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2015/05/26 ; I CITY" A,G a C"HA"Ni4RA FA�f- The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS all meetings of Council are to be open to the public; and WHEREAS the only time a meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter falls under one of the exceptions under s. 239(2)of the Municipal Act, 2001; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on May 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. to consider matters that fall under the subject matter of 239(f), advice that is subject to solicitor-client advice, and 239(c), a proposed or pending disposition of land, related to Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-783, Palmer Avenue and part of Tad Street and a matter related to 239(2)(d), labour negotiations. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR Niagaraaalls COUNCIL MEETING May 26, 2015 MOMENT OF REFLECTION ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of May 12, 2015 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time BUDGET MATTERS 1. TS-2015-13 - Downtown BIA Request for Free Parking along Queen Street and Valley Way -AND- Nem Kuntos, General Manager, Downtown BIA will speak to the report. 2. Presentation of Parking Budget by Director of Finance 3. BDD-2015-003 - Fee for Service, Winter Festival of Lights 4. F-2015-24 -Water Billing During Construction (HANDOUT) * * * * * REPORTS 1. CD-2015-07 - Recording of In Camera Proceedings 2. CD-2015-08 - Terry Fox Way * * * * * * PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 6:30 P.M. National Access Awareness Week Members of the City's Accessibility Advisory Committee will request that the week of May 31 to June 6th be proclaimed "National Access Awareness Week" and that a flag raising be approved. Ludzy Celebrity Roast 2015 Tim Housser will address Council on the 4th annual fundraiser benefitting the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson's Rehab. * * * * * PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting AM-2014-008, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5965-5989 Fallsview Boulevard Applicant: Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. Agent: John Broderick, Broderick and Partners Proposal: Deferred Tourist Commercial Zoning Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-22 Public Meeting AM-2015-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4025 Dorchester Road and Part of the Abutting Hydro Corridor to the West of the Subject Property. Applicant: Curtis Gail Developments Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects Proposal: Reduction of the Landscape Requirements to Allow for a Service Delivery Access and to Increase the Parking Spaces on the Parking Zone t Allow for staff parking in the Hydro One Leased Lands Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2015- 21 -AND- Correspondence from Antonio Borile Correspondence from Sam DiCarlo * * * * * - 3 - MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Clifton Hill BIA— requesting approval of their 2015 budget. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 2. Victoria Centre BIA — requesting approval of their 2015 budget. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 3. Victoria Centre BIA — requesting use of the City owned promenade for their Summer of Thrills event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 4. Italian Heritage Month — requesting the month of June be proclaimed as "Italian Heritage Month" and that the associated flag raising be approved. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 5. Niagara Health System — requesting that July 28th be proclaimed as "World Hepatitis Day". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 6. Recreations and Parks Month - requesting the month of June be proclaimed as "Recreation and Parks Month". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. * * * * * - 4 - REPORTS 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-2015-001 - Celebrate Ontario Grant re: New Year's Eve Show BDD-2015-002 - Tourism Partnership for Niagara (TPN) Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) Grant ET Canada New Year's Eve Niagara Falls Show BDD-2015-004 - SBEC - Business Innovation Zone F-2015-22 - Municipal Accounts F-2015-23 - Major Receivables Monthly Report MW-2015-14 - Research Partnership - University of Waterloo Water, Energy and Affordability: Key drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure. PBD-2015-23 - Comments to the Niagara Escarpment Commission Opposition to the Inclusion of Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Gold Course within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area TS-2015-11 - Elberta Avenue - Parking Review TS-2015-15 - Kiwanis Agreement - Supply and Install Advertising Bus Benches TS-2015-17 - WEGO Smart Card Procurement * * * * * RESOLUTIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Animal Noises Music Festival to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council opposes Calaguiro Estates, the Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course being included in the Niagara Escarpment Plan - 5 - RATIFICATION OF "IN CAMERA" MATTERS * * * * * BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2015-56 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the Lands to be used for deferred tourist commercial purposes (AM-2014-008) and repeal By-law No. 2004-112. 2015-57 A by-law to extend and execute a Voter List Management Services Agreement with DataFix Comprint Systems Inc. for the VoterView program. 2015-58 A by-law to amend By-law 2004-173, being a by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction, injury and planting of trees on municipal property within the City of Niagara Falls. 2015-59 A by-law to authorize the execution of Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Waterloo, respecting the performance of research regarding the sustainable use and management of water and wastewater systems, as outlined in the research plan. 2015-60 A by-law to amend by-law 2015-33, being a by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees and Boards. 2015-61 A by-law to authorize the payment of $13,839,525.71 for General Purposes. 2015-62 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of May, 2015. * * * * * NEW BUSINESS CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James Diodati & Members of Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: May 26, 2015 Re: Council Opening The Arts & Culture Committee did not have a meeting in time for arrangements of a singer of the National Anthem, therefore, for this meeting, Council will observe a moment of reflection before commencing Council business. 71--n A Great City ... For Generations To Come TS-2015-13 Niagaraaalls May 12, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-13 Downtown BIA - Request for free parking along Queen Street and Valley Way RECOMMENDATION 1) That pay parking be removed and replaced with 90 minute (with no re-parking for 4 hours) free parking on Queen street and Valley Way, be implemented on a one year trial basis. 2) That all existing 2 hour time limit areas along the side streets in the Downtown be re-designated as 90 minute (with no re-parking for 4 hours) free parking, be implemented on a one year trial basis. 3) That the Downtown B.I.A offset the lost revenue of $26,000.00 for the removal of paid parking during the one year trial period be recovered from the annual BIA budget. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Currently, in the Downtown, there is pay parking along Queen Street and Valley Way with 2 hour free parking (with no re-parking within 5 hours) on all the side streets. The Downtown Board of Management has submitted a request for elimination of paid parking along Queen Street and Valley Way, requesting it be replaced with 90 minute free parking (with no re-parking for 4 hours). The average duration for paid parking along Queen Street and Valley Way is 55 minutes, therefore, in order to be consistent and avoid public confusion, 90 minute free parking, with no re-parking for 4 hours, should also be extended to the side streets. Those who wish to stay longer than 90 minutes will be directed to the Municipal Pay Parking Lots. The Parking Services operation is a user pay structure which operates separately from tax supported city services. In order to accommodate this request, the Downtown BIA would be responsible for offsetting the lost revenue of $26,000.00. The Downtown B.I.A. is requesting to offset 50% lost revenue of $26,000 for the removal of paid parking during the one year trial period be recovered from the annual BIA budget and 50% be taken from the tax supported budget. 2 TS-2015-13 May 12, 2015 As a secondary option to recommendation #3, Staff would support that the Downtown B.I.A offset 50% lost revenue of $26,000 for the removal of paid parking during the one year trial period be recovered from the annual BIA budget and 50% be taken CIP funds. This change over to 90 minute free parking would be completed within 30 days. BACKGROUND The Downtown Board has requested that 90 minute free parking, with no re-parking for 4 hours, along Queen Street, Valley Way and all side streets currently signed as 2 hour free parking with no re-parking for 5 hours, be implemented as a one year trial basis. The Municipal Parking System in the Downtown area accommodates both short term and long term parking requirements of visitors, customers and employees. Area employees and business owners/operators have the option of a leased parking space. Visitors and customers have a mixture of on-street short/medium term free and pay parking options as well as long term pay parking available in municipal parking lots. The best and highest use parking opportunities occur on Queen Street. These parking spaces provide short term parking opportunities for those businesses that require it. The Downtown core currently has 209 free on-street parking spaces and 138 paid parking spaces Facts - In 1981, the Downtown Board requested that all parking meters, in the Downtown, both on-street and in the parking lots be removed subject to a yearly levy. This levy was put in place to offset maintenance and operating costs. - By 1985, the abuse of free parking had become so prevalent, that at the request of the Downtown Board, on-street free parking was abandoned, leaving only the parking lots free. - In 1995, the Municipal Parking and Traffic Committee and City Council endorsed "The Downtown Niagara Falls Parking and Traffic Strategic Plan" which eliminated the levy charge and re-established pay parking in Downtown municipal parking lots. - In 1998, City Council reinforced the philosophy that parking in the City of Niagara Falls will be user pay and not a burden to the taxpayer. - In 2000, Council endorsed a request from the Downtown Board to remove the parking meters from all side streets in the Downtown core and replace them with up to two hours of free parking. 3 TS-2015-13 May 12, 2015 - In 2013, City Council officially adopted the philosophy that parking in the City of Niagara Falls will be user pay and not a burden to the taxpayer. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Typically, BIA's would be responsible for the lost revenue that would have been generated. The changes to the parking operation as self-sustaining means that there is no provision in the tax base to absorb the lost revenues FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The lost revenue associated with the free parking initiative in the Downtown Core during the trial period is estimated to be $26,000.00. The risks associated with the implementation of free parking, may have a negative impact of the revenue generated in the Municipal Pay Parking lots. Therefore staff will need to monitor the parking lot revenues quarterly throughout the trial period. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Provide a convenient, cost effective and customer friendly parking system based on the User Pay Philosophy. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Downtown Area Map - Current Parking Layout Downtown Area Map - Proposed Parking Layout Downtown BIA request letter Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services 1 ' )\1/14Jj- Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Paul Brown DOWNTOWN BIA Request for Free Parking along Queen Street and Valley Way - TS -2015-13 2 hour limit, Free on -street Parking Current Parking MI 2 hour limit, Pay on -street Parking P2 City Pay Parking Lots 1 VICTORIA AVE. BRIDGE ST. GO Bus/Train VIA Rail Station w Bus Q w Terminal E. U.1 BUCKLEY AVE. ST. LAWRENCE CRYSLER AVE. J U H O MORRISON ST. EE H Z 0 DOWNTOWN BIA Request for Free Parking along Queen Street and Valley Way - TS -2015-13 P2 Proposed Parking Changes City Pay Parking Lots 90 minute limit, Free on -street Parking ExP6re 4/. 4k, Tel:905-356-5444 • :c?` 4660 Queen Street Fax:905-356-5667 ! Niagara Falls,Ontario gm@niagarafallsdowntown.ca MUDo L2E -2L8 www.niagarafallsdowntown.ca April 21th, 2015 Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ATTN: Karl Dren, Director Transportation Services Mayor and Members of Council As you are aware, the Downtown Niagara Falls BIA has been aggressively revitalizing and marketing our area in order to entice and retain businesses to our district, as well as attract much needed capital investment. We have been fairly successful at accomplishing this mandate in spite of a long winter and its effects on consistent pedestrian traffic. We are a community of local residents, small business, and professionals, we are not a tourist driven BIA where strong parking polices are both needed and accepted. We compete with local malls and plazas where abundant and close parking is more easily provided. The BIA is currently on an upward swing with over a dozen new businesses opening in the last year, hopefully many more to come. Over the past few months we have been reminded repeatedly of the public perception of downtown parking as it relates to their experience. There is a large Niagara Falls resident outcry that parking is a real and a genuine concern. We believe we need to establish a more customer friendly parking environment to appeal to our market. We need to address this immediately to avoid compromising our momentum and slipping back into irrelevance. Irrelevance would be costly for both downtown businesses and the City of Niagara Falls assessment base. Our Request To address the above we would like to institute 1 hour free parking on Queen St. beginning May 1, 2015. The request impacts 78 spaces on Queen St. and Valleyway. We are requesting this as a one year trial, monitored by joint Downtown BIA and city staff resources. Our discussions with the parking department's Director and staff have found support for 2 hour free parking on the above referenced streets. We respectfully suggest however that 2 hour free parking along Queen Street and Valley Way is an excessive request. The majority of people that interface with our downtown are short term transactional in nature. It's the customer of the banks, patrons of service businesses and quick retailers that stay for less than an hour. Our belief is that optimal increased turnover will occur within the hour; while a two hour allowance will be more susceptible to abuse which defeats the purpose of the one hour request by our board and membership. New technology enabling enforcement of parking on the street has opportunities to restructure so and we believe there will be no additional costs to the department. We would like to see the meters remain on the street; people that need to stay longer can simply purchase tickets as needed. Senior staff has identified the cost of this request to the BIA as$26,000 to offset the revenue loss to the city's parking fund. We are prepared to partner on this cost on a 50/50 basis, with our share to be taken from our current operating budget. We also would like to suggest that we monitor the revenues and adjust as we come to see the results. The downtown BIA is fully prepared to be an active partner in resolving this issue. Recognizing the urgency, we would like to do this for a one year trail period starting on May 1 51. Revenue Reality Current parking revenue is falling. Appendix 1 A (supplied by the Transportation Department) indicates a steady decline in parking revenues on Queen Street. There is a significant difference between the 2013 Queen Street revenue of $44,014.69 and then $27,052.55 in 2014. This decline in revenues has implication on a variety of important parameters. - Patronage of the downtown - Revenues of the shop owners.... (people=revenue) - Falling property tax assessment - Increasing vacancy rebates While we appreciate that the City needs revenue from parking, we believe that a more holistic and longer term view at this time needs to be adapted. As one could guess, parking revenues are tiny compared to assessment values. By tackling the parking issues directly we believe that parking revenues will actually increase as a result of a more robust business district including demand for parking passes in City lots. BIA Promotion In order to make this initiative a success the BIA will launch a strong education and marketing plan effective May 1 2015. Presenting our partnership with the City and hopefully eliminating the parking resistance that has plagued the downtown for many years. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Phil Ritchie Chairman, Downtown Niagara Falls BIA Jt1+. s--- __ Nemanja Kuntos General Manager, Downtown Niagara Falls BIA cc. Jim Diodati,Mayor Dean lorfida,City Clerk Paul Brown,Parking Services Member of Niagara Falls Municipal Council Ken Todd,Chief Administrative Office 9_1/-1/4 BDD-2015-003 Nia ara alis May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2015-003 Fee for Service Winter Festival of Lights RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Winter Festival of Lights request for $300,000 in 2015 and 2016 towards the implementation of the new illumination program contingent on support from the Fallsview, Victoria Centre, Clifton Hill and Lundy's Lane BIA's. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) was established in 1983 by tourism stakeholders, the Niagara Parks Commission and City of Niagara Falls to create an event to encourage visitation to Niagara Falls during the shoulder season. The event has grown over the years to become a premium winter lights festival creating a positive economic impact and has been recognized as a top event by a number of tourism and event associations. A detailed study of the event in 2014 identified that the festival generated $23.9 million in economic benefits for the destination. The agency has requested the City fund $300,000 in both 2015 and 2016. For 2015, the required funding is available in capital holding reserves while the 2016 funding is a commitment of the OLG Contribution Agreement revenues from the 2015-2016 year. BACKGROUND The Winter Festival of Lights is the region's premier winter event. The event takes place annually in Niagara Falls from early November to the end of January. The event attracts over 1 million people annually to Niagara Falls during the off-season tourism period. The event has been listed as the top 100 internationally known events in North America by the American Bus Association; recognized as an Ontario Festival and Event of Distinction along with the Toronto International Film Festival and Cisco Ottawa Bluefest, and has received countless tourism awards such as Attraction Canada Event for Best Cultural event. The Winter Festival of Lights features more than 120 spectacular illuminations and various programming events throughout the 2 month festival. 2 BDD-2015-003 May 26, 2015 In 2014 the Winter Festival of Lights engaged Enigma Research Company to conduct an economic impact study of the Festival. The festival attracted 1 million visitors with 70% coming from outside the Region. These visitors contributed $23.9 million to the local economy and supported the equivalent of 418 full time jobs in Niagara. Even with this significant economic impact the Winter Festival of Lights board and industry stakeholders realized that the festival has become stale and was in need of revitalization to strengthen the appeal of the event as a demand generator. The board has completed extensive research on new innovative and interactive light technologies and programs that would invigorate the festival. A five year plan was prepared to guide the revitalization efforts (plan attached), which lays out the new direction for the event and strengthens the relationships with Niagara Parks Commission, the hospitality sector and community. A new board structure has also been implemented which has representation from each of the tourism BIA's, Niagara Parks Commission, Niagara Falls Tourism and City of Niagara Falls. The new light programs 2015 and 2016 will include the following: • Spectacular 3D mapping on several buildings such as the architecturally significant Toronto Power Building. The graphics and music will tell a story that incorporates history, arts and culture. • The WFOL is working with the Niagara Arts Centre and Niagara Falls Museum to create Niagara's story through the eyes of local artists and historians. • 22 days of leading edge lazer light shows • New animated family displays and programs which will move visitors to various activity nodes throughout the city • NPC has committed $300,000 for this year to upgrade the light experience in Queen Victoria Park to complement the new WFOL lighting program. The chart below identifies confirmed and pending funding. 2015 2016 Celebrate Ontario—$247,000 confirmed Celebrate Ontario -$275,000 confirmed TPN - $200,000 confirmed TPN -$200,000 confirmed Trillium -$70,000 confirmed Fallsview BIA- $150,000 to be confirmed Niagara Invests in Culture - $16,500 confirmed TEMP -$20,000 confirmed Fallsview BIA- $100,000 confirmed City of Niagara Falls -$300,000 to be confirmed TEMP - $14,953 confirmed Matching Funds-$125,000 to be confirmed City of Niagara Falls - $300,000 to be confirmed Lundy's Lane BIA- $36,000 to be confirmed Matching Funds -$125,000 to be confirmed Clifton Hill BIA-$60,000 to be confirmed Lundy's Lane BIA- $36,000 to be confirmed Victoria Centre BIA- $58,000 to be confirmed Clifton Hill BIA- $60,000 to be confirmed Victoria Centre BIA-$58,000 to be confirmed TOTAL -$1,452,453 TOTAL—$1,224,000 3 BDD-2015-003 May 26, 2015 The WFOL is requesting $300,000 for 2015 and 2016 from the City of Niagara Falls for the implementation of this new Winter Festival of Lights illumination program. The festival has a very tight time schedule to finalize the program design and the lighting infrastructure installation which must begin the first week of June in order to be completed in time for the November opening. SOCIAL IMPACT The Winter Festival of Lights also contributes to the social infrastructure of Niagara Falls through volunteerism, public engagement, and cooperative support. For instance, the festival provides opportunity for Niagara residents to volunteer, in fact, over 150 people contributed nearly 2,500 hours to the 2014-15 event. Each year the festival takes on 5 interns from Niagara College and Brock University providing them hands on event experience and an opportunity to learn new skill sets. In addition a number of high school students also volunteer and earn their high school volunteer community hours. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Major events continue to play a key role in international, national, provincial and to regional tourism marketing strategies. Their prime function is to create a reason for people to travel to the destination during a particular period. In the case of Niagara Falls, Winter Festival of Lights was created as a strategic response by the tourism industry to encourage off-season visitation. As the 2014 event statistics illustrated, the festival has generated significant economic and socio benefits for the destination. The new programming that will be introduced will ensure the festival builds on its 30 plus years as being a demand generator in the winter season for the destination. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City provides an annual fee for service of $342,000 to assist the organization in providing the annual festival. The organization is requesting the City fund an additional amount for the display light replacements. This request will be in addition to the annual funds. The funding source of the 2015 commitment can be provided from capital holding reserve. The funding for the 2016 commitment will need to be future commitment in the revenues received from the 2015-2016 OLG Contribution Agreement revenues. This funding request aligns with the Council's expenditure guidelines for the use of the funds received by virtue of the OLG contribution agreement. Unfortunately, the funding commitments for 2014-15 year have been made. However, based on revenue projections for the 2015-16 year, this request can be accommodated. 4 BDD-2015-003 May 26, 2015 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Economic Vitality. Encourage visitation to Niagara Falls during the shoulder season. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS * WFOL Business Plan Mission, Vision, Goals and Strategies Recommended by: /12 C9e--a-te--- Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development Respectfully submitted: 1‘24+14"1(- Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan oNTARIorrovito8 GENERATION tforep Festival /1111 (4,411 LightS "Niagara Falls, make it your winter tradition" _ ti& 'Or t 't TN, BUSINESS PLAN Mission,Vision,Goals&Strategies Winter Festival of Lights 2014—2017 Attendance 1.5 million+ 1 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Events and festivals provide numerous benefits for a community and tourism region including increased visitation and expenditure. reduced seasonality, repeat visitation, heightened regional awareness and word of mouth recommendation. They can also provide the stimulus for additional infrastructure development in the local area and building community pride. CONTENTS Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Mission,Vision,Who Are We 5 Key Results Summary 6 Action Plans 7-12 Winter Engagement Projects 2015/2016 13-16 Winter Engagement Projects 2016/2017 17 Appendix Summary 18 Appendix 1-Organization Values 19 Appendix 2-Risk Assessment 20 Appendix 3-Organizational Chart 21 Appendix 4-Timelines 22 Appendix 5-Budget 23 Appendix 6-Board of Directors 24 Appendix 7-Visual Schematic 25 2 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 0 A0--,‘ litaattlo a .i. ,. ..r. • .& . ° :" _--- T .i m Executive Summary This document is developed from the Strategic Plan previously approved in July 2014,and will serve as a 5 year plan for the Winter Festival of Lights(WFOL): its nature, history, management and future. This plan reveals a picture of innovation and artistic exploration in a complex environment,working with the Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL) partners and stakeholders, and features how they will contribute to the picture. It further highlights significantly increased resources in such areas as governance, human resources, fund development and increased visitors. Finally,this document outlines how programming and interactive illuminations will further the Festival's mission and enrich a vision that will continue to evolve over the years to come, including the importance of opening up into the Adult leisure market. 3 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Introduction-Background The Winter Festival of Light(WFOL)was originally created as a means of drawing visitors to Niagara Falls during the less tourist-friendly winter months. The Festival is a free,family-friendly, multi-faceted celebration of winter,enjoyed through illuminations and a wide-range of indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment. As Canada's foremost illumination festival, it transforms Niagara Falls into a palette of breathtaking colours with millions of lights and displays located within the Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland and adjacent tourist districts. These displays are enjoyed by 1.5 million visitors annually.The Festival is recognized as a Top 100 Festival and an Ontario Festival of Distinction by Festivals and Events Ontario as well as a Top 100 Internationally Known Event by the American Bus Association. Winter Festival of Lights has always operated as a free attraction for the public, and, as such, it became dependent on funding from the City of Niagara Falls, BIA's, sponsors and donations to cover its operating costs. The Winter Festival of Lights is moving towards a sustainable future,elements of which include governance, human resources and a mix of public, private and partnered revenues. Winter Festival of Lights has recognized the need for a significant change in our displays as the current ones have become outdated and do not appeal to families as they once did. With the goal of modernizing the light displays, WFOL has converted all displays to LED(light-emitting diode)technology. Though this did not lead to a noticeable change for the public, LED lights require less power and have a longer lifespan than the previously used incandescent lamp-type lights, decreasing WFOLs environmental footprint as well as saving money in the long-term. In an effort to appeal to changing tastes, especially in younger generations, Winter Festival of Lights has recognized the need to become more interactive, and to involve different technology to continue to attract families. Today's youth want 'action' scenes, wow factors, and different 'displays' every year. This desire for greater variety and excitement could be met in a number a ways,one of which is the use of laser or holograph systems, whether in a closed or open space. As a first step in creating a new, modernized Winter Festival of Lights, we have already moved to begin redeveloping the Festival with new programmable technology, new displays, and an overall vision that will come together over the course of the next four years. Building on these already implemented changes, as well as those outlined in the following document, Winter Festival of Lights intends to move forward as an innovative, financially stable event to promote winter tourism in Niagara Falls. 4 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan —1:;:iK , r,17:1tf4.... -. _ ,,, ..i44-,4,,,-:. 1-13'l':--1.,, tai weCoOmes you Our Mission The Winter Festival of Lights is a not-for-profit organization that makes a significant contribution to tourism and the economic, cultural and social strength of Niagara Falls by delivering experiential wintertime programming. Our Vision To make the Festival a fully-integrated part of Niagara's culture of hospitality and tourism ensuring that a wintertime visit is a "must-do"experience. Who Are We We are the creators of experiences that produce lifelong memories and cherished traditions. Key Result Areas Spectacular Lighting Visitor Experience/ Sustainability Partnerships Programming"Must See" Organizational Development 5 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan KEY RESULT AREAS—SUMMARY 1. Spectacular Lighting Goal Statement: By November 2018,WFOL will be the world leader in spectacular illuminations displays with cutting edge technology. 2. Visitor Experience/ Programming "Must See" Goal Statement: By November 2015/16,WFOL will provide programming(laser light shows, 3D Projection Mapping)that makes WFOL—and, by extension, a winter visit to Niagara Falls—a "must do" experience. Build audiences—locally, regionally and worldwide to increase overnight visitation to Niagara Falls in the offseason. 3. Sustainability Goal Statement: By November 2016,WFOL to establish a business model that achieves long-term financial stability and sustainability for WFOL. 4. Partnerships Goal Statement: By November 2015 WFOL to strengthen and deepen the relationship between WFOL and its Niagara stakeholders. This includes relationships with Stakeholders, Niagara Falls Tourism,the Niagara Parks Commission and City of Niagara Falls. Furthermore,WFOL will engage in networking by building and strengthening strategic partnerships and collaborations that provide opportunities for information sharing,joint marketing, artistic and technical exchanges and capacity building, leading to a stronger presence in the Niagara Region. 5. Organizational Development Goal statement: By July 2015,to create a more professional and structured approach to the business of producing the Festival,through building an effective,efficient and sustainable organization with an internal emphasis on local skills-building,sound financial management,transparency, strong branding and measurable results.WFOL will be recognized as a leading player in promoting Niagara Falls in the off season. 6 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan ACTION PLANS "Be the world leader in spectacular illuminations displays with cutting edge technology" A perception of staleness has crept into the comments of a few visitors during their interactions with volunteers at Dufferin Islands.This could be the result of increased expectations and shortened attention spans. In response to evolving desires and tastes in visitors WFOL recommends: - Dynamic lighting enhancement will be necessary"not just a couple of displays"to make it a true driver of tourism. - Lighting that uses modern technology and that can be 'altered'annually to give impression of being new. - Offering illuminations or programming each season that will give WFOL the "wow-factor". Strategies WFOL will enhance its illumination programming through new technology. Tactic 1-WFOL will explore multimedia illumination designs and technologies that will create a 'wow factor'for visitors. Tactic 2-WFOL will explore ways that we can utilize emerging technologies to make the illumination experience both interactive for tech-savvy visitors and engaging for teens,a demographic that is traditionally less interested in the illuminations(i.e. GPS-based applications for hand-held devices, etc.). Tactic 3-WFOL will explore theming options in conjunction with our partners (i.e Holiday Theme, Wilderness Theme,Victorian Theme, Natural Wonders Theme,Abstract Art) Tactic 4-WFOL will shorten the Festival bringing WFOL closer to Festival industry norms and to build visitation, by creating a"limited time"opportunity to enjoy the Festival Tactic Strategy Date z ] Concentrate on adding new engaging illuminations in Dufferin Islands that fit 2014-16 sfi within the theme of the park space (this is the hub of the Festival). In partnership with the Niagara Parks Commission (tree wrapping can stay up } for 4—5 years)This will save the festival on huge labour costs and allow for additional illuminations to be added on the in between years. Expand illumination areas into the BIA's creating"nodes"that will move 2014-18 ,' visitors from each of the areas. These illuminations will have interactive xs components with more abstract look to fit the tourist districts providing each BIA with its own identity. 7 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 2. Visitor Experience/ Programming "Must See" To provide programming that makes WFOL—and by extension a winter visit to Niagara Falls—a "must do"experience. A great deal of WFOL's success can be attributed to the fact that it has constantly grown and evolved to provide a different experience year over year—new illumination displays, new events, different concerts —while maintaining its branding as a winter tradition. Strategies WFOL will enhance its programming through new and/or revitalized events. Tactic 1-WFOL will explore a closing ceremonies concept, laser light shows, 3D Projection Mapping, Culinary and Wine. Tactic 2-WFOL will develop Holiday Concerts and/or Walking Tour. WFOL will enhance its programming by expanding its illumination offerings to include local businesses and residential neighbourhoods. Tactic 1-WFOL will create a business and residential program to expand the illuminations beyond the Niagara Parkway(i.e. an ambitious rebranding and expansion of the old Sparkle program). Tactic Strategy Date 1 WFOL to secure grants for programming. November Currently: Application have been submitted for Celebrate Ontario, Ontario 2015 Trillium Foundation and Niagara Cultural Fund to work with various stakeholders with the goal of introducing laser light shows and 3D Projection Mapping into the various nodes. 2 WFOL will continue to implement initiatives that engage the core audience. At the same time,we will also identify and implement special initiatives each year that further improve audience diversity. 3 Ensure a mix of large and small scale programming throughout the parkway 2015 and tourist districts. 4 Act as lead on co-producing and co-presenting arrangements(concerts). 2015 8 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 3. Sustainability To establish a business model that achieves long-term financial stability and sustainability for WFOL. WFOL has achieved remarkable growth in its 32-year history. From a small cluster of lighting displays near the Falls in 1983,WFOL has evolved into one of the iconic symbols of Niagara Falls,with international brand recognition on-par with other local landmarks and institutions like the Skylon Tower, Clifton Hill, Marineland, Niagara Parks and the Maid of the Mist. Unfortunately,this growth and success was founded on a deeply flawed business model. In short,with no way to charge gated admission,WFOL's illuminations can never pay for themselves.As such,WFOL relied on voluntary funding from the tourism sector and grants from various levels of government. WFOL is a victim of its own iconic status. Known and beloved the world over, and visited by more than 1.3 million people a year,there is a mistaken belief among government, business and the general public that it must be flush with cash.The truth is that the Festival's precarious financial situation means it is never more than a few bad years away from ceasing to exist under the current business model. Strategies Establish opportunities for revenue generation by the illuminations themselves. Tactic 1—In partnership with Niagara Parks Commission, implement a system for generating revenue at a concentrated illumination area,then sharing that revenue—a system that could then be extended for use at any joint Festival/Parks activities (i.e. concerts, Food& Beverage, parking etc.) Tactic 2—Gradually move away from a donation based experience to a proper admissions-based one. Ensure all non-illumination programming is revenue positive. Tactic 3—Ensure third-party events operating under banner of the Festival do so under profit-sharing or commission-based agreements. Tactic 4—Ticketed and or package able programming Tactic Strategy Date Provide programming that can be included in packages for our stakeholders, 2015 providing a direct return on investment. i Further develop private sector support—an appropriate balance of local, 2015 provincial and federal government support. Protect and enhance the mix of government support. Application to Celebrate for'Holiday Walking Tour' (Culinary&Wine Event)— 2016 % to be packaged with hotels. '' Establish realistic income targets that match growth targets. z V Implement a three-year plan to build reserves for capital investments. 9 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 4. Partnerships To strengthen and deepen the relationship between WFOL and its Niagara stakeholders. WFOL came into existence through the visionary leadership of its founding partners and the support of the Niagara Falls tourism industry at a time when many tourist operations in the city simply boarded up their windows and doors each autumn. Despite its remarkable growth and documented economic impact($57 million during the 2009-2010 WFOL),some politicians and members of the local tourism industry have forgotten the significant responsibility their respective organizations have to the success of WFOL. While the municipal governments, businesses and tourism communities in cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City embrace their iconic festivals and integrate the festival brands into their own,WFOL is often taken for granted,treated as irrelevant or worse, considered an inconvenience. Strategies WFOL will undertake a targeted effort to reconnect,revitalize and deepen its relationships with its partners, including politicians, business leaders and tourism organizations. Tactic 1-WFOL will work to reinforce the message that it is an important element of the Niagara Falls brand and a significant stimulator of the local economy at a time of year when it is desperately needed. Tactic 2—WFOL staff and senior Board officials will meet semi-annually with their counterparts at Niagara Falls Tourism,the City of Niagara Falls,the Niagara Parks Commission,the various community BIAs, etc., in an effort to become a top-of-mind partner in the city's tourism and business communities. WFOL will undertake a recruitment effort designed to bring progressive members of Niagara's business community to the WFOL board of directors. Tactic Strategy Date 1. Niagara Falls Tourism to market Winter Festival of Lights on in-kind Aug 2014 sponsorship package. 