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2014/07/08 t-,::''',..,, N\ ( \ / 4/4/",5 -....-.. Zt IN \ 1 7 ,flT ,r+ . t � .. � ..�'t�'__c�......._....a.;..:v.�.i�_.:T..�..i °�'p,�,R vfri.:; k� k. {k 4{ e4: 337 Ir ' : XX \L i'.3 COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, July 8, 2014 Order of Business and Agenda Package N iaara a11s , COUNCIL MEETING June 10, 2014 PRAYER: Councillor loannoni ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of June 10, 2014 * * * * * DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. * * * * * REPORTS 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Cultural Matters 1. R&C-2014-10 - City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan NOTE: Christian Bell and Roddy Heading have requested to speak to the matter. 2. CD-2014-09 - Buskers Follow-Up Development Charges Matters 1. F-2014-33 - Development Charges Study Report * * * * * PRESENTATIONS/ DEPUTATIONS 7:00 P.M. Bicentennial of the Battle of Lundy's Lane Don Jackson will address Council on the events commemorating the bicentennial of the Battle of Lundy's Lane. Celebrity Roast Steve Ludzik will inform Council of his upcoming Celebrity Roast benefitting the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson's Rehabilitation at the Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital - 2 - YWCA Niagara Representatives from YWCA Niagara will inform Council of their No Fixed Address fundraiser and raise awareness about hidden homelessness in Niagara. * * * * * MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1 .a. Victoria Centre B.I.A. b. Fallsview B.I.A. c. Lundy's Lane B.I.A. - requesting approval of their respective 2014 budgets. RECOMMENDATION: For the approval of Council. 2. Lundy's Lane B.I.A. - requesting that Council direct staff to proceed with the "Welcome to Lundy's Lane" component of the Streetscape Master Plan. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. 3. Niagara Falls Nature Club - requesting that City staff purchase a section of Bowman's Woods. RECOMMENDATION: Refer to staff. 4. Stamford Centre Volunteer Fireman's Association - requesting grants equal to road closure costs and waiver of licence requirements for vendors for their Soap Box derby and related events. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council 5. Director of Transportation Services — memo outlining protocols for enforcement of metered areas. RECOMMENDATION: For the information of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. * * * * * - 3 - RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS RESOLUTIONS 1. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Niagara Falls City Council supports and submits the following Council resolution in compliance with the requirements of the Province of Ontario's Ice Storm Assistance Program, in relation to storm events from December 2013. CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF RE PORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. BDD-2014-02 - Velo Quebec Cycling Tour F-2014-31 - Major Receivables Monthly F-2014-32 - Municipal Accounts FS-2014-02 - CMS Systems Agreement - Defibrillator Maintenance MW-2014-27 - Maple Street Sewer Separation, Watermain Replacement, and Road Reconstruction from Sixth Avenue to Third Avenue and First Avenue Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction from Bridge Street to the North Limit. MW-2014-31 - Meadowvale and Taro North Drainage Areas MW-2014-32 - Chippawa Boat Ramp Park, Shoreline and Ramp Erosion Protection Improvements MW-2014-33 - Legal Agreement to Permit the Installation of Water Monitoring Wells on City Lands PBD-2014-37 - DOW-2014-004, 4549 Cataract Avenue, Facade Improvement Grant & Commercial Building Grant. Owner: 8763631 Canada Inc. Applicant: John Hozack PBD-2014-38 - Overview of Policies Concerning the Use of Cul-de-sac Streets - 4 - PBD-2014-39 - Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee Update of Designating By-laws PBD-2014-40 - CIP Residential Loan Program Application (4436 Queen Street) and (4444-4446 Queen Street). Applicant: 4436 Queen Street Ltd. R&C-2014-08 - Revision to Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference R&C-2014-09 - Share the Road Application TS-2014-21 -Subdivision Agreements-Update to Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000. TS-2014-22 - Carlton Avenue - Parking Review TS-2014-23 - Bike Rickshaw Service - Fallsview Area * * * * * BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by- law listed for Council consideration. 2014-80 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, in accordance with an Order issued by the Ontario Municipal Board dated June 9, 2014, to permit a multiple unit residential development on the Lands (AM-2013-013). 2014-81 A by-law to amend By-law No. 83-19, being a by-law to designate 3800 Bridgewater Street, known as the Laura Secord House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. 2014-82 A by-law to amend By-law No. 78-67, being a by-law to designate 4190 Bridge Street, known as the former Canadian Imperial Bank, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. 2014-83 A by-law to amend By-law No. 99-108, being a by-law to designate 4267 Bridge Street, known as the Grand Trunk (VIA) Railway Station, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. 2014-84 A by-law to amend By-law No. 81-78, being a by-law to designate 4325 Bampfield Street, known as the First Bampfield House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. 2014-85 A by-law to amend By-law No. 98-85, being a by-law to designate 6172 Buchner Place, known as the Buchner House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. 2014-86 A by-law to establish Block 124 on Registered Plan 59M-379 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Eagle Ridge Drive. - 5 - 2014-87 A by-law to establish Development Charges in the City of Niagara Falls. (HAND OUT) 2014-88 A by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of the 2014 Municipal Elections 2014-89 A by-law to authorize the payment of$31,481,827.09 for General Purposes. 2014-90 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2014. * * * * * NEW BUSINESS 9r+r% * R&C-2014-10 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2014-10 City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan be approved in principle. 2. And that the Culture Plan be received and referred to staff to develop a detailed implementation plan based on the recommendations within the report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The consulting firm of TCI Management Consultants was hired last Fall to coordinate the comprehensive five-year Culture Plan. The community consultation process included an online community and organization survey, stakeholder interviews and community open house. Working closely with the culture organizations, a culture map for Niagara Falls has been created. TCI also reviewed under utilized City facilities to determine if the buildings could be used for a culture hub or be sold off to assist with funding a new facility. To determine if culture is funded at an appropriate level, Niagara Falls culture related budget figures were compared to five communities. Following the collection and analysis of data, the interim plan was presented to the public at a community open house on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. The interim plan contains 24 recommendations to be implemented over the next five years. BACKGROUND The 2007 Parks, Recreation & Culture Strategic Plan recommended the department prepare "a strategy for developing community arts facilities." In order to complete a strategy, the following studies were recommended: • preparation of a detailed development plan for a visual arts resource centre; • preparation of a feasibility study for a community theatre. The above studies were not completed as further investigation is required to determine if a visual arts resource centre and/or community theatre are viable for the City of Niagara Falls. July 8,2014 -2 - R&C-2014-10 To better understand the culture needs of the community, including arts and heritage, a Culture Plan is an essential planning tool. This is a timely and important initiative for the community - one that needs to respond to current opportunities and market demand, but within the parameters of what the City can reasonably undertake and within the context of limited resources and other municipal priorities. It is an opportunity to think and plan for the City's cultural resources on a more strategic level. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Community consultation is an essential part of any master or strategic plan. Throughout the last six months the following input has been collected from the community: • 215 people completed the general online survey; • 21 culture organizations completed the organization survey, representing 15,000 members; • 25 - 30 stakeholders were interviewed; • 50 plus attended the March 6, 2014 Culture Plan Community Open House. The Culture Plan recommendations are a reflection of the feedback the consultants received from staff and the public. The draft Culture plan recommendations were communicated to the public on June 11, 2014, discussed with applicable Committees of Council and the Library Board. In general, the Committees of Council and the public support the recommendations. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Staff will work with culture stakeholders to develop an implementation plan. The plan includes budgeting for a feasibility study for Arts &Culture Hub, additional staff resources, developing and implementing a new Culture funding program. A feasability study is recommended for a cultural hub to identify the demand and expected utilization of the space. Input from the community has focussed on the need for a small performance space, public gallery, arts incubator space, relocated Wall of Fame and space for arts and culture organizations. When reviewing municipal cultural funding, budget dollars allocated to the Museum and the Library were removed from the culture funding formula. TCI Consultants determined the City is currently `under funding' the cultural sector. Recommend increasing culture funding by $200,000 to $300,000 per year. Ideas to increase funding are to develop a Culture Investment Fund, review Fee for Service agreements and to establish a Festivals & Events Tourism Fund similar to the Sports Tourism fund. A Culture summit will take place in the Fall 2014 to launch and map out the Culture Plan over the next five years with applicable stakeholders. July 8,2014 -3 - R&C-2014-10 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Infrastructure Sustainability: To Prepare a five-year capital needs assessments for roads, sewers, water, fleet, technology and facilities. The Culture Services Plan will provide required information for staff to understand and to provide directly or indirectly cultural services to the citizens of Niagara Falls. The Strategic Priority, Healthy and Safe Community states the need to continue to implement the recommendations from the 2007 Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture. ATTACHMENT City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan Executive Summary, June 2014 Recommended by: -eM-e '&tic-6tLe-r Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation & Culture r Respectfully submi ed: ' '. ' t-(----L.,------1 ±- ` ii Ken To d, Chie dministrative Officer `7 Attachment 1 Executive Summary Introduction and Process In the fall of 2013, the firm of TCI Management Consultants was retained through a tender process to undertake the development of a Culture Plan for the City of Niagara Falls. The purpose of the plan was to develop a road map for the City to guide its future investment in facilities, programs and activities in support of the arts, culture and heritage sector in the municipality. The study process involved a number of data collection activities including interviews with various representatives of arts, culture and heritage organizations; interviews with selected municipal staff and members of Council; a survey of cultural organizations in the city; a widely promoted community survey (to which more than 300 individuals responded, resulting in a very representative and useful data base of information); focus group sessions with key arts and heritage sectors; two open houses; a benchmarking assessment of other communities that were successfully investing in their cultural sectors; and two presentations to Council. This Executive Summary reports on the recommendations resulting from the work, and various aspects of the implementation of the plan. Recommendations In total, twenty-four recommendations were made, based upon a synthesis of the major data themes and findings from the various lines of investigation as reported earlier. These are summarized below; Section 3 of the main report contains further details relating to details of the recommendations themselves as well as their rationale. 1. Council Approval in Principle: Council should first approve the Culture Plan in principle, and refer it back to staff to develop a detailed implementation plan, based upon the subsequent recommendations contained within this Report. 2. Create Dedicated Cultural Officer Position: Change the job title of the current Community Development Coordinator to Arts & Culture Coordinator, and revise the job description as required to create a position that is dedicated to working with the arts, culture and heritage sectors. The prime responsibility of this position in the first three years would be the implementation of this Culture Plan. 3. Undertake Feasibility Study for Culture Hub: A key objective of this Culture Plan is the development of a centralized facility for a range of arts and culture activities including a large public art gallery space; a commercial space for local artists; a mid-size affordable performing arts venue primarily for community use; possibly studio space for working artists; and related required office and administrative space. A feasibility study of such a facility should be undertaken (Section 3 of the Report contains further details as to what specifics should be reviewed in such a study). 4. Performing Arts Facility: The surveys and interviews revealed that many residents feel that a small scale and affordable community theatre is needed in the City (preliminary visions are to have an intimate and cost effective facility of on the order of 300—500 seats). Accordingly, at the same time as an investigation into the desirability and feasibility of a cultural hub is being explored, an assessment of the potential for the Seneca Queen Street Theatre in this regard should be undertaken. 5. Investigate selling CORE building and using proceeds for the cultural hub: Assuming the cultural organizations contained within the CORE building could be re-housed within the Cultural Hub, or elsewhere, consider the sale of the CORE building to help finance the capital costs of development of the Cultural Hub. This should be part of the feasibility study investigation that is the subject of Recommendation#3. 1 6. Two Local Cultural Precincts: There are two cultural precincts in Niagara Falls: one is the 'heritage/cultural precinct' around the Museum / Lundy's Lane / Battlefield area and the other is the 'cultural precinct' around the downtown (Queen Street and along the Victoria Street spine west from Queen Street). Each of these has a certain 'critical mass' of facilities and activities and are logical districts that the Culture Plan should attempt to reinforce and further identify. Both precincts are on the WEGO route which positions them well from an accessibility standpoint. As well, the expansion of the Sylvia Place market—a historic function of that area of the City—will reinforce the identity of this as an historic area. 7. Gateways: The Official Plan for the City of Niagara Falls anticipated a number of entrance gateways into the City from various directions. In a manner similar to public art, such gateways can be symbols of the importance of art, culture and heritage to the community. The Culture Plan should support such gateways and encourage them to reflect related themes in their district. Gateways are located in the Lundy's Lane area and Queen Street to reflect the cultural/historical themes. 8. Lundy's Lane Battlefield: Several comments in the interviews and surveys related to the importance of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield and Graveyard site to the history of Canada (some even likening it in terms of national importance to the Gettysburg site in the USA). Recognizing that the Battlefield and Drummond Hill Cemetery does tell a significant and nationally important story, the Culture Plan does recommend a number of initiatives to preserve and further enhance the site. These include: development of appropriate interpretation for the overall site (i.e. prior to the development of the school and seniors residence) using traditional as well as social media (e.g. apps); creation of an on-line application of what the Battlefield site looked like prior to development (including aerial views), key developments in the battle itself, etc. so that a virtual experience of the battle could be had to convey some feeling as to the significance of the overall site (note: this could be one of the projects sponsored through the 'innovative projects'fund discussed in Recommendation#16). 9. Queen Street Revitalization: The revitalization of Queen Street is a long-term project and one that does not lend itself to an easy or overnight solution. In the past, various schemes such as turning it into an arts incubator or entertainment district have not come to fruition. This Culture Plan by itself is not a downtown revitalization strategy, but there are elements of it that will provide positive support and context to efforts in this regard. The potential for any aspect of implementation of this Culture Plan to support the revitalization of Queen Street should accordingly be a key priority. 10. Library Facilities: The Niagara Falls Public Library is clearly a key player in the cultural life of the community, and was seen through all of the local data collection initiatives (interviews, community survey, organizations survey) as a major asset in the community. The Library has its own strategy, and this Culture Plan is not intended to be a repeat of that process. The overall recommendation made to the City is to reinforce the growth and development of the Library as expressed in its own plan, in particular: the longer-term refurbishment and renovation of the Victoria Street(Main) branch; the expansion or redevelopment (yet to be determined) of the Stamford Branch in order to better serve that community; and the provision of expanded children's and teen programming. 11. Linkage to the Tourism Industry: While this Culture Plan was developed primarily by the community (through the extensive data collection undertaken) and for the community, there are nonetheless elements that may have significant potential to attract additional tourism to the area. One of the roles of the Recreation & Culture Department staff should be to liaise regularly with the tourism-related organizations and agencies in the area (e.g. the Regional Tourism Organization (TPN), Niagara Falls Tourism, etc.) to ensure that they are kept apprised of relevant development and activities on the cultural and heritage front. (And vice versa.) 12.Develop a Marketing Campaign for Culture: Design and implement a marketing plan for Culture programming and events in Niagara Falls that coordinates all community arts, culture, and heritage activities. The program would aim to do the following: promote arts, culture, and heritage as important components of a resident's life and livelihood in the Niagara Falls area; help organizations to promote their special events and activities; provide a portal for arts, culture, and heritage organizations to network, share ideas, coordinate activities, and find information (such as contact information) about each other [see Recommendation #15]; a 2 way for individuals to trade ideas, views, maintain contact, and comment on raising issues; listing of and links to all community arts, culture and heritage groups; links to the mapping data base (including the functionality to enable all participating [validated] organizations to update and change their information as required); and continuing to publish the calendar/schedule of events. Social media should be used to establish a two-way conversation with the community and visitors. Possibilities to consider include: Facebook, Twitter for announcements; Pinterest or Instagram pages for visual art; and Myspace(for performing arts) pages. 13. A More Effective Web-Site Presence for Culture Should be maintained: Right now culture has a comparatively low profile on the City's web pages. This should be redeveloped in order to portray a more proactive and inclusive approach to the sector. Included in this makeover should be: direct contact information to the new position of Cultural Coordinator; listing of and links to all community culture groups; links to the mapping data base (including the functionality to enable all participating [validated] organizations to update and change their information as required); and continuing to publish the calendar / schedule of events. 14. Arts Web Portal: One of the outputs of this project has been the development of a data base of arts organizations in the City (and eventually artists, crafts-persons and private sector suppliers to the cultural sector) to post and update information about their organizations, products, skills, etc. and thus be recognized in the community. One of the roles of the Recreation & Culture staff should be to oversee the currency and accuracy of this information; to encourage organizations to update it from time to time; and to use the information in the development of brochures, maps, contact lists, etc. as required. 15. Adopt a Partnership Focus: Additional partnerships should be forged between the City and other groups in the community and Region that are focused upon providing arts, culture and heritage related opportunities for residents. The most logical potential partners include: the City of St. Catharines (to ensure reciprocal awareness of program and activities, as well as use of facilities); the Niagara Parks Commission: regarding scheduling of events, as well as to ensure that City input is provided in their two upcoming initiatives (planning for an outdoor performing arts venue in 'The Grove' as well as looking for uses for the iconic Canada Niagara Power building); and the owner of the Niagara Centre for the Arts, regarding the main strategic directions contained within this plan, impact upon his own operations, potential partnership initiatives, etc. 16. BIAs: The City of Niagara Falls contains seven distinct BIAs (Downtown [i.e. Queen Street]; Clifton Hill; Fallsview; Lundy's Lane; Main/Ferry; Chippawa; and Victoria Centre). While all of them are host to certain types of cultural and heritage activities (which may be art galleries, dance schools, music stores, unique restaurants, bars and performance venues, etc.) two of these figure prominently in the cultural and historical assets of the City, and in the notion of developing two historical / cultural precinct areas in the City (the historical one at Lundy's Lane / Battlefield area, and the cultural one at Queen Street). As a first step, Recreation and Culture staff should meet with all BIA Managers (ideally, together) to explain this plan, solicit any further input regarding suggestions, assistance with implementation, partnership opportunities, etc. 17. Festivals and Events: The City should consider developing more arts and culture-oriented festivals and events, with the objective of developing a year-round calendar of such activities. To be considered in particular would be a live music event, and a literary festival. More multicultural events should also be considered. Finally, a 'First Thursday or Friday' type event, involving openings and special activities along Main/Ferry Streets and/or Queen Street, could be encouraged as both a cultural event involving the private sector, as well as an initiative contributing to the revitalization of that area. 18. Increased Funding for Culture Groups: The City's current community development policy of not providing cultural programs directly, but rather funding cultural organizations that in turn provide such opportunities, is a good way of ensuring that they are focused on meeting 'market demand' and the real need of the community. This overall approach should continue. (The Public Library and the Museum are the two exceptions to this approach with the Museum directly operated by the City and the Public Library governed by the Public Library Board.) However our review of the relative levels at which other cities fund their cultural sectors—particularly those against which Niagara Falls is benchmarked for the purpose of this study—appears to indicate that that 3 Niagara Falls is `underfunding' its cultural sector to some extent. If the City funded its cultural sector to a comparable level with the other benchmark communities, it would increase its budget for these activities by (conservatively estimated) $200,000 to$300,000 per year. At present, the City only funds two culture groups (Niagara Falls Art Gallery & Niagara Falls Concert Band). In future, consideration should be given to funding more such groups (assuming they meet objective criteria relating to the provision of arts, culture and heritage related programs). Particular components of this recommendation would include: designation of a pool of funds to be allocated to culture - articulation of specific criteria for groups to meet in applying for such funds: these may relate to the provision of certain types of programming: children, teens, specialty cultural areas such as writer's workshops - an annual application process, with clear timeframes and deadlines - transparency to the community in terms of funding allocated - clear `reporting back' requirements so that municipal staff and Council can see the results from funds allocated - provision of feedback to organizations that were unsuccessful in any given year, so that they might be more successful in the following funding round Fund Innovative Arts Projects and Ideas: Every year, new cultural initiatives and ideas should be encouraged throughout the City. One way to do this would be to allocate a certain amount of new funding (e.g. $5,000 - $10,000) to new cultural initiatives and projects. A jury-reviewed process should be set up to review applications and ideas, and award the amount to one or two of the most innovative projects that have the potential to engage the local community with cultural and heritage-related ideas and activities. Municipal staff(coordinated through the Cultural Officer position)would have a key role in advising Council on the funding to be allocated and the amounts for each group. This recommendation should be phased in over a 2-3 year period, giving existing funded organizations sufficient lead time to prepare for this new funding regime. 19. Capacity-Building Workshops: One of the key elements of cultural plans elsewhere is that the municipality periodically offers various capacity-building workshops to cultural groups and organizations in the community. These can typically be on a number of topics of relevance to the organizations, including: effective marketing and promotion; audience development techniques; succession planning; financial planning and management; fundraising techniques; commercialization and how to start a business (for individual artisans and crafts- persons); and effective social marketing techniques. 20. Encourage Council Representation for MCH and Arts and Culture Advisory Committees: There are three Committees of Council that are Council's link to the arts, culture and heritage life of Niagara Falls: these are (1) the Municipal Heritage Committee, (2)the Niagara Falls Museum Advisory Board, and (3)the Arts and Culture Committee. None of these Committees has formal Council representation. This sends a very negative message to the entire cultural community regarding the importance of the sector in Council's eyes. While there is no mechanism to make Council participation on these bodies mandatory, it is strongly encouraged that Council shows a more active interest in the business of these Committees by appointing members to at least some of these Committees. 21. Reduce Number of Committees: Ultimately with the new term of Council, the City should consider merging the certain committees of council in order to reduce duplication, enhance committee mandate and encourage efficiencies. An immediate step to this effect would be to merge the Arts & Culture committee with the Museum Advisory committee to form the new Culture and Museum Committee (or possibly, simply `Culture Committee'). While each Committee has its own area of responsibility, it is felt that there is more to be gained in common cause and information—sharing in a merged Committee than might be lost through a lack of focus on each Committee's current sphere of influence. 4 22. Revised Public Art Policy: As a visible and tangible symbol of a commitment to public art and arts education, the City should adopt a 'policy' towards the establishment of a fund dedicated for public art. (In other words, earmark designated amount for public art purposes.) As well, more education of the public on parkland dedication policies and Section 37 provisions (which enable municipalities to grant certain development concessions in return for to be traded for community benefits) would be helpful. 23. Hold a Niagara Falls Cultural Summit: A one-day cultural summit devoted to discussing ways and means of implementing this plan should be held soon after Council has endorsed it(see Recommendation #1). This should be a facilitated session including a presentation of the plan and its key recommendations as well as a discussion of how the plan overall can be implemented. All stakeholders contributing input to the plan developed here plus the general public should be invited. 24. Accountability Report Card: Progress made on the implementation of the Culture Plan should be reported back to the community each year. It is recommended that a short (2-3 page) progress report be prepared to be shared with Council as well as with the general public. Also, possibly a Cultural Summit (see Recommendation#23)could be reprised (approximately) one year after the first Summit to present to the arts, culture and heritage organizations as well as the general public what progress has been made on the Plan, what new opportunities may have presented themselves, and to solicit direction from the community on any new directions that should be pursued. Implementation It is recommended that the Plan as outlined here be phased in over a five-year period. There are three suggested phases to implementation. The first is the period up to the municipal election of October 2014, when Council should approve this plan in principle (recommendation #1) and refer it to staff for further assessment regarding implementation. (Those recommendations that are relatively easy to implement without undue pressure on financial resources are the ones that should be undertaken during this initial period.) After the elections, in 2015, implementation of the plan should move into a 'feasibility testing' phase where some of the key recommendations regarding the Cultural Hub, performing arts facility, and funding should be implemented. In 2016 and beyond, the remaining recommendations should be put into place, as resources and staff time permit. 5 Dean Iorfida From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 11:34 AM To: 'Christian Lloyd Bell'; Roddy Heading (rgheading@gmail.com) Cc: Bill Matson; Kathy Moldenhauer; Ken Todd Subject: RE:June 10 Deputation - 1% For Public Art&The Public Art Reserve Hi Christian: As often happens in the municipal realm, things take longer than anticipated, with the consultant, now, not presenting until July, your deputation will be scheduled then. I encourage you to attend the public open houses. Sorry about that. Dean Hi Dean Following our meeting with the consultant this morning, the final Culture Plan and recommendations will now be presented to council on Tuesday,July 8th instead of June 10th. Proposed date for the community open house is Wednesday, June 11th Thank you Kathy From: Christian Lloyd Bell [mailto:christianlloydbell©gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 10:02 AM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: June 10 Deputation - 1% For Public Art &The Public Art Reserve Good Day Dean, Please confirm if we are on for a deputation of 1% For Public Art & The Public Art Reserve on June 10 or if we are not. If so we would like to present after TCI's Cultural Master Plan presentation as we do not officially know they recommendation for a public art program. We are not being unprofessional or unreasonable to ask our elected reps to hear us for a civic matter. Best regards. Christian Christian Lloyd Bell, B.A., Pacific and Asian Studies 1 CD-2014-09 Niagaraaa1 s July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department SUBJECT: CD-2014-09 Buskers Follow-Up RECOMMENDATION That buskers be considered in the Cultural Precincts (Downtown and Main & Ferry B.I.A.'s). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The bylaw regulating the playing of musical instruments in public places came about from the request of business stakeholders in the community. The by-law preserves the public realm from commercial activities and prevents additional congestion on City sidewalks in the tourist core. In the fall of 2012, a musician approached Council regarding the possibility of amendments to allow buskers to ply their trade on public property. Council directed staff to solicit comments from the City's Business Improvement Areas (BIA's). All comments were not received until midway through the summer, last year, hence,the delay. Based on the comments from the BIA's and the proposed Culture Master Plan, staff is recommending that buskers be considered, especially in Downtown, however, consultation should continue with the B.I.A. developing the project, going forward. BACKGROUND Busking or street performing is defined as the practice of performing in a public place for tips through the passing of a hat or other receptacle to collect donations. Buskers may play musical instruments or demonstrate another skill that impresses the passing public. The activity of busking may provide some vibrancy to a community or area of the City if proper controls are in place. Some municipalities allow or tolerate busking in public places (parks, sidewalks etc.), others may have a licensing scheme to control and limit buskers after auditions (i.e., in the subways of the TTC) and other municipalities may have strict regulations only permitting the practice in association with special event permits. In 1999, Council passed a by-law 99-16 to regulate the playing of bands and musical instruments on any highway, park or public place in the City of Niagara Falls. The staff report at the time noted that: July 8, 2014 -2 - CD-2014-09 "The City receives from time to time, complaints from citizens, store owners and the police regarding individuals and groups who stand on the sidewalks and play musical instruments. Most of the locations chosen by these people are in the busy tourist core. As a result, the sidewalks become congested and other people using the sidewalks are inconvenienced." In the summer of 2013, staff consulted with all of the City's BIA's to get feedback on the issue. Two of the business areas where buskers would most likely want to ply their trade, the Fallsview and Clifton Hill B.I.A.'s, were not interested in amendments to the By-law permitting buskers in public places. With the Lundy's Lane B.I.A., the commercial properties have substantial frontages, which could allow buskers with the permission of the commercial property owner to perform. The Victoria Centre, Main & Ferry and Downtown B.I.A.'s were receptive and interested in the possibility of buskers in their areas. An analysis of the areas and possible steps moving forward follows. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Victoria Centre Although the Victoria Centre is interested in adding some public performances, they would only want to see the activity in conjunction with a B.I.A. sanctioned event. As a result, the "Summer of Thrills"event, originally planned for 2013,and now underway, received Council approval to allow performers on the City-owned promenade. The entertainers do not include musicians, in compliance with the City's By-law. The B.I.A. still has issues with musicians in front of the liquor store and have asked City By-law services to step up enforcement. Also, with the sidewalks still narrow in the area, congestion remains an issue. Any change to allow activities on the public sidewalk should only be contemplated after proposed streetscape improvements. At this time, the status quo should remain in Victoria Centre. Main & Ferry Musical performances occur at the City's Sylvia Place market on Saturday mornings and in September as part of the Night of Art event. As per union requirements, musicians playing at the market are paid $25, through the Market budget. It is doubtful that there is the pedestrian traffic to make it attractive for musicians to busk in the Main & Ferry area. Nonetheless, the Culture Master Plan, slated for tonight's agenda, identifies the area as a "cultural precinct". Staff would recommend that performers continue be included in the various programs already occurring in the area (the Saturday morning market, History Museum, historical locations in conjunction with events). In the future, if there is a critical mass of foot traffic, buskers in the public realm can be contemplated. Downtown The other cultural precinct recommended in the Culture Master Plan is Downtown. The B.I.A. was not opposed to the idea of buskers providing some vibrancy on the street and the area has hosted a Busker Festival, going on three years. Also, Taps Brewery and Centennial Square have hosted various musical events throughout the summer. July 8, 2014 -3 - CD-2014-09 Moving forward, it is recommended that staff work with the B.I.A. and Arts and Culture Committee to contemplate a pilot project for performers on the public realm in the area. The Arts and Culture committee have been very supportive of amendments to the By-law and have offered their expertise for a possible application and auditioning process. With the incremental step of looking at buskers in the cultural districts it is premature to look at a City licensing scheme at this time, however, the committee can be engaged in vetting the performers for quality control. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS By-law 99-16 is in place. If it is necessary to pay performers union rates, funding may need to come from the BIA levy or applicable, future budgets. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT A well-planned City. Use design guidelines to improve the urban aesthetics of commercial developments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ✓ CD-2012-09 Recommended by: /1 Dea lo ida City er Res ectfull submitt d: U p Y y� k,' Ken Toddy Chief Ad inistrative Officer DI (, CD-2012-09 Niagaraaalls September 25, 2012 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario , •--n t SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department a' SUBJECT: CD-2012-09 Buskers RECOMMENDATION That staff solicit comments from the appropriate BIA's (Business Improvement Areas) on whether they would like to see changes to By-law 99-16, the by-law regulating the playing of musical instruments in public places. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The bylaw regulating the playing of musical instruments in public places came about from the request of business stakeholders in the community. The by-law preserves the public realm from commercial activities and prevents additional congestion on City sidewalks in the tourist core. Nonetheless, the activity of busking may provide some vibrancy to a community or area of the City if the proper controls are in place. It would be prudent for Council to get input from local BIA's before contemplating legislative changes. BACKGROUND Busking or street performing is defined as the practice of performing in a public place for tips through the passing of a hat or other receptacle to collect donations. Buskers may play musical instruments or demonstrate another skill that impresses the passing public. Some municipalities allow or tolerate busking in public places (parks, sidewalks etc ), others may have a licensing scheme to control and limit buskers after auditions (i.e., in the subways of the TTC) and other municipalities may have strict regulations only permitting the practice in association with special event permits. In 1999, Council passed a by-law 99-16 to regulate the playing of bands and musical instruments on any highway, park or public place in the City of Niagara Falls. The staff report at the time noted that: "The City receives from time to time, complaints from citizens, store owners and the police regarding individuals and groups who stand on the sidewalks and play musical instruments. Most of the locations chosen by these people are in the busy tourist core. As a result, the sidewalks become congested and other people using the sidewalks are inconvenienced." September 25, 2012 -2 - CD-2012-09 Staff has received a request from a street performer to amend Council's by-law as it will be a boon to civic life and encourage arts in the community. The requestor points to the licensing scheme in Toronto and Kingston, as an example how the municipality can manage the process. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE As noted in the background, the enactment of the by-law was in response to complaints by local businesses. In Niagara Falls, attempts to "busk" have been in high pedestrian traffic areas (Queen Victoria Park, Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue, especially in front of the liquor store). The areas within the City's jurisdiction (Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue) have relatively narrow sidewalks and do get congested in the summer months. Allowing buskers without any control or designated spots, would cause safety issues. City By-law staff receives regular complaints from business owners and BIA's when buskers take to the public sidewalk to ply their trade. This past summer the Victoria Centre BIA was especially vocal about increasing encroachments in the public realm (signs and other iter�s) and the presence of panhandlers in the area. It should be noted that there are other options available to street performers within our municipality. Zoning permitted, there is nothing preventing buskers from being on private property with the permission of the owner. Also, this Labour Day weekend saw a sponsored busker festival in the Downtown BIA. As the impetus for the by-law was from local business stakeholders, if would be appropriate for Council to solicit input from the pertinent Business Improvement Areas to get their feedback before Council contemplates any amendments or repeal to the by-law. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS By-law 99-16 is in place. The by-law would have to be repealed or amended to allow buskers in the public realm. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT A well-planned City. Use design guidelines to improve the urban aesthetics of commercial developments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ✓ By-law 99-16 ✓ Request from Derek Orr, excerpt of licensing by-law from Kingston and an application blank from Toronto. Recommended by: . Dean lorfida, C y Clerk 1 Respectfully submi d: Ken Todd, Chie Administrative Officer DI tai CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No.99- 16 A By-law to regulate the playing of bands and musical instruments on any highway, park or public place in the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS section 237 of the Municipal Act provides that by-laws may be passed to regulate or prohibit the playing of bands and musical instruments on highways,parks or public places. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. In this by-law, "band" means one or more persons gathered together for the purpose of playing musical instruments; "City"means the City of Niagara Falls; "Council"means the council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; "musical instrument"means any device or thing that is capable of making a sound; "public place"means any building,structure or place which is owned by or under the control of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. 2. No person shall play a musical instrument on any highway,park or public place in the City. 3. No band shall play musical instruments on any highway,park or public place in the City. 4. (1) Any person or band who wishes to play musical instruments on any highway,park or public place in the City must first obtain permission from Council. (2) A written request must be submitted by any person or band to Council at least 4 days prior to a regularly-scheduled Council Meeting, setting out the date,time,duration and location where a person or band wishes to play musical instruments. 5. Council may refuse the request referred to in subsection 4 (2)or it may grant permission to such person or band on such terms or conditions as Council may impose or require. 6. Any person who contravenes any section of this by-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than$5,000. Passed this en ty-fifth day of January 1• •. R.O. KALLIO, ACTING CITY CLERK WAYNE THOMSON,MAYOR First Reading: January 25, 1999. Second Reading: January 25, 1999. Third Reading: January 25, 1999. F-2014-33 Niagarap0 July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2014-33 Development Charges Study RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the proposed Development Charges Bylaw and rate structure included in the bylaw. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff along with Hemson Consulting has developed a DC Background Study as part of the process to provide a new Development Charges Bylaw. The current bylaw expires on July 19, 2014. The City must approve the new bylaw before that date to continue to collect development charges. The background study was available May 5, 2014 to the public and a consultant's presentation was made to Council on May 27th on the work performed. Staff held an additional meeting on June 11th for the development community. The bylaw proposes rate increases of $791 to residential units, with non-residential rates being reduced by 24% or $12.15 per square meter and increases of $2.71 per square meter in the core tourist area. In addition, policy changes to the bylaw include a revised definition of a non-profit organization, a clarification of collection processes for multi-stage non-residential development, an inclusion of non-residential exemptions for Brownfield re-development and an exemption for properties expanding existing operations on the first 2,500 square feet of development. BACKGROUND The Development Charges Act, 1997 (DCA) and its associated Ontario Regulation 82/98 (0. Reg. 82/98) allow municipalities in Ontario to recover development-related capital costs from new development. July 8, 2014 F-2014-33 The City of Niagara Falls is experiencing residential growth and is also an attractive location for a variety of non-residential development. The anticipated growth in Niagara Falls will increase the demand on all City services. The City needs to implement development charges to fund capital projects related to growth in the municipality so that development continues to be serviced in a fiscally responsible manner. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Process Followed City staff working along with Hemson consultants developed the DC background study. Staff provided details on expected growth related projects, reviewed each project's time and costing for inclusion in the study. The background study was released and available on the City's website May 5, 2014. A public meeting was held on May 27, 2014 as part of the City Council meeting. During this meeting, Hemson provided an overview of the background study and the proposed DC rates for the upcoming bylaw. Another meeting was held on June 11, 2014 at City Hall wherein developers, builders and BIA members were invited to attend a similar presentation. The meeting was not well attended. Subsequent to the meeting, staff contacted the same industry stakeholders and BIA members through email and provided the consultant's presentation. Staff asked for feedback on the proposed study and rates. Staff received few responses other than the general comments that DC's are least favourite of municipal charges as compared to taxation and utility rates. Development Charges Calculations As indicated in the development of the DC study, the consultant followed the applicable legislation in the determination of the rates. These steps are outlined in the background study and the following points were considered, among other issues: • A forecast of the amount, type and location of development anticipated in the City • The average capital service levels provided in the City over the ten-year period immediately preceding the preparation of the background study • Identify the development related capital needs • Determine what, if any, grants or other contributions are available to fund projects • Determine what, if any, benefit there is to existing residents of each project • Determine what, if any, reserves exist that are available to offset capital project costs • Calculate the post bylaw period benefit of the project The background study provides a detailed analysis of these factors for each project. July 8, 2014 F-2014-33 Finally, after all these steps were followed, the DC eligible costs that can be recovered was determined. These costs have been allocated to the residential sector and non- residential sector to determine the appropriate rates. Proposed Rates The chart below highlights the proposed rates as compared to the current charge: Current vs. Proposed Charges Development Type Calculated Charge Current Charge $ Change % Change Residential (per unit) Other Residential $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% As the chart illustrates, the cost on a residential unit is increasing by 8% from $10,509 to $11,300 per unit. The rates for the non-residential rate is allocated on a per square meter basis with the core tourist rate increasing by 13%. While consideration was given to combining the non-residential rate as to not differentiate between core tourist and non-core tourist area. This was not acted upon as the CTA rate would have increased and the reduction in the non-CTA would have increased greater. The non-residential rate outside of the core tourist area is being reduced by 24% from $50.11 to $37.96 per square meter. Policy Changes Proposed Over the period of the current by-law, Council has received concerns with some of the existing policies. In this section, staff have identified changes made that address these concerns. • Staff believes from observing the response of Council to the numerous requests for grants equivalent to development charges from nonprofit groups the Council would prefer that nonprofit groups be exempt having to pay development charges. Accordingly, the new bylaw exempts not-for-profit groups from development charges. July 8, 2014 F-2014-33 • In administering in the previous bylaw, staff encountered problems when dealing with churches. The definition of a place of worship employed in the old bylaw restricted the exemption of the development charges for a place of worship to the sanctuary alone. This led to considerable debate as to which components of the makeup of a church are actually were the santuary. The new bylaw will exempt the entire church building from development charges irrespective of whether the party the building is debatably a part of the sanctuary or not. • The bylaw will codify the existing practice whereby buildings that require multiple building permits pay development charges proportionally to the amount of the total value of the entire building represented by the work permitted by each individual building permit. • Brown field development charge reductions will be available for both residential and nonresidential developments up to the amount that the developer actually expends on rehabilitating its land. • There will be no industrial development charges. • To assist small business, there will be no development charges imposed on expansion of a nonresidential building of 2500 ft.2 (232.25 m2) or less. This will be a one-time benefit during the five-year period the bylaws enforced. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS As indicated, a new DC by-law is required to be approved by Council before July 19, 2014. The City's DC rates are established to raise the required funds so as to construct the necessary municipal infrastructure to accommodate the growth in the City. The rates included in the bylaw are reflective of future capital projects, as well as include debt repayments for growth projects previously constructed, notably the Garner/Grassybrook Pumping Stations and the Gale Centre. As Council is aware, the rates proposed in the bylaw are intended to cover the expenditures. To reduce the proposed rates, Council would be required to eliminate projects or fund the projects from other sources such as, taxation increases or water and sewer increases. Similarly, if the debt payment amounts included in the calculation of the fees are reduced, future taxation increases or wastewater user fees would need to be implemented to offset these charges. In the background study, a comparison of DC charges amongst the City's Regional counterparts is provided. The City of Niagara Falls is in the middle of the group, as far as residential charges are concerned although the data is historical and not reflective of new charges approved or being approved in the Region. Similarly, the City of Niagara Falls is at the lower end of non-residential rates. A concern for staff is the significant portion of the DC charge is Regional expense and beyond the control of the City. July 8, 2014 F-2014-33 Recommended by: , I Todd Harrison, Di ctor o Fi ance Respectfully submitte : y I ' (aciiti) Ken Todd, Chie Administ =tive Office T. Harrison Dean Iorfida From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 9:08 AM To: 'Shannon Dawe' Cc: Alex Herlovitch Subject: RE: City meeting Hi Shannon: Mr. Herlovitch had forwarded me a copy of the emails on the Development Charges issue. On July 8th Council will be dealing with the new proposed DC By-law, which I understand has provisions which are beneficial to your Club relocating. The meeting on the DC By-law is being treated as a "public meeting", meaning you do not have to pre-register to speak at the meeting. The Mayor will ask if there are any interested individuals in the gallery wishing to speak to the matter and you can come forward at that time. Nonetheless, I will give the Mayor a note that you wish to speak to the matter. The DC issue will be early in the agenda (1st or 2nd), so if you can be at the Council Chambers (2nd floor of City hall) for 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions, Shannon, feel free to email me. Thanks Dean Original Message From: Shannon Dawe [mailto:bsb_97@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday,July 01, 2014 7:44 PM To: Dean lorfida Subject: City meeting Hi Dean Can I please be put on the agenda at the July 8th city council meeting? Alex Herlovitch gave me your email. Thank you Shannon Sent from my iPad 1 Dean Iorfida From: Alex Herlovitch Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:44 AM To: 'Shannon Dawe-Drummond' Cc: Dean Iorfida Subject: RE: Quantum Gymnastics Industrial uses are not subject to Development Charges, but your use is considered commercial by a schedule in the DC by-law therefore DCs are payable at the non-residential rate. As I said, Council will consider a new DC by-law on July 8 which will likely remove that requirement. If that happens this whole discussion becomes moot from a City DC level. To be sure the charge is removed, you may want to speak at Council on July 8 and explain what is happening with commercial versus industrial rates. If you want to speak on July 8, I suggest that you e-mail the City Clerk, Dean Iorfida at diorfida@niagarafalls.ca and ask to be listed to speak to this item. Alex From: Shannon Dawe-Drummond [mailto:bsb_97©hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2014 9:37 AM To: Alex Herlovitch Subject: Re: Quantum Gymnastics Another question. Why do I pay developmental costs when I am sure the owner already did? I am not building a new facility just taking part of his. I was reading online and it says for"new construction or new builds" Shannon Sent from my iPhone On Jun 30, 2014, at 9:27 AM, "Alex Herlovitch" <aherlovitch'@niagarafalls.ca>wrote: I do not know. Alex From: Shannon Dawe-Drummond [,mailto.bsb 97, hctmail.ccm] Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 9:41 PM To: Alex Herlovitch Subject: Re: Quantum Gymnastics Alex, I understand and am not asking that you give me illegal advise. I am sure in the past you have dealt with cases where businesses have been fined. I am asking what were the fines. Shannon Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2014, at 9:18 PM, "Alex Herlovitch" <aherlovitch@niagarafails.ca>wrote: I cannot advise you to do anything illegal. I will find out the Regional DC charge per sq metre so you can calculate it. 1 Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2014, at 9:13 PM, "Shannon Dawe-Drummond" <bsb 97@hotmail.com> wrote: What would the fine be if I have no other choice, but,to go before? Can you tell me where I find the regional developmental costs? Shannon Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2014, at 9:05 PM, "Alex Herlovitch" <aherlovitch@niagarafalls.ca>wrote: If you apply to have the use added and your application is granted then the use can establish provided you get all the permits and approvals. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2014, at 4:26 PM, "Shannon Dawe- Drummond" <bsb 97@hotmall.com>wrote: Hi Alex, I am still confused. You say it would be illegal, but, you say I would have to apply to have the zoning changed. If I apply to have the zoning altered and the fire separation is to code will my business be allowed there? Shannon Sent from my iPhone On Jun 27, 2014, at 3:06 PM, "Alex Herlovitch" <aherlcvitch@nia arafails.ca>wrote: Dear Shannon and Carey I will answer the questions to the best of my ability given what I understand of the situation. The current City Development Charge for non-residential 2 was to learn such an occupancy had occurred without the necessary approvals and appropriate permits, it could result in orders and/or charges being laid against the occupant and owner of the building. I do not know what penalties could be issued by the court or others. If it is still the intent to move Quantum Gymnastics into the industrial building on the south end of Dorchester Road, you should apply to the Committee of Adjustment to have this use added to the General Industrial Zone. As my earlier e-mail stated, the cost of this application is$2,100 and must be filed by July 5 in order to be scheduled for the August 5 Committee of Adjustment meeting. There is a 15 day appeal period after the notice of decision of the Committee is mailed (usually mailed within 4 or 5 days of the hearing). After a decision has been rendered by the Committee, drawings and structural specifications showing the alteration of the building to accommodate the use must be submitted to the Building Division with the appropriate 4 fees for processing. Drawings will be circulated to Fire. Due to the size of the facility, drawings must be prepared by a professional architect or other qualified person as may be identified by Building Department staff. I hope this provides the answers you were seeking. Please contact me should you have any other questions. Sincerely Alex Alex Herlovitch Director of Planning, Building & Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 (905) 356-7521, ext. 4231 Fax 905-356-2354 aher!ovitch(a,niagarafail sca From: Carey Campbell Sent: Friday, June 27, 2014 2:30 PM To: Alex Herlovitch; 'bsb 97@hctmaii.com' Cc: Ken Mech; Tammy Agnoletto; Jim Diodati Subject: RE: Quantum Gymnastics Shannon: Per our conversation, I am forwarding the email from our Director of Planning, Alex Herlovich with all of the information we 5 discussed on the phone. You indicated you had a couple of additional questions for our Planning Department: 1. What are the cost of the City's DC's for this space? 2. Would the City respond by saying you can not occupy the building, or what would the repercussions be for not getting the proper zoning, if the cost is debilitating? I will ask that Alex provide some information to help answer these questions and if you have any further inquiries, don't hesitate to be in touch with our Planning Staff or our office if we can assist. Many thanks, carey C1 ti Y CAM?3_CL Executive Assistant Office of the Mayor City of Niagara Falls 905 356 7521 x 4206 ccampbell@niagarafalls. ca See more of Mayor Jim at <irnageOO I.png> <1mageOO2.png> <i age003.pnig> <irna2cGO4.png> 6 From: Alex Herlovitch Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 10:55 AM To: Jim Diodati; Carey Campbell Cc: Ken Mech; Tammy Agnoletto Subject: Quantum Gymnastics Hi Jim I got your phone message from last night concerning your conversation with Shannon Dawe who would like to move her Quantum Gymnastics facility. She spoke to me several months ago while she was searching for a new location and spoke to Ken Mech last week. She has identified an industrial building on Dorchester Road south of Oldfield where she would rent 10,0000 sq feet for her school.The lands are zoned General Industrial and a gymnastics facility is not permitted as a use. We looked for other uses such as a fitness centre under which she might operate but that is not a permitted use either. Some months ago, in conversation with Ms. Dawe I explained that she would need a zone change. She indicated to me that she had previously had to go through the planning process to get permission to operate within the industrial building where her facility is currently located. I confirmed that she would have to do that again for a new location. Last week, Ken reiterated this information to Ms. Dawe. Ms. Dawe could apply to the Committee of Adjustment to vary the zone provisions to add the use (she would need the owner's authorization to do this, or he could apply on behalf of her as the tenant). The fee is $2,100 and it would take 6 to 8 weeks to process and go through the appeal period. She would need to submit an application to Sue Scerbo by July 5 to meet the August 5th hearing date. The Official Plan does allow health and fitness facilities and I would say the application to the Committee of Adjustment could be considered because it would fall within the intent of the Official Plan. Under the provisions of the current Niagara Falls Development Charges by-law the gymnastics facility would be subject to Development Charges. The use would also be subject to Regional Development Charges (which are higher than City fees). Tammy 8 Agnoletto had previously talked to Christine Smith about the DCs applicable to a gymnastics facility and the fee was approaching$90,000 for both City and Regional fees; we do not know whether Ms. Smith is involved with Quantum Gymnastics or not. City Staff are about to bring a new Development Charges By-law forward to City Council (likely July 8) which I understand will eliminate the schedule which requires commercial uses in industrial areas to pay DCs. However, the Regional DCs will still apply(only the Region would be able to confirm this). In summary, Ms. Dawe needs to apply to the Committee of Adjustment to add a gymnastics/fitness facility to the list of uses permitted on the lands. She will have to pay Development Charges, although the use may be exempt from City DCs in the future (yet to be determined since I have not seen the new by- law). Let me know if you have any other questions. Alex Alex Herlovitch 9 Niag ara alt s June 13, 2014 Ms. Cathie Best, Interim Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Dear Ms. Best: Re: Development Charges Non-Residential In-Fill Properties Niagara Falls City Council is currently in the process of updating the City's Development Charges By-law. A recent press account of a local, small business, highlighted how Development Charges (DC's) can prove to be a disincentive to business expansion. Niagara Falls City Council will be looking at measures to reduce or eliminate DC's for non- residential in-fill properties. Nonetheless, our Council's actions will only be truly effective, as an incentive to small business growth, if Regional Council makes similar changes to your by-law. As a result, Niagara Falls City Council passed the following motion at a recent meeting: That the Region be petitioned to eliminate Regional Development Charges for non- residential in-fill properties. Please forward this to Regional Council for their consideration and to the appropriate Regional staff. incerely, r�` Dean Iorfi a City Clerk c. 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The final version of the DC by-law will be emailed on Monday. Working Together to Serve Our Community Clerks • Finance • Human Resources • Information Systems • Legal • Planning&Development CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014-XX A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT CHARGES FOR THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS AND TO REPEAL BY-LAW 2009-120 WHEREAS subsection 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27 (hereinafter called "the Act") provides that the council of a municipality may by by-law impose development charges against land to pay for increased capital costs required because of increased needs for services arising from the development of the area to which the by-law applies; and WHEREAS Council has before it a report entitled "Development Charges Background Study", the City of Niagara Falls, dated May 12, 2014 by Hemson Consulting (the "Study"); and WHEREAS Council gave notice to the public and held a public meeting pursuant to section 12 of the Act on May 27, 2014 prior to and at which the Study and the proposed Development Charge By-law were made available to the public and Council heard comments and representations from all persons who applied to be heard (the "Public Meeting"); and WHEREAS following the public meeting, Council afforded the public an additional period of time for the submission of further written representations; and WHEREAS by Resolution No. XXXX on June XX, 2014, Council determined that no further Public Meetings are required under Section 12 of the Act; and WHEREAS by Resolution No. XXXX on June XX, 2014, Council has indicated that it intends to ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the anticipated development, including any capital costs, will be met, by updating its capital budget and forecast where appropriate; and WHEREAS by Resolution No. XXXX on June XX, 2014, Council has indicated its intent that the future excess capacity identified in the Study, shall be paid for by the development charges or other similar charges; and NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls enacts as follows: DEFINITIONS 1. In this By-law: • "Act" means the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27, as amended; • "affordable housing": means affordable housing provided by a proponent where funding is available and an agreement exists between an upper tier level of government(s) and/or its respective agencies as boards for such purpose. • "agricultural use" means use or intended use for bona fide farming purposes: (a) including (but not limited to): (i) cultivation of crops, whether on open land or in greenhouses, including (but not limited to) fruit, vegetables, herbs, grains, field crops, sod, trees, shrubs, flowers, and ornamental plants; (ii) raising of animals, including (but not limited to) cattle, horses, pigs, poultry, livestock, fish; and (iii) agricultural animal husbandry, dairying, equestrian activities, horticulture, fallowing, pasturing, and market gardening; (b) but excluding: (iv) retail sales activities; including but not limited to restaurants, banquet facilities, hospitality facilities and gift shops; (v) services related to grooming, boarding or breeding of household pets; (vi) a residential or commercial use or a Medical Marihuana Operation; • "apartment dwelling" means a residential building containing two or more dwelling units, of which not all dwelling units have a separate entrance to grade; • "board of education" means a board as defined in the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.2, as amended; • "building permit" means a permit pursuant to the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, as amended; • "calculation date" means the date on which the Chief Building Official has received: (a) the application for the building permit; and (b) all accompanying information, approvals and documents required to be provided by the applicant seeking the building permit and within the control of the applicant, even if such Chief Building Official has not yet received: (c) payment of all fees and charges (including development charges) in respect of the issuance of the building permit; and /or (d) all information, approvals and documents required for the building permit, but: (i) not within the control of the applicant; and (ii) for which the applicant has taken all necessary and reasonable steps to obtain; • "charitable institution" means a charitable, non-profit philanthropic corporation organized for the relief of the poor if the corporation is supported in part by public funds, and which is exempt from taxation as a charitable institution pursuant to the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended; • "City" means The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls • "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls • "commercial purpose" means used, designed or intended for use for or in connection with the purchase and/or sale and/or rental of commodities; the provision of services for a fee; or the operation of a business office; • "core tourist area" means the entire area identified as Core Tourist Area in Schedule 'C' to this by-law; • "development" means the construction, erection or placing of one or more buildings or structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to a building or structure that has the effect of increasing the size or usability thereof, and includes redevelopment; notwithstanding the foregoing, development does not include temporary structures, including but not limited to, seasonal hoop structures, seasonal fabric structures, tents, or produce sales stands; • "duplex dwelling" means a residential building containing two dwelling units separated by horizontal division, each of which units has a separate entrance to grade; • "dwelling room" means either: (a) each bedroom used, designed or intended for use by one or more persons living together in a lodging home, or student residence, or (b) in the case of a special care/special need residence, each individual room or suite of rooms used, designed or intended for use by one or two persons with or without exclusive sanitary and/or culinary facilities. • "dwelling unit" means one or more rooms used, designed or intended to be used by one or more persons as a residence and which has access to culinary and/or sanitary facilities. A "dwelling unit" does not include a Park Model Trailer conforming to National Standard of Canada #CAN/CSA - Z241.0-92 or similar standard; • "existing industrial building" means a building used for or in connection with: (a) manufacturing, producing, processing, storing or distributing something; (b) research or development in connection with manufacturing, producing or processing something; (c) retail sales by a manufacturer, producer or processor of something they manufactured, produced or processed, if the retail sales are at the site where the manufacturing, production or processing takes place; (d) office or administrative purposes, if they are: (i) carried out with respect to manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or distributing of something; and (ii) in or attached to the building or structure used for that manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or distribution; • "granny flat" means a one-unit detached, temporary residential structure, containing culinary and sanitary facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be temporary; • "gross floor area" mean the total floor area, measured between the outside of exterior walls, virtual walls or between the outside of exterior walls or virtual walls and the centre line of party walls dividing the building from another building, of all floors and mezzanines above the average level of finished ground adjoining the building at its exterior walls; • "group home" means a dwelling for the accommodation of three to eight residents, supervised by agency staff and funded wholly or in part by any government or its agency and approved or supervised by the Province of Ontario under any act. • "hotel/motel" means a commercial establishment offering lodging to travelers and sometimes longer term residents, and may include other services such as restaurants, meeting rooms and stores that are available to the general public, but does not include a dwelling unit. • "industrial use" means land, buildings or structures used for or in connection with manufacturing by: (a) manufacturing, producing, processing, storing or distributing something (b) research or development in connection with manufacturing, producing or processing something; (c) retail sales by a manufacturer, producer or processor of something they manufactured, produced or processed, if the retail sales are at the site where the manufacturing, production or processing takes place; (d) office or administrative purposes, if they are: (i) carried out with respect to manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or distributing of something; and (ii) in or attached to the building or structure used for that manufacturing, producing, processing, storage or distribution; (e) self storage facilities; • "institutional" means lands, buildings or structures used or designed or intended for use by an organized body, society or religious group for promoting a public and non-profit purpose and includes offices where such uses are accessory to an institutional use; • "local board" means a municipal service board, transportation commission, public library board, board of health, police services board, planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local authority established or exercising any power or authority under any general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes of the City or the Region, but excluding a board of education, a conservation authority, any municipal services corporation that is not deemed to be a local board under O. Reg. 599/06 made under the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended; • "local service" means those services, facilities or things which are related to a plan of subdivision, are within the area to which the plan relates, or are installed or paid for by the owner as a condition of approval under section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended; • "lodging home" means a use in which the proprietor supplies for gain, lodging with or without meals to three or more persons other than the proprietor or members of his family but does not include a tourist establishment, hotel/motel, hospital or special care/special need residence, but does include a rooming house, boarding house and a student residence. • "long term care home" means a home, nursing home or home for the aged where the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care funds the care provided in such home and application for accommodation is made through a Community Care Access Centre. • "mezzanine" means an intermediate floor assembly between the floor and ceiling of any room or storey and includes an interior balcony; • "Medical Marihuana Operation" means the cultivation, growth, harvesting, processing, composting, destruction, packaging, storage and distribution of plants or parts of plants of the genus Cannabis (marihuana) as lawfully permitted and authorized under the Government of Canada's Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations SOR/2013-119; • "mixed-use building" means a building or structure used for both residential and non-residential use; • "multiplex dwelling" means a residential building containing three or more dwelling units, each of which unit has a separate entrance to grade; • "municipal housing project facilities" has the same meaning as that specified in the Region's Municipal Housing Facility By-law (No. 34-2004), as may be amended; • "non-residential building" means a building or structure used exclusively for non- residential use; • "non-residential use" means use or intended use for any purpose other than human habitation and includes, but is not limited to, an institutional use, an industrial use, a hotel/motel use and a commercial use; • "owner" means the owner of land or a person who has made application for an approval for the development of land upon which a development charge is imposed; • "other multiple" means all residential units other than a single detached dwelling, apartment dwelling or a dwelling room, including, but not limited to, semi- detached, row, multiplex and duplex units; • "parking structure" means buildings or structures uses for the parking of motor vehicles; • "place of worship" means any building or part thereof that is owned by a church or religious organization that is exempt from taxation as a place of worship pursuant to the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended; • "premise" means one or more dwelling units and/or one or more square feet used for non-residential use; • "Region" means The Regional Municipality of Niagara; • "Regulation" means O.Reg. 82/98 under the Act, as amended; • "residential building" means a building used exclusively for residential use, including but not limited to a single detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling, a row dwelling, a duplex dwelling, a multiplex dwelling, an apartment dwelling, or a dwelling room; • "residential use" means use or intended use for human habitation and ancillary purposes, and includes such use related to agricultural use, but does not include a hotel/motel use; for purposes of this definition "ancillary purposes" includes (but is not limited to) vehicle storage and equipment storage; • "row dwelling" means a residential building containing three or more dwelling units separated by vertical division, each of which units has a separate entrance to grade; • "semi-detached dwelling" means a residential building containing two dwelling units separated by vertical division each of which units has a separate entrance to grade; • "single detached dwelling" means a residential building containing one dwelling unit and not attached to another structure. Where it is attached to another structure by footings or below grade walls only, it shall be considered a single detached dwelling for the purposes of this by-law; • "special care/special need residence" means a residence (a) containing two or more dwelling rooms, which rooms have common entrance from street level; (b) where the occupants have the right to use in common with other occupants, halls, stairs, yards, common room and accessory buildings; and (c) that is designed to accommodate persons with specific needs, including but not limited to, independent permanent living arrangements; and where support services, such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, housing, nursing, respite care and attending services are provided at various levels; and includes but is not limited to retirement homes or lodges, charitable dwellings, group homes and hospices; and • "urban services" means, for the purposes of this by-law, the municipal services of sidewalks, water, sanitary sewers, and stormwater management. • "use" means either residential use or non-residential use. RULES 2. For the purposes of complying with section 6 of the Act: (a) The rules for determining if a development charge is payable in any particular case and for determining the amount of the charge shall be in accordance with sections 4 through 10, and 21 through 23. (b) The rules for determining exemptions, relief, credits and adjustments shall be in accordance with sections 11 through 18. (c) The rules for determining the phasing in of development charges shall be in accordance with section 9. (d) The rules for determining the indexing of development charges shall be in accordance with sections 21 through 23. (e) The rules respecting the redevelopment of land shall be in accordance with sections 19 and 20. LANDS AFFECTED 3. This By-law applies to all lands in the geographic area of the City. APPROVALS FOR DEVELOPMENT 4. 1) Development charges under this By-law shall be imposed against all development if the development requires: a) the passing of a zoning by-law or of an amendment to a zoning by-law under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended; b) approval of a minor variance under section 45 of the Planning Act; c) a conveyance of land to which a by-law passed under subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act applies; d) the approval of a plan of subdivision under section 51 of the Planning Act, e) a consent under section 53 of the Planning Act; f) the approval of a description under section 50 of the Condominium Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 19, as amended; or g) the issuing of a permit under the Building Code Act in relation to a building or structure. 2) Nothing in this By-law prevents Council from requiring, in an agreement under section 51 of the Planning Act or as a condition of consent or an agreement respecting same under section 53 of the Planning Act, that the owner, at his or her own expense, install such local services related to or within the area to which a plan of subdivision or consent relates, as Council may require, in accordance with the City's applicable local service policy in the effect at the time. DESIGNATION OF SERVICES 5. The categories of services (from among those for which the City is responsible) for which a development charge is calculated under this By-law are as follows: Category (a) Library (b) Fire Protection (c) Parks and Recreation (d) Public Works and Fleet (e) Transit Services (f) General Government (Studies) (g) Roads (h) Sidewalks (i) Water Q) Sanitary Sewer (k) Stormwater Management 6. A development charge shall include: (a) a charge in respect of library, fire protection, parks and recreation, public works and fleet, transit services, general government (studies) roads, sidewalks and stormwater management; (b) if water service is available, a charge in respect of water; and (c) if sanitary sewers service is available, a charge in respect of sanitary sewers. AMOUNT OF CHARGE Amount of Charge - Residential 7. (1) For development for residential purposes, development charges shall be imposed on all residential development, including a dwelling unit accessory to a non-residential development and the residential component of a mixed-use building, according to the number and type of dwelling units on the lands as set out in Schedule "A". (2) Residential development within the Urban Area, as designated on Schedule "C", are subject to the "total charge per unit", as set out on Schedule "A", subject to other terms and conditions of this by-law. (3) Residential development outside the Urban Area, as designated on Schedule "C", are subject to the "subtotal municipal wide services" charges, as set out on Schedule "A", subject to other terms and conditions of this by-law. Amount of Charge — Non-residential 8. (1) For development for non-residential purposes, development charges shall be imposed on all non-residential development and, in the case of a mixed-used building, on the non-residential component of the mixed-use building, according to the type and gross floor area of the non-residential component as set out in Schedule "B". (2) The Within the Core Tourist Area Charges set out on Schedule "B" is applicable to all non-residential development in the area identified on Schedule "D" of this by-law, subject to other terms and conditions of this by-law. (3) All non-residential development occurring outside the Core Tourist Area as identified on Schedule "D" is subject to the charges set out under Outside the Core Tourist Are on Schedule "B", subject to other terms and conditions of this by-law. Phasing In of Development Charges 9. The development charge set out on schedules in Schedule "A" and "B" are not being phased in. TIMING AND CALCULATION AND PAYMENT 10. (a) If the development will not be the subject of a servicing agreement or an agreement under section 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, then the whole of the development charge imposed hereunder shall be calculated and paid in full on the date a building permit under Building Code Act, 1992 is issued in respect of the building or structure for the use to which the development charge hereunder applies; (b) If the development will be the subject of a servicing agreement or an agreement under section 51 or 53 of the Planning Act, then: (i) that portion of the development charge imposed hereunder with respect to urban services, namely charges for sidewalks, water, sanitary sewers, and stormwater mangement, shall be calculated and paid on the date the servicing agreement or agreement under section 51 or 53 of the Planning Act is executed; and (ii) that portion of the development charge imposed hereunder with respect to services other than the urban services shall be calculated and paid on the date a building permit under the Building Code Act, 1992 is issued in respect of the building or structure for the use to which the development charge hereunder applies;. (c) The Chief Building Official shall issue a building permit in respect of a development for which a development charge is payable pursuant to this By-law, until such development charge is paid. (d) The City may, by agreement pursuant to section 38 of the Act, permit an owner to perform work that relates to a service to which this by-law applies in lieu of the payment of all or any portion of a development charge. The City will give the owner who performed the work a credit towards the development charge in accordance with the agreement and subject to the requirements of the Act. In addition, the City may, in the case of development located outside of the existing service area, require payment of an appropriate share of the costs of the required infrastructure within the existing service area, in addition to the costs external to the service area. EXEMPTIONS 11. The following are exempt from the payment of development charges under this By-law by reason of section 3 of the Act: (a) lands and buildings owned by and used for the purposes of the City or the Region or any local board unless such buildings or parts thereof are used, designed or intended for use primarily for or in connection with any commercial purpose; and (b) land and buildings owned by and used for the purposes of a board of education unless such buildings or parts thereof are used, designed or intended for use primarily for or in connection with any commercial purpose. 12. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no development charge is imposed under this By-law respecting: (a) granny flats; (b) parking structures; (c) lands and buildings used for agricultural use; notwithstanding this provision, a development charge shall be imposed in relation to agricultural use unless the owner of the fee simple of the land intends to actually use and occupy the land for such respective agricultural use; (d) that portion of a place of worship which is used exclusively as a place of worship for religious services and any reception and meeting areas used in connection with, or integral to, the worship space, including hallways, attached meeting rooms and lobbies and excluding, but not limited to, areas such as office, storage buildings, kitchen, classrooms, fellowship hall and library; (e) lands and buildings which are used or intended to be used as municipal housing project facilities, as set out in section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, O. Reg.603/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001, and the Region's Municipal Housing Facility By-law (No. 34-2004), all as may be amended; (f) lands and buildings used for affordable housing projects that receive funding through an agreement with Niagara Regional Housing, provided that the owner of the lands continues to use the lands and buildings for affordable housing. The owner shall be required to enter into an agreement with the Region under section 27 of the Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Integrated Community Planning and Director of Legal Services, notice of which the owner shall register on the title to the lands at its sole cost and expense, with the intention that the provisions shall bind and run with title to the lands. If the owner ceases to use the lands and buildings for affordable housing, the development charges shall become immediately due and payable; (g) land owned, used and occupied by a charitable institution, provided that the charitable institution continues to own, use and occupy the lands for the relief of the poor for a period of three (3) years from the date that the development charges would otherwise be payable under this By-law or the Act (the "deferral period"). The charitable institution shall be required to enter into an agreement with the Region under section 27 of the Act, in a form satisfactory to the Commissioner of Integrated Community Planning and Director of Legal Services, notice of which the charitable institution shall register on the title to the lands at its sole cost and expense, with the intention that the provisions shall bind and run with title to the lands. If the charitable institution ceases to own, use or occupy the lands for the relief of the poor within the deferral period, the development charges shall become immediately due and payable; and (h) gas station canopies; (i) Industrial land uses. Rules With Respect to Designated Exemption Areas 15. The rules with respect to designated exemption areas are set out in Schedule "E. Rules With Respect to Exemptions for Intensification of Existing Housing 16. Pursuant to the Act, no development charge is payable if the development is only the enlargement of an existing dwelling unit. 17. Pursuant to the Act and Regulation, no development charge is payable if the development is only the creation of: (a) one or two additional dwelling units in a dwelling unit in a single detached dwelling, where the total gross floor area of the additional dwelling unit or units is less than or equal to the gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; (b) one additional dwelling unit in a dwelling unit in a semi-detached dwelling or row dwelling, where the gross floor area of the additional dwelling unit is less than or equal to the gross floor area of the existing dwelling unit; or (c) one additional dwelling unit in a dwelling unit in a duplex dwelling, multiplex dwelling or apartment dwelling, where the gross floor area of the additional dwelling unit is less than or equal to the gross floor area of the smallest existing dwelling unit in the residential building. Rules With Respect to Exemptions for Industrial Expansion 18. (1) Pursuant to the Act, but subject to the other provisions of this By-law, if a development includes the enlargement of the gross floor area of an existing industrial building, the amount of the development charge that is payable in respect of the enlargement is determined in accordance with this section. (2) If the gross floor area is enlarged by 50 percent or less, the amount of the development charge in respect of the enlargement is zero. (3) If the gross floor area is enlarged by more than 50 percent, the amount of the development charge in respect of the enlargement is the amount of the development charge that would otherwise be payable multiplied by the fraction determined as follows: 1. Determine the amount by which the enlargement exceeds 50 percent of the gross floor area before the enlargement. 2. Divide the amount determined under paragraph 1 by the amount of the enlargement. (4) The exemption shall not apply to expansions where the enlarged area is attached to the existing industrial building by means only of a tunnel, bridge, canopy, corridor or other passage-way, or through a shared below-grade connection such as a service tunnel, foundation, footing or a parking facility. Rules With Respect to Redevelopment — Demolitions 19. (1) If application is made for a building permit in respect of a parcel of land upon which a premise existed within five years prior to the date of such application, but which premise has been demolished or destroyed before the date of such application, then the amount of development charges payable upon issuance of the said building permit shall be reduced to the net amount, calculated pursuant to this By-law at the current development charge rates, that would be payable as development charges in respect of the demolished or destroyed premise, provided that such reduction shall not exceed the development charges otherwise payable. For purposes of this subsection, "net" means the excess of the development charges for premises constructed, over the development charges for premises demolished or destroyed. (2) If, at the time of payment of development charges in respect of a parcel of land, the owner of the said land provides written notification of his/her intention to demolish (within five years) a premise existing on that parcel at the time of such payment, then upon the subsequent assurance by the Treasurer of the City, within five years after such payment, that such premise on such parcel has indeed been so demolished (and the particulars of such demolished premise), the City shall refund to such owner a reduction in the development charges paid, which reduction is the amount, calculated pursuant to this By-law or a predecessor by-law of the City, at the development charge rates in effect at the time of such payment, that would have been payable as development charges in respect of the premise demolished, provided that such reduction shall not exceed the development charges actually paid. Rules With Respect to Redevelopment— Conversions 20. If a development includes the conversion of a premise from one use (the "first use") to another use, then the amount of development charges payable shall be reduced by the amount, calculated pursuant to this By-law at the current development charge rates, that would be payable as development charges in respect of the first use, provided that such reduction shall not exceed the development charges otherwise payable. INDEXING 21. The amounts of development charges imposed pursuant to this By-law, as set out in Schedules "A" and "B" shall be adjusted annually without amendment to this By-law, in accordance with the Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics (catalogue number 62-007), as follows: (a) the initial adjustment shall be September 1, 2015; and (b) thereafter, adjustment shall be made each year on September 1. 22. For greater certainty, on September 1st of each year, the annual indexation adjustment shall be applied to the development charges as set out in Schedules "A" and "B", plus the accumulated annual indexation adjustments from previous years, if any. 23. Notwithstanding sections 21 and 22 of this By-law, Council of the City may, for any particular year, waive the indexing for that particular year without amendment to this by-law. GENERAL 24. The following schedules to this By-law form an integral part of this By-law: • Schedule "A" - Residential Development Charges • Schedule "B" - Non-Residential Development Charges • Schedule "C" - Map of Residential Urban and Non-Urban Area • Schedule "D" - Map Designating Core Tourist Area • Schedule "E" - Rules With Respect to Designated Exemption Areas • Schedule "F" - Map designating the Downtown Niagara Falls Community Improvement Project Area • Schedule "G" - Map designating the Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Project Area 25. By-law 2009-120 is hereby repealed on the date of the By-law comes into force. 26. Pursuant to the Act, and unless it is repealed earlier, this By-law shall expire five years after the date it comes into force. 27. Each of the provisions of this By-law is severable and if any provision hereof should, for any reason, be declared invalid by the Ontario Municipal Board or a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 28. This By-law shall come into force and effect on date of passage. Passed this XXth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK R.T. JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July XX, 2014 Second Reading: July XX, 2014 Third Reading: July XX, 2014 SCHEDULE "A" Residential Development Charges Residential Charge By Unit Type Singles & Rows &Other Apartments Service Semis Multiples General Government $37 $20 $18 Library $122 $65 $60 Fire Protection $407 $216 $200 Parks And Recreation $2,506 $1,331 $1,230 Public Works & Fleet $46 $25 $23 Transit Services $347 $184 $170 Roads And Related $2,531 $1,344 $1,242 Subtotal Municipal Wide Services $5,996 $3,185 $2,943 Sidewalks $245 $130 $120 Water $353 $188 $173 Sanitary Sewer $2,996 $1,591 $1,470 Storm Water Management $1,710 $908 $839 Subtotal Urban Area Services $5,304 $2,817 $2,602 TOTAL CHARGE PER UNIT $11,300 $6,002 I $5,545 SCHEDULE "B" Non-Residential Development Charges Non Residentaial Charge Per Square Metre Non-Residential Non-Residential Charge Charge Per Square Per Square Metre Metre Outside Core Core Tourist Area Service Tourist Area General Government $0.19 $0.19 Library $0.00 $0.00 Fire Protection $1.98 $1.98 Parks And Recreation $0.00 $0.00 Public Works & Fleet $0.23 $0.23 Transit Services $1.69 $1.69 Roads And Related $12.27 $12.27 Subtotal Municipal Wide Services $16.36 $16.36 Sidewalks $1.00 $1.36 Water $1.44 $3.00 Sanitary Sewer $12.20 $0.67 Storm Water Management $6.96 $1.91 Subtotal Urban Area Services $21.60 $6.94 TOTAL CHARGE PER SQUARE METRE $37.96 $23.30 SCHEDULE "C" Map Designating Urban and Non-Urban Areas +may r __.;,,,21. --D.I7:11, -. s \i:Igar:IJ"irl[% Schedule "B" x —" To By-Law No. 20 14- t' —\ ,. i '� o-nar a r.".�,. • t F r. _ — .. ,4'.--.* - - u a �� .-.mob t% i z �. eti/ �- t l ` A i " 1 " a I 4 Schedule "D" Map Designating Core Tourist Area ROBERTS 51 ‘. 40 rnoNY KTICHETNECt si PROSP-7C7 S NOR 'ST 4-• 1 L P P ';'-' , \6 .,,0 ,,,. ,,,, ,4 ,C4 e ,- FERRY ST . LUNDY'S -ANE 4' <6.- ,,. -... s BARKER 5--- rn ¢ ' ROBINSON ST 6 t., r 1. •'- 1 r" d '4'4 IN 5 t r S7 0 m.,..IRRAN". S7 / d 7r d i 1 7 't ' 1 , , DON S ----___ --.- .7 6 -- 7- '7 Core TOLIHS7 Area z —4 14 4,Grici Allcomr J-k -'.7. ..a Attc,, 47 A 41Ve 1 SCHEDULE "E" Rules With Respect to Designated Exemption Areas i. Notwithstanding section 7 of this By-law a 75% residential development charge exemption shall be granted for development of the type defined in paragraph i(a), and located within the area defined in paragraph i(b), and subject to such development meeting all of the conditions set out in paragraph i(c). (a) addition of residential units to existing residential, non-residential or mixed use buildings; and/or residential conversion of existing non-residential and mixed use buildings that creates additional residential units; and/or new residential developments on vacant lot/lots; and/or redevelopment of mixed use buildings that creates additional residential units. (b) The Downtown Niagara Fails Community improvement Project Area as outlined in Schedule "E" or the Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Project Area, as outlined in Schedule "F". (c) (1) Based on the decision of the Treasurer, the property taxes for the property on which the development is located, are in good standing at the time of the application; and (2) Based on the decision of the Director of Planning and Development, the existing and proposed land uses for the development, are in conformity with applicable Official Plans, zoning by-law and other planning requirements at both the local and Regional level; and (3) Based on the decision of the Chief Building Official, all improvements relating to the development are to be made pursuant to a building permit and constructed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and all applicable zoning requirements and planning approvals; and (4) Based on the decision of the Chief Building Official, outstanding work orders and/or orders or requests to comply from the City have been satisfactorily addressed prior to the City granting the development charge exemption; and, in addition, (5) The Director of Planning and Development, may require the applicant to submit for approval, professional design/architectural drawings in conformity with any municipality-issued urban design guidelines, as well as traffic impact studies or studies of microclimatic conditions (e.g. sun, shadow, wind) and such requirements must be met prior to the City granting the development charge exemption. ii. Notwithstanding section 7 of this by-law, a residential development charge exemption of up to 75% of the amount otherwise payable is calculated in accordance with eligible costs approved under the Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Program as set out in paragraph ii(a), granted for development of the type defined in paragraph ii(b), located within the area defined in paragraph ii(c), subject to such development meeting the conditions set out in paragraph ii(d) and subject to additional City development charge exemption of up to a further 25%, based on the eligibility requirements set out in paragraph ii(e), where the development also qualified for the 75% exemption. (a) Eligible costs include only the costs of: (i) a Phase II ESA, Remedial Work Plan, and Risk Assessment not covered by the Environmental Study Grant Program or the Brownfields Tax Assistance Program; and/or (ii) environmental remediation, including the cost of preparing a Record of Site Condition (RSC), not covered by the Brownfields Tax Assistance Program; and/or (iii)placing clean fill and grading not covered by the Brownfields Tax Assistance Program; and/or (iv)installing environmental and/or engineering, controls/works, as specified in the Remedial Work Plan and/or Risk Assessment, not covered by the Brownfields Tax Assistance Program; and/or (v) monitoring, maintaining and operating environmental and engineering controls/works, as specified in the Remedial Work Plan and/or Risk Assessment, not covered by the Brownfields Tax Program; and/or (vi)environmental insurance premiums not covered by the Brownfields Tax Assistance Program. (b) The Brownfields development charge exemption potentially applies to any form of residential development which is subject to a development charge, subject to such development application meeting the requirements of this subsection. (c) The Brownfields Community Improvement Project Area is the area designated as Urban Area in the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan, as amended from time to time. (d) (i) All properties considered eligible for the Brownsfields Development Charge Exemption Program must have an approved Rehabilitation Grant Program Application and Agreement in place and must have a Record of Site Condition (RSC) filed in the Environmental Site Registry for the proposed use with said RSC acknowledged by the Ministry of Environment; and (ii) Based on the decision of the Director of Planning and Development, the existing and proposed land uses for the development, are in conformity with applicable Official Plans, zoning by-law and other planning requirements at both the local and Regional level; and (iii) Based on the decision of the Chief Building Official, all improvements relating to the development are to be made pursuant to a building permit and constructed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and all applicable zoning requirements and planning approvals. (iv) Based on the decision of the Chief Building Official, outstanding work orders and/or orders or requests to comply from the City have been satisfactorily addressed prior to the City granting the development charge exemption; and, in addition, (v) The Director of Planning and Development, may require the applicant to submit for approval, professional design/architectural drawings in conformity with any municipality-issued urban design guidelines, as well as traffic impact studies or studies of microclimatic conditions (e.g. sun, shadow, wind) and such requirements must be met prior to the City granting the development charge exemption. (e) Development which, based on the decision of the Director of Planning and Development, includes three or more of the following features: (i) "intensification of an existing use," meaning redevelopment or building addition so as to add floor area and/or a residential unit or units. (ii) "Creation of mixed uses," meaning redevelopment, addition or conversion so as to add a new compatible use or uses to a building or property. "Creation of mixed uses" also means new development that proposes a mixed use building or a mix of uses on the site. (iii) "Contribution towards the creation of a walkable neighbourhood character," meaning development, redevelopment, addition or conversion within a neighbourhood context that features one or more of the following: • safe and clearly demarcated pedestrian access to and within the development site; • building orientation and pedestrian access oriented toward the street; • site and building access directly from the street without requiring passage across a driveway or parking area; • street-oriented building facade that features fenestration and entranceway to create a sense of permeability and movement between the street and the building interior; • contribution to the quality of the public space on the street by the provision of space for public assembly, street furniture, artworks and/or landscaping. (iv) "Creation of a range of housing opportunities and choices," meaning development, redevelopment, addition or conversion that adds multiple-unit housing types to the housing stock. (v) "Reduced setback from roadways," meaning development, redevelopment or conversion that places the building facade at the front lot line or closer to the street than the mid-point between the street line and the existing building. Where there is an existing building line along the block-face that is set back from the street line, "reduced front setbacks from roadways": means placing the building facade closer to the street line than the mid- point between the street line and the established building line. SCHEDULE "F" Map designating the Downtown Niagara Falls Community Improvement Project Area L ''N STOOGES ELT 1 l , FI _ I I I itl < N. ZOUEEN STREET �� 1711 > 1 t „0„STREET 2 W 1 .O SI / / / 7-1 IISI - Y M Community Improvement Project Area k+-1 SCHEDULE "G" Map designating the Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Project Area -, b. , I `IYMiP i' i jY v;i i .,..t .. ;r14R,it 'ifi A ' 4� ' K2r- - 's ,. 