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2015/07/28 I iip;: I I 1],r: II CITY OF! .CANADA NIAGARA FA 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. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT on July 28, 2015 at 4:15 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 s. 239(2)(f), solicitor-client advice and s. 239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, related to water billing and assessment at 6380 Fallsview Boulevard and the appeal of the Ontario Municipal Board decision regarding the Northwest Quadrant Urban Boundary Expansion. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR ..„,07, ---- ----- Niagaraa11s COUNCIL MEETING July 28, 2015 0 Canada to be sung by Isabella Milano. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of June 23, 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 * * * * * PROPERTY MATTERS 5:00 P.M. Mayor Diodati will request whether there is anyone present that has an interest respecting the following property matters. L-2015-22 Proposed Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Landowner Part of Block 81, Plan 59M-401 Optimist Subdivision Walkway Our File No. 2015-120 REPORTS/ PRESENTATIONS 5:00 — 6:30 P.M. 1. TS-2015-21 — Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Charging Station 2. Victoria Centre Streetscaping The City's Landscape Architect and representatives from the Victoria Centre BIA will make a presentation on the proposed Victoria Centre streetscaping project. 3. Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Rino Mastacci, Commissioner, and Diana Morreale, Manager of Community, Planning & Development Services Department of the Niagara Region will make a presentation on the terms of reference associated with the Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study 4. Niagara River Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Jocelyn Baker, Project Manager and Deanna Lindblad, Restoration Project lead, of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority will speak to the proposed Ramsar designation for the Niagara River. * * * * * PRESENTATIONS/DEPUTATIONS 6:30 P.M. Heaters Heroes Adam Murphy, Vice President of the Fallsview Hose Brigade will inform Council of the Heaters Heroes event at Oakes Park on August 8th 777 Litter Pickup Challenge Gord Debiasi, local resident, will outline his 777 Litter Pickup Challenge, an initiative to help with municipal cleanup. Rendez-vous Vittoria Wikston, Director, Business Development, Niagara Falls Tourism, will update Council on the recent Rendez-vous event held in the City. * * * * * PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting: AM-2015-004, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 7901 , 7913 and 7933 Thorold Stone Road Applicant: Niagara Falls Facility Inc. (Reichmann Seniors Housing Development Corp.) Agent: Ken Dakin, RPP. Proposal: Proposal: Proposed Retirement Home Background Material: Recommendation Report PBD-2015-34 -AND Correspondence from Donna Gamble * * * * * 3 MAYOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS * * * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Main & Ferry B.I.A. — requesting approval of their budget and Board of Directors. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 2. Victoria Centre B.I.A. — requesting a change to their Council representative and approval of their Board of Directors. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 3. Terry Fox Committee — requesting a flag raising in conjunction with their annual barbecue. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 4. Stamford Centre Volunteer Fireman's Association — requesting a grant equal to a fee waiver for road closure and business licence fees for their Soap Box Derby event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 5. Celebrate Old Downtown — requesting a grant equal to a fee waiver for road closures for their Motorcycle show event. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 6. Regional Municipality of Niagara — requesting Council support their report regarding education development charges. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 7. Town of Pelham/ City of Port Colborne — requesting support for the Region to assume operation of the Niagara central Dorothy Rungeling Airport. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration. * * * * * 4 REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF 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. F-2015-31 Municipal Accounts F-2015-32- Monthly Tax Receivables Report— June MW-2015-21 Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-381-15 2015 Road Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Replacement MW-2015-22 Tender Award — Contract No. 2015-304-13 Buchanan Avenue Municipal Services Replacement Project MW-2015-23 Revision to Corporate Purchasing Policy Tender Deposits PBD-2015-32 DB-2015-003, Request for Deeming By-law Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3,4 & 5 Plan 204, 3463-3551 Portage Road ( Stamford Green Plaza). Applicant: CNM Inc. (Mario Carusella) PBD-2015-33 Telecommunication Facility Consultation 8858 Mountain Road, Enbridge Gas PBD-2015-35 — DB-2014-003, Request for Deeming By-law Lots 747, 748 and 749 Plan 204. 5450 Kitchener Street, Applicant: 2320594 Ontario Inc. Agent: Satwinder Singh Gosal PBD-2015-36 — DB-2015-004, Request for Deeming By-law Part of Lot 7, Lots 8,9,10,11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 599 and Part of Lot 6, Plan 653. 5785-5807 Ferry Street. Applicant: 2405800 Ferry Street. Agent: Greg Taras, UEM Consulting. PBD-2015-37 — Architectural Peer Review Process R&C-2015-10 — Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Grant Submission TS-2015-22 — Monthly Parking Rate Reduction — Municipal Lots #15 #18 5 RESOLUTIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council supports the submission of the Whirlpool Trail link and the extension of the Garner Recreation Trail for funding under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers "Niagara Falls Night of Art" to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event. 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. 2015-78 A by-law to permanently close part of a highway 2015-79 A by-law to declare Block 81 on Registered Plan 59M-401; in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara, surplus 2015-80 A by-law to designate Lots 747, 748 and 749 Plan 9 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-2014-003). 2015-81 A by-law to designate Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Plan 204 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2015-003). 2015-82 A by-law to designate Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299 and Part of Lot 6, N.S of Ferry Street East of Main Street, Plan 653, Abstracted as Block 3 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2015-004). 2015-83 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the use of the land and buildings thereon for a hotel, restaurant and/or a retirement home and to repeal By-law No. 97-100 (AM-2015-005). 2015-84 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. 2015-85 A by-law to amend By-law 2015-45, being a by-law to to provide for Council member appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. 6 2015-86 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. 2015-87 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2007-161, being a by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of water rates. 2015-88 A by-law to establish the setting of Open Air Burning for the City of Niagara Falls. 2015-89 A by-law to authorize the payment of$22,175,168.44 for General Purposes. 2015-90 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28th day of July, 2015 NEW BUSINESS Dean Iorfida From: Clark Bernat Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 2:33 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: FW: Oh Canada! June 28th Attachments: Isabella Milano 001 jpg June 28th singer—photo attached and bio below—would appreciate an edit to that last line that states- Currently volunteering at the Niagara Falls History Museum. Clark Clark Bernat Culture & Museums Manager www.niagarafallsmuseums.ca Check out @ the Museum Thursday Night From: Grey Borders [mailto: Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 2:26 PM To: Clark Bernat Subject: Fw: Oh Canada! June 28th Clark, Here is the bio for the singer for next week, sorry about the delay. Her picture should be attached! I believe she wants to sing a bi-lingual version of the anthem. Priscilla Forwarded Message From: Luz Medina <> To: Grey Borders <> Sent: Friday, July 17, 2015 9:45 AM Subject: Re: Oh Canada! June 28th From : Luz Medina To :Priscilla Brett ACC City of Niagara Falls .Isabella Milano biography : She is a 10 year old girl , going to grade 6 next September at Prince Phillip elementary school. She speaks English , French , Spanish , studies voice ,piano and guitar , and a songwriter . Performed in the musical Wizard of Oz in Niagara Falls last year dancing , acting and singing ,has been a part of the school choir and Young Voices Niagara Choir . Currently volunteering at the History Museum in Niagara falls . i ")°X: L-2015-22 Niagara,Falls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Legal Services SUBJECT: L-2015-22 Proposed Closing and Conveyance to Abutting Landowner Part of Block 81, Plan 59M-401 Optimist Subdivision Walkway Our File No. 2015-120 RECOMMENDATION 1. That the City stop up and close Block 81, Plan 59M-401, City of Niagara Falls (the "Property"). 2. That the Property be divided along its north-south midpoint to form two parcels of equal dimension. 3. That each respective parcel created by the division of the Property be conveyed to the owner of the lot abutting that parcel. 4. That the City accept an easement over the Property for the establishment and maintenance of a storm sewer three metres in width, with one and one-half metres located on Lot 49, Plan 59M-401 , and the other one and one-half metres located on Lot 50, Plan 59M-401. 5. That Council enact a by-law pursuant to subsection 50(7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, removing part lot control from Lots 49 and 50, Plan 59M- 401. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Block 81, Plan 59M-401 was conveyed to the City by the developer of the subdivision for use as a public walkway. The walkway was intended to connect the Optimist Park Subdivision with the RioCan Niagara Falls Shopping Centre. The owner of the land between the Optimist Park Subdivision and the RioCan Niagara Falls Shopping Centre has refused to allow the walkway to be continued across its lands. As the walkway now serves no useful function, it is proposed that the walkway be divided in the middle and conveyed back to the developer, to be incorporated into the lots that abut the walkway on either side. The City will pay for the survey required to carry out the transaction and the developer will be demolishing the existing cement walkway. 2 L-2015-22 July 28, 2015 BACKGROUND At the time of the negotiation of the Optimist Park Subdivision, the developer of that subdivision agreed to convey the Property to the City of Niagara Falls for use as a walkway. The walkway was intended to be a connection between the Optimist Park Subdivision and the RioCan Niagara Falls Shopping Centre. At the time that City Staff secured the agreement of the developer for the conveyance of the Property, the owner of the land between the Optimist Park Subdivision and the RioCan Niagara Falls Shopping Centre, the Optimist Club of Niagara Falls, indicated that the walkway could continue across its land and provide a continuous pedestrian connection between the Optimist Park Subdivision and the RioCan Niagara Falls Shopping Centre. Once the developer had constructed the part of the walkway that is on the Property, the Optimist Club of Niagara Falls indicated that it was no longer interested in the walkway. It took the position that the walkway would be detrimental to its property and refused to allow the last section of the walkway to be installed. The end of the walkway was fenced off. This meant that the walkway served no useful purpose. Staff and others (including Members of Council and the Mayor), have not been able to persuade the Optimist Club of Niagara Falls to change its position. Therefore, Staff has reluctantly concluded that the concept of the walkway must be abandoned and the Property returned to the developer. The by-law lifting part lot control from the Property will enable the parts of the Property to be merged in title with the corresponding abutting lots to form two legal parcels of land. The design of the subdivision requires the installation of a catch basin and storm sewer on the Property. It is proposed that the City retain an easement over the Property for the purpose of installing and maintain the catch basin. The City standard for the width of a storm sewer easement is 3 metres. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE As the Property is not going to be used for the purpose for which it was conveyed to the City, and as the walkway was conveyed to the City for nominal consideration, and as the subdivision in which the Property is located is of such recent vintage, it is appropriate to re-convey the Property to the developer, for nominal consideration. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The City will pay for the Survey required to undertake the conveyance and the developer will demolish the existing cement walkway. 3 L-2015-22 July 28, 2015 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Closing a public way that serves no purpose is in keeping with Council's commitment to a well planned City. ATTACHMENT • Location Map Recommended by: Ken Beaman, City Soli, or Respectfully submitted: i,/Ken Todd Chief Ad nistrative Officer KB (J _ Attachment Page 1 of 1 7108 048 1 7090 7184 7172 7160 7152 '140 7128 7118 .5 7185 7175 7165 7155 7145 7135 7125 7115 7105 7095 7085 7075 706i 1 ft --OPTIMIST IN-- 4720 7284 7174 7164 7124 7116 7106 71092 7084 7076®770 7058 7050 704 4728 4736 7185 7175 7165 p 4744 4752 DR 7085 4760 4768 0-7192 7176 7166 4776 t RRISON S '—""r Niagarapalls https://www.fal lsviewer.ca/print/945c5dc 5-2d07-4886-b6bf-3 t278b4d61 c l.png 07/14/2015 TS-2015-21 Niagaraaails July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-21 Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations RECOMMENDATION 1) That a pilot project for the installation of an EV charging Station(s) be considered as part of the 2016 Budget deliberations. 2) Investigate opportunities to develop public private partnership for the supply/installation and on-going electricity cost associated with the establishment of EV Charging Station(s). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City staff has been asked to review the potential for Electric Vehicles (EV) and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) as a benefit to the municipality moving toward a green environment and reducing the City of Niagara Falls carbon footprint. Staff have undertaken a review of EV technology as it relates to Fleet, Community buildings and Municipal Parking Lots. Early in the review process fleet services were excluded, based on limited experience related to fleets in other communities and therefore focused on EV Charging Stations. The majority of electric vehicles are utilised in urban communities with short commuting distances. The majority of EV owners charge their vehicles at home overnight. The purpose of strategically placed EV Charging Stations is to extend the driving range of vehicles. In North America EV's account for less than 1% of all vehicles sold, however, as technology improves so will the demand. With the sales of EV's continuing to rise (35% over last year), Staff are suggesting the implementation of 1 or 2 pilot sites To date, there has not been a demand for this service and staff has only received one initial inquiry regarding the implementation of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. BACKGROUND Staff have been requested to review the aspects of EV options for the City fleet along with the associated charging stations for public buildings and municipal parking lots. Fleet will be evaluated at a later date. 2 TS-2015-21 July 28, 2015 In recent years, numerous plug-in vehicles (EVs) have been brought to the consumer market by several different auto manufacturers. Nationally there are estimates ranging from 150,000 — 600,000 EVs to be on the road in Canada by the year 2020 which is generally seen as an opportunity for green economic development and related technology advancement. In Ontario, this also represents a shift to a more sustainable means of meeting a portion of the energy demand for transportation by moving away from fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel towards the many renewable power sources utilized within Ontario's electricity grid (e.g. hydro, wind, solar). The federal government and the automotive industry are investing millions of dollars into research and development for the electrification of transportation. Ontario's provincial government also provides rebates and incentives to support the consumer market adaption of EVs. There are several Canadian manufacturers of EV charging station equipment as well as local auto dealerships offering an increasing number of EV makes and models. Research shows that government subsidized charging stations initially helps to start a more community-wide development of public EV charging infrastructure as other institutional and private sector stakeholders become more involved. Municipalities can play an important role at the community level in this regard. Electric vehicles are issued special licence plates which permits access to HOV laves with only the driver. An increasing number of municipalities are supporting the evolving consumer market for EVs by directly or indirectly providing public EV charging stations. Several communities in Southern Ontario have now installed multiple EV charging stations available to the public including but not limited to Toronto, Durham Region, Markham, Brampton, Guelph, Hamilton and London. Quebec and B.C. are also leading the way in establishing public EV charging infrastructure within developed urban settlement areas. Although the majority of charging personally owned EVs takes place at an individual's residence, public plug-in charging stations provide top-up charge opportunities at various local destinations around the community (e.g. malls, recreation facilities, museums). This helps to reduce what is referred to as "range anxiety" by enabling EV drivers to further extend their battery power range and thereby to carry out more activities around the community, in many cases with zero tailpipe emissions. Some municipalities are also recognizing this as a means to help meet their community GHG reduction targets. The City of Niagara Falls currently does not have a policy on the reduction of Greenhouse Gases (GHG), however, the Transportation Master Plan speaks to Sustainability. Currently, there are approximately several privately owned EV charging stations in the City ranging from restaurants to Hotels to Casino to homeowners (as identified on the CAA and plugshare websites, listed in Schedule "A"). 3 TS-2015-21 July 28, 2015 EV Charging Station Types Level 1 Equipment - Usually supplied with the vehicle, can be plugged into a standard hove 120volt outlet. It usually takes 8 to 16 hours to fully charge the vehicle. Level 2 Equipment —It usually takes 3 to 8 hours to fully Charge the vehicle, with a partial charge of 1.5 to 2 hours to provide a 16 to 20 km operating range. Typical cost including hardware, installation and materials is $ 8,000.00 to $20,000.00. Level 3 Equipment ("DC Fast Charge) - It usually takes 30 to 40 minutes to fully Charge the vehicle. Typical cost including hardware, installation and materials is $75,000.00 to $100,000.00. In addition to the installation cost there are also on-going maintenance costs including but not limited to periodic inspection, testing and preventative maintenance by a qualified electrician, as well as, electricity costs. A separate bylaw and fine condition would need to be created to address non-electric vehicles parking in the designated Electric Vehicle spaces. Municipal Parking Lots Pedestal style units would be required in municipal parking lots at a higher cost. Signs and ground markings would need to be added to the parking lot to denote the designated EV parking space. It has been evaluated that most Municipal parking lots would require the additional installation of a transformer to provide adequate power supply. Municipal Parking Lot #18 could be considered as a pilot location due to its proximity to the tourist area. It is located at Kitchener St. and Victoria Ave. Community Buildings The MacBain Community Centre could be used as a pilot location for the charging stations as it would be the best match in promoting The City of Niagara Falls as a healthy environment and clean community. Other locations to be considered are the Gale Centre, Coronation Centre and the joint parking Sylvia Place / Niagara Falls Museum lot. As with municipal parking lots, a suitable location would need to be determined and signs and ground markings to the parking lot to denote the designated EV parking space. As there are no parking spaces available up against the building itself where a charging unit would be available for wall mounting, a pedestal style charging unit would be required. 4 TS-2015-21 July 28, 2015 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Implementation of Electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations would promote The City of Niagara Falls as an environmentally friendly community. Those using charging stations would be inclined to park for longer durations and spend more time involved in the area and businesses. There has not been a demand for this service to date and staff has only received one initial inquiry regarding the implementation of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Due to the costs associated with equipment start-up and on-going energy costs, many communities have developed partnerships with utility companies, manufacturers of charging stations and vehicle manufacturers to help share in this initiative. Based on experience of other municipalities, the estimated cost to purchase and install a Level 2 EVCS is approximately $10,000.00 to 12,000.00. The yearly maintenance and consumption costs average approximately $1,000.00 (depending on usage and who would be responsible for electricity consumption, the user or the city). Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Charging stations have not been included in the 2015 budget, therefore, a pilot project for the installation of an EV charging Station(s) be considered as part of the 2016 Budget deliberations. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Convenient , Accessible and Sustainable Transportation: Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhanced motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 'A' — Location of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Businesses in Niagara Falls Recommended by: / 2-_-_-. 4,-,--e _ .----,, Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services _ ..7q' Respectfully submitte (4 r1Ze9dA /17 Ken Tod , Chie l'►ministrativevOfficer Paul Brown 5 TS-2015-21 July 28, 2015 Schedule 'A' Location of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Businesses in Niagara Falls (as posted on CAA and Plugshare websites) Taps on Queen Brewhouse & Grill 4680 Queen Street Travellodge at the Falls 4943 Clifton Hill Fallsview Casino Resort 6700 Fallsview Boulevard Best Western Cairn Croft 6400 Landy's Lane Zappi's Pizza 6663 Stanley Avenue Graybar Canada 7000 Kinsmen Court Rodeway Inn Fallsview 5582 Dunn Street Comfort Inn 6645 Fallsview Boulevard Marriott Gateway Hotel 6755 Fallsview Boulevard Great Wolf Lodge 3950 Victoria Avenue Hilton Hotel & Suites 6361 Fallsview Boulevard CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: July 28, 2015 Re: Victoria Centre Streetscaping Representatives from the Victoria Centre BIA have requested to address Council on their proposed streetscaping plan. The project has not been identified in the 2015 Capital budget. It also was not listed as one of the "Tab 10" unfunded projects for OLG fund consideration. To provide Council with some context, David Antonsen, Landscape Architect for the City, will make a presentation. RECOMMENDATION: That the matter be referred to staff for a report on funding options. Papv - A Great City ... For Generations To Come Dean Iorfida From: Sue McDowell <suemcdowell@fallsviewboulevard.com> Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 3:06 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Ken Todd; Serge Felicetti; Geoff Holman Subject: RE:June council meeting Thank you Dean...yes, we would like to make an official deputation request for July 28tH Sue McDowell Executive Director Victoria Centre BIA The Clifton Hill District P.O. Box 841 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V6 T-2 905 353 7137 veil 905 343 4380 fox 9:2)5 35 5391 Visit us at www.TopOfCliftonHill.com Discover us on 1111 Stay. Play. Discover. • THE CliftOn 11111 DISTRICT Victoria Centre BIA From: Dean lorfida [mailto:diorfida@niagarafalls.ca] Sent:June-11-15 3:53 PM To: 'Sue McDowell' Cc: Ken Todd; Serge Felicetti; Geoff Holman Subject: RE: June council meeting Hi Sue: The Victoria Centre BIA Streetscape project is unfunded i.e., not currently listed in the 2015 budget. As a result, the impetus would be on the VCBIA to request a deputation on the matter. Such would not be possible for the June meeting. However, if you make the official request, we discussed at our meeting yesterday, that we would schedule the matter for July 28`h. 1 Thanks Dean From: Sue McDowell [maiito_suemcdowel[_©fallsviewboulevard.com] Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 2:43 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: June 15th council meeting Hi Dean: Just wondering if the Victoria Centre BIA streetscape plan is all ready for the council meeting June 15th? Or do you need anything from us? Sue McDowell Executive Director Victoria Centre BIA The Clifton Hill District P.O. Box 841 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6V6 905 353 7137 925 343 4330 f:.7,< 9:3 ?.54 539: Visit us at www.TopOfCliftonHill.com Discover us on ILO Stay. Play, Discover, THE Clifton DISTRICT- Victoria Centre BIA 2 CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: July 28, 2015 Re: Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Rino Mastacci, Commissioner, and Diana Morreale, Manager of Community, Planning & Development Services Department of the Niagara Region will make a presentation on the terms of reference associated with the Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study. RECOMMENDATION: That Council endorse the Terms of Reference and approve the by-law under the By-law section authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.). A Great City ... For Generations To Come Dean Iorfida From: Alex Herlovitch Sent: Friday, June 26, 2015 12:38 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Morreale, Diana (Diana.Morreale@niagararegion.ca); Ken Todd Subject: Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Hi Dean I had a telephone conversation with Diana Morreale in Regional Planning yesterday. The Region is undertaking a multi-municipal Study for land use around the 4 identified GO train stops within Niagara Region. Niagara Falls is one of the GO stations (Bridge Street). The Region has prepared Terms of Reference for the Studyand has the support of Regional Council to proceed. A motion from Regional Council was that a presentation be made to each of the affected municipalities. This is a long way of getting the point of asking that Diana be scheduled in the 5 PM time slot of the July 28 City Council meeting to provide a powerpoint presentation on the purpose of the Regional Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study and the impact and benefits of the Study as it directly affects Niagara Falls. Do you need anything from Diana in advance of putting together the Council package? Thanks Alex Alex Herlovitch, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning, Building & Development City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 P: 905-356-7521, ext 4231 aherlovitchniagarafal Is.ca Administration Office of the Regional Clerk Niagara f Region 2201 St. David's Road W, PO Box 1042,Thorold, ON L2V 47-7 Telephone. 905-685-4225 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca July 3, 2015 CL 12-2014, July 2, 2015 PDC 9-2015, June 24, 2015 Report PDS 29-2015 LOCAL AREA MUNICIPALITIES SENT ELECTRONICALLY Local and Regional Partnerships Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Memorandum of Understanding PDS 29-2015 Regional Council, at its meeting of July 2, 2015, approved the following recommendation of its Planning and Development Committee: That Report PDS 29-2015, dated June 24, 2015, respecting Local and Regional Partnerships Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Memorandum of Understanding, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1 . That a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) BE ENDORSED between Regional Council and the Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, City of St. Catharines and City of Niagara Falls on the GO Hub and Transit Station Study (HISS); 2. That Regional Council REQUEST that each participating community (Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, City of St. Catharines and City of Niagara Falls) endorse the Hub and Transit Station Study: and, 3. That a copy of this report BE FORWARDED to all the local municipalities. A copy of Report PDS 29-2015 is enclosed for your information. Yours truly, 12 Q(,L..— Ralph Walton Regional Clerk :amn cc: D. Landry, Planner D. Morreale, Manager, Community Planning M. L. Tanner, Director, Community & Long Range Planning/Chief Planner N. Smagata, Administrative Assistant N. Oakes, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, Planning & Development Services Niagara/`f Region PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Page 1 REPORT TO: Planning and Development Services Committee MEETING DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 SUBJECT: Local and Regional Partnerships Niagara GO Hub and Transit Station Study Memorandum of Understanding RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) BE ENDORSED between Regional Council and the Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, City of St. Catharines and City of Niagara Falls on the GO Hub and Transit Station Study (HTSS); 2. That Regional Council REQUEST that each participating community (Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, City of St. Catharines and City of Niagara Falls) endorse the Hub and Transit Station Study; and, 3. That a copy of this report BE FORWARDED to all the local municipalities. KEY FACTS • In 2011, GO Transit completed the Niagara Rail Service Expansion Environmental Assessment (EA), which identified four transit station locations within Niagara Region. • GO Rail expansion has been identified as one of Council's most significant priority projects. • The GO Rail Business Case advocates for daily GO Rail service to Niagara Region. The Niagara GO HTSS is a complimentary component to the business case that will leverage the planning and transportation framework around the transit station sites. • The purpose of the HTSS for the four identified sites is to develop conceptual transit station designs and create a planning and transportation framework for the area surrounding each transit stations. • Success of the HTSS is contingent on formal partnerships with the Town of Grimsby. Town of Lincoln, City of St. Catharines and the City of Niagara Falls. • Four MOUs have been drafted for each respective HTSS area. Each individual MOU outlines the role of the Region and the participating municipality. PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Page 2 CONSIDERATIONS Financial A HTSS will be undertaken with the assistance of a consulting team. It is anticipated that a Request for Proposal for the HTSS will be released in August 2015. $500,000 has been allocated in the Planning and Development departmental budget for the Niagara GO HTSS. The project is expected to take approximately 24 months to complete. Corporate GO Rail expansion has been identified as one of Council's most significant priority projects. As a result, a cross departmental project team will ensure work toward the development of hub and transit station studies aligns with the GO Rail Business case. The project aligns with Council's strategic priority of moving people and goods. Governmental Partners Working in partnership with the members of the participating municipalities is essential to advance the GO HTSS. For this reason, to drive the execution of this priority successfully, it is critical that the participating municipalities (Grimsby, Lincoln. St. Catharines, Niagara Falls) enter into an MOU with the Region. Public and/or Service Users The GO HTSS project supports the efforts underway to secure a commitment from the Province for GO Rail expansion to Niagara. With station stops identified in Grimsby. Beamsville, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls, the expansion of GO Rail service into Niagara will provide a new level of direct transportation connectivity for Niagara residents and businesses to the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area. GO train stations will also act as the cornerstone for current and future local transit options, supporting enhanced transit alternatives and opportunities. ANALYSIS Background In early 2015, Regional Council identified a number of strategic priorities to help move the performance dials on economic prosperity. Establishing a commitment from the Province to extend GO Rail to Niagara was identified as a significant project under the implementation plan for Region Council's strategic priorities. PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Page 3 In support of the introduction of two-way, all-day GO train service between Niagara Falls and Hamilton's James Street North Station, Niagara Region is building upon the completed 2011 Niagara Rail Expansions Environmental Study Review (ESR) and undertaking HTSS for the four preferred future GO Transit station areas (Hub and Transit Station Areas) (see Appendix I for the maps of the preferred station areas from the 2011 ESR). The four preferred areas are located in the municipalities of Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. GO Hub and Transit Station Study A hub and transit station study is more than just the functional design of a transit station. A hub and transit station study includes the functional design of the transit stations and the planning and transportation framework surrounding area (approximately 800 metre radius of the station or the area that can be comfortable accessed on foot within a 10 minute walk). Hubs serve a critical function in the regional transportation system as the origin, destination, or transfer point for a significant portion of trips. They are places of connectivity where different modes of transportation — from walking to riding transit — come together seamlessly and where there is an intensive concentration of working, living, shopping and/or playing in a mixed use, higher density urban environment. The Niagara GO HTSS will examine and analyze the hub and transit station locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. The current planning and transportation framework does not allow the existing land use designations to capitalize on close proximity to the future GO Stations nor does it identify actions to achieve a successful Hub and transit station in these four areas. Detailed analysis of the existing planning framework, transportation and infrastructure needs will inform the study. Detailed Hub and transit station functional plans for each station site will be developed in order to guide the planning and development for the short, medium and long term of the four sites. Project Status To date, Regional staff have met with staff and elected officials of Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls to discuss the. - GO HTSS; and, - Roles and responsibilities of the local municipality and the Region. The Region will be the project lead on the HTSS and will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project. The participating municipalities will be key partners and will collaborate with the Region in the creation and approval of a mutually acceptable HTSS. PDS 29-2015 June 24. 2015 Page 4 Draft MOUs for each study area between the Region and the participating Municipality has been developed to formally establish the individual roles of the respective parties. Next Steps With input from the participating Municipalities and Metrolinx, Regional staff are in the process of finalizing the terms of reference (TOR) for the GO HTSS. The TOR is intended to go out for competitive procurement in August 2015. The lands surrounding the future transit stations in Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls are experiencing development pressures. In order to ensure the lands are protected for development that is transit supportive, staff will be working with the four municipalities on planning tools available under the Planning Act to allow the Region and the Municipalities time to review and refine the land use policies and identify the necessary development controls required to be in place to maximize the full development potential of the site as a potential transit hub. ALTERNATIVES REVIEWED 1. Approve the recommendations outlined in this report and enter into a formal agreement with the participating Municipalities on the HTSS. 2. Not enter into a formal agreement with the participating Municipalities on the HTSS. If this option is pursued, there is a risk of allowing future development that would undermine the viability of the proposed GO transit stations and marginalize the potential land use of the area. ORIGIN OF REPORT This report is brought forward by staff as part of the implementation plan for Regional Council's strategic priorities to request Regional Council direction on formalizing the roles and responsibilities of the Region and participating Municipalities for the GO Hub Transit Station Study. OTHER PERTINENT REPORTS N/A SUBMITTED & SIGNED BY: APPROVED & SIGNED BY: Rino Mostacci, MCIP, RPP Harry Schlange Commissioner Chief Administrative Officer Planning and Development Services PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Page 5 This report was prepared by Denise Landry, Planner and reviewed by Diana Morreale. MCIP. RPP, Manager of Community Planning. and reviewed by Mary Lou Tanner, MCIP, RPP, Director and Chief Planner. 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Please let me know the process to be included at this meeting. Thank you Jocelyn Jocelyn Baker I Project Manager, Niagara River Remedial Action Plan (RAP) Watershed Management I Watershed Projects Division Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority 250 Thorold Road West 3rd Floor, Welland, ON L3C 3W2 email:jbaker@npca.ca Phone 905.788.3135 ext. 243 1 NIAGARA RIVER REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN BACKGROUND: The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was first signed in 1972 between Canada and the U.S. in order to restore and maintain the overall integrity of the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem. In 1987, an amendment to the Agreement called for the development and implementation of Remedial Action Plans (RAPs) to restore ecosystem health at 43 identified Areas of Concern (ADCs) located within the Great Lakes Basin. The Niagara River was designated as one of the 43 AOCs, and thus required a Remedial Action Plan. The Niagara River received this designation owing to its degraded water quality, which limits the river's ability to provide beneficial uses to both humans and wildlife. Examples of beneficial uses include recreational uses such as swimming at local beaches, and ecological uses such as fish and wildlife habitat. The purpose of the Niagara River RAP is to identify major water quality concerns and take actions to resolve them. The RAP is developed in the following three stages: • Stage 1 identifies and assesses use impairments; • Stage 2 identifies proposed remedial actions and their method of implementation; and • Stage 3 documents evidence that uses have been restored and communicates these results through extensive public engagement. Once Stages 1 through 3 have been completed and the issues identified in the RAP have been addressed, the Niagara River AOC will be considered remediated or "delisted". The Niagara River RAP is currently in Stage 3 of the RAP process, with a delistinq qoal of 2020. RAMSAR DESIGNATION BACKGROUND: The Ramsar Convention is a voluntary intergovernmental treaty that is committed to encouraging education and sustainable development as a means of acknowledging global wetlands. The Convention uses a broad definition of the type of wetlands covered in its mission, including lakes and rivers. The purpose of this treaty signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is to promote the conservation and wise use of water-based ecosystems through local, national, and international sustainable development practices. These sustainable practices provide a framework for maintaining ecological, hydrological, social as well as economic characteristics and functions of Ramsar sites. To qualify for Ramsar designation, the site must meet at least one of the following nine criteria. 