2005/11/07 CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
EZGHTH MEETZNG
Monday, November 7, 2005
Council Chambers- 6:00 p.m.
1. Minutes of the October 3, 2005 Meeting
2. 2006 Funding Requests:
Deputation. Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Gordon West, Chair of the Museums Board
Deputation. Niagara Falls Art Gallery
Brian Smylski, Executive Director
Heart Niagara
GNGH Foundation
Niagara Falls Humane Society
Recreation Committee
Arts & Culture Committee
MacBain Community Centre Tenants
3. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Presentation
Presentation by Penny Christie, Municipal Relations Representative
4. Correspondence:
Niagara Falls Public Library re Increase in Funding for 2005 Budget
S. New Business
6. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
SEVENTH MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2005
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:20 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Ted Salci, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair; Aldermen Jim
Diodati, Carolynn Ioannoni (part time), Vince Kerrio, Joyce Morocco,
Victor Pietrangelo, Selina Volpatti and Janice Wing.
STAFF: John MacDonald, Tony Ravenda, Dean Iorfida, Adele Kon, Karen Kelly,
Ed Dujlovic, Ken Burden, Patrick Burke, Barney Ruddell, Joanna
Daniels
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
1. MINUTES:
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the minutes
of the August 8, 2005, meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion Carried Unanimously
2. 2006 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Alderman Campbell, Chair, provided opening comments to the budget discussion.
He thanked Cogeco Cable for televising the discussions. He reaffirmed Council's
objective to provide accountable and quafity services that promote a safe, healthy,
prosperous and attractive community in which to five, work, play and visit.
The Chief Administrative Officer outlined for the Committee the highlights of the
capital budget and the water sewer budget.
Alderman Ioannoni joined the meeting at 6:50 pm during budget discussions.
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the Committee
receive the CAO's presentation regarding the capital budget and the municipal utility
budget for information, and, that Staff report on the available options to fund capital
works from the general purposes and municipal utility budgets in 2006.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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Moved by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Morocco, that Staff provide a
report on whether the City subsidizes other Niagara municipalities via the amount
of water and sewer costs charged municipally or regionally by the Region.
Motion Carried Unanimously
3. NEW BUSINESS
Niagara Falls New Year's Eve Party
Alderman Kerrio informed the Committee that at a recent meeting, the Fallsview BIA
reversed their previous decision and will support the New Year's Eve Party. Mayor
Salci advised that a meeting had been held with the major players and that they were
in agreement that some form of an event should be held for New Year's.
Alderman Volpatti asked Staff to determine and report back if the Winter Festival of
Lights' funding was tied to a New Year's Eve Show.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Kerrio, that the meeting
be adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums Reserve Accounts
As at October 1, 2005
Board of Museums
Funds formerly in the Board of Museums' reserve accounts have been transferred to the Board of
Museums operating account in order to streamline the bank accounts. All funds collected by the
Board of Museums through donations, raffles, events and memberships are used to fund the on-
going operations of the City of Niagara Falls Museums.
Lundy's Lane Historical Museum
Earned Income Account 109047 $134,175.00
Monies from this account are intended for larger expenditures for equipment and/or repairs, and
funds raised towards a capital expansion of the facility.
Accessions Account 109022 $16399.71
This account is maintained for purchasing artifacts for the Museum's collection, as well as items
related to the collection not budgeted for in the Museum's Operating Budget, such as shelving,
conservation equipment and conservation services.
Total $! 505 74. 71
Willoughby Historical Museum
Earned Income Account 7-150972-8 $6845.53
Accessions Account 7-150972-8 $994.01
The money in these accounts has been obtained through admissions, donations, photocopy
services, fundraising activities and raffles.
The earned income account is reserved for purchasing and upgrading office and museums
equipment that is not provided for in the budget. It is also used for artifact repair and
conservation.
The accessions account is reserved for purchasing artifacts related to the Museum' Statement of
Purpose.
8058 Oakwood Drive - Niagara Falls, Ontario - Canada, L2E 6S5 ,
905-356-1514 www,niagarafallsartgallery,ca
26 Years of
Communih/
Service October 24/05
1979 - 2005
Corporate Services Committee,
c/o Finance
4310 Queen Str.,
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Re: Request for Community Program Support
Dear Mr. Chairman & Members of the Corporate Services Committee:
The Niagara Falls Art Gallery is requesting an $18,000 grant, to assist the Art Gallery in
providing its community services. The grant will be applied to the costs of operation at
the Art Gallery's Oakwood Drive facility where over 20,000 people annually are served
through exhibitions and programs.
For your information I have included the following information:
· A brief outline of Programs & Exhibitions
· An brief outline of Collections & Archives
· October 2005 Adjusted Budget
· 2006 Budget
· 2004 Audited Financial Statements
· 2004 Annual Report
Thank you for the opportunity to make a presentation on behalf of the Art Gallery and if
you require any further information I can be contacted at the above number.
Regards,
Brian Smylski
Executive Director
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Programs & Exhibitions
Summer Art Camps & Workshops
26 Years of
Community . Three summer art camps are held each week providing the
Se[vice children of Niagara Falls with a choice of 27 programs to
1979 - 2005 participate in during the nine weeks of summer. Using the three
· on-site studios, the camps run simultaneously serving well over
300 children, ranging in age from 3 1/2 to 12 years-old, each
summer. A mixed-media class student
creates a decorative
· Adult art workshops are offered in the summer and provide the pumpkin for Halloween.
opportunity for the adults to use both the Art Gallery's studios and
to create in an outdoor environment. Between 20 - 30 adults take part in the program.
Winter & March Break Camps
· During winter break two art camps are held for children 3 1/2 to
12 years of age, while during march break three camps are held
simultaneously in the three on-site studios. Winter break camps
serve between 20 to 30 children and march break camps have 48
children taking part.
Art Classes & Workshops Adult watercolour class in
Studio A.
· Children: The Art Gallery offers five art class sessions for
children ages 3 1/2 to 12 years of age during the year: Early Fall, Late Fall, Winter,
Early Spring, and Late Spring. Six classes are held each Saturday providing up to 87
children per session with an arts recreational and learning experience.
· Adults: Three adult art class sessions are held during the program
year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. The art classes range from
drawing, painting, and sculpture to yoga. Held during weekday
evenings, between 30 to 40 adults are served each session.
Exhibitions
· Children: The Art Gallery offers arts based hands-on exhibitions Niagara District Art Assoc.
Juried Show Opening,
for children from 3 1/2 to 14 years of age through its Niagara October 15, 2005
Children's Museum division. Three floors oft he Oakwood drive
facility are used for this purpose. In 2004 the Children's Museum served 19,326
participants of which over 15,000 used the Oakwood Drive facility.
· General Public: With no large exhibitiDn space available for the viewing of works of
art, the Art Gallery provides an open storage area where small displays can be viewed.
Two to three displays are exhibited each year created from the Art Gallery's
permanent collections or local artists work.
Collections & Archives
26 Years of Since its founding in 1979, the Gallery's permanent collection and archives has
Commun~ developed through donations, purchases, and bequests. The Gallery currently has three
Service collections under its care comprised of over 700 works of art: the William Kurelek
979 - 2005 Collection and Archives, the John Burtniak Niagara Collection, and the Gallery Collection
· of local, national and international works of art.
The William Kurelek Collection & Archives
The Gallery's collection of the artwork of Canadian artist William
Kurelek (b. 1927 Whitford, Alberta - d. 1977 Toronto, Ontario) begins
with an example of his work as a student at the Ontario College of Art.
The Collection has over 300 works of art from throughout Kurelek's
career ending with a work that was left uncompleted at the time of his
death. Niagara Falls, 1972
William Kurelek, print.
Niagara Falls is an important locale for Kurelek's work. The artist
worked, sketched, and created a large number of works of art about the
Falls and its surroundings. An artist now considered as importam as The Group of 7, Tom
Thomson and Emily Carr, the works of art by William Kurelek have become a community
cultural asset.
Supporting the works of art is the William Kurelek Archives, a collection
of his personal research papers, letters, and library. The Archives also
houses research files, library, films, video and audio tapes that examine the
artist and the artist's work.
The John Burtniak Niagara Collection
The recently donated John Burtniak Niagara Collection is currently
composed of over 400 drawings, paintings, and lithographs of Niagara Niagara Falls, 1888.
Falls from 1700 to 1950. Also included in the Collection are works of art R. Vernon, watercolour.
that relate to Niagara Falls such as recreational and tourist activities along
the Niagara River from Fort Erie to Niagara-On-The-Lake. The Niagara Collection also
contains previously collected artifacts such as the master copy of a 1931 documentary
film of a July visit to Niagara Falls by E. Lynne Kilgore of Omaha,
Nebraska.
In development is the John Burtniak Niagara Collection Archive
that will be composed of documentation and research materials for
the Collection's works of art.
The Gallery Collection Three Landscapes, c. 1960
Tony Urquhart, oil.
Works of art represented in the Gallery Collection range from
paintings by Niagara Falls artist Hilda Danks to those of nationally recognized artist
Niagara Falls bom Tony Urquhart. The Collection also houses other significant artworks
such as a Hydro Static Sculpture by Michale Hayden and a 3,000 to 6,000 year-old
Scythian period sculpture the Grandmother of the Steppes.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
STEINBACHS & CHAPELLE
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
DARREN CHAP£LL£, C.A.
ERIK STEINBACHS, C.A.
AUDITOR'S REPORT
To the members off
Niagara Falls Art Gallery - The Passion of Christ William Kurelek Art Collection
We have audited the balance sheet of Niagara Falls Art Gallery - The Passion of Christ William Kurelek
Art Collection as at December 31, 2004 and the statements of the general operating fund, general
operating revenues, expenses and deficiency, net bingo revenue, general operating reserve and the
artwork conservation fund. These financial statements are the responsibility of the company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audit.
Except as explained in the following paragraphs, we conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to
obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
During the year, the organization recorded contributed museum collections at $4,000,000. Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles require that these collections be recorded at fair value at the
date of contribution when fair value can be reasonably determined. The organization is in the process of
having these collections appraised, but does not expect to complete this on a timely basis nor are they
assured they will be able to support the amount shown above. Accordingly, we were not able to
determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to museum collections, contributions and excess
of revenues over expenses.
In common with many charitable organizations, the organization derives revenue from donations, the
completeness of which is not susceptible of satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification
of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded ih~the r~cords of the organization and we were
not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to contributions, excess of revenues
over expenses, current assets and net assets.
