2003/05/12CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
2.
3.
4.
SECOND MEETING
Monday, May 12, 2003
Committee Room No. 2 - 4:00 p.m.
Minutes of March 3, 2003, Corporate Services Meeting
In-Camera Session
Deputation from Niagara Transit re Used Bus Purchase
Reports
IS-2003-02
F-2003-23
F-2003-24
F-2003-25
F-2003-26
F-2003-27
MW-2003-89
R-2003-23
R-2003-27
R-2003-29
R-2003-3'1
R-2003-32
R-2003-33
R-2003-34
R-2003-36
Telecommunication Upgrades
2003 Tax Rates
Final Tax Notice Due Dates
Municipal Accounts
Optimist Club Loan Request
St. John Ambulance Capital Request
Casino Road Environmental Assessment
Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports
Complex Tree Removal - Tender TR03-2003
Proposed Columbarium
Proposed Radio Controlled Model Airplane
Club Site - Mewburn Road
Monument Repairs - Drummond Hill Cemetery
Proposed Beautification of Five Corners
Terms of Reference for City Park Advisory Committee
Parks and Field Use 2003 Schedules
Continuation of Enhancement/Rehabilitation Work on
Lot #163 (Former City Dump Site) Montrose Road
5. New Business
Staff Contact
Lynn Molloy
Todd Harrison
Todd Harrison
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Ken Burden
Ed Dujlovic
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
Adeie Kon
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
6. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
FIRST MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003
COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 2 - 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
REGRETS:
STAFF:
PRESS:
Mayor Wayne Thomson, Aldermen Wayne Campbell, Chair; Klm Craitor, Art
Federow, Shirley Fisher, Carolynn Ioannoni, Paisley Janvary-Pool, Judy Orr,
Victor Pietrangelo, Norman Puttick, Selina Volpatti and Janice Wing
Alderman Ken Feren
John MacDonald, Tony Ravenda, Ed Dujlovic, Adele Kon, Ray Kallio, Patrick
Burke, Dean Iorfida, Ken Burden, Sue Forcier, Joanna Daniels.
Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
DECL~4R~4 TION OF CONFLICTS
~41derman Craitor indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2003-09, Cheque Nos. 273618, 273760,
273762, 2 73933 and 273619, because a family member is employed by the recipient.
Alderman Federow indicated apecuniary interest on Report F-2003-09, Cheque No. 273973, because
he is the recipient, and Cheque Nos. 273747 and 273380 because of his ongoing dispute with the
Humane Society.
~4lderman Ioannoni indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2003-09, Cheque No. 273718, because
the recipient is a family member.
Alderman ~Ying indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2003-09, Cheque No. 273603, because
she owns property with a Niagara Parks employee.
MINUTES
MOVED by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes of the
December 2, 2002, Corporate Services Committee Meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. DEPUTATIONS:
Mr. Stephen Fenwick of 3640 Gunning Drive, addressed Committee to express his concerns
with the recent decision of Council to install a three-way stop at the corner of Mears Crescent
and Gunning Drive. After a thorough discussion, it was agreed that this situation would be
reviewed after six months.
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MOVED by Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that a six-month review be
undertaken of the three-way stop installation at the corner of Mears Crescent and Gunning
Drive.
Motion Carried Unanimousl_F
Representatives of the Optimist Club were in attendance. Mr. Wayne Stark addressed the
Committee. Mr. Stark requested Committee's consideration of an interest-free loan in the
amount of $400,000 in order to expand the Club's facilities, storage, and to update available
services.
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that the Optimist Club's
request for an interest-free loan be referred to staff for a report on the fmancial impact.
Motion Carried UnanimouslF
REPOR TS:
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that Report F-2003-08 -
Financing Lease Policy be approved.
Motion Carried Unanimously
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni, that the Municipal
Accounts totalling $3,067,268.10 for the period ending February 24, 2003, be approved.
Motion Carried Unanimously
COMMUNIC~4 TIONS:
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the request for
waiving of arena fees from the Niagara Youth Network, be referred to staff.
Motion Carried Unanimously
5. COMMUNITY CENTRE UPDATE:
The Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture presented the conceptual plan of the new
Community Centre. Construction will begin in two weeks' time with an anticipated opening
date of Summer 2005. The new Centre will house the YMC21, a library satellite branch and a
senior citizens centre. Two swimming pools, a triple gym, a track for joggers and walkers and
a cardiovascular workout room will be available. In addition, a cafd will be operated for centre
visitors. Construction on an outdoor skateboard park is scheduled to start in June with an
anticipated opening in ~lugust.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 5:50p. m.
COMMITTEE-OF- THE-DTtOLE:
~4t 5:50p. m., Alderman Shirley Fisher, Chair, convened a session of the Committee-of-the-
V/hole. The meeting adjourned at 6:00p. m. The Committee did not rise to report.
Niagara Transit
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May 6, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairman,
Corporate Services Committee,
City of Niagara Falls,
4310 Queen Street,
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Alderman Campbell:
Re: Used Bus Purchase
Niagara Transit has an opportunity to purchase a used coach from
Transit Sales International, Riverside California. This coach, 1983 GMC Classic,
has no body corrosion and chassis, engine and transmission are in very good
condition. We anticipate this vehicle will last 6 - 8 years. Niagara Transit
scrapped two 22-year old Flxible buses purchased 7 years ago, as they would
not pass safety standards. These two coaches were to be replaced by the two
new coaches previously approved by Council, but delivery has been delayed
until December 2003, as a result, we require this coach to get us through the
summer months. In addition, the Commission may be recommending additional
service hours in 2004.
Therefore, I am recommending we purchase this used coach at a
cost of approximately ~47,000 Canadian, depending on the rate of exchange at
the time of purchase. We will receive $8,000 to $15,000 in Provincial subsidy.
Members of the Commission will be in attendance at the May 12~h
Corporate Services meeting to answer any questions.
Yours very truly,
NIAGARA TRANSIT
R. T. Saloi,
Chairman
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Corporate Services Department
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IS-2003-02
Lynn Molloy
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: IS-2003-02 Telecommunication Upgrades
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the replacement of the Phone Systems at the Service Centre and Fire Station
1 at a cost of $73,630.00 and the upgrade to the Phone Systems at City Hall at a cost of $76,470 plus
applicable taxes.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past two years we have been evaluating and planning upgrades and or replacements for the
telephone and cellular phone systems. We have identified the need to replace the telephone systems
at the Service Centre and Fire Station 1 and upgrades for the system at City Hall.
Phone System Replacements
The Service Centre and Fire Station 1 currently have older phone systems that do not have voicemail
capabilities, are unable to transfer calls and lack features that are common on most phone systems.
An investigation into upgrading determined that it was impossible due to the age of the systems and
counter productive as any funds spent would be temporary at best. The replacements would provide
us with the ability to utilize the wireless T1 link on our existing wireless network to connect Fire
Station 1 and the Service Centre to our central phone system at City Hall.
The following lists the benefits that would be derived by replacing the systems:
The cost includes new digital display desktop phones for all users.
Both locations would now be on the 4 digit dialing system for extensions which is the same
as City Hall.
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IS-2003-2
Calls from the public can be transferred directly from City Hall to the individual extension,
which can not be done presently.
Internal calls could now be transferred from building to building.
Voice mail would be available to all extensions at both locations.
Phone system administration would take place centrally from one location (City Hall).
Users would have the benefits of options that those at City Hall have, ie. Voicemail, Wireless
Office, Call Queuing, Internal Call Display, Call Tracking.
Automatic Call Distribution Queue System [ACD]
The ACD system would allow us to set up call queues for departments that require it. Call queues
would place callers in line for the first available person to answer. This would prevent callers from
being routed in a circular fashion throughout City Hall only to end up back at Reception where they
started.
For example:
If5 calls were made to the building department and there are only 2 people answering
the phone the remaining 3 calls would be placed in a queue and told by an automated
attendant of their position in the queue. As soon as someone was available to answer
a call the first person in the queue would r/ng through to the first available operator.
We have received interest from many departments about this service and it can easily be installed
and customized to the needs of such departments. Almost every department within the Corporation
would draw immediate benefits from the use of ACD queues.
Locus Liaison Voice Recognition
This software/hardware allows callers to reach an individual by simply saying their name after
dialing the main phone number to City Hall. When a caller reaches City Hall they will be greeted
with an automated message that will give them the option to speak to an operator or to say the
individuals name or department with whom they wish to speak to and be directly connected. We will
have a corporate voice directory that allows external callers as well as internal staff to connect to an
individual or department just by saying the name. Even after regular business hours callers will be
able to get to an individuals extension even if they do not know it. Voice recognition also allows
cellular callers, who may be driving, greater safety in quickly connecting to an individual as no
buttons are needed to be pushed once they have connected to the main number. Voice recognition
systems are becoming commonplace in many corporations as the reliability is extremely high and
the error rate of getting the wrong individual is extremelylow. These systems greatly reduce the time
people are put on hold. In addition to just a corporate voice directory, menus can also be set up for
departments. These voice menus can be customized to give information concerning ongoing
programs, special events, etc.
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Wireless Office
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Wireless Office is a software/hardware based application that allows an individual's cell phone to
ring simultaneously with their desktop phone. Both phones would share the same phone number, that
being the desktop extension. In essence, the user is virtually never away from their desk as they can
always be reached at their City Hall extension. The City Hall extension is now the only number users
need to know. Calls can now be transferred to and from a users cell phone to extensions at City Hall.
Cell phone users would also be using the Corporate voicemail system, which would eliminate the
need for a separate cellular voicemail account. If cell users are in a meeting and wish not to be
disturbed the Do Not Disturb option can be invoked and all calls would go directly to the users
voicemail. The wireless office can also be used to completely replace desktop phones when the
situation warrants it. An example would be temporary staff that need access to our phone system but
are not necessarily assigned a desk. Features of our City Hall phone system could be transferred to
the cell which would allow us to place restrictions on the phone such as local dialing only.
The added yearly costs, incurred by the implementation of the upgrades, will be offset by the savings
we will realize when the extensions to Fire Station 1 and the Service Centre are removed.
Funding for this project is included in the 2003 budget and reserves.
Council's concurrence of the recommendation would be appreciated.
Prepared
Technical Support Engineer
Dirbctor of Int
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Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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F-2003-23
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-23 - 2003 Property Tax Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Cormnittee review and recommend to Council the 2003 Property Tax Rates.
BACKGROUND:
Tax Policy
The Continued Protection for Properly Taxpayers Act (Bill 140) received Royal Assent on December
4, 2000. The main purpose of the legislation is to provide the foundation for the property tax
capping program for 200t and future years. This legislation continues to be in effect, however,
several regulations have given specific direction on the legislation.