1. Is representative, rare, or unique. 2. Supports vulnerable, endangered or threatened species. 3. Supports keystone or endemic species. 4. Supports species at a critical stage in their life cycles (migration, breeding). 5. Supports 20,000 or more waterbirds. 6. Supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species of waterbird. 7. Supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish species. 8. An important food source, spawning area, nursery or migration path for fish. 9. Supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species or subspecies of wetland-dependent non-avian animal species. A Niagara River Ramsar Steering Committee has been established composed of key advisors and agencies from Canada and the US who have in-depth knowledge of the river and the region. The Steering Committee members oversee and provide technical advice and assistance with fulfilling objectives of the nomination process. The Steering Committee has confirmed the Niagara River meets all nine criteria. r ' ' t a :i4 riti ., • ti* alif fi,- t favz `. ',¢wgt x ' 4 t, —,,, ,., yr ''''3 . . 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Aba ` rmes,r ar Love Canal D NIAGARA ® RIVER Remedial Action Plan ralt 4r.hAA ;"1 CONSERVATION In the 1880s, the Niagara River became the first waterway in No America harnessed for large-scale generation of hydroelectricit rapid growth of chemical industry Niagara River Remedial Action Plan (RAP) AOC Designation - 1987 1 Stage 1- 1993 Define the problems Stage 2- 1995 Develop and implement Remediation plan 1 Stage 3- Complete actions Mechanisms to prevent backsliding ®D NIAGARA ® RIVER Remedial Action flan r A AC,A r.,f A CONSERVATION Major Accomplishments in AOC • Modern regulatory frameworks (abatement programs) • Local controls e.g. sewer use by-law or pollution prevention • 99% reduction of point source discharges • Reduction of toxic contaminants • Contaminated sediment assessments, clean-up & management plans ®cii NIAGARA ®®RIVER Remedial Ac ion flan tll A',n01 i't `lk,F,t'rr A CONSERVATION Local Concentrated Action Needed In the 1999, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) became the RAP coordinator on behalf of the Province and the Federal Government. NPCA + DeI ist Niagara River = 2020 ® NIAGARA ®® RIVER Remedial Aviion flan rer nr,rtgn rc nn icii n CONSERVATION ;Cr Turkmenistan International Importance, it is a global Treaty: to advance the conservation and wise use of water-based ecosystems. What is a Ramsar Wetland? An all embracing definition: wetlands are areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water static or flowing, fresh or salt. Substrate that is at least occasionally covered with water. What Ramsar Is Not: • A "wetland" designation • Policy or Law • Regulation • Restrictive • What Ramsar Is: ■ A Voluntary Treaty signed by 168 countries Canada was early out of the gate signing in 1981 with 37 sites United States of America signed in 1987 with 36 sites ■ A global recognition of the rivers contribution to biodiversity, sustainable economies and tourism ■ Strengthened engagement in international cooperation 168 member nations, over 200,000,000 ha on 2,160 sites. A A A A A A A A r A A A A A A•At A 1 t A A A ♦ A A A ikr 440, 41i A‘.( )11 1'Eit 4 lit 11.FIrR . 41a A A A ► q AA At A A A 1 A A A A A r • A • A li Art A A A A _ A ! AAA A Al A A A A A A rAt i •rr 1 •i , A A• #fier A &AA • r A At. 'i A• t A • ; A ASA At*A.i LS A £ AA A A 116 A AA A A A A • • iletA A• A A A A A A 1 A A y•A A A Ailk AAA A A A f4 A X" A• A A AA A A A AS. \[I'.i" \i i1 Ate, ,! A 4( A A • Niagara River Propose Ramsar Site Ramsar Criteria — only one needs to be met to qualify 1. Is representative, rare, or unique. 2. Supports vulnerable, endangered or threatened species. 3. Supports keystone or endemic species. 4. Supports species at a critical stage in their life cycles (migration, breeding). 5. Supports 20,000 or more waterbirds. 6. Supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species o Supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish species. food source, spawning area, nursery or 0 of the individuals in a population of one species ependent non -avian animal species. 1. Is representative, rare, or unique? 2. Supports vulnerable, endangered or threatened speci 3. Supports keystone or endemic species. Emerald Shiner 4. Supports species at a critical stage in their life cycles (migration, breeding, nesting) Arctic fr- - b Atlantic Flava, (with Principal Routes) Major Flyway } Principal Routes Merging Routes (with oIhcr roUtvs) 5. Supports 20,000 or more waterbirds. 6. Supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species of waterbird. Four species congregate in globally significant numbers: • Bonaparte's Gull (2-8%) • Herring Gull (6-14%) • Canvasback (>1%), and • Common Merganser (>1%) Common Merganser Canvasback Bonapartes Gull 7. Supports a significant proportion of indigenous fish speci Over 80 species of fish have been recorded, many of which are native. The following are the well known species in the River: • Lake Sturgeon • Northern Pike • Muskellunge • Lake Trout Walleye 8. Is an important source of food, spawning ground, nursery and/or migration path for fish. 9. Supports 1% of the individuals in a population of one species subspecies of wetland -dependent non -avian animal species. Does Niagara River Qualify ONTARIOPOWER GENERATION Dean Nor1c Palaic AraIrs aid tamped) 4.4anagen•er1 Atae4or 9D5-35.7-6933 dear mph:m.000g dtyr NWara Plirst 7/re,..r4D..14awe ra.F1*1 Netpara Me Lake 0."V', LO3 9,35«.3 S74132.2 Fan- fieS' 3S--695-1 December 16. 2014 Niagara Peninsula Conservation authority 250 Thorold Road West 3rd Floor Welland. ON L3C 3W.-1 Attention Ms Jocelyn Baker Supervisor Watershed Restoration Watershed Management Dear Ms Baker, Re. Designation of the Niagara River Corridor as a Ramsar Wetland of Intematkonal Importance Ontario Power Generation (OPGi is an electricity generator in the Province of Ontario that provides over 50% of the electricity for the province by the operation of two nuclear generating stations three thermal gene -rating station:: and 65 hydroelectric generating stations. In Niagara. OPG operates the Sir Adam Beck Hydroelectric Generating Stations using the water from the Niagara Rrver that is diverted from the Upper Niagara River and redirected through the hydroelectric generators into the Lo TI ie Feasibility As a user of the water, OPG has no objection to the steering committee seeking designation of the Niagara River Corridor as a E Ramsar Wetland of International Importance At Internatronal Importance Sincerely ii ( Dean Norton Public Affairs and Property Management Advisor Case study San Francisco Bay/Estuary Designation date 2013 • Area: 1,600 square miles • Federal, state, and private ownership — Commercial fishing: $12.2 million — Sport fishing: $65.5-$98.3 million — Hunting: $5.5-$6.7 million — Amenity values: $1.83 billion in income What Ramsar Designation has done: — Increase in funding opportunities — Increase in tourism & recreation — Higher (global) level of importance — Increased attention by scientific community — Improved management through collaboration — Stronger, healthier, resilient communities As North America's First Binationa Ramsar Site A Ramsar designation for Niagara will: Increase global awareness of the Niagara Region; Higher competitive edge for provincial and national funding programs for commerce, tourism, recreation and heritage initiatives; Increase overnight and long-term "stay" tourism opportunities linked to recreation - eco -tourism gaining in worldwide popularity; — Establish a Canada / U.S. joint management plan for the river (currently each country has separate initiatives); Ensure continuous water quality improvement through b pollution prevention commitments = increased public he From a RAP perspective, establishes a binational com mechanism to prevent environmental degradatio !R New Legacy for the Niagara River Globally Significant Designation Process —Next Steps. ■ Application — documentation/proof of criteria - compl ■ Designation endorsement —ongoing ■ Site nomination — NPC looking into feasibility ■ Outreach and engagement —ongoing ■ Nomination submitted to decision makers - Fall 2015 ■ Designation Announcement — 2016 cement for Great Lakes Cities Initiative Annual meeting Niagara Dean Iorfida From: Jeff Guarasci Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 11:33 AM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: giordano (); Victor Pietrangelo; Mike Strange; Kathy Moldenhauer Subject: FW: Next PITC Meeting Hello Dean At our Park in the City Committee meeting last night, Mr. Gord Dibiasi made a presentation on an event-challenge he has developed in regard to litter pick-up. It is relatively explained below in the previous correspondence through Gord's word. The Park in the City Committee did make a motion as follows: MOTION: To endorse Gord Dibiasi's 777 litter pick-up challenge and request that he make a presentation to Council. 1— Paisley Janvary-Pool, 2—Pat Mascarin, all in favour. Gord is willing to make a presentation to Council at either the June 23rd meeting or the July 28th meeting. Can you kindly advise. I have cc'd Gord and Councillors Pietrangelo and Strange as they were in attendance. Thank you, Jeff. From: giordano [mailto:] Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:39 PM To: Victor Pietrangelo Cc: Jeff Guarasci Subject: Re: Next PITC Meeting Hello Victor & Jeff, Thank you for this opportunity to speak (and hopefully speak in front of the PITC). Firstly. as Victor knows. I am a professional hike leader and I have led people on overland backpacking trips all over the world. Anyway. I organize a hike group currently (2500 members) and I am the hike leader at Niagara Casinos. Although I have done this garbage collecting sporadically throughout the years with my group, this year has been at turning point. After the winter melt, I took a walk (as I normally do) from the casino to Mt Carmel. I was in shock at the amount of garbage in front of the Sheraton Fallsview and especially in the embankment in front of the hotel. I took pies and discussed some ideas with my workplace. Well, they liked the idea but had to go through the necessary channels to get it approved. Two months later. I am still waiting so I took it upon myself to do something and make Niagara Falls a leader in litter collecting. I hike everyday, but now when I hike by myself. or with my group, I bring bags. a picker, and a lot of motivation. Myself, and those that have assisted me have collected over 117 bags of garbage since April 1, 2015. In the past. [ would get mad at those that litter the parks, trails and streets of this area. Today. I understand a simple philosophy, "You can only ever change yourself'. So. instead of getting angry, I use my hiking abilities, and my group to get exercise and pickup litter. All I ask is that they take a picture of the garbage (with themselves in it or not). Today, I have a spectacular portfolio of the greatest garbage pictures Niagara Falls has ever known. The things I have found...wow! Anyway, it has become contagious. My family helps now, my nephews. my co-workers (at lunch we go for walks to pick up trash). even my department is involved in a departmental challenge I created. "777". 1 This is a great program among several other co-operate and school challenges that I have created, The 777 program is simple.... Get 7 people, have them pickup one shopping bag of garbage anywhere during the week, and have them do this for 7 weeks... They get their kids out, boyfriends, etc to start the challenge but then when they realize how serious the problem is....they usually grab way more than expected. Our goal in our department was 49 bags. Today we are at 71 with 3 weeks to go. In a nutshell I have numerous ideas to get the garbage off the streets, parks, and trails. I would love the opportunity to pitch these ideas to the PITC. I am a much better presenter than writer. I know Niagara Falls has a yearly cleanup (that have participated in) but truth of the matter is, it is one day. The next day on Lundy's lane I guarantee I will grab at least 4 bags of trash....stuff that we do not want our citizens, or tourist to see....we are the gateway to Canada and the first and last impression people have of this great nation. I am so committed to this that I have started my website www.garbageguy.ca and soon to be on twitter and facebook. Thank you for reading this and please ask any questions you have. Let's make Niagara Falls a leader in trash removal and citizen participation. Remember we can't change anyone, so let's change ourselves.... Giordano Deblasi On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 3:40 PM. Victor Pietrangelo <vvietrangelonia arafalls_ca> wrote: Jeff Hey Jef -- --- I've cc'd Gord DiBiasi on this e-mail. I think it would be good for Gord to come and speak to our committee about garbage pick-up. Gord has a personal challenge that he would like to expand to include more people. I was thinking he could challenge our committee first and then maybe challenge City Council or the Directors from City Hall. Gord picks up garbage everyday and goes out with others who do the same. It's a very positive story that deserves recognition and hopefully, through acknowledgement, will catch on with others. Gord would you mind explaining your 7-7-7 challenge briefly and then providing the link to your website (is it garba4eguyca?) Thanks guys, Vic 2 I 1- > Z z Z G) g D --1 m x U) PBD-2015-34 Niagaraaalls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-34 AM-2015-004, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 7901, 7913 and 7933 Thorold Stone Road Applicant: Niagara Falls Facility Inc. (Reichmann Seniors Housing Development Corp.) Agent: Ken Dakin, RPP Proposal: Proposed Retirement Home RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to permit an approved retirement home to be increased in building height by a partial one storey (3.2 metres) and the number of living units to be increased by 35. 2. That resident's concerns about speeding along Cardinal Drive and queuing of vehicles at the Thorold Stone Road and Cardinal Drive intersection be referred back to staff for further review. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Niagara Falls Facility Inc. has submitted an application to amend Zoning By-law No. 79- 200 for lands known as 7901, 7913 and 7933 Thorold Stone Road. A retirement home with up to 83 living units and 2 - 4 storeys is currently permitted on the lands. The applicant is requesting the site specific regulations be amended to increase the building height by a partial storey and to increase the number of living units by 35. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: - the development complies with the Official Plan and will provide an additional housing choice for seniors; and; - the proposal represents a reasonable expansion of an approved use which will remain compatible with the surrounding area; - concerns about landscaping, buffering and parking can be dealt with at the site plan stage. The resident's concerns about speeding along Cardinal Drive and queuing of vehicles at the Thorold Stone Road and Cardinal Drive intersection are about existing conditions. It is recommended that staff be directed to review these matters and to report back to Council independent of the application at hand. 2 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for the 3 properties known as 7901, 7913 and 7933 Thorold Stone Road, totalling 0.77 hectares (1.9 acres) in area, as shown on Schedule 1. A zoning by-law to permit a retirement home on the lands with a building height of 2 to 4 storeys and 83 units was approved by Council in 2008. The applicant proposes to increase the building height and the number of living units of this retirement home. Schedule 2 shows details of the proposal. The lands are zoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4-815) with site specific provisions restricting their use to a retirement home with building heights between 13 and 16 metres as measured from Thorold Stone Road (2 to 4 storeys with a pitched roof) and up to 83 living units. The applicant is requesting this site specific zoning be amended to increase the building height by 3.2 metres (one storey) to permit a 3 to 5 storey building with a pitched roof and to increase the number of living units to 118. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The lands were previously occupied by 3 single detached dwellings which have been demolished. The site slopes up gently northward from Thorold Stone Road to the rear of the lots fronting onto Foxe Crescent. There are several mature trees scattered around the lands. Properties to the south, west and north are developed with single detached dwellings. To the east is the Shriner's Creek Cooperative Homes development, which consists of two, 3 storey apartment buildings. 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 or Regional perspective. The proposal will assist the City in meeting its intensification target and will provide housing choices for older persons. The reconstruction of the Thorold Stone Road/Cardinal Drive intersection is tentatively scheduled for 2016. To accommodate this, road widenings and a daylight triangle are required to be dedicated by the applicant along Thorold Stone Road and Cardinal Drive. 3 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 • Municipal Works Parks Design - No objections. Lot drainage, servicing and landscaping will be dealt with through the site plan process. • Transportation Services - No objections. If an on-street parking problem develops, a parking or stopping prohibition can be established. If residents express concerns about speeding, a traffic study to assess the speed of traffic and the potential traffic control measures can be initiated. • Building Services, Fire Services - No objections. Ontario Building Code matters and fire safety can be addressed at the site plan stage. • Legal Services - No objections to the rezoning. • Residents - A letter (included in the agenda) has been received from a nearby resident raising a concern about the height of the building as well as an increase in traffic volumes. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held by the City regarding the proposal on June 18, 2015 and was attended by 12 residents. Residents raised concerns about the potential of parking for the facility spilling out onto Cardinal Drive, speeding and traffic volumes on Cardinal Drive, disruption from emergency vehicles accessing the facility, lot drainage, screening and loss of privacy due to the height of the building. The applicant noted that parking would be provided at a rate in excess of typical minimum requirements for retirement homes in the City and therefore parking spilling out onto Cardinal Drive would be rare if it happened at all. Staff noted that parking and speeding could be further studied if concerns are raised by residents. The applicant also noted that the use of trained staff at the facility would minimize emergency calls, and the applicant's architect noted that emergency vehicles could be directed to the service entrance off of Thorold Stone Road. The applicant noted that drainage would be dealt with at the site plan stage and would be handled in a way to avoid adverse impacts on surrounding properties. The applicant also indicated that they would work with neighbours to provide trees, plantings and fencing to adequately screen and protect the privacy of the abutting residents. 4 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 ANALYSIS 1. Current Approval In 2008, Council passed a zoning by-law amendment to permit the development of a 2-4 storey, 83 unit retirement home on the lands. The project was supported for the following reasons: - It complied with the Official Plan with respect to locating ancillary uses on residentially designated lands; - Its location at the intersection of an arterial road and a collector road would accommodate anticipated traffic and minimize infiltration into the neighbourhood; and - The building was adequately setback from adjacent single detached dwellings. As there are no changes to the proposed use and the only standards that are being changed are the building height and number of units, the above noted rationale is still considered to be relevant to the proposal. 2. 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 proposed retirement home would assist the City in meeting its intensification targets and would provide an additional housing choice for seniors. 3. Official Plan The lands are designated Residential by the City's Official Plan. Although residential dwellings are intended to be the primary use in residential areas ancillary uses including retirement homes may also be permitted where compatible and where they contribute to a complete community. The request to add a partial floor and 35 units to the approved retirement home is acceptable. The setbacks from the abutting single detached dwellings are significantly larger than what is expected for a building of this height and therefore, the additional partial floor is not expected to affect the project's compatibility with surrounding development. The building steps down to the Cardinal Drive and Thorold Stone Road frontages, as well as the rear lot line, to reduce impacts on the adjacent single detached dwellings as well as the Cardinal Drive and Thorold Stone Road streetscape. The proposed peaked roof assists in blending the project in with the character of surrounding development. Landscaping can be used to further screen the project and protect the privacy of adjacent owners. 5 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 As many residents in a retirement home do not drive, the additional retirement home units are not expected to generate a significant amount of traffic. The current design of the project would direct the majority of the traffic out to Thorold Stone Road, which can support the additional traffic, and not the surrounding neighbourhood. The number of residents in the age groups that may need supported housing such as a retirement home is expected to increase significantly in the next few years. The additional units will provide further housing choices for residents and may enable these residents to continue to reside in the community of their choice. 4. Zoning By-law The current R4-815 zoning of the property restricts the use of the property to a retirement home and accessory buildings and accessory structures. The R4-815 zoning limits size and siting of the project to ensure it is compatible with surrounding properties with extensive setbacks and buffering. The following table illustrates the regulations that are requested to be changed: ZONE REGULATION EXISTING PROPOSED REGULATION REGULATION Minimum lot area the whole of the No change lands except road widenings Maximum number of living units 83 118 Minimum front yard depth (Thorold Stone) 13.5 m No change Minimum rear yard depth 38 m No change Minimum interior side yard width (easterly) 5 m No change Minimum interior side yard width (all other 17.5 m No change yards) Minimum exterior side yard width (Cardinal) 6 m No change Maximum building height within 35 metres of the 13 m 15.4 m exterior side lot line (Cardinal) Maximum building height beyond 35 metres of 16 m 19.2 m the exterior side lot line (Cardinal) Minimum number of parking spaces 0.65 spaces/unit No change Minimum landscaped open space 38% No change 6 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 The current zoning regulations require the building height to be stepped down closer to Cardinal Drive. This form keeps the building closer to the scale of the single detached dwellings along Cardinal Drive and permits additional building height where larger setbacks from adjacent single detached dwellings are provided. Due to the north-south slope of the land, the building will appear lower from adjacent dwellings at the north end of the site. The building will have a height of 15.4 metres when viewed from abutting dwellings including the peaked roof. The height of building at the top of the highest floor is 11.6 metres. This is modestly higher than the 10 metre height limit for surrounding properties. The building is proposed to step down to the north, south and west from its highest point to mitigate the height. Given the substantial setbacks, the requested increase in height is acceptable. A rear yard of 38 metres and a westerly side yard of at least 17.5 metres would be maintained. For an apartment building of a similar height the, respective setbacks would be 10 metres and 7.7 metres (one half the building height). The setbacks assist in mitigating the increased height. The only other requested change is to increase the number of private living units by 35 to 118. The applicant has indicated this increase is to accommodate units that serve "light memory care" residents, and are intended to meet the needs of a segment of the aging population. All other regulations are to remain in place to ensure the development is compatible with surrounding development and impacts are mitigated. The site specific parking requirement for this development is 0.65 spaces per living unit, above the typical City requirement for retirement homes of 0.6 spaces per unit. This will result in a requirement of 7 additional on-site spaces for the development, which should alleviate concerns about demands for on-street parking. 5. Resident Concerns Many of the resident concerns can be dealt with at the site plan stage. More specifically the following measures can be taken: - The provision of a wood screen fence with a minimum height of 1.8 metres as well as the planting of trees to effectively screen abutting single detached dwellings from the building and the parking lot; - The submission of a light plan and a photometric study to ensure floodlighting is directed away from abutting properties; - Directing emergency vehicles to the service entrance off Thorold Stone Road to minimize disruption to surrounding residents; and 7 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 Although parking on Cardinal Drive by visitors to the retirement home is expected to be uncommon due to the surplus of parking on the land, if problems do occur a parking study can be undertaken and parking restrictions can be considered. The residents have raised concerns about queuing at the intersection of Thorold Stone Road and Cardinal Drive as well as speeding along Cardinal Drive. These concerns are about current conditions and it is recommended that they be referred back to staff for further review. Transportation Works can conduct a traffic study to assess speeding. If it is found to be an issue, staff will follow up with the neighbourhood to determine the best methods of controlling the speed. Similarly queuing can be studied further and measures considered, including the construction of a left turn lane on Cardinal Drive (the dedication of the road widening on the Cardinal Drive frontage of the subject lands, required at the time of site plan approval, will provide sufficient room to accommodate this lane) or adjusting the signal timing at the intersection. CITY'S STRATEGIC INITIATIVE The application does not affect any of the City's strategic commitments. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan Schedule 3 — South and West Elevations Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development 404 (Ad Respectfully submitted: ,Cor Ken Tod , Chief A. inistrative Officer A.Bryce:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-34,AM-2015-004, Niagara Falls Facility Inc,Zoning By-law Amendment.docx 8 PBD -2015-34 28, 2015 July SCHEDULE 1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land N 1 F°XE pR i 1:1176 4' (n 3 -M z • 7. S TNOROLD STONE 07 IZI Amending the Zoning By-law No. 79-200 `h 2813 Location: 7901, 7913 and 7933 Thorold Stone Road Applicant: Niagara falls Facility Inc. (Reichmann Seniors Housing Development Corp.) AM-2015-004 9 PBD-2015-34 July 28, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 % } s" 1 .----k---. -- '4t ' tr 'i N. I . , r a N. 1 s ». 0 ,s o 1r=' ` 'W . F iii se, 4 '...2.- 4 _ \ t ° S — • ' N i .% Nilli 0,41'4. , `,.. l'''. a ::`_ `ti •• ' J ; \ IT\ , \ ,ti, . 1, it: t * . 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We had our Annual General Meeting on Monday June 22, and elected a new Board of Directors and approved the 2015-2016 budget. Please see attached. Regards. Ruth-Ann 1 MAIN & FERRY BITSINESS I IIPROVEIIENTASSOCLATION 6060 MAIN ST. NIAGARA F_AI.LS, ONT. LlG 5Z0 2015-2016 Operating Budget REVENUES $ 55,000 Total Levy EXENDITURES $ 15,000 Beautification (hanging) $ 3,000 Auditor $ 2,000 Insurance $ 750 Niagara Investment in Culture donation $ 33,500 BIA — Streetlighting decor $ 1,500 Promotional Materials $ 55,000 MAIN & FERRY BUSINESSIMPROVEIE TASSOCIATION 6060 MAI\ ST. NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. L2G 5%9 2015-2016 Board of Directors Co-Chair Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Co-Chair Sheena Scordas Vice-Chair Tom Mingle Treasuerer Darlene Costello Secretary Frank Crisanti Director Victor Fraone Director Victor DeCaria Council Rep. Kim Craitor Dean Iorfida From: Sue McDowell <suemcdowell@fallsviewboulevard.com> Sent: Friday, July 03, 2015 12:37 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: VCBIA seats Attachments: VCBIA Board members.docx Hi Dean: Please note we wish to formally request switching Wayne in as our city rep, so Vince can sit in his own seat. Attached please find the board members list as I now have it. Thanx! Sue McDowell Executive Director Victoria Centre BIA The Clifton Hill District P.O. Box 841 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 5V5 y25 353 _3' g':.;5 34x'3 483:.,'::::( 3.5!3 .531:-.: Visit us at www.TopOfCliftonHill.com IliDiscover us on Stay, Play. Discover. $ 1 THE Clifton DISTRICT Victoria Centre 131A VCBIA Board members as of February 2015 Designated seats • Courtyard by Marriott— Patrick Steier - Treasurer • Howard Johnson's — Eric Marcon - Vice Chair • Kerrio property — Vince Kerrio • Merani properties —Amyn Kassam • Clifton Victoria Inn —Anthony DiCienzo • Country Inn & Suites — Mike Bufalino - Secretary • Menechella Plaza — Joe DiRisio • City council — Wayne Thomson At large seats • Tish DiBellonia — Cadillac Motel (owner) • Rick Dritsacos — Al Mac's Bravo • Frank LaPenna — Nightmares - Chair • Tim Parker— Louis Tussaud's • Jim Roberto — Roberto Holdings .\\AO N opt, fie' O,o 1980 2C15 <<\pJ ' YFOS¢ July 6, 2015 Dean Iorfida, City Clerk City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON Dear Dean: It was thirty-five years ago that Terry Fox dipped his artificial leg in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland and began his "Marathon of Hope" by running across Canada. For the next 142 days, he ran 42 km each day, raising awareness among Canadians from coast to coast about cancer and his dream that each Canadian would donate a dollar for cancer research. Terry has been a source of inspiration for many and is a true Canadian hero. His dream has been kept alive through the Terry Fox Run that is held in September of each year across Canada and many other parts of the world in order to raise funds for cancer research. We are hoping to raise at least one dollar for every person in Niagara Falls and along with the Run On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, the Terry Fox Committee will host the Terry Fox Kick-Off BBQ out front of Niagara Falls City Hall. I would like to request the City of Niagara Falls install and fly the Terry Fox Flag in Centennial Square on the August 12. I am able to provide you with the flag. We thank you for your consideration and your generous support. It is truly appreciated. If you can, please join us for the Terry Fox BBQ on Wednesday, August 12 and the Terry Fox Run at Oakes Park on Sunday, September 20 at 11 a.m. Sincerely, Y,,/uj 1--15;11—):5; ) V Les Potapczyk (Poe-top-chick) Niagara Falls Terry Fox Run 905-358-9538 potapczyk©sympatico.ca Sunda ' epteinhur 21 ) ° 2()I t hant hie key,41,rr:tti. n I,)804 a+)"q R101)0i July 12, 2015 Dear Mr. Dean Iorfida The Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association is hosting our annual Harvestfest on September 12th , & 13th, 2015. We are working hard to build this event to be a destination event that will attract people from throughout Southern Ontario, to Firemen's Park and Niagara Falls. We are adding new things every year to grow the Harvestfest. This year will also include a city Sports & Recreation registration day. We are continuing with the Soap Box Derby. We will have a Car & Motorcycle show both days. We are also continuing with our Craft Venders, Hay rides, Corn Maze, Food Venders, & entertainment. We are still struggling to make this event financially sustainable and are asking for your consideration in waiving the fees for closing Dorchester Road to hold the Soap Box Derby, and also Vender fees for our Crafters and food venders. We will have a rain date of Sunday Sept.l3`h should inclement weather not allow the Soap Box race to go on the Saturday Sept. 12th We would like to thank you in advance for your consideration. If you have any questions please ask. Thank you Mike Glazier ( Harvestfest chairman ) 3367 Eleanor Crescent, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2J-2S1 Phone 905-357-3391 Email harvestfest©scvfa.ca „tE BR4i, L Tel: 903-356-5444 1 AJ 4660 Queen Street Fax: 905-3,6 566 o Niagara Falls, Ontarioinfco,@%thecen .l.om 1 moo L2E - 2L8 www.thegevents.ca Niagara Fails July 22th, 2015 His Worship Mayor Diodati & Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Members: Celebrate old Downtown Community in conjunction with High Impact PR will be holding the 2nd annual Niagara Falls Motorcycle Show and Shine. The event will take place on August 23rd, 2015 from 12pm to 6pm on Queen Street between St. Lawrence Avenue and Ontario Avenue. We would like to request the relief of cost associated with the following: Street Closing: We would like to have Queen Street closed from St. Lawrence Ave to Ontario Avenue at 8am on August 23rd and re-opened on August 24th at 8am. We ask that St. Lawrence Ave and Ontario Ave be left open for vehicle use for the duration of the event. Stage: We will have stage set up at the corner of Queen Street and Crylser Avenue on the south side (former Cupolo's building). The stage will be operating between 12pm and 8pm. Water Hook-ups We would like to have the fire hydrant at the corner of Queen St and Crylser Ave available for water hook-up. Health Regulations There will be numerous food vendors at this event as it is a food festival.All food vendors will have to submit a completed Niagara Regional Public Health form with their Vendor Application upon being approved to participate in our event. Insurance Niagara Falls Downtown Board of Management& High Impact PR will have event insurance in place, as required under the City Special Events Policy. Food Vendor Licensing Fees Celebrate Old Downtown would like to also request reduced food vendor fees since this is an event to promote the Downtown core and as a not for profit organization we will be using the raised monies for the ongoing revitalization of the area. Fire Safety The event coordinator, Chris Dabrowski will meet with the Fire Department to discuss any of their concerns about the event, such as cooking, laneways, electrical and water lines. Sincerely, !! nthony Badovinac Chair, Celebrate Old Downtown Administration Niagarate w,*, Region Office of the Regional Clerk Q v 2201 St. David's Road, PO Box 1042,Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-685-4225 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca July 20, 2015 CL 10-2015, June 11, 2015 RDCPTF-C 1-2015 Sent electronically Clerks of Local Area Municipalities At the Regional Council meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2015. the following recommendations were approved regarding the Analysis of Niagara Catholic District Schools Board (NCDSB) and the Education Development Charge (EDC) Background Study. That Report RDCPTF-C 1-2015, dated May 28, 2015, respecting Analysis of Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) Education Development Charge (EDC) Background Study BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, save and except Recommendations 1 and 2, BE APPROVED. 3. That the NCDSB BE REQUESTED to rationalize their inventory of vacant and surplus lands and dispose of those not required for future NCDSB needs in order to make those lands taxable. and that the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to make this a requirement for all school boards. 4. That the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to revise the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98 to require that funds collected through the EDC be used for the enrollment type (elementary or secondary) for which the Board became eligible to collect an EDC. 5. That the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to revise the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98 to require that proceeds of disposition from vacant land be used only for the purchase of new land. 6. That this report BE FORWARDED to the NCDSB Board of Trustees and the Ministry of Education, and that it BE FORWARDED to local area municipal Councils. seeking their support. Yours sincerely. Natasha Devos Regional Deputy Clerk /Pp Attachment -2015 Niagara Y`f Region RDCP Y 28 2015 Page 1 REPORT TO: Regional Development Charges Policy Task Force MEETING DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2015 SUBJECT: Analysis of Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) Education Development Charge (EDC) Background Study RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the NCDSB BE REQUESTED to update their cost per acre estimates by revising the comparable properties and correcting the residual value calculations used in the appraised land values. 2. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer BE AUTHORIZED to file an appeal on behalf of the Niagara Region of the NCDSB's EDC By-law pending the outcome of recommendation 1. 3. That the NCDSB BE REQUESTED to rationalize their inventory of vacant and surplus lands and dispose of those not required for future NCDSB needs in order to make those lands taxable, and that the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to make this a requirement for all school boards. 4. That the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to revise the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98 to require that funds collected through the EDC be used for the enrollment type (elementary or secondary) for which the Board became eligible to collect an EDC. 5. That the Ministry of Education BE REQUESTED to revise the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98 to require that proceeds of disposition from vacant land be used only for the purchase of new land. 6. That this report BE FORWARDED to the NCDSB Board of Trustees and the Ministry of Education, and that it BE FORWARDED to local area municipal Councils, seeking their support. KEY FACTS • The NCDSB released its EDC Background Study (Study), which was prepared by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson) to the public on May 6. 