2000/11/20CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
JOANNA DANIELS
FOURTEENTH MEETING
Monday, November 20, 2000
Committee Room No. 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Staff Contact
Minutes of October 30, 2000 Corporate Services Meeting
Deputations:
2001 Funding Requests:
5:00 p.m. - GNGH Foundation
5:15 p.m. - Board of Museums
5:30 p.m. - Niagara Falls Humane Society
Communication from the United Way re 2001 Permissive Grant Budget Submissions
ReDorts:
HR-2000-07 - New Corporate Policies
F-2000-66 - Municipal Accounts
F-2000-67 - Third Quarter Financial Update
F-2000-68 - Major Receivables Quarterly Report
F-2000-69 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Under
Section 442 and 443 of the Municipal Act
F-2000-70 - Contracting Water and Sewer Services
R-2000-73 - Proposed Ice Rental, Fee Rental, Meeting Rooms,
Public Skating and Special Events Facility Increases
R-2000-74 - Proposed 2001 Cemetery Charges
Tony Ravenda
Steven Gruninger
Tom Smith
Lisa Antonio
Anny Felicetti
Tom Smith
Adele Kon
Adele Kon
4. Communications:
Request from AMO for Financial Support of O'Connor (Walkerton) Inquiry
OPAC re Property Assessment Notices
Military Service for Lost Soldier, Private Victor Howey
Niagara District Health Council re funding of Mobility Niagara
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
THIRTEENTH MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2000
COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 2 - 5:45P.M.
PRESENT:
MEDIA:
STAFF:
Mayor Wayne Thomson, Aldermen Wayne Campbell, Chair; Kim Craitor, Ken
Feren, Shirley Fisher, Carolynn Ioannoni, Paisley Janvary-Pool, Ed Michalczyk, Judy
Orr, Victor Pietrangelo, Norman Puttick, Selina Volpatti and Janice Wing
CHRE Radio
Niagara Falls Review
E. Lustig, J. MacDonald, W. Wagg, E. Dujlovic, R. Kallio, A. Kon, L. Smith, T. Smith,
M. Dell-McPhaden, S. Gruninger, J. Daniels
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest - Report F-2000-64
Alderman Feren declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque No. 254690 because his company is the
recipient.
Alderman Craitor declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque Nos. 254664 and 254737 because a family
member is employed by the recipient.
Alderman Volpatti declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque No. 254869 because a family member
belongs to the organization.
Alderman Wing declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque Nos. 254646 and 254806 because she is an
officer of the organization involved.
Alderman Fisher declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque No. 254801 because a family member is
employed by the recipient.
Alderman Michalczyk declared a pecuniary interest on Cheque No. 254677 because he is a volunteer
fire fighter.
Alderman Campbell welcomed Steven Gruninger, the recently-appointed Accounting Supervisor in the
Finance Section. Steven has joined the City from the Bank of Nova Scotia and will be responsible for
accounts payable, bank reconciliations and capital accounts.
1. MINUTES
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes of the September
251h Corporate Services Meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion Carried
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DEPUTATIONS
Paul Campigotto, Chair of the Recreation Commission and Mr. Wayne Scott, Chair of the Arts &
Culture Commission were in attendance at the meeting.
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the 2001 Budget for the
Recreation Commission be referred to final budget deliberations.
Motion Carried
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Janvary-Pool, that the 2001 Budget for the
Arts and Culture Commission be referred to final budget deliberations; further, that the
Commission's request for possible use of surplus and reserves be referred to final budget
deliberations.
Motion Carried
REPORTS
Report F-2000-63 - Flat Rate Billin~ Period Amendment
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the schedules to the City's
Water Bylaw be amended to accommodate a final fiat-rate water billing date of December 31,
2000.
Motion Carried
Report F-2000-64 - Municipal Accounts
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the Municipal Accounts
totalling $3,453,265.29 for the period ending October 30 be approved.
Motion Carried
PRESENTATION
Members from the Boys and Girls Club and three tiny "trick-or-treaters"joined the meeting and
distributed Hallowe'en Treats. JoAnne Hett extended an invitation to attend the Open House
celebrating the Boys & Girls Club 40th Anniversary to be held on November 8th from 4:30pm to 7:30
pm.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00p. m.
BOARD OF MUSEUMS
- "Building a Future out of our Past"
c/o Lundy's Lane Historical Museum, 5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1S9
K. E. Burden
Director of Finance
Corporate Services Department
4310 Queen Street
PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
November 10, 2000
Dear Mr. Burden,
Attached are the budget requests for the year 2000 for the following:
1. Lundys' Lane Historical Museum
2. Willoughby Historical Museum
3. Board of Museums
Thank you for your consideration.
Kim Bubnick, Treasurer
City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums
rvad~t's La~e ~ffistored q~useum
581o ~i~j Street
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W/ffouO,,.y q4istortcal $4useum
9955 q4'~gara q~ar~way
295-4036
Lundy's Lane Historical Museum Budget
BUDGET 2000
Receipts
Disbursements
Curatorial
Administration
Operating Costs
Conservation
Displays & Exhibits
Salesware
BUDGET 2001
Provincial Grant 14,781 14,781
Munidpal Grant 93,075 98,659
Summer Career Access 3,675 3,675
Total Receipts 111,531 117,115
Wages 38,862 40,027
Reference Material 200 200
Cataloguing Supplies 200 100
Training & Conferences 200 100
Sub Total 39,462 40,427
Receptionist/Registrar 30,046 31,548
Bookkeeper 2,566 3,079
Office Su plies 1,000 1,500
Membe~s~'ps 350 400
Research Materials 250 197
Staff Training &Development 150 100
Summer Career Access 3,675 3,675
Sub Total 38,037 40,499
Guides 11.500 11,750
Telephone / Directory 1,700 2,000
Hydro 4,500 4,500
Heat & Fuel 3,000 3,500
Water 450 450
Advertising 2,000 2,500
WCB 420 420
CCP / UIC 4,500 4,700
Sub Total 28,072 29,820
Structural Trades 700 600
Cleaning Staff 1,593 1,600
Janitoriai Supplies 200
Sub Total 2,493 2.300
Supplies &Equipment 300
Outside Conservator 300
Sub Total 600
300
300
600
Display & Backgrounds 300 300
Fabrics &Installation 300 300
Graphics 400 400
Educational Programs 294 294
Sub Total 1,294 1,294
Purchases 1,500 2,000
Sales Tax Remitted 75 175
Sub Total 1,575 2,175
Total Disbursements 111,531 117,115
· 6.4% increase over 2000 budget, (includes heating cost increase of 16%)
USEUMS
BOARD OF M
"Building a Future out of our Past"
c/o 1.undy's Lane Historical ~useum, 5810 Ferry S~rcc~, ~ia~ara Fails. ON LZG IS9
City Of Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Willoughby Historical Museum Budget Request
Proposed Budget of $40,515 for the Year 2001 will cover all related costs to running the Willoughby
Historical Museum.
The Willoughby Historical Museum's budget will be presented to the City with an accompanying
comparative summary of the 2000 budget costs. Please see attached.
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Willoughby Historical Museum Budget
BUDGET 2000
Estimated Expenditures
Wages and Benefits
Administration
Maintenance
Curator
Curatorial Assistant
Museum Attendants
Typist
Cleaning
CPP, EI, Vacation Pay Emp.
Worker's Safety & Insurance
Summer Career Placement
Sub Total
Office Furn /Mach / Repair
Office Supplies
Postage
Bank Charges
Memberships
Staff Develop / Training / Con.
Mileage and trucking
Telephone
Honorarium
Other (miscellaneous)
Sub Total
Hydro (sentinel light)
Water
Heat
Electrical / Plumbing / Struc rural
Mechanical Equipment
Security System/Equipment
Janitorial
Sub Total
1%312
1,000
4,700
1,320
205
2,300
170
2,730
31,737
450
425
185
60
120
175
100
535
100
40
2,190
75
125
1,300
625
245
100
70
2~540
Curatoriaf Supplies
Research & Reference
Conservation
Display & Exhibits
/nterpretation & Education
Advertising & Publicity
Salesware & Provincial Tax
Sub Total
Total
300
125
200
150
175
350
500
1800
38,267
Rerdpts
Requesting Municipal Grant
Projected Provincial Grant
Projected Summer Placement
Projected Generated Revenue
Total Revenue
~),384
3,sn
2,672
1,700
38,267
· 7.4% increase over 2000 budget, (includes heating cost increase of 30% )
BUDGET 2001
19,700
1,100
5,055
1,340
170
2,485
120
2,730
32,700
450
500
200
60
120
200
140
1300
100
40
3,110
75
125
1,690
250
250
100
70
2,560
350
300
200
215
450
500
2,145
40,515
32,632
3,511
2,672
1,700
40,515
BOARD OF MUSEUMS
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~ "Building a Future out of our Past"
c/o Lundy's Lane Historical Museum, 5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 159
City Of Niagara Falls Board of Museums Budget Request
Proposed Budget of $5879 for the Year 2001 win cover:
· Secretary's Wages
· Stationary Costs
· Stamps
· Miscellaneous Costs
· Advertising for Community Awareness
The Board of Museums' budget will be presented to the City with an accompanying
comparative summary of the 2001 budget costs.
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City of Niagara Falls Comparative Budget 2000/2001
Budget
2000 2001
Wages $1130 1187
Postage, Office Supplies 540 567
Miscellaneous 100 125
Advertising $3000 $4000
$4770 $5879
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Appendix A
Lundy's Lane Historical Museum
Reserve Accounts
Earned Income Account 109047 $20,384.74
The monies from this account are obtained from admissions, donations,
photocopy services, rental of the Museums' three Educational kits, and fund
raising activities.
Accessions Account 109022 $13,798.67
These accounts are maintained for purchasing acquisitions for the Museum's
growing collection, such as Niagara Falls art, souvenir china, artifacts and
relevant to the Battle of Lundy's Lane, and items pertaining to local history, as
well as items not provided for the Museum's Operating budget such as the more
expensive conservation of artifacts, and the framing of Niagara Falls art.