The Region of Niagara amended its tax policy in accordance with Provincial legislation (Bill 140)
and the relevant regulations. The amendments continue Regional Council's resolve to reduce the
property tax ratios for Multi-Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial property assessment classes.
The 2003 tax ratios were developed with these objectives and are presented in the next section.
Other Regional tax policy initiatives include the continuance of existing property classes, tax rate
reductions for property subclasses, tax rebates for qualified properties and tax deferrals for qualified
property-owners. In 2003, the Region established a new multi-residential tax class, as well as
establishing two Fam~land Awaiting for Development classes.
Tax Ratios
Tax ratios express the tax burden for each property class in comparison to the residential class for
a taxation year.
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In 1999, a Realty Tax Study was performed for the Region of Niagara. It identified that property
taxes for Multi-Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial classes were higher in comparison to
other municipalities. A five year tax mitigation plan was developed to reduce the tax burden on
these classes of property. The aim of this five year plan is to combine the Large Industrial with
Industrial into one class (one tax ratio) and to reduce the Multi-Residential tax ratio to 1.50 by 2004.
The following chart provides the tax ratios achieved for the past years and the outstanding target
ratios for 2004.
TAX RATIOS
Achieved 2004
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Residential 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.000 1.000 1.0000
Multi-Resident/al 2.5568 2.4922 2.3953 2.1169 2.000 2.0 1.5000
New Multi-Residential 1.0000 1.0000
Commercial 1.6464 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147 1.6147
Industrial 3.6362 3.5184 3.5184 3.5184 3.3648 3.3243 3.5184
Large Industrial 4.1880 4.0371 3.8743 3.8743 3.7052 3.6606 3.5184
Pipelines 1.3514 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341 1.3341
Farmland 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Managed Forest 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500 0.2500
Farmland Awaiting 0.7500 0.7500
Development I
Farmland Awaiting 1.0000 1.0000
Development [I
The targets contained in the five-year plan are achieved by the combination of the threshold cap and
the recommended tax ratios. The multi-residential tax ratio has been reduced to 2.0000. The
industrial tax ratio has been reduced to 3.3243 and the large industrial tax ratio has been reduced to
3.6606. The Region has created three new property classes for 2003. At this time, these classes have
no impact on Niagara Falls.
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Region of Niagara Tax Rates
Regional By-law 36-2003 set the total 2003 tax levy at $221,128,310 ($206,814,325 in 2002). Of
the total Regional levy, $47,583,030 ($44,896,803 in 2002) will be collected from the taxpayers of
Niagara Falls. Corresponding tax rates based on the 2003 tax levy are provided in the following
chart.
Tax Rates - Region of Niagara 2002
Residential 0.753060%
Multi-residential 1.506120%
New Multi-Residential N/A
' Co~ercial - Occupied 1.215968%
Co~ercial - Vac~t 0.851177%
hdusMM - Occupied 2.483275%
Mdus~al - Vac~t 1.614129%
L~ge - Occupied 2.734495%
L~ge - Vacant 1.777422%
Pipelines 1.004658%
F~l~ds 0.188265%
Managed Forests 0.188265%
F~I~d Aw~fing Development I N/A
F~l~d AwMtMg Development H N/A
Education Tax Rates
The Region of Niagara has been instructed by the Province to levy the following 2003 education
tax rates.
Tax Rates - Education 2002
Residential 0.373000%
Multi-residential 0.373000%
New Multi-Residential N/A
Commercial - Occupied 1.905554%
Commercial-Vacant 1.333888%
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Industrial - Occupied 3.315625%
Industrial-Vacant 2.155156%
Large - Occupied 3.650475%
Large - Vacant 2.372809%
Pipelines 1.644132%
Farmlands 0.093250%
Managed Forests 0.093250%
Farmland Awaiting Development I N/A
Farmlands Awaiting Development 1I N/A
Waste Management
The Region of Niagara provides the waste management services for the City of Niagara Falls. The
City has a contract with the Region for $4,866,994 in 2003 for this service. The City has the
obligation to determine the funding for these contracted services.
Since the closing of the landfill in the year 2000, the City has used both a user rate and a fiat tax to
collect waste management revenues. Prior to the user fee method of 2001, waste management costs
were partially funded by general taxation and landfill fees. For 2001, the user fee method resulted
in several withdrawals of users. The withdrawals caused a reduction in the City's revenues which
resulted in a deficit for waste management funding. For 2002, City Council agreed to institute a flat
tax that would be charged to all properties whether or not the owner of the property was using the
waste management service. Staff experienced a significant increase in administration to handle the
implementation of both these methods. For 2003, City Council has agreed to levy a waste
management tax rate that is based on property assessment. The rates for waste management are as
shown in the following chart.
Waste Management
Property Class Tax Rate
Residential 0.075026%
Multi-Residential 0.150053%
New Multi-Residential 0.075026%
Commercial 0.121145%
Excess land 0.084801%
Vacant land 0.084801%
Industrial 0.249410%
Excess land 0.162116%
Vacant land 0.162116%
Large Industrial 0.274641%
Excess land 0.178517%
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Pipelines 0.100093%
Farmlands 0.018757%
Managed Forests 0.018757%
Farmland A~vaiting Development I 0.056270%
Farmland Awaiting Development 1/ 0.075026%
City of Niagara Falls Tax Rates
The 2003 tax levy is $36,503,700 ($33,634,700 for 2002). The General taxation portion of this total
levy is $31,741,000 ($29,235,500 for 2002); the Urban Service Area taxation portion is $4,762,700
($4,399,200 for 2002). Corresponding tax rates based on these levies are provided in the following
chart.
Tax Rates - City of Niagara Falls
Tax Rates Service
City of Niagara Falls General Area Combined
Residential 0.491062% 0.077432% 0.568494%
Multi-Residenhal 0.982124% 0.154862% 1.136986%
New Multi-Residential N/A N/A N/A
Co~ercial- Occupied 0.792919% 0.125028% 0.917947%
Co~ercial - Vacant U~t 0.555042% 0.087519% 0.~2561%
Co~ercial- Vacant Land 0.555042% 0.087519% 0.02561%
Indus~ial- Occupied 1.564851% 0.248540% 1.813391%
Indus~al - Vacant Unit 1.017153% 0.161551% 1.178704%
Indusffial - Vacant L~d 1.017153% 0.161551% 1.178704%
Largelndus~ial-Occupied 1.723159% 0.273683% 1.996842%
Large Indus~al- Vacant 1.120054% 0.177894% 1.297948%
~ Pipelines 0.655126% 0.103301~o 0.758427%
Fa~ands 0.122765% 0.019358% 0.142123%
Managed Forests 0.122765% 0.019358% 0.142123%
Fa~ands Awaiting N/A N/A N/A
Development I
F~ands Awaiting N/A N/A N/A
Development II
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The Appropriations and Levying By-laws are prepared for Council's adoption, should the Committee
approve the recommendation. These By-laws authorize the preparation and sending of Final Tax
Notices. Appendix A shows the summary of tax rates for each classification and for all levies.
Prepared by:
Todd Harrison
Manager of Revenue
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submittedl ~ /
John MaCu Chief Ad~i°r~saltrdative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Appendix A
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
2003 Tax Rates
Assessment General Rates Urban Urban
Property Class Code City Region Waste Mgmt Schools Total Service Area Service Are;
Rate Total
Residential/Farm RT 0.490998% 0.735423% 0.075026% 0,335000% `1.636447% 0.077403% `1o713850%
Multi-residential MT 0.981997% 1.470848% 0.150053% 0.335000% 2.937898% 0.154806% 3.092704%
New Multi-residential 0.490998% 0.735423% 0.075026% 0.335000% 1.636447% 0.077403% 1.7`13850%
Commercial
*Occupied CT/ST/DT 0.792815% 1.187490% 0.121145% 1.802873% 3.904323% 0.124982% 4.029305%
-VacantUnit CU/SU/DU 0.554971% 0.831243% 0.084801% 1.262011% 2.733026% 0.087480% 2.8205'14%
-VacantLand CX 0.554971% 0.831243% 0.084801% 1.262011% 2.733026% 0.087488% 2.820514%
Industrial
-Occupied IT 1.500191% 2.29~029% 0.249410~ 3.035952% 7.081582% 0.237107% 7.318689%
-VacantUnit IU 0.975124% 1.492418% 0.162116% 1.973369% 4.603027% 0.154119% 4.757'146%
- Vacant Land IX 0.975124% 1.492418% 0.162116% 1.973369% 4.603027% 0.154119% 4.757'146%
ILarge Industrial
-Occupied L'~ 1.651956% 2.528305% 0.274641% 3.343084% 7,797986% 0.261093% 8.059079%
-Vacant LU 1,073771% 1.643397% 0.178517% 2.173005% 5.068690% 0.169711% 5.23840'1%
Pipelines PT 0.655041% 0.981127% 0.100093% 1.554359% 3.290620% 0.103263% 3.393883%
F
armands FI 0.122750% 0.153856% 0.018757% 0.083750°/, 0.409'113% 0.019351% 0.4~'64~%
ManagedFomsts 11 0.122750% 0.183656% 0.019757% 0.083750% 0.409'1'13% 0.019351% 0.4264~%
FarmlandAwaitingDe¥1 0.368249% 0.5515~9% 0.056270% 0.251250% 1.227337% 0.0§g052% '1,285389%
FarmlandAwaiting Devil 0.490996% 0.735423% 0,075026% 0.335000% 1.636447% 0.077403% '1.713850%
The City of
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4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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F-2003-24
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-24 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Residential,
Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes
RECOMMENDATION:
That June 30 and September 17 be approved as the 2003 Final Due Dates for the Residential,
Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the additional calculations required to prepare the 2003 Final Tax Notices for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential property classes, all assessment classes cannot be billed
at the same time. Staff is therefore recommending that the Final Tax Notice Due Dates for the
Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes be set as June 30 and
September 17. Once the additional calculations for the remaining classes have been determined then
final tax notice due dates for the Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-residential property classes will
be presented for Committee's consideration.
Prepared by:
T. Harri~so~~
Manager of Revenue
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted: /Q
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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F-2003-25
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-25 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the municipal accounts totalling $13,129,910.68
for the period ending May 12, 2003.
BACKGROUND:
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:
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
~lly submitted:
//John MacDonald '
fi// Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY-LAW NO. 2003-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $13,129,910.68 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following disbursements for the period ending May 12, 2003.
