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2017/03/28 MARCH 28, 2017 4:30 In Camera Comm. Room 2 ( lower level) 5:00 Council Meeting Council Chambers The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution 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 is 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 March 28, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., Niagara Falls City Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m., to consider a matter that falls under s. 239(2)(0 advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege related to 4239 Huron Street. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR NiagaraF CANADA - '..... COUNCIL MEETING March 28, 2017 O Canada to be sung by Sadie Harper Williams. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of February 28, 2017 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. WATER REPORTS 5:00 P.M. MW-2017-09 — Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview 2017 Municipal Utility Budget & Water Rate by-law NOTE: the Director of Finance will make a presentation on the 2017 Municipal Utility Budget. 1 CONSENT AGENDA THE CONSENT AGENDA IS A SET OF REPORTS THAT COULD BE APPROVED IN ONE MOTION OF COUNCIL. THE APPROVAL ENDORSES ALL OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN EACH OF THE REPORTS WITHIN THE SET. THE SINGLE MOTION WILL SAVE TIME. PRIOR TO THE MOTION BEING TAKEN, A COUNCILLOR MAY REQUEST THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE REPORTS BE MOVED OUT OF THE CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY. BDD-2017-03 — Small Business Enterprise Centre ( SBEC/BDD), Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Starter Company Plus Agreement CD-2017-02 — Procedural By-law F-2017-10 — Major Receivables (Monthly) F-2017-11 — Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses F-2017-12 — Municipal Accounts FS-2017-01 — Gene Somerville Naming Request L-2017-09 — Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Lease Extension Agreement with the City and Region Parts 2, 3 & 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659. 4300 Buttrey Street MW-2017-03 — Chippawa Lions Park Improvements MW-2017-04 — Tender Award 2017-359-14 Various Watermain Replacements — Potter Heights, Wiltshire Boulevard, Rendall Crescent & Wedgewood Crescent MW-2017-06 — Tender Award: 2017-273-12 Level Avenue Reconstruction MW-2017-07 — Tender Award: 2017-03 Asphalt Overlay — Phase 1 MW-2017-08 — Tender Award: Stanley Av Bridge Rehabilitation PBD-2017-10 — New Cladding and Insulation for City Hall, 4310 Queen Street R&C-2017-04— Concussion Management Policy TS-2017-11 — Dunn Street Radar Board Agreement with Embassy Suites 2 MAYOR'S REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK 1. Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance–requesting that the month of April be proclaimed as "Dig Safe" month and that a flag raising be approved. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council. 2. Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology – requesting April 4th, 2017 be proclaimed as "Canadian Oncology Nursing Day". RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council 3. Recreation Committee— requesting that Council allow the proposed fundraising activity for the Activity Subsidy Fund, on Gale Centre property, approve the related fee and waive the related business licence requirement. RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council. 4. St. Paul High School – requesting permission to hold a one-day event on their property and related fee waivers. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council Additional items for Council's Consideration: The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS 6:30 P.M. Group Wise Health Katharine Thomas, Community & Physician Liaison, for Group Wise Health WhiteCedar Medical Cannabis Doctors will address Council on the medical service they provide the community. 3 PLANNING MATTERS 7:00 P.M. Public Meeting: AM-2016-005, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application North Side of McLeod Road West of Sharon Avenue Applicant: Tom Vattovaz Proposal: Car Wash Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-07 -AND- Correspondence from Giuseppe Buonamassa and Maria Centonze Correspondence from Anita Gravelle Correspondence from Lise Grieve Correspondence from Susan Rick Rogers Correspondence from Katherine Evans Correspondence from Joseph and Marie Therese Macai Public Meeting: AM-2016-019, Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application 2560 Mewburn Road, 7488 Mountain Road and the Rear Portion of 7500 Mountain Road Proposal: A 4 Story, 32 Unit Apartment Dwelling and a Block Townhouse Project with 19 Dwelling Units Applicant: Rivercrest Corporation Background Material: Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-08 -AND- Correspondence from David & Lori Mason Correspondence from Andrew Durward & Cassandra Johnston Correspondence from Mount Forest Villas Condo Corporation Correspondence from Heather Rodgers 4 CONSIDERATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS RESOLUTIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch and Street Dance as an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP)for the event; and that Niagara Falls Council grants relief to the Noise By-law (2004-105, as amended) to allow amplified music until 11:00 p.m., for the event. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the 10th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council consents to Celebrate Old Downtown's desire to allow for alcohol on municipal property for this year's Springlicious; and that Niagara Falls City Council considers the annual Springlicious as an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event. BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2017-35 A by-law to authorize the execution of a joint Third Lease Extension Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, respecting the extension of the Lease of a portion of 4300 Buttrey Street, Niagara Falls, for parking purposes. 2017-36 A by-law to repeal By-laws 2011-42 and 2013-37, by-laws to authorize the execution of agreements respecting the Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-A-Street public service programs for volunteers. 2017-37 A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth, and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the Starter Company Plus Program. 2017-38 A by-law to designate the property known as 5993 Barker Street, being PIN 64354-0039 (LT) and being further described as Part Lot 07, Plan 653, City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara to be of cultural heritage value and interest. 5 2017-39 A by-law to provide for the Standing Rules of Council. 2017-40 A by-law to authorize the payment of$12,554,295.73 for General Purposes. 2017-41 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28th day of March, 2017. NEW BUSINESS 6 March 28 — Sadie Harper Williams Sadie Williams is a grade nine student who plays alto/baritone sax and the trombone. She is a songwriter who arranges accompaniments on the piano. She has taken a number of musical theatre and drama courses over the years, and has particularly enjoyed her classes with The Yellow Door Theatre Project. She performed in the Yellow Door's productions of Peter Pan and The Little Prince at The First Ontario Performing Arts Centre in 2015/2016. She loves studying voice with her teacher, Sandra Mason. MW-2017-09 NiagaraFalls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-09 Drinking Water System Summary Report and Overview RECOMMENDATION That this report be received and filed. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, each municipal Council having jurisdiction over its water distribution system is required to receive and publish an Annual Summary Report prior to March 31 in each calendar year. This report provides technical data regarding the system's performance. Additionally, attached is the Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) Management Review which is to be provided to the system Owner annually. The Management Review evaluates the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of the quality management system. This year's report confirms that the City is operating in accordance with all current legislation and is taking appropriate measures to guarantee the safety of the drinking water quality to all of its consumers. Attached to this report is a brief presentation advising Council of its responsibilities as Owner of the Drinking Water System. BACKGROUND Annual Summary Report Each year the Annual Summary report is presented to Council to illustrate the effectiveness and performance of the drinking water system. The attached Annual Summary report provides detailed quantitative and qualitative information regarding the performance of the drinking water system. 2017 - 2 - MW-2017-09 Highlights of the report include: - In 2016 Environmental Services responded to 71 watermain breaks, this number is down from 80 in 2015. - Fall 2016 NSF-International performed an off-site DWQMS Conformance Audit. Zero none conformances were found during the audit. DWQMS Management Review Annual the DWQMS Management Review takes place; it provides an overall picture as to the effectiveness and adequacy of the Drinking Water Quality Management System. Highlights and Suggestions from the Management Review Include: - Compliance rating of 100% during 2016 Ministry of the Environment inspection. - Realign departmental priorities and focus on preventative maintenance where possible Standard of Care As previously reported to Council, Section 19, of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 came into force on December 31, 2012. Section 19, entitled Standard of Care, Municipal Drinking Water System states - The Owner and/or each person on behalf of'the Municipality that oversees the operating authority or exercises decision making authority over the system must exercise the level of care, diligence and skill in respect of a municipal drinking water system that a reasonable prudent person would be expected to exercise in a similar situation. Section 19, in its entirety has been attached for your reference. 2017 - 3 - MW-2017-09 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS In accordance with the Safe Drinking WaterAct, the Annual Summary Report must be received by the drinking water system owner by a date of no later than March 31 of the following year. Failure to submit this would contravene the Safe Drinking WaterAct. The drinking water quality management standard requires that the results of the Management Review be provided to the Owner on an annual basis. Failure to provide the results would initiate a non-conformance with the Standard. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This report is to ensure adherence to Provincial Legislation and is consistent with the Council's strategic commitment to continually monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of the City's operations. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. City of Niagara Falls Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report 2. 2016 DWQMS Management Review 1 3. Section 19 Standard of Care, Munici4DireMun Drink! Water System Recommended by: Geoff Holmanicipal Works Respectfully submitte Ken Todd, Chief A ministrat ve Officer James Sticca Niagara�alls CANADA DWQMS Management Review 2016 Table of Contents List of Acronyms and Definitions ...................................................................3 Introduction....................................................................................................4 1. Incidents of regulatory non-compliance .....................................................4 2. Incidents of adverse drinking-water tests...................................................4 3. Deviations from critical control point limits and response actions ..............5 4, Efficacy of the risk assessment process....................................................5 5. Third-party and Internal audit reports.........................................................5 6. Results of emergency response testing.....................................................6 7. Operational performance...........................................................................6 8. Raw water supply and drinking-water quality trends..................................6 9. Follow-up on action items from previous management reviews ................7 10. Status of management action items identified between management reviews ..........................................................................................................7 11. Changes that could affect the Quality Management System ...................7 12. Consumer feedback (i.e., internal & external communications)...............7 13. Resources needed to maintain the Quality Management System ...........8 14. Results of DWQMS Infrastructure Review...............................................8 15. Operational Plan currency, content & updates ........................................8 16. Staff suggestions .....................................................................................8 List of Acronyms and Definitions DWQMS — Drinking Water Quality Management System EBR — Environmental Bill of Rights, an information board managed by the Ministry of the Environment where proposed legislative changes are posted for comment prior to coming into force. MAC — Maximum acceptable concentration MOECC — Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change QMS — Quality Management System THM —Trihalomethanes are a group of compounds that can form when the chlorine used to disinfect drinking water reacts with naturally occurring organic matter (e.g., decaying leaves and vegetation). UEM — A consulting firm performing internal audits for the City Page 3 of 8 2016 DWQMS Management Review Introduction Element 18 of the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard states that a Management Review must be completed once every 12 months. This review is to be completed with the person(s) deemed Top Management in the Drinking Water System. The purpose of the Management Review is to document the actions and effectiveness of the Quality Management System. The outcome of the Management Review must be reported to the Owner of the Drinking Water System. The information reported to the Owner can be relayed at the same time as the Annual Drinking Water System Report, scheduled to be given to Council in February. 1. Incidents of regulatory non-compliance In September, the Ministry of the Environment completed an onsite inspection. During the inspection no incidents of regulatory non-compliance were found, therefore the City received a compliance rating of 100%. The Inspector did place in the recommendations and best practices section to continue to flush areas where chlorine residuals dip below 0.20 mg/L. The new water by-law makes reference to backflow prevention and is seen as a start by the MOECC, however a program will still need to be initiated. In 2015 the MOECC provided a backflow prevention program guidance document to all Municipalities as a reference document. 2. Incidents of adverse drinking-water tests As of in 2016 there was 1 drinking water samples that resulted in an adverse test result. i) July 12 2016— 2 total coliform from a weekly routine water sample. It was determined that the sample was taken from a kitchen tap that was disinfected however the establishment was preparing food at this sink and was determined to be the cause of the adverse water sample. After following standard protocol no risk was confirmed. Staff followed appropriate procedures the incident was resolved. In each case, Staff followed SOP "MW-ES-DWS-SOP-012-001 — Adverse Water Quality Incident Reporting". Each incident was resolved by re-sampling. A copy of MW-ES-DWS-SOP-012-001 can be found in previous Management Reviews and can be circulated on request Page 4 of 8 3. Deviations from critical control point limits and response actions There were no deviations from critical control points in this report period. 4. Efficacy of the risk assessment process During the 2016 internal audit, it was identified that further clarification was needed with respect to the Risk Assessment and what a true critical control point is. Currently there are items listed as critical control points that the City cannot control regardless of their importance, such as backflow prevention devices not owned by the City. As per the updated DWQMS standard, MOECC required items were also addressed in the Risk Assessment, this include climate change issues such as drought or extended extreme temperatures. 5. Third-party and Internal audit reports Third Party Audit On September 23rd NSF Internal performed an offsite verification audit of the DWQMS. The Auditor only identified opportunities for improvement, zero non- conformances were found during the audit. The City is still in the surveillance cycle next year years, with onsite occurring 2017. Internal Audit An internal audit was completed by BluMetric December 13 2016. A copy of the final internal audit report will be released in January. However, highlights of the findings include not meeting level of service targets with respect to hydrant flushing and valve maintenance and exercising. Staff will need to find ways to improve this, as the Ontario Fire Code dictates hydrants shall be checked for operation once per year. Valve maintenance and exercising did not meet listed level of service in 2016. Again, Staff will need to find ways to address this. Reducing listed level of service will be a step backwards. Internal audit report is attached for review. Page 5 of 8 6. Results of emergency response testing On November 11 2016, Environmental Services Staff participated in an Emergency Response desktop training exercise. The scenario detailed a call coming from Table Rock where they experienced soapy water, with further calls coming from the west. The exercise centred around an unidentified backflow incident. The group was asked to work together on a plan of action and communication. Items such as flushing techniques, valve closures, sample protocols, 7. Operational performance In 2016 Environmental Services responded to 71 watermain breaks, this number is down from 80 in 2015. The winters of 2015 and 2016 were similar in weather patterns. No extreme cold as felt in 2014. 8. Raw water supply and drinking-water quality trends The Region of Niagara is responsible for all sampling and testing of raw water. Through the hydrant maintenance program, Staff has found areas of the drinking water system were weekly or bi-weekly flushing can improve water quality, these areas are tracked via a flushing report form, this practice has continued through into 2016. Source water temperature changes in late spring and fall result in resident inquires about chlorine levels. The majority of these calls originate from the south end of the City, the area closest to the water treatment plant. Weekly, chlorine residual results are received from the Region of Niagara, these results indicate no significant fluctuation in chlorine levels leaving the treatment plant. This remains unchanged in 2016. The Region of Niagara is continuing to monitor THM (trihalomethane) levels in conjunction with all local area municipalities. Various methods of preventing THM levels from increasing have been discussed. The City's Environmental Services Division will continue to flush dead end watermains which is currently one of the best ways for a distribution system to combat THM levels. There has been discussion of the Region changing out the GAC (granular activated carbon), this removes organic debris from the treated water and reduces THM formation. Page 6 of 8 9. Follow-up on action items from previous management reviews 2015 Management Review Action Items Action Items Assigned To Due Dates Meeting to discuss James Sticca Complete MOECC disinfection requirement Meeting to discuss James Sticca Complete MOECC disinfection requirement changes with project managers Email Geoff to follow up James Sticca Complete on NIIMS Agreement status 10. Status of management action items identified between management reviews No action items identified during this time period. 11. Changes that could affect the Quality Management System The MOECC has released the DWQMS version 2.0 for comment on the Environmental Bill of Rights notification website in late 2015, this update to the DWQMS has not been made official by the MOECC, recent discussions have identified April 2017 as roll out date. The MOECC has released a "Made in Ontario —Watermain disinfection procedure" document in 2016. Amendments were made to the City's drinking water license and drinking water works permit to incorporate this new procedure. The City has changed over processes and documentation to meet these requirements. 12. Consumer feedback (i.e., internal & external communications) Environmental Services still continues to flush areas known to have low chlorine residuals weekly. Discoloured or dirty water calls have continued to decrease; this is due to the extensive capital work taking place in areas known for water quality issues. Page 7 of 8 13. Resources needed to maintain the Quality Management System The DWQMS Coordinator continues to use an external consultant for the internal audit. This provides the DWQMS Coordinator with very detailed reports and multi-industry expertise during the on-site audit. 14. Results of DWQMS Infrastructure Review The DWQMS Infrastructure Review, is one of many inputs aiding in the decision making process when determining Capital Works. The QMS Representative and Manager, Assets and Infrastructure have worked together on prioritizing the proposal of capital work for design. Suggestions given by Environmental Services staff based on previous experience, were taken into consideration along with other factors such as sewer separation. The process still remains as stated above, additionally as operational challenges arise the DWQMS Coordinator communicates these to the Manager, Assets and Infrastructure for future note in the capital replacement program. This consistent line of communication between Operations and Engineering was missing prior to the initiation of the DWQMS. 15. Operational Plan currency, content & updates The Operational Plan will be updated in early 2017 with it going to Municipal Council in Q1 or Q2 of 2017 prior to the next on-site audit. 16. Staff suggestions To date, no Staff suggestions have been made to improve the QMS. Page 8 of 8 Nioaga a all's CANADA City of Niagara Falls Water Distribution System Annual Summary Report Period: January 1 , 2016 to December 31 , 2016 Waterworks Number: 260002304 Created March 2017 Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1 WaterworksDescription ....................................................................................... 1 Compliance .......................................................................................................... 2 Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program................................................... 2 Safe Drinking Water Act ................................................................................... 3 Niagara Falls Water Quality Test Results......................................................... 4 Adverse Water Quality Incidents and Actions................................................... 4 OperationalActivities............................................................................................ 5 FlowRates ........................................................................................................... 6 Definitions ............................................................................................................ 7 City of Niagara Falls Water Distribution Annual Summary Report Introduction In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act this report provides members of Niagara Falls Municipal Council, the legal Owners of the water distribution system with an annual summary report of actions that took place from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. In accordance with the Act, this report must list any time the City failed to meet the conditions and requirements of the Acts, Regulations, Approvals, Drinking Water Works Permits, Municipal Drinking Water Licences and Orders issued by the Ministry of the Environment. For each requirement not met, the report must specify the duration of the failure and the measures taken to correct the failure. Additionally, the report must list the summary of the quantities and flows of the water supplied. Waterworks Description The City of Niagara Falls is a class 2 water distribution system, which receives all treated water from the Regional Municipality of Niagara via the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant. The raw water source is surface water supplied from the Niagara River, via the Welland River. The distribution system consists of approximately 527.50 km of watermain, 2,997 fire hydrants and 4,705 valves owned and operated by the City of Niagara Falls. Additionally, there is 45 km of watermain owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The size of watermains owned by the City of Niagara Falls range from 25mm to 450 mm in size. Additional information regarding the Niagara Falls Water Treatment Plant can be found on the Regional Municipality of Niagara website. Website http://www.nia aq raregion.ca/home.aspx Water Distribution Summary Report 1 NiaparaFglls Compliance Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program As part of a recommendation made by Justice O' Connor during the Walkerton Inquiry, the Ministry of the Environment has introduced a new program, the Municipal Drinking Water Licensing Program. This program requires the Drinking Water System Owner (City of Niagara Falls) to obtain a licence to operate their drinking water system. There are four components to each licence; the Drinking Water Works Permit, Implementation of a Drinking Water Quality Management System, Accreditation of the Quality Management System and preparation of a Financial Plan. • Drinking Water Work Permit allows the Municipality to alter, add, replace, modify and extend the drinking water based on a series of predefined conditions. • Drinking Water Quality Management System (DWQMS) is a series of 21 elements that address all aspects of a water system. The overall goal of the DWQMS is continuous improvement with respect to planning, operating and reviewing the drinking water system. Through the creation of an operational plan the drinking water system Owner demonstrates the ability to operate a safe and effective drinking water system, while continuously monitoring performance and compliance via internal and external audits. • Accreditation of the Quality Management System is achieved through internal and external audits, the goal of these audits are to ensure that the Owner is following the processes and procedures laid out in the operational plan. The City of Niagara Falls has enlisted NSF International to act as the Quality Management System accreditation body. • Ontario Regulation 453/07, Safe Drinking Water Act requires that each Owner prepare a Financial Plan for the drinking water system. The City has retained a consultant to aid in the preparation of the Financial Plan. In 2016, the City's Drinking Water Quality Management System was audited by NSF-ISR. Zero non-conformances were found during this audit, allowing the City to continue to receive accreditation meeting the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. Water Distribution Summary Report 2 iViagaraf±nlls Safe Drinking Water Act To remain compliant with the Safe Drinking Water Act, the City performs a minimum of 88 microbiological samples a month. Each of these samples is taken from a different location, providing a diverse profile of the water distribution system. Disinfection levels showing afree chlorine residual are also taken at the time of each sample; ensuring proper disinfection levels are maintained. The City takes additional free chlorine residuals throughout the week, again to ensure proper disinfection levels are maintained. The City also takes water samples testing for elevated levels of trihalomethanes (THM), a chlorine disinfection by-product. The City takes these water samples from areas where the formation of THM would most likely occur. The Ministry of the Environment has also provincially mandated a Community Lead Testing Program. The City has been granted permission, by the Ministry of the Environment to reduce the number of lead samples taken per sampling window due to the ratio of results that meet the Provincial Water Quality Objectives, compare to the samples that do not. The sample numbers have been reduced to 20 resident samples and 4 non-residential samples. This must be done once between December 15 and April 15 and again June 15 to October 15th, on an on going cycle. All of the aforementioned samples, in accordance with the Act must be taken by an individual with a Water Operators licence or a Water Quality Analyst licence. These licences are distributed by the Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 128/04, Safe Drinking Water Act. Samples are then taken to a Ministry of the Environment approved laboratory. Laboratories must meet quality standards determined by the Ministry of the Environment and are audited by the Canadian Association for Laboratories Accreditation. In the event an incident occurs where water samples do not meet Provincial water quality standards, this is deemed an Adverse Water Quality Incident (AWQI). This is detailed further in the chart following entitled Adverse Water Quality Incidents and Actions An Annual Drinking Water Report has been completed and is available free of charge to the public through the City website and at the Municipal Service Centre. Members of the public may also view water sample results at the Municipal Service Centre. On December 31, 2012 section 19 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002. Section 19 entitled, Standard of Care came into force. This section requires the Owner of the Drinking Water System and each person with decision making authority to exercise the level of care, diligence and skill in respect of a municipal drinking water system that a reasonably prudent person would be expected to exercise in a similar situation and to act honestly, competently and with integrity with a view ensuring the protection and safety of the users of the drinking water system. Section 19 has been listed as an attachment to the accompanying Council Report. Water Distribution Summary Report 3 NiagaraJ7q! s Niagara Falls Water Quality Test Results Parameter MAC Number of Samples Range Comments Microbiological Analysis Escherichia Coli Indicates presence of fecal E. Coli CFU/ 100mL 0 1174 0 matter Total Coliforms Indicates the possible CFU/ 100 mL 0 1174 0-2 presence of fecal contamination Heterotrophic Plate Count N/A 1174 0 - >300 Indication of overall water HPC CFU/mL quality Chemical Analysis Trihalomethanes 0.10 4 0.0356— Average of Samples taken m /L m /L 0.0512 quarterly Residential and Non- Residential 0.10 44 <0.00002— Lead services were used in Lead Plumbing mg/L 0.00241 construction prior to 1955. mg/L Distribution 0.10 9 <0.00002— City does not have lead m /L 0.00021 watermain Disinfection Free Chlorine Residual 0.05 mg/L to 4.0 1382 0.05 - 1.27 Level of disinfectant m /L Adverse Water Quality Incidents and Actions Date Location Parameter Result Actions Date of Resolution 7/12/2016 Total Coliform 2 CFU Flush and resample 7/15/2016 In the event of an adverse water quality incident (AWQI), the City receives immediate notification from the laboratory. The City is then required as per Ministry of the Environment regulations to verbal notify the Regional Public Health Unit and the Ministry of the Environment Spills Action Centre. Additionally, the City has chosen to contact our local Ministry of the Environment Inspector to share this information. These individuals are then faxed the same information that was shared verbally. To ensure water safety, the City immediately sends a member of staff to flush the nearest fire hydrant, and take additional water samples at the source of the AWQI, as well as upstream and downstream of the AWQI. This occurs for two consecutive days at minimum until the City receives verbal notification from the laboratory that the water samples are all clear. Water Distribution Summary Report 4 Ni, aLLs In the above table, the column "Date of Resolution" indicates the date in which the City has received copies of the laboratory results and submits the "Notice of Resolution" to the Ministry of the Environment and Public Health Unit. It should be noted that an Adverse Water Quality Incident does not indicate that the drinking water is unsafe; rather it indicates that with respect to that specific sample, the Provincial water quality objective was exceeded. In the event a lead result exceeds the Provincial standard, this result does not indicate system wide lead levels, rather the sample is site specific. Possible sources of lead include; lead solder, leaded brass fixtures and lead service lines. Prior to 1955 it was common to use lead water service lines as opposed to copper due to the malleability of lead. Properties that have lead results that exceed the Provincial standard are given an information package on ways to best reduce lead in their drinking water. Operational Activities In 2016, the City of Niagara Falls experienced 71 water main breaks, compared to 80 in the previous year. With all watermain breaks, the City follows a standard operating procedure, detailing the steps taken to repair the water main, while ensure water quality. Following the water main break, microbiological samples are taken upstream and downstream of the break; ensuring the break was repaired in such a way that water quality levels were not affected. Water Distribution Summary Report 5 Ni, Flow Rates 2016 Monthly Water Flow Rates (Mega Litres) Month Quantity (ML) January 1196.551 February 1155.095 March 1249.098 April 1216.185 May 1473.228 June 1834.361 July 2076.844 August 1850.867 September 1505.668 October 1326.925 November 1168.627 December 1290.464 Total 17,343.913 Monthly Average 1445.32 Daily Average 49.83 1 Mega Litre = 1,000,000 Litres 9 Water Distribution Summary Report 6 Niagarar'atls Definitions MAC - Maximum Acceptable Concentration This is a health-related standard established for parameters which when present above a certain concentration, have known or suspected adverse health effects. The length of time the MAC can be exceeded without injury to health will depend on the nature and concentration of the parameter. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment. Revised January 2001. PIBS #4065e. Page 2.) mg/L - milligrams per litre (parts per million) cfu/100 mL - Colony Forming Units per 100 millilitres of sample ug/I micrograms per litre (parts per million) < Less than > - Greater than Microbiological parameters (ie. bacteria) - the source of bacteria may come from wastewater treatment plants, livestock operations, septic systems and wildlife. Microbiological analysis is the most important aspect of drinking water quality due to its association with dangerous waterborne diseases. (Paraphrased from Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment.) Total Coliform - the group of bacteria most commonly used as an indicator of water quality. The presence of these bacteria in a water sample indicates inadequate filtration and / or disinfection. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment.) Escherichia coli (E. coli) - a sub-group of coliform bacteria. It is most frequently associated with recent fecal pollution. The presence of E. coli or fecal coliforms in drinking water is an indications of sewage contamination. (Ontario Drinking Water Standards. Ministry of the Environment) Heterotrophic Plate Count (HPC) - an estimate of the number of background bacteria present in the distribution system. It is not an indicator of fecal contamination, but more a general indicator of disinfection effectiveness and distribution system status with respect to biofilm presence and the influence of bacterial re-growth in the distribution system. Water Distribution Summary Report 7 Ni, Trihalomethanes (THM's) - The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for Trihalomethanes (THMs) in drinking water is 0.10 mg/L based on a four quarter moving annual average of test results. Trihalomethanes are the most widely occurring synthetic organics found in chlorinated drinking water. The four most commonly detected Trihalomethanes in drinking water are chloroform, bromodichloromethane, chlorodibromomethane and bromoform. The principal source of Trihalomethanes in drinking water is the action of chlorine with naturally occurring organics (precursors) left in the water after filtration. Lead - Metals, for the most part, are naturally present in source water, or are the result of industrial activity. Some, such as Lead, may enter the drinking water from plumbing in the distribution system. Lead can occur in the source water as a result of erosion of natural deposits. The most common source of lead is corrosion of the household plumbing. The MAC for lead levels is 0.010 mg/L. Water Distribution Summary Report 8 Niagara,Falls Standard of care, municipal drinking water system 19• (1) Each of the persons listed in subsection (2) shall, (a) exercise the level of care, diligence and skill in respect of a municipal drinking water system that a reasonably prudent person would be expected to exercise in a similar situation; and (b) act honestly, competently and with integrity, with a view to ensuring the protection and safety of the users of the municipal drinking water system. 2002, c. 32, s. 19 (1). Same The following are the persons listed for the purposes of subsection (1): 1. The owner of the municipal drinking water system. 2. If the municipal drinking water system is owned by a corporation other than a municipality, every officer and director of the corporation. 3. If the system is owned by a municipality, every person who, on behalf of the municipality, oversees the accredited operating authority of the system or exercises decision-making authority over the system. 2002, c. 32, s. 19 (2). Offence u Every person under a duty described in subsection (1) who fails to carry out that duty is guilty of an offence. 2002, c. 32, s. 19 (3). Same A person may be convicted of an offence under this section in respect of a municipal drinking water system whether or not the owner of the system is prosecuted or convicted. 2002, c. 32, s. 19 (4). Reliance on experts LQ A person shall not be considered to have failed to carry out a duty described in subsection(1) in any circumstance in which the person relies in good faith on a report of an engineer, lawyer, accountant or other person whose professional qualifications lend credibility to the report. 2002, c. 32, s. 19 (5). m v O BDD-2017-003 Niagara,Falls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Business Development SUBJECT: BDD-2017-003 Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD) Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Starter Company Plus Agreement RECOMMENDATION Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDG Starter Company Grant agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The agreement between the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (MEDG) and the City of Niagara Falls will provide funding for the delivery of the Starter Company Plus program. The agreement will last until March 31St, 2019 and provide a total of $200,000 for the duration of the agreement. BACKGROUND The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth provides the City of Niagara Falls annual funding to assist with the operation of the Small Business Enterprise Centre since 2004. Additionally, the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth / Ministry of Research and Innovation have provided program specific funding. The Starter Company Plus program builds on the Starter Company program; and will provide new and existing businesses with access to training, mentoring and an opportunity to obtain grant funding to start or expand their businesses. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The funding will allow the Small Business Enterprise Centre to deliver the Provincial Starter Company Plus program. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Economic Vitality. 2 BDD-2017-003 March 28, 2017 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS BDD-2017-003 SBEC-MEDG Starter Company Plus Agreement Recommended by: `T � ! Serge Felicet ', Director of Business Development Respectfully submitt9d: Ken Todd Chief dministrativ Officer S F:mw Attach. CD-2017-02 Maira,FalIs March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Clerks Department SUBJECT: CD-2017-02 Procedural By-law RECOMMENDATION That Niagara Falls City Council approved the revised Standing Rules of Council by-law listed under the by-law section of the agenda. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY All Ontario. municipalities are required to have a Procedural By-law, also known as Standing Rules of Council. Such rules typically deal with Council meetings and related procedures. Such procedures tend to evolve over time, so it always behoves the Corporation to keep the procedural By-law up to date. Staff have prepared a revised Procedural By-law, which more accurately Council's current practices. Staff view tonight's proposed by-law as an interim measure, with other changes anticipated with the passage of Bill 68, an Act to Amend Various Acts in Relation to Municipalities. As a result, Staff will do some outreach and consultation with Council members in the future but what is proposed on tonight's agenda is an accurate snapshot of Council's procedures as of now. BACKGROUND Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001 prescribes that a municipality enact a procedural by-law, sometimes referred to as the Standing Rules of Council, that will govern the calling, place, proceeding and public notice of meetings in the municipality. Although the Act only explicitly refers to the aforementioned requirements, most municipal procedural by-laws also outline topics such as inaugural meetings, calling of special meetings, arrangements in the absence of the head of Council, quorum, adjournment or adjournment hour, duties of presiding officer at meetings and motions, amongst other procedural matters. The last major overhaul of the City's Standing Rules of Council took place in 1989. Not surprisingly, Council practices tend to evolve over time; therefore, many of the rules outlined are no longer followed to the formal extent as stated in the by-law. Also, 2 CD-2017-02 March 28, 2017 changes in technology have allowed for different procedures related to notice and making Council agendas available. An impetus to revise the Standing Rules of Council comes from the recommendations of the Ombudsman's office related to best practices related to Closed Meeting procedures. The Ombudsman's office recommends that a municipality's procedure by- law Council's Closed Meeting procedures, despite the requirements already contained in the Municipal Act. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Processes and procedures of organizations tend to evolve over time, either formally or, often informally. As a result, even Council's Standing Rules do not fully reflect the practises that have developed over time and the way Council currently conducts its' business. For example, the Standing Rules refer to Councillors putting motions in writing. Whether this was ever done is debateable. Also, a number of practices have long been dispensed with. For example, Council no longer employs the Standing Committees that used to precede Council meetings. It is not to say that a failure to adhere religiously to the Standing Rules of Council is fatal. As per the AMCTO's Municipal Law Guide, "municipalities should adhere to their own rules of procedure, although the consequences of not doing so are less serious than a failure to follow Provincial procedures. The courts have held that failure to observe municipal procedures does not necessarily invalidate the action taken, if there is no evidence of bad faith." It should be noted that much of the changes of Council procedures since 1989 have occurred at the direction of Council, usually by duly approved motion. Council has always observed the procedural requirements as outlined in the Municipal Act, even if they were not explicitly incorporated into the Standing Rules of Council. The changes set out in the by-law for consideration incorporates a number of sections directly from the Municipal Act and the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, allowing a consolidation of Council rules. Finally, Bill 68, an Act to Amend Various Acts in Relation to Municipalities, has received second reading in the Provincial legislature and is likely to get assent later in the calendar year. The changes outlined in the Bill will lead to other changes to Council procedures, such as additional grounds to go into a closed meeting and changes to the holding of inaugural meetings, so tonight's overhaul of the Standing Rules of Council is viewed as an interim step outlining the current practices Council follows. There will be future opportunities for Council to provide input on the Standing Rules. To provide a comparison of what By-law 89-155 states and the Council's current practices, staff has done a "mark-up" version of the by-law. The sections that have the 3 CD-2017-02 March 28, 2017 "overstrike" are provisions that are no longer relevant or followed. Bolded sections are changes that reflect the current practices of Council, integration of Provincial legislative requirements or topics in which the current Rules are silent. The by-law on the agenda is a "clean" version. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Section 238 of the Municipal Act, 2001 prescribes that a municipality enact a procedural by-law. Future amendments to the by-law are anticipated with the passage of Bill 68. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Organizational Effectiveness and Efficiency: Ensure that governance structures are appropriate and effective LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ® "Mark-up" version of By-law 89-155 . '..... Recommended by: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Respectfully submitted: � - "✓ Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS A CONSOLIDATED BY-LAw '.. Being By-law No. 89-155 as amended by: By-law 91-02, By-law 91-25, By-law 99-01, By-law 2000-152, By-law 2000-219 and By-law 2001-279. A by-law to provide for the Standing Rules of the Council. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the following rules shall be in effect from the date of the passing of this By-law for governing the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the City of Niagara Falls. MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Rule 1. clergyman io be rhmrn by the fhadof the Council etert. The Inaugural Meeting shall be held on the first Tuesday of the term for which the Council is elected—,providingthe same is . The Inaugural may be held, outside of the Council Chambers, in the community, at the determination by the Head of Council. Rule 2. Regular meetings of the Council shall be held at the hour of 5:00 p.m. on the dates outlined in Schedule "A" attached to this by-law unless other wise provided by special __,_,•__ _rthe Council. a special meeting is scheduled, as per the Standing Rules of Council. The Council Schedule will be posted on the Corporation's website. Rule 4. The Head of Council shall preside at all meetings and may, at any time, summon a special meeting of the Council; and it shall be his duty to summon a special meeting whenever requested in writing to do so by a majority of the members of the Council. Rule 3. No special meeting of the Council shall be called unless the Clerk has provided to each member of Council, notification by telephone or in writing, of the special meeting, at least forty-eight(48) hours in advance of the date on which the special meeting is to be held. Such notification shall contain a list of all items to be dealt with at the special meeting. Notice of a special meeting shall be communicated in a manner deemed appropriate by the Clerk, including, but not necessarily limited to,an advertisement in a print media publication, electronic notification to local media and by posting on the Council meeting page of the City's website and other social media platforms. If a special meeting is needed to be called with less than 48 hours notice, for emergency or time sensitive purposes,a by-law or resolution suspending Council's rules shall be duly passed by the majority of Council at the commencement of the -2- special meeting. A special meeting may only be called with less than 48 hours notice if the majority of Council have indicated to the Clerk, their consent to a special meeting Rule 5. In the absence of the Head of the Council, or if his office is vacant, a special meeting may be summoned by the Acting Mayor or presiding officer as well as by the Clerk, or upon requisition signed by a majority of the members of the Council. OPENING PROCEEDINGS Rule 6. As soon after the hour of meeting as there shall be a quorum present, the Head of the Council shall take the chair and call the members to order. A majority of the whole number of members required to constitute a Council is necessary to form a quorum. Before proceeding with the matters placed before it for consideration, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order of eoulicii to do .. The meeting may commence with the singing of the national anthem, inspirational words or a moment of silence. Rule 7. In case the Head of the Council does not attend within fifteen minutes after the time appointed, or, if the Cleric has been notified that the Head of Council is unable to be present, the Clerk shall call the members to order, and if a quorum be present, a Chairman shall be chosen who shall preside during the meeting or until the arrival of the Head of Council. seat, the minutes of the pieceding inecting shall be read by the Clerk, 0, pioviding flic initintrs have been forwarded to fulu 111cin'ben of ,we �uuuwl, a tesolation daly moved --' __" '- t that the ates b taken -- rend shall be in order.a rend, uc in uiuct. Rule 9. The Clerk shall cause to be prepared for the use of the members at the ordinary meetings of the Council an"Order of Business"containing(1-j-Adoption of Minutes;(2)Earrfliets of Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest; (3)-Deputations/Presentations; (4) (5)Communications;*Reports;Consent Agenda(7)Petitions, (Resolution; Consideration of In Camera Recommendations (9)-By-laws; ffe) New Business; or any other Agenda headings deemed necessary and in an order determined by the Clerk. The Council Agenda will be posted electronically the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, at the latest, barring any unforseen technical difficulties. OUORUM A quorum of Council is constituted when more than 50% of the Council members are present. -3- Where the number of members who, by reason of the provisions of the Municipal Conflict oflnterestAct,are disabled from participating in a meeting is such that at that meeting the remaining members are not of sufficient number to constitute a quorum, then, despite any other general or special Act, the remaining number of members shall be deemed to constitute a quorum,provided such number is not less than two (2). DISCLOSURES Where a member has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect,in any matter and is present at a meeting of the council at which the matter is the subject of consideration, the member, (a) shall, prior to any consideration of the matter at the meeting, disclose the interest and the general nature thereof; (b)shall not take part in the discussion of, or vote on any question in respect of the matter; and (c) shall not attempt in any way whether before, during or after the meeting to influence the voting on any such question. Where the interest of a member has not been disclosed as required by RuleX by reason of the member's absence from the meeting referred to therein, the member shall disclose the interest and otherwise comply with RuleX at the first meeting of the council attended by the member after the meeting referred to in RuleX. DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICER Rule 10. The Head of Council shall preserve order and decorum and shall decide questions of order,subject to an appeal to the Council;a majority vote is required to alter the decision of the Head of Council. In the absence of the Head,the Chairman shall have the same authority while presiding at the meeting as the Head of the Council,would have had if present. Rule 11. Tite Head of the eouncii(except vyhere tic is disqualified to vote by reason of interest or which theic is art equality of mtes shall be: deemed to be negatived.