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2015/06/23 _clap! -C6NAD4 — __NhG4RA FAQ. 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 June 23, 2015 at 4:50 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 lands described as Part 36 on Reference Plan, 59R-14402, the former CN Rail lands abutting HOLO limited 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 w -.t. 4/4/✓ w 4Y �t 1s f4 G' 40111/1141111. R _ tfC: 2R"tr •cyrY ''i. .. . 1 ry " p41.. CANADA COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 23, 2015 Order of Business and Agenda Package Niag araCalis .k Nr1IJ ;1 COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 2015 O Canada to be sung by Cory Cruise. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of May 26, 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 * * * * * REPORTS 5:00 — 6:30 P.M. FS-2015-05 Vessel Operator Restriction Regulation Application -AND- Presentation by Transport Canada Deputation by Chris Bohnenkamp, Niagara Jet Adventures TS-2015-12 Barker Street— Parking Review * * * * * BUDGET MATTERS F-2015-25 — Municipal Utility Budget * * * * * * • PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 6:30 P.M. Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee Representatives from the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee will outline their activities from the past year. Business Recognition Modern Landfill Inc. will be recognized for 50 years of business in the community. Citizen Commendation Residents Karen Tolley, Ryan Benner and Jerry Buchowsky are being recommended for commendation by the Fire Department. * * * * * PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting AM-2015-005, Zoning By-law Amendment Applicantion 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street Applicant: 2405800 Ontario Limited (John Lally) Agent: Greg Taras, UEM Consulting Proposal: Proposed Retirement Home Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-24 Public Meeting 26CD-11-2014-003 Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) 7276 Optimist Lane, Block 79, Plan 59M-401 (Optimist Subdivision) Applicant: Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. (Jerry Rinaldi) Agent: Carmela Agro, Upper Canada Consultants Proposed" 16 Unit Vacant Land Condominium Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2015-20 * * * * 3 MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING MATTERS 1. PBD-2015-25 — Maters Arising from Municipal Heritage Committee Designated Property Grant for the BME Church 5674 Peer Street. 2. PBD-2015-27 — SCA-2015-001, 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue, The Works Gourmet Burgers. Proposed Sidewalk Café 3. PBD-2015-28 — Proposed Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan 4. PBD-2015-29 — Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program 5. PBD-2015-31 — CIP Funds be amended to Include Paving of Driveway Access & Parking Areas in the Historic Drummondville & Downtown CIP OUTSTANDING ITEMS 7:30 P.M. FS-2015-04 Open Air Burning — Supplementary * * * * * MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Association — request for relief to the Noise By-law. -AND- Memo from the City Clerk Tansu Barker deputation request RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 2. Taps Brewery - request for relief to the Noise By-law. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 3. Heater's Heroes - request for relief to the Noise By-law. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 4. Ontario Provincial Council of the Catholic Women's League of Canada — requesting a flag raising in conjunction with their conference. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 4 5. Fallsview B.I.A. — requesting approval of their 2015 budget. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 6. Lundy's Lane B.I.A. — requesting approval of their 2015 budget. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 7. Chippawa Dock Committee — requesting a grant equal to the fees associated with the Run for the Docks event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 8. Regional Municipality of Niagara -AND- City of St. Catharines — correspondences related to Inter-Municipal Transit. RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the transits of St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland working together on how to best provide Inter-Municipal transit. 9. City of St. Catharines — notice of motion related to the Niagara District Airport. RECOMMENDATION: That Council support the motion to transfer the operations of the airport to the Region. 10.Various Municipalities — resolutions related to mail delivery. RECOMMENDATION: For the Information of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. 5 REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. BDD-2015- Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Submission F-2015-26- 2015 Schedule of Fees & by-law F-2015-27 - Low Income Seniors' Water/Property Tax Rebate F-2015-28 — Monthly Tax Receivables Report - May F-2015-29 - Municipal Accounts F-2015-30 — General Insurance Report FS-2015-03 - Stn. 5 Lease Agreement MW-2015-06 - George Bukator Park Rowing Facility Niagara Falls Rowing Club Agreements MW-2015-08 - Millennium Recreation Trail Section 3 Development (Niagara Falls Lions Legacy Trail Project) Tender Award ( HAND OUT) MW-2015-15 - Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-327-13, Hamilton Street, Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue Sewer Separation, Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction MW-2015-16 -Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-316-13, Ridge Road Culvert Replacement MW-2015-17- Heritage Park Improvements, KaBoom! Playground MW-2015-18 - Woodlot Management Plan MW-2015-19- Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-08, 2015 Surface Treatment MW-2015-20 -Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-03, 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 6 PBD-2015-26 — DB-2013-003 Deeming By-law Application, East and West Side of Hickson Street. Applicant: Canadian Specialty Castings. Proposed Industrial Redevelopment PBD-2015-30 — PLC-2015-001, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Lots 12 and 13, Plan 59M 262, 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue. Applicant: Karen Ann DeGiorgio. Agent: Brian Sinclair, Q.C. R&C-2015-08 — GNBA Score Board Agreement RESOLUTIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, submitted by City staff, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, submitted by City staff, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Millennium Trail Phases 5 and 6. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, in conjunction with the Niagara Parks Commission, the City's partner on the Illumination Board, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Niagara Falls Illumination. 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. 2015-63 A by-law to establish Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-15104 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Butternut Boulevard 2015-64 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2015-65 A by-law to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department, respecting Station 5, located at 11208 Sodom Road. 7 2015-66 A by-law to authorize the execution of a license agreement with the Greater Niagara Baseball Association to sell advertising space on the scoreboard located at Oakes Park, 5700 Morrison Street. 2015-67 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to reduce parking and aisle width requirements for a commercial plaza, and to eliminate loading requirements for a proposed 335 square metre commercial building (AM-2015-002). 2015-68 A by-law to designate Lots 179-185, 208-214, 217, 218, Part of Lots 219 and 220 and the partial Ianeway between Lots 180-185 (inclusive) and Lots 208-213 (inclusive), Plan 997 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 (DB-2013-003). 2015-69 A by-law to designate Lots 12 and 13, Registered Plan 59M-262, not be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2015-001). 2015-70 A by-law to authorize the payment of$25,986,229.00 for General Purposes. 2015-71 A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. 2015-72 A by-law to amend Bylaw No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. ( Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones) 2015-73 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with HOCO Limited respecting the development and occupancy of City lands by HOCO Limited. (HAND OUT) 2015-74 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with HOCO Limited respecting the granting of a right of way over City lands for access to the entertainment facilities located upon the lands owned by HOCO Limited. ( HAND OUT) 2015-75 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Sublicence Agreement with Ontario Power Generation Inc. and the Niagara Falls Rowing Club, respecting the consent by Ontario Power Generation Inc. to a sublicense of its licence with the City, of the lands known municipally as George Bukator Park. ( HAND OUT) 2015-76 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Licence Agreement with the Niagara Falls Rowing Club respecting the Club's use and maintenance of lands municipally known as George Bukator Park. ( HAND OUT) 2015-77 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 2015. NEW BUSINESS Dean Iorfida From: Clark Bernat Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 4:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Cory's Bio and Picture Attachments: 11283167_10153004620498915_210692005_o.jpg The first 0 Canada singer—bio below and pic attached. Clark Clark Bernat Culture & Museum Manager Recreation & Culture City of Niagara Falls 5810 Ferry Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G 159 (905) 356-7521 ext 5906 Fax 905-358-0920 cbernat@niagarafalls.ca Check out @ the Museum Thursday Nights From: Grey Borders [mailto:] Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2015 3:12 PM To: Clark Bernat; Laurie Moffat Subject: Cory's Bio and Picture Hello! Just passim along Cory's Bio and picture for the clerks office as requested... Priscilla Cory Cruise's unique style is best described as "acoustically delicious". His smooth voice has been compared to a hybrid version of Jack Johnson & Neil Young. 2014 was an impressive year for Cory; he received The People's Choice Award, for the second year in a row, and Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year at the Niagara Music Awards. Cory also received an Art & Culture Award from the City of Welland. His passion for music is evident in the way he expresses each song. He uses his guitar as an extension of himself to captivate his audience with every performance. w\,vw.CoryCruise.c_a 1 FS-2015-05 NiagaraJalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS-2015-05 Vessel Operator Restriction Regulation Application RECOMMENDATION That Council supports a City of Niagara Falls application for a Vessel Operator Restriction Regulation (VORR) for a select area of the lower Niagara River and authorizes the Clerk to be the signatory for the application. BACKGROUND The history of the Niagara River includes many stories of daredevils and tragedy at the Falls, including the waters above and below the Falls. Below the Falls, the Maid of the Mist, and more recently Hornblower Niagara Cruises, have operated near the base of the Falls in navigable waters. Niagara Jet Boat Adventures traverse waters downstream from Niagara-on-the-Lake to as far south as the Whirlpool. Previous attempts by commercial ventures have resulted in loss of life. No boats have ever routinely traversed the class 5+ rapids between the Whirlpool and the Lower Bridge, until last year. A new thrill ride business, Niagara Jet Adventures, has started to operate from Lewiston on the lower Niagara River by cruising up the Niagara River on a southward path toward the Falls basin. While Niagara Jet Adventures have completed some test runs, they are not authorized to conduct tour runs with passengers through the rapids. They are limited to bringing passengers for hire up to the Whirlpool only. The operators are in the process of satisfying conditions that require 50 trips safely completed with no passengers and with no accidents, up the Niagara River, through the class 5+ rapids and into the Falls basin piloting among Maid of the Mist and Hornblower cruises. They are doing this in order to create a record of safe passages prior to being able to carry passengers. In addition, the proponents must provide detailed drawings of the vessel(s) to be used for commercial purposes and have not, as of Sept 2014, provided a safety plan to manage an emergency in the class 5+ rapids. They have made a number of trips through these rapids in the fall of 2014 and indicated they would be continuing in 2015. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Niagara Parks Police, Niagara Regional Police and Niagara Falls Fire Department have no way of entering the class 5+ rapids area of the Niagara River to effect a rescue. If a tour boat overturned while in the rapids, even if victims were clinging to rocks, the area is very treacherous and rescue crews would be placed in high risk, dangerous 2 FS-2015-05 June 23, 2015 situations for a shore-based rescue attempt. It is very unlikely that a successful rescue would take place. The rapids, currents, swells and eddies can be extremely unpredictable and are difficult to navigate. A calm area on the river can become a 20-foot wall of water in seconds. The additional risk for emergency responders is considered excessive, yet if a rescue attempt was unsuccessful or could not be undertaken, the rescuers and the municipality could be held responsible, if not legally, certainly morally, for acquiescence. The United States Coast Guard has also expressed their concern about commercial cruises through these rapids and has applied for a U.S. VORR that would complement the Canadian VORR we are currently considering. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The economic impact and tourism exposure must be weighed against potential tragedy, lack of effective rescue operation, commercial intrusion into the rapids area of the river, and our responsibility as custodians of safe operations for the protection of tourists who visit Niagara Falls. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Supporting the recommendation will assist in preserving the health and safety of the community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . VORR Application /fl / t Recommended by: ` " :/7? Lee Smith, Fire Chief 44.HO Respectfully submitted: Ken if odd, Chief Administrative Officer L.Smith:tc • w rxq• x: aaartrssssrt uccars cus e Transport 1 ransports _ . r. . 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Catalogue No.:T29-75/2010E-PDF ISBN:978-1-100-16061-0 Permission to reproduce Transport Canada grants permission to copy and/or reproduce the contents of this publication for personal and public non-commercial use.Users must reproduce the materials accurately,identify Transport Canada as the source and not present theirs as an official version, or as having been produced with the help or the endorsement of Transport Canada. To request permission to reproduce materials from this publication for commercial purposes,please complete the following web form:www.tc.gc.ca/eng/crown-copyright-request-614.htm Or contact:TCcopyright-droitdauteurTC(a?tc.gc.ca 111 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTSItt VORR AT A GLANCE 4 VORR APPLICATION PROCESS 6 STEP 1 - CONSULTATION 6 Steps to successful consultation 7 STEP 2- APPLY FOR A RESTRICTION 11 STEP 3-TRANSPORT CANADA EVALUATION 12 Overview of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM) 12 STEP 4-TREASURY BOARD OF CANADA SECRETARIAT EVALUATION 13 Regulatory Impact 13 NEXT STEPS 14 LINDEN LAKE SCENARIO 15 CONTACT INFORMATION 17 USEFUL LINKS AND REFERENCES 18 APPENDIX 1 - TYPES OF VESSEL OPERATION RESTRICTIONS 20 APPENDIX 2 - PROVINCE-WIDE SHORELINE SPEED LIMITS 21 3 1 VORR ATA GLANCE The Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR), established under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) allow any level of government (federal, provincial, municipal and territorial government authorities) to ask the federal government to restrict the use of all boats, either pleasure craft or commercial vessels on all bodies of water in Canada. They may help achieve safety, environmental or public interest objectives. Such restrictions may: • Prohibit all boats • Limit engine power or type of propulsion • Impose speed limits • Restrict towing activities on any sporting or recreational equipment including wake surfing • Prohibit a sporting, recreational or public event or activity Restrictions can apply at all times or be specific to certain times of the day, week, month or year. They can also target a particular type or types of craft on a waterway or part of it. E NOTE: VORR are the last resort for solving problems. Involved stakeholders working together can often find more timely, effective and affordable solutions. If, however, parties cannot agree on an alternate solution, the VORR can be an efficient way to resolve the conflict related to the use of the waterway. REMEMBER: Contact your regional Transport Canada office for advice and instructions before you start the application process. Note that local community groups or citizen collectives/associations must come to a local authority'—not Transport Canada-when they want to address waterway concerns and conflicts. Use the Local Authorities'Guide'(LAG) when applying for a vessel restriction. It will help you —as the representative of a local authority—to meet all the requirements associated with the application. For example, you must: • Clearly explain the problem and contributing causes. • Identify and describe all alternative options you have considered and tried. • Document and summarize your public consultations. • Document and summarize impact assessments and cost-benefit analyses of regulatory intervention. • Accurately identify and describe the body of water you want regulated under VORR. • Identify and describe ways to achieve compliance with the new vessel operation restriction. • Describe how you will raise awareness about the VORR among water users (including your communication and signage strategies). • Describe how you will evaluate the effectiveness of the vessel operation restriction. • Provide concise and accurate information, in a ready state for review and processing. ' VORR use the term "local authority" when referring to a government of a municipality,township, parish, county or regional district, any other government constituted under the laws of a province or territory, or a department of a IIprovincial or territorial government or of the federal government. 4 2 If there are any differences between information in the Local Authorities'Guide and any official documents it refers to, the official documents prevail. Submit completed application packages to your regional Transport Canada office for evaluation (use the VORR Application Checklist) -to make sure they meet the requirements of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM). The review will assess whether the regulatory proposal is justified and that public consultation was sufficient and well documented. Your regional Transport Canada office sends applications that meet all CDRM requirements to Transport Canada National Headquarters, who in turn have it published in the Canada Gazette, an official document that includes proposed laws and regulations as well as those that are already in force. 5 1 VORR APPLICATION PROCESS Governments must follow a well-structured process to address problems on a waterway or any part of it, and to meet the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management(CORM) requirements. Contact your regional Transport Canada office for advice and instructions before you start the application process. Note that local community groups or citizen collectives/associations must come to a local authority—not Transport Canada—when they want to address waterway concerns and conflicts. CONSULTATION Consultation is the mandatory process for coming to a solution. Start by looking at solutions such as working with the community for support, educating waterway users or applying existing acts or regulations to unwanted or prohibited behaviours. Consultation helps clearly determine: • The exact problem(s) • The causes of the problem(s) • The regulations in place that may address the problem(s) • Any non-regulatory solutions • The best solutions to address the problem(s) • The costs and benefits of the possible solutions • The impacts of a vessel operation restriction on businesses, property owners, and all other stakeholders in the area • Other people to consult REMEMBER: Your regional Transport Canada office can give you help and advice on consultation to help keep the process on track. Consultation is also a component of Transport Canada's review, so hold and document proper consultations before you submit a proposed restriction to your regional Transport Canada office. TIPS. • Develop a consultation plan and circulate it to all stakeholders. • Give all stakeholders an opportunity to review the issue, provide their input and come to a consensus on the best solution. Your chances for success will be higher if you hold and document good consultations. A survey is not a complete consultation. • Remember that Transport Canada does not accept vessel operation restrictions because of the number of supporters, but because of merit and need. 1116 - NOTE: Public consultation is often the most time-consuming phase, but is the most important. Proper public consultation not only informs the public of concerns and problems related to a particular waterway, it allows affected stakeholders to provide input and suggestions for resolution before further government action. It is a way to: • Explore all possible solutions • Discover that a restriction may not be the best or desired way to address the issues and/or • Identify the best alternative options. The number of affected stakeholders and the waterway in question determine the level of resources you will need to ensure full public consultation. This is important because the quality of consultation will directly affect the alternate solutions put forward and the federal government's ability to process an application, if this is the outcome of the consultations. If you do not carry out proper consultations,Transport Canada cannot support or recommend that your submission move forward. This will likely cause delays, generate requests for more information and even require you to repeat the consultation process. Steps to successful consultation A. Identify the stakeholders Each waterway has a unique set of stakeholders. Your consultation must give all affected stakeholders the opportunity to provide input. The list of affected stakeholders will include government and non-government groups and individuals. Examples include: • Advisory councils • Local, regional, provincial or federal • Boat rental agencies law enforcement agencies • Commercial operations, tour boats, • Local port or harbour authorities ferries, logging boats, tow boats, sport • Marina operators and commercial fishing organizations • Recreational boaters or groups • Community organizations and • Provincial or federal service clubs park authorities Crown Lands • Provincial, regional or municipal • governments • Department of Justice Canada • Provincial Ministry of • Emergency, safety, and Environment Offices enforcement officials • Provincial transportation agency • Environment Canada • Seaplane groups • Environmental groups • Shore residents and property owners • First Nations, Inuit and Metis • Ski clubs, pleasure Communities and peoples boating groups • Fisheries and Oceans Canada • Tourism Ministry • Foreshore lease holders • Transport Canada • Health Canada • Yacht clubs, boating and sailing • Heritage Canada organizations • Individuals who use the waterway 7 II B. Notify stakeholders of waterway concerns Once you identify the stakeholders, you must inform them of the concerns raised, which are the subject of the consultation. How you notify each stakeholder of the consultation and how they can provide input, may vary from area to area and for each stakeholder. You must, however, record or note this part of your process for possible future review. Examples of how to ensure notification include: • Post notices at waterway access points, marinas, ports, park information shelters, community notice boards, local stores, etc. • Organize public meetings. • Appear on local radio/TV shows. • Place notices in mailboxes of homes and businesses in the affected area. • Contact associations directly and ask them to inform their members. • Send notifications to government agencies. • Conduct flyer campaigns. • Use websites and e-mails. C. Consult with stakeholders Explore Alternatives Two key components of resolving waterway concerns and conflicts are to identify the problem clearly and hold proper consultations. Main elements of the consultation process are trying and evaluating different alternatives. Many alternatives can achieve the same result as a vessel restriction without going through the time-consuming and sometimes costly regulatory process. Nor;-Regulatory Alternatives Some can be as simple as users agreeing to respect each other's rights and operate in a courteous and considerate manner, or to follow a voluntary code of conduct. Other alternatives may be: • Posters at strategic places • Radio ads • Public awareness activities 8 Posting signs is one of the most common forms of a non-regulatory option. A few examples of signs that can improve behaviour and increase awareness of the need for increased safety levels on a waterway are: • Narrow Channel Ahead — Please Reduce Speed • Caution —Swimming Area • Please Reduce Your Wake • Hazards Near Shore Even though these signs are generally effective, federal regulations forbid making them look like official Transport Canada restriction signs. If you want to use buoys, refer to the Private Buoy Regulations to learn more about standards that apply. Make sure that any signboards you install on the shore comply with the regulations that may apply in your area. Regulatory Alternatives Another option is to enforce existing Acts and Regulations on prohibited behaviours. For example, section 1007 of the Small Vessel Regulations states "No person shall operate a small vessel in a careless manner, without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons". Hold Aboriginal Consultations, if required Public consultation with stakeholders, including the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities, their governments and organizations, is an important part of the VORR application process. However, since a proposed VORR could adversely impact Aboriginal or Treaty rights protected by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, a legal duty to consult Aboriginal people could be triggered. To find out if your request triggers the legal duty to consult, contact your regional Transport Canada office early in your planning. Transport Canada agents will advise you on whether the proposed VORR could adversely impact Aboriginal or Treaty rights. If the answer is yes, Transport Canada will collaborate with you to meet Aboriginal consultation requirements. REMEMBER • Even though your proposed restrictions may not trigger the legal duty to consult, local Aboriginal groups should have the opportunity to participate in your public consultation. • Your public consultation may satisfy the legal duty to consult with Aboriginal groups only if your outreach to these groups is well documented,including:' - Extending an invitation to a public meeting - Providing meeting summaries that include questions and answers,discussions, and proposals - Preparing a list of concerns raised and how these concerns can be or have been addressed 9 D. Compile information By this stage of the consultation process, you have consulted the stakeholders, documented and considered their comments. If required, hold meetings to compile and summarize responses. You now are ready to decide the best solution to the problem, based on the input you received. It is important to contact stakeholders to inform them of the results of the consultation ...,J resulting steps.and any rcSuiuiig a cpS. If you decide to propose a restriction, you can expect the public and other levels of government to question you about the problem the alternate snlutinns you rnnsidered and tried, and the thoroughness of your consultations. Have this information available to respond to the many questions you will receive from the various offices involved in processing regulatory amendments. Accurate documentation will allow for proper evaluation and a clear record of events, and will support a case for a restriction, if necessary. You can learn more about the consultation process in Guidelines for Effective Regulatory Consultations. . 10 STE0 2 L APPLY FOR A RESTRICTION If there is no workable solution, asking for a restriction might be the only way to solve the problem. Get your VORR Application Checklist and provide enough information to allow your regional Transport Canada office to review the file and ensure that the process you followed has met the requirements of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management(CORM). It is in your best interest to contact your regional Transport Canada office for guidance on developing the following information if a vessel restriction is the best solution. The application must include: 1. A clear and complete description of the perceived problem(s), an analysis of all probable causes, cause-effect relationship of the problem, and all potential solutions 2. A summary of alternative regulatory and non-regulatory options you have considered and tried, including reasons for continuing with the proposed restriction, as well as why you selected a particular restriction (see APPENDIX 1 and APPENDIX 2) 3. A summary of the consultation process, which includes: a) A list of all key stakeholders (including those impacted by the proposal), a summary of their position on the issue and means you used to contact them b) Copies of print advertisements used including their date, place and publication c) Dates and stations used for radio and/or television programs d) Copies of minutes of meetings (including a list of issues raised and the proposal for addressing each issue, and any Aboriginal concerns) e) Summary of e-mails/letters/memoranda and telephone calls—for and against 4. A formal request from the local authority (a copy of a municipal resolution, when it applies, and a completed and signed VORR Application Checklist) 5. An evaluation of how proposed regulations may impact health, safety, environment, economy, public security, business, trade, society and culture 6. A copy of the cost-benefit analysis (including an evaluation of how any reductions in administrative or compliance costs may affect business) 7. A map clearly indicating the boundaries of the site, which shows latitude/longitude (degrees/minutes/seconds) 8. A description of the waterway including the official name, local name, length, width, depth, types of activity, access points, population, vessel numbers, vessel types, number of users, and other water related activities 9. A description of how you will enforce the restrictions along with a letter from the local enforcement agency confirming that they can carry this out 10. The applicant's commitment to produce, post and maintain the signage 11. A description of how you will raise awareness about the VORR among water users (including your communication and signage strategies) 12. A description of how you will evaluate the effectiveness of the restriction Transport Canada designed the VORR Application Checklistto help you to prepare applications for Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR). Make sure you check off each document you are submitting. Don't forget to sign the checklist and attach it to your application package. III11 TRANSPORT CANADA EVALUATION Once your regional Transport Canada office receives an application (with participation from other federal and provincial departments, if necessary), it is responsible for ensuring the application meets the requirements of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM). Application packages must be completed and submitted in hard copy and electronic formats. REMEMBER: There are three common reasons why applications don't meet the regulatory requirements: • The application does not meet CDRM requirements. For instance,the applicant did not properly examine and try other alternative regulatory and non-regulatory options. • The applicant did not properly identify the root of the problem.This is critical when • examining alternative options or solutions. • The applicant can address the problem identified by enforcing an existing regulation or act. After its review, your regional Transport Canada office will either: • Submit recommended applications to Transport Canada National Headquarters no later than September 15 each year or • Return an incomplete application to the applicant and request more information, which may result in delays If the application is complete, Transport Canada National Headquarters will prepare the relevant legislative documentation such as the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS). These documents will support the regulatory proposal and summarize the information contained in the application, including: • An outline of your public consultations • How you defined the problem • Why you deemed this restriction the best solution • How a regulation will affect stakeholders • How your process satisfied the different facets of the CDRM Overview of the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM) Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR) must comply with the Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management (CDRM). This directive commits the government to limiting its regulatory activities to those that promote health, safety, security, the protection of the environment and economic and social well-being of Canadians. Transport Canada is responsible for ensuring that proposed vessel operation restrictions meet CDRM requirements. The directive requires all regulatory authorities (provincial authority3, when it applies, and local authority) to ensure that: • A problem or risk clearly exists, federal government intervention is justified and a regulation is the best option • Canadians are consulted and given an opportunity to participate in non-regulatory alternatives, or in developing proposals for regulatory changes . 12 'VORR uses the term "provincial authority" when referring to a department of the government of a province designated by that government to process request to impose restrictions on the operation of vessels in respect of waters within that province. - • The benefits outweigh the costs to Canadians, their governments and businesses • The regulations present minimal adverse impacts on the capacity of the economy to generate wealth and employment and present no unnecessary regulatory burden • Systems are in place to effectively manage regulatory resources • Regulatory authorities must commit to enforcing regulations 'STEP 4- TREASURY BOARD OF CANADA SECRETARIAT EVALUATION Transport Canada National Headquarters will submit the proposed amendment, along with the accompanying Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS)to the Regulatory Affairs Sector of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat to go through the legislative law-making process. Once accepted by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Transport Canada will pre-publish the amendment in the Canada Gazette, Part I. The Canada Gazette is published nationally and allows stakeholders one last opportunity to share their concerns on the proposed regulatory changes. If the federal government receives comments during this period that were already addressed during the consultations, or if they receive no comments at all, the government will publish the proposed restrictions in the Canada Gazette, Part II and become federal law. If the government receives comments that were not previously addressed, Transport Canada may need to revise the RIAS to address those observations and/or the applicant may need to hold additional consultations. Once the amendments are published in Part II of the Canada Gazette, Transport Canada will inform the applicant. Once the proposed restriction is published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, you, as the applicant, are responsible for notifying the public of the new restrictions on waterway use. You can do this by posting signs in the designated areas or in public places close to the designated site. Remember that the production and posting of signs must comply with the applicable regulations. Regulatory Impact The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat evaluates every regulation that Transport Canada proposes, to identify both the potential benefits and the potential drawbacks it may create. Regulatory proposals with medium or high impact require greater amounts of detail than those with low impact. As you can imagine, it is useful to know in advance the probable level of impact of any regulatory proposal when designing consultations or collecting information. This knowledge will help you to: • Decide if a regulatory measure is in the best overall interests of the stakeholders • Provide an initial and on going assessment of the impact a regulatory change is likely to have IN NOTE: Impact levels may change as you gather new information or complete additional analysis and consultations. Since a good analysis may give a better idea of the amount of effort required to justify a regulatory proposal, we recommend that you do it as early as possible in the process. Contact your regional Transport Canada office for additional information about the impact analysis. 13 1 d x E d 4r F 1 i NEXT-STEPS7 1 P x r.< °: a .• 21.rOnce you have been granted the right—and only then—to restrict boating on one or many waterbodies on your territory, you, as a local authority, are responsible for producing, posting and maintaining restriction signs. The success of a restriction depends on people knowing that there is a restriction and what it requires them to do, As on any highway, signs must be easy to see and understand. Signs should be placed on or near the waterway to increase the chance of people behaving the way you want them to. For the sake of consistency, visibility and understanding, remember that Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations and Private Buoy Regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) govern the appearance as well as the placement of vessel restriction signs. To get help and advice on technical specifications that apply, contact your regional Transport Canada office. . 14 • LINDEN LAKE SCENARIQ The following scenario will help you understand the process described in this guide. Linden Lake is approximately 1.5 kilometres long and a maximum of one kilometre wide, and its eastern half is nearly 600 metres at its widest point. It is surrounded by private property, except for a portion of the western shore that is part of a public park and a public boat launch at the end of Linden Lake Road, adjacent to the park. The population in the area has grown in recent years, resulting in an increase in swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Many long-term residents around the lake expressed their concern and unhappiness with the increased use of the lake, particularly by power boaters "hot-dogging", wake jumping, and buzzing close to other vessels and their docks. Their concerns ranged from potential damage to docks from wakes,to fears of wakes overturning smaller non-powered craft, and even the disturbance of what was once a quiet restful place to live being affected by noise some residents described as "chaos on the water". During a Property Owners Association meeting, members decided to approach the municipality to limit the number of powerboats to those owned by property owners or to ban them from the lake completely. The municipality informed the property owners the responsibility for waterways rested with the federal government, but agreed to help them given the number of safety concerns raised by residents. The municipality contacted the regional Transport Canada office and expressed the concerns of the members of the Property Owners Association about the activities on Linden Lake and requested a restriction or ban on powerboat use. The regional Transport Canada office gave the municipality representative background information on how the process works and told him/her that there may be non-regulatory options or other regulations already in place to improve the situation on Linden Lake. The municipality said that the members of the association had taken a vote and 98% of the property owners felt that a restriction was the best way to address their concerns. The regional Transport Canada office advised that before they could help them resolve their concerns, the municipality—as the leader of the entire process—had to conduct proper consultation and an evaluation of the waterway concerns. Proper consultation and an opportunity to become involved in the process must include all users or those with an interest in the waterway and cannot be limited to one specific group. After reading the Local Authorities'Guide (LAG) and doing some research, the municipality contacted stakeholders and followed the process in the LAG. The first step was to identify as many waterway users as possible and examine ways of contacting them. During the peak period of use for Linden Lake, information signs were posted at the boat launch, notices on the park bulletin board, police station, city hall, and a few businesses serving waterway users. An ad was even placed in the local paper. The signs and notices explained that the Property Owners Association had concerns about safety and the present use of Linden Lake, and that it was seeking a vessel restriction or some other resolution and anyone wishing to comment should contact the local municipality. 15 1 Within the first month there appeared to be quite a split in opinion. Some people agreed that there were problems while others felt that since there were no accidents or injuries, there was no problem. After discussing the issue further with the regional Transport Canada office and receiving clarification about how it could help resolve some of the issues, the municipality decided to hold a meeting to clarify the problems, and find some possible common ground or understanding. In the interest of fairness, they appointed a person with no strong feelings one way or the other as chair of the meeting. The municipality sent out notices of the meeting and representatives from both groups were in attendance. Despite some individual opposing views, both groups agreed that wakes from some vessels could cause problems for small craft, and high speed near shore around the swimming areas and possibly the docks along the shoreline was not safe. They also discovered that the noise concerns were mainly from music on board a couple of unidentified vessels during one or two parties that were so loud shoreline residents couldn't sleep. What was not easy to identify was: • What efforts had the community already made to try and improve the situation other than some members seeking a ban or restriction? • What could they do next? This is the point where they identified and explored options. Everyone knew that a vessel restriction was an option but not one they could consider as the only solution at this time. They explored several options. • Adopt a voluntary code of conduct among the power boaters who lived in the area where they would not travel at high speed near shore, or cause large wakes around the docks or smaller vessels. Although people agreed that this might work for most local users, it may not help in the case of transient vessels coming from other areas for a day then leaving. • Advertise existing regulations to increase safety and cooperation among users. - Under the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, all waterways in their province were subject to a 10 km/h speed limit within 30 metres from shore'. - There was also a regulation against careless operation under the Small Vessel Regulations. Careless operation may include, but is not limited to, weaving through other vessels at high speed, jumping waves or wakes, operating an engine at peak RPM causing excessive noise, operating a vessel in circular or criss-cross patterns for extended periods of time in the same location, or causing an excessive wake. • Although engine noise (muffler requirements) is a federal responsibility, consider regulating excessive noise from music on board vessels by a local by-law if necessary. • Set times of day when wake boarders and water-skiers would use the largest part of the lake in a counter-clock wise direction.This would be advertised by a sign at the boat launch and be self-policed. At the end of the meeting, most people were willing to try these options to see if they resolved most concerns. . 16 See "APPENDIX 2" of this guide (LAG) in order to know the provinces that already have this restriction on their territories. -CONTACT INFORMATION MA`I ION a gP * 2 L R w k { .41 Transport Canada Regional Offices Atlantic (Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island) 10 Barter's Hill, 9th floor P.O. Box 1300 St. John's, Newfoundland AIC 6H8 Tel: 1-709-772-6915 Quebec 401-1550 d'Estimauville Ave. Quebec City, Quebec G1J 008 Tel: 1-418-648-5331 Ontario 100 Front Street South Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Tel: 1-877-281-8824 Prairie and Northern (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) 344 Edmonton Street P.O. Box 8550 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C OP6 Tel: 1-888-463-0521 Pacific (British Columbia) 700-800 Burrard Street Vancouver, BC V6Z 2J8 Tel: 1-604-666-2681 17 1 USELINKS AND I EF RENCES v FUL { 7 €a ` , 1: , { r ty Canada Gazette www.gazette.gc.ca Canada Marine Act www.laws-Iois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-6.7/ Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-10.15/ Collision Regulations www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C., c. 1416/ Commission de toponymie du Québec www.toponymie.gouv.qc.ca Constitution Act, 1982 www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html Contraventions Regulations www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-313/page-4.html#docCont Geographical Names Board of Canada www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/9174 Private Buoy Regulations www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-99-335/ Small Vessel Regulations www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2010-91/ 18 Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety Office of Boating Safety www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat — Guidelines and Tools www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rtrap-parfa/guides-eng.asp Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rtrap-parfa/cdrm-dcgr/cdrm-dcgrtb-eng.asp Canadian Cost-Benefit Analysis Guide: Regulatory Proposals www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rtrap-parfa/analys/analystb-eng.asp Guidelines for Effective Regulatory Consultations www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rtrap-parfa/erc-cer/erc-certb-eng.asp Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations www.laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2008-120/ VORR Application Checklist www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety 19 1 3 f' R APPENDIX 1a f a „ °, Types of Vessel Operation Restrictions 3 EDULE ! ., Waters on which all vessels are prohibited a S S HEAL' 2 Waters on which motorized vessels (including power-driven vessels and electric powered vessels) are prohibited SCHEDULE 3 Waters on which power-driven vessels are prohibited (vessels propelled by an internal combustion engine or a steam engine) SCHEDULE 1 7.5 Waters in public parks and controlled access bodies of water on which motorized vessels (including power-driven vessels and ! MAX kW electric powered vessels) are subject to an engine power limit > St21,1E1C L,_E 5 6 Waters on which motorized vessels (including power-driven vessels1 and electric powered vessels) are subject to a maximum speed limit MAX km/h (not standardized, e.g. 6, 14, 22 km/h, etc.) * Waters on which motorized vessels (including power-driven vessels {and electric powered vessels) are subject to a maximum speed limit .MAX km/h (standardized, e.g. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 km/h, etc.) * , . SCHEDULE 7 { Waters in which towing a person on any sporting or recreational ' equipment, or allowing a person to wake surf, is prohibited except during the permitted hours SCHEDULE 8 Waters in which a sporting, recreational or public event or activity GTA is prohibited (REM *Does not apply to a vessel that is required to comply with another speed limit established under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001)or the Canada Marine Act. . 20 F ENDI - , ii.'``.r", § j'` g .+q,, a 2 a # . ° ' ° ; }`d S Province-Wide Shoreline Speed Limits Some provinces have adopted speed limits of 10 km/h within 30 metres of shore on all waters within their boundaries. This speed limit applies in the following waters: • the waters of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; • the rivers and lakes in British Columbia and Nova Scotia; • Nitinat River and Nitinat Lake, upstream of Nitinat Bar, in British Columbia; • Bras d'Or Lake in Nova Scotia, inland of a line drawn between Coffin Point and Red Head in Great Bras d'Or Channel and the inland end of St. Peters Canal. This limit is in effect whether it is posted or not. Exceptions include: • recreational towing (while travelling perpendicular from the shore); • rivers less than 100 metres wide, as well as canals and buoyed channels; and • waters where another speed limit is set in schedules 5 and 6 of the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations; • waters where another speed limit is established under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) or the Canada Marine Act. These province-wide limits are an effective, economical and quick way to address local concerns as well as avoid the cost of administering restrictions and posting signs. While signs are not required to enforce the province-wide shoreline speed limit, they do help educate boaters and reduce incidents. If there are concerns raised about ongoing and persistent speeding near shore, local authorities should consider signage as a first step towards addressing the problem. For advice on appropriate signage, contact your regional Transport Canada office. 21 1 Dean Iorfida From: Atkins, Wayne <wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 9:15 AM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Lee Smith Subject: RE:VORR Dean, I am confirming my attendance at the city council meeting 26 of May 2015. This will be a quick power point presentation, approximately 30 min and time to table any questions. Could you please send me the details for the council meeting? Regards Wayne Atkins Boating Safety Officer Agent de la securite nautique Enforcement Training Officer ! Agents de I'autorite responsable de la formation Office of Boating Safety ! Bureau de la securite nautique Tel ' tel (51 9) 464-5150 I Facsimile/telecopier: (519) 383-1989 wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca<mailto:wayne:atkins@tc,.9c_ca> Transport Canada Centre j Marine Safety Ontario Region 100 Front Street South (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Centre de Transports Canada ', Securite maritime ! region de l'Ontariol 00, rue Front sud (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Government of Canada ! Gouvernement du Canada 1161 Thansport Transports Canada Canada This e-mail may be privileged and/or confidential,and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations.Any distribution,use or copying of this e-mail or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized.If you received this e-mail in error,please advise me(by return e-mail or otherwise) immediately. Ce courrier electronique est confidentiel et protege.L'expediteur ne renonce pas aux droits et obligations qui s'y rapportent.Toute diffusion,utilisation ou copie de ce message ou des renseignements qu'il contient par une personne autre que le(les)destinataire(s)designe(s)est interdite.Si vows recevez ce courrier electronique par erreur,veuillez m'en avisermmedracement,par-ecoorde courser=iectroniq ue ou parer a,.re moven. From: Lee Smith [mailto:lsmith@niagarafalls.ca] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 3:31 PM To: Atkins, Wayne Subject: Re: VORR Hi Wayne, I was just at our Council Review meeting and the time slot has been reserved for the presentation. Please confirm your presentation with our City Clerk, Dean Iorfida including time required, topic and presenter(s). Dean's email is diorfida@niagarafalls.ca Thanks Wayne, Lee Smith Fire Chief Niagara Falls Fire Department 1 Sent from my iPad On May 8, 2015, at 12:59 PM, Atkins, Wayne <wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca>wrote: Lee, Rough estimate would be 30 ruin, then questions!!! Could you please let me know as soon as it is approved? Regards Wayne Atkins Boating Safety Officer I Agent de la securite nautique Enforcement Training Officer I Agents de I'autorite responsable de la formation Office of Boating Safety I Bureau de la securite. nautique Tel / tel (519) 464-5150 I Facsimile/telecopier: (519) 383-1989 wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca<mailto:wayne.atkins@tcgc.ca> Transport Canada Centre I Marine Safety I Ontario Region 1100 Front Street South (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Centre de Transports Canada I Securite maritime I region de ('Ontario 100, rue Front sud (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Government of Canada I Gouvernement du Canada Transport Transports MI Canada Canada This e-mail may be privileged and/or confidential,and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations.Any distribution,use or copying of this e-mail or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized.If you received this e-mail in error, please advise me(by return e-mail or otherwise)immediately. Ce courrier electronique est confidentiel et protégé.L'expediteur ne renonce pas aux droits et obligations qui s'y rapportent.Toute diffusion, utilisation ou copie de ce message ou des renseignements qu'il contient par une personne autre que le(les)destinataire(s)designe(s)est interdite.Si vous recevez ce courrier electronique par erreur,veuillez m'en aviser immediatement,par retour de Courrier electron Use ou par un autre moven. From: Lee Smith [mailto:!smith(aniagarafalls.ca] Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 12:48 PM To: Atkins, Wayne Subject: Re: VORR Thanks so much for your assistance. I am awaiting confirmation for the 26th but it looks good. How much time will you require? Lee Smith Fire Chief Niagara Falls Fire Department Sent from my IPhone On May 8, 2015, at 11:28 AM, Atkins, Wayne <wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca>wrote: Chief, Great talking to you! I informed my manager that I requested an invitation to attend the council meeting May 26th to give a presentation on the VORR process. Also find attached a copy of the Local Authorities Guide. 2 Regards WayneAtkins Boating Safety Officer ', Agent de la securite nautique Enforcement Training Officer I Agents de I'autorite responsable de la formation Office of Boating Safety I Bureau de la securite nautique Tel / tel (519) 464-51 50 Facsimile/telecopier: (519) 383-1989 wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca<mailto.wayne.atkins@tc.gc.ca, Transport Canada Centre I Marine Safety I Ontario Region 100 Front Street South (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Centre de Transports Canada I Securite maritime I region de l'Ontariol 00, rue Front sud (PMZ), Sarnia, Ontario N7T 2M4 Government of Canada Gouvernement du Canada <image001.png> This e-mail may be privileged and/or confidential,and the sender does not waive any related rights and obligations.Any distribution,use or copying of this e-mail or the information it contains by other than an intended recipient is unauthorized.If you received this e-mail in error,please advise me(by return e-mail or otherwise)immediately. Ce courrier electronique est confidentiel et protégé.L'expediteur ne renonce pas aux droits et obligations qui s'y rapportent.Toute diffusion,utilisation ou copie de ce message ou des renseignements qu'il contient par une personne autre que le(les)destinataire(s)designe(s)est interdite.Si vous recevez ce courrier electronique par erreur,veuillez m'en aviser immediatement,par retour de courrier electronique ou oar un autre moven. <LOCAL AUTHORITIES GUIDE - ENGLISH - ACCESSIBLEPDF.pdf> • 3 06/18/2015 USER'S GUIDE VESSEL OPERATION RESTRICTION REGULATIONS • y'fFq'wi ''d„, s . ; •moi a y' v. www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety VORR DEFINED The Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (VORR.), established u•nder the CSA, 2001, -allow any level of government v ask. the .federal h government to restrict the use of all vessels , cin all bodies of water in Canada • ": wwvu.tc go.ca/boatingsafety 1 06/18/2015 VORR AT A GLANCE FORMAT 11 Schedule Part Area Item INCLUDES Description Lats & Longs Restriction www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety VORR AT A GLANCE Example Schedule 5 Part 3 Toronto Item 2 "That part part of Lake Ontario within „ " r e j 150m of the shore between the y ( mouth of Etobicoke Creek and the '` mouth of the Humber River" `` M l,. 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M kFnXM Educate 4 f 1 Educ/' ate. ran.... rr...< 1877.I3186r Canada www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety APPLICATION PROCESS Proponent Amended • VORR Canada Gazette www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety Ft 4 06/18/2015 'RESPONSIBILITIES- Proponent ` •Work with Regional OBS Officer; ▪Local Authorities Guide(LAG) ,d i Consultation •Pin-Point Problem;Educate;Best Solution,etc; •Work with ALL stakeholders _ • Details all requirements for an application; EeCk1iSt • Confirms compliance with the CDRM S . n • Complete&thorough; Hard copy&electronic; • Be wary of time constraints Signage Enforce • Regional OBS Officer&Signage Guide • An Owners Guide to the Private Buoy Regulations www.tc.gc.ca/boatisgsafety • 1.41 RESPONSIBILITIES- Regional OBS Consup, atiort— 'Provide help advice,and documentation; •Keep the process on track • Compliance with the Cabinet Directive on Evaluation Regulatory Management; • Return an incomplete application $` ' Subn,,ssion • Support and submit to HQ prior to Sept 15th Signage & • Provide Signage Guides&advice on placement; • Enforce • On-going support for enforcement officers G. www tc.gc.ca/t oatingsafety ; 5 06/18/2015 RESPONSIBILITIES=oBs HQ •Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement Prepare •Summarize&support the proposal • Regulatory Affairs Sector-Treasury • Approval • Board of Canada Secretariat • Canada Gazette Part I Submission • Canada Gazette Part II www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety 1111 NEXT STEPS . Once you have been gradthe right to restrict boating, you are responsible for producing,pottng and maintaining restriction signs i Must be properly Placer! " ' * tu International Orange Must be Clearly Visible / ;te ': a fr VORR&Private Buoy Y R 1/12 - Regulations govern the o = n «fit fi appearance and placement r wn to wwwtc.gc.ca/boatingsafety 6 06/18/2015 1.0 -2-.,. .--- PERMIT Y Acquire application form _____ I from regional OBS office gym. ' >Submit at least 30 working _. days prior to date needed 1 { k www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety g,,.. , .. ..2 . ....,„4„.,...,:., Questions? , . - t r . _ +, ff • Vit Wayne Atkins-BSO Dawn Colquhoun-BSO =i rt Jonathan Doan-Manager -; i.-' ' Jane Garvin-Administration . 1-877-281-8824 Tobs-ontario-bsnCa tc.ec.ca .r...w' ' 100 Front St South Sarnia,ON,N7T 2M4 www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety 7 "*" TS-2015-12 Niagara alls 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-2015-12 Barker Street between Carlton Avenue & Corwin Avenue - Parking Review RECOMMENDATION That the "No Parking" zone on the north side of Barker Street between Corwin Avenue and a point 75 metres east of Corwin Avenue is removed. That the current parking restrictions remain, as is, and staff conduct a traffic study related to the possible speeding EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The removal of the parking zone is supported by the majority of residents. BACKGROUND Several residents on Barker Street between Carlton Avenue and Corwin Avenue requested Staff to review the removal of a recently established parking prohibited zone on the north side of the street. The concern stems from a lack of on-street parking. A parking review was previously carried out in April 2014. The request was initiated by a resident who expressed concerns with parked vehicles restricting sight lines, motorists experiencing difficulty exiting their driveways, and parked vehicles damaging the grass boulevards. Although a consensus was not established for the entire road segment, responses obtained from the two homeowners on the north side of Barker Street immediately to the east of Corwin Avenue revealed a strong desire for a parking restriction next to their homes. Barker Street extends in an east/west direction between Carlton Avenue and Corwin Avenue. The road is 7.0 metres in width and consists of a grass boulevard and a concrete sidewalk on each side. There are no curbs on either side of Barker Street within this road segment. The area is residential. At the present time, parking is restricted on the south side of Barker Street between Corwin Avenue and Carlton Avenue, as well as on the north side between Corwin Avenue and a point 75 metres east. There are approximately eight (8) parking spaces available on the street. 2 TS-2015-12 May 26, 2015 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Questionnaires were distributed to the twelve (12) households in the study area requesting the homeowner's input and comments on the removal of the parking restriction on the north side of Barker Street which encompasses two properties —the side yard of the corner property of a home on Corwin Avenue and the adjacent property to the east on Barker Street. A response was received from eleven (11) residents, representing a 92% response rate. Eight (8) residents, or 72% of the respondents, identified that they prefer the parking restriction on the north side of Barker Street to be removed; the remaining three (3) residents prefer that it be maintained. The response rate identifies a clear desire for the removal of the 75-metre long parking restriction on the north side of Barker Street. The removal of the signs will increase the on-street parking capacity by another four (4) spaces to a total of twelve (12) parking spaces on the north side of the street. Additional comments were received from five (5) residents identifying that the existing parking restriction along the entire south side of the road segment should also be removed, thus allowing residents to be able to park in front of their own residence. The number of responses is below what would be considered a consensus for the street. This parking restriction predates Parking and Traffic Bylaw 89-2000. Parking and Traffic Bylaw 89-2000 prohibits drivers from parking or stopping their vehicle on a boulevard. The vehicle must be entirely on the asphalt surface. If complaints are received that drivers are parking their vehicle on a boulevard, parking control staff will be dispatched and vehicles found to be in contravention of the bylaw will receive a parking infraction. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The removal of the signs is to be carried out by Transportation Services staff. The labour and material cost is accounted for in the 2015 General Purposes Budget. The estimated cost to remove the signs is approximately $100. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities, which include ensuring that environmental, health, and social benefits direct transportation planning and design decisions related to walking, cycling, and public transit. 3 TS-2015-12 May 26, 2015 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Study Area drawing Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitted: JK 'L1t71 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer in ro ='i ". 'k+$'^.i• # ,.y k'!t H ice*-, s. _ iii" Y t t , a .ii +E..." `. s'. 4 ---....,?,_, g + . • . .....,:-;t,_"..7 cK 8 , ,,,,,- cu cK ) + , jp i sc r k ,, i. » 4q t r" x .. ,. , ,„ . r An v` b i £ k 4{} -e-,-;"4 X -Y{ A µ,ppb/ } 5 0 0 ... . 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This year's budgets reflect a number of initiatives that have been completed. Specifically, the Region has completed its review of Regional water and waste water delivery and has resolved to maintain the existing delivery system. This will provide certainty to the City as Regional costs account for 54% (water) and 60% (wastewater) of the respective utility budget. Likewise, the City undertook a process to return the water billing responsibility to the City from NPEI. This has been completed effective May 1, 2014. The reductions in operating costs have a positive impact on the 2015 budget. In addition, to the improved fiscal performance, other positive facts have occurred in the information collection and inter-department improvements that will continue to occur in 2015. The City has partnered with the Region on an audit of the City's water distribution system with the intention to identify causes of water loss. This initiative is virtually complete and the findings/recommendations will be provided later in the summer for implementation in 2016. Staff have been requested annually, to conduct a review of the municipal rate structure. This budget includes costs for conducting such a review for the 2016 Utility Budget. Staff is recommending adjustments in the variable rates so that the water volumetric charges is reduced to 0.959 per cubic meter from 0.9628 while the wastewater rate is increased to $1.2474 from $1.0646 per cubic meter. These changes result in the combined volumetric rate increasing to $2.2064 from $2.0274. The primary reason for the increase in the wastewater volumetric rates is the reduced volumes of water and 2 F-2015-25 June 23, 2015 waste water sold. On the water side, the reduced impact is offset by reduced water purchases; unfortunately on the wastewater side the Regional treatment costs are fixed. As a result, as the volumes sold are reduced, the rates must increase to offset the reduced billing volume. In 2014, the City used reserves to mitigate a portion of the cost increase, however in 2015, staff recommend that the utilization of reserves not be continued. The City's fixed monthly charges are determined by meter size in a graduated rate structure wherein the properties with larger meters are charged a larger proportion than the smaller meter owners. The combined increase of the smaller meter typical of the average home owner is being reduced from $42.29 to $41.43. The monthly service charge rate is being reduced to $21.00 per month from $22.25 for water, while the monthly service charge for wastewater is increasing from $20.03 to $20.43 per month on the average residential meter. Despite the significant increase to the wastewater volumetric rate, the combined impact of the other rate reductions mitigates the total increase. The net impact on the users will vary depending on the volume of water consumed. For a low use family (representing a consumption of 100m3/year), this increase represents a $7.01 or 1.00% per year increase and for a higher residential user (representing 300m3/year), a $41.43 increase or 3.71%. Since the cost increases are related to wastewater volumetric large consumers of water will be affected more than users with lower consumption. BACKGROUND The municipality develops an annual utility budget for the operation of its water and sewer distribution systems. The City is dependent upon the Region of Niagara for the supply of potable water and the treatment of wastewater. The City has responsibility to bill its residents for the use of both water and wastewater. The user fees consist of both a fixed monthly service charge and variable charge based on consumption. The City's variable charge is developed to cover the cost charged by the Region for potable water and for the treatment of sewage. The City's fixed meter charges recover the City's operating costs and capital spending. This rate methodology has been in place since the inception of residential meters in 2001. It should be noted that the capital spending included in the utility budgets increased significantly in this time as previous City Councils have addressed capital reinvestment issues. Throughout Ontario, the rate structures vary with a few based on a pure volumetric rate, while most have combined volumetric and fixed charges. The City is recommending that a review of the rate structure be undertaken for the 2016 budget to ensure the structure is consistent to local issues while at the same time, is comparable to other jurisdictions. 