05/27/2014 ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL. TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014
Reports
1. F-2014-26 - 2014 Development Charges Study
a) Copy of power point, Development Charges Study.
2. L-2014-10 - Steel Rail Entertainment Inc. Lease, Restriction of Common Law Right
of Pass on Part of Fallsview Boulevard.
a) Correspondence from Italia Gilberti, Broderick & Partners, requesting report be
deferred to July 8`h, 2014.
3. PBD-2014-23 - Request for Extension to an Approved Revitalization Grant,
4480 Bridge Street
a) Correspondence from Joedy Burdett
Consent Agenda
1. MW-2014-24 - Greater Niagara Baseball Association - Scoreboard Agreement
Report be will sent out tomorrow when finalized, see attached emails.
NOTE: Cogeco will be broadcasting the meeting on tape delay at 8:30 p.m.
after the live Candidates debate.
City of Niagara Falls
Development Charges Study
Statutory Public Meeting
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
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Today we will discuss...
• Background and Study Process
• Growth Forecast
• Growth-Related Capital Program
Summary
• Calculated Rates and Comparisons
• Next Steps
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1
Background
• City Council passed DC By-law 2009-120 in
July 2009 that imposed DC rates for all
eligible City services
• On July 19th 2014, the City's current DC By-
law will expire
• Prior to passage of new by-law, City must:
- Undertake a background study
- Hold at least one public meeting
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What Are Development Charges?
• Fees imposed on development to finance
"growth-related" capital costs
• Pays for new infrastructure and facilities to
maintain service levels
• Principle is "growth pays for growth" so that
financial burden is not borne by existing
tax/rate payers
• DCs provide a major source of funding for
growth-related capital expenditures
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2
DCs and Municipal Revenues
• Development charges
- Fund significant portion of growth-related capital
costs
• Direct developer contributions
- Typically fund costs internal or related to a
subdivision (i.e. local roads, water & sewer mains,
sidewalks, streetlights)
• Property taxes / User rates
- Fund operating costs and long-term infrastructure
repair, maintenance, and replacement
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Services Included in DC Study
100% Cost Recovery 90% Cost Recovery
• Fire Protection • General Government
• Public Works & Fleet (Studies)
• Roads and Related • Library
• Sidewalks • Parks & Recreation
• Water • Transit
• Sanitary Sewer
• Storm Water
Management
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3
DC Study Process
to \i Anticipated amount type and location of
Development Forecast development must be estimated
Increase in need may not eoceed average
Calculate 10-Year revel of service immediately preceding
Historical Service Levels background stilly
Increase rn Me need for service attributable
Identify Development- 1 to the anticipated development must e
Reduce capital costs by related Capital Needs J estimated
legislated deductions
IGrants/other~ r Required Service ( Replacement, Available DC'' Past-Period
Contributions j Dlsc unt Benefit Ealsting Reserves Benefit
DC Eligible Costs for
Allocation of eligible costs by \ Recovery
We of development 1 -
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Residential(per unit) Non-Residential Sector
(per unit) J (per m'of GFA)
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10-Year Development Forecast
Forecast 2013 2014-2023 2023
Growth
Census Population 84,100 6,400 90,500
Dwelling Units 34,000 3,200 37,200
Employment 41,700 3,100 44,800
Core Tourist Area 1,900
Outside Core Tourist Area 1,200
Non-Res. Building Space 194,800
(sq.m.) 101,900
Core Tourist Area 92,900
Outside Core Tourist Area
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Development-Related
Capital Needs
• DC capital program based upon capital
budget and discussion with staff
• DC By-law recovers only for increased
servicing needs attributable to anticipated
development
• As required by the Development Charges
Act, Council must express its intent to carry
out the works
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DC Capital Program Highlights
Library:
- Additional collection materials
Fire:
- Land, construction and vehicle for new
Station 7
Parks and Recreation:
— Recovery of Gale Centre debt
— Artificial turf
— New neighbourhood parks and trails
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DC Capital Program Highlights
Public Works:
— 5 fleet additions
Transit:
— New bus maintenance and storage facility
— Transit facility expansion
— 5 new buses
General Government:
— Various planning studies, DC studies, library
studies, fire master plan
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Summary of General Services
Capital Program
Total Gross Cost ($millions) $ 22.97
Less: Grants & Subsidies $ 0.00
Less: Benefit to Existing Share $ 1 .51
Less: 10% Discount $ 1 .10
Less: Available Reserve Funds $ 5.02
Less: Post-2023 Benefit $ 5.19
DC Eligible Share $ 10.14
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DC Capital Program Highlights
Roads and Related:
— Road widenings, rehabilitation and new road
lengths
— Land purchases, turn lanes, studies
Sidewalks:
— Sidewalks in existing and new developments
Water:
— Watermains in new developments
— Replacement with oversized watermains
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DC Capital Program Highlights
Sewer:
— Recovery of pumping station debt
— Sewermains in new developments
— Replacement with oversized sewermains
Storm Water Management:
— SWM ponds in new developments
— Storm sewers in existing and new
developments
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Summary of Engineered Services
Capital Program ($millions)
Outside
Core Core
City-Wide Tourist Tourist
(Roads) Area Area
Total Gross Cost $21.33 $34.73 $6.17
Less: Grants & Subsidies $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Less: Benefit to Existing Share $4.51 $8.96 $4.61
Less: 10% Discount $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Less: Available Reserve Funds $4.38 $4.07 $0.71
Less: Post-2023 Benefit $2.05 $4.47 $0.16
DC Eligible Share $10.38 $17.23 $0.68
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Breakdown of Proposed
Residential DC Rate
library.I I%. Ge 36%
Anm Wake General
MonagemWal IS.I a Government 0.3% Pubic Wvb.0A
_ Transit 31%
Pads And
Reerealmn 222% Singles & Semis
ank sn $11,300
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Rows &
Multiples
, c $6,002
i Apartments
$5,545
Wain 3.1% Roads.22 4%
Sidewalks 2.2
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Breakdown of Proposed
Outside Core Tourist Area DC Rate
General Fie.5.2% Public Works 0.6%
Government 0.5%.
