted under Part V of the EPA.
Any submissions in this regard must be accompanied by valid reasons and supporting technical
justification. Please refer file number 3711-$ASK2X in all related correspondence.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact mc at 416-314-8316.
Yours truly,
Veronica Pochmursky ]
Waste Evaluator
c: Mr. Paul Widmeyer, MOEE Niagara District Office
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Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 C~ueen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Fails, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-maih munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairman
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
Members:
Re.'
MVV-2002-72
2002 Asphalt Overlay & Road Rehabilitation
Selection Process
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-72
File 2002-03
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the information contained in this report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
In selecting the various streets for inclusion in the Asphalt Overlay and Road Rehabilitation
Program, the following factors are considered:
1)
2)
3)
The existing condition of our underground infrastructure. Streets are reviewed to
detemfine the age, conditions, and maintenance history of our watermains and
sewer's system. We can then determine what works are required and when they
would need to be upgraded.
Future works which are planned for particular streets. When works are planned for
streets in the very near future, road, works are then deferred until that work is
completed.
Works that have been recently completed for particular streets. When sewers or
watermains have been installed on streets and only trench restoration included, we
review the condition of these works for a number of years to determine when the
complete road should be considered for an asphalt overlay.
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4)
5)
6)
Complaints. Each complaint received regarding street conditions is checked to
determine their status in the overall picture of our road system. The individual is
then advised when their street may be included in the program.
Approved funding. Once the funding has been approved, streets are then reviewed
to determined the limit of works that can be included in that program for that year.
Our Pavement Management Program, Micro Paver, will be ready for use in 2003.
At present the data is being reviewed.
The list of streets being considered for the 2002 Asphalt Overlay and Road Rehabilitation
program is indicated below. As noted, the majority of these streets were previously under the
jurisdiction of the Region.
Main St. (Chippawa)
Portage Rd.
Dunn St.
Morrison St.
McLeod Rd.
Brown Road
Earl Thomas Ave.
Valley Way
Victoria Ave.
Drummond Rd.
Bridgewater St.
Collins/Toby
Sodom Rd. to Willoughby Dr.
Approx. Norton St. to Madneland Pkwy.
Drummond Rd. to Dorchester Rd.
Portage Rd. to Stanley Ave.
Montrose Rd. to Kalar Rd.
Garner Rd. to Garner Rd.
Progress St. to Don Murie St.
Stanley Ave. to Second Ave.
Simcoe St. to Stamford St.
Lundy's Lane to Prospect St.
Sophia St. to Limit
In addition, once cost estimates are completed, additional streets may be added or deleted to meet
the budget allocation.
The additional street that may be added will be Drummond Rd. from McLeod Rd. to Oldfield Rd.
Tendering will commence on June 26, 2002 with a recommendation of a contract award on July
15, 2002. Construction is scheduled to commence on July 29, 2002.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendation made would be appreciated.
2002 06 17 3 MW-2002-72
Prepared by:
Frank Higgins, C.E.T.
Manager of Projects
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully Submitted by:
acDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
Ed Dujiovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-75
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
'Members:
Re:
MW-2002- 75
Drainage Ditch Concerns Chippawa
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
BACKGROUND:
On June 1, 2002, the City was presented with a petition, attached, regarding concerns that area
residents had with respect to the drainage ditch on Weinbrermer Road and on Caronpost Road
between 8700 Willoughby Drive and the new Cherryhill Seniors Facility. The fears expressed in
the petition include the steep side slopes, debris and stagnating water within the drainage course.
The residents have requested that the drainage course be enclosed.
In regards to the threat of West Nile Vires an information sheet prepared by the Regional Niagara
Health Deparhnent has been attached to the report.
It should be noted that last year the ditch on Weinbrenner Road was cleaned out by City forces. As
indicated in the picture there is very little debris or cattails in the ditch, yet there is still standing
water. This is a direct result of the flat grades in the area. City staffwill be inspecting the ditch on
Caronpost Road and initiating appropriate action, however, because of the flat grades there will still
be standing water left in the ditch following any clean up operations.
With respect to the request in the petition that a sewer drain be installed, City staffhas estimated that
the cost to install a proper stoan sewer system for both ditches would be in the order of
$600,000 to $700,000. As Committee is aware there is no funding in the 2002 budget to carry out
this work. It should be noted that the outlet for these two drainage courses is to the Little Mississippi
Drain which is in the same condition that is fiat grades with standing water.
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As indicated City staff will be reviewing options with regards to clean up of the drainage courses
and will discuss options with the Health Department regarding the potential breeding grounds for
mosquitos.
Recommended by
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully Submitted by: !
ohn MacDonald '~
2hief Administrative Officer
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM MOSQUITOES.
Personal Protection:
During Mosquito season .....
Minimize the time you spend outside during the evening,
night and dawn hours.
· Wear light coloured, dense material clothing to reduce
mosquito attraction and limit bite penetration.
· Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes and socks when
you are at risk of mosquito contact.
· Apply insect repellant containing DEET to skin when at
risk of mosquito contact.
· Do not use personal insect repellants on children less than
6 months of age.
· Use the least concentrated products (I 0% DEET or le~)
applied no more than once per day on children aged 6
months to 2 years.
· Use the least concentrated products (10% DEET or less)
appti~ed no more than three times per day on children aged
2 - 12 years of age.
· Repellant use on people over 12 years of a~e containing
30% DEET will provide 5 hours of protection.
· Whenever you use a repellant, carefully read and follow
the manufacturer's directions.
Around Your Home and Neighbourhood:
· All doors and windows should have tight fitting screens in
good repair.
· Remove all discarded tires from your property.
· Dispose of or turn over water-holding containers (tin cans,
plastic jugs, ceramic pots) lying around your yard.
· Always circulate and chlorinate swimming pool water.
Drain water off pool covers.
· Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when
not in use.
· Change bird bath water iwice weekly.
· Ensure that your roof gutters are clean and flow properly.
· Cover rain barrels with mesh or screen and empty at least
twice weekly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
West Nile Virus Information Sheet
WHA T IS IT?
West Nile Virus is a disease sprea'd by mosquitoes. The well-
documented outbreak in New York City in the summer of 1999
was the first in North America.
By the summer of 2001, the virus had spread to other states and
into the province of Omario. Although there have been no
human cases in Canada, the virus has been identified in dead'
birds collected in numerous municipalities in Southern Ontario.
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
West Nile Virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected
mosquito that has fed offan infected bird. Humans cannotgct
the virus from another person, animal or bir't ,
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Mast people infected by West Nile virus do not get sicl~ A
small number of people (usually the elderly and immune
compromised) may experience mild fever, headache, stiffneck
and muscle weakness. In rare incidents, these symptoms may
progress to serious illness involving inflammation of the brain
and spinal cord.
The risk af'g~tilng West Nile Virus is low. Yo.u can reduce the
risk further by protecting yourself from mosquitoes.
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To Whom It May Concern:
We, the undersi~,med, have fears and worries of the open drainage ditch that hms along the south
prope~iy line of 8830 Willoughby Dr. Niagara Falls, Ont.
1. One of our fears is that this ditch is OPENED and we have a lot of children lhat play near
this open ditch--attracted by the same. lip to date we have had no
accidents or incidents of children getting hurt; but this is only one of our fears. The sides of
Ihc ditch arc stccp and slippery,which makc for another hazard.
2. We are also very concerned of the fact that there is a considerable amount of
debris with stagnating water and improper drainage. It is also the perfect
breeding ground for mosquitoes. The concern now is to the health and welfare
'~f the people who live near this place and the threat of the chances of the
"WEST NILE VIRIJS" increasing.
3. There is an open ditch west of us,roughly IA city block which has debris and
the overgrowth of"cattails"which stagnates the water and blocks the natural flow
of water. This also raises the t~ar,another hayard,and a breeding ground tbr
mosquitoes.
4. Installation ora culvert would be much cheaper than "LIABILITY SUITS" as a result of the
open ditch.
We wish to have these areas cleaned up and functioning at 100 pement capacity.