— (See Voting section) Rule 12. If the Head of the Council desires to leave the chair for any purpose, the Head of Council shall call on one of the councillors to fill the Head of Council's place until the -4- Head of Council resumes the chair. The head of council or other presiding officer may expel any person for improper conduct at a meeting RULES OF CONDUCT OR DEBATE Rule 13. (a) No person other than a member of Council, shall be permitted within the bar unless by permission of the Head of Council,but in no case shall such person be allowed to take a seat among or occupy the seats of the Alderracii Council Members. (b) No person other than a member of Council, or a City Official, shall be permitted to address Council unless scheduled as a deputation, called upon from the gallery during a public meeting,or by a majority vote of Council,after having declared the nature and intent of the matter to be discussed. (c) Unless authorized otherwise by a majority vote of Council, only one spokesperson man shall be permitted to speak for each delegation present. (d) Any person desiring to address Council shall not speak longer than ten (10) minutes unless permitted to speak beyond that limit by a majority vote of Council or if the proponent on an application under the Planning Act. Rule 14. Every member,previous to speaking to any question or motion,shall rise and shall, when recognized, address hirnscifto-the Head of the Council. Rule 15. When two or more members rise wish to speak to a matter,the Head of the Council shall determine a speaker's list, in the order of who raised their hands, first, as best as can be determined. narne the mcnibe, vyho,in his opinion,first rose fiorn his seat,ba heard"a motion may be made that any member who has tismi "be novy or "do now Rule 16. Every member who shall be present in the Council Chamber when a question is put shall vote thereon, unless the Council shall excuse him or unless he be personally interested in the question,providing such interest is resolvable into personal pecuniary profit,or is peculiar to that member and not in common with interest of the citizens at large, and in such cases 17c the member shall not vote. Rule 17. A member called to order from the chair shall immediately sit down,but may afterwards explain; and the Council, if appealed to, shall decide the case, but without debate; and if there be no appeal, the decision of the Head of the Council shall be final. Rule 18. Any member may require the question or motion under discussion to be read at any time during the debate, but not so as to interrupt a member while speaking. -5- Rule 19. (a) No member without leave of the Council, shall speak to the same question, motion or matter or in reply for a longer period than frfteeu ten minutes. (b) A member who has made a substantive motion by making an original motion or moving an amendment, or moving the previous question, shall be allowed a reply. Rule 20. Head of the eouncii leaves the chair. (b) Council members shall obtain the permission of tbe ebai, to may leave their places in the Council.Chamber during the meeting. If a member is leaving Council Chambers and not returning they shall send a note to the Clerk. Upon an approved motion for adjournment, the Council meeting is ended and members of the Council can vacate the meeting. MOTIONS IN GENERAL Rule 21. All motions shallbein writing,if seconded before being debated debate.f feadoftize eouncitor by some yeison designated by him, before Rule 22. A motion to refer a matter or question for further information,or to postpone a matter for further consideration at a future Council meeting is not debatable and,until decided,shall preclude all amendments to the main question. Rule 23. (a) Whenever any matters of privilege arise, they shall be immediately taken into consideration. (b) Whenever a motion under consideration consists of more than one distinct proposition, matter or question, then,upon the request of any member,the vote upon each separate proposition, matter or question shall be taken separately in order from the start. AMENDMENTS IN--G—E� A Member may suggest an amendment to the main motion, and if accepted by the mover and seconder,if applicable,the amendment shall be considered friendly and be incorporated into the main motion. If not accepted, the motion will stand. Rule 24. (a) An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an amendment relating to a different subject shall not be in order. Only one amendment shall be allowed to an amendment. -6- (b) Any amendment more than one must be made to the main question. (c) The paragraph to be amended shall first be read as it stands, then the words proposed to be shuck out, and those to be inserted, and finally the paragraph as it would stand if so amended. (d) Amendments shall be submitted in the reverse order to that in which they are moved. MOTIONS RULED OUT OF ORDER Rule 25. Whenever the Head of the Council is of the opinion that a motion is contrary to the rules and privileges of the Council,the Head of Council shall rule the motion out of order and shall cite the rule or authority applicable to the case without argument or comment, subject to an appeal to Council without debate. DIVISIONS Rule 26. Upon a division of the Council, the narnes of tbose mio vote formid those Mio vote against the question shall be entered on tire mim (See Rule 23B) VOTING When a vote is called, all members will by a show of hands indicate whether they are in favour, or against, the motion on the floor. A member present at a meeting at the time of a vote may request immediately before or after the taking of the vote that the vote be recorded, each member present, except a member who is disqualified from voting by any Act, shall announce his or her vote openly and the clerk shall record each vote and announce the result of the vote. Any question on which there is a tie vote shall be deemed to be lost. A failure to vote by a member who is present at the meeting at the time of the vote and who is qualified to vote shall be deemed to be a negative vote. Abstentions are not permitted. Subject to the provisions of the Municipal Act, or any other applicable statute of Ontario, the Head of Council may, at his or her discretion, vote on all motions before the Council unless disqualified to vote by reason of a direct or indirect pecuniary interest as outlined in the Municipal Conflict oflnterestAct. RECONSIDERATIONS -7- The purpose of reconsidering a vote is to permit correction of hasty,ill-advised,or erroneous action,or to take into account added information or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the vote. Rule 27. After a motion is passed or report adopted,no motion for a reconsideration thereof shall be introduced during the same meeting,unless it is moved and seconded by two members from among those who voted with the majority that carried the main motion or report. Rule 28. If the motion for reconsideration be not made until the next meeting or a subsequent meeting, the question shall not be reconsidered unless approved by the majority of the whole Council -votestherefor. Approval of a reconsideration allows for debate on the motion or adopted report to occur again and does not automatically negate the original motion. An approved motion for reconsideration allows the matter to be debated again and does not automatically negate the previous motion of Council. No question shall be reconsidered more than once, nor shall a vote to reconsider be reconsidered. Recent decisions, properly made under the Council's standing rules, take precedence over previous decisions,when in conflict, and the previous decision is deemed to be amended or rescinded by implication. INQUIRIES Rule 29. Questions may be put to the Head fo the Council, or through him to any member of the Council,relating to any by-law,motion, or other matter connected with the business of the Council,but no argument or opinion is to be offered or fact to be stated except so far as necessary to explain the same; and in answering any such question a member is not to debate the matter to which the same refers. Rule 30. inquiries from pctsMis othet aim,eomiciiincritbers, tclating to the affairs or operatiot the Manicipahty at least three clear days before ffie day of the Meeting at Mrich Such inquiry is to be made or presmited. CLOSED MEETINGS As per the Municipal Act, all meetings shall be open to the public. Exceptions to Rule xx, as per the MuuicipalAct, that allow a meeting or part of a meeting to be closed to the public are if the subject matter being considered is (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; -8- (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual,including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (g)a matter in respect of which a council,board,committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act. (h) an educational or training session in which no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council. The subject matter to close a meeting or part of a meeting under Rule is discretionary, not mandatory. A meeting or part of a meeting shall be closed to the public if the subject matter is related to an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act, an Ombudsman referred to in subsection 223.13 (1) of the Municipal Act, or the investigator referred to in subsection 239.2 M. Closed meetings of Council are scheduled to precede regularly scheduled Council meetings, when needed. Before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public,the Clerk shall prepare a resolution outlining the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting and the authority relied upon to close the meeting to the public. The resolution to go into a closed meeting will be included in the Council agenda package and be posted on the City's website, as per the regular posting of the Council agenda. No items that have not been expressly indicated in the resolution to go into a closed meeting, may be discussed in the closed meeting. Voting in a closed meeting shall be limited to a procedural matter or for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality. -9- Any member with a direct or indirect pecuniary interest related to a Closed Meeting matter shall not be present in the meeting in which the matter is considered. Rule 31. (1) Bef6te holding a meeting or pat t of a tnecting that is to be closed to the public, it shalf be trimed and cmTied that there is to be held a closed meeting alt gencr�d nature of lite inattet(s) to be considered in the ctoscd 1. - I the 14'hofe,the f feadofeomiciiinay leave the chair and,it TIC 01 Sl e elect, to do , who shaif maintain (2) A mo�ion to tisc mid irpott back to the Council ot a motion to rise withott reporting may be madc at arty thric mid s1rail be pat,fortlivvith, to Lim riceting-by the efiainnat,mid decided vvithoat debate. Rule 32. Questions of order atisingin eorarnittecof thcMiole sh�dl be decided by the Chairman, subject to at, appeal to theeomiril; and if disordei should atise in lite eoriannittee, dir ffeadofthe , if not acting as ehairinart, shall resurne the chai, v�ithoat Etc question being BY-LAWS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREON Rule 33. (1) . introduced apon rno�ion for !cave specifying the title of the by-fav�. All by-laws may be introduced for first reading, as a block, for approval. Councillors are to indicate any specific by-laws to which they are opposed, which will be duly noted in the meeting minutes. (2) �ffic question"flmt this by-lav� be novy lead a first firne"shalif be decided wiffi ari-renchneirt or If the by-laws has have been read a first time, it may be read a second and third time, with or without amendments. Any amendments to by-laws should be minor in nature and not change the substantive matter of the by-law. No deputations on by-laws will be entertained if the matter of the by-law has been the subject of a public meeting under the Planning Act or previous, duly approved Council report. Rule 33B. That a confirmatory by-law be placed at the end of the Council agenda of all regular Council meetings, and as may be required in any special Council meeting. 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 the confirmatory by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for _10- approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. The confirmatory by-law shall be passed after all other by-laws and extends to duly approved motions under New Business. ADJOURNMENT Rule 33A. When a meeting of the Council continues until 11:00 p.m., the Council shall pass a motion to continue past 11:00 p.m. If the majority of the members present do not pass an affirmative motion to continue,the pertinent by-laws will be considered and duly voted on and the meeting shall be adjourned. recorded vote of tim-nrajorfty-of the mernbers present and-voting, consider ot farthei conside, arty iteni of btTsiness and the meeting shall be until the next regular meeting of the Council or a special meeting if deemed necessary and duly approved by a motion of Council. GENERAL Rule 34. dming die sanic shaff also be in effect as to the conduct of aif eonitnittec:inectings. Rule 35. Where the foregoing Rules do not apply or are silent,R-obett's Rafes of„_' Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie shall govern. Rule 36. Matters not governed by the Standing Rules of Council or dealt with in Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie Robert's n__,__ of _ shall be decided by a majority vote of Council. ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDfNG COAMff9PTF*S Rule 37. (f) Thereshall be established the folio wing corrinfittecs,which shafibe the Standing (a) eonnnuirity se,vices eoimnittec,—anc� (b) emporate services Committee. (2) Each Standing eonnnittee shall ronsist of the Mayot and all Members of £-ouncil; (3) Tite eotincii shall fix the day and hour for the regular meetings of the Standing Eonnnittees. -11- and shaft call a vote on all questions stibinifted, mid in the case of an cquai division, the question shaf! be decided in the negative. (b) fit the abscircc of the Omit and vice-eimit, one of dic-other-mrn*rrs rnteeting (c) The quomn shaii consist of die natirbet of incribms of die connnitteu required to make a simple in�ority of the total membership of the (c) �flic Standing R-alesoffiIe eouncii, wifii the necessary changes, Shall 1 observed by the Standing eonnnittees. shall appoint tfie eiiair and vice ehair or each Standing eonnnittee. Rate 39. Tim gmeTaf datics of the Standing ecrinnittecs shall be as f6flovys. (a) to trpoit to titc eouncit on aii inatteis connected with duties imposed on thr may be deenied necessary or expedient: (b) To tecommend to eouncit the implementation of all ptojects mid prograins under its inandate for which nionies have been provided in the Geneial Purposes 4 The Standing eommittees may establish and appoint members to aS ttb= eonnnittee to deaf with speciaf ot sperific matters that come �dm am tenm ME t6mence of the Standing eonnnittee. (2) Tim terin of the Sub-eminnittee so appointed sliall be at diepluMuTe 01 'LIIU particular Standing eonnniftee and shall be tesponsible to stmw.�.r, eonnnittee. -12- f6ttimith become a member of the Sab-eormirittee. krdc 41. Every Standing eonnnittee shail hem intetested pm ties ot afford then be heard pro�idedthat a wiftten stibinission is received by ex eornmittee Secretary at least thtec (3) clear days prior to the scheduled tirric of the meeting of the e0mmitteu, stating the sabject upon which it is desi-red to make teptesentations mid the group or organization, if any, aport Mime behalf tepiesentations vvilf be ma, etdtaic, Municipal Works, Building mrd hispections, By-law ffiff6rcernent, Business Development mid Parking mid Traffic. TeCOTT1111cIld to eity eouncii on all matters pertaining to Clerks,Finance,hegai, > By-law number 72-148 and amendments 75-207, 79-23 and 84-25 are hereby repealed. (Original By-law 89-155 was) Passed this Nineteenth day of June, 1989. PAUL J. BRENNAN, CITY CLERK WILLIAM S. SMEATON, MAYOR First Reading: June. 19th, 1989 Second Reading: June 19th, 1989 Third Reading: June 19th, 1989 A05-" F-2017-10 Nia ara alis March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2017-10 Monthly Tax Receivables Report— February 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 February 28, 2017 were $15.9 million compared to $18.0 million in 2016. During February, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed decreased from 21.0% in 2016 to 18.2% in 2017. The City's finance staff has begun the tax collection process for properties that are subject to registration for 2017. There are currently twenty-five 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 2017 improved during the month of February. Table 1 shows that taxes outstanding at February 28, 2017 are $15.9 million. This represents a decrease from $18.0 million in arrears for the same period in 2016. 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 increased slightly from a year ago, whereas the residential property class has decreased slightly. 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, 2017, 317 properties were subject to registration. Table 3 summarizes the progress of these actions after two months of activity. This table shows 61.5% of the tax accounts 2 F-2017-10 March 28, 2017 or 195 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment arrangements. During February, sixteen accounts were paid in full. In addition, the number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments increased from 48.0% (January) to 61.5% (February). 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 February, one registered property was redeemed and one property was registered. The outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 1.3% of the total outstanding taxes at month end. FINANCIAUSTAFFING/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 February 28, 2017 is 18.2% which is a decrease from 2016's value of 21.0%. 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 February 28, 2017 Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at February 28, 2017 Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties Recommended by: Todd Harrisdn, Direct f Finance Respectfully submitted: 94 Ken Todd Chief Ad inistrative Officer A. Felicetti TABLE 1 Outstanding Taxes @ January 31,2017 $ 12,532,604 $ 14,708,546 Taxes Billed and Due February 28,2017 $ 43,713,542 $ 42,871,917 Penalty charged in February $ 178,463 $ 201,095 Taxes Collected during February $ 40,489,134 $ 39,756,503 Outstanding Taxes @ January 31,2017 $ 15,935,476 $ 18,025,055 Taxes Billed and Due April 28,2017 $ 43,713,542 $ 42,871,916 Total Taxes to be Collected $ 59,649,018 $ 60,896,971 TABLE 2 �� w . A as i Fe a,,ry 28 0�; NIS 2017 %of Class 2016 %of Class Taxes Owing Taxes Owing Residential $ 30,677,909 51.43% $ 31,369,089 51.51% Multi-Residential $ 1,994,314 3.34% $ 2,181,031 3.58% Commercial $ 25,040,512 41.98% $ 25,389,071 41.69% Industrial $ 1,804,819 3.03% $ 1,832,931 3.01% Farmlands $ 1 131,464 0.22%1 $ 124,850 0.21% Total Receivables $ 59,649,018 100.00% $ 60,896,972 100.00% TABLE 3 o =U Initial Amount 317 317 Paid in Full 32 48 15.1% Payment Arrangements 120 147 46.4% Ongoing Collection 164 121 38.2% Action Registered 1 1 0.3% 317 317 100.0% TABLE 4 Sc u ed NumberTa May 2017 8 $ 194,328 November 2017 5 $ 231,375 May 2018 12 $ 376,757 Totals 25 $ 802,460 28, 2 F-2017-11 Niagara 7glls March 28, 2017 a ✓ r.nxnnn '.. REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2017-11 Annual Statement of Remuneration and Expenses RECOMMENDATION For the information of Municipal Council EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annual reporting of the remuneration received is a requirement of the Municipal Act, 2001. The remuneration outlined in this report is consistent with prior years and has been prepared according to legislation. ANALYSIS The attached statement of remuneration and expenses for the year ending December 31, 2016 has been prepared pursuant to sections 283 and 284 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and authorized for payment under By-law#99-22, By-law#2002-57 and By-law #2001-252. A breakdown of remuneration and expenses, by member of City Council, various bodies and local boards, is provided in the attached statements. A summary for 2016 is provided below: Remuneration Benefits Expenses Total City Council $255,075.14 $68,542.87 $44,573.83 $368,191.84 Committee of Adjustment $3,720.00 $0.00 $1,170.23 $4,890.23 Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation $43,200.00 $0.00 $0.00 $43,200.00 2 F-2017-11 March 28, 2017 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 2016 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses — Niagara Falls City Council 2016 Statement of Remuneration and Expenses — Committee of Adjustment; Niagara Falls Hydro Holding Corporation Recommended by: Todd Har son, Direc r of Finance Respectfully submitted: Ken To d, Chief ministrative Officer 3 F-2017-11 March 28, 2017 2016 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL Council Member Remuneration Benefits Expenses Total Diodati, J. 86,419.14 18,411.76 22,468.95 127,299.85 Campbell, W. 21,082.00 7,042.08 4,019.35 32,143.43 Craitor, K. 21,082.00 6,700.54 1,954.51 29,737.05 loannoni, C. 21,082.00 7,222.88 2,547.68 30,852.56 Kerrio, V. 21,082.00 2,061.29 1,311.76 24,455.05 Morocco, J. 21,082.00 7,222.89 4,099.34 32,404.23 Pietran elo, V. 21,082.00 7,222.89 2,965.24 31,270.13 Strange, M. 21,082.00 7,222.89 3,492.92 31,797.81 Thomson, W. 21,082.00 5,435.65 1,714.08 28,231.73 TOTAL $255,075.14 $68,542.87 $44,573.83 $368,191.84 4 F-2017-11 March 28, 2017 2016 STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Member Remuneration Expenses Total Cam i otto, P. 780.00 135.00 915.00 Dove, M. 780.00 400.36 1,180.36 Franze, D. 780.00 235.44 1,015.44 Mrozek, J. 660.00 0.00 660.00 Stran es, L. 720.00 399.43 1,119.43 TOTAL $3,720.00 $1,170.23 $4,890.23 NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO HOLDING CORPORATION Member Remuneration Expenses Total Diodati, J. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Campbell, W. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Craitor, K. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 loannoni, C. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Kerrio, V. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Morocco, J. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Pietran elo, V. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Strange, M. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 Thomson, W. 4,800.00 0.00 4,800.00 TOTAL $43,200.00 $0.00 $43,200.00 F-2017-12 Niagargj7q! s March 28, 2017 D inn REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUBJECT: F-2017-12 Municipal Accounts RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $12,554,295.73 for the period February 8, 2017 to March 7, 2017. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment is listed on tonight's Council agenda. Recommended by: Todd Harr son, Direct r f Finance Respectfully submitted: C Ken ToddChief Ad inistrative O icer Page 1 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS - '... VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount 1218736 ONTARIO LTD 402327 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 1346704 ONTARIO INC 402053 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 11.73 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402054 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,310.28 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402054 08-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,466.41 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402328 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 899.71 '.. 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402514 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 153.68 1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED 0/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402708 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,024.22 '... 1712093 ONTARIO LTD 402709 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 402055 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 330.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 402055 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 468.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 402329 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 30.00 1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 402515 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 152.75 1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 402710 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 17.25 180 MARKETING 402056 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 4,633.00 2030688 ONTARIO LTD 402516 22-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 9,377.86 '... 2156914 ONTARIO INC O/A IDEAL PLUMBING&HEATING 402517 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 '.. 2265160 ONTARIO INC O/A HICKORY DICKORY DECKS NIAGARA 402057 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 500.00 2265160 ONTARIO INC O/A HICKORY DICKORY DECKS NIAGARA 402330 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 500.00 2348441 ONTARIO INC O/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 402518 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 287.02 2446430 ONTARIO INC O/A BURGER KING - 402058 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 2451513 ONTARIO INC 402059 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 5 STAR PICTURES 402331 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 113.00 '.. 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS 402060 08-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,636.29 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS 402332 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 4,629.56 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS 402519 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 774.05 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A BRISK ALL GLASS 402711 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 220.35 984265 ONTARIO LTD o/a CIRCLE P PAVING 402712 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 40,758.90 A B C RECREATION LTD 402063 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 3,632.95 A N MYER SECONDARY SCHOOL 402343 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 402062 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 588.07 A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 402714 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 999.74 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 402061 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,356.41 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 402061 08-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 93.45 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 402333 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 192.10 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 402520 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 446.35 AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 402713 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 180.80 AACES HOLDINGS INC 402521 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 ACA ENGINEERING SERVICES 402064 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,808.00 ACCU LOCK AND SECURITY 402715 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 958.02 ADMOR INDUSTRIAL DOCK&DOOR SYSTEMS INC. 402334 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,780.88 ADVANCE TOWING 402065 08-Fab-2017 SERVICES 604.55 ADVANCE TOWING 402335 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#921 943.55 '.. ADVANCE TOWING 402522 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#921 802.30 ADVANCE TOWING 402716 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#650 1,146.95 AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 402717 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 328.42 AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 402066 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 6,065.86 AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 402336 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 8,752.43 '.. AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 402523 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 5,358.45 '.. AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 402718 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 137.02 AIR CARE SERVICES 402067 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,112.01 '.. AIR CARE SERVICES 402337 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,892.80 AIR CARE SERVICES 402719 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 368.72 AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 402068 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 0.00 AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 402068 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,279.31 AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 402338 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID9526 162.74 ',.. ALBANESE,LORI 402069 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 123.12 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 402070 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 61,284.08 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 402339 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 397.76 ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 402340 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 20,419.40 ALISON'S SPORTS AWARDS&PROMOTIONS 402071 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 62.15 ALL PRO PLUMBING&HEATING 402720 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00068-0001 13-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,263.47 '.. AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00070-0001 28-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,145.70 AMCTO 402341 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 855.41 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 402072 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 6,809.38 AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 402721 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 7,886.84 AMERICANA CONFERENCE RESORT&SPA 402342 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 AMERICANA CONFERENCE RESORT&SPA 402524 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 402073 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 21,077.11 ANTHONY'S EXCAVATING CENTRAL INC 402525 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 8,232.05 ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE(WELLAND)LTD 402723 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES (1,470.92) ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE(WELLAND)LTD 402723 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#571 1,793.40 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 402526 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 224.81 Page 2 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Dale Purpose Amount ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 402722 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 257,206.53 ARGUS HAZCO 402074 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 773.03 ARIVA 402075 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 79.10 ARIVA 402344 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 79.10 ARIVA 402724 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,436.82 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402076 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 389.82 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402345 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,898.50 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402076 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 254.25 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402345 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,028.35 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402527 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 267.70 ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 402725 Ot-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 612.46 ASHAK,MERANI 402528 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 5,714.00 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 402077 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,931.22 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD - 402347 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 3,898.50 ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 402529 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 9,485.79 ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO 402346 15-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 14,295.41 ATKINSON,RICK 402530 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 20.00 ATTRACTIONS ONTARIO 402078 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 141.25 B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICE 402728 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 428.84 B&C TRUCK CENTRE 402082 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 347.48 BAGLIERI,CAREY 402348 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 933.45 BAGLIERI,CAREY 402531 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 85.22 BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 402079 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 209.05 BAKER 402080 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 379.26 BAKER 402349 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,302.72 BAKER 402532 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 570.81 BAKER 402726 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 68.44 BANG THE TABLE 402727 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,130.00 BARTY,ROB 402081 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 402350 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 391.64 BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 402533 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 345.51 BEATTIES BASICS 402729 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 617.57 BELL CANADA 402084 08-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 46.04 BELL CANADA 402535 22-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 799.02 BELL CANADA 402536 22-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 1,328.74 BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 402730 01-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 169.50 BELL MOBILITY INC.(RADIO DIVISION) 402537 22-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 11,404.34 BELL MOBILITY INC.(RADIO DIVISION) 402731 01-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 3,049.36 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 402352 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#249 29.41 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 402085 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,404.24 BEN BERG FARM&INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT LTD 402538 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#285 500.87 BENNETT,CATHARINE 402086 08-Fab-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 160.00 BERARDI,FRANCESCA 402087 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 220.32 BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 402088 08-Fab-2017 MATERIALS 3,034.05 BIANCO,DOMENIC 402353 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 124.99 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 402089 08-Fab-2017 MATERIALS 87.12 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 402732 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 213.57 BIRD'S MOVING&STORAGE 402354 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,204.78 BIRD'S MOVING&STORAGE 402539 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 395.50 BLAIS,PAUL 402090 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 402091 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 9,031.94 BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 402540 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,288.31 BOOKSTORE-ANNEX PUBLISHING AND PRINTING 402092 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 212.91 BOUW,JEFF 402541 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 60.00 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 402093 08-Feb-2017 DONATION 200.00 BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 402542 22-Feb-2017 DONATION 16,700.00 BREAK WAY CONCESSIONS 402094 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,279.93 BRINKS CANADA LTD 402543 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,654.99 BROCK FORD 402095 08-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,968.50 BROCK FORD 402355 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#208 545.33 BROCK FORD 402544 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,286.86 BROCK FORD 402733 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#503 67.62 BRODART CANADA COMPANY 402356 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 217.28 BROUGH,JOHN 402357 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 150.00 BROWN'S SEPTIC SERVICE LTD 402545 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,830.60 BUONAMASSA,SALVATORE LUCA 402358 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 BURGOYNE,JIM 402735 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 BURKE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 402359 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 180.80 BURKE,GARY 402096 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 4,030.50 BUTYNIEC,DAVE 402097 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 61.56 CVS MIDWEST TAPE 402379 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 164.13 CVS MIDWEST TAPE 402563 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 968.02 CAIRNS,CHARLES TRAVIS 402360 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 CALE SYSTEMS INC 402361 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 918.41 Page 3 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount CALE SYSTEMS INC 402736 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,649.80 CAMPBELL PATTERSON ADVERTISING 402098 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 5,650.00 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00069-0001 21-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 7,171.03 CANADA POST CORPORATION 00071-0001 06-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 18,875.89 CANADA SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM 402548 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,627.25 CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATORS 402099 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 717.55 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 402102 08-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 565.00 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 402362 15-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,024.40 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 402103 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,013.07 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 402363 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 399.29 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 402546 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 470.27 CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 402738 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 435.62 CANADIAN NATIONAL 402547 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 3,315.00 CANADIAN NATIONAL 402739 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 310.50 '.. CANADIAN NIAGARA HOTELS INC 402104 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 '.. CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 402364 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 53,916.83 CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 402549 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 423.75 CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC O/A HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 402101 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,072.41 CANON CANADA INC. 402100 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 660.46 '.. CANON CANADA INC. 402737 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 660.46 CARGILL LIMITED 402106 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,154.47 '.. CARGILL LIMITED 402741 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 39,671.24 CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 402742 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,163.94 '.. CARPENTER,DAVID 402107 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 CARRIER CENTERS 402550 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 495.99 CARRIER CENTERS 402740 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#538 589.10 CARTER-FLAGG,STEVEN 402105 OB-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 CASA DAS NATAS 402551 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 406.80 CASTLE MECHANICAL 402108 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,221.97 '.. CASTLE MECHANICAL 402552 22-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 2,026.21 '.. CATARACT COLLISION CENTRE 402365 15-Feb-2017 VEH I139320 2,928.08 CBM N.A.INC 402366 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 513.10 CBM N.A.INC 402553 22-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 649.25 CENGAGE LEARNING US DRAFT 014ar-2017 MATERIALS 339.00 CENTRAL 1 CREDIT UNION ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 402743 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 149.05 CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 402109 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 548.05 CENTRAL SUPPLIES 402554 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 464.42 CENTRE COURT CAFE 402744 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 41.25 CERIDIAN LIFEWORKS CANADA LTD 402214 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,748.90 CERMINARA,JAMES 402745 01-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 68.72 CERTIFIED 402746 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#535,538,571,572 276.79 CHADA,VARINDER 402112 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 92.46 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 402110 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,145.22 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 402367 15-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 299.00 CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES 402747 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 37,166.57 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 402111 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 354.01 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 402368 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,102.43 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 402555 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 947.84 '.. CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 402748 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 101.36 CHAUMONT,RON 402749 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 16.64 CHERRYWOOD ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402369 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 CHEVRIER,JUSTYNA&GUIHO,DOMINIC 402113 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 145.72 ',.. CHIEFS HEAVY TRUCK COLLISION 402114 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,088.44 CHITTY,ELIZABETH 402556 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 250.00 '.. CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 402115 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 5,109.49 CMA CANADA INC 402116 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 38,628.63 CIMCO REFRIGERATION 402370 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,248.63 CITY OF PORT COLBORNE 402117 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 700.00 CITY OF THOROLD 402118 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 565.00 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 402119 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 374.46 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 402371 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,166.85 CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 402750 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,873.72 '.. CJ GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD 00068-0002 13-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 7,967.64 CJ GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD 00071-0002 06-Mar-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 7,967.64 CLAY,JASON - 402120 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 CLERMONT,BILL 402121 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 98.72 CLOCKWORK SYSTEMS INC 402122 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,469.58 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS DIV.OF WEBER'S FABRICATING LIMITEC 402372 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#571 788.39 C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS DIV.OF WEBER'S FABRICATING LIMITEC 402557 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,345.84 COBURN,NEIL 402751 Ot-Mar-2017 REFUND 170.77 COGECO CONNEXION INC. 402752 01-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 847.50 COLLINS CONCESSIONS 402373 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 395.50 COMERFORD,AMANDA 402123 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 178.40 COMMERCIUM TECHNOLOGY CANADA INC 402559 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 4,398.53 Page 4 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount COMMISSIONAIRES 402124 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 16,185.58 COMMISSIONAIRES 402558 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 14,528.42 COMMUNITY HERITAGE ONTARIO 402754 01-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 87.00 CONDOTTA MERRETT&CO INSURANCE BROKERS 402374 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 317.52 CONTE,WILLIAM&GIBSON,REBECCA 402125 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 197.31 CONTINENTAL TIRE CANADA INC 402560 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,640.71 CORR,LEON MATTHEW&CORR,JULIE MATILDA 402126 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 45.67 COTTONING 402755 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 COWLISHAW,CAROL 402756 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 88.74 CRABBE,CATHY 402561 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 26.34 CRAITOR,KIM 402127 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 112.84 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 402376 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,804.00 CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 402562 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 4,034.00 CRESTLINE COACH LTD 402129 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 225.68 CRYDERMAN,GEORGE 402377 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 150.00 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 402130 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,076.83 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 402378 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,693.55 CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 402758 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS - 842.23 CUMMINS-ALLISON ULC 402131 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 500.31 CUPE LOCAL 133 00068-0003 13-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,654.13 CUPE LOCAL 133 00070-0002 28-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,651.61 CUSTERS,BEN JASON 402132 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 121.18 DARCH FIRE 402133 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID# 356.68 DATA FIX 402380 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 3,390.00 DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 402564 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 31.64 DAVIS,WADE 402134 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 402381 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 14,727.14 DEMOCS TIRE SALES&SERVICE 402382 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#312 724.70 DEMOUS TIRE SALES&SERVICE 402565 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#131 301.82 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 402135 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,141.01 DESIGN ELECTRONICS 402383 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,700.10 DESJARDINS 402136 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 255.08 DHILLON,NAVDEEP KAUR 