2. WFOL to secure corporate sponsorship. May/June 3. Establish long-term, stable public/industry funding. 4. Renew existing presenting and naming partnerships annually, maintaining regular communication with partners. 5. Target new partnerships—Identify and approach appropriate new partners. 10 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 5. Organizational Development To create a more professional and structured approach to the business of producing the Festival. WFOL has grown from a very small festival run entirely by volunteers, into a corporation with a board of directors and a year round paid staff of four. Strategies WFOL will institutionalize a culture of organization,planning and quality control standards. Tactic 1 - WFOL will create an annual work-back plan that includes all elements of the festival and establishes deadlines for staff, partners and sponsors that eliminate last-minute planning issues. Tactic 2-WFOL staff will create production manuals for all annual events and update them on a regular basis to protect WFOL's institutional knowledge. Tactic 3 - WFOL will develop a mandatory and timely system of post-event analysis with meetings held immediately following all events. Tactic 4 -WFOL will create an ongoing process for discovering the best practices of other major events and event organizers. Tactic 5 - WFOL will develop an effective system of internal communications that breaks down operational silos. Tactic 6—WFOL will create a professional development and team-building program for staff. WFOL will work to attract and keep quality volunteers with a variety of different skills and abilities. Tactic 1 - WFOL will undertake a volunteer recruitment program designed to attract quality volunteers and address deficiencies in the current volunteer roster. Tactic 2 - WFOL will create and implement a strict volunteer code of conduct/standards policy and a training program based on that policy. WFOL will move to a hands-on board governance model that serves as an example to staff, volunteers, sponsors and community partners. Tactic 1 -The board will consider the creation of additional active sub-committees to include elements of festival management like marketing and operations. Tactic 2 -The board will examine the by-laws and enshrine within them the requirement that all board members achieve a certain number of volunteer hours each year (i.e. Dufferin Islands shifts, appearances at events, etc.). Tactic Strategy Date 1. WFOL Board of Directors approved the new governance at our August 2014 August 2014 year-end meeting and now the WFOL has representatives from each of the various BIA's on our board and various committees. 11 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan 2. Develop a deeper organizational focus on human resources, maintaining a flexible organizational structure, responsive to budget and objectives. 3. Annually review reporting relationships,job descriptions and solicit feedback from personnel. 4. Maintain a strong,skilled and committed board of directors. 5. Communicate regularly and openly with stakeholders. 6. 12 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan WINTER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT 2015/16 3D Mapping 44„1 -111- In preparation to meet public demand for more elaborate and changing 116t displays,the Ontario Power Generation Winter Festival of Lights has been researching the cutting-edge technologies in the lighting industry, in particular 3D-Projection Mapping. This projection technology is used to turn stationary objects, often irregularly shaped, into a display surface for video projection. Using specialized software, a two-or three-dimensional object is spatially mapped on the virtual program, which mimics the real environment it is to be projected on.The software can interact with a projector to fit the desired image onto the surface of that object. Both artists and advertisers alike use this technique to create ; stunning visuals by adding extra dimensions, optical illusions, and ; >i . 4 notions of movement onto previously static objects.The video is " commonly combined with, or triggered by,sound to create an audio- - F , - a" visual narrative. Projection mapping shows create not only an exciting live event for the public, but also follow-up possibilities such as the generation of compelling video and PR opportunities. Objectives The objective for the production would be to create a spectacular show that is free to the general public, these shows would take place within the Fallsview BIA. The show would tell a "story"that incorporates Niagara's history,culture and many experiences. The Festival would work closely with a production team to develop an impactful audio/visual video that provides visitors with a memorable experience. This production would provide nightly programming at set times. Seasonal productions can be developed so the projectors can be utilized year round. A technician will be required to run each show,and the WFOL would be responsible for hiring,training and managing this person who will work out of the Winter Festival of Lights office. The entire project will be overseen by the Winter Festival of Lights Programming Committee. Issues, Impacts&Risks i. Annual renewals of show content are essential to maintain quality standards on par with other similar attractions.Typically shows of this nature regularly renew approximately 20%of their content.The increasing prevalence of sound and light shows ultimately raises visitor expectation in Canada, which creates a need to implement content upgrades to refresh the show annually. An overall show renewal will take place in 2017 and, as part of this project,yearly content updates will be planned. ii. Each year we will invest in a new projector to enhance the level of lighting. Discussions with the Canadian Heritage Group in Ottawa, responsible for the production of Mosaika on the 13 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Parliament Building in Ottawa, indicate that they continuously add to both their inventory of projections, and to their shows. iii. Approximately$260,000 will be required for a production company to create the content updated for the 2017 season. iv. Synthesizing the complexity of Niagara's history, and creating impactful arts and culture production requires a high degree of factual historical knowledge and partnership with arts and culture. To this end,WFOL is working with the City of Niagara Falls and various stakeholders. WFOL has decided to take the approach of purchasing part of the equipment used in the show, rather than renting it, as it is used in other programs and events. When updating to a new sound and light show,some equipment,which has a life-span of more than five years, is carried-over and reused. Laser Light Show November 28-December 9, 2015 January 8—17, 2016 6:00—9:00pm 20 minute segmented shows ; ' An evening event of music and entertainment culminating with a custom a sound and laser light show that is engaging and innovative in every way. The evening event will be held nightly between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm from November 28 to December 9, 2015 in the beautiful Queen Victoria Park, adjacent to the mighty Niagara Falls; and January 8—17th, 2016 at the Top of Clifton Hill between the Victoria Centre BIA and the Clifton Hill BIA 111 Issues,Impacts&Risks • I N.„44 WFOL's research has indicated that, in terms of laser light shows, it is better to have a lighting company come in and conduct the shows. Laser technology is always improving and technology changing. Interactive Tree O'Christmas Tree Experience the excitement and watch the ; children's faces full of wonder as they gazed up at the Christmas tree as the animation display captures their imagination. r. 60' Full Colour Animated Tree with Programmed Software allowing for several decoration scene changes on the tree by visitor. 14 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Abstract illuminations—BIA's Winter Festival of Lights abstract illumination enhancement • will be utilized to attract more visitors within the adult la • leisure market. These displays will showcase acclaimed - international, Canadian and local art pieces and mix them ` l ,,. Y 4 together with illumination that inspires audiences, y rejuvenates artists, and stimulates the industry to generate ., non-traditional partners or sponsors to the event. We can measure visitors through the stakeholders who will provide occupancy numbers and compare these numbers to the previous year. A. .r II e , fir � 4 4; , iiti . 15 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Interactive Programming =M The Winter Festival of Lights has always been a drive-through festival with very little interaction. As part of the new business plan, initiatives that embrace and inspire engagement of visitors will make , them a part of the event. Entertainment options ranging from complex interactive illuminations, ice sculptures, and ziplines,to more simple fun such as ice slides and roasting marshmallows,are just a few of the potential types of interactive programming that could be implemented. ; ' In addition,working with our stakeholders,WFOL hopes to provide .,: food stations to bring a culinary element to the Festival. :11 .,. 4 f • t 4 16 2014-2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan WINTER ENGAGEMENT PROJECT 2016/17 HOLIDAY TOUR 2016/17 _ " December 9,10&11,&16,17&18 2016 ' • ' t December 8,9&10,&15,16,17 2017 Visitors must start the tour at their chosen startinghotel tochecked-in '"� 410. get and pick-up the actual card stock ticket. Participating hotels will require that you have your actual cardstock ticket or digital application code before you can begin emoving this event. Printouts of the ticket purchase confirmation email do not qualifyas tickets. k;y Jj Visitors would purchase tickets through their accommodation package or through the local DMO (Niagara Falls Tourism),and would then be able to go to their ',;In • ,o-4 assigned starting Hotel and begin the weekend of fun and festivities. On top of the .. . holiday fun,these packages would include sampling holiday wines and enjoying food tastings. As part of the program,the hotel lobbies will be professionally decorated by Home&Garden Television (HGTV) designers. Leading up to the start of the Holiday Walking tour, HGTV will broadcast a TV Special on the making of the Niagara Falls Holiday Walking tour. The Festival would build the Holiday Walking Tour over the course of three seasons, each year making it larger and more expansize. Weekly programming to include: • DIY Decorations ti • Wine Tasting ,r • Culinary Holiday Sampling - 1 • Tour of the Lights • Live Entertainment • Holiday Christmas Market 4110. Holiday Walking Tour packages will include the recipes to all the dishes you trylitVt . over the course of the weekend, which will also be available on the digital application (app)through a password. The OPG Winter Festival of Lights digital app will guide visitors to each of their '` . :4%; ; destinations with a storyline. Visitors will also be able to purchase their tickets through thethrough app,which will work throu h the DMO. At each location visitors will • receive an ornament. 17 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 1 — Organizational Values Appendix 2 — Risk Assessment Appendix 3 — Organizational Chart Appendix 4 — Timetable of Main Activities Appendix 5 — Budget Appendix 6 — Board of Directors Appendix 7 — Visual Schematic 18 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 1 — Organization Values Teamwork—We are a small, proactive group that knows that working together allows us to be something far greater than the sum of our parts. Communication &Collaboration—Synergy cannot exist in silence and collaboration with many is key to our success. Creativity—We laud innovation, encourage calculated risk and tolerate setbacks born of prudent experimentation. Progressiveness—No one will ever hear the phrase "because we've always done it that way" in our offices. Focus—We will never forget the big picture while remembering the importance of the smallest details. Fun—We have a better chance of providing a fun experience for our guests if we're having fun ourselves. 19 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 2 — Risk Assessment Risk Consideration General Risk: 1 Insufficient funding Government Grants, Corporate Sponsors and other funding have all been initiated and are in progress. The Festival is now waiting to hear back from many of our partners. In order for the Festival to grow and make a huge impact the funding needs to have a multi—year commitment from partners that is not reducing year to year. 2 Timelines Depending on the funding will depend on the timelines,we hope to be operational by November 14th however if funding is delayed timelines could be back 2 weeks. 3 4 5 Project Risks: Renewals of show content will be required for a production company to create the costing over$260,000 content updated for the 2018 season In order for the funding to come through with the various government grants the partners need to be matching financially. Event Risks: Event Risk Analysis Report The festival has a Risk analysis procedure put in place for all events and programming that takes place within the City. 20 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 3 - Organizational Chart Winter Festival of Lights Board of Directors (13 voting) • 1 Fallsview BIA Board Director • 1 Lundy Lane BIA Board Partners Director • 1 Victoria Centre BIA Board • Niagara Parks Corn. Auditor Director NFT • 1 Clifton Hill BIA Director • City of Niagara Falls • 2 City of Niagara Falls • Four BIA's Councilors •1 NPC Commissioner EconoGov't • (Economic ic Develop't) • 1 NPC Senior Manager • 4 Directors at Large • 1 Niagara Falls Tourism Board Director Non-Voting • 1 City of Niagara Falls Staff • 1 WFOL General Manager • 1 Niagara Parks Staff Committees • Finance/Audit Executive • Governance/HR Committee • Marketing • Programming/Creative • Co-Chair Direction • Chair Finance Committee Staff • Executive Director • Program Director • Sponsorship/Marketing Coordinator • Program Coordinator ▪ Volunteer Coordinator 21 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 4 —Timelines Future Implementation Phase Time Location To Be Completed Rationale 1 2014 Dufferin i. Completely redesign i. Dufferin Islands Displays Islands Dufferin Islands with a are old and tired. cohesive look to the ii. Is the anchor of the surrounding of the park. Festival for the buses and Canadian Wildlife and Festival illumination route. flowing water are the themes for this area. 1 2014 Fallsview BIA i. New illuminations on the i. Bridges had been bridge fixtures. vandalized and remained ii. Work with BIA to correct up year-round causing GFI issues and maintain weather elements damage decorative pole mounts. (required maintenance). iii. Provide new illuminations ii. GFI from the mist is to complement existing causing lamp posts to go lighting. New displays will out—solution required to be designed to appeal to avoid constant"refresh on the Adult Leisure market breaker",which costs incorporating abstract-art money. designs. iii. New design for the Fallsview BIA that will draw the adult leisure market, connecting the various nodes. 1 2014 Victoria Centre BIA 2 2015 Dufferin i. Continue to add i. Dufferin Islands is where Islands illuminations and build on our visitors see changes the theme (Last year for and look for what is new. donations). ii. Adding tree wrapping will ii. Incorporating coloured provide the appearance tree wrapping and impact of a large iii. Have all 3D animal volume of lights displays located close to iii. Animals located in easily the roadway accessible locations will iv. Refurbishment of Noah's create more photo Ark opportunities and get visitors our of their cars iv. Noah's Ark is one of the favourites that was missed the most last season 22 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 5 — Budget REVENUE ESTIMATE Enhancement Project Public Funding Revenue City of Niagara Falls $ 342,000.00 Trillium Grant November 2014/15 $ 70,000.00 Ontario Tourism(TEMP)-based on marketing budget $ 15,000.00 Celebrate -Programming (additional$275k-2016) $ 246,000.00 Tourism Partnership of Niagara-TBC $ 180,000.00 Niagara Invests in Culture $ 16,500.00 Sponsorship Winter Festival of Lights $ 50,000.00 Illuminated Area Sponsorship(Clifton Hill Group) $ 60,000.00 City Funding—TBC(per year for 2) $ 300,000.00 Illuminated Area Sponsorship(Lundy's Lane) $ 36,000.00 TPN $ 200,000.00 Illuminated Area Sponsorship(Fallsview) $ 150,000.00 Illuminated Area Sponsorship(Victoria Centre) $ 58,000.00 Corporate Sponsors(OPG,Bridge Commission, Fallsview Casino,NPE,Cogeco,Doubletree, ) $ 150,000.00 Sponsors: Casino $ 75,000.00 Capital Campaign $ 16,666.00 Corporate Sponsorship(Laser lights,3D Mapping) $ 100,000.00 Operations $ 1,237,500.00 Dufferin Islands Donations $ 120,000.00 Fundraising-Golf Tournament $ 15,000.00 Expenses Laser Light Shows(Victoria Centre/Clifton Hill& Royalties,Merchandise,Miscellaneous $ 4,000.00 Fallsview) $ 120,000.00 Website Advertisements $ 16,000.00 Lundy's Lane BIA-Programming/Lighting $ 25,000.00 HST ITC Rebate $ 30,000.00 Marketing $ 20,000.00 3D Projection Mapping(Fallsview) $ 1,000,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $ 1,012,666.00 Sponsorship Review Package $ 20,000.00 New Digital Application-Interact with Visitor/ Mapping $ 30,000.00 EXPENSES ESTIMATE Contingency $ 20,000.00 Office Administration $ 80,000.00 Payroll $ 250,000.00 $ 1,235,000.00 Fundraising&Merchandise $ 10,500.00 Board $ 500.00 Marketing(includes magazine) $ 80,000.00 Volunteer Activities $ 9,000.00 Programming Opening Ceremonies $ 40,000.00 Misty Kids Appearances&Parades $ 1,200.00 Sparkle Lighting Awards $ 1,000.00 Fireworks $ 37,000.00 Light&Display Maintenance(RIMS) $ 210,000.00 Enhancement Project $ 50,000.00 Power Plants Illumination $ 30,000.00 New Computer/Software $ 3,000.00 New Dufferin Islands Additions $ 150,000.00 Contingency $ 5,000.00 Bank Loan Payment $ 50,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,007,200.00 TOTAL NET REVENUE $ 5,466 23 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 6 — Board of Directors 2014 Board of Directors Voting Members Brian Crow Co-Chair Director at Large Rick Dritsacos Co-Chair Victoria Centre/ Fallsview BIA Jim Diodati Director City of Niagara Falls Mayor Wayne Thomson Director City of Niagara Falls Councilor Roman Groch Director Director at Large John Lohuis Director Niagara Parks Commission (GM) Lois Gilles Director Niagara Parks Commissioner Jack Custers Director Director at Large Anthony Annunziata Director Fallsview BIA Joel Noden Director Clifton Hill Group Eric Marcon Director Victoria Centre BIA Tish DiBellonia Director Lundy's Lane BIA Catherine McNabb Director Niagara Falls Tourism Non-Voting Members Serge Felicetti Director City of Niagara Falls Sarah Wood Director Niagara Parks Commission Tina Myers Director Program Director WFOL Sue McDowell Director Victoria Centre & Fallsview BIA Executive David Jovanovic Director Lundy's Lane General Manager 2014 Staff Tina Myers Program Director Brian Ceschin Marketing&Sponsorship Coordinator Janet Wilson Volunteer Coordinator Lindsey Smits Event Coordinator 24 2014—2017 Winter Festival of Lights Business Plan Appendix 7 — Visual Schematic WFOL Mission, 5-year Vision, Goals and Core Strategies Mission Statement: Five-Year Vision The Winter Festival of Lights aspires to be The Winter Festival of Lights is a not-for-profit organization that a world recognized illumination festival makes a significant contribution to tourism and the economic, and enduring local treasure-providing cultural and social strength of Niagara Falls by delivering interactive programming in the off- experiential wintertime programming. season Core values: excellence,diversity, relevance Primary Goals 1. To increase overnight visitors to Niagara Falls in the shoulder season 2. To encourage the flow WFOL visitors into the surrounding tourist districts 3. To create a memorable experience for visitors so they will return and visit the WFOL again Core Governance& Partnerships Sustainability Five-Year Vision Strategies: Staffing WFOL will undertake Redevelop the The Winter Festival The Winter a targeted effort to WFOL business of Lights aspires to Festival of Lights reconnect,revitalize model so that the be a world will and deepen its Festival can invest recognized institutionalize a relationships with its in new lighting, illumination festival culture of partners, including create reserves and enduring local organization, politicians,business while also treasure-providing planning and leaders and tourism discontinuing the interactive quality control organizations. donations based programming in the standards. fundraising at off-season Dufferin Islands. 25 CD-2015-07 Niagaraaalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department SUBJECT: CD-2015-07 Recording of In Camera Proceedings RECOMMENDATION For the consideration of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Ombudsman's office, the de fact closed meeting investigator for most municipalities, for closed meeting investigations, has long recommended that municipalities record their closed (In Camera) meetings. Recordings of the closed sessions will provide more detail for the Ombudsman's office to conduct their investigations. The report outlines pros and cons to recording the In Camera proceedings. Implementing audio recording would not be difficult if that is Council's wish. BACKGROUND On March 10, Council received report CD-2015-04, Closed Meeting Complaints — Ombudsman, for information. One of the recommendations of the Ombudsman's Office was: "In the interests of transparency and accountability, the City of Niagara Falls should record audio and/or video of all meetings, open or closed, and store such recordings in a confidential and secure location for future reference." Relatedly, Council passed a motion for the Clerk to report back on the pros and cons of recording the In Camera proceedings. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE In the Sunshine Law Handbook, the Ombudsman's Office recommends that all municipalities make audio or video recordings of all meetings — both open and closed — to ensure the most thorough record possible, and encourages municipalities, committees or local boards to report publicly in open session about what transpired in closed session, providing as much detail as the subject matter permits. In addition, the 2 CD-2015-007 May 26, 2015 Recording of In Camera proceedings makes the investigation of closed meeting complaints easier. With a clear recording of the proceedings, the investigators do not have to rely on the memories of the participants of a closed meeting that may have occurred years previous. On the other hand, it is unlikely that the determination of whether a closed meeting was appropriate will turn on a recording of the proceedings. Council is obligated to follow the provisions of s. 239(2) of the Municipal Act in ensuring that the subject matter fits the criteria under the Act, that an appropriate resolution to go In Camera is passed and that voting only relates to procedural matters and directions to staff. In Camera proceedings allow Council members to be more candid and informal in their discussions. Will the recording of In Camera proceedings curtail frank discussion on closed meeting matters? Likely, a similar concern may have occurred when cameras were originally introduced to open Council proceedings. Council members will likely adapt to the presence of a recording device and an argument can be made that recording the proceedings will keep Councillors on topic. An audio recording is a record under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Accordingly, an FOI request for such recordings could occur. Staff would then respond in accordance with the procedures of MFIPPA and apply any relevant exemptions to the disclosure of the information. Council should be aware that Section 6 (1) (b) of MFIPPA provides that "the Head" may refuse to disclose a record that reveals the substance of the deliberations of a meeting authorized to be held In Camera; however, all FOI decisions are appealable to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC), who can make a final decision on whether a record must be disclosed. Until recently, most Niagara municipalities did not record their In Camera proceedings. Nonetheless, in light of the Ombudsman's Office recommendation, most are reviewing their procedures. The City of Welland has been recording their proceedings since prior to this Council term. The Town of Fort Erie recently amended their procedural by-law to allow the possibility of recording. The City of St. Catharines has deferred a decision until 2016 for budget considerations, as staff presented a variety of video recording options estimated between ten to twenty-thousand dollars. The Region considered the matter and will continue not to record In Camera proceedings. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Clerk has introduced a simple hand-held recorder. It should be noted that in 2004, Niagara Falls City Council employed our current practise for In Camera proceedings, in which a laptop and projector is used to ensure all recommendations and directions to staff are clear to Council and staff. Employing a recording device will not substantially make a difference or clarify matters dealt with In Camera. Obviously, recordings will provide more detail for the Ombudsman's office investigators to pore over, in addition to the closed meeting minutes, resolutions and procedural by-law currently supplied during an investigation. The use of video recording 3 CD-2015-007 May 26, 2015 would be more costly and has not been budgeted. The use of a simple audio recorder can be easily implemented. Clerks' staff would have to ensure secure storage of audio tapes. Also, a determination would have to be given on retention of the audio recordings, as there is no current limitation on how far back a Closed Meeting investigation can occur, although most are within a year of the meeting, in question. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Municipal Act does not currently require audio or video recording of In Camera proceedings. The Ombudsman's Office is recommending this practise but cannot mandate such. The implications under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act have been outlined. Video recording of the In Camera proceedings could cost up to $20,000 depending on the configuration. A simple audio recorder could be employed with minimal cost. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Ensure that governance structures are appropriate and effective. Recommended by: 1 et/ (7_, Dearflorfida, City lerk L-' 4'14'\ Respecffully submitted: I p Y Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer CD-2015-08 NiagaraJgIls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department SUBJECT: CD-2015-08 Terry Fox Way RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the naming of the internal road at the Gale Centre, as "Terry Fox Way". EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Since 2011, discussions have occurred related to the Thorold Stone Road extension. Council previously approved Resolution 2012-04, to rename the extension "Terry Fox Way". Concurrently, another option considered was to name the internal road at the Gale Centre after the Marathon of Hope hero. With the extension's hopeful completion by September and Council's recent discussion, it is advisable for Council to revisit the matter. Staff recommends that the internal road be renamed, as opposed to the extension of Thorold Stone Road. BACKGROUND In November 2011, Council passed a New Business motion to name the Thorold Stone Road extension "Terry Fox Way". In early 2012, the writer provided Council with a memo on the process for the street name change. Thorold Stone Road is a Regional Road (#57). As a result, the lower- tier municipality was required to pass a resolution requesting the name change. Ultimately, the Region's process related to street name changes would have to be followed, which includes notice through newspaper advertisements and a public meeting. Council approved Resolution 2012-04 formally requesting that the Thorold Stone Road extension be named "Terry Fox Way" and committed to cost share equally with the Region on the name change. Staff follow-up at the time indicated that in light of the delays related to the extension and the unclear status on timing of the extension, any name change would be contemplated at the time of construction. 2 CD-2015-08 May 26, 2015 Concurrent to Council's efforts to rename the Thorold Stone Road extension, another option articulated was to rename an internal road on the site as "Terry Fox Way". The local Terry Fox committee was supportive of the naming of the internal road and because the road is solely on City property there are no jurisdictional issues. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE With the Thorold Stone Road extension finally being constructed, it is prudent that Council decide on whether to proceed with the 2012 request to rename the Thorold Stone Road extension "Terry Fox Way" or designate the internal road, as such. Although there are local examples of a continuous street, changing names, it is recommended that it be avoided for emergency response purposes. In addition, if Council was to continue with the request to rename the Thorold Stone Road extension, the public process would still need to be engaged at the Regional level. As such, there is no guarantee that someone may not object to the naming. The Fox family are very protective of Terry Fox's legacy and do not wish to be associated with any proposal that may engender controversy. As indicated, the local Terry Fox committee is supportive of the naming of the internal road and as it poses no jurisdictional issues, staff's recommendation would also be to rename the internal road. 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CANADA NAGd0.A_FA�S- The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution February 28,2012 No. 4 Moved by Councillor Pietrangelo Seconded by Councillor Kerrio WHEREAS in November 2011,Niagara Falls City Council approved recognizing Terry Fox by naming a street after him; and WHEREAS at the January 24, 2012 meeting, Niagara Falls City Council confirmed its wish to name the future extension of Thorold Stone Road as "Terry Fox Way': and WHEREAS Thorold Stone Road is a Regional Road(#57); and WHEREAS Regional Policy PW3.R01.8 indicates that the lower-tier municipality must pass a resolution requesting the name change and agree to share equally in the cost of renaming the road. including advertising. registration of necessary documents and signage of the roadway:. and WHEREAS with the proposed extension of Thorold Stone Road going to the city's major recreational facility (the Gale Centre) it is appropriate to recognize Marathon of Hope runner Terry Fox in this location. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council formally requests that the Regional Municipality of Niagara name the extension of Thorold Stone Road (Regional Road #57) as '`Terry Fox Way"; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council formally agrees to cost share equally with the Regional Municipality of Niagara for the name change. Carr'_..,iW - nimousl r AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. ft§ � v EA: 10 DA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CL . K MAYOR PROCLAMATION WHEREAS National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) began in 1987 as a result of Rick Hanson's Man-In-Motion Tour; and WHEREAS this designated week allows communities to promote the need for greater barrier free accessibility in buildings, on modes of transportation and in public places; and WHEREAS the week also promotes awareness of issues affecting the disabled, accomplishments by the disabled community and goals for the future; and WHEREAS the City's Accessibility Advisory Committee request the week of May 31St to June 6th, 2015 be proclaimed as "National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. NOW THEREFORE I, James M. Diodati, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls on behalf of Niagara Falls City Council do hereby proclaim the week of May 31St to June 6th, 2015 as "National Access Awareness Week" in the City of Niagara Falls. Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council May 26, 2015 Dean Iorfida From: TIM HOUSSER <> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 5:07 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: steve ludzik Subject: RE: Ludzy Roast 2015 May meeting please and thank you. Tim From: diorfida@niagarafalls.ca To: ccampbell@niagarafalls.ca; Subject: RE: Ludzy Roast 2015 Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:47:42 +0000 Hi Tim: No problem. We'd schedule the deputation closer to the event. I would suggest either the May 26 or June 23rd meeting. Your call. Let me know. Thanks Dean Dean Iorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521, Ext.4271 905-356-9083 (Fax) From: Carey Campbell Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:23 PM To: 'Tim'; Dean Iorfida Subject: RE: Ludzy Roast 2015 Thanks Tim. I'm including Dean to schedule your deputation to Council. I trust he'll be in touch. carey CAREY CAMP3ELL Executive Officer Office of the Mayor and CAO City of Niagara Falls 905 356 7521 x 4206 ccampbell@niagarafalls.ca 1 See more of Mayor Jim at tL lid al You From: Tim [mailto: Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:10 PM To: Carey Campbell Subject: Fw: Ludzy Roast 2015 Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. From: Tim <> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 3:29 PM To: ccampbell@,niagarsfalls.ca Cc: Steve Ludzik Subject: Ludzy Roast 2015 Hi Carey, I was chatting with Jim and he suggested that I contact you to request getting on the agenda to ask council fir the purchase and support of Steve Ludzik fundraising event Aug 21. At Scotia Bank convention centre once again. This is our 4th and out roastee is Darryl Suttor current NHL coach of the LA Kings. Look forward to your reply Sincerely Tim Housser Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. 2 r D z z Z G) E D -I m xi U) PBD-2015-22 Niagaraa[ills May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-22 AM-2014-008, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5965-5989 Fallsview Boulevard Applicant: Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. Agent: John Broderick, Broderick and Partners Proposal: Deferred Tourist Commercial Zoning RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to rezone the lands Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC); and 2. That Council pass the By-law on tonight's agenda to implement the amendment. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. (Costanza Orsini) has applied to amend the zoning of the lands known as 5965-5989 Fallsview Boulevard. The lands are currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC), in part, and Tourist Commercial with site specific regulations for a retail store or a museum (TC-643), in part, in accordance with Zoning By-law Nos. 79-200 and 2004-112. The applicant is requesting the lands to be rezoned to Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC) in accordance with previous report L-2015-09. That report proposed an initiative to have dilapidated legal non-conforming residential uses removed while not creating an undue hardship on the land owners under the MPAC program. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: Removal of legal non-conforming uses comply with the policies of the Official Plan; Council may undertake measures to remove non-conforming uses to improve the amenity of an area; - Removing the deteriorated dwellings will improve the appearance of the tourist area which is consistent with the Official Plan; - The Deferred Tourist Commercial zone is appropriate since the owner is not ready to redevelop the lands at this time; - The applicant has agreed to remove the dwellings if the zoning of the lands is changed to the DTC zone in anticipation that MPAC will assess the resulting vacant lands as residential; 2 PBD-2015-22 May 26, 2015 — The Fallsview Subdistrict has a surplus of development ready zoned land; and — The City has used the Deferred Tourist Commercial zone in the Clifton Hill Subdistrict for lands occupied by non-tourist serving uses as an interim approach until the demand for the land materializes. It is reasonable to use a similar approach in the Fallsview Subdistrict. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for lands known as 5965-5989 Fallsview Boulevard, as shown on Schedule 1. The lands contain three legal non- conforming dwellings that have deteriorated. The applicant is disinterested in improving the dwellings to comply with the City's Property Standards By-law and is not ready to develop the lands either. Three of the properties are currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC), in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. A fourth property, known as 5981 Fallsview Boulevard, is currently zoned Tourist Commercial (TC-643) with site specific regulations for the purpose of a retail store or museum in accordance with By-law No. 2004-112. The applicant has agreed to remove the non-conforming dwellings once the TC and TC-643 zoning of the lands is changed to Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC). Surrounding Land Uses A parking lot associated with Double Tree Fallsview Resort & Spa is located on the property abutting to the north. Double Tree Fallsview Resort & Spa is located on the property abutting to the south. To the east is a mix of residential and commercial uses. Universal Inns & Suites abuts the west property line. Circulation Comments Information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City divisions, the Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following summarizes the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara - No objections from a Regional or Provincial perspective. • Legal Services, Niagara Falls Transit, Transportation Services, Municipal Works and Building Services No objections. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on April 15, 2015. No area property owners attended the open house. The City has not received any objections to the proposal. 3 PBD-2015-22 May 26, 2015 ANALYSIS/RATIONAL 1. Background The subject properties are occupied by legal non-conforming dwellings, being zoned for tourist commercial uses. The dwellings are in various states of deterioration and do not make a good impression in the City's tourist core. The applicant is not interested in being a residential landlord and is not ready to redevelop the properties, at this time. The City's Property Standards By-law requires the dwellings to be maintained in a safe condition. The applicant is reluctant to remove the dwellings under the current Tourist Commercial (TC) zoning because the properties will cease to be residential properties and typically are assessed as vacant commercial land. Removing the subject dwellings will improve the appearance of the City's tourist core. The applicant has agreed to remove the dwellings from the lands provided the zoning of the properties is changed from TC to Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC). In other tourist districts the DTC zone has resulted in more acceptable assessments. The same is anticipated in this location. 