Some have suggested having sewer drains with a covered drain pipe.
We would like this to be attended to before it becomes a hazard and a health problem
due to mosquitoes.
This area is no longer considered "rural"'take,for example, the new chronic care facility
being built just down the street from here. '[here is also a school hereand a new planned
subdivision across the street.
against West
Nile virus.
By ERIKA TUSTIN
NIAGARA - Health officials are
expecting I~e ~'of th~ Wm Nile
"It's ~ ~0~ wi~'~ tot some
time," said Niagara region health
dep~utn~ent dlrec~or of health protec,
tion and ,, promotion Bjora
Christensen. Nobody has the crystal
ball, but that's why we are t~ _ki~ it
seriously and are engaged in all these
different activities. The more you
look, the bigger chance there i~ that
you are going to find."
As summer approaches an
implored c°ntin~cY plan designed I
to Irc'vent mo~quiTM breeding and the /
spread of West Nile virus will be put
into action.
Local radio stations FM 105.7
CHRE and AM 610 CKTB in St.
Catharings will air public service
announcements reminding residents
to ~ standing water from theft
' .propgrty ~o prevent mosquito bre~d-
m~,,~ we continue to hav~ a wet sum-
me~, then the we will rerun the public
service announcem~ts in the sum-
me~,' said Denise Papalz, communi-
cations COOrdinator for the Public
Health Dq~a~ent. "Dependi~ on
the progress of the summer w~.ather,
the public health deparunem Is pre-
Pared to begin airing personal protec-
tion information."
~e d~pa~ii~ent is set to begin trap-
ping adult mo~luitoes in key locafio~
tn N~, a pre~-ntion, method prac-
~ ~'t~-s are se~t to
molo~tJ~t tS~ock Uni .v~' tot
test~_~l!~..t~ults usually take up to
two to three wee..19'.. T~pp' .m~. is _e~sen'
are hundreds of species of mosquL-
toeS, few that transmit ~he virus based
on the science, Christensen said.
~The Culex :pi~ien is the major one
and it's an urb' 'an mos~tuito,~ said i
Chti~ensen, I~mm his office in St.
Ca--es. That why our efforts are
more in the utha~ areas."
The dead bh'd surveillance hotlm~
m its third y~ar of operation. Fac
y~ax, it receives more tips from the
public, Christe~en said. .
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lonating a. dead blue j~ in Beamsvilie
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Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-77
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2002-77
Fallsview Boulevard Watermain Relocation and Repair
RECOMMENDATION:
That Staff be directed to open the capital account for the reconstruction of Fallsview Boulevard
and charge the cost of repair and relocation of the watermain to that account.
BACKGROUND:
In November of 2001 it was discovered that the watermain on Fallsview Boulevard was located
on the casino property. Staffwas aware of the problem and was planning to rectify it during the
reconstruction of the road scheduled to start this year. However, the location of the watermain
interfered with the supports of the parking garage and had to be moved. PCL on behalf of the
casino and the City moved and repaired the watermain for a cost of $23,155 plus GST.
This cost should be charged to the reconstruction of Fallsview Boulevard, however, since this
project has not officially started the capital account has not been opened. Therefore, staffis
requesting that Committee approve the opening of the account and the cost for the relocation and
repair of the watermain.
The funds to cover the cost will be transferred from the water contribution to capital.
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Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Preparqx~y:
Manager of Engineering Services
Respectfully Submitted by:
acDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
'Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
The City of
4310
Queen
Street
Ilk P.O. Box 1023
Niagara
Falls
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Can~~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
~ I-- Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwrks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-78
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
MW-2002-78 Appointment of Consultant
Stanley Avenue Sanitary Sewer & Watermain
· RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the City's Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of Niagara
Falls authorize the Regional Municipality of Niagara to amend their Consulting Services Agreement
with Totten Sims Hubicki Associates for the design work of the sewer and watetmain infrastructure
on Stanley Avenue for an upset limit of $25,500.00.
REPORT:
Totten Sims Hubicki Associates is presently performing Engineering Services to the Region for the
road reconstruction and street scaping portion of Stanley Ave. between Marineland Blvd. and Main
St. Since this work was not included in the original terms, additional cost would be incurred by the
Consultant. The Engineering cost are in line with the work to be performed.
As per the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointment for engineering fees up to
$60,000.00, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates has been selected to complete this work.
The costs for this project have been included in the 2002 Capital Construction Program.
The Committee's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
Frank Higgins, C.E.T.,
Manager of Projects
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.,
Director of Municipal Works
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/~John MacDonald, - '
yExecutive Director of Community Services
Municipal Works
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Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Oujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-79
File G- 180-20
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2002-79
Request for Taxi Stands - Various Locations
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that:
1) the taxi stand locations recommended in this rePort, be approved on a temporary basis;
and,
2) all of the locations be reviewed in the Fall.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of Niagara Falls Taxi Ltd., Staff has reviewed several locations to determine if taxi
cab stands could be established.
Based on field investigations and measurements, all five locations submitted by Niagara Taxi are
not suitable for a taxi stand. However, Staffwas able to fred other locations where taxi stands
could be established within the Clifton Hill and Fallsview Tourist areas.
Locations that are Not Recommended for the Establishment of Taxi Stands
Location 1
2 spots on the west side of Victoria Avenue, in front of 5681 Victoria Avenue
Current Signage: Commercial Loading Zone
The existing bay is intended for loading/unloading only for the businesses along Victoria
Avenue. Most of these businesses do not have loading areas behind their buildings. Therefore, a
taxi stand may interfere with delivery vehicles. The remaining section of Victoria Avenue
between Centre Street and Walnut Street is too narrow to accommodate parked vehicles.
Therefore, this location is not suitable for a taxi stand.
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Location 2
2 spots on the west side of Victoria Avenue, in front of St. Paul Church
(between Kitchener Street and Bender Street)
Current Signage: No Stopping
Parking is pettiiitted on Sunday mornings along Victoria Avenue in front of the church, however,
parking is for a short duration. A taxi stand directly in front of St. Paul's Church will not provide
sufficient space for through traffic southbound on Victoria Avenue. This location, as a result, is
not suitable for a taxi stand.
Location 3
2 spots on the east side of Victoria Avenue, across from the Howard Johnson's
Current Signage: No Parking, 3am-6am, Parking Meters
A two-car taxi stand would necessitate the removal of two metered parking spaces on Victoria
Avenue. Parking metered spaces are also present on Magdalen Street (at the side of the Howard
Johnson's Hotel). A Niagara Transit stop is located directly in front oftbe Howard Johnson's
Hotel, as well as at the "tee" junction of Victoria Avenue and Magdalen Street. Removing these
two metered spaces is not recommended, as there is a shortage of parking in the tourist area.
Location 4
2 spots on the north side of Clifton Hill, in front of the Fun House (near Arby's Restaurant)
Current Signage: No Stopping/Metered Parking Space
A taxi stand would require the removal of the one metered parking space in front of thc Fun
House. The bay can accommodate 2 vehicles. Once again, the removal of the metered space is
not recommended, as there is a shortage of parking in the tourist area. There is, however, a taxi
stand on Oneida Lane, which is half a block to the west of this location. The Clifton Hill BIA is
opposed to the establishment of a taxi stand on Clifton Hill.
Location 5
1 spot on the east side of Fallsview Boulevard, between the two driveways of Day's Inn
Current Signage: No Parking
A taxi stand between the two driveways leading in/out of the Day's Inn Motel would obstruct
northbound through traffic on Fallsview Boulevard, as the lane is less than 3.5 metres in width
and is adjacent to the southbound left turn lane. Therefore, a taxi stand between these two
driveways is not suitable.
Areas that are Recommended for the Establi.~hment of Taxi Stands
1. Union Avenue
Current Signage: No Parking, Tow Away Zone (east side), No restrictions on the west side
Union Avenue is 8.0 metres in width and extends one block from Kitehener Street to Hunter
Street. Union Avenue is 1 block west of Victoria Avenue, and is located at the rear of St. Paul
June 17, 2002 -3- MW-2002-79
Church. A four (4) space taxi stand could be established here.