402760 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 302.12 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 402137 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,033.95 DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 402761 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 237.30 DIGITAL ATTRACTIONS INC 402138 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 904.00 DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 402384 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 9,944.00 DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 402566 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 9,944.00 DIODATI,JIM 402567 22-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,155.00 DIPAOLO,PAUL 402139 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 50.00 DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 00068-0004 13-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,990.00 DO IT ALL RENOVATIONS 402762 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 DOBBIN,ALLAN 402568 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,263.11 DOMSON ENGINEERING&INSPECTION LTD 402763 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#538 1,265.60 DRAINAGE INVESTMENT GROUP 402765 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 300.00 DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 402764 01-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 175.00 DREN,KARL 402140 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 154.98 DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 402141 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 134.24 DUCA CONSTRUCTION 402142 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 3,988.90 DULUX PAINTS 402569 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 345.10 DUMONT SECURITY 402143 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,049.19 DUPLESSIS,SAM 402144 08-Feb-2017 - REFUND 26.98 DYNACARE 402767 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2825 ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUTHORITY 402570 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,081.46 ELIA,SANDRO 402571 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 150.00 ELREG DISTRIBUTORS LTD 402572 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 399.83 EMCO CORPORATION 402145 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 8,125.91 EMCO CORPORATION 402385 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,710.73 EMCO CORPORATION 402573 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 5,120.71 EMCO CORPORATION 402768 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,048.97 ENBRIDGE 402146 08-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 203.98 ENBRIDGE 402386 15-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 16,152.80 ENBRIDGE 00070-0003 28-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,802.19 ENBRIDGE 00071-0003 06-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,359.83 ENBRIDGE 00071-0004 06-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 13,733.08 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC 402147 08-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 133,094.56 ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC 402574 22-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 15,837.29 ENGAGING LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ONTARIO 402575 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,344.00 ENGELS,FRED 402148 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 135.59 ENTERPTISE CANADA INC 402576 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,130.00 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 402149 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 67.57 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 402387 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 808.35 E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 402769 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 141.25 ERMANSON,LAURA 402577 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 63.00 Page 5 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Dale Purpose Amount '.. ESEQUELS US DRAFT 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 75.00 ESTATE OF DELLA HOGAN,C/O SANDRA MORANDIN- 402150 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 233.31 ESTATE OF DENYSE POYNTER, 402454 15-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 33.57 ESTATE OF JOSEPH PERRI, 402770 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 338.22 ESTATE OF NANCY FAYE,CARTER 402151 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 253.99 '.. EUDONET CANADA INC - 402152 08-Fab-2017 SUBSCRIPTION 11,300.00 EVANOFF,VICTOR 402153 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 150.00 EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 402154 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,422.09 '.. EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 402388 15-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 288.83 '.. EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 402771 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 30,402.37 '.. EVANS,VAUGHN 402772 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 29.65 EXP SERVICES INC 402389 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,322.77 '.. FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 402155 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 55.73 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC. 402390 15-Feb-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 551.38 FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 402578 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#328 1,048.38 '.. FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 402773 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#824 1,020.65 '.. FALLS ELECTRIC INC 402579 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 4,454.80 FALLS ELECTRIC INC 402391 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 811.24 '.. FALLS ELECTRIC INC 402579 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 550.02 FALLSWAYSUPPLY 402392 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 605.96 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 402157 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 143.05 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 402393 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 236.08 FASTENAL CANADA LTD 402580 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 103.29 FATHER HENNEPIN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402394 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 FCT INSURANCE COMPANY 402158 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 136.51 '.. FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 402774 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 946.94 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 402159 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,196.94 FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 402395 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 433.92 FLAGRO INDUSTRIES 402396 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 172.22 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 402160 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,533.55 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 402397 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,112.46 !. FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 402582 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,831.96 FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 402775 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,321.07 FOUR SEASONS CONSTRUCTION 402776 01-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,186.50 FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 402161 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 139,483.52 FRANZE,FRANK - 402777 01-Mar-2017 TRAVEUMILEAGE 44.28 FRASER,HEATHER 402583 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 100.00 FREW ENERGY LIMITED 402162 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 23,481.36 FREW ENERGY LIMITED 402584 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 27,060.35 FREW ENERGY LIMITED 402778 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 20,130.62 FUTECAN CANADA INC 402163 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 35,775.68 FUTECAN CANADA INC 402779 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 G.O'CONNOR CONSULTANTS INC 402589 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 6,832.94 GABRIELLI,MICHAEL&GABRIELLI, DANIELLE 402780 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 GALLERY WORKS NIAGARA INC 402782 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 452.00 GALPIPEAU,KYLE 402781 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 119.63 GAUBOC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 402585 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 28,531.09 GAULD NURSERIES LTD 402398 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 68,890.45 GEORGE RADOJCIC IN TRUST 402586 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 386.68 GHD LIMITED 402164 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,369.05 GHD LIMITED 402164 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 1,128.87 GIBSON,TERRI-ANN 402165 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 65.83 GILL,SUKHWINDER&DHALIWAL,JASWINDER 402166 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 46.93 GIRARDLCHRISTINE 402587 22-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 82.08 GLOBALSTAR CANADA 402588 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 112.98 '.. GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED 402400 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 53,293.64 GO GREEN PLUMBING 402167 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 GOUIN,MARY&GOUIN,STEWART 402168 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 11.10 GRAND&TOY 402169 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 260.04 GRAND&TOY 402590 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 286.39 GRASSHOPPER SOLAR CORPORATION 402170 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 500.00 GRAYBAR CANADA 402171 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 568.30 GRAYBAR CANADA 402401 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 13,997.62 GRAYBAR CANADA 402591 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,294.65 GRAYBAR CANADA 402783 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 79.18 GREATER FORT ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 402172 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 136.73 GREENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402402 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 GROOVE IDENTIFICATION SOLUTIONS INC 402173 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 367.19 GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 402174 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,173.92 GT FRENCH 402175 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,302.29 GT FRENCH 402403 . 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 178.71 HAJZER,MONIKA 402176 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 216.40 HALAVANJA,MILORAD 402178 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 402592 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 226.00 '.. 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MISSISSAUGA BUS COACH&TRUCK REPAIRS INC 402812 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 371.32 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 402222 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 9,492.00 MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 402813 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,929.14 '.. MOBILE COMMUNICATION SERVICES 402223 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,135.70 MODERN LANDFILL INC 402622 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 936.37 MODERN LANDFILL INC 402814 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,560.58 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 402224 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,295.20 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 402430 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 690.98 MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 402815 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 3,129.63 MOLDENHAUER,KATHY 402816 01-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180.36 '.. MONA/MUSEUMS OF NIAGARA ASSOCIATION 402225 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 35.00 MONTGOMERY BROS./NORTHLAND SUPPLY 402226 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 5,039.27 MOORE CANADA CORPORATION 402431 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 218.75 MULLER'S WORKWEAR 402227 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 549.01 MUNICIPAL EMPLOYER PENSION CENTRE OF ONTARIO 402432 15-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 3,363.73 MUNICIPAL LAW DEPARTMENTS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 402818 01-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 100.00 MUNICIPAL WORLD INC 402817 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 55.93 MURACA,ANGELO 402623 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 210.00 MUSIC LEGENDS LTD 402433 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 NAGY,HANYA 402228 08-Feb-2017 PETTY CASH 467.00 Page 8 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Dale Purpose Amount NAGY,HANYA 402434 15-Feb-2017 PETTYCASH 447.70 NEDERMAN CANADA LIMITED 402624 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 441.15 NEOPOST LEASING SERIVCES CANADA LTD. 402229 08-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 661.05 NEWNUT FOODS CIA TIM HORTONS 402819 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 NEXGEN MUNICIPAL INC 402231 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#403 332.23 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 402232 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 570.65 NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 402625 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 788.74 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 402233 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#291 16,048.69 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 402626 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 5,845.18 NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 402820 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,502.67 NIAGARA BLOCK INCORPORATED 402627 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 142.65 NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 00069-0002 21-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 22,188.00 NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 402234 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#274 283.67 NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 402435 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#59 89.33 NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 402628 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#331 310.98 NIAGARA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY 402821 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 4,575.00 NIAGARA DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR PARTNERSHIP 402235 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,000.00 NIAGARA ENGINEERING WEEK 402436 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 400.00 NIAGARA ENGINEERING WEEK 402901 03-Mar-2017 TRAINING 400.00 NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 402629 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 1,948.61 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 402437 15-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 100.00 NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 402630 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 39,795.17 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS 00068-0006 13-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,810.40 NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS 00070-0005 28-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 29,703.02 NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM ASSOCIATION 402631 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 30,000.00 NIAGARA FITNESS SOLUTIONS 402823 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 953.84 NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM 402824 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 45.00 NIAGARA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION 402236 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 395.50 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 402237 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,607.29 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 402438 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,479.94 NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 402632 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,387.67 NIAGARA MOTORS LTD 402633 22-Fab-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 59.33 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 402634 22-Fab-2017 UTILITIES 186.38 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE HYDRO INC 402825 01-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 186.38 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 402439 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 9,040.45 NIAGARA PARKS COMMISSION 402238 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 12,000.00 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 402239 08-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 2,323.19 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 402239 08-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 2,176.73 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 402440 15-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 13,121.02 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 402635 22-Feb-2017 UTILITIES 5,591.94 NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 402900 02-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 198,121.66 NIAGARA PENNINSULA GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 402240 08-Feb-2017 REFUND ROOM RENTAL - 63.57 NIAGARA PINES DEVELOPMENTS LTD 402827 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 402636 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 9,350.63 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 402241 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 100.00 NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE 402441 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES CITY HALL 50.00 NIAGARA SAFETY VILLAGE 402442 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 4,000.00 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 402242 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#572 2,581.92 NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 402828 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#676 798.96 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 402443 15-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 111.87 NIAGARA THIS WEEK 402829 01-Mar-2017 ADVERTISING 297.19 NIAGARA WATER CONDITIONING LTD 402243 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 507.37 NICKS,JOAN 402830 01-Mar-2017 GRANT 600.00 NORTHERN SPECIALITY SUPPLIES INC 402638 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,158.46 NORTHLINE CANADA LTD VEHICLE DETECTION SYSTEMS 402244 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 289.18 NORTH-SOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL INC 402245 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,924.53 NORTRAX CANADA INC. 402831 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 6,384.50 NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402444 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 NOVAOUIP LIFTING SYSTEMS INC. 402832 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,091.25 OATLEY,SHAWN THOMAS MUNROE 402639 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 500.00 OH MY PRINT SOLUTIONS INC 402247 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 3,429.55 OIL FILTRATION SPECIALISTS INC 402640 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 772.92 OMERS 402833 01-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 35,815.87 OMERS 402834 01-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 666,713.64 OMHRA 402248 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 720.94 ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF PROPERTY STANDARDS OFFICERS 1 402246 08-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 279.00 ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL&SAFETY NETWORK LTD 402643 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,673.58 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 402445 15-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 13,448.90 ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDS CORPORATION 402446 15-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 1,748.23 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS ASSOCIATIOI 402641 22-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 150.00 ONTARIO MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 402447 15-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP - 89.00 ONTARIO ONE CALL 402642 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 719.70 ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION 402835 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 791.00 ONTARIO PLUMBING INSPECTORS ASSOCIATION INC 402836 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 770.00 Page 9 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS '.. VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount ONTARIO POWER GENERATION INC 402837 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 164,104.25 ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 402249 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 149.73 OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC. 402448 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 621.96 PAJAK,NICOLE 402838 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 186.69 PARKWAY TOWING INC 402840 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 339.00 PARSONS 402449 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,391.18 PARTYCONNECTION 402450 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 110.74 PASTPERFECT SOFTWARE US DRAFT 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 940.00 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 402451 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#203 314.59 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 402644 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 167.97 PC AUTO ELECTRIC 402841 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#300 209.73 PEARSON DUNN INSURANCE 402250 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 10,983.39 PEARSON DUNN INSURANCE 402645 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 393.79 PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 402452 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,260.97 PENINSULA ABSTRACT INC 402842 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 82.03 PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 402251 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,548.15 PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 402843 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 636.20 PERFORMANCE AUTO GROUP 402844 01-Mar-2017 STORESANVENTORY 358.48 PIETRANGELO,NICHOLAS 402453 15-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 81.11 PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 402252 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,952.64 POST TIME SERVICES INC 402253 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 46,669.00 POSTMEDIA NETWORK INC 402646 22-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 2,816.32 PRAXAIR 402255 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 389.05 PRAXAIR 402455 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 207.83 PRAXAIR 402647 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 325.63 PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 402845 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#264,266 1,389.56 '.. PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 402456 15-Feb-2017 VEH ID#687 1,060.59 '.. PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 402256 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#683 705.55 '.. PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 402846 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#475 3,498.12 PREVOST 402257 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 7,767.74 PREVOST 402457 15-Feb-2017 STORESANVENTORY 2,489.53 PREVOST 402648 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 325.89 PREVOST 402847 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 4,762.51 PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 402848 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 400.00 PRINCESS MARGARET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402459 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 402458 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 784.79 PRINTING HOUSE LTD 402649 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 203.29 PROJECTSHARE 402650 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 24,866.67 PROSECUTORS'ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO 402651 22-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 99.00 PUROLATOR COURIER 402258 08-Feb-2017 COURIER 223.39 PUROLATOR COURIER 402460 15-Feb-2017 COURIER 44.66 ',.. PUROLATOR COURIER 402652 22-Feb-2017 COURIER 127.30 PUROLATOR COURIER 402849 01-Mar-2017 COURIER 176.48 PVS CONTRACTORS 402653 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 29,928.38 PVS CONTRACTORS 402850 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 73.45 QUARTEK GROUP INC 402851 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,254.35 '.. R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 402464 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 949.20 '... R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 402661 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,231.75 '.., R&W CRANE HOIST LTD 402664 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES (397.76) R&W CRANE HOIST LTD .402664 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,381.32 R.STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 402663 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,339.25 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 402259 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,896.60 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 402461 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,241.17 RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 402852 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 109.16 RAIMONDO&ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INC 402654 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 1,535.00 RAINBOW PURE WATER 402513 17-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 1,017.00 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 402462 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,421.99 RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 402853 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 334,627.85 '.. RBC 402260 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 145.31 '.. RBC 402655 22-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 113.75 RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 402854 01-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 1,902.32 RESOUND MUSIC LICENSING COMPANY 402264 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 550.54 REALTAX INC 402261 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,305.15 REALTAX INC 402656 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,457.75 REALTAX INC 402855 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 463.30 '... REALTERM ENERGY CORP 402657 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,966.50 RECEIVER GENERAL 402262 08-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 534,814.67 RECEIVER GENERAL 402658 22-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 541,445.81 RECEIVER GENERAL FOR CANADA 402659 22-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 12,434.00 REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 402856 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,083.92 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00068-0007 13-Feb-2017 DEBT INTEREST&PRINCIPAL 737,691.75 '.. REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00069-0003 21-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 25,000.00 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00071-0005 06-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,407,671.41 REGULAR,ADAM 402263 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 63.61 Page 10 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount RELIABLE PROMOTIONS 402857 Ot-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,098.86 RICHARDSON,MARK 402265 08-Fab-2017 TRAVEUMILEAGE 792.72 RICOH CANADA INC 402660 22-Fab-2017 SERVICES 5,323.56 RIVER REALTY DEVELOPMENT(1976)INC 402859 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00 RIVERSIDE BRASS 402266 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 662.18 RIVERSIDE BRASS 402858 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 306.23 RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402463 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 RIVETTE,PRISCILLA 402860 014ar-2017 REFUND 212.99 ROBERTO,ANTHONY&ROBERTO,ANGELA 402861 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,000.00 ROCHESTER MIDLAND CANADA CORPORATION 402267 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,936.49 ROCHESTER MIDLAND CANADA CORPORATION 402862 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 837.53 RODGERS,DAVID&RODGERS,VICTORIA 402662 22-Feb-2017 REFUND 750.00 ROGERS WIRELESS INC 402465 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 2,436.11 RYALL,BROOKE 402268 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 121.81 SABOUNY,JOSEPHINE 402269 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 1,250.00 SACCO,BUTCH 402270 08-Feb-2017 GRANT 2,500.00 SACCO,DOLORES 402665 22-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 144.18 SAFE STOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT 402666 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 167.24 SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA INC 402271 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 138.85 SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA INC 402466 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 529.56 SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA INC 402863 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 388.72 SAINT MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 402467 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPNSORSHIP 350.00 SAINT PAUL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 402468 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 SANT GEAR 402272 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 7,412.81 SANT GEAR 402864 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,228.08 SAUDER,JAMES ROBERT 402865 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 402273 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES SC 508.50 SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 402469 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 169.50 SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 402470 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 49,339.10 SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 402275 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,604.65 SENIORS REVIEW 402277 08-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 452.00 SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 402471 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 798.28 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 402278 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES IS 1,430.58 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 402472 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES QUEEN ST 418.10 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 402667 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES ARENA 5,461.29 SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 402866 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 553.70 SEWELL'S AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY 402279 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#157 1,102.80 SHEEHAN ARBITRATION MEDIATION SERVICES 402280 08-Fab-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,618.75 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 402281 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES(CITY HALL) 936.90 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 402281 08-Feb-2017 CONTRAT SERVICES PARKS REG 385.19 SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 402867 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 219.96 SIGNATURE SIGNS 402473 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 563.90 SIGNATURE SIGNS 402869 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 497.20 SIMCOE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402475 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 SIRIANNLGREGORY&SIRIANNI,TRACY 402870 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 478.58 SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 402282 08-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING MUSEUM 339.00 SOCAN 402283 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES ARENA 512.42 SOCIETY OF PUBLIC INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS OF ONTARK 402476 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 60.00 SPARKEDU 402285 08-Feb-2017 CONSULTING SERVICES 13,000.00 SPARTAN RESCUE INC. 402669 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,819.55 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 402676 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 38,707.33 ST JOHN AMBULANCE 402677 22-Feb-2017. GRANT 2,741.67 ST.PATRICK CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402481 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 STAMFORD COLLEGIATE 402286 08-Feb-2017 REFUND 205.00 STAMFORD COLLEGIATE 402478 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 402287 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 56.05 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 402479 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 16.94 STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 402671 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 279.05 STANTEC CONSULTING LTD 402670 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,169.05 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 402288 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 2,487.17 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 402480 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 784.59 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 402672 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 99.67 STEED&EVANS LIMITED 402673 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 69,269.00 STEED&EVANS LIMITED 402871 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 10,170.00 STEPHENSON,NORM 402674 22-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 59.20 STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 402675 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 149.27 STORAGE NIAGARA 402872 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75 STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 402289 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#526 406.80 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA 00071-0006 06-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 408,564.97 SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 402483 15-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 1,985.08 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 402290 08-Feb-2017 FUEL 40,175.92 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 402482 15-Feb-2017 FUEL 55,980.60 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 402678 22-Feb-2017 FUEL 47,163.28 SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 402873 01-Mar-2017 FUEL 46,954.45 Page 11 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount '.. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 402681 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES CORONATIOI 55.37 '.. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 402485 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 319.82 SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 402681 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSIT 481.39 '.. SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 402875 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES SC 377.44 '.. SUPERIOR PROPANE 402292 08-Feb-2017 FUEL 1,334.84 '.. SUPERIOR PROPANE 402484 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 7.91 SUPERIOR PROPANE 402680 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,408.14 SUPERIOR PROPANE 402874 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 770.10 SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 402291 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 330.51 '.. SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 402679 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 95.74 SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 321.51 SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 402293 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,832.00 SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 402293 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 895.00 SYNCHRO ENGINEERING LTD 402682 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,996.58 TALK WIRELESS INC 402486 15-Feb-2017 SERVICES 226.00 '.. TALK WIRELESS INC 402294 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#690 3,287.82 TALK WIRELESS INC 402486 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 14,004.48 '.. TALK WIRELESS INC 402683 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,220.40 TALK WIRELESS INC 402876 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#691 2,409.28 TARKIPOUR,JAMALODIN 402877 01-Mar-2017 REFUND 116.45 TAXITAB 402878 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,061.30 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 402295 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES GALE 624.60 TECHNICAL STANDARDS&SAFETY AUTHORITY 402879 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 226.00 '.. TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 402296 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 904.00 '.. TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 402297 08-F0-2017 SERVICES 22,403.75 '.. TENAQUIP LIMITED 402684 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,256.73 THE CORPORTATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE 402304 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 9,724.00 '.. THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 402298 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 199.69 THISTLEWAITE YARDWORKS 402487 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,068.91 '.. THOROLD AUTO PARTS&RECYCLING 402685 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 113.00 '.. THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 402299 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES MUSEUM 205.19 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 402488 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES MUSEUM 686.32 '.. THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 402880 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 311.06 TOMAHAWK TREE SERVICE 402489 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,034.00 '.. TOMAHAWK TREE SERVICE 402686 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,034.00 '.. TOP NOTCH PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INC 402300 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 438.16 TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 402490 15-Feb-2017 TRAINING 197.75 !. TOPLIFFE,JEANETTE 402881 01-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 371.77 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 402301 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 174.53 TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 402687 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 243.74 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 402302 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#571 316.01 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 402491 15-Feb-2017 VEH 0#202 39.47 TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 402882 01-Mar-2017 VEH 0#536 289.92 TORONTO STAMP INC 402688 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 27.70 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 402303 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES LAURA SECC 17,899.20 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 402689 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES QUEEN ST 6,853.45 TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 402883 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES LOT 2a 12,271.80 TOWN OF BLUE MOUNTAINS 402690 22-Feb-2017 TRAINING 563.87 TOWN OF BLUE MOUNTAINS 402884 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 847.50 ',.. TOWN OF GRIMSBY 402305 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 282.50 TOWNSHIP OF WAINFLEET 402306 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 350.00 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 402307 08-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 6,575.92 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 402492 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 3,841.93 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 402691 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 4,938.01 TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 402885 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 4,158.01 TRI-STAR SERVICES 402308 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 768.40 TUCCIA,ALESSANDRO 402493 15-Feb-2017 MEMBERSHIP 135.60 TWARDAWSKY,NICK 402309 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 132.84 '.. UNITED WAY 402692 22-Feb-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 833.50 UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO 402886 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 734.50 UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 402494 15-Feb-2017 CONSULTING SERVICES 4,551.75 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 402495 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,161.13 URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 402495 15-Feb-2017 CONSULTING SERVICES 3,455.88 V GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD 402497 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,463.25 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 402310 08-Feb-2017 VEH ID#276,286 1,372.57 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 402311 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 242.11 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 402311 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 98.99 VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 402693 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 255.53 VANCOR SUPPLY 402496 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 822.41 VANCOR SUPPLY 402887 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,443.46 VICTORIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 402498 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 VIKING GIVES LTD 402888 01-Mar-2017 VEH 0#687 (433.04) VIKING GIVES LTD 402888 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#81 3,194.63 VISTA RADIO LTD 402312 08-Feb-2017 ADVERTISING 394.37 Page 12 of 12 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount VOITH TURBO 402499 15-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,633.40 VOLPINI,RICK 402889 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 40.00 WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 402694 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS (1,813.94) WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 402694 22-Feb-2017 VEH ID#201 7,472.52 WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 402890 01-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 515.19 WAJAX POWER SYSTEMS 402695 22-Feb-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,688.18 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 402313 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,205.74 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 402313 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,522.90 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 402500 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 7,831.55 WALKER AGGREGATES INC 402891 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,565.88 WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 402501 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 4,034.10 WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 402501 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 31.53 WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 402696 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 14.89 WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 402892 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 26,380.66 WARMAN,THOMAS 402314 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 WASHINGTON MILLS ELECTRO MINERALS CORP 402502 15-Feb-2017 REFUND 3,425.69 WASHINGTON,DEBORAH 402315 08-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 80.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT 402317 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 120.78 WASYLUK,SHAWNA 402316 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 120.64 WEINMANN LIMITED 402318 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 581.63 WEINMANN LIMITED 402318 08-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 22,004.03 WEINMANN LIMITED 402697 22-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,698.39 WEINMANN LIMITED 402893 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 23,930.98 WELMAR RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS 402503 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 778.57 WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 402894 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 770.21 WESTLANE SECONDARY SCHOOL 402504 15-Feb-2017 GRANT SPONSORSHIP 350.00 WHITEHOTS INC. 402319 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 5,844.29 WHITEHOTS INC. 402505 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 554.90 WHITEHOTS INC. 402699 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 1,099.62 WHITEHOTS INC. 402895 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,714.88 WILLOUGHBY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS'ASSOCIATION 402506 15-Feb-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 7,161.38 WINGZ N THINGZ PIZZA INC 402320 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 228.77 WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 402700 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 28,500.00 WOLSELEY CANADA INC. 402701 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 70.10 WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 402702 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 1,612.50 WORKAUTHORITY 402321 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS SAFETY BOOTS 2,045.47 WORKAUTHORITY 402507 15-Feb-2017 MATERIALS SAFETY BOOTS 444.06 WORKAUTHORITY 402703 22-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 150.00 WORKAUTHORITY 402896 01-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,617.50 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 402508 15-Feb-2017 VEH I139294 645.27 WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 402897 01-Mar-2017 VEH ID#295 820.50 WSIB 402322 08-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 33,464.79 WSIB 402509 15-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 26,395.47 WSIB 402704 22-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 8,719.83 WSIB 402898 01-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 748.50 WSIB COLLECTIONS SERVICES 402323 08-Feb-2017 REMITTANCE 3,724.41 WSP CANADA 402324 08-Feb-2017 MATERIALS 2,158.87 WYLIE,ANNE 402325 08-Feb-2017 REFUND WATER 14.71 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 402326 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES ADJUSTMENT 23.82 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 402326 08-Feb-2017 SERVICES 180.78 XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 402705 22-Feb-2017 SERVICES 90.39 YALE INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS INC. 402510 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 236.98 YMCA OF NIAGARA 402512 15-Feb-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES REC 6,647.70 YMCA OF NIAGARA 402899 01-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 5,038.99 YWCA NIAGARA REGION 402706 22-Feb-2017 GRANT 4,277.75 ZAMBITO,JO 402707 22-Feb-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 740.00 Total 12,554,295.73 FS-2017-01 Nia araFils March 28, 2017 J dais REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department SUBJECT: FS-2017-01 Gene Somerville Naming Request RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the request to name the Niagara Falls Fire Station 4 Firefighter Museum in recognition of Gene Somerville who served as a 32-year member of the department with 25 years as District Chief of what was then known as the Chippawa Volunteer Fire Department in the City of Niagara Falls. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY At the request of the Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter Association, staff recommends naming the Niagara Falls Fire Station 4 Museum the "Gene Somerville Memorial Museum". BACKGROUND Staff has referred to the Recreation and Culture Naming and Renaming of Parks Policy. The naming criteria, Section 2.3, states that names for consideration shall be those of distinguished persons, organizations, corporations, foundations or families: (a) where there has been significant contribution to the quality of life, wellbeing of the City of Niagara Falls; or (b) where the person/group is perceived as a role model and open to close scrutiny relative to their character, integrity and values; or (c) demonstrated excellence, courage or exceptional service to the citizens of the City of Niagara Falls; or (d) to memorialize or otherwise recognize substantial gifts and significant donors, individuals designated by donors, or individuals who have made exemplary or meritorious contributions to the City of Niagara Falls; or, (e) where there is a strong historical or cultural connection to the City and has a major contribution to the historical or cultural preservation of the City; or, (f) where there is a strong contribution toward environmental preservation, conservation or enhancement of the City; or, 2 FS-2017-01 March 28, 2017 (g) where there is a major contribution made to the acquisition, development or conveyance of land or building in question and/or its subsequent development; or (h) where there is a direct relationship or association that exists between the place or former place of residence of the person or group and the facility/park to be named. Based on the above, Gene Somerville meets the naming criteria. He contributed to the quality of life, well-being in Niagara Falls and was a significant role model to the community. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE On July 10 2015, the community of Chippawa lost an outstanding member. Gene joined the Chippawa Volunteer Fire Department in January 1954 and was a 32-year member. In 1961, he became District Chief and served for 25 years in this rank until his retirement in 1986. Along with his long and distinguished service, he was instrumental in having the new Chippawa fire station built in 1960. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Naming, reception and signage costs will be covered through the efforts of the Chippawa Volunteer Firefighter Association. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The naming of the Station 4 museum supports the Corporate Strategic priority of Customer Service Excellence to work with community stakeholders. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association, dated February 28, 2017 2. Drawing of building with proposed signage Recommended by: 71 im Boutilier, Fire Chief Respectfully submitte : Ken Todd, hief Admi Istrative Officer CVSTATION� i l 1�� F A 1 CHIPPAWA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION February 28, 2017 Mr. Kim Craitor City Councillor City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On Dear Mr. Craitor, Please accept this letter as a formal request for the Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association to name the Firefighter Museum at Chippewa Station 4 The Gene Somerville Memorial Museum. We have obtained quotations for the signage on the building, and have raised monies to complete the project, and are eager to move forward. Should we have permission to move forward, we will then like to host a dedicaton ceremony, and cordially invite City Council and members of the Administration from Fire Services to attend. Your time and consideration is greatly appreciated. Should you require further information, you may'contact Mr. Ken Prohaszka at 905 295 6317. 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Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Legal Services SUBJECT: L-2017-09 Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Lease Extension Agreement with the City and Region Part of Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659 4300 Buttrey Street Our File No.: 2012-152 RECOMMENDATION That the City enter into a joint Third Lease Extension Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Niagara (the "Region") and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (the "Bridge Commission") with respect to the lease of the premises located on part of 4300 Buttrey Street and more particularly described as Part of Stamford Township Lot 92, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part of Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659, Niagara Falls (the "Demised Premises"). The Demised Premises are shown outlined in red on the attached aerial photograph. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Description: Part of Stamford Township Lot 92, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part of Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659 of the Land Registry Office of the Land Registry Division of Niagara South (No. 59). Total Area: Approximately 0.06 hectares (0.148 acres). Location: Part of 4300 Buttrey Street Provisions and Conditions: The provisions and conditions are the same as contained in the original Lease Agreement dated April 5, 2002, and the subsequent Extension Agreements dated April 5, 2007 and May 1, 2012, save and except for the rent payable and the right of further renewal Term: 5 years from the 15t day of May, 2017 to the 30th day of April, 2022. Annual rent: The tenant shall pay the annual rent, as shown in the table below, annually in advance: 2 L-2017-09 March 28, 2017 YEAR FROM TO RENT HST TOTAL RENT Year 1 May 1, 2017 Aril 30, 2018 $1,230.56 $159.97 $1,390.54 Year 2 May 1, 2018 April 30, 2019 $1,261.33 $163.97 $1,425.30 Year 3 May 1, 2019 April 30, 2020 $1,292.86 $168.07 $1,460.93 Year 4 MaV 1, 2020 April 30, 2021 $1,325.18 $172.27 $1,497.76 Year 5 May 1, 2021 Aril 30, 2022 $1,358.31 $176.58 $1,534.89 BACKGROUND In 2002, the City and Region jointly purchased the lands described as Parts 2, 3 & 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659 as part of the lands to be developed for a future high rate treatment facility and sewage pumping station. On April 5, 2002, the City and Region entered into a Lease Agreement with the Bridge Commission (the "Original Lease"), to permit the Bridge Commission to continue to use a part of those lands for parking purposes. As per the terms of the Original Lease, the City and Region are each entitled to fifty (50) percent of the rental income and both the Landlord and Tenant have the option to terminate upon sixty (60) days' notice. The Bridge Commission covenants to pay its proportionate share of all realty, municipal, school and local improvement taxes, to maintain and pay all premiums for general public liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00 with the City and Region named as additional insureds, and to landscape and maintain and keep the Demised Premises in a tidy and orderly condition. The term of the Original Lease was extended to April 30, 2012 by Lease Extension Agreement dated April 5, 2007, and further extended to April 30, 2017 by Second Lease Extension Agreement dated May 1, 2012. The Region has prepared the Third Lease Extension Agreement to extend the Original Lease for a further term of five years ending on April 30, 2022 and is recommending that the rent increase by 2.5 percent each year as set out in the Third Lease Extension Agreement. The rate was negotiated by the Real Estate Section at the Region and they are satisfied that it represents the market rate. Staff have no basis upon which to question the Region's reasoning and recommendation. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The Third Lease Extension Agreement will generate approximately $3,200.00 in net revenue for the City. 3 L-2017-09 March 28, 2017 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposed Third Lease Extension Agreement is in keeping with Council's commitment to financial sustainability, customer service excellence, organizational efficiency and effectiveness, and the creation of a well-planned City. ATTACHMENT Attachment "I" Aerial Photograph Recommended by: Ken Beaman, City Solicitor Respectfully submitted: /Ken Todd, Chief rdrAinistrative 6fficer KB U '.... Attachment II a 5! I E € .4 tea.. ti� ri Bi Up T� March 2017 ATTACHMENT J— MW-2017-03 Niagara,Falls March 28, 2017 ll REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-03 Chippawa Lions Park Improvements (Phase 1) Contract#2016-428-16 and RFP#6-2017 Tender and Project Award RECOMMENDATION 1. That Contract # 2016-428-16 be awarded to the lowest bidder Anthony's Excavating from Allanburg Ontario, at the corrected tendered price of $ 464,280.00 (excluding HST). 2. That RFP6-2017 for the Supply and Installation of a New Splash Pad at Chippawa Lions Park be awarded to A.B.C. Recreation Ltd., at the bid price of $ 160,800.00 (excluding HST), and 3. That the Mayor, City Clerk, and Supply & Services be authorized to execute and issue the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council approved the Chippawa Lions Park Improvements Masterplan and proposed implementation plan in Report MW-2016-20 (attachment 3). The City of Niagara Falls is working With the Chippawa Lions Club to replace and improve various park amenities and recreational activity areas. Park improvements included in this phase of construction works include: • Removals: tennis courts, fencing, wading pool and park equipment • Construction of new double tennis courts • New accessible Splash Pad to replace the former wading pool • Removal of the existing non-accessible playground (15+ years old) and installation of a new accessible playground area with swings • Improvements to park services including storm water, under-drainage and electrical • New basketball play area within the park • Improvements to skatepark equipment • Tree plantings to replace the required removal of various ash trees • Park seating areas, landscaping, and fencing work 2 MW-2017-03 March 28, 2017 Funding for this project was approved in the 2017 Capital Budget (attachment 4). BACKGROUND Chippawa Lions Park is a 13 acre Community Park serving the Chippawa Community Planning District of the City. The Chippawa Lions Club, established in 1941, are custodians of the park. The Club provides valuable service to the park and community helping families in need, supporting organizations such as Project Share and the Boys & Girls Club. The Club is fully supportive of this project and is assisting staff with the implementation (refer to letter attachment 5). The implementation of the Chippawa Lions Park Improvement Masterplan (refer to attachment 2) is proposed in a phased development approach. Phase 1 and 2, of the Masterplan, will be combined and completed in this contract, termed (Phase 1) for construction purposes. Phase 1 Removals: wading pool and tennis courts, park items Phase 2 Development of accessible splash pad, playground, tennis courts, basketball and amenity areas; tree replacements; skatepark improvements. Phase 3 Senior Baseball Diamond re-development Phase 4 Additional parking area development ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Tender 2016-428-16 was issued for the Chippawa Lions Park Improvements (Phase 1). Eight(8) companies picked up the tender documents and four (4) bids were submitted. The Tender submissions were opened in the presence of City Clerk Mr. Dean lorfida and reviewed by the Manager of Supply & Services Mr. Dave Butyniec on Tuesday February 21, 2017. Listed below is a summary of the total tender prices, excluding HST. Company Name city Tender Price Corrected Bid Anthony's Excavating Wellandport $462,620.00 $ 464,280.00 Stevensville Lawn Service Stevensville $496,429.00 $ 503,429.00 Touchstone Site Contractors Allanbur $ 503,423.75 $ 503,123.75 CSL Group Ancaster $ 705,790.00 The lowest tender was received from Anthony's Excavating in the amount of $ 464,280.00 (excluding HST). This contractor has previously performed similar projects with good results, and is recommended for this contract. For the new accessible Splash Pad, an RFP #6-2017 was issued for the supply and installation of a complete and operational Splash Pad. Three (3) companies submitted Proposals and A.B.C. Recreation Ltd. was the preferred proposal (and lowest bid). 3 MW-2017-03 March 28, 2017 Construction is expected to start by May with an anticipated completion by end of July. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for this project was approved in the 2017 Capital Budget. The approved funding to date for this project will cover the construction items described in Phase 1 and Phase 2 (as per Park Masterplan) in this report. Funding consideration for implementation of future phases (3 & 4) will be included in future Capital Budgets. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender and contract award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by implementing the City's Strategic Plan for the provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture; and to promote awareness and opportunities for active living by providing accessible recreational facilities. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Chippawa Lions Park Location Map 2. Masterplan – Chippawa Lions Park Proposed Improvements 3. Approved Report MW-2016-20 4. Approved 2017 Capital Project Budget Form 5. Letter from Chippawa Lions Club Recommended by:Y 44 — Geoff HoAhieufAdmi ' ector f Municipal Works Respectfully submitte " Ken Todistrative Offic r Jeff Claydon/GH 0 i b 1 '. I _ OUVER STRfEr -- Vl, . SOPOJEDNkK'PAR(( v4RTIM4AFEA �" 1 r I a ti 1 PROP R O XELTER 11 a. c POTENTIAL FUTURE 1 1 S PROPOSE r + "^ REDEVELOPMENT OF P�OE6TH AN�,I ' � SEO „s SENIORBALL DIAMOND —Jll ENR.I I 1 ETEAREA = 111 II PRO POSEBARMOURSTONE --� �c ti u > y 1 TENN/SFOO W ALOT ` a K'11C PAPI.qC Y ID N le + EnCnll ' NESS SIATI9 1 y 1 - r el The JE: s 1. SYIT m RR81 PAP./il+, LOT i 1 �. ani14 + I ,1 t ` 'b GWN01 U Iq 11 RJ of _ a K i c R t d '9 yr 1! _ . -- - — — aAT" AVE — _ MW-2016-20 Nia((��araFalls May 10, 2016 V ✓ CANAIIA REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2016-20 Chippawa Lions Park Improvements Project Information Update and Capital Budget RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council receive this report for information. 2. That funding to implement the Chippawa Lions Park Masterplan Improvements identified in this report be referred to the 2017 Capital Budget for consideration. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City staff have been working with the Chippawa Lions Club to address a number of existing park amenities that are designated for removal and improvement; the wading pool, tennis courts, and ash tree removal. Through this process staff has worked with the Lions Club and community stakeholders to develop a new Park Masterplan which recommends redevelopment of park areas to achieve better accessibility standards. Council approved Report R&C-2015-16 in November 2015 which recommended that the Buck Hinsperger small wading pool be decommissioned, and that staff engage stakeholders to develop a new park masterplan for Chippawa Lions Park. The Masterplan proposes park improvements including a new accessible splash pad to replace the wading pool, new tennis courts, a new accessible playground, an additional parking area for the park and pool, and other park improvements. Council approved $63,000 in 2015 Capital Budget and $100,000 in the 2016 Capital Budget. BACKGROUND Chippawa Lions Park is a 13 acre Community Park serving the Chippawa Community Planning District of the City. It currently provides a number of recreational features to the community such as the Buck Hinsperger swimming pool, playground area, tennis courts, basketball, skatepark, baseball diamonds, and exercise pathway. The park 2 MW-2016-20 May 10, 2016 holds a number of community events such as the Chippawa Lions Carnival which the Chippawa Lions Club organizes annually. The Chippawa Lions Club, established in 1941, are custodians of the park. The Club provides valuable service to the park and community helping families in need, supporting organizations such as Project Share and the Boys & Girls Club (see attachment 1 for location map). Further to Council's direction, staff have been working with the Lions Club to develop a Park Masterplan to replace the tennis courts and wading pool, as well as improve the accessibility standards for the park's recreational amenities. The Chippawa Lions Park Masterplan (attachment 2) recommends the following improvements to the park: • Remove the current closed tennis courts and reconstruct new tennis courts • Remove the wading pool and replace with a new accessible splash pad • Remove the current playground and renovate to an accessible playground area • Provide a safe basketball play area • Provide additional parking area for the pool and park • Renovations to the senior baseball field for safety and improvements to drainage conditions • Provide a new park picnic shade shelter • Implement a tree replacement program for the removal of the ash trees • Resurface the exercise pathway throughout the park The implementation of the Chippawa Lions Park Masterplan may be developed in phases: Phase 1 Removal of the wading pool and tennis courts Phase 2 Development of accessible splash pad, playground, tennis courts and amenity areas. Tree replacement program. Phase 3 Senior Baseball Diamond re-development improvements Phase 4 Additional parking area development ANALYSIS/RATIONALE In June 2015, staff completed a geotechnical investigation of the tennis courts to ascertain the subsurface conditions for reconstruction. The results of the geotechnical confirmed that the underground issues for the tennis courts included lack of granular support base, lack of any subdrainage system, and heavy clay base which contributed to the detioration of the courts. The tennis courts have been closed since 2014 because of their unplayable condition (refer to attachment 3 photos). Staff worked with the park stakeholders to develop a park Masterplan which would address the removal of the existing wading pool and tennis courts, but also looking at the larger scope of improving the park features and accessibility. 3 MW-2016-20 May 10, 2016 A Public Open House was held on April 18, 2016 at the Chippawa Lions Park to present the proposed Park Masterplan and discuss the removal of the wading pool and tennis courts. Approximately 20 people attended along with Lions Club members and City staff. The results of the Public Consultation process were supportive of the Chippawa Lions Park Masterplan. The comments included; concerns for the timing for replacement of the park amenities such as the new splash pad, tennis courts and children's playspace area, and the on-street parking issues. The Lions Club also expressed their support for the plans but acknowledged they also would prefer the City expedite the implementation of the Masterplan improvements for the park (attachment 4 is a Letter from the Chippawa Lions Club). FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Council currently has approved $60,000 in the 2015 Capital Budget, and $100,000 in the 2016 Capital Budget towards the Chippawa Lions Park project. This funding would cover the cost of Phase 1; Removals —tennis courts and wading pool The following cost estimates relate to implement of the proposed improvements to the park as identified in the Chippawa Lions Park Masterplan: Phase 2 Development of: New accessible splash pad $ 220,000 Tennis courts with new fencing and subdrainage $ 150,000 New accessible playspace area $ 110,000 Basketball playcourt $ 50,000 General park servicing and improvements $ 80,000 Tree Planting Replacement Program $ 15,000 Phase 3 Senior Baseball Diamond redevelopment & services $ 250,000 Phase 4 Additional parking area and services $ 190,000 Staff are proposing to refer Phases 2, 3, and 4 to the 2017 Capital Budget deliberations. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by implementing the City's Strategic Plan for the provision of Parks, Recreation, Arts and Culture; and to promote awareness and opportunities for active living by providing accessible recreational facilities. 4 MW-2016-20 May 10, 2016 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Chippawa Lions Park Location Map 2. Masterplan — Chippawa Lions Park Proposed Improvements 3. Photos of Tennis Court Condition 4. Letter from Chippawa Lions Club Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer Jeff Claydon/GH Capital Budget Worksheet 2017 Department Municipal Works-Parks Priority(1-3) 0 Project Name Chippewa Lions Park Improvements Project Included in 10 year Capital Plan(y/n) Project I.D.# P68 Project Description For the development of Phase 1 which includes new tennis courts(double), new accessible playspace new accessible splash pad area,services,electrical, landscape amenities,skatepark improvements, site works and tree planting. 2018-proposed Phase 2 implementation of approved park Masterplan Projected Start Date: Q2 YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 '.. Opening Balance-Jan 01 (surplus)/deficit - - - EXPENDITURES Engineering Fees/DesigNStudies 50,000 Land/Building/Fumilure/ Equipment Construction Roads '.. Storm Sewers 10,000 Water 5,000 Sanitary Sewers '.. Sitework/Landscaping 620,000 Contingency Other Interest Expense TOTAL EXPENDITURES 685,000 FUNDING SOURCES Special Purpose Reserves 685,000 Capital Holding Reserve Reserve Fund Transfer from Operating Development Charges '.. Debentures '.. Gas Tax '.. Provincial/Federal Grants External Contributions Interest Earned Other TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 685,000 Closing Balance-Dec 31 '.. (surplus)/deficit I - - - - - MW-2016-20-Attachment#4 a Munk fool Mks CHARTERED 1941 �. ti Cc � v8nc P.O. BOX 935 9 10 "WE SERVE" NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO, RIO, CANADA ip n RECEIVED APR 2 6 2015 `o �=NGINEERN Re: Masterplan and Improvements to Chippawa Lions Park Attn: Mayor Diodati and members of Council The Chippawa Lions have served in our community and beyond since 1941. Part of this ongoing contribution has been partnering with city staff in the development and care of the park which bears our name. We oversee the care of 2 baseball diamonds for use by the GNBA and visiting teams in annual ball tournaments.The park also provides a children's play area as well as swimming and wading pools,tennis courts and a skate pad, basketball hoops and an exercise path around and through the park. in short, it offers the public a wide area of usage. But with the passage of time the tennis courts and the wading pool have deteriorated to the point where they can no longer be used safely. As well, upgrades to the children's play area are in order. We have addressed council a year ago regarding the urgent need for action to resurface the tennis courts. Initial cost estimates proved inadequate for the necessary work on the courts. The wading pool, which has been in use since the 1960's has structural flaws that won't permit its continued use. Staff have determined that a splash pad would service the children better,for longer time and would be more cost effective. In order to inform our public and to get feedback from them staff and the Lions held a public meeting on April 18, 2016.This public open house was successful in getting positive comments from our neighbours. However, there is a pronounced desire to get these replacements and upgrades in effect sooner, not later. The public feel the priority items, like the splash pad,tennis courts, playground basketball, etc. need to be constructed now. They have been waiting for years to see action on the tennis courts and they fear this delay will extend to the entire masterplan. The Chippawa Lions support the masterplan for improvements to the park. We are happy to work with city staff in this regard. We strongly urge council to act now on the necessary funding for all phases of this program. Sincerely, 67re r", 14 Lion Garth Hutcheon April 25, 2016 — MW-2017-04 Nial ra�alls March 28, 2017 ANADA REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-04 Various Watermain Replacements Tender Award - Contract No. 2017-359-14 RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Alfidome Construction Limited at the corrected tendered price of$796,711.00. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In response to water quality and/or quantity issues noted by operations staff due to aging cast iron watermains, Urban Environmental Management (UEM) consultants were retained to complete a watermain design for Potter Heights, Wiltshire Boulevard (south of Cambridge Street), Rendall Crescent, and Wedgewood Crescent. Due to the similarity and size of the proposed watermain replacements, the projects were tendered together under contract 2017-359-14. The lowest tender price was received from Alfidome Construction Limited in the amount of$796,711.00. As part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program, these projects received funding approval in the 2015 Capital Budget and there is sufficient funding available to fund the proposed construction, Construction may begin by April 10, 2017, and is expected to take fifty-five (55) working days. BACKGROUND In 2014, City of Niagara Falls (City) operations staff identified various crescents throughout the City which have experienced water quality and/or quantity issues due to aging cast iron watermains. In response, the design and construction of new watermain for the various locations was approved in the 2015 capital budget. Urban 2 MW-2017-04 March 28, 2017 Environmental Management (UEM) consultants were retained to complete the watermain design for Potter Heights, Wiltshire Boulevard (south of Cambridge Street), Rendall Crescent, and Wedgewood Crescent. A location plan has been provided as Attachment 1. The design included the following: • Installation of approximately 165m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Potter Heights from Cambridge Street to the south limit; • Installation of approximately 95m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Wiltshire Boulevard from Cambridge Street to the south limit; • Installation of approximately 80m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Rendall Crescent from Scott Street to the north limit; and • Installation of approximately 145m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Wedgewood Crescent from Cambridge Street to the north limit. Due to the similarity and size of the proposed watermain replacements, the projects were combined and tendered together under contract 2017-359-14. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by eight (8) construction firms and one (1) supplier. Three (3) bids were submitted and one (1) bid was disqualified as an informal bid. The Tender Opening Committee, consisting of the City Clerk, Dean lorfida, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager, Livia McEachern, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Alfidome Construction Ltd. Niagara Falls $804,680.00 $796,711.00 Catalina Excavating Niagara Falls $977,476.00 Vic Vatrt Contracting Ltd. Welland Disqualified The lowest tender price was received from Alfidome Construction Limited in the amount of $796,711.00. 3 MW-2017-04 March 28, 2017 Alfidome Construction Limited 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 may begin by April 10, 2017, and is expected to take fifty-five (55) working days. FINANCIAUSTAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Watermain Replacement Projects was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget for the Potter Heights and Wiltshire Boulevard Watermain Replacement Project, the Rendall Crescent Watermain Replacement Project, and the Wedgewood Crescent Watermain Replacement Project. The amalgamated budget (combined under the Potter Heights and Wiltshire Boulevard Watermain Replacement Project) will cover all construction expenditures including material testing and engineering services. There is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities to establish infrastructure investment priorities, and to strengthen and promote economic development within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Plan 111 Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: 44 (_4��K \ Ken Todd, Ch of Administ tive Officer Livia McEachern MW-2017-04 Attachment 1 Location Map —Various Watermain Replacements � I ■ z F o �opp.G w IL-INGER-STJUNGER _ ItiNGER-Si 0 nA 2 g , ut 0 w o o R M n J s � m� m m AJ o� v � a 0 � r ' Thorold S.tm,e Road i Rn ,0 o 3 3 � o f � a ' n rj a Z1 � 11 �nia ".. C-0F-Sf SCt3Ti-ST MBRIt3GE3T - MBRIWE-GT - i kp Qo 0 y —_� MW-2017-06 Niagara�'alls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-06 Tender Award Contract No. 2017-273-12 Level Avenue Reconstruction RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Alfidome Construction Limited at the corrected tender price of $1,102,143.90 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Level Avenue from Dunn Street to Dixon Street has been identified by Infrastructure Staff as needing sewer separation and full road reconstruction. The roads and sidewalks are in poor condition and lack modern accessibility features. The storm sewers proposed for Level Avenue will function as the outlet for future sewer separation projects along Dixon Street to the west. This project also includes the construction of a watermain and sidewalks on Dixon Street from Level Avenue to Cleveland Avenue. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to award the contract and complete the necessary construction. The lowest tendered price 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, Eric Lallouet, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by ten (10) contractors and suppliers and four (4) bids were received. Listed below is a summary of the tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors. March 28, 2017 - 2 - MW-2017-06 CONTRACTOR CITY TENDER PRICE CORRECTED BID Alfidome Construction Niagara Falls $1,103,573.90 $1,102,143.90 Provincial Construction Niagara Falls $1,296,126.89 Nexterra Substructures Niagara Falls $1,304,860.45 Centennial Construction Niagara-On-The-Lake $1,564,342.60 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The lowest tender was submitted by Alfidome Construction Limited in the corrected amount of$1,102,143.90. 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 this project was included in the 2016 Capital Budget. The total $1,500,000 approved budget is sufficient to cover all construction expenditures. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendations are consistent with Council's Strategic Priority to achieve the goal of infrastructure sustainability. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Map Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitte �' h / Ken Todd, Cl1iief Admi Istrative Officer Eric Lallouet/Geoff Holman N 63E 6389 a; 5900 1:2353 � i878655853�5�1i82g581a58a557935a81 67 049 5499 o-51 6517 6521 65 8 n, 5800 6531 T 6529 6536 6541 65316544 6 _ 6549 m 6545 6557 655 5557 Q 1 6563 6551 6564 6571 - 65701 6571 6,576 6579 6577 6584555 5837 5781 �3tJNt+4-5� gG4iJ 5438+ SU 57AY 5�U4l?a 572 Sd5I3 5846 51334;'86 5u 1 5698 5700 6671 ' 6674 5741 5700 6681 6682 57 5716 06;539PRLn Ln 6694 665 5765 67(51 6704 577-7 5712 5713 6711 5720+ Niapir�' �� 67$0 i5745 Un March 2017 MW-2017-07 Niagara,F`alls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-07 Tender Award Contract No. 2017-03 2017 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 RECOMMENDATION 1. That the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited, with authorization to spend up to the budgeted amount of$620,000. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Phase 1 of the Asphalt Overlay Program consists of streets that require surface course asphalt. These are roads that were part of a previously completed capital project that have concluded the one-year maintenance period. The approved budget for Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 in the 2017 Capital Budget is $620,000. Construction is proposed to begin in May 2017 and is expected to take approximately fifty (50) working days. BACKGROUND The Asphalt Overlay Program is derived from the City's pavement management system which evaluates individual road sections based on their structural condition (shape), ride condition (smoothness) and surface distress (cracking and potholes) in order to assign a condition rating. The condition rating is helpful in determining which sections should be resurfaced and which require reconstruction. Annual asphalt overlay contracts are called to provide timely maintenance to prolong the life of the roadway and postpone the higher cost of reconstruction. Additionally, the first phase of the Asphalt Overlay Program is utilized to provide the placement of the surface course asphalt on previously completed capital projects that have concluded their one-year maintenance period. The work generally involves filling-in curb sections at catch basins, adjusting appurtenances (catch basins, manholes, and valve boxes) to finished grade and the supply and placement of the hot mix surface course asphalt. 2 MW-2017-07 March 28, 2017 The following streets have been included in the 2017 Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 program: STREET1 / Robinson Street Main Street Stanley Avenue Balmoral Avenue Drummond Road West Limit Timothy Crescent Balmoral Avenue Limit Maureen Crescent North Street Stanley Avenue Slater Avenue Forsythe Street/ Stanley Avenue Slater Avenue/ Lewis Avenue Magdalen Street Hamilton Street Sixth Avenue Fourth Avenue Sixth Avenue Bridge Street North Limit Fifth Avenue Buchanan Avenue Kitchener Street Spring Street Macdonald Avenue Stamford Street Falls Avenue The following provisional street list to be considered for Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 program as budget permits: STREET1 1 Brown Road Kalar Road 540m West of Kalar Road Staton Avenue Ferguson Street North Limit Ellis Street Ontario Avenue East Limit Ralph Avenue Dixon Street Dunn Street [Oakwood Drive 450m North of North Limit Mcleod Road 3 MW-2017-07 March 28, 2017 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The project tender documents were picked-up by four (4) construction firms. Three (3) bids were submitted. The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the City Clerk, Dean lorhda, Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec and the Construction Services Supervisor, Nick Golia, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017. The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted. Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid Norjohn Contracting & Niagara Falls $ 538,365.23 N/A Paving Limited Rankin Construction St. Catharines $ 542,627.00 N/A Brennan Paving Port Colborne $ 554,142.00 N/A The lowest tender price was received from Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited in the amount of$538,365.23. Norjohn Contracting & Paving Limited has successfully completed many projects of this scale within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking and completing this project. Construction would start in May 2017 and take an estimated fifty (50) working days to complete. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Funding for the Asphalt Overlay Phase 1 project was approved in the 2017 Capital Budget in the amount of$620,000.00. The Asphalt Overlay Program is a critical component to the City's Asset Management Plan and Risk Management Plan. Staff recommends utilizing the full budgeted amount to address additional roads. 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. 4 MW-2017-07 March 28, 2017 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location Maps (L1 — 1-4) Recommended by: Y Geoff Holman, Dir ctor f Municipal Works Respectfully submitte C Ken Todd, ief Admi istrative Officer Nick Golia,C.Tech. D MW-2017-07 ROBINSON STREET from Main Street to Stanley Avenue PEER ST PP£R ST PEM0. 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PpALL] HLLS AVJ ...._ _.. _... FA4u H FA �2s HT KITCHEN ER ST KITCHENER ST 1` . 1:4 706 KITCHENE0.5T � m o LORNE SF `yP z 0o a NORTH STNORTH ST S o , m � v� 0 a yP4 Y ST EMERY ST EMERY S} 0 2 < ALV p Q4 a a z' 41�OpP ST SPRING ST SPRING ST 3+ P4 FERRY Si FERRY ST FERRY ST i�agaraf�nlls� � ,� L4 MW-2017-07 MACDONALD AVENUE from Stamford Street to Falls Avenue m o O A tj rn > .� � < ,; 1:2353 FORD ST SSTAMFORD ST STANFORD ST 7z? STAMFORD ST STANFORD ST , rn F D FALLS AV FALLS AV FALLS F AV '. FALLS AV 'i.. O � 6 F' KITCHEN KITCHENER ST KITCHENER ST SSP, KITCHENE0.ST m `rT I3gaCH�A�jS LORNE ST PJ L5 — MW-2017-08 Ma_ara palis March 281h, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-08 Tender Award Contract#2017-268-15 Stanley Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation RECOMMENDATION 1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Rankin Construction Inc., at the tendered price of$284,417.00. 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, Bridge inspections and subsequent investigations identified concrete spalling and exposed corroding reinforcing steel on the Stanley Avenue Bridge with the concrete barriers noted to be in particularly poor condition. Blocked deck drains, notable settlements at the ends of the bridge deck and a lack of steel beam guide rails on the approaches were also identified. The engineering consultant retained to complete the bridge design recommended a rehabilitation of the structure as the most economical means of extending the structure life and prepared the construction drawings to include patching of the concrete deck, waterproofing and asphalt paving as well as the addition of new concrete parapet walls. The Stanley Avenue Bridge was recently closed due to damage sustained from a hit- and-run accident and will remain closed until the end of June, once the rehabilitation works are complete. The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to award the contract and complete the necessary rehabilitation work this year. The contract is within the budget approved for the project. BACKGROUND Stanley Avenue (aka Somerville) Bridge is a two-lane, three span rigid frame structure, located approximately 80 metres south of Lyons Creek Road. Constructed in 1955 the 32 metre long bridge carries Stanley Avenue over Lyons Creek. 2 MW-2017-08 March 28th, 2017 In 2011, during a routine visual inspection of the bridge it was noted that there were signs of medium to severe concrete spalling on the concrete barriers over the structure with exposed reinforcing steel. The bridge facia was considered to be in good condition, though areas of isolated medium concrete spalling with exposed corroding reinforcing steel (pop-outs) were noted. Blocked deck drains, settlement of the roadway at both ends of the bridge deck and a lack of steel beam guide rails on the approaches were also identified. An earlier dive inspection completed in 2009 noted that there were no significant areas of concrete spalling, delamination or disintegration on the underwater faces of the piles. A subsequent Bridge Condition Survey completed by Golder Associates Ltd. in May 2013 reported that approximately 10% of the of the top deck required concrete repair due to delamination and high corrosion potential. Additionally, it was recognized that the existing railings were in need of replacement. With the majority of the bridge considered to be in good condition, Ellis Engineering Inc. (EEI) retained by the City in April 2016 to complete a bridge design, concluded that it would be most economical to rehabilitate the structure. Therefore the rehabilitation works include patching of the concrete deck, waterproofing and asphalt paving as well as the addition of new concrete parapet walls. It was anticipated that the Stanley Avenue Bridge would be closed during construction however a hit-and-run accident severely damaged the east railing, forcing an extended closure that started the week of March 6th, 2017. The Tender Opening Committee in the presence of the Manager of Clerks Services, Bill Matson and the Project Manager, Sherri-Marie Millar, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 21St, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. for the above noted contract. Tender documents were picked up by five (5) contractors and one supplier; all five contractors submitted bids. Listed below is a summary of the tender prices, excluding HST, received from the Contractors. Contractor City Tender Price Jarlian Construction Inc. Milton $ 325,101.00 'Rank I in Construction Inc. St. Catharines $ 284,417.00' Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. Wellandport $ 373,939.00 Carlington Construction Inc. Stoney Creek $ 426,430.00 Clearwater Structures Inc. Ajax $ 378,081.50 3 MW-2017-08 March 28th, 2017 ANALYSIVRATIONALE The lowest tender was submitted by Rankin Construction Inc. in the amount of $284,417.00. This contractor is experienced in bridge construction and has performed similar projects for the City and throughout the Region. We are of the opinion that this contractor is capable of successfully undertaking this project. Construction could start on April 3rd, 2017 and take an estimated sixty (60) working days, with a completion by the end of June. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The funding for the project was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The tender is within budget, so there is sufficient funding available for the proposed tender award. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Implementation of this Capital Works project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priority to establish infrastructure sustainability within the City. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Location & Detour Plan 2. Inspection Report 3. Bridge Closure Recommended by: +4L Geoff Holman, Director of NAynicipal Works 1 Respectfully submittf d:� A / cf, cr Ken Todd, Chief Adminlstr tive Officer Sherri-Marie Millar,P. Eng. U MW -2017-08 Attachment 1 — Stanley Avenue Bridge Location & Detour Plan AN7iNG-AV BRENNER-RD StmiayArenue Bridge aDSED Detour During Stanley Avenue Bridge Closure MW -2017-08 Attachment 2 — Stanley Avenue Bridge Inspection Report City of Niagara Falls 2016 Municipal Bridge Appraisal _ RehabilltationlReplacement-Structural Structure Name Stanley Avenue ID Number 51056 Classification (] Bridge 0 Culvert � Structure 0 Municipal Location BOm South of Lyons Croak Road, Somervto Bridge Load Posting Not Posted Span Lengths 15.0 m Board Order/Agreement 0 Structure Type RF YrConstmcted 1955 Yr Rehabilitated N/A Inspection Date 20Ju1-16 CurrentAADT 150 Previous bisection 244un-14 Date MDT 1991 Next Inspection 2018 Projected AADT 165 Effects of Deterioration The asphalt paved roadway over the structure is in good condition. The dock drains am blocked with debris at Otto sides of the bridge deck. There is medium settlement of the roadway at the northeast corner of the bridge deck. There aro hazard markers at the southeast, southwest and northwest comers oftho concrete roadside harden, over the structure. Tho hazard marking Is missing at the northeast comer. There aro no stool beam guide rata on the approaches The concrete roadside safety barriers over the structure am in rawfo poor conddlonwith medium scaling throughout end areas of medium sparing with exposed reinforcing steel The center post on the east side is in very poor condition with severe spatting and suction loss. There Is light to medium erosion, especiatj co the east side of the structure duo torunoff from the roadway at the ends of thewingwais. Tho structures fascia are in good condition with areas or Isolated medium concrete spatting with exposed corroding reinroming steel (pop -outs), The north span is generally In fair to good condition, with areas of efflorescent staring and evidence of leakage at the dectoabulment interface. There Is tight efflorescent staining at the west side of the centre span. The centre span tsgenerely In fee to good condition. The south span is generally in good condition. There aro areas of light eflbrescomstaning at the deck/abutment Interface. The pier caps and piles appear to bo In good conddlon. No section tosser the piles above the waterline was observed. The pier caps are generally in good condition. A d1e inspection completed in 2009 noted that there am no significant areas of concrete spline, delambation ordsintogmtbn on the undenvaterfaces of the ekes. However, the pion piles deviate from vertical runherthan the Ornade Provincial Standard allows. Recommendation As per the Preliminary Design Report, dated December,2013, era recommend rehablifeing the structure NOW, Rebabatatknwork to include: concrete patch repairs, patch/waterproof/pave. and ratng replacoment. Recommended RehabStatlon Engin eerir/Cost RSP RehabIState Superstructure Design and Contact Admin RIR- Raring lmprovemenURepncoment PWP • Patch Waterproof and Pave city of Niagara Falls 16 MuniclpatBddge Appralsal - RehabllitatlonlReplacement - Structural Structure Name Stanley Avenue ID Number 51059 Cressl0cation Bridge 0 CuNert RISbuctwe 0 tftelcipat Location 80m South of Lyons Creek Road, Somervtle Bridge Recommended Rehabilitation RSP - Rehab ate Supers W cture RIR - Railing Improvement/Replacement PWP• Patch Waterproof and Pave RSB - Rehabilitate Substructure R58 - Rehabatate Substructure Priority Rating NOW Implementation Ranking High annulled Total Cott 3512,500.00 General Oveag Condition Falr BCC 68 Sub Total 362,500.00 30.00 562,500.00 Constmcdon Cost Rohabiteoon RSP, RSB, RIR, PWP $450,000.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 $0.00 Sub Total 3450,000.00 Total 3512,500.W MW -2017-08 Attachment 3 — Stanley Avenue Bridge Closure NIAGARA FALLS r STANLEY AVENUE (SOMERVILLE) BRIDGE CLOSURE Please be advised that the Stanley Avenue (Somerville) Bridge is dosed. The bridge is not safe to travel due to a recent accident that damaged the side railing. The proposed detour is outlined below. The bridge will undergo a previously scheduled rehabilitation starting in early April which includes waterproofing, paving and new parapet walls with railings. The bridge is anticipated to be reopened by mid-July 2017, upon completion of the rehabilitation works. Hit -and -Run Accident Forced Early Closure — Stanley Avenue Bridge r-.. left in Unsafe Condition OJIIM FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 905-356-7521, OR VISIT www.niagarafalls.ca Niagarafnlls PBD-2017-10 Niagara,Falls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M.Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Building Services SUBJECT: PBD-2017- 10 New Cladding and Insulation City Hall — 4310 Queen Street RECOMMENDATION 1. That Council award the tender for Project PBD-2017-10, City Hall Cladding and Insulation Systems to the lowest acceptable bidder, Surrey Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,385,750 plus non-refundable H.S.T; 2. That Council amend the previously approved Capital budget, for the revised expenditures of$1,460,750. 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Province of Ontario mandated that all municipalities develop energy plans for City owned buildings and identify each the building's energy consumption. The City of Niagara Falls completed its five year Corporate Energy Management plan in 2014 and was approved by Council in May 2014. The plan identified a list of energy improvements for each of the city owned buildings with several improvements relating to the City Hall building. The initiative undertaken to improve the three components of City Hall are: (1) Replace the HVAC system which was completed in 2014, (2) The window replacement project which was tendered and has been awarded to Jass Construction's (and approved by City Council at the Dec 13, 2016 meeting with contacts executed January 17, 2017, and (3) New exterior cladding and insulation (which is the tender approval in this report). The exterior cladding and insulation construction received tenders on Feb 9, 2017 with Surrey Construction Inc. tender being the low bid. The staff's recommendation is for the City of Niagara Falls to enter into a contract with Surrey Construction Inc. to commence construction for the cladding and insulation work this year and completing the final City Hall improvement as recommended in the Corporate Energy Plan. 2 PBD-2017-10 March 28, 2017 BACKGROUND The City Hall building was built in 1969 and was constructed using solid built masonry walls with and exterior face brick supported on a concrete foundation. The exterior masonry walls are not consistently insulated, with wall areas having no insulation. The original window system consists of double glazed aluminum frames with design provisions to drain any interior water intrusion to the exterior. The deferred maintenance, age, lack of insulation, and thermal expansion over the past 48 years has caused significant water penetration through the building envelope causing deterioration. In October of 2005 the City of Niagara Falls engaged Premier/Levaque Inc. to conduct a detailed building envelope assessment to determine the level of improvement required to repair for the ongoing building envelope concerns. The Consultant recommend the windows be replaced immediately as they showed signs of extensive seal failures which allows water penetration within the window frame and building envelope and subsequently into the interior. In addition, the above grade exterior masonry walls revealed extensive thermal expansion creating gaps that permitted signification water penetration failing to provide an effective environmental weather barrier. The poor vapour seal, lack of thermal breaks and insulation, and poor design details was also reported to be attributed factors in the exterior deterioration and interior damage. The Consultant's recommendation was to incorporate a new window and insulated mechanically fastened cladding systems that will function as one assembly to prevent any future water penetration. This will act as air barrier, thermal barrier, and moisture control and protect the masonry from further deterioration. The Consultant estimated a budge cost of this work would be in the range from $1.7 to 2.8 million dollars in 2005. ANALYSIS / RATIONALE The City of Niagara Falls retained Peter J. Lesdow Architect to source the most cost effective window and cladding intergraded system that would provide an effective environmental weather barrier. The drawings and specifications used to tender the cladding project were prepared by Peter J. Lesdow Architect in accordance with Premier/Levaque's 2005 building assessment recommendation along with addition work recommended by the Architect. The additional work in included: 1. The incorporation of steel C channels to stabilize the masonry wall assembly to the concrete structural frame of the building. 2. The replacement of wood soffits and framing with the cement board cladding system located at the ground level due to their deterioration. 3. The replacement of 90 exterior lights including their housing to accept new energy efficient LED lights. 3 PBD-2017-10 March 28, 2017 4. The incorporation of 8 inch diameter stainless steel screws to tie masonry components together. 5. Upgrading the recommended insulation value proposed in the original 2005 building assessment report from R-10, value to R-26 to meet current Ontario Building Code requirements. 