3 F-2015-25 June 23, 2015 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE There are two separate utility budgets. There is the Water budget and the Wastewater budget. The analysis of the budgets are separated by the rates charged. Water Volumetric Rate The water volumetric rate is developed to capture the costs of water purchases from the Region. The Region charges the City based on a 75-25% split between variable and fixed rate. The variable portion of the Regional charge was not changed and remains at $0.537 per/m3 for the 3rd consecutive year. The fixed portion of the Regional charge decreased from $2,889,027 to $2,817,939. The variable cost of Regional purchases depends on the annual flows. The City's purchases have been reducing in recent years and staff anticipate this to continue in 2015. Similarly, the City's billing volume to customers has declined as well. On a positive note, the City's percentage of billed water as compared to water purchased has increased by 0.75% and this has had a positive impact on the rate charged. As a result, the volumetric rate for water is being reduced to 0.959/m3 from 0.9628/m3. Water Fixed Monthly Service Rates: The purpose of the fixed service charge is to collect the revenues necessary to offset the municipality's cost for the maintenance of the water distribution system in the City. All of the City's costs for the distribution network including an annual transfer to capital are financed through the service charges. The service charge is based on the meter size at every property. The fixed monthly charges increase with the size of each meter. The City's water expenditures are outlined in Chart 2. The projected net annual expenditures for the City's water operation are projected to decrease to $9,036,679 from $9,090,909 by 1.0%. Impacts for 2015: • a reduction of water billing costs • inclusion of consultant costs for water rate strategy • increase in costs of maintaining infrastructure costs • increase of fleet costs • a continued investment in capital infrastructure of $4.1M • an increase in infrastructure repairs in contracted services It should be noted that the reinvestment costs associated with water asset replacements is borne completely by the fixed service charges. This is the funding source for the 4 F-2015-25 June 23, 2015 Capital Budget and will remain at $4.1 million annually. The Asset Management Plan adopted by Council suggested that the annual contribution towards capital reinvestment should be approximately $6.0M per annum. While this amount is an estimate based on information available at the report's date, this would indicate that additional capital reinvestment monies will need to be generated in the future. Wastewater Volumetric The volumetric rate for wastewater is established to capture all of the Regional costs of wastewater treatment. There are two factors that impact the volumetric wastewater rate charged to all residents. 1. The amount charged by the Region to the lower tiers is a 100% fixed amount. The Region bills the City a fixed cost based on the City's share of Regional wastewater treatment flows. In 2015, the cost of treatment is $13,322,136 compared to $13,946,649. 2. The billing amounts related to wastewater was reduced sharply due to an overestimate of billing volumes attributed to the OPG Tunnel project and a significant billing error. This has more of a significant impact since the Regional costs are 100% fixed. Thus the reduced billing volume sharply reduced revenues generated. In 2014, the City raised volumetric rates by 4.5% and offset the balance of the increase with a transfer from the stabilization reserve. In 2015, staff does not recommend further offsets from the reserve and indicate that a volumetric rate increase should be done. Wastewater Fixed Service Charges The fixed service charge is based on the municipality's cost for the maintenance of the wastewater distribution system in the City. All of the City's costs for the distribution network including an annual transfer to capital is financed through the service charges. The service charge or connection charge is based on the meter size at every property. Similar to the water service charge, the monthly charges increase with the size of each meter. The details of the City's wastewater expenditures are outlined in Chart 1. The projected net annual expenditures for the City's wastewater operation is projected to increase to $9,155,360 from $8,910,425 budgeted in 2014. The cost increases are due to increases in operating costs to service infrastructure, especially with WRAP program as well as an increase to the fleet operating costs. The service charges will increase to $20.43/month from $20.03/month. Ancillary revenue is used to offset the amount required from the fixed service charge. The revenue streams included sewer lateral charges, flat rate billing accounts during 5 F-2015-25 June 23, 2015 construction, late payment penalties and a transfer from the development charge reserve to offset 100% the debenture cost associated with the growth related pumping stations. It should be noted that the reinvestment costs associated with water asset replacements is borne completely by the fixed service charges. This is the funding source for the Capital Budget and will remain at $4.7 million annually. The Asset Management Plan adopted by Council suggested that the annual contribution towards capital reinvestment should be approximately $6.5 million per annum. While this amount is an estimate based on information available at the report's date, this would indicate that additional capital reinvestment monies will need to be generated in the future. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The impact on account holders will vary depending on the volume of water used. Since the increase in rates are primarily in the volumetric rates, account holders with increasing volumes of water will have the greater increases. The combined volumetric rates will increase from $2.2064/m3 from $2.02741m3. Attached is a summary chart that highlights the differences in residential water use amongst other municipalities (Chart 3). The chart compares a low residential user (100 m3/year) vs. high user (300 m3/year). As this shows, there is a variety of methodologies used for billing residential homeowners amongst municipalities. It should be noted that the low water user (100 m3) is expected to pay $717.80 compared to $710.79 in 2014. This compares to the annual charge of $618.42 in 2000 when residential meters were introduced. This represents an annualized increase of 1.05% since 2000. This annual average increase includes increased annual expenditures of $5 million in capital funding as well as a significant increase in Regional charges since that time. Council will recall that two programs exist to assist homeowners. The low income seniors rebate provide $100 rebate for qualified seniors, while the low flow toilet program provides incentives to property owners to reduce water consumption. Both programs remain in this budget. There are annual requests for rate structure review and changes. In reviewing this issue, staff have petitioned many municipalities throughout Ontario. There is no uniform model for rate structure. Municipalities use a variety of models from full volumetric billing (a few) to combined volumetric and fixed charges (most). Chart 3 identifies some of municipalities unique systems. Other characteristics such as the percentage of revenues generated from volume vs. fixed in a combined system vary greatly throughout the province. Staff believe that with major initiatives completed (i.e. Regional rate structure review and 6 F-2015-25 June 23, 2015 water billing responsibility transfer) along with initiatives virtually complete (i.e. City/Region water loss study and the large meter bypass inspector), the time is right to perform a rate review. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Chart 1 - Wastewater Budget Chart 2 - Water Budget Chart 3 - Comparable Residential Charges - Regional Municipalities elekeRecommended by: I Todd Harrison, Dir ctor of Fina ce Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, C of Administrative Officer CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page: Date: Jun 17, 2015 Time: 11:38 am Budget Report By Function ckf,dkr / From Category : 100000 To Category : 823020 Account Code: 16-3-9?????-???To: 16-4-?77797-?????? 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES 16--> CITY SANITARY SEWER FUND 132015--> INSURANCE CLAIM SRVS 3--> EXPENSE 16-3-132015-030000 MATERIALS-INSURANCE CLAP 65,120 55,000 Total EXPENSE 65,120 55,000 INSURANCE CLAIM SRVS Surplus/Deficit 65,120 55,000 142015--> WSIB HEALTH SAFETY SICK SRVS 3--> EXPENSE 16-3-142015-030000 MATERIALS 10,411 10,411 Total EXPENSE 10,411 10,411 WSIB HEALTH SAFETY SICK SRVS Surplus/Deficit 10,411 10,411 411000--> SYSTEM MAINT SANITARY SEWER 3--> EXPENSE 16-3-411000-010000 LABOUR 589,636 579,017 16-3-411000-010013 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCAI 155,100 155,100 16-3-411000-010016 OVERTIME-SYSTEM MAINT SA 42,000 45,000 16-3-411000-020000 LONG TERM INTEREST 415,628 445,714 16-3-411000-030000 MATERIALS 141,200 98,100 16-3-411000-030005 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN- 2,500 2,500 16-3-411000-030017 INSURANCE PREMIUMS-SYSTI 124,071 132,971 16-3-411000-030035 OFFICE SUPPLIES-SYSTEM Mi 250 250 16-3-411000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 897,000 740,000 16-3-411000-050000 RENTS AND FINANCIAL EXPEN: 200,000 200,000 16-3-411000-070000 LONG TERM DEBT PRINCIPAL 598,678 598,678 16-3-411000-080001 TO CAPITAL-SYSTEM MAINT S, 4,730,000 4,730,000 16-3-411000-090000 INTERNAL RENT 200,290 157,993 Total EXPENSE 8,096,353 7,885,323 4--> REVENUE 16-4-411000-710000 USER FEES -13,322,136 -11,710,818 16-4-411000-710010 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES-S -7,916,054 -7,741,034 16-4-411000-710011 SEWER FLAT RATE CHARGES- -100,000 -100,000 16-4-411000-710012 SEWER LATERAL CLEANING-S -25,000 -25,000 16-4-411000-740000 PENALTIES ON SEWER -100,000 0 16-4-411000-780003 TRANSFERS FROM SPECIAL PL 0 -2,163,951 16-4-411000-780009 TRSF FROM DEVELOPMENT Cl- -1,014,306 -1,044,391 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page : 2 Date: Jun 17, 2015 Time: 11:38 am Budget Report By Function From Category : 100000 To Category : 823020 Account Code : 16-3-??????-???To: 16-4-799797-797779 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES Total REVENUE -22,477,496 -22,785,194 SYSTEM MAINT SANITARY SEWER Surplus/Deficit -14,381,143 -14,899,871 412000--> REGIONAL CHRGS SANITARY SEWER 3--> EXPENSE 16-3-412000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 13,322,136 13,860,257 Total EXPENSE 13,322,136 13,860,257 REGIONAL CHRGS SANITARY SEWER Surplus/Deficit 13,322,136 13,860,257 413000--> SANITARY SYSTEMS RESEARCH&DEVMT 3--> EXPENSE 16-3-413000-010000 LABOUR-SANITARY SYSTEMS 156,386 179,817 16-3-413000-010013 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCA1 50,524 50,524 16-3-413000-010016 OVERTIME-SANITARY SYSTEM 1,000 1,000 16-3-413000-030000 MATERIALS-SANITARY SYSTEI 14,100 23,350 16-3-413000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES-SAN 740,000 705,000 16-3-413000-090000 INTERNAL RENT-SANITARY SY 21,466 14,512 Total EXPENSE 983,476 974,203 SANITARY SYSTEMS RESEARCH&DEVMT Surplus/Deficit 983,476 974,203 Total CITY SANITARY SEWER FUND 0 0 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page: 3 Date: Jun 17, 2015 Time: 11:38 am Budget Report By Function From Category: 100000 To Category : 823020 Account Code : 15-3-777777-777To : 15-4-777777-777777 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES 15-3-433000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES-WA1 25,000 25,000 Total EXPENSE 269,624 288,305 WATER SYSTEMS RESEARCH&DEVMT Surplus/Deficit 269,624 288,305 Total CITY WATER FUND 0 0 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page : Date: Jun 17, 2015 Time: 11:38 am Budget Report By Function c ae.r 2-- From Category : 100000 To Category : 823020 Account Code : 15-3-777277-???To : 15-4-7???'??-777?77 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES 15--> CITY WATER FUND 123010--> AUDITING SRVS 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-123010-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 5,000 5,000 Total EXPENSE 5,000 5,000 AUDITING SRVS Surplus/Deficit 5,000 5,000 132015--> INSURANCE CLAIM SRVS 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-132015-030000 MATERIALS-INSURANCE CLAP 50,000 50,000 Total EXPENSE 50,000 50,000 INSURANCE CLAIM SRVS Surplus/Deficit 50,000 50,000 133005--> REVENUES AND RECV 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-133005-010000 LABOUR-REVENUES AND REC 264,044 0 15-3-133005-010013 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCA1 71,292 0 15-3-133005-010016 OVERTIME-REVENUES AND RE 15,000 0 15-3-133005-030000 MATERIALS-REVENUES AND F 175,339 0 15-3-133005-030035 OFFICE SUPPLIES-REVENUES 20,000 0 15-3-133005-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 243,512 1,079,000 Total EXPENSE 789,187 1,079,000 REVENUES AND RECV Surplus/Deficit 789,187 4 1,079,000 142015--> WSIB HEALTH SAFETY SICK SRVS 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-142015-030000 MATERIALS 30,000 52,000 Total EXPENSE 30,000 52,000 WSIB HEALTH SAFETY SICK SRVS Surplus/Deficit 30,000 52,000 431000--> SYSTEM MAINT WATERWORKS 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-431000-010000 LABOUR 1,678,553 1,571,762 15-3-431000-010013 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCA1 457,762 457,762 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page: 2 Date : Jun 17, 2015 Time : 11:38 am Budget Report By Function From Category : 100000 To Category: 823020 Account Code : 15-3-777777-???To: 15-4-777727-7,7997 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES 15-3-431000-010016 OVERTIME-SYSTEM MAINT W/ 90,000 70,000 15-3-431000-030000 MATERIALS 346,350 341,410 15-3-431000-030005 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN- 22,000 25,000 15-3-431000-030007 ELECTRICITY 37,000 27,500 15-3-431000-030009 WATER 3,000 4,500 15-3-431000-030015 ADVERTISING/NEWS RELEASE 15,000 18,000 15-3-431000-030017 INSURANCE PREMIUMS-SYST' 127,088 134,448 15-3-431000-030035 OFFICE SUPPLIES-SYSTEM Mi 750 1,000 15-3-431000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 627,500 560,000 15-3-431000-050000 RENTS AND FINANCIAL EXPEN: 125,000 125,000 15-3-431000-080001 TO CAPITAL 4,100,000 4,100,000 15-3-431000-090000 INTERNAL RENT 252,865 180,222 Total EXPENSE 7,882,868 7,616,604 4--> REVENUE 15-4-431000-710000 USER FEES -5,000 -1,000 15-4-431000-710014 WATER CONSUMPTION FEES- -10,907,483 -11,174,487 15-4-431000-710015 WATER SERVICE FEES-SYSTE -8,546,679 -8,773,909 15-4-431000-710016 WATER FLAT RATE FEES-SYS -60,000 -60,000 15-4-431000-710017 WATER STAND PIPE FEES-SYt -100,000 -90,000 15-4-431000-710018 WATER TRANSFER AND SHUT< -50,000 -34,500 15-4-431000-740000 PENALTIES ON WATER -100,000 0 15-4-431000-770000 SALES -105,000 -105,000 15-4-431000-780003 TRANSFERS FROM SPECIAL Pl. 0 -80,000 15-4-431000-790000 OTHER REVENUE -60,000 -27,500 Total REVENUE -19,934,162 -20,346,396 SYSTEM MAINT WATERWORKS Surplus/Deficit -12,051,294 -12,729,792 432000--> REGIONAL CHRGS WATERWORKS 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-432000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES 8,089,544 8,366,460 15-3-432000-040004 FIXED REGIONAL CHARGES-R 2,817,939 2,889,027 Total EXPENSE 10,907,483 11,255,487 REGIONAL CHRGS WATERWORKS Surplus/Deficit 10,907,483 11,255,487 433000--> WATER SYSTEMS RESEARCH &DEVMT 3--> EXPENSE 15-3-433000-010000 LABOUR-WATER SYSTEMS RE 156,386 179,817 15-3-433000-010013 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCA1 47,238 47,238 15-3-433000-010016 OVERTIME-WATER SYSTEMS I 1,000 1,000 - 15-3-433000-030000 MATERIALS-WATER SYSTEMS 40,000 35,250 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS GL5280 Page : 3 Date : Jun 17, 2015 Time: 3:42 pm Budget Report By Function From Category : 100000 To Category : 823020 Account Code: 15-3-77"9'7-???To: 15-4-777779-779999 2015 2014 Account Code Account Description FINAL BUDGET FINAL BUDGET -BUDGET -BUDGET VALUES VALUES 15-3-433000-040000 CONTRACTED SERVICES-WAT 25,000 25,000 Total EXPENSE 269,624 288,305 WATER SYSTEMS RESEARCH&DEVMT Surplus/Deficit 269,624 288,305 Total CITY WATER FUND 0 0 F-2015-25 Chart 3 Niagara Region: City/Town Water Service Water Consumption Sewer Service Sewer Consumption Date Per 100 cm/3 Per 3W cm/3 Flat S/C Based on Meter Size Notes Fort Erie $ 24.52 $ 1.1920 $ 40.25 5 1.2610 15 -Feb -15 $ 1,022.54 $ 1,513.14 YES YES YES Grimsby S 21.33 $ 1.2100 0.2119 01 -May -15 $ 376.96 $ 618.96 YES NO Same rate for all size meters, Sewer charges are included with property taxes Lincoln $ 5.81 5 2.0610 $ 2.4060 01-1an-15 $ 516.42 $ 1,409.82 YES YES NOTL 5 71.79 $ 1.3160 $ 24.08 $ 0.9163 01 -Jan -15 $ 773.67 $ 1,220.13 YES YES IES Pelham $ 11.14 $ 1.3275 $ 13.17 5 0.9119 01-1an-15 5 515.66 $ 963.54 YES YES Port Colborne $ 29.20 5 1.1230 5 32.45 5 1.20811 $ 972.90 5 1439.10 YES YES St. Catharines $ 12.50 5 1.1990 5 7.25 5 1.82611 01 -Apr -15 $ 539.50 5 1,144.50 YES YES YES Thorold $ 15.23 5 1.2430 $ 17.02 $ 1.3880 01 -Jan -15 5 650.10 $ 1,176.30 YES NO Same rate for all size meters Wainfleet Block 1 $ 9.30 5 0.6600 No Municipal Wa er 5 0.7100 22 -Jan -15 $ 360.20 5 634.20 YES YES Welland $ 10.17 5 1.6460 $ 14.65 5 2.6301 1.4100 $ 725.45 $ 1,580.67 YES YES Also have a rate of $2.6301 for commercial sewer West Lincoln 5 10.31 5 1.1100 $ 23.77 $ 1.42011 01-1ul-14 $ 661.96 $ 1,167.96 YES YES Still at 2014 Rates Niagara Falls $ 21.00 $ 0.9590 $ 20.43 $ 1.2474 1.1474 $ 717.80 $ 1,159.08 YES YES YES Other Jurisdictions City/Town Water Service Water Consumption Sewer Service Sewer Consumption Date Per 1W cm/3 Per 300 cm/3 Flat S/C Based on Meter Size Notes Barrie 5 11.97 $ 0.9418 $ 15.74 5 1.3169 $ 558.39 5 1,010.13 YES YES Consumption charges vary dependent on how much water is used in bi-monthly billing period. Charges and ranges vary for both commercial and residential customers. Charge in chart is for lowest volume users. Copy of chart shown below Sarnia 5 33.74 5 0.2119 01-1an-15 $ 426.07 $ 468.45 YES YES Sewer charge is calculated as 116.25% of the total water bill Oshawa Residential water/sewer volumetric charges are the same tot all. Commercial water/sewer volumetric charges -Durham $ 15.86 5 0.9440 5 6.28 $ 1.6030 01-1an-15 $ 520.38 $ 1,029.78 YES IES decrease based on the amount of water used. Kirchner $ 1.9379 $ 2.1742 01 -Apr -I5 $ 411.21 $ 1,233.63 No service charges, only volumetric charges Brantford No sewer service charges, from May 1- Sept 30th the waste water rate is capped for single unit residential $ 4.61 5 1.8100 5 - 5 1.7200 01-1an-15 $ 408.32 $ 1,114.32 YES YES customers at 30cm per month to account for lawn watering s Hamilton- Consumption charges increase dependent on how much water is used per month. Rates based on Block 1 $ 9.30 5 0.6600 $ 9.30 5 0.7100 22 -Jan -15 $ 360.20 5 634.20 YES YES consumption from 0-10cm per month or greater then 10 cm per month Hamilton- Block 2 $ 9.30 5 1.3200 5 9.30 $ 1.4100 22-lan-15 $ 496.20 5 1,042.20 YES YES Halton Water/sewer volumetric charges vary based on the amount of consumption per month. Amount in table is based on 0-25cm per month. The rates are pro rated based on the amount of consumption in each rate band. Region $ 11.95 $ 0.9773 $ 13.89 $ 1.1474 $ 522.55 $ 947.49 YES YES See chart below for all rates. London Water/Sewer volumetric charges are based on the amount of consumption per month. Rate in chart is for 8 - Waterloo $ 14.04 5 1.9996 5 11.89 5 1.7772 5 688.84 $ 1A44.20 YES YES 15cm per month. 0-7cm per month do not pay any consumption charges. See chart below for all rates. 5 2.91 5 1.66 5 4.49 $ 2.10 18-1an-15 $ 464.80 $ 1,216.80 NO WATER- YES SEWER -NO Sewer service charges are based on size of storm sewer. Cambridge 5 7.95 $ 1.9338 S 5.84 $ 1.9514 01-lan-15 $ 554.00 $ 1,331.04 YES YES Dean Iorfida From: Beth Angle Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 4:08 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Bill Matson; Teresa Fabbro Subject: June Council Meeting Hello Dean I realize that it's very early but can you please add MYAC to the June 23rd Council Meeting Agenda for their annual year end deputation? Thanks! Beth Beth Angle Community Development Coordinator Recreation &Culture Department City of Niagara Falls 7150 Montrose Road, Unit 1 Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3 905 356 7521 X 3336 905 356 7404 fax bangleEniagarafal Is.ca 1 Dean Iorfida From: Lydia Waters Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:16 PM To: Teresa Fabbro; Dean Iorfida Cc: Wendy Canavan; Carey Campbell; Kristine Elia; Cathy Crabbe; Sarah Conidi; Serge Felicetti Subject: Modern Corporation 50th Anniversary in 2014 - Recognize @ June 23, 2015 Council Meeting Dean and Teresa, Mayor Jim Diodati and Serge Felicetti had a meeting and plant tour at Modern Corporation's facilities on Fruitbelt Pkwy on Friday, May 22, 2015. The company celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2014 and the Mayor said he would like the company to come to the next Council meeting to be recognized for their contributions to the community. Wendy Canavan has since met with the company and will be preparing a power point to be shown at the June 23, 2015 Council meeting when the company is present. Please add this item to the next Council meeting agenda. Thank you. Lydia Waters Executive Secretary Business Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Fats, ON L2E 6X5 (905)356-7521 ext 5000 Fax 905-357-9293 lwatersAniagarafalls.ca 1 Dean Iorfida From: Lydia Waters Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 4:50 PM To: Kristine Elia Cc: Wendy Canavan; Cathy Crabbe; Dean Iorfida; Teresa Fabbro Subject: 50th Anniversary for Modern Landfill, Inc. Hi Kristine, I spoke to Wendy regarding what type of an award to present to Modern Landfill, Inc. in recognition of their 50th Anniversary. She recommended a framed photo of the Falls with the gold name plate for the founder of the company, Steve Washuta. His daughter Joleigh Washuta, Community Relations Director will be at Council to accept the award on behalf of the company. Also attending Council with Joleigh to accept the award: Scott Bradley, General Manager Karen Craig, Sales Manager David Vidakovic, Maintenance Manager Robert Trunzo Lydia Waters Executive Secretary Business Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 (905)356-7521 ext 5000 Fax 905-357-9293 Iwaters(a niagarafalls.ca 1 Highway Accident On Sunday April 26, 2015 along the Queen Elizabeth Way in Niagara Falls, Kendra Tolley and her boyfriend Ryan Benner were travelling along the highway and witnessed a vehicle that had left the highway and entered the ditch. Both have been trained and are currently employed as lifeguards at Great Wolf Lodge. Their commitment to assist those in need kicked in and they immediately pulled over and tended to two elderly patients who were inside the vehicle. The first aid administered by Kendra and Ryan helped to calm the patients in this extremely scary situation until EMS and the Fire Department could arrive. Fire crews that were on scene took notice of the professional manner in which Kendra and Ryan provided care and how they reassured the patients that they would be okay and help was on its way. On behalf of myself, Council and the Niagara Falls Fire Department, we are pleased to recognize these two individuals for their quick actions to reduce suffering and we are proud to have Kendra and Ryan in our community. When residents perform these extraordinary acts of caring, it makes our city a better place to live. Please join me in congratulating Kendra and Ryan. Barker St Fire In the early morning hours of April 30, 2015 Jerry Buchowsky was at work delivering newspapers for the Niagara Falls Review when he noticed flames shooting out of the rear of a single family home on Barker Street. Immediately his instincts kicked in and he called 9-1-1 to advise the fire department of a fire and at the same time he began knocking on doors of the home to alert the occupants. He was met by one of the residents who was not aware of the fire and Jerry proceeded to enter the home to alert all the occupants. As the result of Jerry's quick actions, everyone safely exited the home without any injuries. The quick response of Jerry also reduced the damage to the home by getting the fire department on location early. It is important to note that the residents Jerry helped to safety through his actions were all children under the age of 17. On behalf of myself, Council and the Niagara Falls Fire Department, we are pleased to recognize Jerry for his selfless actions and quick thinking that ultimately led to 4 residents of Niagara Falls being alive and well today. Please join me in congratulating Jerry. PBD-2015-24 Niagaraj7a14 June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-24 AM-2015-005, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street Applicant: 2405800 Ontario Limited (John Lally) Agent: Greg Taras, UEM Consulting Proposal: Proposed Retirement Home RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to permit a retirement home and a restaurant on the lands in addition to a hotel, and to reduce the parking standard for a retirement home to 0.58 spaces per living unit, subject to a holding (H) symbol until a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment has been completed and a Record of Site Condition has been filed with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY John Lally (2405800 Ontario Limited) submitted an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 for lands known as 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street. The applicant is requesting that a retirement home and a stand-alone restaurant be permitted on the lands in addition to a hotel and that the parking requirement for a retirement home be reduced to 0.58 spaces per living unit. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: The conversion of the building from a commercial use to a retirement home complies with Official Plan policies with respect to the use of lands for residential purposes in Commercially designated lands; The retirement home will provide housing to meet the needs of seniors and will assist the City in meeting its intensification goals; and The requested parking standard represents a reduction of 2 parking spaces, which is minor and not expected to have any impacts. To ensure the building is safe for a residential use, it is recommended the project be subject to a holding (H) symbol until the applicant has completed a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment and filed a Record of Site Condition with the MOE. 2 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 BACKGROUND Proposal John Lally (2405800 Ontario Limited) has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for lands known as 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street. Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the 0.64 ha (1.57 ac.) site. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing hotel and motel buildings to a retirement home with 125 living units for residents and an independent restaurant. Schedule 2 shovels details of the site. The lands are zoned General Commercial with site specific regulations (GC-419) in accordance with By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 97-100. This zoning limits the use of the lands to a hotel, with accessory uses, and a motel within the existing buildings. The applicant is requesting a new GC zone with site specific regulations that permit the existing buildings to be used as a hotel, a retirement home and a restaurant. In addition, the applicant is requesting the parking standard for the retirement home to be 0.58 spaces per living unit. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The lands are occupied by an 11 storey hotel building, constructed in the late 1990's, and a 2 — 2 storey motel structures, constructed in the 1960s. The balance of the lands are occupied with a parking garage, surface parking, a pool and landscaped areas. Surrounding properties to the east and west contain a variety of commercial uses while the Niagara Falls History Museum is located to the south and single detached dwellings are located to the north, on the north side of Spring Street. 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 Provincial and Regional and Provincial perspective. The proposal will assist the City in meeting its housing intensification targets. A holding (H) symbol should be applied to the property until a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment is completed and a Record of Site Condition is filed with the MOE. • Building Services No objections to the rezoning. The necessary Building Permits will be required prior to changing the building to a retirement home. 3 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 • Transportation Services - No objections. The reduction in parking (from 116 required spaces to 114) is minor. The property is served by numerous transit routes. • Legal Services, Fire Services, Municipal Works, Transit Services - No objections. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on May 21, 2015. The applicant, applicant's planner and one neighbouring resident were in attendance. The neighbour indicated that she did not object to the retirement home use, but had several questions about the provision of parking, operation of the retirement home and anticipated opening date. The applicant described the facilities that are planned for the occupants and the renovations to make the facility accessible, and noted that the requested parking reduction is minor (from 116 spaces to 114). The applicant also noted ' certain renovations (i.e. accessible washrooms) were already underway and it is hoped the facility would be open late this year. ANALYSIS 1 . Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan Provincial policies require 40% of all residential development to occur through intensification within the City's built up area. The conversion of the hotel to retirement home will assist the City in meeting its intensification targets and will provide additional housing options for seniors. 2. Official Plan The lands are designated Tourist Commercial in the City's Official Plan and are intended primarily for commercial uses. The lands are located in the Drummondville Node where commercial designated lands in excess of demand may develop for residential purposes as part of a multiple use building or for stand-alone buildings. Building heights up to 13 storeys and densities up to 200 units per hectare may be permitted in this Node. The proposal complies with the Official Plan as follows: - The conversion of the hotel to a retirement home complies with the policies with respect to the conversion of surplus commercial lands. The applicant has noted that the demand for hotel accommodation has declined in this area and the hotel operation is less viable. There are no significant changes proposed to the development, therefore the building will remain compatible with the surrounding commercial uses. Adequate landscaping and separation 4 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 distances from nearby low rise buildings are currently provided. The retention of the restaurant will maintain a commercial presence on the property while the retirement home will provide potential customers to surrounding businesses. - With a building height of 11 storeys and a density of 195 units per hectare, the project conforms with the height and density parameters of the Official Plan. - The project will add to the variety of housing y'pes available to residents in the area, and will assist in meeting the demand for seniors housing. - The retirement home is not expected to generate a significant amount of traffic, therefore impacts on existing traffic patterns are not expected. 3. Zoning By-law The current GC-419 zoning of the property limits the use of the lands to a hotel with accessory uses and services and a motel. This site specific zoning also limits buildings to the general size and configuration of what exists on the site. The applicant has requested a new zoning by-law which will retain the current regulations, continue to permit a hotel and will add a retirement home and a restaurant as permitted uses. Currently there are 146 hotel and motel units on the land. The 114 parking spaces on the land are sufficient to serve these units as well as the restaurant. Although the conversion to a retirement home reduces the number of units by 21, the parking ratio for retirement home living units is higher than hotel and motel units, requiring a total of 116 spaces for the retirement home and restaurant. To adjust the parking requirements to the parking supply, the applicant has requested the required parking for a retirement home be reduced to 0.58 spaces per living unit. This is a minor reduction given the number of spaces on the property, and will not have an impact. To ensure safety for future residents, Provincial policies require the submission of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) before a commercial building is converted to a residential use. A Phase 1 ESA was submitted with the application and identified potential pollutants, including the presence of a diesel fuel storage tank on the property. The ESA concluded that a Phase 2 ESA is required to be completed and a Record of Site Condition is required to be filed with the MOE. Until these items are completed, staff recommends a holding (H) symbol be placed on the property in the amending zoning by-law. 4. Deeming By-law The subject lands are comprised of 6 whole lots and 2 part lots (Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Plan 299 Part of Lot 7, Plan 299 and Part Of Lot 6, Plan 653) in two plans of subdivision. The whole lots were intended to be developed separately. The development depends on all lots and parts being one parcel. If the lots are deemed no longer to be within the registered plan of subdivision and put under 5 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 the same ownership they will be able to be merged with each other to form one parcel. To achieve this, the applicant should request the City pass a "deeming by-law" for Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 and parts of Lots 7, Plan 204 and Lot 6, Plan 653. A deeming by-law removes the special status granted to whole lots within registered plans of subdivision for the purpose of subdivision control under the Planning Act. The registration of such a by-law would merge the subject properties together and allow them to be developed as one parcel. This should be completed prior to the passage of the amending by-law. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The application does not affect any of the City's strategic commitments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: ' ' 0), (-Ni Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted; Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Bryce•mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-17,AM-2015-002, CMN Inc,Zoning By-law Amendment.docx 6 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 1 Subject Land - EMERY 1 _ trrtxr D t ER Si- I.a I23S3 SUMMER ST SUMMER 5E :_ t __ _ i i ,,r SPRING ST SPRING ST 20 i m u P ' •,_ FERRY ST FERRY ST I FERRY ST in _ , rr Amending the Zoning By-law No.79-200 May lois Location: 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street Applicant: 2405800 Ontartio Ltd. AM-2015-005 7 PBD-2015-24 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 13 .1Y .—S. ,iXX :f'f -1-;,-,..----,.. _—___ / I 1 .... ...„-...-----r-i res - .-- — F ..., i $ rt it q ,i t .1 1 , ii xi -1. 4 I L__ F S .. !1 R y , ? R , Ir -- lrr 4 ' r.1 CSI? , KTKt t { f i ~ s • { ;'or: — ' • 0. — r H R e Sr l v / y: u y t '"''c _ a>.il +, ,+ 1A r:.tic` 1 I "` it_ { J E // tt et 1 / tift I y `1 i i •/ . , .l.:---t'-•::,',..- ' / ,,-p i I 1,1 1 1 I ' :7. I -----:-.1- l —y — i S b f 1 - tIf1 b - -- i-F F-' - --•S M'---t } i'lq {. ` A' IN 1 .,,.r.,,--- r --1.711— . ......1„„.---7=-7,,,,,„ .4" i . - ; 9 m m u 1— "' _....._.m...___ ._.. .. ...__.. ,i: — 1--__ .._ a, .........„. .., - __—`moi( - -.._ -'-_..._ 4a' j q - vr.-a 7 ,Y1 fdS pis” PBD-2015-20 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-20 26CD-11-2014-003 Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) 7276 Optimist Lane Block 79, Plan 59M-401 (Optimist Subdivision) Applicant: Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. (Jerry Rinaldi) Agent: Carmela Agro, Upper Canada Consultants Proposed: 16 Unit Vacant Land Condominium RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land) be draft approved subject to the conditions contained in Appendix 1. 2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20 days after notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged. 3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council. 4. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the condominium when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. (Jerry Rinaldi) is proposing to develop Block 79 in the Optimist Subdivision (59M-401), as a Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land). The condominium will divide the land into 16 units of land with a common private road, visitor parking and amenity areas. The condominium will allow the individual ownership of the townhouse dwellings that are approved to be built on the land. Approval of the application is recommended for the following reasons: • The development is in conformity with the City's Official Plan, permitted by Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as varied by the Committee of Adjustment, and will be compatible with surrounding development; • The condominium will assist in providing housing choices and will contribute to the City's required 3 year short term housing supply; and 2 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 • City and Regional interests will be addressed through the fulfilment of the conditions contained in Appendix 1. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant is proposing to develop Block 79 in the Optimist Subdivision as a Plan of Condominium (Vacant Land). Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the 0.81 hectare (2 acre) Condominium v property. The proposed condominium is comprised of 16 units of vacant land for future townhouse dwellings and includes a private road, visitor parking and amenity areas. Schedule 2 illustrates the design of the project. The subject land is zoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4-975) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 2013-05. The zoning permits the development of either townhouse dwellings or group dwellings subject to site specific development standards. On April 21, 2015, the City's Committee of Adjustment approved a number of variances (A-2015-016) to the regulations of the Zoning By-law to allow the proposed design. The variances were recommended by the Planning Division and no appeals were received. Surrounding Land Uses The subject land is bounded by the Queen Elizabeth Way on the west, lots for single detached dwellings on the north, blocks for on street townhouse dwellings on the east and a proposed park block to the south. Circulation Comments • Region of Niagara No objections subject to the incorporation of conditions to address noise mitigation measures and waste collection. These conditions are included in Appendix 1. • Ontario Ministry of Transportation — Applicant will be required to obtain a Building and Land Use Permit from MTO prior to issuance of Building Permits. No conditions to impose. • Municipal Works, Fire Services, Building Services, Canada Post, Bell Canada, Enbridge, Parks Design No objections. Requested conditions included in Appendix 1. 3 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 • Niagara Falls Transit, Hydro One Networks Inc. No objections. ANALYSIS 1. Official Plan The subject lands are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan and are intended to be developed with a variety of residential dwelling types, including the proposed townhouse dwellings, up to a maximum net density of 40 units per hectare. The proposed townhouses have a net density of 22.7 units per hectare. As the Optimist Subdivision is comprised of mainly single detached dwellings, development of these townhouses will provide alternate housing choices for residents. The development will also contribute to the required short term (3 year) supply of housing mandated by the Planning Act for future needs. The City has close to a 6 year supply. Zoning By-law The property is zoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4- 975) with site-specific regulations. This zoning permits the proposed townhouse dwellings. Relief from several zoning provisions was obtained through the Committee of Adjustment (A-2015-016). No appeals were filed. The project complies with the relevant zoning provisions, as varied. 2. Plan of Condominium and Conditions of Approval The plan of condominium will accommodate the intended division of the block into vacant units of land that can be owned separately. The plan will facilitate the sale of the town homes to be built on them. The plan includes a private common road off of Optimist Lane, visitor parking and amenity areas. The scale, height and setbacks of the proposed dwellings will be compatible with the surrounding housing. Lands that are developed as a vacant land condominium are not made subject to Site Plan Control because the development issues including site servicing/grading, landscaping, lighting, fencing, and waste disposal are addressed in the condominium agreement. Appendix 1 includes the recommended conditions of approval including the installation of the necessary facilities and services for Canada Post, Bell Canada and Enbridge. Provincial regulations require buildings and required parking to be set back 14 metres from the abutting QEW right of way. This buffer area, however, can be developed with landscaping or additional parking. Engineering and landscaping 4 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 drawings required in the aforementioned conditions of approval will detail the development of this buffer area. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed development will generate development charge contributions and property tax revenue for the City. There are no other financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The application does not affect any of the City's strategic commitments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 - Location Map Schedule 2 - Draft Condominium Plan Appendix 1 - Conditions of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval Recommended by: ! Y Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development 1.2,44r-kk Respectfully submitted- Ken Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Bryce:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2014\PBD-2014-58,26CD-11-2014-003.PIan of Condominium Vacant Land.docx 5 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 1 Plan of Vacant Land Condominium 26CD-11-2015-001 Block 79, 59M-401 7276 Optimist Lane Location Map C r•ii-V-f'ii.100D ST Lrt 1:2353 p I PARKDALE 5T 7F1 Z r71 > > < -*Tip:ST LN ; . -- 0 < r. April 201S Subject Land 6 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 yz;> 1 d. I .. -- N1m-_ :H i29m U•1_,_ $Q r , i i _ N ., 1. 1 i 7 , t — — - 0 ' — --— — 1 kp1 j _ i4 1 il ilA rt t „,.'N O 1 i I_ Y,,,,,:s.W 7 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 1 Conditions of Draft Plan of Condominium Approval 1. Approval applies to the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium prepared by Upper Canada Consultants, dated March 17, 2015, showing 16 units of vacant land for townhouses as well as a common private road, visitor parking and amenity areas. 2. The developer submit to the City's Senior Zoning Administrator all necessary drawings and information, including but not limited to, site, elevation and landscaping drawings to confirm zoning compliance. 3. The developer provide five copies of the pre-registration plan to Planning, Building & Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or are to be fulfilled. 4. The developer enter into a Vacant Land Condominium Agreement with the City, to be registered on title, to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to the development of the land. Note: Should any other body wish to have its conditions included in the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement, they may be required to become party to the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement for the purpose of enforcing such conditions. 5. The developer submits a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the Condominium land to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement. 6. The developer provide a 1.8 metre high wood fence along the lot line that abuts the single detached lot to the north. Details of this fencing shall be shown on the landscape plan required by condition 7. 7. The developer provide a landscape plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect (OALA), showing fencing, entrance features, streetscape treatment, internal landscaping/lot landscape design, patios, driveway locations and garbage enclosures/collection areas. 8. The roadways, services, sidewalks, lot grading and construction and streetlighting within the property shall all be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards. 9. The developer provide the City with the proposed site servicing and grading scheme for the subject property to Municipal Works for review and comment prior to approval of the plans for construction. 8 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 10. The developer pays the applicable development charges in place at the execution of the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement and at Building Permit issuance in accordance with By-law No. 2014-87, as amended. 11 . The developer pays to the City the applicable required fees for administration. 12. That the following condition be placed in the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement: "Owners shall be required to have their Engineering Consultant provide written acceptance that the works completed conforms with the City's accepted drawings and in accordance with the current City of Niagara Falls Engineering Design Standards manual." 13. The developer provide tender documents and digital data, in accordance with the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Document format and Regional and City CAD standards, to the City in compliance with current PSAB requirements. 14. The developer submit a request to the Fire Department to designate through municipal by-law a fire access route on the property, provide a drawing illustrating the fire route's compliance with sections 3.2.5.4., 3.2.5.5. and 3.2.5.6. of the Ontario Building Code and post the necessary 'no parking' signs. NOTE: parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the access road. 15. The developer provide the necessary drawings to Fire Services and Building Services, to confirm compliance of the development with Section 3.2.5.5(1) of the Ontario Building Code. 16. That the following clause be inserted into the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement: "That the developer, and all future owners, include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser that the City has protected the Morrison Road corridor beyond its current road terminus for a potential future overpass across the Queen Elizabeth Way." 17. The developer agree in the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement, in words satisfactory to Bell Canada, to grant to Bell Canada any easements that may be required for telecommunication services. Easements may be required subject to final servicing decisions. In the event of any conflict with existing Bell Canada facilities or easements, the developer shall be responsible for the relocation of such facilities or easements. 18. The developer meet the requirements of Enbridge Gas Distribution with respect to the provision of their facilities to the subject lands including providing necessary 9 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 easements, any necessary relocation of the gas main, provision of an exclusive use location for a pressure reducing regulator station, installation of gas piping and subsequent completion of landscaping, grading and paving, and service and meter installation details, and provision of field survey information. 19. The developer include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises the prospective purchaser that the mail delivery will be from a designated Community Mail Box (CMB) and that the developer will be responsible for officially notifying the purchasers of the exact CMB locations prior to the closing of any home sales. 20. That the condominium agreement between the owner/developer and the City of Niagara Falls contain a clause whereby the owner/developer agrees to implement the approved noise control measures of the Niagara Falls Optimist Club Subdivision — Traffic Noise Study, prepared by Paradigm Transportation Solutions, dated February 2011, as amended by the following addendums: Niagara Falls Optimist Club Subdivision Traffic Noise Study Addendum, dated March 20, 2013; Niagara Falls Optimist Club Subdivision Traffic Noise Study Addendum #2, dated April 30, 2013; Niagara Falls Optimist Club Subdivision Traffic Noise Study Addendum #2 — Revised, dated May 6, 2013; Niagara Falls Optimist Club Subdivision Traffic Noise Study Addendum #2 — Revised, dated May 10, 2013. This shall include the construction of a noise barrier in accordance with the requirements of Traffic Noise Study Addendum, dated March 20, 2013, in the location shown in Schedule "K". The following warning clauses are to be included in all Agreements of Purchase and Sale: (a) TYPE B: "Purchasers/tenants are advised that despite the inclusion of noise control features in the development and within the building units, sound levels due to increasing road traffic may on occasion interfere with some activities of the dwelling occupants as the sound levels exceed the Municipality's and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's noise criteria." (b) TYPE D: "This dwelling unit has been supplied with a central air conditioning system which will allow windows and exterior doors to remain closed, thereby ensuring that the indoor sound levels are within the Municipality's and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change's noise criteria." 21. That, if curb-side waste collection is to be provided by the Region the draft plan shall conform to Regional Niagara Policy C3.C17 "Collection of Waste by Way of Entry of Private Property" to the satisfaction of the Regional Planning and Development Services Department (Development Service Division). That the condominium agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the developer include the following clauses: 10 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 (a) To be eligible for the provision of collection service by way of entry on private properties, the private roadways must be designed to meet the requirements of the Regional Niagara Policy C3.C17 "Collection of Waste by Way of Entry on Private Property" (i.e. providing through passage, minimum roadway width, throat width/curb radius, etc.) so that collection vehicles can access collection locations without the need to reverse. The Region will consider the use of a "T" turnaround area(s), designed in 1 the J: outlined the Regional I:.... accordance with tie minii h urn dimensions as ou lineu in tie rRegionnal policy, as an alternative turn around method where the above requirements cannot be met. Developments unable to meet these requirements will not be eligible for Regional collection service by way of entry on private property and will, therefore, be required to obtain private waste collection services". (b) That the developer and/or subsequent owner agree to comply with the Region of Niagara's "Collection of Waste by Way of Entry on Private Property" Policy (C3.C17) and to enter into an Indemnity Agreement with the Region. (c) That the condominium agreement and all offers and agreements of purchase and sale or lease contain a warning clause for units requiring waste collection pads that indicate that waste collection will not be provided at curbside, but will instead be provided through a reserved collection pad. (d) That if waste collection is not to be provided by the Region, the condominium agreement contains a clause stating that waste collection will be the responsibility of the condominium corporation and the following warning clause shall be included in the condominium agreement and inserted in all offers and agreements of purchase and sale or lease for each dwelling unit to survive closing: "Purchasers /Tenants are advised that due to the site layout, waste collection for the development will be provided by the condominium corporation through a private contractor and not the Region." Notes: 1. Prior to granting final plan approval, the City must be in receipt of written confirmation that the requirements of each condition have been met and all fees have been paid to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region. 2. Prior to final approval for registration, a copy of the draft subdivision or condominium agreement for the proposed development should be submitted to the Niagara Region Planning and Development Services Department (Development Services Division) for verification that the appropriate clauses pertaining to any of these conditions have been included. 11 PBD-2015-20 June 23, 2015 3. As required as part of the following Conditions of Approval, the format for all studies and reports to be submitted to the Niagara Region shall be two hard copies and a PDF digital copy. Clearance of Conditions Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning, Building & Development requires written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that their respective conditions have been satisfied: - Planning Division for Conditions 1 to 3 (inclusive) and 16 - Legal Services for Conditions 4 and 5 - Parks Design for Conditions 6 and 7 - Municipal Works Department for Conditions 8 to 13 (inclusive) - Building Services for Condition 15 - Fire Services for Conditions 14 and 15 - Bell Canada for Condition 17 Enbridge Gas for Condition 18 - Canada Post for Condition 19 - Regional Niagara Public Works Department for Conditions 20 and 21 PBD-2015-25 Niagaraplls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-25 Matters Arising From the Municipal Heritage Committee Designated Property Grant for the BME Church 5674 Peer Street RECOMMENDATION That Council approve a grant of $6,000 for the British Methodist Episcopal Church at 5674 Peer Street to assist with the cost of replacing the shingle roof. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the May 27, 2015 meeting of the Municipal Heritage Committee the following motion was adopted: "That the Committee has determined that the proposed work will not alter the reasons for designation and supports the application for one half the costs to a maximum of$5,000 for the restoration of the shingle roof on the BME Church as it will prevent further deterioration and assist in the overall protection of the church." And further, "That the Committee would request, as a one-time opportunity, that the maximum allowable amount be increased by $1,000 to assist in fully funding this project." ANALYSIS/RATIONALE 5674 Peer Street, British Methodist Episcopal Church, c. 1836 An application was received for the restoration of the shingle roof. The proposed work is necessary to prevent the further deterioration of the interior of the building, as the shingles have failed in several places and there is water penetrating the roof. The application is a departure from the existing guidelines as asphalt shingles are not strictly permitted unless the roof was originally asphalt. The Municipal Heritage Committee supports the replacement of the roof shingles with like material provided the asphalt replacement shingles are of architectural grade and ensure the national historic site is water tight. For these reasons, MHC is of the opinion that since these are guidelines Council may deviate in this particular case. 2 PBD-2015-25 June 23, 2015 The grant guidelines state that one half of the eligible estimated costs of a project to a maximum of $5,000 will be paid to the owner. The estimated cost of this project is $10,134.35. Grant guidelines cap the amount of eligible costs at $5,000. It is suggested that as this building is listed by Parks Canada as a National Historic site due to its well-known connection with the Underground Railway which assisted people escaping from slavery in the United States, and that the Church has raised $4,000 for this project from revenues earned from tours of the church and other fund raising efforts, that the maximum allowable grant be increased by $1,000, one time only, for a total grant amount of$6,000 to allow this project to be funded completely. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The 2015 Budget allocates $10,000 to the Municipal Heritage Designated Property Grant Program. This project will represent $6,000 of the funds allocated in the current budget year. No other applications have been received for the current year. (i)etv \ Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 21L414Ai Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer P.Boyle:mb S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-25, Matters Arising from MHC.docx PBD-2015-27 Niagaraaa11s June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-27 SCA-2015-001, 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue The Works Gourmet Burgers Applicant: Jenna Ciccarelli Proposed Sidewalk Café RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council approve the request for a sidewalk café permit for The Works Gourmet Burgers restaurant, at 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue with a sidewalk clearance of 2.4 metres for pedestrian travel. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bruce Miller has submitted an application to obtain a sidewalk café permit for The Works Gourmet Burgers restaurant at 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue. The proposed café will provide a sidewalk clearance width of 2.4 metres instead of 3.0 metres recommended in the City's Sidewalk Café Guidelines. The request for reduced sidewalk clearance width can be supported based on the following: • The pedestrian volumes are generally lower on the north side of the Clifton Hill and Victoria Avenue intersection as compared to the south side of the intersection; and • The sidewalk width of 2.4 metres complies with the Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS). Based on the FADS guidelines a sidewalk clearance of 2.4 metres is sufficient to allow two persons in wheelchairs to pass each other safely. BACKGROUND Proposal Mr. Bruce Miller has submitted an application to obtain a sidewalk café permit for The Works Gourmet Burgers restaurant located at 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue. The site plan submitted with the application proposes to maintain 2.4 metres of unobstructed sidewalk on Victoria Avenue. The City's Sidewalk Café Guidelines, approved by Council, recommends the maintenance of 3.0 metres of unobstructed sidewalk in high pedestrian traffic areas and 2.4 metres of unobstructed sidewalk in low pedestrian traffic areas. Victoria Avenue, Clifton Hill and certain parts of Fallsview Boulevard, in the tourist core, experience high pedestrian traffic and sidewalks in this area are heavily travelled. 2 PBD-2015-27 June 23, 2015 ANALYSIS The proposed sidewalk café is located within the tourist core and, based on the City's Sidewalk Café Guidelines, 3.0 metres of unobstructed sidewalk should be provided for clear and safe movement of pedestrians. The width of the sidewalk in front of 5713-5717 Victoria Avenue is only 3.5 metres which is considerably less than the width of the sidewalks in the surrounding area. The sidewalk between the northeast corner of Victoria Avenue and Clifton Hill intersection and the subject property is narrower due to an additional southbound left turn lane within the road allowance. If the applicant complied with the City's requirement to provide 3.0 metres of unobstructed sidewalk only half a metre would be left for the operation of the café. A reduction in the sidewalk clearance to 2.4 metres can be supported within the tourist core, as Transportation staff note this section of Victoria Avenue experiences less pedestrian traffic when compared to the area of Victoria Avenue south of the Clifton Hill. Further, a sidewalk width of 2.4 metres provides for the safe movement of pedestrians and is sufficient to allow two wheelchairs to pass each other safely based on the FADS guidelines. Although the applicant would prefer a wider sidewalk café, he is prepared to accept a café that is 1.1 metres wide using smaller bistro tables. The proposal has been satisfactorily reviewed by Staff and is recommended for approval. The Victoria Centre BIA has been notified of the lesser width. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The approval of the application will generate additional revenue for the City. There are no other financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The approval of the application will satisfy Council's strategic priorities of retaining business investment and building a vibrant, sustainable city. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 — Location Map Appendix 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: /9,44, -^ t Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Di lwa ria:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBC-2015-27, SCA-2015-002, Sidewalk Cafe 5713-5717 Victoria Ave.docx 3 PBD-2015-27 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 1 Location Map e`er' 1:1176 • 4 41.P 6\QP QV June 2015 Subied Land 4 PBD-2015-27 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 2 cc .i I . Q nDCL t > a q- '_ y i zat © - Z -s . k , i c S n.' 3 j\ V e.,—.,.! z - - - y qr' I ` ` w I s; PDB-2015-28 June 23, 2015 Niagaraaalls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-28 Proposed Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan Allocation of Funds RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the allocation of $60,000.00 in the Operating Budget currently slated for "Planning Studies" to the proposed Lundy's Lane Community Improvement Plan so as to provide funding for the Community Improvement Plan Study and week matching funding from the Region. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Planning staff have been in discussions with the Lundy's Lane BIA over the past several months regarding the BIA's request for a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for Lundy's Lane. As a result of these discussions, staff is proceeding with initiating a CIP Study. $60,000.00 has been budgeted for "Planning Studies"; staff is recommending that these funds be allocated to the Lundy's Lane CIP Study. Planning staff is also in the process of seeking matching funding for the study from Niagara Region. BACKGROUND The Lundy's Lane BIA and Planning staff have been in discussions regarding the establishment of a CIP for Lundy's Lane. A CIP is seen as assisting in the revitalization and redevelopment of Lundy's Lane and initiating a reversal of its current state of affairs. In order to establish a CIP, a study has to be completed first. The study is to have three major components: 1. Vision Statement. A long term vision for Lundy's Lane is to be the initial phase of study. 2. SWOT Analysis. A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis will be conducted in order to determine the issues affecting the area that will impact realization of the vision. 3. Implementation Strategies. The third phase of the project will focus on the development of the selected strategies for implementation. These strategies are to include the following: PDB-2015-28 June 23, 2015 a) A future land use and design plan for the physical improvement of private property, as well as for the intensification and strengthening of the study area. b) Urban design guidelines. c) A package of rebates, grants, loans, exemptions/credits and incentives to stimulate redevelopment, intensification/reutilization, environmental clean- up and preservation. $60,000.00 has been budgeted for "Planning Studies"; staff is recommending that these funds be allocated to the Lundy's Lane CIP Study. Planning staff is also in the process of seeking matching funding for the study from the Niagara Region. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The study will utilize $60,000.00 of the Operating Budget that slated for "Planning Studies." CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT A CIP for Lundy's Lane will provide the planning framework for the necessary vision, plan and incentives to spur revitalization and redevelopment along Lundy's Lane which will improve and diversify the local economy. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS None. Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer J.Barnsley S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-28, Lundy's Lane CIP,Allocation of funds.docx PBD-2015-29 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-29 Municipal Employment Incentive Program RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan and City Development Charges By-law be amended to add additional incentives for employment uses under the Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program as outlined in this report. 2. That the City begin the process to amend the Development Charges By-law to facilitate a waiver of development charges. 3. That this report be forwarded to the Niagara Region to seek their support for the extension of the TIBG program for significant employment developments located outside of Strategic Locations for Investment or designated employment lands as outlined in this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY One of Council's 2015-2018 Strategic Priorities is Economic Growth and Prosperity which includes actions to: "foster business investment and job creation through existing Community Improvement Plans (CIP)" and the establishment of a City-Wide CIP; and to "Develop an implementation strategy for the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone". Staff has reviewed the incentive packages offered under the current Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan in light of the strategic priorities. In addition to the incentive programs offered through the Gateway CIP, a Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program will be prepared to extend incentive opportunities through: - the extension of a tax rebate period from 5-10 years for eligible works outside of Strategic Investment Locations; - the inclusion, through specific amendments, of significant employment development which meet a specified number of eligibility criteria but cannot be located within the Strategic Investment Locations or designated Employment Lands; - waiving of Planning Application fees and the rebate of Building Permit Fees; and 2 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 introducing a 50% refund (grant) for the cost of studies required by the Municipality up to a maximum of $5,000 (e.g. traffic, environmental impact, etc.). BACKGROUND Economic Growth and Prosperity has been identified by City Council as one of its Strategic Priorities for the 2015-2018 term. The goal of this priority is to establish areas where more tools can be introduced to encourage redevelopment, investment and G L,LJI ILJI I IIS. gr LJVVLI I. Key actions IIJ LV al.l IIGVe this 9VQI are. to 'Foster business II IVGJLIIIGI IL and job creation through existing Community Improvement Plans (CIP) and the establishment of a City-Wide CIP' and to `Develop an implementation strategy for the Niagara Economic Gateway Zone'. The Niagara Gateway Economic Zone Community Improvement Plan (Gateway CIP) was initiated by the Niagara Region to achieve the goals of the Province's Growth Plan: to revitalize, diversify and strengthen the economy in Niagara by promoting development of the employment lands in the Gateway Economic Zone. The Region's Gateway CIP was adopted and the City approved a corresponding Gateway CIP. The guidelines and application forms were released earlier this year. The Gateway CIP identifies Strategic Locations for Investment and is also applicable to employment lands as identified in the City's Official Plan. The Strategic Locations for Investment in Niagara Falls includes the Glenview and former Cytec (Fourth Avenue) lands and industrial lands along the QEW. Lands designated Tourist Commercial (e.g. along Lundy's Lane and Fallsview) and Industrial (Stanley Avenue) are considered employment lands in the City's Official Plan and are also eligible under the gateway programs.. The programs offered under the Gateway CIP include: a) A tax increment based grant program for new employment uses of 10 years within Strategic Investment Locations and 5 years on designated employment lands; and b) A Regional development charge grant of up to $1.5 million for developments that have been approved for the TIF program and meet the eligibility requirements of 14 points or more. Eligibility for these incentives is based on a point system which uses specific criteria, including: the number of jobs created/retained and construction value; and environmental design performance (LEEDS) or Smart Growth Design Criteria. The program begins with a 40% tax increment grant with a minimum of 8 points and increases on a sliding scale of up to a 100% tax increment grant with a total of 20 points. A more detailed explanation of the eligibility criteria is contained within Appendix 1 — Gateway CIP Evaluation Process. ANALYSIS Staff has determined that it would be more efficient to amend the current Gateway CIP to introduce new incentive programs rather than undertake a completely new study for Employment Incentives. 