SUPPLIER NAME CHEQUE NO. SERVICE AMOUNT
21ST CEN~3Ry DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT 275437
407 ETR EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE 275279
464586 ONTARIO LTD 275280
ACM/~S GRAINGER INC 275281
ACFJ~S GRAINGER INC 275438
ACTIVE WATERSPORTS INC 275282
AFFAIRES BUSINESS 411 275283
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKER 275284
ALFIDOME CONSTRUCTION 275439
ALLEN BARBARA 275440
A~LLIED MEDIC~J~ INSTRUMENT 275285
ALL PRO EQUIPMENT 275286
ANIXTER CANADA INC 275441
AUTOGRAPHIX 275287
BANK OF MONTREAL 275288
B~qTON TRUCK & TR3kILEH SERVICE 275289
BCE EMERGIS INC 275290
BELL CANADA 275291
BELL CAN~dDA 275442
BELL CAND23A 275443
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 275292
BIGGARS KEy SHOP 275293
B M AWNINGS 275444
BOBCAT OF HAMILTON LTD 275445
BODKIN LEASING 275446
BOLIBRUCK BOB 275447
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA 275294
BRODART 275448
BRODERICK/LNDy 275295
BUNTIN REID 275449
BURKE PATRICK 275450
BURN JAMES 275296
BURNSTD/qD 275451
CAA NIAG/LRA 275297
CAMBRIDGE SHOPPING CENTRE 275298
CD2~ AM INSTRUMENTS LTD 275299
CANAVAN WENDY 275300
CANADIA/q CANCER SOCIETY 275301
CANADIA/~ CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL 275302
C~uNADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 275452
C~LNADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM 275303
CANA/DIAM LINEN AND UMIFOR34 275453
CANTEC SECURITY SERVICES 275454
CAPORICCI GUY 275455
CARGILL SALT 275456
CA~TER CAR & TRUCK RENTAL 275457
CARTER MUGH 275304
CENTURY V~tLLEN 275305
CERIDIA/q LIFEWORKS SERVICE 275458
CHAMBERS WATER ~ULAGE INC 275306
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL 275307
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL 275459
CD-ROM-FIRE CODE 103.50
MILEAGE-VARIOUS 11.25
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-LIBRARy 117.30
EQUIPMENT-FIRE 424.95
SUPPLIES-FIRE 465.49
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION-FIRE 9.20
ADVERTISING-CLERKS 299.55
BROKERAGE FEE-FIRE 22.66
REPAIRS-MUN WORKS 5,484.~6
PARKING TICKET REFUND 20.00
SAFETY SUPPLIES-FIRE 1,631.90
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-ARENAS 570.06
COPPER-STOP~S 2,042.40
LETTERING-VARIOUS 303.60
REFLTND-FINA/~CE 165.00
EQUIPMENT ~[AINTENANCE-M]3N WORK 5,980.00
INTERNET C~L~RGES-FIRE 64.55
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS 6,707.16
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS 2,472.37
TELEPHONE C"H~GES-VARIOUS 277.03
HARDW~-RE-~IN WORKS 97.75
LOCKS & KEYS-VARIOUS 5.75
EQUIPMENT-CEMETERY 857.80
EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS 1,864.14
LEASE-A3AENAS 435.83
MILEAGE-gUSH-APR/2003 109.70
GRANT-APR/2003 15,991.67
SUPPLIES-LIBRARY 345.67
TRAINING EXPENSES-NUN WORKS 91.03
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS 297.53
REPLENISH PETTY CASH-FIRE 100.93
MILEAGE-APR/2003 54.07
MAINTENANCE-INFO SYSTEMS 24,389.20
VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION-FIRE 201.00
TAX REFU~-FIN~CE 349,060.87
EQUIPMENT-gNJN WORKS 43,120.40
MILEAGE-M3LR/2003 35.40
DONATION-N R 100.00
SUBSCRIPTION-FIRE 300-00
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS 104.33
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS 217.63
SAFEq~ MATS-VARIOUS 21.22
SECURITY-PARKS/REC 2,189.22
FUNDING-PAR}Cg/REC 45.00
SALT-MUN WORKS 9,863.13
VEHICLE RENTAL 723.35
REIMBURSEMENT-MUN WORKS 120.00
EQUIPMENT-FIRE 367.08
CONTRACT SERVICES-H R 2,253.42
WATER-FIRE 35.00
HARDWARE-STORES 42.45
PLARDW/LRE-STORES 41.58
CEIPPAWA AUTOBODY LTD
CHNAIDROUK L]LqlSSA & CHNAIDROUK
CERIS CRISTELLI & ASSOCIATES
CIBC
CIBC
CIT FINANCIAL LTD
CITY OF THOROLD
CL/LRK DAVE
CLASS A FIRE & RESCUE
CLAYDON JEFF
CLUE ITALIA L~DIES AUXILIARY
CODE 4 FIRE & RESCUE INC
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC
COGECO CABLE CANADA INC
COLLINS SAFETY
CO~ERCIAL PHOTOCOPY LTD
CO~ISSIONAIRES
CO~ISSIONAIRES
COM~ITY RESOURCES CENTRE
COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP
COSTELLO BRIAN
COUTTS LIBRARY SERVICES LTD
CRAWFORD ADJ~3STERS CANADA
CRAWFORD SMITH & SWALLOW
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
DAVID SCHRAM & ASSOCIATES
DELCAN CORPORATION
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
DE PROPEETIS SERGIO
DESIGN ELECTRONICS
DICTAPHONE CANADA 1995 INC
DOERING & BRO~rN CORP
DOMINION PAVING CO
DONOFRIOANGELO
DOUGI~S JA24IE
DREN K3~RL
DREW CANADA
DUI~ MARK
E3 LABORATORIES
ELIA CHRISTINE
ELLIS ENGINEERING INC
EMCO LIMITED DISTRIBUTION
EMCOMP CONSULTANTS INC
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ETHERINGTON DAVE
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
EVIN INDUSTRIES LTD
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS WHOLESALE LTD & ZIPPO
FELICETTI ANNy
FELLBAUM G A DR
FEREN SIGN SYSTEMS
FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT LTD
FIRST VD2~COUVER FINANCE
FISHERS REGALIA
FISHER ALLAN
FLAGS OVER NIAGARA
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FRANK COWAN COMPANY LIMITED
FRASERS TRADE DIRECTORY
GALES GAS BA/qS
GLABDING SA-LES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLENNIE MARy
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GT FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
275308
275309
2753~0
275311
275460
275312
275461
275462
275314
275463
275464
275315
275316
275465
275466
275467
275317
275468
275469
275470
275471
275318
275472
275473
275319
275474
275475
275320
275321
275476
275477
275322
275323
275324
275478
275479
275480
275325
275481
275326
275482
275327
275483
275328
275329
275484
275485
275330
275486
275331
275332
275487
275333
275488
275334
275489
275335
275336
275337
275490
275491
275338
275492
275339
275493
275340
275341
275494
275495
275342
275496
VEHICLE REPAIRS-MUN WORKS 2,142.94
REFUND-FINANCE 603.00
EUILDING RENOVATIONS-VARIOUS 1,546.15
REFUAUD-FINANCE 751.71
REFLrND-FIN~%NCE 160.08
LEASE-ARENAS 233.29
TRAINING-SEWERS 321.00
FUNDING-PARKS/REC 45.00
EQUIPMENT-FIRE 2,939.24
MILEAGE-APR/2003 87.91
ADVERTISING-MAYOR'S 25.00
SUPPLIES-FIRE 442.75
CABLE SERVICE-VARIOUS 228.99
CABLE SERVICE-FIRE 106.95
SAFETY SHOES 430.08
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS 18.15
CO~ISSIONAIRE SERVICE-VARIOUS 4,097.16
CO~ISSIONAIRE SERVICE-VARIOUS 13,740.34
RENT-V/LRIOUS 471.50
SUPPLIES-INFO SYSTEMS 181.41
MILEAGE-~LPR/2003 170.38
BOOK PURCHASE-LIBP~y 25.92
INSUPJ~CE CLAIMS-LEGAL 503.50
AUDIT FEES-CITY HALL 19,661.25
UNION DUES 3,040.04
UNION DUES 3,079~30
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-COM~CU~ITY CENTRE 8~386.05
ENGINEERING SERVICE-MI/N WORKS 4,377~64
COMPUTERS-VARIOUS 34,038.85
FUNDING-P~KS/REC 45.00
SECLrRITY-CITY HALL 841.71
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-FIRE 3,061.53
COPIER LEASES~LIBRARY 1,986~27
SNOW PLOWING-VARIOUS 18,496.02
FUNDING-PARKS/REC 45.00
MILEAGE-~/2003 324.04
MILEAGE-A~R/2003 87.53
WATER TREAT~T-ARENAS 286.76
FUNDING-PARKS/REC 45.00
WATER TESTING-MUN WORKS 214.66
P~qADE-PARKS/REC 300.00
ENGINEERING SERVICE-MUN WORKS 1,282.29
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-WATER 1,449.69
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE-H R 4,312.10
NATL~ GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS 2,701.50
NATL~ GAB-LIBRARY 167.92
MILEAGE-APR/2003 106.20
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-5~3N WORKS 1,943.87
EQUIPMENT-M~ WORKS 14,649.85
EQUIPMENT-FIRE 384.99
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS 147.38
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS 774.36
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-ARENAS 146.83
MILEAGE-APR/2003 147.13
TRAINING-FIRE 3,135.37
SIGNS-VARIOUS 588.50
CLOTHING REPAIRS-FIRE 306.93
ASPHALT F~TERIALS-MTIN WORKS 2,256.64
EMBLEM-FIRE 52.33
FL5%IDING-PARKS/REC 45.00
FLAGPOLE-CEMETERIES 1,490.86
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES 705.25
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES 1,223.70
INSUR3~NCE CLAIMS-LEGAL 16,274.60
DIRECTORY-LIBPdLRY 195.50
GAS PURC~SE-FIRE 109.00
PLUMBING SUPPLIES~MUN WORKS 1,752.20
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS 1,122.43
REIMBURSEMENT-PARKS/REC 30.00
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES 65.34
JA/~ITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES 3,482.19
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC 275497
HAMDANI DRYCLEANERS LTD 275498
~JLg. DING BYRON K 275499
~LA~IEON TODD 275500
HCH LAZEPdV~ INC 275343
HEAD GERALDINE 275344
HEART OF HOPE 275345
HICKEY NEAL 275501
HIGGINS FPg~NK 275502
HILL BOLES LTD 275503
HI PRO SPORTING GOODS 275346
HOLMAN GEOFF 275504
I~ELL }~AROLD 275505
~UMMELL HAROLD 275506
R1/NGARIAN CULTUR~_L CENTRE 275347
HUNTER CINDY 275348
IBI GROUP 275507
ID SECURITY SYSTEMS CANADA 275349
ID SECI/RITY SYSTEMS CANADA 275508
IG INXrESTORS GROUP 275509
IN2ITIVE GROUP INC 275350
INFO FRANCHISE NEWS 275510
INTEP~NATIONAL BINDING & LAMINATING 275351
ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT 275352
JACKSON DAVE 275511
JACK THE BOO}~4A~ LTD 275353
JESSOP JIM 275354
KINETIC VIDEO.COM 275512
K/~OWBUDDy RESOURCES 275513
KRAJNAK DAVE 275355
LAFARGE UANADA INC 275356
LAFARGE C~DA INC 275514