2. Failsview Boulevard between Robinson Street and Murray Street
Current Signage: Short parking and stopping restrictions throughout the road section.
The road is 11.0 metres wide. A four (4) space taxi stand could be established here.
3. Walnut Street between Victoria Avenue and Ellen Avenue
Current Signage: No Parking, Tow Away Zone on both sides
The road is 8.0 metres in width. A two (2) space taxi stand could be established here.
4. Fallsview Boulevard between Dixon Street and Murray Street
A taxi stand can be accommodated between the second and third driveways into the Day
Inn/Appleby's. There are no parking restrictions in this area, and the northbound lane width is
sufficient to allow for parked vehicles and unobstructed through traffic. A two (2) space taxi
stand could be established here.
Following the peak tourist season, staff will review the impact of these stands.
The Committee's concurrence with the recommendations outlined in this report would be
appreciated.
Prepared by:
Karl Dren, C.E.T.
Manager of Traffic & Parking Services
Approv~ ~~
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
~_ ffiTpectfully Submitted by:
/f John MacDonald
/ Chief Administrative Officer
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The City of
Niagara FallsI
Canada
Community Services Department
Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
BBS-2002- 07
Mel Brown,
Director
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: BBS-2002-07 - Indexing of Development Charges
.RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
On July 12, 1999, Council enacted By-law No. 99-144 which established a new schedule of
development charges, commencing on August 2, 1999.
Section 18(a) of the above By-law stipulates that the charges shall be indexed annually, on August
1, thereafter without further amendment to the By-law in accordance with the StatsCan Quarterly
Construction Price Statistics Catalogue and this has been applied each year since 1999.
The above index has increased by 1.9% from 2001 to 2002 and the City Development Charges have
been adjusted accordingly and are shown in the attached table.
~C~M~ Bro~~
Director of Building and By-law Services
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Municipal Works
Attachment
lly Submitted:
· ~/ Chief Administrative Officer
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CITY DEVELOPMENT CHARGES 2002-2003
City Development Charges are indexed in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly
Construction Price Index, which has increased by 1.9%. Accordingly the charges will be increased by
this amount, effective August 1, 2002 and will be as follows:
Residential
Single detached dwelling
and semi-detached dwelling:
Within the urban area
Within the non-urban area
$6,219.00 per unit
$3,482.00 per unit
Townhouse dwelling
Bachelor or one bedroom apartment dwelling
Two or more bedroom apartment dwelling
$5,236.00 per unit
$2,550.00 per trait
$4,120.00 per trait
Commercial
Urban Area - Tourist Core:
Urban Area - Excluding Tourist Core:
Non-Urban Area:
$37.16 per square metre of gross floor area ($3.45 per sq. ft.)
$14.75 per square metre of gross floor area ($1.37 per sq. ft)
$10.54 per square metre of gross floor area ($0.98 per sq. ft.)
Industrial
Industrial Development Charges were abolished in November 200 I.
NOTES:
For complete details, refer to By-law No. 99-144, as amended
For map of the Urban & Non-Urban areas, refer to Schedule "B" of the By-law.
For map of the Core Tourist Area, refer to Schedule "C" of the By-law.
For list of Commercial uses, refer to Schedule "D" of the By-law.
June 2002
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-mail: melb@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
BBS-2002-08
Mel Brown,
Director
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
BBS-2002-08
TraveLodge, (piT~.a-Pi~a) 4943 Clifton Hill, Proposed Sign
RECOMMENDATION:
That the proposed sign variance be approved.
BACKGROUND:
The owners are proposing a combination projecting/wail sign. The sign is three hundred and twelve
square feet (312 sq.ft.) whereas the Sign By-Law (being By-law # 6661, 1964) permits a maximum
of seventy five square feet (75 sq.ft.) for a projecting sign and one hundred and fifty square feet (150
sq.ft.) for a wall sign and as this is a combination in style this sign does not fall within the
requirements.( See Attachement)
The proposed sign will not overhang municipal property and the structural details will be designed
by a Professional Engineer prior to pemfits being issued.
Manager of By-law Services
Ed Dujlovic
Director of Public Works
Cended by:
Mel Brown
Director of Building and By-law Service
.//Chief Administrative Officer
Attach.
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NIAGARA CLIFTON GROUP
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
4943 CLIFTON HILL, NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA L2.G 3N5
Telephone: 905-357-2200 · Fax: 905-357-0423 · Email: ncg @falls.corn, www. falls.com
TRAVELODGE
HONEYMOON CITY MOTEL
THRIFTLODGE
NIAGARA CLIFTON MOTOR INN
HONEYMOON GIFTS
NIAGARA CLIFTON GIFTS
THE HAUNTED HOUSE RUBY TUESDAY
THE FUNHOUSE THE BEER GARDEN
MYSTERY MAZE PIZZA PIZZA
ADVENTURE DOME NIAGARA CLIFTON RESTAURANT
DAIRY QUEEN NIAGARA CLIFTON CURRENCY EXCHANGE
ASSOClATE - GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS
Beefeater (Niagara) Limited
C. I. Burland Properties Limited
Niagara Clifton Motor Inn Limited
775571 Ontario Inc.
1108978 Ontario inc.
June 6, 2002
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
Members of City Council
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
City of Niagara Falls
L2E 6X5
Re: Pizza Pizza Roof Sign
As you may be aware we have replaced our Pizza Hut at 4945 Clifton Hill with a Pizza
Piz~ franchise. As a result we are requesting pe~siiission from the City to build a new
roof sign structure.
In keeping with the high profile destination which our City enjoys and deserves, we
intend to continue to improve our properties and to affix signage which will be
aesthetically pleasing in all respects.
As a result of my conversations and site visit with City staff it is our understanding that
the proposed roof sign does not meet the requirements of the existing sign by-law.
We have attached color compute~ erdumced ~endel~gs of what the sigtt structure would
look like along with en~neered plans.
In conclusion it should be noted that it was our intet~t duriag the desiga process that the
placement of the sign does not impact on any additional properties. In the event you
choose not to recommend the request as submitted we would be prepared to consider any
suggestions that are offered.
Yours very truly.
Secretary Treasurer
1 MI01102
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2002-33
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chairperson
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2002-33 - Late Hour Ice Rental
RECOMMENDATION:
That the last hour available for ice rental hour on Sunday through Thursday inclusive at all City
Arenas be charged at the adult non prime rate.
BACKGROUND:
The last late night hour at all City Arenas with the exception of the weekend is traditionally difficult
to rent. There does not seem to be a community demand for this late time slot. In order to encourage
rental of the late hour and to generate revenue albeit reduced revenue, staff is recommending
charging the adult non prime verus the adult prime rate. This would only occur on Sunday through
Thursday as the weekend is usually booked.
Without the GST, the adult prime rate is currently $144.77 and the adult non prime is $94.31. The
savings to the user would be $50.46. By reducing the rate, it is anticipated that we will encourage
rental of the late night hour resulting in an overall increase in revenue. If Council approves the
recommendation, a review will be conducted at the end of the 2002-03 hockey season to determine
the impact of the reduction.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Respectfully Submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Corporate Services Department
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4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
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F-2002-41
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
.City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-41 - 2002 Reimbursable Kilometrage Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee approve and recommend to Council:
1. The reimbursable kilometrage rate payable to City employees who use their personal
automobiles on City business, remain at $0.389 per kilometre.
2. The reimbursable kilometrage rote continue to be reviewed on an annual basis.
BACKGROUND:
This report presents the annual review of the reimbursable rate per kilometre for employees who use
their personal vehicles on behalf of the City. This annual review is used to account for the changes
in costs so as to ensure equity in the reimbursable rate. The Canadian Automobile Association
(CAA) methodology, used in their publication "Driving Costs", has been used to arrive at the
reimbursable rate (attached). Both fixed costs and variable costs were determined and incorporated
in the calculation of the kilometxage rate (attached).
Fixed costs refer to annual vehicle costs such as depreciation, financing (interest), insurance
premium, license and registration fees and taxes. Variable costs represent the day to day expenses
of operating the vehicle and include such factors as gasoline, tire wear and maintenance.