Total $34,183.41
Appendix B
Willoughby Historical Museum
Reserve Accounts
Earned Income Account 7-150972-8 $8,820.29
Accessions Account 7-150972-8 $1,090.80
Raffle Account 7-154724-9 $2,589.36
Total $12,500.45
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 offic~e an museum
equipment that is not provided for in the budget. It is also used for artifac~I repairs,
upkeep and conservation.
The accessions account is reserved for purchasing artifacts that become available and are
important to the Museum collection and statement of purpose.
The raffle account is earmarked for printing a booklet.
Appendix C
City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Reserve Accounts
Donations Account 804-3412 $135.15
Membership Account 804-3420 $505.41
Raffle Account 8800-137 $160.00
Total $800.56
The monies in these accounts have been earned through donations, membership
fees, and raffle sales. These accounts have been set up in order to maintain an
accurate recording of the subcommittee activities in their fund raising and
community awareness programs. These figures are accurate as of October 16,
2000.
Niagara Falls Humane Society
Budget
2000 2001
City Grant 313,000 313,000
Licences 70,000 70,000
Cremation 24,500 24,500
Boarding 18,000 18,000
Road Kill 7,000 9,000
Sales 15,000 20,000
Pound 7,000 10,000
Holding 2,000 8,000
Cat Bylaw 7,500 7,500
Spay &Neuter 23,000 23,000
Pick-up 3,100 3,500
Donations 10,000 12,000
Fundraising 10,000 13,000
Humane Services 10,000 10,000
520,100
541,500
Insurance 10,000 9,000
Professional 35,000 33,000
Bank Charges 5,000 7,000
Debt Reduction 13,500 13,500
Licensing
Utilities 24,000
Telephone/Comm 12,000
Taxes-Mun 8,600
Food/Supplies 6,000
Repairs/Maint-building 20,000
Repairs/Maint-vehicle 7,000
Vehicle 15,500
Wages/Ben 287,000
Humane Services
Office Exp. 15,000
Education/Training 500
Membership, OHS 2,000
Capital Purchases 10,000
Bad Debt 2,000
Vet/Emer 12,000
Med Supplies 4,000
Cat Bylaw Exps 7,500
Spay & Neuter-exp. 23,000
Advertising 500
10,000
36,000
8,500
6,000
8,100
10,000
3,000
11,000
310,000
4,000
8,000
500
2,900
12,000
2,000
12,000
4,000
7,500
23,000
500
520,100
541,500
Balance 0 0
November14,2000
Mr. Tony Revenda
Director, CorporateServices
City of Niagara Falls
P. O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Onerio
L2E 6X5
Unibed VVag
of Niagara Falls
5017 Victoria Ave.
Niagara Falls
Ontario, L2E 4C9
Phone (905) 354-9342
Fax (905) 354-2717
Janie Palmer
Executive Director
Dear Mr. Revenda:
RE: YWCA 2001 Budget Submission to the City of Niagara Falls
The United Way of Niagara Falls' Agency Allocations and Relations
Committee has reviewed, per your request, the 2001 budget
submissions tO the City by Women's Place of South Niagara
(formerly known as NOVA House) and Project S.H.A.RE. The AARC
recommendations are attached under separate cover.
The Committee is continuing to review the YWCA budget submission
to both the United Way and the City. Based on the information which
we have on hand, it is impossible to make a recommendation at this
time. We believe that it will be mid to late January before we will
complete this process.
Trusting that you will find the enclosed satisfactory, I remain
Janie Po ~lmer
Executil re Director
200f BUDGET SUBMISSION
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Agency:
Women's Place of South,Niagara Inc.
(formerly known as NOVA House)
Contact:
Adele Tanguay, Executive Director
356-5800
Program Funded By The City:
Funding from the City of Niagara Falls provides support for the
she|ter's volunteer program including the delivery of life skills
sessions for he in-house residents.
Women's Place of South Niagara is a charitable organization
providing crisis intervention, safe and accessible shelter, outreach
and other supportive services for abused women and their children.
History Of City Funding:
1998 Actual
1999 Actual
2000 Actual
2001 Request
$18,000.
$18,000.
$18,000.
$18,000.
AARC Recommendation:
The City funded program, "Volunteer Program" allows the agency to
provide continued involvement of the community in all aspects of
program planning and delivery by offering individuals a variety of
work opportunities within the agency. The initial recruitment of
volunteers is carried out through media advertising, affirmative
action targeting of specific groups the agency wishes to encourage
as volunteers and through word of mouth and public education.
Screening consists of reviewing individual applications and
following up with one-on-one interviews. Training of volunteers
working for Women's Place of South Niagara is quite expensive.
Following information sessions, potential volunteers receive at lest
8-10 hours of "generic training". This will include information on the
City of Niagara Falls
Women's Place of South Niagara
2001 Budget Submission
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issue of violence against women, agency policies and procedures
and safety training, as well as information regarding all the volunteer
opportunities in the agency. Once the initial orientation and training
are complete and the criminal reference checks have been returned,
volunteers will receive individual training in their program of choice.
Depending on the unit and the duties of the volunteers, this could
involve hours of more training and observation.
In the Child Youth Program, volunteers help us to provide childcare
while staff carry out parenting programs for moms. Volunteers also
help with recreational programming and they provide occasional
childcare when moms have legal appointments, court appearances
or other activities where it would be more appropriate for children
not to attend. Childcare is also required when the shelter offers a life
skills program for adult residents. In-house clerical and house
maintenance volunteers provide much needed support for staff and
allow the shelter to remain open.
Fundraising volunteers are also critical to the agency and are
working hard to help NOVA raise funds for a safer, more appropriate
shelter in Niagara Falls.
In addition to providing a volunteer program, the grant from the City
of Niagara Falls allows the agency to provide life skills training for
women in-house, This component was added in 19891991.. The life
skills workshops consist of in-house groups designed to meet the
needs of the agency's residents. Topics include budgeting,
patenring, anger management, etc. The life skills groups are
facilitated by the Training and Group Facilitator.
hours donated to Nova in 199912000 were 2,849.12 - at
current intervention wage rates,-this translates into
$44,053.09 worth of wages donated to Nova House from
volunteers
AARC Reviewed:
1. Identified needs of program
2. Demonstration of effectiveness of this program to the needs of
its client population ...... 3
City of Niagara Falls
Women's Place of South Niagara
2001 Budget Submission
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Demonstration of efficient resource utilization
Demonstration of strong community support
Demonstration of sound management practices inch,ding
responsible financial management
The need for City of Niagara Falls dollars
Based on the satisfactory findings of the above review, the AARC
recommends that the City of Niagara Falls provide funding to
Women's Place Of South Niagara. in the amount of $18,000. for 2001.
2001 BUDGET SUBMISSION
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Agency:
Project S.H.A.R.E.
ContaCt:
Roxanne Felice, Executive Director
357-5121
Program Funded By The City:
Project S.H.A.R.E. is committed to helping people who live on low
income in the City of Niagara Falls through programs that involve
and assist with providing basic needs. The programs are designed
to create positive, pro-active alternatives in order that people can
help themselves and their families with dignity in time of crisis.
History Of City Funding:
1998 Actual
1999 Actual
2000 Actual
2001 Request
$68,500.
$68,500.
$68,500.
$68,500.
AARC Recommendation:
The City of Niagara Falls funding is applied to the Emergency Food
Program. This funding literally "keeps the doors open", in that it
provides the dollars needed to pay the rent, utilities, property taxes
and a small portion of the office expenses.
The Emergency Food Program is the largest program within Project
S.H.A.R.E. and serves all of the people who come in for emergency
food. In addition to operating funds, provided by the City,
approximately $300,000. in food donations maintain this program.
When asked how, in a booming economy, the client statistics are
increasing (as they are throughout the province), the answers were
provided, as per the following examples:
80% of the people who attend the Emergency Food
Program are forced to spend at least 66% of their
income on rent ........ 2
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$520. is provided by the province for those who either
cannot find employment or cannk>t work - the average
rent in Niagara Falls is $495.
some of the clients do work but make minimum wage,
therefore unable to meet the basic living economics
35% of the clients are mentally ill and are totally
incapable of working
43% of the people served are children under 12 years
rent controls were lifted two years ago and have had a
significant, negative impact on the budgets of the
clients
The AARC once again reviewed the issue of Project S.H.A.R.E.'s
annual Transit Ticket expense ($5,000) - that a proposal should be
made to the City to provide free, with a ceiling and accountability. In
the past Staff advised that this has been discussed and was not
viewed as feasible.
AARC
1.
2.
Reviewed:
Identified needs of program
Demonstration of effectiveness of this program to the needs of
its client population
Demonstration of efficient resource utilization
Demonstration of strong community support
Demonstration of sound management practices including
responsible financial management
The need for both City of Niagara Falls' and United 'Way funds
Based on satisfactory findings of the above review, the AARC
recommends that the City of Niagara Falls provide funding to Project
S.H.A.R.E. in the amount of $68,500. for 2001.
Corporate Services Department
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-5110
E-mail: travenda@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
November 20, 2000
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chaimtan
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Tony Ravenda
Executive Director
Members:
HR 2000-07; New Corporate Policies
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Corporate Services Committee endorse the following policies;
(a) Identification/Proximity Cards
(b) Employee Safety and Security
(c) Customer Service
BACKGROUND:
In September of 1998 a Security and Safety Committee was established to review security measures at City
Hall and make recommendations to Council regarding emergency response procedures.
On April 17, 2000 Report L 2000-32 awarded the contract for a system to Design Electronics. Phase 1 of
the security system is approaching completion. The two attached policies, Employee Safety and Security
and Identification/Proximity Cards, establish and set forth the guidelines relating to the operation of the
Security System.
The Customer Service Training Program Initiative Program called "I Can Do That" was delivered to 200
permanent employees during the year 2000. Customer Service has been identified as one of the most critical
and important functions that all staff perform and it is our belief that this message should be communicated
in the form of a policy to all staff. The attached policy establishes a bench mark of what is expected of all
employees and allows us to bring forward future training initiatives.
Prepared by:
Manager of Corporate Administration
Recommended by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
TR:hm
Attach
FForMng Together to Serve Our Community
Finerice · Human Resources · InfotraaHon Systems
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Date Effected
December 1, 2000
Last Revised
Identification/Proximity
Cards
SECTION 400.36
Purpose
To establish standards with respect to photo identification cards for all employees including
Members of Council.