In our opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be
necessary had we been able to satis~' ourselves concerning the completeness of the contributions and
the valuation of contributed collections, referred to in the preceding paragraphs, these financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company as at December
31, 2004 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
April 14, 2005 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
P.O. Box 56, 4729 Queen Street · Niagara Falls · Ontario · L2E 6S8 · (905) 374-6555 · Fax (905) 374-7941
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2004
ASSETS
2004 2003
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and bank deposits $ - $ 1,812
Cash and bank deposits - bingo (Note 4) - 1,864
Accounts receivable 4,269 2,593
4,269 6,269
MUSEUM COLLECTIONS (Note 6) 4,157,831 156,181
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Note 5) 478,065 2,888
COLLECTION BOOKS FOR RESALE 2,947 1,012
$ 4,643,112 $ 166,350
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Bank indebtedness $ 7,100 $ -
Bank indebtedness - bingo (Note 4) 1,814 -
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 47,405 48,001
Property tax arrears payable 214,154 -
270,473 48,001
RESERVES AND FUND BALANCES
General Operating Fund (72,031) (97,034)
General Operating Reserve 50,000
Collections and Artwork Conservation Fund 4,163,970 162,495
Capital fund 280,700 2,888
4,372,639 118,349
$ 4,643,112 $ 166,350
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
HEPASSIONO
GENE~B OPE~T~G ~ STATEMENT
EOR THE YE~ E~D D~C~MBER 31, 2004
2004 2003
DEFICIT, beginning o~year $ (97,034) $ (98,423)
(DEDUCT) ADD: ~EFICIENCY) S~LUS (24,997) ~ 1,389
OPE~TING F~ BEFO~ ALLOCATIONS (122,031) (47,034)
ALLOCATION FROM (TO): General Operating Rese~e ~0,000 (~0,000)
OPE~TING FUND, end og year $ (72,031) $ (97,034)
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
GENERAL OPERATING REVENUES, EXPENSES AND DEFICIENCY STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
2004 2003
REVENUES
Donations $ 164,960 $ 170,781
Workshop income 105,474 I 13,128
Grant income 15,857 31,654
Bingo revenue (net of prizes) 19,015 22,410
Wage subsidy 3,780 l 1,508
Membership income 4,140 6,460
313,226 355,941
EXPENSES
Advertising 9,298 6,808
Bank charges and miscellaneous 1,288 574
Equipment and maintenance 7,355 7,038
Exhibition 287 460
Insurance 6 108 5,383
Legal and audit 11 902 6,954
Occupancy costs 28 887 12,597
Printing, postage and supplies 4 779 4,492
Telephone and internet 1 626 1,657
Travel 11 090 7,950
Wages and benefits 242 405 203,225
Workshop direct costs 18 975 46,651
344,000 303,789
(DEFICIENCY) SURPLUS OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENSES $ (30,774) $ 52,152
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) 5,777 (763)
(DEFICIENCY) SURPLUS (24,997) 51,389
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
GENERAL OPERATING RESERVE STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
2004 2003
FUND BALANCE, beginning of year $ 50,000 $
ALLOCATION (TO) FROM: Operating fund (50,000) 50,000
FUND BALANCE, end of year $ - $ 50,000
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
COLLECTIONS AND ARTWORK CONSERVATION FUND STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
2004 2003
REVENUE
Museum collections contributions $ 4,001,650 $ -
EXPENSES
General cleaning and maintenance 175 -
175 -
SURPLUS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $ 4,001,475 $ .-
FUND BALANCE, beginning of year 162,495 162,495
FUND BALANCE, end of year $ 4,163,970 $ 162,495
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
CAPITAL FUND STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
2004 2003
REVENUE
Donations $ 285,635 $
EXPENSES
Amortization 7,823 722
SURPLUS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES 277,812 (722)
FUND BALANCE, beginning of year, restated 2,888 3,610
FUND BALANCE, end of year $ 280,700 $ 2,888
CAPITAL FUND, beginning of year $ $ _
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT (Note 7) 2,888 3,610
CAPITAL FUND, beginning of year, restated 2,888 3,610
See the accompanying notes to these financial statements
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
1. ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE
The organization services the Niagara Region by maintaining an exhibit for the public which
includes "The William Kurelek Art Collection" and a variety of other artists. It conducts art
education programs for young people and adults and operates a children's museum. The
organization was incorporated in 1979 under the laws of the Province of Ontario, is a registered
charity and is not subject to income taxes in Canada.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a) Inventory
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost, on a specific item basis, and net realizable value.
(b) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost. Donated property, plant and
equipment are recorded at fair value at the date of contribution provided that fair value can be
reasonably determined. Amortization is computed using the following methods and rates which
are designed to charge the cost o£capital assets to expense over their estimated useful lives:
Building - 4% declining balance
Furniture and equipment - 20% declining balance
(c) Museum Collections
Museum collections are recorded at acquisition cost. Contributed museum collections are
recorded at fair value at the date of contribution when fair value can be reasonably determined.
(d) Revenue
Donation, grant and bingo revenues are recorded as income when received. All other revenues
are recorded on an accrual basis.
(e) Fund balances
The organization has appropriated fund balances for specified purposes as required by grant
terms, donors and the Board of Directors. The four funds that it maintains are the General
Operating Fund, the General Operating Reserve, the Collections and Artwork Conservation
Fund and the Capital Fund. The operating reserve is set aside for use on approval of the board
to cover operating deficits. The collections and artwork conservation fund is set aside to hold
and preserve the artwork collections held by the organization. The capital fund is set aside to
hold property, plant and equipment.
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3. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY
In the previous year property, plant and equipment were charged to expense in the year of
acquisition. The property, plant and equipment policy has been changed in the current year to
record all capital expenditures on the balance sheet at acquisition cost net of accumulated
amortization. This accounting policy change has been applied retroactively with restatement of
prior period financial statements as described in Note 7 to these financial statements.
4. CASH RESTRICTIONS
Cash in the amount of $ (1,814) (2003 - $1,864 ) is restricted under terms of the bingo lottery
licence agreement. These funds may only be used by the organization for its operations and
must be spent in the City of Niagara Falls. No alternate use is permitted without approval from
the City of Niagara Falls.
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Accumulated Net Net
Cost Amortization 2004 2003
Land $ 120,750 $ - $ 120,750 $ -
Building 362,250 (7,245) 355,005 -
Furniture and equipment 5,776 (3,466) 2,310 2,888
$ 488,776 $ (10,711) $ 478,065 $ 2,888
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2004
6. MUSEUM COLLECTIONS
Contributions of museum collections have been received in the year which have required the
organization to make estimates on their fair value. The organization is in the process of having
these collections appraised, but does not expect to complete this on a timely basis nor are they
assured they will be able to support the amount reported.
Donor-imposed restrictions on museum collections stipulate that the corpus of the gifts be
maintained permanently but permit the Gallery to expend net income and gains earned on
contributed assets for either specified or unspecified purposes.
7. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
The organization has changed its accounting policy in the current year as noted in Note 3 to
these financial statements. This change has been applied retroactively and has required a prior
period adjustment. This resulted in an increase of property, plant and equipment in 2003 of
$2,888 and an increase to amortization expense of $722. The opening capital fund balance has
been restated to reflect this change.
8. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Cash Flows
A statement of cash flows has not been presented as in the opinion of management, it would not
provide any additional meaningful information.
Comparative Information
Certain financial information of the prior year has been restated to conform with the financial
presentation adopted in the current fiscal year.
2004 Annual Report
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2004 Annual Report
President's Report .... page
Director/Curator's Report Introduction ... page 4
Community Development Initiative - Year 12 ... page 4
Strategic & Five Year Business Plans ... page 8
Acquisitions ... page 9
Archives ... page 10
Exhibitions ... page 11
Niagara Children's Museum Network ... page 12
Programs ... page 13
2004 Board of Directors
John Burtniak - President
Ivan Hrabowsky - Vice President
Marg Lamb - Secretary
Ronald Potts - Treasurer
George Gordon - Director
Debra Jackson - Director
Emilia Smal - Director
Tony Smith - Director
Connie Valkenburg - Director
Art Gallery & Children's Museum Staff
Debra Attenborough - Art Gallery Director
Erin Bitner - Gallery Educator
Kim Brown - Education Co-ordinator
Samantha DeRose - Gallery Educator
David Gilbert - Children's Museum Curator
Greta Hildabrand - Gallery Educator
Kim Kinnear - Assistant to the Gallery Educator
Marilyn Mihelic - Gallery Educator
Katherine Mihok - Administrator
Samantha Morris - Gallery Educator
Maria Orsini - Gallery & Museum Educator
Raissa Quinne-Fuller - Gallery & Museum Educator
Brian Smylski - Executive Director
Report of the President
The Niagara Falls Art Gallery and the Niagara Children's Museum experienced an interesting
and challenging year in 2004. As well, it was a year of achievement and satisfaction.
It is satisfying to record that the various programmes at the Gallery, in the schools and at other
community sites continued I popularity, reaching new levels in participation and revenues, and
with a growing list of potential participants who could not be accommodated because of lack of
space and sufficient staff. Part of the pressure of this success has been handled by establishing
programmes at sites in other communities. The staff and volunteers are to be congratulated for
their hard work and dedication in this success. The programming, it should be noted, is the
Gallery's major source of revenue.
The Gallery continues to operate in a building with a shortage of space and in an inadequate
gallery environment. These shortcomings have compromised the Gallery's exhibition
programming, and as a result, very few of the Gallery's works of art can be displayed and pieces
cannot be borrowed from other art galleries and museums. This remains a serious deficiency,
for the Gallery holds various significant works of art worthy of display and viewing.
A major achievement, and gratifying to report, is that, at long last, the Kolankiwsky Estate has
been settled. This protracted and costly process was exceedingly taxing to the Board and
resulted in much unnecessary expenditures of time, energy, monies, and scuttled plans. The
bequest, with its assets and liabilities was received in July 2004.
The Gallery has two major collections, the William Kurelek Collection and the John Burtniak
Niagara Collection, and representing significant holdings of a major Canadian artist and an
important Canadian theme. The Collections are being processed according to accepted art
gallery/museum standards. This work goes on, but it is recognized that pieces from these two
collections should be made available for display and research in a proper exhibit environment.
