2017/04/25 Schedule for April 25, 2017
4:30 In Camera Committee Room # 2
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 April 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., on October 25,
2016 at 4:00 p.m., Niagara Falls Council will go into a closed meeting, prior to their
regularly scheduled meeting at 5:00 p.m. to consider a matter that falls under s.
239(2)(e), litigation or potential litigation related to assessment at 6380 Fallsview
Boulevard.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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COUNCIL MEETING
April 25, 2017
O Canada to be sung by Kennedi Fargnoli
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Council Minutes of March 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.
REPORTS
MW-2017-14— City of Niagara Falls Master Drainage Plan Update Study
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-2017-04 — Small Business enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD) Ministry of
Economic Development and Growth Summer Company 2017 Agreement
F-2017-14 — Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
F-2017-15 — Major Receivables Monthly (March)
F-2017-16 — Municipal Accounts
MW-2017-05 — Tender Award: 2017-357-14 Butler Place, Secord Place and Empire
Place Watermain Replacement Project
MW-2017-10 — Tender Award: 2017-269-12 Buckley Av Phase II —Sewer Separation,
Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction
MW-2017-11 — Tender Award: 2017-04, 2017 Asphalt Patching City Wide
MW-2017-12 — Tender Award: 2017-437-17, E.E. Mitchelson Park Artificial Turf
Development Project
MW-2017-13 — Park Infrastructure Projects — Projects Update
MW-2017-15 — George Bukator Park Trail Improvements Contract Award
2017-377-15
PBD-2017-09 — Program Extensions Under the Downtown, Historic Drummondville
and City-Wide Community Improvement Plans
TS-2017-12 — Buttrey Street— Intersection Control Review
DEPUTATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS 6:00 P.M.
Local Authors
Sylvia Somerville and Heidi Klose will inform Council regarding a book launch they
are having at the Gale Centre.
Regional Chair
Regional Chair Alan Caslin will provide Council with an update on Regional
Council activities.
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PLANNING MATTERS 6:30 P.M.
Public Meeting:
26CD-11-2017-002 &AM-2016-021
Garwood Homes, Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and Zoning By-law Amendment
Application.
5065 Portage Road and the abutting southerly vacant parcel
Applicant: Garwood Homes Inc. (Peter Garwood-Jones)
Agent: Robert Wheatly
Background Material•
Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-11
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Correspondence from George Teibert
Correspondence from Roger Sanche & Jacqueline Ann Sanche
Public Meeting:
Amending Agreement to the
Fallsview Casino Development Agreement
Recommendation Report: PBD-2017-12
MAYOR'S REPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
1. Regional Municipality of Niagara — requesting Council consider the Region's
By-law providing the Niagara Region with the non-exclusive authority to establish,
operate and maintain an inter-municipal passenger transportation system for the
Niagara Region.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the related resolution on the Council
agenda.
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2. Minister Responsible for Seniors Affairs — requesting that June be proclaimed
as "Seniors Month".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
3. Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada — requesting that June 10, 2017
be proclaimed as "Co-operative Housing Day".
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
4. Pride Niagara — requesting a flag raising for "Pride Week:, June 3rd to 10tH
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
5. Victoria Centre BIA— requesting approval of their 2017 budget.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council.
6. Rotary Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest — requesting a grant equal to fees
associated with their event and relief to the Noise By-law.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
7. Celebrate Old Downtown - requesting a grant equal to fees associated with their
event, relief to various by-laws and in-kind services.
RECOMMENDATION: For the Consideration of Council.
Additional items for Council's Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any items for council consideration
CONSIDERATION OF "IN CAMERA" RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTIONS
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council consents to the passage
of By-law No. 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide
Niagara Region with the non-exclusive authority to establish, operate and maintain an
inter-municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the "Pieces of
Canada" exhibition to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a
Special Occasion Liquor Licence and agrees to the request for relief to the City's Noise
By-law to permit outdoor entertainment until 10:00 p.m.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Rotary
Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest to be an event of municipal significance and
supports the provision of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event and
grants relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the
by-law listed for Council consideration.
2017-43 A by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Amendment Agreement with
2557417 Ontario Corp., respecting additional provisions to the original
Lease for the premises operating as Abby's Cafe at the MacBain
Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls.
2017-44 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the Warren Woods
Estates Phase 5 plan of subdivision on the Lands and to rezone the area
north, east and south of the subdivision EPA (AM-2016-022).
2017-45 A by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the
purpose of counting votes at the 2018 Municipal Elections.
2017-46 A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for two
semi-detached dwellings (AM-2016-021).
2017-47 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City
employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or
municipal by-laws.
2017-48 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 Summer Company Program.
2017-49 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its
meeting held on the 25th day of April, 2017.
NEW BUSINESS
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April 25 —Kennedi Fargnoli (Far-no-lee)
Kennedi is a thirteen years old student at Cardinal Newman Catholic Elementary School. She
enjoys studying Math, French and Science as well as playing soccer and basketball. She loves
writing, travelling, and (of course) singing. Kennedi plans to become a surgeon when she grows
up. She is pleased to have been asked to sing our national anthem for City Council.
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-14
City of Niagara Falls Master Drainage Plan Update Study
RECOMMENDATION
1. That this report be received by Council, and that staff be directed to finalize the City of
Niagara Falls Master Drainage Plan (MDP) Update Study Report and supporting
documents and post them for the mandated 30-day public review period in
accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
2. That staff be directed to integrate the recommendations contained in the MDP Update
Study into the Municipal Works departmental priorities including future Capital and
Operating budgets.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Master Drainage Plans provide guidance and assessment of the City's storm water
infrastructure. Recently, Municipal Works staff has completed an update with the
intention of identifying system components that are missing, underperforming or are in
need of repairs or replacement. The study includes a discussion for the future
consideration of new policies needed in anticipation of pending changes to the legislation
affecting storm water quality and quantity management.
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization and direction to advance new
Capital projects and service level policies that will guide investment decisions and provide
clarity and support for storm drainage initiatives in the community.
BACKGROUND
Council's Strategic priorities include a focus on developing a well-planned City, achieving
infrastructure sustainability and financial stability. A review of the City's Master Drainage
Plan (MDP) fits this commitment. The current version of the MDP was completed in 1981.
Many of the concepts, legislation, and associated technology pertaining to drainage and
particularly Stormwater Management have changed significantly in the interim.
Additionally, the City has experienced significant growth necessitating the effective
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management of its ever expanding, and aging urban drainage network. Aquafor Beech
Limited was retained to complete the MDPUS and began work on this in 2014.
Master Plans are long term planning and guidance documents used to effectively
manage, improve and maintain a municipality's core Municipal servicing infrastructure
networks, as well as respond to expected growth pressures over a prescribed planning
period. Master plans are broad in scope and provide a framework for planning
subsequent projects or developments, and can provide guidance when addressing
site-specific problems.
Master Drainage Plan Update Study Tasks:
Aquafor Beech was required to complete a number of major tasks as part of the MDP
Update Study. This included a Background Data Review and Gap Analysis going back
to the original MDP completed in 1981. A Drainage Infrastructure Desktop Inventory and
Condition Assessment were also required. They were to undertake an Operations and
Maintenance Review, with focus on the existing Stormwater Management (SWM) Ponds.
It was also required to complete a Natural Heritage Impacts Assessment (Stream
Habitat/Geomorphic Conditions, and Water and Sediment Quality) on the major
watercourses. The Master Plan process also requires Public Consultation as per Phase
1 & 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process. They were
requested to evaluate the City's Design Rainfall Events within the context of Potential
Climate Change Impacts. The scope also included an evaluation of existing applicable
Drainage policies, Regulations and Guidelines. A System Capacity and Performance
Analysis (Hydraulic Stormwater Model) for the Trunk storm sewer network was also
required. They were then to identify Areas of Concern, develop and evaluate
Alternatives, and provide recommendations (with Costs). Finally, they were to complete
a MDP Update Study Report summarizing all activities and findings.
Summary of Activities and Findings:
• Total Area = 21,400+ hectares within 7 different sub-watershed areas. Bulk of
Urban area draining to the Niagara River, the Welland River or the OPG Canal.
• Predominant Soil Types — Silt and Clay (79%), with Silt and Sand in northern
Urban Area
• Terrestrial/Aquatic Ecology— degraded (mostly C and D grade score)
• Surface Water Quality — grades from C to F, majority scoring D
• Urban Storm Sewer network total length = 320 km, 5,400 pipes, 5,200
Maintenance Holes and 6,800 Catchbasins. Nearly all storm sewer pipes built
since the 1950's. 12 Stormwater Management Pond sites, with several more to
be assumed in the near future.
• 5 significant Storm events over last 10 to 15 years were reviewed, and the
associated reported flooding incidents were mapped and categorized by probable
cause.
• 24 problematic areas were identified through the flooding event mapping, and 8
areas identified as being primarily due to Storm sewer system related issues
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• A Hydrologic and Hydraulic Computer Model of the Urban Storm Drainage System
was completed. Only the major pipe system (600 mm diameter and greater) was
included. A Technical assessment was undertaken to evaluate the level of service
provided by the various portions of the network.
• A Condition assessment and an Operations and Maintenance review of the
existing Stormwater Management pond inventory was undertaken.
• A review of existing Drainage Policies, Regulation and Guidelines was undertaken
• A Climate Change Assessment review was completed, including an evaluation of
appropriateness of the City's current Design storm curves.
• Public Consultation was undertaken including hand delivery of a Notice of the
study update and planned PIC, and a survey to residents in the identified flooding
problem areas. Over 3,000 notices were delivered. The survey was also posted
on-line. The Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on April 14, 2016.
Approximately 80 people attended the PIC and 170 surveys were completed and
returned to the City. Significant and ongoing feedback has been received with
respect to private property (particularly rear yard) drainage issues and the
challenges with being able to address/rectify them.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Recommendations and Storm Drainage Strategies
1. Flooding Mitigation Strategy— Six priority flooding problem areas were identified
as attributable to Storm drainage system issues. Capital Works improvements are
recommended in these areas totally approximately $22 Million. These should be
referred to the Capital Budget deliberation process for additional study, design and
construction. Some of these recommended projects were incorporated into 2017
budgeting process and can proceed following completion of this study. One of the
larger areas involves the development of a new storm outfall into the OPG Canal
Due to the upcoming planned draining of the OPG canal (starting in 2020) to
undertake maintenance and rehabilitation works, an opportunity is present to
coordinate planned City and OPG activities around the canal, and achieve some
implementation and cost efficiencies.
2. City Wide Stormwater Strategy — An integrated stormwater treatment and
management strategy is recommended to assist with runoff reduction during
rainfall events, in keeping with current MOECC best practices and anticipated new
MOECC mandated Stormwater Management guidelines. New regulations will
require the implementation of LID (Low Impact Development) concepts for all new
storm drainage infrastructure. LID's employ a treatment train approach that mimics
the natural hydrologic cycle through the integrated use of Source controls,
Conveyance controls and End-of-pipe controls to promote infiltration and filtration
of stormwater. This will serve the reduce stormwater runoff volumes while
increasing its quality (removing pollutants). As a portion of this work will need to be
implemented on private property, a strong public education campaign is
recommended as part of the strategy.
3. Updated Operations and Maintenance Programs — based on the review
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included in the MDPUS, it is recommended that the City develop updated O&M
programs for the roadside ditch and swale network and our inventory of existing
Stormwater Management Ponds. Recommendations are included in the study for
ongoing inspection and maintenance activities for the SWM ponds, including
benchmark costing, that is consistent with the conditions of the Certificates of
Approval issued by the MOECC for each of these facilities. It is also
recommended that a regular program of Inspection and maintenance in the storm
sewer network (CCTV and Zoom Camera Inspections, Sewer and Catchbasin
Cleaning) be implemented.
4. Calibrated "All pipes" Model - it is recommended that the model developed
through the study update be calibrated through an ongoing flow monitoring
program and extended to include all smaller diameter pipes within the network.
This will ensure that a current and accurate representation of the drainage network
is available as a tool to assess future issues that arise, and to aid in
accommodating and mitigating the impact of future growth.
5. Stormwater Financing Strategy — many Municipalities currently utilize the
traditional methodology of allocating a portion of collected property taxes to fund
stormwater drainage projects and initiatives. Over the past decade several
municipalities across Ontario have shifted to a dedicated "Stormwater Utility"
approach to fund these programs. While there is no recommendation to adopt this
approach, the study includes a discussion of the approaches and experiences of
these municipalities, and some commentary on the pros, cons and resource
requirements of this type of funding strategy
6. Localized Drainage Issues Policy — it is recommended that a Policy be
developed to clarify the City's role in the mitigation of Localized Drainage Issues.
As these occur largely on private property and typically will involve more than one
landowner, there is no "one size fits all" solution available to deal with these
problems. As such, a comprehensive policy should be developed to provide a
consistent, fair and equitable approach and process that clearly delineates the
City's and private landowner's roles and responsibilities in achieving the desired
outcomes. The scope and depth of the City's involvement needs to be carefully
considered as it pertains to available resources and statutory tools needed to
effectively deliver a desired level of customer service. Extensive public education
will also be required to ensure there is an understanding of the property owner's
role in achieving and then maintaining an effective private property drainage
system.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The recommendations described in this report identify future expenditures of
approximately $22 million. Some of these projects are already being reviewed by staff
and will be included in future budget requests over the next 5-10 years as resources
permit.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
This report is in support of the Council's strategic priority to operate, maintain and
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upgrade the City's infrastructure and other assets in an affordable, reliable,
environmentally sustainable manner.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. City of Niagara Falls Master Drainage Plan Update Study— Executive Summary
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INTRODUCTION
Aquafor Beech Limited was retained by the City of Niagara Falls to undertake a Master
Drainage Plan Update Study (MDPUS) following the Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment (EA) process. The study included several tasks and deliverables, with the
overarching objective to provide a Master Plan document which satisfies the City's 2011-2014
strategic priorities. These priorities include financial stability, innovative and progressive tools
and techniques, and a well-planned infrastructure system that is sustainable and ecologically
sound.
The drainage infrastructure system within the City of Niagara Falls is based on conventional
stormwater management measures constructed for runoff control and floodplain management
with an emphasis on the conveyance of runoff. This approach to managing stormwater does not
fulfill the requirements of a well-planned infrastructure system that is sustainable and
ecologically sound. Previous studies show that the drainage infrastructure system within the City
has been under increasing stress due to new development, population growth and a growing
tourism industry. These pressures have resulted in increased levels of combined sewer overflows
(CSO), basement flooding and environmental degradation. Continued growth within the City of
Niagara Falls without a comprehensive and integrated stormwater management policy
framework incurs a risk to the City's drainage infrastructure, the local ecosystem and the
wellbeing of residents. The study area for the MDPUS spans the entire City of Niagara Falls. The
study area is identified along with existing land use in Figure 1.
REPORT STRUCTURE
The report titled `City of Niagara Falls Master Plan Update Study — Environmental
Assessment Document' provides a summary of the overall process and integrates the findings
from the following Technical Support Documents which are provided under separate cover:
• Background Report — Technical Report #1 — This document provides an overview of
the relevant policy framework, summary of existing environmental conditions and data
gap analysis overview.
The City of Niagara Falls contains lands within seven (7) subwatershed areas. The
breakdown of the City's subwatersheds is shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Subwatersheds Covering the City of Niagara Falls
Subwatershed Area (ha) Percent
Beaverdams and Shriners Creeks 3137.57 14.65%
Central Welland River 13.15 0.06%
Fort Erie 590.91 2.76%
Lower Welland River 2218.24 10.35%
Niagara Falls Urban 4518.57 21.09%
Niagara-on-the-Lake 806.97 3.77%
South Niagara Falls 10137.97 47.32%
Total Area 21423.38
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Exiting surficial geology, hydrology, hydrogeology, natural heritage and water quality
conditions are summarized in the MDPUS. A more detailed description of existing
environmental conditions is found in Background Report — Technical Report #1 and
Receiving Stream Habitats and Geomorphic Conditions Report.
• Receiving Stream Habitats and Geomorphic Conditions Report - This document
provides details with respect to existing aquatic and geomorphic (stream) conditions
throughout the City.
Stream habitat and geomorphic conditions in City watercourses have been degraded by
changes in the hydrologic and hydraulic regime related to urban development. By
conducting surveys of existing stream conditions, it was possible to make
recommendations for aquatic habitat restoration, infrastructure repairs and programs that
will enhance watercourses within the City.
Through field and technical assessments five (5) locations were identified as requiring
works to improve stream habitat and geomorphic conditions. Issues identified included
failing riprap, perched culverts, scouring, bank erosion, poor grading and debris
accumulation. The following works are recommended to improve geomorphic and aquatic
habitat conditions within the City:
a) Montrose Road Culvert: Erosion protection at failed gabion and scour location
b) Kalar Road Culvert at Tributary 1: Culvert Replacement
c) Westport Drive Culvert: Culvert Replacement
d) Storm Outfall at Don Muir Street: Restoration works at perched outfall and
failing riprap
e) Chippawa Parkway Culvert: Culvert Replacement
• Climate Change Considerations Technical Memo—This document provides an analysis
of climate change scenarios and recommendations for the City of Niagara Falls. Climate
change can impact the frequency, volume and intensity of rainfall events, and this in tum
can impact the frequency and severity of storm sewer discharges, combined sewage
overflows and/or basement flooding. A technical analysis was needed to consider the
possible extent of climate change in Niagara Falls and its associated impacts on future
stormwater and CSO management.
To evaluate the observed impact of climate change on the City and predict future climate
scenarios that may affect stormwater management, the following methodology was used:
a) A long-term rainfall analysis was undertaken. This analysis covered the April 15'x'
to November 14th period of each year fi-om 1950 to 2014.
b) Climate change software known as "S WMM-CAT' was used to generate near and
far term projections of monthly rainfall and 24-hour design storm rainfall
intensities (for the 5, 10, 15, 30, 50 and 100-year return periods) for the City.
Based on the long-term rainfall analysis, there is little evidence of increased annual
rainfall volume in Niagara Falls in recent years. Average annual rainfall volumes for the
past 15 years (2000 to 2014) were actually 5.5% lower than the long-term average, and
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significantly lower (by 12.6%) than the average annual rainfalls in the 1970's, 80's and
90's; and the frequency of the larger rainfall events (> 25 mm) that cause most of the
SWM and CSO problems were all significantly lower than the long-term average (by 15-
25%).
• Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves Update Memo —This document discusses
the methodology and results of the development of new rainfall Intensity-Duration-
Frequency (IDF) curves for the City of Niagara Falls, updated to reflect more recent
rainfall records; and suggests some next steps for estimating the potential impacts of
climate change on the level of performance of the City's storm and combined sewer
systems. Rainfall IDF curves describe the probability of occurrence for extreme rainfall
events of various rates and durations, and are routinely used in the design and
management of drainage infrastructure. The current IDF curves used by the City of
Niagara Falls were derived in 1989 as part of the Shriner's Creek Watershed Study.
Considering climate change concerns, an IDF analysis was needed to ensure stormwater
design reflects current rainfall parameters. New IDF curve parameters were developed for
each of the five Niagara Falls ABS rainfall stations, based on the recent rainfall data
recorded from Jan 1998 to Apr 2015. The IDF relationships were compared to the IDF
curves currently used by the City.
Climate change, by its very nature can be difficult to predict. The application of a factor of
safety on IDFs used for stormwater design purposes is recommended despite no evidence
of increased rainfall patterns between 2000 and 2014. A 5% increase should be applied to
the current IDF curves used to size stormwater and combined sewer infrastructure. The
5% climate change scenario most closely reflects the findings of the Niagara Falls
SWMM-CAT near and far term climate change projections. The 5% and 10% scenarios
mirror the results of the screening assessment of the potential impacts climate change on
combined sewer overflow (CSO) mitigation in the Cheat Lakes Region (USEPA, 2008);
and provide a reasonable basis for considering the potential impacts of climate change on
the SWM and CSO and basement flooding control measures.
Stormwater Financing Strategy — Over the past decade, several municipalities across
Ontario have changed the way municipal stormwater management projects are funded.
Progressive municipalities have shifted from allocating portions of property taxes for
stormwater projects to stormwater utilities or tiered fee systems based on property size,
property type, and/or impervious area. These funding programs have been largely
successful in providing stormwater management projects and programs with sustainable
revenue generation. This study will involve a review of available storwwater management
financing options available to the City to fund operating and capital expenses for any kind
of future sustainable stormwater financing strategy assessment.
• Storm Sewer and Stormwater Pond Technical Assessment — This document provides
details with respect to existing conditions, modeling approach and proposed measures for
the storm sewer and stormwater pond system. This assessment followed the Municipal
Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process which and is described in further detail
below.
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STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of the MDPUS as we noted previously was to satisfy the City's 2011-2014 strategic
priorities through the analysis and development of recommendations for both urban and rural
environments within the City and to provide a better understanding of the level of service
currently provided by municipal drainage infrastructure. The project was also undertaken to
identify the improvements needed to sustainably develop and manage stormwater infrastructure
considering population growth and climate change.
MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA)PROCESS
The MDPUS was undertaken using Master Plan Approach 1 as identified in the MEA's Class
EA document. Master Plans undertaken using this approach complete Phase 1 (Establish the
Problem or Opportunity) and Phase 2 (Identify and Assess Alternative Solutions to the Problem,
and Select a Preferred Alternative). The Master Plan is then used as a basis for, and be used in
support of, future investigations for the specific Schedule B and C projects identified within it.
PFLASE 1 —PROBLEM AND OPPORTUNITY DEFINITION
Urban development areas can degrade the environment in many ways. Pollutants from
residential, commercial and industrial sources are conveyed to the receiving waterbodies in
stormwater runoff. Urban development can also result in undesired changes to the hydrologic
response within subwatersheds. Rainfall events that under undeveloped conditions contributed
little or no runoff can cause significant runoff after impervious areas are constructed. Problems
associated with stormwater management in urban areas include:
• Degraded surface water and groundwater quality
• Thermal enrichment of surface water
• Increased sediment loads to surface water
• Adverse effects on human and animal health
• Loss and degradation of fish and wildlife habitat, natural features and processes
• Increased flooding and erosion
• Disruption of the pre-development hydrologic process (reduction in groundwater
recharge and stream baseflow)
• Urban flooding (overwhelming of the municipal storm sewer system)
These problems must be analysed from several perspectives to identify opportunities that are
sustainable and cost effective. For this reason, problems and opportunities are identified in each
of the technical reports developed for the MDPUS. Specific to the Class EA are the flooding
problems experienced since 2003.
The City of Niagara Falls has experienced several rainfall events that have triggered incidents of
basement flooding in various areas across the City. Based on flooding reports collected by the
City of Niagara Falls, the rainfall events that are known to have caused basement flooding
include the following:
• August 5th, 2003 (90 mm)
• July 14th-15th 2004
• September 9th, 2004 (63 to 88 mm)
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• August 31 st, 2005 (89 to 121 mm)
• July 19th, 2013
Using hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software, the capacity of storm sewers can be
assessed in areas of the City that are prone to flooding. This information is then used to
recommend works and strategies that will mitigate flooding and provide an acceptable level of
storrawater service within the City.
PHASE 2 - EVALUATION OF ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS
The City of Niagara Falls experienced several rainfall events which resulted in basement
flooding. Since 2003, five (5) events have overwhelmed the sewer system resulting in hundreds
of reports of basement flooding due to backup of water through the floor drains or plumbing.
Specific areas of concern are listed below and identified in Figure 2 along with flood reports
associated with each identified storm event.
Areas within the City of Niagara Falls prone to Flooding_
• Beaverdams Road and Kalar Road;
• Lundy's Lane and Kalar Road;
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• Dunn Street and Caledonia Street
• Rideau Street and Eldorado Avenue; and
• Kaumeyer Street and Mears Crescent.
Following the review of City data and compiling inventories for minor and major systems within
the City, the level of service of the existing drainage system with all its components was
evaluated using XPSWMM modeling software. The XPSWMM sewer model prepared for the
City includes approximately 2,000 storm sewer sections of pipe larger than mm in diameter and
90 storm outfalls. There is also a total of 17 modeled stormwater management facilities. Figure
3 identifies the extent of the pipe model and the location of the storrawater management
facilities.
Model results of existing conditions identified areas of the City storm sewer network that are at
full capacity at events less-than the 1:2-year return period. Figure 4 identifies the level-of-
service provided by storm sewers. Modelling was then undertaken for alternative solutions for
each flooding area.
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City of Niagara Falls March 31, 2017
Master Drainage Plan Update Study-Executive Summary
The alternatives that were initially developed to address the problems and associated issues were
broadly categorized as follows:
• Do Nothing(i.e. Maintain Existing Municipal Program)
• Source Control Works
• Conveyance Control Works
• Replace Storm Sewers
• End-of-Pipe Retrofits and Dredging of Stormwater Management Facilities
The "Do Nothing" alternative is traditionally carried forward as a benchmark in the EA process.
For the purpose of this study the "Do-Nothing" alternative would essentially equate to
maintaining status quo which includes:
• Weeping-Tile Disconnection and Backwater Valve Programs
• Stormwater Management Facility Operation and Maintenance Works
Recognizing that the City of Niagara Falls' drainage system is complex and that no individual
solution will solve all drainage issues within the City, alternatives were assessed individually and
as bundled options across the study area to meet the unique criteria and constraints associated
with each area of the City affected by flooding.
PREFERRED ALTERNATIVES
FLOOD MITIGATION STRATEGY
To address the flooding issues within the City, the preferred alternative includes capital works
within the storm sewer system and at specific stormwater management ponds. Figures 5 through
9 depict the capital works recommendations for specific flooding areas.
Problem Area 8
• Improving the capacity of the outlet channel downstream of existing stormwater
management pond;
• Performance confirmation of the existing stormwater pond by undertaking water level
and flow monitoring;
• Ongoing maintenance of the existing stormwater pond to ensure functionality; and
• Replacement of 400 in of storm sewers of 750— 1200 mm to provide adequate capacity.
Problem Area 9
• Reconstruction of existing stormwater management pond(s) to provide additional
capacity (2,000 m3) storage for 100-year storm event. The facility would attenuate peals
flows to the sewer system. In addition, the facility would temporarily store the
stormwater runoff which would reduce the amount of stormwater discharged to the
downstream creek;
• Replacement of 480 in of storm sewers of 450—975 mm to provide additional capacity;
• Construction of off-line storage (400 m) on Orchard Grove Parkway; and
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• Installation of a single sewer inlet for the reconstruction of the existing stormwater
management pond(s) should be considered for cost efficiency and constructability during
the conceptual design stage.
Problem Areas 19 and 20
• Installation of 4,000 in of new storm sewer to provide additional capacity (Carlton
Avenue, Ash Street, Monroe Street, Symmes Street, Dawlish Avenue, Pinegrove Avenue
and Orchard Avenue.
Problem Area 21
• Capacity upgrades and replacement of 320 in of storm sewers of 450 — 600 mm on
Eldorado Avenue to provide more capacity.
Problem Area 23
• Installation of 600 in of new storm sewer of 525 - 750 mm and open channel
(approximate dimension & grade of the channel is provided in the Figure 26) to provide
additional capacity (Gunning Drive, Welland Street, Main Street and Bridgewater Street);
and
• Inlet controls on Gunning Drive which limit flows (0.14 m3/s) to existing storm sewer
capacity and excess runoff would be conveyed to the proposed relief storm sewer and
open channel.
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Master Drainage Plan Update Study-Executive Summary
CITY-WIDE STORMWATER STRATEGY
A city-wide stormwater strategy was also recommended to reduce runoff volumes during all
rainfall events and to ensure long-term municipal planning documents remain consistent with
existing MOECC stormwater management best practices and anticipated MOECC stormwater
management guidelines. To avoid prematurely outdated implementation strategies and policies,
a "treatment train" approach to provide integrated treatment of runoff from all sites is
recommended. Integral to this approach are LIDS which mimic natural hydrologic systems as
rain travels from runoff source to the stream by applying a series of practices across the entire
subwatershed, development area, and or site before discharge to receiving water body. Using this
approach, stormwater is managed in hierarchical manner using:
1. Source Controls - These practices are physical measures that detain runoff, encourage
the infiltration of water into the ground and reduce runoff volumes before water enters
municipal drainage systems.
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2. Conveyance Controls — These linear stormwater transport systems are generally located
within the municipal road ROW. Conventionally these systems were designed for only
conveyance, but LID approaches to design allow for infiltration and filtration of
stormwater. Examples of conveyance LID practices include bioswales and perforated
pipe systems.
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These facilities have conventionally been designed to provide erosion, water quantity and
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quality control applications. Some end-of-pipe facilities include infiltration components.
End-of-pipe facilities are harder to incorporate into older developments lacking in
stormwater controls because they require significant land acquisition.
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Table 2 stumnarizes the EA Schedule for all recommended storm sewer and stormwater
management facility capital works and associated cost estimations. Table 3 summarizes the EA
Schedule for all recommended watercourse works. In summary, the stream works fall under
Schedule A while the storm sewer works fall under Schedule A+. Channel realignment works
and stormwater management pond works fall under Schedule B.
Table 2: Summary of EA Undertakin s and Estimated Costs
Flooding Area Works EA Estimated
Schedule Cost*
Problem Area 8 SWM Pond Works B
Replacement of Storm Sewer A+ $1,100,000
Problem Area 9 SWM Pond Works B
Replacement of Storm Sewer A+ $2,000,000
Construction of Offline Storage A+
Problem Areas 19 &20 Installation of Relief Storm Sewer A+ $12,900,000
Problem Area 21 Replacement of Storm Sewer A+ $400,000
Problem Area 23 New Storm Sewer and Open Channel B $400,000
Inlet Controls A+
*Cost Estimates are exclusive of land acquisition, engineering, contingency, and HST.
Table 3: Summary of EA Undertakin s and Estimated Costs
Location Works EA Schedule
Montrose Road Culvert Erosion Protection A
Kalar Road Culvert at Culvert Replacement A+
Tributary 1
Westport Drive Culvert Culvert Enhancement A
Storm Outfall at Don Muir Restoration Works A
Street
Chippawa Parkway Culvert Culvert Replacement A
Additional unit costs associated with the recommended approach are identified in Table 4.
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Table 4: Unit Costs for SWM Facility Works
Type of Facility Activity Cost Unit
perm of water
quality storage
Wet or Dry SWM Water Quality Retrofit $125 to $160 required for wet
Facilities ponds per MOE
Table 3.2 (MOE,
2003)
perm of sediment
Wet SWM Facilities Dredging of Sediment $200 assuming offsite
disposal
per trof sediment
Wet SWM Facilities Dredging of Sediment $50 assuming onsite
disposal
Wet or Dry SWM Excavation $50 perm assuming
Facilities onsite disposal
Wet or Dry SWM
Facilities Annual Inspection $1000 per site visit
ADDITIONAL RECCOMENDATIONS
In addition to the recommended approach described above,the following recommendations
where identified in the City of Niagara Falls MDPUS:
1) It is recommended that the City investigate the applicability of an "all-pipes model"
which would allow for the assessment of potential new development as well as keep a
current inventory with respect to potential capacity limitations and opportunities.
2) It is recommended that the City undertake a monitoring program that will allow the
existing XPSWMM model to be calibrated.
3) It is recommended that the City develop a policy that clarifies the City's role with respect
to drainage problems on private property.
4) It is recommended that the City develop an updated program for roadside ditch and swale
maintenance (weed clearing, sediment removal, culvert cleaning, etc.) to ensure that
water does not stagnate and cause safety issues.
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NiaEaraFails April 25, 2017
J CA ,.
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Business Development
SUBJECT: BDD-2017-004
Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC/BDD)
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Summer Company 2017 Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the SBEC-MEDG Summer Company
2017 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 Summer
Company 2017 program. The agreement will last until November 30th, 2017 and provide
a total of $41,000 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 f Ministry of
Research and Innovation have provided program specific funding. The Summer
Company program has been offered by the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise
Centre since 2004 and offers students (high school and post-secondary)
entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and grant funding to operate a full-time Summer
business.
The Summer Company program requires students to prepare business plans and cash
flow forecasts as part of their application. Successful applicants can receive funding of
up to $3,000 to cover start-up costs; 12 hours of entrepreneurship training; and 5 group
mentor sessions throughout the summer with local business professionals and
entrepreneurs.
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ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The funding will allow the Small Business Enterprise Centre to deliver the Provincial
Summer Company 2017 program.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Economic Vitality and Youth Retention,
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
BDD-2017-004 SBEC-MEDG Summer Company 2017 Agreement
Recommended by: a `
Serge
FelicettiDirector of Business Development
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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Attach.
F-2017-14
NiaQaraFalis April 25, 2017
D J glls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: F-2017-14
Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Under Section 357 and 358 of The Munic4a/Act 2001
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various
accounts per the attached summary and granted to the property owners listed.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property owners are able to seek remedy from property assessments that are not
accurate due to .errors in preparation of the Assessment Roll or due to changes in
specific circumstances. These remedies are available by virtue of s.357 and s.358 of
The Municipal Act, 2001. This report is provided to Council periodically during the fiscal
year to attain Council approval of the changes afforded under these sections. This is
the first report for 2017.
Adjustments totalling $161,808 are being recommended in this report with allocations to
be made to City, Regional and School Board revenue. In the 2017 General Purposes
Budget, an allowance has been established for these expenditures. At this time the
allowance provided in the General Purposes Budget is adequate to account for the
City's proportionate share of approximately $56,633.
BACKGROUND
This report is the first report this year in relation to s.357 and s.358 reductions.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Section 357 and 358 of The Municipal Act, 2001 provides for the cancellation, reduction
or refund of taxes for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or
manifest error in the preparation of the Assessment Roll.
Appeals have been received and the applicants have been notified that the respective
matters will be considered by City Council this evening. The Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed
incorrectly in that these properties; had .structures that had been demolished or
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April 25, 2017
removed, were damaged or razed by fire, have ceased to be liable at the rate it was
taxed, became exempt, ora transposition, typographical, or clerical error was made.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The 2017 General Purposes Budget provides an allowance for tax write-offs due to
assessment appeals and tax write offs. Table 1 is a listing of all the properties that staff
is recommending receive adjustments due to successful appeals. An amount of
$161,808 in adjustments is listed. The City's approximate portion is $56,633 and has
been accounted for in the 2017 General Purposes Budget. The balance of
approximately $105,175 represents adjustments for the School Boards and the Region
of Niagara. These adjustments will be made as part of the year end reconciliations.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Table 1 - Application for Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Recommended by:
Todd Harrison, Directo of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
A. Felicetti
(Pursuant to Section 358 and 357 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of the Municipal Act)
Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Assessment Region NIAGARA
I hereby apply for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner
has verified that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her/his records.
Appl. #
Name and Address of Applicant
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Taxation
Year
Reason for Application
Reduction
Amount
2016-40
Zitano, Nicola and Claudia, 6489 Calaquiro Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4L5
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$2,211.24
2016-4113
Chandler, Charles & Mna, 4448 Ellis St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1H4
2014
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed .
$0.00
2016-41A
Chandler, Charles & Anna, 4448 Ellis St, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 11-14
2015
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed
$0.00
2016-41
Chandler, Charles & Mna, 4448 Ellis St, Niagara Falls, ON 12E 1H4
2016
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed
50.00
2014-107
Niagara Regional Housing, PO Box 344 Stn Main, 2201 St David's Rd, Thorold, ON L2V 3Z3
2014
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$199.37
2016-65
Schilz, Kelly, 5428 Inglis Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2V2
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$193.28
2016-65A
Schilz, Kelly, 5428 Inglis Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2V2
2015
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$51.72
2016-08
Equity Venture Group Corp, 122 Romina Dr, Concord, ON L4K 4Z7
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$22,065.02
2016-09
Equity Venture Group Corp, 122 Romina Dr, Concord, ON L4K 4Z7
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$0.00
2016-10
Equity Venture Group Corp, 122 Romina Dr, Concord, ON L4K 4Z7
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
57,959.41
2016-83
1609625 Ontario Limited, 5785 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3L6
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$301.73
2016-84
942219 Ontario Inc, 4668 St Clair Ave, PO Box 718 Stn Main, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 388
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
50.00
2016-849
942219 Ontario Inc, 4668 St Clair Ave, PO Box 718 Stn Main, Niagara Falls, ON 125 3S8
2015
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
516,261.35
2016-84A
942219 Ontario Inc, 4668 St Clair Ave, PO Box 718 Stn Main, Niagara Falls, ON 1.2E 368
2014
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
513,553.11
2017-01A
2320594 Ontario Inc Go'Amandeep Gill, 18 Fahey Dr, Brampton, ON L6Y ON7
2015
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed
57,479.84
2017-0113
2320594 Ontario Inc Go Amandeep Gill, 18 Fahey Dr, Brampton, ON L6Y ON7
2016
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed
57,589.92
2016-42
Mosque, Aisha, 5550 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3X2
2016
Became Exempt
519,237.00
2016-42A
Mosque, Aisha, 5550 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3X2
2015
Became Exempt
519,161.37
2016426
Mosque, Aisha, 5550 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3X2
2014
Became Exempt
$18,999.41
2016-66
Orsini Bros Inn Inc, 6039 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON 120 3V6
2016
Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it was taxed
56,158.70
2016-56
Chedore, Sarah, 9038 Hendershot Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0E1
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
5208.13
2016-49
Romeo, Michael, 7393 Thole PI, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4E9
2016
Gross or manifest clerical error
$0.00
2016-496
Romeo, Michael, 7393 Thole PI, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4E9
2015
Gross or manifest clerical error
$0.00
2016-49A
Romeo, Michael, 7393 Thole PI, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4E9
2014
Gross or manifest clerical error
$0.00
2014-113
2405800 Ontario Limited, 5785 Ferry St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 188
2014
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$9,393.17
2016-44
Berry, Gerald & Frances, 6981 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1 W 1
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$73.18
2016-46
Schultz, Jeremy James, 6335 Orchard Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L20 4G9
2016
Grossor manifest clerical error
$289.91
2016-46A
Schultz, Jeremy James, 6335 Orchard Ave, Niagara Falls, ON 120 4G9
2015
Gross or manifest clerical error
$0.00
2016-69
Kim, Hyung Chul & Chan, Soo-Ja, 6942 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1V9
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$9.27
201647
Sicurella, Guiseppe & Joseph, 1692702 Ontario Inc, 5127 Woodside Ave, Niagara Falls, ON 12E 7G2
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
5416.80
2016-60
Whitley. Trevor Howard, 6095 Skinner St, Niagara Falls, ON 120 2Y4
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$10.18
2016-70
Johnson, Lee -Ann, 6376 Dunn St, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 2P8
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
55.78
2016-62
The Niagara Artcraft Woodwork Company, 4417 Kent Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1J1
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$0.00
2016-63
Corporation City of Niagara Falls, PO Box 1023, 4310 Queen St, Niagara Falls, ON 125 6X5
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$1,049.35
2016-72
Walker Aggregates Inc, PO Box 100, Thorold, ON L2V 3Y8
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$299.30
2016-73
Walker Aggregates Inc, PO Box 100, Thorold, ON L2V 3Y8
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$287.56
2016-51
Elia, Mario & Maria, 5818 Fiddehead Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 0E9
2015
Gross or manifest clerical error
$2,844.08
2016-506
Innen, Andrew, 9265 Eagle Ridge Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 004
2015
Gross or manifest clerical error
$3,727.97
2016-50
Innen, Andrew. 9265 Eagle Ridge Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 004
2016
Gross or manifest clerical error
5745.53
2016-76
2390019 Ontario Inc, 8230 Oakwood Dr, Niagara Falls, ON 120 OJ1
2016
Damaged by fire, demoliton or otherwise (unsubstantially unusable)
$316.80
2016-78
Shahani, Kamal, 7770 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H1
2016
Razed by fire, demolition or otherwise
$708.71
TOTAL
$161,808.19
Approved this 25th day of April, 2017
Report No.: F-2017-14
JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
rAny individual items not approved must be struck out and initialed.]