2. Official Plan The lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the City's Official Plan and are located in the Fallsview Subdistrict. Lands designated Tourist Commercial are intended to be developed for large scale accommodations, entertainment, retail and cultural attractions. The Official Plan provides that legal non-conforming uses should cease over time. The policies provide that when a legal non-conforming use seriously affects the general amenity of the surrounding area, consideration should be given to reducing or eliminating such conditions. Council may undertake measures deemed necessary to remove non-conforming uses and to improve the area. Rezoning the lands would facilitate demolition of the buildings without incurring undue hardship (tax increases) for the owner. The Fallsview Subdistrict and the Clifton Hill Subdistrict were designated Tourist Commercial in the late 1970s. This designation covers a large number of residential land uses. Redevelopment has occurred at a slower pace than anticipated. The result is a number of properties containing legal non-conforming dwellings remain in the Fallsview Subdistrict. Some of these properties are occupied and maintained while others are vacant and in disrepair. The subject lands are an example of the properties in disrepair which affects the overall amenity of the area. In the past, Council has deferred tourism development rights through zoning in the Clifton Hill District. A similar approach appears reasonable in the Fallview Subdistrict. A program of zoning that encourages landowners to remove deteriorated structures would assist in improving the appearance of this important tourist district and the overall experience for tourists. The proposed zoning would comply with the Official Plan. 4 PBD-2015-22 May 26, 2015 3. Zoning By-law The lands are zoned Tourist Commercial (TC), in part, and Tourist Commercial (TC- 643) with site specific regulations, in part, which permits a range of Tourist Commercial uses. The existing dwellings on the lands are legal non-conforming uses since they were established prior to the TC zoning. The applicant is not interested in maintaining the dwellings or proceeding to redevelop the properties at this time. The zoning of the land is requested to be changed to the Deferred Tourist Commercial (DTC) zone until the applicant is ready to proceed with tourist commercial development. The DTC zone permits only a detached dwelling as a use. Accordingly, It is anticipated that the proposed zoning change will enable MPAC to assess the lands as vacant residential lands. Any future development on the land for tourist commercial use will require a Zoning By-law Amendment application. In the interim, the lands should be maintained as a grassed area. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The overall impact upon the assessment roll will likely be minimal as the subject property is already assessed as residential land. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal is in line with the Council's commitment to the creation of a well-planned City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ➢ Schedule 1 — Location Map Le f ,- kv, Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Lik1P1-10 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Dilwaria:mb Attach. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-21 AM-2015-003, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 4025 Dorchester Road and Part of the Abutting Hydro Corridor To the West of the Subject Property Applicant: Curtis Gail Developments Agent: Michael Allen, ACK Architects Proposal: Reduction of the Landscape Requirements to Allow for a Service Delivery Access and to Increase the Parking Spaces on the Parking Zone to Allow for Staff Parking in the Hydro One Leased Lands RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to recognize an asphalt service lane that has been provided in the southwest corner of Munroe Plaza and a staff parking area that has been established on lands proposed to be leased from Ontario Hydro to the west of the plaza; and 2. That the issues of drainage, signage, site design and screening be addressed through the Site Plan Approval process and that the abutting neighbours be invited to participate. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Gail Curtis Development has applied to amend the zoning of the Munroe Plaza, known as 4025 Dorchester Road, located at the intersection of Thorold Stone Road and Dorchester Road, and a portion of the Hydro One transmission corridor located to the west of the plaza. The amendment to the zoning of the plaza is requested to reduce the overall landscaped open space requirement and to reduce the width of required landscape strips between Building "C" and the west property line where a service lane has been established. The amendment to the zoning of the Hydro One lands is requested to recognize a staff parking area that has been constructed for the employees of the plaza. The amendments are recommended for the following reasons: • The Official Plan permits the minor rounding out of commercial boundaries to enhance economic viability and improve internal traffic circulation. • The parking area on the Hydro One lands represents a minor rounding out of the commercial node and can be designed to have minimal impacts on the adjacent neighbours. • The proposed parking area complies with the regulations of the Parking zone. 2 PBD-2015-21 May 26, 2015 • Outstanding concerns can be addressed through the site plan amendment process. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested several amendments to the City's Zoning By-law No. 79-200 for the Munroe Plaza, known as 4025 Dorchester Road, and a portion of the Hydro One lands that abut the plaza to the west. Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the subject lands. The applicant has removed a portion of the required landscaping between Building "C" in the southwest corner of the site and replaced it with an asphalt service lane. The applicant has also constructed an asphalt parking lot for staff of the plaza on the abutting Hydro One lands. Refer to Schedule 2 for further details. The plaza is zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-270) with site specific landscaping regulations. These regulations require 20% of the site to be landscaped and the provision of landscaping between the building and the westerly and southerly property lines. The applicant is requesting the landscaping requirements to be reduced to 18% to recognize the asphalt service lane that has been constructed around the back of the building. The abutting Hydro One lands are zoned Residential Single Family 1C Density (RIC) which does not permit a parking area. Already a small triangular portion of the Hydro corridor, next to Thorold Stone Road (approximately 275 square metres), is zoned a site specific Parking zone (P-318) to permit approximately 8 surplus parking spaces associated with the plaza. These lands are currently leased by the plaza owner from Hydro One. The applicant has constructed a new asphalt parking area that can accommodate 18 additional parking spaces for staff on the Hydro lands west of the plaza. The applicant is requesting the site specific P-318 zone to be extended (approximately 500 square metres) to recognize the expanded parking lot. The applicant intends to amend his lease agreement with Hydro One if the zoning is approved; Hydro One has supported the zone change. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses Munroe Plaza consists of three commercial buildings with a range of commercial uses. Abutting properties to the south and west contain single detached dwelling that were built before the plaza was developed. Properties to the east on the opposite side of Dorchester Road are developed with a variety of commercial uses. The Hydro transmission corridor abuts the plaza to the west. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on April 16, 2015 to obtain feedback from the area residents. The meeting was attended by three residents. One resident had no concerns, but two did. In addition, a letter of concern was received from a neighbour who could not attend. The residents raised concerns about a lack of proper drainage, the location of the garbage bin in the southwest corner of the subject property, noise generated from the unloading and loading of vehicles, vehicles idling, the warning sound of trucks backing up, insufficient screening behind 4058 McKinless Crescent and two parallel parking spaces located behind 4058 McKinless Crescent being used to park trucks. 3 PBD-2015-21 May 26, 2015 The agent stated that all of the storm water is contained on-site and speculated that the drainage issues on the neighbouring properties could be due to grading changes that have occurred on private property. Further on-site discussions were planned with the residents and the applicant. Regarding the garbage bin, the applicant stated that it can be relocated to the designated area located on the approved site plan. Regarding the noise of vehicles idling and backing up, the applicant reported that large trucks deliver to the end unit only twice a week during regular business hours. The applicant also offered that signs could be placed stating deliveries only and no idling. He offered that these signs should prevent vehicles remaining behind the building for long periods of time. To address the screening of 4058 McKinless Crescent, the agent offered to plant cedar trees, but was unsure how this would look in combination with the existing deciduous trees. With respect to the issue of on-site truck parking, the agent suggested that the two parallel parking spaces could be removed. Further on-site discussions were planned with the resident and the owner. One neighbour who lives next to the parking area on the Hydro lands is of the opinion that the landscape buffer should be wider and include more trees. He is also concerned that the parking area was not constructed with the proper grade resulting in drainage issues on his property. The applicant responded that any drainage and landscaping issues can be addressed through the site plan process if the parking lot was not constructed properly. Circulation Comments Information regarding the proposed Zoning By-law amendment was circulated to City Divisions, the Niagara Region, agencies and the public for comments. The following are the comments received to date: • Regional Municipality of Niagara — Regional staff has no concerns with the proposed amendment. The land is located within a Settlement Area under the Provincial Policy Statement and within the Built-Up Area under the Places to Grow Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan). • Engineering Services Engineering staff has no objection to the reduction of the landscape open space and landscape strips along the west and south side of the Munroe Plaza. Regarding the parking area on the Hydro lands, staff noted that it is relatively flat, with no defined route of overflow for storm water. They recommend that the applicant make adjustments to ensure there are no adverse effects of drainage on existing residential properties to the south. This could be achieved with an installation of a catch basin connected to the existing private system located on the plaza and with some alteration of the paved surface or by the addition of asphalt to the existing paved surface so as to direct sheet flows north, away from neighbouring properties. This can be addressed through the normal site plan process. Parks staff recommend additional buffer plantings next to the residential lots to address the narrow width of the landscaped area of the off-site parking area on 4 PBD-2015-21 May 26, 2015 the Hydro Lands. Trees such as Eastern White Cedar, Columnar English Oak, or Red Obelisk Columnar Beech are recommended to be planted close together in this location. Staff recommend that the adjacent neighbours be consulted. Staff also recommend that precast concrete curb stops be installed for each parking space to reduce the potential of vehicles damaging landscaping and the wood fence. • Transportation Services, Fire Services, Transit and Building Services No objections. ANALYSIS Official Plan The north half of the Munroe Plaza is designated Minor Commercial in the City's Official Plan while the south half of the plaza is designated Residential. Minor Commercial areas are to provide a range of small-scale retail and commercial outlets. Commercial areas adjacent to residential areas should be designed to minimize impacts on the residents. The Official Plan allows for a minor rounding out of commercial areas if the economic viability of the commercial area is enhanced, internal circulation is improved and landscaping is increased. The removal of some of the landscaping between Building "C" and the neighbouring residential properties and the construction of a service lane in its place has improved the functioning of the site by allowing deliveries to the rear of the building. However, these deliveries are impacting the residents. The service lane is not wide enough to allow large delivery trucks to be driven around Building "C". As a result, they need to back down the lane which is accompanied by warning noises. Further impacts occur when vehicles are allowed to idle and when they are loaded and unloaded. Additional landscaping could assist in buffering neighbouring dwellings. Signage prohibiting idling could assist in lowering noise impacts. The Hydro One lands located to the west of the plaza are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Minor rounding out of commercial boundaries are allowed where it helps with viability and transportation. In this case the applicant has constructed a parking area for 18 vehicles on the Hydro One lands for staff working in the plaza. The tenant mix together with the size of the plaza has resulted in a unique need for additional parking over and above typical zoning requirements. Accordingly, this additional parking area will help with the viability and functionality of the plaza site. The fact that new parking area on the Hydro One lands is to be used by staff means there will be a reduced turnover of cars compared to cars of customers. The compatibility of the parking area can be improved through improved landscaping such as planting a row of cedars. The use of bumper blocks to keep vehicles from damaging landscaping and fencing are recommended. Reported drainage issues need to be explored further and addressed at the site plan review stage. Zoning By-law The subject property is zoned Neighbourhood Commercial (NC-270) with site specific regulations that permit the 10,440 square metre commercial plaza with larger building 5 PBD-2015-21 May 26, 2015 setbacks and appropriate landscaping. The regulations require larger landscape strips along the south and west sides of Building "C". The chart below provides the site specific landscape open space requirements and the departures the applicant is requesting. Provision Standards Proposed Minimum Landscaped Open Space 20% 18.2% Landscaped Open Space - along and adjacent to 7.5 m 3.4 m the interior side lot line within 50 metres of the rear lot line Landscaped Open Space - along and adjacent to 6 m 3.1 m the interior side lot line between 50 metres and 74 metres north of the rear lot line Landscaped Open Space - along and adjacent to 7.5 m 2.3 m the rear lot line with 30 metres of the interior side lot line Landscaped Open Space - along and adjacent to 4 m 3.8 m the rear lot line within 58 metres of the exterior side lot line The plaza was allowed to expand in 2007 based on the applicant's willingness to provide larger building setbacks and landscape strips to buffer the commercial property from the dwellings to the south and west. The residents' voiced their desire for a 7.5 metre building setback and the applicant revised the plan to place Building "C" in compliance with the residents' wishes to buffer the residential lots from on-site activity. However to avoid deliveries at the front of the plaza units, a service lane was constructed behind the building for on-site functionality. The construction of the service lane has resulted in a reduction of landscaped open space between the building and the lot line common with the residences. Additional plantings should be required to compensate for the reduced landscaping. A garbage dumpster has been placed in the south west corner of the property. This necessitates a garbage truck enter and retrieve the garbage then back into the through lane for the coffee shop drive through. This creates a dangerous situation. Therefore, the dumpster should be removed and relocated. The applicant has agreed to do this. In 1992, Council changed the zoning of approximately 250 square metres of Hydro One lands to Parking (P-318) to allow for 8 surplus parking spaces in the northwest corner of the plaza. The applicant is requesting the site specific P-318 zone to be extended over an additional 500 square metres of the transmission corridor to recognize the employee parking area that has been constructed. The employee parking area meets the minimum requirements of the P zone as indicated in the chart. Provision Standards Proposed Minimum lot area 400 sq. m approximately 750 sq. m Minimum landscaped open-planting (P-318) = 2 m existing = greater than strip not less than 2 m in width shall be 2 m provided and maintained along the 6 PBD-2015-21 May 26, 2015 whole of every lot line which abuts a street Minimum Landscaped Open - planting New parking area = 2 m (grass area) approx. = strip not less than 2 m in width shall be 24.5 m provided and maintained along the whole of every lot line which abuts a street The proposed parking area also meets the minimum parking space and aisle size requirements of the Zoning By-law No. 79-200. Site Plan Control Munroe Plaza is under site plan control and the City has a registered site plan agreement with the owner. A revision to the registered site plan agreement is required to address the changes to the site that are requested to be recognized. Any concerns stated in the open house meeting can be addressed through amendment of the registered site plan agreement. The owners of the adjacent residences should be invited to comment on the changes. FINANCIAL/IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The requested amendment supports the City's Strategic Priorities of retaining business investment and building a vibrant, sustainable city. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 24}410 en Todd, Chief Administrative Officer N.DeBenedetti:mb/bm Attach. 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Firstly, I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tonight. I am currently working shift work at the casino. I would have preferred to be there in person to express my concerns regarding the Munroe Plaza that is located in my backyard. I have two concerns that I would like to be addressed tonight. My major concern is the noise level of the trucks/motors/beeping/door slamming. Most of the time I work the night shift and the noise in the alleyway makes it impossible to get a restful sleep after work. It is under my understanding that the original agreement for this plaza stated that the paved area behind my house was to be used as a walkway ONLY and vehicles were prohibited from using this laneway at all hours. My other concern is that because they built the plaza a grading that is much higher than my property all of the water is being drained into my backyard. I have complained about this in the past and nothing was addressed then. This problem started before the driveway was paved however now that it is paved, the water problem is even worse than before. As a tax paying citizen of Niagara Falls, I hope that you can take this into serious consideration and stop allowing these people to use vehicles behind the building as per the previous agreement and also coming up with a solution to the water problem I am having. I appreciate your time and am anxiously waiting for a response from you soon. Sincerely, ... Antos 'o Bone . z • - APR 17 2015 ='L-,RNNiNG ,e; DEVELOPMENT Sam DiCarlo McKinless Crescent Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 7A6 February 24, 2015 Mayor Jim Diodati and All Members of City Council 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mayor Diodati and Members of City Council: Re: Parking on Hydro Lands and Outstanding Site Plan Issues,and use of laneway Munroe Plaza My wife(Mary DiCarlo) and I own and reside at 4058 McKinless Crescent, Niagara Falls, located next to Munroe Plaza. For quite some time, I have been requesting that the owner of the Munroe Plaza (Mr. Angelo Marino) correct the outstanding site plan matters and laneway pertaining to Munroe Plaza. Despite my concerns, these matters have not been addressed. However, most importantly, for many months, I have asked City Staff to stop the use of the parking lot that has been built by Mr. Marino,without zoning amendment and site plan approvals or permits. This parking lot (leased from Ontario Hydro) is located next to the plaza and beside my home and fronts on Thorold Stone Road. It is not appropriate for Mr. Marino to beg City Council for forgiveness instead of asking for permission. This parking lot should be shut down. I am attaching copy of letter from Mr. Alex Herlovitch, dated February 4, 2015 indicating that a zoning amendment application is imminent. However, in the meantime, why hasn't the City stopped the use of this parking lot? Yours truly, Say DiCarlo C) 0 E E C z C) D O Z Clifton Hill BIA 4960 Clifton Hill, Box 60 Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 6S8 (905) 357-5911 email: hoakes@ciiftonhill.com Memo To: Dean lorfida diorfida@niagarafalls.ca City of Niagara Falls From:Harry Oakes, Chair Date: May 16, 2015 Re: 2015 Budget Please find attached our 2015 budget request for city council consideration. 2015 Budget TODS Highway Signage $12,000 Streetscape Maintenance 10,000 Accounting & Contingency 3,000 2014 Tax Levy Adjustment 11,000 Total $36,000 2014 Surplus Budget $12,000 2015 Tax Levy Request $24,000 Victoria - Centre BIA 2015 Levy marketing & advertising $ 20,000.00 office expenses $ 5,500.00 conventions & meetings $ 3,200.00 HST $ 8,000.00 bank charges $ 100.00 sponsorships $ 128,200.00 consulting - 2 casinos $ 30,000.00 professional fees $ 10,000.00 salary $ 28,000.00 streetscape $ 33,000.00 convention centre commitment $ 100,000.00 infrastructure $ 100,000.00 Total $ 466,000.00 Clifton Hill - DISTRICT ictori i ;:nice B May 14, 2015 Dean lorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Request to Council for temporary use of City owned land (Promenade) on Victoria Avenue, in Niagara Falls. Dear Mr. lorfida, The Victoria/Centre BIA is requesting the temporary use of City owned land, on the Southeasterly side of Victoria Avenue; outlined in red on both sides of Clifton Hill -see Map of Event Area. The land, known as the Promenade, formerly the railway line; would be used to compliment, and facilitate a safe pedestrian viewing area for The Niagara Summer of Thrills Experience 2015. Tentatively scheduled to begin July 2, 2015 thru to September 7, 2015, the event will feature three major thrill acts, with four shows daily, five days per week; for approximately ten weeks—see show Times Summer Schedule below. The "Motorcycle on a High Wire", Thrill Act#1; positioned on the Northwesterly side of Victoria Avenue, will be elevated between Tussaud's billboard sign, and the top of the Days Inn, approximately 330 foot span; on an incline. The"Wheel of Destiny", Thrill Act#2; on the Northwesterly side of Victoria Avenue, will be elevated on the 10 storey Imperial Hotel. NEW FOR 2015 -"Two 70 foot Sway Pole", Thrill Act#3; to be determined on private property; elevated on the Northwesterly side; either on the Tussaud's Billboard, or Econo Lodge - blue/green steel structure. In addition to the two major thrill acts, professional street performers and Daredevil Character Actors will complement the event by further animating the street at strategically schedule times, before and after the four major performances. Each thrill show will start and finish on the Promenade, with a Professional Street Performer gathering a crowd. The Street Performer will perform for 20 to 30 minutes, and at the end of his performance, will draw the crowd's attention to the major thrill acts across the street, on private property. The total daily time use on each side of the Promenade would be 2 hour, and 20 minutes (2 shows; 1 hour 10 minutes each). Zero Gravity Circus would also have the City of Niagara Falls, listed on their 10 m insurance policy, as is customary for citywide events. • Should you have any further questions or concerns regarding this proposed event, please feel free to contact me at 905-357-8646. Sincerely, Vince Ferro, Victoria Centre BIA Events ri..4 .T r; no Clifton 11111 T DISTRICT F. \,;ct.ri.i-Ce-1 re 81 a TopOfCliftonHii'.cum Niagara Summer of Thrills Experience 2015 Show Times Summer Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fnday Saturday Street Performers 13:30 13:30 No Show No Show 13:30 13:30 13:30 Wheel of Fate 14:00 14:00 No Show No Show 14:00 14:00 14:00 Street Performers 14:15 14:15 No Show No Show 14:15 14:15 14:15 Street Performers 15:30 15:30 No Show No Show 15:30 15:30 15:30 Sway Poles 16:00 16:00 No Show No Show1 16:00 16:00 16:00 Street Performers 16.15 16:15 No Show No Show 16:15 16:15 16:15 Street Performers 17:30 17:30 No Show No Show 1 7:3 0 17.30 17:30 Motorcycle Hightwire 18:00 18:00 No Show _ No Show 18:00 18:00 18:00 Street Performers 18:15 18.15 No Show No Show 18:15 18:15 18:15 Street Performers 19:30 19:30 No Show No Show 19:30 19.30 19:30 • Wheel of Fate 20:00 20:00 No Show No Show 20:00 20:00 20:00 Map of Event Area C) CD Imperial Hotel Econo Lodge 70' Sway z70' Sway Poles Poles U Days Inn -'* Motorcycle Highwire Wheel of Fate Tussaud'sla CCD Billboard Northwesterly Side Northwesterly Side Victoria Avenue Southeasterly Side Southeasterly Side yam. 1 Promenade C_) Promenade 0 I Niagara Summer of Thrills Street Diagram Dean Iorfida From: paulina caramia <> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 10:16 AM To: Dean Iorfida; city clerk; Cathy Crabbe; Carey Campbell; Sarah Conidi; Kristine Elia Cc: paulina caramia; paulina caramia Subject: PAULINA CARAMIA ITALIANHERITAGE MONTH ,...2015 EVENT Hello Ladies and Gents ...how is everyone....) hope all is well...as I begin to organize for this years Italian Heritiage month event...for the event of the raising of the flags....this year with us we have Presidente Fazio di Reggio Calabria from very important association of the Carabineri....and will be our guest ...with all of your assistance and of great success each years to continue to celebrate this great events for the National Congress Italian Canada...Niagara Peninsula..District...the date I am requesting for the raising of the flags is monday june 8, 2015 at the above time of 1130-12 with a coucillor and the presentation of the merit letter and gift to our guest on behalf of Niagara Falls City hall, Nationale Congresso Italia Canada, I appreciate all of your assistance for this great occassion and look forward to a response, so I can continue to organize my events...thank you...Kindest regards to everyone we will speak soon...I I call to confirm by next week Cordiali Paulina Caramia CC; dean, Cathy, Sara, Kristine, Jim, and Carrie DATE: Monday June 8, 2015 TIME: 1130-1200 EVENT: Nationale Congresso Italia Canada, Niagara Peninsula District ..2015 Italian Heritage Month Event, Raising of the Flags, merit letter and gift presentation MERIT LETTER AND GIFT FOR SPECIAL GUEST FROM ITALY: PRESIDENTE, FAZIO ANTONINO CARLO ASSOCIAZIONE COSIMO GIUSEPPE FAZIO EDUCAZIONE ALLA LEGALITA E SENSO DEL DOVERE REGGIO CALABRIA, ITALIA 1 Dean Iorfida From: Usick,Karen <Karen.Usick@niagarahealth.on.ca> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2015 9:22 AM To: Teresa Molinaro; Bill Matson Cc: Carmen Mignelli; Paul Brown; Dean Iorfida; Security Guard; Carey Campbell; Dale Morton; Carm Ioannoni Subject: RE:World Hepatitis Day Event - Centennial Square, Niagara Falls Attachments: Save the date email to Community Partners (May 7, 2015).docx Good morning Teresa Thank you so very much for promoting our event and for your guidance and assistance. I have attached the "save the date" email sent out to our community partners to describe a bit about the goals and objectives of our event. I would like to invite Mayor Jim Diodati to attend the event and see if it would be possible for him to do a "Mayor's Proclamation "for a bit of an opening ceremony for the World Hepatitis Day event. Who would be the most appropriate person I would contact at the Mayor's Office? Thank you again everyone for all of your support of this very important day and our World Hepatitis Day event! Take care and hope you have a wonderful day! Karen Karen Usick I Community Coordinator Mental Health &Addictions I Hepatitis C Care Clinic Karen.Usick@NiagaraHealth.on.ca W: 905-378-4647 x32555 I C: 289-696-2523 260 Sugarloaf Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 2N7 HCCC Website Address- www_niagarahealth.on.caJserviceJhepatitis-c-care NHS Addiction Services- www.niagarahealth,on.ca/servicesZaddiction-recovery `... h,tgasa Mrd,th S,ttt* -• Sop es ono c.%t' 0.Ragas Did you know that July 23th each year is World Hepatitis Day? To learn more . . . ask me!Or go to, . , www.whdcanada.org 1 Good evening Friends and Community Partners On July 28th, 2015 the Niagara Health System - Hepatitis C Care Clinic will be hosting our 2nd of our annual World Hepatitis Day community events. The goals and objectives of the event are to raise awareness of World Hepatitis Day, hepatitis, liver health as well to inform the public of the care /services that the Hepatitis C Care Clinic provides and the care and services of our community partners to the residents of the Niagara Region. The clinic will be providing private on site testing to give individuals the opportunity to make that important first step to; "GET TESTED, GET TREATED, GET CURED". The Hepatitis C Care Clinic a part of the Mental Health and Addictions Program within the Niagara Health System. The program is funded through the Ministry of Health, Hepatitis C Secretariat Program. The Clinic is a multidisciplinary Team that consists of a Physician, 2 Nurses, Mental Health Counselor, Outreach Worker, Community Coordinator and Administrative Support staff. The program mandate is to provide care to the marginalized population which may "fall between the cracks" to provide a "safety net" to ensure everyone receives the care they need and require. The target populations are; people who use drugs, Aboriginal Peoples, those involved with the correctional system, street-involved youth, people with tattoos and/or body piercings and homeless or under housed. The World Hepatitis Day event will allow us to collaborate; partner and work together to ensure that our mutual target populations receive information to obtain the care they need, when they need it and with an informed decision making process. Often this time of need may be in a crisis situation that leaves them vulnerable and not able to clearly articulate for themselves and navigate their way through the healthcare and social services networks throughout the Niagara Region. We as community partners can be there for them and have that voice they may not be able to have for themselves in that moment of crisis. The 2014 World Hepatitis Day event had close to 30 agencies in attendance to provide a street based community "health fair" to meet individuals "where they are at" in their own comfort zone. This allows us to gain trust in the important first steps to encourage individuals to come and obtain the information and help they are looking for. So Let's join together to create a "safety net" for the residents of Niagara! The Hepatitis C Care Clinic will be collaborating and partnering with the Niagara Health System- Communications Department to deliver a media release to the local newspapers, radio stations, websites and Cogeco Cable well in advance of the event to ensure adequate promotion and lead in to our important event. This year we will be partnering with Giant FM /Country 89 in the promotion aspects of the event. They have graciously offered to help in the advertising and promotion to ensure that all of the residents of Niagara know about our important event As well.......Giant FM /Country 89 will be having their "community cruiser" on site at the event for a portion of the day. I would like to invite you to come and join us at our 2nd annual World Hepatitis Day event. This year our event will be at Centennial Square in Niagara Falls. There will be more details and specific information to follow over the next few weeks. Some agencies who attended our 2014 World Hepatitis Day event expressed an interest to partner with us to plan and promote the event. I truly look forward to working with you if you would like to attend and play a part in making our event a "home run". © To end our amazing day the Niagara Parks Commission — Illumination Board will light the Canadian and US Falls in amber and red to commemorate World Hepatitis Day! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like further information and more details about the event. As well please share the information of our event with your community partners and agencies to bring us all together on this important day and event. I truly look forward to partnering with you at our 2015 World Hepatitis Day event! Kindest regards, Karen Karen Usick I Community Coordinator Mental Health &Addictions I Hepatitis C Care Clinic Karen.Usick@NiagaraHealth.on.ca W: 905-378-4647 x32555 I C: 289-696-2523 260 Sugarloaf Street, Port Colborne, ON L3K 2N7 HCCC Website Address - www.niagarahealth.on.catservices/hepatitis-c-care NHS Addiction Services- www.niagarahealth,on.ca/services/addiction-recovery •Olp Did you know that July 28th each year is World Hepatitis Day? To learn more . . , ask me!Or go to . . . www.whdcanada.org :'tea MUNICIPAL PROCLAMATION June is Recreation and Parks Month WHEREAS, in the City of Niagara Falls , we are fortunate to have a variety of recreation and parks systems providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors from around the world; and WHEREAS, recreation enhances quality of life, balanced living and lifelong learning; helps people live happier and longer; develops skills and positive self image in children and youth; develops creativity; and builds healthy bodies and positive lifestyles; and WHEREAS, recreational participation builds family unity and social capital; strengthens volunteer and community development; enhances social interaction; creates community pride and vitality; and promotes sensitivity and understanding to cultural diversity; and WHEREAS, parks, open space and trails provide active and passive outdoor recreation opportunities, help maintain clean air and water; and promotes stewardship of the natural environment; and WHEREAS, recreation, therapeutic recreation and leisure education are essential to the rehabilitation of individuals who have become ill or disabled, or disadvantaged, or who have demonstrated anti-social behavior; and WHEREAS, the benefits provided by recreation programs, services and parks, and open space, reduce healthcare and social service costs; serve to boost the economy, economic renewal and sustainability; enhance property values; attract new business; increase tourism; and curb employee absenteeism; and WHEREAS, all levels of government, the voluntary sector and private enterprise throughout the Province participate in the planning, development and operation of recreation and parks program, services and facilities; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that Ontario does hereby proclaim that June, which witnesses the greening of Ontario and serves as a significant gateway to family activities, has been designated as Recreation and Parks Month, which will annually recognize and celebrate the benefits derived year round from quality public and private recreation and parks resources at the local, regional and provincial levels. Therefore, , in recognition of the benefits and values of Recreation and Parks, do hereby designate the month of June as Recreation and Parks Month. X m -v 0 X BDD-2015-001 Niagaraaalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2015-001 Celebrate Ontario Grant re New Year's Eve Show RECOMMENDATION Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Celebrate Ontario Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff made a submission for funding to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport - Celebrate Ontario 2015 funding program for the Niagara Falls New Year's Eve Show which is televised nationally on Global. Staff was successful in securing $173,250 for the event which will be used to secure talent and production for the 2015 broadcast. BACKGROUND The Minister of Tourism invited event organizers to submit funding applications for special events taking place in 2015. Staff submitted an application to Celebrate Ontario for this year's New Year's Eve Show and were successful in securing $173,250. The funds will be used to secure talent and related production costs for this year's show. The event will be televised on Global Television this year under the "Entertainment Tonight" banner. These funds will augment the financial support provided by the City through the OPG funds, as well as, ET Canada, the Niagara Parks Commission, Fallsview Casino Resort, RTO, Clifton Hill BIA, Fallsview BIA, Victoria Centre BIA, and Lundy's Lane BIA. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The cost to produce the Niagara Falls New Year's Eve Show increases annually and these additional funds will assist in covering the increased expenses. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Strengthen and promote economic development within the City of Niagara Falls. 2 BDD-2015-001 May 26, 2015 Recommended by: ` `1 ' A Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development Respectfully submitted: "24(144"j Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer BDD-2015-002 Niagaraaalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2015-002 Tourism Partnership of Niagara (TPN) Regional Tourism Organization (RTO) Grant ET Canada New Year's Eve Niagara Falls Show RECOMMENDATION Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the TPN-RTO Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff made a submission for funding to the TPN-RTO 2015 grant program for the ET Canada New Year's Eve Niagara Falls Show which is televised nationally on Global. Staff was successful in securing $150,000 for the event which will be used for the production of the 2015 broadcast. BACKGROUND Staff submitted an application to RTO for this year's New Year's Eve Show and were successful in securing $150,000. The funds will be used towards production costs for this year's show. The event will be televised on Global Television this year under the "Entertainment Tonight" banner. These funds will augment the financial support provided by the City through the OPG funds, as well as, ET Canada, the Niagara Parks Commission, Fallsview Casino Resort, Clifton Hill BIA, Fallsview BIA, Victoria Centre BIA, and Lundy's Lane BIA. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The cost to produce the Niagara Falls New Year's Eve show increases annually and these additional funds will assist in covering the increased expenses. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Strengthen and promote economic viability within the City of Niagara Falls. 