6. The Therma-blok insulation behind steel Z-girts that supports the new cladding system. The product will provide a 30% increase in thermal efficiency by eliminating thermal bridging. Tenders were called for the Cladding and Insulation System installation for the City Hall building closed on February 7, 2017. All qualifications, extensions and the total for each tender have been checked and no errors were found. The lowest bid at tender opening has been found to be compliant. All bidders were required to submit a copy of all signed addendums and supporting documentations. As a result, staff and our consultant recommend proceeding with the lowest tender and be awarded to the lowest base bid submitted by Surrey Construction., in the amount of $$1,385,750.00, H.S.T. excluded. Tenders submitted were by the following companies: TENDER SUBMITTED BY TENDER PRICE SUBMITTED Surrey Construction $1,385,750.00 plus nonrefundable H.S.T Jass Construction $1,387,620.00 plus nonrefundable H.S.T T.R. Hinan Contractors Inc. $1,427,000.00 plus nonrefundable H.S.T Serianni Construction $1,537,000.00 plus nonrefundable H.S.T. Triumph Inc. $ 1,774,160.00 plus nonrefundable H.S.T. The lowest bidder that met the tender specification was Surrey Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,385,750 plus non-refundable H.S.T. The relatively narrow spread between bidders indicates a very competitive bid process, where the specifications and scope of work was very clear. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS The original approved Capital Budget in 2015 for the exterior cladding work was $1,000,000. However, due to the additional work required for the integrated system that provides an effective secure fastening and cladding system with a higher thermal insulation resistance value, the total cost is more than originally budgeted. 4 PBD-2017-10 March 28, 2017 The improvement of the City Hall building envelope has been a deferred repair that is detrimental to the durability to the building and must be addressed immediately. The window and cladding system selected, functions as one assembly with the intent of the windows to be installed first, and then the cladding to follow with minimal delay between installations. The Capital Budget sheet for the project has been updated to reflect the tender results. To offset the increased costs of the tender, the planned debenture will increase to $1,460,750 with the final project completion date determining the timing of the debt issue. The resultant debt issue is within the City's current debt projections reported to Council. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT This is in compliance with the City's Strategic Priority to improve the organizational efficiency, effectiveness and energy savings measures. Attachment 1 — Revised Capital B et— City Hall New.Cladding and Insulation. Recommended by: Alex er ovitc , Director f Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitte Ken Todd, hief Adm nistrative Officer Capital Budget Worksheet 2016 REVISED Department Planning,Building and Development-Building Services Priority(1-3) Project Name City Hall-Exterior Cladding repair and upgrade Included in 10 year '.. Capital Plan(y/n) '.. Project I.D.# Project Description Repair and upgrade of exterior cladding including further patch and repair of existing brick veneer to ensure stability for support of new fagade material. Project will include the design and installation of the new fagade Projected Start Date: Summer 2016 '.. YEARYEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR 2016 2097 2018 2019 2020 Opening Balanc"an 01 (surplus)/deficit '.. EXPENDITURES Engineering '.. Fees/Design/Studies 50,000 '.. Land/Building/Fumiture/ '.. Equipment Constmction 1,410,750 Roads Stone Sewers Water Sanitary Sewers SiteworkAandscaping Contingency Other Interest Expense '.. TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,460,750 '.. FUNDING SOURCES Special Purpose Reserves Capital Holding Reserve Reserve Fund Transferfmm Operating Development Charges Debentures 1,460,750 '.. Gas Tax Provincial/Federal Grants External Contributions '.. Interest Earned Other TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 1,460,750 Closing Balance-Dec 31 '.. (surplus)/degcit '.. R&C-2017-04 Nia ara ails March 28, 2017 g JF.,n 1 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation & Culture SUBJECT: R&C-2017-04 Concussion Management Policy RECOMMENDATION To approve the Recreation & Culture Department's Concussion Management Policy effective April 1, 2017. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2012 the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care announced the Ontario Concussion Strategy. The Strategy was developed to introduce legislation to protect young athletes from concussions, to create resources to increase awareness of concussion management and to ensure community sport and recreation providers have concussion protocols in place. The MTCS requires all organizations that apply for and receive funding to have a Concussion Management Policy. The City has pending funding from the Ministry in support of expanded programming at the Coronation Centre. To adhere to the grant requirements, a Concussion Management Policy has been developed with assistance from the Niagara Region Public Health Department. The proposed policy only applies to the City of Niagara Falls recreation programs and activities. Staff informed youth sport organizations of the Concussion Management Policy. The policy does not apply to the youth organizations, as the groups have their own concussion management set by their provincial bodies that is similar to the City's proposed policy. The Youth Sport organizations and the Recreation Committee support the proposed policy. BACKGROUND The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund (OSRCF) provides funding for the implementation of short term projects that "keeps Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity". Some of the target groups for the grant are older adults (55 — 64 years) and seniors (65 years and older). The target groups align with the current demographics of the Coronation Centre. 2 R&C-2017-04 March 28, 2017 Recreation & Culture staff submitted a grant application to the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund to request funding to extend the Centre's operating hours to provide active programming on Saturdays. If successful, the Centre will be open on a trial basis Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm. During this time two new physical activity programs, Pickle Ball and Carpet Bowling will be introduced. The mandate of the Coronation Centre is to provide recreational opportunities for individuals 50 years and over. If successful, the funding will allow staff to expand hours and programming opportunities for older adults who cannot attend weekday activities due to employment obligations. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The awareness of the signs and symptoms of a concussion is important to the recovery and prevention of future complications. City staff is responsible for managing and/or assisting a participant with a suspected concussion while participating in a City recreation program or activity. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS There are no immediate financial implications associated with this report. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The City's Recreation & Culture Department has a commitment to provide optimum leisure service delivery in the City of Niagara Falls which enhances the quality of life, health and well-being of our people, our communities, our environment and our economy. ATTACHMENT 1. Concussion Management Policy Recommended by: Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation and Culture Respectfully submitt : Ken Tod , Chief Ad inistrative fficer ATTACHMENT #1 POLICY Recreation & Culture Policy #: 1000.28 Issue Date: N1agaPaals Revision Date: DRAFT CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT POLICY INTENT The City of Niagara Falls understands the seriousness of concussions and is committed to keeping participants safe by reducing the incidence of concussions and ensuring the proper management of participants with suspected and diagnosed concussions. This policy aligns with the Ontario Concussion Strategy. As part of the Strategy, an approach was developed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) to ensure that sport organizations and community sport and recreation providers have concussion protocols which are consistent to those required by Ontario School Boards. CONCUSSION INFORMATION A concussion is a common injury among children and adolescents participating in sports and recreational activities. A concussion: • is a brain injury that causes changes in how the brain functions, leading to symptoms/signs that can be physical (e.g., headache, dizziness), cognitive (e.g., difficulty concentrating or remembering), emotional/behavioural (e.g., depression, irritability) and/or related to sleep (e.g., drowsiness, difficulty falling asleep); • may be caused either by a direct blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that transmits a force to the head that causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull; • can occur even if there has been no loss of consciousness (in fact, most concussions occur without a loss of consciousness); • cannot normally be seen on x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans; and • is a clinical diagnosis made by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. The young brain - especially the adolescent brain - is most susceptible to concussion and takes longer to recover (than adults). Without identification and proper management, a concussion can result in permanent brain damage and in rare occasions, even death. CONCUSSION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Signs and symptoms of suspected concussion (Presence of any one or more of the following signs & symptoms may suggest a concussion: • Loss of consciousness • Headache • Seizure or convulsion 2 • Dizziness • Balance problems • Confusion • Nausea or vomiting • Feeling slowed down • Drowsiness • "Pressure in head" • More emotional • Blurred vision • Irritability • Sensitivity to light • Sadness • Amnesia • Fatigue or low energy • Feeling like "in a fog" • Nervous or anxious • Neck Pain • "Don't feel right" • Sensitivity to noise • Difficulty remembering • Difficulty concentrating Signs and symptoms can be immediate or may be delayed by hours or days. Concussion symptoms are made worse by exertion — both physical and mental. It may be more difficult for children under 10 years of age to communicate how they are feeling. RESPONSIBILITIES The City of Niagara Falls will: • Ensure that all participants and/or parents/guardians are aware of this policy. • Provide information to program participants and/or parents/guardians that addresses concussion prevention, identification and management. • Provide training on the prevention, identification and management of suspected and diagnosed concussions to all employees/contractors that are directly involved with recreation programming and/or the supervision of participants. All City of Niagara Falls employees/contractors that are directly involved with recreation programming and/or the supervision of participants will: • Follow appropriate procedures related to Removal from Play in cases where a concussion is suspected. • Document all suspected concussions sustained while participating in a City of Niagara Falls program using an Incident Report. 3 • Ensure that participants follow the 6 Step Return to Play protocol in cases where a concussion has been diagnosed by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. Any return to play considerations must be accompanied by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner's written approval. Participants and/or parents/guardians will: • Notify an employee/contractor of The City of Niagara Falls about any current or previous concussions or concerns and ensure ongoing communication throughout the Return to Play process. PROCEDURES REMOVAL FROM PLAY [SUSPECTED CONCUSSION] a) If an individual is conscious and suspected of having a concussion, he/she is to be immediately removed from play/activity. b) Employees/contractors are to understand that they have the authority to remove from play any individual suspected of having a concussion — "when in doubt, sit them out." c) Following their removal from play, any individual suspected of having a concussion is to be assessed by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner. Note: If an individual is unconscious/has experienced any loss of consciousness, initiate emergency action plan and call 911. 6 STEP RETURN TO PLAY [DIAGNOSED CONCUSSION] Step 1: No activity, only complete mental and physical rest. Proceed to step 2 only when all symptoms are gone. Step 2: Light aerobic exercise, such as walking or stationary cycling. Monitor for symptoms and signs. No resistance training or weight lifting. Step 3: Sport specific activities and training (e.g. skating). Step 4: Drills without body contact. May add light resistance training and progress to heavier weights. Go to step 5 after written medical clearance. Step 5: Begin drills with body contact. Step 6: Game play. (The earliest a concussed athlete should return to play is one week). APPENDIX, RELATED RESOURCES AND LINKS (Note: All references refer to the current version, and may be amended from time to time) Websites: Niagara Region Public Health - Concussions and Minor Sports Ontario Government - Concussions Web Portal Parachute Canada - Concussions Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports - Active and Safe Coaching Association of Canada - Concussion Awareness 4 Hockey Canada - Concussions Submitted By: Kathy Moldenhauer, Director Recommended By: Ken Todd, CAO Approved By Council On: Report# TS-2017-11 Niagara,Falls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department SUBJECT: TS-2017-11 Dunn Street Radar Board Agreement With Embassy Suites RECOMMENDATION 1. That the radar speed board and associated hardware located on Dunn Street originally installed by Embassy Suites in 2007, remain for an additional five (5) year duration as indicated in the updated agreement. 2. The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required agreement. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Embassy Suites wishes to allow the radar speed board and associated hardware on Dunn Street to remain at its current location for an additional five (5) year term commencing April 1, 2017 and terminating March 31, 2022. The original agreement is set to expire on March 31, 2017. Staff has prepared an updated agreement with input from Embassy Suites representatives. BACKGROUND Embassy Suites had approached the City requesting permission to install a radar speed board unit on Dunn Street east of Ailanthus Avenue in 2007. The purpose of the radar board was to act as a passive traffic calming measure to reduce the speed of traffic on Dunn Street, in particular the valet drivers shuttling vehicles between the hotel and the off-site parking lot. Prior to the installation of the hardware, City Staff had received numerous complaints regarding vehicle speeds on Dunn Street. Since 2007, very few complaints regarding speeding have been received by Staff. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The City will be receiving an annual licence fee for the duration of the agreement. 2 TS-2017-11 March 28, 2017 CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhance motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety. Recommended by: Karl Dren, Director of Transportation Services Respectfully submitt Ken Todd, qhief A nistrative bfficer n 0 c z a 0 z Dean Iorfida From: Keith Begley <keith@orcga.com> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 1:47 PM To: Dean Iorfida Subject: Dig Safe Month Good Day, We would like to get approval to Raise a Flag and a Proclamation again in Niagara Falls. April is Dig Safe month in Ontario and we would like to continue working with Niagara Falls to Promote safe Digging in Ontario. I believe you have a council meeting near the end of the month and was wondering if we could get this request put to council. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. We would like the event to occur near the beginning of the month but any day in April would be great. I believe you also still have a flag from the last Event, if not we can always get another one for the you. It would also be great if the Mayor could be present.We had our symposium in Niagara Falls last month and he helped me out with a Mystery Event I ran to build bikes for the local Boys & Girls Club and it would be great to thank him in person for helping out with his kind letter to our membership. If you need any other information please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, 5BGrfC g� Manager,Activities,Logistics &Programs Office: 905-532-9836 Toll Free:1-866-44 6-4493 Cell: 647-224-2614 leeith@orc ag cmn ORCGk Comm GavJMAm._ 1 Dean Iorfida From: Carey Campbell Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 1:37 PM To: Dean Iorfida;Teresa Fabbro Subject: FW:2017 Oncology Nursing Day Proclamation Request Attachments: Proclamation Template - Niagra Falls.pdf From: Jolie Ko [mailto:jolie.ko@malachite-mgmt.com] Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 6:52 PM To: Jim Diodati Subject: 2017 Oncology Nursing Day Proclamation Request Dear Mayor Diodati, As Oncology Nursing day 2017,April 4th,2017 is fast approaching,my organization,the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology '.. (CANO/ACID),would like to request a 2017 proclamation from the city of Niagra Falls. Oncology Nursing Day is Canada-wide and we are gathering as much support as we can throughout municipalities and provinces to show our '.. support and thanks to Canadian Oncology nurses. Please join us on Tuesday,April 4th 2017 to celebrate the 14th Annual Oncology Nursing Day! The theme for 2017 is: "The Path to Change: Oncology Nurses Leading the Way." I have attached a sample template for you to use.Please do not hesitate to connect with me with if you have any questions. Kindest regards, JOLIE KO BA ASSOCIATION ADMINISTRATOR - SUITE 301-750 WEST PENDER STREET VANCOUVER BC V6C 2T7 T. 604 874 4322 F. 604 874 4378 '.. E. JOLIEKOa.MALACHITE-MGMTCOM W. WWW.MALACHITE-MGMT.COM S �p Canadian Assoclatlon of Nurses in Oncology CM8 Association canadienne des inflnni�res an oncologie Mayor Jim Diodati Mayor's Office 4310 Queen Street, P.O. 1023 Niagra Falls, ON L2E 6X5 February 27`h, 2017 Dear Mayor Diodati, We are pleased to inform you that Tuesday April 4th, 2017 is Oncology Nursing Day in Canada. This year our theme is "The Path to Change: Oncology Nurses Leading the Way." Each year,Oncology Nursing Day brings together oncology nurses, other health care professionals, government leaders, the media and members of the public in collaborative activities that acknowledge the professionals of oncology nursing. In an effort to recognize the tremendous work of oncology nurses in Canada, the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology is requesting that April 4th 2017,be proclaimed as Canadian Oncology Nursing Day in the city of Niagra Falls in honour of the oncology nurses who live and work in your city. We have attached a sample template for you to use. We thank you for your consideration of our request. For further information,please contact us at cano@malachite-mgmt.com or by telephone at 604.874.4322. Sincerely, Tracy Truant President, Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology/Association canadienne des infirmi6res en oncologie 750 Pander Street, Suite#3oi,Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6C 2T7 604.874.4322 0604.874.4378 fcano@malachite-mgmt.com www.cano•acio.ca ckffi Canadian Association of Nurses In Oncology e Association oanadienne des infinaieres an oncologle t ` i 14th Annual Canadian Oncology Nursing Day Tuesday,April 4th, 2017 To designate Tuesday,April 4th,2017, as Canadian Oncology Nursing Day • Whereas, oncology nurses are committed to providing quality oncology care; • Whereas, oncology nurses have demonstrated excellence in patient care, teaching, research, administration, and education in the field of oncology nursing; • Whereas, oncology nurses endeavour to educate the public in the prevention and treatment of cancer Therefore I, Mayor Diodati, hereby proclaim April 4"', 2017 as "Canadian Oncology Nursing Day" in Niagra Falls and urge all residents ofNiagra Falls to join in observance of and participate in activities to recognize the special contribution oncology nurses provide to the public. Signed: Date: Attested by: Igo Pander Street,Suite#301,Vancouver,British Columbia Canada V6C 2T7 604.874,4322 0 604.874,4378 cano@malachite.mnmt.com W W W.cano-ado.ca RECREATION & CULTURE Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor Diodati and Members of Council From: Beth Angle, Staff Liaison for the Recreation Committee Date: March 28, 2017 Re: Fundraiser for the Activity Subsidy Fund The Recreation Committee is planning to host a fundraising event for the City of Niagara Falls Activity Subsidy Fund this spring. The Activity Subsidy Fund allows the Recreation Committee to provide support for children in financial need to participate in a variety of recreation activities. The Committee is extremely proud of this program and would like to ensure that it continues for many years to come. The fundraising event will be the second annual Garage Sale at the Gale where residents are invited to register as vendors to sell their "garage sale items" out of the back of their vehicle. Participants must register and pay a $20.00 fee in advance to reserve a parking spot. Vendors will be responsible for pricing and selling their own items and will keep any profit. This community event will be held on Saturday, June 24th in the Gale Centre Parking Lot. A barbeque will be provided and there will be something for everyone. The Gale Centre will be closed for maintenance at this time which will guarantee that the parking lot is empty and will help ensure a safe and smooth event. Breakaways, the concession provider at the Gale Centre, have been contacted to ensure that there would not be any conflicts regarding the provision of a barbeque. On behalf of the Recreation Committee, I respectfully request the support of Council for the Recreation Committee to host this fundraising event, to consent to a fee of$20.00 per vendor space, and to waive the applicable Specific Location Daily Sales Licence and fee that would be required. BA c.c. Kathy Moldenhauer, Director of Recreation & Culture A Great City ... For Generations To Come CLERKS DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Memo To: Mayor James M. Diodati & Members of City Council From: Dean lorfida, City Clerk Date: March 28, 2017 Re: St. Paul High School Food Truck Event, May 26, 2017 Once a term, St. Paul High School has a one-day food truck event on their premises. Staff has previously had no issue with the one-off event that caters primarily to the school population. The request would be to allow the event on the premises and waive associated business licence fees for the trucks. The organizers will require approval from the Regional Health Department. RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council A Great City ... For Generations To Come Dean Iorfida From: Katharine Thomas <kthomas@growwisehealth.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 5:39 PM To: Dean Iorfida Cc: Teresa Fabbro Subject: Niagara Falls Hello Dean, I was in the clerks office and had the pleasure of speaking with Teresa. I was hoping to speak very briefly at the upcoming city council meeting. GrowWise Health WhiteCedar Medical Cannabis Doctors has opened an office at 4685 Queen Street in Niagara Falls. I know this is short notice but I was hoping to introduce our company to city council. I would only need 5 minutes or less of your time just for an introduction. If you would like to meet prior to the upcoming city council meeting please let me know. Warmest Regards Katharine r White Cedar s GrowWise Health Medical Cannabis Doctors 4685 Queen Street 4685 Queen Street Niagara Falls,ON L2E 21_9 /1 Niagara Falls,ON L2E 2L9 (416)923-6970White Cedar F:(906)05)356-4910 GrowNse " F:(905)356-4910 MEDICAL CANNABIS W.cannabisdocs.ca Health W:growwisehealth.com DOCTORS E: info@cannabisdocs.ca E: info@growwisehealth.com Letter Of Introduction To The Physician Community GrowWise Health and White Cedar Medical Cannabis Doctors are pleased to announce we are accepting new referrals to our Niagara Falls clinic location. There is no cost to the patient associated with their visit.All physician assessments are covered by CHIP and GrowWise Health patient education services are free-of-charge to the patient. Your patient may benefit from medical cannabis,as a growing body of evidence suggests that medical cannabis therapy may be an effective tool for treating a variety of chronic and debilitating conditions and symptoms including: • Chronic pain Irritable Bowel Syndrome PTSD • Muscle spasticity Crohn's disease Sleep disorders • Multiple Sclerosis Nausea Arthritis • Epilepsy Anorexia/Cachexia Migraines • Cancer We invite you to refer patients who may require cannabis for medical purposes to our team of healthcare experts in the field of prescription cannabinoids and medical cannabis.Our physicians adhere to the highest standards of excellence in the delivery of health care, comply with all prescribing protocols as per regulatory guidelines,and are at the forefront of exceptional patient care in this unique field of medicine.To ensure continuity of care,our physicians provide timely consultation reports back to the referring physician. Patients authorized to use medical cannabis will receive a "Medical Document"from the assessing physician.This document contains similar information to a prescription and enables the patient to order quality-controlled and laboratory tested medical cannabis in dried or oil form from a Health Canada Licensed Producer. During your patient's visit,they will receive complimentary personalized education from a GrowWise Health Patient Educator, a qualified nurse, relating to their medical cannabis treatment.The GrowWise Educator will discuss cannabis strain selection,dosing guidelines, optimal modes of administration, possible side effects and safety and legal concerns.Assistance is offered to facilitate registration and medication ordering with a Licensed Producer. Your patient can access their educator via GrowWise Health's patient hotline and will receive detailed follow-up care options most suited to their treatment plan. We look forward to getting to know you and becoming your partners in managing your patients' symptoms and helping improve their quality of life. Sincerely, Katharine Thomas (289)990-0646 r a z z z 3 a m A PBD-2017-07 Niagara,Falls March 28, 2017 REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2017-07 AM-2016-005, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application North Side of McLeod Road West of Sharon Avenue Applicant: Tom Vattovaz Proposal: Car Wash RECOMMENDATION That Council deny the Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment application to add a Special Policy designation to the property and to rezone it a site specific General Commercial (GC) zone, to permit the construction of a 3-bay manual car wash. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tom Vattovaz has submitted an application to amend the City's Official Plan and Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to permit the construction of a 3-bay manual car wash. The development is proposed on two vacant lots located on the north side of McLeod Road, west of Sharon Avenue. The amendments cannot be supported for the following reasons: — The proposal does not represent a logical extension of a commercial node, but rather an intrusion of a commercial use in the middle of a Residentially designated area. The use is anticipated to have significant impacts on the surrounding residences; The lands are insufficiently sized to accommodate the use as reflected in the number of departures necessary to the City's zoning standards. The lesser standards increase the potential of disruptions to adjacent residents; and The lands would be more appropriately developed with a multiple unit dwelling as envisioned by the City's intensification policies contained in the Official Plan. This application was originally scheduled for a Council Public Meeting last August, but the application was deferred on the request of the applicant. BACKGROUND Proposal Tom Vattovaz has requested an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for two lots located on the north side of McLeod Road, west of Sharon Avenue, totalling 1,114 square metres (0.27 ac.). Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the site. The amendments are 2 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 requested to permit the construction of a 3-bay manual car wash on the property. Schedule 2 shows details of the proposal. The lands are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan which does not permit a car wash use in this location. The applicant is requesting a Special Policy Area designation be applied to the lands to permit the commercial use as an exception to the Residential policies. The lands are zoned Institutional (1) in accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The applicant is requesting the property be rezoned to a site specific General Commercial (GC) zone, with provisions limiting the use to the proposed car wash, and with site specific lot frontage, lot depth, front and rear yard depth, side yard width, lot coverage, landscaped open space, and vehicle queuing space provisions to permit the proposal. This application was originally scheduled for the Council Public Hearing of August 23, 2016, but the application was deferred by Council to provide more time for the applicant to prepare a full presentation to Council. The City has not received any revisions to the proposal or any further supporting information. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The property consists of two undeveloped lots that were originally intended for single detached dwellings. The lots were formerly owned by the place of worship to the east. The property is surrounded by single detached dwellings to the north and west, and the place of worship and associated parking lot to the east. A small plaza, an office and several detached dwellings exist to the south. Circulation Comments Information about the requested Official Plan and 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 objection from a Provincial or Regional perspective. Although car washes are exempt from Provincial requirements requiring evaluation of noise impacts, Regional staff would still recommend a noise study be conducted to address the appropriateness of the car wash and determine any mitigation measures. A road widening, with a width to be determined by Regional staff, would be required to be dedicated at the site plan stage. 3 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 • Transportation Services The current configuration of the queuing spaces cannot be supported by Transportation Services staff. If the project proceeds it is recommended that the westerly access be closed, the queuing spaces be oriented in an east to west direction, and turning templates be applied to ensure vehicles can navigate the revised configuration. • Parks Design Increased rear and side yard buffers would be recommended for the development. Noise attenuation buffer treatment along the abutting residential properties should be considered. Municipal Works, Legal Services, Fire Services, Transit No objections to the rezoning. • Surrounding Residents Seven letters of objection have been received from surrounding residents and are included in tonight's agenda. These letters cite concerns about the potential 24 hour operation of the facility; noise, visual and lighting impacts; and the potential of increased accidents on McLeod Road as a result of the facility. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on June 1, 2016 and was attended by 11 residents. The residents expressed numerous concerns about the proposal including the impacts of noise, lighting, and traffic, as well as the potential for 24 hour operation, vandalism and disruptive behavior if customers were unsupervised. The residents noted that if the proposal was approved, some sort of noise attenuation should be installed. The applicant responded to the concerns, noting that the site would be properly maintained and that cameras would be installed to ensure security. ANALYSIS In absence of any revisions or further supporting information for the proposal, Staff's recommendation and concerns about the proposal have not changed. 1. Official Plan The subject property, as well as the rest of the surrounding properties on the north side of McLeod Road between Sharon Avenue and the hydro canal, are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan and are intended to be developed primarily with dwellings. Places of worship are allowed under the Residential 4 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 designation since they serve the residential community. Residentially designated properties along arterial roads, such as McLeod Road, are suitable for apartment buildings. The site cannot be developed for neighbourhood commercial facilities because it is within 500 metres of commercially designated and zoned properties. Commercial uses such as car washes that serve a larger portion of the City are typically located in areas designated for commercial development. As an alternative to a Commercial designation, the applicant is proposing a Special Policy Area designation to permit the proposal on the lands as an exception to their Residential designation. Staff cannot support the proposal as summarized below: The site is not a logical extension of a commercial area such as the ones located at the intersections of McLeod Road and Dorchester Road, and McLeod Road and Oakwood Drive. Instead the site is located within Residential designated lands. The proposal represents a disorderly mixing of incompatible uses which increases the potential of land use conflicts. — Car washes are to have significant areas devoted to landscaping to compensate for large paved areas, and buildings and structures are to be well setback from Residential zones for improved compatibility. The site is undersized to accommodate the car wash and the necessary landscaping and buffering to mitigate impacts on surrounding properties and streets. Building setbacks to residential properties are significantly reduced from what is expected for a car wash and landscaping strips are too small to provide adequate buffers, particularly where the building is located close to the abutting dwellings. Schedule 1 shows that no landscaping is proposed along the McLeod Road frontage (the landscaping here will be within the road widening). The applicant's planner claims that the lands are not appropriate for single detached dwellings, due to their location on a busy arterial road. The planner also claims that the four residential properties to the west of the subject lands could also be consolidated and redeveloped for a commercial use. While staff agree that the likelihood of detached dwellings being built on the subject lands may be low, they would be ideal for a multi-unit dwelling. This is confirmed by the City's Official Pan which encourages the consolidation of properties and the development of low-rise apartment buildings on this portion of McLeod Road having a minimum density of 65 units a hectare. This would equate to a 4-6 unit apartment building. 2. Zoning By-law The subject lots are currently zoned Institutional (1) in accordance with Zoning By- law No. 79-200. They were zoned I when they were owned by the adjoining congregation in anticipation that they would be used for an expansion of the place 5 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 of worship. On their own, the lands are undersized for the uses permitted by the I zone. The applicant has requested the zoning of the lands to be changed to a site specific General Commercial (GC) zone, limited to a 3-bay manual car wash. In addition, numerous adjustments are requested to the regulations applicable to a car wash as summarized in the following table: ZONE REGULATION EXISTING REGULATION PROPOSED REGULATION Minimum lot frontage 33 m 30.48 m Minimum lot depth 38 m 34 m Minimum front yard depth 12 m 22 m Minimum rear yard depth 7.5 m 2.1 m Minimum side yard width 6 m 1.5 m Maximum lot coverage 20 % of lot area 14 % of lot area Minimum landscaped open 5% of lot area 17 % of lot area space coverage Minimum number of queuing 4 2 spaces per car wash ba The requested zoning cannot be supported. Substantial reductions to the lot depth, rear yard depth and side yard width are being requested as the property is undersized and not in an appropriate configuration for the proposed use. These reductions will result in the use being brought significantly closer to surrounding residences than what is intended by the zoning by-law. Increased impacts on surrounding residents are anticipated as a result of these reductions. In the event Council decides to approve the application consideration should be given to requiring noise attenuation fencing along property lines that abut residences. The two lots are full lots in a plan of subdivision and therefore cannot be merged without the passage of a by-law to deem the lots not to be in a plan of subdivision. Should the application be approved, a deeming by-law will be necessary before the site can be developed. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Development of a car wash will result in commercial tax revenue for the City. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal does not impact on any of the Strategic Priorities. 6 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: _ .Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development 4 Respectfully submittV : R dd,Ken ToChi Administrative Officer A.Bryce:mb _ Attach. S:\PDR\2016\1PBD-2016-31,AM-2016-009,Tim and Evan Burke,Jon Grossi,5741 McGrail Ave,Zoning By-law Amendment.docx 7 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 SCHEDULE1 Subject Land i> N Q 1.117 ANN ST AB AN�N ST S OP K W.., Amending the Zoning By-law No.79-200 may Location: McLeod Road west of Sharon Avenue Applicant: Tom Vattovaz 8 PBD-2017-07 March 28, 2017 SCHEDULE2 w NEW2 G4OSED ND® if n. irk W+>zm ! fw .. ; GNAT LINK I Y1l L�IY'fHC? .... t ' 1� tt SIDEWALK t iNEWR(n.CLMEO ONE S f I r 4 WOOD BOARD FENCE I > > s 1 8wE YARD BET BACK •e-ii I<a• I NEW 1 WAROFE +* fK7O FENCE A6PW4T 6URFACE 1; F A9 A : �' -CH:1?Cfi B tyf_ I i PARIONGlOI A6 -IALT 949'AGE } a.RxM1x,Our aft 1 i a COMM RGPE F �Nf 'wvo AIN LINK NCE 0 � ENTRANCE ROAB NO OF SIGN J 1 275N FRONT f 1 SIOEWALK +BQA/ EXIT PADIN-SAM AANFEN RABB=BAN. Nf-1-P®nD RnAD Plannlno Soon la Pile:Z ' Al)),cleo-605— Niagara Falls, March 3" 2017 Letter to the Director of Planning, Building & Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5 In quality of direct neighbours to lots 79 & 80, Plan 193, North Side of Me Leod Road; East of Sharon Avenue (Assessment Roll Nos:: 2725-080-012-07060 and 2725-080-012-07090), the undersigned Giuseppe Buonamassa and Maria F.-Centonze, domiciled at 7130 Ann Street; Niagara Falls, ON,L2G 3E2, FIRMLY OPPOSE to the proposal of a 3 bay manual car wash on the bordering land. We ask the Director of Planning & Development of the City of Niagara Falls to REJECT the.Special Policy Area designation requested to be applied to the land from the applicant and to DO NOT PERMIT the proposed Car Wash. In accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 the land is zoned Institutional and we FIRMLY OPPOSE any General Commercial re-zone of the site. Determinated in preserving a quiet and safe neighbourhood, in regard of sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, we will appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.) an eventual favourable Council's decision on the application of Mr. Tom Vattovaz. 7j p ie � y Os �Q_ r—RA—FE�CE I V E]D MAR ,0 7 2017 BI ANNING t. Niagara Falls, June V 2016 Letter to the Director of Planning, Building & Development, City Hall, 4310Queen Street, Niagara Fallsj ON, UE 6X5 In quality of direct neighbours to lots 79 &,80, Plan 193, North Side of Mc Leod Road; East of Sharon Avenue (Assessm.ent Roll Nos.: 2725-080-012-07090 and 2725-080-012-07080), the undersigned Giuseppe Buonamassa and Maria F. centonze, domiciled at. 7130 Ann Street, Niagara Falls, ONjL2G 3E2, FIRMLY OPPOSE to the proposal of.a 3 bay manual car wash on the land. We ask the Director of Planning& Development of City of Niagara Falls to REJECT the Special Policy Area designation requested to be applied to the land from the applicant and to DO NOT PERMIT the proposed Car Wash. In accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 the land is zoned Institutional and we FIRMLY OPPOSE any General Commercial rezone of the site. /7 4 r LOM Q,Vl �t JUN 9 '1 L-A-1)��VE� Plorming 7scMtlril FIIOK V° 7140,AnnSt Niagara Falls, Ont L2G 8E2 March 17,2017 Director of Planning, Building Development City Hall 4310 Queen St. Niagara Falls, Ont L2E 6X5 RE: Proposal for 3 bay manual car wash Lots 79&:80, Plan 193, North Side of Mcleod Rd. East of haron;kve. (Assessment Roll Nos, 2725-080-012-07080& 2725-080-012-07090)Official Plan and Zoning By4aw Amendment Application-City File: AM-2016-005 Applicant: Tom Vattovaz Dear Sir or Madame: I am completely opposed to changing what is currently designated Residential in the City's Official Plan, Therefore, I fully oppose the application made by Tom Vattovazto build the said car wash. My concerns are as follows: The hours of business-Noise Pollution-Visability of Washing Bays- Lighting pollution- loitering-cleanliness of a conmmercial site-lack of privacy-no attendant on site-the effect of resale of my property.. I propose that-theland.designationbeaeft Residential Yours truly Anita GravelleRECE MAR 2 1 2017 PLANNING tip DEVELOPMENT Planning scanned 7140 Ann St. /k rvt 1�0i ,, Niagara Falls,Ont L2G 3E2 Aug. 16, 2016 Director of Planning, Building & Development City Hall 4310 Queen St, Niagara Falls, Ont L2E 6X5 RE: Proposal for a 3 bay manual car wash - Lots 79 & 80, Plan 193, North Side of McLeod Rd. East of Sharon Ave. (Assessment Roll Nos. 2725-080-012-07090 & 2725-080-012-07080) Official Plan and ZoningBy-Law Amendment Application - City File AM-2016-005 Applicant: Tom Vattovaz Dear Sir or Madame: I will not be able to attend the Aug 23,2016 Council meeting re this matter, so I am submitting this letter. As I stated in my previous letter in May 2016 1 am completely opposed to changing what is currently designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Therefore I fully oppose the application made by Tom Vattovaz to build the said car wash. There are also other concerns: The hours of business - Noise pollution - Visablity of Washing Bays - Lighting pollution - cleanliness of a commercial site - lack of privacy - loitering -the effect of resale value of my property. I propose that the land designation be left Residential. Your truly Anita Gravelled; l� S G C AUG �i 1 1 iS, i7 1 f finl ttiM i _ .�.4 �anning FI ronnod Flla: 7140 Ann St. Niagara Falls,Ont L2G 3E2 May 26, 2016 Director:of Planning, Building& Development City:Hall 4310 Queen St: Niagara Falls, Ont L2E 6X5 RE: Proposal fora 3 bay manual car wash - Lots 79 & 80; Plan 193, North Side of McLeod Rd. East of Sharon Ave. (Assessment Roll Nos. 27257080-012-07696 & 2725-080-012-07080) Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Application -,City File AM-2016-005 Applicant: Tom Vattovaz Dear Sir or Madame: 1 am opposed to changing what is currently designated Residential in the city's Official Plan. Therefore I fully oppose the application made by Tom Vattovaz to build the said car wash. Therearealso other concerns: The hours of business - Noise pollution- Visablity. of Washing Bays Lighting pollution .- cleanliness of a commercial site - lack of privacy-. loitering the effect of resale value of my property. I propose that the land designation be left Residential. Your truly Anita Gravelle RECEIVED MAY 272016 PLANNING r&DEV,F! �PMEEMf ScannedF&* Planning - Ri#a-.Marriott. From: Alex Herlovitch Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016-8:54 AM To- Ken Mach; Andrew Bryce; Rita Marriott Cc: Gwen Donofrio; Mary Benson Subject. FW: NO to rezoning McLeod Rd For the File/council Report From: Grieve, Lise Sent: Monday,May 30, 2016 3:41 P.M To:CouncilMembers Subject: NO to rezoning McLeod Rd. Hello; I am writing to you with.great concern about proposition of changing thezoning on McLeod Rd (near Sharon Ave)to commercial so,that a car_wash can be built on<the greenspace that,is presently there. I am absolutely opposed to that proposition. I have purchased my home on Ann Street and this proposition causes me great stress inthinking my,beautiful back yard would be on-looking a car wash with all the noise, chaos and disturbing situations that it would bring to my neighbourhood. I have a;beautiful home in which I know this business would depreciate the value of my home and make it nearly impossible to sell in the future,if I ever choose to do so. I have spoken to several of my neighbours and not one of them thinks that this is a good idea andeverysingle home owner is in opposition that this new business takes place on McLeod Rd. If it were a couple of residential homes to be built there, I would NOT have a problem with that but a car wash brings'a lot of unsavoury issues that I am not on board with. I hope that with writing to you that you can bring a strong voice to this issue. I am':aware that there is an information session to take.place regarding this zoning/business idea on June 1'`at city hall from 6-7pm. 1 do plan on attending and so area few of the neighbours from that area to express our opinion that this is` an unacceptable proposition to the area. Thank you for your time and.1 hope you can help us so that this decision does not get passed through council. Thank you again, Lise`Grieve 7150 Ann Street Niagara Falls,ON pp RECE VED MAY 3 12016 PLANNING, NT1 June 1, 2016 Director of Planning, Building& Development, City Hall /jam 4310 Queen Street, Planning / ' ) Scanned Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 SUBJECT` Rezoning of Lots 79 &80 McLeod Rd Niagara Falls Dear Mr. Bryce: We are writing this letter regarding the rezoning of the above lots to accommodate a 3 bay car wash. We are completely against this proposal for the following reasons. With commercial property next to our property,the value of our home will depreciate and make it difficult for resale if/and when we choose to move.The extra traffic congestion caused by another commercial building will make it increasingly difficult for us to exit our driveway.The exit, located immediately next to our driveway,along with the planned wooden fence,would hinder our view when exiting onto McLeod Road. The entrances and exits to the existing commercial buildings are already a source of frequent accidents.We fear the proposed re-zoning and subsequent building of a car wash will create an even higher risk of traffic accidents in the area:; Another major concern is regarding the road widening. We fear that the traffic brought so close to our home and front door will negatively impact the quality of life in our neighbourhood. We frequently experience issues with shaking of our home, including the plumbing/pipes,when large vehicles pass by. Further to the visibility and safety issues, we will lose a portion of our already small driveway adding to the difficulty of entering/exiting. The loss of vital green-space is an added side affect,an issue already negatively affecting many areas of the city: With proposed 24-hour opening times, the car wash will no doubt increase the risk of noise disturbances at all times of the day and night—stemming both from equipment and people. Two other questions have arisen from the proposed changes,which you may be able to speak to are: - Bell has a 6-foot easement which is right next to our driveway. What will happen with this? - Approximately 5 years ago the region was planning on widening McLeod Rd but they couldn't come any closer to the front of our homes. Can you clarify why the proposed changes are allowed when this was previously not resolved? The consensus of the neighbourhood and members of the local community strongly opposelthe.proodiwd zoning changes" and building plans. E Thank you for considering our concerns—we look forward to a speedy resolution. JUN 0 3 210116 4a. � t � Susan and Rick Rogers 7149 McLeod Rd., Niagara Fallk,ON L2G 3H1 Woa dnning I �� -- RitaMarriott - / ul �!�/( �� To: Alex Herlovitch Subject: RE: 3 Bay Manual Care Wash From Bmlding__. Sent: Wednesday, September 07; 2016 11:24 AM To: Alex Herlovitch Subject: FW; 3 Bay Manual Care Wash From Kathy Evansj 7 Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 10:40 AM To: Building subject: 3 Bay Manual Gare Wash Dear Mr. Alex Herlovitch, MCIP RPP Good Morning Mr. Herlovitch. I am writing to you regarding the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application-City File,AM-2016-005 Roll #2725-080-012-07080 I know the public meeting for the above.has been rescheduled. is want to take this opportunity to share with you some of the concerns I have regarding this zoning change. I am not sure if allowing this structure(the 3 Bay Manual Car Wash) on the North Side of McLeod Road, East of Sharon Avenue is going to be a positive change. I have been trying since September 2005 to have'6 set of stoplights installed at the intersection of McLeod Rd and Jubilee Dr. and Sharon Ave. The residential areas of both Sharon Ave. and Jubilee Dr. make it near impossible to turn left onto McLeod Rd, I believe that allowing the construction of the 3 Bay Car Wash' will only exacerbate the traffic,problem in that area.. I am happy to furnish:you with my letterstoboth the region and City of Niagara Falls requesting these stoplights. Perhaps, after reading them, re-consideration will be made for the installation of these lights and the rezoning. Surely,the:traffic flow going east and-west on McLeod, Rd., and those exiting the car wash if the rezoning is passed, will ensure less possibility of accidents and people taking needless chances to jump into traffic. I do, hope to hear from you and hear your thoughts on this proposal.. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter. Sincerely; Katherine Evans 905-374-6729 1 4�# Planning ?