I~CASTER ROUSE 275357
LIBRARY BOUND INC 275358
LIBR3~RY BOUND INC 275515
LIBPg%RY SERVICES CENTER 275359
LIBRARY SERVICES CENTER 275516
LINDSAY PRESS 275360
L WALTER & SONS EXCAVATING 275361
MACDONALD ANDREW 275517
MAIURI TODD 275362
M3~RI LI~qNE EASTI~ 275363
~ka-RINO JIM & MARINO CLAUDETTE 275518
~%RTIN ENGINEERING INC 275364
MARTIN ENGINEERING INC 275519
MATTHEWS CAMERON HEYWOOD 275520
MAYHEW & ASSOCIATES 275365
MC3~NDREWS AIR LTD 275521
MCDONALD RQB 275522
MCNABB & CONNOLLY 275366
MEDCON MECHANICAL LTD 275523
ME OLSEN TITLES INC 275367
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENEP~L 275368
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 275524
MINISTER OF FINANCE 275369
MINISTER OF FINANCE 275525
MOODIE HARRY 275370
MORTON RICH 275371
MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN 275526
NIAGARA.COM 275527
NIAG~{A CREDIT LrNION 275372
NIAG~°~A CREDIT UNION 275528
NIAGARA FALLS ATOM HOCKEY 275529
NIAGAP~A FALLS HYDRO 275373
NIAG~ FD. LLS HYDRO 275374
NIAC~ FALLS HYDRO 275530
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBP~ARY 275531
NIAGARA F~-LLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE 275375
NIAGD~qA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE 275376
NIAGARA FALLS PROFESSIONAL FIRE 275532
NIAG~A FALLS SUMMER SWIM 275377
SUPPLIES-STORES
SERVICE-FIRE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
MILEAGE APR/2003
SUPPLIES-LIBRARY
FOOTWEAR- JAN- MAR/2003
MANUALS-FIRE
MEAL ALLOWANCE-ARENAS
MI LEAGE - J~/~-MJ%R/2003
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
BUILDING MAI NTEN~CE - ~%RENAS
MI LEAGE -PUrR-APR / 2003
MEAL ALLOWANCE-MUN WORKS
REPLENISH PETTY CASH-MUN WORKS
SOCIAL EVENING-H R
MILEAGE-APR t2003
CONSULTING SERVICES- PI~ING
SECURITY-LIBRARY
SECURITY-LIBRARY
REFUND - FIN~NCE
GIFTS-H R
DIRECTORY-LIBRARY
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SAFETY FOOTWEAR- FIRE
MILEAGE-APR f2003
SUPPLIES - L I BP~ARY
TRAINING- FIRE
VIDEOS - LIBP3LRY
BOOKS - LI BR3%RY
REPAIRS TO CAMERA SYSTEM-SEWERS
GR3~LJ~R "A" STONE
GR3~AR A" STONE
SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL-FIRE
PROCESSING C~GES -LIBP3~RY
VIDEOS
VIDEOS - LI BP-ARY
VIDEOS ~ LIBRARY
OFFICE SUPPLIES-CLERKS
SNOW REMOVAL-STREETS
FUNDING ~SI STANCE- PARKS/REC
FIRE PREVENTION COURSE
BROCHURE-DR RECRUITMENT
BUILDING PERM] T FEE REFUND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES- ENG
NEW COMMUNITY CENTRE
SURVEYING SERVICES-PARKS/REC
CHAI RS - ENG
MAINTENANCE-OLD LIBRARY
MI LEAGE -APR/2003
VIDEOS - LIBP. ARY
WATER METRES-WATER
TITLE SEARCHES-LEGAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
BURIAL LICENCE FEE-CEMETERIES
~f3NI CI PAL DIRECTORY - LI BP~ARY
PAPP TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
EMPLOYEE'S SOCIAL NIGHT
MEETING EXPENSE~COP~4 SERVICES
INTERNET SERVICES-INFORMATION
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
ADVERTISEMENT - MAYOR ' S
WATER TRANSFERS-FINANCE
WATER CHARGES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICITY & WATER-V2LRIOUS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR PETTY CASH
UNION DUES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
UNION DUES
GRANT
586.50
46.58
500.00
181.70
46.01
149.50
818.00
1,765.50
2,460.66
987.00
207.67
3,010.00
12.00
14,583.46
6,325.00
85,247.20
600.00
1,454.37
40.45
107.00
293.23
126.81
192.40
45.00
181.85
41.22
615.25
538.16
1,085.63
506.11
50.94
557.81
6,774.20
6,305.68
93.15
385.20
45.00
45.00
1,551.50
60.00
5,650.66
435.21
2,140.00
2,066.55
710.49
172.72
436.56
4,511.69
1,071.70
1,226.78
1,226.78
3,615.00
42.50
122.68
500.00
152.96
530.09
14,624.00
14,634.00
100.00
50,904.57
52,885.74
993.16
262.49
2,604.69
3,006.99
2,604.69
12,400.00
NIAGAP~A PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY LTD 275533
NIAGARA HEALTH SYSTEM 275378
NIAGARA ROADS SUPERVISORS 275534
NIAG~%I~A SAW SALES AND SERVICE 275379
NIAGARA SHEET METAL 275380
NIAGARA SHOPPING NEWS 275381
NIAGAP. A SPRING SERVICE LTD 275382
NIAGARA STAR PAINTERS 275383
NIAG/LqA TR3LNSIT 275535
NICHOLLS Pk~RINE LTD 275384
NITRANSKY WILLIAM ROBERT 275385
OMERS 275536
ONTARIO BUILDING OFFICIAL 275537
ONTARIO PROFESSIONAL PI~NERS 275538
ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL 275386
ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL 275539
PANUCCI, RAFFAELE & P~NUCCI MI 275540
PASCO JOHN 275387
PAULA BERKETO 275388
PEC ROOF MAINTENANCE 275542
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL LTD 275389
PHILIPS ENGINEERING 275390
POTTH/~T FRED 275543
PR3~XAIR 275391
pR3~IR 275544
PRESTON MICROFIUMING SERV 275392
PURE WATER 275393
PURE WATER 275545
PUROLATOR COI/RIER 275394
PUROLATOR COURIER 275546
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD 275547
RANKIN DAVE 275548
RECEIVER GENERA~L 275395
RECEIVER GENERAL 275549
REGIONAJ~ MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGAP. A 275396
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 275397
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA 275550
RESQTECH SYSTEMS INC 275398
ROBERTSON I~ARRy 275551
ROCELCO INC 275399
ROGERS WIRELESS INC 275400
ROGERS WIRELESS INC 275552
RONDAR INC 275553
ROYAL DIRECT 275401
RL~DDELL COLIN 275402
R & W HOIST REPAIRS LTD 275403
SACCO FRED 275554
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 275404
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC 275555
SAFETY EXPRESS LI~D 275405
SAUNDERS BOOK COMPANY 275556
SCARINGI VITO 275406
SCARINGI VITO 275557
SCHOLJ%R'S CHOICE MOYER 275407
SCHOLAR'S CHOICE MOYER 275558
SCOTIA~ANK 275408
SCOTIABANK 275409
SCOTIABANK 275559
THE SENIORS REVIEW 275560
SEYMOUR COLIN 275561
SIGNATURE SIGNS 275410
SIGNATURE SIGNS 275562
SIMPLEX GRINNELL 275411
SINGUI~ PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 275412
SINGbT-J%R PRODUCTIONS LIMITED 275563
SMILE MAKERS 275564
SMITH DARRELL 275565
SMITH LEE 275566
SOFTCHOICE CORPORATION 275567
SOMMERVILLE LANDSCAPING 275413
SORLEY GLORIA 275568
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-LIBRARY 59.28
BIOMEDICAL SERVICES 112.50
CONFERENCE 90.00
TOOL P/~RTS-FIRE 121.33
MATERIALS-GARAGE 230.00
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-V~LRIOUS 999.05
VEHICLE REPAIRS~GAP~AGE 3,417.80
REPAIRS-CORE BUILDING 793.94
MAY/2003 DRAW 180,000.00
M~INE RESPONSE UNITS FIRE 16,836.68
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND 667.00
PAYROLL REMITTANCES 81,529.56
CERTIFICATION-BLDG 100.00
ADVERTISEMENT-H R 1,605.00
CONFERENCE FEE-pARKS/REC 120.00
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL-PARKS/REC 107.00
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND 544.99
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES 100.00
STREETSCAPE PLAN-PARKS/REC 5,584.04
ROOFING MATERIALS-FAIRVIEW 428.00
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS 85.60
ENGINEERING SERVICES 1,110.36
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TUITION FEES 247.60
CYLINDER RENTALS-VARIOUS 389.28
CYLINDER RENTALS-VA~RIOUS 74.00
BOOKS-LIBRARY 42.09
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS 13.50
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS 175.50
COURIER C~IARGES-VARIOUS 362.07
COURIER CHA~RGES-VARIOUS 126.22
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES 655.15
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PD~RKS/REC 45.00
PAYROLL REMITTANCES 168,872.36
PAYROLL REMITTAiqCES 168,287.59
REGIONAL TAX LEVY-2ND INSTALLMENT 11,224,201.00
SIGN PURCHASE-P/LRKING/TRAFFIC 10,961.91
SIGN PURCHASE4pARKING/TRAFFIC 1,842.76
SAFETY SUPPLIES-FIRE 1,120.60
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-P/~RKS/REC 45.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES-LIBPgLRY 98.90
CELLULAR CHARGES-LEGAL 113.55
CELLULAR CH~GES-VARIOUS 211.14
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-CITY HALL 1,562.20
WATER REFUND 104.02
PURCHASE REIMBURSEMENT 45.95
REPAIRS TO HOIST-EQUIPMENT 842.38
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES 100.00
WASTE OIL PICKUP-GARAGE 198.49
MACHINERY OIL-STORES 735.26
GAS DETECTOR-/LRENAS 429.37
BOOKS-LIBRARY 97.16
SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM 600.00
MILRAGE-APR/2003 231.84
EDUCATION SUPPLIES-LIBRARy 9.18
EDUCATION SUPPLIES-LIBRA~RY 1,206.06
PLrRCHASE CARD 115,381.70
US DRAFT-STATE OF MICHIGAN 1,137.87
US DRAFT-SMEAL FIRE APP~=q3~TUS 408.73
ADVERTISEMENT-MAYOR'S 40~.25
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES 100.00
SERVICE CALL-ARENAS 352.53
MILLENNIUM CLOCK-PARKS/REC 149.50
SERVICE CALL-FIRE 548.15
PARADE FLOAT-PARKS/REC 787.75
PARADE FLOAT-PARKS/REC 1,388.05
EDUCATION SUPPLIES-LIBRA~qY 846.57
MILF~GE~MAR/2003 255.58
REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES 937.38
LICENCE FEE-INFO SYSTEMS 984.40
SNOWPLOWING-VARIOUS 727.60
FUNDING ASSISTANCE~PARKS/REC 500.00
SPEARE SEEDS 275414
STAPLES BUSINESS DEPOT 275415
ST JOHi~ A~4BUL~CE 275569
STREf~MLINE 275416
SUN LIFE OF CANADA 275417
SUN LIFE OF CANADA 275418
SUPREMEX INC 275419
TALK WIRELESS INC 275420
TD CANADA TRUST 275421
TD CANADA TRUST 275570
TELUS NATION;LL SYSTEMS INC 275422
TELUS NATIONAL SYSTEMS INC 275571
THE C/~MERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE 275423