Storm Water manse,6.5%
Manaaenent 19.Yb
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Per Square
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Sanitary Sewer.
32.1%
Sidewalks,2.6%
Water.38:S
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Breakdown of Proposed
Core Tourist Area DC Rate
Stain Wafer
General
Monogemenl.8.2
Government 0.8: Fie B.5%
Sanitary Sewer,2.0% Public WoM1S.I0%
Wafer 12 a% - Transit 7.3:
$23.30` r
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S+'1 .* x eR >.tt s . t„� Metre t '1,. n. im 't � ^,5' V
Sitlewalks SBw. v.
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Roads.52 7%
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9
Current vs. Proposed Charges
Development Type Calculated Current $ %
Charge Charge Change Change
Residential (per unit)
Singles & Semis $11,300 $10,509 $791 8%
Non-Residential
(per square metre)
Outside CTA $37.96 $50.11 -$12.15 -24%
Core Tourist Area $23.30 $20.59 $2.71 13%
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Niagara Region Rate Comparison
Residential - $/Single Detached Unit
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Niagara Region Rate Comparison
Non-Residential - $/Sq.M
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By-law Policies
• Statutory exemptions (under the Act):
— City, Regional or local board lands/buildings
— Residential intensification
— Industrial expansion (up to 50%)
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11
Proposed Exemptions
• Non-statutory exemptions (Council's
discretion):
— Granny flats*
— Parking structures*
— Agriculture buildings*
— Places of worship*
— Affordable housing projects*
— Charitable institutions*
— Gas station canopies*
— Industrial land uses
*Exempted in Region's DC by-law
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DC By-law Policy Issue:
Conversion of Use
• Current by-law policy
— Credit is given in the amount of space being
redeveloped
• Possible options:
— Status quo
— Credit only on engineered services, charge for
general services
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12
DC By-law Policy Issue:
Commercial Expansions
• Proposed by-law policy
- Charge unit full DC rate
• Possible options:
- Status quo
- Full exemption
- Provide partial exemption up to a certain square
footage (i.e. -first 5,000 square feet of expansion is
exempt)
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DC By-law Policy Issue:
Residential Infill
• Current by-law policy
- Charge unit full DC rate
• Possible options:
- Status quo
- Exempt from engineered services, charge for general
services
- Full exemption
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Other DC By-law Policies
• All residential development in the following
areas of the City shall be granted a 75%
discount on DCs:
— Downtown Niagara Falls Community Improvement
Project Area
— Historic Drummondville Community Improvement
Project Area
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Next Steps
• Address any verbal or written submissions
raised by the public
• Hold developers' workshop (June 12)
• Council passage of new by-law (July 8)
• Post notice of passage of new by-law
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QUESTIONS?
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BARRIS'ERS AND SOLICITORS
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. Broderick&Partners LLP
`U Effective legal service in Niagara since 1951.
4625 ONTARIO AVE.
May 23, 2014
P.O.BOX 897
NIAGARA FALLS,oN HAND DELIVERED
CANADA L2E6V6 City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
TEL(905)356.2621 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
FAX(905)3566904
Attention: Mr. Ken Beaman,City Solicitor
brodertckpartners.com
Dear Mr. Beaman:
Re: Public Meeting with respect to the Proposed Restriction of the Common
Ja.BRODERICK Right of Passage and Declaring Surplus those Rights with respect to a
¢.c..LS.m. Specified Area of Portage Road, Niagara r}+ara Falls
Law Society Certified s+
Civil Litigation Specialist
w.A.nMAn10 As you are aware, we act as solicitors for 1149948 Ontario Limited, who is the
registered owner of the former Loretto Academy lands.