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
F-2017-15
NiligaraFalls April 25, 2017
D J rnn
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: F-2017-15
Monthly Tax Receivables Report— March
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 March 31, 2017 were $8.9 million compared to
$11.3 million in 2016. During March, tax receivables as a percentage of taxes billed
decreased from 13.1% in 2016 to 10.2% 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-three properties scheduled for tax sale in the next two years.
BACKGROUND
This report is being provided as part of the monthly financial reporting to Council by
staff. It is also submitted to our banking institution for compliance with our banking
agreement.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Tax collection for 2017 improved during the month of March. Table 1 shows that taxes
outstanding at March 31, 2017 are $8.9 million. This represents a decrease from
$11.3 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 three months of activity. This table shows 72.2% of the tax accounts
or 229 properties have been paid in full or the owners have made suitable payment
arrangements. During March, eighteen accounts were paid in full. In addition, the
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April 25, 2017
number of accounts with suitable payment arrangements including full payments
increased from 61.5% (February) to 72.2% (March).
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 March, two registered properties were redeemed. The
outstanding taxes for registered properties represents 1.5% of the total outstanding
taxes at month end.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Tax arrears as a percentage of taxes billed in a year is a performance measure that
stakeholders utilize to analyse an organization's financial strengths. Niagara Falls, due
to its high reliance on commercial assessment, is traditionally higher compared to
municipalities of similar size. The percentage of taxes outstanding to taxes billed as at
March 31, 2017 is 10.2% which is a decrease from 2016's value of 13.1%. 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 March 31, 2017
Table 2 Taxes Receivable by Property Class at March 31, 2017
Table 3 Number of Properties Subject to Registration
Table 4 Scheduled Tax Sales Dates for Registered Properties
Recommended by: Z/�a .,
Todd Harriso , Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Ken T dd, Chief Administrative Officer
A. Felicetti
TABLE 1
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Outstanding Taxes @ February 28,2017 $ M1 59,649,018 $ 60,896,971
Penalty charged in March $ 157,413 $ 178,328
Taxes Collected during March $ 7,204,456 $ 6,942,766
Outstanding Taxes @ March 31,2017 $ 52,601,975 $ 54,132,533
Taxes Billed and Due April 28, 2017 $ 43,713,542 $ 42,871,916
Taxes Past Due $ 8,888,433 $ 11,260,617
TABLE 2
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2017 %of Class 2016 %of Class
Taxes Owing Taxes Owing
Residential $ 26,388,486 50.17% $ 27,540,663 50.88%
Multi-Residential $ 1,847,137 3.51% $ 2,041,357 3.77%
Commercial $ 22,565,899 42.90% $ 22,852,119 42.22%
Industrial $ 1,678,847 3.19% $ 1,561,919 2.92%
Farmlands $ 121,607 0.23% $ 116,455 0.22%
Total Receivables $ 52,601,975 100.00%1 $ 54,132,533 100.00%
TABLE 3
MIMI
Initial Amount 317 317
Paid in Full 48 66 20.8%
Payment Arrangements 147 163 51.4%
Ongoing Collection 121 87 27.4%
Action
Registered 1 1 0.3%
317 317 100.0%
TABLE 4
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May 2017 1 $ 21,868
November 2017 10 $ 382,757
May 2018 12 $ 382,065
Totals 23 $ 786,689
F-2017-16
Niagmrafif April 25, 2017
..I
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Finance
SUBJECT: F-2017-16
Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the municipal accounts totaling $37,870,939.71 for the period
March 8, 2017 to April 10, 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 Harri on, Dire for of Fi A,nce
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todb, Chief Administrative Officer
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS '..
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
1057642 ONTARIO LTD 403601 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 22.00
1527151 ONTARIO LIMITED 403602 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 750.00
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED CIA WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 402902 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 405.67 '..
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 403455 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 520.16
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 403603 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 2,443.64
1578917 ONTARIO LIMITED O/A WILLIAMS PLUMBING AND HEATH 403063 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 5,529.45
1712093 ONTARIO LTD 403228 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
1776415 ONTARIO LTD CIA PURE WATER NIAGARA 403064 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 17.25 '..
1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 403229 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 25.00
1776415 ONTARIO LTD O/A PURE WATER NIAGARA 403604 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 25.00 '..
1776415 ONTARIO LTD CIA PURE WATER NIAGARA 402903 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 30.00
1776415 ONTARIO LTD CIA PURE WATER NIAGARA 403456 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 553.00
1939522 ONTARIO LIMITED 402904 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 12,500.00
2030688 ONTARIO LTD 403065 15-Mar-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 9,568.40
2095527 ONTARIO LTD 402905 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,423.80
2095527 ONTARIO LTD 403605 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 1,423.80
2348441 ONTARIO INC O/A MR QUICK CAR WASH 403230 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#43/19/45/302/29147/327/301/3: 363.86
407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 402906 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#15 44.53
407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 403606 05-Apr-2017 VEH ID#303 74.31
800460 ONTARIO LTD,O/A FRUITBELT DEVELOPMENT 403607 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 750.00
942352 ONTARIO LIMITED CIA BRISK ALL GLASS 403457 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 107.35
984265 ONTARIO LTD o/a CIRCLE P PAVING 403231 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 19,559.74 '..
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 402907 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 180.74
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 403066 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 335.17 '..
A&A EXHAUST SYSTEMS 403458 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 455.98 '..
A.M.R.B.HOLDINGS LTD O/A MR ROOTER PLUMBING 403243 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00 '..
AAA BIGGAR'S LOCKSMITH&SECURITY 403608 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 141.25 '..
ABBY'S CAFE 403609 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 15.82 '..
ACCESSIBIL-IT 403459 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 226.00
ADEWUMI,AYO 403232 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 85.34 '..
ADVANCE TOWING 403460 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#317 50.85
ADVANCE TOWING 403610 05-Apr-2017 VEH ID#43 242.95
ADVANCE TOWING 402908 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 254.25
ADVANCETOWING 403067 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 452.00
ADVANCE TOWING 403233 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#722 491.55
ADVANTAGE RESTAURANT SUPPLY&SERVICE 403068 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 135.60
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 403234 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#535 46.49
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 403611 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 170.61
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 402909 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#535 1,404.80
AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 403235 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,089.72
AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 403612 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 2,029.60
AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 403069 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,131.49
AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 403461 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,388.08
AFTERMARKET PARTS COMPANY LLC 402910 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 9,018.57 '..
AGRO ZAFFIRO LLP 402911 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 8,855.99
AHMED,LAMIS 402912 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 756.98
AIR CARE SERVICES 403236 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 609.54 '..
AIR CARE SERVICES 403070 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 793.15
AIR CARE SERVICES 403613 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 2,134.23
AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 403071 154ar-2017 MATERIALS 24.62
AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 402914 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 300.58
AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 403614 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 533.36
AJ STONE COMPANY LTD 403237 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 876.77
AL REID OLDTIMERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 403617 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 275.00
AL REID OLDTIMERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 403073 15-Mer-2017 GRANT 2,500.00 '..
ALBANESE,LORI 402915 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 213.26
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403240 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 4,538.53
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403462 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 4,730.07
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403238 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 9,695.40
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403615 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 34,047.59 '..
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403239 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 40,358.95
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 403072 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 57,990.77
ALISON'S SPORTS AWARDS&PROMOTIONS 403241 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 45.20
ALLIED MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS INC 403616 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 3,098.58
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00072-0001 13-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,075.04
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00074-0001 27-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,192.81
AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION#1582 00077-0001 10-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,287.01
AMBIENT MECHANICAL LTD. 403242 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00
AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT&INFRASTRUCTURE 403618 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 1,127.18
ANEZ,LORI 403244 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 450.00
ANGLE,BETH 403463 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 91.04
ANTONSEN,DAVID 403619 05-Apr-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 151.42
ANTONSEN,DAVID 403074 15-Mar-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 328.81
ANTONSEN,DAVID 402916 08-Mar-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 330.27
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
ARCHER TRUCK CENTRE(WELLAND)LTD 403075 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,129.08
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 403464 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 691.85
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 403620 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 4,443.64
ARIVA 403621 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 197.75
ARIVA 403245 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 705.10
ARIVA 403076 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,534.96
ARMENTI,RAFFAELA&ARMENTI,ALBERTO 403077 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 157.07
ARMSTRONG,SHERI 403465 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 40.00
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 403466 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 33.90
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 403078 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 45.20
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 403622 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 56.50
ARTISTA DESIGN&PRINT INC 403246 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 309.62
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 403247 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,430.58
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 403623 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 2,534.03
ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING(ONT)LTD 403079 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 8,994.24
ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHONOLOGISTS OF ONTA 403624 05-Apr-2017 MEMBERSHIP 274.25
AUTO LINE TOYOTA O/0 1032447 ONTARIO LTD. 402917 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 4,873.23
AUTOMATION DEVICES CANADA LIMITED 403080 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 323.97
BAGLIERI,CAREY 403467 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 86.99
BAIN PRINTING LIMITED 403248 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 288.15
BAKER 403468 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 210.17
BAKER 403625 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 329.44
BAKER 403249 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 637.16
BAKER 403081 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,081.91
BAKER 402918 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,521.80-
BALA,RICHARD 403626 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 636.60
BARNSLEY,JOHN 403250 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 112.52
BATTLEFIELD EQUIPMENT RENTALS 403469 29-Mar-2017 - MATERIALS 123.67
BEATTIES BASICS 403627 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 448.50
BEATTIES BASICS 402919 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,302.12
BELL CANADA 402920 08-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 8.30
BELL CANADA 403083 15-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 46.04
BELL CANADA 403629 05-Apr-2017 UTILITIES 46.04
BELL CANADA 403471 29-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 88.71
BELL CANADA 403253 22-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 799.02
BELL CANADA 403628 05-Apr-2017 UTILITIES 8,053.72
BELL CANADA-PUBLIC ACCESS 403472 29-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 169.50
BELL MOBILITY INC.(RADIO DIVISION) 402921 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 3,950.83
BELL MOBILITY INC.(RADIO DIVISION) 403084 15-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 11,404.34
BELLAMY,DAN 403470 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.00
BENNETT,CATHARINE 403085 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180.00
BERTIE PRINTERS LIMITED 403473 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,666.75
BILODEAU,MATHEW 402922 08-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 108.54
BIRD'S MOVING&STORAGE 403474 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 395.50
BLACK&MCDONALD LTD 403630 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 2,282.60
BLUMETRIC ENVIRONMENTAL INC 403087 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 3,874.21
BMO NATIONAL SERVICES 403088 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 92.79
BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 403256 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 861.29
BOB ROBINSON&SON CONSTRUCTION 402923 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 2,982.68
BONIN,RYAN&BONIN LAURA, 403089 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 135.91
BOOKSTORE-ANNEX PUBLISHING AND PRINTING 403257 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 603.27
BOOTSHOP 403258 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 457.65
BOOT SHOP 402924 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,615.90
BOSCO,ADAM 403259 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 416.46
BOUTILIER,JIM 403090 15-Mar-2017 PETTY CASH 245.40
BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 403475 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 20.00
BOYS&GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 403260 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 16,500.00
BRAINKITE 403631 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 5,650.00
BRAND BLVD INC 403091 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 953.44
BRAND BLVD INC 403261 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,398.09
BREAK-A-WAY 403632 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 1,728.90
BRENNAN PAVING LTD. 403633 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 157,185.58
BRINKS CANADA LTD 403262 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,688.45
BRINSMEAD-TAYLOR,SHARON 403263 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 25.38
BROCKFORD 403092 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 824.39
BROCKFORD 403634 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,100.46
BROCKFORD 403477 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#198 1,170.03
BROCKFORD 402925 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#74 1,652.17
BROCKFORD - 403264 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#722 1,907.96
BURKE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 403265 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 367.25
BURKE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS 403635 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 3,209.20
BUTYNIEC,DAVE 403636 05-Apr-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 69.66
BUTYNIEC,DAVE 403093 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 117.72
CVS MIDWEST TAPE 402941 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 290.29
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS '..
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Dale Purpose Amount
C.A.L.E.O C/O SCOTT WADE 403478 29-Mar-2017 TRAINING 370.00 '..
CALE SYSTEMS INC 403266 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES _ 2,016.60
CAMPBELL,WAYNE 403637 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 957.73 '..
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00074-0002 27-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 630.09
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00073-0001 20-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 4,748.31
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00077-0002 10-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 5,039.25
CANADA POST CORPORATION 00072-0002 13-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 7,304.17
CANADIAN BEARINGS LTD 403267 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID94671468/469 248.51
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 403480 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 113.00
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 403268 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 415.28
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 403095 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 589.86
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 402927 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 406.06 '..
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 403481 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 424.90
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 403270 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 518.52 '..
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 403638 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 788.08 '..
CANADIAN LINEN&UNIFORM 403096 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 829.99
CANADIAN NATIONAL 403271 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 3,625.50 '..
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO 403482 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,141.50
CANCORE INDUSTRIES INC CIA HAMILTON RADIATOR SERVICE 402926 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 4,350.50 '..
CANESTRARO,JUSTIN 403269 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00 '..
CANON CANADA INC. 403094 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 329.15
CANTEX DISTRIBUTION INC 403479 294ar-2017 REFUND 5,000.00
CARGILL LIMITED 403097 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 30,635.02 '..
CARGILL LIMITED 403639 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 43,592.00
CARGILL LIMITED 402928 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 70,655.90
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 403640 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 62.15
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 403098 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 294.93 '..
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 403483 294ar-2017 MATERIALS 4,839.11
CARLETON UNIFORMS INC 402929 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 36,916.77 '..
CARRICK,MARZENNA 402930 08-Mar-2017 PETTY CASH 396.20
CARRIER MAUSOLEUMS CONSTRUCTION INC 403272 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,779.80
CARRIER COMMERCIAL SERVICE 403484 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 680.01 '..
CASTLE MECHANICAL 403273 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 183.26 '..
CASTLE MECHANICAL 402931 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 613.49
CBM N.A.INC 403099 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 85.53
CBM N.A.INC 403641 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 762.48
CCS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 403274 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,825.00
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 402932 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 548.05
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 403276 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 548.05
CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS 403642 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 548.05
CENTRE COURT CAFE 402933 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 8.14
CENTRE COURT CAFE 403277 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 45.20
CENTRE COURT CAFE 403101 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 75.15
CENTRE COURT CAFE 403485 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 105.66
CERMINARA,JAMES 403486 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.00
CERTIFIED.LABORATORIES 403278 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 321.99
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 402934 08-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 38.87
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NIAGARA FALLS 403487 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,491.60
CHAPMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES 403102 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 6,082.81
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 402935 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 556.57
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 403488 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,602.37
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 403279 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,650.62 '..
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 403103 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,204.76
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 403643 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 2,260.71
CHIECA,ANTHONY&CHIECA,ERIN 403104 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 214.08
CHIPPAWA PIZZERIA 403105 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 193.82
CHO,JOOYON 402936 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,253.50
CIBC ELECTRONIC BANKING OPERATIONS 402938 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 141.86
CIBC RETAIL MORTGAGES OPERATIONS 402937 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 3,967.48
CIBC TAX DEPARTMENT 403489 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 816.48
CIMA CANADA INC 403280 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 4,110.55
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 403106 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 299.45
CIMCO REFRIGERATION 403281 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,001.97
CISZEK,JEN 403107 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 107.05
CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD, 403490 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 187.98
CITY VIEW BUS SALES&SERVICE LTD. 403282 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,066.56
CJ GLOBAL INVESTMENT 00076-0001 03-Apr-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 7,967.64 '..
CLAYDON,JEFF 403644 05-Apr-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 98.82
C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS 403108 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,369.37
C-MAX FIRE SOLUTIONS DIV.OF WEBER'S FABRICATING LIMITEC 403283 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#536/571/572 300.15
CODE 4 FIRE&RESCUE INC 403109 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,291.59
COGECO CONNEXION INC. 403491 29-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 847.50
COLVOY ENTERPRISES 2012 LTD 403492 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#271 5,159.87
COMMISSIONAIRES 403110 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 7,085.43
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Dale Purpose Amount
COMMISSIONAIRES 402939 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 8,060.23
COMMISSIONAIRES 403645 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 15,833.71
COMMISSIONAIRES 403284 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 18,159.33
COMPUTROL 403285 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 904.00
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE DE DISTRICT CATHOLIQUE 00075-0001 31-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 215,877.65
CONSEIL SCOLAIRE VIAMONDE 00075-0002 31-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 73,490.36
CORNWALL 403112 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 7,000.00
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE 403286 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 3,472.00
CRAITOR,KIM 403113 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 122.55
CRAITOR,KIM 403646 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 129.71
CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 403647 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 598.00
CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 403114 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 609.50
CRAWFORD&COMPANY(CANADA)INC 403287 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 931.50
CRS CONTRACTORS RENTAL SUPPLY 403115 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 19.32
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 403648 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,236.60
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 403493 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,580.81
CUMMINS EASTERN CANADA LP 403116 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 11,710.69
CUPS LOCAL 133 00077-0003 10-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,659.02
CUPE LOCAL 133 00072-0003 13-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,770.56
CUPE LOCAL 133 00074-0003 27-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 8,813.36
CUVIELLO,VINCE 403494 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.00
D K TECHNICAL SERVICES INC 403292 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 742.41
DARCH FIRE 403118 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 231.65
DARCH FIRE 403496 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 320.86
DAVIDSON ENVIRONMENTAL 403289 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 31.64
DAVIDSON,ANGELA 403119 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 169.56
DELL CANADA INC 403290 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 9,112.34
DELL CANADA INC 403497 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 27,217.58
DEMAR CONSTRUCTION INC. 402942. 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 28,297.12
DEMOUS TIRE SALES&SERVICE 403291 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#224 2,015.14
DEPENDABLE EMERGENCY VEHICLES 402943 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#523 513.02
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 402944 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 101.70
DESIGN ELECTRONICS 403649 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 152.55
DEVRON SALES LTD 402945 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 12,201.56
DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 403650 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 237.30
DICAN DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS CANADA INC 403121 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,389.95
DIGITAL POSTAGE ON CALL 403651 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 9,944.00
DIODATI,JIM 403122 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 1,155.00
DIPAOLO,PAUL 403123 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEUMILEAGE 60.00
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA 00075-0003 31-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 6,748,395.65
DOMSON ENGINEERING&INSPECTION LTD 403124 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,713.31
DREN,KARL 403653 05-Apr-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 264.60
DROLLIS SAFETY SUPPLY CO LTD 402946 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,627.30
DROST,GARY 402947 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 129.94
DULUX PAINTS 403293 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 568.04
DUMONT SECURITY 402948 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,049.19
DUMONT SECURITY 403654 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 1,049.19
DUNKLEY,COLIN 403125 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 112.81
DUNNETT,RODNEY 403655 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 156.00
DURDLE,TORENA 403656 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 100.00
DYMENT,LUKE 403126 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 132.73
EASTLAND,MARI-LYNNE 403498 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 135.60
EASTLAND,MARI-LYNNE 402949 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 389.85
ELIA,SANDRO 403294 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 32.40
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC. 403499 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,904.10
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC. 403295 224ar-2017 SERVICES 7,658.58
EMCO CORPORATION 403657 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 979.49
EMCO CORPORATION 403296 224ar-2017 MATERIALS 1,288.20
EMCO CORPORATION 402950 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,835.12
EMCO CORPORATION 403127 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,414.07
EMCO CORPORATION 403500 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 6,815.93
ENBRIDGE 00075-0004 31-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 559.49
ENBRIDGE 00074-0004 27-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,519.52
ENBRIDGE 00077-0004 10-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 15,983.65
ENBRIDGE 00072-0004 13-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 19,800.47
ENBRIDGE 00073-0002 20-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 21,059.42
ENBRIDGE 00076-0002 03-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 30,889.39
ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC 403658 05-Apr-2017 UTILITIES 79.10
E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 403297 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 60.00
E-QUIP RENTALS&REPAIRS INC 403501 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,261.02
ESRI CANADA LTD 403298 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,264.52
ESTATE OF TIMOTHY HODAY, 403060 08-Mar-2017 ADMINISTRATIVE 222,000.00
ETERNITY STUDIOS 403659 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 230.18
EVANOFF,VICTOR 403128 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 170.00
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 402951 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,514.82
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 403299 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 11,426.20
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 403503 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 17,154.11
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 403129 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 17,188.32
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD 403660 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 24,921.26 '..
EXP SERVICES INC 403661 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 7,446.70
FALLS AUTO BODY INC 403300 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#22 1,380.52
FALLS AUTO BODY INC 402952 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#310 2,617.65
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 403504 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#567 395.05
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 403301 22-Mar-2017 VEH I13#133 919.72
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 403662 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,677.69
FALLS CHEVROLET CADILLAC 402953 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#673 1,858.42
FALLS ELECTRIC INC 403302 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,167.91
FALLSWAYSUPPLY 403303 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 40.23
FALLSWAYSUPPLY 403505 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 88.11
FANSOLATO,WAYNE 403304 22-Mar-2017 TRAINING 70.74
FARMERS MARKETS ONTARIO 403663 05-Apr-2017 MEMBERSHIP 197.75
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 403664 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 45.20
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 403506 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 111.21
FASTENAL CANADA LTD - 402954 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 435.41
FASTENAL CANADA LTD 403305 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,006.70
FCT INSURANCE COMPANY 403507 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 203.10
FIELD HOUSE GROUP INC. 403665 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 5,760.74
FIRE MARSHAL'S PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY COUNCIL 402955 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 655.17
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 402956 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 237.75
FIRE MONITORING OF CANADA INC 403307 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,386.73
FIREHOUSE SOFTWARE US DRAFT 10-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,195.00
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 402957 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 187.72
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 403666 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 901.24
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 403508 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,546.79
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD 403308 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,637.51
FORM&AFFECT 403509 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 406.80
FOSTER,ALEXANDRA 403130 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 166.88
FOUR SEASONS CONSTRUCTION 403309 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,373.00
FRANK COWAN COMPANY-ATTN:DEBORAH MCCRACKEN 403310 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 113.00
FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 403667 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 8,251.55
FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED 402958 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 9,20172
FRANK'S PIZZERIA OF BY GARVAR LTD 403668 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 750.00
FRANZE,FRANK 403131 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 48.60
FRASER,HEATHER 403132 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 120.00
FREW ENERGY LIMITED 402959 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 654.91
FREW ENERGY LIMITED 403669 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 12,897.78
FREW ENERGY LIMITED 403311 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 24,774.13
FREW ENERGY LIMITED 403510 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 30,037.80
FROGGY'S AUTO GLASS LTD 403670 05-Apr-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 192.10
G.O'CONNOR CONSULTANTS INC 403315 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 5.42247
GAUBOC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 403511 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 23,470.10
GIRARDI,CHRISTINE 403313 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 29.70
GLOBALSTAR CANADA 403314 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 112.98
GLOVER,JANICE 403512 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 230.00
GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED 402960 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 13,865.10
GORRIE,KELLY 403133 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 5.46
GOT MAGIC? 403671 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 175.00
GOULET,NEIL JOSEPH 403134 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 263.56
GRAYBAR CANADA 403513 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 283.39
GRAYBAR CANADA 403316 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 289.13
GREAT LAKES FIRE SERVICES 402962 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 33.90
GREATER FORT ERIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 402961 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,695.00
GREEN KEY CONSTRUCTION 403674 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 500.00
GREENSPAN,NED _ 403317 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 35.00
GREENSPAN,NED 403673 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 80.00
GROTTOLA,FRANK&NANCY 403319 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 403320 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 454.16
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 403514 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 8,548.25
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD 402963 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 38,205.30
GROUNDED ROOTS WELLNESS INC 403318 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,250.00
GT FRENCH 403321 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 858.09 '..
GT FRENCH 402964 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,945.60
GT FRENCH 403515 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,882.54
GURSOZ,CAN BURC 403135 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 77.50
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 403516 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 452.00
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 403322 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 904.00
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 403675 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 1,073.50
HALCO MOBILE MFG SALES&SERVICE INC 402965 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,525.50
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MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No, Cheque Date Purpose Amount
HALLEX ENGINEERING LTD 403323 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 4,983.30
HALLIDAY,SUSAN&HALLIDAY,RAYMOND 403517 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 124.25
HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 403324 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 406.68
HANSLER SMITH LIMITED 403518 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 714.03
HEART NIAGARA INC 403676 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 192.10
HERRING,DIANE 403325 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 30.00
HERRING,DIANE 403136 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 60.00
HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 403520 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 339.00
HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 402966 08-Mar-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 367.25
HEUSERS STEEL WORKS LTD 403326 22-Mar-2017 MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS 367.25
HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON STEWART STORIE LLP 403327 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,578.05
HILDEBRANDT,WAYNE 402967 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 100.00
HILL,MIKE 403328 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 169.49
HOLMAN,GEOFF 402968 08-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 96.66
HOLMAN,GEOFF 403677 05-Apr-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 123.66
HORTON,ADAM 403329 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 121.40
HUNGARIAN CULTURAL CENTRE 403521 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 500.00
IBEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 403330 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 97.18
]BEC MACHINE KNIFE LTD 403522 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 142.38
IMAGE PROPELLER STUDIOS 403678 05-Apr-2017 SERVICES 4,011.50
INGLIS,JEREMY 403523 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00
INNISKILLIN WINES C/O SUSANNA BROUSSEAU 403332 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 140.35
INNOVATIVE GATE SYSTEMS INC 403331 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 565.00
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 403679 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 4,208.35
INNOVATIVE SURFACE SOLUTIONS CANADA 403524 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,015.88
INTERFACE CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC. 403680 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 1,250.00
INTUITION LANDSCAPE 402969 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 1,178.43
IOANNONI,CAROLYNN 403525 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 520.49
IT WEAPONS INC 403526 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 9,098.94
J&B PROCESS SERVING INC 402970 08-Mar-2017 SERVICES 33.90
J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 403334 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 39.39
J J MACKAY CANADA LTD 403527 29-Mar-2017 SERVICES 40.27
JACK DOW AUTO SUPPLIES LIMITED 403681 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 615.12
JACKET CELLAR 403333 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 58.20
JACKSON,CHRISTINE 402972 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 146.89
JACKSON,DAVE 402971 08-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 216.54
JBM OFFICE SYSTEMS LTD 402973 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 837.16
KELLY SERVICES(CANADA)LTD. 403682 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 863.68
KELLY SERVICES(CANADA)LTD. 403335 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 889.08
KELLY SERVICES(CANADA)LTD. 402974 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,066.90
KELLY SERVICES(CANADA)LTD. 403137 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,778.16
KEN WARDEN CONSTRUCTION LTD 403138 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,169.55
KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 402975 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 85.68
KENWORTH TORONTO LTD 403139 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 144.32
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 403683 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,457.62
KERRY T HOWE ENGINEERING LTD 403528 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 7,816.17
KIMOTHO,JACK&MAINA,ALICE 402976 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,143.82
KIT CARE CORPORATION 402977 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 198.88
KLENZOID 403336 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 924.93
KRAWCZYK CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE INC 402978 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 779.70
KRONSTEIN,MARK 403140 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180.00
KROWN 403337 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#313 146.84
KROWN 403141 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#324 440.52
KROWN 402979 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#335 1,755.50
KUZAK,STEVE 403142 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 188.95
LAFARGE CANADA INC 403338 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,657.46
LAFARGE CANADA INC 403143 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 15,540.95
LAKE'S MAINTENANCE 402980 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,759.13
LAROSE,BRITTANY 403529 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 272.81
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 403684 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 8.50
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 403339 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 801.79
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 403530 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,085.52
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 402981 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,098.68
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC 403144 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,503.04
LEIDEN'S CONCRETE BURIAL VAULTS LIMITED 402982 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 169.50
LESLAW,NOWAK 403370 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
LEVERE,DEBORAH 403531 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 230.59
LIBRARY BOUND INC 403145 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 37.11
LIBRARY BOUND INC 403340 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 347.58
LIBRARY BOUND INC 403685 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 848.99
LIBRARY BOUND INC 402983 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 884.33
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE 403146 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 82.89
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE 403532 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 103.99
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE 403341 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 135.24
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MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Dale Purpose Amount
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTRE 402984 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 163.61
LIFE SAFETY SECURITY INC 403147 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 867.96
LINCOLN APPLIANCE SERVICE CENTRE INC 402985 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 181.93 '..
LMCBO GROUP 402986 08-Mar-2017 TRAINING 1,230.00 '..
LOOPSTRA NIXON LLP 403686 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,790.84
M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 403348 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,200.38
M&L SUPPLY FIRE AND SAFETY 403158 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,013.77
MALLETT,ROBERT 403533 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 107.97
MANOR CLEANERS 403148 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 214.14
MARCHESE,LAURA 403687 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 50.00
MARK'S COMMERCIAL 403688 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 229.31
MARK'S COMMERCIAL 403343 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 437.69
MARK'S COMMERCIAL 403149 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,909.72
MARK'S COMMERCIAL 403534 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,154.51
MARKS SUPPLY INC 403150 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 167.68
MARKS SUPPLY INC 403535 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 3,953.66 '..
MARQUEZ RUIZ,ANA 403342 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 500.00
MARSILI,MIKE 403536 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00
MATER,BRENDAN 402987 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00
MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 402988 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,092.37
MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD KERRY T HOWE SURVEYING 403689 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,434.14
MAURICE,STEVE 403690 05-Apr-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 58.32 '..
MCD MECHANICAL 403151 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,900.00
MCDONALD,ROB 403537 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 331.12
MCEACHERN,LIVIA 403538 29-Mer-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 63.72 '..
MCNAMARA,SUSAN. 403152 15-Mar-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 150.00
MECH,KEN 403691 05-Apr-2017 TRAVELIMILEAGE 41.04
MELI,GERRY 402989 08-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 19.82
MERGENT,INC. US DRAFT 10-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,157.00 '.,.
MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 402990 08-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 285.08
MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 403344 22-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 285.08
MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 403692 05-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 285.08
MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION 402991 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,023.80
METAL SUPERMARKETS 403693 05-Apr-2017 VEH ID#810 99.00 '..
METAL SUPERMARKETS 403345 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#285 139.58
METAL SUPERMARKETS 403539 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#525 1,145.65 '..
METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 403540 29-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,191.01
METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 403153 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,846.87
METRO FREIGHTLINER HAMILTON 402992 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,862.24
METRO PLUMBING&HEATING 403154 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,744.55
MEYER,CHRISTEL 403346 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 102.60
MG PROMOTIONS 403541 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 80.55
MG PROMOTIONS 403155 15-Mar-2077 MATERIALS 1,175.29
MIERSCH,ADELE LYNN 403542 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 75.00
MILLER,RONALD 403156 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 180.00
MINISTER OF FINANCE 403694 05-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 213.89
MINISTER OF FINANCE 403347 22-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 215.67
MINISTER OF FINANCE 402993 08-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 223.38
MINISTER OF FINANCE 403544 29-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 4,115.80
MINISTER OF FINANCE 403543 29-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 65,994.72 '...
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 00072-0005 13-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,390.48
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 00074-0005 27-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,961.93
MINISTRY OFATTORNEY GENERAL 00077-0005 10-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 2,961.93
MISIK,CHRIS 402995 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 20.00
MISIK,CHRIS 403695 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 101.69
MISSISSAUGA BUS COACH&TRUCK REPAIRS INC 402994 08-Mar-2017 STORESIINVENTORY 64.18
MISSISSAUGA BUS COACH&TRUCK REPAIRS INC 403545 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,604.28
MISSISSAUGA BUS COACH&TRUCK REPAIRS INC 403157 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 29,133.99
MJ PROCESS SERVERS - 403546 29-Mar-2017 SUPPLIES 60.90
MMC BUS DIVISION INC. 403159 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,442.13
MOBILE COMMUNICATION SERVICES 402996 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 768.40
MODERN LANDFILL INC 402997 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 138.23
MODERN LANDFILL INC 403349 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 650.10
MODERN LANDFILL INC 403696 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,606.32
MODERN LANDFILL INC 403547 29-Mer-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSIT 2,226.03
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 403697 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 340.54
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 403350 22-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 447.85
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 403548 29-Mar-2017 STORESIINVENTORY 1,230.08
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 402998 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 2,209.35
MOHAWK MFG&SUPPLY CO 403160 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 5,860.66
MONTELEONE,SAM 403549 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 30.00
MONTGOMERY BROS./NORTHLAND SUPPLY 403698 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,826.52
MOORE,JEFFREY 403351 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 500.00
MORETTI,MARIAN 403362 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
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CIN OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
MORNEAU SHAPELL LTD 403550 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,441.88
MORNEAU SHAPELL LTD 403162 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,726.46
MOROCCO,JOHN 403161 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 122.58
MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES LTD 403353 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 113.45
MULLER'S WORKWEAR 402999 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 199.95
MULLER'S WORKWEAR 403163 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 962.76
MURACO,NICHOLAS 403699 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 50.00
MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING CANADA CO 403700 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,557.14
MYLES FISHER&WEB DESIGN 403551 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,500.00
NAGY,HANYA 403552 294ar-2017 PETTYCASH 504.00
NAGY,HANYA 403000 08-Mar-2017 PETTY CASH 646.31
NARSANSKY,JUSTIN 403701 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 50.00
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS US DRAFT 10-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 65.00
NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 403165 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 589.86
NIAGARA ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES INC 403356 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 646.36
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 403702 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 33.84
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 403357 22-Mar-2017 VEH 10#263 467.82
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 403001 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 3,689.79
NIAGARA BATTERY&TIRE 403166 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 7,492.38
NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 00075-0005 31-Mar-2017 -REMITTANCE 3,442,635.02
NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 403167 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#59 58.99
NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 403002 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#58 421.84
NIAGARA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP 403358 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#59 452.12
NIAGARA DISTRICTAIRPORT 403359 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 115,215.00
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 403360 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 1,948.61
NIAGARA FALLS CATARACTS ADULT HOCKEY TOURNAMENT 403703 05-Apr-2017 ADVERTISING 275.00
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 403361 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 400.00
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY OUTREACH 403003 08-Mar-2017 DONATION 1,646.00
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 403168 15-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 380.00
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY 403362 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 39,795.17
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS 00072-0006 13-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,750.32
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS 00077-0006 10-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 7,810.40
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS 00074-0006 27-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 18,906.60
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 403169 15-Mar-2017 PETTY CASH 1,076.70
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW 403706 05-Apr-2017 SUBSCRIPTION 390.69
NIAGARA FALLS TOURISM ASSOCIATION 403363 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 30,000.00
NIAGARA FITNESS SOLUTIONS 403364 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 225.94
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 403365 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,013.08
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 403171 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,023.18
NIAGARA METER SERVICES INC. 403704 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,145.00
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 403705 05-Apr-2017 UTILITIES 3,021.46
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 403172 15-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 5,239.68
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 403366 22-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 5,424.79
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 403004 08-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 5,938.64
NIAGARA PENINSULA ENERGY INC 403553 29-Mar-2017 UTILITIES 191,686.50
NIAGARA REGIONAL BROADBAND NETWORK 403367 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 9,350.63
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 403005 08-Mar-2017 VEH 0#306 254.25
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 403554 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#572 377.40
NIAGARA SPRING SERVICE LTD 403173 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#571 508.50
NIAGARA THIS WEEK 403555 29-Mar-2017 ADVERTISING 297.19
NIAGARA VACUUMS 403170 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 31.97
NICK'S TRUCK PARTS INC. 403006 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 47.06
NOBLE CORPORATION 403369 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 22.29
NORTRAX CANADA INC. 403707 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 6,384.50
NORTRAX CANADA INC. 403007 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#483 8,983.41
OACA 403371 22-Mar-2017 ADMINISTRATIVE 1,160.00
OMERS 403174 15-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 460.36
OMERS 403556 29-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 35,845.82
OMERS 403557 29-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 659,332.99
OMHSRA 403175 15-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 135.00
ONTARIO GAMING ASSET CORPORATION 403373 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 3,376.00
ONTARIO ONE CALL 403372 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 83.59
ONTARIO TRAFFIC COUNCIL 403708 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,034.00
OPWA-WEST CENTRAL BRANCH 403062 09-Mar-2017 MEMBERSHIP 60.00
ORKIN CANADA CORPORATION 403374 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 149.73
OUELLET,DANIEL&OUELLET,AGNIESZKA 403558 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 249.65
OVERLAND CUSTOM COACH(2007)INC. 403709 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 347.06
PANAGOPOULOS,JIM 403009 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00
PARSONS 403375 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,195.48
PATERSON,BRYAN 403176 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 175.00
PC AUTO ELECTRIC 403177 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#702 146.45
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 403376 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 510.02
PENINSULA CONSTRUCTION INC. 403559 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 20,147.90
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 403710 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 237.30
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 403010 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 802.30 '..