Policy Statement
Identification cards must be worn at all times to provide the public with a visible means of
identifying staff. All employees including Members of Council are required to wear photo
identification cards at all times while working both regular and overtime,' hours. Identification
cards must be visible at all times. The identification card will include a photograph, employee first
name and employee number.
At present, this will apply to employees working in City Hall only and may expand to other
satellite locations in the future. This card will also identify City Hall staff to members of the
public and assist in improving our level of customer service.
All present employees will be photographed and have identification cards issued from Human
Resources. New employees will be issued a card during signing of employment documents in
Human Resources.
City Hall - Procedure
Public Access
The front doors of City Hall will be opened on week days between the hours of 8:30 a. m and 4:30
p.m. After 4:30 p.m. during scheduled meetings such as Council, the front doors of City Hall will
be opened and security will be on duty.
Employee Access
All external and select internal doors (excluding the front doors) of City Hall can be opened during
working days using the employee's identification/proximity card between the hours of 7:00 a.m.
and 11:00 p.m. After 5:00 p.m., employees will have limited access to internal doors and must
ensure that external doors are properly closed when leaving the building.
Any employee entering and leaving City Hall on a weekend or public holiday between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. must use their identification/proximity card at the main security desk
in the front lobby at the proximity reader.
Except for security, no unauthorized employees will have access to City Hall between the
hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Date Effected
December 1, 2000
Last Revised
Identification/Proximity
Cards
SECTION 400.36
A Division Head can limit or extend access to their Division Area during 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
by completing a "City Hall Access Authorization" form. This form will be forwarded to Human
Resources so that the necessary changes can be made to the employees identification card.
Lost Cards and Accessories
The Corporation will provide three available options to wear the photo identification cards. If
required, lost cards or accessories, will be replaced by Human Resources and paid for by the
employee.
Temporary Cards
Temporary cards will be available from the Security Guard to invited guests such as contractors,
consultants, lawyers, etc. or for employees who forgot their card at home.. These cards must be
returned immediately.
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Date Effected
November 1, 2000
Last Revised
Customer Service
SECTION 400.37
Policy Statement
As employees of the City of Niagara Falls, we are committed to provide responsive, consistent
and accurate services to the members of our community. Through our work environment, this
quality is delivered through a caring environment, respectful of the needs of the members of our
community. We believe that this standard of service promotes all that is positive about our city.
In order to achieve our commitment to provide ~i wide range of quality services from diverse
departments/divisions, we support the philosophy of public service that is contained in the
following statements:
We believe in meeting our citizens' needs by providing friendly, courteous and efficient
service.
· We will seek to identify creative and innovative approaches to serve our citizens.
· We will make decisions with input from those most likely to be affected.
· We believe in listening to our citizens and responding to their ideas and concerns.
· All employees have the responsibility of meeting a high standard of excellence in order to
ensure quality services from the City of Niagara Falls.
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Date Effected
December 1, 2000 Employee Safety and
Security
Last Revised
SECTION 400.38
Purpose
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Fails is committed to providing a workplace that ensures
employee safety and security.
Policy Statement
To provide a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and for members of the public who
use our services.
Potential and actual physical and emotional injury to our employees, caused by the actions of
others is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.
Any employee engaging in threatening or violent behaviour towards other employees or members
of the public, will be subject to discipline, up to and including dismissal, and may also be
personally subject to other civil or criminal liabilities.
Any employee who is subjected to, witnesses or has knowledge of behaviour or potential
behaviour that threatens the safety and security of fellow employees or members of the public is
required to report it promptly to a supervisor or Human Resoumes.
Definition
Workplace violence means the intentional, attempted or actual conduct of a person(s) that
endangers or is likely to endanger the health or safety of another individual(s) including any
threatening statement or behaviour that gives the individual(s) reasonable cause to believe that their
health or safety, physical or emotional, is at risk or that frightens them. Violence is violence, and
no distinction is being made between incidents where the violent person is competent or
incompetent, or where the act is voluntary or involuntary. Workplace violence can be from anyone
to anyone and is violence regardless of the cognitive state of the assailant. (This definition of
workplace violence is not intended to replace the legal definition of assault.)
Application
This policy applies to all City facilities and by extension to all employee work locations.
Procedures under this policy may vary depending upon the particular needs of each facility and
location.
Corporate Services
Human Resources
Date Effected
December 1, 2000
Last Revised
Employee Safety and
Security
SECTION 400.38
City Hall - Emergency Panic Button Procedure
This procedure pertains to matters of staff and public safety related to violence in the work place
and is not to be confused with present Emergency Evacuation Procedures and Fire Safety Plan
for City Hall.
One Emergency Panic Button (EPB) will be located at the front counter of each Division with the
exception of Finance which will have two EPBs. These buttons will be located in inconspicious
spaces at each counter according to Divisional needs. The buttons will alert the Security Guard
of a violent or dangerous situation.
The EPBs once activated will send an audible signal to the on duty security guard through a LCD
display unit. The LCD display unit will show the location of the activated EPB and will require
a code to acknowledge the alamt. Once the alarm has been acknowledged, security will proceed
to the division that requires security assistance.
After normal business hours, the alarm will be sent to a monitoring company. (Not sure on this
item)
The City of 1
. Niagara. Falls~
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www,city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-maiL: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2000-66
Ken Burden
Director
November 20, 2000
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-66 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $2,451,802.92 tier the period ending
November 20, 2000.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
E.P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
KEB.Lid
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's · Finance · Human Resources · Information Systems · Legal · Planning & Development
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY-LAW NO. 2000-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $2,451,802.92 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ~NACTS AS FOLLOWSI
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following disbursements for the period ending NOVEMBER 20, 2000.
NUMBER PAY TO THE ORDER OF AMOUNT PURPOSE
255327
254974
254950
255305
254951
255430
254911
255022
255465
255034
255173
255425
255433
255006
255012
255445
255024
255460
255458
255015
255000
255436
255273
255242
255312
255170
254907
255438
255175
254899
255227
255468
255176
255177
M93111
255018
255429
255398
255154
255178
255212
255439
254914
255241
255050
1094491 ONTARIO INC. 500.00
1162772 ONTARIO LIMITED 1,192.11
1198891 ONT.INC. O/A NIA PEN EXCAVAT 256.80
126 NIAGARA FALLS OPTIMIST 100.00
912701 ONT.LTD O/A REGION SANDBLAST 1,920.50
ABRUNZO, PASQUALE 110.00
ACTIVE WATERSPORTS.INC 246.10
AD-BAG NIAGAPJ~ 1,052.82
ADAM, JOHN 110.00
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 36.50
AIR CARE SERVICES 445.97
ALDOR BUILDERS LTD 17,238.94
ALGER, RAYMOND 110.00
ALISON'S SPORTS & AWARDS 76.48
ALL GREEN TOPSOIL 2,125.20
ALTIERI, NICOLA 500.00
ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 516.47
ANDERSON, HELEN 110.00
ANEZ, JEAN 110.00
ANNEX PUBLISHING & PRINTING 600.81
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 556.97
ARMENTI, ALBERTO · 110.00
ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL TAX 150.00
AT&T CANADA 14.07
ATKINS, LEON 214.00
AUTODESK INC 20,049.59
AUTOGRAPHIX 402.50
BAGLIERI, ROSA
BAILEY, JAMES
BAIN PRINTING
BAIN PRINTING
BAKKER, CORNELIS
BALDIN, DELIA
BANICK, IDA MAY
BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA
BANK OF MONTREAL
BARBER MONUMENTS LIMITED
BARCLAY & TODD'S
BARCLAY & TODD'S
BARRATT, BETTY ~
BATEMAN, DOLORES
BATTACHIO, MARY
BEATTIES BASICS
BEATTIES BASICS
BEATTIES BASICS
110.00
110.00
1,552.50
373.75
110.00
110.00
110.00
355,403.40
585.80
139.10
160.01
237.20
110.00
35.00
110.00
1,187.83
1,762.97
2,044.43
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
TAX APPEAL REFUND
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-CONSTRUCTION
SANTA CLAU:] PARADE-PARES & REC
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-EQUIPMENT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT TESTING-FIRE DEPT
MAIL SERVICES-CLERKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
BROKERAGE FEES - CLERKS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING RENOVATIONS-CITY HALL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PLAQUE & LETTERING-BUS. DEVELOP
TOPSOIL-PARKS & REC
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-PARKS&REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
INSTRUCTION MANUALS-FIRE DEPT
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TAX COLLECTORS MANUAL-FINANCE
LONG DISTANCE CHARGES-CLERKS
ENTERTAINMENT SANTA'S PARTY-PARKS
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-MUN. WORKS
VEHICLE LETTERING-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PRINTING SERVICES-VARIOUS
PRINTING SERVICES-TRAFFIC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
FIRE APPARATUS PURCHASE
PAYMENT MADE TO CITY IN ERROR
CARE & MAINTENANCE REFUND
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAVEL EXPENSES-COMM. SERVICES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
Page I of 10
1[ I T II Irl~ .... T
254897
254965
255054
254972
255035
255226
255228
255444
255002
255156
255471
254898
255036
255446
255214
255169
255431
255401
255412
254917
255205
254896
255413
255153
255397
255299
255196
255441
255443
255396
255009
255201
255237
254961
255404
255403
255243
255027
254918
255231
255057
255215
255039
255165
255007
255104
255414
255437
254909
255304
255182
255059
254919
255423
255236
255151
255366
255195
255207
255194
254979
255409
M93112
255016
255166
BELL CANADA
BELL MOBILITY
BELL C/~NADA
BELL MOBILITY PAGING
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BEN BERG FARM & IND EQUIP LTD
BERNARD HUDON
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
BIEDERMAN, FRAN
BIGGARS KEY SHOP
BIGGARS KEY SHOP
BIJELIC, PAULE
BLYTHEDALE APTS.
BOLIBRUCK BOB
BONGIOVANNI, FRANCESCO
BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
BOSSERT, HOWARD
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NIAGARA
BRINE, TRINKA
BRINKS CANADA LTD
BRISCALL, WILLIAM
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROCK UNIVERSITY
BROWN, EVELYN
BRUGMAN, J
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF VISUAL
BUNTIN REID
BURDEN KEN
BUTILKIN, SELMA
C.R.L. CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION &
C.W. O'DELL ASSOCIATES INC.