3 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 A review of the Gateway CIP revealed that the Plan provides a reasonable rating system and established programs. These components provide a good basis on which to add new incentives under a Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program (MECIP) such as additional TIF grants, fee reductions and refunds to the Regional incentives of the CIP. It would also avoid the duplication of programs. Eligible Development Development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or adaptive reuses that result in an increase in assessed value and property taxes for employment uses are eligible for the tax increment based grant (TIBG) under the Gateway CIP. The Gateway CIP plan area includes all `employment lands' within the Urban Area Boundary of Niagara Falls. The City's Official Plan, in recognition of the importance of tourism as an employer, designates "Tourist Commercial", "Resort Commercial" as well as "Industrial" as employment lands (see Appendix 2). These employment lands may qualify for a 5 year tax increment grant rebate while properties that have been identified as a "Strategic Investment Location" may qualify for a 10 year grant rebate. Tax Increment Funding Program Under the Gateway CIP a new or expanding employment use may qualify for a grant of 40% to 100% of their incremental property tax due to assessment growth for a period of 10 years (Strategic Investment Locations) or 5 years (employment lands within the Urban Area Boundary). Eligibility is based on a point structure that defines the percentage of tax to be refunded. Staff proposes that designated employment lands outside of the Strategic Investment Locations be offered the same performance period as the Strategic Investment Locations. Accordingly, the MEIP would be expanded to offer an additional 5 years of tax increment funding of the City's portion of taxes to eligible uses on those designated employment lands. It is recommended that the City request that the Niagara Region also consider a 5 year extension to the TIBG under their Plan. These MECIP incentives can be accommodated with an amendment to City's CIP and would not require a new community improvement plan or study. Through an amendment to the Gateway CIP, the City and Region could consider a large scale development that cannot be directed to designated employment lands to be eligible where they are consistent with the intent of the Plan to create investment and employment. In such cases, the incentive programs under the Gateway CIP could be accessed to encourage the development on a site by site amendment basis. Eligible Uses In Niagara Falls the Industrial lands fronting on the Queen Elizabeth Way and the Brownfield Pilot Project Area (Buttrey St.) are considered Strategic Investment Locations (see Appendix 2). The employment sectors targeted to date under the CIP are: secure storage areas to capitalize on cross border trade industries; and long term opportunities 4 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 for campus-style business Park for business support serves and tourism support serves in the Niagara Falls-QEW Business Park. In addition to these uses, the proposed changes to the MEIP identify additional sectors and employment uses toward which City incentives can be directed. Planning and Economic Development Staff have compiled a list of employment sectors and uses to be included under the MEIP for additional funding including: information technology, professional service, bio-science and green technologies. A full list is outlined on Appendix 3. The Niagara Gateway CIP specifically excludes retail commercial and residential uses from its list of eligible uses. The incentives under this Program for the tourism sector would be better directed to attract and retain large scale tourist attractions that will result in increased numbers of visitors and extended stays thus providing greater benefit to the existing tourist accommodation sector. Investments in this form are considered more beneficial than building more hotel rooms at this point. Development Charges Under the Niagara Gateway CIP, the Region has committed to reducing development charges at a percentage equal to the TIF program for those developments under the Plan that meet at least 14 points in eligibility. The Development Charge Grant Program is capped at $1.5 million. The City has not yet committed to matching the Region's development charge grant under the Gateway CIP. It is recommended that the City include a matching Development Charge Grant under the MEIP. Under this incentive the amount of development charges that have been paid are rebated, through a grant, once the development has been completed (and the total eligibility points can be calculated). An amendment to the City's Development Charges By-law is required to implement this incentive. Please note that until such an amendment is approved, Council would be required to fund the applicable amounts to ensure the DC reserve fund is made whole. This is a similar process to similar requests made in previous years by qualified charitable groups. When implemented, the development charge reduction would be an additional incentive program offered by the City. Currently the City has in place a 100% reduction within the Brownfield CIP and up to 75% reduction within the Downtown or Historic Drummondville (subject to eligibility). Other Incentives The MEIP can also include incentives that are not restricted to approval through a community improvement plan under Section 28 of the Planning Act. Planning Application Fees The fees associated with any application made under the Planning Act (Official Plan/Zoning By-law amendments; Site Plan Control; minor variance; consent to sever) 5 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 can be exempted for MEIP developments. No amendments to the CIP or Planning documents are needed for implementation. Building Permit Fees Upon meeting the eligibility requirements for an employment use under the Gateway CIP, an applicant can apply for a grant equivalent to 100% of a building permit, demolition permit or occupancy permit fee payable only after construction and all inspections have been completed. Study Grants The City currently offers a study grant to investigate environmental conditions under its Brownfields CIP. A similar study program is suggested to provide grants to offset the cost of studies required by the City such as: urban design studies; traffic impact studies; servicing studies; archaeological surveys, feasibility/analysis studies, etc. that are incurred in the development of a new or expanded employment use. Such study grants can be set to match 50% of the study costs up to a maximum of $5,000. The grants would be a onetime only offer for each property therefore funding could be conditional on the availability of the studies for future proposals should the development not proceed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The purpose of the proposed programs is to provide incentives to potential investors considering Niagara Falls as a location for their enterprise. The impacts of the incentives vary and are outlined below. The Tax Incremental Funding Grants are financed from incremental property taxation due to assessment growth for an individual property. Rebates on planning fees would impact the operating budget, which are difficult to estimate at this time. The Building Permit fee would be waived to the property owner, however, the reduced amount would need to be funded from another source to make the building reserve whole. Similarly, the DC reduction would need to be funded from alternative sources to make the DC reserve whole. Both of these latter items could be funded from the Economic Development component of the OLG contribution agreement. The funding sources will be determined as applications are submitted and approved by Council. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The intent of the modifications to the Gateway Economic Zone CIP will implement the key action to `foster business investment and job creation through existing Community Improvement Plans (CIP) and the establishment of a City-Wide C/P' under Council's Strategic Priorities for Economic Growth and Prosperity. 6 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Appendix 1 Gateway CIP Evaluation Process Appendix 2 Gateway CIP Incentives Mapping Appendix 3 Targeted Sectors and Uses under the MECIP Recommended by: ALA, 11,,' Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken Lat--11-4 odd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-29, Employment Creation Incentive Program.docx 7 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 1 NIAGARA GATEWAY ECONOMIC En1ir-onmer-,ta1 Design Perfo-n-lancE ZONE AND CENTRE CIP „;--) pats are--aval PROJECT AREAS ;eve _eadensnta, 5re_h;;„, "t‘ Dert Tica:ion e'yeS D..);,' are The C1-_e;,,,ea), prole.,-t. 7,e; 21DyrThent -:;e:T1-er3er: areas - t-e 571-art 1;r7y.4"-th Les.--gr liTtera •,1 f:71S,area. ',Des,(Tt-ate: ern:Do-7(17er:'arcs" 11-,:E 7-at ELee.-1 ses;-zrated ane r",;r.':-•'07,'27-•:;,:vTE-P: Level of LEED Certification(C) Points ,ses. Loca si-c_:1,1 ::ns-- (TerTas ac, Certifieo whettner otre.,eTT.T.,;(-2- 7'er a arc:n-,a..(;,- eft,7L,s-e fOr ,oca: 5; r 3 Uoici GATEWAY CIP Pla(tr-t7r 5 EVALUATION PROCESS OR Evaluation Scoring Matrix Region's Smart Growth Design Points Criteria (0) T-aximr-,of 2C;Doints s availase van tcntJ Df 3 or e:Dr-or-,:s 1.--,E1 3 Conforms witn 3/6 2 f.sr ervronr-tertl tDes--ich)Derfc,(7-;an,ce —he annll ;..",."17-1:erti-1?-7:. 3f Tni_T;cpal; ptaa. ccatca Con-Tor-71s'Mtn-1;6 3 cc sa.se-s :he tsta prolect ss,D17.-s ctc3C. (Contrms vqifn 3/6 ConToEns-,0),(1-7, 216 Economic Performance Pc-Ft= Dr Te.t_a(7:e--2.:,;/ ancl + 8+ 4(or D) 3'Gateway C1P Score The ,.--:-:FP TIBG Funding Structure . . _ Construction Value (A) Points Total Gateway CIP Score TIBG tevel S2t7,,C1,0GC. - T,f 7 Crart -1,2.0(2:2;:20C 33 3 533 3 -15% - ;I 2 3 637,, Full Time Jobs Created/Retained(B) Points 4 5 ;3 75% 0 S15, 60% 20-34 7 3552 9 3H74 9 73 120 (00+ -- ------------------------------- ----- ----------- 'L, 8 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 2 I j CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS `7 '4 1 ,I Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre CIP 1_a-,r~ ;r I Applicable!ands under the City's Official Plan - 1 ..,kvr✓of,...ars,,,,,....n_ ,n_ I I ---------- r I ci I lI 1 'P xx34 . %; j A* tl14;14,41 7w ig as 76+x. *a.a ata Magi cal 1 titre I { ii I , j III 11 n• ,,,,, ,. I , s-1 :a , Ii'I CROW 1/.-------1 - i 1 II I 10 Year TIF Available-Strategic Investment Locations CI I,OF a 5 Year TIF Available-Lands identified or employment uses. ^" -- International Border-U.S.A. -- Municipal Boundary 9 PBD-2015-29 June 23, 2015 APPENDIX 3 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYMENT CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM TARGETED SECTORS & USES In addition to those Sectors and Uses Identified in the Gateway Community Improvement Plan the following Sectors and Uses may be eligible for funding under the Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program. An eligible catalyst project that does not fall within these sectors/uses may also be considered for the Municipal Employment Creation Incentive Program. Commercial, retail and residential uses are not eligible. rani SECTOR USES Manufacturing&Logistics • Fabricating, processing, assembling,packaging, producing or making goods or commodities including ancillary repair,storage.wholesaling or office uses_ Information and • Telecommunications:communications equipment design and manufacturing: Communications Technology software development and computer systems design and service_ • Computer Systems Design and Services:provision of expertise in the planning and design of computer systems and of other technical computer-related services. Professional Services • Business Incubator • Computer Programming Services • Industrial Design Services Post Secondary Education • Facilities and associated facilities Targeted Sectors under the Gateway CIP and further clarification of uses: Ask SECTOR USES Tourism • Indoor or Outdoor Theme Parks or Interactive attractions(a facility or complex)that can demonstrate by way of a business plan its long term financial viability without the need for ongoing municipal subsidy for operation and its ability to support attracting incremental major events.conventions or meetings to the City and economic development priorities. For further clarification. Tourism under the Niagara Falls Gateway CIP does not include tourist accommodationihotel. Interactive Media Creative Industries Performing/Arts Facilities such as: • Museums • Computer Software Developer = Digital and Media Studios • Broadcasting:radio, television and internet broadcasting undertaken within studios and associated facilities but not including Major Film Studios • Design • Film.Video and Photography • Music and the Visual and Performing Arts • Publishing Bio-Sciences Medical and Bio-Medical Operations such as: • Pharmaceutical, bio-technology product.or medical device manufacturing • scientific research and development related to the creation of products, processes and services designed to improve health • (does not include activities related to patient health care such as doctor's offices,clinics,diagnostic labs or hospitals) Green Technologies • Testing Laboratories • Renewable and Alternative Energy Manufacturing Research and Development— energy storage.green building materials and technologies • Cogeneration Facilities • Renewable Energy Power Generation PBD-2015-31 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-31 Downtown and Historic Drummondville CIP Amendment to Consider Paving as an Eligible Item RECOMMENDATION That the Community Improvement Plans for the Historic Drummondville and Downtown be amended to add the paving of driveway access or parking areas as an eligible cost up to a maximum of 15% of eligible façade improvement grants as outlined in this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Downtown and Historic Drummondville Community Improvement Plans include a façade improvement grant program which provides for the upgrade and improvement of building facades. The program includes landscaping as an eligible item. The inclusion of paving as an eligible cost, at the same rate as landscaping can be supported as it is identified as a possible revitalization need under the City's Official Plan policies. BACKGROUND There has recently been some interest in the inclusion of paving for driveways/parking areas within the Historic Drummondville and Downtown Community Improvement Plans. The City's Official Plan enables the City to create Community Improvement Plans (CIP) with incentives to encourage community improvement, rehabilitation and revitalization. Under the Official Plan a CIP should consider areas in terms of such revitalization needs as: deficiencies in traffic circulation, public and social services, building occupation, and physical infrastructure deficiencies. Included under these last criteria are the physical deficiencies of parking facilities; streetscapes and street lighting. PROPOSED PROGRAM Both the Downtown and Historic Drummondville CIPs provide grants for Façade and Commercial Building improvements. Built into the Façade Improvement grant is provision for landscaping, including plant materials, to a maximum 15% of the grant amount. The limit recognizes the improved street presence of the building while ensuring that the majority of the funds remain with the actual physical improvement of the façade. 2 PBD-2015-31 June 23, 2015 It is recommended that the pavement improvement of properties within the CIP areas be treated similar to landscaping so that a maximum of 15% of the eligible façade grant amount can be attributable to the paving of driveways or parking areas. New driveway and parking surfaces can contribute to the `curb appeal' of revitalized building facades and improve the streetscape of the CIP areas. The façade improvement grant is limited to 50% of the cost of improvement up to a maximum of $10,000 ($15,000 if additional heritage or locational criteria apply). Consequently, the proportion of the grant given for paving would range from a maximum of $1,500 to $2,250. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed program includes paving as an eligible cost within the present grant structure and is therefore covered under the current CIP funding budget. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The City's Community Improvement Plans contribute to the Economic Growth and Prosperity Priority of the City by providing incentives for private sector reinvestment into the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS None. ), Recommended by: ` Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer F.Berardi:mb S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-31, Downtown and Historic Drummondville CIP Amendment to Consider Paving as an Eligible Item.docx FS-2015-04 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS-2015-04 Open Air Burning - Supplementary RECOMMENDATION That Council maintains the existing provisions of the Open Air Burning By-law. Further, that residents are encouraged to utilize certified natural gas or propane devices for recreational purposes, thereby significantly reducing the impact on their neighbours and the environment. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In report FS-2015-02 (attached), staff made a recommendation to maintain the principles of the existing Open Air Burning By-law. Council requested revisions to the alternatives that were previously provided and this report outlines the resulting option for Council's consideration. The option focuses on city-wide application of a permitted process to allow for recreational campfires. It also includes a monetary charge for those who violate the by-law. BACKGROUND At the last Council meeting, a full and open discussion on open air burning in Niagara Falls was undertaken through Report FS-2015-02. The Fire Chief's position was explained at length and Council considered all sides of the issue with limited public input. At the end of the meeting, Council provided direction for the Fire Chief to report back with a solution that would appease all parties. Although the Fire Chief's position remains unchanged, the alternative herein is in keeping with Council's direction. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE An alternative to the status quo in Niagara Falls was requested and is provided below for Council's consideration. If Council decides to adopt an alternative that allows for recreational fires, the current provision for burning branches and prunings will continue remain in effect, albeit under new permit requirements. 2 FS-2015-04 June 23, 2015 Alternative - Authorization for Recreational Fires on a City-wide Basis This alternative provides for small confined fires for recreational purposes throughout the municipality with conditions. Most areas within the municipal boundaries are eligible to burn as long as the associated conditions are met. Conditions • Anyone wishing to have recreational fires within the City of Niagara Fails shall acquire an annual Recreational Fire Permit (attached) from the Fire Prevention Office. The permit ensures persons responsible for recreational fires are identified and that the owner has provided authorization for these persons to burn on their property. Any fees charged for violations will be to the owner. • If the property is occupied by someone other than the property owner, written consent from the owner must be available to be provided to the Niagara Falls Fire Department upon request. • The owner or responsible person on site must be at least 18 years of age and be supervising the fire at all times. • maximum size of burn area i.e., 1m x 1m x 1 m. The fire must be completely contained within this area. • A means to extinguish the fire must be in the immediate vicinity and available at all times and must consist of charged garden hose or appropriate fire extinguisher. The fire must be completely extinguished before leaving unattended. • maximum wind allowed 20 kph. • Every person must ensure that recreational open-air burning shall occur not closer than 5 metres from adjacent property and combustible structures. • Fire must be 5 metres away from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, overhead wiring or any property line. • Recreational burning only permitted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. • Regarding solid fuels, only the burning of commercially produced charcoal, briquettes or clean, dry seasoned wood shall be allowed, not including painted or stained wood, pressure treated wood or creosote treated wood. 3 FS-2015-04 June 23, 2015 • Allow for use of outdoor style fireplaces (chimineas) with restrictions: > Must be installed on a non-combustible surface • 3-metre clearance from combustible objects All other restrictions for recreational fires • Every person who conducts recreational open-air burning shall ensure that adjacent properties, including roadways, public thoroughfares and sidewalks, are not adversely affected by products of combustion including the escape of fire or combustible solids such as sparks or ash from the fire. • Where, in the opinion of a Niagara Falls Fire Officer or Provincial Offences Officer, approved open air burning is a having a negative impact on the occupants of adjacent land, the fire is adversely affecting persons using a road or highway adjacent to the burn site, the weather had deteriorated, conditions have become unfavourable, or conditions attached to any permit or the provisions of the by-law are being contravened, the officer is hereby granted the authority to order the owner or occupant to immediately extinguish the fire. • Monetary charges would apply for the response and permit revoked where the recreational fire is found to be in contravention of the by-law. Monetary charges would apply to anyone without a permit, whether in compliance or not. • A false reporting clause will be included where a person who reports a complaint has no justification for the complaint and the permit holder is in compliance with the by-law, and shall on a repeat offence have a monetary charge applied for the response. The current list of campgrounds and camping areas needs to be reviewed and updated. Additional wording is also required in the by-law to address fire bans. The Chief Fire Official retains authority and discretion to ban all open air fires during extremely dry, hot weather conditions in order to reduce potential for fire spread. High smog days can also trigger fire bans in order to limit the environmental pollution that contributes to smog. Fire bans would be communicated through the city website and other media. These conditions and other housekeeping items that require updating will be brought forward for by-law inclusion. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS It is unknown if the number of responses and amount of work generated for staff will increase if the by-law is changed to allow for recreational fires. The revenue generated from permit fees will assist in offsetting staff administration time. It is suggested that the 4 FS-2015-04 June 23, 2015 permits be set at $20.00 per calendar year. An exception is 2015 with no fee for the remainder of this year only. The fire response charges are set at the current MTO rates (currently $410.00 per hour, 1 hour minimum). CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendations are proposed to sustain a healthy and safe community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Report No. FS-2015-02, Open Air Burning Recommended by: ( t Lee/Smith, Fire Chief a Respectfully submitted: .2144,\9_, KJ1 Todd, Chief Administrative Officer L. Smith:tc FS-2015-02 Niagara,FaIls May 12, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department HIS INA'ITER DEFERRED BY COUNCIL SUBJECT: FS-2015-02 Open Air Burning RECOMMENDATION That Council maintains the existing provisions of the Open Air Burning By-law. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The open air burning by-law has been tightly controlled for decades as a means to reduce the incidence of uncontrolled fires and to assist in promoting good relations between neighbours. It is routinely reviewed and is fully supported by staff who believes the by-law serves the best interest of our community through diligent fire safety practices, environmental stewardship and the health and safety of our community. More recently, there has been interest in bringing the issue back to Council for further discussion. Although staffs recommendation is to maintain the existing provisions, Council has been provided two alternatives for discussion. BACKGROUND The burning by-law has been in existence for many years. It is based upon fire prevention principles and the fire department's history of response to complaints. Many of the complaints involve neighbour disputes where the complaint is used to restrict a neighbour's activities. However, there have also been a significant number of complaints originating from neighbours whose rights to enjoy their property have been compromised. These complaints originate from smoke and ash impacting neighbours but also out of concern that the activity threatens property or life safety. Staff was asked to provide a similar report in 2010, FS-2010-09 (attached) and Council supported provisions of the existing by-law. There are exceptions to the by-law restrictions for registered campgrounds within the city. An exception was also created for the Chippawa Dock Owners Association (CDOA) along the Chippawa Creek on Ontario Power Generation (OPG) lands for adjacent property owners. The special permission was granted with OPG permission on a tract of primarily open land along the water. It has existed since the 1990s and adjacent land owners had grown accustomed to burning campfires on OPG property. 2 FS-2015-02 May 12, 2015 In 2014, OPG revoked the permission granted to allow the CDOA members (adjacent land owners) to burn campfires on OPG property along the Chippawa Creek. A subsequent meeting was requested by CDOA representatives to meet with the OPG, Mayor and Fire Chief to request an agreement that would allow CDOA members to continue to burn campfires along the Chippawa Creek. OPG was not in agreement but offered that if the City took over control of the property in question, they would likely not object to campfire activity. In concert with that suggestion, it was also requested that the current Open Air Burning By-law be reviewed for changes that would allow for recreational campfires on a city-wide basis. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The municipality has the ability to create a by-law respecting open air burning in Niagara Falls in conformance with the Ontario Fire Code (OFC). Article 2.4.4.4. allows for "approved" fires by the Chief Fire Official which can be addressed conditionally, city- wide or within defined areas. Certified gaseous fuel appliances are also allowed by the OFC (e.g., barbecues, gas fire pits). This includes approved propane devices that bum similar to a gas fireplace but are for outdoor use (photo attached). Our by-law has been reviewed routinely and alternatives discussed. Although the by- law has remained principally unchanged over the years, fire staff believes it has served our municipality well and staff does not recommend a less stringent option. The Niagara Falls by-law is currently similar to the St. Catharines by-law in its approach and their by-law recommendation was recently upheld by the City of St. Catharines Council. The existing by-law in our city does allow a process for farmers in rural areas to burn branches and prunings on their properties. In addition, there are few Ontario municipalities of equal or greater size compared to Niagara Falls that allow recreational campfires within their urban boundaries. One exception is Mississauga, however, a property owner is required to have 50m clearance in all directions from their campfire. The only municipality in the Niagara Region that is larger than Niagara Falls is St. Catharines and they do not permit recreational burning (except for gaseous fuels in a certified device). Of the other ten Niagara municipalities, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Port Colborne do not allow recreational fires; Grimsby, Lincoln, Welland, West Lincoln and Pelham allow recreational fires through a permit; Wainfleet, and Fort Erie allow recreational burning without a permit. From an environmental protection perspective, remaining status quo is the more eco- friendly and environmentally responsible option. A recent Hamilton Spectator article (attached) by Dr. Mitchell of Hamilton references smoke from campfires as contributing to adverse health effects among adults and children attending them. Many people have enjoyed campfires growing up, but the public should be aware as more information becomes available regarding health effects. 3 FS-2015-02 May 12, 2015 Allowing recreational fires also places the onus on neighbouring property owners to take action if their health and the enjoyment of their properties are being detrimentally affected by their neighbours' burning activities. It may not be obvious to those burning about sensitivities to smoke and smells created by campfires. Staffs experience has been that residents who are negatively impacted by open burning are reluctant to approach their neighbours or file a complaint for fear of impacts to neighbour relations or repercussions. This section has been provided for Council's consideration of the impacts from recreational fires, if a more permissive approach is considered. Alternatives to the status quo in Niagara Falls were requested and are provided below for Council's consideration. Alternative 1 - Authorization for recreational fires outside urban boundaries This alternative would provide for small confined fires for recreational purposes in rural areas with conditions. It also means no recreational fires would be allowed within the urban boundaries where the greatest concerns to staff are located (map attached). Alternative 2 -Authorization for recreational fires on a city-wide basis This alternative would provide for small confined fires for recreational purposes throughout the municipality with conditions. Most areas within the municipal boundaries would be eligible to burn as long as the following conditions are met. Conditions Both alternatives would require meeting conditions below. • maximum size of burn area i.e., 2'x 2'x2'. • maximum wind allowed of 20 kph. • Every person must ensure that recreational open-air burning shall occur not closer than 5 metres from adjacent property and combustible structures. • Fire must be 5 metres away from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, overhead wiring or any property line. • Recreational burning only permitted until 11p.m. • Regarding solid fuels, only the burning of commercially produced charcoal, briquettes or clean, dry seasoned wood not including painted or stained wood, pressure treated wood or creosote treated wood shall be allowed. 4 FS-2015-02 May 12, 2015 • Allow for use of outdoor style fireplaces (chimineas) with restrictions: • Must be installed on a non-combustible surface • 3 metre clearance from combustible objects • All other restrictions for recreational fires • Every person who conducts recreational open-air burning shall ensure that adjacent properties, including roadways, public thoroughfares and sidewalks are not adversely affected by products of combustion including the escape of fire or combustible solids such as sparks or ash from the fire. • If the property is occupied by someone other than the property owner, written consent from the owner must be available to be provided to the Niagara Falls Fire Department upon request. • Fees would be charged if a response is required and the person responsible for the recreational fire is found to be in contravention of the by-law. • A false reporting response clause would be included whereby the adjacent land owner(s) who cause a response and the person responsible is in compliance with the by-law, shall on a repeat offence be responsible for any and all costs incurred by the department for the response. By-law revisions will be brought back to a future Council meeting whether Status Quo, Alternative 1 or Alternative 2 are chosen to reflect needed changes to maintain currency. For example, campfires are currently only permitted in campgrounds and with special permission. Campgrounds are patrolled and additional suppression requirements apply to them. The current list of campgrounds and camping areas needs to be reviewed and updated. Additional wording is also required in the by-law to address fire bans. The Chief Fire Official retains authority and discretion to ban all open air fires during extremely dry, hot weather conditions in order to reduce potential for fire spread. High smog days can also trigger fire bans in order to limit the environmental pollution that contributes to smog. Fire bans would be communicated through the city website and other media. These conditions and other housekeeping items that require updating will be brought forward for by-law inclusion. FINANCIAUSTAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS It is unknown if the number of responses and amount of work generated for staff will increase if the by-law is changed to be more permissive. It is anticipated that if alternative 1 or 2 were chosen and a site inspection and processing fee is used, the fees charged to a homeowner on a cost recovery basis would be excessive. Therefore, 5 FS-2015-02 May 12, 2015 it would be preferred that site inspection and fees not occur, but rather educational material be made available and an option for consultation with fire staff, if desired. Niagara Falls has approximately 35,000 homes and currently responds to approximately 170 open air burning related calls per year. A total of 512 complaints were received over a three-year period, 457 of those were located within urban areas. It is unknown how many additional fire responses would occur due to the adoption of alternatives 1 or 2. The City would take on more risk if the by-law is changed to accommodate recreational fires on a widespread basis. It is unknown if municipal or property insurance increases would occur. There have been properties damaged through unapproved open air burning practices in Niagara Falls, as well a recent local fire death due to open air burning related activities in another regional municipality . CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendations are proposed to sustain a healthy and safe community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Council Report No. FS-2010-09, Open Air Burning 2. City of Niagara Falls By-laws 81-65 and 72-211 3. Map of Urban Area Boundary 4. Hamilton Spectator Article, April 6, 2015 citing Dr. T. Mitchell of Hamilton 5. St. Catharines Standard article 6. Examples of Certified Propane Fire Pits Recommended by: 6/1(-471/04 Lee Smith, Fire Chief 'Ll414-11i Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer L. Smith:tc FS-2010-09 ATTACHMENT 1 NiagaraaaI.ls June 28, 2010 REPORT TO: Councillor Carolynn loannoni, Chair and Members of the Community Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario The recommendation(s) SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department contained in this report were adopted in committee and SUBJECT: FS-2010-09 ratified by City Council Open Air Burning I , RECOMMENDATION That Council support the existing open air burning by-law. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Open air burning is one of the few areas that the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) allows municipalities the discretion to pass a by-law regulating the setting of open air fires. Changes relevant to open air burning were made to the FPPA and became effective January 1, 2003. In the absence of the requirements not being covered by a municipal by-law, the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code are applicable. The Ontario Fire Code prohibits open air burning in the Province, except under the following conditions: 1) the burning consists of a small fire, supervised at all times and used to cook food on a grill; 2) an appliance that conforms to the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 (such as approved propane and natural gas appliances) is used and installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The City of Niagara Falls has passed a municipal by-law(attached) respecting fires set in the open air. The Fire Department currently administers the provisions of this by-law as well as enforcing the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code. In 2009, Council approved the application of a fee of $350.00 to be charged to the owner for the second and all subsequent responses for open air burning (FS 2009-02; attached). BACKGROUND The Niagara Falls Fire Department responds to approximately 300 open air burning responses each year. The severity of the responses ranges from neighbour disputes, emergency medical responses involving respiratory distress, smoke migration affecting traffic safety and fires involving property, vegetation and materials hazardous to the environment. June 28, 2010 -2• FS-2010-09 The Niagara Falls Fire Department works diligently facilitating and approving requests to burn in accordance with the municipal by law. This process frequently involves site visits, meetings and monitoring to ensure compliance with the requirements of the by-law and public safety. The Fire Department often receives inquiries from members of the public concerning the use of "chimineas" and other similar structures sold at local stores. The members of the public who make the inquiry are informed that the Ontario Fire Code does not permit the use of the majority of these devices, save and except for those appliances that conform to the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act. Additionally, those appliances not approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Act frequently have a statement on the packaging to `check with your local fire department prior to use". The Niagara Falls Fire Department provides further education to the public on the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code and the municipal by law regarding open air burning during Fire Prevention Week, through the local newspapers and on the radio. The Niagara Falls Fire Department has had extensive experience with open air burning calls in our city. Most calls result from either smoke from a fire being mistaken for a structure fire or calls from disgruntled neighbours who are either bothered by smoke or the activities associated with recreational open air burning. Damage to structures in proximity to open air burning has also been experienced and in one case open air burning spread to neighbouring properties destroying grassland, woodlot, rail ties and threatened movement of rail transportation as the fire spread across the tracks. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The Fire Department is attempting to limit the number of burning by-law responses as they commit available fire crews to numerous non-emergency calls and in many cases place fire crews into a dispute mediation situation. Limiting the frequency of open air burning responses increases the sustainability of current response staffing for a longer period of time. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1) FS 2009-02 Amendment to User Fee By-Law for Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Services • 2) Bylaw No. 72-211 Hand-out 3) Copy of SRS Request#3171, Frani Zarleng- • / , Recommended by: L-e Smith, Fire Chief Respectfully submitted: Ke Todd, Chief Administrative Officer JJ/LS:ic 1 February 23, 2009 FS-2009-02 NiagaraFaJls The recommendation(s) contained in this report were Councillor Victor Pietrangelo adopted by City Council and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Members. Re: FS-2009-02 Amendment to User Fee By-Law for Fire Prevention and Fire Suppression Services RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the report initiating amendments to the User Fee By-law for fire prevention and suppression services. BACKGROUND: Niagara Fails Fire Services provides a number of fire prevention and suppression services to the public, both residents and non residents of the city. Amending this by-law will introduce new fees designed to partially recover costs associated with providing varied services to the public. The proposed user fees are calculated on a cost recovery basis and industry standards intended to offset some Cr all costs in delivering services and will not in any way compromise access by the public to fire protection services. In addition, these fees will not, in any manner, jeopardize oublic fire safety. An overview of fees to be charged is as follows, 1) Non-resident Motor Vehicle Responses The recommendation is that Niagara Falls Fire Services charge a fee for responses to incidents on city streets involving motor vehicles owned by residents living outside the municipal boundaries of the City of Niagara Falls. A number of municipalities in the Province of Ontario already have this user fee in pace, including Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windsor, Mississauga, Oakville and Burlington. The citizens of the City of Niagara Falls pay for services provided by Niagara Falls Fire Services through their municipal taxes-' individuals residing outside of the City of Niagara Falls may C h T g Workino Together to Serve Our Community e � � Fire Services February 23, 2009 -2- FS-2009-02 presently receive some of those same services at no cost. !n 2008, Niagara Falls Fire Services responded to 191 motor vehicle incidents; based on statistics from those municipalities with this user fee,approximately 5%of those responses involved vehicles owned by persons living outside of the respective municipality. The proposed fee to be charged is based upon the established Ministry of Transportation rates that are presently billed for responses on Provincial highways. The rate would be$350.00 per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof and$175.00 per piece of equipment for each additional half-hour or part thereof. This proposed fee is intended to offset some or all of the costs in delivering a service to a non-resident of the City of Niagara Falls. The overall costs for providing emergency services to resident taxpayers are minimized by shifting specific cost recovery to those who actually use the service. Non-residents may be able to recover this fee from their insurance company. 2) Second Response for Open Air Burning The recommendation is that Niagara Falls Fire Services charge a fee for any second emergency response to an address or property where open air burning is being conducted without the required approval from Niagara Falls Fire Services or where the owner is not in compliance with the requirements of the Burning By-law. After an initial response, the owner is provided a copy of the Burning By-law and warned by the responding emergency vehicle that a subsequent occurrence will result in not only prosecution for violation of the Ontario Fire Code, but also a charge for the responding emergency vehicle. The proposed fee to be charged is based upon the established Ministry of Transportation rates that are presently billed on Provincial highways, The rate would be $350.00 per apparatus for the first hour or part thereof and $175.00 per apparatus of equipment for each additional half hour or part thereof. In 2008, Niagara Falls Fire Services responded to 397 responses for open air burning; approximately 40 of those responses were for a second occurrence. 3) Re-inspection Fee The recommendation is that Niagara Falls Fire Services charge a fee when re- inspections are required for outstanding violations of the Ontario Fire Code. The Ontario Fire Code states compliance with its provisions is the responsibility of the owner. This user fee would promote more timely compliance with the requirements of Niagara Falls Fire Services by imposing an automatic fee for re-inspections when an owner is non compliant with the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code or other municipally legislated Fire Services requirements. The re-inspection fee would be based on partial cost recovery(calculated on staff time spent) and would apply to owners when a re-inspection is required to ensure all violations of the Ontario Fire Code have been corrected. A fee of$100.00 is proposed for the second and each subsequent re-inspection. 1 February 23, 2009 -3- FS-2009-02 This fee has :he potential to improve public fire and life safety by providing a financial incentive to comply with the requirements of the Ontario Fire Code The resources of Niagara Falls Fire Services would not be committed to countless re-inspections and could be reallocated to additional fire prevention and public education activities. /` Recommended by Lee Smith, Fire C ief Respectfully submitted Ed Dujlovic, Executive Director of Community Services J. Jesscc:tc • "fi_,'IL.yr 1i.1ST( to,`,,•a' fE. it iirr it" `? =i i NOTE:THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS A GUIDE ONLY. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, YOU 1ttST REFER TO THE FULL BY-LAW.A COPY MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE OR THE CITY CLERKS OFFICE AT CITY HALL. I. PERMISSION FOR ALL FIRES MUST BE GRANTED BY THE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICE OF THE NIAGARA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT. 2. BURNING IS ONLY PERMITTED BETWEEN 8:00 a.nt.AND 6:00p.m. 3. SOMEONE MUST BE PV'CONSTANT ATTENDANCE. 4. METAL OR MASONRY CONTAINER WITH 1/2" (13mm)MAXIMUM MESH COVER. 5, THERE SHALL BE NO BURNING ON WINDY DAYS. 6. APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED ON SITE. 7. (a) RESIDENTIAL AREAS,AT LEAST 50 FT.(15m)FROM ANY BUILDING,WOODEN FENCE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL OR LIQUID. (b) AGRICULTURAL OR INDUSTRIAL AREAS AT LEAST 1001 FT. (30m) FROM AiN`I' . BUILDING. (c) WHEN BURNING BRANCHES OR PRUNLNGS, NOT IN A METAL OR MASONRY CONTAINER(ONLY ALLOWED LN AGRICULTURAL AREAS),THE DISTANCE MUST BE'AT' LEAST 200 FT. (60m) FROM ANY BUILDING. 3. IF SUCH FIRE INTERFERES WITH ANYONE, THE FIRE MUST BE EXTINGUISHED. 4. NO BURNING OF ANY DEMOLITION MATERIALS(FENCE, BUILDING, ETC.) IS ALLOWED. JO. NO BURYING ON ANY ROAD ALLOWANCE OR OTHER MUNICIPAL PROPERTY. 11. (a) NO BURNING ON OR ADJACENT TO A BUILDING OR STRUCTURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. (b) OR PROPERTY WHERE IT IS KNOWN WHERE EXPLOSIVES OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ARE STORED. (c) OR PROPERTY WHERE THERE IS A LARGE GATHERING OF PEOPLE. 2. CHARCOAL, ELECTRIC AND GAS FIRED BARBECUES, WHEN USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD, ARE ALLOWED UNDER THE BY-LAW, PROVIDED TILE BARBECUE IS NOT LOCATED ON A BALCONY OR ANY OTHER UNSAFE PLACE. • THE PEN:\LTY FOR NOT FOLLOWING THE BURNING BY-LAW IS A FINE OF UP TO 52,000 OR IMPRISONMENT FOR UP TO ONE YEAR OR 13OTH. MODIFY REQUEST Printed On.6/21/2010 10:01:36 AM tr Lee Smith-Fire Services REQUEST ID . ENTERED SY CATEGORY , CREATEDON . I. 31 7 1 Information Services-Wei,Master Other lNoisel 51412010 8:58:26 AM • - ADDITIONAL FILE REQUEST INITIATED EY CURRENT STATUS "TIMELINE REQUESTORS ATTACHMENTS . _ . . .. _ .. ... . 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'ire;Jits"ct.tirr,,ni-i;.-::-.-. f.honid tan an acception IF the fins r c..,,--izrlz. ,:, c c.hicul. and thi.-• gainer,-:ft,,i-:.i..,,,;.i•ei-,-i 2 1el fru:rt the 1:.1,:AT-sip,--_::,i=ta,c,(..:r I .i,riol.a/of lots of iesideoLi.whfl...i:Julci .•i.•.•.-,'::;.-.-.•h.ls':!, .--,..-,chai:fi.i.d 11,-A/V. •,.:ri!:_;(_,:.7.4,Kit o,.-tog tli.ti :Ir.:1 i-ranc-o Zari,:oga Entered By:Cleric's Services-Dean lorfida 5119/201011:5408 AM 1 Fire staff will review your request and will provide a future report to Ccxincil.We will let you know when that report will be coming forward. [Dean lorfida City Clerk L ATTACHMENT 2 • CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 81 - 65 A by-law to amend By-laws Noe. 5245, 5397, 6661, 70-86, 70-216, 72-211, 73-159, 73-223 and 76-102. WHEREAS The Provincial Offences Act, 1979 provides that proceedings in respect of an offence under a by-law shall be heard and determined in the provincial offences court; and WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to amend the penalty provisions in certain by-laws to be consistent with the said Act; NOW THEREFORE TEE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Section 9 of By-law No. 5245, being a by-law regarding signs or advertising devices for tourist establishments, as amended by section 1 of By-law No. 6360, 1963,is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 9. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence 2. Section 6 of By-law No. 5397, 1956, being a by-law to prohibit heavy traffic on streets to the City of Niagara Falls, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 6. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. 3. Section LO of By-law No. 6661, 1964, as amended, being a by-law respecting signs in the City of Niagara Falls, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 10. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an ' offence. I. Section 19 of By-law No. 70-86, being a by-law respecting the sale and setting off of fireworks in the City of Niagara Falls, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 19. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. • 5. Section 5 of By-law No. 70-216,being a by-Law to regulate the discharge of firearms in a defined area of the City of Niagara Falls, as amended by section 4 of By-Law No. 75-185, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 5. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. - 2 - 6. Section 10 of $y-law No. 72-211, being a by-law respecting fires, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 10. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. 7. Section 3 of By-law No. 73-1339, as amended, being a by-law for requiring the fencing of privately-owned swimming pools, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 8. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. 8. Section 5 of By-law No. 73-2.23, being a by-Iaw to require adequate and suitable heat for rented dwelling accommodation, is repealed and the following substituted therefor: 5. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. 9. Section 26 of By-law No. 76-102, as amended, being a by-law respecting the issue of licences, is amended by striking out the first paragraph and substituting therefor the following: 26. Every person who contravenes this by-law is guilty of an offence. Passed this 23rd day of March , 1981. S. L. COLLINSON, CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR First Reading: March 23 , 1981. Second Reading: March 23 , 1981. Third Reading: March 23 , 1981. © CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS _ - ,1-7.127 By-law No. 72 - 211 A by-law respecting fires. WHEREAS paragraphs 29 and 44 of subsection I of section 354 of The Municipal Act R.S.O. 1970 provide that by-laws may be passed by the councils of local municipalities for prescribing for the whole or any part of the municipality the times during which fires may be set in the open air, and the precautions to be observed by persons setting out fires and fof making such other regulations for preventing fires and the spread of fires as the council may deem necessary. NOW rd.REFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. In this By-law, (a) "agricultural district", "industrial district", "rural district" and "rural agricultural district" mean, respectively, a district or area of the City of Niagara Falls declared, designated or established as an agricultural district or zone, an industrial district or zone, a rural district or zone or a rural agricultural district or zone by any by-law now or hereafter passed and in force in the City of Niagara Falls as constituted by The Regional uunicipality of Niagara Act pursuant to section 35 of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1970 or a predecessor of that section; (b) "Fire Chief", "Deputy Chief" and "Platoon Chief" and "Fire Prevention Officer" mean, respectively, a person holding the office cr rank of Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Platoon Chief or a Fire Prevention Officer of the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department; (c) "fire" includes bonfire, campfire and any other fire in a yard, field or any other open place but does not include: (1) A charcoal or gas fire in a barbecue, hibachi of similar metal or masonry container while being used for the cooking of, food for human consumption provided, (i) such fire is not on a balcony of a building or in any other unsafe place, and (ii) such fire is attended by a person competent to supervise it; 2) An appliance being used for heating pitch or asphalt; (3) An appliance being used for construction or maintenance and which requires an open flame, - 7 - (4) A campfire in a camping establishment licensed by the City of Niagara Falls provided that such campfire i3 in an area of the camping establishment approved by a Fire Prevention Officer and is attended by a person competent to supervise it; (5) A campfire, elsewhere within the City of Niagara Falls provided that such campfire is in an area approved by a Fire Prevention Officer and is attended by a Person competent to supervise it; (6) A fare set with the approval of City Council in a Location approved by the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Platoon Chief or a Fire Prevention Officer and with Fire Department personnel present; (7) A fire set by the Fire Department in training areas approved by the Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Platoon Chief, or a Fire Prevention Officer for the purpose of trafting or testing equipment; (8) A fire set by a fire equipment manufacturer or his agent for the purpose of demonstrating Eire-fighting equipment in an area approved by the Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Platoon Chief, or a Fire Prevention Officer and with Fire Department personnel present; (9) A fire for thawing or heating building materials provided such fire is set in a location approved by the Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Platoon Chief, or a Fire Prevention Officer; (:O) The burning of brush or Leaves by City employees in locations approved by the Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Platoon Chief, or a Fire Prevention Officer provided such burning is under the supervision of a City foreman and takes place between the hours of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and 6 o'clock in the afternoon of the same day; or (11) A fire in a masonry fireplace in a Municipal or Provincial park. 2. No person shall, anywhere in the City of Niagara Falls, set or maintain a fire in the open air or permit a Eire in the open air to burn (a) at any time between the hours of 6 o'clock in the afternoon of any day and 8 o'clock in the forenoon of the next following day; (b) at a location where there is a danger of such fire spreading to grass or other vegetation; (c) during a strong wind; - 3 - (d) on any road allowance or other municipal property; (e) on or adjacent to any property where a building or structure is under construction; (f) on or adjacent to any property where it is known that explosives or any other flammable material is stored; or (g) on or adjacent to any property where there is a large gathering of people. 3. No person shall make or permit any fire of any size under conditions or circumstances likely to cause loss of life or damage to any building or other property. (I) No person shall burn debris or other material: (a) in any building or structure which is being demolished; (b) on the lot or site of any building or structure which is being demolished. (3) No person shall set fire to: (a) a building or structure for the purpose of demolishing the whole of any part thereof; (b) a demolished building or any part thereof. 5. Every person setting a fire in the open air anywhere in the City of Niagara Fails shall, (a) ensure that a person competent to supervise such fire and to extinguish it promptly in the event of danger of the spread of such fire is in constant immediate attendance at the specific place where the fire is burning; (b) completely extinguish such fire before Leaving the specific place where the fire is burning; and (c) except for the fires described in section 6 of this by-Law, (i) set and confine the fire in a metal or masonry container with a metal screen on top having a mesh of not larger than one-half inch; and (ii) set and keep the fire not Less than 50 feet from any building, wooden fence or other combustible material or Liquid. (1) Every person setting a fire in the open::air in any agricultural district, industrial district, rural district, or rural agricultural district shall comply with the following additional regulations, (a) Subject to clause (b), the Eire shall be kept at least 100 feet - 4 - from any building; (b) If branches and prunings in large quantities are to be burned: (i) the fire shall be kept at least 200 feet from any building; (ii) the Niagara Falls Firs Department shall be notified of the intention to set the fire, and (iii) the piles of branches and prunings to be burned shall be not more than 10 feet in diameter nor more than 10 feet in height. (2) For the purpose of this section that part of the former Township of Humberstone now in the City of Niagara Falls shall be deemed to be in a rural agricultural district. 7, The Fire Chief and every Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief, and Fire Prevention Officer is hereby authorized to order any person to put out any fire when in the opinion of such Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief, or Fire Prevention Officer there is any danger of such fire spreading or otherwise endangering life or property. 8. Every person setting a fire in the open air shall comply with all lawful directions of the Fire Chief and every Deputy Chief, Platoon Chief and Fire Prevention Officer. 9. Wherever in this by-law any reference is made to time, such time shall, for any period of the year during which Daylight Saving Time is proclaimed to be in effect in Niagara Falls, be construed according to Daylight Saving Time and not Standard Time. 10. Every person who contravenes any of the provisions this by-Law shall, upon conviction thereof, forfeit and pay at the discretion of the convicting judge a penalty not exceeding (exclusive of costs) the sum of $300.00 for each offence. 11. Eyeiaw No. 7101, 1966, as amended, of the former City of Niagara falls and all by-laws of the former Village of Chippewa and the former Townships of Willoughby, Crowland and Humberstone which are inconsistent with the provisionsoof this by-law are hereby repealed. 12. Nothing in this by-law shall be deemed to authorize any fire, burning or other act which is in contravention of The Environmental Protection Act, 1971 or any regulation made thereunder and to the event of,any conflict between the provisions of this by-law and the said Act or regulations, the provisions of the said Act and regulations shall govern. - 5 - Passed this 20th day of November , 1972. CLERK MAYOR First Reading: November 20, , 1972. Second Reading: November 20, , 1972. 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Physician seeks controls on home fireplaces Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 4 •.m atriand HAL ILTON 9kTATOR Physician seeks controls on home fireplaces Steve Arnold ,ar Ilton Soectator Apr 06.2015 Two people, some good wine, a bearskin rug and a roaring fire. A romantic dream scene for some could be a health nightmare for neighbours breathing the smoke from that fire—the kind of nightmare a local doctor says the city should legislate against Ted Mitchell, a general practitioner, is working with Environment Hamilton to press city council for a bylaw restricting the burning of wood inside homes. "For one person to enjoy the ambience and warm fuzzy things of a wood fire means dozens of their neighbours have to suffer,"he said."Getting something pleasant out of that causes a lot of pollution." Mitchell said medical studies, many coming from Asia and Africa where wood F,,,uya rrd «;, „a, ,,,o„t,e,,,,,,, ,,,,P,,, ;ry fires are often the primary source of heat and cooking,have shown smoke sound"ex'b'l."'"'ma'"°"'eburningofwood SI.*homes --- --•----•----•---•-- from a damp log passed up a dirty chimney contains the same cancer-causing agents and other bad things found in tobacco smoke. "The pollution from these things is really quite bad,"he added."The bad effects of tobacco and wood smoke are pretty comparable, you have roughly the same chance of getting lung cancer or other infections for each." Mitchell has two targets in his effort—those small,outdoor fire pots on backyard patios,and indoor wood stoves and fireplaces. Under Hamilton's burning bylaw,outdoor fireplaces are already technically banned—unless they're used for cooking. He wants that loophole closed and new legislation mandating newer, more efficient stoves and fireplaces inside or the conversion of existing fireplaces to gas or electricity. A bylaw, he said, is needed because the provincial or federal governments won't act on the issue, leaving the courts as the only solution for people who feel they're being harmed by their neighbour's constant fireplace use. "The courts are blunt, expensive and inefficient,"he said. "This is just too much of a political hot potato for the provincial or federal governments." Similar bylaws have been enacted in "several dozen"municipalities in British Columbia and one is expected to go into force in Montreal later this year. Mitchell and Environment Hamilton executive director Lynda Lukasik will present their case to the city's board of health later this month. The federal health department has published information about wood smoke pollution,warning it contains particulate matter that travels deep into your lungs causing breathing and heart problems; high levels of carbon dioxide, carcinogenic volatile organic compounds and small quantities of other toxic compounds including nitrogen oxide and chlorinated dioxins that contribute to problems such as smog and acid rain. The government website warns wood smoke can cause eye, nose and throat irritations, headaches, nausea and dizziness. It can aggravate asthma and other breathing problems. People with heart or lung problems and children are considered especially vulnerable. samold@thespec.com 905-526-3496 I @arnoldatTheSpec http:, ww- ..thespec.com.'news-storyi5541434-physician-seeks-controls-on-home-fireplaces/ 05.'05 20I Outdoor tire rule proposals kindle public debate St. Catharines Standard ATTACHMENT 5 While some sparks flew over a proposed St.Catharines burning bylaw, most residents at a public meeting warmed to the new rules. Residents spoke at a city council meeting on open-air burning measures that generally clarify a patchwork of regulations. Most supported the new rules but had some concerns over details. It would allow for small fires for backyard cookouts and sets out when, and where, people can use.their barbecue. Bonfires and other open-air fires—including the use of chimenia ovens—are still not allowed. However smaller, contained cooking fires are permitted between 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Barbecues could also be used from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.,but not on covered apartment balconies Diane Foster was unhappy with the allowable time for permitted fires, and suggested the shutdown time should be 11 p.m. as per the noise bylaw. 'This means my neighbour can bum his fire all that time, and I can't do a thing about it?,'she said to councillors. 'When we have a noise bylaw that stipulates after 11 p.m.you have to be quiet, then why are my neighbours allowed to have a barbecue going on in their backyard until 1 a.m." The proposed rules are overblown,argued Bernice Ettorre,who spoke earlier about flooding problems in her Pelham Street area. I think this fire thing is becoming a big deal for no reason."said Ettorre at the meeting. "Families .. do a little bonfire in the backyard. roast some marshmallows with their kids,and we're going to take this away from them—come on. 'Put a hose beside it and it's done,we don't need to bother the fire department.' Several residents spoke of themselves or family members suffering from allergies,and the distress caused when homes and yards • filled with smoke from neighbouring fires. Blaine Hare from Prince Paul Ct.in the north end said his wife and daughter both have asthma and suffer from open-fire smoke. "This really angers me,because everybody's putting themselves above other people's health,"said Hare. "I agree with the way the bylaw is going to be passed, but I do not think people in such a close proximity to their neighbours should be (having permitted cooking fires)from 8 a.m. till 1 at night." Another resident was concerned about fire complaint calls to the fire department being made as nuisance calls to get back at neighbours. Ore who spoke said she owned a large piece of land on Oueenston St. and -reserved the right"to have a campfire with her family. Marta Liddiard said she couldn't afford to have such fires at a cottage there was a better compromise than a blanket ban on such fires. 'The key here is education and understanding,"Liddiard said. In the bylaw proposals, rules will also be set out for businesses operating barbecues and smokers. in rural farm areas,free permits will be required for burning off brush and trimmings. Councillors referred the bylaw back to staff,for further clarifications and response to concerns raised in the public meeting. Submitted letters were also to be considered, including one from a neighbourhood development consultant seeking more discussion with staff about restrictions of barbecues on balconies,plus chimenia and fire-pit use. It was also suggested by Court. Peter Secord that Cornwall's bylaw be reviewed."Some of the(ideas)in other municipalities have to be looked at to see of we can please a wider range of people... other bylaws from other cities need to be looked at,"Secord said. Chief fire prevention officer Chris Leonard said a follow-up report on the proposed bylaw would come to council shortly. "'We will put this as a priority and should have it back(to councillors)in about a month,'Leonard said. Later. Leonard said the proposed bylaw would include a$195 ticketing option. By city bylaw some offenders could be taken to court and subject to fines up to$5,000. Fire Code fines can be up to$50,000 for an individuals. For more information. visit www.stcatharines.ca/FireBylaw http WWW stcatharinesstandard.cal?Q14/08/12.'outdoor-tire-rule-proposals-kindle-public-.._ ATTACHMENT #6 EXAMPLES OF CERTIFIED PROPANE FIRE PITS k ' r` ra • •{ ty • r mi _l Ili1 M ' yy a • • , . . ... ' — ' '' ' ' ' ' : • 11 li --: ',. .-i--..,. . , ," ...„,,i ,...r, . . „ . , .. , . , , , it . ,,. - A ititt „....t..., :.....:. ,,, ,..„4.., ...„, t= . . . . .. . ... ..„....4 ax . 140.0, - .,... . "m STs•- 4.P z ;*+"I' . Teresa Fabbro From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:20 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Teresa Fabbro Subject: FW: Fire Bylaw Dean: Jim has asked that I forward all of the correspondence that we received around the Open Air Burning issue so you can add the letters/emails to the Council package for Tuesday. I'm going to send them all now. Thank you. carey From: Max &Jody Bankas [mailto:moore.1234@yahoo.ca] Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 1:30 PM To: Jim Diodati Subject: Fire Bylaw Hi My family will be moving to Niagara later this year and I was looking into the open fire bylaw. We were really looking forward to having a nice patio with a fire pit and we found that this is not allowed in the Niagara area. We understand that many people have different understandings of what is a safe and contained fire and definitely agree that there should be limitations on what is allowed in the city. With this being said, we do have some suggestions that we would like to make and hope that this is something that you can take into consideration. We feel that tables such as the one in the following picture would allow for a small and safe tire for all to enjoy. They have several different types of fire tables or containment devices that could be safe for people to use. „sita- .. § i: Another option would be to allow a fire pit surrounded by brick with a limited diameter to be determined by the city. These fire pits could be approved by the city through either a submission of a photo or by a visit by a member of the fire department. In this case a lifetime license would need to be obtained for a fee prior to the use of the tire pit. I really hope that you think about our suggestions and if this topic could be reviewed by council it would be greatly appreciated. 