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE 403178 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 805.90 '..
PERRI-MED 403011 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 277.59
PETERS EXCAVATING INC 403179 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,655.66 '..
PETERS EXCAVATING INC 403711 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 31,247.04
PIETRANGELO AMATEUR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 403747 06-Apr-2017 GRANT 19,916.12
PIETRANGELO,VICTOR 403180 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 821.86
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 403561 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,898.40
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 403377 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,746.00
PINERIDGE TREE SERVICE LTD 403181 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 11,746.35
PINGUE,MARK ANTHONY&PINGUE&SONS,FELICIANO 403012 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 95.27
POST FOODS CANADA INC 403378 22-Mar-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 22,855.85
POSTMEDIA NETWORK INC 403379 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 8,985.40
PRAXAIR 403380 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 330.61 '..
PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 403381 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#268 72.83
PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 403562 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#226,252 417.18
PREMIER EQUIPMENT LTD 403182 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#268 1,118.55 '..
PREMIER FERTI TECH 403015 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 542.40
PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 403013 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#686 33.57
PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 403014 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#686 161.44
PREMIER TRUCK GROUP 403382 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#685 1,281.73
PRESSTIME DESIGN&SCREENPRINT 403383 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 498.56
PREVOST 403183 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 544.99
PREVOST 403712 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 3,554.38
PREVOST 403563 29-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 4,389.53
PREVOST 403384 22-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 7,508.98
PREVOST 403016 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 9,522.06
PRIMARY CARE NIAGARA-NIAGARA FALLS 403017 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 500.00
PRINTING HOUSE LTD 403564 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 572.35
PRINTING HOUSE LTD 403713 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,253.96
PRINTING HOUSE LTD 403184 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,290.94
PRO BATTERY SHOPS 403018 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 993.95
PRO BATTERY SHOPS - 403386 22-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,716.47
PROJECT SHARE - 403387 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 24,866.67
PROLOGUE TO THE PERFORMING ARTS 403388 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 578.56
PROVENZANO,ANTHONY 403385 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 284.48
PUROLATOR COURIER 403185 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 14.02
PUROLATOR COURIER 403565 29-Mar-2017 COURIER 105.53
PUROLATOR COURIER 403019 08-Mar-2017 COURIER 116.94
PUROLATOR COURIER 403714 05-Apr-2017 COURIER 285.29
PUROLATOR COURIER 403389 22-Mar-2017 COURIER 341.43
PVS CONTRACTORS 403390 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 26,580.93
QUARTEK GROUP INC 403391 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 604.55
QUARTEK GROUP INC 403186 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,310.16
R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 403571 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 474.60 '..
R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 403719 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 1,553.75
R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 403397 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,632.74
R J SMITH EQUIPMENT INC 403026 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,601.15
R.STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 403720 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 508.50
R.STASIAK ENGINEERING INC 403399 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,712.00
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 403187 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 771.22
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 403392 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 782.46
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 403715 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,458.61
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 403020 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,989.03
RANKIN CONSTRUCTION INC 403021 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 13,460.29
RBC 403567 29-Mar-2017 REFUND 790.69
RBC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 403566 29-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 1,901.17
REALTAX INC 403393 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,582.00
REAMINED SYSTEMS INC 403568 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 734.50
RECEIVER GENERAL 403716 05-Apr-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 536,112.62 '..
RECEIVER GENERAL 403022 08-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 545,559.01
RECEIVER GENERAL 403394 22-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 552,520.53
RED TRAC INTERNATIONAL DIVISION OF D&W GROUP INC. 403188 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#212 218.95
RED TRAC INTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OF D&W GROUP INC. 403023 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#212 292.66
REECE WOODWORKING 403189 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 983.10
REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 403024 08-Mer-2017 MATERIALS 2,360.92
REFRIGERATION ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD 403569 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,488.89 '..
REGIONAL DOORS&HARDWARE 403190 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 518.14 '..
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00073-0003 20-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,317.17
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00077-0007 10-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 4,195.54
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00076-0003 03-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 8,840.07
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00074-0007 27-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 43,629.49
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 00072-0007 13-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 20,808,333.97
RELIABLE PROMOTIONS 403717 05-Apr-2017 ADVERTISING 1,122.95
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Dale Purpose Amount
REMARKABLE CUSTOM RENOVATIONS AND HOME 403395 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
RICOH CANADA INC 403396 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,962.50
RINALDI HOMES INC(NIAGARA) 403025 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 6.69
RIOCAN HOLDINGS INC. 403570 29-Mar-2017 LEASES AND RENTS 6,797.11
RIVERSIDE BRASS 403718 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 163.85
RIVERSIDE BRASS 403191 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 186.45
RK&ASSOCIATES 403398 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,285.11
ROBERTSON,BRIAN 403027 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 45.00
ROCHESTER MIDLAND CANADA CORPORATION 403192 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,825.46
ROCHESTER MIDLAND CANADA CORPORATION 403572 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,642.88
ROGERS WIRELESS INC 403193 15-Mar-2017 SERVICES 2,431.83
ROMERO,MARIA 403194 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 171.15
RONALD C.ELLENS APPRAISALS INC 403028 08-Mar-2017 CONSULTING SERVICES 2,262.00
ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 403029 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 2,223.07
SACCO,FRED 403400 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 71.28
SACCUCCI,AGNES 403573 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,669.20
SAFE STOR RECORDS MANAGEMENT 403401 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 167.24
SANDERCOCK,BRUCE - 403402 22-Mar-2017 TRAVEUMILEAGE 159.30
SANT GEAR 403030 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,118.72
SAUER,NATHAN&SAUER,LEIGH 403195 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
SCHACHOWSKOJ,KENT 403031 08-Mat-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 108.00
SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 403721 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 282.50
SCOTT BEST SEWER SERVICES 403574 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 791.00
SCOTT CONSTRUCTION NIAGARA INC 403575 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 67,002.26
SEALER WORKS INC. 403404 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 339.00
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 403403 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#284 52.74
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 403032 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#537 144.08
SEAWAY FLUID POWER GROUP 403576 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 351.92
SEBASTIANO,MARIO 403033 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,669.20
SENIORS REVIEW 403197 15-Mar-2017 ADVERTISING 1,356.00
SENKERIK FIRE PROTECTION 403405 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSIT 1,214.75
SERIANNI CONSTRUCTION LTD 403198 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 44,449.69
SERIANNI CONSTRUCTION LTD 403406 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 57,823.60
SERVICEMASTER CLEAN OF NIAGARA 403407 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7,445.57
SHEEHAN MECHANICAL(2002)INC 403408 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 500.00
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 403722 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 271.47
SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 403577 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES PARK REC 109.98
SHRED IT INTERNATIONAL ULC 403034 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 449.20
SID GRABELL CONTRACTING LTD 403035 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,771.19
SIGNATURE SIGNS 403723 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 545.23
SNAP NIAGARA FALLS 403409 22-Mar-2017 ADVERTISING 339.00
SPARKLE SOLUTIONS 403578 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 12,543.00
SPARTAN RESCUE INC. 403411 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,170.06
ST CATHARINES EQUIPMENT 403725 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 113.00
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 403419 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 2,741.67
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 403417 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 15,500.00
ST JOHN AMBULANCE 403418 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 47,878.01
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE 403199 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5.64
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 403413 22-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 539.01
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 403200 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 2,772.41
STAPLES ADVANTAGE 403724 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 2,790.78
STEED&EVANS LIMITED 403414 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 40,002.00
STEGNJAIC,MLADEN 403415 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 500.00
STERLING FRAZER ASSOCIATES 403416 22-Mar-2017 TRAINING 395.50
STEVENS,RICHARD 403036 08-Mar-2017 REFUND 585.13
STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY 403726 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 59.59
STIRPE,JACOB 403727 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 50.00
STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 403579 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 14.67
STITCH IT CANADA'S TAILOR 403201 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 37.35
STONE ORCHARD SOFTWARE INC 403420 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 41,516.20
STORAGE NIAGARA 403421 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 536.75
STORM,WILL 403410 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.00
STREAMLINE UPHOLSTERY INC 403728 05-Apr-2017 VEH ID#58 423.75
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA 00076-0004 03-Apr-2017 REMITTANCE 415,495.61
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA-BILLING AND CO 403037 08-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 2,325.75
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 403422 22-Mar-2017 FUEL 37,813.98
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 403729 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 45,048.16
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 403580 29-Mar-2017 FUEL 46,701.14
SUNCOR ENERGY PRODUCTS PARTNERSHIP 403202 15-Mar-2017 FUEL 47,216.19
SUNROOMS OF NIAGARA INC 403730 05-Apr-2017 REFUND 750.00
SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 403425 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES FIRE 350.88
SUPERIOR LAUNDRY SERVICE LTD. 403203 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES CORONATIOI 566.16
SUPERIOR PROPANE 403732 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 7.91
SUPERIOR PROPANE 403582 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 90.69
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS '..
VENDOR NAME Cheque No Cheque Date Purpose Amount
SUPERIOR PROPANE 403424 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,329.16
SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 403731 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 780.12
SUPERIOR WHOLESALE FOODS 403038 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 958.91
SUPREME OFFICE PRODUCTS 403039 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 67.53
SUTPHEN CORPORATION US DRAFT 10-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 15,400.02
SWARTZ,LYNDA 403204 15-Mar-2017 REFUND 85.39
SYKES LANDSCAPING INC 403040 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,118.75 '..
T&T DRY CLEANERS 403426 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 54.25
TALK WIRELESS INC 403041 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 465.56
TALK WIRELESS INC 403205 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 734.50
TALK WIRELESS INC 403427 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES TRANSIT 14,923.70
TAXITAB 403583 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 6,721.76
TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 403042 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 305.10
TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 403206 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 305.10
TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 403043 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 542.57
TELLS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY 403428 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 768.40
TENAQUIP LIMITED 403044 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 132.12 ',....
TENAQUIP LIMITED 403429 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.11
TERRIO,RALPH 403430 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 750.00
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 403431 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES BUILDING 155.53
THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR(CANADA)LIMITED 403207 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES CORONATIOI 686.32
TIM HORTONS STORE#30 403208 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 53.95
TOOLBOX 403209 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 376.91
TORBRAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY 403210 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 150.36
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 403432 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#211 1,023.96
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 403211 15-Mar-2017 VEH ID#535 1,116.78
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 403733 05-Apr-2017 VEH ID#211 1,439.88
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 403045 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#203 5,587.13 '..
TOROMONT INDUSTRIES LTD 403584 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#211 11,783.37
TORONTO STAMP INC 403433 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 106.04 '..
TOTAL LAND CARE SERVICES 403585 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES MACBAIN 33,210.70
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 403046 08-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,386.11
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 403212 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,484.71
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 403586 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,634.71
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 403434 22-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 1,713.90
TRANSAXLE PARTS(HAMILTON)INC. 403734 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 3,167.00
TRILLIUM INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SYSTEMS INC 403435 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 38.48
TUCCIA,ALESSANDRO 403213 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS SAFETY SHOES 200.00 ,,..
TWARDAWSKY,NICK 403047 08-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 60.48
TYCO INTEGRATED FIRE&SECURITY 403048 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 2,137.68
UNITED WAY 403437 22-Mar-2017 PAYROLL REMITTANCE 1,032.00
UNTANGLED DIGITAL 403439 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 904.00
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS 403214 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,028.87 '..
UPPER CANADA CONSULTANTS - 403587 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 6,173.70
URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 403735 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 3,356.10
URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 403049 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 4,020.48
URBAN&ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC 403215 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 4,627.35
VACCA,OLIVIA 403736 05-Apr-2017 GRANT 50.00
VAIL,SAMANTHA 403061 08-Mar-2017 ADMINISTRATIVE 22,000.00
VALADE,LINDA 403440 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 763.91
VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 403588 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 153.70
VAN HOUTTE COFFEE SERVICES INC 403737 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 162.22
VECTOR TOOLING 403050 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#295 310.75
VIKING CIVES LTD 403441 22-Mar-2017 VEH ID#679 4,765.55
VILLENEUVE,DANA 403738 05-Apr-2017 TRAINING 468.37
VITTIE,JANET 403216 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 116.64
WACHS CANADA LTD 403739 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 417.77
WAJAX EQUIPMENT00 403740 05-Apr-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 265.50
WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 403589 29-Mar-2017 VEH ID#185 268.97
WAJAX EQUIPMENT#30 403051 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#214 17,042.82
WAKUNICK,JAMES 403590 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS SAFETY SHOE 175.00
WALDICK,NEIL 403442 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 100.00
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 403217 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 78290
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 403741 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 5,146.05
WALKER AGGREGATES INC 403052 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 5,709.92
WALKER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC. 403218 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 63.30
WARCHALA,MICHAEL 403219 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 127.44
WASHINGTON,DEBORAH 403220 15-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 100.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT 403443 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 203.40
WATERTRAX INC 403444 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 8,133.80
WEESTREEM 403742 05-Apr-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 565.00
WEESTREEM 403445 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 621.50
WEINMANN LIMITED 403054 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 2,825.00
WEINMANN LIMITED 403591 29-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 34,813.90
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
MUNICIPAL ACCOUNTS
VENDOR NAME Cheque No. Cheque Date Purpose Amount
WELDDARE METAL WORKS LTD 403055 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 47.46
WESCO DISTRIBUTION CANADA INC 403592 29-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 690.14
WESTLUND#442 403594 29-Mar-2017 VEH 0#522 147.80
WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 403221 15-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 178.18
WESTPIER MARINE&INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC. 403593 29-Mar-2017 STORES/INVENTORY 829.33
WHITEHOTS INC. 403446 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 888.23
WHITEHOTS INC. 403743 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS 918.40
WHITEHOTS INC. 403595 29-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,805.31
WHITEHOTS INC. 403222 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 4,911.02
WHYTE,BRIAN 403447 22-Mar-2017 REFUND 1,000.00
WILKINS,GREG 403448 22-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 225.00
WILSON,STEVE 403596 29-Mar-2017 TRAVEUMILEAGE 227.36
WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 403449 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 28,500.00
WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC 403450 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 1,612.50
WORK AUTHORITY 403056 08-Mar-2017 MATERIALS BOOTS 150.00
WORK AUTHORITY 403223 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS 1,050.00
WORK EQUIPMENT LTD 403057 08-Mar-2017 VEH ID#289 1,860.00
WSIB 403598 29-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 759.90
WSIB 403224 15-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 7,126.77
WSIB - 403597 29-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 13,350.44
WSIB 403744 05-Apr-2017 REMITTANCE 25,092.32
WSIB 403058 08-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 30,568.41
WSIB 403451 22-Mar-2017 REMITTANCE 34,946.91
XPLORNET COMMUNICATIONS INC 403452 22-Mar-2017 SERVICES 96.04
YELLOW PAGES GROUP 403745 05-Apr-2017 ADVERTISING 530.49
YMCA OF NIAGARA 403059 08-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 1,116.32
YMCA OF NIAGARA 403746 05-Apr-2017 MATERIALS - 1,611.46
YMCA OF NIAGARA 403453 22-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,389.18
YMCA OF NIAGARA 403226 15-Mar-2017 CONTRACT SERVICES 3,598.43
YWCA NIAGARA REGION 403454 22-Mar-2017 GRANT 4,277.75
ZAMBONI COMPANY LTD 403227 15-Mar-2017 MATERIALS - 479.60
ZHANG GUANGLI 403600 29-Mar-2017 TRAVEL/MILEAGE 59.91
Total 37,870,939,71
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Niagara�alls April 25, 2017
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-05
Watermain Replacements
Butler Place, Secord Place & Empire Place
Tender Award - Contract No. 2017-357-14
RECOMMENDATION
1. The contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Cotton Inc. at the corrected tendered
price of $677,627.90
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
3. That the 2017 Capital Budget be amended to reflect the additional costs and funding
derived from the Capital Holding reserve.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City of Niagara Falls (City) operations staff identified Butler Place, Secord Place and
Empire Place as having experienced on-going maintenance issues with water servicing.
In response to the maintenance concerns, the replacement of the existing watermains
and water services within the road allowance was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget.
The lowest tender price was received from Cotton Inc. in the amount of $677,627.90,
which exceeds the funding approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. Since 2013 over
$93,000 has been spent on the repair of watermain or water service breaks and leaks in
the project area. Therefore, staff recommends that the 2017 Capital Budget be
amended to reflect the funding shortfall of $68,000 by allocating additional funds from
the Capital Holding Reserve.
Construction may begin by May 8, 2017, and is expected to take forty-five (45) working
days.
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BACKGROUND
City of Niagara Falls (City) operations staff identified Butler Place, Secord Place and
Empire Place as having experienced on-going maintenance issues with water servicing.
Since 2013 there have been sixteen (16) reported watermain or water service breaks
and leaks within the project area. The average cost per break is estimated at
approximately $5,800 for a total three (3) year expenditure of over $93,000.
In response to maintenance concerns, the replacement of the existing watermains with
new PVC DR18 watermain was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The design
included the following:
• Installation of approximately 175m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Butler
Place;
• Installation of approximately 105m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Secord
Place;
• Installation of approximately 100m of new 150mm PVC watermain on Empire
Place; and
• New copper water services from mainline to property line and all new
appurtenances.
A location plan has been provided as Attachment 1.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The project tender documents were picked-up by six (6) construction firms and one (1)
supplier. Tender bids were submitted by five (5) firms.
The Tender Opening Committee, consisting of the Manager of Clerk Services, Bill
Matson, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager,
Livia McEachern, opened tenders on Tuesday, March 215f, 2017.
The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the
contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted.
Contractor Citv Tender Price Corrected Bid
Cotton Inc. Niagara Falls $677,630.40 $677,627.90
Vic Vatrt Welland $709,636.00 $711,636.00
Catalina Excavating Inc. Stoney Creek $749,857.00 $749,537.00
Demar Construction Allanburg $864,573.83 $864,550.26
All Can Colony Mississauga $1,060,856.00 $1,064,056.00
The lowest tender price was received from Cotton Inc. in the amount of $677,627.90.
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Cotton Inc. has successfully completed 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 May 8, 2017, and is expected to take forty-five (45) working
days.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Construction funding for the Watermain Replacement Project on Butler Place, Secord
Place and Empire Place was approved in the 2015 Capital Budget. The budgeted cost
for the construction of the project was $622,000. The low tender is greater than the
budgeted cost. Staff recommends that the Capital Budget sheet for the project be
amended to reflect the additional costs associated with the completion of this project. If
approved, the funding shortfall of $68,000, required for construction and material testing
services, shall be allocated from the Capital Holding Reserve.
A new Capital Budget Sheet for the project has been provided as Attachment 2.
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
2. New 2017 Capital Budget Sheet
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Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted: i�,
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Livia McEachern
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Project Name Empire PI,Butler PI&Secord PI Watermain Replacement Included in 10 year 0
Capital Plan(y/n) '...
Project I.D.# 357-14(W40) '..
Project Description Watermain Replacement Project on Butler Place from Heritage Drive to East Limit,Secord Place
from Heritage Drive to East Limit,and Empire Place from Heritage Drive to East Limit '..
Projected Start Date: May-17
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Opening Balance-Jan 01
(surplus)ldeficit - -
EXPENDITURES
Engineering
Fees/Design/Studies 12,000
Land/Building/Furniture/ '..
Equipment '..
Construction
Roads
Storm Sewers
Water 653,000
Sanitary Sewers 25,000 -
Sitework/Landscaping '..
Contingency
Other
Interest Expense '..
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 690,000 -
FUNDING SOURCES
Special Purpose Reserves
Capital Holding Reserve 68,000 '..
Reserve Fund
Transfer from Operating 622,000
Development Charges '...
Debentures
Gas Tax '...
Proviwx.VFederal Grants I '..
External Contributions
Interest Earned
Other
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 690,000
Closing Balance-Dec 31
(surplus)/deficit
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Niagara7gRs April 25, 2017
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-10
Buckley Avenue Phase II
Valley Way to Park Street - Sewer Separation,
Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction
Tender Award - Contract No. 2017-269-12
RECOMMENDATION
1. The contract be awarded to the Ione bidder Provincial Construction at the corrected
tendered price of $856,180.24.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
3. That the 2017 Capital Budget be amended to reflect the additional and funding
derived from the Capital Holding reserves.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City staff identified the need for a storm sewer on Buckley Avenue between Park Street
and the Queen Street/Valley Way intersection. The new storm sewer would allow for
the separation of combined sewers on streets south of Queen Street. Associated
Engineering (AE) was retained to complete the design which included new sanitary and
storm sewers, watermain replacement, road reconstruction and intersection
improvements. In 2015, Phase I of the project was completed and the trunk storm
sewer was installed through trenchless installation. The remainder of the proposed
work is to be completed as Phase IL
The Ione tender price bid was received from Provincial Construction in the amount of
$856,180.24. As part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program, funding for the
Buckley Avenue project was originally approved in the 2012 Capital Budget with
additional funding approved in the 2013 Capital Budget for the trenchless storm sewer
installation.
The Ione tender price exceeds the budgeted cost for Phase II work. Staff recommends
that the 2017 Capital Budget be amended to reflect the additional costs and that the
funding shortfall of$45,000 be allocated from the Capital Holding Reserve.
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April 25, 2017
Construction timing has been coordinated with the Queen Street Business Improvement
Area (BIA). Construction may begin after August 8, 2017, and must be substantially
complete by October 31, 2017. The construction is expected to take fifty (50) working
days.
BACKGROUND
City staff identified the need for a storm sewer on Buckley Avenue between Park Street
and the Queen Street/Valley Way intersection. The new storm sewer on Buckley
Avenue provides a storm outlet for the streets south of Queen Street. Completing this
project will allow City staff to begin separating the combined sewers and reconstructing
streets in this area of the City. Associated Engineering (AE) was retained to complete
the design for this project.
In 2015, Phase I of the project was completed and the trunk storm sewer was installed
through trenchless installation. The warranty period for the Phase I work expired in
2016 paving the way for the completion of the remaining Phase II works. Phase II
works will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Separation of the storm and sanitary sewer including: the installation of
approximately 40m of local storm sewers, catchbasins and catchbasin leads; as
well as the installation of approximately 90m of local sanitary sewers and new
sanitary sewer laterals.
• Replacement of the existing watermain including: the installation of
approximately 115m of new watermain and appurtenances, as well as new water
services and hydrants.
• Full road reconstruction of Buckley Avenue from Queen Street to Park Street
including: new sidewalks, curb and gutter.
• Road and sidewalk improvements at the intersection of Buckley Avenue and
Queen Street/Valley Way.
A location plan has been provided as Attachment 1.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The project tender documents were picked-up by five (5) construction firms and one (1)
bid was submitted.
The Tender Opening Committee, consisting of the Manager of Clerk Services, Bill
Matson, the Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec, and the Project Manager,
Livia McEachern, opened tenders on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017.
The following is a summary of the totalled tender prices (excluding HST) from the
contractor submissions, complete with corrections as noted.
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Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid
Provincial Construction Niagara Falls $856,180.24
The Ione tender price was received from Provincial Construction in the amount of
$856,180.24.
Provincial Construction has successfully completed many projects of this scale within
the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of undertaking
and completing this project.
Construction timing has been coordinated with the Queen Street Business Improvement
Area (BIA). Construction may begin after August 8, 2017, and must be substantially
complete by October 31, 2017. The construction is expected to take fifty (50) working
days.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
As part of the City's Infrastructure Renewal Program, funding for the Buckley Avenue
project was originally approved in the 2012 Capital Budget. Additional funding was
approved in the 2013 Capital Budget to provide for the trenchless storm sewer
installation completed in Phase L
The Ione tender price exceeds the budgeted cost for Phase II work. Staff recommends
that the 2017 Capital Budget be amended to reflect the additional costs associated with
the completion of this project. If approved, the funding shortfall of $45,000, required for
construction, shall be allocated from the Capital Holding Reserve. A revised Capital
Budget Sheet for the project has been provided as Attachment 2.
Furthermore, City staff has applied for $215,000 in potential funding under the Niagara
Region's CSO Cost Sharing Program for 2017. At the time of this report the status of
the funding's approval was unknown. Under the requirements of the CSO program,
procurement of approved funding is contingent on maintaining a construction start date
consistent with the calendar year of the funding. Therefore, to be eligible to invoice for
approved CSO funding, construction would be required to commence in the 2017
calendar year.
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.
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Plan
2. Revised Capital Budget Sheet
Recommended by:
Geoff Holman, Director of Mu icipal Works
Respectfully submitted: I
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
Livia McEachern
MW-2017-10
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Valley Way to Park Street - Sewer Separation,
Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction
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Capital Budget Worksheet
2017
Department Municipal Works Priority(1-3) F 17
Project Name Buckley Avenue Phase II Included in 10 year 0
Capital Plan(y/n)
Project I.D.# 269-12(MS17)
Project Description Buckley Avenue Valley Way to Park Street
Sewer Separation,Watermain Replacement and Road Reconstruction
Projected Start Date: Aug-17
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Opening Balance-Jan 01
(surplus)/deficit
EXPENDITURES
Engineering
Fees/Destgn/Studies
LandlBuilding/Fumllurel
Equipment
Construction
Roads 149,100
Storm Sewers 1,523,800
Water
Sanitary Sewers
Sitework/Landscaping
Contingency
Other
Interest Expense
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,672,900 - - -
FUNDING SOURCES
Special Purpose Reserves
Capital Holding Reserve 45,000
Reserve Fund
Transfer from Operating 718,300
Development Charges
Debentures
Gas Tax
Provfnciai/Federal Grants
External Contributions 909,600
Interest Earned
Other
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 1,672,900 -
Closing Balance-Dec 31
(surplus)/deficit -
MW-2017-11
Niagara,Falls April 25, 2017
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-11
Tender Award
Contract No. 2017-04
2017 Asphalt Patching City Wide
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the contract be awarded to the lowest bidder Circle P Paving Inc., up to the
limits established in the 2017 General Purposes and Utility budgets.
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract
documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Asphalt Patching City Wide Contract is an integral part of the City's road
maintenance program. The type of work included in this contract requires specialized
equipment (milling machines, asphalt pavers) and is therefore not feasible for the City to
undertake on its own.
This project is scheduled to commence as soon as possible and will continue
throughout the 2017 construction season. The option to continue the contract into 2018
and 2019 will be discussed between the City and Contractor prior to the expiry of this
contract at the end of 2017. Should either party not wish to extend the contract, the
contract will expire and a new contract will be created and tendered.
The funding for this project is budgeted in the General Purposes budget. Municipal
Works staff will facilitate asphalt patching work up to the full approved budgeted
amount.
BACKGROUND
This contract is an integral part of the City of Niagara Falls' road maintenance program.
The purpose of this program is to provide permanent restoration to sections of
roadways that have been disturbed or compromised-as a result of emergency
infrastructure repairs as well as areas experiencing severe cracking, settling or poor
drainage conditions.
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The proper restoration of these areas provides a better driving surface, extends the
service life of the roadway and minimizes the City's exposure to liability due to poor
roadway conditions. This type of work requires specialized equipment (milling
machines, asphalt pavers) and is therefore not feasible for the City to undertake on its
own. This contract is for a one year term which will expire on December 31, 2017 with
an option to extend to 2018 and 2019 upon mutual agreement between the City and the
Contractor.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The estimate for this project was $505,000.00 however the actual amount of asphalt
patching work performed will be determined by the approved budget. Municipal Works
Staff will facilitate asphalt patching work up to the full approved budgeted amount.
The project tender documents were picked-up by three (3) construction firms. Two (2)
bids were submitted.
The Tender Opening Committee, in the presence of the Manager of Clerks
Services/Deputy Clerk, Bill Matson, Manager of Supply and Services, Dave Butyniec
and the Construction Services Supervisor, Nick Golia, opened tenders on Tuesday,
April 4th, 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
Circle P Paving Inc. Stevensville $ 513,445.00 N/A
Rankin Construction St. Catharines $ 578,995.00 N/A
The lowest tender price was received from Circle P Paving Inc. in the amount of
$513,445.00.
Circle P Paving Inc. has successfully completed many projects of this scale and type
within the Niagara Region and for the City of Niagara Falls; they are capable of
undertaking and completing this contract.
This contract work is to commence immediately and will continue throughout the 2017
construction season.
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FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The funding for this project is budgeted in the General Purposes budget. This Contract
will now replace the two former patching contracts managed through Engineering and
Operations, respectively. The following amount from each budget is shown below.
2017 Paved Surface Asphalt Patching $200,000.00
(Account No. 11-3-311000-040000)
2017 System Maintenance Waterworks $110,000.00
(Account No. 15-3-431000-040000)
2017 System Maintenance Sewers $135,000.00
(Account No. 16-3-411000-040000)
Total 1445,000.00
This project is scheduled to commence as soon as possible and will continue
throughout the 2017 construction season. The option to continue the contract into 2018
and 2019 will be discussed between the City and Contractor prior to the expiry of this
contract at the end of 2017. Should either party not wish to extend the contract, the
contract will expire and a new contract will be created and tendered.
Patching will be completed up to the full budgeted amount utilizing the unit prices in the
contract.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Implementation of this contract meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priority to
establish infrastructure sustainability within the City.
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Recommended by:
Geoff Holman, Director of Vunicipal Works
Respectfully submitted: I
Ken To d, Chief Administrative Officer
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MW-2017-12
NiaApril 25, 2017
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-12
Tender Award
Contract 2017-437-17
E.E. Mitchelson Park Artificial Turf Field Development Project
(Saint Paul Catholic High School)
RECOMMENDATION
1. That Contract #2017-437-17 be awarded to the lowest bidder, WorldWide Turf Inc.
from Barrie Ontario, at the corrected tendered price of $ 1,212,108 (plus HST).
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and the necessary contract
documents.
3. That staff be directed to prepare the necessary Service Level Agreements with the
funding partners for Council's consideration.
4. That the 2017 Capital Budget be amended to reflect the increased expenditures and
funding derived from the OLG contribution agreement reserve fund.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council approved funding in the 2017 Capital Budget for the development of an
artificial turf sport field at E.E. Mitchelson Park/Saint Paul High School. The project
involves the conversion of the existing natural grass senior soccer/football sports field to
a new artificial turf multi-sport (soccer, football) field with associated park amenities.
Funding for the project is shared among the City of Niagara Falls (50%), The Niagara
Foundation for Catholic Education (20%), Saint Paul High School (10%) and the
Niagara Falls Soccer Club (20%). Staff has been working closely with representatives
from each funding partner to complete the design specifications for the project and have
completed the public tender process. Time is of the essence, with the goal of having the
new turf field open for use by Labour Day, September 4, 2017.
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's authorization to award the contract to the
low bidder and to execute the necessary contract documents.
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BACKGROUND
E.E. Mitchelson Park is a City Wide Park and approximately 16 acres in size. The park
provides recreational opportunities to various nearby schools and residents from the
surrounding neighbourhood. Park amenities include a municipal swimming pool,
accessible splash pad, accessible playground area, exercise pathways, soccer fields,
tennis courts, and a premier senior soccer/football pitch (see Attachment 1).
Many successful community improvement projects have been achieved through the
years utilizing similar partnership arrangements, providing both cost sharing and
stakeholder agreements. Examples include Kalar Park Artificial Turf sports Field
(NUSC), Oakes Park Improvements (GNBA), Niagara Falls Lions Club Park Re-
Development ( NF Lions Club), plus many others.
Working in partnership with the NCDSB and NFSC this new multi-sport turf field will
provide a high quality sports field for the community as identified in the City's Recreation
Master Plan.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Tender 2017-437-17 was issued for the E.E. Michelson Park Artificial Turf Field
Development Project (Saint Paul Catholic High School). Five (5) companies attended a
mandatory pre-bid meeting in order to be eligible to submit a tender. 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 March 28, 2017.
Below is a summary of the total tender prices, excluding HST.
Company Name City Tender Price Corrected Bid
WorldWide Turf Inc. Barrie $ 1,164,308.00 $ 1,157,108.00
Davan Group Inc. Puslinch $ 1,203,514.00 $ 1,203,714.00
Stevensville Lawn Service Stevensville $ 1,240,950.00 $ 1,247,350.00
Anthony's Excavating Central Wellandport $ 1,445,970.00
The lowest tender was received from WorldWide Turf Inc. in the amount of
$1,157,108.00 (plus NST). This contractor has extensive experience in construction of
similar size projects across Ontario, and is recommended for this contract. Construction
is expected to start in May with an anticipated completion by end of August.
The project scope included a number of features including the turf field, bleachers,
fencing, gates, new goal posts, new scoreboard, new auxiliary building, landscaping
and a contingency allowance. Members of the project design team are recommending
that a provisional item for end-zone logos ($18,000) be removed from the tender in
order to reduce non-essential costs.
Accordingly, the total value of the contract to be awarded has been adjusted to
$1,139,108 (plus HST).
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The cost sharing formula for the project was structured as follows;
• City of Niagara Falls 50%
• Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education 20%
• Saint Paul Catholic High School 10%
• Niagara Falls Soccer Club 20%
In addition to the tendered amount there is approximately $73,000 included for
engineering and design services bringing the estimated project cost to $1,212,108 (plus
HST). The final cost allocation among the funding partners will be based on total actual
costs as set out in a cost sharing agreement.
The estimated total project costs (excluding HST) are as follows:
• City of Niagara Falls $ 606,054
• Niagara Foundation for Catholic Education $ 242,422
Saint Paul Catholic High School $ 121,210
Niagara Falls Soccer Club $ 242,422
TOTAL $1,212,108
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Capital Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 was approved in the 2017 Capital Budget
by Council. The City's funding was derived from using the 2016/2017 OLG contribution
agreement funding. As the City's funding requirement has increased to $606,054, staff
is recommending using an additional $106,054 from this source to cover the additional
expenditures.
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. E.E. Mitchelson Park Map
2. Revised Capital Budget Worksheet n
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Department Municipal Works-Parks Priority(1-3) F1
Project Name Artificial Turf Sport Fields Project Included in 10 year FTI
Capital Plan(y/n)
Project I.D.# new
Project Description City partnerships with NCDSB,to convert natural grass sports fields
to artificial grass sports fields as a community partnership project.
Projected Start Date: Q2
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEARYEAR
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Opening Balance-Jan 01
(surplus)/deficit - - - -
EXPENDITURES
Engineering
Fees/Design/Studies
Land/Building/Fumiture/
Equipment 1,212,108
Construction
Roads
Storm Sewers
Water
Sanitary Sewers
Sitework/Landscaping
Contingency
Other
Interest Expense
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,212,108 - - - -
FUNDING SOURCES
Special Purpose Reserves 606,054
Capital Holding Reserve
Reserve Fund
Transfer from Operating
Development Charges
Debentures
Gas Tax
Provincial/Federal Grants
External Contributions 606,054
Interest Earned
Other
TOTAL FUNDING SOURCES 1,212,108 - -
Closing Balance-Dec 31
(surplus)/deficit - -
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April 25, 2017
Niagaraj7'alls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-13
Park Infrastructure Projects
Project Update
RECOMMENDATION
1. That park locations identified for improvements under the 2017 Park Infrastructure Project be
accepted: Westfield Park, Prince Edward Park, Stamford Lions Park, Gustavus Munroe Park,
Royal Manor Park and Glenview Park.
2. That Council approve the supply and installation of park site improvements and playground
equipment for Ontario Park, F.J. Miller Park, Westfield Park, Prince Edward Park, Stamford
Lions Park, Gustavus Munroe Park, Royal Manor Park and Glenview Park.
3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary tender contracts.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status on the implementation of the Park
Infrastructure Project and seek pre-approval of Council to award necessary park site work and
playground equipment replacements. Pre-approval is requested to expedite park construction so
the public can use the new park amenities sooner.
BACKGROUND
Funding to replace six (6) playgrounds across the City was provided through the Park
Infrastructure Project in the 2017 Capital Budget. Funding was also allocated for the
improvement of Ontario Park and FJ Miller Park which will include playground replacements as
well
All parks improvement projects will include new playground equipment, accessible pathways,
seating, bike racks, signage and landscaping. Furthermore, all new playgrounds will receive an
accessible artificial turf safety surfacing instead of the typical engineered wood chip surfacing.
In addition to the above, Ontario and FJ Miller Parks will each have a tennis courts refurbished
and a new multi-purpose basketball court established.
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Based on the 10-year park infrastructure assessment and the desire to geographically spread the
playground replacements City-wide, the following are the staff proposed locations for the six (6)
playground replacements: Royal Manor Park (5616 Glamis Crescent), Westfield Park (6983
Warden Avenue), Prince Edward Park(5522 Prince Edward Avenue), Stamford Lions Park (3843
Orlando Drive), Gustavus Munroe Park (8180 Rideau Street) and Glenview Park (4521 Leader
Lane).
As part of the Canada 150 celebrations, the new playground at Royal Manor Park will have a
Canadiana theme.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
New playground equipment for all projects will be selected through competitive and open request
for proposal (RFP) processes. Park site construction will be undertaken through competitive and
open request for tender (RFT) processes. All will be completed in accordance with the City of
Niagara Falls Supply and Services By-law and policies.
Staff anticipates construction will commence for Ontario and FJ Miller Parks in June 2017 with
completion August 2017. The remainder of the parks will commence sequentially in July 2017
and be completed Fall 2017. In order to meet this desired timeline, staff require
pre-authorization to execute all necessary contracts and purchase orders.