It HOPKINS
We attach hereto copy of email transmission from Mr. Charles L. Ivey of Steelrail,
G.A.KIRKHAM
dated May 8, 2014.addressed to our client. You will note that Mr. Ivey has indicated
I.M.GILBERTI that he has requested a defen-al of the subject matter until May 27, 2014 to allow him
Fluent to Italian&French the necessary time to present a ro osed design r
p p �n taking our client's concerns into
R.B.BURNS consideration.
M.QIGIROLAMO Our client has not yet received any information, plan or document with respect to
Z.SASKIN Steelrail's proposed design.
Fluent in Bosnian.Croatian
&BerbIao Our client has spent in excess of THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS to date with respect
to the acquisition of its lands, and the required approvals for its proposed
redevelopment of same; all of which may be significantly impacted by Steelrail's
proposed design (which has not yet been made available, despite Mr. Rey's email of
May 8. 2014).
The undersigned will be out of the country from June 3 to June 13,2014, inclusive and
therefore,given the lack of availability of Steelrail's proposed design to date,and our
client's need to meet with the undersigned and all ofits consultants(planner,architect,
engineers, heritage consultants, etc.), we kindly request that this matter be deferred to
July 8, 2014 in order that Stcelrail can properly and Idly provide and disclose its
proposed design, and to afford our client the necessary time to review same with its
s arious consultants.
We kindly request that our request for this deferral be circulated to all members of City Council for
consideration on May 27. 2014.
We thank you for your attention herein.
Yours very truly,
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BRQORtek 47PARINERS LLP
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cc. Mr. Tony Zappitelli
Mr. Rick Brady
Mr. Dean lorfida
Tony Zappitelli
From: Charles L. Ivey <charles_ivey @firstclass.com>
Sent: May-08-14 3:57 PM
To: zap @romzap.corn
Cc: ISorokolit @consulatedevelopment.corn
Subject: BIA Slide Deck
Attachments: BIA BIA Hotelier_Brief_Nov25 2013.pdf
Tony - to follow upon our meeting today, attached is the BIA slide deck presented on Nov 25, 2013. At
the meeting, Mattel representatives presented their marketing plan for supporting the project which in the
end received unanimous support from all BIA members present.
After today's discussion, we have requested a deferral until May 27 on the property matter allowing us the
necessary time to present a proposed design on a site location that takes into consideration both your
concerns and our road access requirements.
Looking forward to resolving this in all our interests.
Charlie
" Ira 11
Charles C Ivey, Vice President/Principal
Direct: 416.520 0957
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Dean Iorfida
From: John Sorokolit <JSorokolit @consulatedevelopment.com>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 10:24 AM
To: Ken Beaman; CharlesL.Ivey(charles_ivey @firstclass.com)
Cc: Serge Felicetti; Dean Iorfida; Todd Harrison
Subject: RE: Steel Rail Entertainment Fallsview Land
Ken, we support your recommendation to defer the matter until July. We should have a proposed rendering available
for review in the next 7-10 days. We will meet with Mr. Zapitelli once we have the drawing in our hands (sometime next
week).
Thank-you for your assistance.
Regards,John.
John R.Sorokolit
President
Consulate Development Group
377 Burnhamthorpe Rd.E.Suite 117
Mississauga,On.L5A 3Y1
905-276-7690 x23
Please note my email address has changed to jsorokolit @consulatedevelopment.com
From: Ken Beaman [mailto:kbeaman @niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: May-25-14 6:26 PM
To: John Sorokolit; CharlesL. Ivey (charles_ivey @firstclass.com)
Cc: Serge Felicetti; Dean Iorfida; Todd Harrison
Subject: Steel Rail Entertainment Fallsview Land
Hello Gentlemen: I Have received correspondence from a lawyer representing Mr.Zapitelli. She is going to ask for the
matter to be deferred until July. My recommendation is to delay going before Council until you have produced a
rendring of what it is you want to locate on the Fallsview parcel.
Ken Beaman
City Solicitor
Legal Services
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
(905) 356-7521 ext 4242
Fax 905-371-2892
kbeaman @niagarafalls.ca
wt .niagarafalls.ca
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Dean Iorfida
Subject: FW:4480 Bridge Street, downtown revitalization grant extension request
Attachments: grant doc.pdf; PBD-2014-23, RGP-01-2006, 4480 Joedy Burdett, Extension
Requested.pdf
From: Dean Iorfida
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 3:11 PM
To: CouncilMembers
Cc: Joedy Burdett (niagaratinting @niagaratinting.com); Alex Herlovitch; Francesca Berardi
Subject: FW: 4480 Bridge Street, downtown revitalization grant extension request
Council Members:
In your April 8`" Agenda package, we provided you with a copy of draft report PBD-2014-23, Request for Extension
to an Approved Revitalization Grant, RGP-01/2006, 4480 Bridge Street, Applicant: Joedy Burdett.
The report will be on the May 27"' agenda. Mr. Burdett has articulated below why a further extension should
be granted. His correspondence will also be part of the May 27`h agenda.