Depreciation cost is the difference between the cost of a new car and the trade-in value of a similar
4-year-old car. New car costs are obtained from automobile dealers in the Niagara Region. Details
on standard and optional features and an average price are provided in Appendix 1.
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The yearly insurance premium is a major cost item. The City's insurance broker was contacted for
the costs of insurance coverage. Coverage was obtained assuming a typical married person over the
age of 25 with a clean driving record.
Financing costs is based on an average automobile loan rate quoted from the City's bank. A loan
rate of approximately 8.13% was obtained.
Data for the remaining variables used to calculate the kilometrage rate was obtained from the most
recent CAA publication "2002 Driving Costs".
Total fixed costs amounted to $6,408 for the year ($6,317/year for 2001). Variable costs relating to
fuel and maintenance amounted to $0.122 per kilometre ($0.126/km for 2001).
~i'he resulting kilometrage reimbursable rate is $0.389 per kilometre (a detailed breakdown is shown
in Appendix 2). This represents no increase over the approved rate of $0.389 in 2001.
Conclusion:
Staff recommends that the reimbursable kilometrage rate payable to the City employees who use
their personal automobiles on City business remain at $0.389 per kilometre.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Appendix 1
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS (1SC Package) four door sedan
Standard and Optional features including:
Tires
Engine
Transmission
Steering
Brakes
Battery
- P195/65R15 all season touring blackwall
- 2.2 litre, DOHC "Ecotec" 4 cylinder
- 4-speed automatic
- power, rack & pinion
- power, front disc/rear drum
- 4 wheel anti-lock brake system
rundown protection
PASSLock theft deterrent system
· Tilt steering wheel
Cruise Control
Remote keyless entry w/content theft system
Power door locks
Power windows
Air conditioning
Dealers Contacted Price
Falls Chevrolet Olds
David Chevrolet Olds
Brian Cullen Motors
$23,183
$22,156
$22,874
AVERAGE PRICE $22,737
Prices include freight and taxes
Appendix 2
Analysis of Vehicle Costs and Reimbursement Rate for 2002
1 FIXED COSTS
[a] Annual vehicle costs - depreciation
New car cost
Trade-in (similar 4 year old car)
Depreciation over 4 years
Annual depreciation
$22,737
$8,497
$14,240
[b] Financing
--'Auto Loan (20% downpayment 4 year loan)
Interest cost @ 8.13%
Ici
Insurance
- full business use
- deductible comprehensive at $300
- deductible collision at $300
- third party liability at $1,000,000
[dj License Sticker and Plate Registration
TOTAL FIXED COSTS PER YEAR
FIXED COST PER KILOMETRE (based on 24,000 km/year)
Annual
Costs
$3,560
$795
$1,959
$94
$6,408
26.7 cents
VARIABLE COSTS (cents per kilometre)
[a] Gasoline and oil 7.75
[b] Maintenance 2.90
[c] Tires 1.60
VARIABLE COST PER KILOMETRE
12.2 cents
3 CALCULATED 2002 REIMBURSEMENT RATE PER KILOMETRE
38.9 cents
APPROVED 2001 REIMBURSEMENT RATE PER KILOMETRE
PERCENTAGE CHANGE
38.9 cents
0.00%
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2002-42
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
· City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-42 - Project Share Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Community Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
At the Corporate Services Committee meeting of March 18, 2002, Staffwas directed to work with
representatives from Project Share to address the concerns regarding their funding. Project Share
provided information that explained why the organization was experiencing a funding shortfall.
Primarily, the reason is the substantial increase in service to the community in all of their programs.
Staffalso contacted United Waywho concurred with the Project Share information and, further, gave
suggestions as to how the City may be able to help.
Staffreviewed the history of the City's support to Project Share which started in 1983. Since 1992,
the City has provided approximately $68,500 each year for the emergency and co-op service
programs. Since that time, Project Share costs to mn the programs have increased, however, the
City's support has remained the same. Since 1992, the number of clients served by Project Share
has increased from 22,894 to 37,500 in 2001.
Project Share provides a vital service to the community. Through discussion with representatives
of Project Share, Staff has detemfined that there are several in-kind services that the City could
provide to support Project Share. In-kind services could include printing of brochures and other
materials from the City's own print shop, use of the City page for advertising, access to the City
Service Centre for the provision of maintenance labour and supplies.
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Further to these in-kind services, and as a suggestion from the United Way, Staff is investigating a
fee for service partnership with Project Share. The partnership would view Project Share's activity
as a vital service to the community and would be supported by a fee for those services such as the
Optimist Club, Lions Club, SCVFA, Redmond Property, Niagara Airport and the Niagara Falls
Humane Society. The fee would be directly related to the kind of service and number of clients
served. In addition to the fee for service, Staffis also exploring the provision of monies for specific
administrative costs; for example, audit, postage, administrative salaries and office costs. In addition
to the above, Project Share will apply for a full exemption from property taxation due to their
charitable status.
In conclusion, Project Share, United Way and City Staff have progressively worked to address the
immediate funding concern of Project Share. Some immediate actions such as in-kind services can
be undertaken to assist the organization. Other long-term actions, such as changing the relationship
between the City and Project Share, would help to provide sustainable support for Project Share.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
~~D.°~saltrdative officer
The City of
Niagara Fa s
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls,on.ca
F.2002-43
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: F-2002-43 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Community Services Committee approve the municipal accounts totalling $3,812,048.35
for the period ending June 17, 2002
BACKGROUND:
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:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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BY-LAW NO. 2002-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $3,812,048.35 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
following disbursements for the period ending June 17, 2002.
CHEQUE
NUMBER PAY TO THE ORDER OF AMOUNT PURPOSE
268121
268032
268194
268036
268011
267963
268174
267894
268038
268177
267930
268173
267940
267939
268195
267830
267961
268002
268067
267867
268118
267819
268164
267962
268204
268057
267933
268191
267924
267912
267923
267829
267818
267902
268162
267914
268046
268200
268119
267903
268049
A. SEBBEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 856.00
AATEL-MIDCOM SOLUTIONS INC 103.50
ADT SECURITY SERVICES 167.18
AIR CARE SERVICES 1,143.72
ALBANESE LORI 119.03
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 25,789.40
ALPINE PEST CONTROL 3,155.43
ALTIERI, NICOLA & CARMELA 485.66
ANTONIO CHUCK 38.90
ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES 62.55
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 282.03
BARBER GLASS INDUSTRIES INC. 3,045.86
BBP ENTERPRISES 1,500.00
BCE EMERGIS-AIBN 97.05
BCE EMERGIS-AIBN 103.85
BELL CANADA 277.03
BELL CANADA 2,032.38
BELL MOBILITY 41.29
BELL CANADA 2,187.62
BELL MOBILITY 272.43
BELL MOBILITY 2,776.51
BELL CANADA 5,492.47
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 96.25
BIGGARS KEY SHOP 74.90
BLACK & MCDONALD LTD 4,119.50
BLACKSTONE INN 750.00
BOARDMASTER SAWMILL TREE SERV 462.88
BODKIN LEASING 427.23
BOLIBRUCK BOB 111.64
BOLIBRUCK BOB 459.67
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP 2,108.42
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 15,991.67
BRINKS CANADA LTD 776.51
BRUCE G. BULLICK INC; 51.75
BUNTIN REID 411.24
BUNTIN REID 961.54
BURKE PATRICK R 86.26
BUSH STEVE 75.85
C.N. WATSON AND ASSOCIATES LTD
CABANAW, NORMA LORINE
CALDER CAREY
2,072.06
877.40
825.00
WATER MAIN REPAIRS-WATER
PHONE SERVICE-FIRE
SECURITY-CITY HALL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
WATER MAIN PROGRAM-MUN WORKS
PEST CONTROL-MUN WORKS
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES REFUND
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
U.S DRAFT-MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-FIRE
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
CANADA DAY ENTERTAINMENT-PARKS
INTERNET CHARGES-COR. CENTRE
INTERNET CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
CELLULAR PHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-PARKS
LOCKS & KEYS-VARIOUS
BREAKER CONVERSION-CITY HALL
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE-MUN WORKS
LEASE-ARENAS
MILEAGE-MAR/2002
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
GRANT-JUN/2002
SECURITY SERVICE-FINANCE
PARKING EQUIPMENT PARTS-PARKING
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
REPLENISH PETTY CASH-FIRE
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
COMM. CENTRE PLAN-COMM. SERVICES
PLOT REIMBURSEMENT-FAIRVIEW
RE-ZONING REFUND-PLANNING
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268043
M93356
268206
268151
267925
268167
268030
267922
268070
267831
267926
268181
267832
268081
268028
268035
268185
268188
267895
268048
268037
268175
268147
267899
268080
268104
267950
268159
268187
268033
267938
268197
267941
268040
268192
268189
268034
268122
M93355
267934
267937
268041
268031
268172
268065
267957
268193
268205
268168
267882
268010
267927
267896
267825
268158
268161
267932
268182
CAN-AM INSTRUMENTS LTD
CANADA POST CORPORATION
CANADA LAW BOOK INC
CANADIAN ASSOC OF CERTIFIED PLANNING
CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR
CANADIAN NATIONAL
CAPITANO, ROB
CARRICK MARZENNA
CARSWELL
CARSWELL
CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES
CELLULAR CONCEPTS
CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
CERIDIAN PERFORM3~NCE PARTNERS
CFUW SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND
CHASRO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS
CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS
CIRCLE P.PAVING
CISM WORKS
CITY TREASURER
CITY TREASURER
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CLAYDON JEFF
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC
COGECO
COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES
CONVERGENT TELECOM
CONVERGENT TELECOM
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
COSTELLO BRIAN
COTTON INC
COULTER WATER METER
CRAITOR, KIM
CRAITOR, KIM
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CREDIT UNION CENTRAL ONTARIO
CREDIT UNION CENTRAL
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
D F BROWN ROOFING
DAIMLER CHRYSLER FINANCIAL
DARCH FIRE
DAVID SCHRAM & ASSOCIATES
DAVID SCHRAM & ASSOCIATES
DAVIDSON, DR. J.P.