Location Acquisition Anticipated Purchasing Process
Expenditure
Ontario Park Playground Equipment $40,000 Request for Proposal
Purchase Order
FJ Miller Park Playground Equipment $40,000 Request for Proposal
Purchase Order
Ontario Park and FJ Miller Park Site Construction $370,000 Tender Contract
Park
Westfield Park, Prince
Edward Park, Stamford Lions Playground Equipment $200,000 Request for Proposal
Park, Gustavus Munroe Park Purchase Order
and Glenview Park
Royal Manor Park Playground Equipment $50,000 Request for Proposal
(Canadiana Theme) Purchase Order
Royal Manor Park, Westfield
Park, Prince Edward Park,
Stamford Lions Park, Park Site Construction $735,000 Tender Contract
Gustavus Munroe Park and
Glenview Park
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FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The following is a summary of proposed Park Infrastructure Project funding allocations.
Estimated
Location Project Scope Funding
Allocation
Westfield Park Replacement of playground equipment $169,000
and new artificial turf playground surfacing
Prince Edward Park Replacement of playground equipment $169,000
and new artificial turf playground surfacing
Stamford Lions Park Replacement of playground equipment $169,000
and new artificial turf playground surfacing
Replacement of playground equipment
Gustavus Munroe Park and new artificial turf playground surfacing $169,000
Glenview Park Replacement of playground equipment $169,000
and new artificial turf playground surfacing
Replacement of playground equipment
Royal Manor Park with Canadiana themed playground and $190,000
new artificial turf playground surfacing
Park location to be determined Smart park improvements $85,000
Various parks to be determined Park celebration events $20,000
Lions' Legacy Trail Outdoor fitness equipment $50,000
Solar Park Upgrade standard woodchip playground $40,000
surfacing to artificial turf.
Ontario Park Upgrade standard woodchip playground $40,000
surfacing to artificial turf.
FJ Miller Park Upgrade standard woodchip playground $40,000
surfacing to artificial turf
Chippawa Lions Park Upgrade standard woodchip playground $40,000
surfacing to artificial turf.
Total $1,350,000
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Expenses for these works will be funded through 2017 Capital Budget allocations to the Park
Infrastructure Project, Ontario Park Improvements Project and FJ Miller Park Improvements
Project. No additional funding is anticipated.
There are no staffing or legal implications with this contract award.
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CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by ensuring that
investments in infrastructure maximize benefits, reduce risk and provide satisfactory levels of
service to the public.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. Playground Replacement Locations map
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April 25, 2017
Niagara,F'alls
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works
SUBJECT: MW-2017-15
George Bukator Park Trail Improvements
Contract Award 2017-377-15
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the tender for the George Bukator Park Trail Improvements be awarded to D & R
Landscape Group Inc. in the amount of$50,423.00 (plus HST).
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary contract documents.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to award the George Bukator Park Trail
Improvements project to the low bidder, D & R Landscape Group Inc. The contract amount is
within budget forecasts. No additional funding is necessary.
BACKGROUND
The George Bukator Park Trail Improvements project will improve the existing nature trail that
links the east and west parking lots in George Bukator Park. This section of trail is approximately
2 km long and will have a soft surface (soil and wood chip). The improved George Bukator Trail
will provide residents of Niagara Falls with greater access to Welland River shoreline for
recreational purposes.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
To implement the George Bukator Park Trail Improvements project a tender call was issued on
February 28, 2017 with a closing date of March 21, 2017. Six contractors submitted bids.
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Contractor City Tender Price Corrected Bid
D & R Landscape Group Inc. Niagara Falls $50,423.00 N/A
Anthony's Excavating Central Inc. Welland ort $56,702.00 N/A
Stevensville Lawn Service Inc. Stevensville $65,290.00 $66,990.00
Lawns & More Ridgeway $84,725.00 N/A
Touchstone Site Contractors Inc. Thorold $96,591.00 N/A
Treadscape Lionsheads $106,170.00 $106,169.78
Staff completed a thorough review of each bid and found the bid submitted by D & R Landscape
Group Inc. for the amount of $50,423.00 (plus HST) was the lowest bid and met all necessary
requirements.
This tender award represents part of the overall project and further expenditures will be made
including site furnishings, tree planting and signage.
FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Expenses for this contract are within the funded budget allocated to the George Bukator Park
Improvements project. No additional funding is necessary.
There are no staffing or legal implications with this contract award.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Implementation of this project meets the intent of Council's Strategic Priorities by ensuring that
investments in infrastructure maximize benefits, reduce risk and provide satisfactory levels of
service to the public.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
1. George Bukator Park Location Plan
Recommended by:
Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, hief Administrative Officer
David Antonsen
PBD-2017-09
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:5UA
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD-2017-09
Program Extensions Under the Downtown, Historic
Drummondville and City-Wide Community Improvement Plans
RECOMMENDATION
That Council support a program extension for the Downtown, Historic Drummondville and
City-wide Brownfields Community Improvement Plans to December 2019 as outlined in
this report and that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Niagara Region.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City's Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP), Historic Drummondville CIP
and City-wide Brownfields CIP have been in place for 10 years. This report outlines
staff's review of the effectiveness of the grant programs.
It is recommended that all three of the Community Improvement Plans be:
extended to December 2019;
i the remaining funding for the Downtown CIPs be utilized for grant programs and '......
the City's opportunity cost on the loans program;
• the Historic Drummondville CIP programs continue to be funded from an allocation
in the City's annual Operating Budget;
that changes to the incentive programs be made to focus funding towards the
complete rehabilitation of commercial and residential space to create occupiable
space; and
• that a comprehensive review of these Plans be coordinated with a Regional review
in light of new Provincial Plans and policy updates.
BACKGROUND
The City's Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) were approved and incentive programs
became available to stimulate building and land improvements. The Plans provide that
the incentive programs be reviewed after 10 years.
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The incentive programs under the Historic Drummondville and Downtown CIPS are
similar. They are summarized as:
• Commercial Building and Fagade Improvement Grant
to provide a financial incentive in the form of a grant to promote building
rehabilitation and fapade improvement of commercial and mixed use
buildings.
• Residential Loan
— to promote the conversion of non-residential buildings to residential use;
upgrade of existing residential buildings to meet Building Code, Fire Code
and Property Standards By-law; and construction of residential units on
vacant properties.
• Revitalization Grant
To help offset the increased property taxes that result from the rehabilitation
of downtown residential and commercial properties.
The City-Wide Brownfields CIP incentive programs are summarized as:
• Environmental Study Grant
— To help offset the costs of studies associated with Brownfields cleanup.
• Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant
To help offset the costs of remediation on contaminated lands.
The intent of this report is to review the programs and provide options for the immediate
future of the incentives under the Community Improvement Plans.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The incentives offered by the City through its Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) are
matched by the Niagara Region under their Smarter Niagara Incentive Program (SNIP).
Capitalizing on matching funds from the Region is financially advantageous to both the
City and the applicants. A full review, co-ordinated with the Region, would be the most
sensible approach to future Community Improvement incentives. The Region will
undertake a review of their SNIP grants within the next 2 to 3 years. An overhaul of the
incentive programs will also need to consider the recent changes in Provincial plans and
policy direction.
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It is the recommendation of City Staff that a full review be completed in tandem with the
Regional view. Until then, the City programs can be extended to December 2019 with
changes and refinements to clarify the purpose and intent the programs. This
recommendation is based on the following analysis.
Review and Analysis of Incentives
Commercial Building and Fagade Improvement Program
The attached Appendix A shows the number of applications submitted per year. A spatial
representation of the applications is also included in Appendix B. This mapping shows
that most of the applications were on lands fronting along the Plan area's main corridors -
Queen Street and Main/Ferry Streets. Within both CIP areas there are numerous
properties that can still benefit from the incentives to improve.
The Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Program has been the most popular
program. A total of 97 applications have been completed between both the Downtown
and Historic Drummondville CIPs.
Approximately 81% of all Downtown and 85% of all Historic Drummondville applications
have been completed (i.e. works finished and grants paid out). The grants have been a
success in stimulating private investment.
• $730,294 in grants has resulted in an estimated $3.9 million in private investment
in the Downtown; and
• $251,274 in grants contributed towards an estimated $2.9 million in investments in
Historic Drummondville.
As noted, the Commercial Building and Facade Improvement Program has resulted in
improved structures/facades and new uses. Both areas have experienced new
businesses - restaurants and retail in the Downtown and medical clinics in
Drummondville. These programs should continue in order to build on the success to
date.
Administratively, this program is a straightforward incentive for Staff and easy for the
applicants to understand. Applications are able to be assessed quickly and payment of
the grant can be made quickly once the applicants have completed the required works.
Works are intended to be completed within one year of the decision of Council_
It has been found that the broad wording of the eligibility criteria has led to a number of
applications of a maintenance nature rather than the rehabilitation of vacant or
underutilized buildings. Also, the grants function as two program incentives: commercial
improvements versus facade improvements. Consequently, a grant to beautify a building
without building upgrades does not always create new usable commercial or residential
space. It is suggested that wording amendments be made to the grant program as
outlined in Appendix D.
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Residential Loan Program
The Residential Loan Program provides a 0% interest loan for the creation of new
residential uses up to a maximum of $500,000. There have been 6 applications under the
Downtown CIP providing a total of 55 units. In Historic Drummondville, 2 applications
have proposed a total of 215 units - 113 units in the Emerald Retirement Residence
which is now near completion and the remainder in the proposed Wellness Suites which
has not yet started.
The Loan Incentive has resulted in the creation of new residential units in both CIP areas.
The cost to the City is the opportunity cost of not investing these funds.
The process involved in preparing, registering and administrating the loan over their 7 to
10 year cycles requires a lot of staff involvement by Planning, Legal and Finance
representatives. The loan agreement is a legal document which is registered on title and
the duties of the applicant and City under the agreement need to be closely monitored
over the term of the agreement prior to payout and repayment of the loan itself.
While time consuming, the comments received from City staff, as well as the BIAs, have
been that this program has been functioning well as is and that the program be continued
with the established loan cap of $500,000 per individual property. It is recommended that
this program be extended without change.
Revitalization Grant Program
The Revitalization Grant Program is a tax increment based grant which has received only
8 applications in both the Downtown and Historic Drummondville CIPs over the last 10
years.
An increase in assessment as a result of a redevelopment is required for the grant to
provide any assistance. The grant is paid out only when the Owner completes all works
and the property has been re-assessed by MPAC.
The current application guide states that Revitalization Grants are to be registered
against title. Agreements are registered on title to alert future owners to the existence of
the agreement. The funds available under this grant program may be transferred to
future property owners only if the City is notified and agrees to this prior to a change in
ownership. A clause to this effect is included in the agreement. There is an added cost
to registration and, in the past, agreements on title have caused confusion on the part of
new property owners who may believe that they are entitled to the funding by virtue of
purchasing the land. Within the Niagara Region there are Municipalities who chose to not
register such agreements. It is the opinion of Planning staff that registration of a
revitalization grant may not be necessary where there is proper wording within the
agreement; and suggest that the application guide be amended to remove registration as
a requirement.
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City-Wide Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
The Brownfields CIP includes two incentive programs: an Environment Study Grant
(ESG) and a Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant. The City has received 4 complete
applications for the ESG contributing a total of $26,250 towards the completion of Phase
II Environmental Studies or Remediation Plans (Appendix C). The subject properties
associated with the completed files have all been remediated and redeveloped. This
program has been successful where applied and no changes are recommended.
Subsequent to completing their studies, brownfield properties may need to undergo
substantial clean up. The Tax Assistance/Rehabilitation Grant is intended to assist during
this process. The City has not received any applications for the Tax Assistance (a tax
freeze during the cleanup process) to date, however, most projects have been small in
scale with relatively quick clean up periods. This program is most beneficial for large
scale projects involving years of clean up.
Three (3) submissions for the. Rehabilitation Grant have been received by the City,
however none have been paid out in full (1 expired; 1 in progress — expires in 2019; and 1
under review/preliminary).
It has been the experience of Niagara municipalities that have had similar rehabilitation
grants that the reference in the program to education tax assistance (in addition to the
Municipal and Regional tax assistance) has not been utilized due to several factors: it
involves entering into an agreement with the Province which may take up to 1 year and
the amount of tax assistance is usually relatively small, limited to 3 years. Developers are
willing to forego the education tax assistance in the interest of timing. Consequently the
reference to education tax assistance has been deleted in their programs.
City Planning Staff acknowledges these municipal experiences and suggest that
education tax assistance be deleted from the program. There will be an associated
reduction in administration costs to the City.
BIA Consultations
Planning Staff provided representatives of the Downtown BIA with an outline of the CIP
review in mid-November. The BIA representatives were supportive of the possible
changes to the program and agreed to forward any comments they received from their
group for inclusion in the report.
A presentation to the Main and Ferry BIA was made on February 7, 2017. The BIA
supported the extension of the CIP and offered several ideas to be considered through
future reviews of the programs.
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FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Impact on Tax Assessments
A balance of approximately $234,000 remains in the Downtown CIP Special Purposes
Reserve for CIP programs. The funding for Historic Drummondville programs is subject
to annual commitment in the Operating Budget. The 2017 funding is $65,000.
The rehabilitation and revitalization tax increment grants (including the Brownfields CIP)
are based on the supplemental assessment increase due to reinvestments made under
the program. The grant is calculated as a percentage of the increase in taxes due to
supplemental assessment. The grant is paid on this original supplemental assessment
increase, in the year that the supplement is issued, and in subsequent years as
determined by the agreement.
Summary of Recommendations
The following is a summary of the recommendations of Planning Staff resulting from the
review and analysis of the incentive programs under the City's CIPs:
1. That the Downtown Community Improvement Plan, Historic Drummondville
Community Improvement Plan and the City-Wide Brownfields Community
Improvement Plan be extended to the end of 2019 or:
(a) Until a complete review of community Improvement Plans is completed in
tandem with a review by the Niagara Region and any new plans are ready
for implementation, whichever is sooner; and
(b) Until City or Regional funding is no longer available.
2. That the existing City budgets for the CIP programs be retained;
3. That the changes identified in Appendix D be made to the Commercial Building
and Fagade Improvement Plan to focus funds towards the intent and purpose of
the program for rehabilitation;
4. That the Revitalization Grant agreement guideline be amended to state that
registration of the agreement may be required;
5. That the education tax assistance be deleted from the City-Wide Brownfields CIP
Tax Assistance Incentive Program;
6. That the extension and approved revisions take effect on the date of Council
approval; and
7. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Niagara Region.
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CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The City's Community Improvement Plans contribute to the Economic Growth and
Prosperity Priority of the City by providing incentives for private sector reinvestment into
the City. These changes would be consistent with Council's commitment to customer
service excellence and implements updates to provide stream-lined contemporary
directional planning and development. It will also serve to implement Council's Strategic
Priority of Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
➢ AppendixA—Downtown, Historic Drummondville and Brownfields CIP Review
Tables
➢ Appendix B — Maps
➢ Appendix C — City-Wide Brownfields CIP-Environmental Study Grant Chart
➢ Appendix D — Community Improvement Plan Suggested Changes
Recommended by: �1j,4�j
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development .
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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APPENDIX A
DOWNTOWN CIP AND HISTORIC DRUMMONDVILLE CIP REVIEW
No. of Applications Grant Totals
Year Downtown Drummondville Downtown Drummondville
2007 8 0 $71,951
2008 23 6 $ 440,215 $34,090
2009 17 10 $ 171,943 $83,994
2010 6 5 $ 45,044 $48,487
2011 10 6 $ 122,069 $60,273
2012 7 1 $ 91,796 $0
2013 15 0 $ 89,375 $0
2014 5 4 $ 37,135 $63,422
2015 2 0 $ 4,842 $0
2016 2 0 $ 42,100.00 $0
Trends
➢ DOWNTOWN
0 87 of 108 applications or 81% of all applications have been completed
o The City has granted $730,294 towards private investments estimated at$3.9 million
(includes non-eligible works).
➢ HISTORIC DRUMMONDVILLE
0 44 of 51 applications or 86% of all applications have been completed
o The City has granted $251,274 towards private investments estimated at$2.9 million
(includes non-eligible works)
'Note:funding was not available for the Historic Drummondville Program between 2012-2013
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APPENDIX C
CITY-WIDE BROWNFIELDS CIP
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY GRANT
Year City grant Regional contribution Status
to Grant
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2007 $12,500 $6,250 Completed
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APPENDIX D
Suggested CIP Amendments and Implications
Commercial Building and Fa ade Im rovement Pro ram
Recommended chane Implication
Applications be filed simultaneously for fagade and The exterior will be beautified at same time as
building improvement building mechanicals are upgraded.
Limit applications to one application per property Applicants wishing to maximize their grant
opportunity will need to improve both the building
and fagade concurrently thereby creating
commercial and/or residential read s aces
Proposed wording:
• add the following paragraph to item 6. What
are the maximum grant amounts?:
"Grants are offered on a one time basis per
property and shall be issued upon completion of
all approved works (i.e. fagade and building
com onents as a roved)."
State that grants will be advanced when construction To ensure that the incentives given result in a fully
is complete and the entire building can be occupied rehabilitated structure, modify item 10) "When will
the grant funds be advanced?"to read;
The grant will be advanced in full when:
• A Grant agreement has been signed,
executed and registered on title;
• Construction is complete;
• The building has been inspected by municipal
staff and has been deemed to be suitable for
occupancy; and,
• The applicant provides proof that all
contractors have been paid.
Require a minimum private investment of$10,000 in A minimum investment requirement would
eligible works eliminate those applications where the
administration costs at both the local and regional
level exceed the cost of the grant
Proposed wording:
• add the following paragraph to item "6. What
are the maximum grant amounts?":
"The minimum investment in eligible works by the
applicant for the building and fagade improvement
shall be $10,000"
• add the following paragraph to item 7. What
conditions must be met to be eligible for a
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two cost estimate from bona fie contractors not
affiliated with the Owner/applicants"
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Specifically exclude maintenance related works like Grant funds would be directed towards creating
painting (independent of fagade surface new usable spaces and not maintenance of
improvement) and signage from eligible works existing spaces or replaceable elements
Proposed wording:
• add "the repair or replacement of fagade
surfaces back to their original materiae'
• amend as follows: fagade painting and
cleaning/treatments not including painting
• delete "installationlImprovement of signage
(as permitted by the sign bylaw)"
Release committed funds in expired applications and Funds would be available for those applicants who
require new applications under the revised incentive wish to improve their property now rather than
guidelines. reserved for future improvements through
Limit extensions of approvals to a one time, 1 year extensions
basis.
Proposed wording to General Program
Requirements.
• Add "Grant money approved for a project shall
not be held in a reserved state beyond the
defined dates of the agreement"
Tax Assistance Program
Amendment Implication
Eliminate the 3 year tax freeze of education taxes Removing the education tax portion will speed up
within the Tax Assistance Program which involves the grant process—entering into an agreement
entering into an agreement with the Province. The with the Province may take up to 1 year.
amount of tax assistance for the education tax portion A reduction in administration costs.
is relatively small (and limited to 3 years) and often
developers are willing to forego the amount in the
interest of timing,
TS-2017-12
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NAUA
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
SUBMITTED BY: Transportation Services Department
SUBJECT: TS-2017-12
Buttrey Street — Intersection Control Review
RECOMMENDATIONS
1) That a stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Dyson Avenue at
Buttrey Street;
2) That a stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Martin Avenue at
Buttrey Street; and,
3) That a stop sign be installed facing southbound motorists on Broughton Avenue
at Buttrey Street.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A stop sign is warranted facing southbound traffic at three roads intersecting Buttrey
Street. In each case the sign will require all drivers stop before entering the
intersection.
BACKGROUND
City Staff has been requested by an area resident to investigate the feasibility of
installing a stop sign on Dyson Avenue at Buttrey Street, Martin Avenue at Buttrey
Street and on Broughton Avenue at Buttrey Street. Currently, there is no control at
each study location.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
Study results indicate that a stop control is warranted at each of the three above-noted
intersections along Buttrey Street. The visibility triangle requirements for the basic right-
of-way rule are not met at each location, thus warranting additional traffic control. This
is common in developed residential areas with buildings and fencing constructed within
the visibility clear zone. This triangle provides motorists sufficient visibility to view
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approaching vehicles and therefore be able to react appropriately. Further, there is not
enough sight distance available to post yield controls. A collision review revealed that
no collisions have been reported at any of the three Buttrey Street intersections in the
previous three-year period.
FINANCIAUSTAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
The installation of the stop signs is to be carried out by Transportation Services staff.
The labour and material costs are accounted for in the approved 2017 General
Purposes Budget. Cost studies estimate that the cost to install the signs is
approximately $500.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
Encourage multi-modal travel and active transportation initiatives, and enhance
motorist, cyclist and pedestrian safety.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
Study area drawing.
Recommended by: i==::�
4 Karl Dren, Dire for of Transportation Services
Respectfully submitt - b."44=
Ken Todd, Chief A ministrative Officer
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Nia.garaitOk Intersection Control Review
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Dean Iorfida
From: Heather Ruzylo
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 10:41 AM
To: 'SILVIA SOMMERVILLE'
Cc: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: GALE CENTRE BOOK LAUNCH COUNCIL PRESENTATION DATE
Good morning Silvia:
Thank you for informing us of the date for your book launch. I have this date "held" on Mayor Diodati's calendar
with the hope that we can definitely have him stop by.
Regarding your request to present at Council, I am including our City Clerk, Dean Iorfida, so that he may reply
with next steps for you.
I trust that Dean will be in touch to discuss a Council date over the coming days. On that note, I believe that
Dean is away on vacation next week so you will likely hear from him the week of April 10th
Many thanks Silvia,
Heather
Heather Ruzylo
Executive Secretary
Office of the Mayor and CAO
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street,P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls,ON L2E 6X5
(905)356-7521 x 5101
Fax 905-374-3557
hruzvlopniagarafalis ca
From: SILVIA SOMMERVILLE [ma ilto:ssommervilie I@cogeco.ca]
Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 9:36 AM
To: Heather Ruzylo
Cc: ssommervillei@cogeco.ca
Subject: RE: GALE CENTRE BOOK LAUNCH COUNCIL PRESENTATION DATE
Good Morning, Heather:
I've spoken with the Gale Centre and they have reserved the Sam Long Room for our book launch for June 17th
from 9 am til 4 pm....the only room available and the only date available.
So,would you be so kind as to set up the date for my presentation at City Council Meeting.....at whatever date
you decide,now you know the date I've reserved the room; also can you
speak with the Gale Centre about waiving the fees.
Thank Mayor Jim for all his help and I look forward to giving my presentation at city council meeting. Put on
the agenda it will be Niagara Falls, Author, Sylvia Somerville making the presentation but I'll also
have Heidi Klose with me,my author friend who will be launching her book as well.
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Sylvia Somerville....launching latest book, "Dark Sun, Dry Rain" about Southern Africa adventures: drunken
elephants; up close experience in the wilds with a wounded lioness, etc.
Heidi Klose.....launching latest book......Darkness Falls On Niagara" based on the War of 1812 herein Niagara
Falls: Treason, ghosts, mystery, etc.
Thank you for all you wonderful help. It is greatly appreciated. You can contact me at: 289-296-5535 home
phone or by email: ssommervillel @co eg co.ca whichever works best for you.
Please take note: My name is spelt with 1 in; but my email has 2 m's....cogeco's error .Iol
By the way, across the street from where I live in the Bellageo Condos on McLeod Road, sits the farm house
where I was born. I have old photos of when the area was my parents farm
with barns etc. Also, during WW2 and Marineland area was as POW Carnp, many times the Military Police
would come to our house and find POW's hiding in my parents barn. My dad
wasn't there much, he was with Special Forces, fighting for our freedoms, somewhere overseas. If Mayor Jim is
interested, I could get the pies together and share them with him.
Again thanks for helping. I was born in Niagara Falls and have spent my entire 75 years living here and seen
the changes from small town to fantastic city.
Hugs to all
Sylvia Somerville
ssommervilleIc@coeg co.ca
402-6515 McLeod Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
289-296-5535 Home
905-351-3463 Cell
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Dean Iorfida
From: Comrie, Roseann <Roseann.Comrie@niagararegion.ca>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:34 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re:Inter-Municipal Transit
Hi Dean,
If possible I would like to confirm April 11"', Alan has an United Way Awards event on the 28th.
Jason Tamming is away until Monday but I will forward the presentation to Council upon his return.
Kindest regards,
Roseann Comrie
Administrative Assistant to Regional Chair
P. 905.980.6000, Ext.3247
E. Roseann.Comrie@niagararegion.ca
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfida@niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: February 23, 2017 12:28 PM
To: D'Amboise, Robert
Cc: Tamming, Jason; Ken Todd; Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Thanks Rob for the clarification.
Roseann, after Tuesday, our subsequent meetings are: March 28, April 11 and April 25tH
I am sure we can work out a mutually beneficial date and time.
Dean
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext. 4271
905-356-9083 (Fax)
From: D'Amboise, Robert [mai Ito:Robert.DAmboise(d)niagarareq ion.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:22 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Cc: Tamming, Jason; Ken Todd; Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Hi Dean,
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I'd like to confirm that Chair Caslin is not available to attend that evening. The Chair does wish to provide a mid-term
regional update to local councils including Niagara Falls (he's been to a few LAMS so far). I've cc'd Roseann who can co-
ordinate the meeting date with you to provide the update.
Cheers,
Rob
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfida(aniagarafalls.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:25 AM
To: D'Amboise, Robert
Cc: Tamming,Jason; Ken Todd
Subject: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Rob:
Left you a voice mail yesterday. My CAO indicated that Chair Caslin wished to address Niagara Falls City Council when
the Inter-Municipal Transit report comes before them on Tuesday (February 28th)
Can you please confirm, as soon as possible. If so, I will list him formally on our agenda.
The IMT matter will be the first item on our agenda on Tuesday, scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Thanks
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext. 4271
905-356-9083 (Fax)
The Regional Municipality of Niagara Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication
including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and
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Dean Iorfida
From: Comrie, Roseann <Roseann.Comrie@niagararegion.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:58 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re:Inter-Municipal Transit
Hi Dean,
I would like to confirm April 25th, thank you for the offer on March 28th but Alan has to be in St. Catharines by 5:30 that
evening.
Thanks for letting me know about the 11th.
Have a great day
Roseann
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfida@niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: March 15, 2017 2:32 PM
To: Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Roseann:
Apologies. Should have let you know sooner. Niagara Falls Council cancelled their April 11th meeting. The following
meetings are April 25 and May 9th. March 28th is still available but I appreciate that the Chair has another commitment,
though we do start our meetings at 5:00 p.m., so we have some flexibility in scheduling (as opposed to most Councils
that start 6:30 or 7).
Let me know what works with the Chair.
Thanks
Dean
From: Comrie, Roseann [mailto•Roseann Comrie@niagararegion.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 3:50 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Thank you
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfida@niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: February 23, 2017 3:48 PM
To: Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
I'll mark the Chair in for April 11th, Roseann, and will be in touch toward the end of March to finalize arrangements.
Thanks
Dean
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From: Comrie, Roseann [mailto:Roseann.Comrie(Oniagararegion.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 2:34 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Hi Dean,
If possible I would like to confirm April 11th, Alan has an United Way Awards event on the 28th
Jason Tamming is away until Monday but I will forward the presentation to Council upon his return.
Kindest regards,
Roseann Comrie
Administrative Assistant to Regional Chair
P. 905.980.6000, Ext.3247
E. Roseann.Comrie@niagararegion.ca
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfidaCa)niagarafalls.ca]
Sent: February 23, 2017 12:28 PM
To: D'Amboise, Robert
Cc: Tamming, Jason; Ken Todd; Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Thanks Rob for the clarification.
Roseann, after Tuesday, our subsequent meetings are: March 28, April 11 and April 25th.
I am sure we can work out a mutually beneficial date and time.
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext. 4271
905-356-9083 (Fax)
From: D'Amboise, Robert [ma ilto:Robert.DAmboise@niagararegion.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 12:22 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Cc: Tamming; Jason; Ken Todd; Comrie, Roseann
Subject: RE: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Hi Dean,
I'd like to confirm that Chair Caslin is not available to attend that evening. The Chair does wish to provide a mid-term
regional update to local councils including Niagara Falls (he's been to a few LAMS so far). I've cc'd Roseann who can co-
ordinate the meeting date with you to provide the update.
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Cheers,
Rob
From: Dean Iorfida [mailto:diorfida(Oniagarafalls.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 11:25 AM
To: D'Amboise, Robert
Cc: Tamming, Jason; Ken Todd
Subject: Chair Caslin at Niagara Falls City Council re: Inter-Municipal Transit
Rob:
Left you a voice mail yesterday. My CAO indicated that Chair Caslin wished to address Niagara Falls City Council when
the Inter-Municipal Transit report comes before them on Tuesday(February 28th).
Can you please confirm, as soon as possible. If so, I will list him formally on our agenda.
The IMT matter will be the first item on our agenda on Tuesday,scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
Thanks
Dean
Dean lorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521, Ext.4271
905-356-9083 (Fax)
The Regional Municipality of Niagara Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this communication
including any attachments may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and
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prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please re-send this communication to the sender
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REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD-2017-11
26CD-11-2017-002 & AM-2016-021
Garwood Homes, Plan of Vacant Land Condominium and Zoning
By-law Amendment Application
5065 Portage Road and the abutting southerly vacant parcel
Applicant: Garwood Homes Inc. (Peter Garwood-Jones)
Agent: Robert Wheatly
RECOMMENDATION
1. That the Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be draft approved subject to the
conditions in Appendix A;
2. That the Mayor or designate be authorized to sign the draft plan as "approved" 20
days after the notice of Council's decision has been given as required by the Planning
Act, provided no appeals of the decision have been lodged;
3. That draft approval be given for three years, after which approval will lapse unless an
extension is requested by the developer and granted by Council;
4. That the application to amend the Zoning By-law be approved as detailed in this report
and that Council pass the amending by-law included in tonight's agenda; and
5. That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement
and any required documents to allow for the future registration of the condominium
when all matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Garwood Homes Inc. has applied to develop 5065 Portage Road and the abutting vacant
parcel to the south, as a Plan of Vacant Land Condominium. The condominium will divide the
land into 4 units of land with a common private driveway. The condominium will allow the
individual ownership of the 4 dwelling units (2 semi-detached dwellings). The developer has
also applied to amend Zoning By-law No. 79-200 to rezone the land from Residential Single
Family 1C Density (RIC) to a site specific Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2)
zone to provide the necessary regulations for the project. Planning staff recommends the
applications be approved, for the following reasons:
• the lands are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. The predominant use
of land in areas designated Residential shall be for dwelling units of all types catering
to a wide range of households;
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• the Plan supports full utilization and consolidation of properties to achieve a more
comprehensive residential development;
• the proposal will aid the City in meeting its 40% intensification target for the Built-Up
Area;
• the requested zoning will provide appropriate regulations for the development and will
ensure its compatibility with the established neighbourhood;
• the proposed development will be accessed via a common driveway to reduce the
number of access points along Portage Road;
• the existing and planned infrastructure can support the proposed development;
• the condominium will assist in providing housing choices and will contribute to the
City's required short term housing supply; and
• the City, Regional and other agency interests will be addressed through the fulfillment
of the conditions in Appendix A.
BACKGROUND
Proposal
Garwood Homes Inc. proposes to register a Vacant Land Condominium on the subject lands,
which are located on the west side of Portage Road, between Scott Street and Valley Way
(Refer to Schedule 1) and which have an area of 2430.7 square metres (0.6 acres). This plan
will permit the creation of vacant land units (lots) for the future sale of the 4 dwelling units (2
semi-detached dwelling units) that are proposed. Schedule 2 shows the proposed unit layout.
The lands are currently zoned Residential Single Family 1C Density (RIC), in accordance
with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The applicant is requesting the lands to be zoned Residential
Single Family and Two Family (R2) with site specific regulations for rear yard depth and to
allow two semi-detached dwellings on the lands.
Site Conditions and Surrounding Land Uses
The subject lands currently contain a single detached dwelling, known as 5065 Portage Road
and an accessory structure. These buildings will have to be removed. The surrounding
neighbourhood is comprised predominately of single detached dwellings. Two exceptions are
a Niagara Regional Housing complex, located to the southeast, and Grace Gospel Church,
located to the south.
Circulation Comments
• Regional Municipality of Niagara (the Region)
— The lands are located within the Settlement Area under the 2014 Provincial
Policy Statement (PPS) and within the Built-Up Area under 2006 Places to
Grow, for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (Growth Plan). The PPS directs
growth to settlement areas and encourages efficient use of land resources,
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infrastructure and public service facilities that are planned or available. The
proposal meets the intent of the Provincial policy through the introduction of an
additional dwelling type in the neighbourhood.
The Archaeological Assessment, prepared by ASI Archaeological and Cultural
Heritage Services, dated August 13, 2015 has been accepted by the Region
and has been entered into the Public Register by the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport (MTCS). Further, as MTCS's acknowledgement letter dated
September 30, 2015, confirms the.acceptance of the report, Regional staff has
no further concerns.
Several conditions to address standard development requirements have been
incorporated into Appendix A.
• Transportation Services
No objections. The proposal can be supportive as all four units will be
accessed by a single driveway and the drivers can enter/exit the site in a
forward direction.
• Municipal Works
The applicant would be permitted a single connection to the municipal
watermain. Looped connections will not be permitted. A sanitary sewer with a
minimum diameter of 200 mm, a manhole and appurtenances must be installed
within the common element of the condominium development. Each unit shall
be independently serviced with the sanitary services. Lastly, the applicant must
provide a stormwater management brief matching post development flows with
pre-development flows for a 5 year storm event.
• Fire Services, Enbridge Gas, Bell Canada, and Canada Post
No objections. Requested conditions are included in Appendix A.
Neighbourhood Open House
A neighbourhood open house held on December 15, 2016 was attended by 4 neighbours, the
developer and City staff. The neighbours expressed concerns about potential traffic impacts
on Potage Road. The owner of the abutting property to the west requested the installation of
a close board fence along the common lot line. The resident abutting to the south requested
that a close board fence not extend the entire length of the common lot line. One resident
expressed concerns that the owner of the subject lands has removed mature trees from the
subject lands without obtaining prior approval from the City. Further, concern was expressed
that the existing dwelling on the abutting property to the north will be in shadow for a
significant part of the day as a result of the proposed dwelling on Block A.
The applicant suggested that traffic from four additional dwellings would not have any
adverse impact on the existing traffic conditions. He added that one driveway on Portage
Road is safer than having four separate driveways on Portage Road. The applicant agreed to
install a close board fence along the west and north property lines. The close board fence
along the southerly lot line will terminate at the front of Unit#4 (Block B). Staff mentioned that
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the City's Tree By-law deals with wooded areas and a few mature trees do not constitute a
wooded area. The proposed building on Block A complies with the current height regulations
of the zoning by-law.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
1. Official Plan
The subject lands are designated Residential in the City's Official Plan. Residential
lands that are located on local or collector roads are permitted to be developed with a
variety of housing types, including single and semi-detached dwellings, street
townhouses, block townhouses and other compatible housing forms up to a maximum
density of 40 units per hectare. Portage Road is a collector road. The density of the
project is 16 units per hectare. Further, the proposed semi-detached dwellings will be
similar to other dwelling units in the neighbourhood in terms of density, building mass,
setbacks and appearance. Lastly the applicant is consolidating two parcels to provide
a comprehensive residential development. As such, the development is considered to
be in compliance with the Official Plan.
2. Zoning By-law Amendment
The subject lands are currently zoned Residential Single Family 1C Density (R1 C), in
accordance with Zoning By-law No. 79-200. The zoning of the lands is requested to
be changed to a new site specific Residential Single Family and Two Family (R2)
zone. The departures from the standard R2 zone are summarized in the following
table:
ZONE REGULATION STANDARD PROPOSED
REGULATION REGULATION
Minimum lot area 1200 square metres 2430 square metres
(600 sq. metres x 2)
Minimum lot frontage 18 metres 29 metres
Minimum front yard depth 6 metres 8 metres
Minimum rear yard depth 7.5 metres 5.8 metres
Minimum northerly interior 1.2 metres 6 metres
side yard width
Maximum number of semi- 1 2
detached dwellings
• The proposal exceeds the standard zoning requirements for the minimum lot
area and minimum lot frontage and blends in with the existing lot fabric of the
neighbourhood.
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The generous front yard depth will maintain landscaping along Portage Road
and will help the proposal to achieve compatibility with the surrounding
neighbourhood.
• The 6 metre setback along the north property line will provide an adequate
amenity area for the future residents.
• The reduced rear yard depth for Unit #3, Block B is necessary to accommodate
the storm sewer that is proposed to be located north of Unit 3.
Y The proposal complies with all the remaining regulations of the standard R2
zone. The recommended standards have been incorporated in the amending
by-law. The by-law has been prepared and included in tonight's agenda for
passing at the applicant's request.
3. Vacant Land Condominium Design and Conditions of Approval
The plan of condominium will accommodate the intended division of the land into
vacant units of land that can be owned separately. The plan will facilitate the sale of
the 4 dwelling units to be built on them. The plan includes a private common driveway
off Portage Road with four individual driveways to access the dwelling units.
The developer will be required to enter into a condominium agreement with the City.
The agreement will address any necessary works. The developer is proposing private
garbage collection as the development does not comply with Regional requirements
for waste collection. Conditions to address these matters are included in Appendix A.
Land that is developed as a vacant land condominium is not made subject to Site Plan
Control because the development issues including site servicing/grading, landscaping,
lighting, fencing and waste disposal are addressed in the condominium agreement.
Appendix A includes the recommended conditions of approval including the installation
of the necessary facilities and services for Canada Post, Bell Canada and Enbridge.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The proposed development will generate development charge contributions and property tax
revenue for the City. There are no other financial implications.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The proposed vacant land condominium complies with the City's Official Plan.
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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
➢ Schedule 1 — Location Map
➢ Schedule 2 — Site Plan
➢ Schedule 3 — Condominium Plan
➢ Appendix A— Conditions for Draft Plan Approval
Recommended by:
Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development
Respectfully submitted:
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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APPENDIX A
Conditions for Draft Plan Approval
1. Approval applies to the Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium prepared by
Matthews, Cameron, Heywood — Kerry T. Howe Surveying Ltd., dated February 8,
2017, showing 4 units of vacant land as well as a common private driveway and
amenity areas.