The Gallery is still not certain of the future of the former Niagara Falls Armoury, which had
been proferred as a possible relocation site for the Gallery. The Gallery submitted a formal
proposal of interest and a business plan for establishing an Arts and Culture Center in the
building. Other groups have also expressed an interest in the Armoury and thus, City Council is
considering those proposals. In the meantime, the Gallery awaits a decision, which will
determine the Gallery's future initiatives.
The Board has also reviewed its committee structure and their responsibilities, as well as
staffing positions and tasks. The revised format will better serve the Board and Gallery needs in
the future.
I want to thank, sincerely, all members of the Board, the Director/Curator, and all staff and
volunteers for commitment, patience and endurance during the past year. Much has been
accomplished over the years and the year 2004 was a culmination of all the effort expanded in
that time. The Niagara Falls Art Gallery building is now ours. I feel that major developments
and exciting progress will marked the coming years as the Gallery enters a new phase of
contributing to the cultural well-being of the City and the larger community.
John Burtniak
President, Board of Directors
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Introduction
Celebrating 25 years of community service, managing the continuing growth in
participation, and the acquistion of both works of art and the Oakwood Drive facility,
brought the Niagara Falls Art Gallery to a crossroads in 2004. A new strategic plan was
created to begin to map out the Art Gallery's and Niagara Children's Museum's future
directions, while maintaining the services that have been developed through the strategic
investments from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Human Resources and Development
Canada. Along with the implementation of the plan, community development continues to
be the central focus of the Art Gallery and Children's Museum.
To maintain current levels of service and to achieve further community development, a
management team was created with the appointment of Debra Attenborough as the Director
of the Niagara Falls Art Gallery, David Gilbert as the Curator of the Niagara Children's
Museum, and Katherine Mihok as Gallery and Museum Administrator. With the
management team in place and a new strategic plan to guide the Art Gallery and Children's
Museum, a firm foundation was laid in 2004 that will allow for the expansion of current
services and the development of new initiatives.
Brian Smylski
Executive Director
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And Sustainable Arts 50000- · 1997
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30000- il 1999
Year 12 of the Community · 2000
Development Initiative saw Art Gallery 20000- [] 2001
and Children's Museum daily 10000- · 2002
accumulated participation increase from 0- · 2003
69,630 to 79,565 participants. The Years
Initiative has evolved from the creation · 2004
of arts services for Niagara Falls
residents so they no longer have to 1991 - 2004 Overall Participation (daily accumulated)
travel to other municipalities to receive
them, to developing sustainable services. These services provide residents of and visitors to
Niagara Falls with core arts and culture services that can serve as a foundation for the
development of a vital arts community.
By focusing on specific service areas: 1) the home; 2) the neighbourhood; 3) the City; and
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4) the Region, a sustainable market has been created that supports community arts services.
Within these geographic areas the family has become the main focus of the Art Gallery's
educational and recreational
][] 2004 Monthly #'s ] activities, while individual family
members are targeted for
9,000 participation in specific programs
8,000 and exhibitions.
7,000
6,000 For the first 9 years of the
Participation 5,000 Community Development
#'s 4,000 Initiative children's programs
3,000 and exhibitions were the
2,000
~,00o: development focus in order to
o- create a strong participant
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
foundation. Once the base of
Month children's programming was
created the Initiative then
2004 Monthly Overall Participation (daily accumulated) expanded to include all family
January (1) to December (12) members through the creation of
additional programs and
exhibitions. After 2 years of market research, youth, young adults, adults, and seniors are
being integrated into the Development Initiative. Announced in 2003, the Niagara Youth Art
Gallery and the Niagara Community Art Gallery were projects that the basic foundation was
laid in 2004 with financial sustainability a
key component in each of the projects. 1991-2004 · 1991
A secondary focus for the Community · 1992
Development Initiative has been the [] 1993
creation of partnerships with community [] 1994
groups and institutions that support children 60000- · 1995
and families. Through partnerships with · 1996
outside organizations, points of service for 50000-
· 1997
the Art Gallery and Children's Museum's 40000. · 1998
outreach programs are provided. Our
partners also use the Gallery and Museum's 30000. · 1999
Oakwood Drive facility to provide services · 2000
for their clients by using the building for 20000. [] 2001
both meetings and activities. 10000 · 2002
Throughout the Community Development · 2003
Initiative the development tools that have 0 · 2004
been successfully utilized are recreation Years
and education. Whether applied to
workshops or exhibitions, recreation and
2004 Exhibition & Program Participation (daily accumulated)
education programming has provided all
family members, throughout the various
geographic areas the Gallery serves, ways of accessing both the Gallery and Museum's
exhibitions and programs.
In The Home
For a second year in a row, over half of the new growth in 2004 occurred through services
the Art Gallery and Children's Museum provide families in their homes through the intemet.
The sites provide exhibitions, resources, interactive activities, as well as program
information for children's and adult programs. Participants In The Home are accounted for
through a "unique" visitor count (unique is defined as "each visitor to the site is only
counted once during the day no matter how many times the visitor revisits the site") and in
2004 a total of 15,677 participants accessed the internet sites. The Niagara Falls Art Gallery
site's address is www.niagarafallsartgallery.ca, while the Niagara Children's Museum's
site's address is www.niagarachildrensmuseum.ca.
In the Neighbourhoods
The partnerships the Art Gallery and Children's
Museum have with community organizations in
cities and towns throughout the Niagara Region
make the Neighbourhood program the most
effective community development area. The
most successful of the community partnerships
are with community service and education
institutions in Niagara Falls and throughout the
Niagara Region where over 48,422 participants
were served in the 2003/2004 program year.
The intemet also had an impact on the Art
Gallery and Children's Museum's
neighbourhood outreach. After visiting the
Children's Museum, students use the internet
games to further explore what was experienced
with the hands-on exhibitions. Educators,
community workers, and parents also access the
intemet resource guides before and after a visit
by the Art Gallery's Instructors.
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In the City Children take part in a sculpture workshop
during a summer-break art camp.
Niagara Falls, where the Art Gallery and
Children's Museum is headquartered, is the city
with the greatest penetration of arts services into its community. Since 2001, the Gallery and
Museum have been able to sustain services to nearly every family in Niagara Falls with
children between the ages of 3 1/2 to 14. With such strong penetration into the City's
neighbourhoods it is not unusual to see a daughter or son taking part in a workshop or art
class program, a parent or grandparent in an adult workshop, or the family visiting the
Children's Museum for an outing or a birthday party.
Due to the programming success and a lack of space at the Niagara Falls facility, an
unfortunate development has been residents of Niagara Falls driving to the Gallery and
Museum's facilities in other cities to access programs and exhibitions. Although the
intention of the Community Development Initiative has been to offer services to residents of
Niagara Falls so that they no
longer have to travel to other
municipalities to receive them, the
lack of professional not-for-profit
arts facilities in the City creates
the situation where professional
staff and program participants
travel to other municipalities to
provide and receive services.
In the Region
Unlike most traditional galleries,
the Niagara Falls Art Gallery not
only raises funds from other cities
and towns in the Region it is
located in, but provides tangible
services in the income generating
The increase use of the parking lot by buses and cars locations. After the outreach costs
at the Gallery's Oakwood Drive facility are recovered, this revenue is
create a greater need for ongoing maintenance, used to support existing programs
and facilities in Niagara Falls. As
space becomes more and more of a problem in Niagara Falls, partnerships have been created
throughout the Region, with organizations such as the Welland Historical Museum, that
allow current and new programs to be offered rather than cancelled or delayed.
A review of regional partnerships began in 2004. The area's that are being examined are:
compatible cultures, program or exhibition financial sustainability, community impact, does
the partnership meet both partners needs, and future prospects.
Reaching Beyond the Niagara Region
Demand for the Art Gallery's program services continues outside of the Niagara Region.
From Stoney Creek to Sarnia, the Art Gallery offers both direct and consulting services.
Programs were conducted in Stoney Creek and Oakville, while consulting ended in Samia
and became a licensed service.
The internet was the primary source of activity from outside of the country. Although
designed as a service for local residents to obtain information and take part in follow-up
activities after visiting the Art Gallery and Children's Museum, the number of out-of-city
visits has increased due to growing interest in the William Kurelek Collection and the John
Burtniak Niagara Collection.
Community Demand & Service Quality.
In order to maintain program and exhibition quality, growth in participation continues to be
controlled creating waiting lists for a number of programs. In 2004 program and exhibition
participation grew by 6.7% from 55,957 to 59,724 participants and the efforts to eliminate
program waiting lists that began in 2003 continued in 2004. Although small waiting lists of
500 to 1,000 possible participants are still common, it is a vast improvement over the 10,000
possible participants that were not served in previous years.
Training new staff continued in 2004 through financial support from Human Resources and
Development Canada, and the Ontarion Trillium Foundation. The Art Gallery and
I Children's Museum devoted $11,000 for
~ ~: ~ new employee development and $3,000
for ongoing training and development.
Strategic Plan
Development
With the presentation of a new business
plan two years away, the process was
begun in June 2004 with the acceptance,
by the Board of Directors, of a Strategic
Plan for the Art Gallery and Children's
Visitors view William Kurelek's painting Love/ Museum. Built upon past successes the
Hate, 1971, donated by Caldwell Securities during Strategic Priorities were set and a
the Art Gallery's 25th Anniversary exhibition, planning framework was created to:
1. Establish a Community Arts and Exhibition Centre;
2. Conserve, exhibit, and expand the John Burtniak Niagara Collection, the Kurelek
Collection, the General Collection, and publicize them to maintain their national and
international status;
3. Identify and create programs to meet youth and adult community needs;
4. Identify and create exhibits and programs to meet the tourist community needs;
5. Develop a sustaining operating fund formula and fundraising for all operating activities;
6. Build relationships within the community.
Along with the Strategic Priorities an Implementation Strategy was developed along with a
Strategic Plan Review to ensure that the Strategic Plan is utilized.
Five Year Business Plan 2002-2006
Performance In 2004
Although the Niagara Falls Art Gallery and the Niagara Children's Museum missed the
Five Year Business Plan 2002-2006 projection of 62,000 program and exhibition
participants in 2004 by 2,276, growth continued in 2004 with 59,724 program and exhibition
participants compared to 55,957 in 2003. An increase of 3,767 participants over the
previous year.
