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2003/08/11The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 23 August 11, 2003 Moved by Alderman FISHER Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO WHEREAS Fire Fighters throughout North America have traditionally held "Boot Drives" in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters used to hold their Boot Drive at "Five Comers" over Labour Day weekend; and WHEREAS the introduction of the Provincial Safe Streets Act has placed undue restrictions on Boot Drives; and WHEREAS funds raised by Boot Drives have decreased since the introduction of the Safe Streets Act; and WHEREAS the intent of the Safe Streets Act was to deal with "Squeegee Kids" and panhandlers not to penalize worthy charitable endeavours; and WHEREAS other municipalities have passed resolutions supporting their Fire Fighters efforts during the annual Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy; and WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters would like to resume their Boot Drive on Clifton Hill this Labour Day weekend fi.om 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council support the fundralsing efforts of the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters during this year's Boot Drive at Five Comers; and -2- FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters exercise discretion and inform the vehicular public that donations are strictly voluntary; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Regional Police exercise discretion in enforcing the Safe Streets Act. AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously ~ON MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 22 August 11, 2003 Moved by Alderman FISHER Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures in accordance with the terms and amounts set out below, and further, that the City confirms that it has entered into a contract for or authorized the commencement of all works herein listed: Capital Account No. C-002-8119 C-002-8122 C-008-8289 C-008-8222 C-037-8579 C-010-8175 C-038-8906 Capital Project Description Radio System S.C.B.A. Equipment Replacement Drummond Road Hydro Bridge Deck Replacement Stanley Avenue Underground Main Street to McLeod Road Chippawa Outdoor Pool Transit Coaches 2003 New Southwest Branch Materials Financing Retirement Request Term 435,000.00 10 years 496,000.00 10 years 866,000.00 10 years 1,000,000.00 10 years 152,000.00 10 years 535,000.00 10 years 245,000.00 10 years $ 3,729,000.00 AND the seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carded Unanimously. DEAN IORF~A,~Y CLERK WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Council Chambers No. 21 Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO August 11, 2002 Seconded by Alderman FISHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise "Art by the Falls" Art and Craft Show being held on September 12, 13 and 14, 2003 and designates the event as a "Community Festival" in Niagara Falls. AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed. Carried Unanimously. CITY CLERK ~N MAYOR