2. The developer submit to the City's Senior Zoning Administrator all necessary
drawings and information, including, but not limited to, site, elevation and
landscaping drawings to confirm zoning compliance.
3. The developer provide five copies of the pre-registration plan to Planning, Building
& Development and a letter stating how all the conditions imposed have been or
are to be fulfilled.
4. The applicant demolish the existing dwelling and the accessory structure on the
property.
5. The developer enter into a Vacant Land Condominium Agreement with the City, to
be registered on title, to satisfy all requirements, financial and otherwise, related to
the development of the land. Note: Should any other body wish to have its
conditions included in the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement, they may be
required to become party to the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement for the
purpose of enforcing such conditions.
6. The developer submit a Solicitor's Certificate of Ownership for the Condominium
land to the City Solicitor prior to the preparation of the Vacant Land Condominium
Agreement.
7. The developer provide details of fencing to the satisfaction of Parks Design. Close-
board fencing shall be provided along the westerly property line, along the
northerly property line to within 8 metres of the front lot line, and along the
southerly property line, but no further east than the front of "Block B".
8. The developer provide a landscape plan, prepared by a Landscape Architect
(OALA), showing fencing, any entrance features, streetscape treatment, internal
landscaping, patio details, driveway locations, and any garbage collection areas.
9. The developer pay the City cash-in-lieu of 5% parkland dedication.
10. The roadways, services, lot grading and construction shall all be designed and
constructed in accordance with City standards. Any sidewalks damaged during
construction shall be replaced by the developer.
11. The developer submit a lighting plan prepared by a professional engineer. Design
is to be independently powered and metered. Photometric plans to be submitted
demonstrating zero impact on neighbouring properties.
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12. The developer provide the proposed site servicing and grading scheme for the
subject property to the City's Municipal Works Department for review and comment
prior to approval of the plans for construction.
13. The developer pay the applicable development charges, if any, in place at the
execution of the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement and at Building Permit
issuance in accordance with By-law No. 2014-87, as amended.
14. The developer pay to the City the applicable required fees for administration.
15. The developer ensure that the existing municipal infrastructure will adequately
service the development as proposed. All underground services within the subject
lands shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City standards. A
functional servicing brief is required to address water, sanitary and storm water
management for the development.
16. That the following condition be placed in the Vacant Land Condominium
Agreement:
"Owners shall be required to have their Engineering Consultant provide
written acceptance that the works completed conform with the City's
accepted drawings and in accordance with NPSCD and City construction
specifications."
17. The developer submit a request to the Fire Department to designate through
municipal by-law a fire access route on the property, provide a drawing illustrating
the fire route's compliance with sections 3.2.5.4., 3.2.5.5. and 3.2.5.6. of the
Ontario Building Code and post the necessary `no parking' signs. NOTE: parking
shall be prohibited on both sides of the access road.
18. The developer agree in the Vacant Land Condominium Agreement, in words
satisfactory to Bell Canada, to grant to Bell Canada any easements that may be
required, which may include a blanket easement, for
communication/telecommunication infrastructure. In the event of any conflict with
existing Bell Canada facilities or easements, the developer shall be responsible for
the relocation of such facilities or easements.
19. The developer meet the requirements of Enbridge Gas Distribution with respect to
the provision of their facilities to the subject lands including providing necessary
easements, any necessary relocation of the gas main, provision of an exclusive
use location for a pressure reducing regulator station, installation of gas piping and
subsequent completion of landscaping, grading and paving, and service and meter
installation details.
20. That a Community Mail Box (CMB) be located adjacent to Unit 1 facing south and
the internal road, and that the developer identify this site on a display in the sales
office prior to offering any units for sale.
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21. The developer include in all offers of purchase and sale, a statement that advises
the prospective purchaser that the mail delivery will be from a designated
Community Mail Box (CMB) and that the developer be responsible for officially
notifying the purchasers of the exact CMB locations and easements granted to
Canada Post prior to the closing of any home sales.
22. The developer satisfy all requirements of Canada Post regarding temporary and
permanent CMB locations and associated works, engineering servicing drawings,
installation, notification of the start of construction and providing mail service
information to property owners.
23. If waste is not brought to the curbside of Portage Road and/or if waste exceeds the
collection limits of 1 bag/container and unlimited bins of recycling and compost per
unit:
a. That private waste collection be provided by the condominium corporation,
as the site layout does not meet the Niagara Region's Corporate Policy for
Requirements for Commencement of Collection for waste.
b. That the following clause be included in the Condominium Agreement to
survive closing:
"The Owner agrees to include the following clause in all Offers and
Agreements of Purchase and Sale or Lease for all units:
`PurchaserslTenants are advised that due to the site layout, waste
collection for the development will be provided through a private
waste collector arranged by the Condominium Corporation and not
Niagara Region. ' "
24. Prior to granting final plan approval, the City must be in receipt of written
confirmation that the requirements of each condition have been met and all fees
have been paid to the satisfaction of the Niagara Region.
25. Prior to final approval for registration, a copy of the draft condominium agreement
for the proposed development should be submitted to the Niagara Region Planning
and Development Services Department (Development Services Division) for
verification that the appropriate clauses pertaining to any of these conditions have
been included. A copy of the executed agreement shall be provided prior to
registration.
26. As required as part of the aforementioned Conditions of Approval, the format for all
studies and reports to be submitted to the Niagara Region shall be one hard copy
and a PDF digital copy.
Clearance of Conditions
Prior to granting approval to the final plan, Planning, Building & Development requires
written notice from applicable City Divisions and the following agencies indicating that
their respective conditions have been satisfied:
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Planning Division for Conditions 1 to 4 (inclusive)
Legal Services for Conditions 5 and 6
Municipal Works Department for Conditions 7 to 16 (inclusive)
Fire Services for Conditions 17
Bell Canada for Condition 18
Enbridge Gas for Condition 19
Canada Post for Conditions 20 to 22 (inclusive)
Regional Niagara Public Works Department for Conditions 23 to 26 (inclusive)
Planning
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Pre construction concerns regarding 'The Homes On Portage' by Garwood Homes
5065 Portage Road
The Homes on Portage in Niagara Falls is a Private Enclave of 4 unique Bungalow Homes.This area is
zoned single family residential. We would support 2 single family homes that conform to the homes in
the area and comply to the zoning bylaw setback and height restrictions,
Detrimental effect to current neighbouring properties
-A long standing owner of a building should be able to maintain the level of sunshine .
A limit should be set to the height of the semis
According to the proposed site plan the semis are 1 story high with a high roof line.
Block A will block all daytime sunshine currently enjoyed by 5049 Portage Rd.
According to the plan Block A faces the south making its backyard adjoin the side yard of 5049
Portage. This backyard of Block A should have to conform to the backyard setback bylaw not
the side yard setback.
Block B will block all morning sunshine to the homes on Shirley Avenue and does not conform to
the setback bylaw,
-The builder is planning to remove a retaining wall between 5065 and 5049.This retaining wall has
served the owner of 5049 for numerous years, If the wall is removed it should be deemed
encroachment and any expense to move or rebuild or negative affects to 5049's garage should be at the
builders expense.
- Possible storm water,water pooling to the homes on Shirley Avenue once fill is dumped to bring the
elevation up to the levels shown on the plan.
- Diminishing privacy for 5091 Portage Rd. This house will have 4 homes Impinging on their privacy
without adequate separation and buffering.
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Traffic implications
Pedestrian Safety-The driveway will essentially become a new road servicing 4 new homes.
There are a lot of seniors living in this area. The construction of a new road/driveway would increase
the number of car-on-bike, car-on-scooter, car-on-pedestrian accidents. We should be adding a bike
lane not a new intersection. The city's traffic safety unit manager should look at the number of
pedestrians, handicap scooters and bicycles in this area before approving a new road/driveway in this
location. A Queens Park report found that 36 percent of pedestrians killed in Ontario in 2010 were
seniors, even though they account forjust 13 percent of the population. The percentage of seniors in
this area is well above 13 percent.
Portage Rd is a main route for Police, Fire and EMS so lowering the speed limit would not help.
With the price of each semi over$500,000, it is foreseeable that each unit will have a minimum of 2
cars. At present there are already 4 driveways entering Portage Rd within a 50 ft space.
Block A should be required to have a driveway on the north side of the lot
Block B could use the existing driveway.
No parking is available for guests and there is no parking on Portage Road so the new road/driveway
should require a fire lane.
The new road/driveway should require a hammer or bulb of 30 meters to allow moving trucks,
fire trucks etc.to turn around .This may require Block A to become a single unit which could face the
street. The current site plan would force truck drivers to back onto Portage Rd. It is very probable that
the trucks would back straight into the driveway of 5062 Portage,then drive into Portage Rd. This is
trespassing and not acceptable.
Sign Bylaw
The Homes on Portage sign is essentially a Real Estate 'for sale' sign. By-Law#2008-224 3.5(g)
states the sign can be not more than 0.5 sq m. in a residential zone. If the sign is not taken down it
should at least be moved further back into the property. The billboard is directly across 5062's living
room window.
The misrepresentation of the sign shows only Block B, not the unsightly side of Block A that will
be nearest the street. The truer picture should be required.
The existing sign was put up without a permit.
Enviromental Impact
The current owner has removed numerous healthy mature 100 to 150 year old trees. Destroying
natural features that were part of the neighbourhood's original character. A travesty.These trees were
as old as Canada, He should be fined, A good example of this is in this article, Developer gets'slap on
the wrist'for mature tree removal, Oct 20/2016.(attached)
The hawks that were living in the trees sat atop the roof of the house crying for weeks after the
trees were removed.
The City of Niagara Falls should have a tree protection plan.A building permit should include a
tree declaration that identifies trees on a property. You should require a permit to remove a tree with a
trunk size of 30cm or more. Also,the neighbours should be notified of any application. This developer
has changed sight lines and has created a wind tunnel with the removal of all the beautiful trees.
The city should be increasing the tree canopy cover, Mistakes like what has happened here
affect us all.
Fear that if this application is approved, the introduction of row townhouse type dwellings will
set a precedent.
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5065 Portage Road
The Homes on Portage in Niagara Fails is a Private Enclave of 4 unique Bungalow Homes.
This area is zoned single family residential.
We would support 2 single#amiiV homes that conform to the homes In the area.
Pre construction concerns regarding 'The Homes On Portage' by Garwood Homes
Detrimental effeet`to current neighbouring properties
A long standing owner of a building should be able to maintain the level of sunshine it currently
enjoys ,
According Jo the proposed site plan the semis are 2 stories high.
Block A will block all daytime sunshine currently:enjoyed by 5049 Portage Rd
Block B will block all morning sunshine to the homes on Shirley Ave.
A limit should be set to the height of the semis
Possible storm water,water pooling to the homes on Shirley Avenue once fill is dumped to bring the
elevation up to the levels shown on the plan.
Traffic implications
Pedestrian Safety-The driveway will essentially become a new road servicing 4 new homes.
There are a.lot of seniors living in this area: The construction of a new road/driveway would increase
the vulnerability of the seniors in this area. The city's traffic safety unit manager should look at the'
number of pedestrians, handicap scooters and bicycles in this area before approving anew
road/driveway in this location.A Queens Park report found that 36 percent of pedestrians killed in
Ontario in 2010 were seniors, even though they account for just 13'percent of the population.
Portage Rd is a main route for Police, Fire and EMS so even lowering the speed limit would not help.
With the price of each semi over$ 500,000, it is foreseeable each unit will have 2 cars ata minimum.
At present there are already 4 driveways entering Portage Rd within a 50 ft space.
Block Ashould be required to have a driveway on the north side of the lot
Block B could use the existing driveway on the south side of the lot.
Sign Bylaw,
The Homes on Portage sign is essentially a Real Estate 'for sale'sign. By-Law#2008-224 3.5(g)
states the sign can be not more than 0.5 sq m, in a residential zone.
The misrepresentation of the sign shows only Block B, not the unsightly side of Block A that will
be nearest the street.
The existing sign was put up without a permit,
Enviromental Impact
The current owner has removed numerous healthy mature 100 to 150 year old trees, A travesty.
He should be fined. A good example of this is in this article, Developer gets 'slap on the wrist'for
mature tree removal, Oct 20/2016.(attached)
The hawks that were living in the trees sat atop the roof of the house crying for weeks after the
trees were removed.
The city should have a tree protection plan. A building permit should include a tree declaration
that identifies trees on a property. You should require a permit to remove a tree with a trunk size of
30cm or more. Also,the neighbours should be notified of any application. This developer has changed
sight lines and has created a wind tunnel with the removal of all the beautiful trees.
The city should be Increasing the tree canopy cover. Mistakes like what has happened here
affect us all.
Fear that if this ap lip cation is a roved,,the introduction of row townhouse type dwellings will
seta receden .
Developer made to pay for cutting down 40
mature trees
Format Group ordered to pay for the planting of 200 trees to replace the ones
lost
By Daniel Bach; CBC News Posted: Oct 19, 2016 4:48 PM ET Last Updated: Oct 19, 2016 5:36
PM) T
A Toronto developer is paying the price for cutting:down 40 mature trees in an affluent North
York neighbourhood without the city's permission,but the local councillor is calling the penalty
"a slap on the wrist,"
The city says after the first phase of an investigation, Format Group has paid$155,064
to remediate the impact of cutting down the trees at 103 and 108 Bayview Ridge,
Conn, Jaye Robinson (Ward 25, Don Valley West) says her office was flooded with calls
fiom area residents who were angry when the trees were out down on a warm July long weekend.
"Some of the trees were over 100 years old; one of which was apparently"150-years-old; the
sameage as our nation, a linden tree" said Robinson, "These trees were iconic,really a part of
the character of the neighbourhood."
An order to comply was issued by the city for the replanting of 200 trees on the sites to
replace the mature trees that were lost.
Of the money Format has paid.out, $116,600 is a deposit at$583 per tree; Money will be
refunded for each tree replanted by Format, and still in good condition after two years;
But with limited space for new trees, the city is likely to retain much of the money to plant trees
elsewhere.
Two infill projects and a townhouse development are under construction at the Bayview Ridge
sites,,,and the city says these can now move forward.
A 'slap on the wrist'
The city says its investigation will continue;.and that fines and penalties will be determined by
the Ontario Court of Justice, under the Municipal Code and Provincial Offences Act.
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But ata'committee meeting Wednesday, legal counsel for the city said pursuing fines is unlikely,
because of the legal costs attached,
Conn. Robinson says issuing the maximum fine would send a message.
"Given thatthis is ane-of most significant violations of the tree bylaws to date;the results of the-
first phase of the investigation seem like a slap on the wrist and business as usual for these
developers," said Robinson. "I want to see the courts impose the maximum fine, $100,000 per
tree,"
Format Group has not responded to an email sent by CBC News Wednesday afternoon
requesting comment on the remediation costs and the city's investigation,
'No permits' to remove mature trees
The developer's actions in July prompted Robinson to launch a campaign to adopt much stricter
bylaws to protect trees.
Her motion was adopted at meeting of the city'sparks and'enviromnent
committee Wednesday morning.
It calls on staff to look into other ways of strengthening the tree-removal bylaw,such as issuing
stop-work orders, and increasing the penalties for infiactions.
Robinson,who is hoping the city will conclude its investigation by the first quarter of 2017, says
there is still room for developers to ignore bylaws,
There's more focus on remediation than there is on prosecution, she said.
"I think residents are going to find that frustrating. We have to send a message to developers: we
have tree bylaw,this is not the wild west."
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CANADA
REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of Municipal Council
SUBMITTED BY: Planning, Building & Development
SUBJECT: PBD-2017-12
Amending Agreement to the
Fallsview Casino Development Agreement
RECOMMENDATION
That Council not support the requested Development Agreement Amending Agreement
as the proposed development of a 5,000 seat theatre in that location and at the height
proposed has a significant impact on the businesses in the nearby area which could
have significant financial implications on the hoteliers and the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission has put out a proposal call for a new
5,000 seat theatre in the City. OLG,has received four submissions for the proposed
theatre. One of the possible locations for this new theatre is the Fallsview Casino Site.
Because the Fallsview Casino site is owned by the Province of Ontario, it is not subject
to zoning and is governed by a site specific Development Agreement. The planned
theatre is to be located above the current bus area at the back of the building. In order
to facilitate the new theatre, OLG has submitted a draft Development Agreement
Amending Agreement (DAAA). OLG is looking for Council's support in principle of the
draft Amending Agreement. OLG would only require the agreement to be ratified if the
Fallsview Casino site is the selected as the preferred theatre option.
BACKGROUND
In response to the proposal call for a new 5,000 seat theatre to be connected to a
casino in the City of Niagara Falls, the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Commission (OLG)
has received 4 submissions. Three of the submissions involve privately held lands in the
tourist core. Those three submissions are subject to either Zoning By-law No. 79-200 or
Zoning By-law No. 5339, both as amended, and each project required variances to the
zone regulations for the property involved. Those variances were submitted
simultaneously (as required by OLG) to the Committee of Adjustment. The variances
involved changes to height, setbacks and in one situation the location of parking.
The fourth submission was presented by a group proposing the Fallsview Casino site.
The Fallview Casino site is not subject to municipal zoning and is regulated by a
Development Agreement between OLG and the City. This submission requires changes
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to accommodate the height of the theatre and the setback from the top of bank. Other
proposed changes include the addition of definitions as well as specific administrative
provisions. Because these changes are subject of a Development Agreement with
Council and not a zoning by-law, the proposed Development Agreement Amending
Agreement (DAAA) is being brought to Council rather than the Committee of
Adjustment.
The location for the proposed theatre is to be elevated above the current bus drop off
and delivery area between the south side of the Fallsview Casino and Portage Road.
EFFECT OF AMENDING AGREEMENT
The effect of the Amending Agreement would be to recognizethat the existing
Development Agreement will remain in place for the current facility while the Amending
Agreement would set out the provisions whereby the theatre could develop. The
Agreement sets out definitions, provides for Building Permits to be issued in sequence
and construction to occur in accordance with the approved site plan. The DAAA also
sets out site plan matters to be addressed and the site plan review process. Schedule
"E" to the Amending Agreement sets out the Zoning Terms for the proposed theatre.
The Zoning Terms define Grade as the geodetic datum of 192.329 which roughly
corresponds with the ground level of the path along the back of the current facility. The
architects have taken the base point to measure the height of the theatre as the
average grade of the Avalon Theatre floor which is 197.035. These numbers will have to
be corrected in the final version as it affects the measurement of building height.
The height of the theatre is defined as the highest point of the theatre component
exclusive of architectural features and the mechanical penthouse, etc. The current
Development Agreement provides for a height of the theatre as 20 metres. The
architect's cross section drawing shows the height of the proposed 5,000 seat theatre to
be 1.265 metres (4.15 ft.) higher than the existing Avalon Theatre. The Amending
Agreement requests a height for the theatre of 25 metres (82.02 ft.) which is 5 metres
(16.40 ft.) higher than currently permitted. OLG acknowledges they have requested
more than the architect's design, but it would be their intention in the final agreement to
rectify the actual numbers once the height has been confirmed. While mechanical
penthouse space is exempt from the definition of height, the mechanical area rises a
further 3.44 metres (11.2 ft.) above the roof height. Preliminary drawings show the
theatre height (exclusive of penthouse space) as 21.265 metres. When the penthouse
level is included, it has a height of 24.705 metres. The height of the theatre has been
depicted in the cross section drawings attached as Appendix 1.
The Regulations of Schedule "E" would also have to be amended to recognize a column
which supports a corner of the theatre as being located within the 14 metre (45.93 ft.)
setback from the top of bank for the moraine.
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The draft DAAA also contains provisions which outline the site plan process and that
approval will occur in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act. The Agreement
includes a clause to deal with cash payment in lieu of taxes, fees and charges should
the project proceed on this site.
In order to accommodate the proposed theatre it will be necessary to redirect traffic
exiting the parking garage during the construction period. It is proposed that all traffic
leaving the parking structure will exit on Murray Street. The Agreement should contain
specific wording to ensure that this arrangement is temporary only for the time that
construction is ongoing.
ANALYSIS/RATIONALE
The addition of a theatre in this location has a significant impact on the provision of
views to the Falls from the hotels on the opposite side of the street. Photographic
renderings submitted by the architect are attached as Appendix 2 and depict the impact
of the proposed theatre on the views of the Falls from the hotels on the west side of
Fallsview Boulevard. During the design review phase of the Fallsview Casino, Ziedler
Roberts Partnership prepared view plane studies (see Appendix 3) depicting various
views for nearby properties. The guidelines of the time spelled out that "It is important
not only to provide excellent views for each hotel room, but also to develop a tower form
and location that could give the same viewing conditions to existing and anticipated
hotels behind the Casino hotel." Similar attention was not given to these existing and
future hotels when the placement and design of the proposed theatre was being
developed. It is well known that the provision of falls view hotel rooms provide premium
accommodation and are much in demand. The loss of rooms with views of the falls
could have a financial impact on hotel revenue, and perhaps value and assessment,
which has an impact on the municipal tax base. Alternatives to lower the height of the
building or the penthouse area or both must be explored if this site is selected to
advance.
The OLG intends to announce the preferred proponent for the new theatre in May 2017.
Only one of the four sites will be selected. If the Fallsview site is not selected, there will
be no need to continue with the proposed DAAA.
CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT
The theatre, whether on this site or another location, would strengthen Niagara Falls as
a premier resort and gaming destination.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
➢ Appendix 1 — Building Cross Section drawing A350
➢ Appendix 2 — Photographic renderings depicting new theatre
➢ Appendix 3 —Viewplane drawings
➢ Appendix 4 —Zeidler Roberts design guidelines
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Recommended by:
4- Alex Herlovitch, Director of Planning, Building & Development
Respectfully submitted: "I ltls
Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer
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competition process. Since this time it has been possible to consider and incorporate the various
and complex needs through the suggestions and co-operations of the members of the expanded
planning team, which now includes the Ontario Lottery Gaming Commission with its related
d government agencies, the City of Niagara Falls and its agencies as well as a number of special
consultants. Furthermore, suggestions of the adjacent property owners have been considered.
The site is in the most significant location that could be chosen, sitting at the edge of the
moraine overlooking the Falls. However, there are a number of constraints and relationships that
n had to be resolved such as views, right-of-ways, future monorails, present railroad right-of-way,
integration into the present and future city planning issues and many more. Each solution that
g resolved some of these issues seemed not to, resolve others. The outcome was an exploration of
many alternates and long discussions until one solution was developed that resolved all issues
to full satisfaction.
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setting overlooking the Falls were considered- The suggested location towards Murray Street
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experts, the space organization of the Casino was considered as well as the back-of-the-house
facilities, the Prive, and the Buffet.
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j that would not only answer the functional requirements, as far as the operational hotel issues
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From: Lotimer, Kelly <kelly.lotimer@niagararegion.ca>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 3:49 PM
To: 'Ashley Grigg (ashleygrigg@portcolborne.ca)'; 'Bonnie Nistico-Dunk; Donna Delvecchio;
'Dowd, Holly'; Dean Iorfida; 'Kolasa,William'; 'Langley, Carolyn'; Laura Bubanko; Lee
Gudgeon; 'Nancy Bozzato (njbozzato@pelham.ca)'; 'Soady-Easton, Hazel'; Tara Stephens
Cc: Devos, Natasha; Pitt, Penny
Subject: Niagara Region's Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy request for support
Attachments: Follow up Letter Template with Logo.pdf, CAO 8-20172017-03-27 145332.pdf; By-law
No 2017-21.pdf
Good Afternoon,
Please find attached a letter requesting your Councils' support of Niagara Region's Transit Service Delivery and
Governance Strategy.
Please note that the responses are due back by May 31, 2017.
Thanks!
Kelly Lotimer, BA
Administrative Assistant to the Regional Clerk
Office of the Regional Clerk
Niagara Region
Phone: 905-685-4225 ext. 3222 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
www.n i ag a ra reg i o n.ca
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Telephone:905-980-6000 Toll-free: 1-800-263.7215 Fax:905-687-4977 '..
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March 27, 2017
Area Municipal Clerks
SENT ELECTRONICALLY
RE: Niagara Region's Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy
Minute Item 6.1, CL 4-2017, March 23, 2017
Regional Council at its Special Council meeting held on March 23, 2017, passed the
following resolution:
That Report CAO 8-2017, dated March 23, 2017, respecting Niagara Region's
Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy BE RECEIVED and the
following recommendations BE APPROVED:
1. That Niagara Regional Council ENDORSE IN PRINCIPLE the creation of a
consolidated public transit system in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls,
St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region of
Niagara in order to develop a regionally integrated transit system;
2. That Regional Council ADOPT a Bill to provide Niagara Council with the non-
exclusive authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter-municipal
passenger transportation system for the Region, and such Bill, if adopted, to
come into force and effect on June 1, 2017, provided that:
a. a majority of the councils of the local area municipalities pass resolutions
consenting to the Bylaw; and,
b. the total number of electors in the local municipalities that have passed
resolutions in support of the Bill form a majority of all electors in the Region
of Niagara as established in the revised list of electors for the municipal
election held in the year 2014.
3. That, subject to the adoption of the aforementioned Bill, a copy of the Bill and
Report CAO 8-2017 BE FORWARDED to the clerks of the 12 local area
municipalities with a request that their councils adopt the following resolution and
advise the Regional Clerk of the results of that consideration, no later than May
31, 2017:
"That the Council of (name of municipality) consents to the passage of By-law
No. 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide
Niagara Region with the non-exclusive authority to establish, operate and
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maintain an inter-municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara
Region."
4. That Niagara Regional Council DIRECT staff to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and
Niagara Region in the development of a governance framework and specify how
key issues are to be addressed by all parties along with next steps and timelines;
5. That Council SUPPORT the formation of the Transit Working Group, with
representatives from the twelve (12) Local Area Municipalities and the Region of
Niagara, to work towards the implementation of the operational improvements
outlined in the Dillon report; and,
6. That Council SUPPORT the transition of the current Inter Municipal Working
group to a Transit Steering Committee until a new governance framework is
established in the pending Memorandum of Understanding.
In accordance with Council's resolution, I would appreciate receiving your Councils'
decision by May 31, 2017. 1 am happy to answer any questions
Yours truly,
Natasha Devos
Acting Regional Clerk
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Attachments (2)
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Niagara
March 23, 2017
Page 1
Subject: Niagara Region's Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy
Report to: Regional Council
Meeting date: March 23, 2017
Recommendations
1. That Niagara Regional Council ENDORSE IN PRINCIPLE the creation of a
consolidated public transit system in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls,
St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region of
Niagara in order to develop a regionally integrated transit system;
2. That Regional Council ADOPT a Bill (referenced in Appendix#5) to provide
Niagara Council with the authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter-
municipal passenger transportation system for the Region, and such Bill, if
adopted, to come into force and effect on June 1, 2017, provided that:
a. a majority of the councils of the local area municipalities pass resolutions
consenting to the Bylaw; and,
b. the total number of electors in the local municipalities that have passed
resolutions in support of the Bill form a majority of all electors in the Region of
Niagara as established in the revised list of electors for the municipal election
held in the year 2014.
3. That, subject to the adoption of the aforementioned Bill, a copy of the Bill and
Report CAO 8-2017 BE FORWARDED to the clerks of the 12 local area
municipalities with a request that their councils adopt the following resolution and
advise the Regional Clerk of the results of that consideration, no later than May
31, 2017:
"That the Council of (name of municipality) consents to the passage of By-law
No. 49-2016 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law to provide
Niagara Region with the authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter-
municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region."
4. That Niagara Regional Council DIRECT staff to develop a Memorandum of
Understanding ( MOU) between Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and
Niagara Region in the development of a governance framework and specify how
key issues are to be addressed by all parties along with next steps and timelines;
5. That Council SUPPORT the formation of the Transit Working Group, with
representatives from the twelve (12) Local Area Municipalities and the Region of
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March 23, 2017
Page 2
Niagara, to work towards the implementation of the operational improvements
outlined in the Dillon report; and,
6. That Council SUPPORT the transition of the current Inter Municipal Working
group to a Transit Steering Committee until a new governance framework is
established in the pending Memorandum of Understanding.
Key Facts
• The respective Councils of the City of Welland, City of St. Catharines and the
City of Niagara Falls unanimously supported in principle the creation of a
consolidated transit system within the Niagara region and moving forward with
the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding as the next step in the process.
• As per Section 189 of the Municipal Act an upper-tier municipality may pass a by-
law for the transfer of power for the transfer of"all or part" of the public
transportation subject to a triple majority described within the legislation.
• As a component of"Moving People and Goods" of Niagara Region's Strategic
Plan, the Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy (also known
as Inter-Municipal Transit) is a key deliverable.
• Support for a consolidated transit system has been communicated by many
community groups and agencies, including representation from the business,
health care, education and social sectors.
• A consolidated transit system in Niagara Region is a vital component to the
success of interfacing with GO Transit and other neighbouring transit systems.
Considerations
Financial
While there is no immediate financial impact to moving forward with the
recommendations presented in this staff report, the Dillon report (See Appendix#1) has
identified a series of potential costs in the creation of a consolidated transit system.
These costs can be categorized into three areas:
1. Operating Costs
2. Capital Costs; and
3. Transitional Costs
Although the Dillon report provides details on these expected costs, the associated
costs will continue to be refined as the process towards a consolidated transit system
continues.
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Operating Costs
As identified in the Dillon report, the existing (2015) net operating costs (operating
cost minus revenue) for all transit systems in Niagara Region was approximately
$18,477,000 (includes St. Catharines Transit, Niagara Falls Transit, Welland Transit,
Niagara Region Transit, Fort Erie Transit, Port Colborne Transit and Niagara-on-the-
Lake Transit).
Further, as per the report, it is important to note that simply staying with the Status
Quo Model will see an increase in the average hourly operating cost and net
operating costs over the next few years. This is due to:
• An estimated increase of 2% per year to account for the cost of inflation; and
■ Other improvements to a number of transit systems, including:
➢ the addition of maintenance staff,
➢ the need for additional supervisors and planning staff in Welland and St.
Catharines, and
➢ increased operating costs based on the planned expansion of the transit
garage in St. Catharines.
Adding to the operating costs is the fact that service hours for each system are
planned to grow, such as:
■ St. Catharines Transit will implement a new crosstown route;
• Niagara Falls Transit is phasing in the introduction 30 minute peak period service
on all its routes;
• Welland Transit is introducing Sunday service; and
■ Niagara Region Transit introduced Route 40145 and will implement additional
extensions of inter-municipal services (as recommended in the Dillon report).
The growth in the hourly operating cost and increase in service hours is estimated to
see an increase in net operating cost from all local and inter-municipal transit
systems in the Region from $18,477,000 in 2015 to approximately $24,421,900 by
2018. This represents a 34% increase in net operating costs across all systems in
the region.
Municipality Net Opera inCosts
Status Quo Status Quo Consolidated
Model 2015 Model (2018) Model 2018
Niagara Region $2,216,000 $3,076,300 $3,138,400
St. Catharines $8,831,800 $10,736,400 $10,783,800
Niagara Falls $4,409,700 $5,860,200 $5,861,500
Welland $1,986,200 $2,534,700 $2,678,600
Other Municipalities $1,033,000 $2,214,300 $2,214,300
Totals $18,476,700 $24,421,900 124,676,600
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The move to the Consolidated Transit Model will see approximately $255,000
increase in net operating costs from the 2018 Status Quo Model, shared between all
four service providers. This only represents a 1 percent increase over the Status
Quo Model (2018 rate).
A financial plan for the recommended inter-municipal transit service strategy was
also developed. Forecasted net operating costs (minus revenue) distributed to each
municipality, should they decided to offer inter-municipal transit services, is identified
below. The increase in net operating costs is due both to service expansion
recommendations and an increase in the average hourly operating cost on an
annual basis (a 2 percent annual increase due to inflation was assumed).
Municipality Links 2016/2017 2019
Niagara Region Inter-Municipal and Rural Links $2,972,120 $3,848,460
Port Colborne Port Colborne and CrysU Beach $69,040 $96,760
Fort Erie Fort Erie and Crystal Beach $75,640 $102,280
Grimsby Grimsb /Beamsville - $50,240
Lincoln Grimsb /Beamsville - $50,240
West Lincoln Smithville - $69,760
Wainfleet Wainfleet - $64,560
Totals $3,116,800 $4,282,300
In addition to this municipal investment, between $440,000 and $1,800,000 annually
is required to operate a smart card system (depending on the smart card alternative
selected).
Capital Costs
Capital costs for the short-term (years 1-3) period is estimated to be in the range of
$9,262,000 to $15,900,000 to fund inter-municipal transit fleet expansion, expansion
of maintenance facilities in St. Catharines and Welland (primarily due to local transit
needs) and implementation of a smart card system. Capital costs for the medium-
term (years 4-7) is estimated to be in the range of $1,220,000 to $1,250,000 to fund
further inter-municipal transit fleet expansion and the development of a mobile app
for Dynamic Transit.
Overall the total capital costs are within the $10,482,000— $17,150,000 range and in
addition to funding from local area municipalities, the associated regional costs is
estimated at $3,763,000 - $6,130,000.
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Transitions Costs
There will be additional transitions costs (planning, consulting and community
outreach) experienced by the Transit Working Group and the Transit Steering
Committee as they collectively implement the recommendations contained in the
Dillon report.
To fund the consolidated public transit system, the following opportunities arise:
• User fees (fare rates);
■ Municipal property levies;
• Development charges; and
■ Funding from senior levels of government.
In addition, the Dillon report identified the Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
as a possible funding source that could fund 50% of eligible capital projects,
rehabilitation of transit systems and planning studies for future transit expansion.
Corporate
The continued participation in the creation of a consolidated regional inter-municipal
public transit model will require the ongoing involvement and support from regional staff.
Governmental Partners
The Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy Report provide strategic
recommendations for the improvement of transit services throughout Niagara. The
governance strategy presented in the report calls for the consolidation of Welland,
Niagara Falls and St. Catharines transit systems into one entity with the support of
Niagara Region to provide inter-municipal transit service to the entire region and local
transit service to Welland, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. The consolidated transit
model will allow local municipalities to maintain control over local transit service
planning and allows Niagara Region to be involved in the funding and planning of inter-
municipal transit connections.
On February 21, 2017 Welland City Council unanimously endorsed in principle the
creation of a consolidated transit system, they also approved recommendations for the
development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the requests that Niagara
Region become an official transit provider as per the Municipal Act, the formation of a
Transit Working Group, and the transition of the current Inter-Municipal Working Group
to a Transit Steering Committee (See Appendix#2).
Thereafter on February 22, 2017 St. Catharines City Council also unanimously
supported the consolidated public transit model and associated parameters which were
similar to Welland City Council. In addition, St. Catharines City Council also provided
direction that the Transit Working Group have meaningful dialogue with union
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representatives of the St. Catharines Transit employees, that the integration of the GO
Bus system be included in the process, and that any costs associated with initiatives
identified by the Inter-Municipal Working Group be approved by the City Council prior to
moving forward (See Appendix #3).
The following week, on March 28, 2017 Niagara Falls City Council unanimously
supported the consolidated public transit model that were similar to the common
provisions approved by Welland City Council and St. Catharines City Council (See
Appendix#4).
Public and/or Service Users
The inter-municipal transit system involves community members and businesses from
all local area municipalities, and supports tourism.
Analysis
As per the Dillon report, Inter-Municipal Transit has a number of benefits to the Region,
each local municipality, and its residents. Notably, the introduction, improvement and
expansion of inter-municipal transit:
• Provides cross-boundary mobility to education, employment and medical and
other services;
• Supports transit ridership to future GO Train service in Niagara (reducing local
congestion near GO stations);
• Facilitates economic development by businesses that are seeking a connected
workforce;
• Contributes to a high quality of life for Niagara residents; and
• Supports sustainable community development.
To further enhance these benefits, the Dillon report also recommends improvements to
inter-municipal transit services in Niagara by:
• Increasing the frequency of inter-municipal service so that buses arrive every 30
minutes during peak periods;
• Extending service hours so that transit is available later in the evening;
• Extending full weekend service that would have inter-municipal transit operating
on Sundays;
• Eliminating duplicate routes and services to be reinvested;
■ Improving integration with other municipal transit systems;
■ Creating a new Niagara-West inter-municipal transit link;
• Adding new dynamic transit services for low-demand and rural areas; and
• Integrating fare strategy, payment technology and trip- planning.
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If Regional Council approves the consolidated public transit model in principle; the
identified next steps are:
1. Achieve a triple majority of consent in the transfer of authority from the local area
municipalities to Niagara Region to establish, operate and maintain an inter-
municipal transit system in Niagara.
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Page 8
2. Prepare a Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU) between Niagara Falls, St.
Catharines, Welland and Niagara Region in the development of a governance
framework and specify how key issues are to be addressed by all parties along with
next steps and timelines;
3. The Transit Working Group, with representatives from the twelve (12) Local Area
Municipalities and the Region of Niagara, will work towards the implementation of
the operational improvements outlined in the Dillon report; and
4. The Transit Steering Committee continues until a new governance framework is
established in the pending Memorandum of Understanding.
Councils
Steering
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Transit Working Group and Transit Steering Committee
The creation of a Transit Working Group and Transit Steering Committee was done to
ensure that the future of inter-municipal transit in Niagara would be reflective of the
entire region and include all municipalities.
The Transit Working Group consists of thirteen (13) inter-municipal staff and will report
to the Transit Steering Committee. The inter-municipal staff will be represented by:
• Transit Manager from St. Catharines Transit, Welland Transit and Niagara Falls
Transit (3)
• Staff person from each other Niagara municipality (9)
■ Staff person from Niagara Region (1)
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Page 9
The responsibilities of the Transit Working Group are:
• Determine procurement/ purchasing transit capital needs
• Development of proposals for fare boxes, technology, customer service and
polices
• Route optimization and coordination
• Coordination with other transit providers (such as: GO transit, Metrolinx, Hamilton
Street Railway)
■ Coordination with post-secondary schools and private carriers
• Liaise with economic development and planning offices
• Union contracts and standardization of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
The Transit Steering Committee is a governing body consisting of the following
representatives:
• 2 from City of Niagara Falls (such as Mayor/Councillor and CAO)
■ 2 from City of St. Catharines (such as Mayor/Councillor and CAO)
• 2 from City of Welland (such as Mayor/Councillor and CAO)
■ 2 from Region of Niagara (such as Chair/Councillor and CAO) and
• 2 from Region of Niagara (Mayor/Councillor and CAO representing municipalities
which do not operate their own transit service).