2015. detailing their future needs and eligibility to charge an EDC. RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 2 • Report CSD 56-2015 went to Corporate Services Committee on May 13, 2015 providing policy recommendations for the EDC By-law; this report provides commentary on the EDC Background Study. • Staff have identified concerns with the land values included in the Study ($375,000 per acre for South Niagara Falls and $425,000 per acre for Lincoln/Grimsby). • The Education Act and Regulation 20/98 allow school boards that qualify for EDC's based on capacity constraints in secondary pupils, but charge a fee based only on constructing elementary schools. • The growth assumptions and forecasts used in the Study have been reviewed by planning staff, and found to be in line with the Region's Growth Management Study. • All school board properties owned by the school board remain exempt from property taxes if they've been declared surplus to the board's needs, unless they've been tenanted. Funding from the sales not able to be repurposed for land purchases due to Provincial legislation. CONSIDERATIONS Financial There is a minimal cost associated with filing an appeal to the OMB. Corporate Niagara Region staff from Corporate Services and Planning & Development Services, along with Legal Services staff would be required to support an appeal. Governmental Partners Local area municipalities will be required to collect the EDC prior to building permit issuance, and remit charges to the NCDSB on a monthly basis. The Town of Fort Erie has already indicated that they intend to appeal the proposed EDC. General consensus from the Area Treasurers and Area Planners was that there was concern over the impact of the charge, and over municipal staff having to administer the charge without alignment to municipal By-laws and exemptions. The recommendations request that the Ministry of Education make revisions to the requirements in the Education Act and/or Ontario Regulation 20/98. RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 3 Public and/or Service Users If the land costs included in the study are reduced, the quantum of the charges would also decrease, impacting Council's strategic priorities of improving Niagara Regions global attractiveness by reducing the cost of development. Every home built in Niagara will be subject to the charge regardless of what school board the ultimate owner of the home may support through property taxes. If the concerns raised by staff regarding the appraised land values are corrected for, the impact could be a reduction of up to 20% in the proposed EDC. ANALYSIS At the Corporate Services Committee meeting on May 13, 2015, a number of questions were asked of staff. A summary of those questions and answers have been provided as appendix 1. A memo providing supplemental information was provided at the May 13, 2015 meeting, providing excerpts of the Provincial legislation and EDC's in other municipalities; that memo has been included as appendix 2. Analysis of the Study is as follows: Growth Assumptions: Planning staff have reviewed the growth assumptions included in the Study. There are small differences from the Region's approved Growth Management Strategy, which it was explained result from updated data, and the reallocation of shortfalls in growth over the past 5 years to the remaining period covered by the strategy (until 2031). Staff were satisfied with the explanation of the differences and the methodology used in the Study. Eligibility: Based on the information contained in the Study. and an understanding of the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98, Corporate Services staff agree that the NCDSB are eligible to collect an EDC. The Study notes that the NCDSB qualifies based on having enrollment exceed capacity in secondary schools, while for elementary schools, there is excess capacity. The funds to be collected are only for elementary schools. While this is allowed under the Education Act and Ontario Regulation 20/98, staff recommend the Ministry of Education be requested to revise the legislation to only allow a Board of Education to charge an EDC for the enrollment type where their needs exist as identified under Section 10. Subsection 2 of Ontario Regulation 20/98. The NCDSB also owns a number of vacant land parcels which are considered in determining the future growth needs of the Board, but not in the Board's available RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 4 capacity. Any schools to be constructed or disposed of in the 12 months after the By- law comes into effect have their capacity taken into consideration. Staff are recommending that the NCDSB be requested to review its inventory of vacant properties and dispose of those that are not required to meet their future needs, thereby generating revenue for the NCDSB and allowing those properties to start generating property tax revenue for the municipalities. Cost Assumptions: The Study assumes a land value of $425.000 per acre in Lincoln/Grimsby, and $375,000 in South Niagara Falls. The appraisal report prepared by Cushman & Wakefield Ltd. for the NCDSB is in draft form and considered confidential, however it has been shared with Regional staff. Staff have identified concerns based on the noted appraisal methodologies used, including direct sales comparison and residual land value, and shared those concerns with the appraiser. The appraiser has acknowledged that a correction is required to the residual land value calculations, however at this point, the impact of the correction is not known. As a result, staff are recommending that the Board be requested to update the cost per acre included in the Study, and if the request is not addressed to the satisfaction of staff, that the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to file an appeal of the EDC By-law on behalf of the Region. ALTERNATIVES REVIEWED The options that exist for the Region are: 1. Not provide any input; This approach is not recommended as it will not allow for Regional Council to influence the NCDSB's policy decisions. Further, the concerns noted by staff with Provincial legislation will not be addressed if they are not raised as issues with the Ministry of Education and/or the Province. 2. No appeal of EDC By-law if issues in recommendation 1 are not addressed. This is not recommended as appeals should be filed based on material disagreements with assumptions, and/or beliefs that the proper process has not been followed. ORIGIN OF REPORT This report is being brought forward by staff to supplement and provide additional information to report CSD 56-2015. RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 5 OTHER PERTINENT REPORTS • CSD 56-2015 — Niagara Catholic District School Board Proposed Education Development Charge • CSC-C 14-2015 — CSD 56-2015 Supplemental Report Information SUBMITTED & SIGNED BY: APPROVED & SIGNED BY: Maurice (Mo) Lewis, Commissioner of Harry Schlange Corporate Services/Treasurer Chief Administrative Officer Department This report was prepared by Adam Smith, Financial Analyst— Taxation & Revenue and reviewed by Helen Chamberlain, Director, Financial Management & Planning/Deputy Treasurer. APPENDICES Appendix 1 Questions and Responses 6 Appendix 2 Memo CSC-C 14-2015 8 RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 6 Appendix 1 — Questions from May 13 Corporate Services Committee and Responses 1 . Is the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) intending to implement a charge as well? The DSBN's superintendent of business services has advised that the DSBN will not be pursuing an EDC at this time. It is unclear if the DSBN would be eligible for an EDC based on the capacity triggers outlined in Ontario Regulation 20/98. 2. What is done with the proceeds from the sale or disposition of vacant and surplus land and decommissioned school sites, and can't they be used for land purchases? Watson advised that monies from the sale of surplus schools is deposited into what is called a Proceeds of Disposition fund. This is regulated by legislation and requires Ministry of Education approval in how they can be used. 3. Is there a fund that becomes available to the Board when old sites are disposed of to assist/fund the building of new schools, and can't those funds be used to purchase land? Watson advised that there is not a specific fund available to Boards; however Boards may submit business cases to the Ministry to seek funding for new schools or additions or necessary modifications etc. that may be necessary when a Board disposes of a school. The Ministry decided on funding and not all Boards receive funding for their desired projects. 4. Is vacant and surplus land or surplus/decommissioned schools factored into the capacity calculations? Watson advised that the board does not currently own any land that can be used for new schools in the areas where there are needs, otherwise it would be factored in. Also, if a school is to be constructed or disposed of in the 12 months after the By-law comes into effect the capacity is taken into account. 5. What can municipalities do to assist with having vacant/surplus land and schools disposed of by the Board so that they can be converted into taxable uses? Staff were advised that this is a more involved question that the Board would be happy to further discuss in the context of new Ministry initiatives and partnerships etc., however it is outside of the EDC discussion. 6. Aren't properties owned by a school board but that aren't active school sites eligible to become taxable? RDCPTF-C 1-2015 May 28, 2015 Page 7 MPAC advised that properties owned by a School Board are exempt pursuant to section 3.(1)9 of the Assessment Act for: 3.(1)9. Subject to section 27, land owned by a municipality, including an upper- tier municipality, a public commission or a local board as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act. The land is not exempt if occupied by a tenant who would be taxable if the tenant owned the land, except land owned by a harbour commission and used for parking vehicles for which a fee is charged. From the Municipal Affairs Act: local board"means a school board, municipal service board, transportation commission, public library board, board of health, police services board, planning board, or any other board, commission, committee, body or local authority established or exercising any power or authority under any general or special Act with respect to any of the affairs or purposes, including school purposes, of a municipality or of two or more municipalities or parts thereof, ("conseil local") As a result, the fact that the property owned by the local school board is now vacant will not result in a change of the property's tax liability. Should the property sell or become tenanted, a tax liability and/or classification review will be required. / 4 Corporate Services Niag ara / Region 2201 St. David's Road, PO Box 1042,Thorold,ON L2V 4T7 Telephone:905-685-4225 Toll-free: I-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-641-5208 www.niagararegion.ca Memorandum CSC-C 14-2015 Date: May 12, 2015 To: Corporate Services Committee From: Maurice (Mo) Lewis, Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer Subject: CSD 56-2015, Niagara Catholic District School Board Proposed Education Development Charges - Supplemental Report Information This memo contains two supplemental items of information related to report CSD 56-2015. 1. The key facts of the report speak to the eligibility requirements for a school board to be able to charge an Education Development Charge (EDO). The eligibility requirements can be found in the Education Act, Ontario Regulation 20/98, section 10. Subsection 2 (i) and 2 (ii) provide the school board capacity triggers, at least one of which must be met in order to be eligible to pass an EDC By-law. Subsection 2 (iii) only applies to school boards that already have an EDC By- law in place. Section 10 of the regulation is as follows: CONDITIONS OF PASSAGE OF BY-LAW 10. The following conditions are prescribed, for the purposes of subsection 257.54 (6) of the Act, as conditions that must be satisfied in order for a board to pass an education development charge by-law: 1. The Minister has approved. i. the board's estimates under paragraph 3 of section 7, for each of the years required under that paragraph. of the total number of new elementary school pupils and the total number of new secondary school pupils, without the adjustments set out in that paragraph being made,and ii. the board's estimates of the number of elementary school sites and the number of secondary school sites used by the board to determine the net education land cost under paragraph 4 of section 7. 2. At least one of the following conditions: i. The estimated average number of elementary school pupils of the board over the five years immediately following the day the board intends to have the by-law come into force exceeds the total capacity of the board to accommodate elementary school pupils throughout its jurisdiction on the day the by-law is passed. ii. The estimated average number of secondary school pupils of the board over the five years immediately following the day the board intends to have the by-law come into force exceeds the total capacity of the board to accommodate secondary school pupils throughout its jurisdiction on the day the by-law is passed. iii. At the time of expiry of the board's last education development charge by-law that applies to all or part of the area in which the charges would be imposed, the balance in the education development charge account is less than the amount required to pay outstanding commitments to meet growth-related net education land costs. as calculated for the purposes of determining the education development charges imposed under that by-law. 3. The board has given a copy of the education development charge background study relating to the by-law to the Minister and each board having jurisdiction within the area to which the by-law would apply. O. Reg. 20/98, s. 10:O. Reg. 95/02,s. 5:O. Reg. 366/10, s.2. Memorandum CSC-C 14-2014 May 12, 2015 Page 2 Section 7, paragraphs 3 and 4, of the regulation are also provided for reference: DETER.MFNATION OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Before an education development charge by-law is passed.the board shall do the following for the purposes of determining the education development charges: 1. The board shall estimate the number of new dwelling units in the area in which the charges are to be imposed for each of the 15 years immediately following the day the board intends to have the by-law come into force. The board's estimate shall include only new dwelling units in respect of which education development charges may be imposed. 2.The board shall identify different types of new dwelling units and estimate,for each type, the average number of new elementary school pupils and the average number of new secondary school pupils generated by each new dwelling unit who will attend schools of the board. 3. For each of the 15 years referred to in paragraph 1,the board shall estimate the total number of new elementary school pupils and new secondary school pupils using the estimated number of new dwelling units and the estimated average number of new pupils generated by each new dwelling unit subject to the following adjustments, i,the board shall reduce the number of new elementary school pupils by the number of existing elementary school pupil places that,in the opinion of the board,could reasonably be used to accommodate those new pupils, ii.the board shall reduce the number of new secondary school pupils by the number of existing secondary school pupil places that,in the opinion of the board,could reasonably be used to accommodate those new pupils. 4,The board shall estimate the net education land cost for the elementary school sites and secondary school sites required to provide pupil places for the new elementary school pupils and new secondary school pupils. 2. The following tables provide a comparison of the proposed Niagara rates to the residential and non-residential EDC rates in other jurisdictions in Southwestern Ontario: Residential EDC Per Dwelling Unit Public Board Catholic Board Municipality EDC EDC Total EDC's Proposed Niagara Region (Lincoln County) $0 $242 $242 Proposed Niagara Region (Welland County) $0 j $245 $245 Peel Region $3,224 $1,343 $4,567 Halton Region $3,380 $1,839 $5,219 Hamilton $1,039 $885 $1,924 London $0 $0 $Q Windsor $305 $0 $305 Waterloo Region $1,266 a $405 $1,671 Average Excluding Niagara Region i $1,536 $745 I $2,281 I Memorandum CSC-C 14-2014 May 12, 2015 Page 3 Non-Residential EDC Per Square Foot Public Board I Catholic Board Municipality EDC EDC Total EDC's Proposed Niagara Region (Lincoln County) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Proposed Niagara Region(Welland County) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Peel Region $0.45 $0.56 . $1.01 Halton Region $0.87 $0.47 $1.34 Hamilton $0.39 $0.34 ! $0.73 London $0.00 $0.00 ; 50.00 Windsor $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Waterloo Region $0.92 $0.31 $1.23 Average Excluding Niagara Region $0.44 $0.28 $0.72 Respectfully submitted and signed by. Maurice (Mo) Lewis Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer NiagaraWR Region CSD 56-2015 May 13, 2015 Page 1 REPORT TO: Corporate Services Committee MEETING DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2015 SUBJECT: Niagara Catholic District School Board Proposed Education Development Charge RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the recommended input on the Niagara Catholic District School Board's (NCDSB) proposed Education Development Charge (EDC), attached as Appendix 1 to this report, BE APPROVED and FORWARDED to the Board of Trustees for the NCDSB. 2. That a copy of this report be circulated to the Councils of the local area municipalities to seek support of the principles outline in Appendix 1. KEY FACTS • The NCDSB EDC proposal was brought to staff's attention on April 29; due to timing issues and limited details, staff has prepared this report to obtain Council's direction. • Once the EDC Background Study has been released and reviewed by staff a follow-up report will be forwarded to the Regional Development Charges Policy Task Force (RDCPTF) to provide policy related recommendations to Council. • Region staff has been informed of the NCDSB's intention to pass an EDC by-law, which would come into effect as early as June 22, 2015. • Region staff has been advised that the NCDSB is seeking input and feedback on policies that would be included in the EDC by-law. • The NCDSB is holding a Public Meeting on May 26th, and intends to pass the EDC by-law on June 16th • Subject to meeting eligibility requirements, the Education Act provides the authority to the NCDSB to implement an EDC by-law at their sole discretion. • At the time of preparing this report, the EDC Background Study which provides the methodology and justification for the charge has not yet been made available; so analysis of the information contained therein has not been included in this report. • There is no indication at this time of an EDC being contemplated by the District School Board of Niagara, however the NCDSB's EDC would apply against new development regardless of which school board the property supports through property taxes. CSD 56-2015 May 13, 2015 Page 2 CONSIDERATIONS Financial The implementation of EDC's by the NCDSB does not have any direct impact on the budget and finances of the Niagara Region. However, the additional charge could have a negative impact on Niagara Region's Strategic Priority — "Fostering an Environment for Economic Prosperity" — in particular the growth, employment and investment indicators. Corporate Collection of charges and any complaints will be the responsibility of the local area municipalities; should the NCDSB proceed with the implementation of EDC's it would have a limited impact on Niagara Region resources. Governmental Partners Local area municipalities are legislatively required to collect EDC's prior to building permit issuance, provide monthly reports on EDC's collected and exempted, as well as to hear EDC by-law complaints. It was recommended to the NCDSB that they consult with the Chief Building Officials on processes, and develop a process map to assist municipal staff. The NCDSB will collect EDC's from local area municipalities and deposit into a reserve which will be used for the purchase and site preparation of new schools. Public and/or Service Users The EDC funds collected by the NCDSB will be used to purchase and prepare land for school construction to service families in new development areas. ANALYSIS While the EDC Background Study is not available at the time of preparing this report, staff has been provided with preliminary information, including high level enrolment projections, and potential EDC rates to be charged. Based on enrolment projections provided, the NCDSB is eligible to collect EDC's for future school sites, and they have identified three elementary schools (one in Lincoln/Grimsby and two in south Niagara Falls) that will be required in the next 15 years. CSD 56-2015 May 13, 2015 Page 3 Consultants have provided initial estimates of the land values at $425,000 per acre in Lincoln/Grimsby, and $375,000 per acre in South Niagara Falls. Additionally, site preparation costs have been estimated at $47,705 per acre. These costs, divided by the number of new units expected in each of the counties results in a preliminary estimated EDC of $242-245 per residential unit, based on residential development paying 100% of the EDC cost. For EDC's, the school board has the discretion of allocating between 0% and 40% of the EDC costs to non-residential development. The preliminary indication from the NCDSB is that they do not intend to allocate any of the charge to non-residential development. Economic Development has advised that they would be opposed to the allocation of any of the charge to non-residential development. When determining EDC's, school boards also have the discretion to charge a flat per unit charge that applies to all residential units, or charge a differentiated rate (for example separate rates for low, mid and high density residential unit types). The NCDSB has indicated that they intend to charge an undifferentiated or flat charge to all residential units. In terms of exemption policies, the NDCSB has indicated that other than the mandatory exemptions required under the Education Act and regulations, the only other exemption likely to be contemplated is for places of worship and possibly agricultural uses. The Education Act also requires that demolition credits be provided, however the minimum statutory requirement is just two years for residential demolitions (five years provided for non-residential). The NCDSB has indicated that they intend to provide the statutory minimum of two years to make use of residential demolition credits. Consultants from the NCDSB advised they are seeking feedback on policy issues for consideration in the EDC by-law. Such policy issues include split of the charge between residential and non-residential development, exemption policies, and whether or not a differentiated residential charge should be considered. Appendix 1 outlines the policy issues in which staff recommend Regional Council provide input to the NCDSB Board of Trustees. ALTERNATIVES REVIEWED The passing of an EDC by-law is at the sole discretion of a school board. The Region may make requests or recommendations to the NCDSB, in order to influence policy decisions, or the Region can choose to not provide any input. The Region has no decision making authority over the EDC by-law. CSD 56-2015 May 13, 2015 Page 4 ORIGIN OF REPORT This report has been brought forward by staff following the notification of the NCDSB's intention to pass an EDC by-law, and request for feedback on policy decisions. OTHER PERTINENT REPORTS Not Applicable. SUBMITTED & SIGNED BY: APPROVED & SIGNED BY: Maurice (Mo) Lewis, Harry Schiange Commissioner, Corporate Services! Chief Administrative Officer Treasurer This report was prepared by Adam Smith, Financial Analyst — Tax and Revenue, in consultation with PhiII Lambert, P.Eng., Associate Director— Infrastructure Planning and Development Engineering, and Adam Joon, Expeditor, and reviewed by Margaret Murphy, Associate Director— Budgets, Strategy and Planning. APPENDICES Appendix 1 EDC Policy Recommendations Page 5 CSD 56-2015 May 13, 2015 Page 5 Appendix 1 In keeping with Regional Council's strategic priorities for fostering an environment of economic prosperity, Niagara Regional Council respectfully recommends to the NCDSB Board of Trustees that the following policies be considered for the proposed Education Development Charge By-law: 1. That the EDC charge be levied only against residential development. 2. That, if a non-residential charge is implemented, an exemption be provided for industrial uses, 3. That, if a non-residential charge is implemented, conversion credits be provided for changes in use that convert residential to non-residential, or vice-versa. 4. That residential demolition credits be provided for a minimum of 5 years, consistent with most Niagara municipal Development Charge By-laws. 5. That affordable housing development be exempted from Education Development Charges, or deferred until such a time as the development is no longer used for affordable housing purposes. 6. That clarity be provided for the treatment of uses such as retirement homes, nursing homes, and student residences. 7. That agricultural uses be exempted from Education Development Charges. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Council From: Todd Harrison, Director of Finance Date: May 26, 2015 Re: Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) Proposed Education Charges Mayor Diodati and Members of Council: The NSDSB has developed an Education Development Charge (EDC) that will be applied in a similar fashion to the City's and Region's Development. City staff became aware of this development in April. Last week at Niagara Region's Area Treasurer's, representatives of the NCDSB and their consultant updated Area Treasurer's including myself of the proposal. The Region of Niagara has developed a draft report of the key issues of the proposals and implications for local municipalities of this bylaw. This report has not been approved by Regional Council but was drafted and presented to the Region's Corporate Services Committee. It was then referred to the Region's Development Task Force for further analysis and comment. While not finalized the report does provide an overview of the matter. I have attached a copy for your information. It should be noted that the school board is acting within its legislative authority under the Education Act of Ontario. Since the School Board is scheduled to adopt the bylaw prior to the next City council meeting, staff felt that Council should be aware. If approved, the EDC will be collected by City Staff on new development in Niagara Falls in a similar manner as we collect Regional DC's. I will keep Council apprised as information is available. Todd Attach. A Great City ... For Generations To Come Pelham NIAGARA 'Ye C3' C; July 20, 2015 Bruce Smith Secretary-Treasurer Niagara Central Airport Commission P.O. Box 234 Welland, ON L3B 5P4 Dear Mr. Smith, Niagara Central Airport Commission Motion — Request the Region to Assume Operation and Control of the Niagara District Airport At their regular meeting of July 20th., 2015, Council of the Town of Pelham received your correspondence, dated July 3, 2015 and endorsed the following: WHEREAS the municipalities of the Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, The Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls have recently passed resolutions requesting that the Regional Municipality of Niagara (the "Region") assume the operation and control of the Niagara District Airport ("NDA");and WHEREAS the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport ("NCDRA"), based on an Economic Impact Study prepared by David Archibold, dated November, 2014, will generate an economic impact of a conservative estimate of forty million dollars ($40,000,000) over the period of 2014 to 2018 in the Niagara Region; and WHEREAS since the NCDRA and the NDA, while having similar operations, also have operations that complement and support each other such that together they provide a full service airport system; and WHEREAS the NCDRA is important to the Niagara South Economic Development Plan; and WHEREAS the NCDRA is growing, is currently the home base for approximately fifty (50) aircraft, five (5) businesses, the Air Cadet Eagle Squadron, eight(8) hangars, and three (3) approved hangars and is expanding; and Administrative wr Services 20 Pelham Town Square P.0 Box 400 • Fonthill, ON LOS 1E0 p: 905.892.2607 f: 905.892.5055 pelham.ca -1846Pelham NIAGARA V0,T fi-tr)g WHEREAS the NCDRA has substantial room for expansion in the number of both private and commercial hangars; and WHEREAS the NCDRA attracts upwards of then thousand (10,000) tourists to the Niagara Region on an annual basis as a result of its flying, parachuting, flight training and related operations running out of the NCDRA; and WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Niagara Central Airport Commission that, based on the foregoing, it would be prudent for the Region to assume control and operation of both the NDA and the NCDRA simultaneously as a single Niagara Region airport system; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Corporation of the Town of Pelham supports the transfer of the operations of the NCDRA to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and carrying out whatever steps are necessary to complete this transfer. 2. If the Corporation of the City of Welland, The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne and the Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet also pass similar resolutions to the one above that the Clerk notify the Regional Municipality of Niagara of the passing of these resolutions; 3. If the Regional Municipality of Niagara approves the taking over of the operations of the NCDRA, that staff be directed to work with their counterparts in each of the other municipalities, as well as the Regional Municipality of Niagara to effect this change forthwith. On behalf of Council, thank you for the opportunity to support this request. If you require additional documentation, please feel free to contact the undersigned. Yours very truly (Mrs.) NA-4y J. BQzzzato, Dip!.M.M., AMCT Town Clerk /js Cc: Mr. Ralph Walton, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Niagara All Local Area Municipalities ifo Administrative Services 20 Pelham Town Square P.0 Box 400 • Fonthill, ON LOS 1E0 p: 905.892.2607 f: 905.892.5055 pelham.ca CITY OF PORT COLBORNE s Municipal Offices 66 Charlotte Street ~ Port Colborne, Ontario PC)RT COLBORNEL3K 3C8 v‘Nvw.portcolborne.ca COMMUNITY & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CLERK'S DIVISION July 16, 2015 R. Bruce Smith, Secretary-Treasurer Niagara Central Airport Commission P.O. Box 234 Welland, Ontario L3B 5P4 Dear R. Bruce Smith: Re: Request for Support to have the Regional Municipality of Niagara take over operation of the Niagara Central Airport Commission/Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Please be advised that, at its meeting of July 13, 2015, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne resolved as follows: WHEREAS the municipalities of The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, The Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls have recently passed resolutions requesting that The Regional Municipality of Niagara (the "Region") assume the operation and control of the Niagara District Airport ("NDA"); WHEREAS the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport ("NCDRA"). based on an Economic Impact Study prepared by David Archbold, dated November, 2014, will generate an economic impact of a conservative estimate forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) over the period 2004 to 2018 in the Niagara Region; AND WHEREAS since the NCDRA and the NDA, while having similar operations. also have operations that complement and support each other such that together they provide a full service airport system; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is important to the Niagara South Economic Development Plan: AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is currently the home base for approximately fifty (50) aircraft, five (5) businesses, the Air Cadet Eagle Squadron. eight (8) existing hangars. and three (3` approved hangars, and is expanding; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA has substantial room for expansion in the number of both private and commercial hangars: Telephone 9C5-835-2900 E-mail ashleygrigg:i)portcolborne.ca Fax: 905-834-5745 AND WHEREAS the NCDRA attracts upwards often thousand (10,000) tourists to the Niagara Region on an annual basis as a result of its flying, parachuting, flight training and related operations running out of the NCDRA; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Niagara Central Airport Commission that, based on the foregoing that, it would be prudent for the Region to assume control of and operation of both the NDA and the NCDRA simultaneously as a single Niagara Region airport system; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COLBORNE RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: 1 . The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne supports the transfer of the operations of the NCDRA to The Regional Municipality of Niagara and carrying out whatever steps are necessary to complete this transfer. 2. That if The Corporation of the City of Welland, The Corporation of the Town of Pelham and The Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet also pass similar resolutions to the one above, that the Clerk notify The Regional Municipality of Niagara of the passing of these resolutions: That if The Regional Municipality of Niagara approves the taking over of the operations of the NCDRA, that staff be directed to work with their counterparts in each of the other municipalities, as well as The Regional Municipality of Niagara to effect this change forthwith. A copy of the Niagara Central Airport Commission draft resolution is enclosed. Sincerely, L41'Ashley Grigg City Clerk ec: Regional Municipality of Niagara Local Area Municipalities Telephone: 905-035-2900 E-mail: ashleygrigg©portcolborne.ca Fax: 905-834-5716 NIAGARA CENTRAL AIRPORT COMMISSION MOTION WHEREAS the municipalities of The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, The Corporation of the Town ofNiagara-on-the-'Lake and The Corporation of the City ofNiagara Falls have recently passed resolutions requesting that The Regional Municipality ofNiagara(the"Region") assume the operation and control of the Niagara District Airport ("NDA"); WHEREAS the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport("NCDRA"),based on a report prepared by David Archbold, dated November, 2014, will generate an economic impact of forty million dollars ($40,000,000.00) over the period 2004 to 2018 in the Niagara Region; AND WHEREAS since the NCDRA and the NDA, while having similar operations, also have operations that complement and support each other such that together they provide a flail service airport system; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is important to the Niagara South Economic Development Plan; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is currently the home base for approximately fifty (50) aircraft, five (5)businesses, the Air Cadet Eagle Squadron, eight (8) existing hangars, and three (3) approved hangars and is expanding; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA has substantial room for expansion in the number of both private and commercial hangars, AND WHEREAS the NCDRA attracts upwards often thousand (10,000) tourists to the Niagara Region on an annual basis as a result of its flying, parachuting, flight training and related operations running out of the NCDRA; 7 AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Niagara Central Airport Commission that,based on the foregoing that, it would be prudent for the Region to assume control of and operation of both the NDA and the NCDRA simultaneously as a single Niagara Region airport system; NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED that the Commission request that its four municipal stakeholders,namely The Corporation of the City ofWelland,The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne,The Corporation of the Town of Pelham and The Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet pass the resolution in the format attached or in a substantially similar manner. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COLBORNE RESOLUTION WHEREAS the municipalities of The Corporation of the City of St. Catharines, The Corporation of the Town ofNiagara-on-the-Lake and The Corporation of the City ofNiagara Falls have recently passed resolutions requesting that The Regional Municipality ofNiagara(the"Region") assume the operation and control of the Niagara District Airport ("NDA"); WHEREAS the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport ("NCDRA"), based on an Economic Impact Study prepared by David Archbold, dated November, 2014, will generate an economic impact of a conservative estimate of forty million dollars($40,000,000.00)over the period 2004 to 2018 in the Niagara Region; AND WHEREAS since the NCDRA and the NDA, while having similar operations, also have operations that complement and support each other such that together they provide a full service airport system; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is important to the Niagara South Economic Development Plan; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA is currently the home base for approximately fifty (50) aircraft, five (5) businesses, the Air Cadet Eagle Squadron, eight (8) existing hangars, and three (3) approved hangars and is expanding; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA has substantial room for expansion in the number of both private and commercial hangars; AND WHEREAS the NCDRA attracts upwards of ten thousand (10,000) tourists to the Niagara Region on an annual basis as a result of its flying, parachuting, flight training and related 2 operations running out of the NCDRA; AND WHEREAS it is the opinion of the Niagara Central Airport Commission that,based on the foregoing that, it would be prudent for the Region to assume control ofand operation ofboth the NDA and the NCDRA simultaneously as a single Niagara Region airport system; NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED THAT: I. The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne supports the transfer of the operations of the NCDRA to The Regional Municipality of Niagara and carrying out whatever steps are necessary to complete this transfer. 2. IfThe Corporation of the City of Welland,The Corporation of the Town ofPelham and The Corporation of the Township of Wainfleet also pass similar resolutions to the one above that the Clerk notify The Regional Municipality of Niagara of the passing of these resolutions; 3. If The Regional Municipality of Niagara approves the taking over of the operations of the NCDRA, that staff be directed to work with their counterparts in each of the other municipalities, as well as The Regional Municipality of Niagara to effect this change forthwith. 7J m 11 0 73-I0 F-2015-31 Niagaraaalls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2015-31 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $22,189,808.67 for the period June 4, 2015 to July 8, 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. g(PlrRecommended by: Todd Har son, Dire, tor of Finance 7 %‘)// Respectfully submitte : A' Ken Todd, hief Adm nistrative O icer Page 1 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1149948 ONTARIO LTD 385541 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 98.581 97 1198983 ONTARIO LIMITED 385542 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3,144 73 1238838 ONTARIO LIMITED 385543 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 10.180 24 1340258 ONTARIO INC 385282 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 230 23 1372744 ONTARIO LIMITED 385544 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 609 29 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 384878 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1 006 64 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 385283 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5 387 20 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATII 385545 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6 633 48 1655101 ONTARIO INC 0/A DR NASIMAL HUQ 385546 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 679.94 1692695 ONTARIO LTD 385547 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3.184.40 1729609 ONTARIO LIMITED 385548 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,039.30 1736104 ONTARIO INC 385549 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 978.30 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 385074 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 25.