THE CA_N~dDIA_N B~LR ASSOCIATION 275572
THE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST 275424
THE UNIFORM GROUP INC 275573
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTR3~CTOBS 275425
TOWNE & COUNTRY NEWSTA~ND 275426
TRAF P~LRK INC 275574
TREVOR OWEN LIMITED 275427
TROW CONSULTING ENGINEERS 275428
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 275429
U~ LIFE INSUP~ANCE COMPANy 275430
UPPER CANADA SPRINGS INC 275575
VADIM COMPUTER MANAGEMENT 275431
WA~LKER BROTHERS QUA~RRIES 275432
WALKER BROTHERS QUandaRIES 275576
WALLACE JOHN 275577
WAL M~T STORES INC 275578
WELLAND COUNTY LAW ASSOCIATION 275579
WESTBI3P. NE/RUDDY 275580
WHAT'S UP KIDS MAGAZINE LTD 275433
WINGER TERRI 275581
WRIGHT FUELS INC 275434
WRIGHT ~"JELS INC 275582
WSIB 275435
WSIB 275583
WSIB 275584
WSIB 275585
Y~/~NELL O%rERHEAD DOOR 275586
ZABZINSKI HOPE 275436
TURF MIXTURE-FAIRVIEW 1,713.50
OFFICE SUPPLIES-LIBRARY 24.97
FIRST AID COURSE-FIRE 680.00
VEHICLE UPHOLSTERING-G~L~AGE 224.25
MISC BENEFITS EXPENSE 17,731.98
ASO REMITTANCE-H R 4,230.20
ENVELOPES-VARIOUS 1,550.43
PAGING AIRTIME-FIRE 207.48
WATER REFUND 399.12
WATER REFUND 100.00
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-INFO SYSTEMS 343.85
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-INFO SYSTEMS 1,597.35
PEOTOGR3~PHy SUPPLIES-VARIOUS 93.15
MEMBERSHIP FEE-LEGAL 537.61
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN WORKS 11,211.22
FIRE APPAREL-FIRE 1,299.14
RETAINING WALL REPAIRS-NK3N WORKS 1,005.80
ADVERTISING-LIBR3LRy 232.85
SOFTWARE-pARKING 1,180.40
EQUIPMENT BAGS-FIRE 213.90
ENGINEERING SERVICES 10,125.89
CO~/RIER SERVICES-FIRE 16.24
~D~R/2003 PREMIUMS 1,101.34
BOTTLED WATER-N R 62.00
DATA CONVERSION-CITY HALL 7,834.37
GP~ "A" STONE 123.56
GRDJ~3LAR "A" STONE 4,327.32
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PA-P~ &REC 45.00
MATERIALS-LIBRARY 338.01
MEMBERSNIP FEE-LEGAL 53.50
ELECTRIC~J~ SUPPLIES-STORES 425.04
ADVERTISING-MAYOR'S 315.65
CARETAKER WAGES-APR/2003 65.00
FUEL-STORES 15,880.62
FUEL-STORES 15,727.38
WORKING CAPITAL DEPOSIT 33,944.30
SDBSCRIPTION SERVICES 80.25
PAYMENTS TO APRIL 22/2003 2,494.17
APRIL PREMIUMS-LIBRARY 527.06
DOOR NEPAIRS-FIRE 278.31
RESCUER ~t~/~JA~LS-FIRE 46.01
$13,129,910.68
PAYABLE TOTAL :
PASSED THIS 12TM DAY OF F~AY, 2003.
DEltN IORFiDA, CITY CLERK
WAYi~E THOMSON, MAYOR
FIRST READING: 2003.
SECOND READING: 2003.
THIRD RE/tDING: 2003.
Corporate Services Department
· . ~,,,,~ Finance Division
The Qty ot ~r~'~l¢ 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Fallsl~ll/ P.O. Box 1023
Canada Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~lal~l' web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2003-26
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-26 - Optimist Club Loan Request
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Conmaittee approve debenture borrowing on behalf of the
Optimist Club for the purposes of consolidating an existing mortgage with a new loan for a
building addition.
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the City enter into a new mortgage
agreement with the Optimist Club with payment terms equal to the debenture borrowing,
including principal and interest payments.
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the discharge of the existing mortgage held
on the Optimist Club property when the new mortgage has been registered.
BACKGROUND:
On March 3, 2003, representatives of the Optimist Club made a deputation to request an interest-free
loan of $400,000. They explained that the funds are required in order to construct a 40' by 130' metal
addition to the north side of the building to provide additional space for a walk-in co~ler, storage
space and washrooms.
In the past, the City has provided t~vo loans to the Optimist Club. The first loan of $500,000 was
provided on an interest-free basis. The second loan orS100,000 was an interest-bearing loan. The
first loan has been repaid. In regards to the second loan, the Club has been paying the annual interest
charges, but has not as yet commenced repaying the principal.
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Should Council ~vish to provide an additional loan, Staffwould recommend that the City consolidate
the existing mortgage with the new loan. The loan consolidation is approximately $474,355. This
includes the existing mortgage of$100,000, the cost of the building addition which has been reduced
to $326,500 plus GST, and an amount of $25,000 for new equipment. The City would debenture
the total amount through the Region and the Club would be responsible for repaying both the
principal and interest charges.
A review of the Optimist Club's revised financial budget indicates that the Club could support some
of the repayment of a ten-year debenture of approximately $474,355. The revised budget shows a
net operating surplus of approximately $9,750 for the 2002/2003 year. hr addition, the Optimist
Club has pledged the surplus monies that ~vould be generated by the various sports tournaments at
the Optimist Park. This pledge has, in the past, been the basis for the Optimist Club's ability to
repay previous loan agreements with the City.
The Optimist Club has also requested that the City exempt the Club from paying interest on the total
loan. The cost of this interest exemption (at 6.5% interest) would be approximately $180,800 over
a ten-year period.
Conclusion
The Optimist Club is respectfully requesting that the City of Niagara Falls provide an interest-free,
consolidated loan for approximately $474,355. City Council's approval will enable the Club to
construct and equip additional building space to the Optimist Club Hall. The Club is hopeful that
an early decision by the City Council will also enable them to commence the project immediately.
Staff recommends that upon the Council's approval, the City would debenture the required monies
of approximately $474,355, enter into a new mortgage agreement for a consolidated loan, and
discharge the existing mortgage agreement upon the registration of the new mortgage.
Recommended by:
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted: ~/]
John MacDon~ald~
~~istrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Corporate Services Department
.,~,,~ Finance Division
The City of I~ll~ 4310 Queen Street
Niagara FallslJ~[~llll~ P.o. Box 1023
Canada .,~!~1~ Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~~' web site: www.city, niagarafa,,s.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2003-27
Kenneth E. Burden
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2003-27 - St. John Ambulance Capital Request
RECOMMENDATION:
For the consideration of the Corporate Services Committee.
'~*That a contrlbut±on of $7,500 be approved for the St. John Ambulance capital
BACKGROUND: project. **
On April 28, 2003, representatives from the St. John Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch made a
deputation to City Council. The presentation included a request for a financial contribution to their
capital project to replace the 23-year-old, Mobile First Aid Post/Ambulance. The St. John
Ambulance Niagara Falls Branch is attempting to fund-raise $150,000. An application for Provincial
Trillium funding for $75,000 has already been submitted; the balance will be fund-raised from
corporate and private donors. The request was referred to Staff for a report.
Staff advise that the City of Niagara Falls provides operating funds to the St. John Ambulance
Niagara Falls Branch. For 2003, City Council approved a $29,000 grant ($27,500 for 2002) out of
the Parks, Recreation and Culture budget. In kind services are also provided to the organization from
City resources.
Staff further advise that in order to provide a financial contribution to the capital project, funds could
be re-directed from the City's Vehicle Replacement Budget for 2003 and/or Capital Reserves. Staff
advise that a total financial contribution of $7,500 would not significantly interfere ~vith the City's
Vehicle Replacement program, and would provide 10% of the total fund-raising target from
corporate and private donors.
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Recommended by:
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted: ,f
Chief Admiff~strative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Community Services Department
Th fy of ,~1~
e Ci Municipal Works
~ 4310 Queen Street
Nlogara
P.o. Bo× ,02,
Cana~,,~.~l~'Niagara Fa,s, ON L2E 6X5
~-r web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: darrells@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2003-89
Ed Dujlovic
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2003-89 - Casino Roads Environmental Assessment
RECOMMENDATION:
That Committee authorizes staff to file the Environmental Study Report and proceed with detailed
design.
BACKGROUND:
On March 17, 2003, Committee directed Staff to have the Environmental Study Report prepared for
the .Casino Roads Environmental Assessment. Since that meeting, there have been meetings with the
various stakeholders and a compromise position has been reached.