Thanks
Dean
From: Joedy Burdett [mailto:niagaratinting @niagaratinting.com]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 1:25 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: 4480 Bridge Street, downtown revitalization grant extension request
Hi Dean, can you forward this for me...and let me know..
Hello Council Members as you should be aware of by now I am requesting that I be allow to continue under
the Downtown Revitalization Grant program provisions beyond its current expiration date.
The back ground details are as such. Having learned about the program I applied well before it was even
implemented (hence application #1 ). I was subsequently approved for the agreement and then moved
on to the next step. Well there's where it all goes, lets just say, not right.
Being my first building experience in Niagara Falls, such a large project and having to deal with the various
professionals involved, Designers, Engineers, City Hall Departments, Building Code Commission, Site Planning,
Ontario Municipal Board, and eventually getting personally qualified by the Building Code as a Designer (yep,
done it all) the time from signing the grant agreement and getting my building permit was 3 years.
In retrospect everyone involved in the program was new to it and the wisdom or advice to not sign the
agreement until all other administrative concerns were address would have been most desirable. But
retrospect is just that. This is were you come in... would you please see your way to returning those 3
construction years to me so I can complete the project and still be eligible for the program.
1
I have made sure that all financial variables of the agreement are still the same, MPAC assessment values
have remained the same, property taxes are up to date and program funds are still available.
Remaining within the program is very important to me, I have purchased two other vacant lots on Bridge St.,
one being in its final stages of site planning. I am dedicated to developing these properties and hopefully more
within the downtown core, any moneys I save now or in this case, the future can be reinvested back into these
other projects.
I ask to be eligible for the program until June 2017.
I have enclose the docs submit to the city as well as there report to me.
One last note.... No evidence has been presented that granting the extension creates a liability.
Thanks Joedy Burdett
Owner of Niagara Tinting est. 1989
4480 Bridge St., Niagara Falls
905-353 8468 (TINT)
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THIS REVITALIZATION GRANT AGREEMENT mad this 25'"day of June,2007.
BETWEEN:
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
NIAGARA FALLS
(hereinafter referred to as the"City")
-and-
JOEDY BURDETT
(hereinafter referred to as the"Owner")
WHEREAS the Owner is the registered Owner of the lands described in Schedule"A"attached to this
Agreement("the Subject Lands")which are situated within the Downtown Community Improvement
Project Area and has applied to the City for a Revitalization Grant ("Grant") under the City's
Revitalization Grant Program("Program")and the City has agreed to make such a Grant pursuant to
Section 28 of the Planning Act and under By-law No. 2004-224;
AND WHEREAS as a condition of approval of such a Grant,the Owner is required by the City to enter
into this Agreement;
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION of the City making this Grant in the maximum amount
of$11,521.87 to the Owner,the Owner and the City hereby agree as follows:
1 INFORMATION ON SUBJECT LANDS
1.1 The Grant shall apply to the subject lands as set out in Schedule A attached.
1.2 The subject lands are not designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
2 GRANT ELIGIBILITY
2.1 To be eligible for the Grant, the subject lands with proposed rehabilitation works,
improvements, construction, developments or redevelopments (hereinafter referred to as
`rehabilitation"),shall have such rehabilitation conform to and fulfill:
a) the objectives and Program requirements of the Revitalization Grant Program and the
Downtown Niagara Falls Community Improvement Plan("CIP");
b) City policies and procedures for the Identification & Remediation of Potentially
Contaminated Sites under the Planning Act Application Review Process;and,
c) any other requirements as specified by the City.
BUILDING PERMIT
BP-2010-0577 Niagarafalls
CANADA
Date of i : Monday,June 7,2010
Permission is h• m ' u .1 • r o:
(Owner) (Contractor)
BURDETT JORDY MICHAEL BURDETT JORDY MICHAEL
4480 BRIDGE ST 23 CREEK RD
NIAGARA FALLS ON NIAGARA ON THE LAKE ON
L2E 2R7 LOS1PO
or: Addition Apartment Bldg Legal: PLAN 275 PT LOT 6;PLAN 1002 PT LOT 8
at: 4480 BRIDGE ST PT BLK EE
Roll: 27-25-010-005-00600-0000
in accordance with the submitted plans and documents reviewed by the City of Niagara Falls
Description: Apartment Bldg—Y"Floor Apartment Addition
Conditions: C of A-11/07
Estimated Value: S 15,000.00 Issued by: Tammy Agnoletto
Gross Floor Area: 132sq.m
Number of Units: 1 for John Castrilli, Chief Building Official
This permit is issued on condition that the work proposed and authorized,hereto,shall,in all respects,conform with the plans submitted and reviewed,the
provisions of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building code,as amended,the By-laws of the City of Niagara Falls and any other applicable law. It
is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that the work authorized by this permit is carried out in accordance with the requirements set out,
hereto.