&-annZ6 s` Niagara Falls, March 10, 2017 Letter'to the Director of Planning, Building & Development, City Hall, 4310 Queen Street, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X5 Unable to attend the public meeting, scheduled on March 28'. with this letter we want to express our opinion in regard of the notice of application; received from the City Hall. In quality of direct neighbours to lots 79 & 80, Plan 193, North Side of Mc Leod Road, East of Sharon AvenugMssessment Roll Nos. 2725-080-012-07080 and 2725-080-012-0.7090), the undersigned Joseph Macai and Marie Therese Macai, domiciled at 7120 Ann Street, Niagara Falls, ON,L2G 3E2; FIRMLY OPPOSE to the proposal of a 3 bay manual car wash on the bordering land. We ask the Director of Planning & Development of the City of Niagara Falls to REJECT the Special Policy Area designation requested to be applied to the land from the applicant and to DO NOT PERMIT the proposed Car Wash In accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200 the land is zoned Institutional and we FIRMLY OPPOSE any General Commercial re-zone of the site. Determinated in preserving a quiet and safe neighbourhood, in regard of sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act, we will appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (O.M.B.) an eventual favourable Council's decision on the application of Mr. Tom Vattovaz. Sincerely Joseph Macai Marie Therese Macau RECENED MAR 17 2017 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 Niagarafiflls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development SUBJECT: PBD-2017-08 AM-2016-019, Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2560 Mewburn Road, 7488 Mountain Road and the Rear Portion of 7500 Mountain Road Proposal: A 4 Storey, 32 Unit Apartment Dwelling and a Block Townhouse Project with 19 Dwelling Units Applicant: Rivercrest Corporation Agent: Leigh Whyte RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Zoning By-law amendment application to zone the lands site specific Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) to permit the development of a 4 storey, 32 unit apartment dwelling and 19 block townhouse dwelling units, subject to the regulations outlined in this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Rivercrest Corporation has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for three parcels of land located on the south-east corner of Mountain Road and Mewburn Road. The lands are requested to be rezoned Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) with site specific regulations to permit a 4 storey, 32 unit apartment building and 19 block townhouse dwelling units. The amendment is recommended for the following reasons: — The scale and the types of housing are within the intent of the land's Residential designation and the policies for multiple unit dwellings contained in the City's Official Plan; — The project provides a transition in height and density and sufficient separation distance from the adjacent low and medium density housing; — The requested departures from the standard regulations of the R4 zone are acceptable and will provide for compact urban development in accordance with the direction provided by Provincial policies; and — Sufficient servicing and transportation infrastructure exists for the proposed development. 2 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 BACKGROUND Proposal Rivercrest Corporation has requested a Zoning By-law amendment for three parcels of land on the south side of Mountain Road, east of Mewburn Road, totalling 1.12 hectares (2.8 ac.). Refer to Schedule 1 to locate the parcels. The zoning amendment is requested to permit the development of a 4 storey, 32 unit apartment dwelling and a 19 unit block townhouse development on the lands. The applicant intends to develop the lands in the future through a condominium application. Refer to Schedule 2 for details of the proposed development. The lands are zoned Development Holding (DH) in accordance with By-law No. 79-200. The applicant proposes the land be rezoned to the Residential Low Density, Grouped Multiple Dwellings (R4) zone with site specific lot area, side yard width, privacy yard depth, number of dwellings on a lot and building height regulations to permit the apartment building and townhouse dwelling units in the configuration and at the building height proposed. Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses The lands are occupied by a motel on the southeast corner of Mountain and Mewburn Roads and a single detached dwelling, which appears to be vacant, fronting onto Mountain Road. The land slopes slightly to the south-west. Landscaped areas, including several mature trees, cover much of the lands. A condominium townhouse complex is located to the south of the lands, while single detached dwellings are located to the east. The subject site surrounds three single detached dwellings that front onto the south side of Mountain Road. The lands on the north side of Mountain Road are City owned and used for recreational purposes. Vacant lands, intended for tourist commercial purposes, are located on the west side of Mewburn Road. Circulation Comments Information about the requested 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. The proposal is consistent with the intent of Regional and Provincial policies. Due to the commercial use on a portion of the lands, Provincial policies require the applicant file a Record of Site Condition (RSC) with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC). A holding provision should be applied until this RSC is filed. 3 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 Due to the proximity of the property to agricultural lands, a sewage pumping station and the former Mountain Road landfill, warning clauses should be inserted into future development agreements advising purchasers of these uses. — The Mewburn Road Pumping Station is currently operating below capacity and can accommodate the proposal. — Any stormwater flows from the development must not have post development flows exceeding pre-development flows. Potential overland flows are to be maintained on the subject lands up to the 100 year storm event wherever possible. Access to Mountain Road shall be limited to the right-in/right-out access shown on the site plan attached as Schedule 2. • Municipal Works No objections. Although existing municipal infrastructure is anticipated to be sufficient to service the development, submission of a servicing study at the site plan or condominium stage will be required to confirm this. • Parks Design No objections. Payment of 5% cash-in-lieu parkland dedication, provision of a landscape plan, commercial grade wood privacy fencing along adjacent residential properties and protection of mature trees where possible, are to be provided at the site plan or condominium stage. • Building Services No objections. Building Permits will be required prior to construction; City and Regional development charges will be assessed at that time. • Transportation Services No objections. Disabled parking spaces are to conform to City regulations. Any gates at the entrances into the development are to be placed at least 6 metres into the property to ensure queuing does not occur on roads. • Ministry of Transportation, Legal Services, Transit, Fire Services No objections. 4 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 • Surrounding Residents Four letters of objection have been received from surrounding residents and are included in tonight's agenda. The letters express concerns about the proposed apartment building and about traffic and seek assurances that infrastructure can support the development without adversely impacting surrounding residents. Neighbourhood Open House A neighbourhood open house was held on February 16, 2017 and was attended by the applicant, City staff and about 22 neighbouring residents. The primary concerns raised by the residents were with respect to servicing and storm drainage. The residents noted basement flooding occurred on adjacent properties about 10 years ago, questioned if there was capacity in the Mewburn Road Pumping Station (across the street) and looked for assurances that they would not be adversely impacted by sanitary servicing or storm drainage from the property. Some residents urged the applicant to conduct a pre- construction survey of adjacent dwellings to document if construction activities during the development of the proposal cause any damage to surrounding dwellings. Residents also inquired about the fencing proposed, and noted that they wanted to see the cedar trees along the southern property line retained. One resident objected to the height of the apartment dwelling, noting he preferred if it were kept to 3 storeys. The applicant's agent noted that the developer would need to supply a servicing study at the plan of condominium stage that would demonstrate servicing infrastructure could support the project, and design a storm drainage system which would not increase current flows to the municipal system or onto adjoining properties. The agent also noted the applicant would be happy to work with neighbours on perimeter fencing details and would place the fence in a way that would retain the existing cedar hedge. The agent noted that the applicant would consider doing a pre-construction survey and noted that it was the applicant's preference to keep the proposed apartment building at 4 storeys. ANALYSIS 1. Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan The Planning Act requires City planning decisions to comply with Provincial policies. These policies direct municipalities to facilitate residential intensification within urban areas to help meet intensification targets. The subject lands are currently underutilized. The proposed development is a form of residential intensification promoted by the Province. 2. Official Plan The subject lands are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. The development of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings with densities up to 40 units per hectare are permitted on local or collector roads in Residential designated lands. Residential lands with frontage on a collector road 5 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 can be developed with apartments, with building heights up to 4 storeys and a maximum density of 75 units per hectare. Mewburn Road is a collector road and Mountain Road is classified as a higher order arterial road. The proposed development conforms to the Official Plan as follows: The development contains a mix of townhouses and an apartment building and has a density 45 units per hectare. This density is well below the maximum permitted density for a development with frontage on a collector road, and the type of units are expected on a property in this location; The apartment building is proposed to be setback a significant distance from adjacent low density housing; 17 metres from the south lot line, and 120 metres from the easterly lot line. These setbacks, along with the intervening townhouses, will mitigate any perceived impacts of the height of the apartment building and provide a gradation of building heights and density; The apartment building has been designed with a parking garage, landscaped front and exterior side yards and setbacks consistent with surrounding development as specified by the Official Plan, to assist in creating a development that engages the streetscape and reflects the character of the surrounding development; and, Surrounding roads and services can support the development. 3. Zoning By-law The lands are currently Development Holding (DH). The requested R4 zone will permit the proposed block townhouses and apartment building. The departures requested from the standard R4 regulations are summarized in the following table: ZONE REGULATION EXISTING REGULATION PROPOSED REGULATION 250 sq.m. per dwelling unit (townhouses) Minimum lot area 200 sq,m. er dwelling unit(apartments) 215 sq.m per dwelling unit One half building height for Minimum side yard One half building height apartments. 1.5 m for a width townhouse dwelling from northerIv side lot line Maximum building 10m 16.2 m (apartment building) height 10 m townhouse dwelling) Minimum privacy 5 m for townhouses 6.0 m for townhouses yard depth 6 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 The requested amendments can be supported for the following reasons: The lot area requirement represents the lot area provided by the apartment units combined with the townhouse units. This density is acceptable given the site's location at the intersection of an arterial road and a collector road; • The reduction in side yard width is primarily to accommodate the corner of a townhouse unit that abuts one of the single detached lots to the north; this minor reduction does not create any significant impacts on the abutting single detached dwelling; • The requested apartment building height regulation is to accommodate a 4th floor and architectural details. As there is significant separation provided between the proposed apartment building and the townhouses and single detached dwellings to the south and east, the increase in height for the apartment building is acceptable; and, • The reduced privacy yard depth of 6 metres for the units interior to the project does not have an impact off-site. This alternative standard assists in obtaining a more compact urban form that is encouraged by the Province. The applicant also requested relief to permit an apartment dwelling and townhouses on the same lot. The current R4 regulations permit this and there is no need to seek relief. 4. Servicing Matters Surrounding residents asked for assurances that services were sufficient to accommodate the development. The Region has indicated that the Mewburn Road Pumping Station is operating below capacity and can accommodate this development. Municipal Works staff have noted that infrastructure is expected to be adequate to support the development. A servicing study will be required at the condominium stage to demonstrate how the land will be serviced with sanitary and water services, and how additional stormwater will be contained to the site, all without adversely impacting surrounding properties. Matters such as landscaping and fencing details, grading, fire protection and utility services will also be addressed at the condominium stage. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The proposed dwellings will provide new tax assessment and cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication for the City. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The proposal does not impact on any of the Strategic Priorities. 7 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Schedule 1 — Location Map Schedule 2 — Site Plan Recommended by: /L�// Alex Herlovitch, Dir ctor of Planning, Building & Development Respectfully submitte en Todd, Chief A ministrative Officer A.Bryce:mb '.. Attach. S:\PDR\2017\PBD-2017-08, AM-2016-019, Rivercrest Corporation, 2560 Mewburn Rd, 7488 Mountain Rd and Rear of 7500 Mountain Rd, Zoning By-law Amendment.docx '.. 8 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 SCHEDULE1 LOCATION MAP Subject Land N 1:2359 VIIN itox1N MOUNTAIN NTA1N NTAIN 1 9 rMot.e p - WOQDGATE ST 4 OQ � J GREEN BOUGHS 1 Amending the Zoning By-law No. 79-200 ]anuary soi� Location: 2560 Mewburn Rd, 7488 Mountain Rd and Part of 7500 Mountain Rd Applicant: Rivercrest Corporation Inc. AM-2016-019 9 PBD-2017-08 March 28, 2017 SCHEDULE2 e� •a t r. (pt '� � RIF i �\• U ` I .r— — e. •. m I ¢L !l j �� ! i - m Vi in 1 i I U m � a. a Planning ''...... FlIk 1? Alex Herlovitch From: David Mason <Nashrambler8952Qhotmail.com> Sent: Thursday,February 23,2017 7;45 AM To: Jim Diodati;CouncilMembers cci Dean Iorfida;Alex Herlovtch Subject:. Zoning By-law Amendment.Application City Flle:AM 2016-019 RSCEIVED Dear Mayor and Council Members FEB 2 3 2017 PI„ANNING & DEftLOPMENT My name is David Mason and my wife Lori and I live at.2673 Olden Ave here in Niagara Falls. I am writing today with my concerns regarding the Rivercrest Corporation proposed development city file#AM-2016-019. There was an open house meeting on Thursday February 16,2017 at City Hall that I attended along with other neighbours that had been notified. I and others were able to voice our concerns but I wanted to voice my concerns with the Mayor and Council as it would be your vote that allows the zoning by-law amendment of which my wife and I along with others have a concern. My property backs onto 2720 Mewburn road. When we purchased our home on Olden ave more than 20 years ago we inquired into the zoning of the area and land. We were informed by city staff(I do not recall who now) that changing the zoning to allow 4 storey or higher apartment buildings would be difficult for someone to do, that type of development would not be in keeping with the area. Now we have a developer wanting to change the zoning to an R4 that allows a 4 storey apartment building (condo). My concern going forward is if the city allows this zoning amendment for RivercrestCorporation what would stop a developer to now request and be granted a zoning change for the land between 272 Mewburn road and the QEW to a R4 or R5 and allow a 20 or 30 storey apartment/condo development! I am have no issue with the height of the townhomes proposed for this develop it,is the height of the apartment/condo unit I am against; It is to be a 32 unit.building at 4-storeys high and that is NOT inkeeping with this neighbourhood, We are also concerned with water and flooding of our basement.For me it took nearly 10 years of discussions with city staff about the poor conditions of the storm sewer drainage. We had many floods in our basement, many visits by city workers to put.a camera through my homes system and it was not until one Christmas eve and boxing day when most of my neighbours also got flooded out that the city admitted that the storm sewer system installed in the mid seventies was not built to handle all the additional development andthis'along with the clay soil conditions had created a high water table. The city pied to install check valves and sump pumps in mine and other homes.Now with this new development AM-2016-019 what assurances can the city give myself and others that we will not have any flooding issues. Since the installation of the sump pump I have had no r flooding and that pump runs even when there is no rain or melting snow. The frequency it operates varies but there is always water in the sump pump well. I believe there is a public safety concern with the Mountain road exit for River Crest development being within one property width of where Olden Ave exits onto Mountain road. I believe there is a higher risk of an accident between a vehicle turning right out of River crest onto Mountain and a vehicle turning left from Olden onto Mountain! It would be reasonable to have a greater distance between these streets that both exit onto Mountain road. Perhaps there should be consideration from city staff toward closing Olden Ave from Mountain road, making Olden Ave dead end at Mountain road, this would reduce the risk of public injury and a side benefit of dealing with the high speed traffic issues we have currently on Olden. Vehicles turn from Mountain onto Olden and race down our street. As well they race from Green Boughs stop sign toward the stop at Olden and Mountain. We are opposed to allowing the zoning by-law amendment of City File# AM-2016-019 to an R4 that would allow the building of a 32 unit 4 storey apartments on the River Crest Estates property. We would ask that the council vote down this zoning by-law amendment in full but especially regarding building height. An apartment building unit is not in keeping with this neighbourhood's current dwellings size, style and character. Allowing the change for building height now will only invite more high rise development and dramatically alter my neighbourhood in negative way. Sincerely David& Lori Mason 2673 Olden Ave Niagara Falls O 2 ..Planning _ ^ armed IR City of Niagara Pall's March 3, 2017 4310 Queen St., PO Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Attn: Director of Planning, Building,and:Development Re 2560 Mewburn Rd,, 7488 Mountain Rd:, and part of 7500 Mewburn Rd. As nearby residents of the proposedmulti-story housing development at the comer of Mountain Rd, and Mewburn Rd. we are writing to let you know of our concerns; Specifically,we do not feel that the proposed four story apartment building fits with the existing residential neighbourhood;which is comprised of single and two story single family residential and townhouse developments. We note that there are no buildings over three stories north of Thorold Stone Rd. and east of the QEW, and would;like to see the proposed development limited to three stories. The townhouse portion of the proposed development matches the neighbourhood to the south along Mewburn Rd., and while a 3 story building on this site will be higher than all of the surrounding buildings, it will not be as obtrusive to the existing streetscape and sight lines from the existing houses as a four story.building would be. We trust you will take our concerns into consideration during the development review and approval process. With'regards, Andrew Durward and Cassandra Johnston 7401 Thole Place Niagara Falls L2J 4E9 ErVED IMAR 0 9 2092 PLANNING 8. D—VE60P ENT Planning File: V` Mr. Alex Herlovitch 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Herlovitch: Attached please find a letter from the North side residents of Mount Forest Villas, located at 2684 Mewburn Rd., Niagara Falls, L2J 09A withregards to the proposed River Crest Estates development, behind our Units. We appreciate your addressing our concerns in this matter. Thank you. n . RECEI't MAR 2 0 2097 PLANNING & DEV r;;II PMENT Mr. Alex Herlovitch March 13, 2017 Director of Planning City Hall The following are a few concerns, regarding the new development proposed adjacent to our 2684 Mewburn complex. A number of these issues (we realize) have already been identified by others: (1) Height of Proposed Apartment Complex. At present the existing residential neighbourhood is primarily comprised of townhouse bungalows and single family homes with only a few that are 2 stories. It is preferred that the height of the proposed apartment complex be no higher than 2 stories to conform with the proposed height of the rest of the development and that it be no higher than existing sightlines. (2) Row of Cedar trees and Separation Allowance from Loran Road It is extremely important that the existing row of cedar trees on the north side of our townhouse complex (Shabri property) not be touched. This requirement must be a written commitment by the developer and included in any contractor specifications. Also, please verify the green space allowance to be maintained between the cedar trees and the road surface of Logan Lane to minimize salt spray damage in winter months. (3) Potential Damage to Existing Surrounding Homes as a result of Construction of New Development. Will the developer commit to paying for an independent inspection of existing homes adjacent to the new complex before construction and again within 2 years after construction to determine whether new cracks in existing building walls are a result of adjacent construction activity? In the event of any resulting damage, will the developer commit to paying for the repair of such damage? (4) Residential Low Density We would like to know the meaning of"Residential Low Density' in the Notice of Application and Public Meeting and how this proposed development conforms to the City's planning definition of this term. (5) Need for Speed bumps on New Development Lanes We would like to see a commitment in writing from the developer and also inclusion in contractor specifications for speed bumps on all 4 new roads within the development, but particularly along Logan Lane and Robson Lane for safety and to minimize the potential for noise, dust and salt spray damage. (6) Drainage and Sewage Treatment We are concerned that displacement of natural drainage conditions may exacerbate future drainage flow such that it could increase the potential for basement flooding in our townhouse complex. How will this be addressed? Also, has the City confirmed that there is sufficient capacity at the closest sewage treatment facility to handle this significant increase in sewage flows? (7) Lightin We would like to Imowdetails of the proposed lighting forthe new development and how It will minimize Impacts on the surrounding existing neighbourhood, e.g. will there be covers to direct lighting downwards? (8) landscaping and Fencing We would like to know more about the landscaping and type of fencing proposed for the new development. (9) Visitor Parking Can the developer please provide more details on the visitor parking for the apartment and townhouses, i";e. is the visitor parking along Whistler Lane for both the apartment and townhouses? Is there visitor parking.anywhere else for the townhouses? (10) Garbage Management and Collection Where will clumpsters for the apartment building be located and how will it be managed, e.g. covered or enclosed, recycling, frequency of collection, etc. Finally, we would like to see all of our collective concerns addressed in;the Public meeting, as well in writing following the public meeting. � . Concerned Residents of 2694 Mewburn Road l ` ° ( Plannlny rtrtad T7aleh 3,2017 ,� 4/-/' o2gK -©F Ale, Ficnlovitch - , Diecto 11111191 c �Cityldalh�" : �t3;10 QueorStreet Niagara Fabs ON 1:E 6X5 be A91,�Idcatht Re;, Planning meeting of River Crest Estates oil February 16. 3017 As-board of directors for 21 tax paying units (NS Condo Corporation 57) we have the following concerns with respect to the new development at Mountaiin and Mewburn Road in Niagara Falls. 1=We are proposing the apartment condo building be a three story twit to coincide with the height of'the rest of the buildings in the development and the surrounding neighbourhood. Also a three story building would be less dramatic change to the current residential neighbour-hood. It would reduce the amount ol•trafticand be less invasive to the surroundings and the privacy on our north facing units. 2- We are 'very concerned about the water issues which are both Regional and City responsibililies. Can the existing pumping station handle 51 new family units? On December 1. 2006 all eleven(I l) condo units on M' wbtun Road had their basements floodled with sewage due to the inability til•the pwuping station to handle the usage. Will the rttii� run offirom the higher ele alion on Olden /ivcnuc property be contained by the catch basins set it) place by the new construction? Have the city storm drains been upgraded to handle extra rain water front when the area transforms Iron mostly grass arca to mostly asphalt? We also have concerns that the addition of 51 units may afl•ect our water pressure...will there be adequate water mn ai additions,to;prevent this from happening'? 3- Traffic flow along the recently narrowed Mewburn Road will increase dramatically which is both a Region and a City issite especially if school buses will be coming to pick up the children in the family oriented development; 11, 4-We understand a consistent style of fence will be constructed of the east and north side of the development. We propose that the same fence be placed on our north your south- border with a height of•$ feel to achieve privacy and noise reduction it) our residences. Keeping in mind the cedars on the boundary are to be Icft unharmed, 5 We are requesting an assessimCnl of aur foundations and exterior brick prior to the start of the CinstrUCtion to determine if any darnage is done during construction, Weare also lsuggesting a walk around with ALL adjoining homeowners to alleviate any miscommunications with the builders and'1he existing residents. In closing we realize the City and;the Region arejointly involved and request the Region be copied with Out' concerns, Resjnectfully yours REC . TV ED Mount Forest Villas MAR 0 9 2017 Condo Corporation NS 57 2684 Mewburn Road PLANNING Niagara Falls ON L.2.1 0A9 & nE%IELOPMENT Unit i Maril 11 ilnd IZlCl3c11'd C}gCIIII�I ` y Unit.2 Kenletl�anti Annc Getts Unit 3 Phil and Lula AicJlq �' ' Unit . 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Unit 21 Janles ICeI�t�Y U Planting Scenmd File: d�Wjof ra � xct 4 �'o� a 3/1e� 0 Gr��%� ,.�C,�J � G��l✓fie cl, Rt V ED MAR 15 2012 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT m O r c 0 z C • STATION 4 i CHIPPAWA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION March 21, 2017 City of Niagara Falls Chief Building Official 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, On Re: Special Occasion Permit and Noise Control By-Law To whom this may concern, On July 15& 16, 2017, The Chippewa Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVFA)will be hosting the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch Tournament and Street Dance. As part of the event,the CVFA has hired a number of bands,to play the street dance on Saturday July 151". We would like to ask for an extension of the Noise By-Law to 11 pm for this event. Bands are scheduled to start playing at 5pm. As part of the event, we are asking the City of Niagara Falls to grant permission to close Legion Road on July 15'^2017. We have spoken to The Royal Canadian Legion, The Queen's Guard Pub and landowner Shirley Fisher with respect to the event—they have not indicated any objections. A letter of municipal resolution is appreciated. We are also requesting that The City of Niagara Falls consider waiving the road closure fees for our event our July 15". We are non-profit organization, and all the monies raised from this event, as well as our other events are donated to such initiatives as: Student scholarships, Project Share donations that directly support residents of Chippewa and Breakfast Club to name a few. We have enclosed a map of how we intend to run the event on Legion Street, and as to the location of the stage. Should you require any further information,or if we may be of any assistance, please feel free to contact our Social Coordinator Brian Winrow at 905 651 9673 or Ken Prohaszka at 905 295 6317. Sincerely, Isabel Boland CVFA Secretary 8696 Banting Ave Niagara Falls, On L2G 6Z8 vox: 905 295 4398 email:c;hiopawafire@cimall.com '.. t� The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the Chippawa Volunteer Firefighters Association (CVFA) host the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch and Street Dance (the "Event'); and WHEREAS this year's Event, on July 15, 2017, is moving from Chippawa Lions Park to Legion Street; and WHEREAS the CVFA raise funds for scholarships, breakfast programs and Project SHARE; and WHEREAS the CVFA would like to be able to provide alcohol at the Event and live music until 11:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as an event of municipal significance; and WHEREAS the Event is significant in that it raises money for various causes and is annually anticipated in the Chippawa area. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Annual SPN Slo-Pitch and Street Dance as an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls Council grants relief to the Noise By-law (2004-105, as amended) to allow amplified music until 11:00 p.m., for the event. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI CITY CLERK MAYOR �N�o G� IUDF D To CONQUER Qum @EI'Lq➢.v�kl5f 4R54r tea In rhC:a '. Event Background Information: The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer® is a unique,two-day cycling event to take place on June 10th and 11th,2017. During this bald cycling journey, participants will cycle over 200 kilometers between The City of Toronto and The City of Niagara Falls, and camp overnight in Hamilton (the half-way point). 2016 will be our 10th year anniversary of this event and last year our 2016 Ride to Conquer Cancer event raised over 17.3 million dollars moving us that much closer to achieving the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre's goal: Conquering Cancer in Our Lifetime. The money our participants raise for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer®will benefit The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world.The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre has assembled a team of top doctors and scientists whose search for new discoveries and improved patient outcomes will have a real impact in our community, across Canada, and around the world. In other words,this fundraising event will move us closer to our vision to Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime Net proceeds from The Ride to Conquer Cancer will benefit The Princess Margaret, a leader in the fight against cancer and the largest institution in Canada exclusively devoted to cancer treatment, research, and education.The funds raised will in specific support breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. World leading scientists like Dr. Benjamin Neel, Dr. Neal Fleshner, Dr. Fei-Fel Lui will put fundraising dollars to immediate use in the conquest of cancer. Funding will go towards high content clinical trials such as the world class tumor bank, an advanced molecular profiling laboratory, and drug development programs. The Princess Margaret will also be able to put funds to work for other programs like cancer stem cell, cancer metabolism and microenvironment, immunotherapy, lung cancer, and prostate cancer programs. So the impact is very real at The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. As mentioned,this is our 10th year anniversary and over the past 9 years of this event, we have been fortunate to gain the support of thousands of participants, communities, regions, and volunteers. We encourage everyone to be a part of this history-making event whether it is by riding, being a donor, sponsor, crew member,volunteer or supporter.We thank you for your participation. For more information about The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer, please visit www.conguercancer.ca or call our offices at 1.877,699.2453 I 01 -im The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS the 10`h Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer(the "event") is a 2-day cycling fundraiser from Toronto to Niagara Falls; and WHEREAS the national event raises close to $20 million, annually; and WHEREAS on Sunday June 11th, 2016 approximately 3500 participants will conclude the event at the base of the Falls; and WHEREAS the organizers wish to be able to provide alcohol beverages at the conclusion of the event, in a properly fenced off area; and WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a public event of municipal significance. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the 10th Annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer 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 , The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Resolution Moved by Seconded by WHEREAS Springlicious ("the event') is an annual food, wine and beer expo that promotes the City's downtown businesses; and WHEREAS the event is scheduled for May 26`h to May 28'h, 2017; and WHEREAS the event is being organized by Celebrate Old Downtown Community Corporation ("COD"), a not-for-profit organization; and WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (ACCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a public event of municipal significance; and WHEREAS the event is significant as it annually provides exposure to the City's Downtown core. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council consents to Celebrate Old Downtown's desire to allow for alcohol on municipal property for this year's Springlicious; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the annual Springlicious as 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 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - A by-law to authorize the execution of a joint Third Lease Extension Agreement with The Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, respecting the extension of the Lease of a portion of 4300 Buttrey Street, Niagara Falls, for parking purposes. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. A Third Lease Extension Agreement dated March 16, 2017 and made between The Regional Municipality of Niagara and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls as Landlords, and the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission as Tenant, respecting the extension of the Lease Agreement for part of 4300 Buttrey Street, Niagara Falls, and more particularly described as Part of Stamford Township Lot 92, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part of Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659, for parking purposes, subject to such terms and conditions as set out in the Third Lease Extension Agreement attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Third Lease Extension Agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver the said Third Lease Extension Agreement. Passed this twenty-eighth day of March, 2017. ............................................................ ............................................................ DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017. Second Reading: March 28, 2017. Third Reading: March 28, 2017. THIS THIRD LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT made the 16'day of March 2017 BETWEEN: THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA and '...... THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Hereinafter called the"Landlord" OF THE FIRST PART '..... -and- NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE COMMISSION '.. Hereinafter called the"Tenant" OF THE SECOND PART A. The Landlord is the registered owner of certain lands and premises more particularly described as Part of Stamford Township Lot 92, in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Parts 2, 3,and 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659, located on Buttrey Street, Niagara Falls,(hereinafter referred to as the"Buttrey Street Lands"); B. By a Lease Agreement dated April 5, 2002 (the "Lease"), the Landlord demised and leased unto the Tenant, part of the said Buttrey Street,Lands, more particularly described as Part of Stamford Township Lot 92,in the City of Niagara Falls, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, designated as Part of Part 4 on Reference Plan 59R-11659, (hereinafter referred to as the '..... "Demised Premises"); C. By an agreement dated April 5,2007 (the"First Lease Extension Agreement"),the Lease was extended for five(5)years and twenty six(26)days from April 5,2007 and to April 30,2012; D. By an agreement made as of May 1, 2012 (the "Second Lease Extension Agreement"), the Lease was extended for a further five-(5)years-from May I,2012 and to April 30,2017. E. The parties have agreed to extend the Lease for a further five (5) years from May I,2017 to April 30, 2022, on the same terms and conditions except as modified by the First Lease Extension Agreement,_Second Lease Extension Agreement, and this agreement (the "Third Lease Extension Agreement"). NOW THEREFORE THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH that in consideration of the sum of the mutual covenants herein contained,the parties hereto agree as follows: I. The parties.acknowledge the foregoing recitals are true and accurate. - 2. The Lease is hereby extended for a further five (5) years commencing May I, 2017 and continuing to and including April 30,2022. 3. The Tenant shall pay the annual rent,as shown in the table below,annually in advance: . - year from to rent list total rent Year 1 May I,2017 April 30,2018 $1,230.56 $159.97 $1,390.54 Year 2 May I,2018 April 30,2019 $1,261.33 $163.97 $1,425.30 Year 3 May 1,2019 April 30,2020 $1,292.86 $168.07 $1,460.93 '.. Year 4 May I,2020 April 30,2021 $1,325.18 $172.27 $1,497.46 Year 5 May 1,2021 April 30,2022 $1,358.31 $176.58 $1,534.89 I 4. The parties confirm that in all other respects the terms, covenants and conditions of the Lease continue in full force and effect except as modified by the First Lease Extension Agreement, the Second Lease Extension Agreement, and this Third Lease Extension Agreement. S. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties and shall not be modified in any manner except by instrument in writing executed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have hereunto affixed their corporate seals under the hands of their respective officers duly authorized in that behalf. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Per: Name: James M.Diodati Title: Mayor Per: Name: Dean lorrida Title: City Cleric We have authority to bind the Corporation. THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA Per: Name: Jason Burgess Title: Commissioner of Corporate Services(A) - I have authority to bind the Corporation. NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE COMMISSION Per. Name: Lew Holloway Title: General Manager I have authority to bind the Corporation. 2 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS BY-law No. 2017 - A by-law to repeal By-laws 2011-42 and 2013-37, by-laws to authorize the execution of agreements respecting the Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-A-Street public service programs for volunteers. WHEREAS the Steckley Family and Friends (the "volunteers") adopted the Garner Trail and McGarry Drive, as per By-laws 2011-42 and 2013-37, respectively; and WHEREAS the volunteers have moved and are no longer volunteering their services. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. By-laws 2011-42 and 2013-37 are hereby repealed. Passed this twenty-eighth day of March, 2017. ........................................................ .................................................................... DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017 Second Reading: March 28, 2017 Third Reading: March 28, 2017 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - A by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth, and the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls, respecting the Starter Company Plus Program. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. An agreement between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth, respecting the Starter Company Plus Program, as attached hereto, is hereby approved and authorized. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the agreement. 3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto. 4. By-laws 2014-133 and 2016-05 are hereby repealed. Passed this twenty-eight day of March, 2017. ...................................................... ...................................................... DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017. Second Reading: March 28, 2017. Third Reading: March 28, 2017. THE AGREEMENT effective as of January 1, 2017 BETWEEN: HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth (the "Province") -and - THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS (the "Recipient') BACKGROUND: The Recipient intends to undertake the Program (as defined below) which is intended to provide training, mentoring, and grant opportunities to eligible individuals in Ontario to start, expand or buy a small business in their communities. The Recipient has applied to the Province for funds to assist the Recipient in connection with carrying out its Program and the Province wishes to provide such funds in the form of a conditional transfer payment. CONSIDERATION: In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are expressly acknowledged, the Province and the Recipient agree as follows: ARTICLE 1 INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS 1.1 Interpretation. For the purposes of interpretation: (a) words in the singular include the plural and vice-versa; (b) words in one gender include all genders; (c) the background and the headings do not form part of the Agreement; they are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of the Agreement; (d) any reference to dollars or currency shall be to Canadian dollars and currency; and Page 1 of 45 (e) "include', "includes" and "including"shall not denote an exhaustive list. 1.2 Definitions. In the Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Agreement" means this agreement entered into between the Province and the Recipient and includes all of the Schedules listed in section 30.1 and any amending agreement entered into pursuant to section 31.2. "BPSAA" means the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010(Ontario), including any directives issued pursuant to that Act. "Budget" means the budget attached to the Agreement as Schedule "B". "Business Day" means any working day, Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory and other holidays, namely: New Year's Day; Family Day; Good Friday; Easter Monday; Victoria Day; Canada Day; Civic Holiday; Labour Day; Thanksgiving Day; Remembrance Day; Christmas Day; Boxing Day and any other day on which the Province has elected to be closed for business. "Effective Date" means the date set out at the top of the Agreement. "Eligible Expenditures" means those expenditures required to implement the Program as more particularly described in Schedule "F'which are incurred by the Recipient on or after the Effective Date and to and including May 31, 2019. "Eligible Participants" means individual applicants approved by the Recipient as eligible participants in the Program, conditional upon each eligible participant undertaking an individual Learning Plan, and for those eligible participants the Recipient approves for grant financing of up to $5000 in Funds, conditional upon the eligible participant entering into a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement with the Recipient, all of the foregoing subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement including section 4.3 and Schedule "A". "Event of Default" has the meaning ascribed to it in section 14.1. "Expiry Date" has the meaning ascribed to in section 3.1. "Funding Year" means: (a) in the case of the first Funding Year, the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the following March 31; and (b) in the case of Funding Years subsequent to the first Funding Year, the period commencing on April 1 following the end of the previous Funding Year and ending on the following March 31. "Funds" means the money the Province provides to the Recipient pursuant to the Agreement. Page 2 of 45 "Indemnified Parties" means Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, Her ministers, agents, appointees and employees. "Learning Plan" means the Eligible Participant's individual learning plan as prepared and managed by the Recipient under the Program, which learning plan the Eligible Participant agrees to undertake as a condition of their participation in the Program, as more particularly set out under section 4.3 and Schedule "A" of this Agreement. "Maximum Funds" means [two hundred thousand dollars] $200,000 which is the maximum amount of monies the Province will provide the Recipient under the Agreement. "Notice" means any communication given or required to be given pursuant to the Agreement. "Notice Period" means the period of time within which the Recipient is required to remedy an Event of Default, and includes any such period or periods of time by which the Province considers it reasonable to extend that time. "Parties" means the Province and the Recipient. "Party" means either the Province or the Recipient. "Program" or "Starter Company Plus Program" means the undertaking described in Schedule "A". "Program End Date" means March 31, 2019 as more particularly described in Schedule "A". "Program Start Date" means January 1, 2017 as more particularly described in Schedule "A". "Reports" means the reports described in Schedule T". "Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement" means the starter company plus grant agreement as prepared by the Recipient, which the Recipient shall enter into with those Eligible Participants the Recipient approves for grant financing of up to $5000 in Funds under the Program as a condition of approval thereof, the foregoing subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement including section 4.3 and Schedule "A". "Starter Company Plus Program" or"Program" means the undertaking described in Schedule "A". "Timelines" means the Program schedule set out in Schedule "A". Page 3 of 45 '.. ARTICLE 2 REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS 2.1 General. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that: (a) it is, and will continue to be, a validly existing legal entity with full power to fulfill its obligations under the Agreement; (b) it has, and will continue to have, the experience and expertise necessary to carry out the Program; (c) it is in compliance with, and will continue to comply with, all federal and provincial laws and regulations, all municipal by-laws, and any other orders, rules, and by-laws related to any aspect of the Program, the Funds, or both; (d) unless otherwise provided for in the Agreement, any information the Recipient provided to the Province in support of its request for funds (including information relating to any eligibility requirements)was true and complete at the time the Recipient provided it and will continue to be true and complete; (e) it shall comply with the terms and requirements of Schedule "H" - Communications and Confidentiality Protocol; (f) The Recipient shall carry out the Program and related services to the public in accordance with the French Language Services Act(Ontario) by taking appropriate measures to comply with the French language services requirements. In this regard, subject to the Province's satisfaction, the Recipient shall, among other things that the Province may require from time to time, ensure that: (i) the Recipient has developed and maintained a protocol for providing members of the public with services in French; (ii) public documents relating to the Program, including relevant portions of the Recipient's website, are available in French; (iii) bilingual (English/French) signs, notices and other information and communications with the public are utilized to make it known that the Program and related services are available in French at the choice of any member of the public; and (iv) the Recipient shall report on its compliance with these and other requirements in the French Language Services Act(FLSA) Checklist per Schedule "J"to be signed by a senior officer and submitted in accordance with Schedule "D". 2.2 Execution of Agreement. The Recipient represents and warrants that it has: Page 4 of 45 (a) the full power and authority to enter into the Agreement; and (b) taken all necessary actions to authorize the execution of the Agreement. 2.3 Governance. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that it has, will maintain in writing, and will follow: (a) a code of conduct and ethical responsibilities for all persons at all levels of the Recipient's organization; (b) procedures to ensure the Recipient's ongoing effective functioning; (c) decision-making mechanisms for the Recipient; (d) procedures to enable the Recipient to manage Funds prudently and effectively; (e) procedures to enable the Recipient to complete the Program successfully; (f) procedures to enable the Recipient to identify risks to the completion of the Program and strategies to address the identified risks, all in a timely manner; (g) procedures to enable the preparation and delivery of all Reports required pursuant to Article 7; and (h) procedures to enable the Recipient to address such other matters as the Recipient considers necessary to enable the Recipient to carry out its obligations under the Agreement. 