7 a a s t F. ff tat F £ it"Y i `ter 7 srr.sivs 't w.+r+tt 0 Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Project Area JD..F Dean Iorfida From: Clark Bernat Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 12:32 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Don Jackson Subject: Council meeting July 8th Dean—is it possible to get Don Jackson (would be the last appearance of Gen. Drummond—until Don goes a little funny in the head and starts wearing the outfit all the time) on the July agenda to promote the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane? Clark Clark Bernat Manager Niagara Falls Museums www.niagarafallsmuseums.ca 905-358-5082 Be a recruit for the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy's Lane—July 25th www.battleoflundyslane.ca 1111 .4111 ,r:r k.vr 1 Dean Iorfida From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2014 6:31 PM To: Jim Diodati Cc: Carey Campbell Subject: Re: Steve Ludzik Yes, he called me. Tried to call him back. Busy signal. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 24, 2014, at 6:22 PM, "Jim Diodati" <Ldiodat @niagarafails.ca>wrote: Let's have him on the July 8th agenda to make a brief presentation at 7 pm for his Roast. Thanks, Jim 1 Dean Iorfida From: Suzanne Veenstra <sveenstra@ywcaniagararegion.ca> Sent: Friday, May 16, 2014 10:04 AM To: Dean Iorfida; Teresa Fabbro Cc: Nicola Inch Subject: City Council Meeting Request Good morning, A couple weeks ago, myself and my manager, Nicki Inch, had a meeting with Mayor Diodati about an upcoming event that we are hosting. 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Today, Lundy's Lane is quickly becoming the major growth neighbourhood of Niagara Falls for both residential and commercial development.The Lundy's Lane BIA and its' Board of Directors are fully aware of this growth and the need to bring the infrastructure and Streetscaping of Lundy's Lane up to first class standards. Currently, the infrastructure and Streetscaping of the Lane lags way behind every other BIA in Niagara Falls. Virtually every BIA in Niagara has gone through a major Streetscaping revitalization except Lundy's Lane. With this goal in mind, the LLBIA has been actively working with City Staff over the last 10 months on the Lundy's Lane Gateway Arch,the Lundy's Lane Battlefield Park Master Plan and in trying to establish a long term Streetscape Master Plan and CIP for Lundy's Lane. Even though significant strides were being made, we have continually been besieged by setbacks. Outlined below are issues that need to be resolved: • Lundy's Lane Battlefield Arch & 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' Component • Streetscaping Master Plan • Design Decisions for Gardner Rd & Lundy's Lane Intersection—work starting Sept 1, 2014 The Lundy's Lane BIA has been actively involved with City Staff for many years on the Commemoration of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield and the Battle of Lundy's Lane. To show our commitment toward these projects, the LLBIA pledged $40,000 for the design, development and installation of four plaques depicting the site in the early 2000's. In recent years,the LLBIA has contributed $150,000 toward the construction of the Battle of Lundy's Lane Gateway Arch and our 1 commitment was contingent upon a 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' element. Through the IBI design process, it was determined that the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' element did not fit with the design and historical significance of the Arch. Through consultation with City Staff and the IBI Group, it was determined that the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane'feature should be located off of the monument, ideally at the entrance to Lundy's Lane—our'Eastern Gateway'. This was a major concession by the LLBIA Board of Directors as this feature was the main impetus of this large of a financial contribution. On November 26, 2013, the LLBIA approached Council—through Report MW-2013-60 prepared by City Staff—that "Staff and the consultant be directed to work with Lundy's Lane B1A to establish an acceptable "Welcome to Lundy's Lane"feature in addition to or in conjunction with the Gateway Project..."This report was unanimously approved and City Staff were advised to work with the LLBIA to meet their needs. On December 9, 2013 the LLBIA met with Geoff Holman and support staff to go over the details of Council's directive as well as address the development of a long-term Streetscape Master Plan for Lundy's Lane. As a result, File 340-14 Lundy's Lane Streetscape Projects was created and issued by Geoff Holman to the LLBIA on January 9, 2014. Item 4 stated. "We discussed the input from the LLBIA on the final plans for the Gateway Project and we appreciate you working closely with the consultant to achieve the best solution, I trust that you are feeling more positive about an ongoing consultant to the LLBIA and I look forward to bringing these great initiatives to fruition over the next year or so". On January 21, 2014 an email from Jeff Claydon regarding the Update on 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' Feature stated: "In terms of the Welcome to LL sign feature, J am working on a draft design so that I can give 131a better idea of what we discussed, so they have something to work from... I had a good meeting with the Region last Friday... they were very receptive to the idea of improving this key intersection and were receptive to replacing the galvanized poles with the black poles and larger more decorative street signs". On February 5, 2014 an email response from Geoff Holman to Jim Aeoli, Region of Niagara, RE: NW Corner of Lundy's Lane and Main Street: Brilliant! Thanks for your help Jim. I will forward this to our staff and B/A to discuss next steps. It is acknowledged that the property acquisition would be at the City's expense and that the property would be dedicated to the Region... We will also want to discuss what signage the City/31A has in mind so that your process and its requirements are taker into consideration before the purchase is completed... Earlier on February 5, 2014—Jim Zeoli from the Region emailed: 'Attached is the corner requirement we talked about in your office about a month ago. The notes are self-explanatory... The daylight could make up part of the Main Street right-of-way. As such the Region would not own the property. An agreement for the 31A sign would not include the Region; however, we would like to see the design prior to installation... 2 I { s 7, 1 1 < Z M 1 _____ 7EGIONAL 70AD 20 L JNDv'S;f1 NE) r c_____,------------7 ...——— On February 19, 2014,Jeff Claydon showed the LLBIA a rough sketch of the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' Sign for the NW Corner of Lundy's Lane and Main Street and encouraged feedback. From the resulting feedback, the following sketch was generated by the 131 Group for further feedback and to show how the sign could act as the new entry point to Lundy's Lane and the Battlefield Park as well as set the design cues for the Lundy's Lane Streetscape Master Plan. r, yav 4 Y 8 z f — 4 ,i , --'- r.a The LLBIA was assured that the necessary land acquisition process was moving forward and was being dealt with by the Legal Department of the City. 3 On April 1, 2014 the LLBIA had a meeting with Geoff Holman and Jeff Claydon to follow up on the meeting of December 9, 2013 and specifically to talk about the status of the Land Acquisition of the NW Corner of Lundy's Lane & Ferry,the design for the Welcome to Lundy's Lane feature and Lundy's Lane Streetscaping Master Plan etc.The meeting agenda was side tracked when Geoff Holman brought the news of over budget RFP Submissions to our attention. Knowing how important the Battlefield Arch and Battlefield Park Master Plan are not only to Lundy's Lane, but to Niagara and future Heritage Tourism development,the LLBIA worked closely with City Staff and Don Jackson to make a presentation to City Council. On April 8, Council voted to have City Staff revisit the project to see if there could be cost savings that would bring the project closer to budget. Somehow, through the extraordinary efforts of Major Jim Diodati,the Gateway Project was given new life when the Major's Office and support staff found a way to have more partners involved in the project. On April 30, Council revisited the new Gateway Proposal and the project was awarded to Rankin and scheduled to be completed prior to July 25, 2014. Upon hearing the great news, the LLBIA immediately tried to set up a meeting with Geoff Holman and staff to keep everything on track and follow up on: • The final design of the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' sign and landscaping • The status of the acquisition of the agreed upon land on the NW Corner of Lundy's Lane and Main Street for the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' Sign and landscaping • The permits and design of the hanging basket brackets and Commemorative Battle of 1812 Banners that the LLBIA pledged for Lundy's Lane from Main to Drummond Road (value, approx. $10,000) • The Streetscape Master Plan for Lundy's Lane • The upgraded Traffic Signal Posts that were not installed at Montrose and Lundy's Lane • An upgrade program of street lighting for Lundy's Lane • The design/selection of street posts for the Lundy's Lane &Gardner Intersection Project On May 22 the LLBIA was finally notified that a meeting was scheduled for May 27 by Geoff Holman and was to include support staff from the City and Region to address these issues. Unfortunately, due to other very urgent issues, Mr. Holman was not able to attend and major issues were not able to be addressed by attending staff. After back and forth communication with Geoff Holman about the urgency to move forward on these time sensitive projects, on June 4 the LLBIA was shocked to hear that Council had opted not to provide funds for the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' sign,the Streetscape Master Plan and the upgraded traffic posts at the Montrose and Lundy's Lane intersection.These are key items that were agreed upon by Council and or City Staff and are vitally important to the successful development of Lundy's Lane. As was mentioned earlier, Lundy's Lane is virtually the most important corridor in Niagara and is the life centre of the rapid development of the west end of Niagara Falls. For any city to be vibrant, its' infrastructure must be first class. Currently, Lundy's Lane is in dire need of a makeover and consistency in infrastructure and design decisions. For this reason,the Lundy's Lane BIA has been very keen in trying to establish a Street Scape Master Plan and has willingly invested $200,000 plus into the Battlefield Gateway Project-even though this area is not formally part of 4 the LLBIA.The original condition for the LLBIA's financial involvement was that the Gateway would have a prominent'Welcome to Lundy's Lane'element. Through the collective design process, with the IBI Group and City Staff steering the way, the LLBIA opted to do what was in the best interest of preserving the historical significance of the Arch by allowing the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' element to be located off of the monument. On November 26, 2013, City Council agreed with this decision and directed City Staff and the IBI Group to work with the LLBIA. The LLBIA is asking City Council to stand by their decision and direct City Staff to proceed with the 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane' component as agreed upon and to procure the lands required. It is our hope as well that Council will see the merit of proceeding with the Streetscape Master Plan which integrates design elements of the Battlefield Gateway Project at various major intersections along Lundy's Lane. With the design deadline of late June looming for the Gardner Road and Lundy's Lane Intersection Project—our'Western Gateway', it is imperative that City Staff help steer critical decisions on the selection of street posts and the design of the proposed 'Welcome to Lundy's Lane/Welcome to Niagara Falls' sign and landscaping.The LLBIA was informed by the Region on June 12 that this project is going to tender the first week of July in order to meet the September 2 construction start date. The LLBIA is hereby asking that City Staff be given the resources needed to keep all of these vita! projects on track and make sure that our City's key roadway gets the attention it so direly needs. Please feel free to contact me at any time. Best Regards, David Jovanovic Project Administrator, Lundy's Lane BIA 905-401-8247 davidigvanovic.ilbia@gmail.com cc: Tish DiBellonia Wayne Kretz Geoff Holman 5 NIAGARA FALLS NATURE CLUB I` --- P.O.BOX 901, NIAGARA FALLS,ONTARIO, L2E 6V8. e- • June 16, 2014 The Park in the City Committee City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5 RE: Bowman's Woods The members of the Niagara Falls Nature Club treasure the forests that remain in the city of Niagara Falls and have been pleased to work with the city on their Woodland Management Plan. We endorse the Park in the City Committee resolution that city staff be directed to purchase the section of the Bowman's Woods property that was recently sold for tax arrears. The parcel that was recently sold for outstanding tax arrears is situated next to an old-growth forest. The old-growth forest includes species that thrive in very wet areas such as Black Gum. Swamp White Oak and Red Maple. Allowing any building next to this forest could be detrimental to it. The parcel that was sold contains the only parking and access to the forest. Although too many people in the forest could cause harm to it, some access to check on the health of the forest and access for residents to enjoy the forest is necessary. Bowman's Woods is an extremely rich and diverse forest complex. Please purchase the section that was sold for tax arrears to ensure the protection of the forest. Sincerely, Past President, Niagara Falls Nature Club 905-329-9672 jsankey@cogeco.ca June 17, 2014 Dear Mr. Dean Iorfida The Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association is hosting our fourth annual Harvestfest on September 13th , & 14th, 2014. We are working hard to build this event to be a destination event that will attract people from throughout Southern Ontario, to Firemen's Park and Niagara Falls. We are adding new things every year to grow the Harvestfest. Last year we added a 5km Adventure Run. This year we are continuing with the Soap Box Derby and Car show on the Saturday. On the Sunday we are adding a Motorcycle show. We are also continuing with our Craft Venders, Hay rides, Corn Maze, Food Venders, & entertainment. We are still struggling to make this event financially sustainable and are asking for your consideration in waiving the fees for closing Dorchester Road to hold the Soap Box Derby, and also Vender fees for our Crafters. We will have a rain date of Sunday Sept.l4th should inclement weather not allow the Soap Box race to go on the Saturday Sept. 13th We would like to thank you in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions please ask. Thank you Mike Glazier ( Harvestfest chairman ) 3367 Eleanor Crescent, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J-2S 1 Phone 905-357-3391 Email harvestfest@scvfa.ca City of Niagara Falls Transportation Services Inter-Department Memorandum TO: Mayor James M. Diodati DATE: July 4, 2014 And Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario FROM: Karl Dren, C.E.T. Director of Transportation Services Ext. 4509 SUBJECT: Enforcement Protocol at Malfunctioning/Out of Order Parking Meters When staff is notified of a malfunctioning machine either by way of a ticket dispute or general public notification, the information is verified by one or a combination of the following processes: • technician field check • back end reporting software • Officer ticketing history • Machine ticket purchases If the machine was determined to be malfunctioning, a non enforcement practice is implemented. Officers are instructed to not issue tickets. It is however, in many instances the officer that notifies staff of a machine malfunction as it is their responsibility to verify machine operation during their route. Any parking infraction notices that had been issued at a machine that has been confirmed to be malfunctioning are cancelled upon request for review by disputees. Once the malfunction has been addressed officers are then notified and then are able to resume their duties to issue infraction notices to violating vehicles. However, any vehicles that were previously parked are exempted from receiving an infraction notice until the vehicle moves. Enforcement procedures provide consideration to the public. In circumstances when it is undetermined whether the machine was or was not operating properly it is our customer service mandate to withdraw the infraction notice. The City of Niagara Falls bylaw 89-2000 states the following conditions regarding a meter not operating correctly as: 209.03 No person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked in a parking meter space if 209.03.01 The parking meter has been covered by a parking meter cover or parking prohibition sign or the parking meter has an "Out of Order"display or a "No Parking"display on the indication. Though the bylaw requires the driver to refrain from parking in a space where a meter has been confirmed to be malfunctioning, the protocol in Niagara Falls allows motorists to park and be exempt from receiving an infraction notice. This practice is similar to other municipalities. Attachment:Standard enforcement protocols at metered areas. Working Together to Serve Our Community Parking Control• Parking Operations• Traffic Operations • Transit Services • Transportation Planning Protocols for Enforcement of Metered Areas Standard Meter Enforcement procedures Actions apply to all metered enforcement areas in each zone of the city at all times. • Officer approaches metered area -examines machine before reviewing parked vehicles. • Identifies if the machine appears to be in proper working order before vehicle checks • Verifies time displayed on Parking machine is accurate to enforcement handheld device • Examines vehicles for Pay& Display stubs purchase validation or time active on meter No stub is present on vehicles • verifies if other vehicles have pay stubs displayed (if other vehicles present and the timeframes showing purchase durations) • If other vehicles show purchases and valid parking condition -commence ticketing procedure. • If no other vehicles have tickets displayed officer will test machine with coins or maintenance test tokens • machine does not respond and/or no ticket stub provided to officer then non enforcement of machine(s)to take affect- No parking tickets are to be issued • officer to call to parking maintenance supervisor to report machine concerns. Examine machine—machine out of order on initial examination • Veryify if machines in immediate proximity is in working order, if there is no machine within 6 parking spaces then no parking tickets issued - non enforce immediate parking area and not tickets issued • call to supervisor to report machine concerns and technician dispatched if available Note more than 2 machines out of order results in a call out to city staff for machine maintenance—as call outs are 4 hours, all machines are checked for proper working order during that time. Municipal Lots—multiple machines Officer examines machine as listed in standard enforcement procedures above before review of parked vehicles • machine out of order -secondary machine in lot signs and parking officers to direct pubic to available to secondary machine,call to parking operations supervisor and inform of error and technical dispatched if available LOT- Only one machine in the lot Officer examines machine as listed in standard enforcement procedures above before review of parked vehicles Machine shows out of order. No parking tickets issued; immediately non enforce parking lot ■ call to supervisor to report machine concerns,technician dispatched if available Lot to be non-enforced until parking machine(s) are corrected by City staff and note that vehicles present in the lot prior to repair continue to have paid parking exemptions Note more than 2 Pay& Display machines out of order results in a call out to city staff for machine maintenance—as call outs are standard 4 hours, all machines are checked for proper working order and maintenance performed during that time. Ticket issued—claims of machine out of order The above procedures are attended to prior to issuance and a claim of meter out of order is presented to staff for ticket dispute. • Date and time of ticket gathered as well as information regarding time of vehicle attending the location such as arrival time, exact location, plate number and actions taken when paying at meter. This will include asking steps taken by the public,type of purchase (coin/credit card) o If coins—type of coins used. • Machine back end system is reviewed for errors triggered by its internal monitoring system by supervisory staff • Supervisor sends technician out to examine and test machine and report back findings • Maintenance logs for date of infraction on machines are reviewed for issues or malfunctions pertaining to the area and machine in question. • If errors are identified—consideration given to customer and ticket removed If no errors are identified for the time and date by both on site and back end verification, no log of machine malfunction taking place as well as the machine listing active usage by the public at the date and time the parking machine is deemed in proper working order the ticket is then considered valid and upheld. 73 m 03 0 r C -I0 z I11:3I rt CITY OF.. .CANADA NIAGARA FAit-... The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced the Ice Storm Assistance Program(the"Program")to assist municipalities and conservation authorities affected by the December 2013 ice storm events;and WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls were affected by storm events on December 14 and 22, 2013; and WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls incurred costs associated with the storm events incremental to standard operating budgets; and WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has submitted an Expression of Interest(EO[) for the Program; and WHEREAS a municipal council resolution is a requirement for the Program. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Niagara Falls City Council supports and submits the following Council resolution in compliance with the requirements of the Province of Ontario `s Ice Storm Assistance Program, in relation to storm events from December 2013. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR „ ,,, , ii '', -:t 1 f C1I1pPAWA PUBLIC DOCK! C+OMIMITTF! June 4, 2014 Mayor and Council-City of Niagara Falls Dean lorfida,City Clerk City of Niagara Falls City Hall, P.O. Box 1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON Ref Matching funding requirement of$50,000 for WaterSmart program-"Shorewall Protection and Erosion Control at Chippawa Boat Ramp”— Council meeting July 8,2014 Dear Mayor and Councillors; Please accept this letter from the Chippawa Public Docks Committee as our support for the proposed expenditure of$50,000 in matching funds that are required to receive$50,000 in funding from the WaterSmart program. These funds are earmarked for important erosion control along and within the Chippawa Boat Ramp park. This control work will enhance the park visually, provide environmental areas with protections identified by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and eliminate the possibility of the Ramp failing and forcing closure in the future due to catastrophic erosion already being exhibited under the ramp itself. Our fully volunteer, non-profit group is planning a $125,000 in-water remediation program at the Boat Ramp park. The improvements to the park will provide the public with important recreational and walking destination opportunities, boaters with valuable docking and hauling upgrades and augment the delivery of emergency services. We feel the shorewall protection and erosion control provided under the matching funds program is a necessary protection for that investment. Regards, ,.%ori Jay Mason cc: Mayor Jim Diodati, Dean lorfida, David Antonsen,Wayne Thomson, Marie Middlemiss .r'GC • Iwo ! ! .GAN60A NI4G4R4 ialt The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution January 8, 2013 No. 9 Moved by Councillor Thomson Seconded by Councillor Ioannoni WHEREAS WaterSmart Niagara guides the protection and conservation ofNiagara's water resources; and WHEREAS the City of Niagara Falls has worked with the Chippawa Public Boat Dock Committee (CPBDC) on projects to increase recreational and business opportunities along the Welland River, while increasing environmental awareness,controlling shoreline erosion and providing clean up along the River; and WHEREAS the latest project proposed by the CPBDC is an expanded dock at the Chippawa Public Boat Ramp on Lyon's Creek Road; and WHEREAS the project will provide a clear and measurable benefit to the public through enhanced access to the Welland River for emergency services,limited mobility individuals and the general public within a safe and sustainable model; and WHEREAS in keeping with WaterSmart Niagara guidelines,the project will encourage a smart water culture locally, enhance public access to clean water and remediate eroded and decayed shorelines. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara falls City Council supports a WaterSmart Niagara application for the Chippawa Boat Ramp dock expansion project. Carried Unanimously AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. /, ) " DEAN 10 IDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR BDD-2014-02 Niagaraf01, July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2014-02 Velo Quebec Cycling Tour RECOMMENDATION: That Council grant relief to the Noise By-law, related to the time restrictions, for activities being held at Saint Paul Catholic High School on August 6th and 7th EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Velo Quebec Cycling Tour will be held in the Niagara Region from August 3rd to August 8th, 2014, with two days of the event, August 6th and 7th, taking place in Niagara Falls. Velo Quebec, organizers of the event, are based in Montreal, Quebec, and have been arranging cycling tours for a number of years throughout Quebec and other locations. The routes that the cyclists will be taking during the Niagara Falls leg of the event are attached. Approximately 1,600 people are expected to participate in the tour. The event will follow the rules of the road, therefore road closures will not be required. Cyclists will follow a predetermined route at their leisure, allowing riders the opportunity to stop and explore the destination. While in the City, the group will be utilizing St. Paul Catholic High School as their home base for their dinner and workshops. Velo Quebec will be hiring St. Paul students to assist in the set up of the bistro and workshops at the school. Firemen's Park will serve as the camp location for the nights of August 6th and 7th. Velo Quebec will be compensating the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association for the use of the park and for their assistance with the set up of the camp site. They will also be working with City of Niagara Falls Recreation & Culture staff to identify a sports group who may want to assist with the set up and tear down of the site as a fundraiser. Velo Quebec has requested the following for August 6th and 7th : 1. Relief from the noise By-law for activities from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Saint Paul Catholic High School. 2. Relief from the sign by-law to allow for the placement of way finding signs to mark the route for the riders. A prior request to waive the building permit fee for two tents to be erected at St. Paul Catholic High School has been withdrawn. July 8, 2014 2 BDD-2014-02 BACKGROUND: Velo Quebec is a non profit organization(NP# 1140311185) from Montreal, Quebec, that has been a major part of the Quebec cycling scene for over 40 years, organizing cycling excursions for its members. The group promotes cycling as an active and healthy mode of transportation, and a friendly form of recreation and tourism. Velo works very closely with local school boards, tourism organizations, and municipalities in their route cities to utilize school facilities and sports fields where they set up a home- base for the participants. School facilities are used to set up the main dining area for riders and classrooms are used for a series of workshops and other activities. In Niagara Falls, St. Paul Catholic High School will be used, with two large tents one 60'x60' in size and another 60'x100' being set up in the school parking lot for the dinners. The group will also be hiring local entertainers to perform following the meals. Velo has also has coordinated with Niagara Falls Tourism to have a tourism information booth at Saint Paul Catholic High School manned by Venture Niagara providing bilingual staff and tourism information promoting the area's many attractions. In addition, shuttle buses are being arranged during the afternoon to take participants to different tourist districts. The fields surrounding a school are usually set up to accommodate tents for their camp. Due to a major soccer tournament taking place on the adjacent soccer fields at St. Paul Catholic High School, Firemen's Park will be used as the camp site for the event. It is anticipated that approximately 1,600 people will participate in the event, of which most will camp, and roughly 300 - 350 participants will be staying at hotels (Hilton Hotel on Fallsview Boulevard and the Days Inn on Lundy's Lane). The cyclists, during their rides, will be following the rules of the road and no roads will be closed. Meetings have taken place with Niagara Regional and Niagara Parks Police, EMS, Niagara Parks Commission, City of Niagara Falls Fire, Transportation, and Recreation and Culture staff, the Niagara Catholic District School Board, and Niagara Falls Tourism to go over the logistics of the event. The schedule for the Niagara Falls portion of the event is as follows: July 8, 2014 3 BDD-2014-02 Date Time Schedule -Activity Tuesday, August 5 12 noon Organizers arrive at St. Paul Catholic High School and Firemen's Park to begin set up. Wed August 6 1:00 p.m. Riders begin to arrive to camp site. 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free time to explore Niagara Falls - Shuttles to transport participants to tourist district in the City. 5:30 p.m. Shuttles return. Shuttles transport participants from Firemen's Park to St. Paul Catholic High School for dinner and evening activities. 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Shuttles begin transporting participants back to Firemen's Park for overnight. Thursday, August 7 7:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Cyclists depart for their cycling tour at their leisure. 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. Cyclists begin returning to Firemen's Park. 1:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Free time -Shuttles take participants to tourist districts. 5:30 p.m. Shuttles transport participants to St. Paul Catholic High School for dinner and evening activities. 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Shuttles return participants to Firemen's Park for overnight. Friday,August 8 7:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m. Cyclists depart Firemen's Park. 9:30 a.m. - Noon Tear-down and departure from Firemen's Park and St. Paul Catholic High School. Velo will provide the following support staff for the event: • 70 bicycle escorts • 25 massage therapists • 13 first-aid workers • 13 bicycle mechanics • 1 sports therapist • 1 yoga instructor July 8, 2014 4 BDD-2014-02 The City's Noise By-law contains various Time&Activity Prohibitions. The playing of music and the use of electronic devices incorporating amplification are restricted from between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., where the school is located. The by-law allows Council to grant relief from the time restrictions. Previous exemptions have been granted to activities at St. Paul High School, such as the annual Relay for Life activities, without incident. The provision of wayfaring signage on City road allowances is tolerated by By-law services staff for events of this kind. Signage will be removed if it impedes sight lines. It will be tolerated for the minimal duration of the event, as it provides appropriate direction and guidance to the participants. ATTACHMENTS: Deferred Communication from the June 10th Council Agenda CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT: Encourage and promote Niagara Falls as a cycling destination. 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N d `" Rt dere iViagara a ,I /,%� } �„ --, ( m z F-2014-31 NiagaraJalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2014-31 Monthly Tax Receivables Report RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of May 31, 2014 were $21.9 million compared to $22.1 million in 2013. During May, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased slightly from 27.2% in 2013 to 26.7% in 2014. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2014. At this stage, 78.4% of properties have developed payment arrangements or have paid in full. There are currently thirty-two properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years. BACKGROUND This report is being provided as part of the monthly financial reporting to Council by staff. It is also submitted to our banking institution for compliance with our banking agreement. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Tax collection for 2014 improved slightly during the month of May. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at May 31, 2014 are $21.9 million. This represents a decrease from $22.1 million in arrears for the same period in 2013. Finance staff continues to actively pursue property owners in arrears. Table 2 provides the breakdown of outstanding taxes by assessment class. The majority of outstanding taxes are for residential and commercial properties. The chart shows that the taxes owing from the commercial property class has decreased from a year ago, whereas the residential property class has increased. Finance staff takes specific collection actions for properties that are subject to registration. These action steps have been outlined in previous reports. At January 1, 2014, 389 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions after five months of activity. This table shows 78.4% of the tax accounts or 305 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During May, eleven accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 73.2% (April) to 78.4% (May). July 8, 2014 -2 - F-2014-31 Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the registration process and the associated costs related to that process. Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the future. During the month of May, one registered property was redeemed. Through the May tax sale, one registered property was redeemed, one sold, and failed. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 7.2% of the total outstanding taxes at month end. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due to its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at May 31, 2014 is 26.7% which is a slight decrease from 2013's value of 27.2%. The municipality has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to offset the higher measure. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 Taxes Receivable at May 31, 2014 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at May 31, 2014 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties I y Recommended by: lIJ Todd Harrison, Dir9 cr of Finance v /, Respectfully submitted: 1LIL ' Ken Todd°, Chief ministr�ive Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable Owing at May 31,2014 2014 2013 Outstanding Taxes @ April 30, 2014 $ 28,340,445 $ 28,467,967 Penalty charged in May $ 210,569 $ 215,108 Taxes Collected during May $ 6,693,061 $ 6,608,327 Outstanding Taxes @ May 31, 2014 $ 21,857,954 $ 22,074,748 Taxes Past Due $ 21,857,954 $ 22,074,748 TABLE 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class as at May 31,2014 2014 % of Class 2013 % of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 10,732,375 49.10% $ 10,153,942 46.00% Multi-Residential $ 300,127 1.37% $ 300,154 1.36% Commercial $ 10,371,672 47.45% $ 10,970,479 49.70% Industrial $ 425,035 1.94%_ $ 630,129 2.85% Farmlands $ 28,744 0.13% $ 20,044 0.09% Total Receivables $ 21,857,954 100.00% $ 22,074,748 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties Properties Subject to Subject to % Registration Registration as at April 30, 2014 as at May 31, 2014 Initial Amount 389 389 Paid in Full 69 80 20.6% Payment Arrangements 216 225 57.8% Ongoing Collection 104 84 21.6% Action Registered 0 0 0.0% 389 389 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled Number Taxes Tax Sales of Outstanding Date Properties Amount November 2014 24 $ 1,353,228 May 2015 8 $ 230,722 $ Totals 32 $ 1,583,949 F-2014-32 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance Department SUBJECT: F-2014-32 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $31,481,827.09 for the period May 8, 2014 to June 18, 2014. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Recommended by: � -e I ''— Todd H4rrison, D re for of Finance 77,:;;/,/, Respectfully submitted: r ' Ken Todd, Chef Administrative Officer Jr Page 1 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1049517 ONTARIO INC 0/A DOMINION AUTO BODY 373447 14-May-2014 SERVICES 2,280 11 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 374073 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 266.22 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 373649 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 520.31 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 373448 14-May-2014 SERVICES 2,411.41 1775293 ONT LTD 373650 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-: 900.00 1907628 ONTARIO INC o/a REGIONAL WATERPROOFING 373993 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-: 5,030.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 374057 29-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 9,134 16 2081655 ONTARIO LTD o/a DYNACLEAN 373902 28-May-2014 SERVICES 3,587.75 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 373844 28-May-2014 ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENT 1,130.00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 373845 28-May-2014 REFUND 500.00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 374449 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 750 00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 374271 11-Jun-2014 WRAP2014-0055 1,050.00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 373651 21-May-2014 SERVICES-WRAP 2013-394 3,032.92 2249419 ONTARIO INC 374058 29-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 2,260.00 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 373652 21-May-2014 SERVICES 200.01 2388425 ONTARIO INC 374272 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 2,500.00 283 PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY 374450 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(POP SENSATIONS PERF 1,243.00 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 374074 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 236.20 5-0 TAXI CO INC 373846 28-May-2014 REFUND 2,097.90 800460 ONTARIO LTD. 0/A FRUITBELT DEVELOPMENT 374075 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 28,000.00 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 373847 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 334.48 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 373653 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 485.90 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 374076 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 644.10 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 373449 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 29,537.26 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 374452 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 55.849.71 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 374451 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 108.789.89 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 373450 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 180,543 23 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 373656 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 15,010.88 AATEL COMMUNICATIONS INC 374077 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 299.45 ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES 374273 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 1,130 00 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 373848 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 64.97 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 373451 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 197.19 ADEWUMI,AYO 374274 11-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 123.12 ADVANCE TOWING 373654 21-May-2014 SERVICES 406.80 ADVANCE TOWING 374275 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 480.25 ADVANCE TOWING 373849 28-May-2014 SERVICES 678.00 ADVANCE TOWING 374078 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 774.05 ADVANCE TOWING 374453 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 1.285.38 ADVANTAGE HEATING&AIR CONDITIONING INC 374276 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,649.80 AECOM CANADA LTD 374454 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,450.40 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 374079 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 270.53 AHMED,LIMA 373850 28-May-2014 REFUND 107.28 AIR CARE SERVICES 374455 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 146.90 AIR CARE SERVICES 374080 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,173.51 AIRON HVAC 373453 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 665.80 AIRON HVAC 373655 21-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 983.10 AIRON HVAC 374278 11-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 983.10 AIRON HVAC 374456 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,813.70 ALBANESE,LORI 374457 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 161.46 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 373851 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 56.50 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 374081 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,841.30 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 374279 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 47,523.25 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 374280 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 64,662.02 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 373657 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 67,300.87 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 373454 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 67,945.70 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 373455 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 7.91 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 374458 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 665.01 AL-JUBOORI,ASAAD 373456 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 219.13 ALL PRO RENTALS 373458 14-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 1,028.30 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 373852 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 40.54 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 373658 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 60.50 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 374459 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 145.55 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 374281 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 179.18 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 374082 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 220.91 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 373457 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 773.90 ALSOP,TINA 374460 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(ENTERTAINMENT-FAIR 150.00 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 373659 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,789.42 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 374083 04-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,814.42 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 374461 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,958.52 AMEC ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 374084 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 4,390.84 AMEC ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 374282 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 6,215.53 AMEC ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 374462 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,597.63 AMEC ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 373459 14-May-2014 SERVICES 10,724 72 Page 2 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount ANDERS,CHRIS 373660 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 113 54 ANDERSONS CEMETERY CONTRACTING LTD 374283 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 87,450.70 ANIXTER CANADA INC 374463 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.627.20 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 373661 21-May-2014 SERVICES 3,390 00 ANTONIO,CHUCK 373460 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 59 40 ANTONSEN,DAVID 374464 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 343 46 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 374284 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 919,739.54 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 373853 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,455,413.15 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES INC 374285 11-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2.076 38 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 373854 28-May-2014 VEH ID#85 21 21 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 374465 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 35.80 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 374286 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,084.66 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 373461 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,904.23 ARGES TRAINING&CONSULTING 373662 21-May-2014 TRAINING 3,005.80 ARIVA 373855 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 28198 ARIVA 374085 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 433.46 ARIVA 373462 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 566.83 ARIVA 374287 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 631.96 ARTIMPORT 374288 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 146.11 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 373463 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 146.90 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 374086 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 303.97 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 374289 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 519 80 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 374466 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,544.71 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 373464 14-May-2014 SERVICES 8,297.77 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 374467 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 12,878.78 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 374090 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 282 75 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 374291 11-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,336 68 BAILLARGEON,RENEE 373856 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 100.00 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 373663 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 56.50 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 374468 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,921.00 BAKER 374087 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 122.45 BAKER 373664 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 416.34 BAKER 374290 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 819.93 BAKER 373465 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,059.42 BAKER 373857 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,934.90 BAKER 374469 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,102.12 BALDINELLI,LOUIE 374088 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 17.86 BANNERMAN,MAJA 373858 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 25.00 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 373665 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 188.91 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 374470 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 788.31 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 374089 04-Jun-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 4,018.60 BEALE,LESLIE 374091 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 112.99 BEATTIES BASICS 374092 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 38.14 BEATTIES BASICS 374471 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 123.17 BEATTIES BASICS 374292 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 146.40 BEATTIES BASICS 373666 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 368.66 BEATTIES BASICS 373859 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 505.39 BELL CANADA 374093 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 78.54 BELL CANADA 373467 14-May-2014 SERVICES 597.80 BELL CANADA 374473 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 597.80 BELL CANADA 374094 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 3,480.46 BELL CANADA 374294 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 11.419.22 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 374472 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 56.50 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 374293 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 113.00 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 373667 21-May-2014 SERVICES 211.42 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 373668 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 54,235.48 BERARDI,MARIA 374474 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 2,249.00 BERNAT,CLARK 374475 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 128.52 BERNAT,CLARK 373468 14-May-2014 REIMBURSEMENT 461.15 BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 374476 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,536.80 BERTRAND,TREVOR 373860 28-May-2014 GRANT 50.00 BH LUBRICATION SYSTEMS&SERVICE 374095 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 433.09 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 373669 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 110.74 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 373861 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 170.46 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 374295 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 240.40 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 374477 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 271.03 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 374096 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 411.76 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 374097 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 16.62 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 374296 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 56.50 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 373469 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 90.40 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 374478 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 90.40 BITNER,LAURIE 374098 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 253.03 BLAYLOCK&ASSOCIATES 374099 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 115.00 BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD 374297 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 6.169 80 Page 3 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 373670 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,194.22 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 374298 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,254.31 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 373863 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,567 88 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 373473 14-May-2014 SERVICES 3,731.83 