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 385284 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 400.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD 0/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 385550 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 35.00 1784185 ONTARIO INC 385551 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.145 26 1788618 ONTARIO INC 385552 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 8.582 80 1814076 ONTARIO LIMITED 385553 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 1931055 ONTARIO LIMITED 385554 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3,427 83 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 385285 24-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 9,134 16 2075790 ONTARIO INC 385555 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 8.795.42 2088937 ONTARIO INC 385556 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,377.20 2095527 ONTARIO LTD 385286 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,130 00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 385557 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.702.06 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 385798 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,185.37 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 384879 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 1 500.00 2156914 ONTARIO INC 0/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 385287 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 500 00 2207848 ONTARIO INC 385558 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 753 96 2249419 ONTARIO INC 385559 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 188 587 14 2284981 ONTARIO INC 385560 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 5 364 66 2285820 ONTARIO INC 385561 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 452.34 2345406 ONTARIO INC. 385562 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4.297.45 2348441 ONTARIO INC 0/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 385288 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 119.78 2387463 ONTARIO LTD 385563 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,646.14 283 PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY 385537 25-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 678 00 374685 ONTARIO LIMITED 385564 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,675 55 407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 385290 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 78 50 471791 ONTARIO INC LAPENNA 385291 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,513 38 547554 ONTARIO LIMITED 385565 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 933 75 581858 ONTARIO LTD 385566 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.363.31 705336 ONTARIO LIMITED 385567 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 958 50 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 384880 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 73 45 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A BRISK ALL GLASS 385075 17-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 102.27 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 385076 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 115,409 44 984265 ONTARIO LTD aka CIRCLE P PAVING 385293 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,148 23 A&T ROBERTO LIMITED 385581 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,313.90 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 384886 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.023 41 A J STONE COMPANY LTD 385805 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 8.021 87 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 385800 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 995 27 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 385799 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6 853 45 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 384881 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 180 80 ABLE PRINTING INC 385294 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 502.85 ABRAHAMS,ROSEMARY 384882 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 25.78 ACCO BRANDS DIRECT 385295 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 104 74 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 385296 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.154.96 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 385077 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 135.60 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 385568 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 271 20 ADAMSON,DARREN 384883 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 78 93 ADVANCE TOWING 384884 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 570 65 ADVANCE TOWING 385569 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 994 40 ADVANCE TOWING 385801 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 972 45 ADVANCE TOWING 385078 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#310 576.30 ADVANCE TOWING 385297 24-Jun-2015 VEH ID#917 1,209 10 ADVANTAGE RESTAURANT SUPPLY&SERVICE 385802 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 56 50 AECOM CANADA LTD 385079 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 978 55 AEVITAS INC 385298 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3.770 70 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 385803 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 71.62 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 385080 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 112 49 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 385299 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 185 99 AIR CARE SERVICES 385081 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3 776 37 AIR CARE SERVICES 385300 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 560 48 AIR CARE SERVICES 384885 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 885 45 AIR CARE SERVICES 385570 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 268 94 Page 2 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount AIRON HVAC 385804 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 983.10 AIRON HVAC 385301 24-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 3,772.84 AKITT,ROBERT 385806 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 213.39 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 385571 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 107,586.49 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 385787 02-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,347 66 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 385082 17-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 56 50 ALFRED BEAM EXCAVATION LTD 384887 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 385302 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 45 14 ALISON'S SPORTS&AWARDS 385572 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 53 63 ALL CLEAN WINDOW&EXTERIOR CLEANING 384888 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,706 30 ALL STAR MECHANICAL PLUMBING&HEATING 384890 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 900 00 ALL STAR MECHANICAL PLUMBING&HEATING 385305 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 900 00 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 384889 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 34 58 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 385083 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 36 61 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 385303 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 306 13 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 385573 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 58.99 ALLEN'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY DEPOT INC 385807 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 138 32 ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 385304 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,885.67 ALSOP,TINA 385084 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 200.00 ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 385574 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 169.50 AMACO EQUIPMENT INC 385808 O8-Jul-2015 EQUIPMENT 3.390 00 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 385085 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 3.651 73 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 385788 02-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 4,240.77 ANCHOR ROAD HOLDINGS INC 385575 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.208 94 ANDERS.CHRIS 384891 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 92.35 ANDERSON,JEFF 384892 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 55 42 ANGLE,BETH 385086 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 56.45 ANGLE,BETH 384893 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 176.04 ANICETO,SANTOS 385306 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 124.29 ANNEX PUBLISHING BOOK DIVISION 384894 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 307 77 ANNEX PUBLISHING BOOK DIVISION 385307 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 453 10 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 385576 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 16.272.00 ANTLE,CARMEN&ANILE, PETER 385308 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 43.00 ANTORISA INVESTMENTS LTD 385577 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.339 70 AQUICON CONSTRUCTION CO LTD 385309 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 142.672 43 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE WELLAND LTD 384895 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,281.73 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 385809 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,781 88 ARCTIC GLACIER CANADA INC 385310 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 118 80 ARDEL INVESTMENTS LIMITED 385578 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 11,872 91 ARIVA 384896 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.663 24 ARIVA 385087 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 74 58 ARIVA 385579 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 624.66 ARIVA 385810 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,583.72 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 384897 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 254.25 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 385088 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 864 45 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 385312 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 67 80 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 385580 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 264 42 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 385811 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 423 75 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 385089 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 25.931 03 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 385812 08-Jul-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 13.480 60 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 384898 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 211 01 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 385090 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 103 14 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 385582 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 424.96 AUTO PARTS CENTRES 385813 O8-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 279 25 AVON SECURITY PRODUCTS 385814 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 9 350 12 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 385585 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 386 64 B&C TRUCK CENTRE 385093 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#A2 538 515 85 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 385313 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 601 39 BAKER 384899 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1 364.87 BAKER 385091 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 854.91 BAKER 385815 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 479 76 BANK OF MONTREAL 385314 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 70 53 BARNES,CHRISTINE ELLEN 384900 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 118 47 BARRY,REBECCA 385315 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 7107 BASARA,GEORGE&SHAHRYAR,SHOLEH 385583 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 98.16 BATEMAN,MIKE 385584 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 385092 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 772 40 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 385316 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,418 74 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 385816 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,674.66 BEATTIES BASICS 384901 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 261 49 BEAULIEU.DIANNE 384902 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 50.76 BELL CANADA 385586 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1 938 94 BELL CANADA 384903 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 261 32 BELL CANADA 385319 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 661 74 Page 3 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount BELL CANADA 385817 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 83 06 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 385818 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 282 50 BELLAMBER 385317 24-Jun-2015 TRAINING 433 20 BELLA'S CAFE AND BAKESHOP 385318 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.500 00 BELLI JOHN 385587 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1 294 77 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 385819 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 36 76 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 385094 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#274 1 101 26 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 384904 10-Jun-2015 VEH ID#231 621 67 BERARDI.DAVID 385588 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 384905 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 34.07 BLACK&MCDONALD LTD 385589 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,382 88 BLAIS,YVONNE 385821 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 135 59 BLAIS.YVONNE 384906 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 45 36 BOB KOEHLER&ASSOCIATES INC 384877 04-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2,260 00 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 384907 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.062 20 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 385095 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1 186 50 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 385320 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1254 30 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 385590 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 836 20 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 385822 OS-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2 090 50 BOOT SHOP THE 385321 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 285 60 BOUDREAU.MICHAEL 385591 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 BOUNTY ENTERPRISES INC 385322 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 5,650 00 BOURAS,ALEJANDRO GARCIA 385096 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 300 00 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 385323 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 16.500 00 BRAINKITE 385324 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2.520 00 BRAY.JEFF 385325 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 230 00 BREAK A WAY CONCESSIONS 385823 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 791 00 BRINKS CANADA LTD 385326 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.288 91 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 385327 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 358 03 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 385824 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 17.281 32 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 385097 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 556 00 BROCK FORD LINCOLN 385592 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 661 07 BROCK JUNIOR BADGERS WRESTLING 384908 10-Jun-2015 GRANT 700 00 BROER.DENIELLE 385098 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 350.00 BROWN,PAUL 385825 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 19116 BRUNNING,MARGARET 385826 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 195 00 BUCHANAN.DAVE 385593 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 BUILDING INNOVATION 385328 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 12.147 50 BURNSIDE,STEPHEN 385099 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 4.662 00 BUTERA,ALDO.TRUSTEE 385595 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1 831 62 BUTYNIEC.DAVE 385596 30-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 64 26 C M. EQUIPMENT ONTARIO INC 385344 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 367 83 CACHIA,LINDA CORINNE 385827 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 90 61 CALE SYSTEMS INC 385100 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,272 43 CALE SYSTEMS INC 385329 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3.158 35 CALE SYSTEMS INC 385828 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 586 73 CAMPBELL,DAVID 384909 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150 00 CAMPBELL,ROB&CAMPBELL, SUSANNA 385330 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 CANADA CULVERT 385597 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,636 06 CANADA MUNICIPAL JOBS INC 384910 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 158 20 CANADA POST CORPORATION 385601 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.678 41 CANADA TRUST COMPANY THE 385602 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3.590 62 CANADIAN BEARINGS LTD 385331 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 217 92 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 385333 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1 881 45 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 385598 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 514 15 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 384912 10-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1.593.30 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 385831 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 146 90 CANADIAN ENERGY-NIAGARA 385829 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2.278.08 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 384913 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 188 86 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 385103 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 973 99 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 385599 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 410 46 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 385832 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 426 55 CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 385102 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.966 25 CANADIAN NATIONAL 385334 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3 597 00 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 385833 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1 133 00 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 385104 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1 133 00 CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES 385834 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1 591 05 CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC 384915 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.865 66 CANADIAN SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC 385335 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 270 60 CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOC 384916 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 987 62 CANAVAN.WENDY 384911 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 599 21 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 385332 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,076.83 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC 0/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 385830 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 3.298.36 CANON CANADA INC 385600 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 127 69 Page 4 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES INC 385336 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 169 50 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 385106 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.253.62 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 385835 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 371.21 CAROLINE'S CARICATURES 385105 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 250.00 CARQUEST 384917 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 60.97 CARQUEST 385836 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 318.93 CARQUEST 385107 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 70.22 CARQUEST 385604 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 42.13 CARRIERE,RYAN 385337 24-Jun-2015 TRAINING 500.00 CARSWELL 385108 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 249 41 CBM N.A. INC 385606 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 47 70 CELEBRATE OLD DOWNTOWN 385109 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,012.00 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 384918 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 385837 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 485.90 CENTRE COURT CAFE 384919 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 137.75 CENTRE COURT CAFE 385339 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 910.78 CENTURY VALLEN 384920 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 355.95 CERIDIAN CANADA LTD 385607 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,874 45 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES 384921 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 163 79 CFMS-WEST CONSULTING INC 385110 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,260.00 CHANG,GUSTAVO&CHANG,CHUK 385608 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,795.21 CHAPTER 2 BLASTING 385838 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 904.00 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 384922 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 59.60 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 385111 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 506.30 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 385340 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 833.65 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 385609 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,452.10 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 385839 08-JuI-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,564.71 CHAWLA,USHA&CHAWLA, MANOHAR 384923 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 41.55 CHEVY LANE FABRICATIONS 385112 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3,559.50 CHIPPAWA LIONS PARK 385840 08-Jul-2015 GRANT 35,000.00 CIAVATTONE,PIETRO 385610 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,200 51 CIBC RETAIL OPERATIONS 385841 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 103.82 CIMCO REFRIGERATION HAMILTON BRANCH 385611 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,741 76 CITRIX US DRAFT 16-Jun-2015 AGREEMENT RENEWAL 9,456.38 CITY OF THOROLD PIPE BAND c/o MR.ALAN SPENCER 385113 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 750.00 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 385114 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,363.21 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 385342 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,437.30 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 385612 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,165.01 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 385842 08-JuI-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,869.23 CLAYTON,KRYSTA M 384924 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 91.25 CLEVER DEVICES US DRAFT 09-Jun-2015 EQUIPMENT 687.35 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 385613 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 467.66 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 385843 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 1,280.12 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 384925 10-Jun-2015 VEH ID#572 398.48 CNM INC 385614 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 13,220.60 CODE 4 FIRE&RESCUE INC 385345 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 429.77 COGECO CABLE CANADA LP 384926 10-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 847.50 COLITTI,RALPH 384927 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 515.28 COLLINS,JAMES 385346 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 195.61 COLVOY ENTERPRISES 2012 LTD 385347 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 113 00 COLVOY ENTERPRISES 2012 LTD 385115 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#271 9,513.62 COMMISSIONAIRES 385116 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,693 97 COMMISSIONAIRES 385615 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,504.51 CONS SCOLAIRE DE DIST CATHOLIQUE DE CENTRE-SUD WIRE 30-Jun-2015 TAX LEVY 237,491.46 CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE 385281 24-Jun-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 69,880.06 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 385348 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 7,734.51 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 385844 08-JuI-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 6,187.61 CORLIS,JASON 385349 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 148.86 CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND 385343 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 410.21 COTTON INC 385118 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 998.92 COTTON INC 385350 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 27,897.63 COTTON INC 385616 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 936 55 COUNTRY BASKET-THE 384928 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 76.79 COURT,ALYSON 385351 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 100.00 CRABBE,CATHY 385119 17-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 102.75 CRAITOR,KIM 384929 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 10945 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 384930 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,606.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 385120 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,223.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 385352 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 290.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 385617 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 495.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 385845 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,077.18 CRE-8-IT SIGNS 385618 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 384.20 CROSSEY ENGINEERING LTD 385354 24-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 6.212 74 CULLIGAN 385846 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 847.50 Page 5 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 385619 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 588.23 CUPE LOCAL 133 385121 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,032 51 CUPE LOCAL 133 385789 02-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 9.208 99 CURTIS GAIL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 385620 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 5,343.65 CUSHING,MARK 385621 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 385851 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 248 17 D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 385362 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 770 69 DABRAMO JOE 385622 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 DA-LEE DUST CONTROL 385355 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4 285.37 DA-LEE DUST CONTROL 385624 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,956 83 DANYAAL ENTERPRISES LTD 385625 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 855 29 DARCH FIRE 385356 24-Jun-2015 VEH ID#535 59 55 DARCH FIRE 385122 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#571 4.373 10 DARCH FIRE 385847 08-Jul-2015 VEH ID#596 1 817 95 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 385357 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 47.46 DAVIS,WADE US DRAFT 16-Jun-2015 TRAINING EXPENSES 312.76 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES CAN INC 385123 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 13.267 68 DEGREGORIO,NICHOLAS G. 385848 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 76 77 DELANEY.MICHAEL&DELANEY,AMY 385626 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 259 56 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC 385358 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 27.476.63 DEMOL'S TIRE SALES&SERVICE 385124 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#139 2.791 85 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 384931 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 508 50 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 385125 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 355 95 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 385850 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 15.778.76 DESJARDINS FINANCIAL SECURITY C/O AVISON YOUNG PROPEF 385627 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 23.932 84 DEVRON PIPE SALES 385359 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 784 22 DILTS PISTON HYDRAULICS INC 384932 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.130 00 DIODATI,JIM 385360 24-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1.155 00 DIPIETRO,SALVATORE&DIPIETRO,MARY 385628 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 922.88 DISPATCH TALENT INCORPORATED 385361 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.695 00 DISPATCH TALENT INCORPORATED 385126 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 3.503 00 DISTRESS CENTRE NIAGARA(NSPC) 384933 10-Jun-2015 DONATION 350.00 DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 385629 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 645.04 DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA WIRE 30-Jun-2015 TAX LEVY 6 473.250 38 DOBBIE.JOSCELYNE 385852 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 52.67 DOWNBEAT PERCUSSION US DRAFT 30-Jun-2015 CANADA DAY PARADE 1.000 00 DREN,KARL 385853 O8-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 165 24 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 385630 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3.627 30 DUFF.YVETTE 385127 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 300.00 DUKE.PENNY 385854 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 384934 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 507.65 DULUX-PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS CANADA INC 385128 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 64 46 DUMONT SECURITY 385631 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 999 23 DUMONT SECURITY 385855 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 138 99 DUNN AND DRUMMOND INCORPORATED 385632 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 6.340 49 DYCHTIAR,PETER 385363 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150 00 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 385137 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 9.069 67 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 384941 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 426 69 E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT 385372 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 736 31 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 384935 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 53 56 EASTGATE TRUCK CENTRE 385856 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1 111 47 EASTLAND,MARI-LYNNE 385129 17-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 118 65 EASTLAND,MARI-LYNNE 384936 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 220 35 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 385130 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 873.23 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 385364 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1 593 06 ED LEARN FORD SALES LTD 385633 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 346 87 ELIA,KATE 384937 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 304 49 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 385131 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 1 343.46 ELLIS ENGINEERING INC 385365 24-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 8 306 86 ELLIS JULIE 385634 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 60 22 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 385132 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 96.79 EMCO CORPORATION 384938 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 7 025 44 EMCO CORPORATION 385133 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 361 60 EMCO CORPORATION 385366 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4.633 00 EMCO CORPORATION 385635 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 917.33 EMCO CORPORATION 385857 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 8,377 03 EMPIRE CAULKING AND FIRESTOPPING 385636 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5 198.00 EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION LTD 385637 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 395 50 ENBRIDGE 384939 10-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 1 939 39 ENBRIDGE 385134 17-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 555 65 ENBRIDGE 385367 24-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 689 36 ENBRIDGE 385368 24-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 11 375 87 ENBRIDGE 385638 30-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 23 94 ENBRIDGE 385858 08-Jul-2015 UTILITIES 3.467 02 Page 6 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount ENGHOUSE TRANSPORTATION LIMITED 385369 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,633.10 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 385136 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 454 45 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 385371 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 812.24 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 385859 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 135.49 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 384940 10-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 20,526.45 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 385135 17-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 11,996 34 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 385370 24-Jun-2015 LEASES AND RENTS 12,181.40 EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 385639 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 9,808.40 EQUITY FOUR HOLDINGS INC 385640 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,737.37 ETHERINGTON,DAVE 384942 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 138.24 ETHERINGTON,DAVE 385860 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 117.18 EVANOFF,VICTOR 385861 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 150.00 EVANS SWEENY BORDIN LLP 385373 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 254.25 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 385138 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,754.55 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 385641 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 313.01 EVOLUTION TRUCK&TRAILER SERVICE 384943 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 329.16 EVOLUTION TRUCK&TRAILER SERVICE 385139 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 32.05 EXP SERVICES INC 385140 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 9.207.24 EXP SERVICES INC 385374 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 847.50 FALLS AUTO BODY INC 385862 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5.838.04 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 384944 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 286.00 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 385642 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,788.99 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 385141 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#310 2,979.88 FALLS VIEW HOSE BRIGADE 385375 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 FAST,DAVID JOHN 385643 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 954.22 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 384945 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,187 62 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 385142 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,214 30 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 385376 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,254.27 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 385863 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 820 65 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 385644 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 123.71 FAUQUIER,DANIELLE A 384946 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 95.32 FELDMAN AGENCY THE 385538 25-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,130.00 FIEDOREK,STANISLAW 385645 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 287.57 FINUCCI,ANGELA 385646 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,277.26 FIORENTINO,ANITA 385377 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,826.30 FIRE MARSHALS PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 385143 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 586.37 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 385144 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 216.96 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 385378 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,727.55 FIRSTLINE MORTGAGES 385647 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 977.00 FISHER,MICHAEL 385145 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 508.50 FISHER,SHIRLEY 385648 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,321.69 FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PROPER INVESTMENTS LTD 385649 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,431.87 FLETCHER,SHAWN 385650 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 384947 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,122 82 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 385651 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,168.53 