The Enviromnental Study Report reflects that compromise and is ready to be filed. In general the
report recommends:
widen Fallsview Boulevard to four lanes plus a turning lane from Murray Streey to Dixon
Street;
widen Fallsview Boulevard to four lanes from Dixon Street to Durra Street;
widen Durra Street to four lanes from Stanley Avenue to Fallsview Boulevard;
widen Murray Street to allow for turning lanes into the Casino and Skylon and then taper to
two lanes at the Niagara Parks Commission Limit; and
Main Street and Dixon Street do not require additional lanes.
.There are still minor issues to be resolved, such as exact sidewalk widths, grades etc. Ho~vever, these
~ssues are better dealt with during detailed design. A separate report deals with the commencement
of detailed design.
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Committee's concurrence with the recommendation would be appreciated.
D~re~th, P.Eng.
Manager of Engineering Services
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Community Services Department
/ne ...... L. ITy 01' ~'-----~"~a Parks, Recreation & Culture
iriS, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara
p.o. Box
Canada ~~rm ~r.. Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~T~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel,: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-23
Adele Kan
Director
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
May 12, 2003
Re:
R-2003-23 - Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex
Tree Removal - Tender TR03-2003
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Tender TR03-2003 for the removal of trees and shrubs from Patrick
Cummings Memorial Sports Complex be awarded to KNM Nurseries Limited of Fenwick, ON, for
a total cost of $70,780.50 including all taxes.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 5, 2003, Council meeting, this report was presented and a letter was received from Mr.
Ed Michalczyk indicating some concerns about the park and the adjacent proposed subdivision.
Council directed Staff to hold a public meeting and present the park design to the surrounding
neighbourhood. On Wednesday, May 7, 2003, a public meeting was held at the Chippawa
Willoughby Memorial Arena with 25 residents, four alderman, and five City Staff in attendance.
There were two main issues presented at this meeting. The first was the park concept overview, and
the second was the adjacent subdivision overview. The following were the main comments received
and Staff's responses:
Park Issues
Concerned about migratory birds in this woodlot.
Response: Staffcontacted the Canadian Wildlife Services and were advised that this
woodlot was too small for migratory birds to nest in and that there were no recorded
sightings of endangered bird species in this area.
Concerned about dust drifting into the backyards from the ball diamonds.
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Response: Staff will be installing a special infield red brick type material that does
not produce a lot of dust and the irrigation system will keep the dust to a minimum.
Concerned about the sports lights shining into the windows of adjacent neighbours.
Response: Staff will be installing 'cut off shields' on the sports lights that will
control the light in the surrounding area.
Concerned about removing all of the trees in the park.
Response: Staff will be removing only the trees necessary to install the sports fields
and the parking areas. There will be approximately seven (7) acres of trees preserved
in this park.
Concerned about the declining interest in Slo-Pitch.
Response: There is a declining interest in fastball and baseball, but the slo-pitch
leagues are increasing. There are over 100 slo-pitch leagues presently in Niagara
Falls, not including the Provincial and National slo-pitch teams that come to Niagara
Falls each year.
Subdivision Issues
Concerned about fast traffic along Weinbrenner Road
Response: Staff will be conducting a Traffic Study and addressing this issue with
methods of reducing traffic as part of the Subdivision Development agreement.
Concerned about the access to the park along Weinbrenner Road.
Response: Staff will be reviewing this issue as part of the Traffic Study and make
adjustments to the Masterplan of the park where necessary.
Concerned about re-designing Weinbrenner Road to create curves to slow traffic.
Response: There was a representative from River Realty Ltd. (developer of this
subdivision) at this meeting and he indicated that the developer had no intentions in
re-designing this road. It was noted that the developer has received draft plan
approval and that Council will be considering revised lot layout on tonight's agenda.
The processing of the revisions of this subdivision will follow the normal Planning
Act requirements. The ne~v storm sewers that will be installed in this subdivision
will become part of an overall scheme to assist the neighboufing properties with any
existing storm and sanitary sewer concerns.
Staffrecommends that we move forward with the selected removal of the park trees.
Four (4) bid proposals were received for the removal of approximately eight (8) hectares (20 acres)
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of scrub trees and shrubs from the new Patrick Cummings Memorial Sports Complex, in order to
complete Phase I of the Slo-pitch facilities. The results are as follows:
Company:
Total Price including all taxes
KNM Nurseries
Fenwick, ON
$ 70,780.50
CRL Campbell Construction & Drainage Ltd.
Wainfleet, ON
$ 85,208.38
Touchstone Site Contractors Inc.
St. Catharines, ON
$ 99,863.10
Peninsula Construction Inc.
Fonthill, ON
$173,019.00
FINANCING:
Funding for the tree removal project was approved by City Council through the 2003 Capital
Construction Budget deliberations.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
R~espectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Niagara
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
4310 Queen Street
P,O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.:
Fax:
E-maih
(905) 356-7521
(905) 356-7404
akon @city.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-27
Adele Kon
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-27 - Proposed Columbarium
RECOMMENDATION:
**1. That the low bid of $24,974.25 to supply and install a 72 niche dome Columbarium fi.om
Carder Mausoleum Construction Ontario Inc. (CMC) be accepted.; and the cond±t±ons as
st±pulated be approved, except for the sale of urns; and that staff prepare areport**
2. That 25% of the Cemetery Fee revenue fi.om the Sale of niches be placed in a Cemetery Capital
Reserve fund for the supply and installation of future Columbaria.
3. That 20% of the purchase price be placed in the Care and Maintenance Trust fund for the
purpose of maintaining the Columbarium structure and cemetery grounds in perpetuity.
4. That the Fee Schedule for Columbarium niches, products and services, as specified in the
attached Columbafium Fee Schedule, be approved effective July 1, 2003.
5. That the amendments to By-law 2000-254 in relation to the Columbarium, as specified in the
attached Amendment, be approved effective July 1, 2003.
That following City Council's approval, the Columbarium Fee Schedule and Amendments to
By-law 2000-254 be forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations,
Cemeteries Branch, for their review and approval in accordance with the Cemetery Act.
BACKGROUND:
The Cemeteries Business Plan was approved in principle by Council on November 25, 2002. One
of the recommendations fi.om the Business Plan was to develop a Columbarium. Three proposals
were received to supply and install a 72 niche dome Columbarium. The results are as follows:
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Company:
Total Price including all taxes
Carrier Mausoleum Construction Ontario Inc.
Kettleby, ON
$ 24,974.25
Colonial Granite Inc.
Nepean, ON
$ 26,578.80
J. C. Milne Construction Co.
Unionvilte, ON
$ 30,564.55
Staff is recommending that the low bid be approved because it is an acceptable design with excellent
recommendations.
Columbada provide municipalities with the ability to increase revenues, conserve existing cemetery
land and increase burial options available to meet the public's demand for services. Several
municipalities were surveyed tkrough the Business Plan and it was found that Columbaria are one
of the most effective in terms of increasing the net financial position of the municipality and in
meeting the diverse needs of the conununity.
At present, there are two Columbaria in the municipality. The Fairview Mausoleum is privately
owned and provides both niches and crypts. The Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium is run by
a non-profit organization. Both are "facility" operated. Staffis proposing a Columbarium that is
free standing rather than housed within a facility. The Columbarium will be located at Fairview
Cemetery, adjacent to the office and will be accessible to the public, from dawn to dusk, on a year
round basis. The 72 niche dome columbarium will be the first in a series of Columbaria to be
located at the project site as the need arises. Appropriate landscaping will add to the aesthetic value,
as well as compliment the natural beauty of the wooded area.
A photo of the proposed 72 niche dome Columbarium is attached.
Fee Schedule
The initial outlay for the Columbarium is expected to be no greater than $35,000 which includes the
supply and installation of the Columbarium, foundation and landscaping.
The 72 niche Columbarium proposals were compared on a cost per niche basis. The successful bid
came in at $330 per niche. Staffis proposing that the niches retail at between $1,000 to $1,250
depending on the level or height of the niches. For example, the top and bottom row of niches would
sell for $1,000 and the two rows of niches at eye level would sell at $1,250. There are two additional
rows of niches at an in-between level that would sell at $1,100 each.
The first Columbarium is estimated to be sold out within three years. Staffis recommending that
25% of the sale of the niches be allocated to a Cemetery Capital Reserve Fund in order to purchase
future Columbaria. By continuing to replenish the Reserve Fund with Columbarium revenue there
will be no need to draw on Capital funds to purchase and develop future Columbaria.
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Based on the above figures, the expected revenue over a three year period would be $80,400
resulting in $45,400 net profit. Provincial law requires that a minium of 15% of the purchase price
be placed in the Care and Maintenance Trust fund for the purpose of maintaining the structure and
cemetery grounds in perpetuity. Staffis recommending that 20% of the purchase price be placed in
the Trust fund rather than the traditional 15%. At present the Care & Maintenance Trust fund holds
1.83 million dollars. The additional 5% contribution will enhance the Trust fund balance thereby
creating additional interest revenues.
Further revenue will be obtained through the "opening and closing" fee at the time of an inurnment.
Staff is recommending a charge of $150.00 for residents and $225.00 for non-residents. A $50.00
administration fee will apply for a double inurnment or companion urn. Each niche has the capacity
of holding two urns. The potential revenue is $21,600 at capacity.
In addition, Staff is recommending that the sale of bronze plates along with inscription and
installation be charged at rate of $350.00. The potential profit from the sale of bronze plates is
$14,400. The ordering and installing of the bronze plates will be the sole responsibility of the City.
The sale of urns are another source of revenue that Staff is recommending as part of the
Columbarium Fee Schedule. More and more cemeteries are getting into the practice of selling
ancillary products that compliment the services provided. The sale of Columbadum urns has the
potential to augment the annual cemetery revenue by $3,000 to $5,000.
The proposed Columbarium Fee Schedule is attached.
By-law Amendment
By-law 2000-254 outlines the policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the administration and
operation of municipal cemeteries. The Amendment to this By-law is specific to Columbaria
situated within the municipal cemeteries.
The proposed Amendment to By-law 2000-254 is attached.
Stamford Green Heritage Columbarium
The Mayor and Staff met with the Stamford Columbarium Trustees on May 8, 2003 over their
concern that a Columbarium at Fairview will detract from the sales at the Stamford Columbarium.
The City has assisted the group with the administration of their Columbarium for many years. A
tentative agreement was reached whereby the City would assume the building maintenance,
operation and marketing responsibilities of the Stamford Columbarium. The Stamford marketing
will be incorporated into the City's Columbarium marketing plan. A meeting will take place in the
near future to discuss the details of the partnership.
Conclusion
Staff met with representatives of the local Death Care Services Industry on April 22, 2003, to review
the proposed Columbarium and accompanying Fee Schedule. The Ftmeral Directors are strongly
opposed to the City selling urns because this would be in direct competition with them. They are,
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however, in favour ora Columbarium being built at Fairview due to the location, accessibility and
non-religious affiliation.