The revenue projection of the Five Year Business Plan, including donations non-cash, for
2004 was $379,364. However, when adjusted, due to changes in 2004 of the way bingo
funds are received and disbursed, the revenue projection is $325,000. Actual revenues in
2004 reached $313,226, or $12,000 less than was projected in the Business Plan.
Not accounted for in the Five Year Business Plan was the acquisition of the Olha
Kolankiwsky Bequest. The Business Plan projected that the Bequest would be received in
2002 rather than 2004 and any disbursements associated with it finished by the end of 2004.
As a result of receiving the gift in 2004, the cost of the encumberance of the property by the
Olha Kolankiwsky Estate and assumed by the Art Gallery were not included in the Business
Plan, as were not additional legal costs incurred by the intervention of a second party that
prolonged any settlement. With the receipt of the works of art and property from the Olha
Kolankisky Estate, further gifts of works of art from Mr. John Burtniak, and other non-cash
items, such as an art library, a gift
from Dr. Ivan Hrabowsky, and
furniture, a donation from Mr.
George Gordon, the projected
donations of non-cash items was
$4,278,175 more than the $4,000
projected for 2004 in the Five Year
Business Plan.
What was not received in 2004
but included in the Five Year
Business Plan was a nominal
operating grant of $11,000 from
the City of Niagara Falls that
would act as a catalyst to receive
other grants. With the Olha
Kolankiwsky Bequest not received
until the second quarter of the year
the grant was not applied for. At
the end of 2004 the Niagara Falls
Art Gallery was pursuing a number
of options to deal with the issue of
property taxes ~tEl~lJ, ~E~~ ~ ~ ~ ~, MAK~ ~
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After 14 years of effort the Passion of Christ Series by
~ ~C~-lU-Sl~.~tons William Kurelek was received by the Art Gallery in 2004.
The receipt of works of art into the Niagara Falls Art Gallery Collection continued at a
strong pace for the second year in a row. To deal with the large number of works that were
received over a short period of time, inventories and basic condition reports were performed
while appraisals will be conducted over a number of years to minimize the financial impact
on the Art Gallery of appraising such a large number of artworks at onetime. Both estimates
and appraisals were received on the value of the works of art for the 2004 Financial
Statements and will be updated as the works of art are appraised.
Mr. John Burtniak continued to add to his already substantial donation of works of art from
the 1700's to the 1950's. This year three works of art, a work by Owen Staples that will join
the John Burtniak Niagara Collection, and two by Tony Urquhart that are additions to the
General Art Collection, were received
by the Art Gallery.
The Olha Kolankiwsky Bequest, that
was received by the Art Gallery in
2004, contains over 700 works of art
including William Kurelek's paintings:
the 160 piece series The Passion of
Christ, Christ the Teacher; and Leisia
Ukrainka Dying In Georgia. Other
notable pieces are: The Grandmother
of the Steps, a 3,000 to 6,000 year old
Scythian period goddess figure;
paintings by W. Krychevsky, an 19th
century religious icon, a number of
local works of art by Niagara artists,
and a selection of Eastern and Western
European works of art from the 20th
century. This donation of works of art
compliment an already substantial
William Kurelek and General Art The Battle of Queenston Heights, 1944, by Owen Staples is
Collections. the newest addition to the
John Burtniak Niagara Collection.
Archives &
Library
The Niagara Falls Art Gallery received donations in 2004 that added to its research library
and archives. Dr. Ivan Hrabowsky donated his substantial personal art library that provides
the Art Gallery's Art Educators with access to a wide range of information about art objects
in public collections around the world, as well as providing a wealth of material about artists
and their works.
The cataloguing of the William Kurelek Archives and Library continued in 2004 with the
digital inventory of the artist's personal research library donated in 1998 by Mrs. Jean
Kurelek. The work began in 1998 with a general inventory of the artist's research papers
and an analytical overview of the their contents. Together with the Niagara Falls Art
Gallery's substantial Kurelek archive and library, a major research tool will be available to
scholars and researcher's from around the world.
The collecting of articles and books for the Niagara Falls Art Archive that began in 2002
continued in 2004. This archive is designed to support the John Burtniak Niagara Collection
as well as to provide art historical and context information on works not included in the
Collection.
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Exhibitions
Niagara Falls Art Gallery
Temporary Exhibitions
"Environmental conditions at the Oakwood Drive facility continued to put limitations on
the amount of space that was available for exhibitions. To properly safeguard the Gallery's
collection only a single floor was available for the exhibition of artworks. This provided
only enough space to exhibit a
limited number of artworks from
the permanent collection and
resulted in a moratorium on
temporary exhibitions until the
proper conditions are available.
The Board of Directors began an
active search in 2000 for a second
facility that could properly house
and exhibit the Gallery's
collection." This comment was
made in the 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003 Annual Reports and the
situation remained unchanged in
2004.
In 2004, the Art Gallery's open
Mr. John Burtniak, second from left, in conversation storage vault remains the only
venue that works of art presented
with visitors during the introductory exhibition of the
to the public by the Art Gallery.
John Burtniak Niagara Collection.
25th Anniversary and Centennial Exhibition
A special exhibit was held to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Niagara Falls Art
Gallery and the City of Niagara Falls Centennial. The exhibition was also an opportunity to
introduce the John Burtniak Niagara Collection. Twenty Five works of art with the
landmark of Niagara Falls as their central focus were chosen to celebrate both the Art
Gallery's anniversary and the City's centennial.
An accompanying exhibition of works by Canadian artist William Kurelek was also
presented. This exhibition presented recently donated paintings as well as those purchased
by the Art Gallery over the past twenty five years.
The two exhibitions appealed to an audience interested in art history, religious artwork, the
stories of Canadian immigrants, and social issues facing our society. The success of these
two exhibits lead to an extension of the exhibitions into 2005.
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The Niagara Children's Museum continued
to develop in 2004, serving 19,212
participants in 2003 compared to 19,252 in
2003. The almost static participation rate
was a result of the end of five years of
continuous growth through experimentation
and program development, a decrease in
strategic investments by the Ontario Trillium
Foundation, and additional staff training.
Strateqlc Investment B~ ~e Ontario
Trillilil~l l~oIiIl([a~IOll Niagara MPP Kim Craitor and
Children's Museum Curator David Gilbert join
Strategic investment by the Ontario Trillium
two children in the cutting of the
Foundation began in 2002 to create three full-
Children's Museum's 5th Anniversary cake.
time staff positions and one part-time
position over three years. The outcome of the
grant is to provide services for 20,000 participants by the spring of 2005.
Over the first year and a half of the Trillium Foundation's investment in the Children's
Museum, 3 full-time positions were created, the number o£ learning modules were expanded,
and participation was increased. Through 2004 and into 2005 one part-time position was to
be created but this was changed to a full-time
position when an analysis was performed that ~1999-2004
illustrated continuing community need and demand
for Children's Museum services.
Exldbttioas 20000-15000- ~
The Niagara Children's Museum Niagara Falls
celebrated its 5th Anniversary of operation in 2004. 10o00-
An open house was held June 6th with special guest 5ooo-
Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor in attendance.
Among the festivities was the opening of the hands- o-
on Greek Column and Temple exhibit that facilitated Years
the learning about the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian [- .......
classical periods. This exhibit also celebrated the
Niagara Children's Museum Daily Accumulated
2004 summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece. Attendance for the years 1999-2004
New elements were added to the Ancient Egypt
module and the Ancient Civilizations modules were re-organized to provide greater access
for larger numbers of participants.
Work continued in 2004 on the development o£ new modules and with the development of
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plans to expand the archaeological dig, create a visual literacy module, and begin the long
process of existing exhibit upgrades and maintenance.
Programs
Niagara Falls Art Gallery
In 2004 40,512, people took part in the Art Gallery's programs, compared to 40,272 in
2004. The goal, after 14 years of continuous growth, of the Art Gallery in 2004 was to
coalesce and maintain program
participation rates. Although waiting lists
continued for a number of programs,
without additional facilities and ongoing
increases in the number of staff, further
growth cannot be accommodated. Once
additional facilities, staff, and strategic
investments are obtained growth rates
can again increase.
Adult & Children's Art Classes,
Workshops, & Camps
In 2004, the Gallery served 3,876
participants in its adult and children's art
class program compared to 2003 when
4,896 participants were served. The
impact of the changes to after-school
workshop programming for children that
occurred in 2003 was felt in 2004.
Programs, where families can take part in Children's programs were offered only
activities together, have been an ongoing focus on Saturdays freeing weekday nights for
of Art Gallery and Children's Museum other Gallery and Museum functions.
Adult art classes were expanded from
one night a week to two, a change that
provided greater access for adults to the Gallery's programs, but impacted on and lessened
the number of participants in the children's programs. With less space available at the
Oakwood Drive facility a greater emphasis was given to the Neighbourhood Outreach
program.
The expansion of adult classes also put severe limits on to the Children's Museum
programs during weekday evenings. The Art Gallery continued to refer Niagara Falls
community groups to other cities throughout the region to receive services they cannot
obtain in their own municipality due to the lack of facility space and the re-allocation of staff
resources.
Neighbourhood Outreach Programs
The Art Gallery's outreach programs continue to expand and to provide arts services to
neighbourhood children and community groups. Participation grew in 2004 to 40,437 from
2003's 35,536 participants. The primary partners in reaching neighbourhood were local
schools, while community groups provided other avenues of service.
The ongoing success of the neighbourhood outreach program has provided the Art Gallery
with a successful foundation of partnerships, a growing client base, and has relieved the
pressure of the Oakwood Drive facility due to the lack of programming space. However,
programs that require the housing of specialized equipment and environments cannot be
provided to outreach participants and this lack of specialized programming continues to
hamper the provision of arts services in Niagara Falls.
Worksl~op Proqra~s
The Niagara Children's Museum's children's
after-school programs had 3,138 participants in
2004 compared to 4,339 participants in 2003.
The decrease in after-school program
participants is due to the re-allocation of
resources to the Museum's exhibition programs.
Workshop programs continue to be offered in
Niagara Falls at the Museum's Oakwood Drive
site, in St. Catharines at Knox Presbyterian
Church and in Welland through the Welland
Historical Museum.
Co~uni~ Pro~jrams
The Niagara Children's Museum's community
programs served 8,845 participants an increase
of 1,341 over 2003's 7,504 participants. The
expansion of ongoing partnerships with
community groups such as Community Living,
YMCA's, day-care centres, neighbourhood schools, and local activity clubs and church
groups provided the impetus for this year's program growth.