The Transit Steering Committee directs the Transit Working Group, and thereafter,
reports to the respective Councils (Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Niagara
Region) with the following:
• The work and recommendations of the Transit Working Group;
• The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for approval
• Coordination of the branding and marketing of transit service
• Government relations and advocacy; and
• Unified Niagara voice for transit
It is anticipated that the Transit Steering Committee will be disbanded once the MOU
has been developed with a preferred governance model, and, the MOU is approved by
the respective Councils.
The need for a triple majority
Currently in Niagara the authority to operate and provide transit services rest with local
area municipalities and is not under the authority of Niagara Region. In order for
Niagara Region to be part of a consolidated transit entity along with St. Catharines,
Niagara Falls and Welland and have decision making authority as well as funding
ability, the Region requires the authority to be a transit operator uploaded to it from local
area municipalities. Based on the Dillon report, the Region can seek this authority
specifically for the provision of funding and decision making as it relates to the operation
and delivery of inter-municipal services and not for operation and delivery of local transit
services.
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Current status of Niagara Region Transit
Niagara Region Transit carried over 250,000 passengers in 2016. This number has
increased steadily since its first full year of service in 2012. Major route modifications,
were implemented in September 2016 to further improve service. These changes
included streamlining Route 50/55 between Niagara Falls and St. Catharines by
removing the stop at the Outlet Mall and adding a stop on the Brock university campus.
A new Route 40/45 was added, also connecting Niagara Falls and St. Catharines, using
the QEW to make stops at Niagara College Glendale Campus, the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Outlet Mall Collection, and the Fairview Mall to create a connection to the GO Transit
buses. These route changes allowed the removal of the Brock Rapid service between
Niagara Falls and Brock University. These improvements are expected to continue to
increase ridership in 2017.
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Note: Free rides comprises of rides taken by CNIB card holders and passengers using a 2 ride card
ticket. The 2 ride cards are sold by the Region to community service groups in Niagara. Money is
collected from these passes, but not from the passenger.
In addition to the 6 routes provided by Niagara Region Transit (40/45, 50/55, 60/65,
70/75, Port Colborne Link, and the Fort Erie Link), there were an additional 15 routes in
operation in 2016 that cross municipal boundaries.within Niagara; 6 are paid for by
BUSU, 6 by NCSAC, 1 is jointly shared by BUSU and NCSAC, 1 is run by Pelham
Transit, and 1 by the St. Catharines Transit Commission (to Thorold). Together, these
21 routes provided approximately 1,500,000 inter-municipal passenger trips in 2016.
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Two of these routes no longer exist due to efficiencies realized in the system in late
2016, as well as with the addition of Route 40/45.
As greater efficiencies can be realized and more service improvements can be made,
the ridership is expected to continue to grow. Growth in revenue collected by the system
will also be realized as the ridership grows. The current financial trends mimic the
ridership trends and show significant improvement.
2012 2013 2014 2015 , 2016
Revenue $419,781 $548,726 $564,563 $575,520 $926,380
Operating $2,639,566 $2,819,259 $2,798,697 $2,762,065 $3,373,580
Expenses
Net Cost $2,219,786 $2,270,533 $2,234,134 $2,186,545 $2,447,200
R7/C Ratio* 16% 19% 20% 21% 27%
Note: "R/C (Revenue/Cost) Ratio is the total revenues divided by the total costs, expressed as a
percentage, and is generally considered the most strategic measure of performance.
Niagara Region Transit's R/C Ratio has typically operated around 20% but is expected
to approach 30% in 2017.
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Alternatives Reviewed
In addition to the consolidated model, Dillon Consulting also reviewed the potential for
the continuation of the status quo and/or the development of a regional transit model.
After their analysis, the consolidated model was recommended as the preferred option.
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In May 2015, prior to formalizing Niagara Region Transit as a permanent inter-municipal
transit service and initiating the process to upload responsibilities for inter-municipal
transit service from local area municipalities to Niagara Region, Regional Council
requested Niagara's three largest transit operators (Welland, Niagara Falls and St.
Catharines) to work together to present a new operating model for transit that would
service the entire region.
Since January 2016, the Inter-municipal Transit Working Group made up of mayors and
CAOs from St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls with the support of the Regional
Chair and Niagara Region CAO, have been working cooperatively to develop options for
inter-municipal transit services in Niagara. The group engaged Dillon Consulting to
develop a recommended strategy and service enhancements for future transit service in
Niagara.
Origin of Report
This report was brought forward by staff as a recommendation of the Inter-municipal
Transit Working Group and the subsequent motions received from the Councils of
Welland, St. Catharines and Niagara Falls.
Submitted by:
Carmelo D'Angelo, BSc, MPA
Chief Administrative Officer
This report was prepared in consultation with Ron Tripp, Commissioner of Public Works, Ralph
Walton, Regional Clerk, Sterling Wood, Action Director of Legal Services, and Sean O'Grady,
Communications Consultant,
Appendices
Appendix 1 Dillon Report- Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy
(Executive Summary)
Appendix 2 City of Welland Letter re: February 21, 2017 Motion
Appendix 3 City of St. Catharines Letter re: February 22, 2017 Motion
Appendix 4 City of Niagara Falls Letter re: February 28, 2017 Motion
Appendix 5 Inter-Municipal Transit By-law
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Introduction
Since January 2016 the Inter-municipal Transit Working Group has been developing options for an
integrated transit system that works for all of Niagara.The Inter-municipal Transit Working Group is led
by the Mayors and CAOs from St.Catharines,Niagara Falls and Welland with the support from the
Niagara Regional Chair, Niagara Region CAO and technical staff.
Dillon Consulting Limited,in association with McNeil Management Services and the Gooderham Group,
was retained to assess the existing inter-municipal transit service in Niagara Region and develop
potential options for future delivery of inter-municipal transit services for consideration by the Niagara
IMT Working Group. This included an assessment of options for service delivery,governance,fare
integration,fare payment technology and trip planning.
This report presents a service delivery strategy with recommendations for:
The elimination of duplicate services servicing post-secondary institutions and the expansion of
off-peak services on key inter-municipal corridors;
• Better integration with other municipal transit systems;
• New Niagara-West inter-municipal transit link;and
• New dynamic transit services for low-demand areas.
The report also recommends that a Consolidated Transit service delivery and governance structure is
implemented,integrating the planning and delivery of local and inter-municipal transit services in St.
Catharines,Niagara Falls and Welland into one large consolidated system. Integrated planning and
operations would take place through a consolidated governing body, board or commission (from here
on out termed"consolidated governing body')while final decisions on local transit interests would
continue to be made by each local council for transit services within their own jurisdiction. This
maintains the control of local councils to set their own budgets and focus on local priorities while still
benefiting from integrated aspects of consolidation.
The Region would continue to be involved in funding and decision-making and supporting inter-
municipal connections within and outside of the Consolidated Transit Service Area. For this to occur,a
triple majority vote would need to be achieved priority to the expiration of the inter-municipal pilot
program in May 2017 outlining the Region's role in the planning and funding of inter-municipal transit
services.
Local transit services outside of St. Catharines,Niagara Falls and Welland (e.g. Port Colborne and
Pelham)would continue to be planned and delivered by local municipalities. They would connect to the
Consolidated Transit Model through representation on the governing body and would contribute in the
planning of seamless inter-municipal services throughout the region(e.g.set policies on fare integration).
The Region would also continue to provide partial funding for various capital purchases that would
create a more seamless network(e.g. a common smart card and dynamic transit app)and the
implementation and operation of inter-municipal link routes connecting local transit services in the
region.
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The Need for Inter-municipal Transit(IMT)
Inter-municipal transit has a number of benefits to the region,each local municipality and its residents.
Notably,the introduction, improvement and expansion of inter-municipal transit:
• Provides cross-boundary mobility to education,employment and medical and other services;
• Supports transit ridership to future GO Train service in Niagara(reducing local congestion near
GO stations);
• Facilitates economic development by businesses that are seeking a connected workforce;
• Contributes to a high quality of life for Niagara residents;and
• Supports sustainable community development.
Service Delivery
A seven-year Inter-municipal Transit Plan was developed based on the recommended Consolidated
Transit Model being in place. The plan is based on a strategy to optimize existing inter-municipal transit
services and improve service levels by reducing duplication between existing Niagara Region Transit and
U-Pass funded post-secondary services within the Consolidated Transit Service Area. The optimization
of these routes results in the ability to increase peak period service frequency(every 30 minutes),
extend evening service and introduce Sunday service on a number of routes without a significant
increase in revenue service hours. Improvements are also recommended to better connect to the new
GO Train stations and enhance service levels on routes connecting to Port Colborne and Fort Erie.
A number of inter-municipal service extensions were also recommended. Service extensions include
connections to growing municipalities using fixed-route services(West Lincoln),integration with existing
GO Bus services(Grimsby/Lincoln)as well as the use of Dynamic Transit service concepts in low demand
areas(including two pilot projects in Wainfleet and Crystal Beach). Improved connections between local
services and inter-municipal services are also recommended,including fare integration with Pelham
Transit,expanding the Dynamic Transit service concept to Niagara-on-the-Lake and service integration
with WEGO. Figure E-1 illustrates the entire recommended inter-municipal transit network in Niagara
Region by 2023. '..
An inter-municipal fare strategy was developed that includes recommendations for an integrated fare
structure,fare payment technology and a methodology for fare sharing. To facilitate seamless travel
throughout Niagara Region,a regionally-integrated trip planning platform is highly desirable. This will
help customers navigate the multiple transit networks,display relevant schedules and connections,and
show the most efficient routes between origins and destinations. It is recommended that each transit
system in the region sign a formal letter of intent to participate in the TripLinx platform,a one-stop trip
planner and information resource that provides information on all Greater Toronto Hamilton Area
(GTHA)transit systems, Each system should also explore feeding data into TransitApp. This will provide
three options for customers to comprehensively plan inter-municipal transit trips.
Governance '..
A key objective of this study is to assess the Status Quo service delivery and governance structure and
determine whether this model is the most appropriate to deliver on the mobility needs and aspirations
of residents based on the five guiding principles identified by the Niagara IMT Working Group.
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Niagara Region was originally established as a regional municipality without anyjurisdiction over transit.
Once the.pilot program has expired,the Region would need to pass a by-law to upload all or part of the
'lower-tier' municipal jurisdiction to establish,operate and maintain' a publictransit system to the
'upper-tier'municipality,conditional upon obtaining a triple majority vote.This triple majority vote is
required even if the Region stays involved at the current'Status Quo'service delivery model where the
Region provides funding and supports decision-making of inter-municipal transit services. With this in
mind,three service delivery and governance models were assessed that involve the Region's continued
involvement in conventional transit.
1. Status Quo Model: Local transit continues to be funded by each municipality while inter-
municipal transit services are funded by the Region or through a direct agreement with a post-
secondary institution as part of the U-Pass initiative. The Status Quo is enhanced to meet basic
planned and recommended operating requirements(e.g. new mechanic in Welland,need for
new service planning staff in St.Catharines,etc.) as well as planned service improvements in
each municipality(e.g.new cross-town route in St.Catharines,transition to 30 minute peak
period headways in Niagara Falls).
2. Consolidated Transit Model: The St. Catharines,Niagara Falls and Welland Transit systems
combine their services into one large Consolidated Transit system,providing integrated planning
and delivery of local and inter-municipal services through a consolidated governing body.
Decision-making on local transit services would continue to be made by each local council for
transit services within their own jurisdiction. This maintains the control of local councils to set
their own budgets and focus on local priorities while still benefiting from integrated aspects of
consolidation. The Region continues to be involved in funding and decision-making and
supporting inter-municipal connections within and outside of the Consolidated Transit Service
Area. Local transit services outside of St.Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland would continue
to be planned and delivered by local municipalities. They would connect to the Consolidated
Transit Model through representation on the governing body and would contribute in the
planning of seamless inter-municipal services throughout the region.
3. Regional Transit Model:The Region plans,funds and delivers all local and inter-municipal transit,
with the amalgamation of the multiple local municipal transit systems throughout Niagara.
Transit is planned and delivered for the entire region by one body, providing opportunities for
service integration and the development of a seamless network.
The three models were reviewed and evaluated using a business-case approach. Based on the
evaluation of the three service delivery and governance models,the Consolidated Transit Model is
recommended.
The Consolidated Transit Model strikes a balance between local and inter-municipal transit needs.
Approximately 80 percent of existing transit trips in Niagara Region are local in nature and the '...
recommended model allows for a greater focus on local needs than the Regional Transit Model
'For the purposes of this discussion,the term'establish'means the creation of a transit system;the term'operate includes
any act necessaryfor the managing of the transit service or the operation of a transit vehicle;and the term'maintain'includes
the ongoing function of keeping the transit system active.
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Continued involvement by the Region within this new corporation will provide needed funding and
decision-making input to ensure inter-municipal connectivity objectives continue to be met.
It is recommended that the Region establish a special funding arrangement with adjacent municipalities
outside the Consolidated Transit Service Area to assist in establishing inter-municipal transit links. This
type of arrangement could include the Region funding 100 percent of fleet capital costs and 60 percent
of the operating cost of inter-municipal services,subject to Council approved service guidelines being
met and the service being integrated with services in the Consolidated Transit Service Area. It is also
recommended that a Technical Advisory Committee is formed which includes representation from these
adjacent municipalities(including representation on the consolidated governing body). This will allow
the interests of all municipalities in the region to be considered in the decision-making process.
Transit Investment Plan
The Inter-municipal transit investment plan outlines the short and medium-term steps necessary to
move to the Consolidated Transit Model and implement the recommended inter-municipal transit
service plan,fare strategy and integrated transit trip planner strategy.
The Consolidated Transit Model will improve inter-municipal transit service through better connectivity,
increased frequency and the overall enhancement of the customer experience.To achieve these
enhancements there will be an increased annual operating cost.
The existing(201S2) net operating costs(operating cost minus revenue)for all transit systems in Niagara
Region is approximately$18,477,000(includes St.Catharines Transit,Niagara Falls Transit,Welland
Transit,Niagara Region Transit, Fort Erie Transit,Port Colborne Transit and Niagara-on-the-Lake Transit).
Table E-2 below illustrates the relative increase in annual net operating costs, moving from the existing
(2015)Status Quo Model to three alternative models:
• Maintain the Status Quo Model, but with various approved and planned service level
improvements,staffing increases and facility expansion (2018 operating year);
• Implement the Consolidated Transit Model (2018 operating year), building on the above noted
improvements in the Status Quo Model;
• Implement the Regional Transit Model(2018 operating year), building on the above noted
Improvements in the Status Qua Model.
It is important to note that simply staying with the Status Quo Model will see an increase in the average
hourly operating cost and net operating costs overthe next few years. The hourly operating cost for
each transit system was estimated to increase by 2 percent per yearto account for the cost of inflation.
In addition to this,other improvements to a number of transit systems were in the calculation of the
hourly operating cost,including the addition of maintenance staff(e.g.the new mechanic in Welland),
the need for additional supervisors and planning staff in Welland and St.Catharines,and increased
operating costs which come with the planned expansion of the transit garage in St.Catharines. These
improvements were already identified as a need by staff and/or local councils outside of any
recommendations in this study.
'Note:At the time of writing this report,complete annual data for all the systems identified was not available for 2016.
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In addition to this,service hours for each system are planned to grow. St. Catharines Transit will
implement a new crosstown route;Niagara Falls Transit is phasing in the introduction 30 minute peak
period service on all its routes,Welland Transit is introducing Sunday service and the Region recently
introduced Route 40/45 and (through the recommendations in the report)will implement additional
extensions of inter-municipal services. In addition to this, Pelham Transit system was recently
introduced and Grimsby,West Lincoln and Lincoln are all considering the implementation of local transit
services.
The growth in the hourly operating cost and increase in service hours was estimated to see an increase
in net operating cost from all local and inter-municipal transit systems in the Region from$18,477,000 in
2015 to approximately$24,421,900 by 2018. This represents a 34 percent increase in net operating
costs across all systems in the region.
The cost of moving to the Consolidated Transit Model was calculated and compared against this
'enhanced'Status Quo Model(using 2018 rates)and the Regional Transit Model. The comparison
assumed that the service hours remained constant across for all three models.
The change in cost between the three models is due primarily to a change in hourly operating rates as a
result.of different governance structures. In the Consolidated Transit Model,the largest increase in cost
is the need to standardize wages for transit operators and maintenance staff between all three systems.
In the Regional Transit Model,this occurs for all transit systems(including smaller systems in Niagara-
on-the-Lake, Port Colborne,Fort Erie,Pelham and future systems in Grimsby,Lincoln and Grimsby that
typically have much lower rates).
Table E-2:Anticipated Operating Net Cost Increases with Consolidation
. . .Net Operating Costs
Municipality Status Quo Model Status Quo Model Consolidated Regional --
{2015 rate)* (2018 rate) TransitModel Transit Model
12018 rate) _(1018 rate) _
Niagara Region $2,216,000 $3,076,300** $3,138,400** 1 $3,143,600**
St.Catharines $8,531,800 $10,736,400 $10,783,800 $10,913,900
Niagara Falls $4,409,700 $5,860,200 $5,861,500 $5,869,900
Welland $1,986,200 C $2,534,700 $2,678,600 $2,679,800
Outer Municipalities $1,033,000 $2,214,300** $2,214,300** $2,536,600** '..
Total $18,476,700 $24,421,900 $24,676,600 $25,143,800 '..
*Note:Net operating cost estimates are based on a high-level estimate and will need to be further refined in the
next phase of the move to the Consolidated.Transit Model
**Note: For this high-level analysis,the Region's share of rural inter-municipal link routes that connect to outer '..
municipalities was fully allocated to the'Outer Municipalities'row in the table. A more detailed allotment of '..
net operating costs based on the proposed funding model is included in Table E-3. '..
Based on this calculation,the move to the Consolidated Transit Model will see approximately$255,000
increase in net operating costs from the 2018 Status Quo Model,shared between all four service
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providers'. This only represents a 1 percent increase over the Status Quo Model 12018 rate). In
contrast,moving to a Regional Transit Model would likely see a$722,000 increase in annual net
operating costs from the 2018 Status Quo Model. This represents a 3 percent increase in net operating
costs from the 2018 Status Quo Model.
The largest increase in cost when moving from the Status Quo Model (2018)to the Consolidated Transit
Model will happen in Welland,as it currently has the lowest operating rate. How this cost increase is
distributed between all four municipalities would still need to be determined during the implementation
phase. It is important to note that this cost increase of moving to the Consolidated Transit Model could
also be off-set overtime by increases in ridership and revenue,as the move towards consolidation will
increase the ability of each municipality to create a more integrated transit network.
A financial plan for the recommended inter-municipal transit service strategy was also developed.
Forecasted net operating costs(minus revenue)distributed to each municipality is illustrated in Table E-
3. The increase in net operating costs is due both to service expansion recommendations and an
increase in the average hourly operating cost on an annual basis(a 2 percent annual increase due to
inflation was assumed). The financial plan does not account for any growth in the average fare. As a
next step,a more detailed fare strategy should be conducted to determine potential modifications to
the fare structure. This may help lower the overall municipal investment noted below.
Table E-3: Inter-municipal Transit Net Operating Costs (Municipal Investment) by Municipality
Municipality - _ _--�-. 2016/2017• + 2019 I . 2023 1
Niagara Region(Inter municipal and share of rural
i i $2,972,120 ; $3,848,460 $5091,520
(Port Colborne(share of Port Colborne Link and
Crystal Beach Dynamic Link) $69,040 $96760 $129,840
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Fort Erie(shore of Fort Erie Link and Crystal Beach
IDynamreservice) $75,640 1 $102,280 $131,920
(Grimsby(share of Grimsby/Beamsville Link) - $50,240 i $89,900
(Lincoln(shore ofGrimsby/BeamsvilleLink) - $50,240 $89,900
�West Lincoln(shore of Smithville Link) - $69,760 j $73,680
Wainfleet(share of Womfleet Dynamic Link) i - $64,560 $70240
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TOTAL $3,116,800 I $4,282,300 j $5,677,00
*Note:Net Operating Cost based on service In place as of September 2016(annualized over a one year period)
In addition to this municipal investment, between$440,000 and$1,800,000 annually is required to
operate a smart card system(depending on the smart card alternative selected). This will be split
between the municipalities using the smart card technology within and outside of the Consolidated
Transit Service Area based on vehicle ownership/use.
'Note:This is based on a high-level analysis and would require a more detailed assessment of operating costs of each system to
confirm the average rate increase underthe Consolidated Transit Model.
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Capital costs forthe short-term (years 1-3) period is estimated to be in the range of$9,262,OOOto
$15,900,000 to fund inter-municipal transit fleet expansion,expansion of maintenance facilities in St.
Catharines and Welland(primarily due to local transit needs) and implementation of a smart card
system.Capital costs for the medium-term (years 4-7) is estimated to be in the range of$1,220,000 to
$1,250,000 to fund further inter-municipal transit fleet expansion and the development of a mobile app
for Dynamic Transit. Table E-4 illustrates the cost distribution by municipality.
In addition to property taxes,dedicated funds flowing from upper levels of government can help
support the above noted capital costs.The Federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund will fund 50
percent of eligible capital projects,rehabilitation of transit systems and planning studies forfuture
transit expansion. Development charges can contribute to help fund the capital cost of additional transit
services required as a result of population and employment growth.
Table E-4: Inter-municipal Capital Cost Requirements
Total Cost(phasing) Cost Distribution by Municipality
Expense 1 '- Niagara St.. Niagara
Year 1-3 Year 47 Total Region _.Catharines Falls Welland
Fleet Expansion $1,800,000- i
$1,200,000 $3,000,000- $3,000,000-
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(40ftvehicles)* $3,600,000 -- ; $4,800,000 $4,800,000
Fleet Expansion $300,000 I - $300,000 $300,000
(cutaway)
Smartcard $3,162,000- $3,162,000- • $442,000- $1,581,000-( $717,000— $443,000-
system $7,000,000 $7,000,000 $980,000 $3,500,000.. $1,590,000 $980,000
Dynamic Transit $20,000- $20,000- $20,000- _
Mobile App — _I $SD,000 -$50,000 $50,000
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Maintenance
Facility Expansion
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Maintenance
Facility Expansion $2 500,000 I $2,500,000 $2,500,000
$9262,000-1$1,220,000-I$10,482,000— $3,763,000-1$4,081,000-I $717,000- $1,943,000-
[TOTAL $15 900,000 $1,250,000 $17,150,000 $6,130,000 I $6,000,000 1 $1,590,000 $3,480,000
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Next Steps '...
The move towards the Consolidated Transit Model and implementation of the inter-municipal transit
service strategy will require a number of steps.Senior staff need to be intimately involved in the various
steps to bring the Consolidated Service Model together. Many of the actions required can occur
simultaneously or can be done incrementally depending upon staff resources and funding availability.
Some of the major elements of the next steps to consolidate transit services within the major urban
areas of Niagara will include the following:
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1. Approve Consolidated Transit Model
The move to a Consolidated Transit Model will first require an agreement and commitment by
all municipalities involved to work together and implement this strategic direction.This can be
achieved through an approval from each Council of the recommended strategy contained in this
report or a signed Memorandum of Understanding between all municipalities that wish to move
forward with the Consolidated Transit Model and further develop the implementation plan.
2. Reach Triple Majority for Region's Involvement in Transit
Once a decision has been made to implement the Consolidated Transit Model,the Region's role
in the planning and funding of transit services will need to be defined and approved through a
triple majority vote. This should occur before the expiry of the inter-municipal transit pilot
program in May 2017.
3. Consolidated Transit Model Implementation Plan
There are a number of steps that are still required to implement the Consolidated Transit Model
once triple majority is achieved confirming the Region's future involvement in transit services. It
is anticipated that it will take approximately one year to work through the various
implementation details. The following actions are required to implement the model:
• Phase 1(1-3 month period):Confirm legal requirements,cost distribution, revenue
sharing and decision-making process and investigate the role of specialized transit
services in the Consolidated Transit Model.
• Phase 2(4-9 month period):Confirm organizational structure including staffing,
representation on the governing body and negotiation with unions. At this stage,the
communications and marketing study should also be initiated to develop a common
brand for all transit.
• Phase 3(10-12 month period): Implement the strategy.This includes rebranding of buses
and stops,developing a common fare structure,conducting a business plan(based on a
common vision)and adopting the common service guidelines.
4. Implement Inter-municipal Transit Service Strategy
The implementation of the inter-municipal transit service strategy can occur independently of
the Consolidated Transit Model. However,it is recommended that this does not take place until
the detailed structure of the Consolidated Transit governing body is known. This will help create
a more seamless system, identify any local modifications to support the new inter-municipal
structure,and create more buy-in for customer service improvements that support a seamless
traveller experience(e.g. a common smart card system).
There would be a one-time cost associated with implementing the new consolidated transit system.
This includes various follow-up studies(specialized transit study, marketing and branding strategy, legal
fees, development charges study,etc.)that would be completed in 2017 and 2018 at a cost of
approximately$450,000 to$740,000,This cost could be reduced depending on the availability of staff
resources to complete a number of these tasks or the availability of federal or provincial grants. In
addition to this,there will be some one-time implementation costs including communications,bus
restriping, bus stop replacement(with new brand),website development, new map and schedule
production, etc. This would likely be budgeted for 2018 and cost approximately$700,000. These
implementation costs would need to be distributed to each participating municipality based on an
agreed to formula.
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Legislative Services
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60 East Main Street, Welland, ON L3B 3X4
We Phone: 905-735-1700 Ext. 2159 Fax: 905-732-1919
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February 23, 2017 File No. 17-13
Office of the Regional Clerk
Niagara Region
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON 1-2V 4T7
Attention: Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk
Dear Mr.Walton:
Re: February 21 2017- WELLAND CITY COUNCIL
At its meeting of February 21, 2017,Welland City Council passed the following motion:
"THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND receives for information the
presentation by Gary Long, Chief Administrative Officer and Alfred Stockwell,
Transit Manager regarding Niagara Transit Service and Governance Strategy;
and .
THAT Welland City Council endorses in principle the creation of a
consolidated transit system in partnership with the cities of Niagara Falls, St.
Catharines, and the Region of Niagara to develop a regionally integrated
transit system; and
THAT staff be directed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between Niagara Falls, St.Catharines,Welland and Niagara Region to develop
a governance framework and specify how key issues are to be addressed by
all parties along with next steps and timelines; and
THAT Welland City Council hereby requests that Niagara Region become
formally involved in and supportive of the consolidated transit model as
recommended in the January 2017 Niagara Transit Service Delivery and
Governance Strategy Report and endorsed by the Inter-Municipal Transit
Working Group; and
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Bridging thepast,presentand future
THAT Council supports the formation of a Transit Working Group, with
representatives from the 12 Municipalities and the Region of Niagara,to work
towards the implementation of a consolidated transit model; and
THAT Council supports the transition of the current Inter-Municipal Working
Group to a Transit Steering Committee until a new governance framework is
established in the pending Memorandum of Understanding; and
THAT Council reconfirm the guiding principles for Welland's involvement of
and support for inter-municipal transit.
Yours truly,
Tara Stephens
City Clerk
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c.c.: Cary Long, CAO
Dean lorfida, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls
Bonnie Nistico-punk, City Clerk,City of St. Catharines
Bridging the past,present and future
CAO 8-2017 Appendix 3
Legal and Clerks Services
IF Office of the City Clerk Phone: 905.688.5600
CITY or PO Box 3012, 50 Church Street Fax: 905.682.3631
ST.CATI-IARINr,s St. Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 TTY: 905.688.4TTY (4889) '..
February 23, 2017
Regional Council
C/o Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk Sent electronically via email to:
Niagara Region ralph walton(@niapararegion ca
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON 1-2V 4T7
Re: Motion of Council— Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy
Our File No.: 35.23.11
Please be advised that the Council of the City of St. Catharines, at the Special meeting
of February 22, 2017, unanimously approved the following motion:
"That St. Catharines City Council endorse in principle the creation of a consolidated
transit system in partnership with St. Catharines Transit Commission, the cities of
Niagara Falls, Welland and the Regional Municipality of Niagara to develop a
regionally integrated transit system, as outlined in the St. Catharines Strategic Plan
2015-2025; and
That St, Catharines City Council hereby requests that the Regional Municipality of
Niagara Region become formally and directly involved in the provision of public
transit through a Triple Majority process and supportive of the consolidated transit
model as recommended in the January 2017 Niagara Transit Service Delivery and
Governance Strategy Report and endorsed by the Inter-Municipal Transit working
group; and
That staff be directed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the cities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland and the Regional Municipality of
Niagara including a governance framework, communication and implementation plan
and specify how key issues are to be addressed by all parties along with next steps
and timelines by the end of 2017; and
That Council supports the transition of the current Inter-Municipal Working group to a
Transit Steering Committee made up of representatives of the cities of St
Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and the Regional Municipality of Niagara until a
new governance framework is established in the pending Memorandum of
Understanding; and
That Council supports the formation of a Transit Working Group with representation
from the 12 area municipalities and the Regional Municipality of Niagara, to further
the implementation of a consolidated transit model; and
That the costs associated with any initiatives identified by the Inter-Municipal
Working Group be approved by City of St. Catharines Council prior to moving
forward; and
That the Transit Working Group meaningfully consult with St. Catharines Transit
employees as represented by their local union; and
That the integration of the GO Bus system be included in the process; and
Further that the Steering Committee consider all of the options. FORTHWITH"
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the City
Clerk at Extension 1517.
Respectfully submi ted,
Jionnie
Nistico-Dunk
City Clerk
Cc: St. Catharines Transit Commission
City of Welland
City of Niagara Falls
MP Chris Bittle
MP Vance Badawey
MPP Jim Bradley
Transportation and Environmental Services
Planning and Building Services
CAO B-2017 Appendix 4 '..
Niagara
AnADA
March 1, 2017
Mr. Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Dear Mr. Walton:
Re: Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy
At their meeting last evening, Niagara Falls City Council unanimously passed the following
motion related to the matter noted above:
Niagara Falls City Council endorses in principle the creation of a consolidated
transit system in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines Transit
Commission,the City of Welland, and the Region of Niagara to develop a regionally
integrated transit system; and
Staff be directed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
Niagara Falls, St.Catharines,Welland and Niagara Region to develop a governance
framework and specify how key issues are to be addressed by all parties along with
next steps and timelines; and
Niagara Falls City Council hereby requests that Niagara Region become formally
involved in and supportive of the consolidated transit model as recommended in the
January 2017 Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy Report
(Dillon Report) and endorsed by the Inter-Municipal Transit working group; and
Council supports the formation of the Transit Working Group,with representatives
from the twelve (12) Municipalities and the Region of Niagara, to work towards the
implementation of the operational improvements outlined in the Dillon report; and
Council supports the transition of the current Inter Municipal Working group to a
Transit Steering Committee until a new governance framework is established in the
pending Memorandum of Understanding.
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Please bring forward to Regional Council for their consideration. If you have any questions,
feel free to contact the undersigned.
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Dean lorfi a
City Clerk
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c. Bonnie Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk, St. Catharines
Tara Stephens, City Clerk, Welland
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CAO 8-2017 Appendix 5
WHEREAS Niagara Region Council deems it expedient and beneficial to address transit issues in Niagara
Region; and
WHEREAS a component of Niagara Region's Strategic plan, "Moving People and Goods"the Niagara
Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy(also known as Inter-Municipal Transit),is a key
deliverable,and
WHEREAS Niagara Region seeks to join with the municipalities of St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and
Welland in the creation of a consolidated transit system to service Niagara; and
WHEREAS the Councils of the City of Welland,City of St.Catharines and the City of Niagara Falls
unanimously supported in principle the creation of a consolidated transit system within the Niagara
region; and
WHEREAS under this new consolidated system, Niagara Region would plan and operate only the inter-
municipal transit routes throughout Niagara Region; and
WHEREAS Section 11 under the Municipal Act grants exclusive jurisdiction over the operation of transit
services to lower-tier municipalities in Niagara Region;and
WHERAS Section 189 of the Municipal Act provides an upper-tier municipality with the ability to pass a
bylaw for the transfer of all or part of a lower tier power to the upper tier municipality, subject to
certain rules regarding consideration by the lower tier municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara enacts as follows:
1. THAT the authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter-municipal passenger
transportation system for Niagara Region be provided to Niagara Region.
2. THAT this bylaw shall come into force and effect on June 1, 2017, provided that:
a. A majority of the councils of the lower-tier municipalities forming part of Niagara region
have passed resolutions consenting to the bylaw;
b. The total number of electors in the lower-tier municipalities that have passed
resolutions form a majority of all electors in the region of Niagara as established in the
revised list of electors for the municipal election held in the year 2014.
3. In this by-law,the term "inter-municipal passenger transportation system"shall means a public
transportation services system operating between any two or more of the 12 lower-tier
municipalities which comprise the region of Niagara.
4. The Regional Municipality of Niagara does hereby assume all lower-tier municipalities
comprising the region of Niagara, those parts of the lower-tier power to provide public
transportation systems, other than highways, necessary to operate an inter-municipal
passenger transportation system as contemplated by this by-law.
Bill 2017-21 Authorization Reference: Minute Item 6.1;
CL 04-2017
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
BY-LAW NO. 2017-21
A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH AN INTER-MUNICIPAL PASSENGER
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE REGION OF NIAGARA.
WHEREAS Council for The Regional Municipality of Niagara (Niagara Region) deems it
expedient and beneficial to address transit issues in the region of Niagara;
WHEREAS a component of Niagara Region's Strategic Plan, "Moving People and
Goods" the Niagara Transit Service Delivery and Governance Strategy (also known as
inter-municipal transit), is a key deliverable;
WHEREAS Niagara Region seeks to join with the municipalities of Niagara Falls, St.
Catharines, and Welland in the creation of a consolidated transit system to service
Niagara;
WHEREAS the Councils of the municipalities of Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and
Welland unanimously supported, in principle, the creation of a consolidated transit
system within the region of Niagara;
WHEREAS under this new consolidated system, Niagara Region would plan and
operate only the inter-municipal transit routes throughout the region of Niagara;
WHEREAS Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 (the "Act"), grants
exclusive jurisdiction over the operation of transit services to lower-tier municipalities in
the region of Niagara; and,
WHEREAS Section 189 of the Act provides an upper-tier municipality with the ability to
pass a bylaw for the transfer of all or part of a lower-tier power to the upper-tier
municipality, subject to certain rules regarding consideration by the lower-tier
municipalities.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara enacts as
follows:
1. That in this by-law, the term "Inter-Municipal Passenger Transportation System"
shall mean a public transportation services system operating between any two or
more of the 12 lower-tier municipalities which comprise the region of Niagara;
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Bill 2017-21 Authorization Reference: Minute Item 6.1;
CL 04-2017
2. That the power on a non-exclusive basis to establish, operate and maintain an
Inter-Municipal Passenger Transportation System for the region of Niagara be
transferred to Niagara Region;
3. That this bylaw shall come into force and effect on June 1, 2017, provided that:
a) A majority of the councils of the lower-tier municipalities forming part of the
region of Niagara have passed resolutions consenting to the bylaw; and,
b) The total number of electors in the lower-tier municipalities that have
passed resolutions form a majority of all electors in the region of Niagara
as established in the revised list of electors for the municipal election held
in the year 2014.
4. That Niagara Region does hereby assume from all twelve lower-tier
municipalities, comprising of the region of Niagara, those parts of the lower-tier
power to provide public transportation systems, other than highways, necessary
to operate on a non-exclusive basis an Inter-Municipal Passenger Transportation
System as contemplated by this by-law.
THE REGI A MUJNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
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Alan Caslln, Regional Chair
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk
Passed: March 23, 2017
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City of Welland
Legislative Services
Office of the City Clerk
60 East Main Street, Welland, ON 1_313 3X4
Welland Phone: 905-735-1700 Ext. 2159 1 Fax: 905-732-1919
ONTARIO . CANADA Email: clerk@welland.ca www.welland.ca
April 7, 2017 File No. 17-13
Niagara Region
Office of the Regional Clerk
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Attention: Natasha Devos, Acting Regional Clerk
Dear Ms. Natasha Devos:
Re: April 4, 2017— WELLAND CITY COUNCIL
At its meeting of April 4, 2017, Welland City Council passed the following motion:
"THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WELLAND consents to the
passage of By-law No. 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara,
being a By-law to provide Niagara Region with the non-exclusive
authority to establish, operate and maintain an inter-municipal
passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region."
Yours truly,
Tara Stephens
City Clerk
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c.c. D. lorfida, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls
B. Nistico-Dunk, City Clerk, City of St. Catharines
Bfidging the past,presemand future
Minister Ministre delegue
Responsible for aux Affaires des
Seniors Affairs personnes agees
60 Floor 6`etage
400 University Avenue 400,avenue University F63rf
Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Ontario
Tel.:(416)314-9710 TO.: (416)314-9710
Fax:(416)325-4787 Telec.:(416)325-4787
April, 2017
Dear Mayor or Reeve,
June marks the 33rd anniversary of Seniors' Month in Ontario. To recognize the important role seniors play in
our communities,we will be celebrating this year under the theme of"Living Your Best Life."
During our celebrations in June, we can highlight how our seniors have built our communities and continue to
contribute their time and talents in many ways.
It's important we all recognize their achievements, and what better way than by proclaiming June as Seniors'
Month in your community. I am asking you to make this proclamation and have attached a sample to make it
easier for your municipality to participate.We will also be sending promotional materials for Seniors' Month
soon.