The present rate of cremation burials stand at 35% of the total burials in our municipal cemeteries.
National trends suggest that the rate will increase to 60% over the next ten years. The installation
of a Columbahum would improve the municipality's niche in the marketplace, increase customer
service, as well as decrease the cemetery operating deficit.
Council's concurrence with the recommendations contained in this report would be appreciated.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Attachments
Respectfully submitted:
~ac~Do:ald~
Chief Administrative Officer
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! R-2003-27-Proposed Columbarium: Attachment 1
72 Niche Columbarium
Career
R-2003-27- Proposed Columbarium: Attachment 2
City of Niagara Falls
Parks, Recreation & Culture
2003 Columbarium Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2003
INURNMENT RIGHTS
RESIDENT
A 800.00 200.00 1,000.00 70.00 1,070.00
B 880.00 220.00 1,100.00 77.00 1,177.00
C 1,000.00 250.00 1,250.00 87.50 1,337.50
D 1,000.00 250.00 1,250.00 87.50 1,337.50
E 880.00 220.00 1,100.00 77.00 1,177.00
F 800.00 200.00 1,000.00 70.00 1,070.00
NON-RESIDENT
A 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00 105.00 1,605.00
B 1,320.00 330.00 1,650.00 115.50 1,765.50
C 1,500.00 375.00 1,875.00 131.25 2,006.25
D 1,500.00 375.00 1,875.00 131.25 2,006.25
E 1,320.00 330.00 1,650.00 115.50 1,765.50
F 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00 105.00 1,605.00
OPENING & CLOSING SERVICE
Single Inurement 150.00
Double Inurmment * 50.00
10.50 160.50 WI 225.00 15.75
3.50 53.50M 50.00 3.50
53.50
* Administration fee for the second inurnment.
PRODUCT LIST
Um 375.00
Bronze Wreath* 300.00
* Includes inscription & installation
431.25
345.00
R-2003-27 - Proposed Columbarium: Attachment 3
A by-law to amend By-law No. 2000-254, as amended, being a by-law to establish rules and
regulations for the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Cemeteries.
1. Section 1.1 of By-law No. 2000-254, as amended, is amended by inserting the following:
.... columbarium" means a structure designed for the purpose of interring cremated
human remains in sealed comparm~ents;"
Section 2.10 of By-law No. 2000-254, as amended, is deleted and the following substituted
therefor:
"2.10 Staff Requirements
Only City staff or persons authorized by the Superintendent may perform interment
services, open niches, seal niches, mark out graves and install monument foundations
within the Cemeteries."
The following is inserted after Article 6 of By-law No. 2000-254, as amended:
"Article 6.1: INURNMENTS
6.1.1 ColumbariumFees Schedule
The purchase price ofinurnment rights, services and supplies, and all administrative
charges shall be set forth in a Columbarium Fees Schedule, attached hereto as
Schedule "BI", and forming part of this by-law.
6.1.2 Perpetual Care and Maintenance Fee
A perpetual care and maintenance fee shall be charged in accordance with the Act,
and shall be set out in the Columbarium Fees Schedule.
6.1.3 Payments- Cemetery Office
All payments shall be made at the Cemetery Office at Fairview Cemetery.
6.1.4 Payment- Inurnment Services and Supplies
No inurement services or supplies shall be furnished until all required payments have
been received in full by the City.
6.1.5 Payment - Certificate of Inurnment Rights
No Certificate oflnurnment Rights shall be issued until thirty (30) days after payment
has been received in full.
6.1.6 Memorialization
All memorialization for the columbaria shall be purchased exclusively from the City,
and shall consist of solid, sand cast bronze in the form of a wreath.
6.1.7 Niches- Urn Size
Niches measure 12" x 12", and urns shall be no larger than 11.5" in height.
6.1.8 Niches- Urn Number
Each niche may contain a maximum of two (2) urns.
6.1.9 Floral Arrangements
Each funeral service will be permitted a maximum of three (3) floral arrangements
at the time of the inurnment service. City staff shall remove any floral arrangements
when deemed appropriate. No other floral arrangements or tokens of remembrance
shall be permitted on, at, or near the columbarium niche."
The following Article is inserted after Article 9 of By-law No. 2000-254, as amended:
"Article 9.1: COLUMBARIUM FEES SCHEDULE
9.1.1 Adoption-By Council
Subject to the Act and the Regulations thereto, Council may from time to time adopt
a Columbarium Fees Schedule to regulate the fees and charges to be paid by persons
purchasing inumment rights in the City Cemeteries, or requiring services to be
performed."
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R-2003-29
Adele Ken
Director
May12,2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-29 - Proposed Radio Controlled
Model Airplane Club Site - Mewburn Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support the short term use of lands that form part of the Mountain Road Recreational
Area for a Radio Controlled Model Flying Club, and that Staff proceed with an application to the
Niagara Escarpment Commission for approval.
BACKGROUND:
Parks, Recreation & Culture has received a letter from the Niagara Region Model Flying Club who
is interested in establishing a Radio Controlled Model Airplane location on the City's Mewburn
Road property north of Mountain Road.
The Flying Club requires a closely mowed grassed area about 50 feet wide and 300 feet long. The
members are willing to carry out the maintenance of the site. There is no need for any buildings,
other than a temporary portable washroom for the summer months and the group would have their
own insurance through the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada. A plan showing the
suggested location of the flying field is attached to this report, together with a copy of the Flying
Club's letter.
The Mountain Road Recreational Area is located within the Niagara Escarpment Control Area and
an application for approval of the flying field would be necessary from the Commission. If the
development was approved, Staff would recommend an operating agreement with the Flying Club
which would be similar to the agreement the City currently has with the Control Line Flying Club
operating out of Crowland Park.
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An issue that has been raised with the Club is the noise that will be generated from flying the model
planes. It is understood that the planes are mufflered and are much quieter than model planes of the
past. The Flying Club understands that the City has plans for the Mountain Road Recreational Area
for outdoor recreational purposes and any use, such as the model flying, may be short term.
The Model Flying Club made a presentation to the City's Recreation Commission on April 8, 2003
and the Commission supported the proposed location on Mewbum Road. Contact has been made
with the nearby rural residential property owner to the west and a representative o f the nearby mobile
home park. The rural resident is approximately 1,000 feet away from the proposed Flying Club use
and he has no objections. The representative fi.om the mobile home park which is located a further
distance away from the Flying Club use has advised that their group has an outstanding issue with
the owner of the mobile home park and therefore, would not be in favour of any change in the area.
Conclusion
The Flying Club is seeking Council's support for the temporary use of part of the Mountain Road
Recreational Area. If City support is provided, Parks, Recreation & Culture Staff will continue to
assist the Club in attaining approval through the Niagara Escarpment Commission.
Recommen_ded~by: ~
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
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Respectfully Submitted:
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Chief Administrative Officer
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PROPOSED $0' X 300'
MODEL FLYING 8TRIP AREA
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City Of Niagara Falls Mewburn Park Site
Parks, Recreation & Culture PROPOSED MODEL FLYING STRIP LOCATION
Smithville, ON
53 Wade Road
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March 3, 2003
Mr. Bob Bolibmk
Manager of Community Development and Landscape Design
The City of Niagara Falls Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation and Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1 G9
Re: Proposed Model Airplane Flying Field - City Lands
West of the Former Mountain Road Landfill
Mr. Bolibruk:
Further to our discussion of February 17th, I am sending you this letter as a request to use
the land described above as a radio-controlled model airplane flying site. Currently, the
Niii~ai-~ R~i~3n M0~t~] ~iyih~ C.l~b hi'fi (hereafter referred to as the NRMFC) has only one
fl3$iflg si~e located on Brock University grounds.
Our dub enjoys a membership annually of approximately 80-90 members from all over the
r..egion. A large number of our members reside in the City of Niagara Falls and at present
.must travel Jo the present flying site at Brock to enjoy their hobby. This letter is to request
the assistance of the City of Niagara Falls' Parks and Planning Department to assist the
NRMFC in utilizing this property for model airplane flying.
I look forward to talking with you, or your department in the near future about the use of
this land for a model aircraft flying site. I can be reached during the day at (905) 670-2613,
or after hours at (905) 957-6031.
Yours truly,
Don Hughes
President :, .:.
ga Regi M6del Flying Club Ih~
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Community Services Department
'The Cil of ~x~ , Parks, Recreation & Culture
Y Jr~l~, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls [J &lf P.O. 1023
C(:3nodG ~'.~1~' Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~f~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-31
Adele Kan
Director
May12,2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members Of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R 2003-31 - Monument Repairs/Drummond Hill Cemetery
RECOMMENDATION:
That City Council authorize the repair of Cemetery monuments at the Drummond Hill Cemetery for
the service rendered price of $53,800.00, including applicable taxes.
BACKGROUND:
Staff recommends that the monument repair and restoration efforts at this site continue. Last year,
phase one of the priority two repairs was initiated. Repairs were made to 60 monuments. We are
recommending that we proceed with phase two of the priority two repairs. Phase one of the priority
two repairs was initiated sequentially in section number one. Phase two will be the continuation of
the repairs commenced last year in section one.
Twelve (12) companies were contacted for pricing, and only one companyprovided a bid price. The
recommended service provider is a Niagara Falls-based company, Corsaro Classic Engraving. This
company was the service provider in 2001 and 2002 and is the only bid company this year. In 2001,
this company completed the priority one repairs. In 2002, they successfully completed phase one
of the priority two repairs with a few weather-related deficiencies. These deficiencies will be
rectified, inspected and approved prior to the commencement of this contract.
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Funds to proceed with these repairs were included in the 2003 Cemetery Capital Construction
Budget and the Cemetery Reserve Fund.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
~CmI~n°i~Jadt iv e Office;
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akOn@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-32
Adele Kon
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-32 Proposed Beautification of Five Corners
by D&R Lawn Service
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council support the beautification proposal on the City's road allowance at the Five Comers
(in front of Hakim Optical) and for D & R Lawn Service to place a small sign, approved by staff, on
the boulevard in exchange for the free services to be rendered..
BACKGROUND:
Alderman Norm Puttick forwarded an inquiry from Mr. Dave Petheram, a local lawn and garden
company owner, who has offered to plant and maintain a flower bed within the road allowance in
front of Hakim Optical at the Five Comers. Mr. Petheram has provided a plan showing the planting
of Marigolds, Oriental Grasses, Day Lillies and Seedoms in the flower bed. He wishes to develop
the flower bed and donate the plants. He also has a water truck and will insure appropriate
maintenance is carded out. In lieu of this offer, Mr. Petheram has asked if he could place a small
sign in the flower bed acknowledging his donation.