2 BDD-2015-002 May 26, 2015 Recommended by: Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development 4 144A11( Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer BDD-2015-004 Niagara ills May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2015-004 SBEC — Business Innovation Zone RECOMMENDATION For the Information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Business Innovation Zone (BIZ) was formed in April 2013 as an arm of the Business Development Department in the City of Niagara Falls. The mission of Business Innovation Zone is to support and accelerate the development of 5-8 new businesses through the provision of a controlled and structured environment, which provides ready access to necessary resources for budding entrepreneurs. This initiative achieved council priorities in three areas including; developing a Small Business Incubator Enterprise Centre, creating a focus on business retention by supporting and fostering growth in small business, and implementing strategies for retaining and attracting youth to Niagara Falls. The Business Innovation Zone opened their doors in April 2013 and has incubated 7 businesses creating 24 full-time and 3 part time jobs. Two businesses graduated from the Business innovation Zone both of which are renting and utilizing space in the revitalized downtown Queen Street area. Another two businesses are set to graduate this spring, moving into downtown Queen Street and St. Catharines. BACKGROUND The Business Innovation Zone (BIZ) Program helps nurture entrepreneurial companies, helping them to grow and prosper by providing the education and support young businesses need BIZ Management chooses client businesses that are driven to succeed and are results oriented. With qualified, professional counselors, BIZ staff works with small business clients to complete a Detailed Needs Assessment and Identification. Through this assessment, counselors determine the level of help needed to customize a program with: • Coaching and Entrepreneurial Training • Business Plan Review and Development Support 2 BDD-2015-004 May 26, 2015 • Seminars, Forums, and various Educational Tools BIZ Staff also monitor the progress of all BIZ client businesses — making sure they stay on track and achieve the goals they set. BIZ Management and staff regularly meet with client businesses to: • Monitor Progress • Establish Milestones • Develop Written Action Plans to meet Milestones • Performance Reviews Depending upon individual client needs, additional programming may include: • Access to Know-How/Professional Services Networks • Business Round Tables /One-on-One Mentoring • Interim Boards • Helping with Access to Sources of Capital • Enable Client Networking/Entrepreneurial Community Interaction Monthly services include: • Utilities • Internet Service (Wired & WiFi) & Equipment • Telephone Service & Equipment • Common Area Maintenance (CAM) • Conference & Meeting Services & Facilities • Business Development, Coaching, &Venture Assistance • Reception Services • Copier/Printer/Mail Room/Fax • Business, Professional, & Investor Networking • Downtown Business Address with High Visibility & Public Exposure The start-ups in the BIZ are diverse as our team itself. Our members include designers, developers, counsellors and geographers. Some companies have already been awarded high accolades in the business community. A listing of current and graduated tenants is provided below: TVG Dealer Services, www_tVgdealerservices.com TVG Dealer Services offer's direct support to both businesses and clientele for asset financing and vehicle transport. TVG is a strategic partner to businesses with their team comprised of underwriters, account managers, electronic geniuses, detailers and more. TVG currently employs 2 full-time staff. 3 BDD-2015-004 May 26, 2015 The Family Enhancement Centre, www_tfec.ca The Family Enhancement Centre is a mental health agency dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness for themselves and their families, improve and learn new strategies for dealing with difficult times and recover from serious setbacks and traumas in their lives. We work from a strength based perspective, looking for solutions to help people move on from their problems 2 part-time employees. FarmLife Foods Ltd. Steven Apostolos is the owner and operator of Apostolos Poultry Farms (APF) located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The farm was established fifty years ago when Steven's father moved the family to Canada. As a son on the farm, he was expected to help out where he could. The poultry industry is highly regulated, as are many other agricultural industries in Canada. With a quota to grow only a certain amount of poultry, Apostolos Poultry Farms must abide by the quota and pass regular farm inspections from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). To take his business to the next level (i.e. increase sales and earn more profit), Steven registered "Farmlife Foods Ltd." as a company to further his involvement in the supply and distribution chain. APF will be the main supplier of poultry to Farmlife Foods. Farmlife Foods acts as a further processor and poultry distributor. Products that are in consideration to be processed and distributed include chicken breast, wings, drumsticks, whole roasters with bones, whole roasters deboned, chicken strips, specialty Asian birds, and niche products as determined by market research. Distribution options include retail, wholesale, direct to consumer, or farmers' markets. Farmlife Foods currently employs 1 part-time employee and 1 full-time employee. Tenants Graduating in 2015 Onyx Creative, www.experienceonyx corn Onyx is a design company, specializing in: graphic design, new media and photography. Onyx has a mission to provide a quality product as well as maintain a productive and financially sound workplace to better serve clients. Onyx wants clients to be successful in the marketing of their business or organization. Onyx is a partnership with 2 owner/operators and 1 full-time employee. The Drainage Investment Group, www digcorp.ca Drainage Investment Group (DIG) was founded by Brett Ruck and Frank Jonkman, both municipal drainage superintendents and past presidents of the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario. DIG is a non-for-profit organization that creates public and private partnerships to confirm, create, install and monitor environmental features in Municipal Drains across Ontario. 4 BDD-2015-004 May 26, 2015 DIG will celebrate their two year business anniversary this August and currently employs 9 full-time staff members. Success Stories — Graduated Tenants 2014 Mobifly, www.mobiflyca Mobifly is a Mobile App Development Company which focuses on providing mobile solutions to businesses and professionals, helping clients build a winning and sustainable mobile strategy by incorporating different technologies like our very own "text to app" service, augmented reality, push notifications, geo-fencing, beacons, personalization and segmentation to the marketing and promotions mix resulting in a much more positive and engaging product and/or service experience. Mobifly has signed up major brands like BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Revel Realty, Outback Steakhouse, Quality Inn and Suites, Air Canada, CC Swirls, etc., and are currently working on a major project involving international cellular carriers collaborating all carriers across Canada. Mobifly also offers HD quality video production (including aerials via unmanned drones), website development and SEO services. Mobifly currently employs 6 staff. "The BIZ has helped Mobifly in so many ways but more importantly in the technical and marketing aspects of our business. The seminars and training sessions were a huge advantage in helping us navigate through unfamiliar territory. The support and encouragement that we got from the BIZ team is priceless and is what allowed us to thrive and succeed in today's marketplace." Escape Room, www.escaperoom.ca Sarah Fenn Thomas began her career as a game writer and interactive producer in Toronto. After a 12 year career touching down in Ireland, Estonia, Vancouver, Hong Kong and the UK she returned home to Ontario to start a family and rediscover her original passions - telling stories and creating games. Escape Room Niagara Falls is a riff on the global phenomenon of live escape games. Located at 4448 Queen Street in downtown Niagara Falls, Escape Room challenges teams of 3-6 to put down their devices and think their way out of a locked room in 60 minutes. Escape Room uses no complex electronics, physical tricks or special effects. Curiosity, communication and old fashioned logic are all players need to solve the mystery and unlock the final door. Games should be reserved in advance at EscapeRoom.ca. The Escape Room currently employs 3 staff. "The Business Innovation Zone played a pivotal role in my business planning and launch. I received support on all fronts - planning, financing, leasing and networking. The Staff was positive, knowledgeable and dedicated to supporting new business. I was lucky to have them on my team." 5 BDD-2015-004 May 26, 2015 Marketing Campaign 2015 A marketing campaign is being created to help redefine the image and presence of the current `Business Innovation Zone'. During these multiple phases, each asset and promotional material will be refined and customized to better market the facility and its resources. Some efforts will include, but are not limited to; custom graphics, custom stock photography, promotional video(s), refreshed website. A predetermined aspect of this project is for Giant Shoe Creative Agency to market the facility and its materials on Facebook and/or Twitter social media platform(s), for the agreed upon minimum of 3 months. This 3 month period will begin at the beginning of the launch of the new marketing campaign for the `Business Innovation Zone' facility in September. Facts: • 7 Businesses to date • 24 full-time and 3 part-time jobs have been created FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City commits $50,000 annually to operate the Business Innovation Zone. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT 1. Developing a Small Business Incubator Enterprise Centre. 2. Focus on Business Retention - Supporting and Fostering Growth in Small Business Sector 3. Identify and Implement Strategies for retaining and attracting youth to Niagara Falls. \ f Recommended by: Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development I •L-4.4-4-"t Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F-2015-22 NiagaraFalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2015-22 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $13,839,525.71 for the period April 9, 2015 to May 6, 2015. 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: `.•/ % Todd Harri-.n, Dire• or of Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1338238 ONTARIO LIMITED 383955 06-May-2015 REFUND 23,413 79 1448040 ONTARIO INC 383956 06-May-2015 REFUND 19,260.11 1532044 ONTARIO INC 383551 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 500.00 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 383265 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,629 00 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 383400 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,481.96 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 383552 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,243.10 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 383785 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,874.61 1707021 ONTARIO LTD 383266 08-Apr-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,712 00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 383267 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 17.25 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 383553 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 360 00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 383957 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 23 00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 383554 22-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 9.134 16 2081655 ONTARIO LTD o/a DYNACLEAN 383632 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,023.88 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 383555 22-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 1,130.00 2151963 ONTARIO INC 383958 06-May-2015 REFUND 3,750 08 2240453 ONTARIO INC o/a BLACKTHORN PRODUCTION 383556 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,164 00 2251351 ONTARIO INC 383959 06-May-2015 REFUND 230,895.69 2328946 ONTARIO INC 383960 06-May-2015 REFUND 2,005.39 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 383786 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 181.93 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 383787 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 56.74 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 383961 06-May-2015 SERVICES 20.06 656508 ONTARIO LIMITED 383962 06-May-2015 RE:5200 ROBINSON ST SKYLON TO 605,892.96 705336 ONTARIO LIMITED 383963 06-May-2015 REFUND 437.40 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 383964 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 293 80 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 383557 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 152.55 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 383401 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 423 75 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 383404 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,659.47 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 383968 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 28.19 A N MYER SECONDARY SCHOOL 383568 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 ABBRUSCATO,STEPHEN 383788 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 50.00 ABLE PRINTING INC 383558 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 768 40 ABSOLUTE COMMUNICATION&DESIGN 383789 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 480 25 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 383402 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,044.74 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 383268 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 774.05 ACK ARCHITECTS INC 383559 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 ADVANCE TOWING 383269 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 56 50 ADVANCE TOWING 383403 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 197 75 ADVANCE TOWING 383965 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 644.10 ADVANCE TOWING 383790 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-251 254.25 ADVANCE TOWING 383560 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-921 1,067.91 ADVANTAGE RESTAURANT SUPPLY&SERVICE 383966 06-May-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 AIR CARE SERVICES 383561 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 550.02 AIR CARE SERVICES 383791 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 230 52 AIRON HVAC 383562 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2,367.76 AIRON HVAC 383967 06-May-2015 SERVICES 983 10 AL REID OLDTIMERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 383270 08-Apr-2015 GRANT 1.500.00 ALBANESE,LORI 383792 29-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 163 08 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 383969 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 308,600.77 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 383563 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 6.446.65 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 383564 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 452.00 ALKOZAI.MOHAMMAD 383970 06-May-2015 REFUND 385.72 ALL STAR MECHANICAL PLUMBING&HEATING 383793 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 900 00 ALLEN'S HALF-WAY SANDPIT LIMITED 383565 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,601.88 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 383971 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,026.00 ALPHA CROWD CONTROL INC 383405 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 563.87 ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 383406 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,073.50 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 383566 22-Apr-2015 MEMBERSHIP 3,487 81 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 383271 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,610.75 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 383973 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,471.83 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 383974 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,467 16 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 383408 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 4,338.07 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 383567 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 786.70 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 383272 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 23,327.68 ANDRES,LINDA ELIZABETH 383794 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 44.79 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 383975 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,525.93 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 383976 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,093.24 ANTONIO,BREANNA 383795 29-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 136.08 ANTONSEN,DAVID 383569 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 167.02 ANTORISA INVESTMENTS LTD 383977 06-May-2015 REFUND 1,800.23 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 383978 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,271,056 57 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 383274 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 160 65 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 383273 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 91.82 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 383979 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,587 20 Page 2 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 383570 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#681 5,567.38 ARIVA 383410 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 106 33 ARIVA 383796 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2,238 03 ARMENTI,DAN 383980 06-May-2015 REFUND 116.39 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 383571 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 33.90 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 383981 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 406 80 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 383797 29-Apr-2015 SUPPLIES 33.90 ART'S TOOL SALES OF NIA LTD. 383572 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 347.83 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 383982 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 37,973.15 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 383412 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3.714 31 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 383574 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 12.733.07 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS 383573 22-Apr-2015 TRAINING 1,881.45 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 383575 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 155 67 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 383275 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 472.99 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 383413 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 458.65 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 383983 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 319.02 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 383580 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-412 1.463.35 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 383803 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-413 531 67 BAHRY,JOHN 383576 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 180.07 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 383577 22-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 76 28 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 383798 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 81 36 BAKER 383578 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,916.50 BAKER 383799 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 862.10 BAKER 383276 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 202 33 BAKER 383414 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 487 50 BANGS,MAURICE 383800 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 100.95 BARTOLINI,FRANK 383579 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 175.00 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 383801 29-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 108.85 BAZELEY,MARK 383802 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 567.00 BEATTIES BASICS 383581 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 253 12 BEATTIES BASICS 383984 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 203.40 BELL CANADA 383277 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 80.80 BELL CANADA 383583 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 661.74 BELL CANADA 383985 06-May-2015 SERVICES 85.09 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 383582 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 169.50 BELL,MICHAEL RAY 383804 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 377.92 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 383805 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#230 5.831.37 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 383416 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#231 621 67 BENNETT,CATHARINE 383584 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 70.00 BERARDI,CADY 383585 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 500 00 BERARDI,CADY 383986 06-May-2015 SERVICES 500.00 BERKELEY PAYMENT SOLUTIONS 383549 16-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 15,933.86 BERSWICK,JILLIAN 383586 22-Apr-2015 DAMAGE CLAIM 219 20 BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 383278 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 384.20 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 383587 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 112.89 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 383806 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 130 85 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 383279 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 73.45 BIJELAC,ILIJA 383280 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 46 61 BILODEAU,MATHEW 383588 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 106 92 BLAIR,RICK 383281 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 135.60 BLAIS,YVONNE 383807 29-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 39.42 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 383417 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.712.00 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 383589 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,425.31 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 383987 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,299.55 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 383808 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,463.35 BOOT SHOP THE 383809 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 579.99 BOTTS,AMANDA 383418 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 50.00 BOWDEN,AMANDA 383811 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 28.45 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 383812 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 16.066.67 BRINKS CANADA LTD 383590 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,705 01 BROADCAST SYSTEMS&EQUIPMENT US DRAFT 14-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 9,407.25 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 383988 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 581.05 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 383282 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 914 51 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 383591 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 463 53 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 383813 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,388.43 BROCK UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL&ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 383989 06-May-2015 TRAINING 4,520.00 BROWN,WASHBOURNE 383284 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 112.44 BROWN'S SEPTIC SERVICE LTD 383419 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 1,220.40 BULLET NEWS NIAGARA 383420 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 4,520.00 BUNN,PATRICIA 383285 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 226.54 BURKE GROUP-THE 383990 06-May-2015 SERVICES 2.712.00 BURNS,ANDREW 383814 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,250 00 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 383286 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 84 78 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 383991 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 73.98 Page 3 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CALE SYSTEMS INC 383593 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 546.22 CAMPBELL,JASON 383815 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 57.10 CANADA CULVERT 383993 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,824.72 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 383422 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 152.55 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 383816 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 276 85 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 383994 06-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 152 55 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 383288 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 305 10 CANADIAN LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION 383594 22-Apr-2015 TRAINING 580.00 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 383595 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 121.73 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 383423 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 620.33 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 383817 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,430.51 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 383995 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 298.66 CANADIAN NATIONAL 383596 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,597.00 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 383424 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,133.00 CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES 383818 29-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 129 95 CANADIAN PRINTING RESOURCES 383425 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,666.98 CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC 383597 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,079.97 CANALI,KAREN 383992 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45.02 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 383287 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 144.58 CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC 383598 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 16 95 CARDINAL NEWMAN ELEMENTARY 383599 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 383289 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 339.00 CARMENATES,MAIDELIS 383820 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 119.18 CARQUEST 383426 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 8195 CARQUEST 383600 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 10 58 CARQUEST 383996 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 235.28 CARQUEST 383821 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 36.15 CARSWELL 383601 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 4,853.25 CASTLE MECHANICAL 383822 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,993.41 CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 383823 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-670 2.793.36 CAVANAUGH,TIMOTHY 383997 06-May-2015 REFUND 95.60 CBM N A. INC 383290 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,237 79 CBM N.A. INC 383428 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 633 86 CBM N.A. INC 383602 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 584.94 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 383429 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 78.91 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 383824 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 102.19 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 383291 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 485.90 CENTURY VALLEN 383603 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 653.42 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 383292 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874.45 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 383999 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874 45 CERMINARA,JAMES 384000 06-May-2015 REFUND 80.50 CFMS-WEST CONSULTING INC 383604 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 6,644.40 CH2M HILL CANADA LTD 383605 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 9,825 35 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 383606 22-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 1,015 87 CHAMBERLAIN,DWAINE 383825 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 145.06 CHAMBERS,BOB ROBERT 383607 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 114.48 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 383293 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,115 20 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 383430 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 981.57 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 383608 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 260.35 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384001 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 182 74 CHEM AQUA 383826 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 904.00 CHERRYWOOD ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383609 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 383827 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 70.67 CIBC RETAIL OPERATIONS 383431 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 247.38 CIBC RETAIL OPERATIONS 384002 06-May-2015 REFUND 155.60 CIMCO REFRIGERATION HAMILTON BRANCH 383294 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,610.95 CIMCO REFRIGERATION HAMILTON BRANCH 383610 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 6,011.40 CIT FINANCIAL LTD 383828 29-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 1,796.70 CITY OF ST CATHARINES 383611 22-Apr-2015 TRAINING 1,271.25 CITY OF THOROLD 383612 22-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 500 00 CITY OF TORONTO 383613 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 25.00 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 383614 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,246 65 CLAYDON.JEFF 383295 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 139 32 CLOCKWORK SYSTEMS INC 383829 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 18.403 29 CLUB ITALIA ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY 384003 06-May-2015 DEPOSIT FOR RECOGNITION BREAI 1,000 00 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 383432 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#536 1,000.07 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 384004 06-May-2015 VEH ID#572 256.10 COBURN.DARRIN 384005 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 13560 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 383296 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 847.50 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 384006 06-May-2015 SERVICES 847.50 COMMISSIONAIRES 383297 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,472.69 COMMISSIONAIRES 383433 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 31.586.96 COMMISSIONAIRES 383615 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,522.56 COMMISSIONAIRES 384007 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 19,515.89 Page 4 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CONSERVATION HALTON 383616 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2,416 12 COTTON INC 383832 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,358.96 CRABBE,CATHY 384008 06-May-2015 REFUND 70.83 CRABBE,CATHY 383618 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 92.18 CRAITOR,KIM 383619 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 160 78 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 383435 15-Apr-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE-TRUST ACCT RE 11,963.34 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 383434 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 121.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 383620 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,607.00 CROMACK,ANTHONY 383834 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 50.00 CRUMP.THOMAS 383298 08-Apr-2015 SAFETY SHOES 169.49 CTM MEDIA GROUP LTD 383623 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1.073 50 CULLIGAN 383835 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 349.17 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 383836 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 620.91 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 384009 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 536.44 CUNNINGHAM LINDSEY 383837 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 250 00 CUPE LOCAL 133 383299 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,359 61 CUPE LOCAL 133 384010 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,962.90 CUPE LOCAL 133 383624 22-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 9,298.12 CYTEC CANADA LTD 383625 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 2,500 00 DANIEL&PARTNERS LLP IN TRUST 384011 06-May-2015 REFUND 77,091.59 DARCH FIRE 383626 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-571 557 66 DAVID P.CZIFRA BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR 383838 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 565.00 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 383627 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 189 84 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION 383300 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 48,439 91 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION 383436 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,835 25 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 383628 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-252 2,005.52 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 383437 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,595.24 DEVI D SHARMA LLB IN TRUST 384012 06-May-2015 REFUND 5.261.71 DG PERRI DEMOLITION&CONTRACTING 383839 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 750 00 DIODATI,JIM 383629 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,280.94 DNA CONTRACTING LTD. 383840 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,525.50 DOERR,BRIAN&KRENTZ, DIANNE 383630 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 406.80 DOWNTOWN BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 383302 08-Apr-2015 2015 BIA LEVY 52,503.75 DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOC OF ONTARIO 383303 08-Apr-2015 MEMBERSHIP 175.00 DREN,KARL 383438 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 129.60 DREN,KARL 384013 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 139.32 DULUX PAINTS 383439 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 33.97 DULUX PAINTS 383631 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 143.91 DUMONT SECURITY 383841 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 999.23 DURHAM RADIO INC. 383304 08-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 508.50 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 383641 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 671.75 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 383842 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 87.65 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 384014 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 223.33 ECCO ELECTRIC LIMITED 383440 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 444.79 ECCO ELECTRIC LIMITED 383633 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,627.40 ECCO ELECTRIC LIMITED 384015 06-May-2015 SERVICES 1,301.39 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY 383634 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 9,769.21 ELECTROMEGA 383635 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 711.90 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 383636 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,497.25 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 384016 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3,637.45 EMCO CORPORATION 383306 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 11,493 12 EMCO CORPORATION 383441 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 928.52 EMCO CORPORATION 383843 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 551.89 EMCO CORPORATION 383637 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,276 16 EMCO CORPORATION 384017 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 6,285.17 ENBRIDGE 383442 15-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 6.503 38 ENBRIDGE 383638 22-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 300.94 ENBRIDGE 383784 22-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 97,809.60 ENBRIDGE 383844 29-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 2,032.68 ENBRIDGE 383952 30-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 20,800.99 ENBRIDGE 384018 06-May-2015 UTILITIES 301.83 ENBRIDGE 384019 06-May-2015 UTILITIES 14,236.51 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC 383639 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.178 13 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC 384020 06-May-2015 SERVICES 1.469.00 ENDURA CONSTRUCTION LTD 383845 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,786.88 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 383640 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 160.69 EQUITY VENTURE GROUP CORP 383846 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 62.20 ESSERY,STACEY ROSE&ESSERY, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER 383642 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 74.32 EVANOFF,VICTOR 383643 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170.00 EVANOFF,VICTOR 384021 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 EVANS SWEENY BORDIN LLP 383644 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,881.50 EVANS SWEENY BORDIN LLP 384022 06-May-2015 SERVICES 79.19 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 383308 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 14,665.57 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 383847 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 9,217 14 Page 5 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 384023 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 61.59 EXP SERVICES INC 383550 16-Apr-2015 SERVICES 2,341.36 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 383443 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 765.35 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 383645 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#63 1,274 19 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 383646 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#-303 13 50 FALLS MANOR LIMITED 384024 06-May-2015 REFUND 3,644.43 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 383444 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 718 19 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 383647 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1.114 01 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 384025 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,796 20 FEDERAL EXPRESS CANADA LTD 383445 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 73 79 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 383648 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 108.48 FIRE SAFETY CANADA 383848 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,008 98 FISHER.SAMUEL 383849 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 15 28 FLAGS UNLIMITED INC 383309 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 888 04 FLEMING CONSULTING&CO. 383649 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 2,260 00 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 