DE LA RUE CASH SYSTEMS INC
DEROSE BROS. GENERAL
DOUGLAS JAMIE
DREN KARL
DREW CANADA
DREW CANADA
115.00
9,843.14
1,188.65
110.00
90.95
88.88
96.60
88.88
732.95
5,507 04
79 44
191 60
724 80
187 25
406 55
534 08
511,899.54
13,370.28
150.00
750.00
336.52
561.42
10,636.34
3,082.51
693.39
1,740.00
29,979.09
129.93
69.45
106.95
1,838.00
212.07
194.35
799.25
187.89
1,711.21
1,015.67
250.00
255 00
125 00
6,781 38
3,112 50
2,750 04
975 49
2,571 83
2,181 09
807.85
494.50
13,758.18
13,531.79
9,095.00
260.00
237.67
235,839.13
247.79
134.10
276.86
309.99
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN WORKS
POSTAGE-FINANCE
CITATOR SERVICE-VARIOUS
ANNUAL DUES-INFO SYSTEMS
PORTABLE SERVICES-PARKS & REC
MATS-VARIOUS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
MATS-VARIOUS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
SIGNALS MAINTENANCE-TRAFFIC
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
ITE CONFERENCE-MAY/2002
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL-H R
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
BUILDING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
CELLULAR EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
SANITARY & WATER MAINS-MUN WORK
EMPLOYEE PROGPJLM-H R
SCHOLARSHIP FUND-MAYOR'S
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
TRANSFER PAYMENTS-FINANCE
WATER PAYMENTS REFUND
MAPLE ST PARK ASPHALT PAVING
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
REPLENISH PETTY CASH-FINANCE
MAY/2002 CHEQUES-LEGAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
CABLE SERVICE-VARIOUS
CABLE SERVICE-VARIOUS
CLEANING SERVICES-COR. CENTRE
CELLULAR EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
CELLULAR PHONE-ARENAS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
CURB & SIDEWALKS-MUN WORKS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-MUN WORKS
OTC CONFERENCE-JUN/2002
OTCT CONVENTION-JUN/2002
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
REPLENISH TRUST ACCOUNT-LEGAL
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
REFUND PAYMENTS-FINANCE
WATER REFUND
UNION DUES
UNION DUES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
VEHICLE LEASE
EQUIPMENT-FIRE
ARMOURY-VICTORIA AVENUE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-COMM. SERV
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS-H R
COIN SORTER-PARKING
WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS
MILEAGE-APR/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
WATER TREATMENT SERVICE-ARENAS
WATER TREATMENT-ARENAS
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268160
268055
267928
268202
268044
267821
268071
268170
268171
268082
267820
268068
268186
268076
268074
267910
268073
268029
268012
268078
267828
268086
268059
268201
267893
267942
268047
268180
267931
268075
267823
267965
268079
267964
267822
268072
267897
267947
267968
267935
268169
267966
268058
268184
268156
268060
268042
268203
268077
267864
268183
268056
267948
268179
268129
DUJLOVIC ED
DURISH DAN
EASTLAND MARI-LYNNE
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY
EMANUEL CARVALHO & ASSOCIATES
EMCO LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
EMCO LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
EMCOMP CONSULTANTS INC
EMERALD
EMERGENCY CARE INSTKUCTION
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ETHERINGTON DAVE
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC
FISHER SHIRLEY
FLAGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA TELESET
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
G&K SERVICES CANADA INC
GABRIELE'S CUSTOM CATERING
GALLEN RON
GARK, RICHARD
GE POLYMERSHAPES
GE POLYMERSHAPES
GIURA BROTHERS
GIURA BROTHERS
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GRAFTON UTILITY SUPPLY LTD.
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GREATER NIAGARA CIRCLE TREK
GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GRUNINGER, STEVEN
GYM-CON LTD.
HECO
HELP A CHILD SMILE
HERLOVITCH, ALEX
HICKEY NEAL
HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON
HIEBERT J
HIGHWOOD RESOURCES LTD
HILL-BOLES LTD
HILL, DR. JOANNA E.
HOLMAN GEOFF
HOXIE ROBERT
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
HUMMELL HAROLD
HUNTER, CINDY
208.89
750.00
944.28
5,540.11
5,350.00
127.10
1,429.94
256.80
118.73
3,210.00
1,395.42
9,268.77
239.29
5,731.32
241.99
304.38
28.75
1,140.23
21,408.50
2,482.67
3,453.25
138.92
218.75
300.00
40.00
7,170.20
2,107.90
176.55
85.60
2,893.01
1,004.41
238.59
3,226.90
286.90
1,194.50
52.17
703.65
108.75
48,574.65
66.75
9,808.35
513.80
150.00
66.50
110.50
969.79
24.11
2,183.28
565.21
30.00
163.98
750.00
494.26
263.95
102.00
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MILEAGE-MAY/2002
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
NEWSLETTER GRAPHICS
SAFETY PROGRAM-VARIOUS
CONSULTING SERVICES-BUS. DEVEL
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-STORES
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-STORES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-H R
REPAIRS-MUN WORKS
FEES FOR FIRST AID PROGRAMME
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
ANNUAL MONITORING-CEMETERY
MILEAGE-JAN-MAR/2002
SERVICE-MUN WORKS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
POSTAGE-CLERKS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
CLEANING MATERIALS-PRINT SHOP
CATERING-FINANCE
CANADA DAY-PARKS/REC
SUMMER CO-OP PROGRAM-BUS. DEV
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
PAINTING-BUILDING
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-CITY HALL
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PROMOTIONAL T-SHIRTS-PARKS & REC
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
LIGHTING-PARK/TRAFFIC
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
DONATION-MAYOR'S
WORKSHOP-JUN/2002
MEAL ALLOWANCE-MAY/2002
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
EQUIPMENT-PARKS/REC
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL LETTER-H R
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
268053
268114
267865
268054
268154
268196
268096
268111
268101
267994
268106
268091
267858
268135
267889
268133
268102
267998
267905
267839
268087
267983
268131
268016
267907
268006
268166
268020
267886
267975
267833
268001
268113
268088
267842
267849
267866
268108
268130
268145
268142
268009
268127
268026
267904
267946
268098
267944
268062
267863
267976
267986
268097
267881
INDUSTRIAL ALLIANCE PACIFIC
IOANNONI, CAROLYNN
IOANNONI, CAROLYNN
IORFIDA DEAN
ITALO, GALLACE
JACKSON DAVE
JAMES G ARMOUR & CO LTD
JUST ATHLETICS
K N M NURSERIES
K N M NURSERIES
KATCH QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD
KON, ADELE
KOSKI, JASON
KUCHYT, TOM
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LASLO, TONY
LATOPLAST LTD.