This permit may be revoked if it was issued on the basis of mistaken or false information or in erne;or,where,after six months,construction had not
seriously commenced;or,where the construction had been substantially suspended or discontinued for a period in excess of one year
NOTICE
THIS PERMIT SHALL BE POSTED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION ON SITE
NOTICE OF INSPECTION CITY PROPERTY
The permit holder, or agent, shall notify the Building Division at least two If damage to sidewalks,curbs,pavement,utilities etc.,adjacent to the site
working days in advance of the stages of construction set out in Section 2.4.5 is noted, prior to construction, then the Building Division should be
of the Ontario Building Code contacted before any work commences. Any debris or mud etc. on the
RELOCATION OF CITY SERVICES road, caused by the construction, shall be removed immediately. In
Relocation of City services eg.driveway entrances,poles,hydrants,etc shall default the City will perform the required cleanup at the expense of the
be performed only by City forces at the expense of the permit bolder/owner. permit holder/owner.
LOT GRADING AND DRAINAGE EXPIRATION
The lot shall be graded away from the building and so that surface drainage This permit will be deemed to have lapsed, and will be revoked if
does not adversely affect adjacent properties. Except as otherwise authorized, construction has not commenced within six months of the date issue.
downspouts shall discharge onto splash pads at least one metre away from the The date of revocation may be extended,once only,upon payment of the
building. appropriate
PLANS AND DOCUMENTS fee.
The plans and documents,on the basis of which this permit was issued shall
be kept on site.
Building Division-Telephone(905)356-7521 ext.4251
02/05/2014 WED 12:96 PAR ®001/001
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
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Depth or FEE Acreage: 201.00
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TAXES ON
Current 201`/ ire a013 2 Yews S+Yon Total
Amount 1,337.45 0.00 600 0.00 1,337A3
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Balaton 1,337.45
lot InataEmw* 2nd Lattellalat Amount_
DUO Dots Amount Due Dab
Interim 28-FS2014 678.73 . 304p-2014 678.00
ASAENT YEAR 2014
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as Owwlpgon Category Dascrlptlon Sit Ofettlna Dots End Date Qua Yoke
COM TX:PULL NO SCHOOL SUPPORT O 01-10e-2014 3I-Dec-2014 79,000
COM TX:EXCESS LANE NO SCHOOL SUPPORT 0 01-1an-2014 3I-Dec-2014 000
NO LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
HISTORY FROM JAN.01,2014 TO NHL 05,2014
Data Description Amount
Jan. 10,2014 Inman 5.69
Jan. 16,2014 Payment 480.00
Jan.30,2014 Tor Lama 1,356.73
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The Municipal Property Assessment Ccrporabor (MPAG)received a Request for Reconssclerabor (RIP)for the
property identified below As a result of MPA(75 review we recommend your property assessment be rewsed
according to the settlement shown beta+
Roll number 27-25-010-005-0060C-0000
Property location and description 4480 BRIDGE ST
PLAN 275 PT LOT 6 PLAN 10C2 PT LOTS r-SLY EE
Municipality N'AGARA BALLS Gip"
Property 2008 2012 Phased-in Assessment for Tax Years
Classification Current Current 2013 2014 2015 2016
Value Value
"jonThrelual■CT, $118 TO $162530 $129125 $140 250 $'5 375 5162 500
,11ornmercial Excess $1230 $165.30 $'3125 $14250 $15375 $1650C
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Total $130,000 5179,000 $142,250 $154,500 $166,750 $179,000
Property 2006 2012 Phased-in Assessment for Tax Years
Classification Current Current 2013 2014 2015 2016
Value Value
Commeroai,CT $79300 579,000 $79,500 S9 1C S'S 30C 579 OCC
(Commeroad Excess $3-)00 $t000 $8 000 $8 WO *ate, JOr
Land'CU)
Total: $87 000 ( 587,000 c$87900 687,000 $87,900 , $87900
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Peasants)ern,your property assessment changed
• Adjustment based on similar properties
Hello Francesca,
I would like to request an expiration date extension to my Revitalization Grant Agreement.
Downtown CIP RGP-01/2006 for Joedy Burdett.
I would request that the extension reflect the time lost from the date on the Revitalization Grant
Agreement(June 25,2007)and the date the Building Permit was granted (June 7, 2010).
3 years please.
I believe all conditions of the Agreement are unchanged to date.
I have enclosed a copy of the Grant Agreement date, Building Permit, up to date Tax Statement and
resolved Mpac Rf IL
The delay was caused by administrative complications involving the building design,building designer,
a Building Code Commission Hearing,Etc.They were finally resolved in 2010.
As far as current development goes, sections of the building roof are being completed and most internal
services are complete.The project will be completed within 3 years.
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Teresa Fabbro
From: Dean lorfida
Sent Monday, May 26, 2014 4:01 PM
To: Teresa Fabbro
Subject: Fwd: Oakes Park Score Board
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
From: Geoff Holman <gholman @niagarafalls.ca>
Date: May 26, 2014 at 11:38:50 AM EDT
To: Dean lorfida<diorfida @niagarafalls.ca>, Todd Harrison <tharrison @niagarafalls.ca>
Cc: Selene Tudini<studini@niagarafalls.ca>
Subject: FW: Oakes Park Score Board
Guys,
The information needed to finalize the report won't be available until the end of the day (when I am at a
doctor's appointment) and from a timing perspective makes it difficult to get anything ready for
tomorrow's Council meeting. The report needs some finalization and GNBA wants to know if they are
needed to promote the cause. If you can give me until tomorrow morning we can put it all together,
otherwise I will need your assistance.