1 Looking forward to our move later this year, Jody Bankas 2 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: My opposition to backyard campfires From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 2:53 PM To: Joyce Morocco Bell Account; '' Cc: CouncilMembers; Lee Smith Subject: RE: My opposition to backyard campfires Thank you, Mr. Iggulden. Your email was forwarded to me for comment. Council referred the matter back to staff for further study and investigation. Thanks Dean Dean lorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 905-356-7521, Ext. 4271 905-356-9083 (Fax) From: Joyce Morocco [mailto:jmorocco@beII net] Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 12:38 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: CouncilMembers Subject: Fw: My opposition to backyard campfires Hi Dean I am forwarding this for you to respond.. Joyce From: Iggys Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2015 9:54 AM To: councilmembers@niagarafalls.ca Subject: My opposition to backyard campfires To all council members respectfully: Hi my name is Kevin Iggulden and I have been proud to call Niagara Falls my home for the past 30 years. More specifically the Charnwood subdivision. I hope I am not wasting your valuable time or or taking you away from important and real issues pertaining to the running of the city of Niagara Falls. I as well hope I have chosen the proper forum to express my opposition to the backyard campfires proposed changes. I was slightly perturbed and taken aback to see an article in Thursday's Niagara Falls Review, where upon the campfire bylaw was presented for consideration and change by none other than a retired firefighter. Next you'll have retired police officers saying its ok to speed. I have experience on three different occasions where upon neighbors were having backyard campfires. When informed of the backyard burning bylaw, two resulted in verbal abuse and one with suspected property damage. To say the least its a changing world. Respect for each other is none existent. i was raised in Niagara-on-the- Lake in a family of six boys. When we were asked to do something we did it and we were mindful and respectful. The good old days. To the issue, attached to my house is a sunroom and when my neighbors have these open air campfires they fail to release smoke inhalation is debilitating. Who else should be more than aware of this than a retired firefighter. On more then one occasion we've smoked out or come home to a sunroom filled with smoke. The same occurs when our windows are left open on a cool night. Curtains, clothing and furniture saturate with the smell of smoke. Additionally my neighbors take the time to burn all their garbage and pressure treated wood. What is the environmental impact. We all have enough health issues as it stands from past misconceptions. I believe and its only an opinion, the bylaw for open air fires should be strengthened with stiffer fines and establishments that sell these outdoor wood burning chimineas , where the bylaw is enforced, should be told to cease or fined. We all have a right to enjoy the outdoors. Common sense should dictate. Bylaws are needed to protect common sense. Thank-you for your time and consideration, have a wonderful day 2 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Open Air Burning By-law Original Message From: Maureen Collee [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:59 PM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Open Air Burning By-law Council Members: It has come to my attention that Council is reviewing the current open air burning by-law for Niagara Falls. Please consider changing the current open air burning by-law to allow for controlled residential backyard campfires. Thank you for your consideration. Maureen and Wayne Collee Niagara Falls, Ontario 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Outdoor fires Original Message From: Amanda Murray [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 9:58 PM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Outdoor fires This email is to inform you of my strong support of the residential backyard fires. Thanks and feel free to contact me re this topic Amanda Sent from my iPhone Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: campfires From: E Roo [mailto: Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 1:07 PM To: CouncilMembers Subject: campfires Please consider allowing controlled open fires in approved firepits. I currently live in Fort Erie, which allows controlled tires. and am in the process of moving to Niagara Falls. We have fires at my current home, in a backyard firepit and a wonderful outdoor stone fireplace which I built and has a grill for cooking. This is my BBQ. I had plans to do the same in my new home. The fire ban would also treat Niagara Falls residents unfairly, as tourists can have a fire at a campsite,(with Ittle oversight or control) but resident tax-payers cannot at their own residence. A potential revenue stream is possible, by charging a MINIMAL fee to register a tire pit. Fines for nonconforming or unpermitted fires could be levied. Minimum standards for firepits could be instituted, allowing for homeowners to purchase or construct their own, with requirements for location, distance from property lines and structures. Restrictions on type of fuels burned(charcoal,firewood, waste) could be stated, to prevent the nasty habit of burning garbage, (which I personally find absolutely disgusting and offensive). Cool summer evenings with a small controlled fire are a part of life in Canada, bringing friends and family together. and Niagara Falls should consider the residents and the seasonal (SUMMER) pressures placed on them by allowing them this small, low cost pleasure. Thanks. 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Open Air Burning By-Laws From: Dan & Nicole Bredin [mail] Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 10:15 PM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Open Air Burning By-Laws City of Niagara Falls Council, We heard that you were reviewing the open air burning by-law. We are interested in being able to have residential open air campfires in Niagara Falls and we are requesting that Council consider changing the current open air burning by-law to allow for controlled residential backyard campfires. Thank you, Dan & Nicole Bredin 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Fire by-law From: Tracy Ellwood [mailto:] Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 8:54 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Fire by-law I understand that the open air burning by-law is being revisited. I as a resident of Niagara Falls am a proponent of allowing residents to have some type of backyard campfire. I live just over 1 kilometre from 3 camp grounds which have multiple camp fires burning throughout the night spring, summer and fall. All 3 campgrounds have residential housing surrounding them, as the city has grown in that direction. I believe that some type of compromise can be reached to allow all the citizens to enjoy their backyards and have a campfire. Sincerely, Eric Ellwood Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:21 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Backyard campfires From: Pamela Reid [mailto: Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 9:33 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Backyard campfires Hello I am writing to ask you to please consider changing the current open air bylaw to allow for controlled residential backyard campfires . I do hope this is something we are able to enjoy soon . Thank you for your consideration Pamela Reid woodland Blvd . Niagara Falls L2G5L1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: backyard fires From: Casucci, Robert [mailto: Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 10:05 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: backyard fires Dear Council, As a resident of Niagara Falls, my wife and I are in favour of controlled backyard fires with specific requirements that allow citizens to enjoy the outdoors in an orderly manner. I recognize that safety is of paramount importance. I trust that the Council's decision will reflect the responsible nature of the residents of Niagara Falls. Thank You Robert Casucci Please consider the environment before printing this email. This email, including any attachments,is the property of the Niagara Catholic District School Board.This information is intended only for the use of the individual to whom,or entity to which,it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination,distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited If you received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately and then permanently delete this message. 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Open Air Burning By-Law From: Paul Brockwell [mailto:] Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 10:22 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Open Air Burning By-Law Mr. Mayor and Council members, Please consider allowing safe and controlled open campfires for residential homes in Niagara Falls. It doesn't seem right that residents at local trailer parks can have campfires but other local residents can't. I am aware that many other cities close by allow open air burning (campfires) after paying a permit fee. I understand the concerns that exist and therefore realize that restrictions may have to be imposed to make campfires possible. Thank you for your consideration, Paul Brockwell Woodland Blvd (home address) Niagara Falls ON L2G 5K9 (home phone #) (cell phone #) History Teacher Westlane Secondary School DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 5960 Fitton Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1T5 905-356-2401 905-356-1885 (fax) ll(c dsbn.org "Achieving Success Together" Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: open air burning by-law From: Paul Brockwell [mailto] Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 9:28 PM To: CouncilMembers Subject: open air burning by-law To Mayor Diodati and Council members, I know that there are many issues that need to be dealt with during a calendar year, and I appreciate the work you all do for the citizens of Niagara Falls, I really do. I was wondering, though, whether there will be a decision made regarding the burning by-law (either way) soon? Summer is coming and there are hundreds, maybe thousands of us anxiously awaiting your decision. Many of us are hard working professionals who don't want to break the by-law but are not happy with the existing by-law. If possible, could I be informed when this issue will be discussed in chambers as I would be interested in speaking in favour of having the by- law changed knowing there could be restrictions. Thanks again, Paul Brockwell Woodland Blvd Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5K9 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Backyard recreational fires From: Orla Morgan [mailto: Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 8:32 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: Backyard recreational fires I'd like to add my name to the residents that would like to see the current bylaw banning all backyard tires to be modified to permit small campfires within the city.limits. l would like to be able to acquire an appropriate;approved firepit or construct one in my yard to be permitted to occasionally enjoy a tire. Please consider an alteration to the current bylaw. Regards, Orla Morgan Potter I[eights Niagara Falls 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: fire pits Original Message From: Vita Health Foods [mailto:] Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 9:26 AM To: CouncilMembers Subject: fire pits I also agree with being able to have a backyard fire pit Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:22 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Burning By-Law issue From: Al [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 6:50 PM To: Jim Diodati Cc: Subject: Burning By-Law issue Mr. Mayor: First and foremost I would like to thank you for your strong support and position regarding this issue. I re- discovered the incredible disadvantage an individual has when trying to put forward a position before council during a meeting of council. I also recognize the difficult position the mayor and councilor are in when trying to make important decisions based on limited information and within often unrealistic time frames. That being said I find it necessary to try to clarify some of the things that were put forward as information and facts in opposition to the proposed changes to the by-law. I do this not to be argumentative but to correct blatant misinformation that unfairly clouded the discussion and information being presented. The OPG issue and the Chippawa Dock Owners Association as it pertained to this discussion should not have been raised. It has no bearing on the issue and was misrepresented. OPG made a corporate decision to discontinue the practice of allowing campfires on their property because of concerns raised by the security firm they had hired to undertake security for their properties. OPG choose to follow the city of Niagara Falls burning by-law as it presently stands and in their new licence agreement with residents states specifically that they require licence holders to comply with this by-law. In the year prior to this change the OPG received zero, not one, complain related to burning on their property by licence holding residents. This was due to responsible care by the licence holders and education by the Chippawa Dock Owners Association. The raising of the issue of multi-million dollar fires and even a death caused by uncontrolled fires, once again totally unrelated to the issue of small campfires and controlled fires was, to say the least, disappointing. Once again, for clarification purposes, it was mentioned several times during the discussion, and by the Fire Chief, that if there is a grill over a wood burning fire and someone is cooking, or appears to be cooking on it, it is okay. That is not true. The by-law, with it's present wording, does not allow for such activity when wood is being used as the fuel source. Everyone, including myself, who happens to be asthmatic, has empathy for the two ladies who spoke to council about their concerns. I hope it was noted that both of them stated they had "not" called the fire department to complain. This is after one lady stated the smoke was so bad it was leaving residue on her mother's windows and the other lady said the sparks were coming onto her property. If either had simply called the fire department a truck would have responded and the fire would have been extinguished. If the fire department has to return to an address a second time the fire prevention office usually becomes involved and it is extremely rare for the problem to continue. The by-law works. 1 The reference used regarding carcinogenic compounds emanating from the smoke from campfires left me shaking my head. These same compounds are created through the burning/cooking process. This includes things like barbequing, frying and in some cases baking. I spoke with both of the ladies who made presentations opposing the by-law change outside of council chambers. They both expressed, neighbour relations, as the reason they had not called the fire department. I strongly recommended that they call whenever they experience a problem. They types of fires they were describing were not campfires, but in fact bon-fires and not acceptable on any level. Mr. Mayor, this issue deserves a fair and informed discussion and decision. I believe the proposed option suggested by councilor Thomson involving a permit, without a fee, and an education process to be a reasonable answer to this issue. If I can be helpful in any way and /or involved in the decision making I offer my time and assistance regarding this issue. Thank you. Al Oleksuik 2 Dean Iorfida From: Lee Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2015 1:15 PM To: '' Cc: Dean Iorfida Subject: Open Air Burning Dear Mrs. and Ms. Stewart, Thank you for your email, I appreciate your interest in fire safety. As you may know, the Open Air Burning By-law is currently being considered for change at Council and I have made my position clear. Although I am not in favour of changing the principles of the current by-law, Council will be weighing all sides of the issue again at the upcoming Council meeting and likely making a decision. If you are interested in attending and/or speaking, I believe there will be an opportunity. Regarding the fire you referenced on Marshall Road, I agree that we could have used additional water at the fire scene, but we did use a tanker shuttle and also used water from the pond as you stated. There are many areas in our province that are "no hydrant" areas that rely on water being brought in or drawn from ponds for firefighting purposes.That is the reality and we will continue to try our best with the resources at hand. Thanks again for your inquiry. Lee Smith, EFO,CFO, CET,CMMIII Fire Chief Niagara Falls Fire Department 5809 Morrison Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8 Lsmith@niagarafalls.ca 905-356-1321 x2201 Other Information Need our help? If you have a concern about your neighbour's use of a firepit please talk with them first. The fine for disregarding the Community Standards Bylaw is $250. For more information about firepit locations or construction, please contact Fire Rescue Services at 780-496-3628. To report a nuisance concern with the use of a firepit, please contact Community Standards Peace Officers at 311. For issues with loud noise and or parties, please contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567. Dial 911 if: • Your firepit or your neighbour's firepit becomes out of control or appears hazardous. • Someone is injured or requires medical attention. • You are experiencing any other kind of emergency. Contact Us 311 Edmonton Fire Rescue Services Fire Prevention Section 10565 — 105 Street Edmonton, AB TSH 2W8 Phone: 780-496-3628 www.edmonton.ca mon%n Thank you for helping Fire Rescue protect life, property and the environment in Edmonton. August 2011 @monton Backyard Firepits Backyard Firepits, What is the law? Be a thoughtful neighbour when you enjoy a backyard firepit — limit smoke and noise. The Community Standards Bylaw #14600 regulates the construction and use of firepits. Make sure your fire is safe and meets the requirernents of the bylaw. Ensure your firepit is safe and legal Locate pits at least 3 metres (10 feet) from buildings, property lines and anything else that could catch fire. Use a spark arrestor with openings no larger than 1.25 cm (1/2 inch) to cover your fire pit. Assemble bricks, concrete or\ heavy -gauge metal no higher than 60 cm (2 teet) high and no wider than 1 metre feet) across. REMEMBER: • Never leave a firepit unattended. • Never leave children alone with a lit fire. • Always make sure a fire is completely out when you are done. • Keep a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to extinguish the fire when necessary. • The best first aid for a minor burn is to immerse the burned area in cold water. Get immediate medical attention for serious burns. Frequently Asked Questions What kinds of fuel can I use in my firepit? • dry, untreated wood • charcoal • natural gas What must I avoid burning? Any material that creates excessive smoke must not be placed in a firepit including: • yard waste • grass clippings, leaves or branches • garbage • paper or cardboard Do I need permit? No, but your firepit must meet the requirements of the bylaw. How do I find out if there is a fire ban? Before you use your firepit, find out if there is a fire ban in your area by visiting www.albertafirebans.ca. CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: June 23, 2015 Re: SCVFA Request for Relief to Noise By-law for Fireman's Concert Series & Annual Carnival The Stamford Centre Volunteer Firefighters Association are making their annual request for relief to the Noise By-law for their concert series at Fireman's Park and for their annual carnival. Schedule 5 of the Noise By-law prohibits activities such as playing of music and use of electronic devices/speakers after 9:00 p.m. in the area of the city where Fireman's Park and the Stamford Green are located. Council has previously granted relief to the By-law for the SCVFA events to go past 9:00 p.m. Staff has received complaints about the noise from the events from a handful of residents and there will be deputation opposing the requested relief. Last summer, the Manager of By-law Services attended the concert series on a number of occasions. His findings: I found the music to be such that one could easily carry on a conversation at the park itself in front of the band shell. I also went to the back of the band shell onto Dorchester Road on 2 separate occasions during the evening and one could barely hear the music. In fact, whenever a car drove by, you could only hear the vehicle and not the music. In fairness to the complainants, there have been other events at Fireman's Park that have elicited noise complaints during regular daytime hours (a truck rally and "bass off"). By-law staff have regularly reached out to the SCVFA and advised complainants of our Noise Log process. With regard to the concert series, it should be noted that the music and speakers are directed west, away from residential properties. In light of the minimal lighting in the park, staff would suggest a compromise would be to allow relief to 9:30 p.m., with music stopping sat that time. p4,4/ A Great City ... For Generations To Come Dean Iorfida From: Joe Goodman <> Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 11:07 AM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Re: Blues In The Park and Carnival Hello Dean, Thanks for reminding once again its great help. I am e-mailing you this letter to request relief from the City's Noise Bylaw of 9:00pm, and asking this be changed to 10:30pm for our Summer Blues In The Park series on Thursday nights. From the 2nd Thursday in June till the last Thursday in September. If you could please grant this request it would be greatly appreciated by the S.C.V.F.A and the people who come out and enjoy the event on Thursday evening. Thank You once again. Joe Goodman Blues In The Park Chairman Dean I would also like to request the change in the bylaw for our Carnival on the Green at Portage Rd from Wednesday June 24 till Saturday June 27, 2015 from 9:00 pm till 10:30pm. One of the members might have already requested this I just want to make sure. Once again Thanks Dean. Thank you, Joe Goodman Construction and Training Specialist 1 Dean Iorfida From: Tansu Barker <> Sent: Friday, June 12, 2015 9:09 AM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Re: FW: Dorchester Road Cutting etc. Dean, If the meeting on the 23rd is about Firemen's park, may I attend and address the Council? I did send a letter last year to no avail. I believe so did another person from Calaguiro. Thank you for your help regarding the patch of grass outside my fence on Dorchester road. Have a nice day. Tansu Barker Christine Court On Thu, May 28, 2015 at 10:22 AM, Dean Iorfida <diorfida@niagarafalls.ca> wrote: Sorry for the delay, Tansu. Attached are two emails I have sent since our visit last year to our Manager of Roadways. To date, I have not received the courtesy of the response. I will be taking the issue up with the Manager's superior when he returns from vacation next week. With regard to Fireman's Park, we have been in touch with them. I am expecting a letter from them that will go on the June 23rd Council agenda. I will keep you posted, Tansu, regarding the agenda for June 23rd. Thanks Dean Original Message From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 3:53 PM To: Marianne Tikky Cc: Franco Piscitelli Subject: FW: Dorchester Road Cutting Still waiting for a response on this one!! Complainant has contacted me again. Thanks Dean Original Message From: Dean Iorfida t 77;_ Niag ara W1s Noise Control By-Law Being By-Law No 2004 -105 as amended by: By-Law 2005-73 and By-Law 2007-28 Upon receipt of a noise complaint, it is the policy of the City of Niagara Falls to make contact with the alleged offender and attempt to obtain compliance with the by-laws. If the problem persists, a letter is sent to the offending party advising them to rectify the situation or legal action wilt take place. Finally, if the problem is not corrected, legal action will take place provided the following; 1. Proper evidence is to be provided under The Canada Evidence Act. The complainants must present a statement and noise logs outlining times (from - to) and dates that the noise was disturbing; There has to be a minimum of two (2) individual witnesses with noise logs in their own handwriting and made at the time of the incident; 3. All persons presenting the loss tar prosecution must be wilting to attend Provincial Court and testify to the matter. 4. Noise logs must be kept for a period of at least seven(7)days and must be maintained by the individual that will be testiR'ina . Photocopies or tv\0 people siganinu the same boa is not permitted. A copy of the logs will be required by the city to prepare a case for Court. General prohibition: No person shall make, cause, or permit noise or vibration which is likely to disturb the quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort or convenience of the inhabitants of the community. Only the inhabitants can testify to the above noted General prohibition in order to have a reasonable prospect for conviction on theses matters. The city will not proceed with any matters unless the above noted requirements are met. s.R Iaw E iIorcoment`Forms`Noiue Control P.ACK.ACtl{ I()COMPLAIN ANT,wpd Example of a log to be kept; Noise Log submitted by Date Time Information CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: June 23, 2015 Re: Taps Brewery Request for Relief to Noise By-law Taps Brewery previously received relief to the Noise By-law for their summer event schedule. They have revised their schedule adding an event on July 4th and revising their August calendar. RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the request for relief for the revised schedule. A Great City ... For Generations To Come Dean Iorfida From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2015 11:08 AM To: ' Subject: RE: Noise By-law Relief- Taps Brewery Thanks Eric. I don't see much of an issue. I'll bring the revised list to the meeting in June, which will be in advance of the added July 4th event and revised August event. Dean Original Message From: Eric Martin [mailto:] Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 12:53 PM To: Dean lorfida Subject: Re: Noise By-law Relief-Taps Brewery Hi Dean, Thanks very much. We look forward to a busy summer downtown. I've added an event and changed the date of another so I'm submitting the list it again for councils approval. Thanks, Eric Martin Taps On Queen On Wed, April 29, 2015 11:20 am, Dean lorfida wrote: > Hi Eric: > Last night, Niagara Falls City Council approved relief to the Noise > By-law for your various events scheduled over the summer. > I trust based on previous, similar events, there will be no issues. >A full copy of the Noise By-law is accessible at our webpage: > httpsJ/www.niagarafails.ca/city-hall/by-laws >Thanks > Dean 1 Taps Brewing Co. Inc. tA PS 4680 Queen St Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2L8 BREWING CO. INC. 289-477-1010 Dean lorfida, City of Niagara Falls, Taps on Queen is has some exciting plans to help get downtown busy again this summer. We have a number of outdoor music events planned. I'm writing to request an exemption from the noise by-law so that we can have live music on the parking lot stage for the dates and events listed below. I have already informed the BIA of our plans. They are working with us for many of the events. I will also let our neighbours know about the events ahead of time. We continue to try to attract more people including new visitors and out of town tourists to Queen street to show them a great part of Niagara Falls many are missing out on. To aid in that, advertising for our events is focused on people who not normally be downtown to introduce them to it. May 29th, 30St, 31st and June 1st: (Noon until Midnight Friday and Saturday, Noon until 7pm Sunday) Springlicious: Downtown annual street festival June 20th: (5pm until midnight) Country music night in association with CDC Entertainment and Country 89 Radio Wednesday July 1St: (Noon until 10pm): Canada Day Parade with live bands and our Annual Big Brothers and Sister of Niagara Wingfest: Chicken wing festival with local restaurant competitors, vendors and live music Saturday July 4th: Metalfest(noon until midnight): Bands from across Ontario and US Friday July 24th:(Noon until Midnight): Livestock: Bands from Niagara and across Ontario in association with SR Entertainment Saturday August 8th: (5pm until midnight) Fundraiser with project share. Country bands and draws Saturday August 15th: (Noon until midnight) Autism Fundraiser featuring music, games, rides in association with CDC Entertainment, Country 89 Radio and Autism Canada Saturday August 29th: (3pm until midnight) Fundraiser with project share. Border City Shakedown- Bands from across Ontario Please feel free to contact me if you have any question or need any other information. Sincerely, Eric Martin Taps On Queen Brewhouse and Grill 289-477-1010 Cell: 905-380-2708 Dean Iorfida From: Sarah Conidi Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:51 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Request for June 23 Council from City Councillor Mike Strange Hi Dean, Please see below request; re: exception on noise by-law for Heater's Heroes event on Saturday, August 8 at Oakes Park. Thanks! Sarah From: mike strange [mailto:mikestrange©hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 12:14 PM To: Sarah Conidi Subject: Heaters Heroes run for children on Sat Aug 8th at Oakes Park Hey Sarah, could you forward this to Dean about adding a speaker to talk about our Heaters Heroes Run for children annual event on Tues council meeting. Jason Flemming from the Fallsview Hosebrigade would be the person talking about our event and requesting that the event will be going until 10 p.m and asking for a break on our noise bylaw for an hour.He will be also showing a short video of one of our years events and how we help these children. Here is the link!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th RKFOSrw Thanks, Mike. U ' ONTARIO PROVINCIAL COUNCIL '" o r" TheCatholic Women's League of Canada @ ori ' Mr. Dean Iorfrida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5. Dear Mr. Iorfrida: Re: Ontario Provincial Convention July 5-8, 2015 On behalf of the approximately 54,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Council of The Catholic Women's of Canada, I respectfully request to have our League flag raised while we are in Niagara Falls for our Annual Convention. The Ontario Provincial Council will be celebrating our 68th Annual Convention from July 5 - 8, 2015. Over 300 delegates from all over the province will be enjoying the sights and sounds of Niagara Falls while they are here. His Excellency Gerard Bergie, Bishop of the Diocese of St. Catharines, myself and the convention committee are looking forward to hosting the delegates and showcasing all that Niagara Falls has to offer. The last time we hosted a provincial convention in this diocese was 2004. We have not had a provincial president from this diocese for 20 years. So there is much to celebrate! We would be honoured to have our flag raised when the delegates arrive on Friday, July 3 until Thursday, July 9 when the delegates depart. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate in contacting me by email or my cellphone 905-932-0091. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, 5t1)--16-64 Betty Colaneri Ontario Provincial President of The Catholic Women's League of Canada. Fallsview BIA 2015 levy marketing & advertising $ 28,325.00 office expenses $ 6,675.00 conventions & meetings $ 3,500.00 association memberships $ 1,000.00 bank charges $ 100.00 sponsorships(WFOL fireworks, NYE, icewine, etc.) $ 292,000.00 insurance $ 1,900.00 professional fees $ 4,000.00 salary & wages $ 51,000.00 miscellaneous/contingency $ 5,000.00 convention centre commitment $ 1,000,000.00 beautification $ 27,500.00 skylon reimbursment $ 70,000.00 HST $ 9,000.00 total $ 1,500,000.00 LLBIA 2015 Annual Budget - Board Approved 2015 REVENUE 1/1 - 12/31 Tax Levy from City $ 256,613.00 Net Tax Levy Interest Received 2,000.00 TOTAL REVENUE $ 258,613.00 Marketing Branding Campaign $ 7,000.00 Website Revamp 3,500.00 Group & Student Tour Magazine 5,200 US 6,700.00 Rev- Wego Infotainment 2,000.00 Rev-Today Magazine 3,675.00 Rev- On The Boulevard 3,675.00 x 2 7,350.00 Rev- Local + Dinning 2,000.00 x 2 4,000.00 Niagara This Week - Niagara's Playground 1,800.00 x 2 3,600.00 Niagara This Week - Niagara Life 1,620.00 x 2 3,240.00 Digital Ads -Sun Media 1,500.00 x 5 7,500.00 NFT Shopping& Dinning Guide 4,000.00 NFT Visitor Guide 2,700.00 Artwork & Production 10,000.00 Social Media, Blog Writing, Online Reputation 15,000.00 TODS Signage 10,000.00 Website Hosting 600.00 Event Advertising- Radio, Online, Print 10,000.00 Media Library 7,500.00 NFT Website Link 12,000.00 Website SEO/SEM - Contingency 5,000.00 Total Marketing $ 125,365.00 Events Scotia Bank Sponsorship $ 3,000.00 New Years Eve 7,500.00 WFOL 36,000.00 Good News Breakfast 3,000.00 Event Sponsorship 15,000.00 Total Events $ 64,500.00 Memberships&Conferences OBIAA $ 225.00 OBIAA Convention 800.00 1 EO 260.00 FEO Convention 599.00 Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce 600.00 Niagara Sports Commission 900.00 Total Membership& Conferences $ 3,384.00 Beautification Banners & Brackets $ 12,000.00 Banners & Brackets RVC 3,500.00 Hanging Baskets & Planters 39,000.00 Street Landscaping/ Maintenance 7,500.00 Street- Benches/Waste Recepticles 10,000.00 Total Beautification: $ 72,000.00 Administration Project Administrator $ 30,000.00 Project Administrator- Expenses 1,000.00 Audit Expense 3,200.00 Bank Charges & Interest 150.00 Book Keeping 3,000.00 Insurance - Director's Liability New 2,160.00 Legal Fees 1,000.00 Mail Box 200.00 Meeting Expenses 1,000.00 Member Communications 1,000.00 Membership Dues Above Misc Expenses 500.00 Printing & Postage 150.00 Office Expense 400.00 Telephone 200.00 Total Administration $ 43,960.00 Total Operational Expense 309,209.00 NET OPERATIONAL INCOME -$ 50,596.00 Reserve Fund (Expenditures) Capital Project Fund $ 100,000.00 Battlefield Archway 50,000.00 Illuminated Street Fixtures 100,000.00 Pole Painting 150,000.00 Street Signs Intersections 25,000.00 Total Reserve Fund Expenditures $ 425,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSE $ 734,209.00 NET INCOME Page 1 Lundy's Lane BIA Comparative Income Statement Actual Budget 01/01/2015:0 01,101/2015 to 06/10/2015 12/31/2015 Difference REVENUE Income Tax Levy from City 0.00 256.513 CC -256,513 01) Net Tax Levy 0.80 256,513.00 -255.613.00 Interest Received 529.54 2.008.00 -1 470 46 Total Income 529.54 253,513.00 -253,093 46 TOTAL REVENUE 529 54 258.613.00 -258.033.46 EXPENSE Marketing Ads-Lundy's Lane Branding 0.00 10 000.00 -10 000.00 Advertising(local) 1,800.00 10.000.00 -8.200.00 Advertising (outoftown) 9,539.337 0.00 9,539.07 Advertising-WEGO 4,065 32 0.00 4.065.32 Artwork&Design(website/ban... 1:328.00 10,000.00 -3,672.00 Blog Writer 0 00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 Call Centre 250.93 500.00 -249.07 Digital Library/Video 0.00 10,000.00 -10,000.00 Niagara Canada Travel Magazine 2,442.25 4.250.00 -1,807.75 NFT Dining&Shopping Guide 4,070.41 2,700.00 1,370.41 NFT Visitor Guide 2,747.53 2,700.00 47.53 Promotions/Contests 0.00 2,000.00 -2,000.00 Scotiabank Conven. Centre-fin... 3,000 00 3,000.00 0.00 Social Media Campaign 0.00 5,000.00 -5.000.00 Tods(Can)Signage-exp7/1/140... 9,535.32 10,000 00 -41-:.18 Web Site Development 9,561.51 23,37500 -24.318.39 Website Marketing'N.F.Touri.B... 12 211 23 12,000.00 21123 dr:ebsite Hosting 0 00 540.00 -540.90 Website Marketing (SearchEngi .. 0.00 5,000.00 -5.000 CO Event Sponsorship(To be deter__ 0.00 15,000 00 -15000 00 Total Marketing-Other 54 502 17 132.068.00 -77,465 33 Festivals& Events Event Hosting&Co-Sponsorship 0.00 50,000.00 -50.000.00 Total Festival and Events 0 00 50,000.00 -50.000.00 Beautification(BRAG) Banners&Brackets-all seasons 2,309.02 3,000.00 -5.190 98 Hanging Baskets/Planters and... 0 00 37,000.00 -37.000.00 Street Fixtures(Benches/Waste) 0.00 10,000.00 -10.000.00 Street-Landscaping 0.00 15.000.00 -15.000.00 Street-Landscape Master Plan/_ 0.00 10.000.00 -10.000.00 Total Beautification(BRAG) 2,309 02 80,000.30 -77,190.93 Administration&General Ex... Project Administrator 12,500.00 30,000.00 -17.500.,00 Project Administrator- Expenses 338.76 1..000 00 -151 24 Page 2 Lundy's Lane BIA Comparative Income Statement Actual Budget 01/01/20151:o 01/01/2015 to 06/10/2015 12/31/2015 Difference. Audit Expense 0.00 3,200.00 -3,200.00 Bank Charges& Interest 32.22 100 CO -67.78 Bookkeeping 0.00 2,500.00 -2.500.00 Insurance-Directors 2 130.00 0,00 2.160.00 Legal Foes 0 00 2.1000.00 -2.000.00 Mail box/Storage Rental 152.65 200.00 -47.35 Meeting Expenses 0 00 1.000.00 -1 000.00 Member Communications'.,Web} 0.00 1 000.00 -1 000.00 Membership Dues 1,074.17 575.00 1,329.17 Miscellaneous Expenses 509.55 500.00 109.55 OBIA Annual Conference 1 176.00 800.00 376 00 OBIA Membership 0.00 225.00 -225 00 Printing&Postage 0.00 100 00 -130 00 Office Expense 40.86 400.00 -359.34 Telephone 83.83 250.00 -106.17 Total Administration 19,367.84 43,350.00 -24.48215 Reserve Fund Expenditures Capital Project Fund 0.00 100,000 00 -100.000.00 Battlefield Archway 0.00 50,0000.00 -50,000.00 Illurnitated Street Fixtures 3.00 10=0,000.00 -100.000.00 Pole Painting (300xS500) 0.00 150,000 00 -150,000.00 Street Signs-Intersections-Lrg.... 0.00 25,000.00 -2 000.00 Total Reserve Fund Expendit... 0.00 425 00000 -425.000.00 TOTAL EXPENSE 76 779.03 730 918 20 -554 138.9, NET INCOME -76,249 49 -472.305.00 393,055.51 Dean Iorfida From: Jay Mason < Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:39 AM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Fw: Approved Special Event - Run for the Docks (June 21) Attachments: 2015-19_Run For The Docks_Approved.pdf; 2015-19_Run For The Docks_Area Plan_Approved.pdf Dean; We would like to ask Council to defer the cost of placing barriers, etc. for the Run for the Docks as they have in past years. Thank you. Reg rads, JAY MASON maseRace 4230 Front Street Niagara Falls,Ontario Canada L2G 6G8 This e-mail contains information intended only for the use of the individual(s)or entity(s)named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, any dissemination, publication or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. On Monday, June 1, 2015 11:38 AM, Mathew Bilodeau <mbilodeau(a niagarafalls.ca> wrote: j Jay, Please find attached the approved Road Use - Special Events Permit for the Run for the Docks event on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Please review and adhere to the Special Conditions associated with your permit. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Regards, { -Mathew --- Mathew Bilodeau, C.E.T. Traffic Technologist Transportation Services City of Niagara Falls 8208 Heartland Forest Road Niagara Falls, ON L2H OL7 Tel: (905) 356-7521, ext 5202 Administration Niagara Region Office of the Regional Clerk 2201 5t. David's Road W, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 417 Telephone: 905-685-4225 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca May 23, 2015 CL 10-2015, May 21, 2015 CBPCOTW 3-2015 Inter- Municipal Transit Mr. Dean lorfida. City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 SENT ELECTRONICALLY RE: Inter-Municipal Transit: Dear Mr. lorfida: Regional Council, at its meeting of Thursday, May 21, 2015 passed the following resolution: That Regional Council ENDORSES, in principle, creating an inter-municipal transit system in Niagara; and That the existing pilot program be extended for a period of 20 months during which time the Cities of Welland, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls ARE REQUESTED to work together to provide options on how best to provide Inter-Municipal Transit. if you have any questions please contact Neil Culp, Business Consultant at 905-685- 4225 Ext. 3832 or neil.culp@niadararegion.ca or Harry Schiange, Chief Administrative Officer at 905-685-4225 Ext. 3234 or harry.schlangeniagararegion.ca. Yours truly, Ralph Walton Regional Clerk /pp Cc: Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk, City of St. Catharines Christine Raby, City Clerk, City of Welland Dean Iorfida From: Ken Todd Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 3:47 PM To: Dean Iorfida; Teresa Fabbro Subject: Fwd: St. Catharines City Council Motion on Trasit Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Jim Diodati <jdiodatiAniagarafalls.ca> Date: June 9, 2015 at 10:25:49 AM EDT To: Ken Todd <ktodd@niagarafalls.ca> Cc: Carey Campbell <ccampbell(jniagarafalls.ca> Subject: Fwd: St. Catharines City Council Motion on Trasit Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Walter Sendzik<mavorsendzik(c7r icloud_com> Date: 06-09-2015 8:49 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Jim Diodati iodati( niagarafalls.ca>, Frank Campion <mavor,@welland.ca> Cc: Julie Rorison jrorison(stcatharines.ca> Subject: St. Catharines City Council Motion on Trasit Hi Jim & Frank, Hope you are both doing well! Last night at City Council, the following motion was passed unanimously: Inter Municipal Transit Councillor Phillips will present the following motion which was introduced at the meeting of May 25, 2015: That St. Catharines City Council endorses in principle, creating an inter-municipal transit system in Niagara; and That staff are directed to work with the cities of Welland and Niagara Falls to work together to provide options on how best to provide Inter-municipal transit and report to City Council as options are presented to Niagara Region. FORTHWITH I have discussed this motion with our city transit commission, and they are more than willing to join the table to start discussions as well. I would ask that if you support the direction in which we are moving, to have a member of your respective council move a similar motion so that our respective staff can begin the discussions. There is much work to do - but this could be the start of a significant opportunity to move Niagara forward. There are best practice for transit systems that we need to consider in order for us to modernize our system in Niagara. We are behind more advanced communities - but we can catch up, learn from those that have regionalize transit systems already, and develop a best in class transit system in Niagara. Please let me know when your councils have considered the motion - and then we can start to set up timelines to move us towards the next steps in the decision-making process. All the best Walter Sent from my iPad 2 June 2015 St. Catharines: June 8 Notice of Motion June 22 Discussion and Voting DRAFT MOTION THAT the Council of the City of St. Catharines supports entering into formal discussions with the City of Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Regional Municipality of Niagara to dissolve the existing joint municipal service board operating the Niagara District Airport Commission, and to transfer the operations of the airport to the Region; and THAT this resolution be circulated to the Councils of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Regional Municipality of Niagara for support in principle; and THAT if all four Councils are in agreement that staff be directed to work with their counterparts in each municipality to bring the appropriate resolutions, bylaws and agreements to effect this change to their respective Councils. Dean Iorfida From: Dean Iorfida Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 10:55 AM To: Carey Campbell Cc: Ken Todd Subject: RE: 'Draft Airport Motion June 2015' Attachments: airport2008.pdf Of course, no issue bringing forward to June 23`d, though really not substantially different than a similar 2008 motion. From: Carey Campbell Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 10:31 AM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Ken Todd Subject: FW: 'Draft Airport Motion June 2015' From: Ken Todd Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 10:22 AM To: Jim Diodati; Carey Campbell Subject: Re: 'Draft Airport Motion June 2015' We can get this on our June 26 Council agenda. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 3, 2015, at 7:12 AM, Jim Diodati jdiodatikniagaral'alls.ca> wrote: Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Walter Sendzik <mayorsendzik@icloud.com> Date: 06-03-2015 5:41 AM (GMT-07:00) To: Patrick Darte <darte at vaxxine.com>, Jim Diodati <jdiodati@niagarafalls.ca> Subject: 'Draft Airport Motion June 2015' Hcy Pat and Jim Attached is the draft motion that a member of my council will be bringing forward on Monday as a notice of motion for approval on Monday June 22.. Hopefully we can get each Council on side. Cheers Walter 1 rtl Niagaraj7alls . January 17, 2008 Mr. Peter Partington, Regional Chair The Regional Municipality of Niagara 2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold ON L2V 4T7 Dear Chair Partington: Re: Niagara District Airport In light of the recent presentation to the Region's Transportation Committee, and related media coverage, at their recent meeting Niagara Falls City Council passed the following motion: That Niagara Falls City Council supports the Niagara District Airport being a Regional Facility. Carried Unanimously As you are aware, the Niagara District Airport is currently funded by the three remaining, participating municipalities: St. Catharines,Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Niagara Falls contribution is approximately$89,300 based on a per resident assessment,as of the 2006 census,of $1.18. Unfortunately, the contributions of the three participating municipalities allow for no provisions for needed infrastructure renewal or development. Relatedly, if the Niagara District Airport was to become a Regional facility, Council also passed the following: That Niagara Falls City Council supports funding the costs of the Niagara District Airport from a single source of funding based on the proportionate share of the Regional tax levy. Carried Unanimously What is presumed by the last motion is that there would be no"double dipping"of funding from the current participating municipalities. The existing per resident assessment formula would cease and St. Catharines,Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake would pay their proportionate share through the Regional tax levy. Corporate Services Department Clerks Ext 4271 Fax 905-356-9083 dior lda@niagarafalls.ca 4310 Queen Street,P.O.Box 1023,Niagara Falls,ON,Canada L2E 6X5 905-356-7521 www.niagarafalls.ca - 2 - Please bring forward this resolution to the attention of the Regional Council. Sincerely, 41/1 1 -- I:)ean lo Iida City Clerk c. His Worship Brian McMullan, Mayor of St. Catharines His Worship Gary Burroughs, Lord Mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake Working Together to Serve Our Community 1 A Y { S L ' U" '-l Office of the City Clerk June 17, 2015 Via fax to 613 941 6900 The Right Honourable Stephen Harper Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Harper: RE: Kingston City Council Meeting —June 16, 2015— New Motion 2 I would confirm that Kingston City Council at its regular meeting held on June 16, 2015, approved the following resolution, being New Motion 2: Whereas Canada Post has scheduled the elimination of door to door postal delivery, with little or no community consultation and at great potential servicing costs to Municipalities across Canada, shoeing little concern for the municipal planning process in locating Community Post Boxes; and Whereas the City of Hamilton has challenged Canada Post regarding the lack of community consultation in the locating and servicing of Community Postal Boxes, resulting in an indefinite postponement of the cancelling of door to door delivery in Hamilton; and Whereas this policy would make postal service extremely difficult for seniors and anyone physically challenged, and would make Canada the only country in the G8 without daily mail delivery; and Whereas all Federal Opposition Parties have committed to a full review or revocation of this policy; Therefore be it resolved that Kingston add its voice to the almost 600 Municipalities across Canada that have passed motions in opposition to the • cancellation of door to door mail delivery; and That a copy of this motion be shared with the Prime Minister of Canada, all federal opposition party leaders, AMO, FCM, Kingston and the Islands MP, Kingston and the Islands MPP, and all Ontario Municipalities with populations over 40,000. The Corporation of the City of Kingston 216 Ontario Street, Kingston ON K7L 2Z3 Phone: (613)546-4291 ext. 1247 Fax: (613)546-5232 jbolognone@cityofkingston.ca Kingston City Council Meeting — June 16, 2015 — New Motion 2 Page 2 In addition, a petition bearing approximately 1605 signatures was presented by Councillor Neill at the same City Council Meeting of June 16, 2015 and reads as follows: "We, the undersigned, call upon the Government of Canada to reverse the cuts to services announced by Canada Post, and to look instead for ways to innovate in areas such as postal banking." Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please do not he .• ate to contact me. Sii = ely, /11 lBolognone Clerk The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, New Democratic Party (via email to: thomas.mulcair@parl.gc.ca) The Honourable Justin Trudeau, Liberal Party (via email to: justin.trudeuparl.gc.ca) The Honourable Elizabeth May, Green Party (via email to: Elizabeth.Mayparl.gc.ca) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) (via fax to: 416 971 6191) Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) (via fax to: 613 241 7442) The Honourable Ted Hsu, MP, Kingston & the Islands (via email to: ted.hsu anparl.gc.ca) The Honourable Sophie Kiwala, MPP, Kingston & the Islands (via email to: skiwala.mpp.co@iiberai.oia.orq All Ontario Municipalities with populations over 40,000 (via email) OFFIC F OF ZIfF, MAYOR Tony Van Bonen June 3. 2015 1 Dear Sir or Madam: I RE: Community Mailboxes The following resolution was adopted by the Council of the Town of Newmarket at its meeting held on June 1, 2015. 9 WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes raises several of the same concerns as the installation of above-ground plant(e.g., utility boxes)in municipally-owned right-of-way; and WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require installation requests for additional sidewalks where no sidewalks currently exist; and I a 1 WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require installation of additional sidewalk approach ramps for easier access,for persons with disabilities or pushing strollers and/or seniors:and WHEREAS increased snow clearing responsibilities for adjacent property owners and the Town would be needed; and '- WHEREAS installation of additional sign posts, adjacent to community mailboxes for parking regulation changes will be needed;and WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require additional street light requests to improve visibility to and from community mailbox locations and security at these locations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Mayor to send a letter. copied to Members of Parliament, Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament, and ail Ontario municipalities. that requests the Federal Minister of Transport, who oversees Canada Post, to require Canada Post to halt installation of community mailboxes immediately and to adhere to its Five-point Action Plan requirement to engage in full and meaningful consultation with iall stakeholders, including the Town and its residents; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring forward recommendations to the next Committee of the Whole or Council meeting to align the Town's by-laws with the City of Hamilton's By-law Number 15-091 which regulates the installation of equipment on roads: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to develop appropriate standards to require Canada Post to apply for permits with an appropriate fee that reflects the resources required and costs incurred by the Town to install and maintain community mailboxes in established neighbourhoods; and BE ET FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff bring back a new by-law for Council's enactment at the next Council meeting. Yours sincerely, c:,1--„,,,,, ,24,,.., ,,,,, Tony Van Bynen _: Mayor -: 1' i 1 Town of Newmarket 395 Mulock Drive,PO Box 328,STN Main;Newmarket,Ontario.L3Y 4X7 p: 905-895-5193 E 90a-9 - i' a or!etnewmdrket.ca Dean Iorfida From: Jim Diodati Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 5:29 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Kristine Elia;Jim Diodati Subject: FW: Resolution in Support of Rural Post Offices From: Brenda McAuley, President CPAA-ACMPA [mailto:matt©databasedirectory.com] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 5:11 PM To: Jim Diodati Subject: Resolution in Support of Rural Post Offices May 28, 2015 Jim Diodati Mayor of Niagara Falls PO Box 1023 4310 Queen St Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Jim, The Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA) is the bargaining agent that represents over 5,600 permanent and 2,900 temporary employees of the Canada Post Corporation (CPC). These employees work in 3,290 rural public post offices in Canadian communities. At the upcoming Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Edmonton, CPAA is respectfully asking for your support to have the Marystown NL resolution debated on the convention floor. Since 2006, Canada Post has closed 229 rural post offices and installed 73 new franchises. This speaks to one of the points in the Five-point Action Plan introduced in December 2013, which is to increase franchises. Our public post offices have had their hours of service drastically reduced and citizens of rural Canada are concerned by the potential loss of their federally run public post office. Our study "Rural Post Offices and the communities that rely on them are being abandoned" which can be viewed here, states that when a corporate post office is replaced with a franchise (privately owned), most often when this franchise closes, the community is left with no postal outlet what so ever. In March 27, 2015, the Canada Post Corporation group of companies reported a massive profit from operations of $299 million for 2014. The Canada Post segment reported profit from operations of $204 million and a profit before tax of $194 million. This profit is around $555 million better than CPC's projected loss. And yet, Canada Post continues to close post offices, move forward with the elimination of door to door delivery, the reduction of positions and the abolition of decent paying jobs. 1 We ask that the Mayors support this resolution objecting to the Canada Post Corporation's continued attack on our public postal service and the elimination of good paying jobs in rural and urban Canada. We further ask that the Government order Canada Post to invest the massive profits reported in 2014, to improve postal service in rural communities. Canada Post is courting big retailers like Amazon and Walmart to get the online shopping business, yet they are destroying the very asset that gives them their competitive advantage, and that is the unparalleled distribution network of rural post offices in our country. Thank you for your assistance, Brenda McAuley National President, CPAA QMci .cl va Unsubscribe 2 *Or ' t4ioi f7;17_13, , N t OFFICF OF 11 IF T.1VOR Tony Van Bynen June 3. 2015 Dear Sir or Madam: RE: Community Mailboxes The following resolution was adopted by the Council of the Town of Newmarket at its meeting held on June 1,2015. WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes raises several of the same concerns as the installation of above-ground plant(e.g., utility boxes)in municipally-owned right-of-way; and WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require installation requests for additional sidewalks where no sidewalks currently exist;and WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require installation of additional sidewalk approach ramps iii for easier access,for persons with disabilities or pushing strollers and/or seniors;and WHEREAS increased snow clearing responsibilities for adjacent property owners and the Town would be needed; and WHEREAS installation of additional sign posts, adjacent to community mailboxes for parking regulation changes will be needed; and WHEREAS the installation of community mailboxes might require additional street light requests to improve visibility to and from community mailbox locations and security at these locations. NO'd! THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Mayor to send a letter, copied to Members of Parliament, Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament, and all Ontario municipalities, that requests the Federal Minister of Transport, who oversees Canada Post, to require Canada Post to halt installation of community mailboxes immediately and to adhere to its Five-point Action Plan requirement to engage in full and meaningful consultation with all stakeholders. including the Town and its residents; and Ed IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to bring fonroard recommendations to the next Committee of the 'Iihoie or Council meeting to align the Town's by-laws with the City of Hamilton's By-law Number 15-091 which regulates the installation of equipment on roads; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to develop appropriate standards to require Canada Post to apply for permits with an appropriate fee that reflects the resources required and costs incurred by the Town to install and maintain community mailboxes in established neighbourhoods; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT staff bring back a new by-law for Council's enactment at the next Council meeting. Yours sincerely, .,,---, ,,2, is, VI Tony Van Bynen , Mayor i dr sell, -N/ i Town of Ncwmarkct )93 Mulock Drives,PO Box 328.STN Main, Newmarket,Ontario.1..,3-Y'4X7 p:905-895-5 I'')3 f: 905-9:"3-.A n ayoca' newmarkct.ca BDD-2015-005 Niagaraag11s June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2015-005 Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Submission RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the submission of the following projects under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program: • Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2 • Millennium Trail Sections 5 & 6 • Retrofitting of Existing Lights on Niagara Falls (The City is a member of the Illumination Board, and filed a joint application with the Niagara Parks Commission on the Board's behalf) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In late May, Economic Action Plan 2015 announced national funding for the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program providing an allocation of $44.4 million for Southern Ontario through FedDev Ontario over two years. The program will support the rehabilitation, renovation, and expansion of existing public infrastructure assets with emphasis on long term benefits to the community, historical significance related to Confederation, and improvements that contribute to celebrating Canada's 150th anniversary. The City of Niagara Falls met the June 9, 2015 project deadline with the submission of two applications and participation in a third through the Illumination Board. These projects have not been included in the City's 2015 Capital or Operating budgets. As a result, if we are the successful applicants, the City will have to identify a funding source for our proportional share of the costs from 2016 budgets. BACKGROUND The Federal government recently announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure program in anticipation of Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017. Under the theme "Giving Back to Canada — shaping the future, leaving a lasting legacy and giving a gift to Canada", the program supports the rehabilitation, renovation, and expansion of projects 2 BDD-2015-005 June 23, 2015 that are of greater community benefit such as community centres, cultural facilities, recreational facilities, parks and trails. Staff reviewed City Council's 2015-2013 Strategic Priorities and the outstanding capital projects list in order to find projects that best fit the program criteria. As such, the following two projects have been identified: • Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2: This project includes the replacement of the market building and the completion of the Sylvia Place parking area. This project is a valuable community wide asset that reinforces the historic and cultural function of the Drummondville area. • Millennium Trail Sections 5 & 6: This project includes the completion of Section 5 (Dorchester to Portage) and Section 6 (Dorchester to Lundy's Lane). Active transportation and trail development are part of Council's Strategic Priorities and this community wide project fits nicely with the program criteria. Due to the fact that there were no Council meetings in time to meet the submission deadline, staff submitted these projects on Council's behalf by the June 9th deadline date, subject to Council approval at the Council Meeting scheduled on June 23rd. In addition, a submission was made by the Illumination Board, of which the City is a member. The project from the Illumination Board is the retrofitting of the existing lights on the falls. City staff worked in cooperation with the Niagara Parks staff to complete and submit this application. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program will provide up to 50% of total project costs, up to a maximum of $1 million per project. For the Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2 project, $1 million is being requested and the City will be required to match this amount. The total project cost is expected to be $2 million. The request being made for the Millennium Trail Sections 5 & 6 project is $500,000, with required matching of $500,000 in funds by the City. The Region of Niagara is also contributing to the project through a sewer upgrade through the trail area which will leave the City responsible for only asphalting of this section of the trail. These projects are not included in the City's 2015 Operating or Capital budgets. Should the City be a successful applicant, there will be a requirement to identify funding in the 2016 budgets. 3 BDD-2015-005 June 23, 2015 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Strengthen and promote economic development within the City of Niagara Falls. Convenient, Accessible,& Sustainable Transportation Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhance motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety Infrastructure Sustainability Continue the implementation of the Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture including development of the City-wide trail system A Vibrant and Well Planned City Continue to develop a strategy for the revitalization of the Niagara Falls Farmers Market LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 — Sylvia Market Proposed Expansion — Diagram Attachment 2 -- Millennium Trail Sections 5 & 6 - Diagram Recommended by: + jckleV:Zr ` >( -Serge Felicetti, Director of Business Development Respectfully submitted: IL/0*AI K6n Todd, Chief Administrative Officer e'o-2' F "; 7,-"n`k-75t, a ' ' "x? J { gi ';::::.:.,T':' , ilk 1 • [ o 9 iF O I ; 4 y s uas1,-1,'!•47.!...',..::71:- .7.::-tt. Pr..• "s ',-,; *'- W a ciiii . mom ' 7 ,ys{ ' JO' $ a , l 0 1{ ,kf. 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BACKGROUND The City has a significant number of user fees that are charged for the delivery of services. The fees are reviewed regularly to ensure that the amount charged are reflective of the objectives of the responsible department and corporation. The attached list requires Council approval. The effective date of the new fees will be July 1, 2015, except where otherwise applicable. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS User fees provide approximately 5% of the annual revenues generated by the City and offer an opportunity for the City to offset operating costs without tax increases. The 2015 user fee booklet will be completed and published by the Finance Department once the list of fees are approved. Changes in respect to the individual user fees for 2016 will be considered as an integral part of the 2016 Budget process. ATTACHMENTS l Schedule of Fees - July 1, 2015 Recommended by: Todd Harriso, , Director c f Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer \iagaraflalls Schedule of Fees J ly 2015 Table of Contents Clerks & By-law Services 3 Finance 6 Legal Services 8 Business Development 8 PIanninn Ri iildinn R. n,.velnnmont 9 City Development Charges 16 Municipal Works 17 • Cemetery Services 19 Fire Services 22 Recreation & Culture • Arenas 24 • Room Rentals—MacBain Community Centre 25 • Room Rentals—Gale Centre, Chippawa Arena 25 • Public Skating 25 • Swimming Lessons 25 • Special Events 25 • Athletic Field Turf 26 • Playing Field 26 • Artificial Field Lighting 26 • Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre 27 • Museums 28 Transportation Services 29 2 Clerks Department • Lice6ce1 "04,44''41ST pcaciirlae . Amusement Place, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Auctioneers 65.00 N/A December 31 Bake Shops 30.00 N/A December 31 Barber Shops, Hair Dressing and Esthetician Establishments 30.00 N/A December 31 Bill and Sign Posting and Installation 100.00 N/A December 31 Billard, Bagatelle and Pool Establishments 70.00 N/A December 31 Billard, Bagatelle and Pool Establishments- Plus rate per table 20.00 N/A December 31 Bowling Alleys—per lane 20.00 N/A December 31 Butchers 30.00 N/A December 31 Camping Establishments 110.00 N/A April 30 Commercial Parking Lots 100.00 N/A December 31 Dealers in Old Gold or other Precious Metals 110.00 N/A December 31 Driving Schools 60.00 N/A December 31 Driving Instructors 25.00 N/A December 31 Exhibitions, etc. 45.00 N/A April 30 Flea Markets for first 3 consecutive days 650.00 N/A December 31 Flea Markets- additional rate per day 100.00 N/A To a maximum of$1,150 in one calendar year Food Premises 30.00 N/A December 31 Laundrymen, Laundry Companies, Dry Cleaners, etc. 30.00 N/A December 31 Motels per room 40.00 N/A April 30 Motels Plus rate per room 5.00 N/A April 30 Pawn Brokers 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars- Resident 110.00 N/A December 31 Pedlars- Non-Resident 650.00 N/A December 31 3 Clerks Department , _ m 0 Photographers- Resident 65.00 N/A December 31 Photographers- Non-Resident 140.00 I N/A December 31 Public Garages 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Auto Service Stations 30.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 1 —Capacity 1,000 + 45.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 2—Capacity 600-999 40.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 3—Capacity 300-599 35.00 N/A December 31 Public Hall Grade 4—Capacity 299-under 30.00 N/A December 31 Refreshment Vehicles- Motorized 185.00 N/A April 30 Refreshment Vehicles- Non-Motorized 100.00 N/A April 30 Restaurants i 40.00 N/A Specific Location Daily Sales - Resident 150.00 N/A To a maximum of$1,000 in one calendar year Specific Location Daily Sales- Non-Resident for the first day 500.00 N/A N/A Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Charitable Groups for first 3 days 325.00 N/A To a maximum of$575 in one calendar year Plus additional rate per day 50.00 N/A N/A Tattoo and Body Piercing Parlours 100.00 N/A December 31 Theatres 110.00 N/A December 31 Therapeutic Massage 75.00 N/A December 31 Massagist (R.M.T.) 25.00 N/A December 31 Tourist Homes, Bed & Breakfasts 65.00 N/A April 30 Second Level Lodging 200.00 N/A December 31 Group Homes 25.00 N/A December 31 4 Clerks Department Mara e` ,tcen"eefees 4 a,1Yk* Marriage Licence ( payable at the time of application) 125.00 N/A N/A OtheLicefIxes, a Recording of City Council Meeting DVD 30.97 4.03 Total $35.00 .._ ,. y Gt,,mss.m r-a r Yzl,.=.» r x4 , i-aF : c a a. ' n A ult`Ents'rtainmentLI nce Fees k s" , -fp atio 'Date Owner of a Body-Rub Parlour 2,500.00 N/A N/A Operator of a Body-Rub Parlour 400.00 N/A N/A Body-Rubber at a Body-Rub Parlour 250.00 N/A N/A Owner of an Adult Entertainment Parlour 2,500.00 N/A N/A Operator of an Adult Entertainment Parlour 750.00 N/A N/A Entertainer at an Adult Entertainment Parlour 125.00 N/A N/A Owner of an Adult Store 200.00 N/A N/A MW O a st13eS 40 Ge,. ee k. 'k `' t .« € ' + . Seasonal Business Services Licence 1,200.00 N/A Valid from Victoria Day weekend until Canadian Thanksgiving Monthly Business Service Licence 30.00 N/A Valid for four(4) consecutive weeks Administrative Fee* 300.00 N/A N/A *this processing fee is due and payable at the time the application for a licence is made and it is not refundable, notwithstanding that the application for a licence may be withdrawn or refused for any reason. Should the licence be issued, the administration fee will be deducted from the seasonal or month) fee. Sign Removal Administration Fee 50.00 N/A 50.00 By-Law Booklets 5.00 .65 5.65 Litter By-law Administration Fee 300.00 N/A 300.00 Variances and Appeals to By-laws (general) 250.00 N/A 250.00 5 Finance Water Rates Wate' t/ 1 a..'fi i+x"..*w*a ya' '; °x`"" a`. "". ..0'c`, # g t S%n x '„x ' .a !> Rates , _. F r ,k.3 n' rt n1, $ ,; ga :.. 4 as yr w.. A*Vt f* sa# Service Charge*-Water(see table below) Service Charge*- Sewer (see table below) `Service Charges are based on the meter service size Consumption Charge—Water-$0.9628 per cubic meter Consumption Charge—Sewer- $1.0646 per cubic meter Rate Table for Monthly Service Charges '1141, ' . +,Rr tSyT i£ 15 millimeters (5/8") 22.25 20.03 18 millimeters (3/4") 22.25 20.03 25 millimeters (1") 22.25 20.03 37 millimeters (1 1/2") 66.75 60.09 50 millimeters (2") 133.50 120.18 75 millimeters (3") 267.00 240.35 100 millimeters (4") 489.50 440.65 150 millimeters (6") 934.50 841.24 200 millimeters (8") 1,668.75 1,502.21 250 millimeters (10") 2,336.25 2,103.09 *Rates displayed assumes payment on or before due date. Payments received subsequent to due dates are subject to a Late Payment Charge of 5%. 6 Finance New Account Set Up Fee 9.00 N/A 9.00 Collection Charge-overdue water bills 9.00 N/A 9.00 Returned Cheque Fee-per account 35.00 N/A 35.00 Water Information per property 20.00 N/A 20.00 Shutting Off or Turning On Water Supply(arrears & seasonal)-during 55.00 N/A 55.00 normal working hours Shutting Off or Turning On Water Supply (arrears & seasonal)-outside 175.00 N/A 175.00 normal working hours Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply (maintenance)-during normal 34.00 N/A 34.00 working hours Shutting Off or Turning on Water Supply(maintenance)-outside normal 175.00 N/A 175.00 working hours Administration Fee for Water Arrears Transferred to Property Taxes 22.00 N/A 22.00 Note: for the purpose of this by-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday(exclusive of observed holiday) between 8 am and 4 .m. Tax Certificate per property 50.00 N/A 50.00 Tax Information per property 40.00 N/A 40.00 Registration Fees- Mortgage Letter 35.00 N/A 35.00 Registration Fees- Farm Debt Letter 35.00 N/A 35.00 Registration Fees- Final Letter 35.00 N/A 35.00 Interest/Penalty on Tax Arrears 1.25% N/A 1.25% Extension Agreements 500.00 N/A 500.00 Provincial Offences Act-Administration Fee 35.00 N/A 35.00 Personal Tax Information Copy- Current Year No charge No charge No charge Personal Tax Information Copy- One Year 1.00 N/A 1.00 Personal Tax Information Copy-Two Years and prior 15.00 N/A 15.00 Mortgage Company Administration Fee 10.00 N/A 10.00 ..;.-",.';':,,I.:.".... . Y v v 1 M ':<•a.w.. ._. a. . .,. . ..ra sl.. 64uSM . " s.3a .... .v. .n .. .. .. . ., „ .e Dog Licence- Neutered y 20.00 N/A 20.00 Dog Licence- Non-neutered 40.00 N/A 40.00 [iC" . ..s. ".a _ R r.y. ,j5, ,iti . * a ,a a #- .,'t °; §' ,-.p_: ..1..,. ',,s-,,..;.