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 385146 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 180.86 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 385379 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,215.82 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 385864 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 905.90 FORMISANO,ADRIANO 385652 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 864.80 FOUR J PROPERTIES INC 385653 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 14,679.46 FRANZE,FRANK 384948 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 496.52 FRASER,HEATHER 384949 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 220.00 FRED GIESSLER ELECTRICAL LTD 385654 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,267.07 FRETZ,BRIAN 385380 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 50.00 FRIESMAN,KELLY 385381 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 411.32 G.R.A. PROPERTIES ONTARIO LTD 385663 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,263.12 GALBRAITH,PATTY 384950 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 87 67 GALES GAS BARS 385655 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 473.95 GARDNER-DURDLE,TORENA 385865 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 173.73 GARLUND PROPERTIES INC 385656 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 12,739.99 GARNETT,JEFF 385382 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 GASBARINI,LAUREN 385866 OS-Jul-2015 SERVICES 50 00 GAUBOC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 385147 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 28,576.85 GAUBOC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 385657 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,041.21 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 385383 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 6,822.61 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 385658 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,706.45 GERMAN,DEREK 385659 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD 385867 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 166.22 GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 384951 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 181.29 GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 385868 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 55.62 GLENTEL WIRELESS CENTRE 385384 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 10,861 29 GLOBALSTAR CANADA SATELLITE CO 385148 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 139 89 GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED 385869 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 18,228.31 GN GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LTD 385660 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4.315.57 Page 7 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No, Cheque Date Purpose Amount GODIN,ANDREA 385149 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 400.00 GOLIA.NICK 384952 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 290.16 GOLIA,VITO&GOLIA,CARMELA 385661 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,692.64 GOODLIFE FITNESS-CORPORATE WELLNESS 385870 OS-Jul-2015 SERVICES 37 66 GORDON,JEFFERY 385150 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 149.47 GOVAN DAVID&GOVAN,JILLIAN 385662 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,476.57 GRAHAM-CHATELAIN,ANNE LOUISE 385385 24-Jun-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 12,500 00 GRAND&TOY 385871 OS-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 65.51 GRAYBAR CANADA 384953 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 72 64 GRAYBAR CANADA 385151 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 95 02 GRAYBAR CANADA 385386 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.135 07 GRAYBAR CANADA 385664 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.263 67 GRAYBAR CANADA 385872 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 3.051.68 GRECO FRANCO 385152 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.308 15 GREEN KEEP 384954 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 723 20 GREENER PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS(2011)INC 385665 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3,917 26 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 385666 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 678.00 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 385873 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,327 85 GREENFIELD GROUP LTD 385153 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 867.28 GRIFFIN LANDSCAPING 384955 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.895 94 GRIFFIN LANDSCAPING 385154 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,959.70 GRIFFIN LANDSCAPING 385387 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,146.82 GRIMSBY PIPE BAND 385155 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 750.00 GROOVE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS INC 384956 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 388.66 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 384957 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,408.94 GROUPE SOLUTION COLLECT 384958 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 933 89 GRUBICH,JOHN 385874 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 179.82 GT FRENCH 384959 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,058 77 GT FRENCH 385156 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 640.71 GT FRENCH 385389 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2.996.73 GT FRENCH 385667 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,620.25 GT FRENCH 385875 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 823.77 GTECHNA 385388 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 11,672 90 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 385390 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,087 66 GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL CO 384960 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 724.33 HACH SALES&SERVICE CANADA LP 385876 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6.780.00 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 385391 24-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 226.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 385668 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 621.50 NALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 385877 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 61,274.81 HALLE,MICHAEL PAUL 384961 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 142.16 HAMAD.HAMIDA 385392 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 116.69 HAMMOODI,JAMEEL 385393 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 170.50 HANG UPS 385878 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 352.42 HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 385669 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 538 33 HARISH AGGARWAL 385879 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 997 50 HARRISON,TODD 385670 30-Jun-2015 MEMBERSHIP 1.084.80 HARVEY,KIRSTEN 385394 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,260 00 HARVEY,SCOTT 384962 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 25.00 HATCH MOTT MACDONALD LTD 385671 30-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 5.282.75 HD SUPPLY CANADA INC 384963 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.096.10 HD SUPPLY POWER SOLUTIONS 385395 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 19 66 HECTRONIC CORPORATION US DRAFT 09-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 805.00 HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 385157 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 16.684 87 HINZER JOHNAS 385396 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 36 28 HOCO LIMITED 385672 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4.345.45 HODAN INVESTMENT CORPORATION 385673 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 11.648 27 HOGARTH,GARY 385880 OS-Jul-2015 SERVICES 300 00 HOLMAN,GEOFF 384964 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 169.56 HOLMAN,GEOFF 385881 O8-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 298.80 HOSPITAL ACTIVITY BOOK FOR CHILDREN THE 385397 24-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 258 77 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS 385882 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 437 88 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS 384965 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 349.69 HUESSY,RENE 385883 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 152.36 HUNTER,WILLIAM&HUNTER, DONNA 385158 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 834.60 IBS OF WENTWORTH 385400 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,405.49 IMAGEWEAR 384966 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,953.60 IMAGEWEAR 385398 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 866 78 INNOVATIVE GATE SYSTEMS INC 385399 24-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 1 864 50 INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 385674 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 5.359 13 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 385160 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 675 29 INTUITION LANDSCAPE 384967 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 914 17 INTUITION LANDSCAPE 385401 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1 726 07 INTUITION LANDSCAPE 385675 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.829 46 INTUITION LANDSCAPE 385884 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2 836 36 Page 8 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount IOANNONI,CAROLYNN 385073 15-Jun-2015 SERVICES 35147 IOANNONI,CAROLYNN 385402 24-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1.106 07 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 385676 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 56 50 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 385403 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 107 35 J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 385885 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 45.20 J.J.MACKAY CANADA LIMITED 384969 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 135.15 JACKET CELLAR THE 385404 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 30.51 JACKSON,DAVE 385886 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 234.36 JADE 385677 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,050.05 JAGGER SPORTS CO 385161 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2,165.08 JAGUAR BOOK GROUP 385162 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 95.51 JAMIESON,MARK 385887 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 JAMIESON,MARK 385678 30-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 83 63 JAREB,MARINKO 385405 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 350.00 JAX COMMERCIAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT REPAIR 385406 24-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 237.30 JOBERT CONCESSION 385888 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 JOE'S TRANSMISSION SERVICE 384970 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 214.70 JOHNNY RAG 385679 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 231 87 JOHNNY ROCCO'S 385993 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 JOSPEH&GERTRUDE DAGONESE ESTATE 385623 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,237 11 JOUDREY,DANIEL 385680 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 JTS REPAIR LTD. 385681 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 458 67 JUGOON,PETER&JUGOON, SUSAN 385682 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 JUST BLINDS 385889 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 395.16 KABOOM US DRAFT 09-Jun-2015 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT 8,500.00 KAGAN SHASTRI BARRISTERS&SOLICITORS IN TRUST 385683 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 864.45 KAINE,DEBBIE 385164 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 55.65 KALOUDIS,PETER 385684 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 KAZAKOS,EFTHIMIOS 384971 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 96.02 KAZAM,ALEX 385165 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 400.00 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 384972 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,136.34 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 385407 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,719.69 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 385790 02-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 25,180.47 KELLY DIGS LANDSCAPING 385890 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 20,237 94 KENNEDY,MARGARET 384973 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 692.10 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 385891 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 107.87 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 384974 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,477.64 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 385166 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 374.78 KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 385685 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 248.78 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 384975 10-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 10,090.11 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 385892 08-Jul-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 1,171.92 KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 385686 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 8,355.28 KIT CARE CORPORATION 385408 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 522 06 KLENZOID 384976 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,763.81 KOSANOVICH,JOVAN 385687 30-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 507.64 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 385167 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 436 18 KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 385409 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 9.156.39 KRONSTEIN,MARK 385893 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 130.00 KROWN RUST CONTROL 385410 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 316 29 KROWN RUST CONTROL 385168 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 366.12 KYJORMAC INC 385688 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 5.699.80 LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 384977 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 52.42 LAERDAL MEDICAL CANADA LTD 385169 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 52.42 LALLOUET,ERIC 384978 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 184.14 LALLOUET,ERIC 385894 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 183.60 LAPP CYCLE&PARTS LTD 385170 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 835.07 LAROSE,BRITTANY 384979 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 445.85 LARSON-JUHL 385895 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 86113 LAW CRUSHED STONE 384980 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3.815.02 LAW CRUSHED STONE 385689 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3,830.02 LAWNS AND MORE INC. 385171 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,953 46 LAWNS AND MORE INC. 385411 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.160.45 LAWNS AND MORE INC. 385690 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,338.73 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 384981 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,617 32 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 385412 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 501 14 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 385691 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 911.15 LEE,JONG DAE&LEE,YOON HEE 385413 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,264.62 LETOURNEAU,JOHN LOUIS CLAYTON 385692 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,100.00 LEXISNEXIS CANADA INC 385414 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 812.18 LIDSTER,JACK 385536 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 250.00 LINCOLN&WELLAND REGIMENT BAND 385173 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 900.00 LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC 384983 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 180.80 LINUS HAND PRODUCTIONS 385174 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 339.00 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 384984 10-Jun-2015 FUEL 19,397.81 Page 9 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 385416 24-Jun-2015 FUEL 30.494.27 LIPPERT&WRIGHT FUELS INC 385694 30-Jun-2015 FUEL 20 676 49 LIVE ON REQUEST TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC 385417 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.825.00 LOHNES.DARIN GEORGE 385418 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 LONDON REPTILES 385175 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 706 25 LUKASIK,RICHARD 384985 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 29.42 LUNDY'S LANE PORTFOLIO INC 385695 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 6,347 75 M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 385911 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 381.56 MACKENZIE,ALISON 384986 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 31 50 MACKENZIE.DAVID 385176 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.200 00 MACKENZIE,DAVID 385897 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 500 00 MACLEAN.DAVE 385696 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150 00 MAD SCIENCE OF NIAGARA 385177 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 598.90 MAJOR LEAGUE SALES 385898 OS-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 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MAXWELL PAPER CANADA INC 385905 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 171 76 MCBANE,JOCELYN 384992 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 7 31 MCCOLL BUNDY LIMITED 385425 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 635.34 MCD MECHANICAL 384993 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 9.495 00 MCD MECHANICAL 385426 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 900 00 MCD MECHANICAL 385906 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.900 00 MCGEE MARKING DEVICES 385698 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 65 54 MCLEAN.KAYLA L 384994 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 72 05 MCNAMARA,SUSAN 385907 08-JuI-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170 00 MCNAUGHTON,CINDY 385699 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 57.01 MEGA MAGIC 385179 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 847.50 MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 385539 25-Jun-2015 GIC'S 1,000,000 00 METAL SUPERMARKETS 385700 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 481 28 METAL SUPERMARKETS 385427 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 76.18 METRO COLLISION SERVICES INC 385702 30-Jun-2015 VEH ID#571 1,638 17 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 385701 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,834.05 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 385180 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 750.04 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 385908 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 3.070 76 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 384995 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3.611.23 METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 385428 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 7.436.08 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 384996 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 8.444 87 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 385429 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 26.914.53 METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 385909 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 15.980 39 MEYER.CHRISTEL US DRAFT 16-Jun-2015 TRAINING EXPENSES 34.94 MILLER,CHRISTINE 384997 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 48.32 MILLER.RONALD 385910 08-JuI-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 130 00 MINISTER OF FINANCE 385703 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 68,022.41 MINISTER OF FINANCE 385704 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 3.894 92 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 385181 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,922 32 MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 385791 02-JuI-2015 REMITTANCE 2.877 48 MINISTRY OF FINANCE/MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION 385182 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 8,175.75 MIRABELLI,SAM 385183 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 MMC BUS DIVISION INC 385912 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,491 80 MOASE.SUZANNE 384998 10-Jun-2015 TRAINING 1.900 00 MODERN LANDFILL INC 385430 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5.437 18 MODERN LANDFILL INC 385705 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 113 34 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 384999 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,616 94 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 385184 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,445.28 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 385431 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 333 10 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 385706 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 619 81 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 385913 08-JuI-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2.117 66 MOLDENHAUER KATHY 385914 O8-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 315 36 Page 10 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 385000 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4.387.56 MONTGOMERY BROS&NORTHLAND SUPPLY 385432 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 155.38 MOON,JIM SOO&MOON, BONG SON 385707 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,688.64 MORIELLO,JOHN 385792 02-Jul-2015 REFUND 2,916 69 MOROCCO,JOHN 385001 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 208.44 MOROCCO,JOHN 385915 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 207.90 MOROCCO,JOYCE 385916 08-Jul-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,460.10 MORRIS,MITCHELL 385433 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 189.17 MORSE&SON LIMITED 385708 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.341.99 MOUNT CARMEL(MONTROSE RD)DEVELOPMENTS INC 385709 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 4,235.26 MRS. SOFTY INC. 385917 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 MTB TRANSIT SOLUTIONS INC 385918 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 31,775.32 MUILEBOOM LOT CLEARING 385280 19-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 127,407.50 MULLERS PROPERTIES INC C/O NIAGARA INDUSTRIAL MALL 385435 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 11,729 23 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 385185 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 942.42 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 385434 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 329.90 MUNDAR,MATT 385436 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 MURACO,MARY 385186 17-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 130.68 MUSTE,DANIEL 385002 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 35.00 MYLES FISHER&WEB DESIGN 385919 08-Jul-2015 ADVERTISING 600.00 MYSTAGE 385437 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 400.00 N.S.M. FABRICATING LIMITED 385721 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 875.75 NATIONAL FLEET CARE LONDON 385710 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 162 72 NEDEA,TREVOR 385190 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 400.00 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 385003 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,501.00 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 385191 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,125.11 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 385438 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 185 02 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 385711 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1.584.55 NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES CANADA ULC 385920 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,335.21 NEXUS ACTUARIAL CONSULTANTS LTD 385192 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 5,650.00 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 385004 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 535.62 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 385439 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 827.16 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 385921 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 633.93 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 385440 24-Jun-2015 VEH ID#404 38.65 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 385005 10-Jun-2015 VEH ID#421 1,700.77 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 385193 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#587 2,043.94 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 385922 08-Jul-2015 VEH ID#263 146.90 NIAGARA BLOCK INCORPORATED 385441 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 118.88 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD WIRE 30-Jun-2015 TAX LEVY 3,385,725.25 NIAGARA DOOR&HARDWARE 385194 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 146.90 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 385442 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 2,250.00 NIAGARA FALLS COMIC CON LTD. 385198 17-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 395.50 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 385443 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 39,795.17 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 385923 08-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 240.00 NIAGARA FALLS ILLUMINATION BOARD 385540 25-Jun-2015 GRANT 39,831.00 NIAGARA FALLS MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 385712 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 350.00 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 385195 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,690.24 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 385196 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 9,215.36 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOC 385793 02-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 7.690.24 NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW 385716 30-Jun-2015 SUBSCRIPTION-3 MONTHS 676.52 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 385007 10-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 904.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 385444 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 171.250.00 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM 385713 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 141,250.00 NIAGARA FITNESS SOLUTIONS 385714 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 937.90 NIAGARA IMPERIAL MOTEL LIMITED 385446 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 3,032.39 NIAGARA INDUSTRIAL MALL LTD 385445 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 7,159 18 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 385008 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,241.61 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 385447 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,733.97 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 385925 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,030.87 NIAGARA MILITARIES ALUMNI DRUM&BUGLEES CORPS 385197 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1.000.00 NIAGARA MOTORS LTD 385009 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 24,860.00 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 385448 24-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 28592 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 385926 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 16,800.00 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 385715 30-Jun-2015 WEGO ADULTS 1.400.00 NIAGARA PENINSULA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB 385928 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES(HONORARIUM) 100.00 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 385449 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 232,229.45 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 385010 10-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 3,088.59 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 385199 17-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 3,960.19 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 385794 02-Jul-2015 UTILITIES 1,345.91 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 385927 08-Jul-2015 UTILITIES 4,283.71 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 16-Jun-2015 DEBENTURE 61-2005 172,633.50 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 30-Jun-2015 DEBENTURE 73-2010 439,128.87 NIAGARA REGION WIRE 30-Jun-2015 MAY WATER 2,113.736.60 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 385450 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 6,956.64 Page 11 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 385717 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES(MUSEUM) 1.210 56 NIAGARA REGIONAL HOUSING 385200 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 385718 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES(SERVICE CENTRE) 50.00 NIAGARA RIVER TRADING COMPANY 385454 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 122.04 NIAGARA RUBBER SUPPLY INC 385929 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 89.16 NIAGARA SAFETY VILLAGE 385930 08-Jul-2015 TRAINING 4,172.00 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 385201 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 20 34 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 385011 10-Jun-2015 VEH ID#67 180.80 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 385931 08-Jul-2015 VEH ID#83 713.48 NIAGARA TENTS&EVENTS 385932 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 3.897 32 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 385451 24-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 1 020 39 NIAGARA TINTING 385719 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 80 23 NIAGARA VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 385202 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 678.00 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC 385012 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 44 28 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 385203 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 343 42 NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 385720 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 563.44 NIGHT WATCH SECURITY 385204 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 73 45 NOBLE CORPORATION 385205 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 40.85 NORCAR CONSTRUCTION 385452 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,250.00 NORJOHN CONTRACTING&PAVING LTD 385206 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 51.018.01 NORTH AMERICAN STEEL 385453 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,196 21 OAKWOOD CABINETS LTD 385722 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 8.341 15 O'CONNOR MOKRYCKE CONSULTANTS 385933 O8-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22.214.39 O'HARA TRUCKING&EXCAVATING 385934 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 133 833 08 OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC 385723 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1 780 88 OMERS 385724 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 618 239 14 OMERS 385725 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 32.920 50 ONTARIO AGRA PIPING&SUPPLIES INC 385455 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.005 79 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 385207 17-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 7,058.62 ONTARIO SEED COMPANY LTD 385936 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 3.979.52 ONTARIO WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 385726 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 5,000.00 ONURALP,HATICE 385013 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 5346 ONYX CREATIVE STUDIO 385727 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,000.00 ORIGINAL CHIMNEYS 385935 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 50.00 ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 385014 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 141.25 ORSINI,CONSTANZO 385728 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 ORTEGA,ROGER 385208 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 400 00 OVERHEAD DOOR CO ST CATHARINES LTD 385937 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 169 50 OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC 385015 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 910.95 P&W TRUCKING 385938 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,045 25 PALMER.KIMBERLY ANN 385939 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 96 29 PAMBOOKIAN INDUSTRIES LTD 385729 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.790 19 PAPAVASILIOU.TOM&PAPAVASILIOU.GEORGE 385456 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 890.56 PAPETTI,DANNY 385209 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 135.60 PAR NIAGARA INVESTMENTS INC. 385457 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 591.61 PARKWAY TOWING&STORAGE 385940 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.017.00 PARSONS 385210 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.785.86 PARTSOURCE 385016 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 85.82 PARTY CONNECTION 385458 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 598.90 PATERSON,BRYAN 385017 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 175.00 PELLEGRINO,JOSEPH 385018 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 35.00 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 385211 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 84 75 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 385460 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.488 26 PENINSULA PURE WATER 385459 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 185.00 PERPETUAL PEACE PROJECT 385461 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 550.00 PERRIER.SARA MAY 385019 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 112 68 PETROV.RADOSLAV 385462 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.250.00 PHILIPS MARK US DRAFT 16-Jun-2015 SERVICES 32.00 PIETRANGELO.STEVE 385941 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 100 00 PINE,DAVID 385463 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 385730 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 3.796 80 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 385464 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 22.238 40 PINEWOOD HOMES(TARA)LTD 385731 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3.234 90 PIROSKO,JASON 385732 30-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 138.03 PK HUMMINGBIRD STEEL BAND 385212 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 600.00 PK HUMMINGBIRD STEEL BAND 385465 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 500 00 PORTER,GAIL 385942 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 14011 POST BUSTERS 385466 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 PRAXAIR 385467 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 738.76 PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE SHOP 385943 08-Jut-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 15.342 36 PRECISION CURB CUTTING LTD 385020 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 674.14 PRECISION CURB CUTTING LTD 385944 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 616 09 PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 385213 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#251 5.694 26 PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 385468 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1 146.28 Page 12 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount PREVOST COACH TRANSIT 385945 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,213 19 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 385946 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 700.00 PRINTING BY INNOVATION INC. 385947 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 789.87 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 385021 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.072.00 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 385214 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 191 54 PRO TOOLS NIAGARA 385733 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 16 94 PROJECT SHARE 385469 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 24,866.67 PROVINCIAL CONSTRUCTION(NIAGARA FALLS)LTD 385215 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 344,255.75 PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE 385216 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 79.832.24 PUBLIC SERVICES HEALTH&SAFETY ASSOCIATION 385734 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 3,955.00 PUROLATOR COURIER 385022 10-Jun-2015 COURIER 83.69 PUROLATOR COURIER 385217 17-Jun-2015 COURIER 113 39 PUROLATOR COURIER 385472 24-Jun-2015 COURIER 88 13 PUROLATOR COURIER 385735 30-Jun-2015 COURIER 34.08 PUROLATOR COURIER 385948 08-Jul-2015 COURIER 50 91 PVM HYDRAULICS LTD. 385473 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,022.54 PVS CONTRACTORS 385949 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 60,020.45 QUARTEK GROUP INC 385023 10-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,685.21 QUARTEK GROUP INC 385950 08-Jul-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,657.92 R F ZIRALDO LTD 385028 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 8,000.40 R. J. SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 385029 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 949 20 R. J. SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 385480 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,943 54 R.J. SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 385956 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 474 60 R. STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 385739 30-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 819.25 1 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 385024 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 852.75 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 385218 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,222.04 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 385474 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 748.54 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 385951 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 634.06 RAHAL,REDA 385475 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 RAIMONDO&ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INC 385795 02-Jul-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 RAINBOW PURE WATER 385219 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 508.50 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 385025 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 15,707 00 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 385952 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,846.65 RBC 385026 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 70.77 RBC 385953 