383310 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 891 70 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 383446 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 241 03 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 383850 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 441 63 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384026 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,927.91 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 383650 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 717.32 FORESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383651 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200 00 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 384027 06-May-2015 SERVICES 5,815 52 FROGGY'S AUTO GLASS LTD 383851 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 129.95 FROM SEA TO SEA ENTERPRISES 383652 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 28.80 GAGNE.LOUISE 384028 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 36 00 GALES GAS BARS 383653 22-Apr-2015 FUEL 359.87 GEROUX,GEORGE 383852 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 50 00 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 383654 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 531 01 GIVIC CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISE 384030 06-May-2015 REFUND 5.538.20 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 383655 22-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 10,861.29 GLOBALSTAR 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MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 383667 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 18.15 J.J MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 383865 29-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 135 37 J.J.MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 384044 06-May-2015 SERVICES 18.29 JACKSON,DAVE 383459 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 326.90 JANSSEN,KYLE 384043 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 JARLIAN CONSTRUCTION INC 383460 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 127,760.18 JMX 383866 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 750.00 JOCELYN ROOF CONSULTANTS GROUP INC 383668 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,616.00 JOHN MICHAEL'S 383669 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,361 11 JOHNNY RAG 383461 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 135.60 JOHNSTON,LEE R 383867 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 44.80 K. PAUL PARTNERSHIP 383320 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 500.00 K.L.D.CONSTRUCTION LTD 383671 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 453 76 K.L.D.CONSTRUCTION LTD 384046 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 384 56 K.L.D.CONSTRUCTION LTD 383868 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,401 30 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 383462 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 6,407 10 KATE S DURDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383670 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 383463 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,802.91 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 384045 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,958 17 KILABUK,KATHRYN HOLLY 383319 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 125.23 KLENZOID 383869 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 512.87 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 383672 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,525.50 KRONSTEIN,MARK 383464 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 KRONSTEIN,MARK 384047 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170.00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 384048 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 366.12 KROWN RUST CONTROL 383673 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#261 542.22 KROWN RUST CONTROL 383870 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#63 180 74 KUIPERS.JANET 384049 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 98.80 KUTAMA,HILDA 383871 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 53.23 LAITY,LOUANNE 383872 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 12944 LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 383321 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 601 10 LALLOUET,ERIC 383322 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 12150 LALLOUET,ERIC 384050 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 194 94 LAMEZIA DESIGN INTERIORS INC 383873 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 1.250 00 LANCASTER,GREG 383674 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 149.16 LANDTEK LIMITED 384051 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 15.255.00 LANDTEK LIMITED 383465 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 14.238 00 LARMAN,DON 383874 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 50 00 LAW CRUSHED STONE 383323 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,997.48 LAW CRUSHED STONE 383466 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 7,024.95 LAW CRUSHED STONE 383675 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 5,978.28 LAWRENCE,JONATHAN 383676 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 750 00 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 383324 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,932.28 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 383467 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 846 48 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 383677 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 236.57 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 383875 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 407.98 LEAL,CARLOS 383678 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 750 00 LEIDEN'S CONCRETE BURIAL VAULTS LIMITED 383876 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 282 50 LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC 383325 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 345.35 LIAO,JEMMA 383679 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 866.12 LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES INC 384053 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,957.52 LINCOLN CONSTRUCTION 383681 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 500 00 LINKEDIN IRELAND 384054 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 6,300.00 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 383682 22-Apr-2015 FUEL 32,881 88 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384055 06-May-2015 FUEL 2,467.62 LMCBO GROUP 384056 06-May-2015 MEMBERSHIP 250.00 LOUD+CLEAR 383683 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 480.25 LUEY,CATHERINE 383327 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 455.18 LUEY,CATHERINE 383878 29-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 54 29 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 383695 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 264.49 MALCOLM,JAY DEE 383879 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 32 42 MANCUSO.PHILLIP 383328 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 36.66 MANOR CLEANERS 383684 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 51 10 MANPOWER 383685 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 524.73 Page 7 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount MAPLE LEAF COLLISION CENTRE 383880 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#87 1,084.80 MARATHON DRILLING CO LTD. 383469 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 443,903.78 MARSHALL,ROGER&MARSHALL,JENNIFER 383470 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 334.99 MARSILI,MIKE 383471 15-Apr-2015 SAFETY SHOES 172.88 MARY WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383686 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 MATSON,BILL 383472 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 216.54 MATTHEW,EMMANUEL 383329 08-Apr-2015 SAFETY SHOES 78.91 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 384057 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,626.12 MAURICE,STEVE 383330 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 151.20 MCGEE MARKING DEVICES 383881 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 50.85 MCLEAN.KRYSTAL 383882 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 147.07 MCNAMARA.SUSAN 383473 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170 00 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 384058 06-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 MCRAE,CHRIS 383474 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 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MILLER,DAVID 383690 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES-REIMBURSE 2,486.00 MILLER,RONALD 383478 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 MILLER,RONALD 384062 06-May-2015 TRAVEUMILEAGE 150.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 383694 22-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 169.50 MINISTER OF FINANCE 383334 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 371.72 MINISTER OF FINANCE 383692 22-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 367.45 MINISTER OF FINANCE 383885 29-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3.869 83 MINISTER OF FINANCE 383886 29-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 64,613 86 MINISTER OF FINANCE 384063 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 371 72 MINISTER OF FINANCE PAYMENT PROCESSING CENTRE 383887 29-Apr-2015 TRAINING 520 00 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 383335 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,355.84 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 383693 22-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,540 46 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 384064 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,540.46 MMM GROUP LIMITED 383479 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 32,569.43 MODERN LANDFILL INC 383696 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,499 10 MODERN LANDFILL INC 383888 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,394 79 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 383336 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 314.65 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 383480 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 441.33 MONA/MUSEUMS OF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 383697 22-Apr-2015 MEMBERSHIP 35.00 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 383481 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,705.22 MORIN-PERRIN,SHARON 384066 06-May-2015 SERVICES 150.00 MOROCCO,JOHN 383482 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 198.18 MUILEBOOM LOT CLEARING 383483 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 104,807.50 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 383337 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 158 14 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 383484 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 520.53 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 383889 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 84.75 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 384067 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 531.04 MURACO,MARY 383698 22-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 124.42 NATIONAL LEASING 383699 22-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 1.924 94 NATURE'S EXPRESSION 384068 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 494.29 NEOPART CANADA INC 383485 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 90.40 NEOPART CANADA INC 383339 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 516.41 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 383340 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 867 88 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 383486 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,494.69 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 383700 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 5,778.77 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 383890 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 38 34 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 384069 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 638.52 NEWSON.SHANE 383891 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 50 00 NEXTERRA SUBSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED 383953 30-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 60,232.37 NGUYEN THIEN 383892 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 174.86 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 383341 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 993.27 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 383701 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 655.40 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 384070 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,467.87 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 383702 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,811.34 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 384071 06-May-2015 VEH ID#22 22.60 Page 8 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL 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37,000.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 383345 08-Apr-2015 TIPP CAMPAIGN MAY INSTALL 32,500.00 NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM 384074 06-May-2015 SERVICES 90.00 NIAGARA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION 383705 22-Apr-2015 MEMBERSHIP 282.50 NIAGARA LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL 383706 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 225 00 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 383487 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,561.58 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 384075 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,336.36 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 383707 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 4,235.81 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 383898 29-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 153 73 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 384076 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 90,400.00 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 384077 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 2.594.09 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 383346 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 545 07 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 383488 15-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 6,690.66 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 383548 16-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 485.44 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 383709 22-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 177,513.40 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 383899 29-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 5,218.22 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 01-May-2015 DEBENTURE 45-2013 200,748.00 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 30-Apr-2015 MARCH WATER 2,012.081.08 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 30-Apr-2015 Q1 CONTRACT 1.050,000.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 383710 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 6,956.64 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 384078 06-May-2015 SERVICES(FINANCE) 50 00 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 383349 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 122.04 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 384079 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 426.91 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 383348 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 302.57 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 383489 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#679 1,180.16 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 383900 29-Apr-2015 VEH ID#112 2,585.49 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 383711 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#64 1,385.38 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 383901 29-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 367.25 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 384080 06-May-2015 ADVERTISING 291.55 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 383712 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 565.00 NIAGARA'S OWN LANDSCAPING INC 383708 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,130.10 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC 383490 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,201.19 NISUS CONSTRUCTION LTD 383713 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,457.80 NJJ TOURING LLC US WIRE 24-Apr-2015 NY EYE PERFORMANCE 9.090 53 NMTV FESTIVAL 384081 06-May-2015 ADVERTISING 75 00 NORJOHN CONTRACTING&PAVING LTD 383714 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 151,493.61 NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383715 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 NU CUT SHARPENING 383491 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 274.59 OACA 383492 15-Apr-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 610.00 O'CONNOR MOKRYCKE CONSULTANTS 383716 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 18,736.81 O'FARRELL,ANNE 384082 06-May-2015 REFUND 1,256.00 OMERS 383902 29-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 626,310.20 OMERS 383903 29-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 29,751.58 OMHRA 383350 08-Apr-2015 MEMBERSHIP 113.00 ONOFRIO,CARL DAVID 383717 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,000.00 ONTARIO AGRA PIPING&SUPPLIES INC 383718 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#103 1,429.51 ONTARIO TAX SALES INC 383904 29-Apr-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE(PROPERTY TAX; 762 75 ORKIN CANADA 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PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 383723 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,949.55 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 383908 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,124 80 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL CREDIT SERVICES 383909 29-Apr-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 220.79 PITNEY WORKS 383497 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 22,600.00 POPADINAC,LYNN 383910 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 193.79 PRAXAIR 383724 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 598.37 PRAXAIR 383912 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 44176 PREMIER COLLISION 383498 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,062.20 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 383354 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,652.56 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 383725 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 137 23 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 383913 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 482.74 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 383355 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES-MEDICALS 300.00 PRINCESS MARGARET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383726 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 383356 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 139.84 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 384084 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 54.81 PROJECT SHARE 383914 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 24,866.67 PROTEL ALARM&SIGNAL 383499 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 706.25 PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 383727 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 178,846.93 PULP COMICS 383357 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 73.99 PULP COMICS 383500 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 97.10 PUROLATOR COURIER 383358 08-Apr-2015 COURIER 86 44 PUROLATOR COURIER 383501 15-Apr-2015 COURIER 4 35 PUROLATOR COURIER 383728 22-Apr-2015 COURIER 92.43 PUROLATOR COURIER 383915 29-Apr-2015 COURIER 36.04 PUROLATOR COURIER 384085 06-May-2015 COURIER 6521 QUARTEK GROUP INC 384086 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 906.26 R&W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 383738 22-Apr-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,754.01 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 383736 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,842 00 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 384095 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,344.63 R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED 383508 15-Apr-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,155 50 R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED 383920 29-Apr-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,224.71 R W HAMILTON LTD 384097 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 67.29 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 383502 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1.717 26 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 384087 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,371 84 RAMIREZ TUQUEREZ,LUZ DALILA 383916 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 84.89 RAPLEY DAVE 384088 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 175.00 RAPOSO,MATTHEW 383917 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 186.29 RBC 383729 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,772.34 RBC 384089 06-May-2015 REFUND 486.72 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 383918 29-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 1,512.47 REALTAX INC 383359 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 3,107.50 REALTAX INC 383730 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 2,050.95 REAMINED SYSTEMS INC 383731 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 734.50 RECEIVER GENERAL 383360 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 550.613.16 RECEIVER GENERAL 383361 08-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,166.28 RECEIVER GENERAL 383732 22-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 579,121.27 RECEIVER GENERAL 383733 22-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,067 65 RECEIVER GENERAL 384090 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,245.37 RECEIVER GENERAL 384091 06-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 555.861 14 REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 383735 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 264.42 REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 383503 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 3,386 49 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 384092 06-May-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 1,100 00 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 383362 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 924.63 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 383504 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,190.00 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 383919 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 6.436.74 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 384093 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 12,040.79 RIDLEY&ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL SERVICES LIMITED 384094 06-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,444.01 ROBBINS,RICHARD 383505 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 70.00 ROBERTO,PHIL 383506 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 98 61 ROBERTS,HERB 383363 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 40.29 ROCK OF EUROPE INC 383364 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 44.30 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 383737 22-Apr-2015 UTILITIES 1,498.00 RUDACHUK,PHILIP 383507 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 135.00 RUDY SAURO 384096 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 533.00 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 383739 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,361.34 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 383921 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 960.50 SACCO SINA 384104 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,470.00 SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383742 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200 00 SADUSEK.BRIAN ANTHONY 384098 06-May-2015 REFUND 2,554.93 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 383509 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2,256.36 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 383365 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 5.452.56 SAGE,DON 383510 15-Apr-2015 SAFETY SHOES 150 00 SAHA,ARJUN 383411 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 216.54 SAINT MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 383740 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 Page 10 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 383741 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200 00 SANI GEAR 383366 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 249.45 SCHILZ,ROBERT 383743 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,540.80 SCOTIABANK BILL PAYMENT SERVICES 383745 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 75 36 SCOTIABANK VISA PAYMENT AUTO 09-Mar-2015 PURCHASE CARD PAYMENT 155.468.92 SCOTIABANK VISA PAYMENT AUTO 06-Apr-2015 PURCHASE CARD PAYMENT 165,607.34 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 383367 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,836.30 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 383511 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 565 00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 383744 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 367.25 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 383922 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,259.95 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 383512 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3,381.21 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 384099 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 93.12 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 383923 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 147.49 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 383513 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 96 05 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 383746 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,168 44 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 38410G 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 384 20 SHEEHAN ARBITRATION MEDIATION SERVICES 384101 06-May-2015 SERVICES 1,618.75 SHEEHAN'S TRUCK CENTRE INC 383514 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 181.39 SHIKH,NINA 383925 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 100 00 SHILLINGTONS LLP 383747 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.543.32 SHOP INDUSTRIAL 383515 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#290 326.46 SHOP INDUSTRIAL 384102 06-May-2015 VEH ID#290 254.19 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 383748 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 108.16 SIGNATURE SIGNS 383516 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 402.96 SILVA,SILVERIO 384103 06-May-2015 REFUND 238.02 SIMCOE STREET SCHOOL 383749 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 SMITH,DARREN SPENCER 383926 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 120 82 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 384105 06-May-2015 ADVERTISING 293.80 SNAP ON TOOLS OF CANADA LTD 383750 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 441.71 SPENCER,MATT 384106 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 150 00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 383929 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 36,458.09 ST.GABRIEL LALEMANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 383754 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 STAMFORD COLLEGIATE SECONDARY SCHOOL 383751 22-Apr-2015 DONATION 200.00 STANLEY-ZELCO LIMITED 384107 06-May-2015 REFUND 28,783.33 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 383752 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 101.70 STEVENS,RICHARD 383753 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 200.00 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 383928 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 94.79 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 383755 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 4,565.88 STORAGE NIAGARA 383756 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 383368 08-Apr-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 180.80 STUART,DAVE 383369 08-Apr-2015 PETTY CASH 794.18 STUART,DAVE 383930 29-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 216 00 SUN LIFE WIRE 01-May-2015 MAY PREMIUMS 386,021.14 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 383372 08-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 734.20 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 383373 08-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 3,714 24 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 383758 22-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 423.75 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 383370 08-Apr-2015 FUEL 42,400.35 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 383517 15-Apr-2015 FUEL 38,540 77 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 383518 15-Apr-2015 FUEL 1,437.07 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 383757 22-Apr-2015 FUEL 47,852.57 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 383931 29-Apr-2015 FUEL 72,615.06 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 383374 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 54.81 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 383519 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 42.94 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 383760 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 598.91 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 384109 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 18.65 SUPERIOR PROPANE 383759 22-Apr-2015 FUEL 29.67 SUPERIOR PROPANE 383932 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 443.53 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 384108 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 511.01 TALK WIRELESS INC 383375 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 818 72 TALK WIRELESS INC 384111 06-May-2015 SERVICES 1,105.96 TATE,AARON 383934 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 6115 TAXITAB 383761 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.432 07 TAYLORS WATER SERVICE 383935 29-Apr-2015 SERVICES 75.00 TD CANADA TRUST 383520 15-Apr-2015 REFUND 392.68 TD CANADA TRUST 383762 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 173 43 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 383521 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 282 50 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 383522 15-Apr-2015 SERVICES 876 32 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 383763 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 8,381.04 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 384112 06-May-2015 SERVICES 2,336.16 TENAQUIP LIMITED 383523 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 915.30 TES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 383936 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 8,927 00 THAPA,UTTAM 383937 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 85 58 THE BOUTIQUE MARKETING AGENCY INC. 383810 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 791.00 THE WORKS GOURMET BURGER BISTRO 383765 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 150.00 Page 11 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount THERMOSUN 383764 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 500.00 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 383524 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 675 50 TIKKY.MARIANNE 384113 06-May-2015 PETTY CASH 215 95 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 384114 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 188.43 TODD.KEN 383525 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 681.52 TOMAHAWK TREE SERVICE 384115 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,130.00 TOOLBOX 383376 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 245.49 TOP NOTCH PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INC 384116 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 121.02 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 384117 06-May-2015 VEH ID#203 3.194.81 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 383767 22-Apr-2015 VEH ID#211 7,143.14 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 383526 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#536 9,498.37 TORONTO STAMP INC 383527 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 70.30 TORONTO STAMP INC 383768 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 70.30 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 383377 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 868.41 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 383528 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,585.88 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 383769 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2 835 61 TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS 383378 08-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,740.98 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 383379 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 94.24 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 383529 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 701 21 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC 383770 22-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 182.31 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 383938 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 982.54 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 384118 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 180.57 TRAPEZE SOFTWARE ULC 383530 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 5,232.10 TRAPEZE SOFTWARE ULC 383380 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 1,301.32 TRUGREEN 384119 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE DEPT) 404.65 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 383381 08-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 89.64 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 383531 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 471.76 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 383382 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 257 31 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 383532 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,076.71 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 383771 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 108.36 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 383939 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 198.54 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 384120 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 41.75 UNITED ROTARY BRUSH CORPORATION OF CANADA 383383 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1,201.41 UNITED WAY 383772 22-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,282.00 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 383940 29-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 762.75 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 383773 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 14,831.81 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 383533 15-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,229.43 URQUHART,TAYLOR 384121 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 175.00 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 383384 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 368 49 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 383534 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2.151.36 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 383941 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 256.90 VANCOR SUPPLY 383535 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 213.52 VAUGHAN,JAKE 383385 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES(DJ MAYOR'S YOUTH MP 100.00 VENERINO V.P. PANICI ARCHITECT INC. 383774 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 11,115.58 VIKING CIVES LTD 383386 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 86.00 WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 383387 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 3.66 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 383775 22-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 45.14 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 383388 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 644.43 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 383536 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 354.03 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 383942 29-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 6,893.60 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 384122 06-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 491.23 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 383389 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 251.41 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 383537 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 248.31 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384123 06-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,293.69 WARCHALA,MICHAEL 383539 15-Apr-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 161.46 WASHINGTON MILLS LTD 384124 06-May-2015 REFUND 4,292.80 WASTE MANAGEMENT 383776 22-Apr-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 101.56 WASTE MANAGEMENT 384125 06-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 99.04 WATER CONCEPTS 384126 06-May-2015 SERVICES 80.35 WD PARTNERS CANADA ULC 383777 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 383390 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 589.86 WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 383391 08-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 610.88 WHITE,CARL 383819 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 750.00 WINDYLANE DEVELOPMENTS INC 383393 08-Apr-2015 REFUND 2.164.63 WINDYLANE DEVELOPMENTS INC 383943 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 10.62 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 383944 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 28.500 00 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 384128 06-May-2015 GRANT 50,000.00 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 383541 15-Apr-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 388.18 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 383394 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 22.56 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 383542 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 82.04 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 383945 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 1,612.50 WORK AUTHORITY 383543 15-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 897.74 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 383395 08-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 1.010.74 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 383544 15-Apr-2015 VEH ID#295 1.643 46 Page 12 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount WSIB 383947 29-Apr-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 833.44 WSIB 383396 08-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 8,930.74 WSIB 383545 15-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 21,839.04 WSIB 383780 22-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 35 329.51 WSIB 383946 29-Apr-2015 REMITTANCE 4,075.26 WSIB 384129 06-May-2015 REMITTANCE 18,052.45 WYLIE,BRENDA 383546 15-Apr-2015 PETTY CASH 462.55 WYLIE,BRENDA 383948 29-Apr-2015 PETTY CASH 753.10 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 383781 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 338.83 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 383547 15-Apr-2015 ADVERTISING 173.91 YMCA OF NIAGARA 383949 29-Apr-2015 MATERIALS 2,383.22 YMCA OF NIAGARA 383398 08-Apr-2015 SERVICES 3.826.67 YMCA OF NIAGARA 383782 22-Apr-2015 SERVICES 2,312 85 YMCA OF NIAGARA 384131 06-May-2015 SERVICES 7,467.36 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 383950 29-Apr-2015 GRANT 4,277.75 ZADOR,JANOS TAMAS 383951 29-Apr-2015 REFUND 92.58 ZARAFONITIS,JASON 383783 22-Apr-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 Total 13,839,525.71 F-2015-23 NiagaraFalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: 2015-23 Monthly Tax Receivables Report—April RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of April 30, 2015 were $29.1 million compared to $28.3 million in 2014. During April, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed increased from 34.7% in 2014 to 35.0% in 2015. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2015. At this stage, 80.8% of properties have developed payment arrangements or have paid in full. There are currently twenty-one 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 2015 lags slightly behind the collection history for 2014. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at April 30, 2015 are $29.1 million. This represents an increase from $28.3 million in arrears for the same period in 2014. 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, 2015, 389 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of 2 F-2015-23 May 26, 2015 these actions after four months of activity. This table shows 80.8% of the tax accounts or 314 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During April, twelve accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 72.0% (March) to 80.8% (April). Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the registration process and the associated costs related to that process. Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the future. During the month of April, one registered property was redeemed. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 5.2% 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 April 30, 2015 is 35.0% which is a slight increase from 2014's value of 34.7%. The municipality has a record of full collection and earns significant penalty revenues to offset the higher measure. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Table 1 Taxes Receivable at April 30, 2015 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at April 30, 2015 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties Recommended by: *Cie( Todd Harrison, Direc •r of Finance Respectfully submitted: •244-1—"/L Ken Tod , Chief Administrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable Owing at April 30,2015 2015 2014 Outstanding Taxes @ March 31, 2015 $ 54,680,554 $ 53,645,552 Taxes Due April 30,2015 $ 41,581,465 $ 40,855,041 Penalty charged in April $ 246,453 $ 240,159 Taxes Collected during April $ 67,411,463 $ 66,400,307 Outstanding Taxes @ April 30,2015 $ 29,097,009 $ 28,340,445 Taxes Past Due $ 29,097,009 $ 28,340,445 TABLE 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class as at April 30,2015 2015 %of Class 2014 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 15,083,945 51.84% $ 14,160,762 49.97% Multi-Residential $ 680,597 2.34% $ 560,319 1.98% Commercial $ 12,403,930 42.63% $ 13,037,856 46.00% Industrial $ 884,745 3.04% $ 546,344 1.93% Farmlands $ 43,793 0.15% $ 35,164 0.12% Total Receivables $ 29,097,009 100.00% $ 28,340,445 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties Properties Subject to Subject to Registration Registration as at March 31, 2015 as at April 30, 2015 Initial Amount 389 389 Paid in Full 47 59 15.2% Payment Arrangements 233 255 65.6% Ongoing Collection 109 75 19.3% Action Registered 0 0 0.0% 389 389 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled Number Taxes Tax Sales of Outstanding Date Properties Amount May 2015 3 $ 556,112 November 2015 8 $ 345,077 May 2016 10 $ 611,803 Totals 21 $ 1,512,993 MW-2015-14 NiagaraJalls May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-14 Research Partnership — University of Waterloo Water, Energy and Affordability: Key drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure RECOMMENDATION 1. That City Council authorize staff to participate in a research partnership with the University of Waterloo through in-kind contributions and $75,000 in financial assistance over a three-year period and further, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City staff has been involved in a working partnership with the City of Cambridge, London and Waterloo to share infrastructure data with the University of Waterloo in an effort to develop more detailed management tools when making decisions about what water and wastewater infrastructure should be repaired or replaced. In order to complete this research it is necessary to have data from existing networks. The City of Niagara Falls, having one of the older systems in the Province, is a good fit for this project. In the past staff have relied on reactive responses to develop its capital forecast for infrastructure replacement. Indicators like, number of breaks, number of blockages or pipe age have been used to make multi-million dollar decisions. The proposed models will help the City predict with more accuracy where the risk of pipe failure will be which will allow us to plan, coordinate and properly fund the necessary preventative maintenance or replacement. The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to support this research project over the next three years with a cash and in-kind contributions. The corresponding Agreement and By-law is also provided in the Council Agenda. BACKGROUND The City has participated in this partnership for the past twelve years on an in-kind basis. The development of the Strategic Planning Tactical Planning and Operational 2 MW-2015-14 May 26, 2015 Models (as described in Attachment "A") will provide staff with a more accurate predictive tool on how the City should address its current water and wastewater infrastructure deficit. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Municipal Works and Finance staff recognizes the value of making timely investments to replace poorly performing infrastructure. While current practices using age, condition assessments and break history have addressed short term issues it is necessary to establish an appropriate funding forecast to ensure that capital replacements can be made to prevent impacts on the operating budget. This analysis will identify the best approach (pay-as-you-go, borrowing, capital reserving) based on the specific characteristics of the City's water and wastewater systems. Predictive models are helpful in establishing trends and provide insight to staff about how the management of water and wastewater systems affect energy consumption. This research will also shed some light on how the cost of water/wastewater to the customer affects consumption and consumer affordability thresholds. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The City's contribution of $25,000 per year will be funded from the Utility budget. In- kind contributions will include staff time associated with the collection and coding of data. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Commitment to continue to monitor the efficiency of the organization. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Attachment A—Water, Energy, and Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure. Recommended by: i.2 -2' b -G.eoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: 24/'-'/-711i K n Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Geoff Holman UNGER 16 PIN: 132005 Water, Energy, and Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure 1. Synopsis Access to affordable potable water is critical to the development of urban centres as well as the Canadian economy in general.While water supply may be a limiting issue in some parts of Canada, significant amounts of energy are also required to treat water in order to make it potable, distribute it to the residents of the urban centres,and then finally treat it again in order to discharge it safely back into the environment.Water treatment and distribution consumes, on average,4%of national energy usage when water sources are local, and in excess of 10%when water sources are distant. Furthermore, approximately 80%of municipal water treatment and distribution costs are for electricity.The confluence of water and energy demands may then cause affordability issues for the residents of urban centres as they struggle to maintain their water bill to within a reasonable fraction of their household income. A typical example is given by the City of Waterloo which is principally located within the Laurel Creek Watershed,which then drains into the Grand River and finally Lake Erie. Approximately 80%of the surface of the watershed is developed by the City of Waterloo,which obtains its potable water supply via groundwater wells within the watershed as well as from the Grand River.The Region of Waterloo treats this water in a water-treatment plant, and thereafter it is sold to the City of Waterloo and distributed and then purchased locally by consumers connected to the watermain network operated by the City of Waterloo.These consumers then pay to discharge the resulting wastewater into the adjoining sanitary sewer network which is then collected by the City of Waterloo and transferred back to the Region of Waterloo.The City must pay the Region to treat the wastewater in a wastewater-treatment plant in compliance with Ontario Ministry of the Environment standards before it can be discharged back into the Grand River.This scenario is similar to many cities in Canada. Inflation in expenditures needed to operate the system exceeds CPI.These expenditures result from the cost of building and maintaining the water infrastructure system,as well as purchasing energy(electricity, diesel fuel)to operate the system. Consequently, inflation in the unit price of water needed to generate revenue to balance expenditures typically exceeds inflation in household income which is linked to the CPI.As a result, residents often choose to conserve water to keep their water bill affordable,which subsequently generates less revenue to operate the water infrastructure system. Financially sustainable management of urban water infrastructure is founded on the concept that municipalities operate their urban water systems based on the principle that revenues equal expenditures over the life-cycle of these systems (MOE, 2007).This directly implies that potable water and wastewater revenues collected from residents balance the expenses needed to operate and maintain the infrastructure with no subsidies from other sources.The intent of this legislation is to force municipalities to confront the issue of deferred maintenance of their networks,with many assets nearing,or even beyond,the end of their useful lives and in need of replacement. Furthermore,the Ontario Water Opportunities and Conservation Act(2010) requires municipalities to develop an asset management plan,financial plan,water conservation plan, risk management plan, and performance indicators and targets. Similar legislation exists world-wide. In order to comply with this legislation,municipalities are required to implement both near-term accounting principles to ensure that a "zero"fund balance is maintained, as well as regular financial forecasts over 10-year intervals,and periodic forecasts over 50+year intervals.These forecasts are used to plan strategic capital and operation expenditures on the water infrastructure system as it deteriorates over time. Expenditure forecasts must account for the financial risk inherent in the system arising from uncertainty in the current and future infrastructure asset condition,volatility in the inflation of future capital and operation costs, and volatility in the risk free rate used to discount cash flows and specify savings and borrowing rates. Revenue forecasts are exposed to financial risk inherent from the fact that municipalities have imperfect knowledge about how residents'water consumption behavior will adjust due to changes in the unit price of water.These pieces of legislation impose a new paradigm on how municipalities finance and manage their water infrastructure systems,with demonstrated compliance UNGER 17 PIN: 132005 tied to the renewal of their water distribution licenses. Knowledge gaps exist for how to generate such forecasts in the case of urban water infrastructure. The objective of this proposal is to therefore contribute to the knowledge base required to implement financially sustainable drinking-water and wastewater system legislation that is emerging globally, as well as components of the Ontario Water Opportunities and Conservation Act(2010) in particular.This objective will be achieved by developing and integrating three distinct levels of a water infrastructure asset management system. First,the current version of the applicants'strategic planning model(Rehan et al. 2011,2013, 2014a,b; Shadpour et al., 2013) will be enhanced to include the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants to the existing watermain and sanitary sewer networks in order to capture energy consumption and total system costs required to provide water and wastewater services to the residents of an urban center within a watershed, with an implicit understanding that water is conserved and finite in quantity. Energy consumption will be tied to the condition of the infrastructure.Additionally,water quality and quantity within the system will be based on consumption patterns by the residents. Second, a new tactical planning model will be developed that will enable the strategic model to enact decisions regarding capital and operational expenditures on the water infrastructure based on reliability and criticality metrics. Specifically, performance indicators for the water conveyance system might suggest that rehabilitation of existing deteriorated pipes may reliably extend their service life in non-critical areas of the network, relative to the increased expense of new construction. A key issue is to develop relevant industry foundation classes(IFC)to enable the transparent transfer of information and controls between the strategic and tactical models.Third, an operational planning model will be developed as a continuation of the applicants' hydrologic model of the groundwater and surface water components of the Laurel Creek watershed.The operational model will involve inserting the watermain,sanitary, and storm sewer pipes within the hydrologic model and simulating their interaction with the water balance within the watershed. This same model must also implement the capital and operation works strategies mandated by the tactical model, capture the water and energy balance within the infrastructure system,collect data to track the condition and performance of distributed infrastructure segments within the system,and finally provide feedback to the tactical and strategic asset management models in order to optimize system performance and minimize expenditures.This model will be generalized and made adaptable to other localities. The goal of the applicants' research is to develop software that integrates the proposed strategic, tactical and operational planning models into a single water infrastructure asset management system (AMS) planning engine, which enables municipalities to comply with MOE's financially sustainable drinking-water and wastewater system legislation. Its eventual impact will be significant, and its applicability broad. The innovation of the applicants' research is threefold. First, develop an AMS for water infrastructure that integrates engineering,financial, and consumer information into medium 10+year, and long-term 50+year (multi-generational)financially sustainable management plans.Second, capture the material balance of water and energy demand of urban development within the context of the AMS,with a specific emphasis on developing social policies that ensure the long-term affordability of water for residents.Third,capture and price all sources of risk emanating from the infrastructure,finance and consumer sectors of the model by building an adequate contingency fund to ensure financial sustainability subject to all foreseeable events. The mandate of the Water Institute at the University of Waterloo is to focus on the sustainable use and management of water resources to support healthy and prosperous communities and ecosystems at the national and international scale.As such,the proposed research is a natural extension of this mandate and of the strategic plan of the University of Waterloo. 2. Background The concept of AMS's is well developed in the field of Civil Engineering as it applies to physical facilities, public works, or infrastructure, and includes: transportation,water and wastewater, waste management, energy production and distribution, buildings, recreation facilities and communication (Hudson et al., 1997) and is shown on Figure 1 as assets in the urban water cycle. Development of AMS's evolved from the late 1960's, UNGER 18 PIN: 132005 initially with Pavement 14,',`oa., a,,m,,°<.- .cu e . © 77 7ax*rrrx •fix a7 Management Systems. ''''Z »-•« ".amu m,., Mw ^^' , '".w"i'd." However, extension of asset m. a»»»w:a+we'A *+ v..aw nm,".»,. uKt-,*o' +.amw s x......--..,.,y gm,,,?:::,m., 1 :1:17:1-. Wit. { udn , . management ideas for water and wastewater infrastructure d Yqx , A _if-' 5 ,-. = ,,:e•-.2-• systems is still in an embryonic r-^►, ( Ji _Th.. state (Halfawy et al., 2006). irn",1,-; C Rehan et al. (2013 Table 2) ,/m r -, ;`` `x 'r 4.: 11 a ' °w , ..:i ;".,. ,.'` , e„ . ,i''',, summarizes rehabilitation 'r"?*•-“•.,.' `' :;1 ,p . : ""4AW'r 1 strategies for water ii' ': 1 Y distribution networks while ' i ` ‘ Grigg(2003, page 126) reviews a. ; 6, ~417 components of the QualServe - '''9"m'"'""p' t "'" """°°°"'"" ` AMS software for water and , >' ""` _ wastewater networks.These ;,-4. "° 4,1 x components comply with the t fir , tk ' , ` te. n`i general list of services typical 4Y •,,""n -- -- , * of all AMS software as itemized Figure 1:The urban water cycle (from Figure 1 of GAO (2011)) by Hudson et al., 2013), and include: database management,analysis,and modeling; collecting inventory, physical and historical data; in-service monitoring and data evaluation; performance modeling and failure analysis; quality control in design and construction; life- cycle cost and benefit analysis. The City of Hamilton, Ontario (as part of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities- FCM)and NRC(2005) present seven questions that form the basis of an asset management plan.These are: 1.What do you have and where is it? 2.What is it worth?3.What is its condition and expected remaining service life?4.What is the level of service expectation,and what needs to be done?5.When do you need to do it?6. How much will it cost and what is the acceptable level of risk(s)?7. How do you ensure long-term affordability?While these seven questions have motivated the design of the proposed research,the applicants propose five additional questions in order to review the relevance of available AMS models, and provide a framework for the proposed research. These questions are: A. Does the model integrate physical,financial, energy, consumer,and socio-political sectors? B. Is the model relevant to water distribution systems?C. Is the model relevant to wastewater Social Policy Sector Consumer Sector collection systems? D. Does the model integrate water and ' "°' wastewater systems? E. Does the model integrate strategic, tactical,and operational management plans?A review of Fenner and Sweeting(1999), Potable Water Lalonde and Bergeron (2003), Pricing ( °°'" Guistolisi et al. (2006), Kleiner Afi F:ncrg1 tia+tcm N•: K., +,aa- n+,>,:,,+, et al. (1998), Dandy and Engelhardt(2001), Hong et al. Finance Sector `°`0`•`"•"" Energy Sector (2006),Younis and Knight i (2012), Rehan (2011), Rehan et al. (2011) and Rehan et al. (2013) indicate that none of these models answers all of the Physical Infrastructure Sector five questions. Figure 2: Conceptual framework for the strategic planning model. In support of the framework for UNGER 19 PIN: 132005 the proposed research,the E 1 0 10 25 10 applicants Knight/Unger/Haas u 0 8 8 — - 8 collaborated to produce a li o. N preliminary strategic planning �' s-s--. 2.0 . ` 6 e model for a water and cp h o s 4 4 E wastewater network(Rehan et .o4 _ - -- re m m al. 2011,2013,2014a,b). m 2 RI m1.5 2 uFigure 2 shows the interaction m 0.2 Scenario 1 li 3 ' - Scenario 1 and non-linear feedback 0 Scenario 2 3 i 0 Scenario 2 3 ro ., -- Scenario 3 i Scenario 3 between various model 0'00 5 10 15 20 1 00 5 10 15 20 sectors at a strategic level. Time(years) Time(years) Development of the model 300 , i followed the system dynamics 280 Figure 3: Representative output approach (Forrester, 1958). . -- from current strategic planning Results of the strategic —260 ., model for the watermain planning model related to the m240- "\ infrastructure system. Solid lines management of the watermain m220- \ ] refer to the left axis while dashed assets are shown on Figure 3 :� scenario i lines refer to the right axis. and address the issue of 3 200- Scenario affordability.Specifically,the Scenario 3 model shows that the 1800 5 10 Time(years) 15 20 municipality must increase the water fee at a rate of approximately 7.5%per annum for pay-as-you-go (Scenario 1), borrowing(Scenario 2) and capital reserving (Scenario 3) management strategies.This is well in excess of the increase in household income measured by the average CPI of 2.39% per annum.As a result, residents conserve water so as to keep the increase in their water bill relative to CPI. Within this historical development of AMS's,the objective and outcome of the applicants' research is not to produce a "one-stop-shop" piece of software for municipalities to manage all their AMS needs for water and wastewater networks. For instance,we are not concerned with details such as managing customer accounts, issuing work orders, procuring materials, and human resources management. Instead,we will focus exclusively on quantifying those components of the water and wastewater systems within our proposed AMS that are central to implementing MOE(2007)type legislation. 3. Detailed proposal 3.1 The Strategic Planning Model Municipal water and wastewater systems are the arteries of cities, and the nation,as they deliver clean water to its residents, businesses, and industries and collect contaminated water, known as wastewater,for disposal and/or treatment. The health and prosperity of our cities, and Canada as a nation,depends on well-functioning "out of sight" and often "out of mind" buried piping networks.The majority of Canada's buried water and wastewater networks(pre-1970's) have approached and have exceeded their asset design and operational life of 50 to 75 years.The Canadian Infrastructure Report Card (2012) and the Royal Bank of Canada (2012) indicate that Canada's infrastructure funding gap for existing water and wastewater is$88 billion on a total replacement value of$138 billion.The size and scope of the infrastructure problems facing municipalities and local governments are enormous as the decay of Canada's infrastructure creates severe domino effects: higher cost of maintenance,operation, rehabilitation and repair; inefficiency and increased vulnerability; and increased threats to public safety and the environment. UNGER 20 PIN: 132005 Over the past three years, Rehan et al. (2011, 2013, 2014a,b), Shadpour et al. (2013) along with the applicants Knight/Unger/Haas developed a strategic planning model using the system dynamics approach (Forrester, 1969) to simulate the response of watermain and sanitary sewer infrastructure to alternative management strategies (see Figures 2 and 3).The time-scale of these strategies was 10+years and even extending to the 75-year lifecycle of the infrastructure, and essentially being multi-generational from the perspective of residents. Following from this initial effort,the objectives of the proposed modifications to the strategic planning model are fourfold:first,to join the existing watermain and sanitary sewer models into a single cohesive water network model; second,to add water and wastewater treatment infrastructure as extensions to the joined watermain and sanitary sewer network;third,to add an energy sector to capture energy requirements needed to operate the water infrastructure system; and fourth,to add a social policy sector to investigate urban densification as a strategy to keep water services affordable beyond conservation measures. A pilot test will focus on each of:The City of Waterloo,The City of Niagara Falls,The City of Cambridge,and The City of London.To date, each partner(except London) has contributed significant resources to this ongoing project in terms of operation and capital expenditure data, current and planned infrastructure assets, bulk water production,water consumption by residents and industrial/commercial sectors,target performance indicators for the system, and planned and acceptable fee hike rates on the unit cost of water.This collaboration has been the cornerstone of our joint effort to enable our partners to use the model as an interactive tool for consensus building regarding management strategies among various stakeholders such as city councils, utility managers, environmental groups,and the public at large. Beyond issues such as statutory standard of care, our partners wish to illustrate to councils and consumers the complex interactions between sectors within the water infrastructure system,and the potential outcome of council decisions on the financial sustainability of the water services. The tasks below describe the proposed development of the strategic planning model,with each task corresponding to the enhanced development of the sectors outlined on Figure 1: Task 3.1-1 Potable Water Pricing Module: Previous work on the development of the strategic planning model focused all accounting issues needed to ensure revenues equaled expenditures within the finance sector. (A) In this proposed work,the applicants wish to centralize the accounting component to ensure greater communication between the sectors and achieve efficiency in code design. Specifically,this module now tracks all assets and liabilities within each sector.(B)This information is then used to control attributes such as the contingency fund used to hedge risk,and even signal the appropriate borrowing rate on debentures.The reporting requirements of PSAB (CICA, 2007)for assessing infrastructure value will be reviewed and implemented. Task 3.1-2 Physical Infrastructure Sector:The current implementation of the infrastructure sector is limited to watermain and sanitary sewers. In order to capture all aspects of the urban water cycle (see Figure 3),the applicants propose two additional modifications. (A) First,the existing watermain and sanitary sewer models will be joined. (B)Second,water and wastewater treatment plants will be added to the joined water conveyance network to capture all engineering issues pertaining to the distribution and treatment of potable water.Capital and operational aspects of the treatment plants will be captured at a level of detail commensurate with the distribution network.Specifically,wastewater inflows and effluent concentrations will be tied to sanitary sewer I&I and potable water usage.Scalability of the existing treatment plant designs will be considered to ensure they interact with changes in the condition of the conveyance network in an optimal manner. For instance,the applicants seek to develop relationships between the cities that distribute the water, and their respective regions that treat the wastewater,that operate at least cost while maximizing infrastructure condition and perforrnance. Intensive capital works to improve the condition of a city's sanitary sewer network will reduce I&I flow to the wastewater treatment plan, effectively reducing revenues for the plant owner.The plant owner may then increase the wastewater treatment fee that they charge the city effectively causing residents to conserve water.This may then cause the wastewater treatment plant to operate in a suboptimal region of low wastewater flows with high effluent concentration, causing all stakeholders to suffer. UNGER 21 PIN: 132005 Task 3.1-3 Finance Sector:With the addition of the potable water pricing module,the applicants propose to focus the development of the finance sector in three areas. (A) First,the applicants propose to group the watermain and water treatment plant into a single operational category, and the sanitary sewer and wastewater treatment plant into another operational category. Each category can operate independently under a pay-as- you-go, borrowing, or capital reserving scenario depending on the condition of the infrastructure and hence future expenditures. If both categories choose to borrow,then the sum of the annual debentures cannot exceed 25% of annual revenues for the entire system. (B)Second, risk within the strategic planning model currently arises from uncertainty in: current infrastructure condition and its subsequent degradation rate; changing water consumption patterns of residents due to increases in the unit cost of water(price elasticity of demand); volatility in inflation of capital and operation expenditures,the consumer price index adjusting household income (and hence water affordability), as well as the risk free rate used to discount cash flows to net present value. Additional sources of risk will be identified, and controls beyond the liability-equity ratio of the utility will be established to build or alternatively spend down a contingency fund to hedge risk and minimize the expected value and uncertainty in the total life-cycle cost of the system. (C)Third,alternative management strategies will be explored that are successful at reducing the fee-hike rate on the unit cost of water to an acceptable amount, that also keeps water affordable beyond the point in time where further conservation by residents is no longer possible. Task 3.1-4 Consumer Sector:Currently,the consumer sector is abstracted to a linear price elasticity of demand relationship with a minimum water demand threshold.The applicants propose three enhancements to this sector. (A) First, explore alternative non-linear relationships between increases in the unit price of water and resulting reduction in demand that capture conservation behavior near the minimum water usage threshold. (B) Second, quantify subjective factors such as"willingness-to-pay"for a specified service condition (i.e. service satisfaction)of the infrastructure. (C)Third, clearly identify the threshold at which the water bill becomes a hardship relative to the household income, and resulting adjustments in consumer behavior should this hardship occur before the minimum water usage threshold is reached. Task 3.1-5 Energy Sector: (A)The current strategic planning model will be modified to account for all major sources of energy consumption within the system, including: potable water treatment; pumping of water into storage towers; head losses in watermains due to pipe roughness; pumping of sewage to ensure gravity drainage along sewer lines; and wastewater treatment. (B) Energy costs will then be disaggregated from bulk operational costs based on a review of our partners' budgetary data.This will enable the model to reflect cost savings as capital works expenditures replace deteriorated watermain sections reducing head losses. Furthermore, inflation in energy costs can be forecast separately from labour and material components to more accurately estimate future operational expenditures. Task 3.1-6 Social Policy Sector:Affordability of water can,to a certain degree, be ensured by effective urban planning and development.The applicants hypothesize that densification of urban city centres reduces the unit cost of water per capita by minimizing infrastructure while maximizing paying consumers.Sectors of the city with high urban density ultimately subsidize sectors with low urban density where a few residents enjoy the privilege of lengthy water distribution networks.All residents pay the same unit cost for water.The infrastructure inventory with the current strategic planning model will be disaggregated into census tracts to accommodate planned urban development in specific regions of a given city, and its impact on revenues and expenditures. 3.2 The Tactical Planning Model The applicants' previous work focused exclusively on the development and application of the strategic planning model. In order to transition the previous alternative management strategies into a practical reality for the industrial partners,the applicants propose developing a tactical planning model.The objective of this model will be to take high-level capital and operational expenditure instructions generated by the strategic planning model as described in Section 3.1, and implement them in an efficient and optimal manner recognizing issues such as the allocation of finite resources and scheduling impediments as shown on Figure 4.The goal is to achieve a UNGER 22 PIN: 132005 desired serviceability and overall Aggregate performance condition of the Strategic Decisions C. 04111110 Information network in a time-frame that diP'4111, supports the strategic vision.The **1 t tactical planning model typically operates on a 3 to 10 year planning horizon, and attempts to organize Tactical Decisions information that will ultimately be disseminated to the operational *- planning model described next in Section 3.3.As such,the tactical planning model must ultimately Operational Model interface with existing work-order Operational Decisions Raw Information and data management systems that our industrial partners maintain to Figure 4: Conceptual framework for the tactical planning model. organize their respective water infrastructure systems. The tasks below describe the proposed development of the tactical planning model,with each task corresponding to a component of the transfer of information and resulting decisions as shown on Figure 4: Task 3.2-1 OpEx Inflation: (A)An on-going effort by Unger et al. (2014a,b) is focused on assessing inflation in capital expenditures using tender-bid summaries. (B) However, inflation in operational expenditures has yet to be assessed.The authors propose collecting strategic-level annual operational costs over as large a time period as possible(15+years), and combine this with tactical-level knowledge of the location of watermain pipe break data including the material, age and condition of the watermain when it broke. Interviews with operational staff will be used to assess labour(and its availability by employed staff), materials and equipment costs for the average, difficult,and extreme events and their probability of occurrence.This data will then be combined using the historical cumulative costs data to estimate inflation in a unit of(fixed plus variable)watermain operation expenditures [$/m/yr]. Task 3.2-2 Reliability and Criticality:Together, reliability and criticality serve to inform the tactical planning model on how to prioritize capital and operational expenditures on pipe segments. Criticality quantifies the consequences of the failure of a watermain or sanitary sewer pipe segment as it deteriorates to its worst condition. Failure consequences can be financial, environmental, social, and operational. Reliability is assigned to components,segments, and sub-networks of the watermain and sanitary sewer pipe network infrastructure inventory. Reliability is quantified using the average failure rate of a component, and consequently decreases with time. Reliability and criticality equate to probability and impact in a risk function. (A)Strategies for quantifying reliability and criticality will be reviewed, and (B)values will then be assigned to our industrial partners' infrastructure inventory.This task will exclude water and wastewater treatment. Task 3.2-3 IFC Development: Industrial foundation classes(IFC)are a neutral data format developed by the Industry Alliance for Interoperability(BuiIdSMART, 2013)to describe, contain, and exchange information. IFC's are typically used within the building and facility management sectors (Caldas and Soibelman, 2003) but are absent in the water infrastructure construction sector. Froese (2003) divides the contents of the IFC model into three broad areas: 1. a high-level core model that defines basic concepts, relationships, and modeling constructs; 2. a detailed product model for buildings; and 3. a generic model of non-product, project information.The applicants propose to: (A)extend IFC concept's to the water and wastewater infrastructure sector; and, (B) use them to develop a non-proprietary framework to support efficient sharing and management of data and planning information between the strategic, tactical and operational planning models.This task will exclude water and wastewater treatment. UNGER 23 PIN: 132005 Task 3.2-4 IFC Implementation:Subsequent to developing IFC's relevant to watermain and sanitary sewer infrastructure,the applicants propose(A)to apply their IFC classes to the existing inventory of our industrial partners' distributed network of pipe assets as a preliminary representation of the operational planning model. Furthermore, (B)these IFC's will then be connected to the existing strategic planning model to enable tactical decisions to be communicated across the system. In addition, (C) IFC's will be developed that connect with our industrial partners' existing GIS and work management systems.This task will exclude water and wastewater treatment. Task 3.2-5 Program Development:Tactical decisions are expressed as"programs"that direct strategic resources to conduct time-continuous and inventory-specific capital and operational expenditures.The objective is to improve the service performance of the watermain and sanitary sewer network and eliminate the infrastructure deficit/backlog. (A)Alternative decisions that could be considered are the relative benefits of replacing sections of pipes versus renovating them to extend their current service life. Program development will involve a review of operations research literature, along with optimization algorithms,to implement Tasks 3.2-2 to 3.2-4 above. (B)Viable programs will be developed in consultation with the industrial partners. 3.3 The Operational Planning Model The distributed watermain and sanitary sewer network ultimately specify the objective and details of the operational planning model. In order to implement capital and operational works,staff prepare engineering designs, specify tenders, and conduct routine maintenance activities to ensure the desired serviceability and overall performance condition of the network is actually achieved.This activity is facilitated by commercial GIS and work-order management systems,and conducted over 1 to 3 year time horizons.The applicants do not propose to replicate this existing work flow. Instead,the applicants want to ensure that the tactical planning model developed in Section 3.2 interacts with existing systems operated by the industrial partners. An on-going task is the application of the integrated groundwater-surface water model HydroGeoSphere (Therrien et al.,2008)to encapsulate the watermain and sanitary sewer pipes.The existing model represents the Laurel Creek Watershed with 80%of the watershed constituting the City of Waterloo. Existing asset management systems, GIS databases, and work order management systems do not represent the interaction between buried watermain and sanitary sewer pipes and the urban hydrologic system.The following tasks outline the strategy for developing HydroGeoSphere into a component of the operational planning model: Task 3.3-1 Hydrologic Model:The current integrated groundwater/surface water hydrologic model (HydroGeoSphere) is being assembled with the following revisions: (A) use of the latest hydraulic conductivity, (B) land use and percent impervious cover, (C)vegetation and evapotranspiration properties,and (D) surface DEM capable of resolving the position of all relevant water infrastructure. (E)The model will be calibrated to available hydraulic head and stream flow data. Task 3.3-2 Pipe Flow Model:(A) Data from the City of Waterloo concerning the location,condition, and operation of its watermain and sanitary sewer network will be collected. HydroGeoSphere has been modified to simulate flow through watermain and sanitary sewer networks,and will be used to replicate the current system operation. (B)The same pipe model will then be integrated into the subsurface model from Task 3.3-1.