CAIN, PATRICK & ISABEL
CAN-AM INSTRUMENTS LTD.
CANADA TRUST EASYLINE
CANADA LAW BOOK INC
CANADA TRUST EASYLINE
CANADIAN TIRE
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO
CANADIAN WASTE SERVICES INC
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM
CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM
CANADIAN MICRO SOFTWARE INC.,
CANHAM, ORMOND
CAPPADOCIO, MARIO
CARDINAL COURIERS LTD
CARREL, MARY
CARRICK MARZENNA
CARSWELL
CARSWELL
CASALESE, MARIA
CASCADE PRINTING INC.
CASHWAY BUILDING CENTRES
CASTRO DE, RODOLFO & FE
CATANZARO, MARIA
CATILLO, SALVATORE
CATONE, VINCENZINA
CCK
CELLULAR CONCEPTS
CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION INC.
CERTI CONSULTANTS INC
CH2M GORE & STORRIE LTD
883.71
3,810.91
528 88
27 90
2,841 95
646 68
1,894 63
349 75
13 8Q
358 80
110.00
13.21
22.09
500.00
28.58
114.61
110.00
14,113.65
110.00
14,741.67
110.00
807.62
110.00
637.89
214.61
100.00
110.00
110.00
500.00
2,794.44
98.02
110.00
4,314.24
127.65
482.22
6,433.62
155.68
80.50
224.08
168.32
2,337.25
14.06
331.70
99.81
141.24
9,048.19
110.00
110.00
19.80
212.37
136.51
135.82
191.00
110.00
9,074.99
353.46
565.45
110.00
110.00
110.00
1,809.80
449.47
172,341.36
4;761.50
1,624.37
Page 2 of 10
TELEPHONE CRARGES-VARIOUS
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHABGES-VARIOUS
PAGER RENTAL-BUILDING
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-GARAGE
APPRAISAL FEE REFUND-PLANNING
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
KEYS & LOCKS - VARIOUS
KEYS & LOCKS - VARIOUS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
REFUND LANDFILL CREDIT PAYMENT
TRAVEL EXPENSES-PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
RECREATION COMMISSION GRANT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SECURITY SERVICES-FINANCE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
RADIO SPONSORSHIP-MAYOR'S
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
BAND FOR SANTA CLAUS PARADE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TRAVEL EXPENSES-FINANCE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN. WORKS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-BLDG.
TAX OVERPAYMENT-FINANCE
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-MUN. WORKS
PAYMENT MADE TO CITY IN ERROR
BOOK PURCHASE-VARIOUS
PAYMENT MADE TO CITY IN ERROR
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
RAILWAY CROSSINGS-MUN. WORKS
REFUND LANDFILL CREDIT PAYMENT
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
CONSULTING SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
COURIER SERViCES-GARAGE
TAX APPEAL REFUND
TRAVEL EXPENSES-MUN. WORKS
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
ELECTION BALLOTS-CLERKS
BUILDING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE-PARKS & REC
CELLULAR EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION-MUN. WORKS
WATER TRAINING PROGRAM-MUN. WORKS
ENGINEERING SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
254910
255155
255001
255476
255208
255453
255309
254924
255477
255147
M93116
255408
255198
255179
255470
255045
255206
255106
255230
254900
254921
255062
M93105
255280
255172
255197
255427
255017
255364
255448
255450
255245
255020
255190
255428
255449
255023
255407
255181
255484
255032
255224
255472
255411
255479
254996
255013
255040
255321
255011
255203
254901
255451
255204
255417
255418
254949
255145
255150
255434
255435
255146
255148
255454
255238
CF~APMAN MURRAY ASSOCIATES
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD.
CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD.
CHESNEY, REGINALD
CHEWERDA, ANNE
CHEZOWSKI, JANINA
CITY HONORS SCHOOL BAND
CLARICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
CLARK, ALICE
CLAYDON JEFF
CLUB ITALIA NIAGARA ORDER
COGECO
COLANGELO, VITO
COLANGELO, MADDELENA
COLANGELO, DONATO
COLBEY CUSTOM FABRICATING
COLLINS, RITA
COLLINS SAFETY
COLOR YOUR WORLD
COLOR YOUR WORLD
COMMERCIAL PLASTICS INC
COMMERCIAL PLASTICS INC
COMMISSO'S FOOD MARKETS LTD
CONDOTTA CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
CONSOIL QUALITY CONTROL
CONTE, AMEDEO
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
COSTA, FIORE & CATHY
COSTELLO, JAMES
COYLE, BETTY
CRAWFORD SMITH & SWALLOW
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CROWLEY, MARY
CUFFARO, FRANK
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING
CUNNINGHAMLINDSEY CANADA LTD
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPE LOCAL 133
CUPIRAGGI, RAFFAELE
D'AMARIO TONY
DANIEL, LISE
DARBYSON DOUG
DARIEN LAKE THEME PARK'
DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO.
DAVID SCHRAM& ASSOCIATES
DAVIDSON, DR. J.P.
DAVIS, CHRISTINA
DAY-TIMERS OF Ci~NADA LTD
DE MIZIO, GIUSEPPE
DEL VECCHIO, MARIA
DEMPSEY, SID
DESIGN ELECTRONICS
DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
DOUGLAS JAMIE
DREN KARL
DROESHOUT, JACK
DUCATO, GIOVANNA
DUERKSEN ANGELA
DUJLOVIC ED
DWYER, DONALD
DYE & DURHAM CO. INC.
13,405.77
36.34
559.60
110.00
110.00
110.00
500.00
4,350.07
110.00
136.85
51,476.31
2,494.26
110.00
110.00
110.00
1,244.30
110.00
300.00
24.12
126.27
4,540.43
1,811.25
60,000.00
113,850.53
198.49
110.00
27.60
92.00
609.64
110.00
110.00
17,007.65
954.75
1,008.50
1,140.00
110.00
5.00
1,524.36
95.00
2,071.96
2,122.71
2,077.10
110.00
101.79
226.63
283.17
525.71
2,990.65
8,126.69
65.00
110.00
495.01
110.00
110.00
110.00
45,000.00
42.80
145.52
65.54
110.00
110.00
94.25
220.92
110.00
29.16
Page 3 of 10
CONSULT/~NT FEES-FRALICK'S TAVERN
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
BAND FOR SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS
OCT. 2000 LTD PREMIUMS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAVEL EXPENSES-PARKS & REC
TAX APPEALS
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS-GARAGE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SAFETY SHOES
PAINT SUPPLIES-CITY HALL
PAINT SUPPLIES-CITY HALL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
RELEASE OF SITE PLAN DEPOSIT
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT
TESTING-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
1999 AUDIT FEES-FINANCE
INSURANCE PREMIUMS-LEGAL
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL DEPT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PARKING TICKET REFUND
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION-MUN. WORKS
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAVEL EXPENSES-MUN. WORKS
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
TRAVEL EXPENSES-PLANNING
TICKET SALES FOR 2000
TREE PRUNING-PARKS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-PARKS
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL-HUMAN RESOURCES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
CITY HALL SECURITY SYSTEM
SCHOOL RENTAL-MUN. WORKS
TRAVEL EXPENSES-PARKS & REC
TRAVEL EXPENSES-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAVEL EXPENSES-CLERKS
TRAVEL EXPENSES-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-FINANCE
255406
255462
255008
255037
255229
255239
255474
255061
255457
255168
255240'
255216
255047
255420
254973
255189
255415
255478
255459
255192
255424
255466
255210
255464
254903
255232
254995
255456
255158
255473
255452
255193
255202
255365
255442
255475
255052
255426
255419
255303
255463
254905
254912
255048
255021
255058
254904
255233
255432
255455
255389
255467
255053
255461
255161
255213
255041
254902
254916
255014
255235
254908
255044
255149
E.L. CROSSLEY MARCHING BAND
ELLIOTT, STANLEY
EMERALD
ENBRIDGE
ENBRIDGE
ENGINEERING CONCEPTS NIAGARA
ESKILDSEN, ERIK
ESRI CANADA LIMITED
ETEZADI, SOLTAN
F.J. GALLOWAY ASSOCIATES INC
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FALLS TOURING MOTEL
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FARR DRAINAGE LTD.
FELICETTI, SERGE
FENCAST INDUSTRIES LTD
FENNER, IVY
FERRANTE, JOSEPHINE & DOMENIC
FERRO, THERESA
FIGUERO, CHARLES
FIORAVANTI, JOSEPH
FIORENTINO, ITALIA
FIORUCCI, ROBERT & JOSIE
FITZPATRICK, MATILDA
FLAGRO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
FLAGS UNLIMITED INC.
FLEMING, JIM
FLEMINGTON, AUDREY
FLEXO PRODUCTS LTD
FONICIELLO, MARY
FORTE, BRUNA
FOSTER, JAMES
FOSTER, ELAINE
FRIGAULT, DANIEL & JOSEPHINE
FRYNS, ANTOINETTE
FUHRER, ANTONINA
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GALBRAITH ELECTRIC LTD.
GATEWAY KEY HOMES
GEE, RUSSELL & KATHRYN
GENDERS, JOHN
GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRIC
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GIBBS, JAMES
GIURA PAINT & WALLPAPER LTD.
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GODSELL, CHARLES
GOEGAN, PALMIRO
GOOD, DOUGLAS
GOULET, JOSEPH
GRAFTON UTILITY SUPPLY LTD.