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 500.00 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 385736 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 1.521.04 REALTAX INC 385954 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 570.65 REALTAX INC 385476 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 3,881.55 RECEIVER GENERAL 385221 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,593.40 RECEIVER GENERAL 385222 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 598,673.02 RECEIVER GENERAL 385796 02-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 527,505.29 RECEIVER GENERAL 385797 02-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 1,735.35 RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA 385072 11-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 40 00 RED TRAC A DIVISION OF D&W GROUP INC 385955 08-Jul-2015 VEH ID#212 84.86 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 385027 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4,579.90 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 385223 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 6.530.39 REMARKABLE CUSTOM RENOVATIONS AND HOME 385477 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2.823.70 RIDLEY,LORRAINNE 385478 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 19.70 RIOCAN MANAGEMENT INC 385479 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 7,977 08 RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT(1976)INC 385738 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.241 26 RIVERSIDE BRASS 385737 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.146.95 ROADSIDE RENTALS INC 385957 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,441.88 ROBERTO,THOMAS&ROBERTO, RACHEL 385481 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,500.00 ROEBUCK,BROOKLYN 385224 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,500.00 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 385482 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,497 77 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 385958 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES(TRANSIT) 1,440.10 RONALD C. ELLENS APPRAISALS INC 385030 10-Jun-2015 SERVICES 5,708.00 ROOTES,LARA 385483 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,073.56 RSL 385225 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 72193 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 385031 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 11,385.21 SACCO CONSTRUCTION LTD 385226 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,142.21 SACCO,DOLORES 385227 17-Jun-2015 PETTY CASH 459 95 SACCO,JOSEPH 385484 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 25.00 SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 385228 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,998.43 SAFETY KLEEN SYSTEMS INC 385959 O8-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 306.73 SAFETY MEDIA INC 385229 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.280.29 SAGUN,AMELIA 385032 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 64 58 SAINT-GOBAIN CANADA INC 385740 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 689.31 SANI GEAR 385033 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 161.60 SANI GEAR 385741 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 133 91 SAPEZINSKAS,CHRIS 385230 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 500.00 SARANOVICH,OLGA 385742 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 770 32 SAUDER,ERIN 385231 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 300.00 SAVAGE,WILLIAM THOMAS 385034 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 140.67 Page 13 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SCHMALZ.MONICA 385232 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 225 00 SCHOLASTIC CANADA LTD 385233 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 98.35 SCOTIABANK BILL PAYMENT SERVICES 385235 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,097 00 SCOTIABANK VISA PAYMENT BANK 07-Jul-2015 JUNE PURCHASE CARD 169 698 11 SCOTIABANK VISA PAYMENT BANK 08-Jun-2015 MAY PURCHASE CARD 178.180.17 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 385234 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 180.80 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 385743 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 480.25 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 385960 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 508.50 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 385485 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 9 768.85 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 385744 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 7.557.44 SCOTT CATHERINE MAE 385035 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 56.84 SEALER WORKS 385962 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 6.729 18 SEASON GROUP CORPORATION 385487 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 100.85 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 385236 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,114.96 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 385486 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 35.30 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 385745 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 350 30 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 385961 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 151 58 SECA.ALDO 385746 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 385488 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6.138 16 SHER&ASSOCIATES II INC 385237 17-Jun-2015 TRAINING 5,593.50 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 385963 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 366.44 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 385238 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 117 83 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 385239 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 108.16 SIDOFF MARUSCIA 385747 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,136.31 SIEDERSBERGER,RUTH 385748 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.069.47 SIGNATURE SIGNS 385240 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 353 69 SIGNATURE SIGNS 385489 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 129.95 SIGNATURE SIGNS 385964 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,293.62 SIMPLISTIC LINES INC 385241 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 4.245 11 SIMPLISTIC LINES INC 385749 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 6.724 65 SKT PRODUCTIONS 385490 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.800.00 SLACK.SCOTT 385491 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 175.00 SLAM DUNK ENTERTAINMENT 385243 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2.600 00 SLATER,RICHARD 385750 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 SOLAR PURE ENERGIES INC. 385471 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 SOLIS,DIEGO 385965 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES 400.00 SORENSEN,YVONNE MARIE 385492 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 121 84 SPEARE SEEDS 385037 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,067 85 SPIRONELLO.DEAN 385038 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 55.08 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 385497 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 39.005 25 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 385967 08-Jul-2015 SERVICES(HONORARIUM) 200.00 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 385244 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 132.80 STANKOVIC,JOHN 385493 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750.00 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 385039 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 7,411 06 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 385245 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 171.23 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 385751 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 977 29 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 385966 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 139.71 STAPLES PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS 385494 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 915.94 STARY.PAUL 385495 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,282 58 STERNE.THOMAS ROBERT&CHENG, SUI QIONG 385752 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,523.23 STINSON EQUIPMENT LIMITED 385496 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1.839.02 STOKES INTERNATIONAL 385753 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 81 30 STOLK CONSTRUCTION LTD 385498 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2.300.68 STORAGE NIAGARA 385499 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 536 75 STRANGES,TOM 385500 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150 00 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 385040 10-Jun-2015 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 485.90 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 385246 17-Jun-2015 VEH ID#A#1 535 180.80 STUART.DAVE 385968 O8-Jul-2015 PETTY CASH 704 60 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA WIRE 02-Jul-2015 JULY PREMIUMS 386 764 59 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA WIRE 05-Jun-2015 JUNE PREMIUMS 385,330.45 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 385043 10-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 1.130.84 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 385971 08-JuI-2015 REMITTANCE 1.697 13 SUN MEDIA CORPORATION 385249 17-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 7.069.27 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 385041 10-Jun-2015 FUEL 48.364 26 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 385247 17-Jun-2015 FUEL 50,714.92 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 385248 17-Jun-2015 FUEL 1.854 65 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 385754 30-Jun-2015 FUEL 46.920 17 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 385969 O8-Jul-2015 FUEL 94.154 83 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 385044 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 65.54 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD 385251 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 10.17 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 385502 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 328 84 SUPERIOR PROPANE 385501 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 29.67 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 385250 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 806 59 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 385755 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 451 89 Page 14 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount SUTA,MATHEW 385045 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 165 85 SYDORENKO,ANDRII 385046 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 158.85 T&C HOLDINGS LIMITED 385503 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 28.872 80 T&T DRY CLEANERS&TAILORS 385770 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 29.38 TALK WIRELESS INC 385973 08-Jul-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 889 16 TAXITAB 385504 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 6.373.65 TAYLOR,RUTH 385505 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 750 00 TAYLORS WATER SERVICE 385252 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 225 00 TDI INTERNATIONAL AG INC 385253 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 22.892 69 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 385756 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 257 08 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 385974 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 761 50 TELUS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 385975 08-JuI-2015 SERVICES 8.460 71 TENAQUIP LIMITED 385048 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 247.41 TENAQUIP LIMITED 385757 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 173.82 TERANET INC 385254 17-Jun-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 10.000.00 TERMA HOLDINGS INC 385758 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 5.886.51 TESO.MIKE 385759 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50 00 THE HIT MEN BRASS BAND US DRAFT 30-Jun-2015 CANADA DAY PARADE 1.500 00 THE SENIORS REVIEW 385036 10-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 3.390.00 THEAL,BRYAN 385760 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 385050 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 4.080.53 THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 385255 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 203.40 THERMO KING EASTERN CANADA 385506 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 454.94 THOMAS COMPANY NIAGARA LIMITED 385507 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2,325.25 THOROWEST CONSTRUCTION LTD 385761 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 5.637 39 THORPE.JIM 385762 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 385257 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 675 50 TIDD,DEREK 385763 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1.400 00 TIKKY.MARIANNE 385051 10-Jun-2015 PETTY CASH 149 10 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 385052 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 62.93 TIM HORTONS STORE#30 385976 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 68.89 TO BE DETERMINED THEATRE CO. 385258 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1.073.50 TOOLBOX 385509 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 157 98 TOP HAT MARCHING ORCHESTRA 385259 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2,500 00 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 385510 24-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 827.01 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 385764 30-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 120 54 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 385977 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 18.17 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 385260 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 12,514 98 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 385053 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 796 71 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 385511 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 13.64 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 385765 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 590.58 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 385978 08-JuI-2015 MATERIALS 10,245.74 TOUT,PEGGY 385512 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 2.200.00 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 385054 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 180.57 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON) INC. 385261 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 361 15 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON) INC 385513 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 340 19 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON) INC 385766 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 3.543 63 TRAPASSO,JUDY 385767 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1.626.27 TRAVELPIC PUBLICATIONS 385768 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 438.44 TRUGREEN 385262 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 404.65 TRUGREEN 385514 24-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 1.996.03 TRUGREEN 385769 30-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 180.80 TRUGREEN 385979 08-JuI-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 593 25 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 385263 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 156 89 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 385515 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 38.95 TURF CARE PRODUCTS CANADA LIMITED 385771 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 388 71 TURPIN,KAREN 385055 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 46.73 TWARDAWSKY.NICK 385056 10-Jun-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 165.24 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 385980 08-JuI-2015 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 129.60 TYCO INTEGRATED FIRE&SECURITY 385264 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 1,676.96 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 385265 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 752.43 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 385516 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 971 61 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 385772 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 402.00 ULINE CANADA CORPORATION 385981 O8-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 1,014.17 UNISYNC GROUP LTD 385057 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 128.65 UNITED WAY 385266 17-Jun-2015 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1.086 00 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 385268 17-Jun-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE 25,000 00 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 385517 24-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 2.921.05 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 385773 30-Jun-2015 CONSULTING SERVICES 6.607 45 UPS CANADA 385058 10-Jun-2015 COURIER 163.22 USVALDO,MICHAEL 385059 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 146.89 VALLADARES,JOSE ANGEL ALTUNA&LOPEZ.ADYANA ARIAS 385774 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 336.00 VALUE MUFFLER&BRAKE CENTRE 385518 24-Jun-2015 VEH ID#52 933 48 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC CO 38 385269 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 109 89 Page 15 of 15 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS Vendor Name Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount VECCHIO ORNAMENTAL IRON LIMITED 385519 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 309.48 VERY MONKEY INC 385270 17-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,288.20 VINITA HOLDINGS 385271 17-Jun-2015 REFUND 14,000.00 VMG(5440 STANLEY AVE)INC 385520 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,024.82 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 385060 10-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,030 23 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 385272 17-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 2,769 94 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 385521 24-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1,774.76 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 385775 30-Jun-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 506.24 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 385982 O8-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 1.814.68 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 385061 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 7,059.62 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 385273 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,074.18 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 385522 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,330.91 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 385776 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 2,301.84 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 385984 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 5,993.72 WALKERTON CLEAN WATER CENTRE 385983 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 3,944.25 WALLIS,JEFF 385274 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 565 00 WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP 385777 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 1,812.69 WASHINGTON MILLS LTD 385985 08-Jul-2015 REFUND 14,139.97 WASTE MANAGEMENT 385062 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 99.36 WATER CONCEPTS 385778 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 819.25 WELLAND AUTO MARINE 385275 17-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,393.72 WELLAND COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION 385524 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 10.17 WELSH,BARRY 385525 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 80.44 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 385986 08-Jul-2015 STORES/INVENTORY 984.46 WESTECH INDUSTRIAL LTD 385063 10-Jun-2015 CONTRACT SERVICES 867 28 WHALEN,TIM 385779 30-Jun-2015 GRANT 50.00 WHILLIER,EVELYN 385064 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 104.62 WILLIAMS,SHAWN JASON 385528 24-Jun-2015 REFUND 500.00 WILLIAMSON,OREN 385527 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 150.00 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 385529 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 20,166.67 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 385780 30-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 736.20 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 385066 10-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 174.84 WOLSELEY FRONTIER HVAC/R GROUP 385530 24-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 27.53 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 385531 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 1,612.50 WORK AUTHORITY 385276 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 300.00 WORK AUTHORITY 385987 08-Jul-2015 MATERIALS 294.07 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 385067 10-Jun-2015 VEH ID#291 1,352.61 WSIB 385068 10-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 28,929 36 WSIB 385277 17-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 26,514.31 WSIB 385532 24-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 3,18118 WSIB 385781 30-Jun-2015 REMITTANCE 838.91 WSIB 385988 08-Jul-2015 REMITTANCE 21.095.84 WTH CAR RENTAL ULC 385069 10-Jun-2015 REFUND 70.00 WYLIE.BRENDA 385070 10-Jun-2015 PETTY CASH 500.35 WYLIE,BRENDA 385278 17-Jun-2015 PETTY CASH 434 95 WYLIE,BRENDA 385989 08-Jul-2015 PETTY CASH 375.75 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 385533 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 643.76 YANNIX CANADA INC 385782 30-Jun-2015 REFUND 3,438.41 YELLOW PAGES GROUP 385783 30-Jun-2015 ADVERTISING 1,054 85 YMCA OF NIAGARA 385534 24-Jun-2015 SERVICES 3,804.42 YMCA OF NIAGARA 385784 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1.158 38 YMCA OF NIAGARA 385071 10-Jun-2015 UTILITIES 929.91 YMCA OF NIAGARA 385991 O8-Jul-2015 UTILITIES 744 36 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 385535 24-Jun-2015 GRANT 4,277.75 ZACADA ENTERTAINMENT INC 385785 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 2,542.50 ZAVITZ,SHERMAN 385786 30-Jun-2015 SERVICES 1,400.00 ZETTEL,BRITTANY 385279 17-Jun-2015 MATERIALS 175 00 ZIMAKAS,KAREN 385992 08-Jul-2015 GRANT 20,000.00 Total 22,189,808.67 F-2015-32 Niagaraaa14 July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: 2015-32 Monthly Tax Receivables Report—June 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 June 30, 2015 were $22.8 million compared to $22.5 million in 2014. During June, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed increased slightly from 35.6% in 2014 to 35.8% in 2015. The City's finance staff has had continued success in resolving properties that are subject to registration for 2015. At this stage, 83.8% of properties have developed payment arrangements or have paid in full. There are currently twenty-three 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 June 30, 2015 are $22.8 million. This represents a slight increase from $22.5 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. 2 F-2015-32 July 28, 2015 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 these actions after six months of activity. This table shows 83.8% of the tax accounts or 326 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During June, five accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 81.3% (May) to 83.8% (June). Finance staff continues to make every effort to have accounts paid in order to avoid the registration process and the associated costs related to that process. Table 4 identifies the properties and associated tax arrears scheduled for tax sales in the future. During the month of June, four properties were registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 2.3% 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 June 30, 2015 is 35.8% which is a slight increase from 2014's value of 35.6%. 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 June 30, 2015 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at June 30, 2015 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties Recommended by: 44/: Todd El9trison, I're or of Finance Respectfully submitI / Ken To d, Chie' Administrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Total Taxes Receivable Owing at June 30, 2015 2015 2014 Outstanding Taxes @ May 31, 2015 $ 21,951,788 $ 21,857,954 Taxes Billed and Due June 30, 2015 $ 24,560,987 $ 23,028,469 Penalty charged in June $ 211,210 $ 220,492 Taxes Collected during June $ 23,883,997 $ 22,617,368 Outstanding Taxes @ June 30, 2015 $ 22,839,988 $ 22,489,547 Taxes billed and Due September 30, 2015 $ 24,560,986 $ 23,028,469 Total Taxes to be Collected $ 47,400,974 $ 45,518,016 TABLE 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class as at June 30,2015 2015 %of Class 2014 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 38,950,296 82.17% $ 36,440,573 80.06% Multi-Residential $ 210,505 0.44% $ 99,259 0.22% Commercial $ 7,456,670 15.73% $ 8,523,948 18.73% Industrial $ 668,204 1.41% $ 360,687 0.79% Farmlands $ 115,299 0.24% $ 93,549 0.21% Total Receivables $ 47,400,974 100.00% $ 45,518,016 100.00% TABLE 3 Properties Properties Subject to Subject to Registration Registration as'at May 31, 2015 as at June 30, 2015 Initial Amount 389 389 Paid in Full 61 66 17.0% Payment Arrangements 255 260 66.8% Ongoing Collection 72 62 15.9% Action Registered 1 1 0.3% 389 389 100.0% TABLE 4 Scheduled Number ' Taxes Tax Sales of Outstanding; Date Properties Amount November 2015 9 $ 416,544 May 2016 9 $ 604,251 November 2016 5 $ 81,415 Totals 23 $ 1,102,210 MW-2015-21 NiagaraF'a11s July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-21 Tender Award Contract No. 2015-381-15 2015 Road Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Replacement RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Brennan Paving, with authorization to spend up to the amended budgeted amount of $1,114,511. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Road Rehabilitation and Sidewalk Replacement Programs are annual programs that implement large-scale capital improvements in areas that have been identified with issues such as pavement and sidewalk deterioration, significant surface drainage issues and lack of modern accessibility standards. The recommendation is to award the contract to the lowest bidder, Brennan Paving, with authorization to spend up to the amended budget. The tendered amount for the scope of work is $1,114,511. The original funding was $971,525 leaving a shortfall of $142,986. Since road rehabilitation and sidewalk replacement are critical components of the City's Asset Management Plan and City's Risk Management plan, staff recommend, using the capital reserve for the shortfall. Construction is proposed to begin no later than mid-August, 2015 and is expected to take approximately Sixty (60) working days. BACKGROUND Road Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Replacement Program: Annual road rehabilitation and sidewalk replacement contracts are tendered to provide capital improvements to road and sidewalk segments that require extensive repairs and/or have exhausted their expected service life. The work generally involves replacing deficient curb sections, adjusting appurtenances (catch basins, manholes and valve boxes), re-grading and shaping of the road base, the supply and placement of hot mix asphalt, the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks, and boulevard restoration. Where existing sidewalks are replaced, they are brought up to modern standards with July 28, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-21 respect to safety and accessibility, including widening to. 1.5m where possible and the installation of tactile warning surfaces at street crossings. The following streets have been included in the 2015 Road Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Replacement program: ROAD RESURFACING ONLY STREET FROM TO Nathan Crescent Barbara Drive Limit Varsity Avenue Oxford Street McGill Street Furlong Avenue Cattell Drive Limit ROAD RESURFACING & FULL SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT STREET FROM TO Barbara Drive Nathan Crescent Merritt Avenue Merritt Avenue Barbara Drive McLeod Road SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT ONLY STREET FROM TO Aintree Drive Paddock Trail Drive Paddock Trail Drive The contract documents included a separate section that proposed the resurfacing of Whirlpool Road from the future Millennium Trail entrance to the Niagara River Parkway with the addition of a bicycle lane on the South side of the roadway. This section has been removed from the scope of the contract and will be considered under a separate report for the CycleON Funding program. The project tender documents were picked-up by four (4) construction firms. Four (4) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the Deputy City Clerk, Bill Matson, and the Construction Services Supervisor, Eric Lallouet, opened tenders on Tuesday, July 14th, 2015. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions. July 28, 2015 - 3 - MW-2015-21 Contractor City Tender Price Brennan Paving Port Colborne $1,374,866.00 Norjohn Contracting & Paving Niagara Falls $1,407,252.00 Circle P Paving Stevensville $1,410,370.00 Rankin Construction St. Catharines $1,463,275.00 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender price was received from Brennan Paving. Brennan Paving 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 be proposed to start no later than Mid-August, 2015 and take an estimated sixty (60) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The 2015 Road Rehabilitation & Sidewalk Replacement Program were approved in the City's 2015 Capital Budget. As indicated, the proposed resurfacing along Whirlpool Road has been removed from the scope of work. The required funding to complete the balance of work is $1,114,511. The funding available is $971 ,525. The residual of $142,986 is required to complete the balance of the project. Since both the road rehabilitation and sidewalk replacement program are critical components to the City's Asset Management Plan and Risk Management Plan, staff recommends performing the balance of the work and using capital reserves to complete the full scope of work. There are adequate funds available in the capital projects reserve for this work. 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. 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''' ' ,_ a m."b1,- . ...a.Vz _ - - , - Pty` d 9 d sLrr ._.____---\____ ---14''' ,9,p t. \\,___„<",\) 'LC qy 13.e., QQ I:4706 .11\ rp i\"O DpF \„,,,...) C>P 1-s- ,- \ li 1 r----\-P / 03 VP 1 r9 2 .Dp\ A I i v; 0 I> -ARONPOs, TV Niagar 'jIs AINTREE DRIVE from Paddock Trail Drive to Paddock Trail Drive WOODBINE-ST 000BINE-51--+-W©ODBINE-57 i...... :4.706 l 1 WIND FIE LD-ST 1 -.+ > 4 N i - < to rn 70 v CR WIC 0 o I m a v .4 (34 ,4,„siT__________....1:, EY- ...__A • h/ RFgkryss"sfi -442D--F------P° ----------r° -1. STRD u 48/4,6 8f 4,Fc• z -Op v -4 L____.-cIT AT-ION-RD--- , p O i SCb C{Gg O N Niag I ra,FtfI4 SONG-DR .ZOO v L2 WHIRLPOOL ROAD from ProposedParkway Millennium Trail Entrance to N. River 1.2353 E t c 50 Niagarafalls L3 MW-2015-22 Niagarrmalls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-22 Tender Award Contract No. 2015-304-13 Buchanan Avenue Municipal Services Replacement Project RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Centennial Construction at the tendered price of $1.857,957.50. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Buchanan Avenue has been identified by Infrastructure Staff as needing sewer separation and full reconstruction. The roads and sidewalks are in poor condition and the residents experience basement flooding during large storm events. Reconstruction of this street will help alleviate these issues. This project can now proceed as a result of sewer separation and road reconstruction on North Street and Forsythe Street in 2014. The reconstruction of Buchanan Avenue will be followed by the reconstruction of Desson Avenue and Slater Avenue. These projects will separate all of the sewers in this area alleviating the basement flooding and reducing the flows to the sewage treatment plant. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to award the contract and complete the necessary construction this year. The contract is within the budget approved for the project. BACKGROUND The Tender Opening Committee in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida and the Project Manager, Chris Anders, opened tenders on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by ten (10) contractors and seven (7) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors. July 28, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-22 Contractor City Tender Price Centennial Construction Niagara-On-The-Lake $1,857,957.50 Alfidome Construction Niagara Falls $2,146,779.50 Demar Construction Allanburg $2,193,774.26 $2,193,779.71* Peters Excavating Stevensville $2,210,092.00 Sacco Construction Niagara Falls $2,216,972.40 $2,217,422.40* Rankin Construction St. Catharines $2,547,265.00 $2,547,155.00* *indicates corrected bid ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender was submitted by Centennial Construction in the amount of $1,857,957.50. 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 Buchanan Avenue Reconstruction was added to the 2015 Capital Budget as a recommendation in report F-2015-21 (OLG Reserve Fund Update). The total $2,176,000 budget will cover all construction expenditures including utility relocations, material testing and engineering services. Attached is the approved budget for the project. 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. Capital Budget Worksheet L Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Dir ctor of Municipal Works (/' Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Ctiief Admini•.trative Officer Chris Anders/Geoff Holman Capital Budget Worksheet 2015 Department Municipal Works Priority(1-3) Project Name Buchanan Ave Reconstruction Included in 10 year Capital Plan(y/n) Project I.D.# 304-13 R73 Project Description Road/sewer/water infrastructure replacement Projected Start Date: Q1/Q2 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Opening Balance-Jan 01 (surplus)/deficit - - EXPENDITURES Engineering Fees/Design/Studies 130,000 Land/Building/Furniture/ Equipment Construction Roads 1,144,327 Storm Sewers 232,426 Water 347,820 Sanitary Sewers 321,427 Sitework/Landscaping Contingency Other Interest Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2.176.000 - - - - FUNDING SOURCES Special Purpose Reserves 2,176,000 Capital Holding Reserve Reserve Fund Transfer from Operating Development Charges Debentures Gas Tax Provincial/Federal Grants External Contributions Interest Earned Other TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 2,176,000 - - - - Closing Balance-Dec 31 (surplus)/deficit - - MW-2015-23 NiagaraJalls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2015-23 Revision to Corporate Purchasing Policy Tender Deposits RECOMMENDATION That the Corporate Purchasing Policy be revised to include the submission of Bid Bonds as an acceptable form of tender deposit in the procurement of all Capital projects. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The procurement of services for the construction of Capital Projects follows the general guidelines set out in the City's Corporate Purchasing Policy. These rules are established to protect the interests of the municipality and to ensure that a transparent and competitive bidding process is followed. One of the standard requirements of the bid process is the submission of a tender deposit. This security is used by the municipality to cover its risk and incidental costs should the low bidder fail to execute contract in a timely manner. The current practice only permits the use of Certified Cheques as an acceptable form of security for tender deposits primarily because of their liquidity. The construction industry has expressed concern that this form of security ties up significant amounts of their working capital and that the use of bid bonds can provide the necessary protection the municipality needs at a much more affordable cost to contractors. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of bid deposits available and to recommend the inclusion of Bid Bonds as an acceptable form of security for the tender deposits. BACKGROUND Municipal Works staff has been working with representatives from the Heavy Construction Association of Regional Niagara (HCARN) to address a number of concerns and mutual interests related to the City's tender process. For the most part, the City's tender process follows the Niagara Peninsula Standard Construction Documents July 28, 2015 - 2 - MW-2015-23 (NPSCD). These documents are reviewed on a regular basis by representatives from each of the area municipalities and the construction industry (HCARN). Occasionally, as a result of experience, circumstance or preference these procedures get amended by the owners of the project. During the course of this process certain members of the Association have requested that the City alter its practices with respect to bid security. The specific request is for the City to accept bid bonds as a form of security in the tendering process. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Currently, the standard for bid security in a construction project on a City of Niagara Falls tender is "certified cheque, bank draft, money order or letter of credit." The list of acceptable securities does not include bid bonds. Bid bonds have been excluded from the list of acceptable securities because they are not a liquid form of security. Certified cheques, bank drafts and letters of credit are rights to draw upon a bank. Bid bonds are a form of insurance, they are a right to make a claim upon an insurance company. Certified cheques, bank drafts, money orders and letters of credit are payable upon demand. Bid bonds are payable upon the insurance company completing its investigation and being satisfied that the claim upon the bond is payable. In practice, the only form of tender security the City receives are certified cheques. The use of certified cheques as bid security is disadvantageous to bidders because the bank issuing the cheque is withdrawn immediately from the bidder's bank account in the amount of the certified cheque. This prevents the contractor from using that money for other company requirements. Under current practice, the certified cheques of the successful and second place bidders are retained until council approves execution of a contract with the successful bidder. In some cases, up to four weeks can go by between the submission of bids and the execution of the contract. During that time, both the winning bidder and the second place bidder do not have access to certified cheque amount until it is returned to them. The Heavy Construction Association of the Region of Niagara indicates that the City would benefit by accepting bid bonds. The Association argues that their members would bid on more contracts if the process of bidding did not require them to tie up their bank accounts. The association also contends that the greater number of bids would lead to lower prices. There is no question that, should the City actually be required to call upon the bid security, and the more liquid the security, the easier it will be to obtain payment. A letter of credit or certified cheque simply has to be presented to the bank to obtain payment. A call upon a bond must be investigated by the insurer before it is paid. In this manner, a bid bond would not be as liquid as the other deposit options. July 28, 2015 - 3 - MW-2015-23 Thus, from an administrative standpoint, an owner (the City would be the owner) that is required to enforce a bid security is in a superior position holding a Letter of Credit or Certified Cheque than it would be if it were holding a Bid Bond. That said, it must be acknowledged that, to the best of the knowledge of staff, the City of Niagara Falls has never enforced a bid security. Thus, the risk of changing policy is minimal. Some other municipalities do accept bid bonds. The majority of the municipalities that make up the Region of Niagara accept bid bonds. (The Region itself is reviewing its policy in this regard.) On balance, the bid security is called upon so seldom that the impact of the change would appear to be minimal. Therefore, there would appear to be little advantage to continuing to inconvenience the contractors. FINANCIAL/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS As indicated, there are very few instances where the City has been required to use the bid deposit to resolve matters. While resolving issues with the use of bid bonds versus other alternatives will take longer, the infrequency of these situations warrants the inclusion of bid bonds as acceptable security. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with the Council's Strategic Priority to attain financial stability by practicing prudent fiscal management of existing resources and by making sound long-term choices that allow core City programs to be sustainable now and into the future. Recommended by: Geoff Holm n, D' ector of unicipal Works Respectfully submitted: ge(14 Ken Todd, hief Ad i•. rative Officer Geoff Holman/Todd Harrison PBD-2015-32 Niagaraag1is July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-32 DB-2015-003, Request for Deeming By-law Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5 Plan 204 3463-3551 Portage Road (Stamford Green Plaza) Applicant: CNM Inc. (Mario Carusella) RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to deem Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Plan 204 to no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested the passing and registration of a "deeming by-law" under the Planning Act for Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Plan 204, so that they will no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision. This will allow the lands to merge with the balance of the lands developed as the Stamford Green Plaza which are not located within a plan of subdivision. The subject lands are zoned General Commercial (GC) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, which permits a wide range of commercial services, retail stores, restaurants and offices. The necessary deeming by-law is included in tonight's agenda. The passing of the deeming by-law will enable the whole of the lands to be merged into one parcel. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested the City to pass a "deeming by-law" for Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Plan 204 on the southwest corner of Portage Road and O'Neil Street which is part of Stamford Green Plaza (see Schedule 1). A deeming by-law passed '- under under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act removes the status as separate entities. The applicant's registration of the requested by-law would merge the subject properties together in the same ownership and allow one common parking area and resolve any issues regarding setbacks from lot lines. The subject lands are zoned General Commercial which allows a wide range of commercial uses. The development will be subject to site plan control. 2 PBD-2015-32 July 28, 2015 Stamford Green Plaza was constructed around 1960 and has been expanded over the years. Although the subject lands are currently being used as one parcel, they consist of separate lots in a plan of subdivision. This creates zoning issues as the existing buildings straddle the lot lines and technically affects the provision of required parking. On May 12, 2015 Council approved a zoning amendment to reduce parking and aisle width requirements for the Stamford Green Plaza, and to eliminate the loading requirements for a proposed 335 square metre commercial building. The opportunity exists to correct the legal description and resolve the zoning issues. Once the lots are deemed not to be within the registered plan of subdivision, they will merge on title with the balance of the lands developed as the Stamford Green Plaza which are not located within a plan of subdivision. This will eliminate the issues of the two commercial buildings being on more than one lot and the provision of off-site parking. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the location of the lots in the Registered Plan 204. 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 y Schedule 2 — Plan of Subdivision Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Di ector of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: 4I Ken Todkd, Chie A •ministrative Officer N.DeBenedetti:mb Attach. 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Slama.i s re#. p.pw•. ••.1•0.44 IaV/a WOW, Vvr OepalR7o ....re...Aa...Iwo a...aha at•4 wrw.f aa 41imiltrb=.1111%=VI V"=011•Miniliffi 41!Pink diel.2ribrili41,4"Mm M, G...4711. 4 1, , - + war.r.iza•alb*•11ro f •ice_..r 4 . 13 i..1 f rf • ur. i 1 Q'iV*/f.. SET 11•11,w« -- ` -- .._1111.....-11_11 r a.4r..... •••••. --—-- 1111.._ {. 4..•a6..•.u• 9.- 21. .t^*1111' .e ..166 awl,.. .,a 1106• ^}i1 • .-4. -„,r. .. ,.,„. \ • I e••.t 1111. •e. O. , . e -A.) +i S 4 3 P 1 g -•els+ PBD-2015-33 Niagaraaa11s July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-33 Telecommunication Facility Consultation 8858 Mountain Road Enbridge Gas RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Industry Canada be advised that the City of Niagara Falls has no objection to the construction of a 24.4 m (80 ft.) tall steel lattice self-support tower on the lands known as 8858 Mountain Road. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed Telecommunication Facility can be supported based on the following: • the tower replace an existing 12.2 m (40 ft.) tower to improve network reliability for Enbridge; • the tower is located on the Enbridge Gas Mountain Road Station property and is surrounded by agricultural uses; and • the self-supported tower is set well back from residential uses. BACKGROUND Enbridge Gas is proposing the replacement of an existing 12.2 m (40 ft.) TV tower on their Mountain Road Station property (Appendix 1) for the purposes of improved safety, station integrity and communications with their Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition network. The new Tower will be 24.4 m (80 ft.) tall and designed as a self-supporting lattice tower. It will in the same location as the existing tower (see Appendix 2) A photo simulation (Appendix 3) illustrates how the tower will look when constructed. Industry Canada is responsible for the licensing and approval of telecommunication equipment and facilities. As part of the application process, proponents of new systems are required to consult with local municipalities and the public in accordance with local protocols. 2 PBD-2015-33 July 28, 2015 The City adopted a Consultation Process for Radio Telecommunication Facilities in July, 2008. The protocol requires the proponent of a facility to hold a public information meeting and to forward any written or oral concerns/issues received from the public to the City to form part of their deliberation of the proposal. If concerns have been raised, the method by which the proponent has dealt with it must also be forwarded to the City. The decision of Council serves as a written response to Industry Canada on behalf of the City for the proposal. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The tower is replacing an existing tower and that there are no inhabited buildings within 3 times the height of the tower (73 m or 240 ft.). Consequently a public information was deemed not to be required, however Enbridge was asked to send a letter to all neighbouring property owners and report back to the City with the comments received and the Company's response to any issues. All neighbouring property owners were contacted by telephone and sent a letter by Enbridge. All responded and had their questions addressed. No objections were received. The City's protocol for siting telecommunication facilities encourages co-location opportunities on towers. Staff recognizes that co-location is not possible on this tower since: the subject tower is designed to provide Enbridge with communication over Enbridge's Control and Data Acquisition network; and access to the Regulating Station property is restricted thereby limiting the ability for co-locaters to install or maintain their antennas. The information package was circulated by Planning staff to other City Departments and no objections to the proposal were received. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS There is no financial, staff or legal implications with the City as a result of the request for support of the telecommunication tower. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal is supported by the Well Planned City Strategic Priority in that it provides telecommunication services for Enbridge Gas. 3 PBD-2015-33 July 28, 2015 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ➢ Appendix 1 — Location Map Appendix 2 — Site Plan & Tower Design Appendix 3 — Photo Simulation Recommended by: Alex Herlovitch, Dir-ctor of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitted: Ken Tod , Chief dministrative fficer ICY F.Berardi:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-33,Telecommunication Facility Consultation, 8858 Mountain Rd.docx 4 PBD-2015-33 July 28, 2015 APPENDIX 1 Location Map •, .•0 94 1 2 NIOUN7 A IN RD 11 9-c0' T. Or 3:* Niagara/4M% June 1015 Subject Land 5 PBD-2015-33 July 28, 2015 APPENDIX 2 r _ - ,,-- . 1,111 Tillil, i _ A r s tri ' t, 'i 0 t 1 I I 1\ I 1] ! ` I' l t \\ \ a [---- [ tf `— ,+I, At 4 4t r 1 ! ! ! $ I1 6 PBD-2015-33 July 28, 2015 APPENDIX 3 Enbridge Gas-Mountain Road Gate Station Visual Assessment 33 • --- -----------------s' --,--:'N.'i..4.N'sr4;:::Zr.,'.'i.*Y,:,;;.:*7:14--,1',..1.,:::: :.A .„,17::'..''''''''''''. -.. -:- ,. -,'' - PBD-2015-35 July 28, 2015 Niagara, alls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-35 DB-2014-003, Request for Deeming By-law Lots 747,748 and 749 Plan 9 5450 Kitchener Street Applicant: 2320594 Ontario Inc. Agent: Satwinder Singh Gosal RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to deem Lots 747, 748 and 749, Plan 9 to no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision, to enable them to merge with 5464 and 5472 Stanley Avenue. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested the City to pass a deeming by-law under the Planning Act for Lots 747, 748 and 749, Plan 9, so that they will no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision. This will allow the lands lying west of the subject lands municipally known as 5464 and 5472 Stanley Avenue to merge with the subject lands. The applicant proposes to develop the whole of the lands (5450 Kitchener Street and 5464 and 5472 Stanley Avenue) for a gasoline bar, a retail store and a drive-thru restaurant. The lands are zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200, which permits the proposed uses. The necessary deeming by-law is included in tonight's agenda. The passing of the deeming by-law will enable the whole of the lands to be merged into one parcel. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested the City to pass a deeming by-law for Lots 747, 748 and 749, Plan 9 located on the southwest corner of Kitchener Street and Buchanan Avenue municipally known as 5450 Kitchener Street (see Schedule 1). A deeming by-law passed under Section 50(4) of the Planning Act removes the special status granted to whole lots within a registered plan of subdivision. The applicant's registration of the requested by- law would enable the subject property together with the lands municipally known as 5464 and 5472 Stanley Avenue to merge and would allow the lands to be developed comprehensively as desired. The subject lands are zoned Tourist Commercial (TC) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 which allows a wide range of commercial uses. The applicant is proposing to construct a gasoline bar, a retail store and a drive-thru restaurant on the lands to be 2 PBD-2015-35 July 28, 2015 merged. A site plan application has already been submitted for the proposed development. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the proposed development. A deeming by-law removes the special status granted to whole lots within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subdivision control under the Planning Act. The passing of the requested deeming by-law and its registration will allow the legal merger of the subject lands. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Future development on the lands will be subject to applicable Development Charges. 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 y Schedule 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: I -'"' Alex Herlovitch, Direc'.r of Planning, Building & Development / .iti i-C, A' Respectfully submitte •• f4/ Ken Todd, Chief Ad inistrative O 'cer A.Dilwaria:mb Attach. 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(John Lally) Agent: Greg Taras, UEM Consulting RECOMMENDATION That Council pass the by-law appearing on tonight's agenda to deem Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299 to no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision, to enable them to merge. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant has requested the City to pass a deeming by-law under the Planning Act for Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299, so that they will no longer be within the registered plan of subdivision. Registration of the by-law will allow the lands to merge. The applicant is proposing to convert the existing hotel and motel on the property into a retirement home. On June 23, 2015 Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application (AM-2015-005) to permit the intended land use. The necessary amending zoning by-law is included in tonight's agenda. The necessary deeming by-law is also included in tonight's agenda. The passing of the deeming by-law and its registration on title will enable the lands to be merged into one parcel. BACKGROUND Proposal The applicant has requested the City to pass a deeming by-law for Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299, municipally known as 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street (see Schedule 1). These lots front onto Spring Street within the subject lands. The remainder of the lands are comprised of a partial block in the Village of Niagara Falls Plan and does not need to be part of the deeming by-law. A deeming by-law passed under Section 50(7) of the Planning Act removes the special status granted to lots in a registered plan of subdivision. The applicant's registration of the requested by-law would enable the lands to merge. 2 PBD-2015-36 July 28, 2015 The subject lands are currently zoned a site specific General Commercial zone (GC-419) which limits their use to a hotel and motel. On June 23, 2015 Council approved a zoning by-law amendment application (AM-2015-005) to permit the existing buildings on the property to be used as a retirement home and a restaurant as an alternative to the hotel and motel. The necessary amending by-law is on tonight's agenda for passing. When Council considered the zoning amendment staff noted that the subject lands needed to be merged and that a deeming by-law was necessary to do so. The properties were originally developed with residential dwellings on individual lots in accordance with the plan of subdivision. These dwellings were eventually demolished and replaced with the current motel and hotel buildings and parking garage. Although the lands are now used as one parcel, the original lots were never legally merged. This creates zoning issues as the existing buildings and structures straddle the lot lines and the provision of required parking is technically affected. A deeming by-law removes the special status granted to lots within a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of subdivision control under the Planning Act. Passing the requested deeming by-law and its registration will allow the legal merger of the lots. This will eliminate the issues of the two buildings and the parking structure being on more than one lot and will assist in putting the necessary zoning in place for the future retirement home development. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the location of the lots on the plan of survey. 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 — Survey Plan for 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street Recommended by: -kW Lit; Alex Herlovitc , Direct',r of Plannin , Building & Development Respectfully submitt d: 4Cht\Cf) j Ken Todd, hief Ad inistrative 'cer A.Bryce:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-36, DB-2015-004, 5785 and 5807 Ferry St.docx 3 PBD-2015-36 July 28, 2015 SCHEDULE 1 Deeming By-law 5785 and 5807 Ferry Street Location Ma. — i — ii------------,I , ,4 in; 1 -4 : i ./L--------____ ' ° 4 W • . li I , / / I i A I _____] ' i 1 SUP145t.ST 12353 ; SUMPiiiii--- --------SUMMER S'i. ,___ - - --7---/ i 1 1------- --FT-7 1 1 i ; li 1 ' 1 . 1 • 4 1 i ----.'. I I 1004 ' SPRING ST 1 '4 1 ' i I 4 1 1 1 Yil 1.-..''' ' \ , i 1 '74 \ \ 1 t 1 i h 1 1.,4- .-. \ \ _ LI ___Li , 1. ..,_._ _ 5 tr4 FERRY ST FERRY ST RIMY ST 1,_—_,,., t------. ._,... . L....- 1 ' 7----- \ \ \ 7- \ I \ §.-------1 1 L. ,..----- '%„_----------i \--1-1-1 1 I i I , tr i July 2015 Subject Land 4 PBD-2015-36 July 28, 2015 SCHEDULE 2 L___._ _ ____J J { ! .411i ]ret --t ,t: I I Fo i } I, MN V1.3 ! CSI i ! r WO NU 41 i. ! a t A • 46711 ! awo,ur , q wit•• a+ Qira —7, b .tbiota U)i rate= . 1. t ! liammimij i r r11 iS (& $9 ! - . SIJ C f ii IAC y a °+ a , 1 27:11"Ell::lj Z 0 C'3 , it:. = . IIS a - > ._ - 1:4 Ai c n 1 $ , ,-, trr rro _ It0 I 11 Fr ii, .. I.: , . 413„.,0 i.y` W it 0.a 11 41 t-41/1 I ' f`' k ftp — 1 w er,r F - 1 I//1 w # 1 PBD-2015-37 NiagaraJalls July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2015-37 Architectural Peer Review Process RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that Council support the streamlined Architectural Review Process as outlined in this report and authorize staff to use the attached Architectural Design Brief template as a prototype to implement the process. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City has conducted Architectural Peer Review (APR) on development applications in excess of 10 storeys for more than a decade. The APR has been conducted in accordance with the seven (7) design principles of the Tourism Policy Review — Implementation Handbook. The purpose of the APR is to provide Council with guidance on applications for high rise buildings. The Review process and the composition of the panel has evolved over time. While Architectural Peer Review has contributed positively to the built form and skyline, it has been determined the process is lengthy, expensive and duplicates staff's work. Council's Strategic Priorities call for a streamlining of the process. Staff has reviewed the models and believe a report to Council based on a submission of an Architectural Design Brief by the proponent's architect and reviewed by City planner(s), landscape architect(s) and representatives from affected agencies (if any) would meet the intent of the Official Plan. A template for the Architectural Design Brief is attached and should be used as a prototype to be refined after processing a couple applications. The Official Plan policies should be updated during the next housekeeping amendment. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS In 2000, new Tourist Commercial policies were approved for the Official Plan. The policies introduced new height limits for the tourist districts. The policies provided that any building taller than 10 storeys would be subject to an Architectural Peer Review (APR) process. The purpose of the APR is to provide Council with guidance for new Zoning Amendment applications (which exceed the height provisions) to ensure that high quality building designs are achieved with minimal environmental impacts. In order to ensure high rise buildings do not compete with the Falls for visual attention, the City developed Design Criteria for tall buildings. The seven (7) design criteria are 2 PBD-2015-37 July 28, 2015 contained in the Tourism Policy Review — Implementation Handbook, adopted by Council. The policies provide that the City retain design and/or architectural professionals to undertake Architectural Peer Review. The APR process and resultant report is to form a part of the application. Over the years, the APR process has evolved. Accordingly, the Niagara Parks Commission (NPC) has elected to address its interests through NPC staff rather than an outside architect. The City has continued to appoint an architect to conduct the review as well as assigning the City's landscape architect and planners. The process has proven to be lengthy and expensive for proponents. There is also duplication of efforts as City planning staff conduct similar reviews in reporting to Council. Therefore, City staff has looked for options by which to complete the Architectural Peer Review. Since City staff has taken a lead role in the peer review process, understand the purpose of the design criteria best and has design knowledge acquired through education and practice, a new approach is recommended to streamline the process and have it completed internally, led by Planning staff. The restructured process would involve: • completion of a standardized design brief by the proponent's architect; • review of the design brief by planning staff, with the assistance of the City's landscape architect, in the presence of the proponent's architect; • consultation with the Niagara Parks Commission, as determined necessary through the pre-consultation process; and • reporting to Council by staff on the extent of compliance and modifications achieved (if any). This outlined process to assess and report on the merits of high rise buildings, relative to the City's design criteria, would meet the intent of the Official Plan for Architectural Peer Review. It is recommended that the attached Architectural Design Brief format be used as a prototype for the next couple of applications. Thereafter, revisions to the template could be carried out by staff to refine the process. The language of the Official Plan should be updated during the next housekeeping amendment to the Official Plan. CITY'S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Council's strategic priorities call for the promotion of a vibrant and well planned City. The key actions call for the architectural peer review process to be streamlined and simplified. These changes would implement Council's direction. 3 PBD-2015-37 July 28, 2015 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Architectural Design Brief Recommended by: '6 { Alex Herlovitch, irector of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitte : / Ken Todd, Chi f Ad inistrative Officer A.Herlovitch:mb Attach. S:\PDR\2015\PBD-2015-37,Architectural Peer Review Process.docx NiagaraJalls r P F f t l E For submission with development proposals in the City's Tourist Areas Property Owner: Property Address: Agent/Architect Application Number: Date: Please describe in detail how the development complies with the following design objectives. Where the proposed design deviates from the objective please describe treatments proposed to mitigate the impact or to compen- sate for the design variance. Proponents should reference the Tourism Policy Review and Implementation handbook for further guidelines. r , F • i"Y[ i ,"T Fz P G Y,+ SJ pc _e DESIGN OBJECTIVES A clearly defined building base at the podium level that is designed to animate Yes No and define public streets (i.e. retail stores, restaurants, galleries, lobbies, etc.) Architectural features (including cornice bands, balconies, etc.) that complement Yes No the architectural form of adjacent buildings Podiums that occupy 75% of lot frontage to provide a well defined street edge. Yes No A clearly defined street wall at podium level to provide a continuous build form Yes No with adjacent developments on the same or neighbouring blocks (except for driveways). Weather protected canopies and colonnades incorporated along street frontag- Y Yes No es that respect pedestrian scale, sidewalk width and overall scale of the build- ing. 2 Mid-block connections through or around buildings with weather protection and Yes No active pedestrian facilities that are integrated with public pedestrian systems and transit services. Drop-off areas for pedestrian and vehicles that are integrated with the architec- Yes No tural functionality of the development. Above grade parking facilities that incorporate active uses (retail, etc.) and ve- Yes No hicular access points that are integrated with sidewalks and development. 3 S P M1 F Y rr • DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Consistency with the Streetscape Master Plan achieved. Yes No Private development streetscape improvements tied into the public pedestrian Yes No system and transit services. The built form of development and land use designed to engage the pedestrian Yes No and transportation corridor to encourage the presence of people and place, and public design. Wider sidewalks and active public uses as described in the Master Streetscape Yes No Plan and the Sustainable Transportation Master Plan accommodated. Pedestrian and open space linkages provided between the site and Queen Vic- Yes No toria Park (physical or visual). 4 b A .t t k r,..$_`ttt lig tl ih11 1 t.:2 bX esttSf.. • p ggkkpp DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Tower placements situated to ensure maximum sunlight and sky view between Yes No them. A diversity of building heights along the development block is created. Yes No Towers are setback above the building base/podium level. Yes No A separation distance of 25m between towers on the same lot or 12.5m be- Yes No tween towers on adjacent lots. 5 The building footprint above podium does not exceed 1,000m2 (10,000ft2) and Yes No width to depth ratio does not exceed 1: 1.5. No mirrored walls. Yes No Building design has clearly defined building bases, tower shafts and roof Yes No treatments with appropriate building design on all sides. Changes in dimensional width and use of architectural materials produces the Yes No effect that point towers become more slender as height increase. 6 - flrft" r'Yc'7 e a ,r .. DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Clearly defined roof features are incorporated to enhance the skyline. Yes No Towers run perpendicular to the escarpment edge to avoid a wall effect. Yes No A gradation of height down towards the escarpment and Queen Victoria Park. Yes No A gradation of height down towards the residential community. Yes No A view corridor within 300m radius of Skylon Tower is to be retained. Yes No wy, r ta , 1 }&•"!f f. 'F ger . § - ° ,r r.h. rr '(} < J, vr DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Massing and building size is designed to maintain the views and exposures to Yes No natural and man made features. The building design enhances views to and from the Niagara River and Falls. Yes No Visible extensions of landscape themes from Queen Victoria Park up to the es- Yes No carpment create a park-in-the-city effect. 8 DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Protection of the microclimate of the public realm and open space from potential Yes No impacts generated by the scale and mass of the building. Impacts of wind/shadows are mitigated through design at both the micro and Yes No macro scale rather than landscaping. 5 hours of sunlight on September 21st remains on the pedestrian corridor, open Yes No space areas, entry corridors, retail and Falls access streets. 3 hours elsewhere. Mist dispersion over the Falls is avoided/mitigated through building design. Yes No 9 DESIGN OBJECTIVES Objective Proposal Complies with Objective Required parking is provided on site. Yes No Parking is provided in structured lots or underground. Yes No Retail/Active uses along street frontage of parking structures. Yes No Surface parking is divided and dispersed by landscaped strips and modules. Yes No 10 R&C-2015-10 Nia ara alis July 28, 2015 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2015-10 Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Grant Submission RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the submission of the following multi-use trail projects under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program: • Whirlpool Trail link: Connect Millennium Trail phase three to the Niagara River Recreational Trail along Whirlpool Road, project cost $335,000; • Garner Recreational Trail: Expand Garner Trail to connect with Warren Woods Trail beside St. Michaels High School, project cost $315,000. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY July 3, 2015, the Province announced the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP) to encourage cycling across the province. Ten million dollars is available to help municipalities build new or improve cycling Infrastructure. The Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program will provide up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $325,000 per submission. The investment in cycling will assist in providing safe, healthy, active transportation choices. The recommended multi-use trail projects will connect City trails to encourage residents to utilize the trails for active transportation initiatives. The Garner Recreation Trail as shown in Attachment #1, is listed under tab ten in 2015 Capital budgets. The Whirlpool Trail link as shown in Attachment #2 will connect the approved Millennium Trail phase three, to the Niagara River Recreational Trail. If the City is a successful applicant, staff will identify funding sources for the proportional share of the costs from 2016 capital budget. BACKGROUND Staff reviewed City Council's 2015-2018 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: • Whirlpool Trail Link: Project scope will include an off road trail along Whirlpool Road to River Road Parkway, improvements to bridge sidewalks 2 R&C-2015-10 July 28, 2015 for the trail, signage and a contribution to improvements to the intersection at River Road. • Garner Recreation Trail: Project scope includes completing the Garner trail section beside St. Michaels High School, add signalized pedestrian crossing on McLeod Road, and create a trail section through the hydro corridor between Upper Canada Drive/St. Michaels Avenue; and proper signage. Following Council's approval to submit the trail project under the OMCIP staff will seek letters of support from the appropriate stakeholders including committees of council. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Active transportation and trail development are part of Council's Strategic Priorities. The recommended community wide multi-use trail projects fits nicely with the program criteria. City of Niagara Falls Trails and Bikeway Master Plan stated the need to develop local trails to connect to regional and local networks. FINANCIAL COMMITMENT The Cycling Infrastructure Program will provide up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $325,000 per submission. The City will apply for both trail projects with the understanding that should the City be a successful applicant, there will be a requirement to fund the city's contribution in the 2016 capital budget. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT 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. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1 —Whirlpool Trail Link Concept Map Attachment 2 - Garner Recreation Trail Concept Map 3 R&C-2015-10 July 28, 2015 el7717(TiVith? -:by: (to( Recommended Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation & Culture / 7,7,/,-74 ' \ Respectfully submitte • L . -- ` ` 7 p Y ) I Ken Todd, hief Administrative Offi er , ATTACHMENT #1 j Ti a ii Plia t7) 41 .i 0111111111 1-18824 " OUnr-,lino II TRAIL CONNECTION ALONG WHIRLPOOL RD ariaMillennium Trail Section 3imiumihni A TO NIAGARA RIVER PKWY Niagararox. 1Falis.2km Lions Pathway Section NPC PATH pp 111 ipimiran. _ P 11111116.1 11.011 , Milli 141411111 jib -Os gill .....1 p7a7 . . BR11111110111111 111111 45-,DR ER IMINIIMIKIIIIIIIIi /1116111111111 F, „--- --i - • T 3 z 11111111MITI 1111111111.11 , VIN --Sfi :7' i /?p,,.::,,i kill iT , an II Oa= Lit ,,,,- , - an !ROL, STONE OAD _ rii OA 114111, 111 -z-A. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2015-22 Monthly Parking Rate Reduction — Municipal Lots #15 and #18 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the monthly permit rate for Municipal Parking Lots #15 and Lot # 18 be reduced from the current $65.00 to $30.00. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Municipal Parking Lots #15 (Spring Street at McGrail Ave) and Municipal Lot #18 (Kitchener Street and Victoria Ave) Victoria-Centre business district is located on the outer perimeters of the tourist area for Municipal Parking Lots and is currently underutilised by the public. To promote use in this lot and offer an alternative parking option for patrons, staff recommends the lot rates mirror the standards set out in other business areas of the City regarding reduced parameter lot rates with a monthly permit reduction. Currently the bylaw rate in these municipal lots is $65.00 per month. Staff recommends this rate be accepted until the end of December 2016 at which time a review of usage and parking demand in this area can be conducted. The reduced rate would provide parking options for businesses looking to provide additional parking for patrons on their property by moving staff to the municipal lot or customers on a fixed budget or those willing to walk a bit further to their destination for a cost savings. Reduced rate lots are common in most municipalities as the further from the core business area the less demand there is, therefore, parking rates should reflect use and convenience. BACKGROUND Municipal Parking Lots #15 (Spring Street at McGrail Ave was previously heavily utilized by the Maid of The Mist staff through City permits but is now underutilized with the introduction of the Hornblower company. Municipal Lot #18 is a large lot on the outer parameter of the Victoria-centre tourist area and though well utilized on the weekends is underutilized for its size throughout the week and off season. Staff recommend the reduction of monthly permits to $30.00 to provide incentive for parking use for patrons/employees of the Ferry Street area willing to walk a bit to address annual permit cost savings. This would provide a better use of the property, allowing increase use and turnover which would support the annual maintenance cost. Reduced rate lots are common in most municipalities as the further from the core business area the less demand there is, therefore, parking rates should reflect use and convenience. This 2 TS-2015-22 July 28, 2015 reduction is similar to the incentives that were approved for the Main Street and Downtown areas. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE To provide good customer service and promote long term parking opportunities for businesses and their clients in The City of Niagara Falls as well as generate revenue in underutilized parking lot in the Tourist area. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Reduction of Municipal Parking Lot #15 and Lot #18 monthly permits would increase customer use and increase the lot in a revenue-expenditure balanced aspect. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This initiative is supported by Council's Strategic Priorities; to provide a convenient, cost effective and customer friendly parking system based on the user pay philosophy. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Recommended by: /'rte - Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitte : Gp ; Ken Todd, Chief Admi istrative 0 .cer Paul Brown U ..\ ...- „ / 1 = ' . ' --. 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I ,-- ' I H:'-'- \::: I-- H 2 H L-------- L ce 1 `.----.. 1 1 MR.. zL r__ IT I 12.-J 1 I ] - ; 1----L -3= 11 L __--- ) - :- FiAV AIZIASTIV,1 \kik., •ii i. 0 I L---- .___-- H 1 - . 777-77 tt---- C.111. 1 7 E r _._ - A ' 71-Fry.----..„. 1.\—.) cd L._3 Cr: II I H 11- 3_, LL/) [ L--- -- ... z n . :I 11 11 1 1c r41„ MI CITY OF.11ft CANADA !IAGARA FAQ The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS earlier this month, the Province of Ontario announced the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (the "Program") to help municipalities build new or improve cycling infrastructure, such as signed bicycle routes with paved shoulders, separated bicycle lanes with physical barriers, bicycle-only or multi-use paths, and bicycle traffic control devices; and WHEREAS the Program will provide up to 50% of total project costs, to a maximum of $325,000 per submission; and WHEREAS the investment in cycling will assist in providing safe, healthy, and active transportation choices, in keeping with Niagara Falls City Council's priorities of convenient, accessible and sustainable transportation and infrastructure sustainability. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council supports the submission of the Whirlpool Trail link and the extension of the Garner Recreation Trail for funding under the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR CITY OF II ..CANADA NIAGARA FAL L The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution No. Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the City has hosted a number of events in the area of the Niagara Falls History Museum and Sylvia Place Market; and WHEREAS the "4th Annual Niagara Falls Night of Art" is an annual event that celebrates music, art and culture; and WHEREAS the event is scheduled for September 24th ; and WHEREAS the organizers would like to provide alcohol to the public for the event; and WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a public event of municipal significance; and WHEREAS the event is significant as it provides exposure to the local artist community and the Historic Drummondville area. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers "Niagara Falls Night of Art" to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR W I-- D N CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A by-law to permanently close part of a highway. WHEREAS Section 34 of the Municipal Act, provides, in part, that the Council of every municipality may pass by-laws to permanently close any highway; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls now deems it expedient to pass this by-law; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Block 81 on Registered Plan 59M-401, in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara is hereby permanently closed. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute all documents that may be required for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this by-law and the Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver such documents. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 2015. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A by-law to declare Block 81 on Registered Plan 59M-401; in the City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara, surplus. WHEREAS City of Niagara Falls By-law No. 2003-16 governing the sale of land by the City of Niagara Falls provides that prior to selling any land, every municipality and local board shall by by-law or resolution declare the land to be surplus; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls now deems it expedient to pass this by-law; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: That Block 81 on Registered Plan 59M-401; in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, is hereby declared surplus. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 2015. CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to designate Lots 747, 748 and 749 Plan 9 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-2014-003). 