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Director of Municipal Works
Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street.P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls. ON L2E 6X5
(905)356-7521 ext.4219
Fax 289-296-0048
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From: Dave Butyniec
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 11:15 AM
To: Geoff Holman
Cc: Rob McDonald; Greg Lancaster; John Morocco
Subject: RE: Oakes Park Score Board
Geoff,
I am waiting on OES to provide pricing on an engineered stamp. They said I should have the price by the
end of today.
Dave Butyniec
Manager of Supply &Services
Finance Department-Supply&Services
City of Niagara Falls
3200 Stanley Ave
Niagara Fats.ON L2E 654
(905)356-7521 ext 4300
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From: Geoff Holman
Sent: May-26-14 8:44 AM
To: Dave Butyniec
Cc: Rob McDonald; Greg Lancaster; John Morocco
Subject: RE: Oakes Park Score Board
Thanks Dave,
Good work. Are you recommending the low bid or can you get their price with Stamped Engineering
drawings included. We can't do it internally.Thanks again!
Geoff Holman, C.E.T.
Director of Municipal Works
Municipal Works
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street.P.O.Box 1023
Niagara Falls.ON L2E 6X5
(905)356-7521 ext.4219
Fax 289-296-0048
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From: Dave Butyniec
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 4:26 PM
To: Geoff Holman; Todd Harrison
Cc: Catherine Lucy; Dave Butyniec
Subject: Oakes Park Score Board
Hi Todd,
The background on the score board at Oaks Park is that it has been broke for a few years. Greg
Lancaster told me he was looking into getting it repaired last year but did not have any success getting
quotes on having it repaired. GNBA would like a new score board and they are the ones that started this
initiative of having replaced.
Originally we went out for three quote on having the score board replaced with a new one using the
existing poles. Through that process the vendor that installed the current score board stated that the
existing support poles will not hold the new score board as it is larger and heavier.
For Full Replacement of the Score Board and Posts see below:
OES Scoreboards : $29,811.66 including HST does not include engineered stamped drawings or permits
Media Resources: $38,850.53 including HST does not include permits
Signature Signs : $39,337.56 including HST does not include permits
Additional fees could be charged by all vendors above for artwork depending on how many colours and
the design selected.
All quotes should be reviewed by the Parks department to ensure that they meet the City of Niagara
Falls requirements. Please advise who I should send the copies of the quotes to for review?
Thank you,
Dave Butyniec
Manager of Supply&Services
Finance Department-Supply 8 Services
City of Niagara Falls
3200 Stanley Ave
Niagara Falls,ON L2E 6S4
(905)356-7521 ext 4300
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NiagaraJalls May 27, 2014
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2014-24
Greater Niagara Baseball Association — Scoreboard Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council agrees to purchase a new score clock for Oakes Park from OES
Scoreboards and amend the 2014 Capital Budget as required.
2. That staff be directed to prepare an Agreement with Greater Niagara Baseball
Association (GNBA) for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the new score
clock.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff have met with representatives of the GNBA to discuss the need to replace the
scoreboard at Oakes Park (Diamond #1) with a more modern and functional model.
This scoreboard has become inoperable and requires significant repair, thereby making
replacement of the scoreboard a more cost-effective option.
Staff have received three qualified submissions, with the best bid being $29, 811.66 from
OES Scoreboards.
This expenditure was not anticipated in 2014 and therefore was not included in this year's
Capital Budget. Staff are proposing that funding from the OLG Capital Reserve be
allocated for this purpose if approved by Council. This reserve has approximately $1.8
million remaining unencumbered from the first year of the agreement. This type of funding
is consistent with the community partnership considered in the agreement.
Staff believe that it is necessary to enter into a separate agreement with GNBA to clarify
responsibility for issues such as hydro costs, liability insurance, maintenance and
advertising (similar to the arrangement made with Niagara United Soccer Club at Kalar
Sports Park).
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to amend the Capital Budget to
provide funding for this new project and enter into an agreement for the operation of the
May 27, 2014 - 2 - MW-2014-24
new scoreboard with GNBA.
BACKGROUND
GNBA representatives initiated discussions with staff regarding the condition of the
Scoreboard at Oakes Park (see attachment #1). This scoreboard is displayed
prominently on diamond #1 and was originally installed by the Coca-Cola Company when
they had a more active role in local sports leagues throughout the City. The estimated
costs to refurbish the scoreboard are 75% of the costs to install a new one.
GNBA would like to advance the project so that it could be completed in late July/early
August in time for playoffs.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Staff recognizes the urgency of GNBA's request however given the other priorities did not
plan to replace the sign within the next couple of years.