GRAHAM, ESTHER
GRAND & TOY
GRAY, JOHN
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GREATER NIAGARA SENIOR
GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE LTD
GRUBICH, JOHN
500.00
110.00
856.00
659.16
7,255.30
1,168.98
110.00
15,237.50
110.00
2,815.17
2,679.61
9.00
465.45
842.63
58.00
1,513.35
110.00
1,157.21
110.00
110.00
110.00
110.00
500.00
110.00
97.53
4,019.36
91.81
110.00
76.09
110.00
110.00
110.00
110.00
764.38
78.57
110.00
914.67
61.31
500.00
213.81
110.00
106.95
99 36
1,890 68
20 00
47 60
2,402 72
597 26
110 00
110 00
126.00
110.00
274.34
110.00
2,109.75
22.24
994.73
152.08
3,333.00
40.83
688.05
308.16
385.20
80.31
Page 4 of 10
BAND FOR SANTA CLAUS PA/~ADE-PARKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
WEEPING TILE DISCONNECT-MUN.'WORKS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
ENGINEERING SERVICES-ARENAS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-PLANNING
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
CONSULTING SERVICES-HUMAN RES.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
REFUND LANDFILL CREDIT PAYMENT
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-MUN. WORKS
FLOAT RENTAL-G/LRAGE
CONFERENCE EXPENSES-BUS. DEVELOP
PARES EQUIPMENT-PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
REFUND CEMETERY PLOT-FAIRVIEW
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
FUEL PURCHASE-ARENAS
FLAGS - STORES
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TAX APPEAL REFUND
WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-LANDFILL
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE. PARTS-GARAGE
ELECTRICAL, SUPPLIES-STORES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
TRAVEL EXPENSES-COMM. SERVICES
PAINT SUPPLIES-MUN. WORKS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MEAL ALLOWANCE-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TRAVEL EXPENSES-COMM. SERVICES
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
RECREATION COMMISSION GRANT
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS-FIRE DEPT
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
LIGHTING REPAIRS-MUN. WORKS
LIGHTING REPAIRS-MUN. WORKS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
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255042
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255217
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255440
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255209
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255277
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254955
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255332
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255328
255107
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255113
255295
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255333
255287
255098
255371
255326
255421
255083
254954
255269
255132
255325
255334
GUGLIELMI, DOMENICO & VINCENZA
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
H&I SERVICES
H&I SERVICES
HALE, MARGERY
HALF-WAY SAND PIT LIMITED
HANAM, HILDA
HAYES WILSON
HECO
HECO
HERLOVITCH, ALEX
HERMOZA, PAUL & AMY
HEYWOOD, ALAN
HICKEY NEAL
HICKS MORLEY HAMILTON
HODKIN, DAVID
HOLMAN GEOFF
HORA/q, GRETA
HORTH, HERMELINE
HOYLAND, MARGARET
HUMENIUK, KATHARINE
HYDRASERV LIMITED
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
IMHOFF, LILLIAN
IN-TENSE BAND
INETT INTERNET SOLUTIONS
INETT INTERNET SOLUTIONS
INFORMATION NIAGARA
INFRASTRUCTURE 2000 SEMINAR
INSTITUTE FOR ENTERPRISE
INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
IRVING, MABEL
J. W. IVES ENTERPRISES
J. W. IVES ENTERPRISES
J.C.J. CONTRACTING
J.C.J. CONTRACTING
JACKSON, FLOYD
JOE'S TRANSMISSION
JONES, KENNETH F.
JOUPPIEN J.K.
K N M NURSERIES
KALLIO, RAY
KATCH QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS
KEELEY, G.
KEENAN, DAVID
KELLY, ANGELA
KEMENY, ANN
KENNEDY, JAMES
KENT, ARTHUR
KERNAHAN & GRAVES
KPMG LLP - GIA FINANCE
KURCZ, CLEMENCE
KUTIS, ERIC & ERIKA
L. HALLAHAN EXCAVATING INC
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAKE, GEORGE
LANDMART BUILDING CORPORATION
LANE, ARTHUR
500.00
203.13
103.38
6,062.80
8,803.25
110.00
2,726.01
110.00
100.00
6,222.81
454.44
81.81
286 90
110 00
114 00
16,623 40
110 00
53 91
110 00
110 00
110 00
110 00
1,456.74
30,524.62
110.00
200.00
1,030.95
50.83
25.00
101.65
120.00
642.00
110.00
263.58
829.59
5,308.27
1,737.25
110.00
1,638.34
500.00
5,957.56
995.10
67.86
402.50
110.00
100.00
370.00
110.00
110.00
110.00
1,792.25
32,100.00
80.19
446.23
14,097.25
1,862.53
2,365.72
1,918.03
110.00
500.00
110.00
~age 5 of 10
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
COMPUTER SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SAND PURCHASE-PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
TRAVEL EXPENSES-PLANNING
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MEAL ALLOWANCE-ARENAS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-LEGAL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAVEL EXPENSES-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-GARAGE
LASER FICHE SOFTWARE-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SANTA'S PARTY-PARKS & REC
WEBSITE FORMAT-MUN. WORKS
MUNICIPAL ELECTION LISTING
HONORARIUM OCT. 24/00
INFRASTRUCTURE SEMINAR 2000
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS-BUS. DEVELOP
INTERNET USAGE-INFO. SYSTEMS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-LANDFILL
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-LANDFILL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-EQUIPMENT
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
RESTORATION SERVICES-PARKS
PLANT MATERIALS-COMM. SERVICES
MILEAGE-AUGUST/00
ANSWERING SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SERVICE~DEPOSiIT. REFUND
TAX O/P REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
APPRAISAL REPORT-LEGAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-BUS. DEVELOP
WATER SERVICE REFUND
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-LANDFILL
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
I "' II IIIITI[ I'
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254942
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255291
255264
255482
255030
M93108
255221
255220
255481
255029
254987
255360
255258
255338
254943
254946
255078
255339
254988
255112
255108
255382
LATIMER, STELLA
LATOPLAST LTD.
LEGGE, MS. DEBORAH
LEONE FENCE CO; LTD
LINCOLN & WELLAND REGIMENTAL
LOCKHART, JANE
LOUTH & NIAGARA ORCHARDS
LOUTH & NIAGARA ORCHARDS
LOWE, BUDDY - PETTY CASH
LUCIANO, KEVIN
LYNDON, ALBERTO
MAC'S CONVENIENCE STORE
MACDONALD MR. D.J. IN TRUST
MACRAE, ELVA
MAIOLO, FRANK
MANPOWER ONTARIO #T6201
MARANDOLA, FAUSTA
MARG D HINTON & ASSOC INC
MARINARO, MARILYN
MARINELLI, ORAZIO
MARION CADETS DRUM & BUGLE
MARRIOTT, VANCE
MARSH INSTRUMENTIATION INC
MATT MENNA SPORTS
MAVES, DIANNE
MAXXAM ANALYTICS INC.
MCANDREWS AIR LTD.
MCCABE, PETER SCOTT
MCCONNERY, RYAN
MCDONALD, ROB
MCELHANNEY, MRS. RUTH
MCGARRY PHOTO
MCNAMARA, SUSAN
MCNAMARA, PETER
MCNAMARA, SUSAN
MCRAE, HIRCEY,
MENARD, WINIFRED
MERCER, MR. ALLAN
METRO COLLISION SERVICE
METRO PLUMBING & HEATING
MICRON HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MICRON HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MICRON HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MILANO, ANNA
MILLAR, ANNE
MINISTER OF FINANCE (RETAIL)
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
MISENER, MR. ROB
MISTER TRANSMISSION
MITCHELL, ROBERT
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MORTON, DALE
MORTON, DALE
MOSCATO, MAGDALENE
MOTTLEY, SYLVIA
MOTTLEY, SYLVIA
MTC LEASING INC
MUNROE, GEORGE
110.00
41.40
352.51
14,587.75
750.00
110.00
2,218.93
439.88
851.1!
250.88
176.00
6.90
797.47
110.00
100.00
634.72
500.00
453.35
151.40
110.00
500.00
500.00
507.18
1,000.00
40.00
683.82
605.09
250.88
142.20
188.12
417.30
20.07
70.00
110.00
60.00
110.00
110.00
500.00
224.25
15,114.87
905.22
379.18
1,639.06
110.00
110.00
5,312.96
97.89
91.81
10.00
98.19
1,537.42
1,514.92
1,445.97
6,811.79
200.00
2,290.76
55.57
806.69
57.30
145.89
110.00
70.00
55.00
277.87
110.00
Page 6 of 10
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SAFETY SUPPLIES-STORES
MILEAGE-OCT/00
SNOW FENCING
SANTA CLAUS PARADE -PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
FERTILIZER-PARKS
FERTILIZER-STREETS DEPT
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
WATER REFUND
WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
REFUND LANDFILL CREDIT PAYMENT
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
TEMPORARY MANPOWER-HUM. RESOURCES
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
TITLE SEARCH FEE-LEGAL
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL
MILEAGE-OCTOBER/00
CONTRACT SERVICES-WATER DEPT
ELECTRICAL REPAIRS-BUILDING
SERVICE CHARGE REBATE
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
MILEAGE-SEPT/00
CEMETERY PLOT SELL BACK
FILMS-ENGINEERING
MILEAGE-SEPT./00
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MILEAGE-OCT./00
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
FLOODING RELIEF PROGRAM
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS-GARAGE
MAINTENANCE PARTS-N.F. ARENA
WINDOW INSTALLATION-N.F. ARENA
PIPE INSTALLATION-N.F. ARENA
DOOR REPAIRS-N.F. ARENA
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PST REMITTANCE-OCT./00
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
ONT. MUN. BOARD RULES-LEGAL
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS& REC
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS & PARTS-GARAGE
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
WASTE PICK UP-VARIOUS
MILEAGE-SEPT./00
MILEAGE-OCTOBER/00
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MILBAGE-SEPT./00
MILEAGE-OCT./00
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-N.F. ARENA
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
255341
255340
255377
255373
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254977
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255225
255033
255485
255480
255028
254927
254939
255219
255136
255248
255249
255311
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254940
255063
255076
255110
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254926
255319
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254982
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255101
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255370
255091
254981
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255082
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254990
254957
255119
254966
255250
255410
255174
255080
255390
255344
255123
255296
255097
255301
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MURACA, VINCENZO
MURACA, ROSINA
MURPHY, KEN
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC INC.,
MY COUNTRY DELICATESSEN
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NEW ICE
NEW WAY MARKET (NIAGARA FALLS)
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
CREDIT UNION
CREDIT UNION
BLOCK INC
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING
CREDIT UNION
FALLS MUSIC THEATRE
BLOCK INC
RENT-ALL SERVICE LTD.
COLLEGE BROADCASTING
CRACK SEALING
PENINSULA JANITOR SER.
FALLS HYDRO
SOUND SYSTEMS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY
FALLS HYDRO
REGIONAL POLICE
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
FALLS HYDRO
SYMPHONY
SHEET METAL
NIAGARA SPORTS INITIATIVE
NICK ALTIERI EXCAVATING LTD.