I would also like to encourage you to work with your local MPP(s)to host Seniors' Month events in your
community.We would be happy to help you promote your event online. Please send your event details
to infoseniors(ubontario.ca.
Two years ago we introduced our Twitter account to Ontario's seniors and we were impressed by the
enthusiastic response to our online campaign. If you haven't already done so, please follow us POntSeniors.
For 2017, 1 encourage you to visit(and like)our new Facebook page: facebook.com/SeniorsOntario, where
seniors across Ontario can share information important to them.
Each year, municipalities have the opportunity to pay tribute to one outstanding senior with the Senior of the
Year Award.A certificate, provided by the Ontario government, is signed by Her Honour the Honourable
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor, myself as Minister of Seniors Affairs, and the local Head of
Council.
I encourage you to submit a nomination before April 30,2017 and during Seniors' Month, showcase how your
seniors are making a difference in your community. Throughout the month of June, I hope to visit a number of
municipalities to help celebrate the achievement of local seniors.
Finally,for more information on Seniors' Month and other supports for seniors, please visit the Ministry
website at www.ontario.ca/seniors.
Thank you for your consideration, and for honouring how our seniors are living their best lives.
Sincerely,
0-1"
Dipika
Damerla
Minister of Seniors Affairs
Enclosed: sample proclamation
Seniors' Month Proclamation
Seniors' Month
June i - 30, 2017
WHEREAS Seniors' Month is an annual province-wide
celebration;
WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute
immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community;
WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors,
volunteers and important and active members of this community;
WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant
appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told;
WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest
of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the
community;
WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us
continues to benefit all;
I, Mayor , do hereby proclaim June
1-30, 2017 Seniors' Month in and
encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the
accomplishments of our seniors.
Dated in the Mayor's Office on this day of
2017.
Mayor
Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada '..
Federation de I'habitation cooperative du Canada
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National Office/Bureau national
311-225,rue Metcalfe Street,Ottawa,Ontario K2P 1 P9
Fax/t6lecopieur(613)230-2231 '..
www.chfcca www.fhcc.ca
Tel./telephone(613)230-2201
February 8, 2017
His Worship Mayor Jim Diodati
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, PO 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mayor Diodati:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, I am
writing to invite you to attend and speak at our 2017 Annual General Meeting.
CHF Canada is the organized voice of the co-operative housing movement in Canada. Our
mandate is to unite, represent and serve housing co-ops from coast to coast to coast. Our
membership includes more than 900 housing co-ops with more than 57,000 households, as well
as 151 organizations providing services to housing co-ops.
In a few months, nearly 700 housing co-op members will meet at the Scotiabank Convention
Centre during the week of June 7— 10, 2017 to attend workshops, network, debate policies,
consider budgets, and elect directors. Local volunteers from housing co-ops in Niagara Falls and
the surrounding area will help to host their colleagues from across Canada. As you may know,
there are 53 housing co-ops in the Golden Horseshoe region,providing secure affordable housing
for 3,496 households.
We would like you to say a few words of welcome during the Opening Ceremonies for our
national business meeting, which will take place on Saturday, June I Oth at 9:00 a.m. in the Peller
Estates Ballroom at the Scotiabank Convention Cnetre. Our delegates would be particularly
interested to hear about any initiatives that the City is undertaking to provide affordable housing.
I hope that we can count on the pleasure of your company during our 2017 annual meeting.
I look forward to seeing you in Niagara Falls.
We would also like to include a letter of welcome from the City of Niagara Falls in our meeting
material. This letter might mention the work CHF Canada does to promote the growth, stability
and independence of the co-operative housing movement in Canada. Our printing deadline is
April 10th.
In addition, we request that Saturday June 10th, 2017 be proclaimed "Co-operative Housing Day
in the City of Niagara Falls." I have attached a sample proclamation for your consideration.
To RSVP, or for more information, please call Tim Ross in our Ottawa office (toll free) at 1-800-
465-2752, extension 222, or e-mail tross@chfcanada.coop.
Yours truly,
Nicole Waldron
President
Visit our website at www.chfcanada.coop
WHEREAS the 2017 CHF Canada Annual General Meeting is taking place in the
City of Niagara Falls.
There are 53 housing co-ops in the Golden Horseshoe region, providing secure
affordable housing for 3,496 households
Housing co-ops in the City of Niagara Falls consistently demonstrate their concern
for social justice issues, environmental sustainability and the creation of safe,
secure housing for all.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Jim Diodati, on behalf of Niagara Falls City
Council, do hereby proclaim June 10, 2017 as "Co-operative Housing Day" in
the City of Niagara Falls.
Dean Iorfida
From: Cathy Crabbe
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 8:51 AM
To: 'secretary@ prideniagara.co m'
Cc: Dean Iorfida
Subject: RE: Niagara Pride Week Flag Raising!
Hello Doug:
Thank you for your email regarding Niagara Pride Week Flag Raising for 2017. Protocol for flag raising requests is that
the request goes to Council for approval. I am copying Dean lorfida, our City Clerk with your request as he is the
individual responsible for the preparation of all documentation and requests for the Council agendas. Once it has gone
to Council and has been approved, Dean will be in touch with you to confirm the approval and then you and I can go
forward with the final details.
Your message requests the flag raising for Monday,June 5. In the past we have had representatives from Pride Niagara
attend the flag raising with the Mayor and/or his representative, will that be the case again this year and if so will you be
the contact for this event?
Thanks Doug, I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
Cathy
CaaP q Gra4;,
Executive Secretary
Office of the Mayor and CAO
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
T: 905-356-7521 — Ext.4202 '..
F: 905-374-3557
ccrabbe(a)niagarafalls ca
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From: Pride Niagara Secretary [mailto:secretary@prideniagara.com]
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 11:21 PM
To: Heather Ruzylo
Subject: Niagara Pride Week Flag Raising!
Hello Heather Ruzylo,
t
Pride Niagara was created to celebrate Niagara's sexual and gender-diverse community through social & cultural
events, with our main focus being the annual international Pride celebrations during the month of June. With much
success and continued growth since 2010, plans are already underway for the upcoming Pride festivities 3`d June—10th
June.
At this time Pride Niagara would like to invite Niagara Falls to extend their support during Niagara Pride week and raise
the rainbow flag Monday 5th June at 10:45am.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the Niagara Falls Council to show their support and unity for Niagara's gender-diverse
LG BT community.
Your support is key in the continued journey of making the Niagara Region a fantastic place to live for our
LGBT community.
Please contact us at your earliest convince to coordinate and promote this annual celebration of unity.
Happy Pride!
With advance gratitude
Douglas Borg
Secretary 2017
Pride Niagara Board of Directors
secretary@prideniagara . com
http: //twitter. com/prideniagara
http: //www. facebook. com/pride . niagara
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Mr. Dean Iorfida March 24, 2017
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Dean:
Re: Approved 2017 Budget
Victoria Centre BIA
Please find attached the Approved Budget for 2017 for the Victoria Centre BIA. The Board approved
the Budget at their last meeting on March 21 s', 2017. You will note that the overall budget is the same
as in 2016.
Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact myself or
our Office Administrator, Bob Bolibruck.
S17ly,
6e Mr. Frank LaPenna
i Chair, Victoria Centre BIA
VICTORIA CENTRE BIA
2016 2017
Approved Approved
Budget Budget
BIA LEVY 475,000 475,000
Office/Administration/Consultants
Salary 70,000 5,000
Administration Salary - 30,000
Travel Expense 250 200
Audit Expense 3,500 4,000
Bank charges 100 100
Office and miscellaneous 5,000 6,000
Business Luncheons 600 300
Conference attendance - -
Telephone/internet service 800 800
Association Memberships 1,100 1,200
Professional/Consulting Fees 2,000 1,000
83,350 48,600
Marketing/Events
Marketing Consultant - 24,000
Website Management (incl. with consultant fees) 15,000 -
Website banner (NFT) 12,000 12,000
Marketing/Advertisitng 32,000 10,000
Street Banners - 15,000
59,000 61,000
Convention Centre (commitment to 2021) 100,000 100,000
Infrastructure - -
Streetscaping (commitment to 2020) 50,000 50,000
Falls Illuminations 25,000 25,000
Beautification -flowers, area maintenenace 33,000 43,000
Event Sponsorships - 25,000
Winter Festival of Lights 50,000 50,000
New Year's Eve 50,000 50,000
NPC Fireworks - -
Casino Consulting - -
Contingency 9,650 6,400
HST 15,000 16,000
332,650 365,400
TOTAL 475,000 1 475,000
Rotary Club of
Rotary Niagara Falls Sunrise
P.O. Box 142 Niagara
Niagara Falls Sunrise Falls,ONL2E658
Ap it 7,2017
The City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Attn: Mr. Dean lorfida, City Clerk
RE: Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ,June 16 17 and 18 2017
Dear Dean,
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise, Ribfest and BBQ committee respectfully ask the City of
Niagara Falls for a grant equal to the amount of the fees that we will be required to pay to the City of
Niagara Falls for the express purpose of holding our event. For our Ribfest event in 2016, we paid
$325.00 for a Business License, $450.00 for Building Permit fees to erect our 3 large tents, and $32.64
for the water we used from the hydrant at Niagara Square.
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise is a not for profit organization that has served the
community of Niagara Falls since 1990.The members of our club are community minded individuals who
volunteer their time to give back to the community. Ribfest is our club's largest fundraising event and we
are proud to be celebrating the 13"Anniversary of Ribfest in 2017. 100% of the proceeds from Ribfest
are used by our Rotary Club for community programs such as Project Share, Rotary House, School
Breakfast Program, GNGH Foundation, and Heart Niagara,just to name a few.
If more information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me at(905)651-2432 or email
me at swrightCa�gordonwriohtltd.com .Thank you for your assistance and support of our event)
Sincerely,
Scott Wright, P. Eng.,
Co-Chair of Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
On behalf of the 2017 Ribfest Committee
Contact information:
Gordon Wright Electric Limited
6255 Don Murie Street,
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G OBI
Cell (905)651-2432
E-mail swrightopordonwrightltd.com
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Niagara Falls Ribfest
- Niagara Square,June 16, 17, 18
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April 7,2017
The City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street, PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls,ON
L2E 6X5
Attn: Mr. Dean lorfida,City Clerk
RE:Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest and BBQ June 16 17 and 18 2017
Dear Dean,
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise, Ribfest and BBQ committee respectfully ask the City of Niagara
Falls to declare our 13'"Annual Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest a Community Event,to be held June 161", 17h,and 181h
2017.The committee has decided that our entertainment will stop at 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday night again
this year.
We are pleased to announce that our event will be held at Niagara Square again this year and we hope to
continue to build on our success from previous years.The event will be held in the south-east corner of the Niagara
Square property,to the east of the World Gym. Niagara Square has fully endorsed and approved hosting Rotary
Ribfest again this year.
Letters will be sent to the Fire Department, Health Department,and Police Department,once we have
finalized our site plan for 2017.
The Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise Ribfest committee is looking forward to another successful event
that provides great food,fun and entertainment for people of all ages in our community.We are proud to be
celebrating our 131h Anniversary in 2017. Rotary Ribfest raises funds for our Rotary Club that is used 100%for
community programs such as Project Share, Rotary House,School Breakfast Program, GNGH Foundation, and
Heart Niagara,just to name a few.
If more information is required, please do not hesitate to contact me at(905)651-2432 or email me at
swrighte-gordonwrightitd com.Thank you for your sistance and support of our event!
Sincerely,
Scott Wright,P. Eng.,
Co-Chair of Niagara Falls Rotary Ribfest
On behalf of the 2017 Ribfest Committee
Contact information:
Gordon Wright Electric Limited
6255 Don Murie Street,
Niagara Falls,ON
L2G OB1
P(905)356-5730
F(905)356-4588
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April 13th, 2017
His Worship Mayor Diodati
@ Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Members:
Celebrate Old Downtown Community Corp. (COD) is a non-profit organization with
a mandate to promote the downtown core through the hosting of special events.The
COD is planning a number of street events through the 2017-year in co-operation
with other event organizers.We will be starting the year with Springlicious and are
requesting that the City of Niagara Falls declare this event on May 26, 27, &28 a
Community Festival,marking the 11th year of our event.
We would like to request council consideration for the relief of costs associated with
the following:
Street Closin
We would kindly request permission to close Queen Street from Ontario Ave.to
Zimmerman Ave, commencing Thursday, May 251h at Spm for set-up of the event.
We request permission to close queen street from Victoria on Valley Way to Huron
Street as well as Queen Street to from Victoria Ave.to Zimmerman Ave.We also
require all side streets to be closed to ensure Queen street becomes a pedestrian-
only area.The closure will commence Friday May 261h at 8am and will last until
Monday, May 291h at 8am,thereby allowing set-up and teardown of the event.We
respectfully request that Council waive the costs of these street closures.A complete
layout of the event will be submitted to Parking Operations and Transport Services
in the near future.
Stag-es
We would like to place the main stage within the Centennial Square at City Hall at
4310 Queen Street.The stage will be operation from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Friday,
May 261h, 12:30pm to 11:30pm Saturday, and 10:30am-7:00pm Sunday.To
accommodate the main stage,we are requesting the use of the hydro hook-ups near
City Hall to power the stage, and request the noise by-law be extended from 9:OOpm
to 11:30pm for Friday and Saturday night.
There will be a second stage that will be placed at the intersection of Crysler Avenue
and Queen Street,at with an angle between them.This stage will also be used for
bands and entertainment. Its'hours of operation will mirror the main stage.
Carnival
A carnival will be placed on the Rosberg's property, as well as the municipal parking
lot on Erie Avenue.
Cleaning
Celebrate Old Downtown and the Springlicious Committee would like to request
that the City assist us with a sweeping of the street late at night on the Friday&
Saturday.
Water Hook-ups
We would like to request use of the fire hydrant on the corner of St. Lawrence
Avenue and Queen Street, a second hydrant on Queen Street and St. Clair, and a third
hydrant on Queen Street and Ontario Avenue to supply a multi-line water hook up
on each hydrant so the food vendors are provided with fresh running water to their
booths.
Washrooms
There will be 14 portable washrooms on site, 4 of the units will be
handicap/childcare accessible plus 4 hand washing stations.There will be 6
washrooms near the city hall courtyard and the remaining 8 units will be spread out
throughout the event venue.There will be a contractor with a pumping truck on site
throughout to maintain the units.
Parking Permits
During the event,vendors and event goers will be occupying all parking spaces on
Queen Street and the organizers respectfully request that the city waive any costs
for metered parking spaces for the duration of the event.
Health Regulations
There will be numerous food vendors at this event as it is a food festival.All food
vendors will have to submit a completed Niagara Regional Public Health form with
their Vendor Application upon being approved to participate in our event.
Insurance
Celebrate Old Downtown will have event insurance in place, as required under the
City's Special Events Policy.
Food Vendors Licensing Fee
Celebrate Old Downtown would like to also request reduced food vendor fees as this
event is to promote the revitalization of the downtown core.As a not-for-profit
organization,we will be utilizing the monies raised for other events in the area.
Fire Safetv
The event manager, Zoran Medak,will continue to meet with the Fire Department to
discuss concerns about the event,such as cooking,laneways, electrical and water
lines.
Building Permits
The event may require the provision of tents. Depending on size,the tents may
require building permits under the Ontario Building Code,therefore,we would
request a waiver or grant equal to any applicable building permit fees. We will
ensure all tents have appropriate engineered specifications.
Reptile Zone
One of the attractions for children is the reptile zone. As per the City's Animal
Control By-law,we would request Council grant temporary permission for display
of any animals considered exotic under the City's by-law for the duration of the
event.
On behalf of the COD, I wish to personally thank council for their consideration of
our requests.
Sincerely,
Zoran Medak
Project Manager
CC Karen Stearne, Chair, Celebrate Old Downtown
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Resolution
Moved by:
Seconded by:
WHEREAS On February 28, 2017, Niagara Falls City Council considered
recommendation report, CAO -2017-002 — Niagara Region Transit Service Delivery and
Governance Strategy Report (the "Report"); and
WHEREAS the Report recommended that Niagara Falls City Council endorse in
principle the creation of a consolidated Transit system in partnership with the City of
Niagara Falls, St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region
of Niagara to develop a regionally integrated transit system; and
WHEREAS the Report also recommended that Staff be directed to develop a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Welland
and Niagara Region to develop a governance framework and specify how key issues
are to be addressed by all parties along with next steps and timelines; the formation of
the Transit Working Group, with representatives from the twelve (12) Municipalities and
the Region of Niagara, work towards the implementation of the operational
improvements outlined in the consultants' report and that the transition of the current
Inter-Municipal Working group to a Transit Steering Committee, until a new governance
framework is established in the pending a Memorandum of Understanding, be
supported; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls City Council unanimously supported the recommendations
contained in the Report; and
WHEREAS St. Catharines City Council and Welland City Council each unanimously
endorsed the principle of a consolidated transit system in February 2017, and together,
the three municipalities requested the Regional Municipality of Niagara to initiate the
legislated "triple majority' process to become formally and directly involved in the
provision of public transit as recommended by the Inter-municipal transit working group;
and
WHEREAS on March 23, 2017, Niagara Regional Council voted to endorse in principle
the creation of a consolidated public transit system in partnership with the City of Niagara
Falls, the St. Catharines Transit Commission, the City of Welland, and the Region of
Niagara in order to develop a regionally integrated transit system.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council consents to the
passage of By-law No. 2017-21 of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, being a by-law
to provide Niagara Region with the non-exclusive authority to establish, operate and
maintain an inter-municipal passenger transportation system for the Niagara Region.
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 on May 1gth, 2017, the Niagara Falls History Museum is hosting the opening
of"Pieces of Canada", an exhibition celebrating the 150 years of Canada; and
WHEREAS this special exhibition, with large community participation, will see between
100 to 200 donors and stakeholders attending the opening night; and
WHEREAS the exhibition will support and promote history; and
WHEREAS the organizers of the exhibition would like to have the opportunity to serve
alcohol in the courtyard area and provide entertainment until 10:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming
Commission of Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it
as a public event of municipal significance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the "Pieces
of Canada" exhibition to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision
of a Special Occasion Liquor Licence; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED Niagara Falls City Council agrees to the request for relief
to the City's Noise By-law to permit outdoor entertainment until 10:00 p.m.
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 the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise is planning their eleventh annual "Ribfest" from June
16`h- 181h, 2017; and
WHEREAS the Ribfest is a well-established and popular event in the community; and
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise financially supports numerous community
organizations and projects; and
WHEREAS this event is expected to attract between 40,000 to 75,000 persons from throughout Ontario
and Western New York; and
WHEREAS this event will assist the Rotary Club in reaching their financial objectives for giving funds to
the community; and
WHEREAS to obtain a Special Occasion Liquor Licence from the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of
Ontario (AGCO), the event requires a resolution of Council recognizing it as a public event of municipal
significance.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council considers the Rotary Club of Niagara
Falls Sunrise Ribfest to be an event of municipal significance and supports the provision of a Special
Occasion Liquor Licence (SOP) for the event; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council grant Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise
Ribfest relief to the City's Noise By-law to allow entertainment until 11:00 p.m.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
DEAN IORFIDA JAMES M. DIODATI
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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By-law No. 2017 —
A by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Amendment Agreement with 2557417
Ontario Corp., respecting additional provisions to the original Lease for the premises
operating as Abby's Cafe at the Macl3ain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road,
Niagara Falls.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. A Lease Amendment Agreement dated April 25, 2017, and made between
2557417 Ontario Corp. as Assignee, and The Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls as Landlord, respecting the addition of provisions to the original Lease for
the premises operating as Abby's Cafe at the Macl3ain Community Centre, 7150
Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, for the granting of rights to install and operate
vending machines and an automated teller machine, as attached hereto, is
hereby approved and authorized.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said Lease
Amendment Agreement.
3. The Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal thereto and to deliver
the said Lease Amendment Agreement.
Passed this twenty-fifth day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017.
Second Reading: April 25, 2017.
Third Reading: April 25, 2017.
THIS LEASE AMENDMENT AGREEMENT made this 25th day of April, 2017.
BETWEEN:
2557417 ONTARIO CORP.
Hereinafter referred to as the "Assignee"
and
THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord"
WHEREAS by Lease dated February 17, 2005, (the "Original Lease"), The Corporation
of the City of Niagara Falls granted 1624609 Ontario Inc., operating as Centre Court
Cafe, a lease of a portion of the premises municipally known as the MacBain
Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls (the "Premises,") and more
particularly described in the Original Lease, for a term of ten years from the 1St day of
September, 2005;
AND WHEREAS by Renewal of Lease dated January 8, 2015, (the "Renewal of
Lease"), The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls granted 1624609 Ontario Inc.,
operating as Centre Court Cafe, a renewal of the Original Lease for a further term of ten
years from the 1St day of September, 2015, to and including the 31St day of August,
2025;
AND WHEREAS by Assignment dated March 27, 2017,(the "Assignment"), 1624609
Ontario Inc., operating as Centre Court Cafe, assigned the Original Lease and all of its
rights as contained therein and in the Renewal of Lease, to the Assignee;
AND WHEREAS this Agreement is supplemental to the Original Lease, Renewal of
Lease and Assignment;
AND WHEREAS the parties intend to vary certain provisions of the Original Lease, in
the manner set out below.
NOW THEREFORE THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the
mutual covenants, conditions and agreements herein contained, the parties agree as
follows:
1. The provisions of the Original Lease are amended as of the 25th day of April,
2017, in the following manner:
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a. The Section numbered 8.2 is to be referred to as Section 8.2(1).
b. A new Section 8.2(2) is inserted as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2(1) above, the Tenant shall
have the right to install and operate, in the Common Areas, vending
machines to dispense hot and cold beverages, candy and snack foods.
Such vending machines shall be maintained in a neat and sanitary
condition and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Any
contract entered into by the Tenant with third parties for the installation
and/or maintenance of such vending machines shall provide that the
Landlord shall have no liability in connection therewith.
G. A new Section 8.2(3) is inserted as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2(1) above, the Tenant shall
have the right to install and operate, in the Common Areas, an Automated
Teller Machine ("ATM"). Such ATM shall be maintained in a neat and
sanitary condition and shall comply with all applicable laws and
regulations. Any contract entered into by the Tenant with third parties for
the installation and/or maintenance of such ATM shall provide that the
Landlord shall have no liability in connection therewith.
d. A new Section 8.2(4) is inserted as follows:
The Tenant will indemnify the Landlord and save it harmless from any and
all losses or claims, actions, demands, liabilities and expenses in
connection with loss of life, personal injury and/or damage to or loss of
property occasioned or caused wholly or in part by any act or omission of
the Tenant or anyone for whom it is in law responsible as a result of the
vending machines and/or ATM.
e. A new Section 8.2(5) is inserted as follows:
The Tenant acknowledges and agrees that Sections 8.2(2) and 8.2(3) are
specifically subject to the provisions of Section 10.4 hereof.
2. The Original Lease, as amended, subsequent to its renewal and assignment,
shall continue in full force and the covenants, conditions and provisions
contained in the Original Lease, in all respects, are confirmed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have hereunto affixed their corporate seals,
duly attested by the hands of their proper signing officers and the said signing officers
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certify that they have authority to bind their corporation.
2557417 ONTARIO CORP.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Per:
James M. Diodati, Mayor
Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2017-
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to regulate the Warren Woods Estates Phase 5
plan of subdivision on the Lands and to rezone the area north, east and south of the
subdivision EPA (AM-2016-022).
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law
are described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law
as the "Lands". Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law.
2. The Lands shall be identified as five parcels, known as Parcels R1F-1041, R3-
1042, NC-1043, OS and EPA.
3. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to
permit the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by
that by-law. In the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law
and any existing provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are
to prevail.
4. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following
uses and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations governing the
permitted uses on and of the Lands.
5. The permitted uses shall be:
(a) For Parcel R1 F-1041, the uses permitted in a R1 F zone
(b) For Parcel R3-1042:.
(i) An on-street townhouse dwelling
(ii) Accessory buildings and accessory structures, subject to the
provisions of Sections 4.13 and 4.14 of By-law No. 79-200
(c) For Parcel NC-1043, the uses permitted in a NC zone, save and except a
clinic, dwelling units and a day nursery
(d) For Parcel OS, the uses permitted in an OS zone
(e) For Parcel EPA, the uses permitted in an EPA zone
6. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel R1 F-1041 shall be:
(a) Minimum lot area 225 square metres
(b) Minimum lot frontage
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(i) for an interior lot 8.2 metres
(ii) for a corner lot 10 metres
(c) Maximum projection of a one or two 1.5 metres
storey porch or balcony into a
required front or exterior side yard
(d) Minimum rear yard depth 7 metres
(e) Minimum interior side yard width 1.2 metres on one
side and 0.6 metres
on the other side
(f) Minimum exterior side yard width 2.4 metres
(g) Minimum yard between a lot line and 6 metres
a door providing vehicular access to
a private garage
(h) Maximum height of a building or 12.5 metres
structure
(i) Maximum storeys 2.5
Q) Maximum lot coverage none
(k) Minimum landscaped open space 25% of the lot area
(1) Maximum width of driveway or 60% of the lot
parking area in the front yard of a lot frontage
(m) The balance of regulations specified for a RIF use
7. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel R3-1042 shall be:
(a) Minimum lot area 165 square metres
(b) Minimum lot frontage for an on-street 6 metres for each
townhouse dwelling dwelling unit
(c) Minimum front yard depth
(i) for a dwelling unit 3.5 metres
(ii) for a private garage with 6 metres
driveway access from the front
yard
(d) Minimum rear yard depth 7 metres
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(e) Minimum interior side yard width 1.5 metres
(f) Minimum exterior side yard width
(i) for a dwelling unit 2.4 metres
(ii) for a private garage with 6 metres
driveway access from the
exterior side yard
(g) Maximum height of a building or 12.5 metres
structure
(h) Maximum storeys 2.5
(i) Maximum lot coverage none
0) Minimum landscaped open space 25% of the lot area
(k) The balance of regulations specified for a R3 use
8. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel NC-1043 shall be the
regulations for a NC use.
9. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel OS shall be the
regulations for an OS use.
10. The regulations governing the permitted uses on Parcel EPA shall be the
regulations for an EPA use.
11. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to
apply to govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in
detail.
12. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use.
13. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations.
14. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet B6 of Schedule "A" of By-
law No. 79-200 by redesignating the Lands from LI, in part, DH, in part, and R1 F
and numbered 1011, in part, to R1F and numbered 1041, in part, R3 and
numbered 1042, in part, NC and numbered 1043, in part, OS, in part, and EPA,
in part.
15. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto:
19.1.1041 Refer to By-law No. 2017- .
19.1.1042 Refer to By-law No. 2017-
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19.1.1043 Refer to By-law No. 2017-
Passed this twenty-fifth day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017
Second Reading: April 25, 2017
Third Reading: April 25, 2017
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Description: Pt Twp Lt 185 Stamford Pt 2,59R12631;Niagara Falls
Pt Twp Lot 199 Stamford Pt 1,59R12631,Save And Except Pts 1-4,59R15430;Together With An Easement Over Pt 2,
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2017 -
A by-law to authorize the use of optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of
counting votes at the 2018 Municipal Elections,
WHEREAS Section 42 (1)(a) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c.32,
provides that the Council of a municipality may, by by-law, authorize the use of
vote-counting equipment, such as optical scanning vote tabulators for the purpose of
casting ballots and counting votes at municipal elections; and
WHEREAS Section 42(1)(b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c.32,
provides that the Council of a municipality may, by by-law, authorizes a municipality to
pass a by-law to allow alternative voting methods, such as internet voting, that does not
require electors to attend at a voting place in order to vote; and
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of The City of Niagara Falls considers it
desirable to pass such a by-law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 . That optical scanning vote tabulators are hereby authorized to be used for the
2018 Municipal Elections for the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with Section
42 of the Municipal Elections Act, S.O. 1996 as amended.
2. Internet voting may be used as an option to cast ballots during Advance Polling for
the 2018 municipal elections.
3. The Returning Officer shall be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement
the use of said systems.
4. That by-law 2014-88 is hereby repealed.
Passed this 25th day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017.
Second Reading: April 25, 2017.
Third Reading: April 25, 2017.
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2017 -
A by-law to amend By-law No. 79-200, to permit the use of the Lands for two semi-detached
dwellings (AM-2016-021).
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Lands that are the subject of and affected by the provisions of this by-law are
described in Schedule 1 of this by-law and shall be referred to in this by-law as the
"Lands". Schedule 1 is a part of this by-law.
2. The purpose of this by-law is to amend the provisions of By-law No. 79-200, to permit
the use of the Lands in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by the by-law. In
the case of any conflict between a specific provision of this by-law and any existing
provision of By-law No. 79-200, the provisions of this by-law are to prevail.
3. Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No. 79-200 to the contrary, the following uses
and regulations shall be the permitted uses and regulations,governing the permitted
uses on and of the Lands.
4. The permitted uses shall be:
(a) A semi-detached dwelling
(b) A home occupation in a dwelling unit of a semi-detached dwelling, subject to the
provisions of section 5.5 of By-law No. 79-200
(c) Accessory buildings ' and accessory structures, subject to the provisions of
sections 4.13 and 4.14 of By-law No. 79-200
5. The regulations governing the permitted uses shall be:
(a) Minimum lot area 0.24 hectares
(b) Minimum lot frontage 29 metres
(c) Minimum front yard depth 8 metres
(d) Minimum rear yard depth 5.8 metres
(e) Minimum northerly interior side yard width 5.9 metres
(f) Maximum number of semi-detached 2
dwellings
6. All other applicable regulations set out in By-law No. 79-200 shall continue to apply to
govern the permitted uses on the Lands, with all necessary changes in detail.
7. No person shall use the Lands for a use that is not a permitted use.
8. No person shall use the Lands in a manner that is contrary to the regulations.
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9. The provisions of this by-law shall be shown on Sheet C4 of Schedule "A" of By-law No.
79-200 by redesignating the Lands from RIC to R2 and numbered 1045.
10. Section 19 of By-law No. 79-200 is amended by adding thereto:
19.1.1045. Refer to By-law No. 2017-_
Passed this twenty-fifth day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017
Second Reading: April 25, 2017
Third Reading: April 25, 2017
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Assessment#s: 272506000704400, 272506000704401
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
By-law No. 2017 -
A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees,
agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1 . By-law No. 2002-081 is amended by deleting Schedule "C", and that Schedule "C"
attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof.
2. That by-law 2017-028 is hereby repealed.
Passed this 25th day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017.
Second Reading: April 25, 2017.
Third Reading: April 25, 2017.
SCHEDULE "C"
Parking By-law Enforcement Officers:
Marzenna Carrick
Marianne Catherwood
Julio Cavaliere
Bob Chambers
Don Ceci
Joe Corradi
Bill Crowder
Mario Digianni
Larry Downing
John Garvie
Lou Hussey
Norm Leonard
John MacLeod
Robert Mascia
Krista McGowan
Stewart Rodgers
Philip Rudachuk
Chris Russell
Dave Simpson
Randy Tait
Natalie Watson
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 Summer Company 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 Summer
Company 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.
Passed this twenty-fifth day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017.
Second Reading: April 25, 2017.
Third Reading: April 25, 2017.
THE AGREEMENT is effective as of October 1, 2016.
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 Province launched the Summer Company program to raise awareness among
Youth of entrepreneurship as a viable career option and to teach them the value of
entrepreneurial skills in personal and career endeavours.
The Recipient intends to undertake the Project which is intended to provide training,
mentoring, and grant opportunities to eligible individuals in Ontario to start a small
summer business in their communities.
The Recipient has applied to the Province for funds to assist the Recipient in carrying
out the Project and the Province wishes to provide such funds.
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;
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(d) any reference to dollars or currency shall be to Canadian dollars and
currency; and
(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.
"Approved Participants" means Eligible Participants that the Recipient
approves for Micro-Financing.
"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
Project as more particularly described in Schedule "H"which are incurred by the
Recipient on or after the Effective Date and to and including the Expiry Date.
"Eligible Participants" means Youth who apply under the Program for grant
financing and who meet all of the eligibility requirements set out in the Program
Guidelines.
"Enrolment Allocation" has the meaning ascribed to it in 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.
"Funds" means the money the Province provides to the Recipient pursuant to
the Agreement.
"Funding Year" means:
(a) in the case of the first Funding Year, the period commencing on the
Effective Date and ending on the following September 30th; and
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(b) in the case of Funding Years subsequent to the first Funding Year, the
period commencing on October 1 following the end of the previous
Funding Year and ending on the following September 30.
"Indemnified Parties" means Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario, Her
ministers, agents, appointees and employees.
"Maximum Funds" means [forty one thousand dollars] $41,000 which is the
maximum amount of monies the Province will provide the Recipient under the
Agreement.
"Micro-Financing" has the meaning ascribed to it in Schedule "A".
"Micro-Financing Committee" means the committee set up by the Recipient to
review and approve Micro-Financing.
"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.
"Project" means the undertaking described in Schedule "A".
"Program" means the Summer Company program.
"Program Guidelines" means the Program guidelines provided to the Recipient
by the Province and that are accessible at: ontario.ca/document/summer-
co mpany-prog ram-guidelines.
"Reports" means the reports described in Schedule "D".
"Summer Company Grant Agreement" means the conditional grant agreement
drafted by the Recipient.
"Timelines" means the Project schedule set out in Schedule "A".
"Youth" means any person between the ages of 15-29, who is a resident of
Ontario and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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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 Project;
(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 Project, 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 "J"-
Communications and Confidentiality Protocol;
(f) it shall comply with the terms and requirements of Schedule "K" -
Information Management and Privacy Provisions;
(g) If in one of the 26 designated areas under the French Language Services
Act(Ontario) (the "FLSA"), the Recipient shall provide all services to the
public under the Project in accordance with the FLSA, by taking
appropriate measures in that regard, including among other things,
providing signs, notices and other information on such services and
communicating with the public to make it known to members of the public
that such services are available in French at the choice of a member of
the public. 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) any person may communicate with the Recipient in both French and
English;
(ii) any person may receive the services under the Project in both
French and English;
(iii) the portions of the Recipient's website relating to the Project are
available in French;
(iv) all public documents relating to the Project are available in French;
(v) bilingual (English/French) signs are posted as needed;
(vi) it has developed a protocol for providing francophone clients with
services in French;
(vii) it shall submit a written report in a form and content satisfactory to
the Province regarding its provision of French language services
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and how it is meeting the requirements of this section 2.1(g);
(h) it shall comply with the provisions of the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005, and the regulations thereunder with regard to the
provision of its goods or services or facilities contemplated herein to
persons with disabilities. Without limitation, if applicable, pursuant to
Ontario Regulation 191/11, Integrated Accessibility Standards, made
under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the
Recipient shall ensure that all of its employees, agents, volunteers, or
others for whom it is at law responsible, receive training about the
provision of its goods and services and facilities to persons with
disabilities.
2.2 Execution of Agreement. The Recipient represents and warrants that it has:
(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 Project successfully;
(f) procedures to enable the Recipient to identify risks to the completion of
the Project 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.
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ARTICLE 3
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
3.1 Term. The term of the Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and
shall expire on November 30, 2017 (the "Expiry Date") unless terminated earlier
pursuant to Article 12, Article 13 or Article 14.
ARTICLE 4
FUNDS AND CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT
4.1 Funds Provided. The Province shall:
(a) provide the Recipient up to the Maximum Funds for the purpose of
carrying out the Project;
(b) provide the Funds to the Recipient in accordance with the payment
schedule attached to the Agreement as Schedule "C";
(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 Project;
(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 the
Recipient's guidelines on travel, meal and hospitality expenses provided
that such guidelines are no less stringent than the guidelines contained in
Schedule "I" 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
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Province may:
(i) reduce the amount of the Funds and, in consultation with the
Recipient, change the Project; or
(ii) terminate the Agreement pursuant to section 13.1.
4.3 Use of Funds and Carry out the Project. The Recipient will do all of the
following:
(a) carry out the Project:
(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 Project;
(b) use the Funds only for the purpose of carrying out the Project;
(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.
4.4 No Changes. The Recipient shall not make any changes to the Project, the
Timelines and/or the Budget without the prior written consent of the Province.
4.5 Exception. Despite section 4.4, the Recipient may reallocate unused Project
delivery and administration funds to Micro-Financing for Approved Participants
up to the Enrolment Allocation, as further set out in Schedule "B".
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.
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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 Project 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 Project.
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 $2,000 at
the time of purchase.
ARTICLE 6
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
6.1 No Conflict of Interest. The Recipient shall carry out the Project 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
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impartial judgment relating to the Project, 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:
(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 Project 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 Project.
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 Project 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;
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(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 Project, 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.
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 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 Project; 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 Project-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 Project or otherwise in connection
with the Agreement may be subject to disclosure in accordance with that Act.
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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 Project 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
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
Project 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;
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(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.
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
Project, 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,
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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 Project
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.
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 Project;
(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.
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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 Project;
(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;
(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).
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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.
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.
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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, personal delivery or fax, 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 Niagara Falls
Development and Growth Business Development Department
Commercialization and Scale- 4310 Queen Street
Up Networks Branch Niagara Falls, Ontario
56 Wellesley Street West—5'h L2E 6X5
Floor
Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2E7
Attention: Lyn Doering Attention: Michael Warchala
Manager, Relationship and Small Business Consultant
Contract Management Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise
Email: Centre
lyn.doering@ontario.ca Tel: (905) 356-7521 Ext. 5004
Fax: (905) 357-9293
Email:mwarchala@niagarafalls.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, personal delivery or fax, 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, personal delivery or
by fax.
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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,
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
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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
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:
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(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" - Project Description, Allocations and Timelines;
Schedule "B" - Budget;
Schedule "C"- Payment Plan;
Schedule "D"- Reports;
Schedule "E" - Request for Interim Disbursement;
Schedule "F"— Project Report;
Schedule "G" - Request for Final Disbursement;
Schedule "H"- Eligible Expenditures;
Schedule "I' - Guidelines for Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses;
Schedule "J"- Communications and Confidentiality Protocol;
Schedule "K" - Information Management and Privacy Provisions.
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.
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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 and Article 34.