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 373472 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,494.80 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 373471 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 16,409.54 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 373862 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 289.10 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 374479 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,009.51 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 374100 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,099.05 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 373470 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,017 54 BOGGIO INVESTMENTS LTD 373671 21-May-2014 SITE PLAN DEPOSIT RELEASE 3.000.00 BOTTS,AMANDA 373474 14-May-2014 HONORARUIM 100.00 BOURBEAU,GAETAN 373672 21-May-2014 REFUND 80 45 BOUW,JEFF 373864 28-May-2014 SERVICES(LIVESTOCK CLAIM) 60 00 BOYLE,PEGGY 373865 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 171.76 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 374059 29-May-2014 GRANT 16.066.67 BRAND BLVD INC 374299 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,659 61 BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 374300 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 542 40 BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 373475 14-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 1.558.27 BRENNAND.STEW 374101 04-Jun-2014 HONORARIUM 25.00 BRIDEAU,DAVE 374102 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 BRINKS CANADA LTD 374480 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 323.86 BRINKS CANADA LTD 373866 28-May-2014 SERVICES 2,490 57 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 374481 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,316.54 BROOK FORD LINCOLN 373476 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,725 99 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 374103 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2.521 23 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 374301 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,234.50 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 373867 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 6,058 71 BRODERICK&PARTNERS LLP IN TRUST 373477 14-May-2014 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES&PERMI' 20.681 25 BRODERICK.ANDY 374482 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 108.00 BROUGH,JOHN 374104 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 144.00 BROWN,ANNE MARIE 373478 14-May-2014 REFUND 1.250.00 BUILDING INNOVATION 374302 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 5,650 00 BUILDING INNOVATION 373868 28-May-2014 SERVICES 11,300.00 BULLER.ADAM 374303 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 5,915.00 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 374105 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 89.64 BYERS,SARA 373869 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 347.01 C V S MIDWEST TAPE 374322 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 44.06 C V S MIDWEST TAPE 373889 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 50.84 CALDWELL,RAY 374304 11-Jun-2014 HONORARIUM 25.00 CALE SYSTEMS INC 374483 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,149.78 CALE SYSTEMS INC 373870 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,412.55 CALE SYSTEMS INC 374106 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,118 95 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS 373479 14-May-2014 SILVER LEVEL PARTNERSHIP 2014 I 5,000.00 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 374484 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,240.18 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 373675 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,293.86 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 374305 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,665.06 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 373480 14-May-2014 SERVICES 1,722.13 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 374107 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,119.32 CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION 373676 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 791.00 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 373481 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 268.47 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 373677 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 268.47 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 374446 12-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 651.57 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 374485 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.021.78 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 374108 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,215.93 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 373871 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.732.88 CANADIAN NATIONAL 373872 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,891.63 CANADIAN NIAGARA POWER 373873 28-May-2014 REFUND 52,118.57 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 373482 14-May-2014 SERVICES 1,224.67 CANADIAN RED BOOK 374109 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 129.95 CANADIAN RED CROSS 374486 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 330.43 CANAVAN,WENDY 373673 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 63.18 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 373674 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,088.18 CAN PAR TRANSPORT L.P 373678 21-May-2014 SERVICES 36.42 CANSEL 373679 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 406.56 CARL BRAY&ASSOCIATES LTD 374307 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 15,914.12 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 373680 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,142.23 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 373874 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 21,752.50 CAROLINE'S CARICATURES 374487 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(ENTERTAINMENT-ARTI 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INC 374489 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,464 97 CDW CANADA INC 373876 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 3.602.85 CDW CANADA INC 373683 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 7.656.35 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 373684 21-May-2014 SERVICES 485.90 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 374311 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 485 90 CENTRE COURT CAFE 374115 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 54.24 CENTRE COURT CAFE 373877 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 94.92 CENTRE COURT CAFE 374312 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 116.11 CENTRE COURT CAFE 374491 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 384.09 CENTURY VALLEN 374116 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 560.03 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 374313 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874.45 CERMINARA,JAMES 374314 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 374117 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 627.09 CFMS-WEST CONSULTING INC 373486 14-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,695.00 CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 374492 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 151 74 CHAMBERS,MONICA 373487 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 56.49 CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES 374118 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 457 65 CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES 373878 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 535 51 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 374315 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 232 49 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 374119 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 356.53 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 373685 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 928.87 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 374493 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 964.94 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 373879 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,068.72 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 373488 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,272 05 CHEM AQUA 373489 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 904 00 CHEM AQUA 374316 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,882.94 CHIPPAWA LIONS PARK 374494 18-Jun-2014 GRANT 33,000 00 CHIPPAWA VILLAGERS OLDTIMERS 373490 14-May-2014 SERVICES 219.80 CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 374495 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 130 00 CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 373880 28-May-2014 REFUND 165.53 CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 373686 21-May-2014 REFUND 2,030.58 CICHON,MICHAEL 374496 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 76.94 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 374317 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 257.40 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 374120 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,918.39 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 374497 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 160.36 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 373881 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 237.04 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 373687 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 623.16 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 374318 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,591.83 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 373491 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,809.37 CLARK,TIFFANY 374498 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 50.00 CLARK,TIFFANY 373492 14-May-2014 CPA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,084.80 CLEVERLEY,SCOTT 373688 21-May-2014 REFUND 148.92 CLIFTON SMOOTHIES&KABOB HOUSE 374499 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 2,500.00 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 373689 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 240 24 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 374500 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 338 29 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 373493 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,130 57 COBURN,DARRIN 373690 21-May-2014 LICENSE 135.60 CODE 4 FIRE&RESCUE INC 374121 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 215.83 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 374122 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,402.43 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 374501 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 15.192.90 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 373691 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 34.249.14 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 374123 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 847.50 COLLEE, DOUG US DRAFT 09-May-2014 EXPENSES 64.90 COLLINS CONCESSIONS LTD 373882 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 540.00 COMMISSIONAIRES 374319 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 627.88 COMMISSIONAIRES 374503 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,807.88 COMMISSIONAIRES 374124 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 18,168.23 COMMISSIONAIRES 373692 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 24,130.79 CORSARO CLASSIC ENGRAVING 374125 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 163.85 COSTELLO,DEREK R. 373884 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,875.00 COSTELLO,DEREK R. 374504 18-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,775.00 COTTON INC 374126 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,.358.96 COTTON INC 373885 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 70,076.88 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 374320 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 506.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 374127 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 781.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 374505 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.799.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 373693 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 14.949.00 Page 5 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CRE-8-IT SIGNS 373494 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 406.80 CROUTCH,JAMES&DEVEREUX-CROUTCH, SANDRA 373887 28-May-2014 REFUND 206.69 CROWHURST,PETER 374321 11-Jun-2014 CLAIM SETTLEMENT 2014-68 99.44 CRUISE.CORY 374128 04-Jun-2014 HONORARIUM 25.00 CTM MEDIA GROUP LTD 373888 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,975.29 CUPE LOCAL 133 373694 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,031.88 CUPE LOCAL 133 374129 04-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,091.03 CUPE LOCAL 133 374507 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,291.65 CUVIELLO,VINCE 374508 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 110.47 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 373501 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,364.53 D.F. BROWN ROOFING 373893 28-May-2014 RELEASE OF HOLDBACKS 4,706.46 DABRAMO.JOE 373890 28-May-2014 GRANT 50.00 D'AMICO,QUINTO 373495 14-May-2014 REFUND 1,772 32 DARCH FIRE 373496 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 165.66 DARCH FIRE 374130 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 643.25 DARCH FIRE 374509 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#596 4.258.52 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 373695 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 126.56 DAVIDSON.ANGELA 373696 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 51516 DAVIDSON,WILLIAM&ARMELLE, HENREIETTA 374510 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 60.21 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC 374511 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 13 267.68 DELAZZER,ROSE 374323 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 500.00 DELL CANADA INC 373697 21-May-2014 SERVICES 379 68 DELL CANADA INC 374132 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 717.43 DELTON,LINDA 373698 21-May-2014 REFUND 119.24 DEM!ZIO MICHAEL 373699 21-May-2014 SELLBACK 3,216.00 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 373700 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 85.11 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 373891 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 475.59 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 373497 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 952.86 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 374512 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,662.75 DEPENDABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES 373498 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 357 27 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 374513 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 90.40 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 374133 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 113.00 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 373701 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 347 68 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 373499 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,637 09 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 373892 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,297.29 DESIRI,ANTONINO 374324 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 80.89 DEVRON PIPE SALES 373702 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 5.858.28 DI GIACOMO,ANTHONY&COSTABILE,ALFREDO 373894 28-May-2014 REFUND 20,882.46 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 373500 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 84.75 DIFRUSCIO.CASSANDRA 373703 21-May-2014 HONORARIUM 50 00 DIODATI,JIM 374053 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 340.00 DIODATI,JIM 374060 29-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,155.00 DIODATI.RYAN 373895 28-May-2014 GRANT 50.00 DIRECT EQUIPMENT LTD 374134 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.237.35 DISTRESS NIAGARA 374135 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 350.00 DJOKIC,ZORAN 374514 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 103.14 DOMSON ENGINEERING&INSPECTION LTD 373896 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 4,106.14 DONNA WARNER 373641 14-May-2014 SERVICES(HAY RIDES) 600.00 DOWNTOWN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 373897 28-May-2014 2014 BIA LEVY 52,503.99 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 373503 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 491.55 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 373898 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 491.55 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 373704 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,206.84 DROST,GARY 374515 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 108.47 DUFF,YVETTE 374516 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 350 00 DUGUAY JOANNE 374325 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 DUGUAY JOANNE 373899 28-May-2014 REFUND 908.34 DULUX PAINTS 374136 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 60.68 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 373900 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 59 61 DUMONT SECURITY 374326 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 138.99 DUMONT SECURITY 374517 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 161.82 DUMONT SECURITY 373504 14-May-2014 SERVICES 951 64 DUMONT SECURITY 373901 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 951 64 DUNN AND DRUMMOND INCORPORATED 373505 14-May-2014 REFUND 204.89 DURDIN.BRITTANY 374137 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 149.69 DUXBURY LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 373705 21-May-2014 SERVICES 8.473.08 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 374524 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 151.45 ECOSIM SOFTWARE INC 373706 21-May-2014 ELC ETOOL ANNUAL LICENSE 904.00 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 374519 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.224.49 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 373707 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 29,394.69 EDUCATIONAL NEWS NIAGARA 374327 11-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 304.00 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY 373708 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 87.01 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 373709 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 16,145.54 ELLIS,JULIE 373903 28-May-2014 TRAINING 108 85 EMCO CORPORATION 374328 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 704.13 Page 6 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount EMCO CORPORATION 374520 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,025.13 EMCO CORPORATION 374138 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,130.00 EMCO CORPORATION 373904 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,870.40 EMCO CORPORATION 373710 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 7,613.38 EMCO CORPORATION 373507 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 8,891 54 ENBRIDGE 374139 04-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 100.89 ENBRIDGE 373905 28-May-2014 UTILITIES 569.39 ENBRIDGE 373711 21-May-2014 UTILITIES 1.310.03 ENBRIDGE 374521 18-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 1.414 50 ENBRIDGE 373508 14-May-2014 UTILITIES 1,427 53 ENBRIDGE 374329 11-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 11,337.74 ENBRIDGE 374140 04-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 13,721.90 ENDURA CONSTRUCTION LTD 373509 14-May-2014 SERVICES 19,080.05 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 374523 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 27.97 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 374142 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 64.92 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 373511 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 163.85 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 374331 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 379.98 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 374522 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 155.94 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 373510 14-May-2014 VEH ID#459 6,512.04 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 374330 11-Jun-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 7.593.60 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 374141 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 8,447.88 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 373906 28-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 11,390.40 ESPO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY 373512 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 394.73 ESTATE OF LORNE GILES, 374143 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 173.91 EVANOFF,VICTOR 373513 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 110.00 EVANOFF,VICTOR 374525 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEUMILEAGE 13000 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 374526 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 79.10 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 373712 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,381.99 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 373907 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,648.67 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 373515 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,422.56 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 374144 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 14,361.85 EVANS.PAUL 373514 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 374527 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 166.68 EVERLASTING IMPRESSIONS 374145 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 1,804.61 EVOLUTION TRUCK&TRAILER SERVICE 374146 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 699.39 EXCELLENCE CANADA 374528 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,396.05 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 373713 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,709 46 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 374332 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 19.03 FALLS ELECTRIC INC 373516 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 139.84 FALLS ELECTRIC INC 374147 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 248.60 FALLS ELECTRIC INC 373714 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,708.63 FANSOLATO,WAYNE 374529 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 75.00 FASKEN MARTINEAU DUMOULIN LLP 374333 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 257.90 FASKEN MARTINEAU DUMOULIN LLP 373517 14-May-2014 SERVICES 5,025.76 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 374334 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 480.43 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 374530 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 735.86 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 373518 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 786.34 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 373908 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 917.29 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 374148 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 917.47 FELDMAN AGENCY THE 374531 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 750.00 FEREN SIGNS&AWNINGS LTD 373519 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 823.80 FERNO CANADA 373715 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 232.05 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 374149 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 340.46 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 374532 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 405.10 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 373909 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,607.40 FIRE SAFETY CANADA 374150 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 176.63 FIRE SAFETY CANADA 374335 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 1,253 89 FIRE SAFETY CANADA 373520 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,213.06 FISHER,MICHAEL 374533 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 720.37 FLAGS UNLIMITED INC 373910 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 182 21 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 373911 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 386.46 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 374534 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 406.94 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 374336 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 590.02 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 373521 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.072.78 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 373716 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,430.93 FORT ERIE ECONOMIC DEVEL&TOURISM CORP 373912 28-May-2014 2014 NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT COF 5,000.00 FORT ERIE LAFRANCE ASSOCIATION 373522 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 FOSTER,KRISTINE 374337 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 8.99 FRAMMARTINO,CARINA 374535 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(ENTERTAINMENT) 150.00 FRASER,HEATHER 374536 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 225.00 FREIMANIS,JEFFERY 373913 28-May-2014 REFUND 2,500 00 FROM SEA TO SEA ENTERPRISES 374151 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 28.80 FSN TRAINING 374338 11-Jun-2014 TRAINING 1,620.00 GALATI,DAN 373914 28-May-2014 GRANT 50.00 Page 7 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount GALES GAS BARS 374152 04-Jun-2014 FUEL 71.35 GALES GAS BARS 374537 18-Jun-2014 FUEL 260 46 GALES GAS BARS 373523 14-May-2014 FUEL 317 47 GARY ROACH ENTERTAINMENT 373717 21-May-2014 SERVICES 65 00 GAUBOC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 374538 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 84,781.61 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 374539 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 904 00 GENERAL PAINT 373524 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 162 72 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 374540 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 331 95 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 374153 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 555.79 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 373915 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.935 85 GERSHO,MIRIAM 373916 28-May-2014 REFUND 325.79 GIRARDI.CHRISTINE 374339 11-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 67.50 GIURA BROTHERS 374340 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 435.05 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 374541 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,165.03 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 373917 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,443.54 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 374341 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 139 89 GLORY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CANADA INC 373918 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 203.40 GOFORTH.HANYA 374154 04-Jun-2014 PETTY CASH 469.47 GOODLIFE FITNESS-CORPORATE WELLNESS 374342 11-Jun-2014 MEMBERSHIP 150.79 GRAYBAR CANADA 374542 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 149.67 GRAYBAR CANADA 373525 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 192.65 GRAYBAR CANADA 373919 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 953.04 GRAYBAR CANADA 373718 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,153.87 GRAYBAR CANADA 374343 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,715.39 GREEN KEEP 374543 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 678.00 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 373719 21-May-2014 SERVICES 768.40 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 373526 14-May-2014 SERVICES 1.649 80 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 374344 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 2,406.90 GREENSPAN,NED 373720 21-May-2014 LICENSE 19210 GREG DELL AND ASSOCIATES 374345 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 1,250.00 GRIMSBY PIPE BAND 374545 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(PARADE BAND) 700.00 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 374346 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 363.05 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 373920 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.111.98 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 373527 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 15,952.83 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 374155 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,727 62 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 374546 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 19,711 30 GROWER'S CHOICE 373528 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,537.00 GRUMME.BARBARA 373921 28-May-2014 REFUND 2,153.18 GT FRENCH 374347 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 971.30 GT FRENCH 373529 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 982.96 GT FRENCH 373922 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,432.90 GT FRENCH 374156 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,011.25 GT FRENCH 373721 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,031 88 GT FRENCH 374548 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,593.20 GTECHNA 374547 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,361.70 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 374549 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.582 90 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 374157 04-Jun-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 621.50 HALF WAY SAND PIT LIMITED 373923 28-May-2014 SERVICES 8,147 30 HALLEX ENGINEERING LTD 373924 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 8,161.43 HALLEX ENGINEERING LTD 374550 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 18,390.75 HAMOUDI,MUHAMMAD 373759 21-May-2014 REFUND 144.55 HANG UPS 374348 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 118.60 HANGIT UP SYSTEMS 373530 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 501.08 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 373531 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 220.08 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 373925 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 339.88 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 374158 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 599.01 HARDING.DEBORAH&NORRIS, RUSSELL 374159 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 235.36 HARROW SPORTS CANADA LTD 374349 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 365.31 HARVEY BEAM EXCAVATING 373926 28-May-2014 REFUND 750.00 HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 374350 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 14,816.86 HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 373532 14-May-2014 SERVICES 24,397 05 HD SUPPLY CANADA INC 374160 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 7.86 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 373533 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 98.31 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 374551 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 101.52 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 373927 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 785.35 HEAT DESIGN EQUIPMENT LTD 373722 21-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 2,090.50 HEELIS LITTLE&ALMAS LLP IN TRUST 373534 14-May-2014 REFUND 149.49 HEMSON CONSULTING LTD 373723 21-May-2014 SERVICES 5,285.60 HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 373535 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,034.00 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 374552 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 3,619.96 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 373928 28-May-2014 SERVICES 5.474.70 HICKS, DEREK US DRAFT 09-May-2014 EXPENSES 25.36 HILL BOLES LTD 374351 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 38.16 HILL BOLES LTD 374553 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 60 68 Page 8 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount HILL BOLES LTD 374161 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 500 64 HILL BOLES LTD 373724 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 622.59 HOGARTH.GARY 374554 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 75.00 HOLMAN,GEOFF 373536 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 96 66 HOLMAN,GEOFF 374162 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 122.04 HOMES BY DESANTIS INC 374352 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 22,979.72 HORTH,JAMES 373929 28-May-2014 GRANT 50.00 HRDOWNLOADS INC 373930 28-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP 503.42 HUTCHINGS,KIM 373725 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 157.74 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 374163 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 42.94 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 373726 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 64.41 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 373537 14-May-2014 SERVICES 240.69 IBI GROUP 374164 04-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 43,019.10 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 373727 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 55.64 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 373538 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 73.22 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 373931 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 132.73 INGLIS,JEREMY 374447 12-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 153 63 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 373728 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,148.26 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 373539 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,466.94 IOANNONI,CAROLYNN 374054 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 340.00 IRONSIDE,RICKEY 373932 28-May-2014 REFUND 20 00 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 374555 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 39 55 J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 373934 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 23 73 JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED 374556 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 292 96 JACKET CELLAR THE 373933 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 80 80 JACKET CELLAR THE 373540 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 317.64 JAGGER SPORTS CO 374557 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(EXPERT STUNT SHOW) 2,255.48 JENNEY,REBECCA 373729 21-May-2014 REFUND 104.52 JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT 373541 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,254.40 JOE'S TRANSMISSION SERVICE 373935 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 157.07 JOHN HARRIMAN 373542 14-May-2014 SERVICES 2,998.00 JOHN O'KANE 373730 21-May-2014 SERVICES 2,161 13 JOHN O'KANE 374355 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 8,738.25 JOHNNY RAG 373731 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 73.33 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 373936 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(PEDESTR 3,986 08 KAINTH,SANJEET 374356 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 1,300.00 KANDU POOLS LTD 374558 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 138.94 KANDU POOLS LTD 374165 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 316.33 KAZAM,ALEX 373732 21-May-2014 SERVICES(CAMA MAGICIAN CASUA 300.00 KEITH'S PLUMBING&HEATING INC 374559 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 160,461.36 KEITH'S PLUMBING&HEATING INC 374166 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 169,048 00 KEITH'S PLUMBING&HEATING INC 373543 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 170,265 22 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 374560 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(P0#14-125) 15,391.74 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 374168 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 2,485.68 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 373544 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,968.51 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 373733 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(TRANSIT) 19,603.24 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 374561 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 162.53 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 374169 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 558.59 KENYERS,MELISSA 374167 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 143.60 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 374357 11-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(FILE#327- 7,276.81 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 374170 04-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(FILE#259- 23,090.53 KIT CARE CORPORATION 374358 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 135 60 KIVISTO,CRAIG 374359 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 158.20 KLENZOID 373734 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 428.94 KLENZOID 374562 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,729 80 KOETZLE,KAREN 373735 21-May-2014 REFUND 97 65 KOROSIS,JOHN&KOROSIS, GEORGIA 373545 14-May-2014 REFUND 1,598 00 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE 374360 11-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 440 70 KROMAR PRINTING 373736 21-May-2014 ADVERTISING 2,994.50 KRONSTEIN,MARK 373937 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE(ROVER) 30 00 KRONSTEIN,MARK 373546 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE(ROVER) 110 00 KRONSTEIN,MARK 374563 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180 00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 374361 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#62 169.44 KROWN RUST CONTROL 373547 14-May-2014 VEH ID#335 180.74 KROWN RUST CONTROL 374171 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#332 327 58 KROWN RUST CONTROL 374564 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 421.43 KROWN RUST CONTROL 373737 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 839.92 KUBIK,KELLIE 373938 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE(FIRE INVESTIGA- 45.00 LACAS,TAMMY 373548 14-May-2014 SERVICES(EXHIBIT OPENING) 100.00 LAFONTAINE,RICHARD 374362 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 119.80 LAKEPORT FISH&CHIPS NIAGARA FALLS 374565 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 373738 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 161 03 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 374363 11-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,602.39 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 374172 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,630.94 Page 9 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount LALLOUET.ERIC 374173 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 372.06 LARRY STEINBERG DISPUTE RESOLUTION 374654 18-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 7.074.50 LARSON-JUHL 374174 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(EXHIBITIONS) 350 11 LAURCOAT INC. 373739 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 50 85 LAURCOAT INC. 373550 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,305.20 LAUZON.JAMES ANDREW 373549 14-May-2014 REFUND(TAX OVERPAYMENT) 2.893.44 LAW CRUSHED STONE 373740 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 891 15 LAW CRUSHED STONE 374364 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 9.014 18 LAW CRUSHED STONE 374176 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 19,596.45 LAW CRUSHED STONE 373551 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 42,563 98 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 374365 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 899.05 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 374566 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 961 79 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 373939 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,038.41 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 373741 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.408.28 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 374177 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,456.09 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 373552 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,462 20 LAZIC,DRAGOMIR 374567 18-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 70 00 LE GROUPE SPORTS-INTER PLUS 373743 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 946.83 LEAD MECHANICAL 373553 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2014-( 565.00 LEEDS TRANSIT 373742 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 259.90 LEEDS TRANSIT 373940 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 263.92 LEGGE.DEBORAH 373941 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 54.34 LEHOCKI,JOHN 374568 18-Jun-2014 MEMBERSHIP 121.07 LEMON,BLAIR 373744 21-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP 192.10 LES CLEFS DOR NIAGARA 373745 21-May-2014 ADVERTISING 300 00 LIAN HUA ARTS GROUP 374569 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(PARADE BAND) 1,800.00 LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES INC 374571 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#CAR 4 458 78 LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES INC 373555 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 691.56 LINCOLN&WELLAND REGIMENT BAND 374572 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(BAND) 900.00 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 374367 11-Jun-2014 FUEL 6,317.65 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 373556 14-May-2014 FUEL 26.337.59 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 374573 18-Jun-2014 FUEL 49,701.78 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 373943 28-May-2014 FUEL 49.706.25 LONG,JIM 373944 28-May-2014 GRANT(LEADERSHIP TRAINING GR. 50.00 LOOPSTRA NIXON LLP 373945 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 49,428.39 LORD NORMAND 373557 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 60.00 LUMINATOR HOLDING US DRAFT 21-May-2014 PARTS 500.00 LYNDESFARNE THEATRE PROJECTS 374179 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 121 15 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 374585 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 171.27 MACDONALD,KELLY 374368 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES(MARKET ENTERTAINME 25.00 MACKENZIE:JOY LYNN 373747 21-May-2014 REFUND 206.35 MACLEAN,JASON 374369 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 69.66 MACMASTER,KELLY LORRAINE&MACMASTER,JEROME 373748 21-May-2014 REFUND 18.30 MAD SCIENCE OF NIAGARA 374574 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(CANADA DAY FUNSTATI 598.90 MAIOLO,FRANK 373947 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 44 07 MAIOLO,JOE 373749 21-May-2014 SERVICES(CAMA) 200.00 MAIURI,JAKE 373948 28-May-2014 SERVICES(MYAC SCHOOL-A-PALO( 300.00 MALLALEY,KEVIN 374575 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 MANOR CLEANERS 374370 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 97.38 MANPOWER 373559 14-May-2014 SERVICES(LABOUR) 147 39 MANPOWER 374576 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(LABOUR) 307 22 MAPMOBILITY CORP 373949 28-May-2014 ADVERTISING 7,822.14 MAR-CO CLAY PRODUCTS INC 374577 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 166.56 MAR-CO CLAY PRODUCTS INC 373950 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 7,288.50 MARI-LYNNE EASTLAND 374518 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,259.95 MARSILI,MIKE 374180 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 175.00 MARVEL SIGN&DISPLAY INC 374578 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,209.15 MATSON.BILL 374579 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 133.08 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 374181 04-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 4,271 40 MAVES,JIM 373560 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 50.00 MCCAULEY,DON 373951 28-May-2014 TRAINING(MEALS-OAFC IN TORON 72.53 MCCONNELL.LUCILLE 373561 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 120.00 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ID#626 180.30 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 373750 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,14229 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 374583 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-' 5,969.58 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 374187 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2014-( 7,974.13 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 373565 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-( 15.019 33 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 374374 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2014-( 18,990.44 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 373953 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-( 22,340 55 MEYER,CHRISTEL 373566 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 41.60 MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC 373751 21-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(TRANSIT E 10,169.98 MICHAEL RIDDELL&ASSOCIATES 373994 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 4.881.60 MIGNELLI,CARMEN 373752 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 135.00 MIKE'S PAINTING WALLPAPER&DECORATING 373753 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE STATIC 1,921 00 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 373954 28-May-2014 REFUND 32.70 MILLER,RALPH E 373754 21-May-2014 REFUND 118.19 MINISTER OF FINANCE 373756 21-May-2014 ADVERTISING(SALE OF LAND BYTE 169.50 MINISTER OF FINANCE 374071 29-May-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 2,900.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 373955 28-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,772 68 MINISTER OF FINANCE 373957 28-May-2014 REMITTANCE 19.200.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 373956 28-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 64,895.46 MINISTER OF FINANCE/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION 374375 11-Jun-2014 REMITTANCE 11,071 50 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 374584 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,454.79 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 373755 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,604.79 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 374188 04-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,604.79 MM ROBINSON DRUMLINE 374586 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(MARCHING BAND) 1.600 00 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 374189 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(BUS#2261 14,319 93 MOASE,SUZANNE 373567 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 284 26 MODERN LANDFILL INC 374587 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 61 17 MODERN LANDFILL INC 373958 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(TRANSIT) 642.77 MODERN LANDFILL INC 373568 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,116.59 MODERN LANDFILL INC 374190 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 4,388.86 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 373569 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 62.17 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 373757 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 244.87 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 374588 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 516.36 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 374377 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.491.81 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 374191 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,545.28 MONA/MUSEUMS OF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 373946 28-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP(WILLOUGHBY MUSE 35.00 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 373570 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,907 49 MONTGOMERY,BOB 374589 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(HONOURARIUM) 25.00 MOORE,MATHEW 374590 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 500.00 MOROCCO,JOHN 373758 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 174.96 MOROCCO,JOHN 374378 11-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 186.30 MOROCCO,JOYCE 374591 18-Jun-2014 TRAINING 835.00 MORSE&SON LIMITED 373959 28-May-2014 REFUND 1,372.45 MORTON,DALE 374192 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 65.10 MSDS ONLINE US DRAFT 21-May-2014 RENEWAL 2.899.00 MTB TRANSIT SOLUTIONS INC 373960 28-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(BUS#139 1,063.35 MULLER PROPERTIES INC 373761 21-May-2014 LEASES AND RENTS 1.139.04 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 374193 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 54.24 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 373571 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 117.52 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 374592 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 128 82 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 373961 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,208.99 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 373760 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,276.90 MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 373572 14-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP 439.00 MUNICIPAL RETIREES ORGANIZATION ONTARIO 373573 14-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP-RETIREES 175.00 MUNRO LTD 373574 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 4,601 33 MURACA,ANGELO 373762 21-May-2014 MATERIALS(LIVESTOCK CLAIM) 602.00 MURPHY,STEPHANIE CHRISTINE 374593 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 750 00 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 374390 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#277 141.25 N.S.M FABRICATING LIMITED 373592 14-May-2014 VEH ID#404 395.50 NEDEA,TREVOR 374594 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(SKATEBOARDERS) 400.00 NEOPART CANADA INC 374595 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 111.98 NEOPART CANADA INC 373764 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 244.18 NEOPART CANADA INC 373575 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 244.80 NEOPART CANADA INC 374194 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 778.05 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 373765 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 539.76 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 373576 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 997.70 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 373962 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.349.18 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 374379 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,403.28 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 374596 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2.103.82 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 374195 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,518 38 NEXTERRA SUBSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED 374597 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 188.345.30 NIAGARA 21 ST GROUP IN 373963 28-May-2014 REFUND 28,726 98 Page 11 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 373766 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,010.22 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 374380 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,356.00 NIAGARA AUTO&TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD 373767 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 124.24 NIAGARA AUTO&TRUCK SERVICE CENTRE LTD 374598 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(UNIT#272 124.24 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 374196 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#136 18.08 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 373964 28-May-2014 VEH ID#CARO(560) 69.38 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 373768 21-May-2014 VEH ID#271 205.63 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 374197 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#422 492.41 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 374599 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,375 32 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 373769 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,988.60 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 374381 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,011 83 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 373577 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 11,535.56 NIAGARA BLOCK INC 373770 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 117.00 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 373578 14-May-2014 REFUND 5,500.00 NIAGARA DISTRICT AIRPORT COMMISSION 373579 14-May-2014 GRANT(MUNICIPAL WORKING CAPI 74,423.16 NIAGARA DRIVETRAIN CENTRE 373580 14-May-2014 VEH ID#76 3,694.23 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 374061 29-May-2014 GRANT 2,250 00 NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 373965 28-May-2014 REFUND 4,150 27 NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT BAND 373581 14-May-2014 SERVICES 3,600.