NICKEL, JACOB
NIESTER, JEAN
NORJOHN LTD.
NORJOHN LTD.
NORMINTON, ROBERT & ISOBEL
NORRIS, STEVE
NU-CUT SHARPENING
O ' KANE MARGARET
OBOA NIAGARA CHAPTER
OLD TIMERS BENEFIT HOCKEY
ONTARIO HYDRO SERVICE COMPANY
ONTARIO CLEAN ALL
ORR, .IRENE
P.R.W. EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS
PALMERO, PAOLO
PANORAMIC HOSPITALITY INC
PARAMOUNT CANADA'S WONDERLAND
PATRICK, WILLIAM
PEGLOW TOOL & DIE INC
PENINSULA COMMUNICATION
PENINSULA READY-MIX & SUPPLIES
PENINSULA READY-MIX & SUPPLIES
PENNER BUILDING CENTRE
PESIC, B
PETTINATO, MARIA
PHILLIPS, MARY
PHILLIPS, KATHLEEN
PICKSEED CANADA INC
PIERETTI, ANNE
PIETROBON, CHRISTINE
110.00
110.00
110.00
321.00
246.21
275.80
700.00
2,305.92
2,305.92
2,305.92
16,627.00
16,585.00
51.58
2,887.66
16,627.00
25.00
429.16
25.30
500.00
42,143.49
272.85
33,188.94
246.10
675.00
1,050.00
1,202.26
50.00
525.00
35,417.87
795.00
2,300 00
200 00
2,541 66
110 00
110 00
62,118 82
67,719.58
440.54
44.11
110.06
110.00
150.00
175.00
4,523.25
171.20
110.00
4,087.40
110.00
373.33
426.00
110.00
347.75
62.06
446.84
2,110.98
523.95
100.00
110.00
110.00
110.00
2,662.71
110.00
84.28
Pago 7 of 10
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION-BUS. DEVELOP
MEETING EXPENSE-ENGINEERING
FUEL TESTING SYSTEM-ARENAS
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-MUN. WORKS
CONTRACT SERVICES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
HONORARIUM OCT. 24/00
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-ARENA
FILMING SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS
CRACK SEALING
CLEANING SERVICES-CITY HALL
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
P.A. SERVICE REMEMBRANCE DAY
CONSULTATION RE: CLAIMS
CONTRACT SERVICES
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
SECURITY ALARMMONITORING
CONSULTATION -HUM. RESOURCES
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
ADVERTISEMENT-MAYOR'S
REPAIRS-N.F. ARENA
TRAINING VIDEO-PARKS & REC
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
ASPHALT OVERLAY-MUN. WORKS
SURFACE TREATMENT-MUN. WORKS
TAX APPEAL REFUND
MILEAGE-OCT./00
BANDSAW BLADES-STREETS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SEMINAR NOV.23/00-BUILDING
ADVERTISEMENT-HOCKEY PROGRAM
REALTY TAXES ON LEASES
CLEANING SERVICES-SER. CENTRE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
BUILDING DEMOLITION-BUCHNER PL
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
BUILDING PERMIT REFUND
BALANCE OF TICKET SALES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-GARAGE
SECURITY SYSTEMS-STAMFORD
READY MIX CONCRETE
CONCRETE-MUN. WORKS
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
FERTILIZER -FAIRVIEW CEMETERY
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
254999
255378
255322
255109
255346
254989
255394
255129
254956
254978
255315
255103
255068
254935
255260
254991
255307
255379
255159
255005
255399
255347
255137
255363
255483
255031
255222
254967
255262
254998
255152
255261
254944
255292
255126
255025
255074
255297
255300
255090
255380
255381
255348
255361
255075
254928
255349
255275
255144
255362
255383
255350
254938
255081
255351
254984
255352
255164
255124
255310
255353
255392
254929
PITNEY BOWES
POIRIER, JOSEPH
PRECISE B/I SYSTEMS LIMITED
PRECISE B/I SYSTEMS LIMITED
PRIDDLE, PHILIP
PROTOPAPAS, STELLA
PROVENZANO, V
PROVENZANO, SALVATORE
PROVINCIAL LANDSCAPING
PURE WATER
PURE WATER
PURE WATER'
PUROLATOR COURIER
PUROLATOR COURIER
QL SYSTEMS LIMITED
R & W HOIST REPAIRS LTD
R.O.T.C. TORONTO
RABE, JOHN
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RA/]ICE, CARMINE
RAINBOW COUNTRY QUILTERS
RAISIN RIVER DESIGN &
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA
RECYCLE FILTER CORP
REGIONAL NIAGARA FIRE BUFFS
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAG
REGIONkL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAG
RIDGEMOUNT QUARRIES LIMITED
RIDGEMOUNT QUARRIES LIMITED
RIESER, FRED
RIVARD, VELMA
ROB GALLEN
ROBERT YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD.
ROBERTS, LLOYD
ROBERTSON, ALICE
RODGERS, G
ROMANO, FERDINANDO
ROOTES, HAZEL
ROTELLA, VERA
RUMPLIER, MR. ROB
SACCO CONSTRUCTION
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC
SALISBURY, RUTH
SALVATION ARMY
SC/LRINGI, VITO
SCILIBERTO, MR. TONY
SCOTT, JAMES
SECORD, CONSTANCE
SECURITY LINK
SENIORS REVIEW, THE
SERVOS, GORDON
SHERIFF
SIDER, DANIEL/ROBYN
SIGNATURE SIGNS
SNIDER, HERBERT
SOUTH PARK SCHOOL MARCHING
SPARKMAN, SELINA
SPENCER, M
ST CATHARINES BUSINESS
411.70
110.00
17.25
552.00
110.00
84.28
100.00
110.00
360.00
45.00
36.00
13.50
81.03
326.85
162.64
798.10
500.00
110.00
293.94
507.11
17.25
110.00
25.00
500.00
123,862.55
121,070.14
117,972.51
94.16
101.92
4,034 35
11,147 90
454 90
1,363 27
110 00
110 00
100 00
703.28
110.00
110.00
45.00
110.00
110.00
110.00
107.00
125,600.37
653.42
110.00
350.00
160.23
150.00
110.00
110.00
83.59
401.25
110.00
300.00
34.64
11,888.20
110.00
500.00
110.00
100.00
24.53
Page 8 of 10
CONTRACT SERVICES-CLERKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT SERVICING-PARKING
COMMUNICATING MACHINES-PARKING
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
WATER O/P REFUND
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-SEWER DEPT
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS
BOTTLED WATER-ENGINEERING
BOTTLED WATER-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
QUICK LAW SERVICES-LEGAL
REPAIRS TO HOIST-GARAGE
SANTA CLAUS: PARADE-PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
HONOPJ~RIUM-OCT. 24/00
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
USED OIL FILTER PICK UP
MCRAE STREET FIRE
SIGN PURCHASES-PARKING
SIGN PURCHASE-PARKING
GRANULAR 'A" STONE-VARIOUS
GRANUL/LR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TOURNAMENT-PARKS & REC.
SOD-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TRAINING OFFICER'S SEMINAR
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
ENTERTAINMENT-SANTA'S PARTY-PARKS
LESLIE POOL RECONSTRUCTION
WASTE OIL PICK UP-GARAGE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
MILEAGE -OCT/00
ENTERTAINMENT-SANTA'S PARTY-PARKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SECURITY SYSTEM-CITY HALL
PUBLIC ADVERTISEMENT-MAYOR'S
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
RENEW WRITS OF EXECUTION
WATER SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
ALUMINUM SIGN-BUS. DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
CONTRACT SERVICES-WATER DEPT
[ If I ~"'1~ trl~' t
254969
255367
255316
255284
255251
254930
254983
M93117
255354
255330
255393
254976
255121
255128
M93115
255140
255141
255276
255051
255402
254915
254925
255077
255405
255171
255120
255355
254992
255308
255388
255060
254920
255244
254968
254945
254970
254975
255234
255087
255092
255285
255263
255142
255117
255183
255131
255122
255003
255302
254994
255252
255130
254931
255065
255384
254948
254960
255356
255099
255385
254964
255306
ST. CATHARINES FLYING CLUB
ST. PIERRE, ROBERT & REJEANNE
ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL
STADAR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTIONS
STAMFORD HOME HARDWARE
STAR COLLISION SERVICE
STEENBURG, GERALD
STEPHENS AND RANKIN INC
STEWART, NELLIE
STIRPE, DOMENIC
STRANGES, TOM
STREAMLINE
STUMP, EVELYN
TAVENDER, AUDREY
TERRIO ROAD MARKING
TERRYBERRY, JACK & LEONA
TES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
THE T.D.L. GROUP LTD
THE COMMISSIONAIRES
THE CANADIAN MAIL EXCHANGE
THE COMMISSIONAIRES
THE REVIEW
THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
THISTLEWAITE, HARRY
THISTLEWAITE, HARRY
THOMAS, KEN
THORNE, MURIEL
THOROLD LUMBER
TORONTO SIGNALS BAND
TOTH, STEVE
TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES
TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES
TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS
TRAVELPIC PUBLICATIONS
TRI-CITY CURE CUTTING
TUPMAN, LIONEL
UAP/NAPA AUTO PARTS NIAGARA
UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
UPPER CANADA SPRINGS INC
UPPER CANADA SPRINGS INC
V. GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD.
VACATION INN
VENTRESCA, BAMBINA
VICTORIA/CENTRE STREET BIA
VISENTIN, CLELIA
VONO, ELISABETTA
VQUIP INC
VRGA, HELEN
WAGG, E.
WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD.
WALKER, CHARLES,
WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD.
WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD.