The need and demand for child and family centred non-athletic programs in Niagara Falls
remained strong in 2004. The competition for progam and exhibition space at the Oakwood
Drive facility limits the Children's Museum's ability to provide these greatly needed
professional services.
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, Heart.-G&.
Allied Health Building Phone (905) 35g-5552
5673 North 81reet N IAGA ~ (905) 358-6033
Niagara Falls, ON L2G l J4 www.heartniagara, com Email: info(~aeau~agara.eom
August 10th~ 2005
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City oflqiagara Falls
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4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON *',~ -/"
L2E 2L1 5 ..
Dear Vince:
I would be grateful for your consideration of a proposal fi-om Heart Niagara which follows uP on the
presentations that were made to all the municipalities in the Niagara Region in the late autumn and early winter.
This was to solicit support fi-om the provincial government to fund the Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation
Program that is mn by Heart Niagara. As you are probably aware, the provincial government declined to
expand its present funding base.
We would be grateful if you would ask council to look at the possibility of emulating Fort Erie municipal
council which gives Heart Niagara $10,000.00 a year to supply cardiac rehabilitation services out of the Fort
Erie YMCA. Heart Niagara also supplies cardiac rehabilitation services out of the Greater Niagara General
Hospital and soon the MacBain Community Centre YMCA in Niagara Falls as well as both YMCA's in St.
Catharines and Welland, we are asking for consideration ofthose municipal councils to also provide funding to
help us keep this program going in the Niagara Peninsula.
If there is any further presentation or documentation that would expedite this consideration I would be very
happy to provide that at any time.
Sincerely yours,
S. W. Dobbin, MB,. FCPP
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Providing Community Coronary Care Programs to the Niagara Region for over 25years
Cltaritable Regi~-ation Number 107473316RP0001
Allied Health Building Phone (905) 358-5552
5673 North Street NIAGAg Fax (905) 358-6033
Niagara Falls, ON L2G I J4 ~'~:hearmiagara. com Email: in!b~h~artniagara.co.m
August 18, 2005
Mayor Ted Sa~ Member of Council
City of Niag~fira Falls
4310 Queen St. P. O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Re: Follow-Up for the Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program 2004 Council Presentation
Dear and Council:
Heart Niagara Inc. is pleased to announce that the Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Co-
ordinating Office is moving out of the Allied Health Building and to its new home on the second floor of the
MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls. The Regional Co-ordinating Office will
provide patient, staff and resource scheduling for the Fort Erie Site, Niagara Falls Site, St. Catharines Site and
Welland Sites. Heart Niagara is the exclusive provider of cardiac rehab in the Niagara Region.
The expansion of the Program and the Regional Co-ordinating Office is the culmination of 28 years of
continuous cardiac rehabilitation services. This achievement is possible due to long term partnerships focused
on assisting individuals and their families after a crisis caused by heart disease.
The Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program delivers comparable services of any'cardiac rehab
program in Canada. Services include nursing assessment and case management, supervised exercise, nutrition
assessment and counselling, and, over 200 Cardiovascular Risk Management workshops each year. Heart
Niagara is committed to provide services that are accessible within 30 minutes for all Niagara Residents.
Dr. S~ffford Dobbin .
Medical Director Executive Director
Background
The Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program treated 400 patients last year and counted more than
12,000 patient visits. Regional multi-site cardiac rehab services are made possible'by the partnership between
Heart Niagara Inc., the Niagara Health System, the YMCA of Niagara and the YMCA of Fort Erie.
All Sites provide regionally standardized programming. Heart patients are encouraged to attend the Program
twice a week for 26 weeks as recommended by the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation. All patient
activities are conducted at the Site the patient chooses. More information is available on the Heart Niagara Inc.
web site, www. heartniagara, corn.
The Program accepts patient referrals from doctors or nurse practitioners across the Niagara Region, provincial
cardiac centres, and other cardiac rehab programs. Referrals to the Program can also be made from any of the
Niagara Health System hospital's in-patient units through their MediTech network.
Providing Community Coronary Care Programs to the Niagara Region for over 25 years
Charitable Registration Number 107473316RR0001
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October 13, 2005
Mr. Ken Burden
Direclor of Finance
The City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Streel
P.O.Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Dear Ken,
Thank you for ),our letter of September 21 st and on behatf o f the Greater Niagara General
Hospital. I am pleased lo enclose our reques! for funding for 2006.
This ),ear we are asking Council to consider another grant of $100,000 for the
redevelopment of the HospitaFs Emergency Department. Specifically we are asking for
help with the purchase of ~ew medical equipment.
During the past year, we have raised an additional $I ,166,000 towards our revised
Community Goal (that now includes the cost of replacing all of the old and outdated ER
equipment) of $8.3 million. Our achievement is now $6.466,000, but we Ixave
$1,834,000 still to raise.
Construction of the New ER is now ',veil underway and we expect thal the facility will be
completed next summer. The construction of the new Day Surgery will take another year
to complete after that.
We would,, of course, be happy to attend the meeting of the Corporate Services
Committee when they review our request on November 7, 2005. I will be accompanied
at that time by Mr. John Beyer, Vice Chair of the Foundation and Dr. David Turineck,
Chief of the GN G H Emergency Department.
In the mean time, thank you again for 3.'our letter and for everything that The City of
Niagara Falls has made it possible for us to do for the residents of our community.
Executive Director
GRF~.TER NL~,G 'kR~ GENERAL HOSPFrt~L ?O[!Nt~&T}O~,
Telephone 9C}5-g58-4900, Facsimile 90%358-5443
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A Funding Proposal for:
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
COUNCIL
on behalf of:
The Jeff Morgan
Emergency Department
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT
prepared by:
GREATER NIAGARA GENERAL
HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Niagara Falls, ON October 2005
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~ ' ER Funding Proposal Executive Summary
THE CASE
Construction of our new, updated and expanded Emergency Department has begun. A
new ER that is needed because of...
· Number of Visits - The GNGH Emergency Department was built in 1973 to
accommodate 25,000 visits annually. Last year our ER treated over 50,000 patients
or more than twice the number for which it was originally designed.
· Staff Retention - Emergency medicine at GNGH is provided by a highly-trained and
dedicated staff. They need - and deserve - facilities that will allow them to utilize
their skills and talent to the fullest extent.
· Health Services Restructuring Commission - The HSRC has determined that our
ER is undersized in relation to the number of patients it is currently handling and the
volume of patients that it will be expected to handle in the furore. It has directed,
therefore, that the ER be enlarged and upgraded.
THE COST
The cost of the new ER was originally estimated at $12,000,000, but now because of
changes and design modifications brought about by the SARS outbreak and a chemical
contamination incident in Niagara Falls two years ago, the cost has increased to $21.3
Million. But a new ER with old equipment is not a new ER so we have committed
ourselves to replacing all of the old and outdated medical equipment as well. That brings
the total cost of the project to $22.3 Million.
Together the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and the Niagara Health System will
pay $14 Million towards the cost of the project. The remaining $8,300,000 is to be raised
through a public campaign. We have already received gifts and commitments totaling
$6.4 Million leaving a balance of $1,900,000. To raise the balance, in addition to new
sources of support, we are asking our existing donors to increase and extend their
commitments.
OUR REQUEST
In the past, the City of Niagara Falls has generously supported their community hospital.
In 2000 and 2001, a total of $200,000 was given to the GNGH for the purchase of new
flouroscopy equipment in the Diagnostic Imaging Department and since then another
$400,000 ($100,000 each year) has been committed to the building of the new ER.
The Hospital's highest priority need is still the completion of the new Emergency. That is
why we are asking Council to extend their commitment of $100,000 for another year.
Such a commitment will help us to replace old and outdated equipment in the ER and that
will help to ensure that the best possible Emergency Care is available for everyone right
here in Niagara Falls.
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ER Funding Proposal Table of Contents
Executive Summary
The Case 2
Number of Visits 2
Staff Retention 2
Health Services Restructuring Commission 2
The Cost 2
Our Request 2
The Case
Background 4
The New ER 5
New Design Standards 5
Fast Track Treatment Area 5
Trauma / Resuscitation Area 6
Acute Care Area 6
Examination / Treatment Area 6
The Functional Plan 6
Construction Schedule 6
Cost 7
Budget 7
Sources of Additional Funding 7
Additional Commitments Received to Date 7
Our Request
The Role of the City of Niagara Falls 8
Appendices
Appendix I: Artist's Concept 10
Appendix II: Floor Plan 11
Appendix III: Partial Equipment List 12
Appendix IV: GNGH Foundation Board of Directors 13
The GNGH Foundation
5546 Portage Road
P.O. Box 1018
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
905-358-4900
Charitable Business No. 11923 5885 RR0001
' ' ER Funding Proposal The Case
BACKGROUND
"In 1985, consultants told us we were already vastly undersized for
the number of people we were seeing then and here we are 20years
later and we still don't have that facility to provide the care we need
for the people of Niagara Falls."
Dr. Doug Munkley, ER Physician
Imagine an organization that's been staffed and budgeted to serve 25,000 people a year.
Then, without any real changes to any of the above, i.e. without increasing staff or
operating budget, you must now make it serve 50,000 people. Worse still, in a few years,
the population will increase and you must then make it serve 65,000 people.
Because you have no more space or resources, you improvise, using a number of band-
aid solutions. You ask your staffto constantly improvise, to be flexible, to continually go
above and beyond.
This is what the Emergency Department at the Greater Niagara General Hospital has to
cope with every day. What hangs in the balance is not profits or customer satisfaction,
but far too often, human life.
Not surprisingly, the size of the current facility imposes constant limitations on the staff
and impacts on their ability to care for their patients. Often, there is simply not enough
room for the patients, the monitoring equipment and the staff at the same time and in the
same space. As a result, patients frequently have to be moved around the ER according to
the procedure or test they need and this results in additional stress, discomfort and delays
in providing appropriate treatment.
"The sad truth is people can walk in off the street and disrupt the
workings of the department... They can physically and verbally abuse
the staff, which is, in fact, an ongoing and almost daily occurrence. '
- Dr. Brian Dalgleish, ER Physician
The cramped conditions affect both the patients' and the medical staff's morale. Our ER
is a noisy, crowded and unattractive place. Such surroundings have a negative impact on
everyone. Too often, the professional staff is unable to use their knowledge and expertise
to the fullest extent because they are lacking modem equipment and technology.