- ' `.) ' Returned Cheque Fee per Account 35.00 N/A 35.00 Address Change Request 314.29 40.86 355.15 7 Legal Preparation of Subdivision Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Development Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Condominium Agreement 3,500.00 N/A 3,500.00 Preparation of Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Preparation of Amending Site Plan Agreement 650.00 N/A 650.00 Preparation of Section 37 Agreement 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Preparation of Conservation Easement Agreement 750.00 N/A 750.00 Preparation of Encroachment Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Easement Agreement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Preparation of Lease/Licence Agreement with the City 500.00 65.00 565.00 Preparation of Release of Easement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of Registration Documentation for Part Lot Control By-law 200.00 N/A 200.00 Preparation of Registration & Discharge of Property Standards Order 150.00 N/A 150.00 Preparation of All Other Agreements 1,500.00 195.00 1695.00 Preparation of Release and/or Discharge of Agreement 150.00 N/A 150.00 Processing of Air Rights Easement 500.00 N/A 500.00 Property Inquiry Fee 500.00 N/A 500.00 *Subject to Applicable Disbursements Business Development Stanley Ave. Business Park Assoc. Annual Sign Fee for Third Party 500.00 65.00 565.00 Advertising (for 4 panels) Term: October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016 Payment Due Date: August 1, 2015 8 Planning, Building & Development ., !ti,it-n0s; rii ll "iC:{. f ;L=„ 1 ,E!t ; ityE`: fir., ._ _` .` Official Plan Amendment Application 12,200.00 N/A 12,200.00 Aggregate Resource Extraction Full Cost N/A Full Cost Recovery Recovery i) .l ' ' : ` ,4 °. , aa' °s d h _E..i.un.:.: s. r.;:.+. , s„,`t 9.`° m... *. .. . .; :;-4.:k. 1,,9 .. ,......:,....:::::::;..i s.o - .,, High Rise Hotels 14,500.00 N/A 14,500.00 Complex 12,200.00 N/A 12,200.00 Standard 5,600.00 N/A 5,600.00 _:l t .i -; ,tis tj ,` 1).i ;.7i! e .. f 1f. ..i: 4.' g.,_ ..._.A,. ..:,:`,. '',..''.::.:. 7.--.';....j:. .. . .k. . .., a.. .. _, '" ... , High Rise Hotels 16,200.00 N/A 16,200.00 All Other Lands 13,500.00 N/A 13,500.00 High Rise Hotels 6,000.00 N/A 6,000.00 All Other Lands (including Testamentary Devise) 4,000.00 N/A 4,000.00 Amendment to Site Plan Agreement 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Residential Plan 13,500.00 N/A 13,500.00 Modifications to Draft Plan Approval 2,500.00 N/A 2,500.00 Extension to Draft Plan Approval 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Vacant Land 10,000.00 N/A 10,000.00 Conversion 2,500.00 N/A _ 2,500.00 Standard 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Extension of Draft Plan 1,000.00 N/A 1,000.00 Modification of Draft Plan—Vacant Land Condominium 2,500.00 N/A 2,500.00 Modification of Draft Plan—Standard/Conversion 1,225.00 N/A 1,225.00 1S w i ' t x , s t:,,, y f,i=_ f.:!1.1'..;1:.'1.7.. . . », S ^, 1 a %. . „ c ..: ..a a .. .s.. s m.'" F r.. i . ,sem. . - .,... ,a ..., .... d. Separation of semi-detached/on-street townhouse units 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Deeming by-law 1,500.00 N/A 1,500.00 Deeming by-law(when concurrent with a rezoning application) No Charge No Charge No Charge Property Relotting 3,400.00 N/A 3,400.00 3d ti3 ;1". «, r'., t,«k.sf-.a.k.' $' 1 '.-u.€ ksC-nn.'r,`.euv` &K_ c:h.a1i i + .a a,' :'''. :H.',::!,_' m Mailing Re-notification 300.00 N/A 300.00 Reassessment requiring a further report 400.00 N/A 400.00 Newspaper re-notification ($600 deposit payable with application) Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Notes: Additional fees are required for Regional Planning review of most applications. Additional fees may be required for Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Regional Niagara Health Department review, where applicable. Notes: Additional fees from the Legal Department are required for applications requiring agreements and registrations of some by-laws. 9 Planning, Building & Development Consent Application 3,400.00 N/A 3,400.00 Change of Conditions 200.00 N/A 200.00 Minor Variance 2,100.00 N/A 2,100.00 Re-notification/Rescheduling (consent/minor variance) 200.00 N/A 200.00 Concurrent Consent/Minor Variance Application 4,125.00 N/A 4,125.00 Concurrent Consent Applications-First Application 3,400.00 N/A 3,400.00 Each additional application for the same lands 510.00 N/A 510.00 :1'.-'0', . ..,t _ a Ya . 'p.;. -.., <.°.,-..', -:'''.*:'2::'':::::''''.' ,'1.a ° fin'" _ ';, e i; Variance to Sign By-law 2,100.00 N/A 2,100.00 1 Sign By-law Amendment 1 5,600.00 N/A 5,600.00 Application for Sidewalk Café 500.00 N/A 500.00 Site Plan Compliance Letter 200.00 N/A 200.00 Environmental Request Letter 200.00 N/A 200.00 Zoning Confirmation Letter 200.00 N/A 200.00 to Official Plan 39.82 5.18 45.00 Zoning By-law 79-200 (as amended) 39.82 5.18 45.00 Urban Woodlot Study 26.55 3.45 30.00 Accommodations &Attractions Inventory 22.12 2.88 25.00 Garner Neighbourhood Secondary Plan 13.28 1.72 15.00 Tourism Policy Review 13.28 1.72 15.00 Tourist Area Development Strategy 13.28 1.72 15.00 Tourist Area Development Application Guide 4.43 .57 5.00 Sign By-law Review Study 13.28 1.72 15.00 Streetscape Master Plan 13.28 1.72 15.00 Reverse Lot Frontage Interim Guidelines (1989) 8.85 1.15 10.00 Site Plan Policy& Standards (copy included with application) 8.85 1.15 10.00 Smart Growth in Niagara 4.43 .57 5.00 High-rise Hotel Development Inventory No charge No charge No charge I Heritage Walking Tours No charge No charge No charge 1 Copies of Out-of-Print Materials 35.40 4.60 40.00 Photocopying-4 pages or more-black &white .24 .03 .27 Brownfield CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Brownfield Strategy No charge No charge No charge Pilot Project Area No charge No charge No charge Financial Incentives No charge No charge No charge Main & Ferry SWOT Analysis Report No charge No charge No charge Historic Drummondville CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 Downtown CIP 8.85 1.15 10.00 10 Planning, Building & Development School, Church, Restaurant (over 30 seats), Library, Theatre, Educational 17.52 18.05 or Recreational Facilit and Occupancies of a similar nature. Casino 28.42 29.27 a ° tA " -r- Hospital, Nursing Home, Reformatory, Prison and Occupancies of a similar 17.52 18.05 nature - ... ..: } ,». ,m ti.s., e ..«.,.=. ,t e; a kx.•.,a; ' 4 FFA ` f "d s t IM/013102 y.rW lEMIMI Bail MILW:A3.214M11t. 11.40 11.74 Tri.lex, Four.lex, Townhouse Dwellings 10.83 11.15 Additional fee for finished basement, in an of above 3.33 3.43 A.artment Buildin. 10.60 10.92 Hotel/Motel/Bed & Breakfast 17.52 18.05 Office or Medical Building, Financial Institutional and Occupancies of a 17.52 18.05 Similar Nature: Finished Office or Medical Building, Financial Institutional and Occupancies of a 14.02 14.44 Similar Nature: Architectural Shell Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, 14.26 14.69 and Occu.ancies of a similar nature: Finished Low Rise Retail Store, Strip Plaza, Small Restaurant of 30 seats or less, 11.41 11.76 and Occupancies of a similar nature:Architectural Shell Factory, Plant, Warehouse, Industrial Building and Occupancies of a 6.94 7.15 similar nature Offices in Industrial Buildin. 13.06 13.45 Parkin. Gara.e 4.99 5.14 Service Station, Car Wash 11.90 12.25 3`.- i '., t1 €tai '° ! j `i E y e1 `. Attached Gara•e/Car.ort 8.90 9.17 Other Accessor Buildings detached .ara.e/car.ort, shed 3.66 3.78 Covered Deck/Porch 3.24 3.34 Uncovered Deck/Porch flat fee 150.00 150.00 Sunroom/Solarium 8.90 9.17 _ w. 4.'! `x :T . . i FK d -q`AE '. 3 pi li ay. rte. .. .. . r. A.riculture Buildin. barn, .reenhouse 3.50 3.61 Air Su..orted Structure, Tent, Tem.orar Fabric Structure: Under 250 m 150.00 150.00 Air Supported Structure, Tent, Temporar Fabric Structure: 250 m or more 1.35/m 1.35/m 11 Planning, Building & Development Conversion of interior of existing building to Casino $13.89 Signs c Under 10 m2 150.00 flat fee Signs- 10 m2 or more 300.00 flat fee Trailer(construction trailer, sea container) 200.00 flat fee Re-locatable Building/Portable (support structure included) 475.00 flat fee Communication Tower 225.00 flat fee Unenclosed Public Swimming Pool/Spa (pool or spa only) 475.00 flat fee Wind Turbine Structure/On Ground Solar Collector 350.00 fiat fee Roof Mounted Solar Panels 250.00 flat fee Other Designated Structure as listed in Division A 1.3.1.1. of the Building Code 250.00 flat fee CSA Certified Mobile Home (foundation not included) $250.00 flat fee Uncertified Mobile Home (foundation included) 6.24 Mobile Home Foundation 1.79 Alterations & Repairs Including .lumbin• AND mechanical $10.51 $10.83 Including .lumbin• OR mechanical 9.64 9.93 Excludin. .lumbin• AND mechanical 8.76 9.03 Includin. .lumbin. AND mechanical $10.51 $10.83 Includin. plumbin. OR mechanical 9.64 9.93 Excludin. plumbin• AND mechanical 8.76 9.03 • r - 's x .,x a c "'s-r--r 'g -q 'l w.;^M1.e'r„us. t ..4s »=. z ' ,.T Including plumbing AND mechanical $6.84 $7.04 Including plumbing OR mechanical 6.27 6.46 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 5.70 5.87 Foundation Only 2.85 2.94 Including plumbing AND mechanical $10.51 $10.83 Including plumbing OR mechanical 9.64 . 9.93 Excluding plumbing AND mechanical 8.76 9.03 0 • r v Includin. plumbing AND mechanical $8.56 $8.81 Includin. plumbing OR mechanical 7.84 8.08 Excluding •lumbin. AND mechanical 7.13 7.35 Includin. .lumbin• AND mechanical $4.16 $4.29 Including •lumbin• OR mechanical 3.82 3.93 Excludin. plumbing AND mechanical 3.47 3.58 12 Planning, Building & Development Roof Structure (replace, modif or alter structure) $375.00 flat fee $375.00 flat fee Installation of draina•e la er and wee.in• tile s stem $200.00 flat fee $200.00 flat fee Minor Alteration (not requirin. plans) $150.00 flat fee $150.00 flat fee Building less than 275 m in gross floor area $150.00 flat fee All other demolitions $0.29 .,v Under pinning (per linear metre) $29.00 Stage (Temporary) $275.00 flat fee Demising Wall/Party Wall Installation $150.00 flat fee Fireplace/Woodstove $150.00 flat fee Commercial Kitchen Hood & Fire Suppression System $275.00 flat fee Fire Alarm System Upgrades/Installations $275.00 flat fee Sprinkler and/or Standpipe System Upgrades/Installations $275.00 flat fee Building Foundation—Complete to grade, including all underground services 15% Completed Structural Shell—Complete exterior shell without any interior finishes 55% Complete Architectural Shell—Complete exterior shell including interior finishes on 80% exterior and structural walls Complete Building —Includes all tenant improvements and complete interior finish 100% Conditional Building Permit Agreement (in addition to permit fees) $500.00 Transfer of Permit 150.00 Moving of a Building 100.00 Deferral of Permit Revocation 100.00 Building/Property/Zoning Report 100.00 Compliance Letter 200.00 Liquor Licence Inspection Report (collect $160 for the NFFD in addition to the $150 150.00 building fee = $310) Limiting Distance Agreement (registered on title) 1,000 Change of Use Permit: Under 400 m2 $150.00 flat fee Change of Use Permit: 400 m2 or more $0.76 per sq. m. No Const. required $75.00 flat fee Partial Occupancy Permit of an Unfinished Building $150.00 flat fee Stock Plans Review(model plans reviewed without building permit application) $350 Off Hours Plans Examination Requests (minimum 4 hours) $125/hour Review of Alternative Solution Submission (minimum 4 hours) $125/hour Secondary Plans Review $75/hour Review of Revisions/Amendments to Permits $100/hour Non Routine Inspection $75/hour Off Hours Inspection $150/hour Unprepared for Inspection $75.00 flat fee Fees Based on Value of Construction: For categories not listed above, the minimum permit fee identified in subsection 1.2 of this Schedule shall apply. $15 per$1,000 of valuated construction cost or portion thereof. 13 Planning, Building & Development Plumbin• & Sewer Exclusive of other construction '21 All plumbing contained inside of a building: First seven (7)fixtures $100 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building: Per additional fixtures $8/fixture i..vr r ....,...........__ ...s_.„—.s.,... a...,....»:......e-.«_>.<.,...,_ . . .... .'._n .,,.. .— .. < -. .,...e: ... ....... .......e..:.. ._x m..rs_,., ., -. _ .. . ..c- All plumbing contained inside of a building: First five (5)fixtures $200 flat fee All plumbing contained inside of a building: Per additional fixtures $8/fixture • All buried piping on private property outside of a building: First 15 m $100.00 flat fee All buried piping on private property outside of a building: Per additional 15 m $35.00 Backflow Preventer installation $150.00 flat fee Back Water valve installation $150.00 flat fee Sump Pit installation (weeping tile installation included) $200.00 flat fee Grease/Oil Interceptor Installation $200.00 flat fee Note: Plumbing and sewer permits are only required for plumbing works done exclusive of any other permit work. Where work is done in relation to works permitted under a building permit, a separate plumbing and sewer permit is not required. Security Performance Deposits Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse (per dwelling) $1,000.00 Detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex, fourplex, townhouse $10,000.00 Addition(s) to buildings described above where excavation is required $750.00 Miscellaneous construction accessory to the buildings described above with a construction $500.00 value greater than $3,500 Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a $1,250.00 Site Plan IS required Construction projects other than those described above involving buildings or additions where a $2,500.00 Site Plan IS NOT required Demolition project $750.00 Moving a building 1,000.00 Conditional Building Permit Deposit(minimum $5,000) 10% of constr. value _ Y Any type of dwelling in a plan of subdivision that has NOT already been assumed by the City $1,000.00 per dwelling Any type of dwelling proposed to be placed on an infill lot $1,500.00 per dwelling 14 Planning, Building & Development Refunds Where only administrative functions have been completed (application received, cost analysis 9000 complete and application is entered into Building Services Database Where only administrative and zoning functions have been completed 80% Where only administrative, zoning and plans examination functions have been completed 60% Where the permit has been issued and field inspections have yet to be performed, subsequent 50% to permit issuance Where the calculated refund is less than the minimum permit fee application to the work, no refund shall be made of the fees paid.Where a request for refund is made twelve (12) months or more after the issuance of the permit, there shall be no fees refunded. Other Applicable Fees Water Meter $211.15 911 Si.n $150.00 Stall 1 to 43 inclusive— Daily 30.00 3.90 33.90 Stall 1 to 43 inclusive—Monthly 75.00 9.75 84.75 Stall 1 to 43 inclusive—Yearly 125.00 16.25 141.25 Stalls 1, 2, &3 1,000.00 130.00 1,130.00 Stall 4 500.00 65.00 565.00 Crafters'Table—Daily 10.00 1.30 11.30 Property Standards Certificate of Compliance 150.00 19.50 169.50 Discharge of an Order registered on title 450.00 58.50 508.50 File of Notice of Appeal 500.00 N/A 500.00 15 Planning, Building & Development City Development Charges 2014- 2015 Subject to annual change due to CPI as per By-law-Fees effective July 8, 2014 Development charges against land to be developed for residential use shall be based upon the following designated services within the corres.ondin. area .rovided b the Cit , and in .ro.ortions a..licable to each service. Category Mun-Wide (%) Urban Services (%) City-Wide Only (%) General Government 0.33% 0.00% - 0.62% Roads, Public Works & Fleet 22.81% 0.00% 42.98% Sidewalks 0.00% 2.17% 0.00% Transit Services 3.07% 0.00% 5.79% Parks & Recreation 22.18% 0.00% 41.79% Library 1.08% 0.00% 2.03% Stormwater Management 0.00% 15.10% 0.00% Water 0.00% 3.12% 0.00% Fire Services 3.60% 0.00% 6.79% Sanitary Sewer 0.00 26.54% 0.00% Total 53.07% 46.93% 100.00% Subject to the provisions of this part and this By-law 2014-87, development charges against land to be developed for residential use shall be calculated and collected at the following base rates: Desi•nated Services Urban Area Non-Urban Area Single and Semi-Detatched Dwelling $11,300 $5,996 Townhouse Dwelling 6,002 3,185 Apartment Dwelling 5,545 2,943 Tourist Core 23.30 Outside Tourist Core 37.96 Non Urban Area 16.36 16 Municipal Works y o Monda to Sunda (exclusive of observed holida s) between 8:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. 100.00 N/A 100.00 Monda to Sunda (exclusive of observed holida s) between 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 130.00 N/A 130.00 Monda to Sunda exclusive of observed holida s between 8:00 ..m. and 8:00 a.m. 255.00 N/A 255.00 Observed Holida s 255.00 N/A 255.00 "No action" of false alarm (exclusive of observed holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 7:15 30.00 N/A 30.00 ..m. "No action" of false alarm (exclusive of observed holida s) per lines 2 and 3 above 255.00 N/A 255.00 Video inspection of a private sewer service (onl durin. times as per line 1 above No charge N/A N/A Cop of DVD of video 10.00 N/A 10.00 High pressure flushing of sewer lateral from maintenance hole/property line at City's Actual Actual Actual direction or requirement Costs Costs Costs Note: Payment can be made by cash, cheque, or credit card in advance of doing any work. rx . „rot,, ,,, ' , - ' : ,a , 5/8" 209.70 N/A 209.70 5/8" x 3/4" 211.15 N/A 211.15 3/4" 246.65 N/A 246.65 1" 333.60 N/A 333.60 1.5' 353.62 N/A 353.62 2"compound 2,442.80 N/A 2,442.80 3" compound 3,258.10 N/A 3,258.10 4"compound 4,878.63 N/A 4,878.63 6"compound 8,879.85 N/A 8,879.85 4"protectus 8,745.38 N/A 8,745.38 6" protectus 10,444.56 N/A 10,444.56 I 8" protectus 13,961.52 N/A 13,961.52 10" protectus 19,683.84 N/A 19,683.84 Wall transmitter 207.85 N/A 207.85 Pit transmitter 262.58 N/A 262.58 Radio read register based on size of meter&at City's discretion Actual Actual Actual Costs Costs Costs Installation of Water Service Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost Installation of Water Service or Meter Installations: over'/."water service Actual Cost N/A Actual Cost City supervised tapping fees: 3/4"-5/8" up to and including 1" service 100.00 N/A 100.00 City supervised tapping fees: 2" service and above 400.00 N/A 400.00 Hydrant Flushing/Testing: per hydrant 50.00 N/A 50.00 Bulk Water Distribution System-purchase card 15.00 N/A 15.00 Note: For the purpose of this By-law, normal working hours shall mean Monday to Friday(exclusive of observed holidays) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 17 Municipal Works Full Size Prints 4.43 .57 5.00 Photocopies (per page) .24 .03 .27 Letters of Compliance 13.28 1.72 15.0U Tender Documents 44.25 5.75 50.00 Engineering Manuals and Report 22.12 2.88 25.00 Horizontal&Vertical Control Book (free update for 3 years) 44.25 5.75 50.00 Prints/Plots (1 meter or less) 4.43 .57 5.00 Prints/Plots (per 0.5 meters after) .89 .11 1.00 Application (security Deposit required upon approval of application) 300.00 N/A 300.00 Application-plus security deposit 50.00 N/A 50.00 Curb Cut per linear foot(minimum cut fee $65.00) 23.00 N/A 23.00 Sidewalk Repair per square foot 8.50 N/A 8.50 Curb Repair per linear foot (minimum repair fee$75.00) 38.00 N/A 38.00 Cost of providing CD (if picked up) 5.30 .70 6.00 Cost of providing CD (if mailed) 13.27 1.73 15.00 Parkland Gate Installation Application 450.00 58.50 508.50 18 Cemetery Fees Adult Single Lot 834.60 _ 556.40 1,391.00 180.83 1,571.83 Preferred Adult Single Lot 969.60 646.40 1,616.00 210.08 1,826.08 "P" Section-Adult Single Lot 984.60 656.40 1,641.00 213.33 1,854.33 "P" Preferred Section-Adult Single Lot 1,119.60 746.40 1,866.00 242.58 2,108.58 Lundy's Lane Adult Single Lot 1,434.60 956.40 2,391.00 310.83 2,701.83 Lundy's Lane Preferred Adult Single Lot 1,569.60 1,046.40 2,616.00 340.08 2,956.08 Adult Two Lot Plot 1,669.20 1,112.80 2,782.00 361.66 3,143.66 Preferred Adult Double Lot 1,939.20 1,292.80 3,232.00 420.16 3,652.16 "P" Section-Adult Two Plot Lot 1,969.20 1,312.80 3,282.00 426.66 3,708.66 "P" Preferred Section-Adult Double Lot 2,239.20 1,492.80 3,732.00 485.16 4,217.16 Lundy's Lane Adult Two Plot Lot 2,869.20 1,912.80 4,782.00 621.66 5,403.66 Lundy's Lane Preferred Adult Double Lot 3,139.20 2,092.80 5,232.00 680.16 5,912.16 Child/Infant Single Lot(Fairview) size: 3'x5' 234.00 156.00 390.00 50.70 440.70 Cremation Plot (four lots) 518.40 345.60 864.00 112.32 976.32 Preferred Cremation Plot 614.40 409.60 1,024.00 133.12 1,157.12 Cremation Scattering N/A 25.00 25.00 3.25 28.25 One Time Care &Maintenance Fee per lot N/A 135.00 135.00 17.55 152.55 Niche Level A& B: Sin.le Niche Stamford Green Onl 370.50 247.00 617.50 80.28 697.78 Niche Level A & B: Double Niche 858.00 572.00 1,430.00 185.90 1,615.90 Niche Level C-F: Sin.le Niche Stamford Green Onl 468.00 312.00 780.00 101.40 881.40 Niche Level C - F: Double Niche 975.00 650.00 1,625.00 211.25 1,836.25 Niche Level A & B: Double Niche 663.00 442.00 1,105.00 143.65 1,248.65 Niche Level C - F: Double Niche 741.00 494.00 1,235.00 160.55 1,395.55 . . ,. ' iai ff` P,.1..,' y7 \4 :",. " y'' 24. € ...:,;,,,,,:•....,%,,:.1';,-,!'..;, .:1:. . a :-..Y.;:...::aG3 _w1A .. t" x.::.; • ..',3. 2 13' _,. , a Adult Casket Burial 1,433.74 186.39 1 .620.13 . Child/Infant Burial 386.54 50.25 436.79 Cremains Urn Burial 440.44 57.26 497.70 Cremains Scattering 224.84 29.23 254.07 Cremains-Partial 77.00 10.01 87.01 Interment Cancellation-Casket 462.00 60.06 522.06 Interment Cancellation-Urn 192.50 25.03 217.53 Resident-Single Inurnment 319.00 41.47 360.47 Non-Resident-Single Inurnment 398.75 51.84 450.59 Double Cremain Inurnment" 88.00 11.44 99.44 Dis-Inter Niche Urn 77.00 10.01 87.01 *Administration fee for the 2nd inurnment if taking place at the same time as the first and in the same Niche. 19 Cemetery Fees Adult/Child Dis-interment only* _ 1,386.00 180.18 1,566.18 Adult/Child Dis-interment &Re-interment 2,510.20 326.33 2,836.53 Infant Dis-interment only* 462.00 60.06 522.06 Infant Dis-interment& Re-interment 770.00 100.10 870.10 Cremains Dis-interment only" 231.00 30.03 261.03 Cremains Dis-interment& Re-interment 539.00 70.07 609.07 *Remains are removed from Municipal Cemetery -4" .«'�.( zy,M�?�� `�S ;.t '_ s _r��,•� • t Funeral Crew Standby-Monday to Saturday-Funeral procession 46.20 6.01 52.21 arrives after scheduled time (charge per%hour) Funeral Crew Standby-Sunday& Holidays- Funeral procession 61.60 8.01 69.61 arrives after scheduled time (charge per 1/4 hour) Late arrival scheduled after 3:00 pm Monday-Saturday/2:00 100.00 13.00 113.00 Sunday& Holidays Sunday& Holiday Casket Burial-Scheduled between 11:00 am & 808.50 105.11 913.61 2:00 pm Sunday& Holiday Cremains Burial-scheduled between 11:00 am & 431.20 56.06 487.26 2:00 pm Tent Rental (All Interment Services 272.00 35.36 307.36 Less than 8 Working Hours Casket Burial Order 269.50 35.04 304.54 Less than 8 Working Hours Cremains Burial Order 138.60 18.02 156.62 Lower& Seal Concrete Vault/Liner Lid 61.60 8.01 69.61 Lower Concrete Vault/Liner Box 107.80 14.01 121.81 Interment Rights Transfer 77.00 10.01 87.01 Interment Rights Exchange 77.00 10.01 87.01 Interment Rights/Sell Back 77.00 10.01 87.01 Interment Rights Replacement/Duplicate 38.50 5.01 43.51 Cremains Urn Burial-Double (Admin Fee) COMPANION URN 79.00 10.27 89.27 Cemetery Records Search (charge per hour) 38.50 5.01 43.51 tit # ' °.{.,,G„`q,F `: r - Y" 4+tstn1 nk [ ;. �5 ,�'dg i a yx gRr a �;i,.�"� .r ��.a�� w �� . �[��C� .,.. ...t,. d».tet `��..=,.R'.��>� � € t ,s»•i BRONZE WREATH -Maple Grove 677.60 88.09 765.69 GLASS- Single Niche-Stamford Green 53.90 7.01 60.91 GLASS- Double Niche-Stamford Green 92.40 12.01 104.41 BRONZE PLATE- Single Niche-Stamford Green 677.60 88.09 765.69 BRONZE PLATE-Double Niche-Stamford Green 862.40 112.11 974.51 Key FOB (extra) Stamford Green 15.40 2.00 17.40 Y Memorial Tree with 4" x 2 '/2" name tag 462.00 N/A 462.00 Memorial Bench with 3"x 6" plate installed on back of bench 1,925.00 N/A 1,925.00 Memorial Bench with bronze plaque (8" x 10") and stand 2,464.00 N/A 2,464.00 Memorial Marker-Maple Grove Memory Lane (includes inscription) 539.00 N/A 539.00 20 Cemetery Fees Concrete Foundation per cubic foot-supply&install 24.70 3.21 27.91 Foundation Installation (minimum charge) 223.00 28.99 251.99 Foundation Removal 231.00 30.03 261.03 Veteran Upright Marker Setting 123.20 16.02 139.22 Small Flat Marker Setting Under 172 square inches 77.00 10.01 87.01 Large Flat Marker Setting Over 172 square inches 123.20 16.02 139.22 Corner Markers Setting (per set of 4) 69.30 9.01 78.31 Flat Marker over 172 square inches 50.00 6.50 56.50 Upright Marker including base up to 4 feet high/long 100.00 13.00 113.00 Upright Marker including base over 4 feet high/long 200.00 26.0 226.00 Notes: A)Interment/Disinterment Services 1. All Committal Service scheduling is at the approval of the Cemetery Services based on location, weather, staff availability and the number of services requested. 2. Monday to Saturday Interment Services(except on statutory or City holidays)may be scheduled between 9 am &3 pm only. 3. Sunday&statutory holiday Interment Services may be scheduled between 11 am &2:00 PM.An interment surcharge will apply. 4. A"scheduled"funeral late arrival&other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetery fee schedule"Interment Surcharges". 5. Funeral late arrivals(arriving after the scheduled time)will be subject to an additional"Funeral Crew Standby"fee. 6. Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential funeral late charges&applicable surcharges. 7. Dis-interments may be scheduled from May 1st to November 1sy only and at the discretion of the Cemetery Manager or designate. 8. The Funeral Director is responsible for the scheduling&all related costs for disinterments including: casket/urn/vault removal; vault/urn unsealing &resealing; Niagara Regional Health Unit approval&attendance. 9. One time care&Maintenance Fee is charged for an interment(full body or cremation)that takes place in a lot(grave)that was purchased prior to 1955. 10. For persons who do not reside in the City of Niagara Falls, Interment Services Fees will be increased by 25% B)Interment Right Sales 1. The Interment Rights Holder owns the interment rights to a single lot, plot and/or niche. The Interment Rights Holder must abide by the regulations stipulated in the Cemetery By-aw, including the installation of a monument, maintenance of a flowerbed or other memorialization. 2. The Interment Rights Holder may transfer, exchange or sell-back a plot, single lot or niche at any time before an interment takes place. If the above Interment Rights have not been used, the purchaser may, in writing to the City within thirty(30)days from the signing of the contract, cancel this contract and receive a full refund. Following thirty(30)days,the purchaser will be eligible for a full refund less the Care& Maintenance Fees. C)Resale/Transfers 1. The Rights Holder may resell unused lots/plots/niches to the City of Niagara Falls for a refund of the current market value. Rights Holder may also resell unused lots/plots/niches privately. The City reserves first right of refusal for all resell/sell back of D)Payment Interment Rights(lot sales)must be paid in full before any burial and/or memorialization can take place. Payment for a burial service(casket, cremation, niche, scatter)is due the day of the service. Visa, Debit, Cheque are acceptable. E)Inquiries All inquiries or concerns should be received in person at the Fairview Cemetery office, on Stanley Avenue, Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm,or by calling(905)354-4721 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 21 Fire Home Day Care, Respite Homes 100.00 13.00 113.00 Nursery Schools 120.00 15.60 135.60 Boarding Room & Lodging & Bed & Breakfast 225.00 _ 29.25 254.25 Residential-(1-4 Units)- First Unit 120.00 15.60 135.60 Residential-Each Additional Unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Multi-Units-Apartments 1-4 Units 225.00 29.25 254.25 Multi-Units-Over 4 Units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Hotels/Motels- 1-10 units 325.00 42.25 367.25 Hotels/Motels-Over 10 units, rate per unit 75.00 9.75 84.75 Commercial & Industrial less than 1,000 square meters 120.00 15.60 135.60 For each additional 1,000 square meters 35.00 4.55 39.55 I I Care Occupancies 1 100.00 I 13.00 1 113.00 1 Municipal Licensing Re-Inspection 50.00 N/A 50.00 IF -{p - + _ a r- Pf h eP G ....t Eh2.''.:':..„'. ::::"..Z-2:'.''.,',.', x¢aecr ` . 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General File Search 100.00 13.00 113.00 Reproduce Existing Documents 60.00 7.80 67.80 Security Key Boxes 110.00 14.30 124.30 Fire Route Signs 35.00 4.55 39.55 Fire Safety Plan Review&Approval-per submission 50.00 N/A 50.00 Additional required review of a Fire Safety Plan 25.00 N/A 25.00 Letters & Produce Incident Reports to Insurance 70.00 N/A 70.00 Liquor Licence Inspection Report 160.00 N/A 160.00 Special Events (Approval Letter) 70.00 N/A 70.00 Fireworks Displays (Approval Letter) 70.00 N/A 70.00 Emergency Procedure Signs 2.25 .29 2.54 Fire Safety Plan Box (without lock) 120.00 15.60 135.60 Fire Safety Plan Box (with lock) 132.00 17.16 149.16 Providing & Installing Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation 35.40 4.60 40.00 Providing & Installing Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm 40.00 5.20 45.20 Providing and installing a listed smoke alarm 15.00 1.95 16.95 Title Searches 35.00 4.55 39.55 Corporate Profiles 35.00 4.55 39.55 Fire Safety Training-Business (minimum of 4 hours) per hour 50.00 N/A 50.00 Fire Safety Training-Non-Profit group No Charge No Charge No Charge Supervision of Fire Drills-Business-per employee 55.00 N/A 55.00 Supervision of Fire Drills-Non-Profit group No Charge No Charge No Charge Plan Examinations, per$1 of permit value .10 N/A .10 Zoning Amendments, per$1 of application fee .10 N/A .10 Site Plan Review, per$1 of application fee .10 N/A .10 Committee of Adjustments, per$1 of application fee .10 N/A .10 ' Subdivision Plans, per$1 of application fee .10 ' N/A .10 ' Municipal Licencing On Site Inspection 55.00 N/A 55.00 Re-inspection Fee for outstanding violations for the second and each 100.00 N/A 100.00 subsequent re-inspection Change of Fire Alarm Panel Permit 150.00 N/A 150.00 False Reporting 100.00 13.00 113.00 Open Air Burn Permit 50.00 N/A 50.00 22 Fire Existing Facility—5000 USWG or less 250.00 N/A 250.00 New/Modified Facility—5000 USWG or less 500.00 N/A 500.00 Existing Facility—More than 5000 USWG 1,250.00 N/A 1,250.00 New/Modified Facility—More than 5000 USWG 2,500.00 N/A 2,500.00 First Two Alarms, written warning after 2 alarm No Charge No Charge No Charge Third Alarm 300.00 N/A 300.00 Fourth Alarm 400.00 N/A 400.00 Fifth Alarm 800.00 N/A 800.00 Note: Each subsequent false alarm will result in the set fine of$800.00 with no limit. For false alarms that are a result of repeated preventable alarms of fire, a warning letter will be provided indicating we have been to this location for repeated false alarms that are a result of malfunctioning equipment. Any additional false alarms of the same nature within the calendar year subsequent fees will be charged in accordance with our false alarm By-law. Requested inspection, outside of regular business hours, on weekends or holidays, is $150.00 per hour, with a minimum fee of$300.00. Non-Resident Motor Vehicle Response—per apparatus for 1shour 410.00 N/A 410.00 or part thereof Non-Resident Motor Vehicle Response—per piece of equipment for 205.00 N/A 205.00 each additional half-hour or part thereof Second Response for Open Air Burning—per apparatus for the 1st 410.00 N/A 410.00 hour or part thereof Second Response for Open Air Burning—per apparatus of 205.00 N/A 205.00 equipment for each additional half hour or part thereof After Hours Services (per person/per hour) 100.00 N/A 100.00 23 Recreation & Culture Note: Commercial Groups/Community Groups Non-Profit: • Prime hours are Monday-Friday 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Saturday-Sunday 7:00 am-close • Non-prime hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm & 11 pm- 12:00 am. • Statutory Holidays are charged at prime rates. • Summer Ice Rates are applicable from May 15`through August 31se • Exact dates of opening and closing to be determined each year. ' '%:Ai.l''-..d#..'(' i1 6b_.uyti,^.tis d. '''',1;:RyY _g .1. tea {qI. L:,2aug.yk .a.fL"'r M1( +ma'4`4 4wd.":',;. ;:to u' 'ry #_.»Cs .w:.a r M i1 5 d tl YA,xj.z • ' 1 Arenas, playing fields and MacBain Centre Community Centre rentals 1 20.00 2.60 1 22.60 l , 4r .,+ ; r_ "} 1 ; y3 .a;: 4 .a : Tr0;1 :sr`.x eTtiTiM.Y :i' .7=t . .ai.te . .. '::::!.,';',.-- .:-T7''' `_*''' -7'7'w Adult Ice rental-prime time I 200.40 I 26.05 I 226.45 Adult ice rental-non-prime time 103.00 13.39 116.39 Youth Ice rental-prime time (resident) 133.45 17.35 150.80 Youth Ice rental-prime time (non-resident) 169.73 22.06 191.79 Youth Ice rental-non-prime time 85.18 11.07 96.25 Youth Tournament prime time (non-tenant) 153.81 20.00 173.81 Education Rate (all elementary schools) 51.50 6.70 58.20 Floor Rental-Adult 65.04 8.46 73.50 Floor Rental-Youth 61.95 8.05 70.00 Floor Rental-Non-resident 78.01 10.14 88.15 All Users-prime time 200.40 26.05 226.45 All Users-non-prime time 132.61 17.24 149.85 Tenant Groups-prime time 163.94 21.31 185.25 Tenant Groups-non-prime time 109.29 14.21 123.50 Youth Tournament (non-tenant) prime time 153.80 19.99 173.79 Education Rate (all schools) 53.05 6.90 59.95 Floor Rental-Adult 66.99 8.71 75.70 Floor Rental-Youth 63.80 8.29 72.09 MacBain Community Centre Room Rental Fees 2.{ d.t4;-;T:....`. '. } tx; oN4136dil.. ..{ tl '"u. .. n ' V,2 'eaeoY4{.. ..nw.+:i.'P'ek $,f.- 1 ♦_ Multi-Purpose Room A 25.00 3.25 28.25 125.00 16.25 141.25 Multi-Purpose Room B 60.00 7.80 67.80 300.00 39.00 , 339.00 Multi-Purpose Room E 60.00 7.80 67.80 300.00 39.00 I 339.00 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 120.00 15.60 135.60 600.00 78.00 678.00 Community Board Room 25.00 3.25 28.25 125.00 16.25 141.25 Coronation Programming Room 60.00 7.80 67.80 300.00 39.00 339.00 + -, ; .....')-9e .x vi . "... rxrr:.« i4A- 3 '+ ,:l , air :' w -i .W f j--^ Multi-Purpose Room A 12.50 1.63 14.13 60.00 7.80 67.80 Multi-Purpose Room D/E (together) 60.00 7.80 67.80 300.00 39.00 339.00 Multi-Purpose Room D 30.00 3.90 33.90 150.00 19.50 169.50 Multi-Purpose Room E 30.00 3.90 33.90 150.00 19.50169.50 Coronation 30.00 3.90 33.90 150.00 19.501 169.50 24 Recreation & Culture Gale Centre/Chippawa Room Rental Fees i j e f §!4"n'Y Y s" q a- 'y;.r r qy q• 5 ea r .„„ Z t y' 'r:! pp .,.., ._. �. .. Not for Profit Community Group 50.00 6.50 56.50 200.00 26.00 226.00 For Profit Commercial Use 100.00 13.00 113.00 400.00 52.00 452.00 Birthday Parties-per booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A ` •. ..�.a`' Not for Profit Community Group N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A For Profit Commercial Use 25.00 3.25 28.25 125.00 16.25 141.25 A*" Per Booking 75.00 9.75 84.75 N/A N/A N/A Note: Per day is for an 8 hour period. Special provisions for tournaments can be made through contract rental. The Special Event rental rates are for the basic use and services of the facility only. Additional charges will be added for staff, equipment rental and any other facility requirements that are requested. Organizations serving alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy. Adult(16 years and over) 3.32 .43 3.75 Child/Student (15 years and under) 2.65 .35 3.00 Family Pass (2 adults, 3 children) 7.52 .98 8.50 30 minutes 33.63 4.37 38.00 45 minutes 35.40 4.60 40.00 60 minutes 38.05 4.95 43.00 Swim Team 70.79 9.21 80.00 Special Events: all rates are per day rates. All rentals are from 12:01 am to 11:59 pm. Rates are the same for all facilities. Commercial Groups '.fid Weekday 2,667.34 346.75 3,014.09 Weekend 3,026.74 393.48 3,420.22 Community Groups (registered non-profit) Ice In 2,461.29 319.97 2,781.26 Ice Out 1,299.60 168.95 1,468.55 Installation and removal of portable floor (per ice pad)** 3,000.00 390.00 3,390.00 Removal and re-installation of side glass** 2,800.00 364.00 3,164.00 Removal and re-installation of end glass (per end) ** 3,000.00 390.00 3,390.00 Ushers/doormen (based on 2 or 1,600.00 208.00 1,808.00 Electrical services are extra. Rental must use the arena electrical contractor. First aid medical services are extra and a responsibility of the rental. **where the rentals work consecutively, the City will portion installation and removals between different rentals. ***assumes staff required to work for maximum of 4 hours for any one show and facility filled to stands and floor capacity. City will negotiate rates proportional to established attendance. 25 Recreation & -..-..„-:-,:-:::.;.---7:-...:.-..1::: ---+ Culture a f, s 'fi, ,. .. . .2. t.i sa s L , ', Resident minor/youth sport organization 74.24 9.65 83.89 Non-resident minor/youth sport organization 90.52 11.77 102.29 Resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization 106.10 13.79 119.89 Non-resident Adult not-for-profit, sport organization 137.91 17.93 155.84 Commercial, private clubs or for profit 169.72 22.06 191.78 Education rate 58.34 7.58 65.92 Lighting (one hour) 17.23 2.24 19.47 Lighting (two hours) 28.72 3.73 32.45 Lighting (per four hour block) 21.24 2.76 24.00 77 `;'-'17-7..-:..7. -7.. '„ 7.1 y '.'7 .7. '771- s" , 5 = r. Y s 1 Youth per participant, includes practices, games and tournaments I 6.55 I .85 I 7.40 Senior per participant, includes practices, games and tournaments 6.55 .85 7.40 Adult per team (new), includes practices and games (tournaments not 93.89 12.21 106.10 included) Track-exclusive use (Oakes Park)-per day 20.62 2.68 23.30 Per Hour Options Resident youth 5.47 .71 6.18 Non-resident youth 13.12 1.71 14.83 Resident adult 10.94 1.42 12.36 Non-resident adult 32.76 4.26 37.02 Commercial 43.70 5.68 49.38 Resident youth 4.37 .57 4.94 Non-resident youth 10.94 1.42 12.36 Resident adult 8.76 1.14 9.90 Non-resident adult 21.88 2.84 24.72 Commercial 32.76 4.26 37.02 t• a• d k'3a :*'.:....„1 • ' fr sus : 2= § ' :„ , i n • :17 Resident youth No charge No charge No charge Non-resident youth 4.92 .64 5.56 Resident adult 5.47 .71 6.18 • .3I t t fop t ^ ,1 . 'N'4 ee, h li':.',1'.."../ e ';:,a$ i'', R @} :'rb .:: ^^ps ' g xr ,_. . #. r,. . w,.7.. ., te... , . m,...: F" - . .r ., ,nig..._ _ „ .. r ,._,., ,.., _. . x.' Resident youth 27.30 3.55 30.85 Non-resident youth 76.80 9.98 86.78 Resident adult 27.30 3.55 30.85 Non-resident adult 131.12 17.05 148.17 Commercial 262.24 34.09 296.33 Lighting-one hour 17.23 2.24 19.47 Lighting-two hour 28.72 3.73 32.45 Lighting-per four hour block 57.43 7.47 64.90 26 Recreation & Culture Coronation 50 Plus Recreation Centre '-_,::::..,:7.. .:::. ax t . - ?.ss s s,. f�.,r... ... ".,...z.. .. ;._.E . i . ..: ''s r� ..,.. . ..,�oA ',,,:i'..--., ,,. d , ,..�..,i1 55¢ program drop in .49 .06 .55 80¢ program drop in .71 .09 .80 $1.10 drop in .97 .13 1.10 $2.15 drop in 1.90 .25 2.15 $2.50 regular fitness class 2.21 .29 2.50 $3.50 advanced fitness class 3.10 .40 3.50 Bingo & lunch-member 3.98 .52 4.50 Bingo & lunch-non-member 4.87 .63 5.50 Drop in pass 9.73 1.27 11.00 Yoga/Aqua per session 4.87 .63 5.50 Zumba per session 3.98 .52 4.50 Wellness pass 17.70 2.30 20.00 Tai Chi per month 10.62 1.38 12.00 Assessment& program 22.12 2.88 25.00 $2.50 fitness class pass 22.12 2.88 25.00 , $3.50 fitness class pass 30.97 4.03 35.00 , Resident 24.78 3.22 28.00 Non-resident 29.20 3.80 33.00 Photocopies .13 .02 .15 Business card per issue 15.00 1.95 16.95 Business card per year 80.00 10.40 90.40 '/4 page per issue 20.00 2.60 22.60 1/4 page per year 110.00 14.30 124.30 '/2 page per issue 35.00 4.55 39.55 '/2 page per year 200.00 26.00 226.00 Full page per issue 60.00 7.80 67.80 Full page per year 300.00 39.00 339.00 ,- s : .T,;:',:•••,;:::,:.,,-. ...„:' k• s ^xi -, a , a.x E- ,- --:::72.::..'''.:-..-7'. z bV:,s2 ,- 4 'itr 1 - ..'",,;::;!,-;:: :.'.. 1,,-araf s^�t k -,:g.:74-:;•':::. r v e + r, � ' ' 1 :,-;*•'.,,.;:•�r ..,,.- �... kr,Tr �.. .L aa ,.'.. 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Admission by donation No charge No charge No charge School program (approx. 90 minutes)/student 4.42 .58 5.00 School - self guided tour/student 1.77 .23 2.00 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 2.65 .35 3.00 45 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 4.42 .58 5.00 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (school)/student 3.54 .46 4.00 90 minute museum or Battlefield experience (group)/person 7.08 .92 8.00 Additional Tour of Battle Ground Hotel/person 1.77 .23 2.00 Full day educational outreach 221.24 28.76 250.00 1/2 day educational outreach 132.74 17.26 150.00 Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours/person 11.50 1.50 13.00 tet a t¢ 6 It t.i „+s+Ere s - <` ,t. r' : ! -::-...4:1:::1": t4, dµ . e , Digital copy(email) 8.85 1.15 10.00 Image to disc 13.27 1.73 15.00 Colour copy of image 2.65 .35 3.00 Photocopy en(bl.a. ck & white). }. .17 .03 .20 m 3a aaliw . a 7-t+. . ::. a n :&`:::: . ° : g:. w " Yw :::: -° " .L - # dZ"77 "$ ;T:17. Individual membership/year 13.27 1.73 15.00 Family membership/year 22.12 2.88 25.00 19C:i. ac .. .. t ''; fix, -.1',..7;514'::,:i477:;°:::. 3 " L • ?:•• .. 8"i .. P Di!!! -.-En::':61,ii5 4: 'T Educational kit rental/week 8.85 1.15 10.00 Research request/first hour No charge No charge No charge Research request-additional research/hour 44.25 5.75 50.00 "<i fi.'' " t .=.9-2.: } •sw"; . .P ifs,' a.».,.. w .: o- C,''s",.._:__;L:..1'.:•:::....1.'..7:1.:'-..'.___ ,.' r .§ : _ ..:w,.,ai.:,,3? .... .. ..x_.,.._ t .,....:`.,. . . '..a .3+?' ... r.,.v.wn..., -,.t ..w..a..,._ far, _ ... _.....o...,.....i3 Theatre (per hour) 30.00 3.90 33.90 Theatre (day) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Use of audio-visual equipment (one time fee) 20.00 2.60 22.60 Courtyard (per hour) 30.00 3.90 33.90 Courtyard (per day) 125.00 16.25 141.25 Research room No charge No charge No charge Cancellation fee (one time fee) 20.00 2.60 22.60 The museum (per hour) 150.00 19.50 169.50 Use of audio-visual equipment(one time fee) 20.00 2.60 22.60 28 Transportation Services Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually)-first such vehicle 50.00 6.50 56.50 Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually)-second such vehicle- 10.00 1.30 11.30 under the same registered owner as the first permit Commercial Vehicle (loading permit annually)-each additional such motor vehicle under the same registered owner as the 1st and 2°d permits 5.00 .65 5.65 Oversize/overweight load permit-single trip 25.00 3.25 28.25 Oversize/overweight load permit- annually 150.00 19.50 169.50 On-street overnight parking permit- annually 75.00 9.75 84.75 Newspaper box permit-annually 20.00 N/A 20.00 Parking meter bagging (per meter per day) -standard daily route 10.00 1.30 11.30 for bagged Residential on-street permit/replacement cost 10.00 1.30 11.30 Residential Convenience pass 75.00 9.75 84.75 3.25 3 Lot 1 -per month 25.00 .25 28.25 Lot 2-per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 2- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 3- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 3- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 4- per hour 2.21 .29 2.50 Lot 4- per 8 hours 8.85 1.15 10.05 Lot 5-per hour 2.21 .29 2.50 Lot 7- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 8- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 9- per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 9- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 10- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 10- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 11 - per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 12- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 12- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 13- per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 13- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 14-per month 25.00 3.25 28.25 Lot 14- per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 15-per month 55.00 7.15 62.15 Lot 15- per hour 2.21 .29 2.50 Lot 17-per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 18- per hour 2.21 .29 2.50 Lot 18-per 8 hours 8.85 1.15 10.00 Lot 19- per month 40.00 5.20 45.20 Lot 19-per hour 1.11 .14 1.25 Lot 20- per hour 2.21 .29 2.50 Lot 20- per 8 hours 8.85 1.15 10.00 On-street rate- Commercial/business 1.33 .17 1.50 On-street rate- Hospital 1.55 .20 1.75 On-street rate-Tourist 2.66 .34 3.00 Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 1-15 days Full cost of lot N/A Full cost of lot Parking Lot Replacement Cost: 16-31 days Half cost of lot N/A Half cost of lot 29 Transportation Services ? 4 iri, . ci _ .. z Gs ;;.r,... , mac:] . ..,..ice.., r,- as _ ea, - u ,,. .. ... Parked overtime-meter zones 20.00 N/A 20.00 Parked expired meter-designated metered zones 12.00 I N/A I 12.00 Parked facing wrong way 25.00 N/A 25.00 Over 30 cm from edge of roadway 25.00 N/A 25.00 Parked on a boulevard 25.00 N/A 25.00 Obstructing a sidewalk 50.00 N/A 50.00 Parked in a taxi stand 40.00 N/A 40.00 Obstructing lane or driveway 25.00 N/A 25.00 Parking within 20" of a crosswalk 50.00 N/A 50.00 Parking between 2:00 am -6:00 am 25.00 N/A 25.00 Parking in a bus stop 50.00 N/A 1 50.00 J Stopping in a no stopping zone 50.00 N/A 50.00 Parking highway vehicle overnight 80.00 N/A 80.00 Obstruction fire lane 95.00 N/A 95.00 Handicapped parking only 300.00 N/A 300.00 Parking control photos .50 N/A .50 Parking infraction record information 5.00 N/A 5.00 NSF fees 35.00 N/A 35.00 Court conviction costs 16.00 N/A 16.00 8 hour intersection traffic count-per location 200.00 26.00 226.00 24 hour automatic traffic recorder(ATR)-per location 75.00 9.75 84.75 Spot speed study-radar gun-per location 50.00 6.50 56.50 24 hour speed study(ATR)-per location 100.00 13.00 113.00 Motor vehicle collision summary report-per location 50.00 6.50 . 56.50 Intersection capacity analysis-per location 100.00 13.00 113.00 Traffic signal timing plan summary-per location 50.00 6.50 _ 56.50 Disabled Parking Sign 25.00 3.25 28.25 Disabled Parking Tab-($300 fine) 10.00 1.30 11.30 Six foot telespar post 30.00 3.90 33.90 24 hour Automatic Traffic Recorder(ATR) season-approximately 150 1,000.00 130.00 1,130.00 locations Commercial parking lot sign 55.00 7.15 62.15 MitiTtin1E'S'i'Y^'.5 iT` Gbi: "' ime €"'G, Y Y" y ' -::::::::7:;::,:`,7?-;::,:.1 Hearing non-appearance fee 50.00 Late payment fee 20.00 MTO search fee 15.00 Screening non-appearance fee 25.00 30 Transportation Services Niagara Falls Transit Fare Structure Adult 2.75 N/A 2.75 VIP-Senior-65 &older 2.50 N/A 2.50 Student- 13 to 19 years 2.50 N/A 2.50 6 to 12 years 1.50 N/A 1.50 5 and under Free N/A Free •.(1'°z:;Y ..c._w ._....I. . :. _ .. . _ >,. .__....,..m.�tcx r: . ...:k. .:_,.„1r.„»..:.»a �1.aiid��i,,.'..:.. ....:,. a.-.4,,. .,..r. _':*;:..3;:!';i;„..1. :,... Adult 25.00 N/A 25.00 VIP-Senior-65 &older 22.50 N/A 22.50 Student-13 to 19 years 22.50 N/A 22.50 Adult 75.00 N/A 75.00 VIP-Senior-65 &older 58.00 N/A 58.00 Student- 13 to 19 years 58.00 N/A 58.00 Student 216.00 N/A 216.00 Adult-24 hour pass 6.20 .80 7.00 Adult-48 hour pass 10.18 1.32 11.50 Child-6 to 12 years-24 hour pass 3.54 .46 4.00 Child-6 to 12 years-48 hour pass 7.08 .92 8.00 5 and under Free Free Free r .. '. . w.� ,,r.,.:i..e.:.; ..,,.-'...,F:�.hr.-.::Sw.. . ;'.. ., ,» ..:::::-.2::-.1,...!t..L,,.a:. ..a.®. :...''.,_r. i.M 1..'.,,2 Bus Charter-per hour(minimum charter time-2 hours) 110.00 14.30 124.30 r., ! `.{ ": i t "t i isb f r 1. a rvt 'Sk'3.. ;wt r ` 1:C:.-',..;:::::-:::*1';i:11--,w Diesel Fuel#2 clear Market Value Market Value Market Value Outside wash 30.00 3.90 33.90 Rear bus degrease 9.00 1.17 10.17 Washroom service 30.00 3.90 33.90 Washroom service including interior 39.50 5.14 44.64 Sweep inside 20.00 2.60 22.60 Mop inside 20.00 2.60 22.60 Park outside-regular 337 20.00 2.60 22.60 Windshield degrease & scrub 8.00 1.04 9.04 Labour-straight time 115.00 14.95 129.95 Labour-over time 130.00 16.90 146.90 Labour-computer diagnostics 125.00 16.25 141.25 Road service-hourly rate 160.00 20.80 180.80 Road service mileage-charge/km 1.15 .15 1.30 Road service bridge and miscellaneous tolls (priced as required) Market Value Market Value Market Value Towing charges (priced as required) Market Value Market Value Market Value AC Labour-straight time 120.00 15.60 135.60 AC Labour-overtime 135.00 17.55 152.55 Battery charge 30.00 3.90 33.90 31 F-2015-27 NiagaraFalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2015-27 Low Income Seniors' Water and Property Tax Rebate RECOMMENDATION For the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is being provided regarding the annual Low Income Seniors' Water Rebate and the Low Income Seniors' Property Tax Rebate program. Included in the 2015 Utility Budget and Operating Budgets are amounts of $65,000 (water) and $20,000 (tax). Staff are providing this report to identify for Council that the applications for both rebate programs will be available July 2, 2015 and similar to last year, the application period will end October 30, 2015. Applications for both rebates are available at City Hall, MacBain Centre or on-line. BACKGROUND Included in the 2015 Municipal Utility Budget, is an amount for the Low Income Seniors' Water Rebate for the 2015 year. This rebate provides qualifying seniors a rebate of $100. To qualify for this rebate, a senior must have a municipal water account with the City of Niagara Falls and be a recipient of the Guaranteed Income Supplement. The purpose of the grant is to offset some of the increases in water and wastewater charges. Similarly, in 2011, Council approved a low income seniors' property tax rebate. Qualified applicants for the Property Tax Grant would be any property owner who receives the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement, owns a primary resident in Niagara Falls and is a senior. City staff will take applications from residents that may qualify for either program starting July 2, 2015. Applications are available at City Hall and at the customer service office at the MacBain Centre. The City will be notifying the general public through the upcoming water and sewer bills, as well as through newspaper advertising. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The budget impacts of each program is different. The Low Income Senior's Water Rebate impacts the Municipal Utility Budget and the expenditure is included in the rates 2 F-2015-27 June 23, 2015 to all users. The budget expenditure included in the 2014 Utility budget is $65,000. In 2014 the cost was $57,900. Alternatively, the Low income Property Tax Rebate impacts the General Purposes Budget. The cost in 2014 was $22,720. Recommended hy: Recommended! V!lMVM Hr• Todd Harrison, Director of FinaAce Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, hief Administrative Officer F-2015-28 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: 2015-28 Monthly Tax Receivables Report— May RECOMMENDATION That Council receive the Monthly Tax Receivables report for information purposes. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report is prepared monthly to provide Council with an update on the City's property tax receivables. Outstanding taxes as of May 31, 2015 were $21.9 million compared to $21.8 million in 2014. During May, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased slightly from 26.7% in 2014 to 26.4% in 2015. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2015. At this stage, 81.3% of properties have developed payment arrangements or have paid in full. There are currently nineteen 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 May 31, 2015 are $22.0 million. This represents a slight increase from $21.9 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-2015-28 June 23, 2015 these actions after five months of activity. This table shows 81.3% of the tax accounts or 316 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During May, two accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 80.8% (April) to 81.3% (May). Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the registration prnracc and the associated mets related to that prnracc. Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the future. During the month of May, two registered properties were redeemed and one property was registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 4.7% of the total outstanding taxes at month end. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due to its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at May 31 , 2015 is 26.4% which is a slight decrease from 2014's value of 26.7%. 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 May 31, 2015 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at May 31, 2015 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties syr; cr Recommended by: Todd Harrison, Director o Finance ,),_,./a-1-10 Respectfully submitted: p Y Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable ()wing at Mayr,31 2015 ,.2015 t 2014 .;..: Outstanding Taxes @ April 30, 2015 $ 29,097,009 $ 28,340,445 Penalty charged in May $ 206,143 $ 210,569 Taxes Collected during May $ 7,351,364 $ 6,693,060 Outstanding Taxes @ May 31, 2015 $ 21,951,788 $ 21,857,954 Taxes Past Due $ 21,951,788 $ 21,857,954 TABLE 2 Taxes.Receivable by Property Class as at May 31,2015 2015 %of Class 2014 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 11,407,400 51.97% $ 10,732,376 49.10% Multi-Residential $ 419,776 1.91% $ 300,127 1.37% Commercial $ 9,280,587 42.28% $ 10,371,672 47.45% Industrial $ 805,857 _ 3.67% $ 425,035 1.94% Farmlands $ 38,167 0.17% $ 28,744 0.13% Total Receivables $ 21,951,788 100.00% $ 21,857,954 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties Pra.perties Subject to Subject to % Registration Registration as at April 30, 2015 as at May 31, 2015 initial Amount 389 389 Paid in Full 59 61 15.7% Payment Arrangements 255 255 65.6% Ongoing Collection 75 72 18.5% Action Registered 0 1 0.3% 389 389 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled Number Taxes Tax Sates of Outstanding Date Properties Amount November 2015 9 $ 425,074 May 2016 10 $ 596,195 IlTotals j 19 j $ 1,021,269 F-2015-29 NiagaraJalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2015-29 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $25,986,357.54 for the period May 7, 2015 to June 3, 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 Harrison, Director/of Fi ance Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Page 1 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1338374 ONTARIO LTD 384475 27-May-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 1405221 ONTARIO LTD. 0/A D&D TRUCKING&CONSTRUCTIONS 384697 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,615.90 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 384134 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,748.75 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/AWILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 384315 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,162.20 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 384476 27-May-2015 SERVICES 183.62 1687967 ONT LTD.-CC SWIRLS 384135 13-May-2015 REFUND 118.22 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 384698 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 40.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 384316 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 478.00 1872283 ONTARIO INC o/a CAPITAL CONTRACTING 384477 27-May-2015 REFUND 20.89 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 384478 27-May-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 9,134 16 2070974 ONTARIO LTD 384479 27-May-2015 REFUND 2270 69 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 384480 27-May-2015 ANTENNA LICENSE AGREEMENT 1,130 00 2265160 ONTARIO INC 0/A HICKORY DICKORY DECKS NIAGARA 384699 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 2316513 ONTARIO INC 384136 13-May-2015 REFUND 64.80 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 384481 27-May-2015 SERVICES 164 98 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 384700 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 126.69 800460 ONTARIO LTD. 0/A FRUITBELT DEVELOPMENT 384482 27-May-2015 REFUND 6,140.58 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 384137 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,337.92 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 384317 20-May-2015 SERVICES 96.05 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 384138 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 98,349.24 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 384142 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,529.17 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 384486 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 373.87 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 384701 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 138.85 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 384483 27-May-2015 SERVICES 209.05 ADEWUMI,AYO 384139 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 78 30 ADMOR INDUSTRIAL DOCK&DOOR SYSTEMS INC. 384140 13-May-2015 SERVICES 6,643.27 ADVANCE TOWING 384318 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 474 60 ADVANCE TOWING 384484 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 237.30 ADVANCE TOWING 384702 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 943.55 ADVANCE TOWING 384141 13-May-2015 VEH ID#464 101.70 AGO INDUSTRIES INC. 384319 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 145.77 AIR CARE SERVICES 384703 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 668.96 AIRON HVAC 384704 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,978.28 AIRON HVAC 384485 27-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 983.10 ALEXANDER, R US DRAFT 26-May-2015 TRAINING EXPENSES 124 50 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 384143 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 104,205.29 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 384144 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,750.58 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 384320 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 56 50 AL-KAYEM.RAND 384487 27-May-2015 REFUND 1,270.74 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 384321 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 138.32 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 384488 27-May-2015 MATERIALS `1,261.08 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 384705 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 309 18 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 384322 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 168.24 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 384489 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 84.75 ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 384145 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 207 83 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 384323 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,389.87 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 384706 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,364.87 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER 384707 03-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,785.09 AMERICANA CONFERENCE RESORT&SPA 384490 27-May-2015 MEETING 2,518.89 ANDERS,CHRIS 384324 20-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 194.40 ANDRIGHETTI,DAVE 384491 27-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 56.65 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 384492 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,017.15 APPLIED GEOLOGICS INC 384708 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,629.13 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 384493 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 618.96 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 384710 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,699.82 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 384709 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,015.58 ARIVA 384325 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 86.97 ARIVA 384711 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,634.93 ARTIMPORT 384326 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 61.02 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 384146 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 66.67 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 384712 03-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 6,587.90 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 384328 20-May-2015 SERVICES 21,821.03 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS 384147 13-May-2015 TRAINING 1,852.07 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS 384327 20-May-2015 TRAINING 226.00 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISORS 384494 27-May-2015 TRAINING 4,510.96 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 384713 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 419.62 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 384499 27-May-2015 SERVICES 516.14 BACKPACKERS INTERNATIONAL 384148 13-May-2015 REFUND 186.42 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 384495 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 406.80 BAKER 384149 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,907.64 BAKER 384329 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 979.89 BAKER 384496 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3,431.61 BAKER 384714 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 183.80 Page 2 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount BANK OF MONTREAL 384497 27-May-2015 REFUND 2,506.74 BARRANCA,ANTONIO&BARRANCA, MARY 384498 27-May-2015 GRANT 1,400.00 BARRANCA,MARY 384330 20-May-2015 GRANT 3.442.50 BARRICK,DONNA 384715 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 BEASLEY,KIM&BEASLEY, TODD 384150 13-May-2015 REFUND 93.28 BEATTIES BASICS 384151 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 313 59 BEATTIES BASICS 384331 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 283.63 BEATTIES BASICS 384716 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 954 68 BELL CANADA 384152 13-May-2015 SERVICES 119 00 BELL CANADA 384471 26-May-2015 SERVICES 661 74 BELL CANADA 384717 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 83 06 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 384332 20-May-2015 SERVICES 169.50 BELLUZ,MONICA 384333 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 45.40 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 384500 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 70 52 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 384154 13-May-2015 VEH ID#247 3,321.64 BENAVIDEZ,HECTOR IVAN&RAMIREZ, LUZ DALILA 384153 13-May-2015 REFUND 549.00 BERNAT,CLARK 384718 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 112.84 BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 384719 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,871.28 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 384155 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 203.29 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 384334 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 122.17 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 384501 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 292 20 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 384156 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 10 01 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 384502 27-May-2015 VEH ID#158 90.40 BIRD,JOURDAN 384720 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 145.91 BLAIS,PAUL 384157 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 172.88 BOB KOEHLER&ASSOCIATES INC 384132 07-May-2015 SERVICES 2,260.00 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 384158 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,842.06 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 384335 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,672.40 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 384504 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 836.20 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 384721 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,776.93 BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 384503 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 795.52 BOOT SHOP THE 384336 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 601.44 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 384506 27-May-2015 GRANT 18,666.67 BRAND BLVD INC 384159 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 691.29 BRAND BLVD INC 384337 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,365.61 BRICKENDEN,FRANK 384507 27-May-2015 REFUND 170.47 BRINKS CANADA LTD 384722 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 474.75 BRINKS CANADA LTD 384160 13-May-2015 SERVICES 494.24 BRINKS CANADA LTD 384508 27-May-2015 SERVICES 2.767 38 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 384338 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 406 12 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 384161 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 158.09 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 384509 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1.877 80 BRUNNING,TODD 384724 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 175.00 BRUNO ROSSI,ARMANDO 384723 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 BUILDING INNOVATION 384339 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,288 75 BUILDING INNOVATION 384162 13-May-2015 SERVICES 3,390.00 BUILDING INNOVATION 384510 27-May-2015 SERVICES 13,983.75 BULANDA,JEROME 384163 13-May-2015 REFUND 750.00 BURDON,JEFF 384725 03-Jun-2015 TRAINING 135 60 BURKE GROUP-THE 384511 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,068.00 BURLEY,RON 384164 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 100.16 C.M. EQUIPMENT ONTARIO INC 384523 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,954 22 C.M. EQUIPMENT ONTARIO INC 384739 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 367 82 CALE SYSTEMS INC 384726 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,209.10 CANADA'S PRO PLUMBING 384512 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES(WRAP2014-( 3,900.00 CANADA'S PRO PLUMBING 384727 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES(wrap2015-00 900.00 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 384166 13-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 8,559.75 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 384167 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 298.66 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 384340 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 603.29 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 384513 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 558.04 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 384728 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 614.92 CANADIAN NATIONAL 384729 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,708 10 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 384168 13-May-2015 SERVICES 1,133.00 CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES 384514 27-May-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 129.95 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 384165 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,628.27 CANSEL 384341 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 20.96 CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC 384515 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 161.03 CARQUEST 384342 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 70.69 CARR MCLEAN 384516 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 491.63 CARRIER COMMERCIAL SERVICE 384343 20-May-2015 SERVICES 1,007 47 CASTLE MECHANICAL 384344 20-May-2015 SERVICES 47,575.59 CBM N.A. INC 384345 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 40.08 CBM N.A. INC 384730 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 896 59 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 384170 13-May-2015 REFUND 118.85 Page 3 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 384347 20-May-2015 SERVICES 485.90 CENTRAL DIESEL SERVICE 384171 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 619.24 CENTRE COURT CAFE 384517 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 63.85 CENTRE COURT CAFE 384731 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 8871 CENTURY VALLEN 384348 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 296.06 CENTURY VALLEN 384732 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 189.84 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 384733 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874.45 CERILO,PRECY BONAGAN 384734 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 CFMS-WEST CONSULTING INC 384349 20-May-2015 SERVICES 3,164.00 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384172 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,125.11 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384350 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,256.85 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384518 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,804 57 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384735 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,050 14 CHIEFS HEAVY TRUCK COLLISION 384736 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 29,439.78 CHIPPAVVA VARIETY 384519 27-May-2015 REFUND 134.33 CIMCO REFRIGERATION HAMILTON BRANCH 384520 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 36.48 CIMCO REFRIGERATION HAMILTON BRANCH 384173 13-May-2015 SERVICES 4,207.58 CITY OF ST CATHARINES 384351 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 287.30 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 384174 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 574.21 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 384352 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,051.32 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 384521 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 6,382.47 CITY VIEW BUS&TRUCK REPAIR&SALES LTD 384737 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3,105.39 CLAIRE GREGORY 384768 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 225.00 CLARK,TIFFANY 384175 13-May-2015 REFUND 1,084.80 CLEVER DEVICES LTD 384353 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 11,237.85 CLOCKWORK SYSTEMS INC 384738 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 43,342.91 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 384522 27-May-2015 VEH ID#572 5,734 