WARREN, ANNA
WATT, DAVID
WAYNE SAFETY INC.,
WEAVER, DOROTHY
WEIR & FOULDS
WEST, MHAIRI
WESTBURNE - ONTARIO
WESTLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND
2,245.95
903.98
100.00
869.57
44.73
1,149.77
137.20
66,956.20
110.00
500.00
100.00
97.75
110.00
110.00
16,461.51
375.00
8,510.00
500.00
12,683.57
14,426.95
1,460.14
6,624.06
180.65
210.00
621.00
110.00
110.00
2,259.88
1,500.00
460.13
7,650.57
3,337.50
5,748.15
6,288.63
260.81
791.18
100.00
475.79
1,037.85
14.00
14.00
880.35
250.00
110.00
30,000.00
110.00
110.00
35,152.09
110.00
131.92
311.67
110.00
321.51
256.09
110.00
186 99
3,104 44
110 00
4,179 04
110 00
1,123 67
200.00
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SPONSORSHIP-CLERKS
TAX APPEAL REFUND
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
SAND/SALT BOXES-STREETS
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STREETS
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS-GARAGE
BUILDING PERMIT FEE REFUND
ASPHALT PATCHING-MUN. WORKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
UPHOLSTERY REPAIRS-GARAGE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PAVEMENT MARKINGS-STREETS
TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUND
COMPUTER SYSTEM-PARKING
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
COMMISSIONAIRE SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
MAIL SERVICES-CLERKS
COMMISSIONAIRE SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
SPONSORSHIP-CLERKS
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-N.F.ARENA
CITY AREA CLEAN UP
CITY AREA CLEAN UP SERVICES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS-FRALICK'8
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
MILEAGE-OCTOBER/00
CONSULTIN(] SERVICES-COMM. SERVICES
CONSULTIN(] SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
CONSULTING SERVICES-MUN. WORKS
CONTRACT SERVICES-PARKS
SEASON'S BOOKS-MAYOR'S
CONTRACT SERVICES-STREETS
PIPER FOR REMEMBRANCE DAY
EQUIPMENT PARTS-PARKING
SEPT/00 PREMIUMS
BOTTLED WATER-H. RESOURCES
BOTTLED WATER-HUMAN RESOURCES
RELEASE OF CLAIM
LICENCE FEE REFUND-CLERKS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
2ND & 3RD INSTALLMENT-BIA
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
NEW EQUIPMENT-EQUIPMENT DEPT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MILEAGE-OCTOBER/00
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
GRANULAR "A" STONE-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
MILEAGE-OCT./00
PROTECTIVE WEAR-STORES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL DEPT
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
WATER FITTINGS-WATER DEPT
SANTA CLAUS PARADE-PARKS & REC
255282
255191
254963
255089
255281
255064
255286
255093
M93104
M93114
254936
255253
254932
255386
255395
255118
255387
255160
255357
WHEEL WORLD
WILLIAM GERMAN
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS
WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS
WORK WEAR (HAMILTON)
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
WSIB
WSIB
WSIB
XEROX CANADA LTD.
YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD.
ZALESKA, BENEDYKTA
ZANINI, RON
ZANOTTI, DORIS
ZERJAV, STEVE
ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY
ZUMPANO, LUCIA
15,
10,
150.00
402.27
69 00
424 35
109 25
61 70
391 17
250 11
470 94
781 45
919 10
753.59
87.91
110.00
100.00
110.00
110.00
1,735.45
110.00
ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP-MAYOR'S
LUMBER SUPPLIES-MUN. WORKS
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-CITY
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS-CITY HALL
TELEPHONE SYSTEM-CITY
CLEANING MATERIALS-PRINT SHOP
FUEL - STORES
FUEL-STORES
PAYMENTS TO OCT.16/00
PAYMENTS TO OCT. 31/00
PAYMENTS TO OCT. 23/00
CONTRACT SERVICES-PRINT SHOP
SOD-VARIOUS
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
PRESENTATION ITEMS-MAYOR'S
SENIOR'S WATER REBATE
TOTAL $2~451,802.92
PASSED THIS 20th DAY OF NOVEMBRR, 2000.
E. C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
FIRST ~ING: Noveraber 20, 2000.
SECOND READING: November 20, 2000.
THIRD READING: November 20, 2000.
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
Page 10 of 10
The City of t
Niag~a~lac Fall
Corporate Services Department
Finance
4310 Queen Street '
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city,niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 357-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2000-67
Ken Burden
Director
November 20, 2000
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-67 - 2000 Financial Update -Third Quarter
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Corporate Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The 2000 Budget was prepared on several assumptions. These assumptions were developed into
forecasts for revenues and expenses. The forecasts have been compared to actual results for the
period January 1 to September 30, 2000. Staff has prepared summaries for revenues and expenses
which show the comparison between the 2000 Budget, as adopted, and the 2000 and 1999 actual
revenues and expenditures for the nine-month period.
The attached summaries show the following 2000 results to date:
REVENUES
TAXATION: As the Committee is aware, The Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998 placed
restfictions on the levying of taxes on the commercial, industrial and multi-residential assessment
classes. The 2000 adjushaents were finalized at the end of July and the Final Tax Notices for the
Capped Classes were issued in August. As such the taxation revenues indicated in this report reflect
the full levy for all classes (the 1999 comparative tax revenues reflect the full levy for the uneapped
classes but only the interim on the capped classes).
November 20, 2000 - 2 - F-2000-67 ~
PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON TAXES: Penalty and Interest Revenue have increased by
approximately $294,000. This is a result of the City being able to levy taxes closer to or on the
regular installment date.
GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES: These revenues are anticipated to be as per the Budget.
LICENCES, PERMITS, and FEES: The combined total revenues for these revenues have
decreased by $158,000. These decreases are due to the closure ofbingo halls and a decrease in fees
related to the building industry sector.
USER AND RENTAL FEES: The increase of $69,000 in these revenues reflects the change in
rates as approved in the 2000 Budget. Pool Revenues, however, are less than anticipated due to the
cooler summer temperatures experienced this year.
INVESTMENT INTEREST: This revenue source has increased $226,000. 'I"ais is largely a result
of being able to levy and collect City taxes earlier and improved collections.
RESERVE FUNDS, RESERVES AND SURPLUS: The 2000 Budget was based on the usage of
$5.3 million of Reserves and Reserve Funds which flow back to the General Budget. To the end of
September $ 920,000 has been transferred to revenue.
REVENUE SUMMARY: For the period Jan. ary 1 to September 30, 2000 compared to the same
period in 1999 Total Revenue has increased by $7.2 million. This increase in revenue can be
attributed mainly to the timing of tax levies in 2000 compared to 1999. Lower revenues than
originally anticipated, in various areas, may result in a deficit at year end.
EXPENSES
SALARIES, WAGES AND BENEFITS: For the nine-month period, total salaries and wages
amounted to $14,990,000 in 2000 compared to $13,641,000 in 1999. Benefit expenditures have
increased by $415,665 in part due to increased fees for Group Medical Benefits and an increase in
Federal Payroll Deduction Expenses (C.P.P. and E.I.).
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION AND SEWER PROGRAM: The 2000 Budgets provided for $4.5
million to be transferred to Capital. To date $3.3 million has been transferred. The funding
'holiday' for the Sewer Separation Program ended in 1999 and the Utility Budget and General
Budget are again contributing $2,000,000 annually to this capital program.
DEBENTURE DEBT REPAYMENT: Principal and Interest Payments are as anticipated. 2000
Expenditures to date total $1,748,000 compared to $1,641,000 in 1999.
November 20, 2000 - 3 - F-2000-~7
EXPENSE SUMMARY: For the period January 1 to September 30, Total Expense has increased
by $3,771,000 or 11.2% when compared to 1999. However, Expenditures for the six month period
represent 74.4% of the 2000 Budget (73.3% for 1999).
Prepared by:
Manager of Revenue
Recommended by':
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Director of Corporate Services
Attach.
Respectfully submitted:
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
STATEMENT OF REVENUE
2000 THIRD QUARTER
TAXATION
Property and Business Taxation
Penalties and Interest on Taxes
PAYMENTS IN LIEU
Canada
Ontado
Municipal and Other
GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES
Canada
Ontario Unconditional
Ontado Specific
Municipal
SERVICES
Liconces, Permits and Fees
User Rentals and Fees
OTHER
Sales of Property and Equipment
Contributions from Other Funds
Contributions from Reserve/Surplus
Sundry
TOTAL REVENUE
2000
BUDGET
28,138,000
1,753,000
85,400
3,498,000
482,600
0
1,395,000
45,000
21,000
7,651,000
1,875,000
30,000
4,181,600
1,233,000
6,400
50,395,000
2000
ACTUAL
28,579,317
1,394, 562
54,582
3,091,303
504,002
0
1,046,250
40,250
4,244
4,649,300
1,367,288
63,038
741,088
178,400
55,023
41,768,649
1999
ACTUAL
21,072,119
1,100,434
74,467
2,957,820
376,357
0
1,758,500
46,767
8,054
4,806,968
1,297,978
250,058
348,502
317,325
110,916
34,526,266
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
7,507,198
294,128
(19,885)
133,483
127,645
0
(712,250)
(6,517)
(3,810)
(157,669)
69,310
(187,020)
392,586
(138,925)
(55,893)
7,242,383
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
COMMUNITY SERVICES
STATEMENT OF EXPENSE
2000 THIRD QUARTER
2000 2000 1999 INCREASE
BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL (DECREASE)
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FIRE SERVICES
Administration
Training
Prevention
Communications
Station No. 1
Station No.2
Station No.3
Station No.4
Station No.5
Station No.6
Extra Duty
Acting Rank
Other Wages
Fill-in
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Building and Inspection
By-Law Sirices
Weed Control
Building Division - Properties
Road Maintenance
Traffic
Parking Control
School Crossing Guards
Sentice Center Maintenance
Sidewalks
Road Overhead
Road Reconstruction
Enginering
Garage Operation; Replacement Eqmt.