We wish to note that the City's Environmental Planning & Greening Committee has recognized the
Five Comers as an important area for future beautification. Paula Berketo has been hired to carry
out Phase 2 of the City's Streetscape Master Plan and she will be addressing the desired
improvements at the Five Comers. The work of Paula Berketo will be presented to the
Environmental Planning & Greening Committee and Council in the coming months. The project
of Mr. Petheram will not offend the future beautification efforts of the Five Comers area. The
benefit of this proposal is that it can proceed with no cost to the municipality and it would
immediately enhance the appearance of the area. Based upon the above, it is recommended that Mr.
Petheram's proposal be approved.
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The success of this initiative could be a positive step in encouraging other businesses in the City to
take pride and help beautify the City.
Recommen~ded by: ~
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully submitted:
BB/das
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LEGEND
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-33
Adele Kan
Director
May12,2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
R-2003-33 - Terms of Reference for City Park Advisory
Committee (Montrose Road - Former City Dump)
RECOMMENDATION: **That Council defer the formal Terms of Reference for the
City Park Advisory Committee.**
It is recommended that Council endorse the attached Terms of Reference for the Committee that will
be established to provide input to City Staff in the development of the City wide parkland on the
property that was the former City dump on Montrose Road and that Alderman Victor Pietrangeto
be appointed as the Council representative for this Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The City owned property on Montrose Road (Lot #163) was used as a former City garbage dump.
The dump site was closed in 1967 and the property has not been used for any purpose since that time.
At the April 28, 2003, meeting of Council, it was decided that the northern section of this property,
the approximately 40-45 acres of the site that is the footprint of the former dump site, should be
added to the City's parkland inventory as a City park. In addition, Council instructed Staff to initiate
the formation ora committee to assist Staff with the development of the park. Staffhas initiated this
process by developing a Terms of Reference for the Committee and inviting members of the
community to volunteer for this Committee. Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, at present, is the Chair
for the Community Centre Steering Committee and as such is very familiar with the project. It is
therefore recommended that he be Council representative for this Committee. It is anticipated that
the Committee will have its initial meeting on May 14, 2003.
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Respectfully submitted:
/t / John Ma[// Chief AdCmD?n~lt~dative Officer
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R-2003-33
The Cih/o~ ~'~1~
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Ci~ of ~ia~ara Falls
Park Enhancement Advisory Committee for the Former City Dump on
Montrose Road
Proposed Terms of Reference
Preamble:
The former City Dump is part of a larger property that is City-owned and approximately 77 acres
(31 ha) in size. This property has had two significant uses in the past 80 years.
In the 1920's, the land was used by Ontario Hydro as a dumping area for large quantities of
rock and earth spoils that were excavated to build the current hydro canal that runs through
the City. The rock was disposed in rows that ran across most o£the property.
The City used the northern portion of the property, approximately 40-45 acres, (16-18 ha)
for the disposal of solid waste. This Municipal dump was closed in 1967 as per regulations
of the day, but has never had a closure certificate.
Both uses have rendered the property virtually useless for any other purpose.
On December 9, 2002, City Council declared the property surplus land. This declaration was in
response to interest that had been expressed by private persons to purchase all, or part of the property
for future development.
On April 28, 2002, Council decided that the northern half of the property, essentially that area that
was the footprint of the former City Dump, (about 40-45 acres) should be declared as parkland and
that a process of planning should be initiated with interested citizens to ensure that the property will
be developed as a complement to the City's inventory of parkland.
Mandate:
The Committee's mandate will be to provide input to City Staff on issues related to developing
parkland on the northern half of Lot#163. This will become parkland within the City's inventory
of parkland. The Committee will be guided with respect to its input by the City's Parkland Strategy
and the City's Official Plan
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Responsibilities:
the committee will provide input with respect to enhancement work, including re-vegetating
the dump after it is capped;
the committee will act as a communication liaison for the neighbourhood and the community
as a whole with respect to park enhancement work;
the committee will assist the city by providing input with respect to future development of
the park property (preservation, planting, etc.);
the committee will provide input with respect to future recreational uses and activities to be
promoted on the parkland section of the property;
the committee will provide input with respect to sections of the park that could remain
'natural'.
Membership:
The park will be classified as a park serving the entire City under the City's Parkland Strategy and
therefore, membership will reflect the need for City-wide input. Membership should number no
more than seven interested individuals. One member will be a member of Council, one member will
be from the City's Environmental Planning and Greening Committee and five members will be
invited from the community.
Members of the Committee will be approved and endorsed by Council
Establishment of the Committee
The Parks, Recreation & Culture office will endeavour to establish the Committee byinviting written
applications for volunteer members. A selection process, that will establish membership through
consensus and scrutinizing by City Staff, will be utilized.
If this process is unsuccessful in selecting members as per the Terms of Reference, the selection of
members will be referred to Council.
Term of Membership:
The term of membership on the Committee will be for a two year period. Existing members will be
required to submit their intentions to return to the committee.
Solicitation via public invitation will be utilized if it is deemed necessary to fulfill the membership
as per the Terms of Reference.
Meeting Format:
Meetings will be held on a monthly basis, or at the call of the Chair. All meetings will be recorded.
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The agendas and minutes will be prepared by the liaison representative from the Parks, Recreation
& Culture Office.
A Chairperson will be elected by the committee at the first meeting. The chairperson will be
responsible for:
calling of meetings;
approving agendas;
approving minutes for distribution.
Quorum will be determined by the presence of 50% of members plus one (1).
Sta£f Support:
The City's Parks, Recreation & Culture Office will provide a liaison staffperson who will act as a
Secretary to the Committee, providing professional and administrative support. The City's
Landscape Architect and other professionals ~vith expertise in park issues maybe invited on occasion
to provide professional input.
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The L.n¥ or 4310 Queen Street
Canada ..~Niagara~"~m~ Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
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R-2003-34
Adele Kan
Director
May l2,2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-34 - Parks and Field Use 2003 Schedules
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the following recommendations with respect to permitting the use of City
parks and athletic fields for the 2003 season.
That the Schedules for Special Events and Regular Use of Parks and Athletic Fields, be
approved.
That the following motion be ratified: "That Mr. Maksinuk be advised that no ball diamonds
in any of our City parks will be allocated to his organization".
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with City Policy, all persons or organizations requesting use of Municipal Athletic
Fields, are required to make application, in writing, to Parks, Recreation & Culture.
On Thursday, April 17, 2003, all the established baseball and soccer league users from Niagara Falls
~vere invited to attend a meeting to review the proposed schedules. As a result of this meeting and
subsequent discussion, an agreement was reached with regards to most of the schedules except the
use of Oakes Park # 1 baseball diamond and Lions Park # 1 baseball diamond. A subsequent meeting
was held by the Greater Niagara Baseball Association to outline their concerns with respect to the
permit applications made by Mr. Maksinuk and the Renegades Baseball Organization for the use of
these two diamonds. The Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, as well as members of Council,
were invited to this meeting. At the meeting, GNBA expressed their need to maintain the few open
Saturday and Sundays for their program. Therefore, following this meeting, a telephone poll of all
City Council was undertaken by Staff, in which the aforementioned motion was presented. Mr.
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Maksinuk has been advised that the ball diamonds will be required for community use and therefore
will not be available for the use of his organization.
Permits for the use of the Parks and Athletic Fields will be issued based on the schedules for Special
Events and Regular Use of Parks and Athletic Fields. The GNBA will continue to be permitted field
use as they traditionally have been allotted baseball diamonds in the past.
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully submitted:
Chief Administrative Officer
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Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
The CCy of
..... I~l~l~, 4310 Queen Street
.lagara~~..~.allS ~j~,~ p o Box 1023
Cana~~Niaeara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
~T~ web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-maih akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
R-2003-36
Adele Kon
Director
May 12, 2003
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2003-36 - Continuation of Enhancement/Rehabilitation Work
On Lot #163 (former City Dump Site) Montrose Road
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
At the April 28, 2003, Council meeting, Staff presented report R-2003-30 with recommendations
for the continued work of moving excess material from the Community Centre site property to the
west side property (Lot # 163) for the dual purpose of capping the old dump and preparing the east
side property for the construction of the Community Centre and the Skatepark. Residents living
adjacent to the area, west and north of the former dump also attended the meeting to express
concerns with some of the recommendations presented by Staff. As a result of the meeting, Council
adopted a number of recommendations.
City Staff met with Integrated Municipal Services(l/ViS) following the meeting to review the
recommendations of Council and to provide IMS with direction regarding the continued work on the
west side property. IMS was instructed, as per Council's direction of April 28, 2003, to continue to
bring material from the east side, but not to deposit material on any slope or area beyond the current
perimeter of the dump until a plan was developed with the residents. Material would be deposited
in a pattern that would delay the filling of the perimeter areas until the plan was developed. In
addition, IMS was instructed to continue tree cleating, but only to the limits of the dump and the area
of Lot #163 to the south of the dump that will be utilized for the harvesting of rock for commercial
purposes.
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Tree clearing began on Wednesday, April 30, 2003, but was temporarily stopped on Sunday, May
4, 2003, as there was a misunderstanding regarding the extent of tree clearing that had been endorsed
by Council.
Fill has continued to be moved from the Community Centre site to the former dump as per the
direction of Council. Tree cleating will restart this week. As was agreed on April 28, 2003, the tree
clearing will be limited to the area that was the footprint of the former dump and the area of Lot # 163
to the south of the former dump. This latter area needs to be cleared in order to harvest rock for
commercial purposes. The area to the north and west of the dump will be left untouched with
regards to tree clearing or filling at this time. Future developments in this area will be the result of
a process involving the input of the Park Committee, whose formation was endorsed by Council on
April 28, 2003, and whatever Staffrecommendations may result from this input.
Staff has initiated the process for establishing a Park Committee with residents of the
neighbourhoods directly concerned with the work on this property and anticipate meeting with this
group this week. It is anticipated, as per the Terms of Reference for this Committee, that members
of this committee will:
provide input to City Staff regarding the future development and maintenance of the City
parkland that will be formed by the approximate 40-45 acres that is the former dump and the
area to the north and west of the dump that is adjacent to property owners.
communicate to the neighbourhoods the developments and progress that are being made on
the property.
Community input with regards to rehabilitating and enhancing this area as a future City park is
valued input and should be processed while continuing to complete the necessary work of
transferring material and capping the former dump. Continued delay in tree cleating and preparation
of the dump to receive material will result in unnecessary delays and costs for the project.
Adele Kon
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
SH/das
Respectfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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