34.0 OPEN DATA
34.1 The Recipient agrees that the Province may publicly release the following
information, whether in hard copy or in electronic form, on the internet or
otherwise: Recipient name, Recipient contact information, Recipient address or
general location, amount of Maximum Funds and/or Funds, Project description,
Project objectives/goals including the Enrolment Allocation table in Schedule "A",
Project location, Project results reported by the Recipient and Budget.
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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: Jennifer Block Date
Title: Director, 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.
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SCHEDULE "A"
PROJECT DESCRIPTION, ALLOCATIONS AND TIMELINES
Background
The Summer Company program is a program of the government of Ontario that helps
young people between 15 and 29 years old start and run their own summer business by
providing funding, advice and services.
The purpose of the Program is to raise awareness among the Province's Youth of
entrepreneurship as a viable career option and to teach them the value of
entrepreneurial skills in personal and career endeavours.
Project Description
The Recipient will undertake a project under the Program, and will provide business
training, mentoring, and up to $3,000 in awards to help Approved Participants start and
run their own summer businesses (the "Project"). Approved Participants may keep the
profits generated through the operation of their businesses.
The Recipient will deliver the Project through the Niagara Falls Small Business
Enterprise Centre.
The Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre is part of the Business
Development Division of the City of Niagara Falls.
The Recipient is responsible for the day-to-day operations and is ultimately responsible
for the functioning and accountability of the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise
Centre.
The Recipient is responsible for and will ensure that the following are completed:
• adapting the Program framework to respond to local needs and opportunities for
young entrepreneurs
• promoting and marketing the Program to targeted groups
• recruiting applicants in accordance with the Program Guidelines to ensure Enrolment
Allocations are met
• reviewing applicants' business plans and cash flow statements
• interviewing applicants to assess their suitability for the Project
• administering and approving applications through the Summer Company
Registration, Eligibility and Evaluation Network web-based system that is owned and
maintained by the Province ("SCREEN")
• recruiting and coordinating business mentors
• providing a minimum 12 hours of business training per Approved Participant
• reporting identified performance measures through the SCREEN Input Report, as
outlined in Schedule "M
• collecting and submitting success stories, as outlined in Schedule "D"
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• distributing a survey in a form to be provided by the Province to help the Province
determine if the Program objectives were met by Eligible Participants at the end of
the Program cycle
• negotiating and entering into Summer Company Grant Agreements with Approved
Participants
• in the event that any Approved Participant fails to comply with, defaults or withdraws,
using best efforts to recoup all or part of the Micro-Financing under the terms and
conditions of the Summer Company Grant Agreement
• ensuring that an executed release and consent form is obtained from each Approved
Participant prior to disbursing Micro-Financing
The Micro-Financing component of the Project is subject to the processes and
requirements set out below.
Micro-Financing
The Recipient, as part of its Project, will provide small grants (the "Micro-Financing") to
directly support the business start-up or expansion costs of the Approved Participants.
Eligible Participants may be eligible to receive Micro-Financing of up to Three Thousand
Dollars ($3,000) each to be used for the purposes of business start-up or expansion in
Ontario. The Micro-Financing must be disbursed in two instalments: an initial
disbursement of up to $1,500 for start-up expenses and final disbursement of up to
$1,500 for successful completion of the Program.
The Recipient must enter into a Summer Company Grant Agreement with each
Approved Participant prior to disbursing Micro-Financing that includes the following
provision:
i. Audit Rights for the Crown. The parties agree that audit rights under the
Summer Company Grant Agreement shall inure to the benefit of 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 Approved Participant's
progress of its project and any allocation and expenditure of Micro-Financing
and the right to perform a full or partial audit of the Approved Participant, shall
continue in full force and effect for a period of seven years from the date of
expiry or termination of the Summer Company Grant Agreement;
The Recipient shall distribute the Micro-Financing to Approved Participants in a way that
ensures fairness, transparency and accountability. Without limiting the generality of the
previous sentence, the Recipient shall ensure that each payment is tied to appropriate
milestones and that payment is only made if satisfactory evidence of progress against
the milestone is provided to the Recipient.
The Recipient is responsible for, and will manage, the administration of the Micro-
Financing (including all tax and legal matters), and will create procedures and criteria for:
the recruitment of the Micro-Financing Committee; conflict of interest guidelines;
decision frameworks and documentation; and disbursement of Micro-Financing. The
process for awarding Micro-Financing must be fully documented for audit purposes.
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Enrolment Allocation
Period Enrolment Allocation
January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017 or on a date
specified by the Province 1 6-10
The Recipient agrees to use best efforts to enroll up to, but not exceed, the Recipient's
enrolment allocation for Approved Participants as set out in the table above (the
"Enrolment Allocation") by June 30, 2017 or on a date specified by the Province for
which up to the Maximum Funds shall be paid to the Recipient in accordance with the
funding formula set out under Schedule "B". For greater clarity, should the Recipient
exceed the Enrolment Allocation in the Funding Year, the Recipient agrees to do so at
its own expense.
Timelines
Project Start Date: October 1, 2016
Project End Date: September 30, 2017
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SCHEDULE "B"
BUDGET
The amount of Funds shall be based on the following funding formula:
The sum of Project Delivery + Micro-Financing Total, where,
Project Delivery is comprised of a base rate of$5,000 plus the amount allocated by the
Province to the Recipient for Project delivery and administration, based on the range set
out below for the number of Approved Participants (the "Target Range').
Target Range is 6-10 Approved Participants, Project delivery ($5,000) + administration
($12,000) = $17,000.
If the Recipient does not enrol sufficient Approved Participants to meet its Target Range,
the Project Delivery amount will be reduced by$1,500 for every Approved Participant
below the Target Range.
Micro-Financing Total is actual expenditures on Micro-Financing up to $3,000 per
Approved Participant. For greater certainty, this amount will be no more than Twenty
Four Thousand Dollars ($24,000), for 8 participants. In accordance with section 4.5 of
the Agreement, the Recipient may reallocate unused Project Delivery towards additional
Approved Participant Micro-Financing, up to the Enrolment Allocation.
Budget as of 1 010112 01 6
Budget Plan Actual
Cash Cash
Project Expenditures $17,000 $
Administration Expenses (not to exceed
10%of total Project expenditures) $ $
Micro-Financing for Approved
Participants $24,000 $
Total Expenses $41,000 $
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SCHEDULE "C"
PAYMENT PLAN
Method of Disbursement: Disbursement by the Province to the Recipient on account
of the Project shall be made available as follows, subject to and conditional upon
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and satisfactory
performance and/or attainment of the Timelines and Project deliverables:
a) An amount of$41,000 upon execution of the Agreement and receipt and
acceptance by the Province of the Insurance certificate required under section
11.2 of the Agreement less a fund holdback of$12,000 (50% of final micro-
financing portion + 6,800 (40% of project delivery) (the "holdback");
b) The Holdback shall be released in two parts as follows:
I. Up to $12,000 (final micro-financing portion amount) upon receipt and
acceptance by the Province of the Interim Disbursement Request; and
II. Up to $6,800 (project delivery) upon receipt and acceptance by the
Province of the Final Report.
PAYMENT MILESTONE AMOUNT
Upon execution of the Agreement $22,200 [$10,200 (60% of project
and receipt and acceptance by the delivery and administration) and
Province of the insurance certificate $12,000 (50% of allocated micro-
required under section 11.2 of the financing portion)]
Agreement j
-- — - ------- -- -.-.-.-....._......................
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Upon receipt and acceptance by the $12,000 (50% of final micro-financing
Province of the Interim Disbursement portion amount)
Request; and _
Upon receipt and acceptance by the $6,800 (40%" of project delivery
Province of the Final Report. j amount)
Note: The actual Funds disbursed to the Recipient under this Schedule may be adjusted
in accordance with section 4.2 of the Agreement, subject to the Enrolment Allocation in
the Funding Year per Schedule "A".
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SCHEDULE "D"
REPORTS
NAME OF REPORTS DUE DATE
1. SCREEN Input Report On a date or dates specified by the
Province.
2. Interim Disbursement Request July 31, 2017
3. Success Stories August 31, 2017
4. Final Report October 31, 2017
5. Such additional reports as the Province may On a date or dates specified by the
specify from time to time Province.
REPORT DETAILS
All Reports shall be submitted electronically to summer.com an ontario.ca unless
otherwise directed by the Province.
1. SCREEN Input Report
The Recipient shall complete and deliver the following table for the SCREEN Input
Report:
SCREEN Input Report 2017
Number of Application Inquiries
Number of Submissions
Number of Approved Participants
Number of Withdrawals
(Approved Participant withdrew after approval
by the Recipient).
Number of Defaults
(Approved Participant did not complete his/her
Summer Company program business in
accordance with the Program Guidelines and
his/her Summer Company Grant Agreement).
2. Interim Disbursement Request
The Interim Disbursement Request must include the following:
• A completed Schedule "E", Request for Interim Disbursement.
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3. Success Stories
The Recipient shall submit success stories equaling to at least 10% of the total
number of the Approved Participants.
The success stories shall include a description of the Approved Participants business
and experience with the Program; and photos. The stories shall be a minimum 100
words each. Photos will meet the below requirements:
• Should be action shots or should show the student displaying his/her product;
• Should NOT include a third party;
• Must be HIGH Resolution File (see below); and
• Must be saved as First_LastName_City of ProgramProvider.JPEG (for example:
John—Doe—Windsor).
At
File I �, I I Rjcfure:
Photo > 1000x1400 > 1.0 MB
Requirements: pix
The Recipient will ensure that for each success story submission (comprised of(i) the
story describing the student's Program participation; and (ii) photograph(s) of the
student participant), the following completed and signed forms (all of which are
accessible through SCREEN) shall accompany each submission and will be provided
to the Province:
1) Assignment of Copyright (Part 1 of 2): two copies completed, and duly signed
and witnessed by the (i) storywriter; and (ii) the photographer (which may be
the same or different persons as applicable including the student him or
herself); and
2) Waiver of Moral Rights (Part 2 of 2): two copies completed, and duly signed
and witnessed by the (i) storywriter; and (ii) the photographer (which may be
the same or different persons as applicable including the student him or
herself).
4. Final Report
The Final Report will be in a template to be provided by the Province in the manner
indicated by the Province.
The Final Report must include but is not limited to the following:
a) Narrative Report
A general description of:
• The operations of the Project from the Effective Date and to and including
September 30, 2017.
• Marketing and outreach activities
• Successes and lessons learned
• Business mentoring groups
• The Recipient's provision of French language services and how it is
meeting the requirements of section 2.1(g) of the Agreement, if
applicable.
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• The Recipient's measures to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
b) , Financial Report
• An updated Schedule "B"— Budget, with the Actual column completed and
any variances identified.
c) Training and Mentoring
• Number of training hours
• Number of mentoring hours
d) Project Report
• A completed Schedule "F", Project Report
e) Request for Final Disbursement
• A completed Schedule "G", Request for Final Disbursement.
5. Other Reports
• The Province will specify the timing and content of any other Reports that
may be required by the Province.
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SCHEDULE "E"
REQUEST FOR INTERIM DISBURSEMENT
TO: The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
FROM: Recipient's Name
RE: Request for Funds for the Period Ending: July 31, 2017 to cover Approved Participants' Final
Instalment of the Micro-Financing
Input Report
Input Report 2017
Number of Approved Participants
A Amount previously received for this fiscal year: $
B Amount requested for Approved Participants' Final Instalment of the $
Micro-Financing:
C Actual Interest earned on Funds this fiscal year to date: $
D Total received and requested ear-to-date plus Interest: $
ACTIVITIES & OUTCOMES
Progress against planned deliverables and performance targets is on track:
Yes ❑ No ❑
If no, explain delays and/or deficits and actions that will be taken to address them.
(Max 100 words)
BUDGET
Budget allocation for this funding period has been expended as planned:
Yes ❑ No ❑
If no, provide rationale for budget variances greater than 10% and actions that will be taken to
address them.
(Max 100 words)
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Briefly describe key successes to date such as participant success stories, media attention,
regional connections established, etc.
(Max 100 words)
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I, [name] , rtitlel of roroanization's legal namel (the
"Recipient") hereby certify that:
1. the unexpended and uncommitted balance of Funds as at July 31, 2017 is $; [Instructions:
Recipient to fill out].
2. after making all appropriate examinations and enquiries, the Recipient is in compliance with
the terms and conditions of the agreement (the "Agreement")with Her Majesty the Queen in
right of Ontario, dated effective XXXX, 2017 and there have been no material changes made
to the Project or Budget, as such terms are defined in the Agreement;
3. the reported revenues and expenditures for the period ending July 31, 2017 are accurately
reported and that all Funds were spent in accordance with the terms of the Agreement; and
4. the amount requested herein as an advance in Funds will be incurred on behalf of the
Recipient solely for Micro-Financing.
Dated this day of 2017.
Signed:
[Instructions: Recipient to fill out—name of person with the authority to sign, title, and
organization name].
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SCHEDULE "F
PROJECT REPORT
Project
Sections A-C: Narrative Description
Please answer all questions in the provided text boxes. Be clear and concise in your response.
Once all documents are completed and signed by the designated authority, submit completed
electronic copies to Karim Lila at karim.lilaaontario.ca and copy summer.companyaontario.ca.
Section A— Organization Information
Organization Name:
Primary Address:
Street Address 1:
Street Address 2:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Mailing Address:
Street Address 1:
Street Address 2:
City: Province: Postal Code:
Section B — Report Contact Information ___ -----�
This is the person who will be the sole contact responsible for all communication with the
Province in regards to this report.
First Name: Last Name: Title:
Phone Number(Work): Fax Number: Email Address:
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Section C — Summer Company Program Operations
Respond in the text boxes provided below. Note that the text boxes will expand as required.
Please be clear and concise in your response.
1. Summary of Activities
a) Describe your organization's marketing efforts for the Summer Company program.
Describe your organization's promotional and recruitment materials used in advertising
and marketing the Summer Company program.
b) Describe your organization's marketing strategy for the Summer Company program.
c) Explain your organization's Summer Company program application and intake process.
d) Summarize your organization's Summer Company program training activities.
e) Describe the size and composition of your organization's Summer Company program
mentoring group.
f) Explain your organization's process for following up with mentors and participants.
g) Describe your organization's quality assurance process for Project participant grant
applications.
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h) Summarize any Summer Company program milestones and targets achieved within the
reporting period.
I) Summarize how Summer Company program objectives/expectations have been met,
or explain why they have not been met and what corrective actions were taken.
j) Identify some successes of the Summer Company program, and aspects of your
organization's Project delivery that were particularly successful/worked well.
k) Describe measures taken to ensure compliance with the French Language Services Act
(FLSA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
1) Identify some areas for future improvement in the Summer Company program, and any
plans or strategies to achieve those improvements.
2. Program Completion
Did your organization complete the Project under the Summer Company program as
described in the Agreement? If not, provide an explanation.
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Please fill out the tables below.
SCREEN Input Report
SCREEN Input Report 2017
Number of Application Inquiries
Number of Submissions
Number of Approved Participants
Number of Withdrawals
(Approved Participant withdrew after approval by
the Recipient).
Number of Defaults
(Approved Participant did not complete his/her
Summer Company program business in
accordance with the Program Guidelines and
his/her Summer Company Grant Agreement).
Summer Company Final Summary Report
Number of Approved Participants that withdrew
before the first disbursement(no award
disbursed)
Number of Approved Participants that withdrew
after the first disbursement
Number of Approved Participants that
successfully Completed the Program
Summer Company Training and Mentoring Summary
Number of Training Hours
Number of Mentoring Hours
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SCHEDULE "G"
REQUEST FOR FINAL DISBURSMENT
TO: The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
FROM:
RE: Request for Funds for the Period Ending:
A Amount previously received this fiscal year: $
B Amount previously received this fiscal year for Micro-Financing: $
C Amount requested: $
D Actual Interest earned on Funds this fiscal year to date: $
E Total received and requested ear-to-date plus Interest: $
ACTIVITIES &OUTCOMES
Progress against planned deliverables and performance targets is on track:
Yes ❑ No ❑
If no, explain delays and/or deficits and actions that will be taken to address them.
(Max 100 words)
BUDGET
Budget allocation for this funding period has been expended as planned:
Yes ❑ No ❑
If no, provide rationale for budget variances greater than 10% and actions that will be taken to
address them.
(Max 100 words)
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Briefly describe key successes to date such as participant success stories, media attention,
regional connections established, etc.
(Max 100 words)
I,_[name]_,_[title] of [organization's legal name] (the
"Recipient") hereby certify that:
1. the unexpended and uncommitted balance of Funds as at September 30, 2017 is$ ;
[Instructions: Recipient to fill out].
2. after making all appropriate examinations and enquiries, the Recipient is in compliance with
the terms and conditions of the agreement (the "Agreement")with Her Majesty the Queen in
right of Ontario, dated effective October 1, 2016 and there have been no material changes
made to the Project or Budget, as such terms are defined in the Agreement;
3. the reported revenues and expenditures for the period ending September 30, 2017 are
accurately reported and that all Funds were spent in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement; and
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4. the amount requested herein as an advance in Funds will be incurred on behalf of the
Recipient solely for Eligible Expenditures.
Dated this day of 2017.
Signed:
[Instructions: Recipient to fill out—name of person with the authority to sign, title, and
organization name].
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SCHEDULE "H"
ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES
Eligible Expenditures
Eligible Expenditures are actual cost outlays directly attributable to and required to
implement the Project 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 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 Project shall not exceed a
maximum of 10% of the overall Budget and the category for Micro-Financing (up to
$3,000 in Funds to Approved Participants pursuant to a Summer Company Grant
Agreement) shall not be reduced.
Eligible Expenditures related to administration costs of the Project include but are not
limited to:
• Travel costs to attend business meetings within Ontario related to Project
administration or to attend meetings that the Province convenes or supports, all
of which shall be subject to the Recipient's guidelines on travel, meal and
hospitality expenses provided that such guidelines are no less stringent than the
guidelines contained in Schedule "I" hereto.
• Professional fees, including legal, audit and insurance fees, directly related to
and required for the management of the Project or to conduct the work of the
Project may be eligible. Documentation may be required. Costs not to exceed fair
market value.
• Telecommunication fees including connectivity charges directly related to and
required for the management of the Project.
Eligible Expenditures related to operations of the Project include but are not limited to:
• Training delivery and Eligible Participant support costs directly related to the
development and delivery of the Project, all of which shall be subject to the
Recipient's guidelines on travel, meal and hospitality expenses provided that
such guidelines are no less stringent than the guidelines contained in Schedule
"I' hereto.
• Salaries of Project staff which are pro-rated to the time spent on the delivery of
the Project.
• Staff training costs directly related to delivery of the Project.
• Marketing materials and related communication costs if directly related to the
Project.
• Information and marketing session costs required to attract Eligible Participants
under the Project.
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• Costs related to facility and equipment rental fees and utilities etc. used
specifically to deliver the Project (such costs must be directly related to Project
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 Project under contract. Consulting fees or other services directly related to
the Project must be costed at demonstrated fair market value or less.
• Professional fees, including legal and audit, directly related to and required for
the management of the Project or to conduct the work of the Project may be
eligible. Documentation may be required. Costs not to exceed fair market value.
Eligible Expenditures that comply with the Program Guidelines include but are not limited
to:
• Costs directly related to mentorship.
• Micro-Financing of up to $3,000 in Funds from the Recipient for Approved
Participants, provided a Summer Company Grant Agreement is entered into with
the Approved Participant.
Ineligible Expenditures include but are not limited to:
• Costs related to the development of the Project application.
• Costs not directly associated with the delivery of the Project or directly required
to meet the activities of the Program.
• Costs for Project administration that exceed 10% of the Budget.
• Administrative salaries, except for project management costs covered under
Project administration and Project delivery.
• Out-of-province travel costs for Project staff.
• Capital expenses, including but not limited to, land, buildings, leasehold
improvements.
• Costs related to activities outside of the Project.
• Annual membership fees to associations.
• Stipends (i.e. cash allowance) for Eligible Participants.
• Expenses or fees payable to organizations located outside of Ontario.
• Annual membership fees to associations.
• Debt reduction charges.
• Micro-Financing in excess of$3,000 or more for any Approved Participant.
• Micro-Financing for any Approved Participants that the Recipient enrols in
excess of the Enrolment Allocation.
• Cost incurred for activities that do not comply with the Project and/or help support
ineligible or unsuitable participants.
• Costs incurred for activities undertaken in the normal course of business.
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SCHEDULE "I"
GUIDELINES FOR TRAVEL, MEAL AND HOSPITALITY EXPENSES
ALL EXPENSES MUST BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE Project
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 economical 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,
and 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 and 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.
o Hotel expenses charged should be for the hotel room alone. Phone calls,
room service, internet charges, movie charges, parking, other service
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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.
These guidelines are a summary from the Province's Travel, Meal and Hospitality
Expenses Directive, dated January 1, 2017. To consult with the Province's Travel, Meal
and Hospitality Expenses Directive, dated January 1, 2017 as may be amended from
time to time please see: https//www.ontario.ca/document/travel-meal-and-hospitality-
expenses-directive
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SCHEDULE "J"
COMMUNICATIONS AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROTOCOL
1. The Recipient shall provide at least 10 Business Days' prior notice to the
Province of any announcements or advertising campaigns by the Recipient
related to the Program (e.g. news release, news conference, awards, etc.). This
notice shall be provided to staff identified by the Province and include a copy of
announcement materials. The Recipient shall provide the Province the
opportunity to participate in these announcements.
2. The Recipient shall promptly notify the Province of any information or decision
that would be reasonably likely to result in media interest about the Program.
3. The Recipient will respond to requests by the Province for information about
public announcements by the Recipient as soon as possible and will provide an
initial response within twenty-four(24) hours.
4. 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.
5. The Recipient will prominently display information about the Summer Company
Program on its website, including promotional material and instructions for
accessing the Program.
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SCHEDULE "K"
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND PRIVACY PROVISIONS
1.0 Definitions
1.1 For the purposes of this Schedule, the following words shall have the meanings
ascribed to them below unless there is something in the context inconsistent
therewith:
(a) "Copies" means duplication, in any medium, of data contained in or
derived from SCREEN;
(b) "Guarantor" means the parent or legal guardian of a Participant who is
matched with the Recipient for the purposes of participating in the
Program;
(c) "Participant" means a student applicant or participant as the case may be
who has been matched with the Recipient for the purposes of
participating in the Program;
(d) "FIPPA" means the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. F. 31, as amended;
(e) "Personal Information" has the same definition as in subsection 2(1) of
FIPPA;
(f) "Program" means the Summer Company Program;
(g) "Program Cycle" means the period of time beginning with the submission
of a Participant's application and during which the Participant's business
is operational as part of the Program;
(h) "Program-related information" means information, recorded on any
medium that is collected, created or used by either the Province or the
Recipient in support of the Program. Program-related information
includes, but is not limited to reports, studies, promotional and marketing
materials.
(i) "SCREEN" means the Summer Company Registration, Eligibility and
Evaluation Network web-based system that allows Participants to submit
applications and participate in the Program, and that allows the Recipient
to administer and manage the Program online.
2.0 Disclosure of Personal Information contained in SCREEN to the Recipient
2.1 The Province will provide the Recipient with access to Participant and Guarantor
Personal Information contained in SCREEN when the Recipient requires this
information to deliver the Program.
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2.2 In accessing the SCREEN database, the Recipient must comply with the
Province's Acceptable Use Policy, attached as Exhibit "A".
2.3 The Province shall retain custody and control of the records and any Copies of
the records contained in or derived from SCREEN.
2.4 The Province will only provide Personal Information to the Recipient to the extent
this disclosure is authorized by the person who provided the information to the
Province.
3.0 Personal Information the Recipient collects from an Participant
3.1 When the Recipient is required to collect Personal Information from a Participant,
the Recipient shall only collect as much Personal Information as is necessary to
administer, promote and advertise the Program and notify Participants about
other Ministry programs.
3.2 The Recipient will collect Personal Information solely from the Participant or
Guarantor to whom the information relates.
3.3 Without diminishing any other security obligations, if the Recipient is required to
collect a Participant's or Guarantor's social insurance number and enter it into
the SCREEN database, the Recipient will destroy all records of the number in
such a manner that the number cannot be subsequently reconstructed or
retrieved except through SCREEN, as directed by the Province.
3.4 The Recipient will use, copy and disclose Personal Information solely as is
necessary to administer, promote and advertise the Program, or notify
Participants about other of the Province's programs.
3.5 The Recipient will collection Personal Information in accordance with and
otherwise comply with the Province's privacy policy, which is attached as Exhibit
„B"
3.6 The Recipient shall ensure that all Participants that provide the Recipient
Personal Information that is entered into SCREEN authorize the Province to use
this Personal Information for the purpose of administering, promoting and
advertising the Program and notifying Participations about other Provincial
programs, subject to the Province's privacy policy.
3.7 The Recipient shall notify Participants that they will be able to opt-out of receiving
future promotional communications from the Ministry.
4.0 Disposal and Retention of Personal Information
4.1 Where the Province has copies of the Personal Information in the Recipient's
possession, upon completion of the Program Cycle, the Recipient shall destroy
all copies of Personal Information in its possession in such a manner that the
information cannot be subsequently reconstructed or retrieved and shall comply
with any additional destruction requirements provided by the Province.
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4.2 Upon completion of the Program Cycle, the Recipient shall retain all Program
related information in its possession for a period to be determined by the
Province.
5.0 Access and Security
5.1 The Recipient will limit access to Personal Information to those individuals who
have a need to know such information.
5.2 The Recipient shall:
(a) Secure and protect all Personal Information and Program-related
information in its possession from unauthorized access, disclosure or
destruction.
(b) Ensure that all non-electronic Personal Information and Program-related
information in its possession is:
(i) stored in locked cabinets;
(ii) maintained in a secure, supervised location; and
(iii) accessed only by individuals who have authorization to do so.
(c) Ensure that all electronic Personal Information and Program-related
information in its possession is stored on computers to which:
(i) the public does not have access; and
(ii) access is restricted by user ID and password.
5.3 The Recipient agrees to implement any other specific security measures that are
specified by the Province and that in the reasonable opinion of the Province
would improve the adequacy and effectiveness of any measures used to ensure
the security and integrity of Personal Information and Program-related
information generally.
5.4 The Recipient shall report any known or suspected data breach to the following
individual:
Manager, Relationships and Contract Management
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
5th Floor, 56 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 2E7
Telephone: 416-212-0549
E-mail: summer,companyy(a)_ontario.ca
6.0 Audit
6.1 The Province reserves the right to audit the Program-related activities of
Recipients in order to assess and verify compliance with the terms and
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conditions set out in this Schedule and its compliance with the Province's Privacy
Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.
6.2 The Recipient shall, upon the written request of the Province, permit the Province
to conduct an audit of its facilities and information management practices.
7.0 Requests, Questions and Complaints
7.1 The Province shall manage all requests related to Personal Information and its
privacy policy through the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth's
Freedom of Information Coordinator.
7.2 The Recipient shall co-operate with the Province in resolving any privacy
complaints or requests for access to information.
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EXHIBIT "A" -ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
1. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
The purpose of the Acceptable Use Policy ("Policy") is to provide a set of principles and
practices governing all users of the Ministry's Summer Company Registration, Eligibility
and Evaluation Network ("SCREEN") web-based Back Office. This policy is subject to
change from time to time without notice at the sole discretion of the Ministry. This Policy
is intended to prevent:
1. Unauthorised collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information;
2. The misuse of SCREEN and of any computer resources used to access
SCREEN;
3. Exposure to risks, such as virus and hacker attacks, compromise of network
systems and Security Breaches.
In this Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, words and
phrases shall have the meaning indicated below:
"Back Office" means the SCREEN application interface used to manage and administer
the Summer Company Program.
"Breach" means breaking or neglect of a policy or procedure, duty, contract, or
someone's privileged rights resulting in the unauthorized access to sensitive information.
"End User" means any user with either a "Head Office" or"Officer' account that permits
access to the SCREEN Back Office. "Officer' accounts are given by Ministry
management to Program Providers.
"Front Office" means the SCREEN application interface used by students to submit an
application to and participate in the Summer Company Program.
"Ministry" means the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth.
"Participant" means a student applicant or participant as the case may be who has
been matched with the Recipient for the purposes of participating in the Program.
"Personal Information" has the same definition as in subsection 2(1) of FIPPA.
"Program" means the Summer Company Program.
"Program Cycle" means the period of time beginning with the submission of a
Participant's application and during which the Participant's business is operational as
part of the Program.
"Program Provider" means entities who assist the Province in delivering the Program,
including the Recipient.
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"Program-related Information" means information, recorded on any medium that is
collected, created or used by either the Ministry or the Program Provider in support of
the Program. Program-related information includes, but is not limited to reports, studies,
promotional and marketing materials.
"SCREEN" means the Summer Company Registration, Eligibility and Evaluation
Network web-based system that is owned and maintained by the Ministry. SCREEN
allows Participants to submit applications and participate in the Program, and that allows
Program Providers to administer and manage the Program online.
"Security Breach" means the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, or the
loss, theft, or deliberate damage of sensitive material assets.
2. SCOPE
This Policy applies, without exception, to all Ontario Government employees and
Program Providers, assisting in the administration of the Program, who have access to
the SCREEN Back Office.
This Policy's scope does not apply to the SCREEN Front Office.
3. GENERAL USE
(a) For security and network maintenance purposes, the Ministry may
periodically authorize the monitoring of equipment, systems and network
traffic.
(b) The Ministry has the authority to periodically perform a network and
system audit or an audit of a Program Provider's facilities to ensure
compliance with this Policy.
4. SECURITY AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
(a) The Back Office interface of the SCREEN system is confidential, to be
used solely by Ministry staff and Program Providers with "Head Office"
and "Office" accounts.
(b) Access to and use of SCREEN shall be limited solely to the
administration of the Program.
(c) Personal Information contained in SCREEN shall be used and disclosed
only in accordance with the notification provided by the individual to
whom the Personal Information relates, or in accordance with any other
authorization provided by the individual. All notices of collection for the
Program shall state that Personal Information is collected for the
purposes of administering, advertising and promoting the Program and
contacting Participants about other Ministry initiatives.
(d) All End Users are responsible for the security of their SCREEN
passwords and accounts, and for ensuring that their accounts are never
shared.
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(e) All End Users are responsible for ensuring that the computers that they
use to access the SCREEN Back Office are inaccessible to the public and
are either locked, logged off or shut down when unattended.
(f) All End Users must adhere to the following SCREEN password rules:
(i) A password must have a minimum length of 8 characters.
(ii) A password must consist of one or more numbers, one or more
upper or lower case letters, and one punctuation character(e.g.
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(iii) Passwords must be changed following each Program launch date.
(g) Program Providers must ensure that security safeguards, such as anti-
virus and anti-spyware software, are installed and kept current on the
computers that they use to access SCREEN.
(h) All End Users are responsible for reporting immediately any known or
suspected security or privacy breach, loss and theft of computerized
devices and Personal Information stored on those devices to the following
individual:
Manager, Relationship and Contract Management,
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth,
5th Floor, 56 Wellesley Street West
Toronto, ON M7A 2E7
Telephone: 416-212-0549 E-mail: summer.company@ontario.ca
5. UNACCEPTABLE USE
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
(a) Engaging in illegal activities while using Ministry resources.
(b) Engaging in a personal business while using Ministry resources.
(c) Unauthorised copying, use, or disclosure of Program data in any medium.
(d) Revealing any technology, such as SCREEN programming code and
technical information, without prior Branch senior management approval.
(e) Introducing malicious programs, such as viruses, trojans, or malware, into
the network or SCREEN.
(f) Revealing an account password to others or allowing others to use that
account.
(g) Permitting unauthorised access to computers that are used to access the
SCREEN Back Office.
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(h) Using the Ministry's computer resources to engage in acts of harassment.
(i) Using any Ministry account to commit fraud.
Q) Effecting or failing to report a known or suspected Security Breach.
(k) Effecting a disruption of the network, including, but not limited to, network
sniffing, packet spoofing and denial of service attacks.
6. POLICY COMPLIANCE
(a) A violation of this Policy by any Ministry employee or employee of the
Government of Ontario, acting on the Ministry's behalf, may result in
disciplinary action and/or investigation as needed.
(b) A violation of this Policy by a Program Provider may result in the
termination of its contract in accordance with its terms.
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EXHIBIT "B"— PRIVACY POLICY
PROTECTING PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (the "Ministry") has adopted the
following Privacy Policy (the "Policy") and practices for the collection, use and disclosure
of personal information that is contained in applications submitted through the Summer
Company Program (the "Program"), or otherwise relates to the Program. The purpose of
this Policy is to explain how the Ministry safeguards the personal information provided in
connection with the Program. The Ministry is also subject to the Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act. 1990("FIPPA"), which governs the collection, use, and
disclosure of personal information by the Ministry.
This Policy applies to Program Providers.
The Ministry has the right to change this Policy at any time without notice.
DEFINITIONS
In this Policy, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, words and
phrases shall have the meaning indicated below:
"Ministry" means the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth.
"Participant" means a student applicant or participant as the case may be who has is
participating or may participate in the Program.
"Personal Information" has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O., 1990 c. F.31 as amended ("FIPPA").
"Program" means the Summer Company program.
"Program Cycle" means the period of time beginning with the submission of a
Participant's application and during which the Participant's business is operational as
part of the Program.
"Program Provider" means entities who assist the Province in delivering the Program,
including the Recipient.
"SCREEN" means the Summer Company Registration, Eligibility and Evaluation
Network web-based system that allows Participants to submit applications and
participate in the Program, and that allows program providers to administer and manage
the Program online.
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POLICY PRINCIPLES
1. Accountability
(a) The Ministry is responsible for the protection of Personal Information under
its custodianship and control, in accordance with FIPPA, Part III, Protection of
Individual Privacy.
(b) The Ministry administers its portion of the Program in accordance with the
Ministry's legal authority under the Ministry of Economic Development and
Trade Act.
(c) The Ministry has designated the Freedom of Information Coordinator with the
responsibility of ensuring its compliance with this Policy and all applicable
privacy laws, and of answering all questions and requests regarding the
collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. See section 10 below.
(d) All Ministry and Program Provider employees shall limit access to Personal
Information to those individuals who have a need to know such information to
administer the Program.
(e) This Policy applies solely to information collected by the Ministry or Program
Providers in connection with the Program.
2. identifying Purposes
(a) The Ministry and Program Provider collect, use and disclose Personal
Information as is necessary solely for the purposes of administering,
promoting and advertising the Program and contacting applicants about other
Ministry initiatives.
(b) The Ministry and Program Provider identify the purposes for which Personal
Information is collected at or before the time the information is collected.
3. Consent
(a) The Ministry and Program Provider collect, use, or disclose Personal
Information only with the knowledge and consent of the applicant to whom
the Personal Information relates, or with the knowledge and consent of
his/her guarantor, except where required or permitted by law.
(b) Consent is not obtained through deception.
(c) Notice of Collection is provided at the time of or prior to the collection of
Personal Information.
(d) The participant or his/her guarantor may withdraw his/her consent to the
collection, use or disclosure of his/her personal information at any time, on
reasonable notice. Withdrawing consent may result in withdrawal from the
Program and the participant will not be permitted to make another Program
application in any future Program year.
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(e) In the event that the participant or his/her guarantor withdraws his/her
consent, the Ministry will erase all the participant's or guarantor's Personal
Information from the Program information bank, unless there is an overriding
legal requirement to retain the information.
4. Limiting Collection
(a) The collection of personal information is limited to those purposes necessary
for administering, promoting and advertising the Program and contacting
student applicants.
(b) The Ministry and Program Provider collect personal information by fair and
lawful means.
5. Limiting Use, Disclosure, and Retention
(a) The Ministry and Program Provider do not use or disclose Personal
Information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except
with the express consent of the applicant or his/her guarantor, or as required
or permitted by law.
(b) The Ministry retains Personal Information as long as necessary to fulfill the
Program's requirements, or as required by law.
6. Accuracy
(a) The Ministry ensures, to the best of its ability, that Personal Information in its
custody is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
(b) To request a correction to one's own Personal Information after the
completion of a Program Cycle, contact the Freedom of Information
Coordinator as described in section 10 below.
7. Safeguards
The Ministry and Program Provider protect Personal Information in their custody by
the following safeguards:
(a) Physical (e.g. locked filing cabinets, restricted access, appropriate disposal
of personal information).
(b) Organizational (e.g. security clearances, access only on a "need to know"
basis, employee training).
(c) Technological (e.g. passwords, data encryption).
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8. Openness
The Ministry may make available, upon a request in writing or by e-mail to the
Freedom of Information Coordinator, the following information:
(a) a description of the type of Personal Information held by the Ministry,
including a general account of its use,
(b) what Personal Information is made available to other organizations.
9. Individual Access
(a) After the completion of a Program Cycle, a participant or his/her guarantor
cannot access his/her Personal Information via the Web Site. All requests
for access to one's own Personal Information must therefore be submitted to
the Freedom of Information Coordinator as described in section 10 below.
(b) Access requests are governed by FIPPA and access is subject to the limits
and exceptions outlined in FIPPA.
(c) The Ministry will normally respond to the requester within 30 days after
receiving a request.
(d) The Ministry may, however, extend the thirty day time limit in certain
circumstances.
(e) A participant or his/her guarantor may request a correction of his/her
Personal Information where the individual believes there is an error.
10. Requests, Questions and Complaints
Please contact the Freedom of Information Coordinator in writing or by e-mail at
the address below if:
(a) You have any questions or complaints about the Ministry's privacy policies
and practices;
(b) You wish to request access to or a correction of your Personal Information:
Freedom of Information Coordinator
Ministry of Economic Development and Growth
Corporate Services Division
3rd Floor, Hearst Block, 900 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario M7A 2E1
Telephone: 416-326-1344
E-mail: patricia.carroll-tougas@ontario.ca
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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 25th day of April, 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 25th day of April, 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-fifth day of April, 2017.
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DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR
First Reading: April 25, 2017
Second Reading: April 25, 2017
Third Reading: April 25, 2017