This is no one's fault. The reality is that the role of emergency medicine has changed
dramatically since 1973 and our population has grown as well. With the decrease in the
number of family doctors in the region and the increase in our population (particularly the
number of older residents), the ER now plays a much larger role in the delivery of health
care in our community. Also, there have been extraordinary advances in emergency
medicine and patient care over the last 30 years.
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ER Funding Proposal The Case
THE NEW ER
"A new and expanded ER would help us immensely. IFe would be able
to treat patients in a more timely fashion and take care of them much
more effectively then we are now."
-Marlene Caidweil, ER Charge Nurse
Our new ER will increase in size from 8,700 to 18,000 square feet. Capacity will
increase to handle 65,000 patient visits each year. There will be self-contained
ventilation areas and satellite nursing stations in the department to insure that the separate
areas can continue to function should any one of them become contaminated.
There will be a Fast Track Treatment Area, a Decontamination Room, a Crisis
Intervention Area and a separate area for psychiatric patients. The new ER will also have
centralized patient monitoring and an on-site radiology department.
There will be teaching areas for medical students, residents, nurses and paramedics. And
most importantly, there will also be increased confidentiality, comfort and security for
our emergency care patients and their families.
NEW DESIGN STANDARDS
The ER has been designed to accommodate the latest standards in the delivery of
Emergency Medicine. In the post-SARS era, segmentation, containment and control are
the "new normal" in facilities designed to provide Emergency Care.
Control and containment begin at the Entrance to the new ER. Patients and visitors must
pass through two ante rooms before gaining access to the department. This provides the
opportunity to exercise any screening that may be required. If necessary, the entrance
can be isolated from the rest of the ER. It has a separate ventilation system as well as
isolation and decontamination areas. This will insure the hospital does not have to close
as a result of any contaminati.on events such as SARS or chemical spills.
FAST TRACK TREATMENT AREA
For patients with non-urgent or non-life threatening needs there will be a Fast Track
treatment area with its own nursing station, waiting room, washrooms and ventilation
system. All to ensure that, if necessary, it can continue to function no matter what may
be happening in other areas of the department.
' ER Funding Proposal The Case
TRAUMA / RESUSCITATION AREA
In the Trauma/Resuscitation Area there will be a satellite Radiology Room which will
make patient care that much more efficient by ensuring that patients will no longer
have to leave the ER for their x-rays.
ACUTE CARE AREA
In the Acute Care Area there will be centralized patient monitoring and from the nursing
station staff will be able to see all of the patients - a significant improvement over what is
now the case.
The nursing station will also be glass enclosed which will increase confidentiality by
making it possible for staff to consult in an area where they can not be overheard by
patients or their families. And once again, the area will have its own ventilation system.
EXAMINATION / TREATMENT AREA
In the Examination / Treatment Area there will be multiple, specialized treatment areas
for ENT, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology and a larger treatment room for special surgical
procedures. And as with the rest of the department, the area will be self-contained and
capable of functioning separately from the rest of the department.
THE FUNCTIONAL PLAN
The functional plan was the result of a lengthy collaborative process that included all of
the stakeholders in the delivery of Emergency and Ambulatory Care Medicine at the
GNGH - a collaboration that included: doctors, nurses, technicians, radiologists and even
the housekeeping staff.
The result - a functional plan that will serve as a cutting edge model for the delivery of
Emergency medicine not just for today, but for years to come. And all with the goal of
providing the highest quality care in the most timely fashion.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
PHASE I - The first phase (July 2005 to June 2006) will see construction of the new
Emergency Department in the area now occupied by the hospital's administrative offices
and main parking lot. It will include almost 10,000 sq. fi. of new construction.
PHASE II - The second phase (June 2006 to June 2007) will see the completion of the
new Centre with construction of the new Surgical Day Care facility in the area now
occupied by the existing ER. It will include approximately 3,500 sq. fi. of new
construction.
So finally, our ER gets an Emergency Response.
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ER Funding Proposal The Cost
COST
The new ER / Ambulatory Care Centre at GNGH will cost $22,300,000 - including the
cost of new construction, new equipment and upgrading the existing facilities. The
functional plan has been prepared, the Ministry has approved the project and construction
of the New ER has begun.
BUDGET
Capital Cost:
New construction and equipment $ 21,300,000
Replacement equipment 1,000,000 $ 22, 300,000
Sources of Funds
Ministry of Health contribution 13,100,000
Niagara Health System 900,000
Community's Share $ 8,300,000
Less:
Gifts & Commitments received to date 5,300,000
Outstanding Balance as of March 31/05 $ 3,000,000
NEW & ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS RECEIVED SINCE March 31sT.
GNGH Auxiliary $ 500,000
Maid of the Mist Steamboat Company 300,000
Insurance Brokers Association 100,000
Marriott Fallsview Golf Classic 66,000
The Branscombe Family Foundation 50,000
The Robert Gale Family 50,000
Foster Hewitt Foundation 50,000
Roman Cheese Products Ltd. 50,000
Total $ 1,166,000
UPDATED COMMLrNITY CAMPAIGN GOAL $1 ~,834.,000
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' ER Funding Proposal Our Request
THE ROLE OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
In the past, the City of Niagara Falls has generously supported their community hospital
and we are most grateful for your help. In 2000 and 2001, you committed $100,000 each
year to the Hospital and we used your gifts to assist with the purchase of the new
fluoroscopy unit in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Since then, Council has
committed an additional $400,000 ($100,000 annually) to the Emergency / Ambulatory
Care project.
It is our hope that you will now continue your support of the hospital's highest priority
need. We are asking, therefore, that you consider continuing your annual commitment of
$100,000 to the ER Project. This year the funds will be used to underwrite the cost of
replacing some of the old and outdated medical equipment in the Emergency Department.
A list of the equipment to be replaced would include: cardiac and blood pressure
monitors, defibrillators, automatic tourniquets, medication carts, thermometers and
intravenous pumps, resuscitation carts, a glidescope, stretchers and wheelchairs.
Such a commitment would not only enable us to replace the equipment it would also
benefit virtually every family in Niagara Falls - and not just in a tangential or minor way
- but in the most important way possible: by saving lives and preventing serious health
crises.
We thank you for your consideration of our request and we look forward to ensuring that
your gift provides the greatest possible benefit to the greatest number of people. Once
again, thank you.
"There is no doubt in my mind that having a new modern facility would
improve the care our patients receive."
- Dr. Brian Dalgleish, ER Physician
APPENDICES:
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' ' ER Funding Proposal Appendix I: Artist's Concept
Artist's Concept of the Jeff Morgan Emergency Department
(View from Portage Road and North Street)
93 new parking spaces have been added at the back of the Hospital
(View from Allied Health Building)
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ER Funding Proposal Appendix II: Floor Plan
New Day Surgery New Emergency
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' ' ER Funding Proposal Appendix III: Partial Equipment List
NEW & REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT (Partial List)
Radiology Equipment $ 240,000
ECG Monitors 100,000
Patient Stretchers 60,000
Satellite X-Ray
Portable Monitors 20,000
Intravenous Infusers 18,000
Defibrillators 15,000
Portable Vital Signs Monitors 15,000
Automatic Tourniquet 13,000
Patient Monitors
Infusion Pumps 10,500
Glidescope 7,500
Portable BP Monitors 5,000
PYXIS Cart 3,400
ENT Chair 5,800
Portable Monitors Pediatric Resuscitation Cart 2,500
Wheelchairs 2,000
Stretchers
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The Mclntosh Family Proposal Appendix II: Board of Directors
Mrs. Joyce Morocco, Chair Mrs. Sue Forcier
7352 Lakewood Cres.. 4310 Queen St.
Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. John Beyer, Vice-Chair Mr. Bob Gale
1 - 2895 St. Paul 4388 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. Al Luciano, Past Chair Dr. Fred Halliday, Founder
3060 Portage Road Greater Niagara General Site
Niagara Falls, ON 5546 Portage Rd.
Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. Leo Gautreau, Secretary-Treasurer
7689 Mount Carmel Blvd. Ms. Carol Maidens
Niagara Falls, ON 8199 Sarah St.
Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. Vince A. Kerrio, Honorary Director
6546 Fallsview Blvd. Mr. Edward Masters, Founder
Niagara Falls, ON 3241 Montrose Rd. Unit 15
Niagara Falls, ON
Dr. William Ainslie
Chief of Staff, GNGH Mrs. Margaret McWhirter
5546 Portage Rd. 6985 Valiant St.
Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls, ON
Mr. Lewis Beaudin, Founder Ms. Laura Menechella
5100 Dorchester Rd. Unit 710 6740 Oakes Drive
Niagara Falls, ON Niagara Falls, ON
Ms. Sue Bolibruck Mr. Eugene Oatley
Acting Site Administrator 6270 Brookfield Ave.
Greater Niagara General Site Niagara Falls, ON
5546 Portage Rd.
Niagara Falls, ON Dr. K. N. Reddy
President, Medical Staff Association
Mr. Jeffrey Cmickshank 5400 Portage Road
Executive Director, GNGH Foundation Niagara Falls, ON
3241 Montrose Rd. Unit 17
Niagara Falls, ON
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NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara~Falls, Ontario L2E 6X8
Telephone (905) 356-4404 Fax (905) 356-7652 Incorporated April 8, 1937
October 27, 2005
Ken Burden
Director of Finance
City of Niagara Falls
Dear Ken:
Please find attached our 2006 fee for service, along with an updated
version of the contract. You should also refer to "Schedule B", which
outlines billable fees.
Thanks,
Valerie Brown
General Manager
cc. T. Ravenda
"WE SPEAK FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES"
www. niagarafallshumanesociety, corn
I · II
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THIS AGREEMENT made the ~ day of ,2005.
BETWEEN
THE CORPORATION OF CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
(hereinafter called "the City")
OF THE FIRST PART
AND
THE NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
(hereinafter called "the Society")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS the City wishes to retain the services of the Society for the administration, inspection and
enforcement of the City of Niagara Falls Animal and Dog Control By-law and for that purpose has
requested that the Society provide these services;
AND WHEREAS it has been agreed upon by the parties hereto that the administration, inspection and
enforcement services shall be provided by the Society to the municipality upon the terms and conditions
herein set out;
NOW THEREFORE this agreement witnesseth that in consideration of the terms and conditions herein
contained, the parties hereto hereby covenant and agree as follows:
DEFINITIONS
· "By-law" means the Animal and Dog Control By-law for the City, being By-law No. 75-253 and
their respective successor statutes, if any for the duration of this agreement;
Part 1 PURPOSE
i) This Agreement defines the fxamework within which the Society will provide the
City services to administer and enforce the provisions of the By-law and
Legislation.