(C)The final model will be used to assess the interaction between measured losses of water from the city's watermain system, infiltration into the sanitary sewer system adjacent to the watermains,and response of the groundwater system to deteriorated sanitary sewers or alternatively renovated pipes. Critical parameters that will be estimated are energy losses within the water distribution system,and the volumetric flow and concentration of effluent to the wastewater treatment plant. Task 3.3-3 Data Collection:The vertical integration between the strategic,tactical and operational models completes the cycle of tasks specific to applicants' proposed work. The hydrologic and pipe flow model encapsulate the distributed infrastructure system that will be controlled by the strategic model via the IFC's developed and applied in Tasks 3.2-3 and 3.2-4.A key component of tactical programs as described in Task 3.2-4 is data collection and monitoring to ensure desired results are being achieved.These data relate to compliance UNGER 24 PIN: 132005 of watermain and sanitary sewer assets with design specifications such as pressure,flow, condition,energy losses,water losses and infiltration. 3.4 Roles of students, staff and project schedule A total of five PhD students and two MSc students will work on the proposed project over its three-year duration. The organization of these students to the above tasks, as well as a Gantt chart showing the schedule of these tasks is provided in Section 1.1 of the Budget Justification. At the time of submission, Ms. Atefeh Shadpour is PhD Candidate#1, Mr.Amin Ganjidoost is PhD Candidate#2, Mr. Hadi Ganjidoost is PhD Candidate #3, Mr. Robert Enouy is PhD Candidate#4, Ms. Lindsay Bowman is MSc Candidate#1, and Mr.Wei Guo is MSc Candidate#2. PhD Candidate#4 is due to arrive later in this project after Ms.Shadpour graduates. 4. Team expertise The core research team consists of the following faculty at the University of Waterloo: Andre Unger P.Eng., Mark Knight P.Eng., Carl Haas P.Eng. and Jon Paul Jones. Rashid Rehan is located at the National Institute of Urban Infrastructure Planning, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Pakistan.Administration and reporting of all aspects of the proposed research will be through Andre Unger and Mark Knight. Andre Unger has expertise in engineering project finance and computational hydrology, and hence will focus on those tasks associated with the finance sector, assessing and pricing risk evolving from all sectors within the AMS, and application of the hydrologic model. Mark Knight is the director for Center for Advancement in Trenchless Technologies(CATT) and has expertise in assessing the present and future condition of buried infrastructure,and implementing renovation and management practices. He will focus on all sectors of the AMS, with a focus on engineering issues related to the infrastructure inventory. Carl Haas is the Tier I Canada Research Chair in construction management and sustainable infrastructure. He has a broad interest in asset management systems in general, including optimization and control algorithms. He will be involved in all tasks of the AMS with a specific focus on the development and application of IFC's.Jon Paul Jones is senior researcher in hydrogeology at Alberta Innovates Technology Futures and a faculty member at the University of Waterloo. His focus will be the hydrologic model development and application given his extensive and practical experience in watershed modeling and the software HydroGeoSphere. Rashid Rehan has industrial and academic expertise in all technical aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure AMS,and will focus his efforts on the development of the energy and social policy sectors to ensure their relevance and seamless integration into the proposed research. 5. Research management In order to effectively manage the research objectives and deliverables of this project, our partners will contribute members to a research advisory panel which will meet bi-annually. From an administrative perspective,this project will be coordinated through the Center for Advancement in Trenchless Technologies (CATT) hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Mark Knight is the director of CATT. CATT employs Dr. Rizwan Younis for project management support.A portion of his time will be allocated to ensure management and delivery on all activities taking place in this project, liaising with partners, organizing data collection, and dissemination and preparation of reports. The cities of Waterloo and Cambridge are all within the Region of Waterloo, are local to the University of Waterloo, and routinely collaborate on water resource and infrastructure related issues of mutual concern.The City of Niagara Falls and The City of London have been long-term supporters of CATT. In particularly,The City of Niagara Falls has collaborated with CATT on the National Utilities Benchmarking Exercise, and through significant in-kind donations of time and data leading to the development of precursor studies to the proposed research. HydroGeoLogic, Inc. has worked closely with Dr. Unger in developing the integrated groundwater-surface water model MODHMS(HydroGeoLogic, 2000; Panday and Huyakorn, 2004) in parallel with HydroGeoSphere. Chris Macey of AECOM in Winnipeg has worked extensively with Dr. Knight on sanitary sewer rehabilitation projects, UNGER 25 PIN: 132005 and will provide his professional expertise when assessing the pipe data obtained from Waterloo/Cambridge/Niagara Falls. 6. Training of highly qualified personnel The combined issues of the current deteriorated condition of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, the need to ensure financially sustainable operation of this same infrastructure in compliance with the MOE (2007) legislation and with PSAB reporting requirements (CICA, 2007), and the dire need to find the revenue to achieve these targets, has driven municipalities to hire engineers in order to manage these assets.At the other end of the spectrum,financial institutions are attempting to understand the financial needs of these municipalities, and the risks associated with water and wastewater projects, in order to package and deliver sufficient and timely funds. For example, pension funds have targeted infrastructure investment opportunities as an excellent match for their need to match inflation-indexed returns. The proposed research directs the majority of the industrial sponsors' and NSERC matching funds into student support to maximize the training of highly qualified personnel,and fill the need for hiring in the municipal and financial sectors supporting water infrastructure. It is also expected that one or more of the HQP would end up in an academic position as well. 7. Value of the results and industrial relevance Canada's infrastructure funding gap for existing water and wastewater infrastructure is$88 billion, reaching almost 63%of its total replacement value of$138.9 billion (RBC, 2012). The outcome of this proposal is to provide highly qualified personnel with technical skills to directly access and resolve this critical need. Specifically, developing and packaging the proposed strategic,tactical, and operational planning models into a single computational framework will create a stand-alone technology,which when transferred to the partnering municipalities,will enable them to comply with MOE's financially sustainable drinking-water and wastewater system legislation. Commercialization of the software comprising the computational framework (with the help of existing facilities at the University of Waterloo such as the"Accelerator Centre")will enable additional municipalities to use the technology with suitable license agreements. 8. Benefit to Canada While the Canadian water infrastructure deficit has grown to almost$88 billion, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced government plans for creating green bonds to finance environmentally friendly infrastructure projects across Ontario.The new bonds would capitalize on the province's ability to raise funds at low interest rates, and serve as a tool for the government to address critical infrastructure needs, create jobs and strengthen the economy. Ontario's green bonds would meet international certification and disclosure standards,which would enable them to be officially recognized as investments in sustainability. The framework of the applicants' proposed research,combined with access to a secure and reliable source of borrowing, will enable Ontario municipalities to address their individual water infrastructure capital needs.As such,the proposed research is expected to provide four major benefits to Ontario and the rest of Canada: • contribute to the development of strategies for managing water as a sustainable community resource; • improve the quality of water resources, and hence provide health and quality of life benefits to consumers within each community; • develop a methodology for municipalities to set competitive water rates, and hence improve the economic efficiency and competitiveness of industries that depend on water resources; • and, help municipalities (when necessary)finance projects by borrowing capital from the financial markets at reasonable interest rates in their effort to sustain and manage water and wastewater infrastructure and eliminate infrastructure deficit. PDB-2015-23 May 26, 2015 NiagaraJalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-23 Comments to the Niagara Escarpment Commission Opposition to the Inclusion of Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course Within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the resolution appearing on tonight's agenda that opposes the Niagara Escarpment Commission's proposal to include Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course into the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY It has come to the attention of staff that the Niagara Escarpment Commission may be considering a proposal to include Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area. Staff opposes the inclusion of these lands for a number of reasons including: • The lands are within the City's urban area. • The lands have established Official Plan designations and policies and Zoning By-law regulations that will control development of the lands over the long term. • The lands were previous sand pits which eradicated the natural character of the lands. • The lands are physically cut off from the natural areas of the Niagara Escarpment by the CNR rail line and Dorchester Road. • Inclusion of the lands will not contribute to the purpose and objectives of the Niagara Escarpment Plan. BACKGROUND As part of staff's continuing review of the Provincial planning documents that were the subject of report PBD-2015-18, staff has become aware that the Niagara Escarpment Commission may be considering a proposal to include Calaguiro Estates, 2 PDB-2015-23 May 26, 2015 Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course (Appendix 1) within the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) Area. In a report to the Niagara Escarpment Commission, the lands (referred to as the Calaguiro Estates Subdivision) are proposed for inclusion along with several other areas along the Escarpment which are not currently part of the NEP Area. The reasons for inclusion are stated as: • The Escarpment brow passes through the lands. • There is a break in continuity of the Escarpment Natural Area in this part of the NEP. • The lands are outside the Plan Area. The concern appears to be that future development does not "...further degrade the lack of connectivity between Escarpment Natural Area in the vicinity." It should be noted that within the report NEC staff state that the lands would not meet any NEP designation other than Urban Area. Planning staff oppose inclusion of the lands within the NEP. There are several reasons for this opposition: 1. The lands are within the City's urban area. 2. The lands have established Official Plan designations and policies and Zoning By-law regulations that will control development of the lands over the long term. 3. Calaguiro Estates plan of subdivision was approved in 1981 which pre-dates the NEP. 4. The adjacent Neighbourhoods of St. David's Subdivision west of St. Paul Avenue was removed from the NEC Development Control Area in the late 1980s in favor of redeveloping the lands through municipal official plan policies and zoning by- laws. 5. Both Calaguiro and Neighbourhoods of St. David's are virtually fully developed. 6. The owner of Eagle Valley has gone through a lengthy rezoning process, OMB hearing and subsequent site plan application process to allow for the development of a multi-storey apartment building on the lands. 7. The lands were previous sand pits which eradicated the natural character of the lands. 8. The ridge identified as the Escarpment on Map 1.3 is in actual fact the remnant high point of the lands following the excavation of sand and is by no means natural. 3 PDB-2015-23 May 26, 2015 9. The lands are physically cut off from the natural areas of the Niagara Escarpment by the CNR rail line and Dorchester Road. 10. The lack of connectivity between the Escarpment Natural Areas has long since been eradicated through urban development and inclusion of the lands will not re-establish connectivity. 11. Inclusion of the lands will not contribute to the purpose and objectives of the NEP. NEC staff has recently advised that the criteria for designating additional lands within the NEP have been revised and staff is continuing their assessment of the proposals to include further lands. Because of these revisions it is likely that urbanized areas adjacent to the NEP Area including Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course will not be added to the NEP Area. Despite this comment, staff is of the opinion that the NEC should be put on notice of the City's opposition. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The NEP is fundamental to the planning of the City. Providing comments to the Region and Province will contribute to the planning and growth of the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 - Map of Calaguiro Estates, Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course. 1/ Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, lir or of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: i‘24-11111-j Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer J.Barnsley Attach. 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LL .,:t.:;--• t; ' . moi. * ': -"4,--,.. 'y . rl0f . n+a Y P p TS-2015-11 Nia a rraa11s May 26, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-11 Elberta Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street - Parking Review RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That a "No Parking, Except by Permit" zone be established on both sides of Elberta Avenue between a point 48 metres south of Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street; and, 2. That a "No Parking" zone be established on both sides of Elberta Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and a point 15 metres south of Thorold Stone Road. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The recommended permit parking zone is intended to eliminate non-local traffic from parking within the residential area. BACKGROUND Staff received a request to review the parking situation on Elberta Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street. The issue is that employees of various nearby businesses park their vehicles on both sides of Elberta Avenue for the entire business day. The concerns with parked vehicles on both sides of the road are that it reduces the road clearance, makes it difficult for residents to access or leave their driveways, impedes two-way traffic, and negatively affects the level of service for road maintenance staff, garbage collectors and snow clearers. A concern was raised that emergency personnel may be prevented from proceeding expeditiously along this section of Elberta Avenue in the event of an emergency. Elberta Avenue is a local road that extends two blocks from Thorold Stone Road to Sheldon Street. The road is 7.5 metres wide, with sidewalks separated by boulevards on both sides. Currently, there are no parking or stopping restrictions present on 2 TS-2015-11 May 26, 2015 Elberta Avenue. Elberta Avenue is primarily residential except for two retail businesses and a doctor's office at/near Thorold Stone Road. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Vehicles were observed to be parked on both sides of Elberta Avenue on a daily basis. Parked vehicles on both sides of the road opposite of each other do not allow for simultaneous bidirectional travel. The grass boulevards on both sides of the road have been deteriorating due to vehicles continually being parked off the road surface. A review of the collision files for the previous three years reveals that a collision problem does not exist. Residents and business operators with frontage on Elberta Drive between Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street were given the opportunity to comment on the parking situation and provide their parking preference via a questionnaire. Nearly all the respondents identified that they are in favour of some form of a parking restriction, with the majority preferring permit parking control. A "no parking, except by permit" restriction is warranted from a safety and operational perspective. Transportation Staff is recommending that a "no parking, except by permit" zone be established on both sides of Elberta Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and Crawford Street within the residential zone. Further, Staff is recommending that a "no parking" zone be established on both sides of Elberta Avenue between Thorold Stone Road and a point 15 metres south of Thorold Stone Road to prevent drivers from parking near the intersection. No changes to the parking control are recommended in front of the two retail businesses and the pediatrician's office. The permit parking control will only allow the residents of Elberta Avenue and their guests to park on the street by way of a City-issued parking permit. These measures are intended to eliminate non-local traffic from parking within the residential area, increase the roadway clearance for emergency and maintenance vehicles, enable simultaneous bidirectional travel, improve sight lines and reduce continual maintenance to the boulevards. Residents and business operators were advised of Staff's recommendations through a letter dated April 16. One resident communicated they preferred the limited 2 hour parking option due to the inconvenience of parking permits. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The installation of the signs is carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost has been accounted for in the 2015 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost to install the signs is approximately $1300. 3 TS-2015-11 May 26, 2015 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study area drawing Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer .. c •.i.1.,,,,,,,.'.-4,,,,c,,',. Scotiabank : ,-1'..,,,,-,,,,,,A.,-,-,.:.., ` --' ,, '' , ' Plaza •, :, .was ' `'`,. E(. Axa' s ..,.:. „'(,,'''''71.. , is , t, .'''''.4'*,...:'''' _.. !^ -°. 4th ::476*"14."*'_.1,.. .„1-:!:..,,,,,,.:,-;t,--,..1,- 2-1 wr lilr a -:-..;$!';',,,.;,;7-;:-.0'i-P, r.A'UmBs aiam*aa +' • ,ia, .; ;± . c s,r.TYW`+ .• ,."''.!"...-,:4.. NK v.1'F” RA+'rv` '91 0'u f _ L .d . Yom` B • enjamin ' "` Party i , ,1. i Moore Paintsel"' Connection . 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-15 Kiwanis Agreement — Supply and Install Advertising Bus Benches RECOMMENDATIONS That the agreement with the Kiwanis Group be extended for an additional year to allow for a review of options moving forward. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The recommendation to extend the Kiwanis Agreement until June 1, 2016 is agreeable to the Kiwanis Group as well as the city. BACKGROUND For over ten years Kiwanis Group has been the sole organization permitted to install advertising benches for profit on municipal right-of-way. Kiwanis entered into a formal agreement with the City for the supply and installation of advertising bus benches at designated transit stops in 2005. The agreement was extended in 2010 through 2015. The most recent agreement with the Kiwanis Group, expires June 2015. The advertising revenue generated by the benches was solely kept by the Kiwanis Group. To support the benches the city constructed concrete pads on an annual basis when funding was available. Throughout the years various BIA's have elected to install alternate benches opposed to the style offered by Kiwanis when streetscaping opportunities arose. Most recently the Lundys Lane BIA chose decorative red/black wrought iron benches while the Main/Ferry BIA chose a decorative solid black wrought iron style. Similarly the Downtown BIA installed a black wrought iron bench as part of their streetscape plan . The Victoria/Centre BIA is currently proceeding with streetscaping plans that most likely includes a decorative bench alternative to the Kiwanis style bench. 2 TS-2015-15 May 26, 2015 Recent legislation amendments now require compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As these benches are located at bus stops, the bench location and periphery area ie. Surface, unobstructed access, etc. must be in compliance with the Act. A large majority of the sites where benches are placed do not comply at this time. In addition to legislation changes, city bus routing had been revised early in 2015. Given the legislative changes and route changes, its necessary to compile an updated inventory to assess compliance and upgrades necessary. The extension of an additional year will allow completion of this as well as evaluating alternate options in providing this street hardware amenity and generating revenue opportunities for the city. The Kiwanis Group has agreed to extend the agreement for an additional year expiring June 1, 2016. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The current agreement expires in June 2015. Extending the agreement until June 2016 provides staff with the necessary timeframe to compile an inventory, research and assess opportunities in providing this amenity with opportunities to generate revenue for the city. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The extension of the agreement will require an amendment to the existing agreement for an additional year. There is no financial implication at this time. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities by employing a safe, accessible, convenient, integrated and fiscally responsible transportation system that ensures "barrier free" accessibility. Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: 1 2--444Lli Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer TS-2015-17 May 26, 2015 Niagara]a11s REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services SUBJECT: TS-2015-17 WEGO Smart Card Procurement RECOMMENDATION 1. That Smart Card World be awarded the contract to provide the WEGO system with smart cards, and 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary agreements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 2014 purchase of chip embedded smart cards, which are utilized for fare payment onto the WEGO transportation system, as well as entry into Niagara Parks Commission attractions have been depleted. To replenish the inventory, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP21-2015), which resulted in three submissions from interested vendors. The lowest priced vendor was Smart Card World, who was the successful bidder the last time the City ordered the WEGO cards and they provided thorough customer service. BACKGROUND The WEGO visitor transportation system utilizes chip embedded smart cards for fare media as customers board the buses. In addition to utilizing these cards to capture a customer's payment for their transportation, some of these cards are utilized by the Niagara Parks Commission to allow entry into an attraction. The cards designated by use for Niagara Parks Commission attractions (the Niagara Adventure Pass and Wonder Pass) are funded solely by them and not through the WEGO budget for fare media. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE With respect to pricing, the three vendors provided the following response to the Request for Proposals; Company Name Quote Price (excl. HST) Smart Card World $218,030.00 Smart Card America $248,781.25 Talk Wireless $369,020.00 As noted, city staff have procured WEGO fare media from Smart Card World in the past and have found their product, support, and delivery dates to be commendable. Further, the cost to the city for cards is $51,510.00, which is within the budgeted amount of $75,000.00. The balance of the cost of the cards are the responsibility of Niagara Parks Commission as these are Adventure and Wonder Passes, which are utilized to board the WEGO buses and access their attractions. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Smart Card World submission is within the amount budgeted for fare media purchases and thus, there are no financial implications. Staffing complements are not altered and there are no legal implications to address. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priority regarding Convenient, Accessible, and Sustainable Transportation, specifically, continue to generate revenues, which keep pace with rising operational costs to ensure our community is provided with; Infrastructure Sustainability, Convenient, Accessible, and Sustainable Transportation, Customer service Excellence, and a Healthy and Safe Community. Recommended by: le.J2 Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: /-2A1*-4 ) Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer DStuart m cn0 r C O Z Niagara Falls JNumane Society May 3,2016015 Dean lorfida City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Fails, L2E 6X5 Dear Mr.lorfida, My name is Laurel Minnes and I am a volunteer at the Niagara Falls Humane Society. On behalf of the NFHS I am organizing the first annual Animal Noises Music Festival,a fundraiser for the society that will be held on August 29', 2015 at the 7-acre Humane Society property on Chippewa Parkway in Niagara Falls. We hope to attract a broad cross-section of the community as we look to have activities for young children, exhibitions from local reptile and bird attractions and performances from many of the most popular musicians in the region. Since 19.37 the NFHS has been the cornerstone of animal education, control and care in the Niagara Falls community and this festival seeks to raise the much needed funds to ensure they can continue In their important work. As this is the first year,we have no previous attendance numbers to refer to, but we are estimating a revolving attendance of 350 people We have sufficient acreage on the property to accommodate parking for this number and we have already been in contact with suppliers for appropriate sanitation services.We will be having a small stage of less than 2 feet in height and it will be covered by a 20x20 foot tent. We seek to have a licensed area for the sale of alcohol during the event and the aforementioned live musical performance so my queries to you are as follows: -will the municipality grant us permissions to sell alcohol at this event. t have familiarized myself with both the Special Occasion Permit through the AGC and the Municipal Alcohol Risk Management Policy and am confident we can meet all of the requirements to safely provide alcohol. -Will the municipality grant us an exemption on the Noise by-law for the day. Seeing as the property is not bordered closely by any residential neighbourhoods, noise would likely not be an issue but I understand that we will need an exemption if we are to conduct live musical performance to 11 pm. I appreciate your time and assistance. Please tot me know if there is other information I need to provide at this time and if there are formal applications that must be submitted Best regards, Laurel Minnes CITY OF.1_ CANADA _NIACARA The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS The Niagara Falls Humane Society (NFHS) provides humane education, animal control, adoptions, shelter service and animal cruelty investigations amongst other services in the community; and WHEREAS the NFHS relies on donations and fundraising endeavours of committed volunteers; WHEREAS a volunteer initiative called the Animal Noises Music Festival (the "event") is being proposed for August 29th until 11:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS the event seeks to raise much needed funds for the NFHS; and WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the Festival requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a public event of municipal significance; and WHEREAS the location of the event is ideal for an outdoor music festival. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Animal Noises Music Festival to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council grant the organizers relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR X£ s if i il 10 1 "©©© s CITT Oc. ``' CANADA N14G4{t FAILS -- The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has undertaken a coordinated review of the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe ("the Growth Plan"), the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP) and the Oak Ridges Moraine Report; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls City Council approved report PBD-2015-18, at the May 12th Council meeting, providing comments on the three former plans; and WHEREAS the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC) may be considering a proposal to include Calaguiro Estates, the Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course (the "lands") within the NEP area; and WHEREAS Calaguiro Estates plan of subdivision pre-dates the NEP, the Neighbourhoods of St. David's was removed from the NEC development control area and Eagle Valley has been the subject of an Ontario Municipal Board hearing; and WHEREAS the lands in question are within the municipal urban boundary and are close to being fully developed; and WHEREAS the lands no longer maintain their natural character and are physically cut off from the natural areas of the Niagara Escarpment by the CN rail line and Dorchester Road; and WHEREAS adding the lands to the NEP will add an additional layer of bureaucracy by requiring development permits through the NEC; and WHEREAS the NEC staff are still assessing whether the lands should be included in the NEP, however, it is prudent for Niagara Falls City Council to go on record voicing opposition to the possible inclusion. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council opposes Calaguiro Estates, the Neighbourhoods of St. David's and Eagle Valley Golf Course being included in the Niagara Escarpment Plan; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that this resolution be sent to the Province of Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment Commission. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR 00 -<I D CD CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to change the zoning of the Lands to Deferred Tourist Commercial and repeal By-law No. 2004-112 (AM-2014-008). 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 the uses permitted in a DTC zone. 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be the regulations specified for a DTC zone. 6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. By-law No. 2004-112 is repealed. 10. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet D4 of Schedule "A" of By-law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from TC and TC-643 to DTC. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015 Second Reading: May 26, 2015 Third Reading: May 26, 2015 S:\ZONI NG\AMS\2014\By-laws\Byam008.docx SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2015- Subject Land 43.5 m. rn 3 -1 N rrn DTC - , N N r A H 3 co 43.7 m. PEER LN Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 N Description: Part of Lot C, all of Lot D, west side of Buchanan Avenue, Plan 653, abstracted as Block 33, City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara S Applicant: Orsini Bros. Inns Inc. 1:NTS Assessment #:272503000803600, 272503000803700, 272503000803800, 272503000803900 AM-2014-008 K:\GIS_Requests\2014\Schedule\Zoning\008\Zoning.map May 2015 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to extend and execute a Voter List Management Services Agreement with DataFix Comprint Systems Inc. for the VoterView program. WHEREAS for the last three municipal elections, the municipality purchased VoterView, an electoral data management program; and WHEREAS the VoterView program was invaluable for voter list maintenance, advanced poll vote tracking, polling station identification and voter notification card production; and WHEREAS Municipal Election staff would like to continue to use the VoterView program through to the next election to regularly update the voters' list. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Voter List Management Services Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls as City and Comprint Systems Inc. respecting the purchase of VoterView (MVV) Services, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in the agreement, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Clerk is hereby authorized to execute the agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said agreement. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015 DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015 Second Reading: May 26, 2015 Third Reading: May 26, 2015 VOTER LIST MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made as of the 13th day of March, 2015 BETWEEN: COMPRINT SYSTEMS INC. (doing business as "DataFix") an Ontario corporation with its registered office at 40 University Avenue, Suite 1010 Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1T1 ("DataFix") AND: City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 (the "City") BACKGROUND: A. The City requires the Voter List Management services described herein, and desires to engage DataFix to perform said services. B. VoterView is the Voter List Management services, and is an Internet-based Application designed to provide elections officials with an electronic view of their electoral information including the ability to make corrections to the voters list and to access various voter counts needed for electoral planning and the capability to provide an electronic copy of all changes to the provincial authority at the end of the electoral event. C. System Requirements/Compatibility: (1) be web-based (2) support the management of voter data throughout the election cycle from receipt of data to the end of the election (3) be compatible with current Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, and modern web browsers (4) be role-based for purposes of user permission architecture (5) be user-friendly and intuitive (6) passwords are one-way encrypted (7) web pages are secured using SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) encryption City of Niagara Falls 1 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 PURPOSE: This Agreement is intended to identify and confirm the service levels and support technology requirements of the Application. The parties agree that, at all times, this Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Each party represents and warrants to the other party that, as of the Effective Date, it has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement. DataFix represents to the City that the DataFix VoterView Application complies with all applicable requirements for provincial and municipal election laws at the time of delivery. 1.0 PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES AND AUTHORIZED USES 1.1 DataFix will perform the Services and its other obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and all applicable laws (including, without limitation, the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and all other applicable privacy and personal information laws). DataFix wilt at all times maintain a first class standard of care, skill and diligence in performing its obligations under this Agreement. 1.2 DataFix hereby grants to the City and to those employees designated by the City access to the VoterView Application. The City will have full control for creating and issuing usernames and passwords for employees of their organization. 1.3 DataFix will provide an initial account with Administrator-level access. With this account, the City's Administrator has the ability to create users and assign access levels. 2.0 ACCESS TO VOTERVIEW 2.1 The Voter Data for the City will be stored on servers and other equipment that are owned and controlled by DataFix and that are physically located in Canada. 2.2 DataFix will not store Voter Data outside Canada. 2.3 DataFix will maintain a separate physical database for each client to ensure that clients can only access their own data. 2.4 DataFix will regularly upgrade and update the Application. If it is necessary to interrupt service, DataFix will provide at least 24 hours prior notification wherever possible and interruptions shall be scheduled to minimize their impact on users. 3.0 DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY 3.1 The City wilt provide the Voter Data to DataFix and DataFix will only use the Voter Data as necessary to carry out its obligations under this Agreement, and for no other purpose. 3.2 DataFix shall comply with alt of the confidentiality, security and privacy requirements set out in this Agreement (including, without limitation, the requirements of this Section 3.0, and any Additional Security and Privacy Requirements) with respect to the Voter Data. To the extent DataFix possesses any Voter Data in any form, medium or device during the Term of this Agreement or after, the foregoing obligations shall survive and continue to be in legal effect. City of Niagara Falls 2 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 3.3 Once the Voter Data is provided to DataFix, the Voter Data will be stored at DataFix's primary site. DataFix's primary site is locked and restricted to only DataFix employees. All data that flows in and out of the primary site and other equipment is encrypted and otherwise protected against access by, or disclosure to any other party. 3.4 A backup site containing a regularly updated copy of the Voter Data will be stored on servers and other equipment situated at facilities operated by DataFix within Canada. 3.5 Backups will be tested on a regular basis to ensure that all aspects of the disaster recovery plan are operational. Backups will be performed by DataFix every sixty (60) minutes. 3.6 DataFix will maintain a completely redundant technical infrastructure to support the VoterView Application. This infrastructure includes backup Internet connections routed through different Internet Service Providers, which provides protection from a common source of possible outages. To protect against server hardware failures in non-redundant components, DataFix has backup web and database servers available. These servers can be quickly activated to ensure minimal downtime. 