LATOPLAST LTD.
LATOPLAST LTD.
LEDRAY, DR. R. D
LENT, RANDOLPH JAMES
LEPIANE, MR.TONY
LINCOLN GRAPHICS INC.
LOUTH & NIAGARA ORCHARDS
MACLENNAN JAUNKAINS MILLER
MALTBY,SUSAN L.
MANPOWER
MANPOWER ONTARIO #T6201
MARG D HINTON & ASSOC INC
MARG D HINTON & ASSOC INC
MARTIN ENGINEERING INC.
MARTIN ENGINEERING INC.
MATTHEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD
MATTHEWS CANADA LTD
MAVES, DIANNE
MCCONNELL, LUCILLE
MCCORMICK RANKIN CORPORATION
MCCUTCHEN, JAMES
MCDONALD, ROB
MCNAMARA, SUSAN
MIGNELLI, CARMEN
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
MONTGOMERY BROS.
MOORE DOCUMENT (DAS) DOCUMENT
MORTON, DALE
MTC LEASING INC
200.00
155.18
465.55
142.82
35.00
73.13
7,950.82
230.69
374.50
642.00
402.50
481.28
11,500.13
132.26
208.91
257.95
1,953.62
2,373.16
102.00
788.09
131.10
19.89
35.00
1,169.46
45.00
1,092.50
3,067.20
18,874.63
6,467.32
437.12
569.82
450.20
618.90
1,605.00
10,539.50
4,807.37
111.67
120 00
108 00
5,130 62
144 31
174 66
132 00
100 00
75 00
122 88
3,861 80
1,427 97
1,513 66
45,261 39
2,085 43
3,769.98
399.22
277.87
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INSURANCE PREMIUM-H R
FCM CONFERENCE-JUN/2002
FCM CONFERENCE-JUN/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
PARKING TICKET REIMBURSEMENT
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
PAINT-PARKS/REC
SPORTS SUPPLIES-PARKS & REC
PLANT PRODUCTS-PARKS & REC
SHRUBS-PARKS
ANSWERING SERVICE-ENG
TOPSOIL-VARIOUS
FALLSVIEW SANITARY PHASE 2 & 3
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
GRANULAR "A" STONE
GRANULAR "A" STONE
MILEAGE-APR/2002
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
TAX O/P REFUND
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
NEWSLETTERS-MAYOR'S
FERTILIZER-PARKS & REC
NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE-BUS. DEV
CEMETERY MONUMENT REPAIRS
TEMPORARY MANPOWER-H R
TEMPORARY MANPOWER-H R
TITLE SEARCH FEE-LEGAL
TITLE SEARCH FEE-LEGAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONSULTING SERVICES-ENG
SURVEYING SERVICES-LEGAL
PLAQUE-COMM. SERVICES
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
PEER REVIEW-ENGINEERING
TAX O/P REFUND
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
LICENCE FEE-CANADA DAY-PARKS/REC
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PST REMITTANCE-MAY/02
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
MAPLE STREET PARK-PARKS
TAX NOTICES-FINANCE
MILEAGE-APR/2002
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-ARENAS
268134
268123
267879
267958
268066
267873
268061
267971
268063
267840
267872
267834
267852
267890
267878
267943
267978
268000
267876
268125
267990
267984
268099
268143
267992
268105
267956
267997
267871
267888
267987
267918
267851
267991
267936
267916
267979
267874
267929
267884
268083
268013
267859
267949
268110
267988
267845
268126
268124
267841
268144
268165
268112
267909
268064
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
-'NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NESTLE FOODSERVICE SALES
NEW ICE
NEW ICE
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NIAGARA FALLS IGA
CREDIT UNION
FALLS HYDRO ELECTRIC
FALLS PROFESSIONAL
SHEET METAL
REGIONAL MINOR
FALLS HYDRO
FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
COLLEGE STUDENT
FALLS TOURISM
CREDIT UNION
FALLS HYDRO
TRANSIT
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
SHEET METAL
FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL
NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT BAND
NIAGARA.COM
NORMAN ARMITAGE TRUSTEE
OBOA NIAGARA CHAPTER
OMERS
OMFPOA, NIAGARA CHAPTER
ONTARIO CLEAN ALL
ONTARIO WATER PRODUCTS
ONTARIO MOBILE WASH
ONTARIO ASSOC OF PROPERTY STANDARDS
ONTARIO MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE
PENINSULA COMMUNICATION
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL
PENINSULA READY-MIX & SUPPLIES
PENINSULA TOWING & RECOVERY
PENINSULA COMMUNICATION
PRATA, G
PRAXAIR
PROJECT SHARE
PROVINCIAL LANDSCAPING
PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION
PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION
PUMP IT UP CONCRETE RAISING
PURE WATER
PUROLATOR COURIER
QUALITY SEEDS LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RAINTREE IRRIGATION & OUTDOOR
RANDALL, JAMES
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA
113.83
326.32
275.31
2,585.00
2,585.00
32.62
16,024.00
2,865.59
3,003.20
57.5O
675.00
3,987.76
26,083.37
240.75
64,625.00
15,414.00
1,887.33
100,000.00
3,784.27
150.00
980.00
517.50
45.00
25.00
4,000.00
946.90
299.78
75.00
10,722.29
50.00
1,383.51
2,641.32
1,016.50
85.00
1,716.84
247.17
93.09
170.13
2,294.77
101.65
1,044.09
42.01
104.56
5,708.37
149.80
52,816.94
4,365.60
20,062.50
99.00
319.24
1,476.95
1,443.27
199.56
750.00
184,350.37
COFFEE SUPPLIES-ENG
ZAMBONI TESTING-ARENAS
MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
UNION DUES
UNION DUES
CANADA DAY MEETING-PARKS
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
TRANSFER PAYMENT-FINANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
DRAIN REPAIR-CITY HALL
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS & REC
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
CONTRACT SERVICES-JUN/2002
AD-MAYOR'S
GRANT-JUN/2002
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
ALLOCATION-JUN/2002
TORQUE BOLTS-ARENAS
HEALTH SERVICES-H R
CONTRACT SERVICES
MATERIALS-ARENAS
DOG TAG REMITTANCES
ENTRY FEE-PARKS/REC
GRANT-PARKS & REC
INTERNET SERVICES-INFO. SYSTEMS
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
ATTENDANCE FEE-BLDG
PREMIUM-JUN/2002
MEMBERSHIP DUES-FIRE
CARPET CLEANING-VARIOUS
WATER PIPING-WATER
EXHAUST SYSTEM MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
CERTIFICATION-B- SPARKS
OMERS BUY-BACK-H R
ROOF INSPECTION-FIRE
SECURITY SYSTEMS-ARENAS
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
READY MIX CONCRETE
TOWING CHARGES-FIRE
FIRE ALARM INSPECTION-ARENAS
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
CYLINDER RENTALS-VARIOUS
GRANT-JUN/2002
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-PARKS
SANITARY TRUNK PHASE 2-MUN WORKS
SEWER REPAIRS-MUN WORKS
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTIONS-VARIOUS
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
FERTILIZER-CEMETERY
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
IRRIGATION SERVICES-PARKS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
Page 5 of 7
267952
267945
267883
267915
267835
268163
268093
268094
268103
267911
268022
267891
268025
267861
267906
268157
267908
267954
267913
267955
268021
267953
268141
268149
267857
267846
268109
267880
268023
267848
267996
267921
268146
268084
267836
267980
267917
268024
268003
268004
267892
268137
268015
268139
268190
267972
267826
268199
268008
267827
267847
267898
267974
268120
267870
268136
267862
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA 158,457.17
RECEIVER GENERAL 583.46
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF 9,168.08
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 6,067.37
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 1,471,708.56
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
RIDGEMOUNT QUARRIES LIMITED
ROBERT YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD.