11 COFFEY GEOTECHNICS INC 384354 20-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 19,458.60 COLIN SEYMOUR PLUMBING 384524 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,300.00 COLLEE,DOUGLAS 384176 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 80.00 COLLEE,DOUGLAS 384355 20-May-2015 TRAINING 542.85 COLLINS CONCESSIONS LTD 384525 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 810.00 COLLUCCI,KAREN 384526 27-May-2015 REFUND 108.06 COMMISSIONAIRES 384177 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,621.61 COMMISSIONAIRES 384356 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,054.89 COMMISSIONAIRES 384740 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 15,981.73 COMPRESSION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 384357 20-May-2015 SERVICES 3.141.63 CONIDI,JOSPEH 384178 13-May-2015 REFUND 43.30 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 384527 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 4,652.23 CONWAY'S MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INC 384741 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,045.35 COTTON INC 384179 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,358.96 COTTON INC 384528 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,358.96 COURNOYEA,BRETT 384529 27-May-2015 REFUND 128.54 CRAITOR,KIM 384742 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 128.34 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 384530 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,476.77 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 384743 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 834.77 CRAWFORD SMITH&SWALLOW 384531 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,600.00 CROPP,DARCY 384180 13-May-2015 REFUND 16163 CTM MEDIA GROUP LTD 384533 27-May-2015 ADVERTISING 2,975.29 CUMMINS-ALLISON ULC 384358 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 34.86 CUPE LOCAL 133 384359 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,069.78 CUPE LOCAL 133 384744 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,058.87 CYTEC CANADA INC 384181 13-May-2015 REFUND 17,194.03 DAMARIO,TONY 384534 27-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 216.55 DANCEVIC,FRANK 384745 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 DANIEL J.MCDONALD 384182 13-May-2015 REFUND 41,231.44 DANIEL J.MCDONALD 384470 21-May-2015 REFUND 60.00 DARCH FIRE 384746 03-Jun-2015 VEH ID#572 197.30 DATA GROUP LTD 384535 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,665.41 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 384536 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 110.74 DAVIDSON,ANGELA 384361 20-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 502.74 DEGREGORIO,NICK 384537 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 80.00 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 384538 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 14,017.82 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 384539 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,965.95 DEN HOLLANDER,VICTORIA E 384183 13-May-2015 REFUND 147.63 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 384184 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,904.38 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 384540 27-May-2015 SERVICES 572.06 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 384747 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 839.03 DICOSIMO,VINCET&DICOSIMO,JOY 384185 13-May-2015 REFUND 778.83 DIMARCO,BRUNO&DIMARCO, LAURIE ANNE 384186 13-May-2015 REFUND 450.70 DIODATI,JIM 384363 20-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 71.20 DIODATI,JIM 384472 26-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,580.00 DJURIC,GORAN 384541 27-May-2015 SERVICES 237.12 DOMSON ENGINEERING&INSPECTION LTD 384542 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 4,081.56 Page 4 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount DTZ BARNICKE NIAGARA 384187 13-May-2015 SERVICES 3,022.75 DULUX PAINTS 384364 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 3.168 07 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 384365 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 321.08 DUMONT SECURITY 384543 27-May-2015 SERVICES 999 23 DUNNETT,RODNEY 384188 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 63.73 DURAJILIA,WALTER&DURAJILIA,JANINE 384189 13-May-2015 REFUND 512.10 DYCK,HELENA 384190 13-May-2015 REFUND 48.05 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 384195 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 16 93 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 384372 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 130.65 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 384548 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2.373.86 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 384756 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 524 69 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 384748 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 291 61 ECCO ELECTRIC LIMITED 384366 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,085.00 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 384544 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 96.66 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 384749 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 53.97 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY 384367 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 89.27 ELLIS,JULIE 384750 03-Jun-2015 TRAINING 128.01 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 384191 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 520.88 EMCO CORPORATION 384368 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,788.16 EMCO CORPORATION 384751 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 6.819.66 EMCO CORPORATION 384192 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 4,363 18 ENBRIDGE 384193 13-May-2015 UTILITIES 14,579 88 ENBRIDGE 384369 20-May-2015 UTILITIES 6,074.15 ENBRIDGE 384545 27-May-2015 UTILITIES 663.02 ENBRIDGE 384752 03-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 70.92 ENBRIDGE 384753 03-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 15,602.26 ENJOYING NIAGARA INC 384754 03-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 785.35 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 384547 27-May-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 184.41 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 384194 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 328.24 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 384371 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 363.35 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 384755 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 186.45 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 384546 27-May-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 7,723.91 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 384370 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 10,124.80 ETERNITY IN STONE 384373 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 83.62 ETHERINGTON,DAVE 384196 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 219.24 EVANOFF,VICTOR 384757 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160 00 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 384197 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 287 35 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 384374 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 7,522 79 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 384549 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 187 58 FABCO NIAGARA INC 384198 13-May-2015 REFUND 750.00 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 384550 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.060.99 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 384375 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 250.38 FARAH,NAJIBA 384199 13-May-2015 REFUND 4.686 22 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 384200 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 414.05 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 384551 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,893 93 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 384758 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,625.41 FINDLAY,THOMAS E. 384552 27-May-2015 REFUND 26 79 FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFTEY COUNCIL 384554 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,398 87 FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFTEY COUNCIL 384759 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.343.14 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 384553 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,668.42 FLAGS UNLIMITED INC 384760 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 426.12 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384376 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 531.28 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384555 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 2.589.85 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384201 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 4,397.65 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384761 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 854.32 FOLEY,GREGORY JAMES 384762 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 350.00 FOREST CITY MODELS&PATTERNS LTD 384377 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 17,220 28 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 384763 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 64,003.33 FRETZ,PATRICIA 384202 13-May-2015 REFUND 16.35 GALES GAS BARS 384378 20-May-2015 FUEL 377.29 GALES GAS BARS 384556 27-May-2015 FUEL 76.33 GAUTHIER,LYDIA 384557 27-May-2015 REFUND 20121 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 384764 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 795 28 GIACOBETTI,TONY 384203 13-May-2015 SAFETY SHOES 79.09 GIBBYS ELECTRONIC SUPERMARKET 384204 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 8,371 99 GIOVANNONE,ROBERT 384765 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 59.98 GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 384205 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 44.82 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 384558 27-May-2015 SERVICES 10,861.29 GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL CANADA 384379 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,777 21 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 384206 13-May-2015 SERVICES 139.89 GLORY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS CANADA INC 384559 27-May-2015 SERVICES 336.18 GRAND&TOY 384766 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 560.16 GRANGER,PAMELA 384560 27-May-2015 REFUND 133 29 GRAYBAR CANADA 384207 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 181.33 Page 5 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount GRAYBAR CANADA 384380 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 334.03 GRAYBAR CANADA 384561 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 839.33 GRAYBAR CANADA 384767 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 362 98 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 384562 27-May-2015 SERVICES 3,457 80 GREENSPAN,NED 384208 13-May-2015 TRAINING 135.60 GRIMO NUT NURSERY 384769 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 531.10 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 384209 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8.658.89 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 384563 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,283 32 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 384770 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,837 08 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 384771 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 916.71 GROUP TOUR MEDIA US DRAFT 26-May-2015 ADVERTISING 1,000 00 GROVES,KENNETH 384772 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 50.00 GT FRENCH 384210 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 250.56 GT FRENCH 384381 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,380.50 GT FRENCH 384564 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1.043.59 GUGLIOTTA,JOE 384565 27-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 231.68 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 384382 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 874.56 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 384773 03-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 621 50 HALLEX ENGINEERING LTD 384383 20-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 749.52 HAMPSON,JENNIFER MAY 384211 13-May-2015 REFUND 72 21 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 384212 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 373 57 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 384566 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 135.56 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 384774 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 101 67 HEART NIAGARA INC 384776 03-Jun-2015 TRAINING 2,017.05 HECTRONIC CORPORATION US DRAFT 26-May-2015 SOFTWARE FEE JAN-JUN 15,432.00 HICKS, DEREK US DRAFT 11-May-2015 TRAINING EXPENSES 429 81 HITCHCOCK,MARION 384384 20-May-2015 REFUND 379.40 HOCKTON,ALANNA 384385 20-May-2015 REFUND 23.95 HOMES BY DESANTIS INC 384777 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 472 36 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS 384568 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 174.53 HUGHES,JOSEPH J 384213 13-May-2015 REFUND 192 50 HYATT,DEBBIE-LEE CHRISTINE 384214 13-May-2015 REFUND 82.17 IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 384215 13-May-2015 SERVICES 4294 IMAGEWEAR 384778 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 345 72 INDEPENDENT SUPPLY COMPANY 384779 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 17221 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 384386 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 5.274 96 IOANNONI,CAROLYNN 384473 26-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 881.00 IRWIN,WILLIAM 384216 13-May-2015 REFUND 121.09 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 384217 13-May-2015 SERVICES 45 20 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 384387 20-May-2015 SERVICES 45 20 J K JOUPPIEN HERITAGE RESOURCE CONSULTANT 384570 27-May-2015 SERVICES 535 62 J.F.TESTA EXCAVATING INC 384780 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 J.J.MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 384569 27-May-2015 SERVICES 22 41 JACKET CELLAR THE 384218 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 119 22 JACKSON,DAVE 384219 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 355 86 JEFF DETLOR 384362 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900 00 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 384781 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 4,510.41 KAUPP,DAVE&KAUPP, ROSE 384571 27-May-2015 REFUND 96.64 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 384572 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,964 08 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 384782 03-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 824 28 KHALID,ESSAM HASSAN ABDULGHANI 384220 13-May-2015 REFUND 141 54 KIT CARE CORPORATION 384573 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 296.63 KLAS ENTERPRISES 384783 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 KLEIN,MARK 384221 13-May-2015 REFUND 34 95 KLIMCZAK,JOANNA 384574 27-May-2015 GRANT 200.00 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 384222 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,210.28 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 384388 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 565.00 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 384575 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 615.85 KROMAR PRINTING 384223 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,825.00 KRONSTEIN,MARK 384784 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 384785 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,553.57 KROWN RUST CONTROL 384224 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,141.34 LACK,KRYSTAL 384389 20-May-2015 REFUND 429 26 LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 384225 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 457.63 LAFARGE CANADA INC 384390 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,435.67 LANTANA HOLDINGS INC 384226 13-May-2015 REFUND 24,753.04 LAROSE,BRITTANY 384392 20-May-2015 REFUND 123.12 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 384227 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 635.17 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 384393 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,830.45 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 384576 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 155 82 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 384786 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,291.98 LE GROUPE SPORTS-INTER PLUS 384787 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,895.98 LEHOCKI,JOHN 384788 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 135.60 LEIDEN'S CONCRETE BURIAL VAULTS LIMITED 384577 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 113 00 Page 6 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount LEMON,BLAIR 384789 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 235 60 LEWIS,LACEY 384228 13-May-2015 REFUND 10.04 LIGHTNING EQUIPMENT SALES INC 384579 '27-May-2015 MATERIALS 414.71 LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC 384580 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 123.17 LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC 384395 20-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 159.33 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384230 13-May-2015 FUEL 39.595.40 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384396 20-May-2015 FUEL 3,749.95 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384581 27-May-2015 FUEL 2,844.61 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384791 03-Jun-2015 FUEL 20,676 49 LONAPPAN,MARIA RANI UKKRAN 384582 27-May-2015 REFUND 63.61 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 384405 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 41,407.44 MAMMOLITTI.AURELIO&MAMMOLITTI, NATHALIE 384231 13-May-2015 REFUND 531.24 MANOR CLEANERS 384583 27-May-2015 SERVICES 84.92 MANPOWER 384584 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 952.35 MANPOWER 384792 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 952.35 MARATHON DRILLING CO LTD. 384397 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 595,534 08 MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP 384398 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,095.53 MARTIN SHEPPARD FRASER LLP 384585 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 503.69 MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 384232 13-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 4.705.74 MAURICE,STEVE 384233 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 82.08 MCDONALD,ROB 384399 20-May-2015 PETTY CASH 601.45 MCDONALD,ROB 384234 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 110.94 MCGEE MARKING DEVICES 384793 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,134.52 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 384794 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170.00 MCV PLUMBING&HEATING 384795 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 900.00 MEDICAL MART SUPPLIES LIMITED 384796 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 135.68 MELI,GERI 384797 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 260.06 MERCER(CANADA)LIMITED 384400 20-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 1.130.00 METAL SUPERMARKETS 384586 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 719.54 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 384798 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 7,163.89 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 384235 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,439.35 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 384401 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,022.76 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 384402 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,918.27 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 384587 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,686 27 MHPM PROJECT MANAGERS INC 384588 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,542.50 MICIELI,TONY 384799 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 MIGNELLI,CARMEN 384800 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 136.00 MIKE'S PAINTING WALLPAPER&DECORATING 384236 13-May-2015 SERVICES 1,525.50 MILAN,DERRICK 384589 27-May-2015 REFUND 1 112.20 MILLER RESTORATION LIMITED 384801 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 495.86 MILLER,RONALD 384802 03-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 384403 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 367.45 MINISTER OF FINANCE 384590 27-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 64.505 19 MINISTER OF FINANCE 384591 27-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3,827.58 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 384404 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,589 32 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 384803 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,589.32 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 384592 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 9,445 69 MMM GROUP LIMITED 384593 27-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 32,716.33 MOASE,SUZANNE 384237 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 242.82 MODERN LANDFILL INC 384406 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 505.10 MODERN LANDFILL INC 384594 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,471.35 MODERN d ILINC84804 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.504.36 10D_,f. L.ANDL I ., MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 384407 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,552.85 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 384595 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,034.16 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 384805 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 534.55 MOROCCO,JOHN 384238 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 137.16 MOROCCO,JOHN 384408 20-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 51.84 MOROCCO,JOYCE 384474 26-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 425.00 MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES LTD 384806 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 7.56 MSDS ONLINE US DRAFT 11-May-2015 SUBSCRIPTION 2,899.00 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 384596 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 271.20 MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT 384239 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 413.85 MURPHY,CHRISTOPHER 384240 13-May-2015 REFUND 88.45 N.S.M. FABRICATING LIMITED 384615 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 84.75 NATIONAL TIME EQUIPMENT CO LTD 384241 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 148.26 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 384242 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,822.84 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 384409 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,055.86 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 384597 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,596.62 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 384807 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 4.863.41 NEW FOOD BOX THE 384808 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 154.00 NEXTERRA SUBSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED 384598 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,332.02 NEXTERRA SUBSTRUCTURES INCORPORATED 384809 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 250,653.11 NIACON LIMITED CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 384811 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 384599 27-May-2015 SERVICES 1,073.39 Page 7 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 384600 27-May-2015 SERVICES 3,642.76 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 384810 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 5,928.74 NIAGARA BAUER HOCKEY CHALLENGE 384601 27-May-2015 GRANT 3,228.66 NIAGARA BLOCK INCORPORATED 384410 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 91.19 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 384602 27-May-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP 384413 20-May-2015 CONTRIBUTION FOR NF DECLINING 3,000.00 NIAGARA DISTRICT AIRPORT 384603 27-May-2015 REMITTANCE 95.114.56 NIAGARA DOOR&HARDWARE 1434220 ONTARIO LIMITED 384243 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 298.32 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 384604 27-May-2015 GRANT 2,250 00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 384605 27-May-2015 GRANT 39,795 17 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 384244 13-May-2015 REMITTANCE 200.00 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 384411 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,215.36 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 384412 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,690.24 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 384812 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,690.24 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 384606 27-May-2015 GRANT 30,000.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 384133 08-May-2015 TIPP 1ST OF 4 INSTALL 11,300.00 NIAGARA FITNESS SOLUTIONS 384813 03-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 423.75 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 384414 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.964.66 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 384245 13-May-2015 MATERIALS(WEGO 24HRS ADULTS 22,400 00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 384696 27-May-2015 REFUND 12,922.30 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 384607 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 257,960.96 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 384246 13-May-2015 UTILITIES 5,225.79 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 384415 20-May-2015 UTILITIES 2,003.06 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 384814 03-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 1,475.30 NIAGARA PINES DEVELOPMENTS LTD 384815 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 NIAGARA PROTECTIVE COATINGS 384247 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 32.71 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 01-Jun-2015 APR WATER/LEACHATE CREDIT 1,929,173 72 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 12-May-2015 Q2 TAX LEVY 18,032,001 00 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 384608 27-May-2015 SERVICES(TRANSIT) 6,956.64 NIAGARA REGIONAL TOWING 384609 27-May-2015 VEH ID#299 67.80 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 384418 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 67.80 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 384614 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 40.68 NIAGARA SPORT COMMISSION 384248 13-May-2015 GRANT 300.00 NIAGARA SPORT COMMISSION 384610 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 67.80 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 384249 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 596.50 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 384816 03-Jun-2015 VEH ID#87 1,510.56 NIAGARA TENTS&EVENTS 384611 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 791.00 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 384416 20-May-2015 ADVERTISING 518 67 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 384612 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 949.20 NICHOLLS MARINE LTD 384817 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 6,903 17 NICHOLLS,AMY 384818 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 24.14 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC 384613 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 881.31 NORJOHN CONTRACTING&PAVING LTD 384250 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 25,478 52 NORRIS.STEVE 384417 20-May-2015 REFUND 95.00 O'BRIEN,TERRENCE MICHAEL 384616 27-May-2015 REFUND 10 38 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 384251 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,737 07 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 384469 21-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 175,234 53 OLIJ&FABER IN TRUST 384252 13-May-2015 REFUND 1,614.33 OMERS 384617 27-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 643,099.28 OMERS 384618 27-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 32,849 00 OMFPOA-NIAGARA CHAPTER 384619 27-May-2015 TRAINING 450.00 ONOFRIO,CARL DAVID 384819 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 25.00 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 384419 20-May-2015 SERVICES 2,460.01 ORR,LORRAINE JACQUELINE 384253 13-May-2015 REFUND 109.24 PAGENET OF CANADA INC 384254 13-May-2015 SERVICES 10.56 PARKS&RECREATION ONTARIO 384620 27-May-2015 MEMBERSHIP 1,450.92 PARKWAY TOWING&STORAGE 384255 13-May-2015 SERVICES 621.50 PARTHENIOU,JOHN 384256 13-May-2015 REFUND 399.00 PARTSOURCE 384420 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 533.14 PARTY CONNECTION 384257 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 110.18 PAST PERFECT SOFTWARE US DRAFT 26-May-2015 DATA CONVERSION 1,280.00 PATHSTONE FOUNDATION 384258 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 135.00 PATTERSON,ROBERT 384421 20-May-2015 TRAINING 135.60 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 384621 27-May-2015 VEH ID#102 327.08 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 384259 13-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,147.30 PENINSULA BAILIFF&PROCESS SERVICE 384261 13-May-2015 SERVICES 254.25 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 384260 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 84.75 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 384422 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 265.55 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 384622 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22826 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 384820 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 226.00 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 384262 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 137.59 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 384423 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 38.37 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 384623 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 185.91 PERAGINE,SALVATORE 384821 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 Page 8 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount PETERSONS UPHOLSTERING 384822 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 552.00 PINDERS LOCK AND SECURITY 384263 13-May-2015 SERVICES 105.09 PINDERS LOCK AND SECURITY 384424 20-May-2015 SERVICES 3,484.25 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 384264 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,876.40 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 384624 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,011.60 POPADINAC,JOHN 384265 13-May-2015 REFUND 43.24 PORTA,LAJLA LA 384266 13-May-2015 REFUND 39.01 PRAXAIR 384425 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 104 24 PRAXAIR 384626 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 767.10 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 384426 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,002 41 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 384627 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,355.53 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 384823 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 297 05 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 384628 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 398.90 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 384824 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 371 09 PROJECT SHARE 384629 27-May-2015 GRANT 24,866.67 PROTEL ALARM&SIGNAL 384267 13-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1,344.70 PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 384826 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 34,733.55 PROVINCIAL CONTRACTORS INC 384828 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,068.00 PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 384827 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 101,690.06 PROVOST,ROGER 384825 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 PUROLATOR COURIER 384268 13-May-2015 COURIER 4.35 PUROLATOR COURIER 384427 20-May-2015 COURIER 278.75 PUROLATOR COURIER 384630 27-May-2015 COURIER 205.26 PUROLATOR COURIER 384830 03-Jun-2015 COURIER 26.81 PVS CONTRACTORS 384428 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 40,617.85 PVS CONTRACTORS 384631 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,217.95 QUINTE PLASTICS 384429 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 438.44 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 384635 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 2,225.31 R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 384837 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,062.59 R STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 384638 27-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 983.10 R V ANDERSON ASSOCIATES LIMITED 384639 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,427.41 RACHER,CHRISTINE 384632 27-May-2015 REFUND 595.00 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 384269 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 537.48 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 384430 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 229.11 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 384831 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 807.64 RADULOVICH,KOSTA 384431 20-May-2015 REFUND 2,000 00 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 384633 27-May-2015 REMITTANCE 1,519.97 REALTAX INC 384832 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 875.75 RECEIVER GENERAL 384432 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,791.75 RECEIVER GENERAL 384433 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 546,616 58 RECEIVER GENERAL 384833 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 542,794.52 RECEIVER GENERAL 384834 03-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,424.54 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 384634 27-May-2015 SERVICES 830.55 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 384835 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 10.317.96 RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT INC 384270 13-May-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT INC 384836 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 ROADSIDE RENTALS INC 384434 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,409.21 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 384636 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 549.72 ROCHESTER MIDLAND LIMITED 384838 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 21 72 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 384435 20-May-2015 SERVICES 2,937.76 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 384637 27-May-2015 SERVICES 1,440.10 ROGERS,LINDA 384271 13-May-2015 REFUND 538.41 ROSS,PHILIP 384272 13-May-2015 SFETY BOOTS 131 08 ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM 384839 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 7,494.17 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 384640 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,063.15 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 384840 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,973.80 SACCO,DOLORES 384273 13-May-2015 PETTY CASH 509.20 SACCO,JOSEPH 384841 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 25.00 SADUSEK,BRIAN ANTHONY 384842 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 384436 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 490.58 SAFETY MEDIA INC 384274 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,280.29 SANI GEAR 384641 27-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 95.35 SANTHA,ERICA 384642 27-May-2015 REFUND 77.55 SASSAFRAS FARMS 384437 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 995.81 SASSAFRAS FARMS 384643 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,658.84 SCOTIABANK VISA PAP 11-May-2015 MATERIALS 191,032.04 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 384843 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,356.00 SEALER WORKS 384844 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 5,424.00 SEAWARD,RAYANNE 384276 13-May-2015 REFUND 119.68 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 384275 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 823.11 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 384438 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 898.33 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 384644 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,121.27 SETON 384645 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 632.80 SHAH.YASHVI ' 384646 27-May-2015 GRANT 200.00 Page 9 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SHEEHAN MECHANICAL(2002)INC 384847 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 SHEPHERD,DEBBIE JANE 384647 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,554.93 SHEPHERD,DEBBIE JANE 384846 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 384439 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 108.16 SIGNATURE SIGNS 384848 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 868.29 SIGNATURE SIGNS 384440 20-May-2015 SERVICES 192.10 SIMPLISTIC LINES INC 384277 13-May-2015 SERVICES 7.852.45 SIMPSON,TERESA ANNE 384278 13-May-2015 REFUND 69 63 SISK,PETE 384649 27-May-2015 SERVICES(MARKET HONORARIUM) 50 00 SMITH,LEE 384650 27-May-2015 PETTY CASH 24880 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 384849 03-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 293 80 SNAP ON TOOLS OF CANADA LTD 384850 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 60.96 SOLAR PURE ENERGIES INC. 384829 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,000 00 SOLTES,AVELINO 384279 13-May-2015 REFUND 106.83 SOMERVILLE,GREG 384651 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 175 00 SOUTHWEST BINDING SYSTEMS LTD 384280 13-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 226.00 SPEARE SEEDS 384652 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,334 81 SPEEDPRO IMAGING 384281 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 929.99 SPENCER,JIM 384653 27-May-2015 REFUND 104.40 ST CATHARINES BUILDING SUPPLIES 384656 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 5,424.00 ST CATHARINES TRANSIT COMMISSION 384443 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 180.00 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 384658 27-May-2015 GRANT 51,741 09 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 384442 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 39.40 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 384654 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 24.04 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 384655 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 4,305.07 STEED&EVANS LIMITED 384282 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 9,763.20 STERLINGBACKCHECK CANADA CORP. 384851 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 79.10 STILL,KATE 384283 13-May-2015 REFUND 120.44 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 384657 27-May-2015 SERVICES 221.19 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 384659 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,029.20 STOLK CONSTRUCTION LTD 384660 27-May-2015 REFUND 50 00 STORAGE NIAGARA 384661 27-May-2015 SERVICES 536.75 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 384662 27-May-2015 SERVICES 502.85 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 384852 03-Jun-2015 VEH ID#131 389.85 SUMMIT BROOKE CONSTRUCTION 384853 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,500 00 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 384286 13-May-2015 REMITTANCE 2,558 88 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 384287 13-May-2015 ADVERTISING 7,337.09 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 384284 13-May-2015 FUEL 51,376 70 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 384285 13-May-2015 FUEL 1,915.48 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 384444 20-May-2015 FUEL 46.902.56 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 384663 27-May-2015 FUEL 51.813.81 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 384288 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 305 10 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 384448 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 410 77 SUPERIOR PROPANE 384664 27-May-2015 FUEL 1,831.54 SUPERIOR PROPANE 384447 20-May-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 29.67 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 384446 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 509 26 SURLA.AMY 384289 13-May-2015 REFUND 126.32 SWEC,HELEN 384290 13-May-2015 REFUND 1,540.80 TALK WIRELESS INC 384666 27-May-2015 SERVICES 1.670.00 TALK WIRELESS INC 384855 03-Jun-2015 SERVICES 124.30 TAXITAB 384667 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,179.18 TD CANADA TRUST 384856 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 7i 89 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 384857 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 105.00 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 384668 27-May-2015 SERVICES 2,519.90 THE HIT MEN BRASS BAND US DRAFT 11-May-2015 DEPOSIT FOR SANTA PARADE 500.00 THE SENIORS REVIEW 384845 03-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 1,356 00 THE TRAP DOC INC. 384862 03-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 157 30 THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 384450 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 998.15 THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 384858 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 44 75 THOMSON,CURTIS 384291 13-May-2015 REFUND 113.90 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 384292 13-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 675.50 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 384451 20-May-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 291 05 TICKET TRACER CORPORATION 384293 13-May-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 22,600.00 TIKKY,MARIANNE 384452 20-May-2015 PETTY CASH 123.30 TIKKY,MARIANNE 384453 20-May-2015 TRAINING 133.22 T-LANE TRANSPORTATION&LOGISTICS 384449 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,950.35 T-LANE TRANSPORTATION&LOGISTICS 384854 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,898.50 TODD,KEN 384669 27-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 274.48 TOMAHAWK TREE SERVICE 384454 20-May-2015 SERVICES 226.00 TOOLBOX 384294 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 73.39 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 384859 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 916.40 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 384670 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 3,579 74 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 384860 03-Jun-2015 VEH ID#205 3,593.13 TOWNSHIP OF WEST LINCOLN 384671 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 470.83 Page 10 of 10 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 384295 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 388.16 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 384672 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3,092.49 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 384861 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,049.53 TRUGREEN 384863 03-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.996.03 TRUGREEN 384455 20-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES(CITY HALL) 585.34 TRUGREEN 384673 27-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES(FIRE HALL) 683.65 TUDINI,SELENE 384296 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 114.24 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 384864 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,053.83 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 384297 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 120.96 TYCO INTEGRATED FIRE&SECURITY 384674 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 146.90 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 384456 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 810 15 UNITED WAY 384457 20-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,147 00 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 384458 20-May-2015 SERVICES 7,871 92 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 384459 20-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,243.00 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 384865 03-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,825.00 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 384866 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 483.62 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 384299 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 109.89 VECTOR TOOLING 384460 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 197.75 VERITEC 384675 27-May-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 7,853.50 VIG,WAYNE 384676 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 145.00 VISSER,RITA E 384300 13-May-2015 REFUND 189.45 VOKEY,JEREMEY 384677 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 384867 03-Jun-2015 VEH ID#210 1,810.76 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 384301 13-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3,060.34 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 384461 20-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 9.870.00 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 384678 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 21,269.11 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 384868 03-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 13,996.89 WAKIM,EMMA 384302 13-May-2015 REFUND 153.29 WALDICK,NEIL 384870 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 284.49 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384304 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 6,202.56 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384462 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 7,633.08 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384679 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 4,868.87 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384869 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3,816.62 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 384314 13-May-2015 REFUND 2,821.65 WALKERTON CLEAN WATER CENTRE 384303 13-May-2015 TRAINING 4,946.97 WALSH,LYNN 384463 20-May-2015 REFUND 456.00 WARCHALA,MICHAEL 384464 20-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 99.36 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 384305 13-May-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 84.75 WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 384680 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 210.18 WHALEN,DWIGHT 384681 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 120.00 WHEELER,SUE 384306 13-May-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 95.04 WIMBUSH, R US DRAFT 26-May-2015 TRAINING EXPENSES 603.65 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 384683 27-May-2015 GRANT 28,500.00 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 384684 27-May-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 142 38 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 384308 13-May-2015 MATERIALS 72.98 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 384685 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 871.06 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 384686 27-May-2015 GRANT 1,612.50 WORK AUTHORITY 384465 20-May-2015 MATERIALS 1,194.06 WORK AUTHORITY 384687 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 594.06 WORK AUTHORITY 384872 03-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 300 00 WRIGHT,IAN&WRIGHT,THUMTHONG 384873 03-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 WRIGHTSARA 384309 13-May-2015 REFUND 71 59 WSIB 384689 27-May-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 824.38 WSIB 384688 27-May-2015 REMITTANCE 40,568.49 WSIB POLICY PUBLICATIONS 384690 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 78.75 WYLIE,BRENDA 384310 13-May-2015 PETTY CASH 541.55 WYLIE,BRENDA 384466 20-May-2015 PETTY CASH 408.25 WYLIE,BRENDA 384874 03-Jun-2015 PETTY CASH 500.00 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 384311 13-May-2015 ADVERTISING 173.91 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 384467 20-May-2015 ADVERTISING 721.45 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 384875 03-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 721 45 YMCA OF NIAGARA 384468 20-May-2015 SERVICES 2,965.13 YMCA OF NIAGARA 384692 27-May-2015 SERVICES 772.68 YMCA OF NIAGARA 384312 13-May-2015 UTILITIES 1,192.30 YMCA OF NIAGARA 384876 03-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 1,311.43 YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD 384693 27-May-2015 MATERIALS 8,199.40 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 384694 27-May-2015 GRANT 4,277.75 ZEGLINKSKI,ERIC 384313 13-May-2015 REFUND 192.50 ZULYNIK,DAVID DEAN 384695 27-May-2015 REFUND 136.84 Total 25,986,357.54 F-2015-30 NiagaraJalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: 2015-30 General Insurance Report RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the 2015-2016 Comprehensive Insurance Program from Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City requires a renewal of the Municipal Insurance program as the current coverages expire on June 30, 2015. Staff have reviewed the existing program for adequacy of coverages and recommends that the City renew, for a one-year term from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 with Frank Cowan Co. Ltd. with an option to renew 2016- 2017. The annual premium of $1,873,543 is a decrease from the previous year's program of $1,971,437. The year-over-year decrease is $97,894 or 5.2%. The decrease in the premiums is related to a reduction in general liability premiums for the municipality due to stabilization in loss reserves. Staff has previously included the reduced premium in 2015 budgets, with the balance to impact the 2016 budgets. BACKGROUND The City requires an insurance program to mitigate potential liabilities incurred during the performance of its many services and responsibilities. On an annual basis, staff performs a review of the rates charged and the coverages provided for adequacy and completeness. The City has performed these reviews during this process. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The insurance program is reviewed annually to ensure that the coverages are sufficient and that the municipal assets are properly valued in the program. The insurance program covers a one year period from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. The summary of the 2015-2016 Insurance Program is provided in Exhibit 1. The cost of the City's insurance program has decreased from $1,971,437 to $1,873,543 for 2015 -2016. The year-over-year decrease is $97,894 or 5.2% (vs. increases in 2014 of 4.93% and 4.13% increase in 2013). 2 F-2015-30 June 23, 2015 The decrease in premiums is related to a reduction in the loss provisions. The premium reduction provides for a reduction in costs for the 2015 and 2016 budget years due to the contract overlapping 2015-2016 calendar years. The City had gone to market in 2011 and is scheduled to do a similar exercise in 2017, since the insurer has committed to keeping premiums stable in the 2016-2017 renewal. In general, the municipal sector continues to be a challenge for the insurance issuers as the sector continues to experience significant losses. Some of these losses have been driven by landmark cases. In addition, claims have dramatically increased in frequency and severity. Likewise, the municipal sector has additional complexity compared to other sectors due to the wide range of services provided. Lastly, the impact of increased accidents in the transit sector has had impact on premium costs. While this trend is happening in all municipalities, the City of Niagara Falls has mitigated these risks and has received a reduction in its premium for this year and 2016-2017. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Exhibit 1: Cost Analysis Recommended by: Todd Harrison, D rector of finance _ LL Respectfully submitted: '6-4"\-"Q Ken Tod , Chief Administrative Officer T Cost Analysis Expiring Program Renewal Program Term Term Casualty Genera! Liability $ 1,103,664 $ 1,020,889 Errors and Omissions Liability 39,638 37,656 Non-Owned Automobile Liability 500 500 Environmental Liability 38,611 36,680 Crime 4,750 4,750 Board Members Accident 558 558 Conflict of Interest 780 780 Legal Expense 6,857 6,857 Recreation Affiliates General Liability 2,918 2,918 Non-Owned Automobile Liability 100 100 Property Property/ Data Processing 106,452 102,799 Equipment Breakdown 9,740 9,837 Automobile Owned Automobile 113,052 107,526 Owned Automobile (Transit) 474,264 464,797 Garage Automobile 8,871 8,871 Frank Cowan Company 39 Cost Analysis Expiring Program Renewal Program Term Term Excess Excess Automobile (Owned Auto R. Garage) 0 477 J,Vi i 3,877 Excess Automobile (Transit) 1st Layer N/A 9,467 Excess Automobile (Transit) 2nd Layer 14,320 1^,320 J 1- Follow Form Excess Liability 42,485 40,361 Total Annual Premium $ 1,971,437 $ 1,873,543 (Excluding Taxes Payable) Frank Cowan Company 40 FS-2015-03 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS-2015-03 Station 5 Lease Agreement RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the lease with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the lease agreement. BACKGROUND The Niagara Falls Fire Department operates from 6 (six) fire stations within the municipality. Of those, 5 (five) fire stations are owned by the City of Niagara Falls, but Station 5 on Sodom Road is owned by the Station 5 Association, operating as the "Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department". Historically, the station was quite small and operated as the Willoughby Township Volunteer Fire Department. When the City amalgamated, the operation of the fire station was managed by the City with the station being owned by the volunteer Association. Since that time, the station has been rebuilt with significant contributions from the City toward the fire station rebuild, as well as the banquet hall. Operating costs for the Station 5 building have been provided by the City on"an annual basis through an informal arrangement. For example, at year end the Station 5 Association representatives would review their annual costs for the previous year and make their request to the Fire Chief for the upcoming year accordingly. The annual contributions to operating costs are approximately $25,000.00. Within the last 5 (five) years, there has only been one year where a cost of living increase was requested. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Staff was approached by Association representatives with a request for a more formalized lease arrangement as a result of discussions with their insurance company. Many discussions took place which resulted in the attached lease document. The terms of the lease include provisions for emergencies taking priority, responsibilities for repairs, and termination clauses. Staff recognized the validity of the request for a lease agreement and supports this formalized agreement. 2 FS-2015-03 June 23, 2015 FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The annual cost to the City for the use of Station 5 has been in practice for many years. The lease formalizes this practice with increases tied to the rate of inflation in accordance with conditions of the lease. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The lease represents a strengthened relationship with the "Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department" and supports a necessary emergency operations facility. Recommended by: L /A,, Lee mith, Fire Chief Respectfully submitted: Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer L.Smith:tc MW-2015-06 Niagara)aI1s . June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-06 George Bukator Park Rowing Facility Niagara Falls Rowing Club Agreements RECOMMENDATION 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Niagara Falls Rowing Club (NFRC) governing its use and operation at George Bukator Park. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a sub-licence agreement with the Niagara Falls Rowing Club and Ontario Power Generation (OPG). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Niagara Falls Rowing Club is proposing a phased development of a new rowing facility at east parking lot within George Bukator Park. The first phase of development includes; a prefabricated steel boat storage building, a floating dock, portable washrooms and signage. The Niagara Falls Rowing Club phase 1 development will be self-funded. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's direction regarding the continued use of Bukator Park for public recreation purposes and to establish a working relationship with the new Niagara Falls Rowing Club for the effective use of this property. BACKGROUND The Niagara Falls Rowing Club has been operating along the Welland River and Lyons Creek since 2012. In July of 2013, City staff was approached by the Niagara Falls Rowing Club with an initial proposal to establish a permanent rowing facility at George Bukator Park. At the June 10, 2014 Niagara Falls City Council meeting, staff provided Council with an information report on the status of George Bukator Park (see attachment #1). As per recommendations of this report, staff has assisted the Niagara Falls Rowing Club in developing a business plan to locate its facility at George Bukator Park. 2 MW-2015-06 June 23, 2015 On March 24, 2015 Niagara Falls City Council received a presentation from the Niagara Falls Rowing Club outlining their business plan to locate the rowing club facility at George Bukator Park. City Council carried a motion of support for this initiative. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The preferred location within George Bukator Park for the rowing facility is within the east parking lot. This location was selected due to the size of the land available for the rowing facility and the proximity to future services. The proposed location is within the City's urban area and is designated as environmental protected in the Niagara Falls Official plan. Any development in this area will require a work permit from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. A pre- consultation review by development group staff has determined that site plan approval is not required. The Niagara Falls Rowing Club Business Plan outlines a phased-in approach to the development of the rowing facility. This approach provides the rowing club the ability to build as finances allow while still giving the opportunity to grow. The first phase of development includes the establishment of a rowing facility that contains; • 12.80m (42') wide x 25.60m (84') long steel prefabricated boat storage building (boathouse). • Floating dock • Signage • Portable washrooms A concept sketch illustrating the proposed phase 1 improvements is shown in attachment #2. It is the intention of the Niagara Falls Rowing Club to construct the Phase 1 rowing facility this summer. Subsequent phases for the proposed rowing facility are anticipated to include; • Additional indoor boat storage • Indoor exercise facilities • Additional dock space • Indoor meeting space • Washroom facilities • Office/administration space The timing of the subsequent phases of work will be subject to the needs of the Niagara Falls Rowing Club and their financial resources. In addition to covering all capital costs, the Niagara Falls Rowing Club is committed to covering all costs associated with the operations of their facility. This includes any utility fees, facility maintenance costs, insurance and the maintenance of the immediate 3 MW-2015-06 June 23, 2015 grounds around the facility. Maintenance of the grounds surrounding the rowing facility by the club will assist in reducing City maintenance requirements for George Bukator Park. On January 20, 2015 the Niagara Falls Rowing Club presented their facility proposal to the Niagara Falls Recreation Committee. The Niagara Falls Recreation Committee passed a motion "That the Committee fully supports the Proposal and Business Plan of the Niagara Falls Rowing Club." George Bukator Park is situated in a remote area of Niagara Falls and continues to suffer from negative use issues including; motorized vehicle trespass, illicit after-hours activities and illegal dumping. Introducing the positive use proposed by the Niagara Falls Rowing Club will likely assist in reducing these negative activities. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The current licence agreement between the City and OPG will expire in 2017. In order to include the Niagara Falls Rowing Club in this arrangement it will have to be amended. Staff are pursuing a 5 year extension to protect the mutual interests of the City and Niagara Falls Rowing Club. A use agreement between the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Rowing Club will be needed. The use agreement identifies requirements and responsibilities for; capital improvements, facility and site maintenance, utility/operation expenses and other administrative issues. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by building and promoting a vibrant, sustainable city that supports an active community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. MW-2014-17 George Bukator Park — Information Update 2. Niagara Falls Rowing Club Phase 1 Concept Sketch Recommended by: Geoff Holman, irector of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Lt/k..14A.../9 Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer David Antonsen MW-2015-06 Attachment #1 MW-2014-17 NiagaraaaaaJaI1s June 10, 2014 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario - The re commendations} contained in this report were adopted oy CityCounci( SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2014-17 George Bukator Park - Information Update RECOMMENDATION 1. That this report be received for information. 2. That the proposed improvements at George Bukator Park be referred to future Capital and Operating budgets for consideration. 3. That City staff be directed to assist the Niagara Falls Rowing Club to develop a business plan to locate its facility a George Bukator Park. 4. That City staff pursue (both monetary and/or in-kind funding) partnerships to achieve the proposed improvements to George Bukator Park. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Situated along the north bank of the Welland River between Stanley Avenue and the Ontario Hydro Canal, George Bukator park is 10.88ha (26.88 acres) in size. The park provides a service to the public as one of only a few public accesses to the Welland River Waterfront. George Bukator Park continues to experience negative issues with respect to; motorized vehicle trespass, illicit after-hours activities and illegal dumping. Over the years, City staff have completed improvements to help mitigate the negative issues. Staff are proposing future additional investments into the George Bukator Park to encourage more positive public use and deter the negative actions of some people. Funding for any proposed improvements will be submitted for consideration in future annual capital budget deliberations. Staff will continue to pursue partnership opportunities (like the Niagara Falls Rowing Club and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority) to assist in achieving needed improvements at George Bukator Park. June 10, 2014 Page 2 MW-2014-17 BACKGROUND History Originally known as the Welland River Park, Niagara Falls City Council on July 30`x' 1984 dedicated the land as George Bukator Park. This dedication was in honour of his 35 years of community service that included; Reeve of Chippawa (1949-1958), Niagara Falls MPP (1958-1971) and Mayor of Niagara Falls (1973 -1978). This park was primarily selected due to George Bukator's work in preserving waterways and their shores. Extending from Stanley Avenue (on the east) to the Ontario Hydro Canal (on the west) George Bukator Park contains 10.88ha(26.88 acres) of parkland. Within George Bukator Park, there is a great wealth of natural heritage. The City of Niagara Falls Official Plan has the park designated as an Environmental Protection area. Furthermore the park is also host to significant wetlands. See attachment#1. A 2013 visit to the forested portions of George Bukator Park by the Niagara Falls Nature Club found excellent bio-diversity. Use and Issues George Bukator Park has been a popular recreational spot for residents over the years. These recreational activities have included; hiking, bird watching, fishing and picnicking. The park offers some low sloping shorelines in which people have used to launch their small pleasure boats. Another activity that should not be overlooked is that the 3 existing park parking lots are used as a lunch time relaxation space for area employees. George Bukator Park continues to this day to experience longstanding activities that are in contravention with the City of Niagara Falls Parks By-law (No. 71-57 as amended). These activities include;ATV use, motorcycle use, bonfires,waste dumping and illicit after- hours activities. Shoreline erosion is another issue being experienced at the park. Over the years City staff have made efforts to control access to the park from motorized vehicles. Armourstone and precast concrete New Jersey barriers have be placed throughout the park. The last of these measures were placed in the winter of 2009. These barriers have had some success in limiting some truck and car access. Unfortunately controlling ATV and motorcycle access has been much more difficult with only the areas where barriers are continuous (with no significant gaps) have barriers worked. In addition to the site access controls, a number of small parking areas have been removed. This has helped to limit access into the park for unwanted activities, but has not done much to address the overall issues due to easy after-hours access to the remaining parking lots. City staff have contracted private security companies to patrol George Bukator park for numerous years. The security contractors have had some success in breaking up occasional bonfires and other after-hours gatherings but has done little to address the big issue of illegal dumping. The materials dumped in the park are typically household garbage and construction debris. In most years the cost of cleaning up the illegal dumping is approximately $35,000. Additional costs for security patrols average approximately $6,000 annually. The issue of shoreline erosion requires some attention at George Bukator Park. Much of the erosion is due to lack of proper vegetation along the waterfront. This is also compounded by the rutting and damage caused by motorized vehicles. June 10, 2014 Page 3 MW-2014-17 OPG Licence Agreement City owned parcels comprise approximately 2% with 0.21 hectares (.51 acres) and the remaining 98% of ownership with Ontario Power Generation (OPG). See Attachment#2. Historically the City has licenced the OPG owned property for public use. In 2007 Niagara Falls City Council renewed the Licence Agreement with OPG for an additional 10yrs (R-2007-28 George Bukator Park Agreement & Park Location.) This report also explored the possibility of not renewing the licence and renaming another park in Chippawa as George Bukator Park. Much of the negative issues and positive benefits of George Bukator Park that are discussed earlier in this report were also weighed in the 2007 Staff report. The current licence agreement has an expiry date of June 1, 2017. Niagara Falls Rowing Club In July of 2013, City staff were approached by Mr.Anthony Arcuri regarding the possibility of locating the newly formed Niagara Falls Rowing Club to George Bukator Park. The Niagara Falls Rowing Club currently operates from a private residence along the Lyons Creek and publicly accessible purpose designed facility is needed to sustain and grow the club. City staff will continue to work with Mr. Arcuri to refine his proposal for the rowing facility. Once outstanding details have been worked out in his proposal, staff will bring forward a separate report to City Council on this matter for consideration. A.N. Myer Cleanup 42 A.N. Myer students conducted a cleanup at George Bukator Park as a DECA Creative Marketing Project on October 19, 2013. The cleanup was successful in making the park much more attractive as well as drawing public attention to the issue of illegal dumping in George Bukator Park. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE City Staff have recently completed an assessment of improvements needed at George Bukator Park utilizing good park design practices as well as CPTED principles. We found that to better address the negative issues while maintain the important functions of Geoge Bukator Park the improvements would need to accomplish the following: • Promote positive public use of the Park. Create a more enjoyable space that looks attractive provided needed public access to the Welland River. The more people using the park positively will encourage negative uses to be reduced. • Control access to the park. Keep unwanted vehicles out of the natural areas and promote a pedestrian friendly natural environment on hiking trails. Reduce the opportunity for after-hours access to the park. • Encourage public stewardship of George Bukator Park. Provide information on the special natural features associated with the park as well as the great things you can do at the park. • Undertake initiatives to ensure the natural environment is sustainable. June 10, 2014 Page 4 MW-2014-17 With the above design objectives in mind, City staff have outlined the some specific short- term and long-term tasks to improve George Bukator Park. Short-Term (See attachment#3.) • Provide a continuous vehicular barrier (approximately 3.0km long) that would address ATVs and motorcycles. This would most likely be wood rail fence or post and cable highway barrier. (The anticipated cost is $144,000.) • Reduce the number of parking lots from 3 to 2. The 2 lots that would remain will be the main parking lot to the east and the west parking lot (boat launch.) These remaining parking lots would receive gates to help control access. (The anticipated cost is $24,000.) • Restore eroded shoreline areas as well as closed parking lots with appropriate native trees and shrubs. This work could be assisted by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. (The anticipated cost is $11,000.) • Explore the possibility of the proposed Niagara Falls Rowing Club facility. This facility has the potential to bring a good deal positive public use to the park. (Funding issues will be will be addressed in a future proposal.) • Improve signage on-site (and possibly on the City's website) to educate the public about George Bukator Park. (The anticipated cost is $3,000.) • Review the existing dirt hiking trails and make improvements where needed to enhance public enjoyment and safety. (The anticipated cost is $8,000.) Long-Term • Integrate George Bukator Park into the larger trail system for the City in keeping with the spirit of the Trails and Bikeway Master Plan. (The costing would need to be determined.) • Explore opportunities to integrate George Bukator Park into the future development of the neighbouring Thundering Waters Area. (The costing would need to be determined.) • Establish additional waterfront enhancements to improve public access to the water for boating and public enjoyment. (The costing would need to be determined.) At its meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 the Recreation Committee supported the recommendations set out in this report. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2014 Capital Budget does not include funding for improvements to George Bukator Park. Any funding requests will be brought forward for Council's consideration through future annual capital budget deliberations. Staff will continue to work with possible funding partnerships to improve George Bukator Park. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Promote awareness and opportunities for active living by: • Continuing to implement the recommendations from the 2007 Strategic Plan for the Provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts, and Culture. • Providing accessible recreational facilities and green space for Niagara Falls residents. May 27, 2014 Page 5 MW-2014-17 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 George Bukator Park Environmental Features Map 2 George Bukator Park Land Ownership Map 3 Proposed Short Term Improvements Concept Plan j' Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works 1,,-) / Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Davie Ar.crsen 1 ' OW W \ \ \ 0 1 0 li W W U \ \ N \ I OE�Z ?Ot , in I ,, ag84 a�z W \ \ ,, *:,,,,,-/ i (cc --, .. \ .— '\..$,''' . \ \ \ A ,,,2 ,,,.; , o \ I 0 K oGn11I' 4\ I c) \\ \ 1\1\ \I i'// C 1\ 1 II 1 ,t I I 1 1\ C � 1ii Cltom" Ca - 1 1 7,,, 0 I 1 1� 1 l v\ o � \i `� 0 \\t v co I 11 . %.l r\ \ U v.\ ...-„, ,,,;"::, '', ,, - , ,) W Z 1\ I w , 1 I 1 11 1, I I F ' J .a I. l 41 ( 4 Z CC Q a L Q w I Or • _ 3* I Q S- I r!+ 7., l�y i � 1 I 0 I 'iv Ai ��r Q �I I 1 \r i Z 1 3 o fid`' - 1 > I NU I k w�� Sy yt: WW 0,.F5 % -,6 Q ir Na I1 I Ill got I I o= I� N! amw ,!t}. . N in CC ,r \I 1_ pi,T. .fin.., , �:! 'KLZS W l I Ili 1`ffr N __ � iii W i I illi.L-- !Vt�. o cq 1 L 1 ,, '"' • ION 05 0 W N� R p 1 I ` , a o om ` • off_ e a° I L 'k ` asti W i n2^:. Z f,,_, I I _4 ----- ed,refi 1 P,5 E 1 a, j F12,v,i.' 2—E 1 z aEo� -'� 1 I �1 `� 0 °6 agjN o Z (. WKa o I II c- 0. T N ii 11 n , as on r E } MW-2015-15 Niagaraf1alls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-15 Tender Award - Contract No. 2015-327-13 Hamilton Street, Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue Sewer Separation, Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Demar Construction Inc. at the tendered price of$2,248,955.09. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The infrastructure renewals will include the separation of the existing combined sewers with the installation of new storm and sanitary sewers, watermain replacement and full road reconstruction complete with curb and gutter and new sidewalks. The lowest tender price was received from Demar Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,248,955.09. As part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program, this project received funding approval in the 2015 Capital Budget and there is sufficient funding available to fund the proposed construction. Construction is proposed to begin by July 20, 2015, and is expected to take one hundred and twenty five (125) working days. BACKGROUND This project will extend along Hamilton Street from Fourth Avenue to Sixth Avenue, and along both Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue from Bridge Street to their northern limits. As part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program, the project will involve the priority replacement of the existing combined sewers with new storm and sanitary sewer. The new trunk storm and sanitary sewers on Hamilton Street will be extended, through a subsequent project, to provide sewer separation to the area west of the Hydro corridor. Therefore, this sewer separation will serve to immediately reduce volumes and overflow occurrences, reduce basement flooding, as well as wet weather flow volumes at the wastewater treatment plant, while also providing an outlet for future combined sewer June 23, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-15 separations. Proposed infrastructure improvements will also include the replacement of the existing cast iron watermain with new PVC pipe as well as a full road reconstruction. This area has poor roadways which can be attributed to deficient road drainage and a substandard pavement structure. Road reconstruction will involve the upgrade of the underlying pavement structure; new curb, gutter and subdrain; and new, wider concrete sidewalks. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE the project tender documents were picked-up by seven (7) construction firms and six (6) bids were submitted. Tenders were opened in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager, Livia McEachern, on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor's submissions, complete with corrections as noted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Demar Construction Inc. Allanburg $ 2,248,955.79 $ 2,248,955.09 O'Hara Trucking & Excavating St. Catharines $ 2,602,723.15 Alfidome Construction Ltd. Niagara Falls $ 2,748,885.40 $ 2,748,170.40 Centennial Infrastructure Inc. Niagara-on-the-Lake $ 2,881,974.50 Brennan Paving Welland $ 3,005,286.05 $ 2,990,286.05 Provincial Construction Niagara Falls $ 3,411,445.00 $ 3,462,145.00 The lowest tender price was received from Demar Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,248,955.09. Demar Construction Inc. has successfully completed many projects of this scale within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction is expected to begin July 20th, 2015, and take an estimated one hundred and twenty five (125) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for construction of three separate projects was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The budget will cover all construction expenditures including utility relocations and material testing and engineering services. June 23, 2015 - 3 - MW-2015-15 Hamilton Street $784,000 Fifth Avenue $1,357,800 Sixth Avenue $1,378,800 Total $3,520,600 Through successful Regional CSO Control Funding applications a percentage of the storm sewer component of the project will be funded by the Niagara Region. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities, and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. 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V ` --FIFTH AV- - IAT H-AV I SIXTH AV SIXTH-AV , 'IX---t-H_-Ay-------s, 13C H-AV--f SIX_, A ; z Ill -IZ m xa I I J I HC MEWO• yT ._ `1, _ __--vi)-,...-_-_ A \ - w vi r \\ ANL AV _ _ STANLEY-AV `i' 1z• x -o', O d ceI o Z MW-2015-16 NiagaraJa 1s June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-16 Tender Award Contract No. 2015-316-13 Ridge Road Culvert Replacement RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder V. Gibbons Contracting at the tendered price of $144,577.50. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Infrastructure Staff identified the two (2) existing corrugated steel culverts passing under Ridge Road as being in poor condition and needing replacement. This was noted in the inspection performed by Ellis Engineering. BACKGROUND The Tender Opening Committee in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida and the Project Manager, Chris Anders, opened tenders on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by nine (9) contractors and seven (7) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid V. Gibbons Contracting Stevensville $144,677.50 $144,577.50 CRL Campbell Construction Wainfleet $151,020.40 $151,022.65 O'Hara Trucking & St. Catharines $189,109.00 Informal Tender Excavating Demar Construction Allanburg $201,899.30 $201,898.70 Rankin Construction St. Catharines $238,464.00 N/A Centennial Infrastructure Niagara on-The-Lake $298,040.00 $298,090.00 Nexterra Substructures Inc Niagara Falls $299,051.00 N/A June 23, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-16 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender was received from V. Gibbons Contracting in the amount of $144,577.50. This contractor has performed similar type projects for the City. We are of the opinion that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Ridge Road Culvert replacement was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The total $470,000 budget will cover all construction expenditures including utility relocations, material testing and engineering services. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendations are consistent with Council's Strategic Priority to achieve the goal of infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. None Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer MW-2015-17 NiagaraFgIls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-17 Heritage Park Improvements KaBOOM! Playground RECOMMENDATION 1. That this report be received for information. 2. That council approve the Heritage Park play area site improvements to the lowest and compliant bidder subject to meeting the allocated budgeted amount established in the 2015 Capital Budget. 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be pre-authorized to execute the necessary contract for site work construction (2015-342-14 Heritage Park Improvements Project) in accordance with the provision of the purchasing policy and budget allocation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Niagara Falls has been awarded a partnership with KaBOOM! to undertake the redevelopment of Heritage Park. KaBOOM! (supported by their project funding partner Canada Dry Motts Group) will provide playground equipment and engineered woodchip safety surfacing for Heritage Park through a community build. The Heritage Park playground will be built by approximately 200 individuals on September 23, 2015 rain or shine. As a condition of the KaBOOM! playground build, the City of Niagara Falls needs to prepare the playground site with improvements prior to the playground community build day. The site improvements will be completed by a qualified contractor selected through a competitive tender bid process. The work must be fully completed before the build day. Due to this requirement, City staff are requesting Council pre-approve the tender award and execution of the resulting contract (2015-342-14 Heritage Park Improvements Project) by the Mayor and City Clerk, subject to compliance with the City's Corporate Purchasing policy and budget availability. 2 MW-2015-17 June 23, 2015 BACKGROUND As part of the 2014 capital budget City Council funded the engineering design for the refurbishment of the Heritage Park Playground. City staff conducted a neighbourhood consultation process and developed shovel-ready plans. Refer to attachment #1 Heritage Park Improvement Plan. On February 20, 2015 City staff submitted an application to KaBOOM! for a playground partnership to support the Heritage Park Playground improvement project. After an extensive interview process the City of Niagara Falls was awarded the playground partnership on May 1, 2015. KaBOOM! is an American non-profit organization dedicated to bringing balanced and active play into the daily lives of all kids, particularly those growing up in poverty in North America. Since 1996, KaBOOM! has collaborated with partners to build, open or improve nearly 16,000 playgrounds, engaged more than one million volunteers and served 7.4 million children. Each KaBOOM! playground project is supported by an independent funding sponsor organization. The funding sponsor for the Heritage Park project is Canada Dry Motts Group. Refer to attachment #2 for the Community Partner Project Summary. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE A team of City staff, community volunteers, KaBOOM! and Canada Dry Motts Group staff have been assembled to coordinate the project. The project team facilitated a community playground equipment design day at Victoria Public School on June 16, 2015 to help decide what playground equipment will be installed. The design day was attended by kids from Victoria Public School, and members of the Heritage Park community. The playground equipment and necessary engineered woodchip safety surfacing will be provided by KaBOOM! from their supplier (Play World Systems) in accordance with City standards. The Heritage Park playground will be built by approximately 200 individuals on September 23, 2015 rain or shine. The builders will include; community volunteers and Canada Dry Motts Group staff. The event will be supported by City and KaBOOM staff. In addition to playground equipment, the build day will include tree planting and other site amenity installations. As a condition of the KaBOOM! playground build, the City of Niagara Falls needs to prepare the playground site with improvements. These improvements will include the removal of old playground equipment as well as the installation of new playground curbing, site grading, asphalt pathways, bench pads, signage and restoration. 3 MW-2015-17 June 23, 2015 The site improvements will be completed by a qualified contractor selected through a competitive tender bid process (Contract 2015-342-14 Heritage Park Improvements Project). The work must be fully completed before the build day. Due to this requirement, City staff requesting Council preauthorizes the approval of the tender award and execution of the resulting contract by the Mayor and City Clerk. The pre- approval will be subject to the lowest bidder's price coming within the existing project budget. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Niagara Falls City Council approved construction funding of $104,000 to support the Heritage Park improvements in the 2015 Capital Budget. No additional funding requirement is expected. The approximate value of the KaBOOM! and Canada Dry Motts Group contribution to the Heritage park project is $40,000. No staffing implications are anticipated. City staff were required to consent to a Community Partner Playground Contract with KaBOOM! in order to determine eligibility for this funding. Adoption of this report will formally support this Agreement and provide full authority to execute the contract. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by ensuring that investments in infrastructure maximize benefits, reduce risk and provide satisfactory levels of service to the public. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1 . Heritage Park Improvement Plan 2. Community Partner Project Summary 3. 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C ,6W0 wG c 24 yoi;ua ti4CC iwrati \ O 0 g,Q 2 U"J u_ W,.:3.c • z y ~q u. til u)0 O 40.Z0.. 0.2,4 l U60 3=Q¢ } wU> re 3. Z\ 0 u w _ 2 a - ^$fA116'EY'/d/'_"' Z 0 \ t'•.1. 9 t • 0. C C rZ rn 3 U r u },d 116— }fig _" '; a .1 `4-t x 0 z 2 z ci v, MW-2015-17 Attachment#2 Build it with KaBOOM! Project Summary as x P 4 b. . r''" ' ti d` z ,r,, +. r• T'*. ., 1. { '' `mac* r s.i.. ...„1- ..,.. y4 . '`.' k •' f' a air.. . . ; +f ,,,:::::7-.,,Li,. ' tr-41._ ° KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to the bold goal ' . jr, ' Okikpoili of ensuring that all children, particularly the 16 million American " children living in poverty, get the balance of active play they need to become healthy and successful adults. KaBOOM! creates and catalyzes great places to play, inspires, empowers and leads play advocates, and educates and elevates the societal conversation about the importance of play in children's lives. KaBOOM! has been a powerful champion for play since its founding in 1996, working with partners to build, improve and open more than 15,000 playgrounds, engage more than 1,000,000 volunteers and serve more than 6,600,000 children. Contents Who's Who I Getting to Know PLAYers Projectthe Timeline Site Preparation & Construct Administrative & galResponsibilities Community Engagement I The PlanningReCommittee KaBOOM! CorporateLeSponsorship Policy KaBOOM1 4301 Connecticut Avenue,NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DCI kaboom.org Who's Who I Getting to Know the PLAYers KaBOOM! The Community Outreach team at KaBOOM! is responsible for screening and guiding applicants for playground projects through the selection process and ultimately preparing nrgani7atinn/s for a community-led play space project. KaBOOM! will: • Pair partners with a certified playground safety inspector Project Manager & installer Provide coaching and guidance for 8 — 10 weeks of project planning $ Facilitate Design Day in person, leading discussion around community building • Facilitate Build Week in person, serving as a liaison between partners and vendors • Support community's relationship with a sponsor, also known as a Funding Partner • Offer tools and mentorship from our growing Play Champion Network for the community Community Partner I That's You! A Community Partner can be one or several child-serving non-profits serving a high need population in need of a safe place for children to play. We look for Community Partners who have a "Can Do" spirit, are prepared to take on the roles and responsibilities involved in completing a community-built playground project. Community Partners will: • Build playspace that includes 2500 square foot playground with enhancement projects • Form a committee of 10 — 15 community members working as a team on project planning ▪ Develop meaningful relationships to support community-build planning process • Own or attain permission to build on available land Complete necessary site preparation • Assume insurance, maintenance, and liability of the new play space • Research and secure any necessary permits required locally to build play space Contribute a cash contribution towards the cost of equipment $ Host Design Day and Build Week Funding Partner I The Sponsor KaBOOM! has worked with more than 200 Funding Partners over the past 18 years to build more than 2,400 playgrounds, creating places to play for an estimated 6.6 million children. Many of our Funding Partners want to make an impact in specific geographic areas, such as where they are based or have a local office, so they designate the city they would like to build in and provide insight into the type of Community Partner with whom they are hoping to work. Funding Partners will: • Generously donate the majority of funds needed for the playground project $ Select their Community Partner for the play space project • Commit volunteers to help build the playground alongside community volunteers • Establish a relationship with their KaBOOM! Community Partner $ Support our collective vision to promote and protect play through their networks KaBOOM!4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DC kaboom.org Project Timeline Confirming Selection Each Build It with KaBOOM! opportunity is extremely competitive. In order to consider potential organizations, KaBOOM! requires the submission of several key documents before the application is considered complete (see Administrative & Legal). When a Community Partner is selected by a Funding Partner, the general timeline between notifying Community Partner of their selection and meeting the Project Manager and Funding Partner is two weeks, although in some cases it may be more or less. During this time, selected partner(s) will want to mobilize all that expressed interest in their involvement. Design Day' The official kick off ...this is where the fun begins. It is when we give the true play experts—the O CD O kids—a chance to tell us what they would like to see on their new playground. Design Day is also 1 hr 1 hr 3 hrs the time to rally the community, get them 1. committed to joining the planning committee and Site Youth Community ask for their input on the playground design. Walk Portion Meeting Site Walk ( The purpose of the site walk is to familiarize the Project Manager with the site for the new playground with key representatives of the Construction committee and those knowledgeable about site preparation, applicable permitting, and installation decisions. Youth Portion I This energetic and heartwarming session is where children will be asked to draw and present their dream play spaces! A minimum of 20 children from the direct community and/or served by the partnering organization(s) must be present. Community Meeting I At least 20 adults should participate in this "town hall" type meeting, with the central goal of Design Day being to finalize a planning committee. Participants should be interested in taking on responsibility during the entire process. Build Week Prep Day volunteers take care of various jobs Prep Day 1 Prep Day 2 Eudld Day (unloading playground equipment, cutting 30 30 200 - 250 lumber for enhancement projects, priming walls volunteers volunteers volunteers for murals, etc.). It is not always necessary to use both Prep Days if everything is accomplished on 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 3 pm Prep Day 1, but you should be prepared to recruit for both days. Build Day typically runs from an 8 am arrival on site to a 3 pm ribbon cutting ceremony. Volunteers should plan to stay for the duration of the day. ' Following Design Day,the Project Manager will submit the community's wish list to Playworld Systems.Playworld's designers will produce three(3)custom designs and the community will be responsible for picking the winning design. KaBOOMl 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DC 1 kaboom.org Site Preparation & Construction Construction Committee The goal of this team is to prepare the site for the build and get the tools and materials needed as introduced during outreach and implemented during the planning process. 1. Site preparation – The Community Partner is responsible ` z ' for the completion of site preparation. The entire ', playground footprint must be prepared to a flat, dirt surface with no more than a 20/0 grade and any existing playground ' equipment within this footprint must be removed. Different --- — .. PSL ground surfacing involves alternative preparation expectations that would be discussed during screening. -:,;;,.. .:.=:-:-..., Test holes will be requested by the Project Manager to get a sense for the challenges around hole digging. This must all be completed at least two weeks before Build Day. 2. Soil Testing – If selected, The Community Partner must have the soil tested of proposed playground site for levels of lead and arsenic prior to the Design Day. Partners may identify the lab of choice as long as they test for lead and arsenic. Past Community Partners have used the following company with success: testamericainc.com/locations/locationmap.htm. It is the community partners' responsibility to have the results analyzed according to local standards to see if the levels are acceptable. If levels are too high, it is the Community Partner's responsibility to remediate the soil appropriately. 3. Utility Check – If selected, the Community Partner must have public and private utility checks completed. The public utility check should be a free service from utility providers. The first check must happen right after a site is selected and completed by Design Day so any utility lines that will affect the design of the playground can be taken identified when the playground is designed. It is the responsibility of the Community Partner to extend the utility check to cover the Build Week, when holes will be dug for the playground. 4. Signage – A sign welcoming visitors to the playground will be installed near the entrance of the playground. The Welcome Sign is two-sided and measures 30.25 inches by 12.25 inches. The language on the sign will include the appropriate age range of the playground as decided by the Community Partner as well as the organization's logo(s) and the logos of KaBOOM! and the Funding Partner. 5. Tools – The community is collectively responsible for providing .,.,. the tools necessary for the Prep Days and Build Day. We --,:::17--:: W encourage communities to find ways to gather the required ,::„:-1 ,1-.: :„„..:: ,, ° ' ' ,tools through lending and byinvolving other community groups - or members in the project, saving the cost of purchasing the 1 '. tools. Some cities have public tool banks, which is a great place to start. Ka000MI 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DC I kaboom.org Sample Tool List& Sample Pictures Wheelbarrows (15) 6' & 8' Step ladders (2 - 3) Spade shovels (25) 4 lb. Mini Sledges (4 - 6) Rock/metal rakes (25) 8 lb. Sledge hammers (2) Digging bars (2 - 3) Tamps (1 - 2) Manual post hole diggers (2 - 3) Corded Drills (5 - 7) Cement (or garden) hoes (15) Powerful Cordless Drills with Chargers (5 - 7) Garden hoses (2 - 3) with Spray Nozzles 100' Extension Cords (2 - 4) b";:e .40e( Skid Steer (1) 12" & 18" Auger Bits Spade Shovels Metal Rakes Cement Mortar Hoes Wheelbarrows Manual Post Hole Diggers Digging Bar Tamp rxdait, 12" Mitre Saw Drills (Cordless / Corded) 6' & 8' Step Ladders Sample Enhancement Projects Work with a KaBOOM! Project Manager to identify projects that will transform your outdoor space for community gatherings and activities. Mendocino Bench Picnic Tables Planter Bench Wooden Shade Structure Asphalt Games / Painting Gardening DC kaboom.org 4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Suite ML-1,Washington, g Administrative & Legal Responsibilities 1. Community Partner Agreement — KaBOOM! requires potential Community Partner(s) to review and approve the draft Community Partner Agreement by any legal or board review, before moving ahead in the competitive application process. Referred to as a Letter of Agreement (I OA), we cannot fully consider any organization until this document has been reviewed and approved by all necessary parties. You do not need to fill out the template. Please direct any questions or comments to your Community Outreach team member immediately. 2. Land Ownership — Community Partners must provide either proof of land ownership (a copy of the deed, tax records, or a property survey) or a copy of their current lease and a Letter of Permission from the landowner. KaBOOM! will provide the template letter in the latter case. 3. Insurance — Community Partners must be able to provide insurance for the playground amounting to one million dollars in commercial liability insurance or equivalent, as well as add KaBOOM! and the Funding Partner as `additional insured' parties for the Build Week and one year thereafter. Proof of insurance must be submitted to KaBOOM! 30 days prior to the Build Day. Insurance is not required to be in place until Build Week. For self-insured entities, the self-insurance must be primary for the same amount of time. It is imperative that applicants check in with their insurance broker to ensure this can be completed. 4. Permitting — Community Partners must determine whether or not they need a permit to build a playground at the proposed site. Identifying the process for obtaining and ultimately obtaining a permit (if applicable) can be time consuming; it is important to understand these requirements during the selection process, so that KaBOOM! and the community partner can meet timelines required by any applicable permit. Prior to the KaBOOM! Build Day, securing a permit is the sole responsibility of the Community Partner. 5. Community Contribution — Community Partners are responsible for raising a financial contribution of $8,500 for the project, which may be raised using a combination of existing funds, grassroots fundraising and local business support.2 This cash contribution is due to KaBOOM! 30 days before the Build Day and goes directly toward the playground equipment cosits. 6. Playground Surfacing — Build it with KaBOOM! Grants include Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF). EWF is safe and ADA compliant under play structures, as long as it is regularly raked to an even, deep distribution. Community Partners interested in alternative forms of safety surfacing are responsible for fully securing the funds for site preparation, completing site preparation in advance, purchase, and installation of alternative safety surfacing. 2 KaBOOM! encourages Community Partners to reach out to local organizations for support, but please be aware that KaBOOM! enforces a Cor orate_Sponsorship Policy which we ask all Community Partners to abide by to ensure that the Funding Partner receives primary acknowledgement and that no competitors of the Funding Partner are solicited for support. KaBOOM!4301 Connecticut Avenue, NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DCI kaboom.org Community Engagement I The Planning Committee Planning Committee3 Committee Co-Chairs and the Planning Committee make up the core of every KaBOOM! project. If selected, Community Partners are responsible for identifying Co-chairs and recruiting 10-15 committed individuals who will drive the project forward to ensure success, as well as focusing on the lasting impact the project can have on the community. Planning Committee members should be available to participate in a one-hour weekly conference call with the Funding Partner and KaBOOM! Project Manager as well as commit to time in-between calls to fulfill responsibilities. The Planning Committee will be broken down into the following Leaders &Teams Community Engagement Co-Chairs • Champion community engagement throughout the process • Track & celebrate the community's accomplishments on a weekly basis Youth Engagement Co-Chairs • Develop ways for children to participate in the project from the beginning to the end • Teach & mentor youth about volunteerism & instilling ownership of the playground • Facilitate play activities into the planning process and build day for • Criteria: creative, responsible and good with children We've heard from our alumni that the majority of impact a KaBOOM! project has is on the individual child. More information is available on our website. Before confirmation for a KaBOOM! project, we require someone from the team be identified for both community and youth engagement. Recruitment Team • Helps recruit 30 volunteers on Prep Day 1 and Prep Day 2 • Helps recruit and track anywhere from 75 — 200 community volunteers for Build Day • At least half of the volunteers should be community members, residents, and/or parents Fundraising Team By contributing to the project financially, the community gains greater ownership of their playground and this helps ensure long term care and maintenance. • Prepares a solicitation letter and distributes to potential community supporters • Hosts fundraising events that encourages broad community support and contribution • Tracks donations and submits payment of $8,500 to KaBOOM! in a timely fashion At least 500/0 of the Planning Committee must be non-staff,including parents,grandparents or guardians of children served by the partnering organization,as well as interested residents and community members. Ka BOOM!4301 Connecticut Avenue,NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DC I kaboom.org Food Team This team will build new relationships and help shine a light on the project and the great work communities are doing with-businesses that are a part of the community. 6 Feeds volunteers a healthy and easy to serve breakfast & lunch all 3 days of build week Provides healthy snacks & beverages to keep volunteers hydrated all 3 days of build week • Develops a plan for serving, distributing, and cleaning up a designated food area 4 Ensures that there are suitable vegetarian options Logistics & Green Team • Secures a storage area to store the equipment once it is delivered4 Ensures restrooms are accessible for volunteers • Identifies running water & electrical sources for build week • Secures a 40 cubic yard dumpster and recycling container • Knowledgeable about what debris from Build Day can be recycled or reused Safety & Maintenance Team 6 Secures a team of 2 — 3 First AID / CPR Certified volunteers each day of build week • Provides a large event First AID Kit for Build Week a Writes and following through with a Maintenance & Programming Plan • Works with Fundraising Team to raise ongoing funds for maintenance and programming Media & PR Team This team will be responsible for presenting this project to the community at large and to volunteers on Build Day. • Participates in a PR specific call approximately 2 weeks after Design Day K Generates press, publicity and social media materials announcing the project Creates a festive atmosphere on Build Day with family friendly (ex. no cursing) upbeat music Secures a sound system with mic to play music and make announcements during build day All materials must be sent to your KaBOOM! Project Manager prior to distribution KaBOOM! Corporate Sponsorship Policy Please be aware that KaBOOM! has a Corporate Sponsorship Policy that all Community Partners must abide by to ensure that contributions from the Funding Partner are appropriately acknowledged: Volunteers recruited from organizations or companies should be in groups of 10 or less No branded clothing or signage from groups other than the Community and Funding Partner may be worn during build week • Volunteers cannot wear any hats,shirts,buttons,etc.identifying them as part of another group or organization Only the Funding Partner,Community Partner and KaBOOM!will have permanent signage or recognition on the project site • Community Partners cannot solicit support from direct competitors of the Funding Partner » If a restaurant donates food,they may include menus or cards on the serving table • Other organizations and companies may be thanked by making one large banner recognizing all project supporters 4 In most cases,the KaBOOM! project budget can cover the expense of a temporary storage container,its delivery and pick-up from site. KaBOOM!4301 Connecticut Avenue,NW,Suite ML-1,Washington,DC I kaboom.org MW-2015-17 Attachment #3 • • COMMUNITY PARTNER PLAYGROUND CONTRACT May 1,2015 KaBOOM!,Inc.(referred to herein as KaBOOM!)is pleased that City of Niagara Falls,Ontario(referred to herein as the Community Partner)has agreed to collaborate with KaBOOM!and Dr Pepper Snapple Group(referred to herein as the Funding Partner)in the construction of a new playground at Heritage Park,5635 Heritage Dr,Niagara Falls,ON L2J 483, Canada(the"Project"). This Community Partner Playground Contract(this"Agreement"),which sets forth the Community Partner's obligations in connection with the Project and certain matters on which the parties have agreed,will,when executed by the duly authorized representatives of each party,supersede any prior agreements and represent the complete legally binding agreement between the parties regarding the Project. 1, Obligations of the Community Partner. The Community Partner shall work with KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner as well as community residents to design,plan and build the Project. By executing this Agreement,the Community Partner is unconditionally agreeing to each of the following obligations,in each case meeting the requirements provided by KaBOOM!: (a) Fundraising. In support of the Project,the Community Partner must contribute$8,500 to KaBOOM!,which will apply the funds directly to the purchase of playground equipment. KaBOOM!will invoice the Community Partner for such amount promptly following the execution of this Agreement,which amount must be paid in full at least thirty(30)days prior to the Project's Build Day(as defined below). (b) Project Site. (i) Ownership. At the time of execution of this Agreement,the Community Partner shall provide KaBOOM!with proof of land ownership evidenced by either a deed granting title to the property to the Community Partner or a letter from the property owner showing approval for the Project. The Community Partner is the owner of the playground in its entirety,for the lifetime of the playground,including the equipment and/or safety surfacing purchased by KaBOOM!and/or the Funding Partner. (ii) Permits. Prior to Build Day,the Community Partner shall obtain all necessary permits and licenses regarding the installation,possession and use of the playground in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. (iii) Preparation, The Community Partner shall ensure that the Project site is safe for volunteers and children, which responsibility includes: (1)recruiting fifteen(15)adult volunteers to participate in preparation activities two to three days prior to Build Day;(2)preparing the site for the installation of the Project at least two weeks before Build Day,which includes removing existing playground equipment,footers and safety surfacing,grading the land,removing fencing and performing soil tests;(3)conducting up to two(2)utility checks as reasonably requested by KaBOOM!with the appropriate utility companies,with the first test being completed on or before Design Day(as defined below)and with all utility check documentation provided upon completion to the KaBOOM!project manager who shall supervise the planning and installation of the playground(the"Project Manager");and(4)conducting up to two(2)soil site tests as reasonably requested by KaBOOM!,with the first test being completed on or before Design Day and with all soil check documentation provided to the Project Manager upon completion.The Community Partner is responsible for undertaking any necessary risk mitigation should the soil be deemed unsafe for children and volunteers. (iv) Safety and Security.The Community Partner shall ensure the security of equipment,tools,supplies and well being of the adults and children from the beginning of the preparation activities until the conclusion of Build Day,including any postponement. (v) Maintenance.Maintenance of the playground facility and supervision of its use is the sole responsibility of the Community Partner. The Community Partner shall collaborate with KaBOOM!during the Project planning process to develop a maintenance program for the playground and,with the support of the property owner(if owner is a separate party),shall maintain the playground and the property before and after the Build Day to ensure a safe and attractive playspace. In furtherance of the foregoing,in the event any playground equipment included in the Project no longer is permitted for any reason to be located at its original site of construction or such site is no longer controlled by the Community Partner for any reason, then the Community Partner promptly shall notify KaBOOM!following its becoming aware of such situation and shall,at the Community Partner's sole cost and expense,take such steps as may be necessary to promptly and safely relocate the playground equipment(including any permanent signage and other fixtures)to an alternate site that serves children or to ensure that the successor controlling person of such site shall continue to make such playground available to children in the same manner contemplated as of the Build Day and maintain(or permit the Community Partner to maintain)such playground in accordance with the maintenance program. In addition,the Community Partner shall accept and maintain engineered wood fiber as playground safety surfacing,meeting standards established by Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines,for the lifetime of the playground. Guidance and materials for the purpose of developing a maintenance plan for the playground are available,upon request,from the playground equipment and safety surfacing manufacturers,including Playworld Systems,Inc. (c) Design Day. The Community Partner agrees to host a KaBOOM!-facilitated"Design Day"with at least twenty (20)adult volunteers and twenty(20)children. Such adult volunteers shall remain engaged in the planning activities throughout the Project's planning process. (d) Build Day. The Community Partner shall recruit 150 adult volunteers from the community to participate in a one- day installation event for the Project,which is scheduled to occur on Wednesday,September 23,2015 and which is referred to herein as the Build Day. The Community Partner shall ensure that all volunteers sign a waiver. On the Build Day,the Community Partner shall provide food,water,tools,dumpsters,music and restroom facilities for all volunteers. (e) Promotion; Intellectual Property. The Community Partner shall seek prior approval from KaBOOM!and/or the Funding Partner for any materials that reference the Project or contain the name,trademarks,service marks, logos and other intellectual property(collectively,and together with all goodwill attached or which shall become attached to any of the them,the"Marks")of KaBOOM!and/or the Funding Partner,including press releases, fliers and promotional materials. The Community Partner acknowledges and agrees that each of KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner is the sole owner of all right,title and interest in and to its respective Marks. The parties acknowledge that KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner may take all steps to protect their Marks as they deem appropriate. Any use of the Marks will inure to the sole benefit of KaBOOM!or the Funding Partner(as applicable). The Community Partner shall not use the Marks in any manner that would harm the reputation of KaBOOM!or the Funding Partner or disparage or negatively reflect upon the Marks. Upon expiration of or termination of this Agreement for any reason,the Community Partner shall cease all use of the Marks. The Community Partner shalt collaborate with KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner to secure media coverage for the Project. (f) Signage. The Community Partner shall allow the names and logos of KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner to be displayed on permanent playground signage,which shall be substantially in the form provided to the Community Partner during the application process and shall be 12'74 inches wide by 30'/,inches tall and mounted on po'es in a mutually agreed location. (g) Playground Costs. The Community Partner is solely responsible for and shall hold KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner harmless from any costs beyond the proposed Project budget,including costs incurred by the Community Partner for any prior site preparation,upgrades or improvements or any equipment or materials purchased to supplement those secured by KaBOOM!. (h) Warranty. The playground equipment and the safety-surfacing related to the Project may be covered under warranty by the applicable manufacturers,a copy of which may be obtained,upon request,from such manufacturers. The Community Partner acknowledges that any warranties and/or guarantees on any equipment or material are subject to the respective manufacturer's terms thereof,and the Community Partner agrees to look solely to such manufacturers for any such warranty and/or guarantee. Neither KaBOOM!nor the Funding Partner nor any of their respective affiliates,directors,officers,managers,partners,members,shareholders, employees,agents or representatives,have made nor are in any manner responsible or liable for any representation,warranty or guarantee,express or implied,in fact or in law,relative to any equipment or material, including its quality,mechanical condition or fitness for a particular purpose. (i) Insurance.The Community Partner(or such other appropriate entity to which KaBOOM!consents in writing)shall obtain and maintain from no less than seven(7)days prior to the Build Day and through the first anniversary of the Build Day worker's compensation insurance policies and commercial general liability insurance(providing coverage against liability for bodily injury,death and property damage that may arise out of or be based upon the use of the playground),in each case in amounts not less than one million dollars($1,000,000). At the time of execution of this Agreement,the Community Partner shall provide to KaBOOM!a copy of a certificate from its insurer indicating the nature,scope,duration and amount of insurance coverage,and naming KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner as additional insureds under such policy,which insurance shall be primary over any other insurance covering KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner and which policy shall provide that KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner be given at least thirty(30)days prior written notice of any change or cancellation of coverage. (j) Indemnification. The Community Partner shall indemnify and hold harmless KaBOOM!,the Funding Partner and their respective affiliates,directors,officers,managers,partners,members,shareholders,employees,agents and representatives from any and all losses,liabilities,claims,actions,fees and expenses(including interest and penalties due and payable with respect thereto and reasonable attorneys'and accountants'fees and any other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in investigating,preparing,defending or settling any action), including any of the foregoing arising under,out of or in connection with any breach of this Agreement,any actions associated with this Project or resulting from the use of any playground property and equipment,including those for personal injury,death,or property damage,except to the extent resulting from the willful misconduct of such indemnified person. This provision shall survive any termination or expiration of this Agreement. 2. Obligations of KaBOOM!. (a) Playground Build. KaBOOM!shall provide technical and organizational leadership and guidance for the Project and shall: (i) Coordinate Funding Partner participation,facilitate playground design,including regular planning meetings, and work with vendors to procure equipment and materials in a timely manner,except to the extent that safety surfacing other than engineered wood fiber is used,which shall be procured by the Community Partner. (ii) Manage construction logistics for the Project,coordinate playground site preparation activities with the Community Partner,inventory equipment and materials,and assure that the necessary tools and materials are available on the Build Day. (iii) Lead the Build Day activities,including the coordination of Build Day captains and volunteers. (iv) Provide educational and promotional materials to support the Project,including the KaBOOM!Tool Kit(a 4- book set),KaBOOM!online Playground Planner,nametags and other general supplies. (b) Inspection. KaBOOM!,in collaboration with the Community Partner,will secure a Certified Playground Safety Inspector to review the playground structure at the conclusion of the Build Day(or,if KaBOOM!assumes responsibility for the playground construction going beyond one day,at the conclusion of the installation)to ensure that the structure is safe and built to all appropriate standards and guidelines,unless the Build Day is not completed on the Build Day due to failure of the Community Partner,in which case the Community Partner shall secure the Certified Playground Safety Inspector. (c) Promotion. KaBOOM!will provide proposed promotional materials relating to the Project for the Community Partner's review and approval,which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. (d) Website Listing. KaBOOM!will place the playground on its list of KaBOOM!builds on the KaBOOM!website and KaBOOM!will send information to the Community Partner on playground maintenance programming and enhancements. 3. Build Day Postponement. The Build Day shall not be postponed except when weather or other conditions jeopardize the safety of the volunteers or threaten the structural integrity of the playground. The decision to postpone the Build Day will be made by majority agreement of the representatives of KaBOOM!,the Community Partner and the Funding Partner,except where such decision must be made by KaBOOM!on the construction site and representatives of the Community Partner and the Funding Partner are not available for consultation. In the event that the Build Day is postponed,KaROOM!,the Community Partner and the Fending Partner shall develop a plan for rescheduling the Build Day at the next earliest date possible for each party.The Funding Partner shall be responsible for all additional expenses related to the rescheduled Build Day,including,without limitation,equipment,labor and materials,storage and travel costs and expenses;provided,however,that the Funding Partner shall be notified of the estimated amount of such additional expenses in connection with rescheduling of the Build Day. Notwithstanding the foregoing,in the event that the date of the Build Day is cancelled or changed as a result of the Community Partner's failure to satisfy its obligations in connection with the Project,then the Community Partner shall be liable to KaBOOM!and the Funding Partner for all such additional expenses related to the rescheduled Build Day. 4. Funding Partner Relations. KaBOOM!has a separate contract with the Funding Partner pursuant to which the Funding Partner has agreed to provide financial and human resources for the Project. In recognition of the Funding Partner's contribution of such resources,the Funding Partner shall receive first placement on any recognition materials developed for the Project,including playground signage,banners,T-shirts,press releases,website and newsletter stories,and flyers, and the Community Partner shall not solicit sponsors or donors in relation to the Project whose products or services directly compete with the products or services of the Funding Partner as identified to the Community Partner by KaBOOM!and/or the Funding Partner.In the event the Community Partner solicits other sponsors or donors,then the Community Partner shall not permit such sponsors or donors to compete with the Funding Partner for signage and sponsorship recognition. 5. Termination. In the event that the Community Partner fails to make the payments required under Section 1(a)or otherwise breaches this Agreement,KaBOOM!may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the Community Partner of such termination. Furthermore,if either party is delayed or prevented from fulfilling any of its obligations hereunder by any cause beyond its reasonable control,including acts of God,acts or omissions of civil or military authorities,fire,strike,flood,riot,act of terrorism,war,transportation delay,or inability due to such causes to obtain required labor,materials or facilities,such party shall not be liable hereunder for such delay or failure and either party may terminate this Agreement if the other is unable to perform any obligation hereunder for a period longer than ten (10)calendar days due to such force majeure event,in which case KaBOOfv1!shall refund to the Community Partner any amounts paid to KaBOOM!,less expenses already committed and/or incurred prior to the date of such termination. If,upon termination as provided herein,the sum due KaBOOM!the by Community Partner exceeds the sum paid to KaBOOM!hereunder,the Community Partner shall pay KaBOOM!for any such additional sum due upon presentation of appropriate documentation within thirty(30)days of invoice. Except as set forth above,upon any termination, this Agreement shall become void and have no effect,and no party shall have any liability to the other party,except that nothing herein will relieve any party from liability for any intentional breach of this Agreement prior to such termination. 6. General Provisions. The Community Partner represents to KaBOOM!that all information provided by it to KaBOOM!, including in the Playground Profile Application,is true,correct and complete in all respects and does not omit any information relevant to the Project. Each party has all requisite power and authority,including any necessary approval by its governing body,to execute and deliver this Agreement,and to perform its obligations hereunder.This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by either party without the prior written consent of the other party hereto.This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto,their respective successors and permitted assigns,and where expressly stated,their affiliates and representatives.This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of New York,without regard to conflicts of laws principles to the extent that the application of the laws of another jurisdiction would be required thereby. This Agreement may be altered,modified or amended only by a written document signed by both parties. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts,each of which shall be an original and all of which,when taken together,shall constitute the same agreement and may be delivered by facsimile or electronic mail transmission with the same force and effect as if originally executed copies hereof were delivered. Any notices required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be sent by certified or registered United States mail,postage prepaid,by personal delivery addressed to the applicable party or by facsimile or electronic mail transmission(the receipt of which is confirmed)at the address set forth under such party's signature below. The Funding Partner shall be an intended third party beneficiary of Sections 1(b),(e),(I),(g),(h),(i)and(j)and Sections 2(b), 3,4 and 6 of this Agreement and is entitled to enforce its rights under such sections as if it were a party to this Agreement. By executing this Community Partner Playground Contract where indicated below,each of KaBOOM!and the Community Partner agrees,as of the date identified above,to be legally bound by all of the terms and provisions set forth above. City of Niagara Falls KaROOMI,Inc. By: • By: Name:G ff Holman Name: Gerry eggs\ Title:Director,Municipal Works Title: Chief Financial a•icer Address: Address: 4310 Queen Street 4301 Connecticut Ave.Suite ML-1 Niagara Falls,Ontario Washington,DC 20008 Canada T:(202)464-6180 T: 905.356.1355 F:(202)659-0210 F: 289.296.0048 e-mail:gmegasafkaboom.orq e-mail: gholman@niagarafalls.ca Contact information for the person who should receive KaBOOM!invoices: Name:Geoff Holman Telephone number:905.356.1355 Mailing Address: Email: gholman@niagarafalls.ca 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Fax:289.296.0048 MW-2015-18 NiagaraMls ffJC- June 23, 2015 c l REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-18 Woodland Management Plan Information Update RECOMMENDATION 1. That staff be directed to commence the public engagement process and incorporate the feedback into a future report for Council's consideration. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan is a comprehensive management plan for all City owned or controlled woodlands. This management plan lays out a road map that will ensure the long-term sustainability of City woodlands. The Woodland Management Plan project is a partnership project between City of Niagara Falls staff, Park-in-the-City volunteers, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Staff and Niagara Falls Nature Club volunteers. Data collection was done on 34 City woodlands utilizing the provincial standard Ecological Land Classification (ELC) inventory system. This data was examined scientifically with findings, recommendations and priorities stated. City staff are preparing a public consultation process that will engage citizens through a variety of media. This public consultation is planned for summer 2015. BACKGROUND The City of Niagara Falls Strategic Plan for the Provision of Recreation, Arts & Culture (2007 final report) gives direction to the protection and management of natural areas within the ownership and/or control of the City of Niagara Falls through Action Plan item #6, Develop Improved Procedures for Environmental Protection and Park Management Practices. The Woodland Management Plan will address portions of the Action Item #6 as it pertains to woodlands. 2 MW-2015-18 June 23, 2015 The purpose of the Woodland Management Plan is to develop a comprehensive management plan for woodlands (under the ownership and/or control of the City of Niagara Falls) to eliminate and/or mitigate negative impacts on these natural features. The Woodland Management Plan is not intended to be applied to privately owned lands. A project team was established of City Staff Park-in-the_City Committee memberc Nature Club of Niagara Falls Members and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Staff. Thirty four (34) woodland sites were identified by the project team for investigation. Woodland data was collected by the Nature Club of Niagara Falls and using the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources' Ecological Land Classification (ELC) inventory system. This data collection represents approximately 500 hours of volunteer time. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Collected data was analyzed by the project team and reports were created for each site. Items of interest were identified. These included special flora and fauna observations as well as matters that would impact the long-term sustainability of the woodland ecosystems. Woodland management recommendations were crafted (based on an eco-system approach) to ensure the long-term sustainability. Many of the woodland management recommendations are generally applicable to all City woodlands. In addition site specific recommendations are stated in individual woodland site reports. The recommendations include woodland management matters that include; • Fencing, barriers and property line delineation • Ecological buffers • Maintenance buffers • Community stewardship • Construction • Invasive species • Trails • Signage • Restoration and Enhancement Plantings • Maintenance • Development and other woodland acquisitions All woodland management recommendations require the allocation of staff time and/or funds. Due to this woodland sites were prioritized base on scientific criterion scoring. Refer to attachment #1 for the Draft City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan. City staff believe that the findings, recommendations and priorities of the Woodland Management Plan need to scrutinized by the residents of Niagara Falls. As such City 3 MW-2015-18 June 23, 2015 staff are preparing a public consultation process that will engage citizens through a variety of media. This public consultation is planned for summer 2015. Upon completion of the public consultation process, City staff will present an updated draft of the Woodland Management Plan for Niagara Falls City Council consideration. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS No financial staffing or legal implications are anticipated. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by implementing the City's Strategic Plan for the provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Executive Summary - Draft City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan qi A i Recommended by: Geoff Holm n, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer David Antonsen MW-2015-18 - Attachment#1 5 1.0 Executive Summary The City of Niagara Falls Woodland Management Plan is a comprehensive management plan for all City owned or controlled woodlands. This management plan lays out a road map that will ensure the long- term sustainability of City woodlands. The Woodland Management Plan project was completed as a partnership project between City of Niagara Falls staff, Park-in-the-City volunteers, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Staff and Niagara Falls Nature Club volunteers. Data collection was done on 34 City woodlands utilizing the provincial standard Ecological Land Classification (ELC) inventory system. The ELC inventory system was augmented through extensive written field notes from volunteer data collectors from the Niagara Falls Nature Club.This data was examined scientifically with findings and recommendations stated. Some of the major findings and recommendations can be summarized as follows; i. Invasive species are negatively affecting woodlands in significant way. Removal of invasive species needs to be a priority. ii. Negative impacts caused by people were common , . .....„ :„.. ,, cin man woodlands. Better h sica! rotections ,must be done for many woodlands to ensure „ t . .,. 4.-„„,. " ' `ibirtit ' r habitat is not lost by human activities. These . ^ ;, -4'70'''''''.i, '2.i i-ii.,-ii;i'ii include ATVs, motorcycles,general encroachments -,a'i `' ' and dumping. ; , iii. Recreational use of woodlands is extensive and in ' .< .13,„. ;`•*,rr .. ; - ,: many situations is negatively affecting the 0r., 3 u >vrT-iccc _ -..... 'I- 4,1,-, ecosystems. More well planned trails and educational signage is needed to reduce ecological impacts while providing needed recreation. iv. Ash trees are a dominant species in most City woodlands. Many of these woodlands are showing the impacts of the Emerald Ash Borer insects. Reforestation efforts will be needed to ensure the long-term existence of these woodlands. v. More effort is required in promoting education about good woodland stewardship. vi. Future woodlands being acquired through development processes will need to be managed. To assist with this, developers should be dedicating woodlands in a proper condition with management planning already completed. vii. City staff should actively pursue opportunities to acquire important woodlands outside the development process where linked to current woodlands owned by the City. City of Niagara Falls resources to implement woodland management should be allocated in a strategic manner. A priority ranking of woodland management sites was developed based on ecological,financial ir a i CONSERVATION_ __.c.......e* n.PIA,mc?,.y ti 10.4. r+ioaiYv l f Ib lY:l tlll.5 9TLREGJ 6 and community criterion. The Short term focus of woodland management implementation should be placed on the top 10 priority ranked sites. Woodland Site Priority Rankings Priority# I Site Score 1 11 Fernwood Woodlot 35 2 ( 01 Walker Park 31 3 24 Baden Powell Park 26 4 12 Edgewood Woodlot 23 4 21 Fern Park ! 23 6 19 Firemen's Park 21 7 27 Hunter's Drain 20 8 25 George Bukator Park 18 08 Paddock Trail 17 9 9 33 Bowman's Woods West 16 Ta-:Iib t q'i,::oclIald 3:te i30 10 Pr>OF t•F.s r,' c;; � 2 , a J "� CONSERVATION 'viapKira u11s fl 'rk our 2mr �� ;R D J qqr c,) MW-2015-19 Niagaraag14 June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-19 Tender Award Contract No. 2015-08 2015 Surface Treatment RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited at the tendered price of $ 1,374,387.50. 2. That staff be permitted to increase the scope of work up to the full budgeted amount of $1,450,000. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The surface treatment contract consists of paved and unpaved roads primarily in the rural area that require rehabilitation due to the deterioration of the roadway surface. The approved budget for Surface Treatment in the 2015 Capital Budget is $1,450,000. Construction is proposed to begin no later than mid-July, 2015 and is expected to take forty (40) working days. BACKGROUND The intent of the surface treatment program is to provide regular maintenance to roads that do not meet the classification criteria for asphalt paving. These roads are typically located in the rural area of the City and consist of previously surface treated areas that are now deteriorating as well as existing unpaved (gravel) roads. The surface treatment of gravel roads also helps to reduce maintenance costs by eliminating the need for regular maintenance activities including grading, re-shaping and the placement of dust suppressant. On roads where an existing surface treatment layer exists, the work generally consists of the placement and compaction of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) followed by the application of a single layer of surface treatment. On existing gravel or unpaved roads, the work generally consists of grading and leveling the surface of the roadway and the application of a double surface treatment layer. June 23rd, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-19 The following streets have been included in the 2015 Surface Treatment contract: EXISTING SURFACE TREATED ROADS STREET FROM TO Beechwood Road Lundy's Lane Thorold Stone Road Schisler Road Montrose Road Beck Road Mewburn Road i Mountain Road Limit of Surface Treatment Gallinger Street Montrose Road Kent Avenue Garner Road Chippawa Creek Brown Road Parkway Weaver Road Niagara River Willoughby Drive Parkway UNPAVED (GRAVEL) ROADS STREET FROM TO Warner Road Garner Road Dead End Uppers Lane Beechwood Road Thorold Townline Rd. Rexinger Road Montrose Road Dead End Stanley Avenue Marshall Road Dead End Brown Road Garner Road Thorold Townline Rd. Young Road Misener Road Crowland Road Misener Road Schisler Road Young Road Yokom Road McKenney Road 420m West of McKenney Road PROPOSED ADDITIONAL UNPAVED (GRAVEL) ROADS STREET FROM TO Logan Road* Stanley Av. 280m West of Stanley Av. * Proposed surface treatment of Logan Road is subject to the approval to allow staff to increase the scope of work of the surface treatment contract up to the full budgeted amount. June 23rd, 2015 - 3 - MW-2015-19 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by two (2) construction firms. Two (2) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, and the Project Manager, Eric Lallouet, opened tenders on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions: Contractor City, Tender Price Corrected Bid Norjohn Contracting & Niagara Falls $ 1,374,387.50 N/A Paving Ltd. Circle P Paving Inc. Stevensville $ 1,407,275.00 N/A The lowest tender price was received from Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited in the amount of$1,374,387.50. Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited has successfully completed many projects of this scale for the City of Niagara Falls and other municipalities; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction is proposed to start no later than mid-July, 2015 and take an estimated forty (40) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Surface Treatment Contract was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget in the amount of $1,450,000. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priority to establish infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Maps (L1 — L5) I Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Eric Lallouet, C.E.T. BEECHWOOD ROAD from Lundy's Lane to Thorold Stone Road UPPER'S LANE from Beechwood Road to Thorold Townline Road 1pti t.4 HflFOLD TONE RD HOROLD STONE RD '+iQRQLfl STONEY•t l e W4v,401.402 ill,,T,4'4iiti 14,1 66 x'; ` r _-` ` mjX ;., xtwe i ' —.It:i _ 1' EAVERCIAMS .rs 17*ti, ,,... ,, it, EAUERDAMS«RD ryr& w!, tY} 'a e Alas , te'+ :a ' '*, di 7, tey ,, LL . S.. 'ANDY-<S3 :a a a`,.,r revi a ","};av, ;";''' . SCHISLER ROAD from Montrose Road to Beck Road YOUNG ROAD from Misener Road to Crowland Avenue MISENER ROAD from Schisler Road to Young Road - / ARSHAlt 4' RG-RD RL-RD RLAD "d\ ' 1 8824 z G3„. ,. ."'""'s _ter..mss , t 4k3t G {D CNG D :-^r "_ " ((i 7 q_ a I v t t I } 0 ti __ L cn_ C lS w 6 ~ , _ISLER*D= Sail t - . .. - D ONDER—ft0 - - SEE, i .- GONDER*t I. its : ! 0 m- t 't gam,. .,... 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Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-20 Tender Award Contract No. 2015-03 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Rankin Construction at the tendered price of$678,475.00. 2. That the budget shortfall be offset by adjusting the approved budget for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 2 program accordingly. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Phase 1 of the Asphalt Overlay Program consists of streets that require surface course asphalt. These are roads that were part of a previously completed capital project that have concluded the one year maintenance period. The approved budget for Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 in the 2015 Capital Budget is $500,000. The funding shortfall for this tender award may be offset by adjusting the budget for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 2 program which is to be tendered later this year. Construction is proposed to begin no later than mid-July, 2015 and is expected to take approximately fifty-five (55) working days. BACKGROUND The Asphalt Overlay Program is derived from the City's pavement management system which evaluates individual road sections based on their structural condition (shape), ride condition (smoothness) and surface distress (cracking and potholes) in order to assign a condition rating. The condition rating is helpful in determining which sections should be resurfaced and which require reconstruction. Annual asphalt overlay contracts are called to provide timely maintenance to prolong the life of the roadway and postpone the higher cost of reconstruction. Additionally, the first phase of the Asphalt Overlay Program is utilized to provide the placement of the surface course asphalt on previously completed capital projects that have concluded their one-year maintenance period. June 23, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-20 The work generally involves filling-in curb sections at catch basins, adjusting appurtenances (catch basins, manholes and valve boxes) to finished grade and the supply and placement of the hot mix surface course asphalt. The following streets have been included in the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 program: STREET FROM TO Kalar Road Approx. 50m South of Rideau Street Lundy's Lane Kalar Road Lundy's Lane Approx. 140m North Ailanthus Avenue Dunn Street McLeod Road Hamilton Street Third Avenue Second Avenue Second Avenue Bridge Street Limit Spring Street Stanley Avenue Limit Temperance Avenue Spring Street Ferry Street Gladstone Avenue Spring Street Ferry Street Flynn Court Simcoe Street Limit Cook Street Woodland Blvd. Prince Edward Avenue ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by three (3) construction firms. Three (3) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, and the Construction Supervisor, Eric Lallouet, opened tenders on Tuesday, June 2"d, 2015. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Rankin Construction St. Catharines $ 678,475.00 N/A Norjohn Contracting & Niagara Falls $ 719,000.00 N/A Paving Brennan Paving Port Colborne $ 736,225.00 N/A The lowest tender price was received from Rankin Construction in the amount of $678,475.00. June 23, 2015 - 3 - MW-2015-20 Rankin Construction has successfully completed many projects of this scale within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction would start no later than Mid-July, 2015 and take an estimated fifty-five (55) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 project was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget in the amount of $500,000.00. In order to fully fund this tender award, it is recommended to offset the funding shortfall by adjusting the budget for the 2015 Asphalt Overlay Phase 2 program accordingly. The approved amount for Asphalt Overlay Phase 2 in the 2015 Capital Budget is $670,000.00. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priority to establish infrastructure sustainability within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Maps (L1 — L3) b : 44 - Recommended Y Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer Eric Lallouet,C.E.T. KALAR ROAD from Approx. 50m South of Lundy's Lane to Rideau Street KALAR ROAD from Lundy's Lane to Approx. 140m North !STI, t 4 ` C-EY—Aat I Is. 'L -f 9F9 y 4Z r ._ .•r1.',* _,,,¢ n tii.L 1 1414` L.A. 412 $ i RHES ., ° 2IIVC-6StX' v. „' 1 , 1, ND rn -t. EJNDY S {_N I . `"• :-. - P 21. h9 ENt3IEER4 '' zi,"7„.'"- a,• s }fi}r f t T{';y , ' "' t "_,.' . -,, I' ,,, Fr,". ''.',ZL - P }"*W"At.+t4'. a. M' ". "' e- r' 4•41.9%,,s.-11.1.*** ' 73 3 q^'. -,--&---- - ,.. a `7. . 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' Gs;-ST REDERIC 1Si o y i SI-„ OE ! i } d.F RED -` d "« kR^ } „.. 4"" 4--1 44-:' - ' °iS # i C --. --, • 1 , r ., €,--c Fes-+.--.•-3 Isms - RDEN 52 • s. .S[GA —t i S' L f. — --i EMING F a 5'1 Y I RIS ING {_ €,,.._..,.,1 ---, a . •_yrY 11y-„--, M . ', - i GHfc: I HST IGH 51' ,, SIGH ST HIGH sT IGH IGH 1 ! 3 4 °'y t c • (1 g ,' t-:,:47.:.-. - ' 47 ND-5 w v € ` 61 ': 1 UrI ga ., Is .GI---.....1:1=-1 ....---i ` ` r- $” ... ..,... L3 PBD-2015-26 NiagaraJalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-26 DB-2013-003 Deeming By-law Application East and West Side of Hickson Street Applicant: Canadian Specialty Castings Proposed Industrial Redevelopment RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to deem the following lots and partial laneway to no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision to enable them to merge: • Lots 179-185 and Lots 208-214, Plan 997, located on the west side of Hickson Street; • Lots 217, 218 and Part of Lots 219 and 220, Plan 997, located on the east side of Hickson Street; and • Partial laneway that exists between Lots 180-185 (inclusive) and Lots 208-213 (inclusive), Plan 997. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested the City to pass a deeming by-law under the Planning Act for the lands located on the west side of Hickson Avenue (Parcel A) municipally known as 4248, 4233 and 4213 Broughton Avenue, the parcel lying between 4233 and 4248 Broughton Avenue and the partial laneway between them. The applicant has also requested the deeming by-law to affect the lands on the east side of Hickson Avenue (Parcel B) municipally known as 4240 and 4220 Hickson Avenue and the parcel south of 4240 Hickson Avenue. The passing of the deeming by-law will enable the lands described as Parcel A to merge and be one parcel and the lands described as Parcel B to merge and be one parcel. Parcel A is zoned Light Industrial (LI), and Parcel B is zoned Parking (P), by Zoning By- law No. 79-200 as amended by By-law No. 2009-194, which permits the existing industrial and parking use. The necessary deeming by-law is included in tonight's agenda. BACKGROUND Proposal Parcel A is located on the west of Hickson Avenue and Parcel B is located on the east side of Hickson Avenue between Buttery Street and Ferguson Street. Refer to Schedule 1 for the location of the lands. An industrial building is located on Parcel A and Parcel B is being used as a parking lot. 2 PBD-2015-26 June 23, 2015 The lands are zoned Light Industrial (LI), in part, (Parcel A) and Parking (P), in part, (Parcel B) by By-law No. 79-200, as amended, by By-law No. 2009-194. The applicant received approval from the Committee of Adjustment (A-2012-027) to allow sea containers to be placed along portions of the property line of Parcel A. The two parcels consist of separate lots in a plan of subdivision. This creates zoning issues as the existing industrial budding and the off-site parking lot straddle the lot lines. If all the subject lands are deemed no longer to be within the registered plan of subdivision, they will be able to be merged into two parcels and will thus comply with the zoning by-law as intended. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the buildings and parking arrangement. A deeming by-law removes the special status granted to whole lots within registered plans of subdivision for the purpose of subdivision control under the Planning Act. The applicant's registration of the requested by-law would eliminate the lot lines and merge the subject properties in the same ownership. The development is subject to site plan control and will allow approvals to be issued once the site works are completed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS There are no financial implications. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal supports Council's strategic priority of strengthening and promoting economic development in the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan !i" - Alex Recommended by: Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: p Y Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Dilwaria:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-26, DB-2013-003, East and West Side of Hickson St.docx 3 PBD-2015-26 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 1 k 1:1176 FERGUS( FERGUSON ST ST FERGUSON SI Parcel A 1 i ---1 I Parcel B 0 ; ...- Z > 1...1111m1110•11,10101.....toolwramo.141 I ;1 1 *1 ; - ;;;. - .-a...;-...... 1 , ; 1 1 , i ST BUTTRE ST 4 PBD-2015-26 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 ; : • a . 1• . . . i...{ t • i . . t. e I I. 1,:t. •. PBD-2015-30 NiagaraagHs June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-30 PLC-2015-001, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control Lots 12 and 13, Plan 59M 262 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue Applicant: Karen Ann DeGiorgio Agent: Brian Sinclair, Q.C. RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the request and pass the by-law included in tonight's agenda to designate Lots 12 and 13 on Registered Plan 59M-262, as exempt from Part Lot Control for a period of three months. 2. That the developer be required to notify the City when the new deeds for the lots have been registered. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Karen Ann DeGiorgio has requested that Council pass a by-law to exempt the land from being subject to Part Lot Control to allow the transfer of the rear portion of 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue to 3151 Montrose Road. The desired transfer was approved by the City's Committee of Adjustment (B31/2002/NF and B32/2002/NF) in 2002, however, the transfer was not properly completed by the applicant. The request can be supported based on the following: • the use of this Planning Act mechanism is an acceptable alternative to a consent because the two lots are located within a registered subdivision; • the transfers were previously approved by the City's Committee of Adjustment; • the by-law will permit the rear portions of 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue to merge with 3151 Montrose Road; and • the zoning permits the proposed parcel sizes. BACKGROUND Proposal Karen DeGiorgio has submitted a request to have Part Lot Control removed from Lots 12 and 13, Plan 59M-262 (7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue), which are currently vacant. 2 PBD-2015-30 June 23, 2015 These lots were subject of two consent applications (B31/2002/NF and B32/2002/NF) to sever off the rear portion of these lots (Parts 5 and 6, 59R-13324) with the intent of merging them with Part 3, 59R-13324 (municipally known as 3151 Montrose Road). Final approval for the consents were granted by the City, however the consents did not achieve the intended transfer of the parts. To remedy this in time for an impending sale, the applicant has applied for the removal of Pah Lot Control from i ee Lvts 12 and 13. The subject lands are illustrated on Schedule 1 along with 3151 Montrose Road. The removal of Part Lot Control is a planning tool that is intended to allow minor boundary adjustments to lots and blocks within registered plans of subdivision. In this case, the removal of Part Lot Control is requested to allow the rear of these lots (shown as Parts 5 and 6 on Schedule 2) to be removed and merged with 3161 Montrose Road (shown as Part 3). Removal of Part Lot Control will allow the former two parts to merge with the latter part and allow the remnants of Lots 12 and 13 to be placed in separate title. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The two lots are located within a plan of subdivision (59M-262) which was registered in 1999. These lots were subject to the aforementioned consent applications which were applied for in 2002. The proposed parcel configurations are shown on the attached reference plan (Schedule 2). The two lots and 3151 Montrose Road are zoned Residential Single Family 1A Density (R1A-383), in part, and Residential Single Family 1C Density (R1C-384), in part, by Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 95-146. Provided Parts 5 and 6, 59R- 13324 are merged with Part 3, 59R-13324, the remnant lots and proposed parcel will comply with the zoning regulations regarding the lot size and lot frontage. Part Lot Control provisions under the Planning Act prevent lands that are within a registered plan of subdivision from being further divided without a consent to sever. Municipalities have the ability to exempt lots and blocks from Part Lot Control to allow lot lines to be reconfigured or part of a lot or block to be conveyed without a consent. Approval of the Part Lot Control by-law is required to complete the previously approved transfer in advance of an impending real estate transaction. Lifting Part Lot Control for 3 months should provide sufficient time to allow this transaction to happen. To tailor the Part Lot Control By-law to the requirements of this transfer, the By-law should specify the conveyance of Parts 5 and 6 to Part 3. The three parcels will need to be held under the same name to permit the merger into one parcel. The by-law on tonight's agenda has been drafted to address these conveyances. The developer should be required to notify the City when the new deeds have been created to assist in addressing and record keeping. 3 PBD-2015-30 June 23, 2015 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Development charges will be collected once Building Permits are submitted for 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The request does not impact on any of Council's Strategic Priorities. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Reference Plan 59R-13324 Recommended by: 6e-4, 1_,LA Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 41 -144- Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer A.Bryce:mb Attach. S\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-04, PLC-2014-008, Request for Removal of Part Lot Control, 7201-7229 Stacey Dr.docx 4 PBD-2015-30 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 1 Part Lot Control File PLC-2015-001 7661 and 7671 Bishop Avenue and 3161 Montrose Road Location Map 1 2353 ,t1M`r ;,i.tt,t'''kt -scktT t 4 „ sN,s,c09. 0 0 tr.t rn 4‘r OZ. June 2015 Subject Land 5 PBD-2015-30 June 23, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 c', 1 , , ..,.. ..: \ ,.:,..,,, f,,,-;:' . 1 , II , ...:. .. . -3 ,.,,f^' •C' .6 :9 0 ,-, r9 , •\ ' .5:1 0 PART 1 . 7 .., 4 49 3 r, Ca \-` 4.t'•' ... • ,o. • - - \-- •;‘,s , A 4 -- ``..,'',;\ I s :.._.1 .... R I . * .... .. , S•1 i-- .•• 1 1 t 7t, PART 2 .. . . , ...,;., _.- . .t.,..1. i429..--C1286(.1X1 1 • 1.] 1, . • . „ .!.„. 4E361 I:..C-.F.. -. ....• _, - •.:1., ,,,.. - 1.- . . --' - vl ,,,i,7 0 - - PAP T 3 = _ _ . . -:N 34.2:4.4-,3::9- ' ',--- . . , -... Z .,.. '....• '*• '._,,.' 0 PARIS , . . 7% .6 ,.. ',.. 't. C.'4. ,i 4.2.34-028,3 6„: •37...,C I 59`,:iREF, ENC': 13EkRING'. IQ,]7 *I, . . ! t . • •1- I :31 ,. .., I' IN 94214-321:1 , r"LN. 54.244_0217 , PIN, 54294--0216 -r• • ' 1 _.., gi. 1 R&C-2015-08 Niagaraaalls June 23, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2015-08 GNBA Score Board Agreement RECOMMENDATION That council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to act on behalf of the City to execute the Greater Niagara Baseball Association (GNBA) Oakes Park Score Board Agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A new score board was purchased and installed by the City last summer at Oakes Park, diamond number one. The score board was funded from the OLG capital funds. The new score board has six panels; three have been allocated to the following; City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and GNBA with three remaining panels available for advertising. GNBA will obtain and coordinate the installation of the advertising. The City will receive 10% of gross advertising revenues over a four-year term. BACKGROUND At the May 27, 2014, Council meeting, report MW-2014-24 was approved to purchase the score board, and to direct staff to prepare an Agreement with GNBA for ongoing operation and maintenance of the score board. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The score board agreement is similar to agreements with other youth sport organizations. The additional advertising revenue will benefit the youth baseball organization. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The four-year agreement commenced May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2019. The agreement covers all legal obligations for any and all loss, costs, damage or injury resulting from the use of the score board. City will receive 10% of gross revenues for the three panels. 2 R&C-2015-08 June 23, 2015 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Strategic Priority: Financial Stability, to develop a strategy to maximize non-tax revenue including developing and promoting new revenue opportunities including sponsorship opportunities and advertising programs for City facilities. vtxree&frtiLttf Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture Respectfully submitted: Ken odd, Chief Administrative Officer Dean Iorfida From: Ken Todd Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 11:20 AM To: CouncilMembers Cc: Serge Felicetti; Geoff Holman; Todd Harrison; Kathy Moldenhauer; Dale Morton; Dean Iorfida Subject: Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Good morning: The Federal government recently announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure program in anticipation of the country's 150 anniversary in 2017. The program is$150 million over two years to support the rehabilitation, renovation and expansion of existing community infrastructure. The program is aimed at projects that are of greater community benefit such as community centres, cultural facilites, recreational facilities, parks and trails. The deadline for submission is June 9th. Staff have reviewed Councils strategic priorities and the outstanding capital projects list in order to find projects that best fit the program criteria. As such the following 2 projects have been identified: -Silvia Place Market Phase 2: This project includes the replacement of the market building and the completion of the Silvia Place parking area.This project is a valuable community wide asset that reinforces the historic and cultural function of the Drummondville area. - Millennium Trail :This project includes the completion of Section 5 (Dorchester to Portage) and Section 6 (Dorchester to Lundy's Lane). Active transportation and trail development are part of Councils strategic priorities and this community wide project fits nicely with the program criteria. Due to the fact that there is no Council meeting this week and in order to meet the deadline, staff will submit these projects on Council's behalf by the deadline date, subject to Council approval at the Council Meeting scheduled on June 23rd. Also, a submission will be made by the Illumination Board, of which the City is a member.The project from the Illumination Board is the retrofitting of the existing lights on the falls. Staff have been working with the Niagara Parks staff to complete and submit this application. If you have any questions, please get back to me. Thanks, Ken Sent from my iPad 1 d ' CITY ov a_. caNeoa NIAGARA FALLS The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution June 23, 2015 No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Government of Canada, recently announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (the "Program") to fund investments in community infrastructure that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians; and WHEREAS $44.4 million has been allocated to the Program for Southern Ontario through FedDev Ontario; and WHEREAS the Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2 is a municipal project that meets the criteria of the Program in that it promotes the expansion of existing infrastructure for public use or benefit of this valuable community asset and reinforces the historic and cultural attributes of the Drummondville area. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, submitted by City staff, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Niagara Falls Farmers Market Phase 2. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR CITY OC!._ <ANA04 *Pi akitA NI46AQA FALLS The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution June 23, 2015 No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Government of Canada, recently announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (the "Program") to fund investments in community infrastructure that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians; and WHEREAS $44.4 million has been allocated to the Program for Southern Ontario through FedDev Ontario; and WHEREAS the Millennium Trail Phases 5 and 6 is the type of project identified under the Program criteria in that it will provide long-term benefits to a community, will be viewed with pride by the local residents, and be recognized as a lasting legacy from the Program THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, submitted by City staff, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Millennium Trail Phases 5 and 6. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR CITY Of.. .ftgieW.CANADA ---t1.144-71LS The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution June 23, 2015 No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Government of Canada, recently announced the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (the "Program") to fund investments in community infrastructure that celebrate our shared heritage, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians; and WHEREAS $44.4 million has been allocated to the Program for Southern Ontario through FedDev Ontario; and WHEREAS the retrofit of lighting for the Niagara Falls Illumination is a municipal project that meets the criteria of the Program in that it upgrades the existing infrastructure of a valuable community tourism and cultural asset. . THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Niagara Falls authorizes the application, in conjunction with the Niagara Parks Commission, the City's partner on the Illumination Board, for Canada 150 Community Infrastructure funding for the Niagara Falls Illumination. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to establish Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-15104 as a public highway, to be known as and to form part of Butternut Boulevard. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That part of Stamford Township Lot 199 designated as Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-15104, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, be established for public highway purposes. 2. That said Part 3 on Reference Plan 59R-15104 in the City of Niagara Falls that is hereby established as a public highway, be known as and form part of Butternut Boulevard. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015. Second Reading: June 23, 2015. Third Reading: June 23, 2015. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . By-law No. 2002-081 is amended by deleting Schedule "A", and Schedule "C" and that Schedules "A" and "C" attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. Passed this 23rd day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015. Second Reading: June 23, 2015. Third Reading: June 23, 2015. SCHEDULE "A" 1. Chief Building Official: Jeff Menard 2. Inspectors: Tammy Agnoletto Wayne Allan Louie Baldinelli Matthew Bowlby James Cerminara Luciano Chieca Frank Devereaux Brian Dickson Effat Effat Sandro Elia Kellie Kubik Christel Meyer Carmen Mignelli Nick Pietrangelo Roger Pigeon Franco Piscitelli Ellen Roupas Fred Sacco Mark Tardif Ben Trendle Ron Waters Brian Sparks 3. Property Standards Officers: James Cerminara Brian Sparks SCHEDULE "C" 1. Parking By-law Enforcement Officers: Sam Arnold Sylvio Basque Gabe Bogucki Marzenna Carrick Marianne Catherwood Julio Cavaliere Bob Chambers Joe Corradi Bill Crowder Larry Desormeaux Mario Digianni Bob DiGirolamo Larry Downing John Garvie Lou Hussey Norm Leonard John MacLeod John McPherson Mike Rodgers Stewart Rodgers Philip Rudachuk Chris Russell Dave Simpson Randy Tait Charles (Chuck) Wolkowich CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a lease agreement with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department, respecting Station 5, located at 11208 Sodom Road. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A lease agreement with the Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department, respecting Station 5, located at 11208 Sodom Road, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the lease agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal on the said lease agreement. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015. Second Reading: June 23, 2015. Third Reading: June 23, 2015. THIS INDENTURE made effective this 2r' day of June, 2015. IN PURSUANCE OF THE SHORT FORMS OF LEASES ACT, R.S.O. 1990. BETWEEN: WILLOUGHBY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor or Landlord" - and - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Hereinafter referred to as the "Lessee or Tenant" WHEREAS the Lessor is the owner of the lands and premises municipally known as 11208 Sodom Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario (the "Lands"), and more particularly described in Schedule '`A" attached hereto; AND WHEREAS it is recognized and agreed as between the parties that, although the Lessor bears the name "Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department" there is only one official Fire Department in the City of Niagara Falls; that official Fire Department being known as the Niagara Falls Fire Department which operates out of, among other locations, 11208 Sodom, Niagara Falls (Station 5). AND WHEREAS for the purposes of this Agreement, the Fire Chief means the Fire Chief of the Niagara Falls Fire Department. PREMISES, TERM AND RENTAL: 1.01 WITNESSETH that in consideration of the rents, covenants, conditions and agreements hereinafter reserved and contained on the part of the Lessee to be paid, observed and performed, the Lessor doth demise and lease unto the Lessee a portion of the building located on the Lands which includes the apparatus floor/garage area, including associated storage areas. and the office space, all hereinafter referred to as the 'Demised Premises", more specifically shown in heavy outline on Schedule "B" attached hereto. All equipment chattels owned by the tenant roust be identified and included in schedule C and to be updated from time to time with an acknowledgement from the landlord. 1.02 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Demised Premises for and during the term of ten (10) years to be computed from the 23'''day of June, 2015 (the "Lease Commencement Day") and from thenceforth next ensuing and fully to be complete and ended on the 230 day of June. 2025. 1.03 YIELDING AND PAYING therefor during the said term to the Lessor, its successors and assigns without deduction or offset, the sum of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00), plus HST, per annum, payable in advance QUARTERLY at the start of each meteorlogical season (March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1). The open rental agreement is paid at the end of each rental period at approximately the end of each calendar year. Upon commencement of this agreement all arrear rent will be paid in full with HST. 1.04 IN EACH YEAR OF THE TERM following the first year of the term, the amount paid by the Lessor as set out in paragraph1.03 above, shall increase by an amount defined as the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Canada as of February in each year of the term and the amount so calculated shall constitute the rent and shall be payable on the same terms and conditions as set out in paragraph 1.03 above. 1.05 PROVIDED THAT the Lessee is not in default under any terms contained in this Lease, the Lessor shall, upon the written request of the Lessee given to the Lessor not more than six (6) months and not less than three (3) months prior to the expiration of the original term of this Lease, grant to the Lessee a renewal of this Lease for a further term of ten (10) years on the same terms and conditions, save and except for any further renewals. Page 1 of 5 1.06 THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that both the Lessor and the Lessee shall have the option to terminate this Lease at any time, provided that the party wishing to terminate gives the other ninety (90) days prior written notice of its intention to exercise this right. On the termination date specified in such notice (the "Termination Date"), the Lessee shall deliver up vacant possession of the Demised Premises and this Lease will be fully and completely ended as of the Termination Date. LESSEE'S COVENANTS: 2.01 THE LESSEE COVENANTS WITH THE LESSOR: -To pay rent. To pay Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) which may be assessed or imposed in respect of the rents, personal property, fixtures, business or income of the Lessee. To be responsible for the cost of all work related to telephone and internet charges required by the Lessee, as determined appropriate by the Fire Chief. •• To abide by and comply with all lawful statutes, by-laws, rules and regulations of every parliamentary, municipal or other authority which in any manner relates to or affects the Demised Premises by reason of the tenancy of the Lessee; and to put the said premises in such state of repair as to comply with the said statutes, by-laws, rules and regulations and to indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from any penalty, costs, charges or damages to which the said Lessor may be put or suffer by reason of having to alter the said premises to conform with any such statute, by-laws, rules or regulations by reason of the tenancy of the Lessee. • e. Not to erect signs on the premises without approval of the Lessor. f. To keep the Demised Premises and every part thereof in a clean and tidy condition and not permit waste paper, garbage, ashes or waste or other objectionable material to accumulate thereon. 7o maintain, keep and repair, at the standard of a reasonable owner, all of the Demised Premises and every part thereof. AND that it will repair, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, lighting or tempest or by or as a result of war, acts of God, civil commotion. riot or insurrection or other casualty arising other than from the negligence of the Lessor by its employees or invitees only excepted. AND IF the Lessee shall fail to make the necessary repairs in the manner hereinbefore described, after due notice, then it shall he lawful for the Lessor and its agents, servants and employees to enter the said Demised Premises arid rave the same repaired in a proper manner and to render a reasonable account for such repairs to the Lessee and the Lessor shall have the same remedies to enforce payment thereof as the Lessor has in respect of arrears of rent. h. To provide, maintain and keep in force for and during the term, public liability and property damage insurance in the name of the Lessee in respect of the Demised Premises and the Lessee's operation thereon, with a limit of not less than FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) inclusive and to furnish to the Lessor a Certificate of said coverage, such policy to include the Lessor as an additional insured. In the event of a loss the payment for damages and loss of income to the lessor shall be made directly to the landlord. The Lessee shall indemnify the Lessor against all fines, suits, claims, demands and actions of any kind to which the Lessor may become liable by reason of any breach, violation or non-performance by the Lessee of any covenants, term or provision of this Lease or by reason of any injury occasioned to or suffered by any person or any property because of any wrongful act, neglect or default by the Lessee or any of its employees, servants or agents. . The Lessee agrees to provide snow clearing services only for the purposes of allowing efficient emergency vehicle access and Fire Services related parking at the facility. Pd,.-j2 2 uC 5 2.02 The Lessee shall not assign or sublet the whole or any portion of the Demised Premises without the consent of the Lessor in writing first had and obtained, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. Any assignment or subletting shall in no event relieve the Lessee from the responsibility of observing and performing the covenants herein contained including the payment of rent for the whole of the term of the within Lease and renewal thereof. LESSOR'S COVENANTS: 3.01 THE LESSOR COVENANTS WITH THE LESSEE: • f-or quiet enjoyment. b. To provide the Lessee, its employees and agents, shared use of the washroom and laundry facilities located in the building on the Lands. To provide the Lessee, its employees and agents, shared use of the parking lot located on the Lands. d To keep the Demised Premises and every part thereof in a clean and tidy condition and not permit waste paper, garbage, ashes or waste or other objectionable material to accumulate thereon. 4.01 PROVISO FOR RE-ENTRY for non-payment of rent and/or non-performance of covenants, subject to the provisions of the Lease. . If the Lessee shall fail to pay an instalment of rent payable hereunder when due and shall allow such default to continue for five (5) days or shall fail to perform any of the covenants, conditions and agreements contained and shall allow any such default to continue for ten (10) days, then the Lessor may take possession of the Demised Premises herein described and this Lease Agreement shall be terminated. In case suit shall be brought for recovery of possession of the leased premises, for the recovery of rent or any other amount due under the provisions of this Lease, or because of the breach of any other covenant herein contained on the part of the Lessee to be kept or performed, and a breach shall be established, the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor all expenses incurred therefor, including a reasonable solicitors' fee. 5 01 Provided that the Lessee may remove from the Demised Premises during the term of this Lease or any renewal thereof any chattels, fixtures or effects that are listed in Schedule C as acknowledged by the landlord in writing. 6.01 Upon the expiration of this Lease either by notice or by expiration of the term or for any cause, the Lessee may remove its fixtures from the Demised Premises. In the event that removal of such chattels and items causes any damage to the demised premises, such damages shall be remediated at the sole cost to the Lessee. 7.01 The Lessee may make interior improvements and changes to the Demised Premises for the purposes of carrying on their day-to-day activities. 8.01 The Lessee agrees that the within Lease constitutes the entire understanding between the parties hereto and that there are no representations or warranties, oral or otherwise, except as contained herein. The Lessee further agrees that it has inspected the Demised Premises prior to the commencement of this Lease and that by virtue of these presents accept the said premises in the condition that the same were in as of the commencement of this Lease. 9.01 The Lessor shall not be responsible in any way for any injury to any person or for any loss of or damage to any property belonging to the Lessee, or to employees, invitees or licensees of the Lessee while such person or property is in the building located on the Demised Premises, including (without limiting the foregoing) any damages to any such property caused by steam, water, rain or snow which may leak into, issue or flow from any part of the said building or any adjacent or neighbouring lands or premises or from the water, steam or drainage pipes or plumbing works of the Demised Premises or from any other place Page 3 of 5 or quarter unless such damage is caused by anything done or omitted to be done by any other tenant of the said building and unless such arise through the negligence of the Lessor, its servants, agents, invitees and licensees. The Lessee covenants to indemnify the Lessor of and from all loss, costs, claims or demands in respect of any injuries or damage referred to in this paragraph for which the Lessee is in law responsible. 10.01 If the Lessee shall fail to perform any of the covenants or obligations of the Lessee under or in respect of this Lease, the Lessor may from time to time, in its discretion, perform or cause to be performed any of such covenants or obligations, or any part thereof, and for such purpose may do such things as may be requisite, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the right to enter upon the Demised Premises or any part thereof as the Lessor may consider requisite or necessary. The Lessee covenants that all expenses incurred and expenditures made by or on behalf of the Lessee together with interest thereon at the rate of 10% per annum, shall be forthwith paid by it to the Lessor, upon receiving written demand, and failing payment, forthwith upon such demand, such amounts may be collected as rent in arrears. • 11_01 IT IS HEREBY AGREED by and between the parties hereto that any notice inn writing which either party may desire to give to the other with regard to any matter or thing in this Lease contained may be validly and effectually given by mailing the same by prepaid registered post or facsimile transmission, if intended for the Lessor, to: The Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department 11208 Sodom Road Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S6 Attention: Board of Directors and if intended for the Lessee, to. The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario I.2E 6X5 Attention: Legal Services telephone: (905) 356-7521 facsimile (905) 371-2892 and any such notice, if mailed, shall be conclusively deemed to be given to and • received by the other party, three (3) business clays after the mailing thereof or if sent by facsimile transmission, on the date the facsimile transmission was sent. 12.01 The captions in this Lease are for convenience only and are not to be considered as part of this Lease and do not in any way limit or amplify the terms and provisions of this Lease. 13.01 Words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice-versa, and words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and words importing persons shall include firms and corporations and vice-versa. 14.01 Unless the context otherwise required, the word "Lessor" and the word "Lessee" whenever used herein shall be constructed to include and shall mean the successors and assigns of the Lessor and the successors and assigns of the Lessee. !.D.d:1 4 Ji 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their corporate seals, duly attested by the hands of their proper signing officers and the said signing officers certify that they have authority to bind their corporation. Willoughby Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Association President Adonis Somerville Director Ben Trendle Director Robert Somerville Director Herb Michitsch Director Chris Turcotte The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, Mayor James M. Diodati City Clerk: Dean lorfida - Page 5 a[ 5 SCHEDULE "A" Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, Willoughby, as in Instrument Number RO83777, except Instrument Number BB30062, City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara, as described in PIN 64253-0066 (LT). 1 &Pt ...ell ! ca'r . I ..• V► . in — 1 ' ! to 1 H ci .1 i L. N I _—_ I o -f zI I a I 119.4 -n _ ..at 1 r— I t, r , I f.--; ( I1I -_"-I I( \1i1 Z II Li 4* 111 ib I 1 y': 1 '4 L I I _ _. i .a......... - "ff,, TIfGHH3s SCHEDULE "C" Items to be maintained by City of Niagara Falls at Fire Station 5: All fire related materials Radiant tube heating in truck bay area Lighting/ceiling fans in bay area Roll up doors/controllers Captain's office furniture Fire gear washer and fire gear dryers Compressor CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a license agreement with the Greater Niagara Baseball Association to sell advertising space on the scoreboard located at Oakes Park, 5700 Morrison Street. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A license agreement with the Greater Niagara Baseball Association, respecting permission to sell advertising space on the scoreboard located at Oakes park, 5700 Morrison Street, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the lease agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal on the said lease agreement. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015. Second Reading: June 23, 2015. Third Reading: June 23, 2015. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT made this 1st day of May, 2015. BETWEEN: GREATER NIAGARA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION Hereinafter referred to as "GNBA" and THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Hereinafter referred to as the "City" WHEREAS the GNBA has requested the City's permission to sell advertising space on the scoreboard located at Oakes Park, 5700 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls; AND WHEREAS the GNBA and the City have agreed to enter into this License Agreement (the "Agreement") in respect of the GNBA's use of the scoreboard located at Oakes Park, 5700 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, owned by the City, for said advertising sales; AND WHERAS the City and GNBA acknowledge that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation paid for the acquisition and installation of the scoreboard; NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and agreements hereinafter contained and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Grant 1.1 The parties hereto acknowledge that the City is the owner of the lands and premises municipally known as Oakes Park located at 5700 Morrison Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, (the "Park"), together with the scoreboard located thereon. 1.2 The City grants to the GNBA, and the GNBA accepts, an exclusive right to use the scoreboard located in the Park (the "Scoreboard"), and as shown on Schedule "A" attached hereto, for advertising, at the GNBA's sole cost and expense. Such right to be subject to the exception that one sign panel of the Scoreboard shall be reserved for the exclusive use of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. 1.3 The GNBA acknowledges that it has inspected the Scoreboard, that the City has made no representations.or warranties whatsoever respecting the 3 months and not less than three months prior to the expiration of the original term of this Agreement grant to the GNBA, a renewal of this Agreement for a further term of one year on the same terms and conditions, save and except for the right of further renewal. 3. Confirmation of Gross Sales 3.1 The GNBA agrees to submit an annual statement to the City listing the advertisements approved and installed at the Scoreboard and the payment schedule for every advertisement. 3.2 As soon as reasonably possible after the end of each year of the Term, the GNBA shall have prepared an annual statement of the revenues from the advertisements to which this License Agreement relates and submit this statement to the City. 3.3 The City shall have the right, at all reasonable times, to examine the books of account of the GNBA through any representative named by the City and shall be given all facilities reasonably necessary to check the accuracy of such statement of revenues, including the right to examine all vouchers relating to billings. 4. Terms and Conditions of Use 4.1 The GNBA acknowledges that it does not have the right to use the Scoreboard, except in accordance with the conditions of the License herein contained and the GNBA accepts this License subject to such limitations as herein contained. 4.2 The GNBA must obtain written approval from the Manager of Community Relations and Customer Service for the City ("Manager"), with respect to the particular advertisement displayed on the Scoreboard. 4.3 The GNBA acknowledges and agrees that it shall be responsible for the display onto the Scoreboard, of all advertisements as have been approved by the Manager. 4.4 The City acknowledges and agrees that it is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Scoreboard. 4.5 The GNBA covenants and agrees: (a) to submit no advertising of alcohol or tobacco and tobacco related products in any advertising installed on the Scoreboard; (b) to submit advertising which is suitable for display in a park that is intended for use on a regular basis by young children; and 4 (c) to summit no advertisement which advocates political parties or candidates. 4.6 When an advertisement is submitted, the Manager, or his designate shall examine the advertisement to ensure that the advertisement is suitable for display in the Park. The decision of the Manager with respect to the foregoing shall be final and binding. 4.7 In addition to the foregoing, the Manager must approve all art work, content, colours and graphic symbolism of each advertisement prior to the installation of such advertisement. 4.8 No transfer or assignment of this License or any rights hereunder shall be made by the GNBA without the prior written consent thereto of City Council, which consent may be unreasonably withheld. 4.9 The GNBA shall comply with all the laws of the federal, provincial or municipal governments that may be applicable to the licensing of the Scoreboard. 4.10 The GNBA acknowledges and agrees that the City must approve the contractors or any volunteers who are going to perform any work on the Scoreboard and that any work on the Scoreboard must be carried out without damage to City property or unreasonable interference with the operations of the City or other users of Oakes Park. 4.11 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in the event that the GNBA fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in whole or in part on notification to the GNBA as follows. The City shall give to the GNBA written notice pursuant to paragraphs 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 hereof setting out the details of such breach and the City's intent to cancel this Agreement in whole or in part. At the expiration of fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of such notice, if the GNBA has failed to rectify the breach or to commence rectification of such breach in a reasonable and diligent manner, the City may cancel this Agreement without further written notice to the GNBA. 5. Liability and Insurance 5.1 The GNBA agrees to assume all liability and obligations for any and all loss, costs, damage or injury (including death) to persons or property that would not have happened but for this Agreement or anything done or maintained by the GNBA thereunder or intended so to be and the GNBA shall at all times indemnify and save harmless the City, its officers, employees and agents from and against all such loss, damage or injury and all actions, suits, proceedings, costs, charges, expenses, claims or demands, in any manner based thereupon, arising by reason of or in any 5 way related to the existence of this Agreement or anything done or maintained hereunder. 5.2 The GNBA agrees to take out and keep in force a Commercial General Liability insurance policy to cover both bodily injury, public liability and property damage satisfactory to the City Solicitor protecting and indemnifying the GNBA and the City, its officers, employees and agents against any claims for damage or bodily injury to or death of one or more persons and the loss of or damage to property occurring in, on, or about the Playing Fields with all inclusive coverage of not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), such policy to include the City as an additional insured and to be endorsed to include the contractual obligation of the GNBA to the City under this Agreement and to contain a "cross liability" endorsement. The said insurance policy shall include a clause that the insurer will not cancel or change the insurance coverages without first giving the City thirty (30) days prior written notice. The City may, in its sole discretion acting reasonably, require the GNBA to raise the minimum amount of coverage and shall so advise the GNBA in writing, who then shall immediately increase the minimum coverage and deliver to the City within thirty (30) days, a certified copy of the policy or certificate in lieu, in a form satisfactory to the City's Solicitor, showing the amended coverage. Failure of the GNBA to comply with this provision shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and shall entitle the City to terminate hereunder. 5.3 The GNBA shall furnish the City with a certified copy of the aforementioned insurance policy or an insurance certificate in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor prior to the commencement of this License in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and at each insurance renewal date. 6. General 6.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting this Agreement other than expressed herein. 6.2 Where this Agreement requires notice or a document to be delivered by one party to the other, such notice or document shall be in writing and delivered either personally, by e-mail, by fax or be prepaid ordinary first class post, by the party wishing to give such notice or document, to the other party at the address noted below. 6.3 Such notice or document shall be deemed to have been given: (a) in the case of personal delivery, on the date of delivery; (b) in the case of e-mail or fax, on the date of transmission provided it is received before 4:30 p.m. on a day that is not a holiday, as 6 defined in the Interpretation Act, failing which it shall be deemed to have been received the next day, provided the next day is not a holiday; and (c) in the case of registered post, on the third day, which is not a holiday, following posting. 6.4 Notice shall be given to the GNBA at: Greater Niagara Baseball Association P.O. Box 641 4500 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V5 Attention: Vito Scaringi Telephone No.: (905) 354-4622 Fax No.: (905) 354-4622 E-mail: gnba@cogeco.net and to the City at: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Attention: Rob McDonald Manager of Community Relations and Customer Service Telephone No.: (905) 356-7521 x. 3340 Fax No.: (905) 354-9119 E-mail: rmcdonald ,niagarafalls ca 6.5 Wherever the singular or masculine is used in this Agreement they shall be construed as if the plural or the feminine or the neuter has been used where the context or the party or parties hereto so require and the rest of the sentence shall be construed as if the grammatical and terminological changes thereby rendered necessary had been made and all covenants herein contained shall be construed to the several as well as joint. 6.6 Each and every paragraph of this Agreement is severable and any findings of invalidity of any part of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions thereof. 6.7 This Agreement shall in all respects be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario relating to contracts entered into and to be duly performed therein. 7 IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their corporate seals, duly attested by the hands of their proper signing Officers and the said signing Officers certify that they have authority to bind their corporation. GREATER • GARA BASEBALL ASSOC! • ^;Q Per: Name: ,i/ ,r'' Title: v Name: 4. p Title: (; r r: ; { =- THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Per: James M. Diodati, Mayor Dean lorfida, City Clerk 24" 72' 9 ilEs. BALL VISITOR HOME 240" Rep: Dana Plant Customer: City of Niagara Falls OAKES PARK Niagara 60" 60" 60" www.0ES-Scoreboards.com 60„ CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to reduce parking and aisle width requirements for a commercial plaza, and to eliminate loading requirements for a proposed 335 square metre commercial building (AM-2015-002). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the "Lands". Schedule 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 GC zone 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum number of parking spaces for all 1 space per 53 square of the permitted uses except dwelling units metres of floor area (b) Minimum aisle width 6.3 metres (c) Minimum number of loading spaces for one none required building or structure with a maximum floor area of 335 square metres (d) The balance of regulations specified for a GC use 6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail. 7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use. 8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations. 9. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet C2 of Schedule "A" of By- law No. 79-200 by numbering the Lands 1012. 2 10. Section 20 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto: 20.1.1012 Refer to By-law No. 2015- . Passed this twenty--third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 2015 S:\ZONING\AMS\2015\By-laws\Byam002.docx SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2015- Subject Land Fr:/://///'//1 ;1 U, v ®'NEIL ST 103 67m soz 3.05m i v / A 7.3m 0 ": / „/,;":„/././7/,//' / JJ/ :/ 57 52m/ f, rn 1012 3 0 e i r ' // y' 128 aim VINE ST Amending Zoning By-law Nos 79-200 Description: Part Lot 2 Plan 204 Pt 1, 59R14405; Lt 3 PI 204; Lt 4 PI 204; Lt 5 PI 204; Pt Lt 1 PI 204 Stamford As In AA71142; Pt Twp Lt 61 Stamford As In AA10129 & RO662659;T/W R0662659; Subject To An Easement As In AA53303; Pt Twp Lt 61 Stamford As In RO744966; S/T &T/W RO744966; City Of Niagara 'c=alls l Applicant: CNM Inc. Assessment #: 272504001113401, 272504001113200 S AM-2015-02 1:NTS May 2015 K:\GIS_Requests\2015\Schedules\Zoning\02\Zoning.map CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to designate Lots 179-185, 208-214, 217, 218, Part of Lots 219 and 220 and the partial laneway between Lots 180-185 (inclusive) and Lots 208-213 (inclusive), Plan 997 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 (DB-2013-003). WHEREAS subsection 50(4) of the Planning Act , R.S.O.1990, provides that the council of a local municipality may by by-law, designate any plan of subdivision, or part thereof, that has been registered for eight years or more, to be deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.0.1990; AND WHEREAS the said land is within a plan of subdivision registered in 1894; AND WHEREAS to facilitate the legal merger of the subject lands, the passing of a by- law as provided in subsection 50(4) is necessary; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara deems it expedient to designate the said land to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision as provided in said subsection 50(4). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACT AS FOLLOWS: 1 . Lots 179-185, 208-214, 217, 218, Part of Lots 219 and 220 and the partial laneway between Lots 180-185 (inclusive) and Lots 208-213 (inclusive), Plan 997 shall be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 2015 S:\DEEMING BY-LAw\DB-2013-003: Hickson St,Canadian Specialty Castings\Deeming By-law.docx CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to designate Lots 12 and 13, Registered Plan 59M-262, not be subject to part-lot control (PLC-2015-001). WHEREAS subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, provides, in part, that the council of a local municipality may by by-law designate lands that would otherwise be subject to part-lot control, not be subject to such part-lot control; AND WHEREAS such by-laws are required under subsection 50(7.1) of the Planning Act to be approved by the appropriate approval authority, that being the Regional Municipality of Niagara as per subsection 51(5) of the Planning Act, subsequently delegated to the City of Niagara Falls by Regional Municipality of Niagara By-law No. 8819-97; AND WHEREAS the said lands are zoned by Zoning By-law No. 79-200, as amended by By-law No. 95-146 to permit the proposed single detached lots; AND WHEREAS the owner of the said lands proposes to convey Part of Lot 12, 59M-262, being Part 1 on 59R-11975 and Part of Lot 13, 59M-262, being Part 2 on 59R-11975 to lands known as Part of Stamford Township Lot 46, being Part 11 on 59R-9692, save and except for Parts 1, 2 and 4 of 59R-13324; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls deems it expedient to designate that the said lands not be subject to part-lot control. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That subsection 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, not apply to Lots 12 and 13, Registered Plan 59M-262, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara. 2. That Part of Lot 12, 59M-262, being Part 1 on 59R-11975 and Part of Lot 13, 59M- 262, being Part 2 on 59R-11975 be conveyed to Part of Stamford Township Lot 46, being Part 11 on 59R-9692, save and except for Parts 1, 2 and 4 on 59R-13324. 3. This by-law shall remain in full force and effect for three months from the date of passage of this by-law, after which time this by-law shall expire and be deemed to be repealed and of no effect. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 2015 S:\PART LOT CONTROL\2015\PLC-001\PLC-2015-001 By-law.docx CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the payment of$25,986,229.00 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 May 7, 2015 to June 3, 2015. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 2015 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A by-law to fees and charges for various services, licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS it has been the municipality's practice to consolidate fees and charges in a booklet for the ease of the public; and WHEREAS all the charges contained within the by-law and booklet were previously approved by Council; and WHEREAS a copy of this by-law, in the form of a booklet, will be available at City Hall for public consumption. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the fees and charges for various services licences and publications for the City of Niagara Falls are hereby imposed as set out in Schedule A, attached to this by-law. 2. That By-law 2014-77 is hereby repealed. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading June 23, 2015 II W 11 'INI Bki1I CITY OF ►tAMAOA N14G pA THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-LAW Number 2015 - A by-law to amend By-law No. 89-2000, being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic on City Roads. (Parking Prohibited, Limited Parking, Parking Meter Zones) The Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby ENACTS as follows: 1. By-law No. 89-2000, as amended, is hereby further amended: (a) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following items: PARKING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS Queen Street South A point 70 metres east of Ontario Avenue and At All Times a point 99 metres east of Ontario Avenue Queen Street North A point 32 metres west of Erie Avenue and At All Times a point 42 metres west of Erie Avenue Queen Street North A point 42 metres west of Erie Avenue and At All Times a point 56 metres west of Erie Avenue May 1 to October 31 Queen Street North A point 56 metres west of Erie Avenue and At All Times a point 60 metres west of Erie Avenue Queen Street North A point 88 metres west of Erie Avenue and At All Times a point 98 metres west of Erie Avenue Queen Street North A point 21 metres west of Ontario Avenue and At All Times a point 25 metres west of Ontario Avenue Queen Street North A point 58 metres west of Ontario Avenue and At All Times a point 62 metres west of Ontario Avenue COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS -2- Queen Street North A point 75 metres west of Ontario Avenue and At All Times a point 82 metres west of Ontario Avenue Queen Street South A point 91 metres east of St. Clair Avenue and At All Times a point 95 metres east of St. Clair Avenue Queen Street South A point 49 metres east of St. Clair Avenue and At All Times a point 63 metres east of St. Clair Avenue May 1 to October 31 Queen Street South A point 42 metres east of St. Clair Avenue and At All Times a point 49 metres east of St. Clair Avenue Queen Street North A point 34 metres west of St. Clair Avenue and At Al!Times a point 41 metres west of St. Clair Avenue Queen Street North A point 61 metres west of St. Clair Avenue and At All Times a point 65 metres west of St. Clair Avenue Queen Street North A point 94 metres west of St. Clair Avenue and At All Times a point 104 metres west of St. Clair Avenue Queen Street South A point 88 metres east of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 98 metres east of Crysler Avenue Queen Street South A point 63 metres east of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 67 metres east of Crysler Avenue Queen Street North A point 37metres west of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 45 metres west of Crysler Avenue Queen Street North A point 52 metres west of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 57 metres west of Crysler Avenue Queen Street North A point 65 metres west of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 78 metres west of Crysler Avenue May 1 to October 31 Queen Street North A point 78 metres west of Crysler Avenue and At All Times a point 88 metres west of Crysler Avenue Queen Street South A point 73 metres east of St. Lawrence Avenue and At All Times a point 77 metres east of St. Lawrence Avenue Queen Street South A point 43 metres east of St. Lawrence Avenue and At All Times a point 46 metres east of St. Lawrence Avenue (b) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule C thereto the following items: PARKING PROHIBITED COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS Elberta Avenue Both Thorold Stone Road and a point At All Times 15 metres south of Thorold Stone Road Elberta Avenue Both A point 48 metres south of Thorold Stone Road At All Times and Crawford Street Except by Permit -3- (c) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule E thereto the following items: LIMITED PARKING COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERMITTED PERIOD Buckley Ave. West Queen Street and Park Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Buckley Ave. East Queen Street and Huron Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Crysler Ave. West Park Street and Huron Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Erie Avenue Both Queen Street and Park Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Huron Street South Ontario Avenue and 9am-5pm 2 hours St. Clair Avenue Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Huron Street North Crysler Ave and 9am-5pm 2 hours St. Lawrence Ave. Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Ontario Avenue West Park Street and Huron Street 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 hours Monday to Friday No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Ontario Avenue East Park Street and Queen Street 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 hours Monday to Friday No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Ontario Avenue East A point 19 metres south of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2 hours Queen Street and a point 41 Monday to Friday metres south of Queen Street No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Ontario Avenue East A point 68 metres south of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2 hours Queen Street and a point 10 Monday to Friday metres north of Huron Street No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Ontario Street Both Huron street and Morrison Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking Park Street North A point 15 metres east of Ontario 9am-5pm 2 hours Avenue and a point 40 metres east Mon-Fri of Ontario Avenue No reparking within 5 hrs of initial parking -4- COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERMITTED PERIOD Park Street Both Zimmerman Avenue and 9am-5pm 2 hours Erie Avenue Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking St. Clair Ave. West A point 7 metres south of 9am-5pm 2 hours Park Street and a point 50 Mon-Fri metres south of Park Street No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking St East A point 26 metres south of Queen 9am-5pm 2 hours St. Clair Avenue 1----.` Street and a point 11 m north Mon-Fri of Huron Street No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking St. Lawrence Ave East Park Street and Queen Street 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking St. Lawrence East A point 18 metres south of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours Avenue Street and a point 10 metres Monday to Friday north of Huron Street No re-parking within 5 hours of initial parking Zimmerman Ave Both Park St. and Bridge St. 9am-5pm 2 hours Mon-Fri No re-parking within 5 hrs of initial parking (d) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule E thereto the following items: LIMITED PARKING COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERMITTED PERIOD Buckley Avenue West Queen Street and 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Park Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Buckley Avenue East Queen Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Huron Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking in Downtown Zone Crysler Avenue West Park Street and 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Huron Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Erie Avenue Both Queen Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Park Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone -5- COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERMITTED PERIOD Huron Street South Ontario Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours St. Clair Avenue Monday to Friday Huron Street North Crysler Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours St. Clair Avenue Monday to Friday Ontario Avenue West Park Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Huron Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Ontario Avenue East Park Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Queen Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Ontario Avenue East A point 19 metres south of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Queen Street and a point 41 Monday to Friday No re-parking within metres south of Queen Street Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Ontario Avenue East A point 68 metres south of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Queen Street and a point 10 Monday to Friday No re-parking within metres north of Huron Street Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Ontario Street Both Huron Street and 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Morrison Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Park Street North A point 15 metres east of Ontario 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours Avenue and a point 40 metres Monday to Friday east of Ontario Avenue Park Street Both Zimmerman Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours Erie Avenue Monday to Friday Queen Street North Erie Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Zimmerman Avenue Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Queen Street Both Victoria Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Erie Avenue Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone St. Clair Avenue West Queen Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes11 Park Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone St. Clair Avenue East Queen Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Huron Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone St. Lawrence Avenue East Park Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Queen Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone -6- COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN TIMES/DAYS MAXIMUM PERMITTED PERIOD St. Lawrence Avenue East Queen Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Huron Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holidays 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Valley Way Both Victoria Avenue and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 90 Minutes Queen Street Monday to Friday No re-parking within Excluding Holiday_s 4 hours of initial parking In Downtown Zone Zimmerman Avenue Both Park Street and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2 Hours Bridge Street Monday to Friday (e) by removing from the specified columns of Schedule G thereto the following items: PARKING METER ZONES COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN FEES MAXIMUM DAYS/TIMES Queen Street South Zimmerman Avenue $1.50/1 hour 2 hours 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. &St. Lawrence Avenue $0.75/30 min Except Saturdays,Sundays $0.40/15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment Queen Street South Valley Way $1.50/1 hour 2 hours 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. &Victoria Avenue $0.75/30 min Except Saturdays,Sundays $0.40!15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment Queen Street North Victoria Avenue and a point $1.50!1 hour 2 hours 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 22 metres west of $0.75!30 min Except Saturdays, Sundays St.Clair Avenue $0.40/15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment Queen Street North St. Clair Avenue and $1.50/1 hour 2 hours 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Zimmerman Avenue $0.75/30 min Except Saturdays, Sundays $0.40/15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment Queen Street North A point 10 metres west of $0.40/15 min 15 minutes 9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. St. Clair Avenue and $0.15/6 min Except Saturdays,Sundays a point 22 metres west of and Holidays St.Clair Avenue Valley Way Both Queen St. and Morrison St. $1.50/1 hour 2 hours 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. $0.75/30 min Except Saturdays, Sundays $0.40/15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment -7- (f) by adding to the specified columns of Schedule G thereto the following item: PARKING METER ZONES COLUMN 1 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 3 COLUMN 4 COLUMN 5 COLUMN 6 HIGHWAY SIDE BETWEEN FEES MAXIMUM DAYS/TIMES • Valley Way Both Victoria Avenue and $1.50/1 hour 2 hours 8:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Morrison Street $0.75/30 min Except Saturdays, Sundays $0.40/15 min and Holidays $0.25/10 min $0.25 minimum payment This By-law shall come into force when the appropriate signs are installed. Passed this twenty-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 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 23rd day of June, 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 23rd day of June, 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-third day of June, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: June 23, 2015 Second Reading: June 23, 2015 Third Reading: June 23, 2015