3.7 DataFix will ensure that the data centre and servers containing the Voter Data meets the following physical and electronic security requirements: (a) single point of entry; (b) main access monitored with additional access for emergency purposes only; (c) access validation with identity check; (d) access only to persons on DataFix approved access list; (e) log-in validation; (f) creation of accounts only as verified by DataFix; (g) access to servers via encrypted means; and (h) servers running behind secure firewall. 3.8 DataFix shall ensure that its employees are aware of their obligations regarding data security and privacy under this Section 3.0. 4.0 WARRANTIES 4.1 DataFix warrants that: (a) reasonable steps will be taken to ensure all computer and telecommunications hardware and software is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; (b) the Application will be normally available at all times except when essential maintenance is required; (c) availability of 99.9% per full calendar month (30 days) excluding scheduled maintenance or installations shall be deemed as fully compliant for the purpose of the VoterView service level commitment. 5.0 Corporate and Other Warranties: DataFix warrants that, as of the date of this Agreement, City of Niagara Falls 3 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 DataFix: (a) has full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations under it; (b) is not under any obligation, contractual or otherwise, to request or obtain the consent of any person in order to enter into this Agreement and to perform DataFix's obligations under it; (c) is a corporation, duly organized, legally existing, in good standing and has not been dissolved under the laws of the Province of Ontario; (d) has the necessary corporate power to own its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted and to enter into this Agreement; (e) is not a party to or bound by any indenture, agreement (written or oral), instrument, licence, permit or understanding or other obligation or restriction under the terms of which the execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement will constitute or result in a violation or breach or default; and (f) all other representations and warranties made by DataFix in this Agreement are true and accurate. 6.0 TRAINING AND SUPPORT 6.1 Training: DataFix shall provide the following for the City as part of the Contract Price set out in this Agreement: (a) training on all of the Application functions and features through the DataFix on-line Webinar facilities; (b) an on-line help facilities as well as user guides and other training documents pertaining to the use of the Application, posted in the Forms/Document Library); and (c) training and support from time to time during the term of this Agreement (i.e. be available to answer questions and hold GoTo meetings as needed by the City's staff. 6.2 Onsite Training: DataFix can provide customized on-site training - additional fees may be applicable. 6.3 Support: DataFix shall provide the following support services to the City as part of the Contract Price in this Agreement: (a) E-Mail Support: E-Mail Support shall comprise of e-mail access and response. (b) Direct Support: DataFix shall provide the following support during the term of this Agreement: (i) advice by telephone or e-mail on the use of the Application; (ii) e-mail link to DataFix support team, where issues can be resolved usually within 24 hours; (iii) support outside DataFix's normal business hours during advance poll dates and Election Day - DataFix's normal business hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (local time), Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays; (iv) advice and support prior to the advance voting period, with the guaranteed MIMMINO. 111.1•10•111111101100•1611•00%. City of Niagara Falls 4 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 response time of no longer than 60 minutes from receipt of the request by telephone, voicemail, or email; (v) during the critical election period, which includes advance voting dates and Election Day itself, the guaranteed response time will be 15 minutes from receipt of the request by telephone, voicemail or email; 7.0 TERM OF AGREEMENT 7.1 The term of this Agreement will commence on the date first written above and will come to an end on December 31, 2018. 7.2 Early Renewal Option. The City will be offered an early renewal option and DataFix will provide an Agreement to the City during the first quarter of 2019. 8.0 CONTRACT PRICE 8.1 In consideration for the Services and other obligations to be performed by DataFix under this Agreement, the City will pay DataFix a fee of $12,000 not including applicable taxes (the "Contract Price"). The Contract Price will include the following: (a) Voter List Management Services 8.2 The Contract Price will be paid by the City to DataFix as follows: (a) $3,000 plus applicable taxes will be paid by the City on the signing of this Agreement; (b) $3,000 plus applicable taxes will be paid by the City in January 2016; (c) $3,000 plus applicable taxes will be paid by the City in January 2017; (d) $3,000 plus applicable taxes will be paid by the City in January 2018 Note: DataFix will send an invoice to the City for each of the required payment 9.0 RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION 9.1 DataFix hereby agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City from and against any losses, liabilities and expense reasonably incurred by the City that arise out of the performance by DataFix of this Agreement, a breach by DataFix of this Agreement (including, without limitation, a breach of any of the confidentiality, security and privacy provisions of this Agreement) by DataFix, or its employees and agents. 9.2 The release and indemnity set out above will survive the expiry or sooner termination of this Agreement. 10.0 CONFIDENTIALITY 10.1 The confidentiality obligations set out in this Section 10.0 are in addition to DataFix's obligation to comply with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, all other applicable privacy and personal information laws and City of Niagara Falls 5 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 the other security and privacy obligations set out in this Agreement. 10.2 In the course of or for the purpose of performing the services contemplated in this Agreement, DataFix wilt obtain or have access to information, including but not limited to the Voter Data, other personal information as well as possibly business information that is confidential to the City (collectively "Confidential Information"). Confidential Information includes all information, in whatever form, other than: (a) information which is in, or becomes part of, the public domain, not due to DataFix's breach of this Agreement or DataFix's actions; (b) information which was previously in DataFix's possession and did not originate from the City; and (c) information which lawfully becomes available to DataFix from a third party not under an obligation of confidence to the City regarding such information. 10.3 DataFix will not use or reproduce the Confidential Information other than as reasonably required for the performance of the Services under this Agreement. DataFix will not, without the prior written consent of the City given on such terms and conditions as it prescribes in its sole discretion, disclose or allow access to the Confidential Information to any person, except to only those of its own employees who have a need to know the Confidential Information solely for the provision of the Services, and who have been advised of its confidential nature and have agreed to be bound by the confidentiality and restricted use provisions in this Section. DataFix will take all reasonable precautions against the Confidential Information being used by or disclosed to any unauthorized person. 10.4 DataFix shall return all copies of the Confidential Information to the City, in all tangible forms and media, and delete all Confidential Information resident in any databases or systems, upon the earliest of the following dates: (a) termination of this Agreement; and (b) written request of the City for return of the Confidential Information. 10.5 DataFix shall ensure that its employees, any subcontractor or agent retained by DataFix to perform obligations under the agreement are aware of their obligations of confidentiality under this Section 10.0. 10.6 Any reference to DataFix includes any subcontractor or agent retained by DataFix to perform obligations under the agreement and DataFix will ensure any such subcontractors and agents comply with these provisions regarding personal information. 10.7 Notice of Non-Compliance: DataFix will immediately notify the City in writing of any non- compliance or anticipated non-compliance with this Agreement and will further inform the City of all steps DataFix proposes to take to address and prevent recurrence of such non-compliance or anticipated non-compliance. 10.8 This Section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement 11.0 UNAVOIDABLE DELAY For the purpose of this Agreement, an "Unavoidable Delay" means any circumstance not within the reasonable control of the Party affected. Either party shall not be liable for any failure of City of Niagara Falls 6 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 or unavoidable delay in the performance of this Agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, for example, malicious injury, sabotage, strikes/lockouts, riots, acts of God, war, governmental action, and similar events or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of such Party. If an Unavoidable Delay occurs, DataFix will use its best efforts to resume performance and take all steps reasonably necessary to mitigate the effects of the Unavoidable Delay. 12.0 TERMINATION 12.1 The City may terminate this Agreement if DataFix is in breach of any term of this Agreement and the breach is not cured within five (5) days of written notice by the City. DATAFIX/COMPRINT SYSTEMS INC. By: ' _ L \\ Hortense Harvey Signature Print Name National Director, Client Services Print Title CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By: Dean lorfida Signature Print Name Clerk Clerk Print Title City of Niagara Falls 7 Voter List Management Services - Election 2018 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to amend By-law 2004-173, being a by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction, injury and planting of trees on municipal property within the City of Niagara Falls WHEREAS Niagara Falls City Council approved report MW- 2013 -13, Forestry Policies and Procedures; and WHEREAS By-law 2013-69 amended By-law 2004-173; and WHEREAS not all of the by-law amendments contemplated in MW-2013-13 were contained in amending by-law 2013-69; and WHEREAS this is a housekeeping amendment adding a definition contained in the City's Installation & Removal of Public Trees policy. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That under section 1(n), Definitions, the following be added: Public Tree - any tree which has greater than, or equal to, fifty (50) per cent of the trunk diameter on public property. 2. That all subsequent definitions under section 1 be re-lettered accordingly. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015. Second Reading: May 26, 2015. Third Reading: May 26, 2015. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the execution of Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Waterloo, respecting the performance of research regarding the sustainable use and management of water and wastewater systems, as outlined in the research plan. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Sponsored Research Agreement made between University of Waterloo as "University", and The City of Niagara Falls as "Client", respecting the research plan outlined in the NSERC CRD application submitted by the Principal Investigator titled "Water, Energy, and Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure", which shall continue in force until December 31, 2017, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Sponsored Research Agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said Sponsored Research Agreement. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015. Second Reading: May 26, 2015. Third Reading: May 26, 2015. SPONSORED RESEARCH AGREEMENT SRA#059297 Water, Energy, and Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure Between University of Waterloo Office of Research 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 (hereinafter referred to as the "University") and The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 (hereinafter referred to as the "Client") WHEREAS the University and the Client wish to enter into this agreement to have the University perform the research as set forth in Schedule "A" in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement; NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants, terms, conditions and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 —DEFINITIONS 1.1 "Agreement" means this Sponsored Research Agreement including all attached schedules, as the same may be supplemented, amended, restated or replaced in writing from time to time; 1.2 "Background Intellectual Property" means proprietary or Confidential Information of the University, Creator(s), or the Client which is disclosed to the other for the purpose of the Research Plan; 1.3 `'Confidential Information" means the specific terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, and any information, which is disclosed by one party to the other party for the purpose of the Research Plan provided that tangible materials are clearly marked as "Confidential" and any information provided orally or visually is identified as confidential at the time of disclosure, and confirmed as confidential in writing within fifteen (15) days of such disclosure, but shall not include information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of any act by a receiving party to this Agreement; 1761478.4 _ _ (b) is rightfully received from a third party without similar restriction or without breach of this Agreement; (c) a receiving party is able to demonstrate, in writing, was known to it on a non- confidential basis; or (d) was independently developed by a receiving party without the use of any of the Confidential Information. 1.4 "Controlled Item" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.6; 1.5 "Creators" means collectively, the Principal Investigator(s) and any University Research Participants; 1.6 "Effective Date" means the date shown in Section 13.1 of this Agreement; 1.7 "Principal Investigator" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3; 1.8 "Research Participant Agreement" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.4; 1.9 "Research Plan" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2. 1.10 "Research Results" means the technical information, know-how, copyrights, models, specifications, prototypes or inventions, whether patentable or unpatentable, developed in performance of the Research Plan; 1.11 "University Research Participants" means University researchers, including, but not limited to, students, post doctoral fellows, research associates, who participate in the Research Plan; ARTICLE 2 - OBJECTIVES 2.1 The Effective Date of this Agreement is as provided in Section 13.1. 2.2 The University shall perform, or procure the performance of, the research plan as set forth in Schedule "A" (the "Research Plan") upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth. 2.3 The Principal Investigator(s) of the Research Plan shall be Andre Unger of the University's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, and he/she shall be responsible for the technical content of the Research Plan. The Client Project Lead is Kent Schachowskoj, Manager of Infrastructure and Assets 2.4 Each University Research Participant shall sign a Research Participant Agreement as set forth in Schedule "B". 2.5 Notwithstanding Section 2.2 hereof, the Client and the University agree that until such time as all regulatory requirements have been obtained, including all necessary approvals z761 47s.4 - 3 - of any regulatory or research ethics board concerned, no work requiring such regulatory or ethics approvals shall commence (excepting any preliminary preparations which are not restricted by such requirements). For greater certainty, any delay in obtaining such approvals shall not be considered a default or breach by either the Client or the University. 2.6 The Client and the University acknowledge that some research, particularly that in the natural sciences and engineering, may be subject to export control laws and regulations of Canada or the U.S. For example, transmitting the results of, or information about, certain research may require first obtaining an export permit or other authorization. Certain research may also be subject to regulation by the Controlled Goods Directorate (CGD) of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), in accordance with the Defence Production Act (DPA) and the Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR). Information may be obtained from the CGD Website at: http://ssi-iss.tpsgc- pwgsc.gc.ca/dmc-cgd/index-eng.html 2.7 The Client shall use reasonable efforts to determine whether or not the Research Plan contains or may result in, items subject to these laws and regulations (a "Controlled Item"). In the event that a Controlled Item is identified in the Research Plan, then the Client and the University shall comply with all applicable Canadian and U.S. export control laws and regulations. In the event that the Client wishes to include a Controlled Item into the Research Plan at any time during the term of this Agreement, then the Client and the University agree as follows: (a) the Client shall promptly notify the University of the Controlled Item's classification prior to any shipment or transmission to the University; (b) the University may, at the University's sole discretion, accept or reject the delivery of the Controlled Item; and (c) in the event that the University rejects the delivery of the Controlled Item, such rejection by the University shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. ARTICLE 3 - FEES 3.1 In consideration of the University carrying out the Research Plan, the Client shall pay the University a cash contribution of CDN $25,000 per year over 3 years, which amount is inclusive of overhead expenses. In addition the parties agree that the Client will provide a further CDN $19,231 per year over 3 years of in-kind support. 3.2 The sum stipulated in Section 3.1 shall be paid by the Client electronically or by cheque made payable to the University of Waterloo (Attn: Finance Department, ECH, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G 1) within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice(s) according to the following schedule: (a) $25,000 upon signing of this Agreement. (b) $25,000 one year after the date of last signature of this Agreement. (c) $25,000 two years after the date of last signature of this Agreement. -4 - Invoices to the Client shall be emailed to : The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ATTN: Kent Schachowskoj phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 4336 email: kschachowskoj@niagarafalls.ca 3.3 Interest on overdue accounts will be charged at current hank rates on amounts not paid within thirty (30) days of submission of invoice. 3.4 The University shall not be obliged to perform any work beyond the Research Plan which would cause the aggregate costs to exceed the amount set forth in Section 3.1. ARTICLE 4 — RESEARCH RESULTS 4.1 The University, through the Principal Investigator, will provide the Client with progress reports in accordance with the terms set forth in Schedule "A". 4.2 On or within ninety (90) days following the completion of the Research Plan, the University, through the Principal Investigator, will provide the Client with a final report of the Research Results. ARTICLE 5 - EQUIPMENT Unless otherwise agreed upon by the Client and the University in writing, or specifically provided for pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, all equipment and materials purchased by or provided to the University for the carrying out of the Research Plan, shall be, and remain, the property of the University. ARTICLE 6 - CONFIDENTIALITY 6.1 All Confidential Information will remain the property of its owner or the party that furnished it as the case may be. 6.2 For a period of five (5) years from the date of disclosure of Confidential Information, the receiving party agrees to maintain in confidence all Confidential Information disclosed to it with the same degree of care as the receiving party normally takes to preserve its own confidential information of similar grade, but in any event, no less than a reasonable degree of care. 6.3 The receiving party may only disclose Confidential Information to persons with a "need to know" who shall be made aware of, and be required to observe and comply with the covenants and obligations contained herein, and the Confidential Information shall only he used for the purpose of the Research Plan. �;'(,147s.4 - 5 - 6.4 A receiving party may disclose Confidential Information pursuant to the requirements of a government agency or pursuant to a court order, provided that the receiving party gives the disclosing party sufficient notice to enable it to seek an order limiting or precluding such disclosure. ARTICLE 7 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 7.1 All aspects and parts of the Background Intellectual Property shall be exclusively owned by its owner and nothing herein shall serve to, or should be construed to transfer any ownership rights whatsoever in the Background Intellectual Property. Such Background Intellectual Property may be used for the purpose of the Research Plan upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon in writing between the parties. 7.2 All Research Results shall be owned by the Creator(s). The Creator(s) are required to promptly disclose the Research Results to the University and to the Client. 7.3 The parties agree the University will specifically retain the right to use the Research Results for continued research and educational purposes without charge, fee, or royalties notwithstanding any agreement on commercial rights as referenced in Section 7.3. ARTICLE 8 - PUBLICATION 8.1 The Client and the University agree that it is part of the University's function and policies to disseminate information and to make it available for the purpose of scholarship. 8.2 At any time during the term of this Agreement, the University will provide the Client with a draft copy of any proposed publication or disclosure of Research Results for its review at least sixty (60) days before submission for publication or disclosure. Upon the Client's written request, which shall be received by the University within the same sixty (60) day period, the University will: (a) delete any Confidential Information of the Client from the proposed publication or disclosure; or (b) delay publication, subject to Section 8.3, up to a maximum of sixty (60) additional days for the purposes of filing for intellectual property protection on terms and conditions to be negotiated and agreed upon by the Client, the Creator(s) and the University. 8.3 Notwithstanding Subsection 8.2(b), the University retains the right to have any thesis reviewed and defended without delay for the sole purpose of academic evaluation in accordance with the University's established procedures. The University will, in consultation with the student and the Client, determine if such a publication delay as set forth in Subsection 82(b) will be provided. The Client may request that a thesis defense be held in camera and that the members of the thesis examination board, including the external examiner(s), be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The University shall determine in its sole discretion if such request shall be granted. 2761478-1 -6 - ARTICLE 9 - INDEMNITY 9.1 The Client agrees to indemnify and save harmless the University, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, students and representatives from and against all claims, demands, loss, costs, damages, actions, suits, or other proceedings (individually a "Claim" and collectively the "Claims") by any third party based upon, occasioned by. or attributed to actions, errors, omissions, or negligence of the Client its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives during the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent such Claim(s) are attributable to the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the University. 9.2 The University agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Client, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against all Claims by any third party based upon, occasioned by, or attributed to actions, errors, omissions, or negligence of the University its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives during the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent such Claim(s) are attributable to the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Client. 9.3 The indemnity in this Article 9 shall not affect or prejudice a party from exercising any other rights it may have under the law. ARTICLE 10 - REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 10.1 Each party represents and warrants to the other party that it is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing, and it has the right and authority to enter this Agreement and do all acts and things as required or contemplated to be done, observed and performed by it hereunder. 10.2 The University makes no warranty, express or implied, concerning the Research Results under this Agreement, which are all provided -as is". THE UNIVERSITY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS AND EXTENDS NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THAT THE USE OF THE RESEARCH RESULTS WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY. 10.3 NEITHER THE CLIENT NOR THE UNIVERSITY WILL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED REVENUE OR ANY EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ARTICLE 11 - INSURANCE 1 1.1 Client shall obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance and any other insurance that a prudent person would deem necessary, in the minimum amount of S5,000,000 with respect to its operations, Such insurance shall name the University as an 7 additional insured and shall contain provisions for cross-liability and severability of interest, and the Client shall provide a certificate of insurance as evidence of such coverage if requested by University. 11.2 University shall obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance and any other insurance, for example but not limited to, pollution liability insurance as circumstances warrant, that a prudent person would deem necessary, in the minimum amount of $5,000,000 with respect to its operations. Such insurance shall contain provisions for cross-liability and severability of interest, and the University shall provide a certificate of insurance as evidence of such coverage if requested by the Client. ARTICLE 12 —PERMITS, LICENSES & SUBCONTRACTS 12.1 For work to be carried out off the University's premises, the Client shall identify any permits, licenses or other required by any governing authority in relation to any of the work to be performed and agrees to obtain or to assist the University to obtain such permits, licenses or other. 12.2 Subject to Section 14.9 below, in the event that any portion of the Research Plan will be performed by a subcontractor, the University and the Client acknowledge and agree that: (a) such subcontractor shall be legally bound to a work-for-hire agreement, in writing, which agreement shall not be less favorable with respect to any term or condition of this Agreement. For greater certainty, the University and the Client represent and warrant that all relevant conditions of this Agreement will be described to and accepted by the subcontractor; (b) such subcontractor shall carry and maintain in full force and effect comprehensive general liability insurance (and/or any other insurance as circumstances warrant and that a prudent person would deem necessary) which insurance policy will name the University and the Client as an additional insured; (c) such subcontractor will have the necessary skills and experience to carry out the subcontract; and (d) the subcontractor will have the necessary permits and licenses prior to commencing the subcontract. ARTICLE 13 —TERM & TERMINATION 13.1 This Agreement shall come into effect upon the Effective Date April 1, 2015 and unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms hereof, shall terminate . December 31, 2017. In the event that this Agreement is funded in part by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council ('`NSERC"), the term of this Agreement shall, at a minimum, be equal in duration to the period of the NSERC award. 13.2 This Agreement may be terminated by the Client upon sixty (60) days written notice to the University. - 8 - 13.3 This Agreement may be immediately terminated by the University upon sixty (60) days written notice to the Client if circumstances beyond the University's control preclude continuation of the Research Plan. 13.4 Upon termination of this Agreement by either the Client or the University, the University will be reimbursed by the Client for all costs and non-cancellable commitments incurred by the University in the performance of the Research Plan, such reimbursement not to exceed the total estimated expenses set forth in Section 3.1. 13.5 Termination as set forth in this Article 13 shall not relieve any of the parties of any obligations accrued under this Agreement prior to the date of termination. Each of Articles 5 (Equipment), 6 (Confidentiality), 7 (Intellectual Property), 8 (Publication), 9 (Indemnity), 14 (General Provisions), Sections 10.2 (Disclaimer), 10.3 (Limitation of Liability) and 13.4 (Reimbursement for expenses), 13.5 (Survival) shall survive termination of this Agreement. ARTICLE 14 — GENERAL PROVISIONS 14.1 The Client shall not use the name, or any variation, adaptation, abbreviation, trademark or other, of the University, nor the name of any member of the University's staff or governors, in any publicity without the prior written approval of an authorized representative of the University. Subject to Section 14.2, the University will not use the name of the Client, or any variation, adaptation, abbreviation, trademark or other. nor the name of any employee of the Client, in any publicity without the prior written approval of the Client. 14.2 The University may at its own discretion provide a brief listing of this Research Plan as part of any public compendium disclosing research taking place at the University. Such disclosure may include, but is not limited to, the title of the Research Plan and the name of the Client. 14.3 The parties are independent parties and nothing in this Agreement shall constitute either party as the employer, principal or partner of or joint venturer with the other party. Neither party has any authority to assume or create any obligation or liability, either express or implied, on behalf of the other. 14.4 University of Waterloo Contact Names Administrative Contact: Financial Contact: Intellectual Property Contact: Thiam Phouthonephackdy Doreen White Scott Inwood Senior Manager Senior Manager Director Commercialization Research Partnerships Research Finance WatCo 14.5 Notices under this Agreement shall he sent to the addresses as shown below unless changed by written notice. University: 2?<,11'5,4 - 9 - Thiara Phouthonephackdy, Senior Manager Contracts Research and Industrial Grants University of Waterloo Office of Research 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G I Phone: 519-888-4567 Ext. 38536 Fax: 519-746-7151 E-mail: tphoutho@uwaterloo.ca Client : The Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 ATTN: Kent Schachowskoj phone: (905) 356-7521 ext. 4336 email: kschachowskoj @niagarafalls.ca 14.6 For this Agreement, neither the Client nor the University shall be liable to the other for any failure or delay in performance by circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to, acts of God, fire, labour difficulties or governmental action. 14.7 Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, this Agreement shall supersede all documents or agreements, whether written or oral, in respect of the subject matter thereof. For greater clarity, no direct or indirect separate arrangement, whether oral or written, with the Principal Investigator or other person, involving any component of the work to be performed, is permitted unless prior agreement, in writing, is given by the authorized signing authorities of the Client and the University. The Client acknowledges and agrees that the University provides no insurance coverage whatsoever to faculty members or other university persons who may provide direct or independent services relating to this Agreement. 14.8 The terms herein stipulated may not be modified in any way without the mutual consent of the Client and the University in writing given by their authorized signing authorities. 14.9 This Agreement shall not be assigned by either the Client or the University without the prior written consent of the other party. such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The University and the Client shall not subcontract any work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld) except as specifically set forth in the Research Plan and in accordance with Section 12.2 of this Agreement. - 10 - 14.10 In the event that a translation of this Agreement is prepared and signed by the Client and the University for the convenience of the Client, this English language version shall be the official version and shall govern if there is a conflict between the two. 14.11 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 14.12 The Parties agree that an electronically submitted signature-whether by fax, email or the like - shall be treated as if it were an original signature and neither Party shall contest the validity of this Agreement based upon the use of electronically transmitted signatures. 14.13 The following appendices are attached to and form part of this Agreement: Schedule A— Research Plan Schedule B — Research Participant Agreement IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Client and the University hereto have executed this Agreement in a legally binding manner. ) UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO Per j -t+ r -fir ) Name: �'Marai1�t�thrsatsi�e ) Senior Manager Title: R'azea rth Partnership,- I/We have the authority to hind the corporation ) ) a... .y Date ) For the Client: ) Pcr: ) Name: Dean Iorfida Title: City Clerk ) [/We have the authority to hind the corporation Date Acknowledgment and Consent of Principal Investigator I, having read this Agreement. hereby agree to comply with all the terms and conditions contained herein and further agree to ensure that all University Research Participants who are involved in the Research Plan are informed of their obligations under the provisions of this 2761 475.1 - ll - Agreement and have acknowledged and consented by signature of a Research Participant Agreement ( chedule B). - - . Date Andre Un er, PhD SCHEDULE A RESEARCH PLAN The Research Plan is outlined in the NSERC CRD application submitted by the Principal Investigator titled "Water, Energy, and Affordability: Key Drivers in the Financially Sustainable Management of Urban Water Infrastructure", NSERC-CRDPJ: 472212-14. If the NSERC Grant is not awarded the research team including the Principal Investigator and the Project Lead will revise the Research Plan as needed. _''f,I-7 4 - 7 - SCHEDULE B RESEARCH PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS the University of Waterloo and the Client are parties to a Sponsored Research Agreement number # to which this Research Participant Agreement is appended; and WHEREAS the undersigned is associated with the University of Waterloo and will be involved in the Research Plan defined by the Sponsored Research Agreement; NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of information and facilities made available to me in connection with my work in relation to the Research Plan and other valuable consideration, I agree that: 1. Defined Terms. All terms denoted with initial capital letters herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Sponsored Research Agreement. 2. Reasonable Efforts. I will use all reasonable efforts to achieve the objectives and deliverables defined in the Article 2 of the Sponsored Research Agreement for those activities in which I am involved. 3. Research Results I will co-operate fully and in good faith in discussion and agreement with all conditions regarding Research Results as set forth in Article 7 of the Sponsored Research Agreement. 4. Confidential Information. In accordance with Article 6 of the Sponsored Research Agreement, I will keep confidential all of the Confidential Information that I may receive. 5. Publications. I will comply with all publication conditions that are set out in Article 8 of the Sponsored Research Agreement. 6. Ownership. I understand that ownership of any Research Results shall be determined in accordance with Article 7 of the Sponsored Research Agreement and the University of Waterloo Policy#73 (Intellectual Property Rights). 7. Invention Disclosure. I shall keep the Principal Investigator fully and promptly informed on an on-going basis of the development of Research Results and shall not take any steps with respect to filing intellectual property protection for any Research Results without prior consultation with the Principal Investigator. 8. Cooperation in Patent Matters. I will cooperate fully in the signing of documents and taking such other steps as may be reasonably requested to obtain and maintain patent and other intellectual property protection for the Research Results relating to the Sponsored Research Agreement and in connection with any infringement action in any way relating to said Research Results, and I will sign all documents and do all things necessary or proper to give effect to this Research Participant Agreement and any rights granted by the University under the Sponsored Research Agreement. - 3 - 9. Commercialization Revenue. I agree that allocation of the revenue from sales, royalties, licence fees or other sources received as a result of the commercialization of Research Results relating to the Sponsored Research Agreement to which I contribute as an inventor shall be made in a manner consistent with the Universityof Waterloo Policy #73 (Intellectual Property Rights). 10. Acknowledgement. I have obtained or have been afforded the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice with respect to this Research Participant Agreement and all documents and transactions related thereto and I fully understand the nature and consequences of this Research Participant Agreement and all documents and transactions related thereto. By signing below, I indicate my acceptance of these terms. Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name 27o1478.1 -4 - Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date Research Participant's Signature Witness' Signature Print Name Print Name Date Date CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to amend by-law 2015-33, being a by-law to provide for citizen appointments to certain Committees and Boards. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That section 3 be amended adding the name, Shelley Glica. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015. Second Reading: May 26, 2015. Third Reading: May 26, 2015. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the payment of$13,839,525.71 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 of from April 9, 2015 to May 6, 2015. Passed this twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK VICTOR PIETRANGELO, ACTING MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015 Second Reading: May 26, 2015 Third Reading: May 26, 2015 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 26th day of May, 2015. 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 26th day of May, 2015 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 twenty-sixth day of May, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: May 26, 2015 Second Reading: May 26, 2015 Third Reading: May 26, 2015