ROCHESTER MIDLAND LTD
ROUSSEL, FERNAD & THERESE
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA
ROYAL BANK
3,391.99
16,002.55
1,811.48
1,502.67
920.20
125.21
1,203.00
SACCO, FRED
SAFEDESIGN APPAREL LTD
SAYERS, & ASSOCIATES LIMITED
SCARINGI, VITO
SCERVINO, MR. ERNIE
SCOTIABANK MUTUAL FUNDS
SCOTIABANK
SCOTIABANK RSP
SCOTIABANK
SCOTIABANK RSP MUTUAL FUNDS
SCOTIABANK
SDL SYSTEMS
SENIORS REVIEW, THE
SHERATON FALLSVIEW HOTEL
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
SKRLAC, TIHOMIR
SNAP-ON SUN EQUIPMENT DIVISION
SOCIETY OF PUBLIC INSURANCE
SPEARE SEEDS
ST. CATHARINES DISTRICT
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STRESS/CRETE LIMITED
SUPERIOR PROPANE INC
SUSAN SCERBO
100.00
481.73
89.00
175.05
45.00
500.00
109,459.41
1,388.70
158.00
690.00
163.05
3,353.69
401.25
117.56
1,041.13
1,202.90
750.00
3,074.81
5O.0O
1,391.50
234 00
11 49
107 98
6,343 40
638 03
216 45
TAB 53
TALK WIRELESS INC 242
TARCZY, TARA 192
TD CANADA TRUST 89
TD CANADA TRUST 283
TECHNICAL LEARNING COURSES 2,300
TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC 4,036
THE COMMISSIONAIRES 1,486
THE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 4,708
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100
THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA 414
THE COMMISSIONAIRES 30,892
THE SOCIETY OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS 654
TICE, CRAIG 100
TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES 21,059.
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS 1,797.
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS 30,575.
TPJ~F-PARK 1,033.
TRI-MEDIA MARKETING & 6,697.
19
08
00
25
50
00
33
02
00
00
00
21
84
00
12
60
25
81
25
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PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
MONTHLY SIGNAL BILLING-MUN WORKS
COMMERCIAL COLLECTION
SEWAGE FLOW CHARGES-APR/2002
SIGN PURCHASE-PARKING
GRANULAR "A" STONE
SOD-VARIOUS
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-ARENAS
PLOT SELL BACK-FAIRVIEW
WATER O/P REFUND
CONTINGENCY-JUN/2002
SAFETY SHOE REIMBURSEMENT
SAFETY SUPPLIES-FIRE
WATER METER O/P REFUND
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PURCHASE CARD PAYMENT
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
WATER O/P REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
WATER REFUND
CHEMICAL TREATMENTS-SEWERS
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-MAYOR'S
LUNCHEON MEETING-BUS. DEV
PAINT SUPPLIES-STORES
PARADE FLOAT-PARKS & REC
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
SOFTWARE UPDATE-MUN WORKS
MEMBERSHIP-2002
TURF MIXTURE-FAIRVIEW
SHRINE CIRCUS-MAYOR'S
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-FIRE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-FIRE
CONCRETE POLES-STORES
PROPANE USAGE-FIRE
MILEAGE-MAY 26/02
OFFICE SUPPLIES-CLERKS
RADIO REPAIRS-VARIOUS
INSTRUCTOR FEES-COR. CENTRE
WATER REFUND
WATER PAYMENT REFUND
COURSES-WATER
CONTRACT SER. AGRMNT-INFO. SYSTEMS
COMMISSIONAIRE SERVICE-VARIOUS
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-STREETS
SEMINAR-FIRE
TAX PAYMENT REFUND-FINANCE
COMMISSIONAIRES SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-FINANCE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
CONSULTING SERVICES-BUS. DEVEL
BASEBALL FIELD-PARKS & REC
VICTORIA FOUNTAIN-PARKS
SERVICE PLAN AGREEMENT-PARKING
ADVERTISING-BUS. DEVEL
268150 TURF & RECREATION
267900
267875
267959
268115
UNGARO,GUY
UNIFORM GROUP INC., THE
UNITED WAY
UPPER CANADA SPRINGS INC
267981
267853
268085
268007
268117
268128
268138
268005
267989
267854
268116
267843
268089
267985
268014
WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD.
WATT, DAVID
WAYNE SAFETY INC
WEIR & FOULDS
WESTBURNE WOLSELEY CANADA
WHALEN, RICHARD
WHEELER, SUE
WILSON, RICHARD
WINGER, TERRY (CARETAKER)
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
WYLIE, BRENDA
267837 XEROX CANADA LTD.
267982 XEROX CANADA LTD.
267838 YARNELL OVERHEAD DOOR
267850 YMCA OF NIAGARA
267951 YMCA
267960 YWCA
267920 ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
TOTAL
55.59
3,500.00
619.22
1,765.00
62.00
577.31
107.75
1,265.00
16,103.42
13,276.75
30.00
50.18
56.53
65.00
1,500.00
13,475.52
5,589.56
13,393.56
775.28
432.15
96.31
325.35
645.32
7,500.00
577.74
7,083.26
2,375.74
$3,812,048.35
BOOK PURCHASE-PARKS & REC
COURT FILE COSTS-LEGAL
UNIFORM APPAREL-FIRE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS
GRANULAR "A" STONE
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
METERS-WATER
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
MILEAGE-MAY/2002
CONFERENCE MAY/2002
CARETAKERS WAGES-MAY/2002
GRANT-JUN/2002
FUEL-STORES
PAYMENTS TO MAY 21/2002
PAYMENTS TO MAY 31/2002
PAYMENTS TO MAY 27/2002
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
COPIER PARTS-PRINT SHOP
PHOTO COPIER PAPER-PRINT SHOP
DOOR REPAIRS-FIRE
GRANT-JUN/2002
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
GRANT-JUN/2002
PRESENTATIONS-MAYOR'S
PASSED THIS 17~ DAY OF JUNE, 2002.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THO~4SON, MAYOR
FIRST READING: , 2002.
SECOND READING: , 2002.
THIRD READING: , 2002.
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-0759
E-mail: afelicetti@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2002-~.~.
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
June 17, 2002
Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chair
and Members of the Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re:
RECOMMENDATION:
F-2002-44 -Vacant Property Tax Rebates
For the information of the Community Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
As previously reported in Report F-2001-34, the Province released O. Reg. 325/01 governing property
tax rebates for vacant commercial and industrial buildings under section 442.5 of the Municipal Act.
The regulation was filed on August 20, 2001.
For 2001, 237 applications have been received by the Finance Division for the Vacant Property Tax
Rebate. These applications were first forwarded to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
(MPAC) to determine the assessed value of the eligible vacant property. All of the applications have
since been received back from the MPAC office. Staffis currently calculating the rebate and notification
to the property owner. Rebates will be first applied to the property tax account and then refunded to the
property owner no later than June 30, 2002. If the property owner disagrees with the amount of the
rebate, they can appeal to the Assessment Review Board within 120 days after receiving the notification.
Although the total value of the rebate is still being calculated, of the 124 applications processed,
approximately $157,000 will be rebated.
Attached is a copy of the regulation and infomiation bulletin for the Vacant Property Tax Rebate.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
/~~spectfully Submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
The Ci~/of ~1~
Niagara Falls
Cana~~
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-752t
Fax: (905) 356-0759
E-mail: a felicetti~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ken Burden
Director
Property Tax Rebates for
Vacant Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Starting in 2001, property tax relief for vacant commercial and industrial buildings will be provided
to property owners through rebates that are issued by municipalities. This new rebate program is
governed by section 442.5 of the Municipal Act and Ontario Regulation 325/01.