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 374062 29-May-2014 GRANT 39,795 17 NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD 373582 14-May-2014 GRANT 38,897.00 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 373771 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,108.20 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 374199 04-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,930.56 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 374600 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7.990 64 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 373772 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,249.84 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 374601 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9.036 95 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 373583 14-May-2014 ADVERTISING 282.50 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 374063 29-May-2014 GRANT 30,000.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 373773 21-May-2014 SERVICES(TIPP CAMPAIGN 2014-N 79,100.00 NIAGARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY&MUSEUM 374603 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 32.04 NIAGARA INFLATABLES&GAMES INC. 374201 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,736.58 NIAGARA MEMORIAL MILITAIRES 374602 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(MARCHING BAND) 1,000 00 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 374604 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.478.70 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 374202 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,508.75 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 374382 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,322.45 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 373774 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,797.05 NIAGARA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 373966 28-May-2014 SERVICES 259.90 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 373775 21-May-2014 UTILITIES 105.88 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 374605 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 2.500 00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 374383 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(WEGO ADULT PASSES 9,450.00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 374607 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(WEGO ADULTS) 16.800.00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 374606 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 185,334.07 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 374608 18-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 542.40 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 374203 04-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 590.58 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 373585 14-May-2014 UTILITIES 2,468.93 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 373776 21-May-2014 UTILITIES 2,576.82 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 374609 18-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 4,871.97 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 374384 11-Jun-2014 UTILITIES 4,933.94 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 373967 28-May-2014 UTILITIES 110,426.88 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 11-Jun-2014 APRIL SIGNAL BILLING 71,526.83 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 16-Jun-2014 DEBENTURE 61-2005 169,035.50 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 30-May-2014 APRIL WATER 1.990,348.94 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 13-May-2014 TAX LEVY&WASTE 17,546,668.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 373968 28-May-2014 SERVICES(MW DEPT) 6,046.99 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 373586 14-May-2014 SERVICES 50.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 373777 21-May-2014 SERVICES(TRANSIT) 50.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 374204 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES(LUNDY'S LANE CEMETE 50.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING 374205 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#921 33.90 NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING 373587 14-May-2014 VEH ID#288 169.50 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 373971 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 122.04 NIAGARA ROADS SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION 374206 04-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 120.00 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 373778 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 40.32 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 373969 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 68.38 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 373588 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 92.28 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 374385 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 194.99 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 373589 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 3.033.59 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 373970 28-May-2014 ADVERTISING 168.37 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 374386 11-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING(504885,CORONATIO 337.87 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 374610 18-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING(1137512) 524.32 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 373584 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 904.00 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 374200 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,015.87 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 373779 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 89.27 NICHOLLS MARINE LTD 374387 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 18,598.67 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 374388 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 73.63 Page 12 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 373780 21-May-2014 VEH ID#88 158.48 NIEUWESTEEG,ALY 374389 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 85.92 NIXON,MELISSA 374611 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 80.75 NOVAJET 373590 14-May-2014 VEH ID#404 485 84 NRU PUBLISHING INC 373591 14-May-2014 ADVERTISING 289.85 OACAO 374612 18-Jun-2014 MEMBERSHIP 525.00 OATLEY,SHAWN 374613 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 79 00 OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC 373972 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 759 36 OMERS 373973 28-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 32,672.06 OMERS 373974 28-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 639,986 82 OMFPOA-NIAGARA CHAPTER 374391 11-Jun-2014 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 ONOFRIO,CARL DAVID 374207 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES(MARKET ENTERTAINME 25.00 ONOFRIO,CARL DAVID 373781 21-May-2014 SERVICES(COUNTY FAIR MUSICIAN 400 00 ONTARIO AGRA PIPING&SUPPLIES INC 374277 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 36.02 ONTARIO AGRA PIPING&SUPPLIES INC 374614 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 72.05 ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION 373975 28-May-2014 ADVERTISING 283.86 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 374208 04-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(4570-4576 696.08 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 374392 11-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(4570-4576 1,211.36 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 373594 14-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,587 74 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 373976 28-May-2014 SERVICES 3,788.66 ONTARIO FIRE CHIEFS'ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ASSOCIATI 373593 14-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP 55.00 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 373782 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 60.00 OPRENDEK,KRISTIN 374393 11-Jun-2014 REFUND(SWIM LESSON REFUND) 38.00 ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 374394 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 89.84 PADDON,JOHN 374615 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 750 00 PAGE,JENNIFER MAY 374395 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 373783 21-May-2014 SERVICES-NFFD PAGING SRVC 16.89 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 374616 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES-NFFD PAGING SRVC 16.89 PAONE,DOMENIC&PAONE, SUSAN 374396 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 PARISI,DOMINIC 374619 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 500.00 PARKHILL,DONNA GAYLE 374618 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 1.020.00 PARKWAY TOWING&STORAGE 374397 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 339.00 PARKWAY TOWING&STORAGE 374620 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(2 CARS) 339.00 PARROTT CONCERTS INTERNATIONAL INC. 374617 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,000.00 PAT MCANDREWS 374398 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 220.35 PAT MCANDREWS 373784 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,366.32 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 373785 21-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 242.94 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 374621 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 772.96 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 373595 14-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 801.82 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 374209 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,222.93 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 374210 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 352.56 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 373596 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 414.48 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 374399 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 645.95 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 374622 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 796.12 PEREDUN,KATRINA 373598 14-May-2014 SERVICES 300.00 PERFORMANCE CARS 373597 14-May-2014 VEH ID#50 134.03 PETERS,BRAD 374400 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES(CHAPLAIN HONORARIUP 2,184.00 PETERSON'S UPHOLSTERING LTD 373977 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 326.57 PHILLIPS,GRANT 373786 21-May-2014 REFUND(DEPOSIT REFUND ON FIN. 29.56 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 373787 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,525.50 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 373978 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,847.60 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 374402 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FILE#306-1 3,203.56 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 374623 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,068.00 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 374211 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,647.55 PITNEY WORKS 373979 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,985.40 PITNEY WORKS 373599 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 22,600.00 PK HUMMINGBIRD STEEL BAND 374624 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(PARADE BAND) 600.00 PORTER,GAIL 374403 11-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 65.34 POST FOODS CANADA 374404 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 PRAXAIR 374405 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(SHOP) 102.27 PRAXAIR 373980 28-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(SHOP) 203.40 PRAXAIR 374625 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 293.80 PRAXAIR 373788 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 577 82 PRECISION CURB CUTTING LTD 374626 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,115.17 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 374212 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 115.60 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 374406 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 125.97 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 373600 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 835.53 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 373981 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,440.80 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 373789 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 6,051.40 PRICE,JAMES ROBERT&PRICE,YVONNE BERNADETTE 373984 28-May-2014 REFUND 1,198.38 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 373982 28-May-2014 SERVICES-MEDICAL 125.00 PRINCE PHILLIP SCHOOL 374628 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 22.60 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 373983 28-May-2014 MATERIALS(CONTRACT#2014-338- 199.61 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 374213 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 263.63 Page 13 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount PRINTING HOUSE LTD 373790 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 439.57 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 374627 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 676.02 PROJECT SHARE 374064 29-May-2014 GRANT 24.866.67 PROTEL ALARM&SIGNAL 374629 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 384.20 PUBLIC SECTOR DIGEST 374448 16-Jun-2014 SERVICES(SOFTWARE/LICENSE RE 3.861.46 PURE ENERGIES 374407 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 500.00 PURE WATER 374214 04-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 30.00 PURE WATER 374630 18-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 345.00 PURE WATER 373791 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 477.25 PUROLATOR COURIER 374408 11-Jun-2014 COURIER(4886691) 9.89 PUROLATOR COURIER 373985 28-May-2014 COURIER(6890410) 28.33 PUROLATOR COURIER 373601 14-May-2014 COURIER(4886808) 32.51 PUROLATOR COURIER 374215 04-Jun-2014 COURIER(6890410) 37.60 PUROLATOR COURIER 373792 21-May-2014 COURIER(6890410) 63.62 PUROLATOR COURIER 374631 18-Jun-2014 COURIER(6079816) 74.30 PYM&COOPER CUSTOM HOMES INC 374216 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 1.460.07 PYM&COOPER CUSTOM HOMES INC 374065 29-May-2014 REFUND 10.509.00 PYSHER,JEREMY 373986 28-May-2014 GRANT(LEADERSHIP TRAINING GR. 50.00 QUALITY HOTEL 374409 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 QUARTEK GROUP INC 373987 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(FILE 334-1 3,619.62 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 374639 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 584.92 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 374227 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 809.08 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 373999 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 1.996.03 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 373799 21-May-2014 MATERIALS(TRANSIT) 1.452.05 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 373606 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,898.40 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 374223 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1.898.40 R W HAMILTON LTD 373802 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 79.74 R W HAMILTON LTD 374226 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 88.31 R W HAMILTON LTD 374417 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#404 550.72 R.STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 373997 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 1.884.28 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 373793 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 203.40 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 374632 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 563.96 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 374217 04-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 1,120.75 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 374410 11-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 1,694.53 RAINBOW GREENHOUSES LTD 374218 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 30.50 RAINBOW GREENHOUSES LTD 373794 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 66.58 RAINBOW PURE WATER 373988 28-May-2014 SERVICES(COUNTRY FAIR-FACE F 254.25 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 373795 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(2013 ASPHA 36,255.10 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 374411 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(2014-333-13 78.535.00 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 373989 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(2014-333-13 691.108.00 RAY JAMES APPLIANCES 373602 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 59.95 RAYMOND,TINA 374633 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 53.00 RBC 374219 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 654.50 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 373990 28-May-2014 REMITTANCE 1,522.55 RE:SOUND MUSIC LICENSING COMPANY 374416 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES 630.36 REALTAX INC 374634 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 231.20 REALTAX INC 374220 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES 316.40 REALTAX INC 373991 28-May-2014 SERVICES 1,118.70 RECEIVER GENERAL 373796 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 545,324.11 RECEIVER GENERAL 374221 04-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 562,903.02 RECEIVER GENERAL 374635 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 590,545.21 RED TRAC A DIVISION OF D&W GROUP INC. 373603 14-May-2014 VEH ID#TRACTOR 212 57.07 RED TRAC A DIVISION OF D&W GROUP INC. 374414 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#212 67.08 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 374636 18-Jun-2014 TRAINING 253.28 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 374415 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(P109) 1,478.75 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 374222 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES(APR 2014 HRT) 4,106.50 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 373992 28-May-2014 SERVICES(APR 2014 SIGNAL) 9,573.90 REID.DAVID 373797 21-May-2014 REFUND 162.76 RICHARDSON,MARK 373604 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 243 00 RICHARDSON,RICK 373605 14-May-2014 SERVICES 100.00 RICHARDSON,RICK 373798 21-May-2014 SERVICES(COUNTY FAIR MUSICIAN 100.00 RIOCAN HOLDINGS INC 373995 28-May-2014 REFUND 231.081.87 ROBERTSON,CAMERON 374224 04-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 100.00 ROBICHAUD,HILLARY 373607 14-May-2014 SERVICES(EXHIBIT OPENING) 60 00 ROBINSON,KRISTINE 373800 21-May-2014 REFUND 53.81 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 373608 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 528.58 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 374225 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 528.58 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 374637 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(PARKING&TRAFFIC) 1,538.22 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 373996 28-May-2014 SERVICES(PARKING&TRAFFIC) 2.977.79 RPM PROMOTIONS 374638 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(SISCAR TWO SIMULTOR 1,184.30 RTS COMPANIES INC. 373801 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(KEIGHAN PF 5,607.48 RUSCITTI,TONY 373998 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 139 99 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 373609 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(SIDEWALK/C 584.08 SACCO,DOLORES 374418 11-Jun-2014 PETTY CASH 526.32 • Page 14 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA INC. 374228 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,631.53 SANI GEAR FIRE 373610 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 92 38 SAPEZINSKAS,CHRIS 374640 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES(ENTERTAINMENT) 200.00 SCERBO,SUSAN 374641 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 40.00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 373611 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 113.00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 374229 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 169.50 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 373803 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 374419 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,271 25 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 373804 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE STATIC 1.706.30 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 373446 09-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 46,745.90 SEALER WORKS 374643 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(KING EDDY 466.13 SEALER WORKS 374000 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,500.13 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 374642 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 1,377.35 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 374644 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 35.50 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 374230 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(MUSEUM) 3,509.78 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 374001 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(IS OFFICE) 3,858.95 SETON 374002 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 47.52 SETON 373805 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,330.52 SHARP,MIKE 373806 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 67.80 SHERRARD KUZZ 374004 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(#1473-140 403 41 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 374645 18-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 212.62 SHERWIN WILLIAMS 374420 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 582.12 SHOWTECH POWER&LIGHTING 373612 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,048.08 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL INC 374231 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES(RECREATION) 108 16 SIDER,JOHN 374421 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 500.00 SIMPLEX GRINNELL 374646 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(SUPPRES 151.42 SIMPLEX GRINNELL 373808 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 192.10 SIMPLISTIC LINES INC 373613 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 2.966.66 SIRIANNI,DANIEL G M 373809 21-May-2014 REFUND 125.93 SIX PAYMENT SERVICES(USA)CORP 374005 28-May-2014 SERVICES 100.00 SKRZESZEWSKI,STAN 373614 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 50.00 SLEEK DEVELOPMENTS INC. 374006 28-May-2014 REFUND 419.05 SMITH,LEE 374232 04-Jun-2014 PETTY CASH 247.34 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 374233 04-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING 282.50 SOMERVILLE,SHAWN 374007 28-May-2014 GRANT(LEADERSHIP TRAINING GR. 50.00 SPEAR ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC. 373811 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,638.50 SPEARE SEEDS 374648 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 888.18 SPEEDPRO IMAGING 373615 14-May-2014 ADVERTISING 929.99 SPIRONELLO,DEAN 374008 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 58.86 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 373618 14-May-2014 VEH ID#685 13.94 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 374236 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#456 78.52 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 374009 28-May-2014 VEH ID#459 211.69 ST CATHARINES FREIGHTLINER TRUCK&TRACTOR 374653 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#88 1,185.91 ST CATHARINES TRANSIT COMMISSION 374652 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 452.00 ST CATHARINES TRANSIT COMMISSION 373813 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 802.75 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 374067 29-May-2014 GRANT 2,741.67 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 374066 29-May-2014 GRANT 33,896.35 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 374649 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 73.92 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 374422 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 117.67 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 373617 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 308.69 STANCO SIGNS INC. 374650 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 870.10 STANTEC CONSULTING LTD 374234 04-Jun-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(FILE#346- 10,409.38 STANTEC CONSULTING LTD 373616 14-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(PO#14-00 24,109.01 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 373812 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 98.04 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 374651 18-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 463.93 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 374235 04-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 500.82 STEED&EVANS LIMITED 373619 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 27,289 50 STEELE,BRYAN 374423 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(NIAGARA FF 95.00 STEVENSVILLE LAWN SERVICE INC 373620 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(VICTORIA PI 13,371 74 STICCA,JAMES 374424 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 158.84 STILLWATER CONSULTING LIMITED 373814 21-May-2014 TRAINING 4,576.50 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 373815 21-May-2014 SERVICES 20.34 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 374237 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 28.02 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 373621 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 144.08 STORAGE NIAGARA 374010 28-May-2014 SERVICES 536.75 STORAGE NIAGARA 374425 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2,683.75 STRANGES,LOU 374655 18-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 361.84 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 374656 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#49 197 75 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 373622 14-May-2014 VEH ID#63 350.30 SUN LIFE WIRE 30-May-2014 JUNE PREMIUMS 361,663.80 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 374658 18-Jun-2014 REMITTANCE 728.07 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 373817 21-May-2014 REMITTANCE 1,976.34 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 374427 11-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING(AMQ2175200,COROI 1,017 00 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 373625 14-May-2014 ADVERTISING(AMQ1015800) 4,074.22 Page 15 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 374659 18-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING(AMQ1015800) 9,274.65 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 374239 04-Jun-2014 FUEL 1.236.12 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 373624 14-May-2014 FUEL 2,760.46 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 374426 11-Jun-2014 FUEL 22,483.15 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 373816 21-May-2014 FUEL 28,873.08 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 374238 04-Jun-2014 FUEL 38,949.71 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 374657 18-Jun-2014 FUEL 46.595.92 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 374011 28-May-2014 FUEL(TRANSIT) 64,795.26 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 373623 14-May-2014 FUEL 78,595.27 SUPER SERVICE RUBBER STAMP&SIGN LTD 374429 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 66 61 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 374012 28-May-2014 MATERIALS(MUSEUM) 198.58 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 373818 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 359.76 SUPERIOR BLEND COFFEE LTD 374660 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 633.74 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 374661 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(CORONATIC 107.92 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD 374241 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(CORONATIC 150.86 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 374013 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FAIRVIEW) 174.59 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 374430 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 174 59 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 373819 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(CITY HALL) 175.16 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 373626 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 372.91 SUPERIOR PROPANE 374428 11-Jun-2014 FUEL(GALE) 29.67 SUPERIOR PROPANE INC 374240 04-Jun-2014 FUEL(CHIPPAWA ARENA) 29.67 SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 21-May-2014 PARTS 1,683.68 TADDEO,ALDO 374014 28-May-2014 GRANT(LEADERSHIP TRAINING GR. 50.00 TALK WIRELESS INC 374242 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#75 87.60 TALK WIRELESS INC 374663 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#49 325.07 TALK WIRELESS INC 374431 11-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 424.56 TALK WIRELESS INC 374015 28-May-2014 SERVICES(TRANSIT) 953.27 TAMM COMMUNICATIONS INC 373820 21-May-2014 ADVERTISING 113.00 TCI MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 373821 21-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(CNF CULT 24,045.59 TD CANADA TRUST 374016 28-May-2014 REFUND 558.33 TD CANADA TRUST 374664 18-Jun-2014 REFUND 2,081.76 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 374017 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 79.10 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 374243 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 202.27 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 373822 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 224.87 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 373628 14-May-2014 SERVICES 270.07 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 373823 21-May-2014 SERVICES 3.551.42 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 374665 18-Jun-2014 SERVICES 4,246.67 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 374018 28-May-2014 SERVICES 22,395.47 TENAQUIP LIMITED 374019 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 86.74 TERANET INC 374666 18-Jun-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE(REPLENISH ACC- 10,000.00 TES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 374432 11-Jun-2014 SERVICES(SOFTWARE) 3,434.35 TEWARI,NAVNEET CHANDRA 374244 04-Jun-2014 REFUND(C0190139-PAID) 20.00 THE RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA 374413 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS(REPLACEMENT MEDAL 25.35 THERMO KING ONTARIO 374245 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 167.29 THERMO KING ONTARIO 374020 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 297.10 THERMO KING ONTARIO 374667 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 474.60 THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 373824 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,530.03 THOMSON,WAYNE 374056 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 340.00 THOS R. BIRNIE&SONS 374433 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750.00 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 374246 04-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(CORONAL 663.14 TIDD,DEREK 373629 14-May-2014 SERVICES 1,400 00 TIKKY,MARIANNE 373825 21-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 97 38 TIKKY,MARIANNE 374434 11-Jun-2014 PETTY CASH 127.80 TIKKY,MARIANNE 373630 14-May-2014 PETTY CASH 172.75 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 374668 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 35.44 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 373826 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 66.40 TINGEY,CHRIS 374247 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 175 00 TODD,KEN 374248 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 383.45 TOOLBOX 374249 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 99.16 TOROMONT 374669 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#215 24.69 TOROMONT 374250 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#205 712.78 TOROMONT 374022 28-May-2014 VEH ID#215 2,452.20 TOROMONT 373827 21-May-2014 VEH ID#203 2,957 32 TOROMONT 373631 14-May-2014 VEH ID#202 4,897.35 TORONTO STAMP INC 374023 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 114.32 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 373828 21-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 904.63 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING 374251 04-Jun-2014 TRAINING 949.20 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY TRAINING 374670 18-Jun-2014 TRAINING 1,107.40 TREASURE HOUSE IMPORTS LTD 373829 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,638.70 TREES UNLIMITED FORESTRY CONSULTANT 373830 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 766.08 TRENDLE,BEN 374025 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE(FIRE INVESTIGA- 45.00 TRUESDALE.STU 374027 28-May-2014 GRANT(LEADERSHIP TRAINING GR. 50.00 TRUGREEN 374252 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 148.03 TRUGREEN 373831 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(CITY HALL) 180.80 Page 16 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount TRUGREEN 374435 11-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 188.71 TRUGREEN 373632 14-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 404 65 TRUGREEN 374026 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(CITY HALL) 494.94 TULLOCH,AMANDA 374253 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 102.44 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 374671 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 48.16 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 374436 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 287 98 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 373832 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 457.65 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 374254 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 698 47 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 374255 04-Jun-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 185.76 UKRAINSKY,YAN 374437 11-Jun-2014 REFUND 750 00 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 374028 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 157.12 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 374672 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 83.51 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 373833 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 179.50 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 373633 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 200.92 UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION OF CANADA 374438 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#456,459&RENTAL SWEEP' 1,508.05 UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION OF CANADA 373835 21-May-2014 VEH ID#456,459.473 1.695.18 UNITED WAY 374673 18-Jun-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1.188.00 UNITED WAY 373834 21-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,210.00 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO PRESS INC 373634 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 81.58 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 373635 14-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES(FILE#325- 17.638 63 UPS CANADA 374674 18-Jun-2014 COURIER 96.95 UPS CANADA 374256 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#535 118.16 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 374029 28-May-2014 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,304.92 VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 373836 21-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,384.25 f1 T Qft.,.,�CT VADiN1 COMPUTER MANAGEMENT GROUP LTD 374072 02-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 12.267.58 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 374675 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#421 &422 377.51 VALUE MUFFLER&BRAKE CENTRE 373636 14-May-2014 VEH ID#141 2,393.79 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 374030 28-May-2014 MATERIALS(TRANSIT) 106.94 VESCIO,CATIE 374031 28-May-2014 GRANT 120.00 VIKING LIVES LTD 374676 18-Jun-2014 VEH ID#685 1.080.05 VISSER,RITA 374257 04-Jun-2014 SERVICES(MARKET ENTERTAINME 25.00 VOITH TURBO 374258 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 631.40 VOITH TURBO 374032 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,324.59 VYSE,SANDRA 374033 28-May-2014 REFUND 1.000.00 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 374439 11-Jun-2014 VEH ID#210 680.31 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 374259 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#210 1,128.42 WAJAX EQUIPMENT 373637 14-May-2014 VEH ID#210 4,791.83 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 373837 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 452.22 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 374440 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 2.432.04 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 373638 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 3,095.97 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 374677 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,805.72 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 374260 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 3,954.88 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 374034 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 5,293.33 WALDICK,NEIL 374036 28-May-2014 MEMBERSHIP 135.60 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 374678 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 634.68 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 373838 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 2,798.38 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 374035 28-May-2014 REFUND 4,025.47 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 374442 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 6,030.56 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 374261 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 13,097 36 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 373639 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 24,750.00 WALL,JACK 374441 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 203.40 WARCHALA,MICHAEL 374037 28-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 326.37 WASTE MANAGEMENT 374038 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 86.99 WATERFORD SAND&GRAVEL LIMITED 373642 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 1,955.09 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 374680 18-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 146.90 WELLARD,ROBERTA ELIZABETH 374039 28-May-2014 REFUND 163.47 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 374040 28-May-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 1,900.80 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 374681 18-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 2.346.29 WESTECH INDUSTRIAL LTD. 374041 28-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 816.43 WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 374443 11-Jun-2014 STORES/INVENTORY 341.44 WET&HUMID NO MORE LTD 374262 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 200.00 WET&HUMID NO MORE LTD 374042 28-May-2014 REFUND 750.00 WHEELER,SUE 373643 14-May-2014 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 306.90 WHITFIELD PLUMBING 374043 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2013-: 900.00 WHOLESALE LETTERING&CARVING LTD 374263 04-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 695.24 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 374068 29-May-2014 GRANT 28,500.00 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 374044 28-May-2014 MATERIALS(FIRE DEPT) 96.39 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 373644 14-May-2014 MATERIALS 329 25 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 374069 29-May-2014 GRANT 1,612.50 WORK AUTHORITY 374682 18-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 62.42 WORK AUTHORITY 373839 21-May-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 WORK AUTHORITY 374045 28-May-2014 MATERIALS 150.00 WORK AUTHORITY 374444 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 450.00 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 374264 04-Jun-2014 VEH ID#288 24.45 Page 17 of 17 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 374046 28-May-2014 VEH ID#298 1,786.81 WSIB 374048 28-May-2014 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 773.86 WSIB 374683 18-Jun-2014 REMITTANCE 1,788 22 WSIB 373645 14-May-2014 REMITTANCE 3,207.61 WSIB 374047 28-May-2014 REMITTANCE 3.693.80 WSIB 374265 04-Jun-2014 REMITTANCE 24,500.12 WSIB 373840 21-May-2014 REMITTANCE 31,583.46 WSIB-ACCOUNT 62610-660065 374266 04-Jun-2014 SUBSCRIPTION(WSIB POLICY MANI 78.75 WTH CAR RENTAL ULC 374267 04-Jun-2014 REFUND 20.00 WYLLIE,CHRIS 374049 28-May-2014 ADMINISTRATIVE 80.00 YARNELL OVERHEAD DOORS LTD 374268 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES 217 81 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 373646 14-May-2014 ADVERTISING 173 91 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 374684 18-Jun-2014 ADVERTISING(IS) 173 91 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 374050 28-May-2014 ADVERTISING(TRANSIT) 1,526.86 YMCA 374685 18-Jun-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(MACBAIN 680 93 YMCA 373842 21-May-2014 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS(MACBAIN 1,288.36 YMCA 373647 14-May-2014 SERVICES 2,041.95 YMCA 374270 04-Jun-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(SLIDE) 2,624.11 YMCA 374051 28-May-2014 CONTRACT SERVICES(MACBAIN-C 3,101.29 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 374070 29-May-2014 GRANT 4,277 75 ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 373843 21-May-2014 MATERIALS(CREDIT INV#80891) 756.90 ZAP HOLDINGS 374052 28-May-2014 REFUND 384.17 ZAVITZ,SHERMAN 373648 14-May-2014 SERVICES(CITY HISTORIAN) 1,400.00 ZEP SALES AND SERVICE OF CANADA 374445 11-Jun-2014 MATERIALS 144.56 Total 31,481,827.09 FS-2014-02 NiagaraaaHs July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: His Worship Mayor Jim Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS-2014-02 CMS Systems Agreement - Defibrillator Maintenance RECOMMENDATION That the Fire Chief be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The fire department is equipped with and operates eight (8) Heartstart MRx defibrillators. These units require maintenance to be performed on an annual basis to ensure proper operation. Philips Corporation is the sole supplier of this maintenance program for these particular units and has submitted a one-year renewal service agreement proposal at a cost of $4,504.00. Given the nature of this service agreement and the annual fee determined to be within the Fire Chief's signing authority, it is requested that the signing of this service agreement, and others of this nature, be delegated to the Fire Chief. BACKGROUND In 2006, the fire department took part in a study undertaken by a consortium of medical agencies across North America on the effectiveness of Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). In agreeing to be part of this study, the consortium provided eight (8) defibrillators free of charge to the municipality resulting in savings of approximately$136,000. Part of the agreement stipulated that the municipality be responsible for the annual maintenance costs of the units. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The total expenditure for the agreement is $4,504 and is included in the 2014 Operating Budget. The agreement ends September 30, 2015. Recommended by: z C. /771 1 Lee Smith,,--Firee C f 1'J' Respectfully submitted: ;' ', ' "L- ' ' Ken T dd, Chief; dministr/tive Officer Jim B./tc I MW-2014-27 NiagaraJalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: Tender Award Contract No. 2014-305-13 Maple Street Sewer Separation, Watermain Replacement, and Road Reconstruction from Sixth Avenue to Third Avenue Contract No. 2014-259-11 First Avenue Sewer Separation and Road Reconstruction From Bridge Street to the North Limit RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Demar Construction at the lowest price of $1,614,691.52. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Currently, combined sewer infrastructure exists along Maple Street from Third Avenue to the Hydro Corridor and along First Avenue from Bridge Street to the north limit. The proposed project will decommission the existing combined sewers, install new storm and sanitary infrastructure, replace aging watermain and reconstruct roadways. With the extension of the trunk storm sewer on Maple Street, branch systems within the drainage area can be separated. Separation of combined sewers will help alleviate basement flooding and reduce extraneous flows to the sewage treatment plant. BACKGROUND This project is part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program and is part of the approved 2014 Capital Projects Budget. On Maple Street, the project will include the decommissioning of the combined sewer from Third Avenue to the Hydro Corridor, design July 8, 2014 - 2 - MW-2014-27 of a new trunk storm sewer and sanitary sewer, as well as watermain replacement and full road reconstruction. On First Avenue, the project will include the decommissioning of the combined sewer from Bridge Street to the street's north limit, design of a new local storm sewer and full road reconstruction. Extension of the existing large diameter trunk storm sewer on Maple Street will require deep excavation in sandy silt soils with a high groundwater table. As a result, dewatering will be required to lower the groundwater table and additional permitting and monitoring will be required. The extension of the trunk storm sewer on Maple Street will facilitate the separation of branch systems within the drainage area bounded by Stanley Avenue to the west, the former CN corridor to the north, Victoria Avenue to the east and Morrison Avenue to the south. The City's Consultant has developed a multi-year, phased approach to separating the remaining combined sewers in this area. Separation of combined sewers will help to alleviate basement flooding and reduces extraneous flows to the sewage treatment plant. Tenders for the combined contracts were opened on June 17, 2014, in the presence of the City's Clerk, Dean lorfida, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager, Livia McEachern. Tender documents were picked up by eight (8) interested parties and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the totalled tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors for the summed contracts. The tenders were checked and tendered bids, as well as corrected bids, are shown below. Corrected Contractor City Tender Price Tender Price Demar Construction Niagara Falls $1,614,693.68 $1,614,691.52 Provincial Construction Niagara Falls $1,724,716.39 $1,724,716.38 Nexterra Substructures Niagara Falls $1,978,462.50 Centennial Infrastructure Niagara-on-the-Lake $2,041,104.50 $2,041,094.50 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender was received from Demar Construction in the amount of $1,614,691.52. This Contractor has performed similar projects for the City. We are of the opinion that this Contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. The Engineer's estimate for the summed contracts was $1,800,000.00. The project is scheduled to be completed within eighty (80) days of construction start. July 8, 2014 - 3 - MW-2014-27 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The construction of Maple Street was approved in the City's 2014 Capital Budget. The construction of First Avenue was approved in the City's 2012 Capital Budget. There are sufficient funds approved in both projects to fund the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of the Capital Project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities, and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan Recommended by: Geoff Holman, DireOf Municipal Works Respectfully submitt9d: 77: , Ken Todd, Chiipf AdministFative Officer Livia McEachern r\ N 4 c-1 O N -iL _.-All ...a m -I "_. -.2 .....5 _ -..-2,.:L. ..�. -. _.,__... C a Q ~ _._. �n .__ �t -_ _ -" " _ ._. w tin tJ__ 1.1 .1i = +-+ 14 Nl p a ,_ - -r-- , o c _ l : Yt IA C 'AX U C - Q t +"' L. O N�' LyQ P d O SEQtt� YC4PD.AY SEPiv .Y . -Y_Ir4 � , -t Q• L 1t ACJ , 1- •- L _.-1-.. ---. _J ._. ~ O — •i-A7H--V. F.O.U.RItI¢41C .FQ1 ktt-. Y C _w t�ua:x 9 . � i+AYE. FOA 11-, - O > --- cp a d a F?F M-AV tLAY- Y �'. . . . t,F�h AV, ,EfF -r ,_. O �"' ��4�?�V _ � _.rte: _. N t y. _ Ti y, 5:Tf G t C }' _ r vFv v - v R in r Z Oa a w n J 4• ._ j?aNL=Y AV STANL `i.Ay x MW-2014-31 Niagaraalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-31 Meadowvale and Taro North Drainage Areas RECOMMENDATION That this report be received for information and filed. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Further to the January 27, 2014 Council presentation on the condition of sewer mains, laterals, and causes of flooding and surcharge in December, 2013, staff held two public information meetings with residents in the Meadowvale and Taro North drainage areas (see attachments). BACKGROUND In July and December of 2013, the City had repeated flooding events in Meadowvale and Taro North due to unusual storm events, excessive grease build up in the sanitary sewer mains, and weeping tile connections to the sanitary system. While both of these areas have sanitary and storm sewer systems, numerous properties still have weeping tiles connected to the sanitary system. During rain events water from downspouts soak into the ground, any water close to a building enters the weeping tile system. Weeping tile systems are designed to take ground water away from building foundations. When connected to the sanitary system it greatly increases the volume of water in the sanitary sewer. The extraneous flow has no outlet and can surcharge into basements. While weeping tile connections to the sanitary system are no longer permitted under the building code, the City does not actively enforce disconnection from the sanitary sewer as this practice was previously accepted. Additionally, the cost to the resident to disconnect is significant. The City offers a weeping tile disconnection subsidy assistance program, however this program is voluntary, and funding is limited. Municipal Works operational staff is aware of the grease problems in these two areas, and have ensured that the sanitary system is cleaned and flushed on a more frequent schedule than normally required. The sanitary mains in these areas are 10" in diameter. July 8, 2014 - 2 - MW-2014-31 With additional grease encrustation, it can at times reduce the interior of the pipe in some places by 60% to 70% seriously affecting its capacity and operation. Storm Events Although the Harriman and Meadowvale areas had sewer main grease blockage issues prior to the July 19, 2013 storm, during the event staff were not immediately deployed to the Meadowvale or Harriman areas, as there were no sewer main blockages at the time. City staff were deployed in numerous locations to deal with road flooding, sewer surcharges, broken tree limbs and other emergency matters. Flooding was strictly related to the volume of rain. The north-eastern portion of the City received upwards of 106 mm of rain in 24 hour period, with 89 mm falling between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. On December 18, 2013 staff actively monitored a storm system approaching the City, snow mix to rain to freezing rain. This system from December 20th to December 22nd combined with snow melt delivered over 100 mm rain/melt. By 5:00 a.m. on December 22, 2013 several homes in the Meadowvale area reported flooding. Municipal Works responded to sewer main blockages due to grease in the Meadowvale, Sussex and pumping station areas. During this time frame the service centre received over 350 concerns relating to operational issues. Staff Response Following the July storm event and previous grease blockages in the Harriman area, staff: • responded to the main blockages by cleaning and flushing immediately • flushed and cleaned the sanitary systems • offered free sewer lateral cleaning to residents of the area to ensure there were no additional problems with individual laterals • advised the spokesman for the residential group of the city's frequent cleaning schedule, free cleanings and information on sewer main blockages • due to the amount of grease and blockages, hired a CCTV contractor to thoroughly inspect the surrounding sanitary system and provide videos and reports to staff on any other issues • no deficiencies were found with the sanitary system in this area Following the December storm events and grease blockages in the Meadowvale area, staff: • responded to the two sewer main blockages by cleaning and flushing immediately • due to the amount of grease and blockages, hired a CCTV contractor to thoroughly inspect the surrounding sanitary system and provide videos and reports to staff on any other issues • identification of three minor deficiencies were noted, a slight alignment dip, or "ponding" was located on Meadowvale Drive, and two offset pipe joints were identified in the Sussex Drive area July 8, 2014 - 3 - MW-2014-31 Additional Work Repair work was undertaken on Meadowvale and Sussex Drive to correct the minor deficiencies to the system. During this process some grease encrusted pipe was removed and replaced. Public Information Sessions On February 27, 2014 and on March 18, 2014 staff held two public information sessions for Meadowvale and Taro North areas respectively. City staff were present to provide information and answer questions/concerns of the residents. The meetings formats were set with individual sections representing various issues: • Municipal Works operational staff discussed maintenance and basic functions of sanitary and storm sewers, sanitary laterals, and the effect of grease on flow and surcharging (see attached) • Municipal Works operational staff also advised of the city's current program for sewer lateral cleaning, free video of laterals, and how owners may assist with proper disposal of grease • Municipal Works engineering staff discussed the Weeping Tile Disconnect Program (WRAP) and eligibility requirements. Residents were also advised on the impact of weeping tile connected to sanitary systems, and the added impact of infiltration on the capacity and functionality of sanitary systems • Finance staff, Risk Management, to discuss the claims process, how to proceed, what to expect, how claims are handled, and discussions on liability • Regional Niagara staff were on hand to discuss how the pumping station in Meadowvale area operates, maintenance schedules, why the pumping station is essential, and how it operated during the flooding event • Regional Niagara staff also spoke to grease issues, and provided door hangers with appropriate information. During the two hour sessions, residents were able to access pamphlets, door hangers, schematics on sewer operations, videos of sewer laterals and mains with grease build up. Staff answered questions and explained operations throughout the evenings. Residents were advised of actions that had been taken to date and advised that operational staff would be performing repairs on the system when weather permitted. Follow up Unfortunately, following up on repairs and checking work, city staff still came upon large amounts of grease and items (such as baby wipes) deposited in the sewer. City staff work continuously to maintain and monitor the infrastructure, however it seems not all residents are aware of the problematic nature of these kinds of disposals. July 8, 2014 - 4 - MW-2014-31 As a result, increased inspection, maintenance and cleaning activities will be undertaken in the more problematic areas, such as the sewers leading into the Meadowvale Pumping Station. Certain key maintenance holes will be monitored on a monthly basis to keep track of operational conditions in the system and proactively address debris deposits that may appear. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Numerous claims were submitted to the City and were processed through Risk Management and the City's insurer. The City was not found negligent on these matters due to the City's frequent cleaning and flushing of the sanitary system and the fact that the surcharging and flooding were storm related. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This report and the attached policy are consistent with Council's strategic commitment to continually monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's operations. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Meadowvale Drainage Area and Frequent Cleaning Map 2. Taro North Drainage Area and Frequent Cleaning Map 3. 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Cleaned 2011(10 times) Cleaned 2012(11 times) - maw Cleaned 2013(10 times.) A t „ I,',,,.. t ' 4tis` R L� ,err*"k.,,g1 ii `, � ' o 1 1-...A,Tr,,',,,,- , . cv ~ ,. .! . ,..,..,,,,,c,-,;,,,,,,' 3 E ,, VI C w 11111111111111111C , ^ t,!!, i ,, _ ,.., ;: ..,.., „ : V d enGP s , Q C Ct. _ E t U co 1-;;:::::: A C' Q w ^`µ i ...#mak. fm ` a x , t— t3 Sr ,',%:,\41:`,,,,!':' w ,k;e 4. �,�yJ�3 S l § .Z a � n r' ii • ' N 4 o vy 7 srwwf # n 4, `� ✓* �.,4 3 _riT ,,,,Pe � �( y .�' MW-2014-32 NiagaraFalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-32 Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Shoreline and Ramp Erosion Protection Improvements RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the commitment to fund its share of the ramp erosion protection works at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park. 2. That the 2014 Capital Budget be amended to include the $100,000 project cost and allocate the City's $50,000 contribution from capital reserves. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Working in partnership with the Chippawa Public Docks Committee, the City of Niagara Falls has developed an improvement plan for the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park. As part of this plan, the Chippawa Public Docks Committee is planning to fully fund the expansion of the existing docks. The anticipated value of this work is $125,000. Confirmation of the funding for the dock expansion works is expected by the end of July. Construction of this dock expansion in expected to start in the Fall of 2014. Shoreline and ramp erosion protection improvements should be completed at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park prior to the expansion of the existing docks. Delaying these necessary erosion protection improvements until after the dock expansion is completed will likely add to the cost. The construction value of the shoreline and ramp erosion protection improvements is $100,000. City staff have been successful in securing Niagara Region WaterSmart funding for this project. The WaterSmart funding will provide 50% project funding up to a maximum contribution of $50,000. Currently there is no construction funding approved in the 2014 Capital Budget for this project. To access the WaterSmart funding and allow for orderly and cost effective improvements to the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park, $50,000 in municipal funding is needed. MW-2014-32 2 July 8, 2014 BACKGROUND The Chippawa Boat Ramp Park is located along the Welland River at the intersection of Sodom Road, Main Street and Lyons Creek Parkway (see attachment #1). The park is the hub for public access to the Welland River for Chippawa area boaters. Building upon the success experienced in the development of the Front Street Public Dock, the Chippawa Public Docks Committee approached the City in 2013 with ideas to improve the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park. Through discussions with City staff, a conceptual plan for improvements was developed. These improvements focused on: • Enhancing the service capacity of the boat ramp and associated parking lot to better meet the peak summer time demands of local residents and tourists. This was accomplished by proposing larger docks, ramp enhancements, site lighting, expanding the parking lot and relocating the driveway to align with the intersection of Lyons Creek Parkway and Nassau Avenue. • Providing a greater community amenity for boaters and non-boaters alike. This was accomplished by proposing a small children's play area, seating areas, picnic areas, washroom facilities, and accessible walkways. In addition the conceptual plan also contemplates sidewalk and crosswalk improvements along Lyons Creek Parkway and Main Street. • Ensuring the sustainability of the existing and proposed facilities through shoreline and ramp erosion protection improvements. These erosions protection measures are a balance of hard (retaining walls and stone) and soft (landscape planting) measures. This insures that needs of the public users and natural environment are addressed. On June 25, 2013 Niagara Falls City Council approved report MW-2013-32 for the development of a new children's play area at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park in partnership with both the Chippawa Public Docks Committee and Sinking Ship Entertainment. The construction of the playground was filmed for TVO's "Giver" children's television series on July 22nd to 24th of that year. Since it was constructed this playground has been well received by the public and has had a high level of use. At the October 8, 2013 Niagara City Council meeting, funding was approved (under report F-2013-54 Infrastructure Project, Advancement of Engineering Design Phase) in the order of $30,000. The purpose of this funding was to advance the detailed design of improvements at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park in partnership with the Chippawa Public Docks Committee. To assist in getting public input into the proposed concept plan, the Chippawa Public Docks Committee hosted a public open house on November 26, 2013. City staff was in attendance. At this open house the general public had an opportunity to discuss the proposed concept plan for Chippawa Boat Ramp Park and provide comments. The MW-2014-32 3 July 8, 2014 open house was a success and good feed-back was received. From this feedback additional revisions were made to the proposed concept plan to come up with current concept plan (see attachment# 2). Also on November 26, 2013 Niagara Falls City Council approved By-law no. 2013-172 to authorize a sub-licence agreement with Ontario Power Generation and the Chippawa Public Docks Committee. This provided the necessary legal rights to the site to the Chippawa Public Docks Committee to pursue available grant opportunities. Most specifically the provincial Trillium Grant. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The proposed improvement concept plan for the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park will need to be implemented in strategic sequential phases. These phases are currently proposed as; • Phase 1 a - Shoreline and erosion protection improvements. • Phase 1 b - Dock expansions. • Phase 2 - Parking lot, driveway and landscape improvements. • Phase 3 - Washroom building development. • Phase 4 - Roadway sidewalk and cross-walk improvements. The Chippawa Public Docks Committee has committed to the complete construction funding and implementation of Phase 1 b - dock expansion. The value of this work is anticipated to be $125,000. The Committee has made grant applications for funding and is currently soliciting sponsorships from private companies to support this project. They expect to be successful in this fundraising effort and anticipate that they will be a position to start construction in the Fall of 2014. In anticipation of this work, City staff made an application to the Niagara Region through the WaterSmart program for funding shoreline and ramp erosion protection improvements. See attachment # 3. The anticipated value of these works is $100,000. On March 17, 2014 Staff was notified that we were successful in achieving the WaterSmart program funding. See attachment # 4. This will provide 50% funding (up to $50,000) towards the cost of the project. This WaterSmart funding was provided with the expectation of construction occurring in 2014. Construction of the shoreline and ramp erosion protection measures should occur prior to the proposed expansion of the docks by the Chippawa Public Docks Committee. Delaying this necessary work until after the dock expansion has been completed will likely add additional costs to the project. Initially, Phases 1 and 2 were part of the 2014 Capital Budget deliberations, with Phases 3 and 4 proposed to proceed in 2015. The estimates at that time were for $522,000 and $350,000 respectively. At the time of budget deliberations, all this funding was deferred MW-2014-32 4 July 8, 2014 to future years. With the external funding sources for Phase 1 b and a portion of Phase 1 a being firmed up, the most cost effective approach is to proceed with securing the remaining funding to complete Phase 1 a as originally planned. The funding for Phases 2, 3 and 4 would then be put forward for consideration during Capital budget deliberations in 2015 and beyond. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The project was not included in the 2014 approved Capital Budget. To leverage the funding from the Niagara Region's WaterSmart program the City should fund its share at this time. The City's matching contribution of $50,000 will be derived from the Capital Project reserves. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Promote awareness and opportunities for active living by: • Continuing to implement the recommendations from the 2007 Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Culture. • Providing accessible recreational facilities and green space for Niagara Falls residents. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . Location Map 2. Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Proposed Concept Plan 3. WaterSmart Application 4. WaterSmart Grant Award Letter— March 17, 2014 5. Chippawa Public Boat Dock Committee— Letter to Mayor& Council—June 4, 2014 6. Capital Budget Worksheet 1 i(//,` Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Di(. i ector f M nicipal Works , / ' : , 1 Respectfully submitted: y L `� j "`"7 Ken Todd, Chief dministra *ve Officer David Antonsen „ ATTACHMENT #1 LOCATION MAP CHIPPAWA BOAT RAMP PARK LOCATION MAP Location Map _ 430C 8022 4152% 4089 8038 Hie 4344 1.2353 41C 0,961/4 ti 4118 4145 �� 4130 Qti 4136 4379 44' 4142 441E 4148 4093 4113 CHIPPAWA BO8652AT RAMP4123*'AtK 1 .S` O4143 O 4� 4149 tiP� 4210 P 8668 44e - 41 4© C- WELLAND 5-C O' 412© c. �,� 4126 494-) 8718 8729 .`4L t - 4248 8732 8731 4279 8746 8765 O,. 4286 i 8760 8759 0 8774 0 8772 8771 4.310 91/4PS 8790 p 8786 8785 2 y 4326 8789 C 3798 8798 8797 \ 4379 4336 8805 <8806 8812 8814 8811 :�1 , 4358 426; � 4773 420125'5249 t3t32? 8649 8824 ��. 40' `iaEaraj-u«S3 4,7�, B830 WE LL 1 N�;4 4108 June 2014 Subject Land' ATTACHMENT #2 . , ii r • . • I 1, .1± " I 521' 4 - • • 1; , t ATTACHMENT #3 Print Form a r mart , NGir pnuns the Niagara Wa er Scute° ,s, 2014 Application for Stakeholder Partnership and Assistance through the Niagara Water Strategy Indirect Action Program Section 1: Lead Applicant Project Title: Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Improvement Project-Shoreline Work Submitted By: Geoff Holman C.E.T.,Director of Municipal Works Municipality/Agency: City of Niagara Falls Project Manager: ?David Antonsen O.A.L.A.,Landscape Architect Application Date: (January 31,2014 Section 2: Relevance to NWS Please indicate which NWS Action Programs and/or Goals your project falls under: Action Programs Education and Awareness Building ( I Land Use Planning (e.g. school programs, brochures, (e.g. expand parks and open spaces, awareness campaigns, etc.) standardize land use regulations, etc. Watershed and Natural Heritage System i Land and Property Management (e.g. watershed studies, buffer (e.g. Well decommissioning programs, restoration, storm water management shoreline improvements, septic system practices, etc.) inspections, etc. { I Data Collection and Monitoring Agricultural Best Practices (e.g. standards for data collection, (e.g. evaluate best management practices, inventory of contaminated sites, creek road salt management, use of natural monitoring, etc. buffers, etc. I I Energy, New Technology and Best Practices I I Groundwater Study and Protection (e.g. new irrigation technologies, power (e.g. map water takings, evaluate threats, co-generation, etc.) identify key recharge/discharge areas, etc.) Application for Stakeholder Partnership and Assistance Through WaterSmart Niagara Indirect Action Program 7 Funding Incentives, Financing and Taxation I I Infrastructure and Contaminated Sites (e.g. Clean Up Rural Beaches Program, (e.g. Phase out CSOs, clean up brownfield funding programs to restore areas, etc.) sites, assess contamination of old industrial sites, etc.) E Regulations and Policies (e.g. water protection policies, erosion control plans, review water management policies, etc.) NWS Goals Human Health I I Commerce Clean and abundant drinking water for Clean and abundant water for economic safe human consumption opportunities ji Natural Environment Property Risk and Liability Sufficient water of satisfactory quality in Protection for residential, business and natural settings to restore and maintain public land uses from adverse flooding and healthy flora,fauna and ecosystem erosion integrity Agriculture — Recreation Clean and abundant water for agricultural Sufficient and clean water to support Opportunities and sustain recreational uses Section 3: Project Description A. Please include a brief overview of your project and anticipated outcomes(25-50 words) The City of Niagara Falls is planning improvements to the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park along the Welland River. These improvements will include a component of shoreline (work. The shoreline work will consist of a mixture of naturalization strategies along with sections of harder urban type wall edge and riprap. The total length of shore ;improvement is estimated at 150m. ,This shoreline work will ensure that valuable infrastructure assets (parking lot, picnic ;areas and concrete boat ramp)are protected from erosion caused by the Welland River. iln addition this shoreline work will enhance the natural environment by protecting and enhancing areas identified by the MNR and NPCA as significant wetlands and fish habitat. This shoreline project(along with other proposed works at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park) has received written endorsement by the NPCA subject to detail design review. Application for Stakeholder Partnership and Assistance Through WaterSmart Niagara Indirect Action Program B. Is this project a priority for your municipality/organization? Please Explain. 'This project is a priority to the City of Niagara Falls. The Chippawa Boat Ramp Park is an important facility in the City of Niagara Falls. It provides residents and visitors of Niagara Falls with needed access to the Welland River. 'To maintain this operation and provide it in a manner that respects the natural environment,the proposed shoreline work is needed. This shoreline work along with other improvements to the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Improvement project has been identified for funding consideration in the proposed City of Niagara Falls 2014 Capital Budget. Failure to do this shoreline work will overtime negatively impact;the boat ramp infrastructure,the safety of facility users and the adjacent wetland areas. C. Please include a description of your project(max 2 pages), including: ▪ Anticipated Results ▪ Transferability • Partnership Opportunities • Strategy Goals and Objectives ▪ Timeline (Anticipated start and duration of project) ▪ Cost estimate and anticipated funding sources • Support requirements If there are any questions concerning the application process or the partnership funding rules please forward them to: Katelyn Vaughan Project Manager, Niagara Water Strategy Integrated Community Planning Department Niagara Region 2201 St.David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold,ON L2V 4T7 Telephone:685-1571 FAX:641-5208 katelyn.vaughan@niagararegion.ca Section 4: OFFICE USE ONLY Date Application Received: Reviewed by: Date response sent: File number: • Niagaraaalls January 31, 2014 CHIPPAWA BOAT RAMP PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR WATER SMART NIAGARA SUPPORT Background: The Chippawa Boat Ramp Park is situated in Niagara Falls along the Welland River at 4379 Lyons Creek Road. The main facility within the park is a twin concrete boat ramp with associated docks. See enclosed location map. A large parking lot is located on site to handle the high summer use that occurs at the park. The City of Niagara Falls is currently working with a local community group (the Chippawa Public Docks Committee)to make numerous facility improvements to the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park. Of these proposed improvementsonly the shoreline works are the subiect of this support application. Anticipated Results: The proposed shoreline works will extend approximately150m along the park water frontage. The design of these improvements will be respectful of both the public users of the facility as well as the needs of the natural environment. As a result this shoreline design will not be a one- size fits all solution. To meet both needs we anticipate that there will be a section(s) of shoreline along the physical boat ramp and docks that will need to be riprap and retaining wall and other areas adjacent to identified wetlands will need to have a vegetative edge. The design of which will be worked out with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. To date we have received written endorsement of the project in principle by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (subject to detail design review.) See enclosed letter. Transferability: The issues we are experiencing with the shoreline at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park are common to other areas along the Welland River. We believe that methods we develop for addressing erosion will be very transferable to other projects. This includes future City of Niagara Falls projects as well as other projects outside of our municipality. Partnership Opportunities: We anticipate that this project will provide a great opportunity to work with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority as a partner in stewardship of the Welland River. A successful completion of this project will provide for a basis to work on other like projects that advance both City of Niagara Falls and Conservation Authority Goals. re 1 of 2 . Leen:street,P©..Box 1023 Niagara Falls,ON,Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca Strategy Goals and Objectives: We believe that the improvement of the shoreline at the Chippawa Boat Ramp Park will meet Water Smart Niagara goals of the Natural Environment and Property Risk and Liability. The natural environment goal will be addressed through making improvements along the shoreline adjacent to the identified wetlands. These riparian works will enhance buffers to the wetland areas as well as serve as stabilization to minimize risk of siltation. Fauna habit will also be improved. The property risk and liability goal will also be addressed in this project. This will be through the stabilization of the shoreline adjacent to the boat ramp and parking lot. Currently this boat ramp is being undermined by erosion along with the adjacent areas. By addressing this erosion we will be able to maintain the facilities in the long term and minimize the risk of public injury and property damage. Timeline: The timeline for this project will be subject to both regulatory (fisheries) requirements and public use needs. We anticipate the following schedule: - Design, regulatory approvals and tendering of work: February to July 2014 - Construction of shoreline works: September to November 2014 Cost Estimate and anticipated funding sources: We have estimated the shore improvements to be $100,000 with the breakdown in costs as follows: - Boat Ramp Erosion Protection $50,000 - Shoreline Retaining Wall with Riprap $35,000 - Natural Shoreline Edge Treatment $15,000 We are requesting funding in the order $50,000 from Water Smart Niagara. The funding for the remaining $50,000 is anticipated from the 2014 Niagara Falls capital budget. Support Requirements: In addition to the financial support outlined above, we would benefit greatly from technical design support provided by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority The specific technical design support would be in terms how to design and implement this shoreline work in a sensitive manner to the natural environment while balancing public user needs. 2 of 2 A BOAT RAMP PARK CHIPPAW (4379 LYONS CREEK ROAD) LOCATION MAP ,fio, _�; PAWA,='* � P @ �` - � `, , q / A • .,.f., _.. - A �, fix PROPOSED SHORELINE WORK { CONSERVATION October 28, 2013 via email David Antonsen, Landscape Architect Municipal Works Dept. City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear David Subject Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Proposed Master Plan Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) staff have reviewed the submitted Chippawa Boat Ramp Park Proposed Master Plan Concept Drawing, and offer the following comments. The NPCA regulates the watercourse and floodplain of Chippewa Creek, potions of the creek and creek bank that the Ministry of Natural Resources has classified as Provincially Significant Wetland, as well as buffer zones on the watercourse and wetland. A significant portion of the proposed work falls within these regulated areas. Please refer to the attached map. As the work will be carried out in areas regulated by the NPCA, a permit will be required prior to construction. Concurrent to the permit application review, the NPCA will also review the work on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Based on the submitted concept plan, NPCA staff believe a permit will be grantable, provided the following design suggestions are implemented in the finalized plan. At the location of the "scenic dock"and "dock pergola", the NPCA requests that the proposed scenic dock and dock pergola be shifted southward onto the land, and relocate the washroom house southward to the location of the existing walnut tree. The NPCA would be amenable to retaining/reconstructing the existing narrow dock. The aquatic vegetation to the north and east of the boat ramp is quite good in quality and should be preserved as much as possible. The proposed large scenic dock would cast too much shade and destroy the wetland plants. At the proposed "expanded dock", NPCA staff observed some wetland plants along the shoreline but minimal vegetation in the water. As such, the NPCA has no objection in principle to the proposed erosion control modifications to the bank and the expanded dock structure, but would encourage the use of shrubby riparian/wetland plants to hold the bank together if possible. North of the new play structures, the NPCA would like to offer, as a compromise, that the existing upland trees and shrubs could potentially be removed to allow the installation of a boardwalk/narrow dock adjacent to the existing post and rope fence, to provide additional scenic observation space. I trust this is sufficient for your needs; however should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the undersigned. Regards, Lara Widdifield, C.E.T. Supervisor, Construction Permit Approvals Phone: 905-788-3135 ext. 229 ,, Chippawa Boat Ramp Park .._.............____ , .„ ... ON5ER';a.T,ON Proposed Master Plan _ _._______.__. ._-_ — - r,,,, ,,, T880 7700 6285 * 7880 5643 5-045 , .'` - 5670 4344 ; ir of 223 7T' $s t : 3 g t [ k 2 4;e:. Legend { r , xA r r .f;';'-';'11,-.V - NPCA APPROXIMATE REGUL r 4 y 4l-0S.' , , , Regulated !ocdpla:n Extent 'y' t s,4' ., � '7 rY r ( Scv,sory,Cn•�_. itt''4'a `3,�:al ,� s Six .'✓ -'y j :�`. 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' tit :' 10!28/2013 w fir' - '' Notes ,Showirg NPCA Regulated Areas '0'_..__. __.. -----0 0 05 0 1 Kilometers This^yaps`01 lusiretioe ou.poses only•normation contained!+ereor s not�'tended toj ___ eaisUtute adv!ce s not a substdute fcr professona�renew or a site survey.r e si ��------ suolecl to change without notice The PPCA takes no respons!bi:ty'or,nor guarantees, she accuracy of Ne',n'ormanon r_onta;fled on this map Any interpretations or cnnciuslonsi 2N.agara 4egwn,NPC 4,',_IO,+APAC and coronet drawn'rem the map are the sole-espons!b!lity of Ne due'-His s NOT A S,u5 OFi , !:4':aFv ATTACHMENT #4 Planning and Development Services alter2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold,Ontario L2V 4T7 / NIAGARA Telephone: 905-685-1571 Toll Free. 1-800-263-7215 A/err-ung the Niagara Water SL`'�e,:' www niagararegion.ca March 17,2014 City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen St., P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls,Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Geoff Holman Director of Municipal Works Dear Geoff; Earlier this year you applied for funding under the WaterSmart Niagara Program for your project: Chippewa Boat Ramp Park Improvement Project—Shoreline Work We are pleased to inform you that funding in the amount of$50,000 has been approved for your project. We ask that you submit a report with some high resolution photographs of your projects implementation or illustrations of your project suitable for reproduction no later than November 14, 2014. These will be used to communicate your projects results to Niagara WaterSmart partners and stakeholders. To receive your funding, please submit an invoice to WaterSmart Niagara with appropriate documentation to support project expenses(e.g., invoices). Upon receipt of your invoice,we will process it and send payment. If for any reason, your project is delayed, please call me to discuss a revised project schedule and submit an interim report outlining your projects status. Thank you for participating in the WaterSmart Initiative. As the individual projects, such as yours, are completed, we move closer toward implementing our common watershed goals. Sincerely, Katelyn Vaughan Project Manager, Niagara Water Strategy 905-685-1571 ext.3544 Niagara Region katefyn.vaughan pniagararegion,ca MW-2014-32 Attachment#5 .f1,4 ''it t June 4, 2014 Mayor and Council-City of Niagara Falls Dean lorfida,City Clerk City of Niagara Falls City Hall, P.O. Box-1023 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON Re/Matching funding requirement of$50,000 for WaterSmart program-"Shorewall Protection and Erosion Control at Chippawa Boat Ramp"- Council meeting July 8,2014 Dear Mayor and Councillors; Please accept this letter from the Chippawa Public Docks Committee as our support for the proposed expenditure of$50,000 in matching funds that are required to receive$50,000 in funding from the WaterSmart program. These funds are earmarked for important erosion control along and within the Chippawa Boat Ramp park. This control work will enhance the park visually, provide environmental areas with protections identified by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and eliminate the possibility of the Ramp failing and forcing closure in the future due to catastrophic erosion already being exhibited under the ramp itself. Our fully volunteer, non-profit group is planning a $125,000 in-water remediation program at the Boat Ramp park. The improvements to the park will provide the public with important recreational and walking destination opportunities, boaters with valuable docking and hauling upgrades and augment the delivery of emergency services. We feel the shorewall protection and erosion control provided under the matching funds program is a necessary protection for that investment. Regards, Jay Mason cc: Mayor Jim Diodati, Dean lorfida, David Antonsen,Wayne Thomson, Marie Middlemiss MW-2014-32 Attachment#6 Capital Budget Worksheet 2014 Department Municipal Works Priority(1-3) Q Project Name Uhlppawa Boat Kamp Included in 10 year n Capital Plan(yin) Project I.D.# Project Description Shoreline and ramp erosion protection improvements. Projected Start Date: September 2014 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Opening Balance-Jan 01 (surplus)ideficit - - EXPENDITURES tngrneenng Fees/Design/Studies Land/t u lding/Furniture! Equipment Construction Roads Storm Sewers Water Sanitary Sewers Sitework/Landscaping 100,000 Contingency Other Interest Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES 100,000 - FUNDING SOURCES Special Purpose Reserves Capital Holding Reserve 50,000 Reserve Fund • Transfer from Operating Development Charges Debentures Gas Tax Provincial/Federal Grants External Contributions Interest Earned Other 50,000 TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 100,000 - Closing Balance-Dec 31 (surptus)ldeficit - - MW-2014-33 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-33 Licence Agreement to Permit the Installation of Water Monitoring Wells on City Lands RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Director of Municipal Works be authorized to execute the necessary agreement to permit the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and their associates to install water monitoring wells on City lands. 2. That the Director of Municipal Works be authorized to execute any future agreements pertaining to the installation of water monitoring wells on City lands. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has received a request from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority to install permanent groundwater monitoring wells on City lands. The NPCA is proposing the installation of the monitoring wells as part of a joint-program with the Ontario Geological Survey(OGS)to study water levels and water quality information for a project investigating Lake Erie's role on the Niagara Peninsula aquifers. All of the information gathered would be freely shared with the City of Niagara Falls. The NPCA is hoping to install a total of eighteen (18)water monitoring wells for the project, two (2) of which would be located in the City of Niagara Falls: (i) Young-Matthews (ii) Grassy Brook * see attached map for further details with respect to these locations. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The proposed wells will be 2 '/2"diameter PVC pipes installed to a depth of 36 metres (118 feet) within a steel protective casing that extends about 1 metre above the ground surface. An photo example of an older well installation is attached. The proposed agreement, which would permit the NPCA to install the two (2)wells on City lands, establishes and defines a set of rules and guidelines for the use and maintenance of the wells. July 8, 2014 -2 - MW-2014-33 The agreement, in the form presented, was reviewed from a legal perspective and was deemed to provide considerable insurance and indemnity for the City with the right to cancel the agreement on three months notice. Benefits of the program: Well locations have been strategically chosen for the greatest impact to the NPCA. The NPCA has defined some of the overall benefits of this program, including the gathering of information for: • Source water protection New water supplies • Groundwater flow models • Water budgets Groundwater monitoring (quality and recharge) • Rural private servicing assessments (Groundwater Vulnerability Mapping and sustainable aquifer information) Management of Twelve Mile Creek's cold water fisheries habitat Environmental Assessments • Niagara Region Landfill Reporting • Niagara College training and research Benefits to the City: The regular monitoring of the City's groundwater resources by the NPCA would provide a low-risk, cost-effective method of groundwater quality control in the areas surrounding the proposed well locations. All of the information gathered would be shared with the City, and could be used to properly warn and notify rural users of well water if a situation occurred where contaminants were found in the area. The information gathered may also allow for more potable water aquifers to be identified for use by rural users who require groundwater. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There is no cost to the City to construct or maintain the proposed water monitoring wells. LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City's Legal Department has reviewed the proposed license agreement and does not believe there is any reason to object to it being executed in the form presented. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map - proposed water monitoring wells 2. Photo of an older version of the proposed wells July 8, 2014 -3 - MW-2014-33 Recommended by: - , Geoff Holman, Directoo(of Municipal Works Respectfully submitte = L'Z '4 Lam. }� yv Ken T d, Chief/df hief dministratibe Officer EUKS Zi., ,.,..,„kr",.. -.- 0 , -.„ ,e'''' 1 Iv. -• . ,,. 7 ,,,t.-A '; „ 't;,,!,*', , ,, .--7`. 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Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-37 DOW-2014-004, 4549 Cataract Avenue Facade Improvement Grant & Commercial Building Grant Owner: 8763631 Canada Inc. Applicant: John Hozack RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Facade Improvement Grant and Commercial Building Improvement Grant Applications for4549 Cataract Avenue(8763631 Canada Inc.)subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY These applications can be supported because: • the renovation will result in the improvement of the hostel which will be a positive representation of the Downtown and the City for international travelers; • the hostel use is in conformity with the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law; • the renovation and improvements may encourage other improvements in the area; • the facade improvements and commercial building works comply with the City's grant program; and • the facade improvement grant and building improvement grants total $20,000 with the City contributing one half and the Region of Niagara contributing one half. The funding is provided in the 2014 Operating Budget. BACKGROUND The hostel use of the subject lands is a legal non-conforming use. The property was purchased in May, 2014 by 8763631 Canada Inc. who are intending on making $100,000 in renovations to the property. There is no change proposed to the use or intensity of the use. The renovations are targeted to be completed in August of this year. Facade Improvement Grant The Applicant proposes to: replace the entranceway concrete sill and install a new door threshold and sweeps; repair old mortar joints; scrape and power wash, followed by painting of the facade; new lighting fixtures at the entrance; signage improvements; and new landscaping. The estimated costs of the above plus the architects drawing fee is $24,054. An architect's rendering of the facade improvements is attached as Appendix 2. July 8, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-37 The Facade Improvement Grant can provide a total of 50% of the estimates or $10,000 whichever is lesser. The City and Region would each contribute $5,000 towards the $10,000 facade improvement grant. Commercial Building Improvement Grant The remainder of the building will have a complete installation/upgrade of its fire protection systems; a new roof; 17 window screens and 18 damaged glazed insulated glass units replaced; and lighting fixtures replaced where needed. The estimated cost of these works is estimated at$58,463. The Commercial Building Improvement Grant can provide a total of 50% of the estimates or$10,000 whichever is lesser. The City and Region would each contribute $5,000 towards the $10,000 building improvement grant. ANALYSIS The improvements requested under these applications are all eligible under the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Program for the Downtown Area. The hostel caters to a number of travelers entering the City by bus or train and, therefore can be one of the first impressions of the City. The improvement of this building and the surrounding lands at such a visible area of the Downtown is supported through the Community Improvement Plan and City's Planning documents and it is anticipated that the improvement of the building will encourage the continued revitalization of the area. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The funding for this request will come from the Downtown CIP Special Purposes Reserve. This reserve has been established to provided funding for the City's expenses related to non-interest loans and for qualified grants. There are sufficient funds available for the subject application. If approved, the recommended grants, of with the City's portion would equal $10,000, will result in an unencumbered balance of $276,259. Property taxes are up to date on this property. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of the application will satisfy Council's strategic priority by implementing the financial incentive programs within the Downtown CIP and will assist in the ongoing revitalization of the area. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Appendix 1 - Location Map ► Appendix 2 - Architects Plan of Facade ► Appendix 3 - Photos of Existing Building Recommended by: , Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development ,° Respectfully submitted: � ,a��- r- ..; . Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-37, CB&FIG-2014-004, 4549 Cataract Ave.wpd July 8, 2014 -3 - PBD-2014-37 APPENDIX 1 P - \ ..,_____ ),„.._ _ 1:2353 N RAM?) co J BRIDGE ST BRIDGE ST BRIDGE ST csZ 4 1 i ("1 � 3 _._. 1 > L rn ` rn 3 m `- n D z c r' D D ir- >i-.-.. i-_._. t_ PARK ST PARK ST PARK ST n ; ti D - m 3 p rn _ - i - Q- D C _4(<, C QUEEN ST QUEEN sT TN 3 rn73 3 4 rn 1.---- ; -- Ce- 3 _ �. 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' ,,1,,, ,:,/,,,,:,,,‘,2,:.',..) 1-'-----:,...„,,,,,7,------,:::",,,, .....!.41,,.. ,, 0,,,,i mx iii% ; ..,..—_,,,i, s. t � • �ifr" , i\y1 "-',,a,,,"-',,a,,,,,,,\s sst. 4r N� µ,e 1 lei ii r PBD-2014-38 Niagaraag11s July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-38 Overview of Policies Concerning the Use of Cul-de-sac Streets RECOMMENDATION That Staff conduct a meeting or workshop with the development industry and building contractors to explore the issues of long cul-de-sac streets and prepare appropriate Official Plan policies for consideration at a future public meeting before City Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY During the consideration of the Planning Staff report on June 10, 2014 concerning the Southgate Estates Plan of Subdivision, it was pointed out that the Official Plan policy regulating the length of cul-de-sac streets had been removed through Official Plan Amendment No. 94 (OPA 94). Council requested a report on the matter. OPA 94 is an extensive official plan amendment (50 pages of changes) which brought the City's Official Plan into compliance with the Regional Official Plan and the Provincial Growth Plan. The Amendment was approved in January of this year. A consolidation of the new policies and old policies was not available until recently. Unfortunately staff, in switching back and forth between the two policy documents, erroneously relied on the old policy of the Official Plan concerning streets which terminate in a cul-de-sac. This policy was referenced in the report. Amendment No. 94 revised and renumbered the existing policy under Part 3, Section 1 which read in part "Internal streets that terminate in a cul-de-sac shall not normally extend beyond 150 metres." This policy was replaced with a new policy Part 2, Section 1, Policy 1.16.5 (v) which reads in part "Culs-de-sac are discouraged." This report presents the facts around the situation, proposes appropriate consultation and future action to be considered by City Council. BACKGROUND Planning Discussion Cul-de-sac streets have been used at various times in subdivision design, but often are used provide street access for small properties or blocks of land where it is otherwise difficult to July 8, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-38 extend a full street. It has been the City's practice to not encourage such streets because they pose operational problems (such as snow clearing in winter), do not allow for full residential integration as part of developing complete communities and can pose safety concerns should the only means of ingress, to a long dead-end street, become blocked. Since adoption of the Official Plan on September 30, 1991, the City has had a policy which normally sought to avoid cul-de-sac streets longer than 150 metres. This policy was replaced, through approval of Official Plan Amendment 94 earlier this year, with wording which discourages cul-de-sac streets. Neither the old policy nor the new policy prohibit cul-de-sac streets. It is recognized that, at times, it will be necessary to use a street which ends in a cul-de-sac. In the case of excessively long cul-de-sac streets, Fire Services have a concern for resident safety should the only means of access become blocked in a fire situation. The Fire Department has accepted, as one possible alternative, that any dwelling unit beyond 150 metres be constructed with fire sprinklers. Alternatively, the Fire Department has indicated that an emergency access route or re-design of the subdivision would be acceptable to provide a second means of entry. The Planning Department has previously worked with developers to reduce the length of long cul- de-sac or dead end streets (Optimist Subdivision and Deerfield 9) or provided for emergency access (Marinelli Drive/Colangelo Estates and Fernwood Subdivision). Council was concerned that the policy on cul-de-sac streets was adopted without the full involvement of the development industry. Council asked that this matter be reviewed and brought back to City Council with a full report. City staff (Planning, Fire, Engineering, Legal) met this spring to discuss the various reasons for the policy and the need to consult with the developers and builders. The intent was to arrange such a meeting or workshop in the fall after the busy construction season had slowed. The purpose of the meeting would be to ensure the policy had been fully vetted with respect to operational, design and safety matters and that full policies to address and provide for mitigation to reduce any negative effects of using cul-de- sacs in subdivisions and infill developments. Without precluding the outcome, these could include joint pedestrian paths and emergency routes, integrated street patterns use of easements and rights-of-way. Cul-de-sac streets while not prohibited continue to be reviewed on a case by case basis. Better policies to outline the rationale behind discouraging such streets and to outline, in an official document, alternative solutions and options to accommodate such streets in growth of the City. A full report to Council on the matter in an open public forum would ensure a fair, open and transparent approach is developed. Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: ;1 Y _ • 4-1 Ken Todd, '-Chief Administrative Officer A.Herlovitch gd Attach. S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-38. Cul-de-sac Policies wpd / PBD-2014-39 Niagarraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-39 Matters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee Update of Designating By-laws RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the updated Designating By-laws that are listed on tonight's agenda for the following properties: • 4325 Bampfield Avenue, First Bampfield House • 4267 Bridge Street, VIA Rail Station • 4190 Bridge Street, Former CIBC Bank • 3800 Bridgewater Street, Laura Secord House • 6172 Buchner Place, Buchner House EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In order to assist with the preservation of the heritage of the City, the designating by-laws for all properties designated under the Ontario Heritage Act are being updated. The updates relate to the legal descriptions and also the heritage attributes that in many cases were vague and incomplete. Many of the properties were originally designated prior to the 2005 update to the Ontario Heritage Act which included Regulation 9/06, Criteria for Designation. There have been changes in terminology and language in the Heritage Act and this update is reflective of these changes. The draft by-laws were sent to each property owner together with a letter explaining the reasons for the proposed changes. All of the property owners agreed with the proposed changes. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The purpose of amending and updating the by-laws was to update the terminology and legal descriptions of each property. The by-laws also assist by guiding any future restoration by specifically outlining the heritage attributes that contribute to the heritage value and interest of the property. The update was also done in part to assist the Property Standards Officers when dealing with heritage properties insofar as heritage attributes are now better described. Each draft by-law was sent to the respective property owner to review and provide comments. All of the property owners agreed with the proposed changes. July 8, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-39 Accordingly, staff recommend that Council pass the by-laws. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ► Appendix 1 - Photograph & the proposed updated Schedule B for each property. Recommended by: jjv`'L" ' Alex Herlovitch, Dir ctor of Planning, Building & Development Res ectfull submitte ' ! P Y Ken To d, Chie (Administrative Officer P.Boyle:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-39, Updated Designating By-laws.wpd . , 4325 ..,,:,, ,,.. :„.., .,, BAM pFI EL D AVENUE 7 i .i .. 0.- ,..4,,.......naok.- . .., PP i A . # as„ DIX 1 . ,.. . ...... -, . J,„ , . ,' ;/ , - i'•::,-': ::' , '';•'i it,;'''''401t'Apr•c* ,''..,'4',"1.'iStai.. -. '''':.4:"4....*. .' i. '-- r. .'.',,....- 5-.. - . .:- ... 414.milim-.,...0, - .'.--:let'4r Ai: ." --.i - ' -,..s* . .. _... --Iv- .-- ,,). - 4;4:","440,• -. ' ., .-... -'' '4,-,'..''-'-.':'. 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''.: •••'• .":'':',.:•L',• :''''''l•tl'• • .;";54'V'''. . PRO.';''• i• '-'•'' ,:14.4f''' ''''' '''';e4'- '"I!',...•'4"; :',:-' ..:. : '.',:.'rt*,:•.11!--:-40, • ,k.i*- . , ) •-- '',.... " - - *' * ' ,-,.. ... SCHEDULE "B" to By-law No.: Description of Property — First Bampfield House, 4325 Bampfield Avenue The First Bampfield House is located on the north side of Bampfield Street set back substantially from the property line. The house was built in 1860 and features several Italianate architectural elements. The building's front facade faces east. originally overlooking the Niagara River. The house borrows its name from its first residents. the Bampfield family, who played a significant role in the growth of the City of Niagara Falls Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest As one of the most prominent families in the City of Niagara Falls. the Bampfields played a crucial role in the City's economic and commercial development. Having emigrated from Devonshire. England in 1834. they had initially resided in Kingston, Ontario before settling in Niagara Falls around 1860. The house was built that year by John Merral. a lumber merchant in the former Town of Clifton. The Bampfields lived in the house for over a decade before constructing their second home on Zimmerman Avenue (now known as Bampfield Hall) circa 1875 For many years the building's lawns extended to River Road. and the house had a commanding view of the Niagara River As a leading citizen of the Town of Clifton. James Bampfield had owned and operated the Great Western Restaurant at the C.N R Station on Bridge Street. and held stock in the Niagara Falls Electric Light and Power Company. He was also the owner of the Mortimer and Bampfield Insurance Company, later known as the Morningstar and Bampfield Insurance. His son James Bampfield Jr. was particularly crucial for his role in bringing electricity to the City. The Bampfields remained highly involved in the community for several decades. The First Bampfield House is single storey and features a symmetrical five bay facade. It sits on a high basement foundation constructed of rubble stone and the later addition of dormers in the hip roof have made the attic space usable and create the appearance of more than one storey. The building is square. with a limestone exterior laid in broken course. An attached enclosed porch constructed in 1991 replaces an earlier porch on the west façade. The building's low-hipped roof is consistent with the Italianate style. A hipped roof dormer projects on each side of the roof, clad in wood shingles and featuring a rectangular window opening. The roof has a broad overhang with modillion brackets that are spaced at regular intervals under the eaves. The cornice along the roofs edge is boxed and moulded. The east (front) facade of the house is the building's most elaborate. In the centre of the facade is a round headed arched opening leading to a recessed door. This arch is formed by splayed limestone voussoirs. Round headed window openings flank either side of the front entrance. The windows openings are formed by splayed limestone voussoirs and have 4 over 4 sash. Below each of these arched openings is a rectangular 2 over 1 sash window with plain surrounds in the basement level. The south facade faces Bampfield Street and contains two arched windows with rectangular openings underneath. The surrounds and mouldings on these windows are similar to those found on the east (front) facade. Between the two arched windows is a small square window opening with moulded surrounds believed to be a 20th century alteration. All of the building's window openings contain a flat sill. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4325 Bampfield Avenue includes the following heritage attributes. • Single storey with a symmetrical five bay facade • Square building with a plain limestone exterior laid in broken course • high basement with a rubble stone foundation • italianate style elements including the low-hipped roof, rounded openings and brackets • modillion brackets under the broad eaves • a centred round headed arched opening leads to a recessed front door • double front door contains glass panels with a transom above. • rounded arched window openings with 8 light sash have splayed limestone voussoirs • rectangular 2 over 1 sash window with plain surrounds in basement level • small square opening containing coloured glass window with moulded surrounds • associated with the Bampfield family, who were involved in the social and economic development of the City • modern enclosed porch on the west facade of the structure • roof clad in asphalt shingles with hipped-roof dormers on all façades t , , 4267 BRIDGE STREET L , w '� ' (µ;;},,((� ry. ,� 7, a .` r" ':,t{" ' N� t� 'fix` - • s .. /Id's YY 100'....-,. > 4 as rs, ,,,r4Alpi-1.-.;";,,,_\A---P24-''t,,,,',---2','',-„,,,,-,I.n,„4,.•, - ;<-.;•x,,,,,,i4.,vise,,,,,,-,, � 1`3 # � ga� ��, ,,� 1k ikOk, �€ %.1:4:� i 4 ,'� dv ''. ,,.(,.1,-.0--•,-,,,,,,,--,..,'-e-,,-4,,,; � >� Yik n�! r,r as zi .. } .un4 .sat ezzA' .�t y , .......44.- ` #' dc 4t'A i , wHs q�dak Lr . 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Appropriate to its period. the station was an active and popular social site and helped to foster growth and tourism in the City of Niagara Falls. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The VIA Railway Station was built in the former Village of Elgin, a small settlement that had established following the 1848 erection of the first Niagara River gorge suspension bridge. On December 16, 1852, the Great Western Railway purchased three lots on the north side of Bridge Street from Phillip Bender for the sum of 1.000 pounds. The construction of the railway yards and first station began immediately thereafter and the first trains arrived in Niagara Falls from Hamilton in November 1853. The railway brought a period of great prosperity to the town. In 1855 a second suspension bridge across the Niagara River connecting the quickly expanding Village of Elgin with Niagara Falls, New York was completed On April 1. 1879 the original train station was destroyed by fire. By November 1879, a new station opened to serve the town of 2,000 residents and the growing influx of visitors. From its completion in 1879 until the years of Second World War, the VIA Railway Station maintained an important role as a transportation and community hub in downtown Niagara Falls. The Great Western Railway was purchased by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1882 and was absorbed by the Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 1923. Today, the Railway Station maintains its passenger service function for VIA and Amtrak trains bound for Toronto and New York City. In 2002, the CNR had sold a portion of the land for the International Bridge Truck Corridor, resulting in an amendment to the designation by-law in that same year. The VIA Railway Station is an excellent example of Gothic revival style popular in the third quarter of the 19th century. The building consists of a two storey central section flanked by one storey wings. It is constructed of red brick laid in Flemish bond, with a brick plinth forming a transition between the foundation and the upper walls. The eastern wing was partially demolished in 1967 so the current building is no longer perfectly symmetrical. At the first floor window sill level, three courses of brick are laid to form a decorative band; this detail is repeated on the south (front) and north (rear) {V+ decorative CA i+ V�./ )+�vr+ � �+ façades between the first and second floor levels. Further decorative brickwork was laid at the upper portion of the window openings with three courses of corbelled brick. A corbelled brick frieze of projecting headers is evident where the wall meets the eaves. At the corners of the east wing the brick work projects outward. The central structure and west wing in contrast feature projected brick quoins. The brick is soft and had been painted during the 1960's but fortunately the paint was removed and the brick restored in the late 1980's. The window and door openings have variations of a Gothic arch. All openings have two limestone spring blocks, keystones, and limestone sills. The 1 over 1 sash windows retain their original wood sash and glazing pattern. The central structure features six of these window openings on the bottom storey and eight window openings on the top storey. In the front central gable is a bull's eye opening surrounded by raised brick and 4 limestone blocks. A wood panel now fills the opening The main entrance is a modern replacement and features two separate glass panelled doors. Above the doors is a transom. The wings retain several original wood two panel doors. The roof is constructed in the form of a jerkin head where the gable ends have been clipped A pointed gable is centrally placed on the south (front) and north (rear) facades of the central roof. Originally the gables were decorated with ornamental wood ginger bread trim. Under the eaves is a series of paired wooden brackets. The brackets have a heavy scrolled appearance with chamfered edges and applied trefoil pattern decoration A heavy bead mould is situated under the eaves with a tongue and groove soffit. With the construction of both the railway and station, Niagara Falls became a high-traffic rail town and a popular tourist destination. It is an important part of the social history in the City and was a precursor to its physical and economic growth. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4267 Bridge Street includes the following heritage attributes: • excellent example of Gothic revival style • two storey central section flanked by one storey wings • red brick laid in Flemish bond • decorative band separating the first and second levels • three courses of corbelled brick at the window openings • a corbelled brick frieze where the wall meets the eaves • projected brick quoins on each corner • variations of a Gothic arch, with limestone spring blocks. keystone and sills • original 1 over 1 wood sash and glazing pattern • central gable bull's eye opening • several wood two panel doors • jerkin head roof with clipped gable ends • gables were originally decorated with ginger bread trim • paired wooden eave brackets with chamfered edges and trefoil pattern • tongue and groove soffit. • connected to the history of the Village of Elgin • connected to the development of tourism. economic and population growth in the City 4190 BRIDGE STREET ; { r 4 y it . • ? `'moi t..„I ',,,,' i a. "B ' { • rte ' i.' " , a -'",,,,y,'„k'',-",-,04.-1,": '•rh.i.r$P,71''''' ••21,1%, .117 * ,...4., s, I. - .0::, .,... -,,,r ,,-„I a s. :1:..1"?'''''''11".l'''tl''''''''':!'' i WS, ,040: „.. l! , t -,„ ... - , 4..,,,, or `A 1 9 "t•. of Y�.ds. 4 , ' t•/'At**04*4 i T' h { �' -a. 4 1 ' tt. itilli � . w r i. t i +c 4,' „„ww 6 4 a,4 d' "" a 4 v a ,v,v,.r IS SCHEDULE `B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Old Imperial Bank, 4190 Bridge Street The Old Imperial Bank is located in Niagara Fall's historic downtown, at the southeast corner of Bridge Street and Zimmerman Avenue. Its limestone construction features a blend of Romanesque revival and French renaissance style architecture, which gives the building its impression of strength and security. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest Historical/Associative Value The Imperial Bank of Canada was founded in 1873 by the former vice-president to the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Henry Stark Howland. This Toronto based firm eventually became the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) after amalgamating with the Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1961. As the first chartered bank in Niagara Falls, the Imperial Bank had originally been located on the southwest corner of Bridge Street and Zimmerman Avenue. Occupying the lower level of what was later known as the Savoy Hotel, the Imperial Bank purchased the site in 1905 for the purpose of constructing a new permanent facility. Designed in 1906 by the well-known Toronto firm of Darling and Pearson.. the new building operated as a branch of the bank for over 60 years. The site became a national sensation in 1964 when a gang of Montreal thieves drilled through the three-foot-thick brick foundation and steel plating to reach the building's basement vault. There, the men stole over $900,000 in cash, jewelry and securities. The robbers were caught three weeks later and jailed for ten years. ironically, the building's stone construction was specifically designed to represent solidity, safety and security. The bank, although closed as a bank in 1967, has remained for over 100 years. It still stands as a solid and distinguished reminder of the downtown's earlier prosperity. Design/Physical Value The Old Imperial Bank is a three storey rectangular structure with a symmetrical three bay façade. Constructed on an ashlar finished limestone foundation, the building's exterior is made of quarry faced limestone laid in a random course. The building features various Romanesque revival style elements, as seen in its heavy round headed openings, emphasized stone surrounds and overall stone structure. The west facade features two towers that are topped by a plain, stepped parapet that extends to the building's corners. The corners of the parapet then step out from the building and extend vertically beyond the eaves. Each corner contains a 6 light window on the first storey, 1 over 1 sash on the second storey, and an entrance at the base. The entrances are strikingly distinct, with detailed heavy quoin surrounds and stone dentils. This detailed stone work is made from the same finished limestone used for the foundation. Originally both entrances featured a double door with a single 6 light panel; now. only the door on the southwest tower remains. The roof has asphalt shingles and features six dormers. There are three gable dormers on the west façade, two on the north façade and one shed dormer on the south facade. All are clapboard sided with multi light sash with a plain moulded trim. The most characteristic part of the building is its large first storey windows with detailed cut stone surround. The west façade consists of three plate glass windows, each containing a semi-circular arch with several spread limestone voussoirs. These windows also have a rectangular window head and Keystone. The north façade features the same decorative surrounds on its two plate glass windows and doorway. The second storey openings are a series of 1 over 1 sash windows with a splayed stone arch. A limestone band extends around the west and south facades of the building underneath these second storey windows. The east façade, in contrast to the detailed limestone exterior of the rest of the building, is red brick laid in stretcher bond as it would have adjoined other commercial buildings on the street. Contextual Value The Old Imperial Bank is one of the few old commercial structures remaining in Niagara Falls. The bank's central location in the downtown indicates the significant role it played in the economic development of the surrounding businesses and is a remarkable symbol of the once prosperous Village of Elgin. As one of the heritage properties in the area, the site is an integral part of the downtown landscape. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4190 Bridge Street includes the following heritage attributes: • Two & 'h storey rectangular structure with a symmetrical three bay facade • connection to the architectural firm of Darling and Pearson • quarry faced cut limestone exterior laid in a broken course with red ribbon pointing used for emphasis • ashlar finished limestone foundation • features a blend of Romanesque revival and French renaissance style elements • two corner towers topped by a plain, trimmed parapet • distinct front entrance with detailed heavy quoin surrounds and stone dentils • roof composed of asphalt shingles and features 5 gable dormers & 1 shed dormer • all dormers are clapboard sided with multi light sash = large first storey plate glass windows with detailed cut stone surround • second storey window openings composed of 1 over 1 sash windows with splayed stone arches. f_ 3800 BRIDGEWATER STREET w Ai ® �" d ii IAIWZ4P14,55. • 40 e 555 55 k , 4 i t 3X ki iJ' s ° , F $. i. 3 ;1 1 1 t ! , 'fffillic `iii= Pyr:.- ` �". ''' : . 47a -4.ife4„ Nk \i i, SCHEDULE 'B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Laura Secord House, 3800 Bridgewater Street The Laura Secord House is located on the southeast corner of Bridgewater Street and Laura Secord Avenue. on the bank of the Chippawa Creek. Its association with Laura Secord and her well known walk during the War of 1812- 1814 is of significant historical value to the greater community. As the result of a fire in 1930. the house suffered severe interior damage. The rebuilt house remains a well-preserved example of a typical Upper Canada dwelling. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest In May 1797, approximately 200 acres of Crown land was given to Thomas Cummings. a United Empire Loyalist from Albany. New York and the founder of the former village of Chippawa. Upon his death in 1823, the land was equally divided amongst his children, wherein his son, James Cummings. after receiving lot 22 of his father's lands. had a small house constructed on the property in 1837. The lot was registered to Laura Secord in 1841 for a cost of 155 pounds. Laura Secord was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1775. Following the American Revolution, her father. Thomas Ingersoll, who had supported the Loyalists. moved his family to Canada via Fort Niagara in 1795. In 1797. Laura married James Secord, a United Empire Loyalist. They resided in what is now Queenston. On June 24, 1813, she made her famous 20 mile walk from Queenston to Beaverdams to warn Fitzgibbons of an impending attack by American forces. Had the attack succeeded. the victory would have furthered American control in the Niagara Peninsula. Fortunately, her information resulted in triumph for the British at the Battle of Beaverdams. Despite this critical contribution. it took Secord almost 50 years to gain recognition for her deed. In July 1834, James Second was made collector of Customs for Chippawa. prompting their move to the village. Upon her husbands death in 1841, Laura Secord purchased the cottage from Cummings and used the house as a small private school for young children to help augment her income. She resided there until her death in 1866. The Laura Secord House is a one and a half storey dwelling with a symmetrical three bay facade. It is a modest, cottage-style structure with a rectangular form. It is constructed of red brick laid in common bond and with a rubble stone foundation. Irregular shaped limestone quoins are built into the building's corners. The medium-pitch gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles and is a reconstructed roof. Early photographs indicate the original was a hipped roof. and it was destroyed in the 1930 fire. The gable ends are sided with clapboard Two inset corbelled brick chimneys are placed on either end of the building's roof. To the right of the main building is a modern addition that replaced an earlier wing. In the centre of the front (north) façade of the main building is a modern wooden arbour, sheltering the building's front entrance. Although not original to the structure. its construction attempts to mimic photographs taken of the building's early form. The entryway itself contains a solid wooden door with six recessed panels. The door is flanked by two engaged Doric order fluted columns, and features a simple entablature and a 5 light transom. There are two Venetian style windows with 12 over 8 sash and 5 paned sidelights, plain trim and sill and a splayed brick arch. In the gable ends on both the east and west façade are 4 over 4 sash windows with plain trim. The sash and trim of the building was restored in 2008. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 3800 Bridgewater Street includes the following heritage attributes: • one and a half storey structure with a symmetrical three bay façade • constructed of red brick laid in common bond and with a rubble stone foundation • irregular limestone quoins built into the building's corners • reconstructed medium-pitch gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles • clapboard siding on the gable ends • corbelled, stacked brick chimneys placed near each gable end of the roof • wooden arbour sheltering front entrance • solid wooden door with six recessed panels, flanked by two engaged Doric fluted columns, and featuring a simple entablature, transom and sidelights • two Venetian style windows with 12 over 8 sash and sidelights, plain trim sill, and a splayed brick arch • 4 over 4 windows with plain trim in the east (2) and west (1) gable ends • associated with Laura Secord, known for her contribution in the War of 1812-1814 • associated with Thomas Cummings and James Cummings, prominent figures in the founding and development of Chippawa ` , ' 6172 BUCHNER PLACE , ii i rikr 1,k, ,r4ks,44\or .1 • tot 14.77 wog* ., • .4 b.** * t • e k y F h jf 'to le ., 11 7 , ., . .,, 1 i.,. 4. ...: ..,A r k lb AIL a • w l h i , is ' { rr • 'rte-..' {k. • t 1101, 4/ ' . � 463 ) ,,, 4 1 , f. ot a oz,-.. • -..........._II it'd, - ; ?if .06. . 4 , roa I ,.„,„...f,A gb411 iorde lii s # I., '41). ? lir:i e '' 4 '140 .' 0 .... 1 y r$I WO ' Ar 9 PPP' 41 4b.- / t / w' • -• a 4L ii . i ip o Jo_ ino„iii.. -.- SCHEDULE 'B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Buchner House, 6172 Buchner Place The Buchner House is a one and a half-storey dwelling located at the end of Buchner Place, across from the Drummond Hill Cemetery_ Original portions of the house are said to have been built c. 1799 Due to its proximity to the Lundy's Lane battlefield, the house has substantial historical and contextual value to the community, especially for its involvement in the War of 1812-1814. From the eclectic nature of its architecture, it appears the building has been extensively altered since its construction. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The property was part of a larger holding purchased by Christopher Buchner from his father-in-law, James Forsyth. in 1799. The lands were central to the fighting of the Battle of Lundy's Lane on July 25. 1814. A house belonging to Christopher and Sarah Buchner on the southwest slope of Drummond Hill was noted in military papers which recorded the battle proceedings. Christopher Buchner was a lieutenant in the 2-a Lincoln Militia and was standing with his son John, only a few hundred yards from his house when the first skirmishes began. The extent of the damage, if any, which the house sustained during the battle is unknown. Buchner was an early entrepreneur in the City, and among other things operated an early ferry service across the Niagara River. The property was transferred to John Buchner in 1819 and then to Samuel Street in 1824. The year in which the property came into the possession of Donald and Catherine MacKenzie is not clear. but was subject to a quit claim deed settled in their favour in 1851. The MacKenzies built and operated the observation tower erected in the City. thus they were an early part of the City's tourism business. Donald MacKenzie was a carpenter and may have been responsible for some alterations to the house. which give it a mid-19t~ century form. Following the death of Donald, his wife Catherine subdivided the property. transferring ownership of this house and additional lands to her children. In 1919, Jennie and John MacKenzie sold the lands to Ernest Pickard. Pickard immediately sold the rear lands containing the dwelling to Merrill S. Zavitz. Throughout the years, the Buchner House has undergone a series of additions. renovations and alterations, exhibiting a blend of vernacular styles ranging from the mid 19th to the early 20th century. According to notes taken during a Municipal Heritage Committee tour in 1996, the Buchner house was described as initially a two-bay structure. The enclosed porch, extended roof slope and elongated dormer are alterations of the original form. The dwelling is clad in clapboard siding, a more recent change from the house's previous stucco exterior. It may have been during this period that many of the design details associated with the Craftsman Style ideas were introduced into the building. The house is a storey and a half design with additions to the east side. There have been many additions and alterations that make it difficult to determine what architectural style or exact period in which the house was built. The house's medium-pitch gable roof extends towards the east elevation. incorporating several porch additions that are built into the east façade, ultimately forming a continuous sloping roof. The roof is clad in asphalt shingles, and features an elongated gable dormer on the east façade. An inset brick chimney is placed on the building's west facade. An enclosed veranda is on the north (front) facade and a portion of the east façade. The porch features a series of 6 paned windows. An enclosed gable pediment projects from the building, above the off- centre front entrance. Above the veranda on the north (front) facade are three rectangular window openings: two double hung sash windows, and a small square window in the peak of the gable. The involvement of the lands in the Battle of Lundy's Lane and ownership by the people responsible for the early economic development of the City make the property worthy of designation. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 6172 Buchner Place includes the following heritage attributes: • Proximity to the Lundy's Lane Battlefield • Association with Buchner, Forsyth and Street families • One and a half storey building clad in clapboard siding • Medium pitch gable roof • Inset brick chimney on west side • Enclosed veranda is a later addition • Off centre front entrance PBD-2014-40 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2014-40 CIP Residential Loan Program Applications DOW-2014-002 (4436 Queen Street), and DOW-2014-003 (4444-4446 Queen Street) Applicant: 4436 Queen Street Ltd. RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Residential Loan Program Applications, subject to the owner satisfying the program requirements. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the loan agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applications can be supported, as: - the rehabilitation of residential units is eligible under the City's Residential Loan Program; - the funding assists in improvements of buildings in the Downtown and the provision of residential units; and - funding for the City's portion of the grant is available in the Special Purpose Reserve of the Downtown CIP. BACKGROUND The City has received two (2) applications for funding assistance under the Residential Loan Program for properties within the Downtown CIP Area. Each of the applications propose to renovate two residential units each, however 4436-4444-4446 are legally one parcel and the submissions must be treated as one application under the Loan Program. Facade and Commercial Improvement incentives in the amount of$11,834 were granted to these properties (as one parcel) in 2008. Appendix 1 illustrates the location of the properties. Residential Loan Programs The combined residential loan program applications propose the renovations of a total of four (4) residential units for the Downtown. The eligible renovations to the 2 units and common area at 4436 Queen Street is estimated to cost $34,272 and the eligible renovations to the 2 units and common area at 4444-4446 Queen Street is estimated to cost $11,260. In total, the estimated cost of renovation to the four units is $45,532. July 8, 2014 -2 - PBD-2014-40 Under the Residential Loan Program, the applicant is eligible for an interest free loan based on $20 per square foot of habitable floor space per unit up to a fixed limit of$20,000/unit or the cost of renovation, whichever is less. Based on the floor areas provided by the applicant the loan for the 4 units would total $45,670 which slightly exceeds the cost of renovation. The amount of the loan would therefore be based on the estimated cost of renovation of$45,532. The owner is entitled to 40% of the loan once 40% of the renovations are complete. Likewise, when 60%, 80% and 100% of the works are complete, the applicant is entitled to that amount of the loan. The repayment of the loan begins two years following completion of the project with a balloon payment at the end of 12 years. The loan will be secured by way of a mortgage registered on title. It is a requirement of the Community Improvement Program that properties have been brought up to code (building/fire) for the intended use and that there are no outstanding taxes owed on the lands. The City's Property Standards Division has conducted a site visit of each of the properties noting areas that need work to be brought up to code. A second visit will confirm that the required works have been done prior to any loan payments. It has been noted by the Finance Department that tax payments are current for the property. A property search will be required on the property and the loan value must be less than the assessed value to ensure it does not result in the existing debts exceeding the value of the property. ANALYSIS This property is zoned CBD-Central Business District in the City's Zoning By-law 79-200 which encourages residential development above the first floor of commercial uses. A total of four (4) apartment units will be renovated. The renovation and rental of 4 residential units meets with the intent of the City's Residential Loan Incentive Program by promoting the redevelopment of vacant underutilized space and encouraging the revitalization of the Downtown area. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The cost to the municipality of the residential loan program is the foregone interest as the monies advanced. The interest cost is shared equally by the City and the Region. The estimated cost to the City of the loan application is approximately$8,122. This will be funded from the CIP reserve. The balance in the reserve unencumbered is approximately $268,137. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The application for funding assistance will help stimulate revitalization within the Downtown area. The cost to the City for the loan will occur once the first portion of the loan is provided to the applicant which is expected to be soon as works are currently underway. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS • Appendix 1 - Location Map • Appendix 2 - Photos � t Recommended by: _ �(-,k. Ci L-A,- "j Alex Herlov'tch, Director of Planning, Building & Development �� ,., / Respectfully submitted/ � �=-/74 7LJ —' c< LV Ken Told, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-40, CIP Residential Loan Applications.wpd July 8, 2014 -3 - PBD-2014-40 APPENDIX 1 Cit 6. ��, it W _- ERIE AV ERIE AV ERIE AV t- f; 1 Z iw 4 a ONTARIO AV ONTARIO AV ONTARIO AV to '. 6 2 I ST C.L.A1R AV ST CLAIR AV ST CLAIR AV 0 t X AV CRYSLER AV -CRNSUR AV CRYSLER AV July 8, 2014 -4 - PBD-2014-40 APPENDIX 2 r 1 4436 Queens . ` A - * : jil, , i { y.�,,� a`.., t ir.,�Ytr"°'H4 aqi - 1'F`�. S' v-a of III tImo' , .r a A r�" �* �. .....,�-'}�+..e _sus • A r R&C-2014-08 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2014-08 Proposed Revisions to Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the revised Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed Terms of Reference for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will allow for a broader representation of youth and will contribute to the smoother functioning of the committee as a whole. Recommending the number of Committee Members be increased by three (28 total) to accommodate youth that do not attend the five high schools based in Niagara Falls but are Niagara Falls residents and the addition of one position for a MYAC Alumni. BACKGROUND Each year the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee(MYAC)reviews the Terms of Reference to ensure that they remain functional and relevant. On Monday, April 28th, 2014 MYAC met to review the current Terms of Reference and several changes were identified and recommended. The draft Terms of Reference were presented at the Regular MYAC meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 and the following motion was made: IT WAS MOVED BY Stephanie Philpott, seconded by Ally Nieuwesteeg, that Revised Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be adopted as amended. Motion Carried The main proposed changes to the Terms of Reference include: • Increasing the number of Committee Members by three (28 total) to accommodate youth that do not attend the five high schools based in Niagara Falls but are Niagara Falls residents and the addition of one position for a MYAC Alumni. July 8, 2014 -2 - R&C-2014-08 • The creation of a standardized application form. Applications will be administered by the five local high schools for local students and by the staff liaison for any external students. • The Committee Term remains as one school year, however, there will be an automatic reappointment for the duration of their high school enrollment. Members must reapply each year and be active and participating members to return. • The executive role of Tech Rep has been replaced by a Photographer and Marketing Representative. Both positions to be elected by the Committee. • A procedure for the Sub Committees has been added to ensure proper functioning and coordination regarding budgets and coordination with the Committee as a whole. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The MYAC Terms of Reference were established to provide a basis for the make up and general operations of the Committee. The revised Terms of Reference allow for a broader representative of the youth of Niagara Falls and serve to further streamline Committee operations. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS None. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The City's Recreation &Culture Department has a commitment to provide optimum leisure service delivery in the City of Niagara Falls which enhances the quality of life, health and well-being of our people, our communities, our environment and our economy. The mandate of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee is to provide a voice for the youth of Niagara Falls, while advising Council of important recreational and social issues concerning the City's younger population. The revised Terms of Reference will allow for a greater representation of the youth of Niagara Falls. ATTACHMENT 1. Revised Mayor's Youth Advisor Committee Terms of Reference. Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer Director of Recreation & Culture / f0:7 / Approved b { t - r 4dministrative Ken T d, Chief Officer D �r/yas pdvis0, '� + il .« rt • ,49ara 'F0` City of Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Spring 2014 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 2 of 7 Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference HISTORY In 1999, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) was established through the Community Policing Committee's Safe City Campaign. In March 2001, MYAC hosted a Youth Forum at The Optimist Club to determine the recreation and leisure needs of youth ages 14-20 years in Niagara Falls. One of the outcomes of the Youth Forum was a need for a Skate Park in the City. Subsequently, numerous public meetings were held and surveys were completed to further substantiate the need. On November 26, 2001, the MYAC made a request to City Council requesting funds and a site for the Skate Park. City Council approved the request and allocated funds for the design and construction of the Skate Park and also allocated space on the site of the Community Centre. On June 18, 2005, MYAC, together with the City of Niagara Falls, held the Grand Opening of the Skate Park. MYAC raised and contributed more than $12,000 to assist the City with the Skate Park. In April 2005, MYAC hosted another Youth Forum at The Optimist Club to gather updated information regarding the recreation and leisure needs of Niagara Falls High School age youth. The results indicated that a Multi-Media Arts Centre was needed in Niagara Falls. The results of the Forum were forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department for inclusion in the Master Plan. In April 2011, the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee hosted a third Youth Forum at the MacBain Community Centre to determine the current needs of youth in Niagara Falls. The top three issues raised were: 1. Improving the entertainment and retail options within Niagara Square 2. Building a more youth friendly transit system 3. Building a more entertaining place where teenagers can participate in leisure activities. Since the last youth forum, members of MYAC actively participated in meetings regarding the new Transit Master Plan and the 2011/12 MYAC implemented a rotating Youth Drop In program called "Chill Out" to offer additional activities for youth to participate in. In 2013, MYAC conducted a series of Youth Surveys regarding transportation and recreation and presented the results to City Council. These topics were selected based on their importance at the Youth Forum the previous year. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 3 of 7 MANDATE The City of Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will provide a voice for the youth of Niagara Falls, while advising Council of important recreational and social issues concerning the City's younger population. PURPOSE 1. To keep Council informed of important matters affecting youth. 2. To occasionally host youth workshops/forums, conduct surveys to address concerns and needs that affect youth. 3. To act as a positive advocate for youth. 4. To actively seek input from youth on important matters. 5. To support events created by the Committee that relate to the mandate. 6. To provide leadership experience for youth. VISION It is the vision of the Committee to provide a communication link between the youth of Niagara Falls and City Council and to encourage facilities and programs that will enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of the youth in our community. MEMBERSHIP The Committee shall be made up of a maximum of twenty-eight (28) people, comprised of five (5) youth from each of the five local high schools, two (2) additional youth from other schools (French language, private, etc.), and one (1) MYAC Alumni. All MYAC members must be residents of Niagara Falls. Representatives from the Niagara Regional Police Services, the YMCA of Niagara, The Niagara Falls Review, and Niagara Falls Public Library, along with a staff member of the Recreation & Culture office and the Mayor's Office will serve as facilitators and liaise with the Committee and be non-voting members. The Mayor will be an ex-officio member of the Committee. TERM The minimum term of office is one (1) school year (September to June). Once appointed, Committee Members will be considered for reappointment for the duration of their high school enrollment. At the completion of each year the staff liaison will recommend to Principals the reappointment of active and contributing Committee Members. The Committee's success hinges on the experience and guidance of returning members. Students may choose not to reapply due to competing priorities. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 4 of 7 APPOINTMENT TO THE MAYOR'S YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE In order to be considered for appointment to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee all students, including returning students, must complete a Niagara Falls Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee application. Applications for representatives from the five local high schools will be administered and reviewed at each of the high schools. The selection of student representatives will be carried out by the respective high school principal or an appropriate representative. Selection Notes: It is strongly recommended that the students selected, including those reappointed, represent each of the grades and that at least one of the members be a member of Student Council. Interested Alumni must apply in writing to the staff liaison or the Mayor's office. Applications for representatives from other schools (French Language, private, etc.) and for the Alumni representative will be administered, reviewed, and selected by the MYAC staff liaison(s). A maximum of two students will be selected each year. In the event of that Committee vacancies occur, the staff liaison will contact the appropriate high school principal and request the appointment of new members. MYAC EXECUTIVE TEAM The Executive Team will be comprised of an elected Chair/Co-Chairs, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Principal Liaisons, Photographer, and Marketing Representative ELECTIONS Elections will be held each year for the position of Chair/Co-Chairs, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Principal Liaisons, Photographer, and Marketing Representative. Committee Members running for Executive Positions will be allowed 1-2 minutes to speak. Vote will be made by ballot. In order to be considered as Co-Chairs, two individuals must run together as a team. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF CHAIR/CO-CHAIR 1. To chair all meetings of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. 2. To prepare all agendas for the Committee meetings with the assistance of the staff liaison(s). 3. To motivate individual members and recognize each member's contribution to the Committee. 4. To delegate appropriate tasks or responsibilities to individual Committee members. 5. To network with student councils and other youth organizations. 6. To make presentations to City Council with the assistance of the staff liaison(s). 7. To represent the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee at any social functions or other meetings where the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee's attendance is required. 8. To call additional meetings in consultation with the staff liaison(s) as necessary. 9. To lead workshops/public meetings, as required. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 5 of 7 RESPONSIBILITY OF VICE-CHAIR 1. Assume all responsibilities for the Committee Chair or Co-Chairs in their absence. 2. Oversee all work of the Committee and foster a positive line of communication with Committee members. 3. Supervise attendance of Committee members at their respective meetings in consultation with the Committee Chair or Co-Chairs and staff liaison. RESPONSIBILITY OF SECRETARY 1. Take minutes for all committee meetings and email to Recreation & Culture liaison. 2. To ensure Committee meeting summaries are clear and concise. Motions must be recorded. 3. To record names, addresses, email addresses and phone numbers of Committee members. 4. Responsible for the official correspondence of the Committee. 5. To mark the attendance of Committee members at all meetings. 6. To mark the attendance of Committee members at all events. 7. To advise the Chair and the Staff liaison of any committee members that have missed three (3) meetings. 8. To send reminders for regular monthly meetings. RESPONSIBILITY OF PRINCIPAL LIAISONS (5) 1. To advise their High School Principals of upcoming committee meetings and events. 2. To advise their High School Principals of any important issues relating to the Committee and the students of the High School. 3. To connect with student councils/governments to inform them of upcoming events or initiatives. RESPONSIBILITY OF PHOTOGRAPHER 1. To keep a photographic record of events, meetings, and socials. 2. To provide photos in a timely fashion for use on social media and the MYAC web pages. 3. To work with the Marketing Representative to compile slide show presentations for Council and the community as required. 4. Other duties as required. RESPONSIBILITY OF MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE 1. To ensure communications are sent to committee members via e-mail and social media. 2. To work with the Photographer to compile slide show presentations for Council and the community as required. 3. To develop press releases and inform the public about Committee events and initiatives. 4. To develop announcements, advertisements, flyers, and posters as required. 5. Other duties as required. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 6 of 7 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. To attend all meetings. 2. To participate on a minimum of one (1) Sub Committee. 3. To play an integral role to the Committee by actively participating and contributing to projects/special events coordinated by the Committee. 4. Must be an official member appointed by their respective high school principal to vote on issues. 5. Members must notify the Chair or Co-Chairs of the Committee and the staff liaison to inform of their absence from a meeting if they are unable to attend. 6. To propose to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee projects and plans designed to assist in the fulfillment of the purposes of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee. ATTENDANCE AND REGRETS When a Committee member misses three (3) regular committee meetings, without explanation or valid regrets, they may be asked to step down from the Committee. The same rule shall apply for each of the Sub Committees. Regrets should be sent as early as possible to the Chair or Co-Chairs, Sub Committee Chair, and/or the staff liaison. In the case of a vacancy, the Committee may then contact the corresponding High School Principal and ask that another representative be sent as a replacement. PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOL A. Decision Making The Committee will approve by motion those matters it wishes to advise City Council. A resolution of the Committee will be adopted on a motion, carried by simple majority vote. A quorum will be required. A quorum consists of a minimum 50% + 1 of the voting members of the Committee. B. Meetings Meetings of the Committee will normally be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. or at the call of the Chair. Meetings will generally be held at the MacBain Community Centre. Meetings will generally be open to the public. C. Council Updates The Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will provide a minimum of two (2) updates to City Council each year regarding their activities. The update may be in the form of a Council Deputation or a memorandum. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference Page 7 of 7 COMMITTEE PROJECTS/SPECIAL EVENTS Based on the mandate and purpose, the Committee will establish its priorities at the beginning of each school year and develop a work program with which to focus its attention. Additionally, the Committee may address items referred to it by others. The Committee may consider matters that members deem to be of importance and within the Committee's responsibilities. The Committee will also consider matters referred to it by Council or other Committees of Council. Additionally, the Committee may also consider matters identified by youth in the community. Such matters should be identified and explained in writing, addressed to the Chair. The Committee will consult with the staff liaison(s) regarding all matters and the corresponding work plan. SUBCOMMITTEE PROCEDURES Subcommittees may be formed at the discretion of the Committee for events, projects or initiatives. The following applies to all subcommittees: 1. Initial subcommittee budgets must be submitted in a timely fashion after resolution and must be approved by the Committee. 2. Any major variations to the initial subcommittee budgets must be brought to the Committee for approval. 3. It is recommended that each subcommittee elect a chair or co-chairs and a secretary. 4. The chair or co-chairs of each Sub Committee will be responsible for setting meeting dates, ensuring a room is booked, and reminding Sub Committee Members of meeting dates and responsibilities. 5. Sub Committees will consist of at least one representative from each of the five local high schools. AMENDMENT OF TERMS OF REFERENCE The Terms of Reference of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee should be reviewed on an annual basis at the end of each year. The Committee may recommend revisions to the Terms of Reference which will require approval by City Council. R&C-2014-09 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2014-09 Share The Road Application - Bicycle Friendly Community RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council support the Share The Road application for the City of Niagara Falls to be recognized as a bicycle friendly community. 2. That Council approve a partnership with CAA to receive complimentary Share The Road decals and Watch for Bikes stickers to be placed on City fleet vehicles. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Bicycle Friendly Community Award (BFC) Program was launched by the Share The Road Cycling Coalition in Canada in 2010 to promote safe cycling and to help municipalities recognize weaknesses and strengths related to cycling in their community. Municipalities in the Niagara Region, the Cities of Welland, St. Catharines, Thorold and Pelham have applied and received bicycle friendly designations through this program. The BFC Program is free to participate. The program provides incentives, hands on assistance and award recognition for communities who actively support bicycling. Installing Share the Road Decals and Watch of Bikes stickers on fleet vehicles will leverage the City's application in achieving a higher bicycle friendly rating designation and will also create awareness throughout the community about bicycle safety. BACKGROUND The Share the Road Cycling Coalition is a provincial cycling advocacy organization created to unite cycling organizations from across Ontario and work with and on behalf of municipalities to enhance their ability to make their communities more bicycle-friendly.The organization's mandate is province-wide with a specific focus on developing public policy at the provincial level. The Coalition is developing partnerships with like-minded stakeholders across Ontario. Some partnerships include the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Provincial Police, CAA National, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Green Communities Canada, the Bike Train and numerous cycling clubs. The organization developed and administers a "Bicycle Friendly Community" designation program, where municipalities are invited to participate. The designation entails a July 8, 2014 -2 - R&C-2014-09 elaborate application process that can also be utilized as a self assessment on how the community rates in terms of accommodating bicycles and bike safety/awareness. To date, 24 communities in Ontario have received a Bicycle Friendly Designation, with 4 of these municipalities located within the Niagara Region (see attachment #1). The application is free to submit and concentrates on 5 main areas; Engineering, Encouragement, Education, Enforcement, Evaluation and Planning. Applicants, if successful will receive either a gold, silver or bronze designation. The Share The Road Coalition will also publicly recognize the successful applicants. Successful applicants will receive support materials such as a highway quality "Bicycle Friendly Community" road sign, complimentary use of "Bicycle Friendly Community" graphics for print and online promotion, a community profile on the Share The Road website and yearbook and a comprehensive feedback report to help future planning and programming related to cycling within the community. To help support the City's application, CAA was contacted by Staff to investigate options regarding having free access to fleet vehicle stickers that promote bicycle safety. Locally, this method of awareness is currently used on fleet vehicles in the Town of Pelham, City of Welland, City of Port Colborne, Town of Wainfleet. (see attachments #2 & #3) The Niagara Region designs and prints their customized vehicle sticker. CAA has confirmed with City Staff that they will partner with the City to provide the stickers free of charge. The Share The Road application is due for submission on Friday, July 11, 2014. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Various municipalities have taken a proactive stance in support of cycling, cycling safety and the need for increased resources to ensure that residents can share the road. The City can take a leadership role and make a positive contribution to ensure people are safe on their bicycles while on roadways. The Share The Road application is a first step in analysing the City' strengths and weaknesses related to cycling and active transportation. The application and program was discussed at the January 15, 2014 Park in the City Committee meeting. The Committee supports the initiative, with one member helping to develop the application. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The no cost application process comes with an extensive feedback report from the organization that staff can utilize to plan for the future. The free CAA stickers are a cost efficient means of promoting the Share The Road philosophy. The municipality can purchase "Bicycle Friendly Community"signs through the Share The Road Coalition at cost ($60 per sign) if so desired. One complimentary sign will be given if successful. Training workshops for staff are available at a cost range from $500 to $2,500. July 8, 2014 -3 - R&C-2014-09 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Convenient, Accessible and Sustainable Transportation: Continue to ensure that environmental, health and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions relating to walking, cycling and public transit. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment #1 - Designated Ontario Municipalities Attachment #2 - CAA Share the Road Decals Attachment #3 - Watch For Bikes Stickers Recommended by: 9e / Kathy Moldenhauer Director of Recreatio7& Culture Approved by: t,/1-'77714_. p ir- r Ken Todd Chief A ministrative Officer Attachment #1 Share The Road — Bicycle Friendly Designated Municipalities as of June, 2014 Gold • Ottawa Silver • Guelph (Moved up from Bronze in 2014) • Hamilton • Kitchener (Moved up from Bronze in 2014) • Pelham • Toronto • Waterloo Bronze • Ajax • Town of Blue Mountains • Burlington • Grimsby • Halton Hills (New in 2014) • London • Kingston • Markham • Mississauga • Oakville • Oshawa • Peterborough • Richmond Hill • St. Catharine's (New in 2014) • Thorold • Welland • Windsor Taken from www.sharetheroad.ca ). 'll SHARE THE ROAD Watch For Bikes x A Bike Safety is a Two-Way Street dr inq Remember to check for cyclists approaching from behind before changing lanes or opening your door. Need a reminder? Place the attached sticker on your driver's side mirror. ✓' r 1} As a general rule, ride about one metre (three feet) away from the curb or parked vehicles in an urban environment. This makes it easier to avoid potholes, debris and vehicles, and you'll more visible to those around you. And make sure your bicycle has a bell... it's a great way to communicate with other road users. cAA NIAGARA Peel off and apply to your vehicle's drivers side mirror Cycle Niagara Niagara offers some of the most scenic cycling in Canada. Here are a few of the resources featured on the Niagara Region's website. • Greater Niagara Circle Route: More than 140 km of mostly off-road paved trails, suitable for walking, cycling or inline skating. Visit www.niagararegion.ca for a route map or to download the GPS-enabled mobile app. • Enjoy the Ride: Essential Cycling Skills is a video that reviews the rules of the road as they apply to cyclists. Visit www.niagararegion.ca or pick up a copy at your local library. r V i trod c nc !ke Asist a _.s CAA's Bike Assist is roadside assistance for your bicycle. If you run into a problem that you can't fix on the spot, CAA will take you and your bike to a point of safety, like home or a bike shop. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call *CAA (*222) or use the CAA Mobile App available at caa.ca/mobile Bike Assist applies when a cyclist has experienced a breakdown,aria is riot designed for cyclists looking to avoid challenging terrain and inclement weather. Service will not be provided in inaccessible areas such as parks. bike trails, private or non-passable roads.CAA drivers cannot break bicycle locks.Service limits based on Membership level and available emergency road service calls. TS-2014-21 Niagaraaalls July 8, 2014 INV REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2014-21 Subdivision Agreements Update to Parking and Traffic By-law 89-2000 RECOMMENDATION That the regulatory signs outlined in this report be approved for the eighth and ninth phases of the Deerfield Estates Subdivision, and the first and second phases of the Chippawa West Subdivision. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Parking and Traffic Bylaw 89-2000 needs to be amended to reflect the additional traffic controls in new subdivisions. BACKGROUND Approval has been granted for the eighth and ninth phases of the Deerfield Estates Subdivision and the first and second phases of the Chippawa West Subdivision. Construction within each subdivision is progressing. Conditions have been imposed through the subdivision agreement for the installation of stop signs, parking prohibited signs and warning signs. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE A breakdown of the signs is as follows: Stop Signs That a stop sign be installed facing traffic: 1. Eastbound on Kelsey Crescent at Parkside Road; 2. Westbound on Kelsey Crescent at Parkside Road; 3. Northbound on Tesla Court at Kelsey Crescent; 4. Southbound on Ernest Crescent at Angie Drive; 5. Northbound on St. Michael Avenue at Angie Drive; 6. Southbound on St. Michael Avenue at Angie Drive; 7. Southbound on Fausta Boulevard at Angie Drive; 8. Northbound on Weins Boulevard at Jennifer Crescent; July 8, 2014 —2— TS-2014-21 9. Southbound on Weins Boulevard at Angie Drive; 10. Northbound on Mildred Court at Angie Drive; 11. Northbound on Parkside Road at Angie Drive; 12. Southbound on Jennifer Crescent at Angie Drive; 13. Northbound on Kelsey Crescent at Angie Drive; 14. Eastbound on Angie Drive at Kalar Road; 15. Northbound on White Oak Avenue at Mann Street; 16. Northbound on Emerald Avenue at Mann Street; 17. Southbound on Tristar Crescent at Mann Street; 18. Westbound on Mann Street at Tallgrass Avenue; 19. Eastbound on Chemonda Drive at White Oak Avenue; 20. Westbound on Chemonda at Emerald Avenue; 21. Eastbound on Saw Mill Drive at Emerald Avenue; and, 22. Westbound on Saw Mill Drive at Tallgrass Avenue. Parking Prohibited Signs That a "no parking" restriction be installed at all times on: 1. both sides of Tesla Court, including the entire extent of the turning bulb; 2. both sides of Mildred Court, including the entire extent of the turning bulb; 3. the east and south sides of Ernest Crescent between Angie Drive and Pauline Drive; 4. the west side of Pauline Drive between Angie Drive and Ernest Crescent; 5. the east side of Fausta Boulevard between Angie Drive and Jennifer Crescent; 6. the south and west side of Jennifer Crescent between Angie Drive and Fausta Boulevard; 7. the east side of Weins Boulevard between Angie Drive and Jennifer Crescent; and, 8. the west side of Kelsey Crescent between Angie Drive and a point 90 metres south of Angie Drive; 9. the east side of Tallgrass Avenue between Saw Mill Drive and the southern terminus of Tallgrass Avenue, including the entire extent of the turning bulb. This restriction will be removed once a secondary point of access is constructed in a future phase. That a "no stopping" restriction be installed at all times on: 1. both sides of Mann Street between Sodom Road and a point 40 metres west of Sodom Road. Warning Signs Based on the approved street layout and land uses, the following warning signs will be installed: Deerfield Estates 1. No exit sign - Mildred Court; and, 2. No exit sign - Tesla Court. Chippawa West 1. Keep right and object markers signs - Mann Street; July 8, 2014 —3— TS-2014-21 2. No exit sign - Tallgrass Avenue; and, 3. Checkerboard sign - south terminus of Tallgrass Avenue. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS All costs associated with the sign purchase and labour costs have been incorporated into the subdivision agreements and have been paid in full by the developers. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. ;i Recommended by: �� 1� �" = �w`' Karl-D/1;4 ---7 arl Dren, Director of Transportation Services tai J r f ' e - :fi•t ; Respectfully submitted: mil. v 141- Ken Todd Chief A ministrative Officer 1 TS-2014-22 N•agarapalls July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2014-22 Carlton Avenue - Parking Review RECOMMENDATION That the existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction on the west side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and a point 54 metres north of Culp Street is removed. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was established when the Boys and Girls Club was operating at 6681 Culp Street. Now that the former building has been demolished and housing is proposed for the remnant lands, the disabled parking zone is no longer required. Removing the restriction will allow parents of children attending Princess Margaret School to park on Carlton Avenue. BACKGROUND Carlton Avenue is a 7.5 metre wide local roadway. It consists of an asphalt boulevard and concrete sidewalks on both sides. In November 2008 a "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was installed on the west side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and a point 54 metres north of Culp Street when the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara occupied the lands on the northwest corner of Carlton Avenue and Culp Street. The remainder of the west side is restricted to parking except by permit, allowing local residents in possession of a parking permit to park on the roadway. A permit parking restriction also encompasses the entire east side of Carlton Avenue between Culp Street and Barker Street. The existing "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction was installed as a result of a request by the Boys and Girls Club administrator to accommodate persons with disabilities close to their entrance. The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara closed the facility located on Carlton Avenue in 2011, shifting operations to the newly constructed facility located on McLeod Road. The area is being redeveloped with low density residential dwellings. July 8, 2014 -2- TS-2014-22 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The relocation of the Boys and Girls Club facility from Carlton Avenue to McLeod Road removes the need for the "No Parking Except by Disabled Permit" restriction. Its removal will allow parents of children attending Princess Margaret School to park on Carlton Avenue. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The modification of the signs will be carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost has been accounted for in the 2014 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost to replace the signs is approximately $150. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study Area drawing. Recommended by: ki sl Dren, Director of Transportation Services v' r fir Respectfully submitted: / �"`' Ken To d, Chief,Administrative Officer u e �9a it P „ �� . , � wrew"s�ms� l ' k i A Former Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Facility ,r -fir i '..,...,,,:.,•-'' r:ate � �ate,.. ;.. � ,; �„ , s �„. "e M„ h asz. w � Via. � a .�• -' fix " Princess Margaret A.G. Bridge Park Elementary School Ts-2014Existing No Parking Except by Permit Carlton Avenue Existing No Parking, Except by Disabled Permit Parking Review to be removed NORTH =0$CATF TS-2014-23 N agaraaaI1S July 8, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati And Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2014-23 Bike Rickshaw Service - Fallsview Area RECOMMENDATION That a pilot project to allow the operation of a bike rickshaw service be permitted under the following conditions: 1) 7 days per week 2) dawn to dusk 3) until October 31, 2014 4) service only on Fallsview Boulevard 5) submission of appropriate insurance 6) confirmatory letter from the BIA 7) fulfilling any licencing requirements by the Niagara Regional Police and/or Niagara Region 8) the applicant be willing to change and/or cease operation should unreasonable delays to traffic occur or safety issues arise as a result of the service 9) consideration to extend the service will be determined following the trial period October 31, 2014 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The provision of a bike rickshaw service on Fallsview Boulevard will allow tourists an alternative mode of transportation between hotels and tourist attractions. The service may potentially be extended year round. However, operation is initially granted until October 31, 2014 and an extension will be considered following a review of its operation given safety and congestion. The travel route will be solely Fallsview Boulevard and all boarding and alighting will be carried out on private property. BACKGROUND A request has been received by the Fallsview Group to allow the operation of a bike rickshaw service on Fallsview Boulevard. The service will be available to all tourists with the primary stops being the Embassy Suites, Four Points, Outback Steakhouse, all on Fallsview Boulevard. The staging area for the rickshaws will be located on private property at the Best Western. The applicant has requested that the operation be allowed year round with operating days of Friday and Saturdays between Jan 4 - March 31 and Oct 1 - Dec 21. The remainder of the time between April 1 - September 30 the request is to operate 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m. Staff have reviewed the request and assessed that approval for the July 8, 2014 -2- TS-2014-23 service would initially be granted until October 31 2014. Following the trial period, extending the service will be considered and will be based on feedback and ensuring that any safety and or alternate issues that may have arisen during the trial period are mitigated. Bike rickshaws are considered as vehicles under the Highway Traffic Act and therefore their operation needs to adhere to the rules of the road. Fallsview Boulevard is a heavily travelled route primarily in the summer season. In addition there are numerous tourist buses as well as WEGO buses that travel this route. The majority of Fallsview Boulevard is wide enough to allow vehicles to pass a bike rickshaw given there being either wide lanes or 4-lane cross section. However a short section of Fallsview Boulevard, primarily in the vicinity of Embassy Suites does not allow for the passing of a rickshaw. Vehicles will be required to travel behind the rickshaw for this section. Should unreasonable delays to traffic be caused by the service or safety issues arise, the applicant will be requested to change the route and/or cease operation completely. The bike rickshaws that are proposed are 3-wheeled. The operator cycles and transports up to two passengers who sit behind the operator. The units are 1.4m wide by 2.8m long. The applicant proposes to allow advertising on the bike rickshaws. Staff identified to the applicant that they are supportive of their request, but on a trial basis with limitations to the operating hours, route, etc. to allow Staff to evaluate the rickshaw operation over the summer season. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE An alternate form of transportation will be provided on Fallsview Boulevard through a bike rickshaw service operated by the Fallsview Group on a trial period until October 31 2014. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS There is no financial implication. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Bike Rickshaw Proposal Recommended by: c , I Dren, Director of Transportation Services , Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief A ministrat(ve Officer 111 I.A [tv ri P' ,A, r-1 -' n'IlL -' ' FALLSVIEWGROUP ____-----7, --, .7,—/---- Rickshaw Proposal The Fallsview Group would like to purchase and operate Rickshaw's to service the many tourists in the area.The operating area of the Rickshaw's for the time being, will be on Fallsview Boulevard. Below, you will find applicable information about the service we plan to provide: SCHEDULE OF OPERATION: - n.,C1,1Kleirlig..MOM RECEIVED Jan 4-Mar 31: Fridays and Saturdays ONLY April 1—September 30: 7 days per week JUN 0 3 2014 October 1—December 21: Fridays and Saturdays ONLY December 22—Jan 3: 7 days per week TATIO Hours of Operation: 9arn—2am TRANSf-'-.. �C)Rf C,,, , ..I_ Number of Rickshaws to be purchased: 12-15 Picture of Rickshaw's to be purchased: a - .. i ak. i i bB,,.srwwwBM .�� eAti. I' fid ihiA T E t! < d , S t ,n.,„ x E 1 a i k+rn 1Q 905.374 5103 4 905 374.5101 0 www.fallsviewgroup.com }V 6700 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3W6 t E • g X r 4 4. 5 _ a,rn.a�^* INFORMATION ON RICK SHAW: MAX SPEED: 15km/h Size 110" by 55" Weight 200 lbs. Frame Steel Fork Black ops Shifters 21-Speed Grip-Shifting Front Derailleur Shimano Rear Derailleur Shimano Front Brakes V-Brake Shimano Rear Brakes Hydraulic Motorcycle Brake With parking lock Chain Shimano Cranks RPM 44x33x22 175mm Rims Aluminum Alloy Downhill Hubs 48-Spoke Hubs Spokes Stainless Steel 13G Tires 26" by 2.125" 65psi Saddle Cruiser Saddle Seat Belt included Lighting Included 1. These specific Rickshaws come with free canopy with every bike. 2. Free custom graphics wrap for advertising purposes. 3. Parts warranty for 60 days. 4. This service will be available to public for a fee. We preliminarily plan to charge on a per minute basis. 5. Service will be available to all tourists in the area, not just Fallsview Group Properties. 6. SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY and we have done our best to insure the safety of the operator and passengers.ALL BIKES come equipped with seatbelts, lights, reflective pedals, Front shimano brakes and a hydraulic motorcycle grade rear disc brake (not a cheap plastic handle). The MAIN STAGING AREA for the Rickshaw's will be at the: Best Western located at 6289 Fallsview Blvd. These Rickshaw's will travel up and down Fallsview Boulevard with the OTHER MAJOR STOPS being at: Embassy Suites located at 6700 Fallsview Blvd. Four Points located at 6455 Fallsview Blvd. Outback Steakhouse 6733 Fallsview Blvd. *Please see attached map for main staging area, and other stops co cn CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, in accordance with an Order issued by the Ontario Municipal Board dated June 9, 2014, to permit a multiple unit residential development on the Lands (AM-2013-013). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the "Lands". Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 4. The permitted uses shall be: (a) One family detached dwelling (b) Townhouse dwellings (c) Semi-detached dwellings (d) Accessory buildings and accessory structures, subject to the provisions of sections 4.13 and 4.14 of By-law No. 79-200 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum lot frontage 17 metres (b) Minimum interior side yard 3 metres width (c) Minimum lot coverage 36% (d) Minimum lot area 450 square metres for each dwelling unit (e) Attached garage 1 garage for each dwelling unit (f) The balance of regulations specified for a R4 use 6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. -2- 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. The holding (H) symbol that appears on Schedule 1 attached hereto is provided for in the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act. No person shall use the Lands described in section 1 of this by-law and shown hatched and designated R4(H) and numbered 1006 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto for any purpose, prior to the H symbol being removed pursuant to the Planning Act. Prior to the H symbol being removed, the landowner or developer shall submit a Noise Study or the inclusion of noise mitigation measures in a site plan or a condominium plan agreement and shall file a Record of Site Condition with the Ministry of Environment with the consent of the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 10. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet B5 of Schedule"A"of By-law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from R1 D to R4(H) and numbered 1006. 11. Section 20 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 20.1.1006 Refer to By-law No. 2014- Passed this eighth day of July, 2014 DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 S:\ZONING\AMS\2013\By-laws\Byam013-OMB Decision.wpd SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No, 2014- Subject Land �'/ZA w J Q 0 z W Y BADGER RD 17.6m E J U CO 0 r1 = E U w / o /17.6m r: cc 0 cc :////7/ 35.2m ~O z / /, // of ��R4(H)�,// / ./,/,//,'/ , O j/// ; / E r' , / // // / // // M //7 /1 ''':///% / , NI 1 // 006 //,// 70.4m Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 N Description: Lt 13 PI 92 Stamford; Pt Twp Lt 156 Stamford Pt 2 59R592; Niagara Falls Part of Lt 14 PI 92 Stamford; Niagara Falls S 1:NTS Applicant: Norman and Johanne Duguay Assessment #: 272509000669501 AM-2013-013 K:\GIS_Requests\2013\Schedule\ZoningAM\AM_13\Zoning.map June 2014 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014- A by-law to amend By-law No. 83-19, being a by-law to designate 3800 Bridgewater Street, known as the Laura Secord House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. WHEREAS By-law No. 83-19 designated the Laura Secord House located at 3800 Bridgewater Street to be of cultural heritage value and interest; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30.1 (2) (a) , the council of a municipality may by by-law amend a by-law designating property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify or correct the statement explaining the property's cultural heritage value or interest or the description of the property's heritage attributes; and AND WHEREAS the requirement for Council to consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee pursuant to Section 30.1 (5) has been fulfilled; and, AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Notice of the proposed Amendment; AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 83-19 be amended by deleting Schedule "A" thereto and substituting Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That By-law 83-19 be amended by deleting Schedule "B" thereto and substituting Schedule "B" attached hereto. 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the proper Land Registry Office. 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 4, 2014 Second Reading: July 4, 2014 Third Reading. July 4, 2014 SCHEDULE "A" to By-law No.: All and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Niagara Falls in the Regional Municipality of Niagara (formerly the Village of Chippawa, in the County of Welland) and being composed of Lot Nos. 108 and 109 situate on the corner of Bridgewater Street and Laura Secord Place (formerly Water and Adelaide Streets) according to Plan 251 for the said former Village of Chippawa all being identified as PIN 64255- 0085 (LT). SCHEDULE `B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Laura Secord House, 3800 Bridgewater Street The Laura Secord House is located on the southeast corner of Bridgewater Street and Laura Secord Avenue, on the bank of the Chippawa Creek. Its association with Laura Secord and her well known walk during the War of 1812- 1814 is of significant historical value to the greater community. As the result of a fire in 1930, the house suffered severe interior damage. The rebuilt house remains a well-preserved example of a typical Upper Canada dwelling. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest In May 1797, approximately 200 acres of Crown land was given to Thomas Cummings, a United Empire Loyalist from Albany, New York and the founder of the former village of Chippawa. Upon his death in 1823, the land was equally divided amongst his children, wherein his son, James Cummings, after receiving lot 22 of his father's lands, had a small house constructed on the property in 1837. The lot was registered to Laura Secord in 1841 for a cost of 155 pounds. Laura Secord was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts in 1775. Following the American Revolution, her father, Thomas Ingersoll, who had supported the Loyalists, moved his family to Canada via Fort Niagara in 1795. In 1797, Laura married James Secord, a United Empire Loyalist. They resided in what is now Queenston. On June 24, 1813, she made her famous 20 mile walk from Queenston to Beaverdams to warn Fitzgibbons of an impending attack by American forces. Had the attack succeeded, the victory would have furthered American control in the Niagara Peninsula. Fortunately, her information resulted in triumph for the British at the Battle of Beaverdams. Despite this critical contribution, it took Secord almost 50 years to gain recognition for her deed. In July 1834, James Second was made collector of Customs for Chippawa, prompting their move to the village. Upon her husband's death in 1841, Laura Secord purchased the cottage from Cummings and used the house as a small private school for young children to help augment her income. She resided there until her death in 1866. The Laura Secord House is a one and a half storey dwelling with a symmetrical three bay facade. It is a modest, cottage-style structure with a rectangular form. It is constructed of red brick laid in common bond and with a rubble stone foundation. Irregular shaped limestone quoins are built into the building's corners. The medium-pitch gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles and is a reconstructed roof. Early photographs indicate the original was a hipped roof, and it was destroyed in the 1930 fire. The gable ends are sided with clapboard. Two inset corbelled brick chimneys are placed on either end of the building's roof. To the right of the main building is a modern addition that replaced an earlier wing. In the centre of the front (north) facade of the main building is a modern wooden arbour, sheltering the building's front entrance. Although not original to the structure, its construction attempts to mimic photographs taken of the building's early form. The entryway itself contains a solid wooden door with six recessed panels. The door is flanked by two engaged Doric order fluted columns, and features a simple entablature and a 5 light transom. There are two Venetian style windows with 12 over 8 sash and 5 paned sidelights, plain trim and sill, and a splayed brick arch. In the gable ends on both the east and west façade are 4 over 4 sash windows with plain trim. The sash and trim of the building was restored in 2008. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 3800 Bridgewater Street includes the following heritage attributes: • one and a half storey structure with a symmetrical three bay façade • constructed of red brick laid in common bond and with a rubble stone foundation • irregular limestone quoins built into the building's corners • reconstructed medium-pitch gable roof is clad in asphalt shingles • clapboard siding on the gable ends • corbelled, stacked brick chimneys placed near each gable end of the roof • wooden arbour sheltering front entrance • solid wooden door with six recessed panels, flanked by two engaged Doric fluted columns, and featuring a simple entablature, transom and sidelights • two Venetian style windows with 12 over 8 sash and sidelights, plain trim sill, and a splayed brick arch • 4 over 4 windows with plain trim in the east (2) and west (1) gable ends • associated with Laura Secord, known for her contribution in the War of 1812-1814 • associated with Thomas Cummings and James Cummings, prominent figures in the founding and development of Chippawa CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014- A by-law to amend By-law No. 78-67, being a by-law to designate 4190 Bridge Street, known as the former Canadian Imperial Bank, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. WHEREAS By-law No. 78-67 designated the former Canadian Imperial Bank located at 4190 Bridge Street to be of cultural heritage value and interest; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30.1 (2) (a) , the council of a municipality may by by-law amend a by-law designating property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify or correct the statement explaining the property's cultural heritage value or interest or the description of the property's heritage attributes; and AND WHEREAS the requirement for Council to consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee pursuant to Section 30.1 (5) has been fulfilled; and, AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Notice of the proposed Amendment; AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 78-67 be amended by deleting Schedule "A" thereto and substituting Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That By-law 78-67 be amended by deleting Schedule "B" thereto and substituting Schedule "B" attached hereto. 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the proper Land Registry Office. 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 SCHEDULE "A" to By-law No.: All and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Niagara Falls in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, formerly in the County of Welland, and being composed of Part of Lot 8, Block A, Plan 999-1000, Town of Niagara Falls, now City of Niagara Falls being identified as PIN No. 64445-0002 (LT). SCHEDULE `B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Old Imperial Bank, 4190 Bridge Street The Old Imperial Bank is located in Niagara Fall's historic downtown, at the southeast corner of Bridge Street and Zimmerman Avenue. Its limestone construction features a blend of Romanesque revival and French renaissance style architecture, which gives the building its impression of strength and security. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The Imperial Bank of Canada was founded in 1873 by the former vice-president to the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Henry Stark Howland. This Toronto based firm eventually became the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) after amalgamating with the Canadian Bank of Commerce in 1961. As the first chartered bank in Niagara Falls, the Imperial Bank had originally been located on the southwest corner of Bridge Street and Zimmerman Avenue. Occupying the lower level of what was later known as the Savoy Hotel, the Imperial Bank purchased the site in 1905 for the purpose of constructing a new permanent facility. Designed in 1906 by the well-known Toronto firm of Darling and Pearson, the new building operated as a branch of the bank for over 60 years. The site became a national sensation in 1964 when a gang of Montreal thieves drilled through the three-foot-thick brick foundation and steel plating to reach the building's basement vault. There, the men stole over $900,000 in cash, jewelry and securities. The robbers were caught three weeks later and jailed for ten years. Ironically, the building's stone construction was specifically designed to represent solidity, safety and security. Although closed as a commercial bank in 1967, the Old Imperial Bank building stands as solidly today as it did 100 years ago, and is a distinguished reminder of the downtown's earlier prosperity. The Old Imperial Bank is a three storey rectangular structure with a symmetrical three bay façade. Constructed on an ashlar finished limestone foundation, the building's exterior is made of quarry faced limestone laid in a random course. The building features various Romanesque revival style elements, as seen in its heavy round headed openings, emphasized stone surrounds and overall stone structure. The west façade features two towers that are topped by a plain, stepped parapet that extends to the building's corners. The corners of the parapet then step out from the building and extend vertically beyond the eaves. Each corner contains a 6 light window on the first storey, 1 over 1 sash on the second storey, and an entrance at the base. The entrances are strikingly distinct, with detailed heavy quoin surrounds and stone dentils. This detailed stone work is made from the same finished limestone used for the foundation. Originally, both entrances featured a double door with a single 6 light panel; now, only the door on the southwest tower remains. The roof has asphalt shingles and features six dormers. There are three gable dormers on the west façade, two on the north façade and one shed dormer on the south façade. All are clapboard sided with multi light sash with a plain moulded trim. The most characteristic part of the building is its large first storey windows with detailed cut stone surround. The west façade consists of three plate glass windows, each containing a semi-circular arch with several spread limestone voussoirs. These windows also have a rectangular window head and keystone. The north façade features the same decorative surrounds on its two plate glass windows and doorway. The second storey openings are a series of 1 over 1 sash windows with a splayed stone arch. A limestone band extends around the west and south façades of the building underneath these second storey windows. The east façade, in contrast to the detailed limestone exterior of the rest of the building, is red brick laid in stretcher bond as it would have adjoined other commercial buildings on the street. The Old Imperial Bank is one of the few old commercial structures remaining in Niagara Falls. The bank's central location in the downtown indicates the significant role it played in the economic development of the surrounding businesses and is a remarkable symbol of the once prosperous Village of Elgin. As one of the heritage properties in the area, the site is an integral part of the downtown landscape. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4190 Bridge Street includes the following heritage attributes: • Two & '/2 storey rectangular structure with a symmetrical three bay façade • connection to the architectural firm of Darling and Pearson • quarry faced cut limestone exterior laid in a broken course with red ribbon pointing with ashlar finished limestone foundation • features a blend of Romanesque revival and French renaissance style elements • two corner towers topped by a plain, trimmed parapet • distinct front entrance with detailed heavy quoin surrounds and stone dentils • asphalt shingle roof with 5 gable dormers & 1 shed dormer • all dormers are clapboard sided with multi light sash • large first storey plate glass windows with detailed cut stone surround • second storey window openings composed of 1 over 1 sash windows with splayed stone arches. • limestone band extends around the west and north façades of the building underneath the second storey windows • one of the few early 20th century commercial structures remaining • played a significant role in the economic development of the Village of Elgin • connection to the Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014- A by-law to amend By-law No. 99-108, being a by-law to designate 4267 Bridge Street, known as the Grand Trunk (VIA) Railway Station, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. WHEREAS By-law No. 99-108 designated the Grand Trunk (VIA) Station located at 4267 Bridge Street to be of cultural heritage value and interest; AND WHEREAS By-law No. 2002-169 amended By-law No. 99-108 to include only lands described as Part 1 on 59R-11801 AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30.1 (2) (a) , the council of a municipality may by by-law amend a by-law designating property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify or correct the statement explaining the property's cultural heritage value or interest or the description of the property's heritage attributes; and AND WHEREAS the requirement for Council to consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee pursuant to Section 30.1 (5) has been fulfilled; and, AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Notice of the proposed Amendment; AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 99-108 be amended by deleting Schedule "B" thereto and substituting Schedule "B" attached hereto. 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property as described in By-law No. 2002-169 in the proper Land Registry Office. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 SCHEDULE 'A' to By-law No.: Part of Stamford Township Lot 92, being Part 1 on Plan 59R-11801, in the City of Niagara Falls in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. SCHEDULE 'B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — VIA Railway Station, 4267 Bridge Street The VIA Railway Station is located on the north side of Bridge Street at the head of Erie Avenue. Built in 1879, the two storey structure is defined by its massive size, jerkin head roof style and Gothic revival elements. Appropriate to its period, the station was an active and popular social site and helped to foster growth and tourism in the City of Niagara Falls. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The VIA Railway Station was built in the former Village of Elgin, a small settlement that had established following the 1848 erection of the first Niagara River gorge suspension bridge. On December 16, 1852, the Great Western Railway purchased three lots on the north side of Bridge Street from Phillip Bender for the sum of 1,000 pounds. The construction of the railway yards and first station began immediately thereafter and the first trains arrived in Niagara Falls from Hamilton in November 1853. The railway brought a period of great prosperity to the town. In 1855 a second suspension bridge across the Niagara River connecting the quickly expanding Village of Elgin with Niagara Falls, New York was completed. On April 1, 1879 the original train station was destroyed by fire. By November 1879, a new station opened to serve the town of 2,000 residents and the growing influx of visitors. From its completion in 1879 until the years of Second World War, the VIA Railway Station maintained an important role as a transportation and community hub in downtown Niagara Falls. The Great Western Railway was purchased by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1882 and was absorbed by the Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) in 1923. Today, the Railway Station maintains its passenger service function for VIA and Amtrak trains bound for Toronto and New York City. In 2002, the CNR had sold a portion of the land for the International Bridge Truck Corridor, resulting in an amendment to the designation by-law in that same year. The VIA Railway Station is an excellent example of Gothic revival style popular in the third quarter of the 19th century. The building consists of a two storey central section flanked by one storey wings. It is constructed of red brick laid in Flemish bond, with a brick plinth forming a transition between the foundation and the upper walls. The eastern wing was partially demolished in 1967 so the current building is no longer perfectly symmetrical. At the first floor window sill level, three courses of brick are laid to form a decorative band; this detail is repeated on the south (front) and north (rear) façades between the first and second floor levels. Further decorative brickwork was laid at the upper portion of the window openings with three courses of corbelled brick. A corbelled brick frieze of projecting headers is evident where the wall meets the eaves. At the corners of the east wing the brick work projects outward. The central structure and west wing in contrast feature projected brick quoins. The brick is soft and had been painted during the 1960's but fortunately the paint was removed and the brick restored in the late 1980's. The window and door openings have variations of a Gothic arch. All openings have two limestone spring blocks, keystones, and limestone sills. The 1 over 1 sash windows retain their original wood sash and glazing pattern. The central structure features six of these window openings on the bottom storey and eight window openings on the top storey. In the front central gable is a bull's eye opening surrounded by raised brick and 4 limestone blocks. A wood panel now fills the opening. The main entrance is a modern replacement and features two separate glass panelled doors. Above the doors is a transom. The wings retain several original wood two panel doors. The roof is constructed in the form of a jerkin head where the gable ends have been clipped. A pointed gable is centrally placed on the south (front) and north (rear) façades of the central roof. Originally the gables were decorated with ornamental wood ginger bread trim. Under the eaves is a series of paired wooden brackets. The brackets have a heavy scrolled appearance with chamfered edges and applied trefoil pattern decoration. A heavy bead mould is situated under the eaves with a tongue and groove soffit. With the construction of both the railway and station, Niagara Falls became a high-traffic rail town and a popular tourist destination. It is an important part of the social history in the City and was a precursor to its physical and economic growth. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4267 Bridge Street includes the following heritage attributes: • excellent example of Gothic revival style • two storey central section flanked by one storey wings • red brick laid in Flemish bond • decorative band separating the first and second levels • three courses of corbelled brick at the window openings • a corbelled brick frieze where the wall meets the eaves • projected brick quoins on each corner • variations of a Gothic arch, with limestone spring blocks, keystone and sills • original 1 over 1 wood sash and glazing pattern • central gable bull's eye opening • several wood two panel doors • jerkin head roof with clipped gable ends • gables were originally decorated with ginger bread trim • paired wooden eave brackets with chamfered edges and trefoil pattern • tongue and groove soffit. • connected to the history of the Village of Elgin • connected to the development of tourism, economic and population growth in the City CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014- A by-law to amend By-law No. 81-78, being a by-law to designate 4325 Bampfield Street, known as the First Bampfield House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. WHEREAS By-law No. 81-78 designated the First Bampfield House located at 4325 Bampfield Street to be of cultural heritage value and interest; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30.1 (2) (a) , the council of a municipality may by by-law amend a by-law designating property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify or correct the statement explaining the property's cultural heritage value or interest or the description of the property's heritage attributes; and AND WHEREAS the requirement for Council to consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee pursuant to Section 30.1 (5) has been fulfilled; and, AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Notice of the proposed Amendment; AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 81-78 be amended by deleting Schedule "A" thereto and substituting Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That By-law 81-78 be amended by deleting Schedule "B" thereto and substituting Schedule "B" attached hereto. 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the proper Land Registry Office. 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 SCHEDULE "A" to By-law No.: All and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, formerly in the County of Welland, and being composed of Lot 6 and Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Plan 320 and Part of Lot 17, Plan 276, Town of Niagara Falls identified as PIN No. 64342-0068 (LT). SCHEDULE "B" to By-law No.: Description of Property — First Bampfield House, 4325 Bampfield Avenue The First Bampfield House is located on the north side of Bampfield Street, set back substantially from the property line. The house was built in 1860 and features several Italianate architectural elements. The building's front façade faces east, originally overlooking the Niagara River. The house borrows its name from its first residents, the Bampfield family, who played a significant role in the growth of the City of Niagara Falls. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest As one of the most prominent families in the City of Niagara Falls, the Bampfields played a crucial role in the City's economic and commercial development. Having emigrated from Devonshire, England in 1834, they had initially resided in Kingston, Ontario before settling in Niagara Falls around 1860. The house was built that year by John Merral, a lumber merchant in the former Town of Clifton. The Bampfields lived in the house for over a decade before constructing their second home on Zimmerman Avenue (now known as Bampfield Hall) circa 1875. For many years, the building's lawns extended to River Road, and the house had a commanding view of the Niagara River. As a leading citizen of the Town of Clifton, James Bampfield had owned and operated the Great Western Restaurant at the C.N.R Station on Bridge Street, and held stock in the Niagara Falls Electric Light and Power Company. He was also the owner of the Mortimer and Bampfield Insurance Company, later known as the Morningstar and Bampfield Insurance. His son James Bampfield Jr. was particularly crucial for his role in bringing electricity to the City. The Bampfields remained highly involved in the community for several decades. The First Bampfield House is single storey and features a symmetrical five bay façade. It sits on a high basement foundation constructed of rubble stone and the later addition of dormers in the hip roof have made the attic space usable and create the appearance of more than one storey. The building is square, with a limestone exterior laid in broken course. An attached enclosed porch constructed in 1991 replaces an earlier porch on the west façade. The building's low-hipped roof is consistent with the Italianate style. A hipped roof dormer projects on each side of the roof, clad in wood shingles and featuring a rectangular window opening. The roof has a broad overhang with modillion brackets that are spaced at regular intervals under the eaves. The cornice along the roof's edge is boxed and moulded. The east (front) façade of the house is the building's most elaborate. In the centre of the façade is a round headed arched opening leading to a recessed door. This arch is formed by splayed limestone voussoirs. Round headed window openings flank either side of the front entrance. The windows openings are formed by splayed limestone voussoirs and have 4 over 4 sash. Below each of these arched openings is a rectangular 2 over 1 sash window with plain surrounds in the basement level. The south façade faces Bampfield Street and contains two arched windows with rectangular openings underneath. The surrounds and mouldings on these windows are similar to those found on the east (front) façade. Between the two arched windows is a small square window opening with moulded surrounds believed to be a 20th century alteration. All of the building's window openings contain a flat sill. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 4325 Bampfield Avenue includes the following heritage attributes: • roof clad in asphalt shingles with hipped-roof dormers on all façades • single storey with a symmetrical five bay façade • square building with a plain limestone exterior laid in broken course • high basement with a rubble stone foundation • Italianate style elements including the low-hipped roof, rounded openings and brackets • modillion brackets under the broad eaves • a centred round headed arched opening leads to a recessed front door • double front door contains glass panels with a transom above. • rounded arched window openings with 8 light sash have splayed limestone voussoirs • rectangular 2 over 1 window with plain surrounds in basement level • small square opening containing coloured glass window with moulded surrounds • modern enclosed porch on the west façade of the structure • associated with the Bampfield family, who were involved in the social and economic development of the City CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014- A by-law to amend By-law No. 98-85, being a by-law to designate 6172 Buchner Place, known as the Buchner House, to be of cultural heritage value and significance. WHEREAS By-law No. 98-85 designated the Buchner House located at 6172 Buchner Place to be of cultural heritage value and interest; AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 30.1 (2) (a) , the council of a municipality may by by-law amend a by-law designating property under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act to clarify or correct the statement explaining the property's cultural heritage value or interest or the description of the property's heritage attributes; and AND WHEREAS the requirement for Council to consult with its Municipal Heritage Committee pursuant to Section 30.1 (5) has been fulfilled; and, AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served on the owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust, a Notice of the proposed Amendment; AND WHEREAS no objections have been filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That By-law 98-85 be amended by deleting Schedule "A" thereto and substituting Schedule "A" attached hereto. 2. That By-law 98-85 be amended by deleting Schedule "B" thereto and substituting Schedule "B" attached hereto. 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the proper Land Registry Office. 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 SCHEDULE "A" to By-law No.: All and singular that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, formerly in the County of Welland and being composed of Part Lot 5 and Part of Lot 6 in Plan 653, abstracted as Block 12, Village of Niagara Falls being identified as PIN 64354-0016 (LT). SCHEDULE 'B' to By-law No.: Description of Property — Buchner House, 6172 Buchner Place The Buchner House is a one and a half-storey dwelling located at the end of Buchner Place, across from the Drummond Hill Cemetery. Original portions of the house are said to have been built c. 1799. Due to its proximity to the Lundy's Lane battlefield, the house has substantial historical and contextual value to the community, especially for its involvement in the War of 1812-1814. From the eclectic nature of its architecture, it appears the building has been extensively altered since its construction. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest The property was part of a larger holding purchased by Christopher Buchner from his father-in-law, James Forsyth, in 1799. The lands were central to the fighting of the Battle of Lundy's Lane on July 25, 1814. A house belonging to Christopher and Sarah Buchner on the southwest slope of Drummond Hill was noted in military papers which recorded the battle proceedings. Christopher Buchner was a lieutenant in the 2nd Lincoln Militia and was standing, with his son John, only a few hundred yards from his house when the first skirmishes began. The extent of the damage, if any, which the house sustained during the battle is unknown. Buchner was an early entrepreneur in the City, and among other things, operated an early ferry service across the Niagara River. The property was transferred to John Buchner in 1819 and then to Samuel Street in 1824. The year in which the property came into the possession of Donald and Catherine MacKenzie is not clear, but was subject to a quit claim deed settled in their favour in 1851. The MacKenzies built and operated the observation tower erected in the City, thus they were an early part of the City's tourism business. Donald MacKenzie was a carpenter and may have been responsible for some alterations to the house, which give it a mid-19th century form. Following the death of Donald, his wife Catherine subdivided the property, transferring ownership of this house and additional lands to her children. In 1919, Jennie and John MacKenzie sold the lands to Ernest Pickard. Pickard immediately sold the rear lands containing the dwelling to Merrill S. Zavitz. Throughout the years, the Buchner House has undergone a series of additions, renovations and alterations, exhibiting a blend of vernacular styles ranging from the mid 19th to the early 20th century. According to notes taken during a Municipal Heritage Committee tour in 1996, the Buchner house was described as initially a two-bay structure. The enclosed porch, extended roof slope and elongated dormer are alterations of the original form. The dwelling is clad in clapboard siding, a more recent change from the house's previous stucco exterior. It may have been during this period that many of the design details associated with the Craftsman Style ideas were introduced into the building. The house is a storey and a half design with additions to the east side. There have been many additions and alterations that make it difficult to determine what architectural style or exact period in which the house was built. The house's medium-pitch gable roof extends towards the east elevation, incorporating several porch additions that are built into the east façade, ultimately forming a continuous sloping roof. The roof is clad in asphalt shingles, and features an elongated gable dormer on the east façade. An inset brick chimney is placed on the building's west façade. An enclosed veranda is on the north (front) façade and a portion of the east façade. The porch features a series of 6 paned windows. An enclosed gable pediment projects from the building, above the off- centre front entrance. Above the veranda on the north (front) façade are three rectangular window openings: two double hung sash windows, and a small square window in the peak of the gable. The involvement of the lands in the Battle of Lundy's Lane and ownership by the people responsible for the early economic development of the City make the property worthy of designation. Description of Heritage Attributes Key exterior features that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 6172 Buchner Place includes the following heritage attributes: • Proximity to the Lundy's Lane Battlefield • One and a half storey building clad in clapboard siding • Medium pitch gable roof • Inset brick chimney on west side • Enclosed veranda is a later addition • Off centre front entrance • Association with Buchner, Forsyth and Street families CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to establish Block 124 on Registered Plan 59M-379 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Eagle Ridge Drive. WHEREAS Section 31 of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides, in part, that a municipality may pass a by-law to establish a highway; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Block 124 on Registered Plan 59M-379 in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Block 124 on Registered Plan 59M-379 in the City of Niagara Falls that is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Eagle Ridge Drive. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014. Second Reading: July 8, 2014. Third Reading: July 8, 2014. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of the 2014 Municipal Elections. WHEREAS the Municipal Elections Act, authorizes a municipality to pass a by-law to use voting and vote-counting equipment (voting devices and optical scan vote tabulators) for the purposes of casting ballots and counting votes at municipal elections; AND WHEREAS the council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls considers it desirable to pass such a by-law: NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. In place of using separate ballot papers for each race pursuant to the Municipal Elections Act, as amended, optical scanning vote tabulators shall be used to count the ballots cast in the 2014 municipal elections for the City of Niagara Falls. 2. That a voter assist terminal may be used to assist voters with disabilities and other special needs to mark a ballot privately and independently. 3. The Returning Officer shall be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the use of said systems. 4. This by-law shall come into full force and take effect as of the date of its passing. Passed this 8th day of July , 2014 DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014. Second Reading: July 8, 2014. Third Reading: July 8, 2014. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to authorize the payment of$31,481,827.09 for General Purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the attached list of disbursements for the period beginning May 8, 2014 to June 18, 2014. Passed this eighth day of July 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2014 - A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2014. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 8th day of July, 2014 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this eighth day of July, 2014. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 8, 2014 Second Reading: July 8, 2014 Third Reading: July 8, 2014