The current Park Improvement Contract between the City and GNBA will expire on
January 1, 2015. It may be desirable for both parties to combine these agreements for
ease of administration. Further discussion with GNBA will be required and as a result
the agreement and corresponding execution by-law will be presented to Council at a
future meeting to be determined.
The framework for agreements of this nature was established through Council's
consideration of report PRC-2009-33 entitled Playing Field User Fees (see Attachment
#2).
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
For full replacement of the scoreboard and posts:
Firm Quote
OES Scoreboards $29,811.66 (including HST, does not include engineered stamped
drawings or permits
Media Resources $38,850.53 (including HST, does not include permits
Signature Signs $39,337.56 (including HST, does not include permits
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The agreement covers all legal obligations of GNBA and the City. GNBA will assume all
liability and obligations for any and all loss, costs, damage or injury resulting from the use
of the scoreboard.
May 27, 2014 - 3 - MW-2014-24
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The recommendations contained within this report are in keeping with Council's strategic
priority for maintaining a healthy and safe community.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Letter of Request, GNBA
2. RPC-2009-33, November 16, 2009
3. 2014 Capital Budget Project Sheet
Recommended by: 4
Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted: _
Ken Todd, Chief Administ tive Officer
Geoff Holman
MW-2014-24 Attachment #1
BOX 641, QUEEN STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO L2E 6V5 PHONE:905-354-4622
gnba@cogeco.net
Hello Geoff,
I would like to Thank you for the preliminary discussion that we have had regarding the City's interest
combined with the Greater Niagara Baseball Association for a new state of the art scoreboard for Oaks
Park diamond one. As we have discussed the existing scoreboard is outdated, hasn't been in working
condition for a number of years and has become an eye soar. We certainly look forward to working
together with your team to enhance what is already one of the most beautiful and best baseball
diamonds in Ontario.
Please let me know when you like to meet to further discuss.
Thanks again,
Bob Pysher
• Past President
GNBA
AMW-2014-24 Attachment#2 PRC-2009-33
Nia ara
.F.ally November 16, 2009
REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair
and Members of Community Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Parks, Recreation & Culture The recommendation(s)
contained in this report were
adopted in committee and
SUBJECT: PRC-2009-33 ratified by City Council
Playing Field User Fees
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Council approves playing field fees and guidelines as indicated in the report
with the effective date of January 1, 2010.
2. That staff investigates the development of a Sport Tourism Policy for the City of
Niagara Falls.
3. If any organization wishes to enter into a formal agreement with the City of Niagara
Falls that staff is authorized to do so.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Most Ontario and Canadian municipalities charge user fees for athletic and sport fields
based on the principle that user groups, sport organizations and/or other corporate users
should contribute toward the cost of recreation service delivery by paying fees. The current
practice in the City of Niagara Falls is to provide sports and athletic fields at no charge.
The implementation of user fees commencing in 2010 is estimated to generate new
revenue for the City of Niagara Falls of approximately $39,984 dollars, approximately 4%
of annual operating costs for athletic fields.
BACKGROUND
On January 19, 2009, Council approved report R-2009-01 , Playing Field Fees, that
proposed a User Fee policy related to sports fields. On February 23, 2009, Council
approved report R-2009-04, User Fees for Sports Playing Fields that outlined the proposed
fees.
On March 23, 2009, upon receiving deputations and correspondences from the affected
groups, Council unanimously passed the following motion:
"That Council defer the implementation of the Field User Fees for 2009 and form a
Committee to look at future fees."
November 16, 2009 -2- PRC-2009-33
A Playing Field User Task Force was created with Councillors Pietrangelo and Diodati
representing Council to review this issue. Each playing field organization was requested
to send one representative to participate on the Playing Field User Group Task Force.
Four Playing Field User Group Task Force meetings were held on June 16, 2009, July 16,
2009, August 27, 2009, and October 28, 2009.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The general purpose of the playing field user groups task force meetings were to develop
a field fee schedule for 2010 which would also be acceptable to the field user groups. The
task force reviewed playing fees charged in other municipalities to better develop new
playing fees for Niagara Falls. The fee schedule will be recommended to Council as part
of the 2010 Operating Budget review.
The user groups were resistant to user fees. The groups stated that the implementation
of user fees would affect their budgets, the amount of money they need to raise in
registration fees, and ultimately, participation rates. Through the User Fee Task Force
meetings, a consensus was reached on the implementation of fees.
Certain soccer and ball youth field organizations were acknowledged for their significant
financial contributions toward park development over the years. Organizations such as
Niagara United Soccer Club, Niagara Falls Soccer Club and the league at Don Johnson
Park would be exempt from paying field user fees at their 'home field' parks in recognition
of their direct financial contributions to those specific park development costs.