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ii) This Agreement may, by mutual agreement, be amended in writing from time to
time, to reflect changes in the programs of the parties to this Agreement, and/or
as a result of changes in legislation or provincial policies, and/or as a result of
subsequent discussions between the parties.
Part 2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 The City and the Society jointly agree that:
i. they will adhere to the schedule of fees and methods of collection or paymem
for the services as outlined in the By-law;
ii. the terms and fee schedule in the By-law shall be reviewed prior to signing of
this agreement and every 12 months thereafter;
iii. Parties agree to have a joint committee to deal with issues arising pertaining
to animal control and other animal related issues of municipal concern.
2.3 The Society agrees to:
i. investigate all complaints with respect to any dog control issue under the by-
law, undertake compliance counselling and prepare reports for abatement
action if necessary;
ii. develop and maintain a database of occurrences responded to in relation to
enforcement ofammal control issues;
iii. generally enforce the provisions of the By-law.
Without limiting the duties agreed to in Section 2.3, the Society shall provide the
specific services to the City as listed in Schedule 'A' and Schedule 'B'. The
additional services listed in Schedule 'B' shall be at the fees set out and paid by the
City to the Society on a monthly basis.
- Employ a full-time manager who shall be in charge of the Humane Society's
operations and who shall be a person who is approved by the Ontario Society for the
Prevemion of Cmetty to Animals as an Agent or Inspector.
Licencing Services
2.4 Administer the provisions of the By-law applicable to licensing dogs and imposing licensing fees
upon owners.
2.5 Issue dog licenses and provide dog tags in accordance with the provisions of the By-law.
2.6 Before releasing to the owner any dog which has been impounded for runmng at large, the
Humane Society shall, if a current licence for the dog has not been issued and the owner is a
resident of the City of Niagara Falls, require that a current licence be purchased by the owner.
· be responsible for the collection of all licence fees
· Pay the cost of dog tags, advertising, travel and other administrative expenses in connection
with its duties under this section.
Enforcement Services
2.7 Conduct investigations of alleged breaches of the By-law.
2.8 Capture or receive and impound dogs.
2.9 Achieve compliance with the By-law through resolution of breaches or through prosecution by
way of Part 1 Provincial Offences Notices.
2.10 Expeditiously respond to complaints from members of the public with respect to matters
contained in the By-law.
Prosecution and Court Services
2.11 Provide required reports and information to prosecution
2.12 Attendance at Court appearances
Other Services including impoundment services
2.13 Remove, impound, relocate, euthanize or otherwise dispose of domestic dogs or hvestock
otherwise confined or captured on private property, in accordance with the discretion and powers
conferred by the relevant municipal by-laws and provincial statutes.
2.14 All animals taken into custody under the Agreement shall either be returned to their owner(s)
forthwith or taken to and maintained at the Shelter, or other location, until released to the owners
or legally disposed of. For any dog found running at large that has been impounded and not
claimed by its owner, the Society shall not release such dog unless the purchaser of the dog or
person to whom the dog is released enters into a signed agreement with the Society that he/she
will at his/her own expense have the dog spayed or neutered within 60 days from the purchase or
release of the dog, if the dog is an adult dog, or by the time such dog attains six months of age in
the case of a puppy. If the purchaser or person to whom the dog is released is a resident of the
City of Niagara Falls, unless a current licence for the dog is purchased.
2.15 Capture or receive and impound such other species which may properly be held in the custody of
the pound keeper under the terms of the relevant legislation.
2.16 Dispose of all animal carcasses received, through incineration, or other methods, which meet with
approval of the relevant health and environmental authorities.
2.17 Investigate all reported animal to animal biting instances, reporting same to the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency.
2.18 Patrol roadways, road allowances and other public lands for the purpose of observing municipal
by-law infractions.
2.19 The Society shall provide the following services which are considered to be emergency services,
24 hours each day on each and every day, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Statutory Holidays,
throughout the duration of the term of the Agreement:
(a) Remove and/or euthanize an animal which is injured; or is in immediate danger of injury or
death; or which poses a real or reasonably apprehended risk of harm to a member of the
public.
(b) Stray confined dogs
2.20 The Society shall ensure that all instances of animals biting, scratching, or otherwise injuring
humans and any other type of exposure or contact between a human and an animal suspected of
carrying rabies, are immediately reported to the Niagara Regional Health Unit.
2.21 As per Schedule B, if requested to do so by the Niagara Regional Health Unit, Environmental
Health Branch, and subject to the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.7 the
Society shall:
(a) Receive and impound ammals having injured, or caused rabies related exposure to, humans
for a period as required by the Medical Officer of Health; and,
(b) Quarantine said ammals if and as required; and,
(c) Pursuant to an inspection of said animal by a Niagara Regional Health Unit, Environmental
Health Branch, Public Health Inspector and subject to authorization by the Inspector, release
such animal as have been quarantined at the expiration of the quarantine period.
(d) The Society shall perform such other duties related to ammal control within the area of
operations as may be required by the Niagara Regional Health Unit, Environmental Health
Branch, from time to time, including but not limited to live animal collections for rabies
testing and, when known, the provision of rabies vaccination information for dogs and cats.
2.22 Contract an answering service to deal with after hour calls as necessary.
Part 3 INDEMNIFICATION
3.1 The Society. shall indemnify and save harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees and agents
against and from all actions, causes of action, interest, claims, demands, costs, damages, expenses
including defence costs or loss which the City may bear, suffer, incur, become liable for or be put to
by reason of any damage to property or injury or death to persons by reason of, arising out of or in
consequence of breach, violation of non-performance by the Society. of any provision of this
Agreement, or by reason or arising out of the use of any Society facility or in connection with the
work covered by this contract, or by reason of or arising out of any act, neglect or default or omission
by the Society or of any of its agents or employees or any other person or persons, in, on, or about
any Society facility.
Part 4 INSURANCE
4.1 Indemnify and save harmless the City, its servants and agents, from any and all actions proceedings,
claims, demands, costs and expenses which may be brought, made against or incurred by the City, its
servants, agents or any of them, on account of less and/or damage to any property and for injury to or
the death of any person caused by negligent act or omission of the Society, its servants or agents.
4.2 Keep in force a policy of insurance m an amount not less that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) to
mdenmify and save harmless the City, its servants and agents, from any and all actions, proceedings,
claims, demands, from any and all actions, proceedings, claims, costs and expenses which may be
brought, made against, or incurred by the City, its servants, agents or any of them, on account of loss
and/or damage to any property and for injury to or the death of any person caused by a negligent act
or omission of the Society, its servants or agents whether under the terms of thi.q Agreement or
otherwise, and the policy and any renewal certificate thereof shall be deposited with the City Clerk.
Part 5 COMPENSATION
5.1 The City agrees to pay the Society $519,709 annually, paid over 12 months in equal payments
monthly, inclusive of all taxes and expenses as compensation for the services to be performed
pursuant to the provisions of this agreement and Schedule A. The City also agrees to pay the Society
fees calculated and billed on a monthly basis as per schedule 'B'.
5.2 In addition to the paymem noted in section 5.1 above, the Society shall be entitled to retain 100% of
the revenue derived from the sale of dog licenses and forwarded to the Society on a quarterly basis..
5.3 The parties acknowledge and understand that any fine revenue generated by provincial offence
prosecutions shall be retained by the Society and forwarded to the Society on a quarterly basis after
providing proof of fine payment.
Part 6 ANIMAL SHELTER
6.1 The Society shall provide the appropriate facilities in order to allow it to fulfill its obligations
pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
6.2 The Society shall provide business office space sufficient to perform its obligations pursuant to the
provisions of the By-law as outlined in this Agreement.
6.3 (a) Hours of Operation for the animal Control Services provider shall be as follows:
Non-Emergency Hours: (Between April and September)
Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Non-Emergency Hours: (Between October and March)
Monday to Friday- 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Hours:
On Call 24 Hours per day- 7 days per week
The Society shall keep installed a buzzer/bell and appropriate signage to permit members of the
public to have access to thc premises, on an emergency basis, during the hours which the Shelter
is not open to the public and where Society staff members are available at the Shelter.
6.4 The Society shall ensure that the facility provides a secure and suitable shelter for the holding or
housing of animals.
6.5 The Society office and shelter shall be located at 6025 Chippawa Parkway, Niagara Falls. The
location of the building and shelter at these locations shall form a part of this Agreement and the
Society shall not relocate without the written approval of the City, said approval not to be
unreasonably withheld and, subject to the terms and conditions as the City sees fit.
6.6 The Society must install and maintain such equipment as is necessary for the proper operation of its
facilities.
6.7 The Society must maintain adequate insurance against damage or loss by fire or other occurrence
respecting its facilities in accordance with the provisions of the By-law. Said insurance coverage
must be to the full insurable value of all subject building(s) and, in the event of loss, the amount of
the insurance must be applied to the reconstruction of the premises unless otherwise authorized by the
City, in writing.
6.8 Serve as "Poundkeeper" for the municipality in accordance with the provisions of the By4aw.
Part 7 REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTY OF THE SOCIETY
7.1 The Society hereby warrants and represents that it has the expertise to provide to the City the services
identified in this Agreement.
7.2 The Society hereby warrants and represents that its employees and agents shall be well qualified,
trained and experienced in all aspects of the duties and responsibilities required to be performed
pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
7.3 The Society hereby warrants and represents that its equipment is in good working condition and that
it has ready access to all materials and accessories required for the completion of this Agreement.
7.4 The Society shall designate one or more of its employees as Provincial Offences Officers as may be
required, provided same are qualified in accordance with provincial legislation.
PART 8 RECORDS
8.1 The Society shall be required to complete and maintain any records required to be maintained
pursuant to the provisions of the By-law or related to the matters set out in this Agreement.
8.2 The Society, for the purposes of the administration and enforcement of the By-law shall collect
statistical and other information and keep such records including financial records. The City may
require information from the Society concerning the admini~i~ation of the By-law and the Society
will provide such information from time to time in a form stipulated by the City.