2.4 Supporting Proof. Upon request of the Province, the Recipient will provide the Province with proof of the matters referred to in this Article 2. ARTICLE 3 TERM OF THE AGREEMENT 3.1 Term. The term of the Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall expire on June 30, 2019 (the "Expiry Date") unless terminated earlier pursuant to Article 12, Article 13 or Article 14. ARTICLE 4 FUNDS AND CARRYING OUT THE PROGRAM 4.1 Funds Provided. The Province shall: (a) provide the Recipient up to the Maximum Funds for the purpose of carrying out the Program; (b) provide the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the payment schedule attached to the Agreement as Schedule"C"; Page 5 of 45 (c) deposit the Funds into an account designated by the Recipient provided that the account: (i) resides at a Canadian financial institution; and (ii) is in the name of the Recipient. 4.2 Limitation on Payment of Funds. Despite section 4.1: (a) the Province is not obligated to provide any Funds to the Recipient until the Recipient provides the certificates of insurance or other proof as the Province may request pursuant to section 11.2; (b) the Province is not obligated to provide instalments of Funds until it is satisfied with the progress of the Program; (c) the Province is not obligated to provide instalments of Funds until it has received the Reports described in Schedule "D", as applicable, in a form and content acceptable to the Province; (d) any disbursement of Funds to the Recipient shall be subject to applicable provisions of the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive, as amended from time to time, and a summary of which is contained in Schedule"G" hereto; (e) the Province may adjust the amount of Funds it provides to the Recipient in any Funding Year based upon the Province's assessment of the information provided by the Recipient pursuant to section 7.1; and (f) if, pursuant to the provisions of the Financial Administration Act(Ontario), the Province does not receive the necessary appropriation from the Ontario Legislature for payment under the Agreement, the Province is not obligated to make any such payment, and, as a consequence, the Province may: (i) reduce the amount of the Funds and, in consultation with the Recipient, change the Program; or (ii) terminate the Agreement pursuant to section 13.1. 4.3 Use of Funds and Carry out the Program. The Recipient will do all of the following: (a) carry out the Program: (i) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement; and (ii) in compliance with all federal and provincial laws and regulations, all municipal by-laws, and any other orders, rules and by-laws related to any aspect of the Program; Page 6 of 45 (b) use the Funds only for the purpose of carrying out the Program; (c) spend the Funds only on account of Eligible Expenditures and in accordance with the Budget; (d) not use the Funds to cover any cost that has or will be funded or reimbursed by one or more of any third party, ministry, agency or organization of the Government of Ontario; (e) approve individual applicants in accordance with Program intake processes and eligibility and suitability requirements set out under Schedule "A"; (f) develop and manage individual Learning Plans for each Eligible Participant in the Program; (g) undertake post-Program reporting with all Eligible Participants to obtain progress reporting information from Eligible Participants such as business expansion and job creation for three consecutive Funding Years following the Program End Date; (h) subject to section 4.3(i), for those Eligible Participants the Recipient approves for grant financing of up to $5000 in Funds under the Program; enter into a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement with each such Eligible Participant as a condition of approval thereof; and (i) ensure the following terms and conditions are included in the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement as prepared by the Recipient: (x) Audit Riqhts for the Crown. The parties agree that audit rights under the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Province (Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth), any authorized representative or any independent auditor identified by the Province, at the Province's expense, which audit rights, including the right of inspection and review of the Eligible Participant's progress of its project under the Program and any allocation and expenditure of Funds and to perform a full or partial audit of the Eligible Participant, shall continue in full force and effect for a period of seven years from the date of expiry or termination of the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement; (y) Learning Plan. The Eligible Participant agrees to undertake the Learning Plan as a condition of their participation in the Program, attached hereto as a schedule to the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement; (z) Post-Program Progress Reporting. The Eligible Participant shall, if requested by the Recipient or Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development Page 7 of 45 and Growth, provide progress reporting information such as the Eligible Participant's business expansion and job creation for three consecutive Funding Years following the expiry date or termination of the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement. 4.4 No Changes. The Recipient shall not make any changes to the Program, the Timelines and/or the Budget without the prior written consent of the Province. 4.5 Despite section 4.4. Despite section 4.4, the Recipient may, on occasion, move an amount equalling up to 10% or$500, whichever is greater, of the original amount of any line item in the Budget to another line item, provided that at all times the following conditions are met: (a) Administration: the amount allocated for the category of administration costs shall not exceed a maximum of 10% of the overall Budget; and (b) Grants: the amount allocated for the category of grants (up to$5000 in Funds for approved Eligible Recipients pursuant to Starter Company Plus Grant Agreements) shall not be reduced. 4.6 Interest Bearing Account. If the Province provides Funds to the Recipient prior to the Recipient's immediate need for the Funds, the Recipient shall place the Funds in an interest bearing account in the name of the Recipient at a Canadian financial institution. 4.7 Interest. If the Recipient earns any interest on the Funds, the Province may: (a) deduct an amount equal to the interest from any further instalments of Funds; or (b) demand from the Recipient the repayment of an amount equal to the interest. 4.8 Maximum Funds. The Recipient acknowledges that the Funds available to it pursuant to the Agreement shall not exceed the Maximum Funds. 4.9 Rebates, Credits and Refunds. The Recipient acknowledges that the amount of Funds available to it pursuant to the Agreement is based on the actual costs to the Recipient, less any costs (including taxes)for which the Recipient has received, will receive, or is eligible to receive, a rebate, credit or refund. 4.10 Funding, Not Procurement. The Recipient acknowledges that: (a) the Funds are to assist the Recipient to carry out the Program and not to provide goods or services to the Province; (b) the Funds are funding for the purposes of the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996(Ontario); and (c) the Province is not responsible for carrying out the Program. Page 8 of 45 ARTICLE 5 RECIPIENT'S ACQUISITION OF GOODS AND SERVICES, AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 5.1 Acquisition. If the Recipient acquires goods, services, or both with the Funds, it will: (a) do so through a process that promotes the best value for money; and (b) comply with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 (Ontario) including any procurement directive issued thereunder, to the extent applicable. 5.2 Disposal. The Recipient shall not, without the Province's prior written consent, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of any asset purchased or created with the Funds or for which Funds were provided, the cost of which exceeded $10,000 at the time of purchase. ARTICLE 6 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 6.1 No Conflict of Interest. The Recipient shall carry out the Program and use the Funds without an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest. 6.2 Conflict of Interest Includes. For the purposes of this Article, a conflict of interest includes any circumstances where: (a) the Recipient; or (b) any person who has the capacity to influence the Recipient's decisions, has outside commitments, relationships or financial interests that could, or could be seen to, interfere with the Recipient's objective, unbiased and impartial judgment relating to the Program, the use of the Funds, or both. 6.3 Disclosure to Province. The Recipient shall: (a) disclose to the Province, without delay, any situation that a reasonable person would interpret as either an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest; and (b) comply with any terms and conditions that the Province may prescribe as a result of the disclosure. ARTICLE 7 REPORTS, ACCOUNTING AND REVIEW 7.1 Preparation and Submission. The Recipient shall: Page 9 of 45 '.. (a) submit to the Province at the address provided in section 18.1, all Reports in accordance with the timelines and content requirements set out in Schedule "D", or in a form as specified by the Province from time to time; (b) submit to the Province at the address provided in section 18.1, any other reports as may be requested by the Province in accordance with the timelines and content requirements specified by the Province; (c) ensure that all Reports and other reports are completed to the satisfaction of the Province; and (d) ensure that all Reports and other reports are signed on behalf of the Recipient by an authorized signing officer. 7.2 Record Maintenance. The Recipient shall keep and maintain: (a) all financial records (including invoices) relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Program in a manner consistent with generally accepted accounting principles; and (b) all non-financial documents and records relating to the Funds or otherwise to the Program. 7.3 Inspection. The Province, any authorized representative or any independent auditor identified by the Province may, at its own expense, upon twenty-four hours' Notice to the Recipient and during normal business hours, enter upon the Recipient's premises to review the progress of the Program and the Recipient's allocation and expenditure of the Funds and, for these purposes, the Province, any authorized representative or any independent auditor identified by the Province may take one or more of the following actions: (a) inspect and copy the records and documents referred to in section 7.2; (b) remove any copies made pursuant to section 7.3(a)from the Recipient's premises; and (c) conduct an audit or investigation of the Recipient in respect of the expenditure of the Funds, the Program, or both. 7.4 Disclosure. To assist in respect of the rights provided for in section 7.3, the Recipient shall disclose any information requested by the Province, any authorized representatives or any independent auditor identified by the Province, and shall do so in a form requested by the Province, any authorized representatives or any independent auditor identified by the Province, as the case may be. 7.5 No Control of Records. No provision of the Agreement shall be construed so as to give the Province any control whatsoever over the Recipient's records. Page 10 of 45 7.6 Auditor General. For greater certainty, the Province's rights under this Article are in addition to any rights provided to the Auditor General pursuant to section 9.1 of the Auditor General Act(Ontario). ARTICLE 8 COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Acknowledge Support. Unless otherwise directed by the Province, the Recipient shall: (a) acknowledge the support of the Province for the Program; and (b) ensure that the acknowledgement referred to in section 8.1(a) is in a form and manner as directed by the Province. 8.2 Publication. The Recipient shall indicate, in any of its Program-related publications, whether written, oral, or visual, that the views expressed in the publication are the views of the Recipient and do not necessarily reflect those of the Province. ARTICLE 9 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY 9.1 FIPPA. The Recipient acknowledges that the Province is bound by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(Ontario) and that any information provided to the Province in connection with the Program or otherwise in connection with the Agreement may be subject to disclosure in accordance with that Act. ARTICLE 10 INDEMNITY 10.1 Indemnification. The Recipient hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from and against any and all liability, loss, costs, damages and expenses (including legal, expert and consultant fees), causes of action, actions, claims, demands, lawsuits or other proceedings, by whomever made, sustained, incurred, brought or prosecuted, in any way arising out of or in connection with the Program or otherwise in connection with the Agreement, unless solely caused by the negligence or wilful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. 10.2 Recipient's Participation. The Recipient will, at its expense, to the extent requested by the Province, participate in or conduct the defence of any proceeding against any Indemnified Parties and any negotiations for their settlement. 10.3 Province's Election. The Province may elect to participate in or conduct the defence of any proceeding by providing Notice to the Recipient of such election without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of Province under the Agreement, at law or in equity. Each Party participating in the defence will do so Page 11 of 45 by actively participating with the other's counsel. 10.4 Settlement Authority. The Recipient will not enter into a settlement of any proceeding against any Indemnified Parties unless the Recipient has obtained the prior written approval of Province. If the Recipient is requested by the Province to participate in or conduct the defence of any proceeding, the Province will co-operate with and assist the Recipient to the fullest extent possible in the proceeding and any related settlement negotiations. 10.5 Recipient's Co-operation. If the Province conducts the defence of any proceedings, the Recipient will co-operate with and assist the Province to the fullest extent possible in the proceedings and any related settlement negotiations. ARTICLE 11 INSURANCE 11.1 Recipient's Insurance. The Recipient represents, warrants and covenants that it has, and shall maintain, at its own cost and expense, with insurers having a secure A.M. Best rating of B+ or greater, or the equivalent, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person carrying out a program similar to the Program would maintain, including commercial general liability insurance on an occurrence basis for third party bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, to an inclusive limit of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence. The policy shall include the following: (a) the Indemnified Parties as additional insureds with respect to liability arising in the course of performance of the Recipient's obligations under, or otherwise in connection with, the Agreement; (b) a cross-liability clause; (c) contractual liability coverage; and (d) a 30-day written notice of cancellation. 11.2 Proof of Insurance. The Recipient will: (a) provide to the Province, either : (i) certificates of insurance that confirm the insurance coverage as provided for in section 11.1; or (ii) other proof that confirms the insurance coverage as provided for in section 11.1; and (b) upon the request of the Province, provide the Province with a copy of any insurance policy. (c) Page 12 of 45 ARTICLE 12 TERMINATION ON NOTICE 12.1 Termination on Notice. The Province may terminate the Agreement at any time without liability, penalty or costs upon giving at least 30 days' Notice to the Recipient. 12.2 Consequences of Termination on Notice by the Province. If the Province terminates the Agreement pursuant to section 12.1, the Province may take one or more of the following actions: (a) cancel all further instalments of Funds; (b) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient; and (c) determine the reasonable costs for the Recipient to wind down the Program, and do either or both of the following: (i) permit the Recipient to offset such costs against the amount the Recipient owes pursuant to section 12.2(b); and (ii) subject to section 4.8, provide Funds to the Recipient to cover the costs determined pursuant to section 12.2(c). ARTICLE 13 TERMINATION WHERE NO APPROPRIATION 13.1 Termination Where No Appropriation. If, as provided for in section 4.2(f),the Province does not receive the necessary appropriation from the Ontario Legislature for any payment the Province is to make pursuant to the Agreement, the Province may terminate the Agreement immediately without liability, penalty, or costs by giving Notice to the Recipient. 13.2 Consequences of Termination Where No Appropriation. If the Province terminates the Agreement pursuant to section 13.1, the Province may take one or more of the following actions: (a) cancel all further instalments of Funds; (b) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient; and (c) determine the reasonable costs for the Recipient to wind down the Program and permit the Recipient to offset such costs against the amount the Recipient owes pursuant to section 13.2(b). 13.3 No Additional Funds. For greater clarity, if the costs determined pursuant to section 13.2(c) exceed the Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient, the Province shall not provide additional Funds to the Recipient. Page 13 of 45 '... ARTICLE 14 EVENT OF DEFAULT, CORRECTIVE ACTION AND TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT 14.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an Event of Default: (a) in the opinion of the Province, the Recipient breaches any representation, warranty, covenant or other material term of the Agreement, including failing to do any of the following in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement: (i) carry out the Program; (ii) use or spend Funds; or (iii) provide, in accordance with section 7.1, Reports or such other reports as may have been requested pursuant to section 7.1(b); (b) the Recipient's operations, or its organizational structure, changes such that it no longer meets one or more of the applicable eligibility requirements of the program under which the Province provides the Funds; (c) the Recipient makes an assignment, proposal, compromise, or arrangement for the benefit of creditors, or is petitioned into bankruptcy, or files for the appointment of a receiver; or (d) the Recipient ceases to operate. 14.2 Consequences of Events of Default and Corrective Action. If an Event of Default occurs, the Province may, at any time, take one or more of the following actions: (a) initiate any action the Province considers necessary in order to facilitate the successful continuation or completion of the Program; (b) provide the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default; (c) suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate; (d) reduce the amount of Funds; (e) cancel all further instalments of Funds; (f) demand the repayment of any Funds remaining in the possession or under the control of the Recipient; (g) demand the repayment of an amount equal to any Funds the Recipient used, but did not use in accordance with the Agreement; Page 14 of 45 (h) demand the repayment of an amount equal to any Funds the Province provided to the Recipient; and (i) terminate the Agreement at any time, including immediately, without liability, penalty or costs to the Province, upon giving Notice to the Recipient. 14.3 Opportunity to Remedy. If, in accordance with section 14.2(b), the Province provides the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default, the Province shall provide Notice to the Recipient of: (a) the particulars of the Event of Default; and (b) the Notice Period. 14.4 Recipient not Remedying. If the Province has provided the Recipient with an opportunity to remedy the Event of Default pursuant to section 14.2(b), and: (a) the Recipient does not remedy the Event of Default within the Notice Period; (b) it becomes apparent to the Province that the Recipient cannot completely remedy the Event of Default within the Notice Period; or (c) the Recipient is not proceeding to remedy the Event of Default in a way that is satisfactory to the Province, the Province may extend the Notice Period, or initiate any one or more of the actions provided for in sections 14.2(a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i). 14.5 When Termination Effective. Termination under this Article shall take effect as provided for in the Notice. ARTICLE 15 FUNDS AT THE END OF A FUNDING YEAR 15.1 Funds at the End of a Funding Year. Without limiting any rights of the Province under Article 14, if the Recipient has not spent all of the Funds allocated for the Funding Year as provided for in the Budget, the Province may: (a) demand the return of the unspent Funds; or (b) adjust the amount of any further instalments of Funds accordingly. ARTICLE 16 FUNDS UPON EXPIRY 16.1 Funds Upon Expiry. The Recipient shall, upon expiry of the Agreement, return to the Province any Funds remaining in its possession or under its control. Page 15 of 45 ARTICLE 17 REPAYMENT 17.1 Repayment of Overpayment. If at any time the Province provides Funds in excess of the amount to which the Recipient is entitled under the Agreement, the Province may: (a) deduct an amount equal to the excess Funds from any further instalments of Funds; or (b) demand that the Recipient pay an amount equal to the excess Funds to the Province. 17.2 Debt Due. If, pursuant to the Agreement: (a) the Province demands the payment of any Funds or an amount equal to any Funds from the Recipient; or (b) the Recipient owes any Funds or an amount equal to any Funds to the Province, whether or not their return or repayment has been demanded by the Province, such Funds or other money shall be deemed to be a debt due and owing to the Province by the Recipient, and the Recipient shall pay or return the amount to the Province immediately, unless the Province directs otherwise. 17.3 Interest Rate. The Province may charge the Recipient interest on any money owing by the Recipient at the then current interest rate charged by the Province of Ontario on accounts receivable. 17.4 Payment of Money to Province. The Recipient shall pay any money owing to the Province by cheque payable to the "Ontario Minister of Finance" and mailed to the Province at the address provided in section 18.1. 17.5 Fails to Repay. Without limiting the application of section 43 of the Financial Administration Act(Ontario), if the Recipient fails to repay any amount owing under the Agreement, Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario may deduct any unpaid amount from any money payable to the Recipient by Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario. ARTICLE 18 NOTICE 18.1 Notice in Writing and Addressed. Notice shall be in writing and shall be delivered by email, postage-prepaid mail, or personal delivery, and shall be addressed to the Province and the Recipient respectively as provided for below, or as either Party later designates to the other by Notice: To the Province: To the Recipient: Ministry of Economic The Corporation of the City of Page 16 of 45 Development and Growth Niagara Falls Commercialization and Scale- Business Development Up Networks Branch Department 56 Wellesley Street West, 5`h 4310 Queen Street Floor Niagara Falls, Ontario Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2E7 L2E 6X5 Attention: Lyn Doering Attention: Michael Warchala Manager (A), Regional Small Business Consultant Partnerships Niagara Falls Small Business Tel: (416) 212-0549 Enterprise Centre Email: Tel: (905) 356-7521 Ext:5004 lyn.doering@ontario.ca Fax: (905) 357-9293 Email:mwarchala@niag arafal Is.ca 18.2 Notice Given. Notice shall be deemed to have been given: (a) in the case of postage-prepaid mail, five (5) Business Days after a Party mails the Notice; or (b) in the case of email or personal delivery, one (1) Business Day after the Notice is delivered. 18.3 Postal Disruption. Despite section 18.2(a), in the event of a postal disruption: (a) Notice by postage-prepaid mail shall not be deemed to be received; and (b) the Party giving Notice shall provide Notice by email or by personal delivery. ARTICLE 19 CONSENT BY PROVINCE AND COMPLIANCE BY RECIPIENT 19.1 Consent.When the Province provides its consent pursuant to the Agreement, it may impose any terms and conditions on such consent and the Recipient will comply with such terms and conditions. ARTICLE 20 SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS 20.1 Invalidity or Unenforceability of Any Provision. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Agreement. Any invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be severed. ARTICLE 21 WAIVER, 21.1 Waivers in Writing. If a Party fails to comply with any term of the Agreement, Page 17 of 45 that Party may only rely on a waiver of the other Party if the other Party has provided a written waiver in accordance with the Notice provisions in Article 18. Any waiver must refer to a specific failure to comply and shall not have the effect of waiving any subsequent failures to comply. ARTICLE 22 INDEPENDENT PARTIES 22.1 Parties Independent. The Recipient is not an agent,joint venturer, partner, or employee of the Province, and the Recipient will not represent itself in any way that might be taken by a reasonable person to suggest that it is, or take any actions that could establish or imply such a relationship. ARTICLE 23 ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT OR FUNDS 23.1 No Assignment. The Recipient shall not, without the prior written consent of the Province, assign any of its rights or obligations under the Agreement. 23.2 Agreement Binding. All rights and obligations contained in the Agreement shall extend to and be binding on the Parties' respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted assigns. ARTICLE 24 GOVERNING LAW 24.1 Governing Law. The Agreement and the rights, obligations and relations of the Parties shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any actions or proceedings arising in connection with the Agreement shall be conducted in the courts of Ontario, which will have exclusive jurisdiction over such proceedings. ARTICLE 25 FURTHER ASSURANCES 25.1 Agreement into Effect. The Recipient will provide such further assurances as the Province may request from time to time with respect to any matter to which the Agreement pertains, and will otherwise do or cause to be done all acts or things necessary to implement and carry into effect the terms and conditions of the Agreement to their full extent. ARTICLE 26 JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY 26.1 Joint and Several Liability. Where the Recipient is comprised of more than one entity, all such entities shall be jointly and severally liable to the Province for the fulfillment of the obligations of the Recipient under the Agreement. ARTICLE 27 RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CUMULATIVE Page 18 of 45 27.1 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. The rights and remedies of the Province under the Agreement are cumulative and are in addition to, and not in substitution for, any of its rights and remedies provided by law or in equity. ARTICLE 28 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OTHER LEGISLATION AND DIRECTIVES 28.1 Recipient Acknowledges. The Recipient: (a) acknowledges that by receiving Funds it may become subject to legislation applicable to organizations that receive funding from the Government of Ontario, including the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010(Ontario), the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (Ontario), and the Auditor General Act(Ontario); (b) acknowledges that Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario has issued expenses, perquisites, and procurement directives and guidelines pursuant to the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010(Ontario); and (c) will comply with any such legislation, including directives issued thereunder, to the extent applicable. ARTICLE 29 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER AGREEMENTS 29.1 Other Agreements. If the Recipient: (a) has failed to comply with any term, condition or obligation under any other agreement with Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario or one of Her agencies (a "Failure"); (b) has been provided with notice of such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement; (c) has, if applicable, failed to rectify such Failure in accordance with the requirements of such other agreement; and (d) such Failure is continuing, the Province may suspend the payment of Funds for such period as the Province determines appropriate. ARTICLE 30 SCHEDULES 30.1 Schedules. The Agreement includes the following schedules: Schedule "A" - Program Description and Timelines Schedule "B"- Budget; Schedule "C' - Payment Schedule; Page 19 of 45 Schedule "D"- Reports; Schedule "E"- Request for Payment and Certificate; Schedule "F"- Eligible Expenditures; Schedule "G"- Summary of the Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive; Schedule "H" - Communications and Confidentiality Protocol; Schedule "I"-Auditor's Certificate; and Schedule "J"- French Language Services Act(FLSA) Checklist. ARTICLE 31 ENTIRE AGREEMENT 31.1 Entire Agreement. The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained in the Agreement and supersedes all prior oral or written representations and agreements. 31.2 Amending the Agreement. The Agreement may only be amended by a written agreement duly executed by the Parties. ARTICLE 32 COUNTERPARTS 32.1 Counterparts. The Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. ARTICLE 33 SURVIVAL 33.1 Survival. The following Articles and sections, and all applicable cross- referenced sections and schedules, will continue in full force and effect for a period of seven years from the date of expiry or termination of the Agreement: Article 1 and any other applicable definitions, section 4.2(f), 4.7, section 5.2, section 7.1 (to the extent that the Recipient has not provided the Reports or other reports as may be requested by the Province to the satisfaction of the Province), sections 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, Article 8, Article 10, sections 12.2, sections 13.2, 13.3, sections 14.1, 14.2(d), (e), (f), (g) and (h), Article 16, Article 17, Article 18, Article 20, section 23.2, Article 24, Article 26, Article 27, Article 29, Article 30, Article 31, Article 33. [remainder of page intentionally left blank] Page 20 of 45 The Parties have executed the Agreement on the dates set out below. HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth Name: Rachel Simeon Date Title: Director(A), Commercialization and Scale-Up Networks Branch Authorized Signing Officer THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS Name: Jim Diodati Date Title: Mayor Name: Dean lorfida Date Title: City Clerk We have authority to bind the Recipient. Page 21 of 45 '.. Schedule "A" PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND TIMELINES A. STARTER COMPANY PLUS PROGRAM OVERVIEW Under the Starter Company Plus Program (the "Program"), The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the "Recipient")will provide training, mentoring, and grant opportunities for eligible participants across Ontario to start, expand or purchase a small business. The Program aims to address local and/or regional economic development needs, and where appropriate, focuses on specific industries and sectors. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Schedule "A" shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement. B. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE The Program will help to build a prosperous Ontario: 1. Serve entrepreneurship programming needs of Ontarians, aged 18 and older. 2. Align activities with local and/or regional needs and opportunities related to small business. 3. Generate economic results through business creation and expansion. 4. Support and strengthen main street business C. ELIGIBILITY AND SUITABILITY Eligibility The Recipient will ensure that individuals applying to participate in the Program meet the following Program eligibility requirements: • 18 years of age or older at the time of application • proposing a new company, expansion of an existing company or buying a business in Ontario • not attending school full time nor returning to school • resident of Ontario • Canadian citizen or permanent resident • not enrolled in other provincial employment or self-employment related programs that include or do not include financial assistance • not currently enrolled concurrently in any self-employment or entrepreneurship training/financing programs offered by government funded organizations. Suitability While the Starter Company Plus Program is open to all eligible individuals, entry is not automatic. The Recipient shall undertake a competitive process and evaluate each applicant in accordance with the Program and established local screening criteria. It may be that not every applicant is approved by the Recipient into the Program. As the Page 22 of 45 Program aims to address local and/or regional economic development needs, the Recipient may prioritize Program participation based on specific industries and sectors. D. PROGRAM COMPONENTS The Recipient will carry out the following Program components at their delivery site: 1. Recipient's Delivery Focus 2. Program Intake 3. Training and Skills Development 4. Mentorship 5. Grant Financing (provincial contribution up to $5000 as applicable) 6. Program targets Training and mentorship participation can be interchanged as necessary to meet the needs of the Eligible Participant and their business. 1. Recipient's Delivery Focus The Recipient's delivery of the Program will have a focus on a local and/or regional economic development need or priority that the Recipient describes as follows: The Starter Company Plus Program will be open to all Eligible Participants; without a specific industry focus tied to local/regional priority. The Program focus will be to provide training and mentoring to entrepreneurs looking to build their business knowledge and receive support starting/expanding or purchasing a business. The Recipient, through the City of Niagara Falls Council Priorities for the current council term (2015—2018) identify economic growth and prosperity as a major priority with a key action item being, "Identify and Implement Strategies to Encourage Innovation and Small Business Start-Ups". The Region of Niagara shares similar priorities of economic prosperity through small business start-up and expansion. The Starter Company Plus Program fits well with these priorities and will be a tool to address and assist the local community by fostering new entrepreneurship opportunities as well as facilitate growth (and job creation) in existing enterprises. An additional local priority is the collaborative approach of local municipalities towards economic development. Through the inclusion of various regional partners and organizations; the Starter Company Plus Program will help nurture the collaborative approach as applicants originate and are referred to the Program provider, the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC)from various municipalities within the Niagara Region. Page 23 of 45 '.. 2. Program Intake The Recipient determines an applicant's eligibility and suitability for Starter Company Plus based on Program eligibility requirements and local criteria developed by the Recipient. Applicants not approved into the Program are referred to other programs and services as appropriate. Applicants are approved based upon a decision model developed by the Recipient to rationalize access to funded services. The Recipient will develop and manage an individual Learning Plan for each Eligible Participant based upon the participants' business needs and goals, which the Eligible Participant agrees to undertake as a condition of their participation in the Program. The Learning Plan will set out a mentorship component and/or a training and skills development component. In addition to the foregoing, the Recipient describes its Program intake component as follows: Starter Company Plus Program intake will consist of a clear application process that can be completed online on the website through a Tillable form or in person. Each intake form will be kept in the Eligible Participant's file and updated as they complete the components of the program. Eligible Participants will be able to apply for the program at any time; however a cohort model will be utilized. This model will utilize 4 cohorts, spread equally over the course of the agreement—approximately 6 months apart. Pending time of application, Eligible Participants will be placed into one of the four cohorts and required to complete the training and mentoring components before moving forward to a regional grant committee (should they be interested in the grant component). Eligible Participants will be able to join a cohort no later than 3 months prior to a regional grant committee to ensure a reasonable time frame to complete the training and mentoring program components. Should the need arise (based on program demand) concurrent cohorts will take place. A referral strategy will be in place for any candidates not meeting the Starter Company Plus Program criteria, including providing consultation, mentorship or workshops services through the Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) or other organizations and community partners. 3. Training and Skills Development Training and skills development is intended to help Eligible Participants learn to start, expand, or purchase a business and can include a wide variety of activities such as seminars, workshops, networking events and experiential learning. Activities, developed by the Recipient can be completed in a classroom, one-on-one, or in a group setting. Page 24 of 45 The Recipient will determine the content and delivery of training and skills development activities for each Eligible Participant. The Recipient will organize, schedule, and sequence the training and skills development to meet Starter Company participants' needs in a way that is suitable for their specific industry or sector. The training and skills development component will be completed when the Recipient deems the Eligible Participant has finished the identified training and skills development as set out in their individual Learning Plan. In addition to the foregoing, the Recipient describes its training and skills development component as follows: Training will help Eligible Participants learn to start, expand or purchase a business. This component of the program will be delivered thorough a variety of activities based on the needs of each entrepreneur, and consist of seminars, workshops and one-on-one activities. The training program will be customized; and include a series of workshops featuring: • Steps to Starting • Rules and Regulations • Business Plan Development/Cash Flow Development • Sales and Marketing • E-Business including social media for business • HR/Operations management • Financing and Bookkeeping • Taxation (Canada Revenue Agency) Eligible Participants will have training (and areas of need) identified during their intake session and progress will be noted as they progress through their learning plan. Eligible Participants will be required to complete this component, in addition to the mentoring component within their cohort duration. The Recipient's Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre and the St. Catharines Small Business Enterprise Centre will work in partnership on the group training portions to maximize effectiveness of the training component. 4. Mentorship The Recipient shall match Eligible Participants with a designated mentor and/or a group of mentors that can provide business expertise and support to the participant. Activities include, but are not limited to, identifying challenges, working on problem solving strategies, developing networking skills, expanding contact networks and providing overall guidance. The Recipient coordinates its own mentorship network and ensures that a sufficient number of mentors are recruited and trained to meet the needs of the Program. Starter Company participants and mentors should commit to a minimum of three (3) months of mentorship. Page 25 of 45 '.. The mentorship component will be completed when the Recipient deems the Eligible Participant has finished the identified mentorship as set out in their individual Learning Plan. In addition to the foregoing, the Recipient describes its mentorship component as follows: The Recipient will recruit mentors utilizing an existing pool from the Starter Company Program and also look at recruiting new mentors to grow the pool for the Starter Company Plus Program. All mentors recruiting will be provided with an understanding of the Program objectives; understanding of their roles, responsibilities and commitments; understanding of business operations and business planning; interest in growing entrepreneurship; and the ability to avoid any conflict of interest. Mentorship will occur in a group setting; with each Eligible Participant having the ability to access the expertise of mentors from,a variety of fields; but also gain insight and feedback from other participants of the program. This approach has been successful and well received in both the Starter Company and Summer Company programs. Similarly to the training component, applicants will be required to commit and complete a minimum of 3 months of mentoring prior to moving towards the grant committee component Mentors will include accountants, lawyers, marketing professionals, insurance professionals, and entrepreneurs. 5. Grant Financing Grant administration is managed and distributed by the Recipient. Eligible Participants under the Program may be eligible to receive grant financing of up to $5,000 in Funds under the Program to be used for the purposes of business start-up, expansion or purchasing a business in Ontario, provided that the Eligible Participant raises at least 25% of funding for their business (which may include in-kind contributions) and enters into a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement with the Recipient (see sections 4.3(h) and 4.3(i) of the Agreement for terms and conditions related to the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement). The total provincial grant contribution shall not exceed $5,000 in funds per Eligible Participant for their business. The Recipient may find funding locally to match or increase the grant amount. Under exceptional circumstances, the Recipient may waive the 25% participant funding contribution requirement. Further conditions and the amount of the grant can be established locally by the Recipient in order to meet local or regional economic development needs. Page 26 of 45 The Recipient is responsible for creating procedures and criteria governing the operations of the grant administration role including, recruitment, conflict of interest, decision frameworks and documentation, funding, legal and taxation. In addition to the foregoing, the Recipient describes its grant financing component as follows: Participant Grant Agreement All successful grant recipients enter into a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement that outlines the terms and the conditions of the grant including eligible expenditures, milestones and grounds for repayment. Grant Funding Administration Grant funds are managed by the Recipient. This includes all financial administration, banking, and issuing of T4As. At the end of each cohort (4) Eligible Participants that have successfully completed the training and mentorship components will be able to move forward and pitch their business for funding to the regional grant committee. Grant allocations will be proportionally distributed throughout all 4 cohorts. In addition to the training and mentorship components, Eligible Participants will proceed towards the grant component by showing that they can match that funding by 50% (may include in kind contributions). Eligible Participants will also be required to provide three invoices from different clients/customers (or letters of intent) prior to pitch to provide additional context in terms of business viability and ensure that funded business are those most probable to generate economic results through business creation and expansion. 6. Program Targets The Recipient shall meet the following targets by the Program End Date as follows: • Number of Eligible Participants engaged (training and/or mentorship) Number who participated in training and/or mentorship. 48 (Participants can only be counted once,not per participation in each component) • Number of businesses started 25 A new business in Ontario that is in its first 12 months of operations '.. • Number of businesses expanded Number of businesses that have hired additional employees and/or opened additional locations 8 and/or diversified product or service offering resulting in increased revenue%xpanded customer '... base. Page 27 of 45 '.. • Number of businesses purchased Number of businesses purchased. 2 • Dollar Value of investment leveraged Cumulative total of dollars invested into businesses by private sources(excluding grant monies $130,000 received through this program). • Number of jobs created Number of jobs created by the businesses. 40 • Number of grants issued 23 Number of grants awarded to Eligible Participants. Monthly Performance Indicators Reports (Enterprise Centre Reporting) The Recipient shall report back to the Province monthly as of April 2017 through to and including April 2019 on key performance measures that include: • Number of participants engaged (training/mentorship) • Number of businesses started • Number of businesses expanded • Number of businesses purchased • Dollar Value of investment leveraged • Number of jobs created • Number of grants issued Post-Program Reporting In addition to the key performance measures reporting by the Recipient through to and including the Program End Date, the Recipient will implement a system to continue to track progress reporting information for all Eligible Participants such as business expansion and job creation for three consecutive Funding Years following the Program End Date (see section 4.3(g) of this Agreement). For those Eligible Participants the Recipient approves for grant financing of up to $5000 in Funds, the Recipient will include terms related to post-Program reporting under the Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement as specified under section 4.3(i)(z) of this Agreement. E. FUNDS FROM THE PROVINCE The Recipient must spend Funds directly on eligible administration and operations costs of the Starter Company Plus Program and grant financing for Eligible Participants. Program funding is subject to the Ministry receiving its annual appropriation by the Legislative Assembly for the funding year a disbursement is to be made. Page 28 of 45 F. ELIGIBLE AND INELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Eligible Expenditures must be directly related to the delivery of the Program and not of a nature that would have been incurred by the Recipient in the normal course of business. Documentation for all expenditures must be kept on file for audit purposes as required. In the event of any interpretation issues regarding costs, the decision of the Province shall be final and determinative. See Schedule "F"—Eligible Expenditures of this Agreement for further details. G. MILESTONES AND TIMELINES The Recipient shall carry out the Program in accordance with the following key milestones and reporting on activities and progress of the Program. See Schedule "D"- Reports of this Agreement for further details. Program Start Date: January 1, 2017 Program End Date: March 31, 2019 MILESTONE TIMELINES Program Start Date January 1, 2017 . Monthly Performance Indicators Report (in By the 1 V Business Day of each month as Enterprise Centre Reporting (ECR) of April 2017 and to and including April 2019 French Language Services Act(FLSA) By March 31 of every year during term of Checklist (Schedule"J") per section 2.1(f) Agreement of the Agreement Interim Report By January 31, 2018 Final Report Bv Mav 31, 2019 Auditor's Certificate Schedule "I" By May 31, 2019 Program End Date March 31, 2019 Page 29 of 45 SCHEDULE "B" BUDGET The following table details the Recipient's Budget setting out the maximum contribution by the Province per category (administration, operations, grants and revenues) to carry out the activities outlined in Schedule "A"for the term of this Agreement. The Recipient shall not make any changes to the Budget without the prior written consent of the Province, except for certain changes that may be made in accordance with section 4.5 of the Agreement. Starter Company Plus Budget Forecast Actuals Expenses Program Administration Cash In-kind Total Cash In-kind Total Program Audit $4,000 $ 4,000 $ $ $ $ J $ Subtotal Program Administration $ 4,000 $ - $ 4,000 $ Operations Salaries and Benefits $71,600 $ 71,600 $ Training and Workshops $15,400 $ 15,400 $ Program Marketing $9,000 $ 9,000 $ $ $ $ $ Subtotal Operations $ 96,000 $ - $ 96,000 $ - $ - $ Grants 23 Grants @ Total Expenses $ 215,000 $ - $ 215,000 Is _ l $ - $ Revenues/Resources City of Niagara Falls Contribution $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ $ Is is $ Total Revenues -excludin Minist $ 15,000 $ $ 15,000 Ministry Contribution $200,000 Total Revenues(including Ministry) $ 215,000 $ - $ 215,000 $ - $ _ $ Page 30 of 45 SCHEDULE "C" PAYMENT SCHEDULE PAYMENT DATE OR MILESTONE AMOUNT OF MAXIMUM FUNDS Payment upon execution of the Agreement by both Parties, subject to receipt by the Province of the insurance $90,000 certificate(s) as required under Article 11 of the Agreement Payment subject to receipt and approval by the Province of the Interim Report and $90,000 other applicable Reports per Schedule"D" Payment subject to receipt and approval by the Province of the Final Report and $20,000 other applicable Reports per Schedule "D" Page 31 of 45 SCHEDULE "D" REPORTS Name of Report Due Date Proof of Insurance Certificate Upon execution of the Agreement by both parties; and annually thereafter before the start of coverage for each subsequent year during term of Agreement Monthly Performance Indicators Report (in By the 10'h Business Day of each Enterprise Centre Reporting (ECR) month as of April 2017 and to and including April 2019 French Language Services Act(FLSA) By March 31 of every year during term Checklist (Schedule "J") per section 2.1(f) of of Agreement the Agreement Interim Report (as described below) including: By January 31, 2018 - Request for Payment and Certificate (Schedule "E") Final Report (as described below) including: By May 31, 2019 - Request for Payment and Certificate (Schedule "E") Auditor's Certificate (Schedule "I") By May 31, 2019 Such additional reports as the Province may On a date or dates specified by the specify from time to time Province. REPORT DETAILS Monthly Performance Indicators Report (in ECR) ECR is an online performance measurement database accessible by Recipients through a username and password supplied by the Province. Recipients shall report back to the Ministry monthly (by the 101h business day of each month as of April 2017 and to and including April 2019) on key performance measures including: • Number of participants engaged (trained and/or mentored) • Number of businesses started • Number of businesses expanded • Number of businesses purchased • Dollar value of investment leveraged • Number of jobs created • Number of grants issued Page 32 of 45 Interim Report The interim Report will be in a template to be provided by the Province, but must include, without limitation: • Actual Funds spent as compared to the Budget attached as Schedule "B"to the Agreement. Any actual or anticipated variances in the Budget that comply with section 4.5 of the Agreement must be identified and reported on. o Any changes to the Budget other than those permitted under section 4.5 requires the prior written consent of the Province per section 4.4, evidence of which must be attached and reported on. • A completed request for payment and certificate, certified by a senior officer of the Recipient substantially in the form set out in Schedule "E". • If applicable, full documentation of the competitive process used for any sub- contract for goods or services (excluding industry experts and employers that the Recipient partners with to deliver the Program)valued at$25,000 or more. Final Report The final Report will be in a template to be provided by the Province, but must include, without limitation: • Narrative Report (developed and provided by the Province) • Actual Funds spent as compared to the Budget attached as Schedule "B"to the Agreement. Any actual variances that comply with section 4.5 of the Agreement must be identified and reported on. o Any changes to the Budget other than those permitted under section 4.5 requires the prior written consent of the Province per section 4.4, evidence of which must be attached and reported on. • A completed request for payment and financial certificate, certified by a senior officer of the Recipient substantially in the form set out in Schedule "E". • If applicable, full documentation of the competitive process used for any sub- contract for goods or services (excluding industry experts and employers that the Recipient partners with to deliver the Program)valued at$25,000 or more. Auditor's Certificate The Recipient will provide the Province with an Auditor's certificate by May 31, 2019 in the form of Schedule "I". Other Reports: The Recipient's Program will be monitored through an annual compliance process, which may include site compliance questionnaires and scheduled onsite visit(s). The Province will specify the timing and content of any other reports that the Recipient may be required to submit, to the satisfaction of the Province. Page 33 of 45 SCHEDULE "E" REQUEST FOR PAYMENT AND CERTIFICATE Request for Funds for the period from <enter day/month/year> to <enter day/month/year> TO: The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth FROM: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the 'Recipient') RE: Agreement between the Province and the Recipient dated January 1, 2017 (the "Agreement') A Total Approved Minista Funding: $ 200,000 B Total Funds Disbursed to Date: $ C Maximum Eligible <Enter"Interim"or"Final"> Disbursement $ D Recipient Unspent Balance of Funds -$ E Interest Earned Since the Previous Disbursement -$ F Total Requested Disbursement (F=C-D-E): $ I, <Enter(name), (title) of senior officer> of the Recipient, on behalf of the Recipient, hereby certify that: 1. To the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and after making all appropriate examinations and enquiries, the Recipient is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and that no material changes have been made to the Program or Budget, as such terms are defined in the Agreement; 2. On and as of the date hereof, the unspent balance of Funds for the period ending <enter day/month/year > is $0. 