Although the original proposal was for some uniformity of charges assessed to the various
user groups, it became apparent during the process that each sport or organization has its
own unique circumstances and challenges. Participant rates vary greatly between different
groups; some groups have strictly adult users; while others cater to youth. Some
organizations are strictly not-for-profit, while others operate as a business. Finally,
tournaments sponsored by different user groups cater to out-of-town participants, while
certain groups are only dealing with local users.
Adult tournament organizers commented on the economic impact of their weekend
summer tournaments. Sport tourism programs in a number of Ontario municipalities
provide a rebate against field fees for tournaments. In some cases, organizers must
complete applications after their event to validate the utilization of hotels for example to
be eligible for a discount or refund of partial field fees, Staff will be completing research
and developing a Sport Tourism Policy for the City of Niagara Falls for consideration,
November 16, 2009 -3- PRC-2009-33
2010 Fee Schedules Proposed:
Recommendations from October 28 meeting
(user groups)
Youth per participant, includes practices, games, and $7.00
tournaments
Senior per participant (new), includes practices, $7.00
games, and tournaments
Adult per team (new), includes practices and games, $100.00
tournaments not included
Per Hour Options
A Category Playing Fields
Resident youth $5.00
Non- resident youth $12.00
Resident adult $10.00
Non-resident adult $30.00
Commercial $40.00
8 Category Playing Fields
Resident youth $4.00
Non- Resident youth $10.00
Resident adult $8.00
Non-resident adult $20.00
Commercial $30.00
C Category Playing Fields
Resident youth no charge
Non-resident youth $4.50
Resident adult $5.00
Tournament Day Rate (day= 10 hours/per field)
Resident youth $25.00
Non- resident youth $75.00
Resident adult $25.00
Non-resident adult $120.00
Commercial $240.00
November 16, 2009 -4- PRC-2009-33
Playing Field User Groups and City staff have generally agreed to the following guidelines
for the implementation of fees:
1. Playing Field user fees will increase 3% annually for the next five (5) years.
2. Field Lighting fees per hour will increase annually consistently with the increases
charged to the City of Niagara Falls.
3. Capital improvements in sport parks will be taken into consideration the comments
and input of the field user groups with Council having the final decision.
4. Organizations are free to select the fee payment model, whether per participant rate
or per hourly field rate, based on what is most financially advantageous to their
organization.
During the discussions, a user group requested that it enter into a formal"agreement"with
the City. The agreement would include the guidelines indicated in this report and any other
items specific to that user group.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The estimated new revenues that would be achieved in the 2010 Operating Budget are
approximately $39,984 or 4% of the annual operating costs for athletic fields. For a point
of comparison, arena ice rental fees, based on the 2009 Budget, represent approximately
51% of the annual operating costs of the existing three (3) arenas.
Council could still consider any formal organizational requests for the 'waiving of fees' in
part or in full for parks and recreation services consistent with the current practices of the
Corporation.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
One of the seven (7) strategic priorities, identified in 2007 by Council, was to 'identify and
evaluate alternative sources of revenue'. Given the fiscal challenges faced in 2010 and
what is anticipated in future years, a review of potential new revenue sources was initiated
in conjunction with the 2009 Budget.
The City of Niagara Falls' Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and
Culture, Action Plan #5 states: "Develop policies to support service delivery". Currently,
fees are charged for some recreation services such as arenas while other services where
fees are standard charges in almost all other Ontario municipalities (e.g., playing fields)
require no fees for use, The strategic plan referenced the inconsistency in the charging of
fees and had also recommended the implementation of field fees for natural fields.
November 16, 2009 -5 - PRC-2009-33
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Meeting Notes from Playing Field User Fee Task Force meeting June 16, 2009
2. Meeting Notes from Playing Field User Fee Task Force meeting July 16, 2009
3. Meeting Notes from Playing Field User Fee Task Force meeting August 27, 2009
4. Meeting Notes from Playing Field User Fee Task Force meeting October 28, 2009
Recommended by:
Denyse Morrissey
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by:
Ed Dujlovic
Executive Director, Community Services
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Respectfully submitted: �
Ken Todd
Chief Administrative Officer
Capital Budget Worksheet
MW-2014-24 2014
Department Municipal Works-Parks Priority(1-3) EJ
Project Name GNBA Scoreboard Included in 10 year EJ
Capital Plan(y/n)
Project I.U.it
Project Description New score clock tor Oakes Park using ULG capital reserve.
Projected Start Date:
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Opening Balance-Jan 01
(surplus)/deficit - - - _ _
EXPENDITURES
Engineering
Fees/Design/Studies
Land/bummngih urniture/
Equipment 29,811
Construction
Roads
Storm Sewers
Water
Sanitary Sewers
Sitework/Land scaping
Contingency
Other
Interest Expense
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 29,811 - - -
FUNDING SOURCES
Special Purpose Reserves
Capital Holding Reserve
Reserve Fund 29,811
Transfer from Operating
Development Charges
Debentures
Gas Tax
Provincial/Federal Grants
External Contributions
Interest Earned
Other
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 29,811 - - _ _
Closing Balance-Dec 31
lsurplus)Ideficit