8.3 The Society shall maintain complete records of all animals received, collected, impounded, and
euthanized.
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a) The City may audit on an annual basis and at City's own expense, the work being done
by the Society and the records related hereto.
PART 9 RELATIONSHIP
9.1 The Society shall for all purposes of the Agreement be considered as an independent contractor, not
as an agent or partner of the City and further, not as creating a joint venture between the Society
and the City.
9.2 It is understood and agreed that at all times the Society and any servant or agent who may from
time to time carry out the services hereunder on behalf of the City shall not be deemed to be an
employee of the City.
Part 10 TERMINATION
10.1 Any party to this Agreement may terminate the Agreement at any time by providing a minimum of
90 calendar days' written notice to the other party to the Agreement.
10.2 If the Society refuses or fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions set out in this
Agreement, and such refusal or failure is not rectified upon receipt by the Society of notice in
writing from the City setting out the particulars of such refusal or failure, the City shall have the
fight at its sole option, to terminate this Agreement forthwith by notice in writing to the Society at
the address given by them in the Agreement and thereupon the rights of the Society shall
immediately cease, determine and be at an end, and all monies payable and owing to the City shall
immediately become due and payable and City shall not be liable for payment to the Society of any
monies whatsoever by reason of such termination.
10.3 Subject to the provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act or any successful legislation or any
other applicable legislation, where, during the term of the contract, the Society makes an
assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or becomes bankrupt or insolvent, or undergoes
reorganization, or makes a proposal to its creditors, or otherwise becomes financially tm. able to
perform this contrach the City may, at its option, declare the contract immediately terminated.
Where the City declares the contract immediately terminated, the City shall be entitled to enter into
a contract with another party without the consent of the Society. The said declaration of immediate
termination of the contract by the City and the City's entering into a contract with another vendor
shall in no way prejudice any rights or remedies that the City may have at law against the Society.
Part 11 GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 The Society shall comply with all applicable statutes, laws, by-laws, regulations, ordinances,
notices and order whether Federal, Provincial, Municipal or otherwise, at any time in effect during
the currency of this contract, and all roles and requirements of the Pohce and Fire departments, or
other governmental authorities, and procure all C.S.A. approvals, if required.
11.2 The Society shall, at its own expense, be responsible for maintaining and keeping all municipal,
provincial or other licenses, certificates, or approvals necessary to permit their business operations
and employees, if any, to carry out the requirements of the Agreement.
11.3 The Society shall not assign this contract or any work to be performed under it without he prior
written consent of the City. Any written consent granted by the City shall not under any
circumstances relieve the Society of its liabilities and obligations under this Agreement and shall be
within the sole and unfettered discretion of the City.
11.4 The Society shall not perform any dog control / animal services except where required under the
Ontario Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act R.S.O 1990, in any other municipality
without prior consent of the Council of the City.
11.5 If any term, covenant or condition of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, to any extent,
be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and/or the application of such term to
circumstances other than those to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected
thereby and each term or condition of this Agreement shall be separately valid and enforceable to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
11.6 This Agreement sets forth all of the covenants, agreements and conditions between the Society and
the City and there are no other covenants, agreements, conditions or representations either oral or
written between them other than are herein.
Part 12 TIME FRAME FOR IMPLEMENTATION
12.1 This Agreement will take effect on the __ day of of the year 20__ and will remain in
effect until ,20__.
12.2 If agreement is not renewed prior to the above expiration, it shall cominue on a month-to-month
basis until such time it is re-negotiated.
The parties have duly executed this Agreement.
The City Niagara Falls Humane Society
Per: Per:
Mayor Manager
Per: Per:
Clerk Presidem
Date: ,20__ Date: ,20__
SCHEDULE 'A'
a. Animal and Dog Control By-law for the City, being By-law No. 75-253 as amended,
Sections 2 and 3 and their respective successor statutes, if any for the duration of this
agreement during the hours as set out in section 6.3 of this agreement;
b. Removal of stray confined dogs during all hours
c. Capture and removal of stray hvestock. Prosecution for an offence relating to stray
livestock shall be the responsibility of the City.
d. Answer all imtial requires respecting animals including the removal thereof; injured
animals; animals in distress; and other inquires from the public
e. Make determination as to whether the request for animal services falls within the
jurisdiction of the Society or whether the request should be forwarded to another
agency or body
f. ffthe request for services falls outside the jurisdiction of the Society, promptly forward
the request for the said service to the appropriate agency or agency.
g. Collect and retain all pound and boarding fees for animals kept at the Society which
fees shall be recorded and reported to the City as required.
SCHEDULE 'B'
a. Removal of dead or injured wildlife and domestic animals from public or private lands at
the following fees:
- all unclaimed animals other than livestock, deer and skunks - $20.00
- deer - $50.00
- skunk - $50.00
b. Housing of any prohibited "Pit Bull" as defined under the Dog Owners Liability Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. D. 16 found running at large - $20.00 per day plus all costs normally
charged for euthanasia and disposal of such dog as set out by the Society
c. Attendance in court by any mffmember of the Society m relation to a heating under
the Dog Owners Liability Act, 1LS.O. 1990, c. D.16 - $25 per hour of attendance and
a minimum fee of 3 hours to be billed
d. Housing of any dog ordered to be kept that the Society under the Dog Owners
Liability Act, P~S.O. 1990, c. D.16 by an Ontario Court Justicc - $20 per day plus all
costs normally charged for euthanasia and disposal of such dog as set out by the
Society.
e. If required to kennel a stray dog or eat for rabies observation as required by Public
Health, the cost of boarding, euthanvmia and cremation will be invoiced to the City on
an incident basis. There will be an additional trapping fee of $50 if required by
Public Health.
f. Replace humane live traps as required for Cat Trap Policy L-99-94 due to normal
wear and tear.
g. Any animal control service that may be required from time to time at a fee mutually
agreed upon between the parties
h. $10 per unclaimed or un-adopted cat taken into the Shelter under by-law #2002-129
Schedule B
NIAGARA FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
BUDGET 2OO6
REVENUE
~005
Estimated
Item Actual 2006 budget
Municipal AC Contract/Pound 440,645 519,709
Tdllium Grant 20,000 0
Total Humane Services 104,650 104,650
Total Licensing 40,050 40,050
Total Boarding, Cremation & Pound 59,480 59,480
Total Other Revenue 15,800 15,800
TOTAL REVENUE 680,625 739,689
EXPENSES
2005
Estimated
Item Actual 2006 budget
Canine Control, Humane, Licences 70,700 70,700
Total Payroll Expense 467,300 467,300
Total General & Admin. Expenses 211,720 211,720
TOTAL EXPENSE 749,720 749,720
INET INCOME I' 69,095 I -- t ~ 05 \
RECREATION COMMITTEE
2006 GRANT APPLICATIONS
Group $$$ Amount $$$ Amount $$$ Amount $$$ Amount
Approved In Approved In Requested for Recommended
2004 2005 2006 By Recreation
Committee
Resulting From
September 13,
2005 Meeting
Boys & Girls $210,000.00 $210,000.00 $210,000.00 $210,000.00
Club
Niagara Falls $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00
Badminton,
Tennis &
Lawn Bowling
Club
Niagara Falls $800.00 $800.00 $800.00 $800.00
Horticultural
Society
Niagara Falls $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00 $2,000.00
Lightning
Gymnastic
Club
Niagara Falls $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
Lawn Bowling
Club
Niagara Falls $15,800.00 $15,800.00 $15,800.00 $15,800.00
Summer
Playground
-2-
Group $$$ Amount $$$ Amount $$$ Amount $$$ Amount
Approved Approved Requested for Recommended
In 2004 for 2005 2006 By Recreation
Commission
Resulting From
September 13,
2005 Meeting
Niagara Falls 12,400.00 $12,400.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Summer Swim 2,100.00 2,100.00
Lessons $17,100.00 $17,100.00
S tamfo rd 3,550.00 $ 3,550.00 $3,550.00 $3,550.00
Lions
The Family $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
Y.M.C.A. Pool 2,100.00 Pool 2,100.00
of Niagara Rental Rental
Falls 92,100.00 92,100.00
Village of $0.00 (_$799.20~ $800.00 $800.00
Chippawa - ~.o4- ~ ,xo.~.,:l.tA ?~
Citizen's -r, ~ ~-.
Committee
Totals to be Total Approved Total Approved Total Total
Submitted to in in Requested Recommended
the Corporate 2004 2005 in 2006 by
S e r v i c e s Applications Recreation
Committee for Committee
consideration
on Monday,
November 7, $345,650.00 $345,650.00 $272,950.00 $264,050.00
2005
Date Revised: October 17, 2005
S:lGrants~2006 Grantsl2006 GRANT RC. SUMM. wpd
ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE
2006 GRANT APPLICATIONS
$ Amount Approved $ Amount
Group in 2005 Requested for 2006
Niagara Falls Concert Band $4,000.00 $4,000.00
Niagara District Art Association 1,114.50 4,458.00
Niagara Falls Art Gallery Nil $18,000.00
TOTAL $5,114.50 $26,458.00
MacBain Community Centre Leases
Rentor Type Total Monthly 2005 Grant 2006 Grant
United Way Gross $7,027.32 $585.61 $290.72 $872.82
Big Brothers Gross $7,554.84 $629.57 $681.28 $2,043.84
Heart Niagara Gross $10,785.90 $898.83 $1,895.30 $5,685.90
Centre Court Caf~ 'Net $12,875.00 $1,072.92 Nil Nil
YMCA Net $1.00 $.08 Nil Nil
NF Public Library Net $1.00 $.08 Nil Nil
niagara
falls
public
library
forty October 4, 2005
eight
forty
eight
victoria Ken Burden
avenue City of Niagara Falls
niagara
falls
ontario Dear Ken:
L2E 4C5
Tel.: 905/356-8080
Fax: 905/356-7004
The Niagara Falls Public Library respectfully requests that municipal
funding of the Board's 2005 operating budget be increased by $70,000 to
$3,088,607.
This increase is the result of City Council's Oct. 3, 2005 ratification of the
amended Collective Agreement with C.U.P.E. Local 133.
In order for the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls to continue to
comply with the Pay Equity_ Act, employees of the Niagara Falls Public
Library must be subject to the same revisions. This continues City's past
practice with respect to this issue.
Sincerely,
Joe Longo
Chief Librarian
c. Niagara Falls Public Library Board