3. On and as of the date hereof, the revenues and expenditures for the period ending <Enter day/month/year> are accurately reported and that all Funds were spent in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and 4. On and as of the date hereof, the amount requested herein as an advance in Funds will be incurred on behalf of the Recipient solely for Eligible Expenditures per Schedule F. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned has hereunto signed these presents this • day of •, 2010. Per: Name: Title of Senior Officer: Page 34 of 45 SCHEDULE "F" ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES Eligible Expenditures Eligible Expenditures are actual cost outlays directly attributable to and required to implement the Program in accordance with the Agreement including the Budget, and not of a nature that such expenditures would have been incurred by the Recipient in the normal course of business. Eligible Expenditures must have been incurred and paid by the Recipient on or after the Effective Date and to and including May 31, 2019. Eligible Expenditures must be documented through invoices, receipts and/or the Recipient's reports, acceptable to the Province, and are subject to verification by an independent auditor and therefore must be kept on file for audit purposes. Eligible Expenditures must not exceed fair market value. In the event of any interpretation issues regarding an item's eligibility or valuation, the Province has final authority. Eligible Expenditures related to the administration of the Program shall not exceed a maximum of 10% of the overall Budget and the category for grants (up to $5000 in Funds to approved Eligible Participants pursuant to a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement) shall not be reduced. Eligible Expenditures related to administration costs of the Program administration include but are not limited to: • Travel costs to attend business meetings within Ontario related to Program administration or to attend meetings that the Province convenes or supports, all of which shall be subject to the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive, as may be amended from time to time, a summary of which is contained in Schedule "G". • Professional fees, including legal and audit fees, directly related to and required for the management of the Program or to conduct the work of the Program. • Telecommunication fees including connectivity charges directly related to and required for the management of the Program. Eligible Expenditures related to operations of the Program include but are not limited to: • Training delivery and Eligible Participant support costs directly related to the development and delivery of the Program, all of which shall be subject to the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive as may be amended from time to time, a summary of which is contained in Schedule "G". • Salaries of Program staff which are pro-rated to the time spent on the delivery of the Program. • Staff training costs directly related to delivery of the Program. • Marketing materials and related communication costs if directly related to the Program. • Information and marketing session costs required to attract Eligible Participants under the Program. • Costs related to facility and equipment rental fees and utilities etc. used specifically to deliver the Program (such costs must be directly related to Page 35 of 45 '... Program delivery and not of a nature which the Recipient would incur in the normal course of business). • Costs related to work performed by companies or individuals that contribute to the Program under contract. Consulting fees or other services directly related to the Program must be costed at demonstrated fair market value or less. • Professional fees, including legal, audit and insurance fees, directly related to and required for the management of the Program or to conduct the work of the Program may be eligible. Documentation,may be required. Costs not to exceed fair market value. Eligible Expenditures that comply with the Program as described in section 4.3 and Schedule "A" of the Agreement including but not limited to: • Eligibility and suitability requirements for Eligible Participants. • Costs directly related to training and skills development. • Costs directly related to mentorship. • Costs directly related to developing a Learning Plan for each Eligible Participant • Grant financing of up to$5,000 in Funds from the Province for those Eligible Participants the Recipient approves, provided a Starter Company Plus Grant Agreement is entered into with the Eligible Participant. Ineligible Expenditures include but are not limited to: • Costs related to the development of the Program application. • Costs not directly associated with the delivery of the Program or directly required to meet the activities of the Program. • Costs for Program administration that exceed 10% of the Budget. • Administrative salaries, except for project management costs covered under Program administration and Program delivery. • Out-of-province travel costs for Program staff. • Capital expenses, including but not limited to, land, buildings, leasehold improvements. • Costs related to activities outside of the Program. • Annual membership fees to associations. • Stipends (i.e. cash allowance)for Eligible Participants. • Costs incurred prior to the Effective Date or after May 31, 2019. • Expenses or fees payable to organizations located outside of Ontario. • Annual membership fees to associations. • Debt reduction charges. • Grant financing in excess of$5,000 or more for any Eligible Participant. • Cost incurred for activities that do not comply with the Program and/or help support ineligible or unsuitable participants. • Costs incurred for activities undertaken in the normal course of business. Page 36 of 45 SCHEDULE "G" SUMMARY OF THE TRAVEL, MEAL AND HOSPITALITY EXPENSES DIRECTIVE TRAVEL-ALL EXPENSES MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE PROGRAM '.. Airplane: Air travel is permitted if it is the most practical and economical way to travel. • Economy (coach) class is the standard option for ticket purchase • Please purchase your ticket as early as possible to access the most reasonable fares Train: Travel by train is permitted when it is the most practical and economic way to travel. • Coach class economy fare is the standard • Please purchase your ticket as early as possible to access the most reasonable fares Vehicle: Travel by vehicle is permitted when road transportation is the most practical, economical way to travel: • Kilometres are claimed at$0.40 per kilometre in the south and $0.41 per kilometre in the north Taxi Fares: Reimbursement of taxicab fares should be made only under the following conditions: o When other means of transportation are not available o When weather conditions warrant o For health and safety considerations o When transport of work-related baggage or parcels is required o For group travels when cost effective o Maximum claimable gratuity (tip) is 10% Hotels: Reimbursement of hotel costs is permitted when these costs are the most practical, economical way to accommodate the person: o Typically hotels costs should be for$150/night or less—the hotel room cost should be economical for the community in which the hotel is being booked o A basic, economical hotel room is the standard option o Booking hotel suites or larger/more deluxe rooms should not be permitted o When a block of hotel rooms is made available for an event, conference etc. at a reduced rate, rooms at higher rates should not be covered o If another hotel or room is booked when a conference/event block of rooms was available, only costs up to the conference rate should be covered. It is up to the claimant to book the hotel room at the reduced rate within a reasonable timeline to get the rate. Page 37 of 45 '... o Hotel expenses charged should be for the hotel room alone. Phone calls, room service, internet charges, movie charges, parking, other service charges etc. should not be "bundled" into the hotel room rate. The exception being any food costs that are offered as a deal within a room rate. For example, a hotel "Bed & Breakfast" option where the cost of the room and breakfast are economical. MEAL RATES IN CANADA INCLUDING TAXES AND GRATUITIES • $10.00 Breakfast • $12.50 Lunch • $22.50 Dinner Please Note: • When a meal is provided as part of a conference or other event, the costs of an alternative meal other than the conference or event meal should not be covered. • No alcohol costs can be claimed and should not be covered as part of meal or travel costs. • Reimbursement should be for restaurant/prepared food only. Groceries should not be covered. • Room service meals while staying at a hotel should not be covered. Submitting Claims & Records All travel claims must be maintained for financial records by the claimant and the organization paying the travel claim: • Claimants should submit original, itemized receipts with all claims (credit card slips are not sufficient). • All claims should be supported by original itemized receipts. "Original itemized receipts" refers to a receipt that lists the items purchased and the individual prices for each item on the receipt. To consult with the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Directive, dated January 1, 2017 as may be amended from time to time ("Travel Directive") please see: https.,//www,ontario.ca/docu ment/travel-meal-and-hospitality-expenses-directive PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE RECIPIENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE TRAVEL DIRECTIVE. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ABOVE SUMMARY AS COMPARED TO THE CURRENT VERSION,THE TRAVEL DIRECTIVE SHALL PREVAIL. Page 38 of 45 SCHEDULE "H" COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROTOCOL 1. The Recipient shall advise the Province's staff(to be designated by the Province) of any upcoming (positive or negative) announcements or advertising campaigns related to the Recipient's Program activities (e.g. news release, news conference, awards, bankruptcies, etc.) and, at the Province's option, provide the Province with the opportunity to participate or be present at these announcements. The Recipient will provide the Province with at least ten (10) Business Days' prior written Notice of such announcements or advertising campaigns. 2. The Recipient shall provide to the Province, prior to release, an electronic copy of all reports, announcements, brochures, audiovisual materials, internet materials, advertising and publicity, including design or other public communication or publication. 3. The Recipient will not make any public announcement related to the Recipient's Program activities until the Province has been notified of the announcement. 4. The Recipient will respond to requests by the Province for information about any public announcement as soon as possible and in any event will provide an initial response within twenty-four (24) hours. 5. The Recipient will acknowledge that the Recipient is a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs ("ONE") by using the official ONE logo, in accordance with the ONE Brand Standards Guide provided by the Province. 6. The Recipient will include information about the Starter Company Plus Program prominently displayed on its website, including promotional material and instructions for accessing the Program, with links to websites identified by the Province. Confidentiality A. The Province is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(Ontario) (the "Act"). The Act provides every person with a right of access to information in the custody or under the control of the Province, subject to a limited set of exemptions. Section 17 of the Act provides a limited exemption for third party information that reveals a trade secret or scientific, commercial, technical, financial or labour relations information supplied in confidence where disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to result in certain harms. B. Any trade secret or any scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information submitted to the Province in confidence should be clearly marked. The Province will provide Notice before granting access to a record that might contain information referred to in Section 17 of the Act so that the affected party may make representations to the Ministry concerning disclosure. Page 39 of 45 C. The Recipient is advised that the names and addresses of grant recipients, the amount of grant awards, and the purpose for which grants are awarded is information to be made available to the Province upon request. Page 40 of 45 SCHEDULE "I" AUDITOR'S CERTIFICATE TO: Attention: CC: Ministry of Economic Development and Growth Commercialization and Scale-Up Networks Branch 56 Wellesley Street West, 5th Floor Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2E7 Attention: Manager, Regional Partnerships RE: Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Growth ("Ontario") and The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the "Recipient") dated effective January 1, 2017 (the "Agreement") Except as otherwise defined herein, all capitalized terms shall have the meanings given to them in the Agreement. We have audited the accompanying Schedules (the "Schedules') which comprise a summary of the financial and program reporting provisions of the Agreement and other explanatory information, relating to the Request for Payment and Certificate dated [insert date] for the period [`] to [`]. The Schedules have been prepared by management of the Recipient based on the Auditor's Certificate (Schedule "I") provisions of the Agreement. Management's Responsibility for the Schedules Management is responsible for the preparation of the Schedules in accordance with the Final Program Report requirements of the Agreement, and for such internal control as management of the Recipient determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the Schedules that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor's Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Schedules based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the Schedules are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the Schedules. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misinformation of the Schedules, whether due to fraud or error. In Page 41 of 45 making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Management's preparation of the Schedules in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Recipient's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Schedules. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the Schedules for the period • to • is prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the Final Program Report provisions of the Agreement. Basis of Accounting Restriction on Distribution and Use Without modifying our opinion, we draw attention to the note to the Schedules, which describe the basis of accounting. The Schedules are prepared to assist the Recipient to comply with the financial and program reporting provisions of the Agreement. As a result, the Schedules may not be suitable for another purpose. Our report is intended solely for the Recipient and Ontario and should not be distributed to or used by parties other than the Recipient and Ontario. DATED: Signed Chartered Accountant Page 42 of 45 SCHEDULE "J" FRENCH LANGUAGE SERVICES ACT(FLSA) CHECKLIST DATE: <enter day/month/year > TO: The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth FROM: The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls (the "Recipient") RE: Agreement between the Province and the Recipient dated January 1, 2017 (the "Agreement') The FLSA checklist for the provision of services in French in areas designated under the French Language Services Act(Ontario)was introduced to facilitate the accountability and the active offer of services in French by the Recipient (a Small Business Enterprise Centre or SBEC). DESIGNATED BILINGUAL AREA YES NO ❑ ❑ Is the SBEC located in/serving a designated bilingual area (DBA)? SIGNAGE Requirements The signage must state that French Language Services (FLS) are available. Centres located in/serving DBAs are required to display two signs: 1. Reception desk(which can be the bilingual ONE banner); and 2. Front door(which can be a sticker). YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have bilingual signage at the Reception Desk? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have bilingual signage at the Front Door? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have bilingual signage installed on the directory list/ tabletop sign of the building? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have promotional posters in both English and French (including electronic message boards)? Additional Comments: RECEPTION Requirement: Centres located in/serving Designated Bilingual Areas must have a reception protocol or framework or any similar mechanism to ensure effective engagement/participation of the Francophone community, including greeting participants with a bilingual greeting, such as "Bonjour, may I help you?"And continue to provide services in the language selected once the client has responded to the greeting. Page 43 of 45 '... YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC offer choice of official languages to clients? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC answer all calls in both English and French? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC without centralized reception-train all staff to use a bilingual greeting? If a response is received in French, the staff should respond with "Un moment s.v.p."while they call or find a bilingual clerk to assist the client. ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have a back-up plan and resources to ensure continuity of services? Additional Comments: VOICEMAIL Requirement: Centres located in/serving DBAs must have bilingual voicemail. YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have bilingual voicemail? ❑ ❑ Does the voicemail provide the name of a bilingual consultant? Additional Comments: CONSULTATION Requirement: Centres located in/serving DBAs must have a consultation protocol or framework or any similar mechanism to ensure effective engagement/participation of the Francophone community. YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC offer access to bilingual consultations? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC provide access to bilingual consultations in-house? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC use the services of the Canada Business Ontario (CBO)? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC use the services of another bilingual ONE member? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC use the services of a 3rd party? Additional Comments: WEBSITE Requirement: Centres located in/serving DBAs must have a website that provides clear information about the availability of FLS, and how and where FLS can be obtained. All information on the internet regarding services offered in French is considered information to the public and must be provided in English and French (GUIDING PRINCIPLES) Page 44 of 45 YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC have a website that clearly indicate information about FLS services availability and how to access them?Are the descriptions of the services available in French? ? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC provide the name of a bilingual contact on the website? ❑ ❑ Is the information posted on the web site of the SBEC regarding the ministry program provided in both English and French? Additional Comments: MATERIALS FORMS/PAMPHLETS/PUBLICATIONS/BROCHURES Requirement:All material regarding services offered in French displayed and provided at service locations in Centres located in/serving DBAs must be bilingual or available in both English and French (GUIDING PRINCIPLE) YES NO ❑ ❑ Is the material regarding services offered in French is available in both English and French? Additional Comments: OTHER Requirement: Centres located in/serving DBAs must have a FLS framework or any similar mechanism to ensureug ality services in French (GUIDING PRINCIPLE). YES NO ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC answer all French correspondence (letters and emails) received in French in French? D ❑ Does the SBEC use the services of professional translators to ensure quality translations ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC provide services at the advanced or superior level of French proficiency? ❑ ❑ Does the SBEC ensure that staff and management receive training/orientation on FLS legislation and requirements? Additional Comments: I hereby confirm that the above is accurate and true as of: Print name: Signature: Page 45 of 45 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017— A by-law to designate the property known as 5993 Barker Street, being PIN 64354-0039 (LT) and being further described as Part Lot 07, Plan 653, City of Niagara Falls, Regional Municipality of Niagara to be of cultural heritage value and interest. WHEREAS the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Part IV, section 29, authorizes the Council of a municipality to enact by-laws to designate real property, including all buildings and/or structures thereon, within the municipality to be of cultural heritage value or interest; AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls has caused to be served upon the owner(s) of the property, as described in Schedule "A" hereto, and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, notice of intention to designate the property on February 23, 2017 and has caused such notice of intention to designate to be published in the Niagara Falls Review, a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality on February 2, 2017; AND WHEREAS the reasons for designation are set out as Schedule "B" hereto; AND WHEREAS no objections to Council's Notice of Intention to Designate were received by the City Clerk; THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The property, more particularly described in Schedule "A" hereto, known as 5993 Barker Street, is hereby designated to be of cultural heritage value and interest. 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be registered against the property described in Schedule "A" hereto in the property Land Registry Office. 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to cause a copy of this by-law to be served upon the owner(s) of the property and upon the Ontario Heritage Trust, and to cause notice of this by-law to be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this twenty-eighth day of March, 2017. ....................................I.......... ....................................... DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017 Second Reading: March 28, 2017 Third Reading: March 28, 2017 SCHEDULE `A' to BY-LAW 2017- Part Lot 7, W/S Main Street, S of Lundy's Lane, PL653 Abstracted as BLK 15, Village of Niagara Falls as in RO150078; Niagara Falls SCHEDULE `B' to BY-LAW No. 2017- Description of Property— Spence-Sherriff House, 5993 Barker Street The Spence-Sherriff house is located on the north side of Barker Street abutting the battlefield associated with the Battle of Lundy's Lane. It is a two-storey red brick house with verandah. What is not seen from the street is the smaller single storey tail that is attached to the rear of the two storey portion. There is also a separate barn at the rear of the property that is now used as a garage. Statement of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest Historical/Associative Value The Spence-Sherriff house was built by Henry Spence c. 1885. Henry Spence was a noted brick-layer, mason and builder in the Drummondville area. Born in 1809 he emigrated with his family from England in 1817 and over the years acquired a significant amount of property in the Drummondville area including a homestead farm on Township Lot 161, south of what is now Dunn Street. Design/Physical Value The two storeyred brick house features several elements that would be typical of an Italianate style of architecture. The low hip roof features decorative eave brackets on three sides. The back wall of the two storey portion does not have the eave brackets. There is a single storey tail at the rear of the house that has interior elements that suggest it was built prior to the front two storey portion. This single storey tail has a gable roof and has a small porch structure attached to it that has a shed style roof. The exterior cladding is red brick laid in a common bond pattern. There is a small wood sided entry porch at the rear of the main house, which is also an Italianate feature. All of the one-over-one windows with vertical proportions are also typical of the Italianate style. The current owner advises that the windows were replaced by a previous owner. The front of the house features a porch across the entire fapade. The current porch is very likely not the original porch as there is a visible 'ghost' outline to the left of the front door that shows a very different support post that would have been laid up against the front wall of the house. The current verandah supports are square pillared, which is also typical of the Italianate style. Within the porch, the front door is to the left side and features a small transom window of frosted glass. A rowlock arch over the doorway is just visible as the roof of the present porch covers most of the arch feature. The front window of the house is in 3 segments and has different coloured limestone sills, which may indicate that the window was replaced at some time. This window also features a double rowlock arch. The east elevation along the driveway has a bay window with decorative eave brackets and fluted pilasters. The bay window sits beside a main floor entrance, which if the rear portion of the house was the original house, may have been the main entrance before the two storey portion was constructed. The west elevation contains only two windows, one on the second storey and the other on the ground floor. Both windows have a rowlock arch and limestone sills. The structure has a rubble stone foundation. Contextual Value Contextual value of the property lies in its proximity to the battlefield connected to the Battle of Lundy's Lane. More particularly, the area where this property is now located is seen on maps describing the Battle of Lundy's Lane as the position of the U.S. troops as they entered the battle. Further contextual value of the property may be associated with the structure located at the end of the driveway. It is presently used as a garage, measuring approximately 10 m x 7.5 m. Its construction is a board and batten style with vertical boards on three sides with the front elevation being clad in wood shingles. The interior of the structure can be seen to be post and beam construction. The roof presently has asphalt shingles, but may have originally had wood shingles. From maps of the area depicting the Battle of Lundy's Lane there appears to be a fruit orchard and the Peer Farm, in this general area. It is possible that the barn was there during the time of the battle of 1812-1814, although it is difficult to put an exact date on barn structures. Description of Heritage Attributes Key elements that embody the heritage value and are important to the preservation of 5993 Barker Street include the following exterior heritage attributes: Location just south of the Battleground of Battle of Lundy's Lane and on the eastern flank of the U.S. position. • Two storey red brick house with Italianate features • Eave brackets • Low pitched roof • Symmetrical window and door openings • Slightly rounded transom window above front door • Bay window on east side of house • Side entrance • Verandah across entire front of house • Single storey post and beam garage at rear of property • Association with noted local bricklayer/mason Henry Spence CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS A by-law to provide for the Standing Rules of the Council THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the following rules shall be in effect from the date of the passing of this By- lawfor governing the proceedings of the Municipal Council of the City of Niagara Falls. MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Rule 1 The Inaugural Meeting shall be held on the first Tuesday of the term for which the Council is elected. The Inaugural may be held, outside of the Council Chambers, in the community, at the determination by the Head of Council. Rule 2 Regular meetings of the Council shall be held at the hour of 5:00 p.m. on the dates outlined in Schedule "A" attached to this by-law unless a special meeting is scheduled, as per the Standing Rules of Council. Rule 3 The Council Schedule will be posted on the Corporation's website. Rule 4 The Head of Council shall preside at all meetings and may, at any time, summon a special meeting of the Council; and it shall be his duty to summon a special meeting whenever requested in writing to do so by a majority of the members of the Council Rule 5 No special meeting of the Council shall be called unless the Clerk has provided to each member of Council, notification by telephone or in writing, of the special meeting, at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the date on which the special meeting is to be held. Such notification shall contain a list of all items to be dealt with at the special meeting. Rule 6 Notice of a special meeting shall be communicated in a manner deemed appropriate by the Clerk, including, but not necessarily limited to, an advertisement in a print media publication, electronic notification to local media and by posting on the Council meeting page of the City's website and other social media platforms. Rule 7 If a special meeting is needed to be called with less than 48 hours notice, for emergency or time sensitive purposes, a by-law or resolution suspending Council's rules shall be duly passed by the majority of Council at the commencement of the special meeting. Rule 8 A special meeting may only be called with less than 48 hours notice if the majority of Council have indicated to the Clerk, their consent to a special meeting. -2- Rule 9 In the absence of the Head of the Council, or if his office is vacant, a special meeting may be summoned by the Acting Mayor or presiding officer as well as by the Clerk, or upon requisition signed by a majority of the members of the Council. OPENING PROCEEDINGS Rule 10 As soon after the hour of meeting as there shall be a quorum present, the Head of the Council shall take the chair and call the members to order. A majority of the whole number of members required to constitute a Council is necessary to form a quorum. Before proceeding with the matters placed before it for consideration, the Mayor shall call the meeting to order. The meeting may commence with the singing of the national anthem, inspirational words or a moment of silence. Rule 11 In case the Head of the Council does not attend within fifteen minutes after the time appointed, or, if the Clerk has been notified that the Head of Council is unable to be present, the Clerk shall call the members to order, and if a quorum be present, a Chair shall be chosen who shall preside during the meeting or until the arrival of the Head of Council. Rule 12 The Clerk shall cause to be prepared for the use of the members at the ordinary meetings of the Council an "Order of Business" containing Adoption of Minutes; Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest; Deputations/Presentations; Communications; Reports; Consent Agenda—, Resolutions; Consideration of In Camera Recommendations; By-laws;—New Business; or any other Agenda headings deemed necessary and in an order determined by the Clerk. Rule 13 The Council Agenda will be posted electronically the Friday prior to the regularly scheduled meeting, at the latest, barring any unforseen technical difficulties. QUORUM Rule 14 A quorum of Council is constituted when more than 50% of the Council members are present. Rule 15 Where the number of members who, by reason of the provisions of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, are disabled from participating in a meeting is such that at that meeting the remaining members are not of sufficient number to constitute a quorum, then, despite any other general or special Act, the remaining number of members shall be deemed to constitute a quorum, provided such number is not less than two (2). -3- DISCLOSURES Rule 16 Where a member has any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any matter and is present at a meeting of the council at which the matter is the subject of consideration, the member, (a) shall, prior to any consideration of the matter at the meeting, disclose the interest and the general nature thereof; (b) shall not take part in the discussion of, or vote on any question in respect of the matter; and (c) shall not attempt in any way whether before, during or after the meeting to influence the voting on any such question. Rule 17 Where the interest of a member has not been disclosed as required by Rule 16 by reason of the member's absence from the meeting referred to therein, the member shall disclose the interest and otherwise comply with Rule 16 at the first meeting of the council attended by the member after the meeting referred to in Rule 16. DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICER Rule 18 The Head of Council shall preserve order and decorum and shall decide questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Council; a majority vote is required to alter the decision of the Head of Council. In the absence of the Head, the Chair shall have the same authority while presiding at the meeting as the Head of the Council would have had if present. Rule 19 If the Head of the Council desires to leave the chair for any purpose, the Head of Council shall call on one of the councillors to fill the Head of Council's place until the Head of Council resumes the chair. Rule 20 The head of council or other presiding officer may expel any person for improper conduct at a meeting. RULES OF CONDUCT OR DEBATE Rule 21 (a) No person other than a member of Council, shall be permitted within the bar unless by permission of the Head of Council, but in no case shall such person be allowed to take a seat among or occupy the seats of the Council Members. (b) No person other than a member of Council, or a City Official, shall be permitted to address Council unless scheduled as a deputation, called upon from the gallery during a public meeting, or by a majority vote of Council, after having declared the nature and intent of the matter to be discussed. -4- (c) Unless authorized otherwise by a majority vote of Council, only one spokesperson shall be permitted to speak for each delegation present. (d) Any person desiring to address Council shall not speak longer than ten (10) minutes unless permitted to speak beyond that limit by a majority vote of Council or if the proponent on an application under the Planning Act. Rule 22 Every member, previous to speaking to any question or motion, shall rise and shall, when recognized, address the Head of the Council. Rule 23 When two or more members wish to speak to a matter, the Head of the Council shall determine a speaker's list, in the order of who raised their hands, first, as best as can be determined. Rule 24 Every member who shall be present in the Council Chamber when a question is put shall vote thereon, unless the Council shall excuse him or unless he be personally interested in the question, providing such interest is resolvable into personal pecuniary profit, or is peculiar to that member and not in common with interest of the citizens at large, and in such cases the member shall not vote. Rule 25 A member called to order from the chair shall immediately sit down, but may afterwards explain; and the Council, if appealed to, shall decide the case, but without debate; and if there be no appeal, the decision of the Head of the Council shall be final. Rule 26 Any member may require the question or motion under discussion to be read at any time during the debate, but not so as to interrupt a member while speaking. Rule 27 (a) No member without leave of the Council, shall speak to the same question, motion or matter or in reply for a longer period than ten minutes. (b) A member who has made a substantive motion by making an original motion or moving an amendment, or moving the previous question, shall be allowed a reply. Rule 28 Council members to may leave their places in the Council Chamber during the meeting. If a member is leaving Council Chambers and not returning they shall send a note to the Clerk. Upon an approved motion for adjournment, the Council meeting is ended and members of the Council can vacate the meeting. MOTIONS Rule 29 All motions shall be seconded before being debated. -5- Rule 30 A motion to refer a matter or question for further information, or to postpone a matter for further consideration at a future Council meeting is not debatable and, until decided, shall preclude all amendments to the main question. Rule 31 (a) Whenever any matters of privilege arise, they shall be immediately taken into consideration. (b) Whenever a motion under consideration consists of more than one distinct proposition, matter or question, then, upon the request of any member, the vote upon each separate proposition, matter or question shall be taken separately in order from the start. AMENDMENTS Rule 32 A Member may suggest an amendment to the main motion, and if accepted by the mover and seconder, if applicable, the amendment shall be considered friendly and be incorporated into the main motion. If not accepted, the motion will stand. Rule 33 (a) An amendment modifying the intention of a motion shall be in order, but an amendment relating to a different subject shall not be in order. Only one amendment shall be allowed to an amendment. (b) Any amendment more than one must be made to the main question. (c) The paragraph to be amended shall first be read as it stands, then the words proposed to be struck out, and those to be inserted, and finally the paragraph as it would stand if so amended. (d) Amendments shall be submitted in the reverse order to that in which they are moved. MOTIONS RULED OUT OF ORDER Rule 34 Whenever the Head of the Council is of the opinion that a motion is contrary to the rules and privileges of the Council, the Head of Council shall rule the motion out of order and shall cite the rule or authority applicable to the case without argument or comment, subject to an appeal to Council without debate. VOTING Rule 35 When a vote is called, all members will by a show of hands indicate whether they are in favour, or against, the motion on the floor. -6- Rule 36 A member present at a meeting at the time of a vote may request immediately before or after the taking of the vote that the vote be recorded, each member present, except a member who is disqualified from voting by any Act, shall announce his or her vote openly and the clerk shall record each vote and announce the result of the vote. Rule 37 Any question on which there is a tie vote shall be deemed to be lost. Rule 38 A failure to vote by a member who is present at the meeting at the time of the vote and who is qualified to vote shall be deemed to be a negative vote. Abstentions are not permitted. Rule 39 Subject to the provisions of the Municipal Act, or any other applicable statute of Ontario, the Head of Council may, at his or her discretion, vote on all motions before the Council unless disqualified to vote by reason of a direct or indirect pecuniary interest as outlined in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. RECONSIDERATION Rule 40 The purpose of reconsidering a vote is to permit correction of hasty, ill-advised, or erroneous action, or to take into account added information or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the vote. Rule 41 After a motion is passed or report adopted, no motion for a reconsideration thereof shall be introduced during the same meeting, unless it is moved and seconded by two members from among those who voted with the majority that carried the main motion or report. Rule 42 If the motion for reconsideration be not made until the next meeting or a subsequent meeting, the question shall not be reconsidered unless approved by the majority of Council. Approval of a reconsideration allows for debate on the motion or adopted report to occur again and does not automatically negate the original motion. Rule 43 An approved motion for reconsideration allows the matter to be debated again and does not automatically negate the previous motion of Council. Rule 44 No question shall be reconsidered more than once, nor shall a vote to reconsider be reconsidered. Rule 45 Recent decisions, properly made under the Council's standing rules, take precedence over previous decisions, when in conflict, and the previous decision is deemed to be amended or rescinded by implication. -7- INQUIRIES Rule 46. Questions may be put to the Head fo the Council, or through him to any member of the Council, relating to any by-law, motion, or other matter connected with the business of the Council, but no argument or opinion is to be offered or fact to be stated except so far as necessary to explain the same; and in answering any such question a member is not to debate the matter to which the same refers. CLOSED MEETINGS Rule 47 As per the Municipal Act, all meetings shall be open to the public. Exceptions to Rule xx, as per the Municipal Act, that allow a meeting or part of a meeting to be closed to the public are if the subject matter being considered is (a) the security of the property of the municipality or local board; (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; (g) a matter in respect of which a council, board, committee or other body may hold a closed meeting under another Act. (h) an educational or training session in which no member discusses or otherwise deals with any matter in a way that materially advances the business or decision-making of the council. Rule 48 The subject matter to close a meeting or part of a meeting under Rule is discretionary, not mandatory. Rule 49 A meeting or part of a meeting shall be closed to the public if the subject matter is related to an ongoing investigation respecting the municipality by the Ombudsman appointed under the Ombudsman Act, an Ombudsman referred to in subsection 223.13 (1) of the Municipal Act, or the investigator referred to in subsection 239.2 (1). -8- Rule 50 Closed meetings of Council are scheduled to precede regularly scheduled Council meetings, when needed. Rule 51 Before holding a meeting or part of a meeting that is to be closed to the public, the Clerk shall prepare a resolution outlining the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting and the authority relied upon to close the meeting to the public. Rule 52 The resolution to go into a closed meeting will be included in the Council agenda package and be posted on the City's website, as per the regular posting of the Council agenda. Rule 53 No items that have not been expressly indicated in the resolution to go into a closed meeting, may be discussed in the closed meeting. Rule 54 Voting in a closed meeting shall be limited to a procedural matter or for giving directions or instructions to officers, employees or agents of the municipality. Rule 55 Any member with a direct or indirect pecuniary interest related to a Closed Meeting matter shall not be present in the meeting in which the matter is considered. BY-LAWS AND PROCEEDINGS THEREON Rule 56 All by-laws may be introduced for first reading, as a block, for approval. Councillors are to indicate any specific by-laws to which they are opposed,which will be duly noted in the meeting minutes. If the by-laws have been read a first time, they may be read a second and third time, with or without amendments. Rule 57 Any amendments to by-laws should be minor in nature and not change the substantive matter of the by-law. Rule 58 No deputations on by-laws will be entertained if the matter of the by-law has been the subject of a public meeting under the Planning Act or previous, duly approved Council report. Rule 59 That a confirmatory by-law be placed at the end of the Council agenda of all regular Council meetings, and as may be required in any special Council meeting. 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 the confirmatory by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein orthereby, or required forthe exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. The confirmatory by-law shall be passed after all other by-laws and extends to duly approved motions under New Business. -9- ADJOURNMENT Rule 60 When a meeting of the Council continues until 11:00 p.m., the Council shall pass a motion to continue past 11:00 p.m. If the majority of the members present do not pass an affirmative motion to continue, the pertinent by-laws will be considered and duly voted on and the meeting shall be adjourned until the next regular meeting of the Council or a special meeting if deemed necessary and duly approved by a motion of Council GENERAL Rule 61 Where the foregoing Rules do not apply or are silent, Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie shall govern. Rule 62 Matters not governed by the Standing Rules of Council or dealt with in Meeting Procedures by James Lochrie , shall be decided by a majority vote of Council. 2. By-law number 89-155 and 2016-135 are hereby repealed. 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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 February 8, 2017 to March 7, 2017. Passed this twenty-eight day of March, 2017. ..................................................... .............................................................. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017 Second Reading: March 28, 2017 Third Reading: March 28, 2017 CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its meeting held on the 28th day of March, 2017. 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 March, 2017 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 March, 2017. .............................................................. .............................................I.................. DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: March 28, 2017 Second Reading: March 28, 2017 Third Reading: March 28, 2017