Attached is an Information Bulletin prepared by the Province of Ontario which describes the types
of properties that are eligible for rebates, the application procedures, the method for calculating
rebates, appeal mechanisms, and key deadlines.
Also attached is the application from. The application form must be completed in full and signed.
Completed applications can be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or delivered to:
City of Niagara Falls
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5
Fax: (905) 356-0759
E-mail: afelicetti~city.niagarafall s.on.ca
For complete information or for precise interpretation, please refer to section 442.5 of the Municipal
Act and Ontario Regulation 325/01.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's , Finance · Human Resources · Information Systems ° Legal Planning g Development
Ontario
Information Bulletin:
Property Tax Rebates for
Vacant Commercial and Industrial Buildings
Starting in 2001, property tax relief for vacant commemial and industrial buildings will be provided to
property owners through rebates that are issued by municipalities. This new rebate program is
governed by section 442.5 of the Municipal Act and Ontado Regulation 325/01.
This bulletin describes the types of properties that are eligible for rebates, the application procedures,
the method for calculating rebates, appeal mechanisms, and key deadlines.
· To be eligible for a rebate, a building or portion of a building must satisfy the conditions described below.
Buildinqs that are Entirely Vacant
A whole commercial or industrial building will be eligible for a rebate if the entire building was
unused for at least 90 consecutive days.
Buildinqs that are Partially Vacant
A suite or unit within a commercial building will be eligible for a rebate if, for at least 90 consecutive
days, it was:
[] unused; and
[] clearly delineated or physically separated from the used portions of the building; and
[] either --, capable of being leased for immediate occupation, or
--, not capable of being leased for immediate occupation because it was undergoing or
in need of repairs or renovations or was unfit for occupation.
A portion of an Industrial building will be eligible for a rebate if, for at least 90 consecutive days, it was:
[] unused; and
[] clearly delineated or physically separated from the used portions of the building.
Exclusions
Seasonal Property: Businesses that operate on a seasonal basis are not eligible for a rebate for the
seasons they are closed.
Leased Property: Buildings or portions of buildings that are vacant but are leased to a tenant are not
eligible for a rebate.
Vacant Land Sub-Class: Buildings that are included in a vacant land sub-class (e.g. new buildings that
have never been occupied) are not eligible for a rebate.
MInlst~y of Finance Page 1 of 4
August 2001
Property owners (or their authorized representatives) must submit an application to their local
municipality in order to receive a rebate. Application forms may be obtained from local municipal
offices.
Deadline for Submittina AoDlications
The deadline to submit applications for a tax year is February 28 of the following year. (For example,
for the 2001 tax year, the deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2002.)
However, if a property owner receives a notice of omitted assessment from the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation (MPAC) after a tax year, the deadline to submit an application for a rebate is
90 days after the date of issuance of the notice of omitted assessment.
Number of Applications
Property owners may submit a maximum of two applications per property per year. Specifically, they
may submit either:
n one application in respect of all vacancies that occurred on a property dudng the entire tax year;
-- or--
one application in respect of the vacancies that occurred during the first six months of the year and
a second application for vacancies that occurred dudng the last six months of the year.
Contents of Applications
At a minimum, rebate applications must contain the following information:
n name of property owner (and name of owners representative if the application is made by an
authorized agent on behalf of the owner);
[3 municipal address of property;
[3 roll number of property;
[] dates of vacancy;
[] description of vacant portion of property (suite number and floor number or description of location
within building); and
n size of vacant area in square feet.
The municipality or MPAC may contact an applicant to request furthe[' information to assist in verifying
eligibility or identifying the vacant area.
Processinq Applications
Applications will be processed through the following steps:
1. Property owner or authorized representative submits an application to the local municipality.
2. Municipality forwards a copy of the application to MPAC.
3. MPAC determines the assessed value that is attributable to the vacant area.
4. MPAC notifies the municipality of the value of the eligible vacant property.
5. Municipality calculates rebate and notifies property owner. Rebates may be issued as a credit
against an outstanding tax liability or through direct payment to the property owner.
Ministry of Finance
August 2001 Page 2 of 4
Calculation
Rebates will be calculated using the following formula:
value of vacant area (1)
asses~-,cl value of
whole property (2)
taxes levied
X on whole property
for the year (3)
number of days
of vacancy (4)
X X 30% or 35% (6) = Rebate
total number of
days in year (5)
Notes to Calculation Formula:
(1) The assessed value of the vacant area will be determined by MPAC.
(2) The assessed value of the whole property does not include portions of the pmparty that are exempt from taxation
or portions that are in a sub-class for excess land. In a mixecf-use~pmperty, the assessed value of the property
refers to the value attributable to the portion of the property that is in the same property class as the vacant
portion.
(3) The taxes on the whole property do not include taxes attributable to portions of a property that are in a sub-class
for excess land. In a mixed-usa properly, the taxes of the whole properLy refer to the taxes attributable to the
portion of the pmparty that is in the same property class as the vacant portion.
(4) Number of days of vacancy refers to the number of days that the property met the eligibility criteria within a tax
year.
(5) Total number of days in year will he 365 except in leap years when it will be 366.
(6) The percentage will he 30% for commercial property and 35% for industrial property unless a municipality has
passed a by-lew to apply a common percentage to commercial and industrial vacancies between 30-35%.
Sample Calculation:
Key Facts - Hypothetical Commercial Property:
(1) Value of vacant unit = 80,000
(2) Assessment of whole property = 800,000
(3) Taxes on whole property for the year = $40,000
(4) Duration of vacancy = 120 days (in a single tax year that is not a leap year).
80,000 120
X $40,000 X
800,000 365
X 30% = Rebate of $394.52
Recalculation followinq Chanqe to Assessment or Taxes
After a rebate has been issued, if a property's assessment is subsequently altered through a
reconsideration, an appeal, or an application (under sections 39.1,40 or 46 of the Assessment Act), or
if the taxes of the properly are subsequently reduced (under sections 442 or 443 of the Municipal Act),
the rebate will be recalculated and the municipality will notify the property owner of any consequential
tax adjustments.
Ministry of Finance
August 2001 Page 3 of 4
Property owners who disagree with the amount of the rebate that is calculated by the municipality can
appeal to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) within 120 days after receiving notification of the rebate
amount from the municipality.
As well, if a municipality fails to process a rebate application within 120 days after the deadline for
submitting applications (or within 120 days after the owner has provided all of the information required
in support of the application, whichever date is later), the owner may appeal to the ARB to ask the Board
to determine the amount of their rebate entitlement.
Appeals to the ARB must be submitted in writing and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
Details about appeal forms and filing fees can be obtained from the ARB at:
Assessment Review Board
250 Yonge Street, 29t~ Floor
Toronto ON M5B 2L7
Phone: 1-~800-263-3237 or (416) 314-6900
Fax: (416) 314-3717
Web Site: http://www, arb.gov.on.ca
A person who knowingly makes a false or deceptive statement in an application for a rebate is liable,
upon conviction, to a fine of double the amount of the rebate that the person sought to obtain through
their false or deceptive statement.
For the purpose of verifying a vacancy rebate application, municipalities have been given similar dghts
as assessors to request information and obtain access to premises. A fine of $100 per day may be
imposed upon a property owner for failure to comply with a municipality's request for information.
For additional information about the process for submitting rebate applications, timing of payment of
rebates, or calculation of rebates, please contact your local municipal office.
For general information about this rebate program, you may contact the Ministry of Finance.
Phone: English 1-800-263-7965
Fran(;ais 1-800-668-5821
Teletypewriter (TTY) 1-800-263-7776
Web Site: English http:llwww, gov.on.calFINlenglishlptaxeng.htm
Franc,,ais http:/Iwww, gov.on.calFIN/frenchlptaxfre.htm
Ministry of Finance
August 2001
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