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.O.1990; AND WHEREAS the said land is within a plan of subdivision registered in 1893; 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 747, 748 and 749, Plan 9 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-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015 S:\DEEMING BY-tAW\DB-2014-003,5464-5472 Stanley Ave&5450 Kitchener Street\Deeming By-law.docx CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to designate Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4 & 5, Plan 204 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2015-003). 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.O.1990; AND WHEREAS the said land is within a plan of subdivision registered in 1955; AND WHEREAS to facilitate the legal merger of the said land to allow it to be developed as one parcel, 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. Part of Lots 1 & 2 and Lots 3, 4, 5, Plan 204, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, 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-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JIM DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015 S:\DEEMING BY-LAW\DB-2015-003 3463-3551, 3517-3525 Portage Rd\Deeming By-law.docx CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to designate Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299 to be deemed not to be within a registered plan of subdivision (DB-2015-004). 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.O.1990; AND WHEREAS the said land is within a plan of subdivision registered in 1904; AND WHEREAS to facilitate the legal merger of the said land to allow it to be developed as one parcel, 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. Part of Lot 7 and Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, Block 1, Plan 299 in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, 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-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JIM DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015 S:\DEEMING BY-LAIMDB-2015-003 3463-3551, 3517-3525 Portage Rd\Deeming By-law.docx CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to allow the use of the land and buildings thereon for a hotel, restaurant and/or a retirement home and to repeal By-law No. 97- 100 (AM-2015-005). THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the "Lands". Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law. 2. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail. 3. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the permitted uses on and of the Lands. 4. The permitted uses shall be: (a) Hotel (b) Restaurant (c) Retirement home 5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be: (a) Minimum lot area the whole of Parcel GC-1013 (b) Minimum front yard depth from Ferry Street (i) for a building or structure 12 metres 0 metres or less in height other than a parking structure (ii) for a building or structure greater 30 metres than 12 metres in height other than a parking structure (iii) for a parking structure 58 metres 2 (c) Minimum front yard depth from Spring Street (i) for a building or structure 12 metres 7.1 metres or less in height other than a parking structure (ii) for a building or structure greater 30 metres than 12 metres in height other than a parking structure (iii) for a parking structure 0.9 metres (d) Minimum westerly interior side yard width (i) for a building or structure other than 3 metres a parking structure (ii) for a parking structure 0 metres (e) Minimum easterly interior side yard width (i) for a building or structure greater 26 metres than 12 metres in height other than a parking structure (ii) for any other building or structure 0 metres other than a parking structure (iii) for a parking structure 30 metres (f) Maximum lot coverage 45% of the lot area (g) Maximum height of a building or structure (i) for a building or structure other than 39 metres subject to a parking structure section 4.7 of By-law No. 79-200 (ii) for a parking structure 3 metres (h) Minimum landscaped open space coverage 25% of the lot area (i) Minimum number of parking spaces for a 0.58 spaces per living retirement home unit (j) The balance of regulations specified for a GC use 3 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 holding (H) symbol that appears on Schedule 1 attached hereto is provided for in the City of Niagara Falls Official Plan pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act. No person shall use the Lands described in section 1 of this by- law and shown hatched and designated GC(H) and numbered 1013 on the plan Schedule 1 attached hereto for any purpose, prior to the H symbol being removed pursuant to the Planning Act. Prior to the H symbol being removed, the landowner or developer shall submit a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment to the satisfaction of the Regional Municipality of Niagara and shall file a Record of Site Condition with the Ministry of the Environment. 10. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet C4 of Schedule "A" of By- law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from GC and numbered 419 to GC(H) and numbered 1013. 11. Section 20 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by deleting subsection 20.1.419 and adding thereto: 20.1.1013 Refer to By-law No. 2015- 12. By-law No. 97-100 is repealed. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015 S\ZONING\AMS\2015\By-laws\Byam005.docx N SCHEDULE 1 TO BY-LAW No. 2015- 5 Subject Land , SPRING ST 79.69m coE N O GC(H) 1013 1.5m 16.6m E C rn oC w in 49.62m FERRY ST r- r r Amending Zoning By-law No. 79-200 Description: Pt Lt 6 N/S Ferry St, E of Main St PL 653 Abstracted As Blk 3 Village of Niagara Falls & Pt Lt 7, Falls Lts 8 & 9 Blk 1 P1299 as in R0722693 Save & Except Pt 2 on 59R10367; Niagara Falls; City of Niagara Lt 10 Blk 1 PI 299 Niagara Falls; Lt 11 Blk 1 PI 299 Niagara Falls; Lt 12 Blk 1 PI 299 Niagara Falls; Lt 13 Blk 1 PI 299 Niagara Falls, Pt Lt 6 N/S Ferry St, E of Main St PI 653 Abstracted as Blk 3 Village of Niagara Fails as in R0672938 Exc Pt 1 59R10367; Niagara Falls; City of Niagara Falls Applicant: 2405800 Ontario Limited Assessment #: 272506000403200, 272506000403000 AM-2015-005 K:\GIS_Requests\2015\Schedules\Zoning\05\Zoning.map July 2015 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the M.O.U. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal on the said lease agreement. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 2015. PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Appendix V Page 22 Niagara Falls Transit Station Study Memorandum of Understanding This Memorandum of Understanding this day of 2015 between The Regional Municipality of Niagara (hereinafter referred to as the "Region") and The City of Niagara Falls (hereinafter referred to as the"City") PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Appendix V Page 23 Part 1 - Project Overview and Objectives 1.0 Introduction a) This Memorandum of Understanding (herein referred to as the "MOU") has been developed to outline the roles and responsibilities of the Region and City in the development of the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. The Understanding shall set out all duties and obligations of the Parties with respect to the creation and approval of a mutually acceptable Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. b) The Region in consultation with the City will establish a Working Group at the onset of the study process,consisting of representatives of Region staff,City staff,and Provincial agencies. The Working Group will establish planning, urban design, transportation engineering objectives with respect to the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. Part 2 - Parties' Roles and Responsibilities for the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study 2.0 Preamble a) The Parties agree that the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study will be formally managed and financed by the Region. b) The Parties agree that the City will be a collaborative partner in the development, review,and approval of the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. c) The specific and shared responsibilities of each party are outlined below: 2.1 The Regional Municipality of Niagara a) Approval/endorsement of the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study by Regional Council. b) Reporting to Regional Council on the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. c) Project management of the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. d) Management of any consultants or experts that are hired to assist with the project. e) Coordination of meetings or sharing of information pertaining to other municipalities involved in the Study. 2.2 The City of Niagara Falls a) Approval/endorsement of the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. b) Reporting to City Council on the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. c) Providing the Region with relevant planning information and/or data to support the study. d) Identifying stakeholders within the City of Niagara Falls for the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. 2.3 Shared Responsibilities a) That the City and Region have agreed to complete the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study within 24 months of awarding the work to a consulting team. PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Appendix V Page 24 b) Providing input,analysis, and recommendations on land use, transportation,and infrastructure planning matters. Part 3 Endorsements Project Name Niagara Falls Transit Station Study Project Sponsors Target Project Completion Date Regional Municipality of Niagara 2017/06/06 City of Niagara Falls Project Manager Version No. Version Date Planning and Development Services Department 1.0 2015/06/09 Endorsement of the Memorandum of Understanding The following signatures represent the endorsement of the Memorandum of Understanding by the respective parties as it pertains to the Niagara Falls Transit Station Study. Signatures PDS 29-2015 June 24, 2015 Appendix V Page 25 I,we have reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding and verify the roles and responsibilities outlined within are acceptable. Regional Municipality of Niagara Regional Chair Regional Clerk Date City of Niagara Falls Mayor City Clerk Date CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to amend By-law 2015-45, being a by-law to to provide for Council member appointments to certain Boards, Commissions and Committees. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That Vince Kerrio be deleted as Council representative to the Victoria Centre B.I.A. 2. That Wayne Thomson be added as Council representative to the Victoria Centre B.I.A. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 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 "D6", and that Schedule "D6" attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. 2. By-law 2014-056 is hereby repealed. Passed this 28th day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 2015. SCHEDULE "D6" NIAGARA SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE Parking By-law Enforcement Officers on private property: Graham Campbell Robert Mascia Brandon Disiminie Lee Meller Craig C. Doig Robert Tweedy Geoff Hood CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015- A By-law to amend By-law No. 2007-161, being a by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of water rates. WHEREAS Section 11 and Part III of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorize a municipality to pass by-laws respecting matters within the sphere of jurisdiction of public utilities; AND WHEREAS Section 391 of the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes a municipality to pass by-laws imposing fees and charges for the use of waste management systems, use of sewage systems of the consumption of water. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. By-law No. 2007-161, is hereby amended by deleting the SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES attached to it and substituting therefore Schedule "A" to this amending by-law, being the Schedule of Water Rates, Sewer Rates, Fees and Charges. 2. Repeal By-law 2014-120. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015 DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015 Schedule "A" SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES AND CHARGES 1. Service Charges: Meter Size After Due Date Before Due Date 15 mm meter $22.05 $21.00 monthly 18 mm meter $22.05 $21.00 monthly 25 mm meter $22.05 $21.00 monthly 37 mm meter $66.15 $63.00 monthly 50 mm meter $132.30 $126.00 monthly 75 mm meter $264.60 $252.00 monthly 100 mm meter $485.10 $462.00 monthly 150 mm meter $926.10 $882.00 monthly 200 mm meter $1,653.75 $1,575.00 monthly 250 mm meter $2,315.25 $2,205.00 monthly 2. Water Rates: After Due Date Before Due Date $1.0070 $0.9590 Per cubic metre 3. Flat rates for a private water service not metered by choice or other determination of the City: After Due Date Before Due Date $52.34 $49.85 4. Flat rates for a private water service not metered because of refusal of owner: Residential Premises After Due Date Before Due Date 3x the current flat rate as per Section 3 3x the current flat rate as per Section 3 Other than Residential Premises After Due Date Before Due Date 3x the current service charge per Section 1 4% less than the After Due Date amount as plus 3x single month average of previous 12 calculated for ICI, Section 4 months consumption history, OR 3x the current service charge per Section 1, 4% less than the After Due Date amount as Residential Premises After Due Date Before Due Date plus, if no previous consumption history, 3x calculated for ICI, Section 4 single month average of similarly sized account/type at the Engineer's discretion 5. Service Deposits: Two times the estimated billing for a billing period with a minimum of the amount of$230.00. 6. Sewer Rates: (a) Service charge as set out in Section 1: 94.10% (b)Water rates as set in in Section 2: 132.28% (c) Flat rates as set out in Sections 3 and 4 117.53% 7. Charge for Installation of Water Service: (a) Actual cost—deposit required bases on estimated costs. (b) City supervised tapping fees 3/4 -5/8 up to and including 1" service $100.00 flat rate 2" and above $400.00 flat rate 8. Charge for shutting off or turning on supply of water(for arrears): (a) During normal working hours: $ 55.00 (b) Outside normal working hours: $175.00 (c) During normal working hours for maintenance $ 34.00 (d) Outside normal working hours for maintenance $175.00 Note: For the purposes of the by-law, normal working hours shall mean Mondays to Fridays (exclusive of holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 9. Charge for meter removal or reinstallation (for maintenance): (a) During normal working hours: $40.00 per hour/per city employee (b) Outside normal working hours: $100.00 per hour/per city employee 10. Charge for Testing Meter Consumption: At cost with a deposit of$75.00 11. Bulk carrier rate for City stand-pipe: (a) For Water—Cost plus 25%: $1.20 per cubic meter (b) Service deposit: based on estimated charges for two billing periods, minimum of$500.00 (c) Bulk water card purchase $15.00 12. Use of Water for Construction Purposes: (a) At rates shown in Sections 1 and 2 together with the cost to supply and install a meter. (b) Service Deposit: based on estimated charges for two billing periods; minimum of$500.00. 13. Charge for private water service account transferred to tax account: (a) Per transaction fee of$22.00 14. Charge for meter purchase to be paid at building/sewer permit issuance. 5/8" positive displacement water meter and costs $ 209.70 5/8" x 3/4" positive displacement water meter and costs $ 211.15 3/4" positive displacement water meter and costs $ 246.65 1" positive displacement water meter and costs $ 333.60 1.5" positive displacement water meter and costs $ 653.62 2" compound water meter and costs $ 2,442.80 3" compound water meter and costs $ 3,258.10 4" compound water meter and costs $ 4,878.63 5" compound water meter and costs $ 8,879.85 4" protectus compound water meter and costs $ 8,745.38 6" protectus compound water meter and costs $10,444.56 8" protectus compound water meter and costs $13,961.52 10" protectus compound water meter and costs $19,683.84 Wall transmitter$207.85 Pit transmitter $262.58 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to establish the setting of Open Air Burning for the City of Niagara Falls. WHEREAS section 2.4.4.4. (1) of the Fire Code, Ontario Regulation 213/07, prohibits Open Air Burning unless approved, or unless such burning consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and used to cook food on a Grill or Barbeque; AND WHEREAS section 7.1 (1) (b) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended, provides that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls establishes the times during which Open Air Burning may be set; AND WHEREAS Section 128 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that a Municipality may prohibit and regulate with respect to public Nuisances, including matters that, in the opinion of Council, are, or could become or cause, a public Nuisance; AND WHEREAS Section 425(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, permits Council to pass by-laws providing that any person who contravenes any by-law of the Municipality is guilty of an offence; AND WHEREAS Council considers excessive smoke or odour from Open Air Burning as having the potential to cause public Nuisance by creating negative health effects on neighbouring residents, increasing fire hazards and infringing on the enjoyment of the use of neighbouring Properties; AND WHEREAS Section 7.1(4) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended, provides that a Municipality may appoint an officer to enter upon land and into structures, at any reasonable time, to inspect the land and structures to determine whether by-laws enacted in accordance with this section are being complied with; AND WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that despite any Act, a Municipality and a local board may impose fees or charges on any person for services or activities provided or done by, or on behalf of it, or for costs payable by it, for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other Municipality or local board; AND WHEREAS Section 446(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, provides that if a Municipality has the authority by any Act, or under a by-law, to direct or require a person to do a matter or thing, the Municipality may also provide that, in default of it being done by the person directed or required to do it, the matter or thing shall be done at the person's expense and Section 446(3) provides that the 2 Municipality may recover the costs of doing a matter or thing from the person required to do it by action or by adding the costs to the tax roll and collecting them in the same manner as Property taxes; AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is desirous of enacting a by-law to regulate the setting and maintaining of Open Air Burning and reducing the public Nuisance arising from such fires; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. TITLE 1.1 This by-law may be cited as the "Open Air Burning By-Law". 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 In this By-law: (a) Agricultural Fire means an open air fire occurring outside of the urban boundary of the City which is set and maintained for the purpose of burning branches, prunings and stumps which are gathered from the Property on which the fire is taking place; (b) Barbeque means an appliance or structure designed and intended solely for the cooking of food; (c) Camp Fire means an open fire area where the size of the fire is limited to the size of the device/area provided by the Campground and is maintained solely for the purposes of cooking food, warmth or recreational enjoyment; (d) Camp Site means a public or private park area designated for camping purposes; (e) Campground means an area of Property owned or operated by a person and that contains Camp Sites for the purpose of providing overnight accommodations and is licensed by the City of Niagara Falls; (f) Chiminea/Fireplace means a free standing device, with a vertical smoke vent or chimney, with an enclosed hearth in which a fire may be set; (g) Competent Person means any adult person (18 years of age or older) who is capable of exercising the required judgement and is capable of performing the necessary actions to control a fire and prevent its unwanted spread and does not include persons impaired by alcohol or drugs; (h) Council means the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; 3 (i) Fire Ban means a prohibition on all burning issued by the Fire Department of The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; (j) Fire Chief means a Fire Chief appointed under subsection 6 (1), (2) or (4) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4, as amended, for The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, or designate; (k) Fire Department means The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department and any member thereof; (I) Grill means any custom designed gas appliance that is constructed of metal, ceramic, stone or masonry that completely contains the fire and that has been Listed for use as a cooking device, commonly referred to as a barbeque; (m) Listed means equipment included in a list published by a certification organization accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (i.e. ULC, CSA); (n) Municipality means The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls; (o) Nuisance means smoke or odour that interferes with the enjoyment of neighbouring Properties; (p) Open Air Burning means any fire, including a fire in a smouldering state, taking place outdoors including, but not limited to, fire pits, Chimineas and outdoor Fireplaces and shall include fires for personal or commercial use; (q) Owner includes any person, firm or corporation having control over any portion of buildings, Property or premises and may include landlords, building managers, rental agents, agents, tenants, trustee, a representative of the Owner, superintendents and, includes, any other person to whom rent is payable; (r) Permit means a Permit issued by the Niagara Falls Fire Department for the purpose of allowing Open Air Burning, subject to compliance with a set of rules and guidelines; (s) Property(ies) means real property and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, highways and roadways; (t) Smog Alert means an alert issued by the Ministry of Environment with respect to air quality; (u) Urban Areas means the Urban Area as denoted by the non-shaded area on the map of the City, attached as Schedule "A" to this by-law; and 4 (v) Wind Speed means the Wind Speed for The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario as reported on the City of Niagara Falls website at (http://www.niagarafalls.ca/weather). 2.2 Definitions of words and phrases used in this by-law that are not included in this list of definitions have the definitions assigned to the Ontario Fire Code, or, where not defined, the meaning commonly assigned. 2.3 Distances and measurements in this by-law are provided in metric. The following conversions are provided: 1 metre = 3.28 feet 3 metres = 9.84 feet 5 metres = 16.4 feet 6 metres = 19.69 feet 10 metres = 32.80 feet 473 millilitres = 16 ounces 355 millilitres = 12 ounces 237 millilitres = 8 ounces 3. SCOPE 3.1 The provisions of this by-law shall be applicable to all Properties within the municipal limits. 3.2 Nothing in this by-law shall be construed as limiting, restraining, impeding or otherwise conflicting with any other by-law, Act or Regulation made thereunder. 4. REGULATIONS 4.1 Any person eighteen years of age or over, who is the Owner of a Property on title within the Municipality, or who has been authorized in writing by the Owner on title of such Property, may apply to the Fire Department for a Permit to conduct an Open Air Burning. 4.2 A Permit may be subject to such conditions as the Fire Chief deems appropriate. 4.3 Barbeques, Grills or other gas appliances shall not be located on a balcony, porch or veranda of a building, inside any garage, tent, vehicle or structure, or in or near dry vegetation that is conducive to the development or spread of a fire or explosion. 4.4 No person shall set, allow to be set, maintain or cause to be maintained, an Open Air Burning in the Municipality unless: (a) a Permit has been issued by the Fire Department; (b) that person complies with all the conditions set out in the Permit; and 5 (c) that person complies with all applicable provisions of this by-law. 4.5 No person shall set, allow to be set, maintain or cause to be maintained, an Open Air Burning in the Municipality: (a) on any highway, or other public Property within the Municipality; or (b) in any park owned or operated by the Municipality, without the written permission of the Fire Department; or (c) in the front or side yard of any Property within the Municipality, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department; or (d) on any Property or in the area of any Property where construction or related activities are carried on, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department; or (e) in a manner that creates a Nuisance taking into account smoke, odour, sparks and other dangers relating to the spread of fire, the risk of explosion, and risk of death, injury and damage to Property inherent in the conduct of a fire. 4.6 The Fire Department may refuse to issue a Permit if it is determined that: (a) the proposed Open Air Burning would be in contravention of this by-law; or (b) the person applying for the Permit has previously contravened provisions of this by-law; or (c) the person applying for the Permit has not complied with any conditions attached to a Permit for an Open Air Burning that may have been imposed on a previous occasion; or (d) the person applying for a Permit has not paid the prescribed fee, as set out in the Schedule of Fees By-law for the Municipality; or (e) in the opinion of the Fire Department, the issuance of a Permit would create an adverse health effect on adjacent Properties; or (f) in the opinion of the Fire Department, the issuance of a Permit is likely to create a Nuisance. 4.7 The Fire Department may, at any time, revoke a Permit issued under this by-law if: (a) issued on mistaken, false, or incorrect information; or (b) issued in error; or 6 (c) the holder requests, in writing, that it be revoked; or (d) in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Open Air Burning would, or has the potential to, cause a fire hazard or Nuisance; or (e) the Fire Chief has reasonable grounds to do so. 4.8 A Permit issued pursuant to this by-law is valid from the date of issue until December 31 of the year it is issued. 5. OPEN AIR BURNING 5.1 A person who has obtained a Permit pursuant to this by-law: (a) shall be limited to burning dry, clean, seasoned wood only; (b) shall not permit the burning of any items including, but not limited to, garbage, treated or painted wood, yard waste, or furniture; (c) shall maintain, in person, or delegate a Competent Person to have, constant supervision and control over the Open Air Burning until such time as the Open Air Burning is completely extinguished; and (d) shall ensure that a suitable means of extinguishing the Open Air Burning is available, as identified on the Permit, at all times during the Open Air Burning including, but not limited to, a fire extinguisher or a garden hose. 5.2 Except as otherwise provided for in a Permit, a holder of a Permit shall not set or maintain an Open Air Burning, or cause an Open Air Burning to be set or maintained: (a) before 11:00 a.m. and after 11:00 p.m.; (b) that is greater than one metre in diameter with the fire not exceeding one metre in height; (c) other than contained in an appliance or confined by means of a non- combustible rim or border; (d) when the Wind Speed is greater than 20 kilometres per hour; (e) within five metres of the Property line and any overhead wires; (f) within five metres of a highway or roadway; (g) within five metres of any combustibles including, but not limited to, buildings, structures, fences, decks and branches, except where the Open Air Burning occurs within a Chiminea/Fireplace equipped with a metal 7 screen to contain embers, in which case the Open Air Burning may occur within three metres of any combustibles; (h) with the aid of a flammable or combustible liquid or accelerants of any kind; (i) if it creates a Nuisance; (j) during periods of fog or rain or when a Smog Alert has been issued, and (k) if not equipped with a suitable means of contacting 911. 5.3 Irrespective of whether a person has a Permit, no person shall cause or permit an Open Air Burning to cause or increase the likelihood of any of the following: (a) smoke or fire damage to Property; (b) a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway; and (c) an odour or smoke to cause discomfort to persons, hazards to health, or loss of enjoyment of normal use of Property in the immediate area. 5.4 Every person that sets, or causes to be set, an Open Air Burning in the Municipality, shall: (a) be responsible for any damage to Property or injury to persons, as a result of the Open Air Burning; and (b) be liable for costs incurred by the Fire Department, including personnel, equipment and apparatus necessary to respond to any incidences of Open Air Burning. 6. AGRICULTURAL FIRES 6.1 No person shall set, permit to be set, maintain or cause to be maintained, an Agricultural Fire in the Municipality unless: (a) a Permit has been issued from the Fire Department; (b) all the conditions set out in the Permit are complied with; and (c) all applicable provisions of this by-law are complied with. 6.2 Except as otherwise provided for in a Permit, a Permit holder for an Agricultural Fire shall not set or maintain an Agricultural Fire, or cause an Agricultural Fire to be set or maintained: (a) before 8:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.; 8 (b) without prior notification to the Niagara Falls Fire Department (905-356- 1321, ext. 2200), despite the possession of a valid Permit; (c) when the Wind Speed is greater than 20 kilometres per hour; (d) at a distance of less than 30 metres from any building, structure, Property line, fence, roadway, overhead wires, or other combustible thing; (e) at a location where there is a danger of such fire spreading to grass or other vegetation; (f) on or adjacent to any Property where a building or structure is under construction; (g) on or adjacent to any Property where it is known or ought to be known that explosives or any other flammable material is present; (h) in any building or structure which is being demolished; (i) on the Property, within 60 metres, of any building or structure which is being demolished; (j) to a building or structure for the purpose of demolishing the whole or part thereof; (k) to a demolished building or any part thereof; (I) without a suitable means to control or extinguish the Agricultural Fire within ten metres of the burn location, consisting of one of the following: (i) a vessel containing not less than 200 litres of water with an opening not less than 457 millimetres and, three 12 litre pails; (ii) earth moving equipment (i.e., backhoe, front end loader, bobcat, etc.); or (iii) a portable pump along with a minimum of 30 metres of hose capable of pumping from a water source containing a minimum of 200 litres of water; (m) which exceeds a maximum of three metres in diameter and one-and-a-half metres in height; (n) where the Agricultural Fire creates a Nuisance; (o) during periods of fog or rain or when a Smog Alert has been issued; and (p) without the Owner present, or their agent, who is a Competent Person to supervise such fire and to extinguish it promptly in the event of danger of 9 the spread of such fire and is in constant immediate attendance at the specific place where the fire is burning. 7. REQUIREMENTS FOR CAMPGROUND/CAMP SITES 7.1 Camp Fires shall be confined to a location that provides for a safe distance and clearance from combustible structures or objects. A person setting or maintaining a Camp Fire at a Campground/Camp Site shall do so in the provided location and in compliance with all the rules and regulations of the Campground/Camp Site which have been approved by the Fire Department. 8. OTHER FLAMING DEVICES 8.1 A person or persons may, without a Permit, set or cause to be set and maintained, an Open Air Burning which is supervised at all times and is located in or originating in: (a) a container designed to hold individual gel fuel pots, provided that the gel fuel pot does not exceed 473 millilitres; (b) candles or tiki torches with a total fuel capacity of not more than 355 millilitres; and (c) gas appliances Listed and approved for use in Canada when operated as per the manufacturer's instructions and as per its listing label. 8.2 Any gas appliance that does not have a Listed label affixed shall be deemed to not meet the requirements of Section 8.1 of this by-law and shall not be used unless a field approval has been issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. 8.3 Open Air Burning maintained pursuant to Section 8.1 of this by-law must be maintained in a safe manner so as not to create a hazard or Nuisance to any person or Property. 9. FIRE BAN 9.1 Despite the existence of a valid Permit issued pursuant to this by-law, or an exemption provided for under this by-law, the Fire Chief may, at any time, enact a Fire Ban. 9.2 A Fire Ban enacted under this by-law may be applied to the entire Municipality, or portions thereof, at the discretion of the Fire Chief. 9.3 A Fire Ban may be applied to all Open Air Burning, or to specific Open Air Burning, regulated under this by-law. 10 9.4 The Fire Department shall extinguish all Open Air Burning under a Fire Ban during the period while the Fire Ban is in effect. 10. EXEMPTIONS 10.1 Permission of the Fire Department is not required for Open Air Burning that consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and used strictly to cook food on a Grill, Barbeque or spit, commensurate with the type and quantity of food being cooked, and not located below a covered balcony or any other area that constitutes a fire hazard. 10.2 No Permit is required for the use of Listed commercially produced gas appliances when used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Gas appliances shall not be located below a covered balcony or any other area that constitutes a fire hazard. 10.3 The Fire Department shall be exempt from the provisions of this by-law with respect to Open Air Burning for the purposes of educating and training of staff and individuals. 10.4 The Fire Department may approve the setting of any Open Air Burning and may require Fire Department supervision. 11. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT 11.1 The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the administration of the provisions of this by-law. 11.2 Members of the Fire Department and the Municipal By-law Division shall be responsible for the enforcement of this by-law. 11.3 Any member of the Fire Department may enter onto Property at any time, without prior notice, for the purpose of carrying out an inspection to determine whether the provisions of this by-law have been complied with. 11 .4 No person shall hinder or obstruct, or attempt to hinder or obstruct, a member of the Fire Department who is performing a duty which is authorized under this by- law. 11 .5 No person shall knowingly furnish false or misleading information to the Municipality or the Fire Department with respect to this by-law. 11 .6 A holder of a Permit, pursuant to this by-law, shall produce the Permit on demand from any member of the Fire Department. 11 .7 Members of the Fire Department may order the Permit holder or Competent Person to extinguish the fire, or the Fire Department may extinguish any fire 11 found to be in non-compliance with the provisions of this by-law or where the fire is, or appears to be, a hazard or Nuisance to persons or Property. 11.8 Where, in the opinion of the Fire Department, any approved Open Air Burning is having a negative impact on the occupants of adjacent Property, the fire is adversely affecting persons using a road or highway adjacent to the burn site, the weather has deteriorated or conditions have become unfavourable, or conditions attached to any Permit or the provisions of this by-law are being contravened, the Fire Department is hereby granted the authority to order the Owner or occupant to immediately extinguish the fire. 11.9 Where a holder of a Permit fails or refuses to comply with a term or condition to which the Permit is subject, the Fire Department may revoke the Permit and shall send a written notice of that revocation to the Permit holder and to the occupant of the Property at which the fire was conducted, if not the same person. 11.10 A person who has had a Permit revoked shall not be eligible to apply for a new Permit for a period of time not less than one year from the date of revocation. Revocation shall be applicable to the Permit holder and the municipal address. 11.11 Any person, firm, or corporation who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is liable to a fine as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended from time to time, or any replacement legislation. 11 .12 The Owner of a Property who is not in compliance with this by-law may have the costs associated with the Fire Department response as determined by the Schedule of Fees By-law of the Municipality in effect at the time of the attendance by the Fire Department, added to the Property taxes for the Property regardless of whether the Open Air Burning was set or maintained with the permission or knowledge of the Property Owner, and same shall be collected in the same manner as taxes in accordance with Section 446 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended. 11.13 Any person who repeatedly reports a violation of this by-law may, upon the second or subsequent reports where no violations were observed, be subject to any and all costs associated with the Fire Department response. 11.14 Neither the Fire Department nor the Municipality shall be responsible to notify the Owner or complainant of a Property, in advance, of its intention to charge for services or costs associated with the response to, or the extinguishment of, any Open Air Burning. 12. SEVERABILITY 12.1 Each provision of this by-law is independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of this by-law be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, or of no force and effect, or beyond the power of Council to enact, such 12 provisions shall be deemed to be severable from this by-law, and it is the intention of Council that the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 13. BY-LAW REPEALED 13.1 By-law Nos. 72-211, 81-65 and 91-10 are hereby repealed. 14. SHORT TITLE 14.1 This by-law may be cited as "Open Air Burning By-Law". 15. EFFECTIVE DATE 15.1 This by-law shall come into force and takes effect upon the final passing thereof. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015. Second Reading: July 28, 2015. Third Reading: July 28, 2015. 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RE I%INCER RD I i WEAVER RD 1 AREA + Alif BIGGAp RO LOGAN RD RURAL AREAR 4 MILLER RD w ° 3 CARL RD MARSHALS RD v MARSI1wLL RO ° a MARSHALL RDtil t >p ° MCCOUHI RD PG YOUNG RD OETENBECK RD f m C SHISLER RD O DOSSERT RD s BOSSERT RD SR ISLER RD <Ygos CREEK RO CORDER 0O SHERK RD SHERK RD YDKOM RD ° _ DEW LEMON RD v SOMERVILLE RD O SAUER RD KOABE..RD LINCOLN ST MORNINGSTAH RD --- E f SCHNEIDER RD m BAKER RD 0.Ul aF RD 0 I 1 I D I-_--1 iNETHERB R I l CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2015 - A by-law to authorize the payment of $22,175,168.44 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 June 4, 2015 to July 8, 2015. Passed this twenty-eighth day of July, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 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 28th day of July, 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 28th day of July, 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-eighth day of July 28, 2015. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 28, 2015 Second Reading: July 28, 2015 Third Reading: July 28, 2015