Equipment Maintertance
Street Lighting
Storm Sewers
Waste Management
PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE
Cemeteries
Community Dev. & Landscape Design
Parks
Arenas/Pools Administration
Pools
8tamford/Jack Bell Arenas
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena
Chlppawa/Wilioughby Arena
Lions Outdoor Rink
Special Events
231,000 204,256 171,293 32,962
236,000 228,294 150,999 77,295
821,890 554,236 509,984 44,252
78,200 56,727 61,372 (4,645)
334,500 260,358 203,858 56,50t
213,500 166,528 157,628 8,900
4,7t3,750 3,691,911 3,519,680 172,231
31,300 14,289 12,407 1,882
26,200 9,947 34,333 (24,386)
77,650 22,539 49,981 (27,442)
57,650 33, 187 15.347 t7,840
58,360 10.041 51.058 (41,017)
27,000 12.575 25.348 (12,773)
43,000 41.316 43,935 (2,619)
17,500 0 0 0
55,000 98,802 56,220 42,582
6,555,000 4,972,456 4,741,151 231,306
874,400 650,368 504,451 145,917
188,250 138,278 155,809 (17,53t)
27,500 5,711 5,407 305
745,300 442,535 476,123 (53,568)
3,111,500 1,851,038 2,095,304 (244,267)
572,900 409,981 271.149 138,831
297,050 302, 151 206,453 95,698
230,000 169,422 140,575 29,847
637,500 227,423 116,603 1 t 0,820
508,200 244,035 279,964 (35,929)
681,500 1,242,500 505,900 736,600
t,687,600 291,823 1,021,265 (729,443)
t,878,300 1,570,587 1,381,040 189,547
8t2,200 778,514 531,816 245,697
1,051,500 513,468 634,949 (120,68t)
687,000 394,895 341,525 53,370
1,404,500 904,417 499,890 404,528
3,386,300 2,397,788 1,446,948 950,840
18,961,600 12,534,935 10,614,273 1,920,662
1,688,200 731.538 640,901 90,638
680,000 480,582 364,201 116,381
1,537,000 1,288,464 1,188,489 99,964
287,500 134,036 64,623 69,413
362,500 181,167 314,851 (133,664)
659,500 533,685 418.159 t 15,506
644,500 536,423 495,358 41,065
311,650 216.769 204,086 12,682
34,600 14,002 12,936 t,066
95,450 42,451 31,460 t0,991
5o781,000 4.159,086 3,735,063 424,023
TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICES EXPENSE 3t,764,600 22,099,027 19,412,779 2,686,248
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
AGENCIES, BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
STATEMENT OF EXPENSE
2000 THIRD QUARTER
N.F. HUMANE SOCIETY
N.F. TRANSIT COMMISSION
N.F. RECREATION COMMISSION
N.F. ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
NIAGARA AIRPORT COMMISSION
PERMISSIVE GRANTS
N.F. LIBRARY BOARD
N.F. BOARD OF MUSEUMS
N.F. ILLUMINATION BOARD
N.F. VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU
GREATER NIAG. GEN. HOSP. FOUNDATION
TOTAL AGENCIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
2000
BUDGET
333,000
1,990,300
427,250
12,100
64,100
17t,500
2,145,900
128,250
31,000
940,000
100,000
6,343,450
2000
ACTUAL
275,078
1,951,088
359,583
5,295
48,053
142,917
1,727,296
132,906
30,550
100,000
5,572,766
1999
ACTUAL
216,112
1,250,000
351,178
5,342
48,053
142,917
1,753,693
102,504
30,550
749,205
0
4,~9,5~
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
58,965
701,088
8,405
(45)
0
0
(26,396)
30,402
0
50,795
100,000
923,212
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CITY HALL SERVICES
STATEMENT OF EXPENSE
2000 THIRD QUARTER
CITY COUNCIL
Council Expense
Mayor's Office
CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
CORPORATE SERVICES
Corporate Services
Finance Services
Fiscal Expense
Taxation Expense
Employee Benefits Expense
Human Resources Services
Modffied Work Program
Information Systems Services
CITY CLERK SERVICES
CITY SOLICITOR SERVICES
Legal Services
Insurance Claims
2000 2000 1999 INCREASE
BUDGET ACTUAL ACTUAL (DECREASE)
222,000 164.153 157.549 6,605
233,000 172,909 167.400 5,509
455,000 337.062 324.948 12,114
171,000 137.983 119.294 18,689
348,000 215.330 230.595 (t5,264)
783,600 577.641 559.694 t7,647
1,462,100 2,276.813 3.102.931 (826,118)
963,000 884.116 692.187 191,929
4, t44,000 2,027.475 2.411.810 4t5,664
917,000 320.408 293.999 26,408
75,000 10.059 44.384 (34,324)
758,000 485.409 424.788 60,621
9,450,700 7.597,252 7.760.388 (163,137)
731,000 568,217 493,688 74,529
442,300 453,895 371,368 82,509
160,000 1,54, 137 77,859 76,278
602,300 608,032 449,245 158,787
PLANNING SERVICES
Administration
Committee of Adjustment
868,000 586.657 531,656 55,002
9,000 8,747 3.340 5,406
877,000 595,404 534,996 50,408
TOTAL CITY HALL SERVICES EXPENSE
12.287,000 9.343.951 9.682.561 161,390
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSE
50,395,000 37.515.744 33.744.894 3,770.850
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2000-68
Ken Burden
Director
November 20, 2000
Aidcretan Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-68 - Major Receivables Quarterly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Corporate Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The following is a quarterly report of Tax, Utility and Sundry Receivables to September 30,
2000.
Tax Balances
Current Taxes 2000 1999
Percentage Collected 79% 92%
Levy to Date $105, 167,975. $72,984,086.
Collections $ 83,108,783. $67,353,183.
Balance $ 22,059,192. $ 5,630,903.
Tax Arrears 2000 1999
Percentage Collected 66% 53%
Opening Balance $13,396,903. $11,274,393.
Collections $ 8,811,416. $ 5,944,825.
Balance $ 4,585,487. $ 5,329,568.
Total Unpaid Taxes $ 26,942,494. $10,960,471.
The total unpaid tax difference from 1999 to 2000 is due to Bill 79. In 1999 we had not levied
the final bill for the industrial, commercial and multi-residential ratepayers until November 1999,
so this is not a true comparison for current taxes.
................ T' "T' I F~'I]"TT]T' .... T ...........
November 20, 2000 - 2- F-2000-68 '
Utility Balances 2000 1999
Percentage Outstanding 13% 10%
Utility Budget $23,517,000. $21,701,600.
Current Billing $ 900, 110. $ 642,545.
Arrears $1,728,844. $ 970,051.
Arrears Transferred to Taxes $ 376,355. $ 575,598.
Total $ 3,005,309. $ 2,188,194.
Sundry Receivables 2000 1999
Land fill $137,681. $124,309.
Accounts Receivable $479,053. $154,060.
Unpaid accounts are being actively pursued by staff and council will be kept informed of our
progress.
Prepared by:
L. Antonio
Collections Officer
Approved By:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
E.P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer -
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-0759
E-mail: afelicetti@city,niagarafalls.on'.ca
F-2000-69
Ken Burden
Director
November 20, 2000
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-69 - Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Under Section 442 and 443 of the Municipal Act
RECOMMENDATION:
That the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes on the various accounts per attached summary be
approved and granted to the individuals listed.
BACKGROUND:
Section 442 and 443 of The Municipal Act provides for the cancellation, reduction or retired of taxes
for persons who were overcharged by reason of any gross or manifest error in the preparation of the
Assessment Roll.
Appeals have been received and the Applicants have been notified that the respective matters will
be considered by the Corporate Services Committee this evening. The Provincial Assessment
Department has confirmed that the subject properties were assessed incorrec~y as the above
properties are cultural clubs and non-profit organizations and should have been assessed as
residential.
The consideration of the committee would be appreciated.
Prepared by:
A. Felicotti
Revenue Supervisor
Recommended by:
K. E. Burden
Diremr of Finance
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
E.P. Lus~g
Chief Executive Officer
APPLICATION FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION OR REFUND OF TAXES
(Pursuant to Section 443 and 442 (1) (a), (b), (c), (d), (el, and (g) of the Municipal Act)
Municipality CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS 'Assessment Region NIAGARA
I hereby apply for the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes as set out below and certify that the Regional Assessment Commissioner
has redfled that the information contained in this application is in accordance with her/his records.
Name and Address of Applicant
2000-18 Niagara Falls Canadian Polish Home, 5072 Magdalen St., Niagara Falls ON L2G 3S4
2000-19 Cdn Polish Community Cultural Centre, 5681 Thorold Stone Rd., Niagara Falls ON L2J 1A1
2000-19A
21X)0-20
2000-20A
2000-22
2000-22A
2000-23
20(XI-23A
2000-24
2000-26
2000-26A
2000-26B
2000-27
2000-80
2000
2000
Cdn Polish Community CulNral Centre, 5681 Thorold Stone Rd., Niagara Falls ON L2J 1A1 1999
Cdn Polish Community Cultural Centre, 5681 Thorold Stone Rd., Niagara Fails ON L2J 1A1 1998
Greek Canadian Community Assoc. of Niagara, PO Box 2116, Niegare Falls ON L2E 6Z2 2000
Greek Canadian Community Assoc. of Niagara, PO Box 2116, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6Z2 1999
Itafo-Canadian Centennial Club, PO Box 936, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V8 2000
Italo-Canadian Centennial Club, PO Box 936, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6V8 1999
German Canadian Association, PO Box 41, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S8 2000
German Canadian Association, PO Box41, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S8 1999
Niagara Falls Badminton Club, 5300 Wiilmott St., Niagara Falls ON L2E 2A7 2000
Niagara Falls City, PO Box 1023, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 2000
Niagara Falls City, PO Box 1023, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 1999
Niagara Falls City, PO Box 1023, Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 1998
Niagara Falls Firefighters Recreational Club, 6493 Orehard Ave., Niagara Falls ON L2G 4H3 2000
Niagara Falls Gids &Boys Club, 6681 Culp St., Niagara Falls ON L2G 2C5 2000
Reason for Application
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use_)_
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use) ~
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
Tax class change (change of use)
TOTAL
Redu~ion
Amount
$2,970.25
$13,855.50
$13,855.61
($2,866.53~
$10,654.50
$10,664.56
$5,930.10
$5,930.14
$6,953.57
$0.00
$3,938.32
$o.oo
$0.00
$0.00
$2,998.39
$11,689.53
$86,573.94
APPROVED this 20th day of November ,2000
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR E.C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
[*Any Individual items not approved must be struck out and intlalad.]
REPORT NO.
F-2000-69
Page 1
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city. niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2000-70
Ken Burden
Director
November 20, 2000
Aideman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-70 - Contracting Water and Sewer Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee recommend the contracting of Water and Sewer services:
1) solely with the owner of a serviced property, when tenant(s) are not resident
2) jointly with the owner of a serviced property, when tenant(s) are resident
BACKGROUND:
On September 25, 2000, the Corporate Services Committee deferred staff report F-2000-58. The
Committee also requested more information about:
What options are available to the City that effectively reduce losses from the
non-payment of Water and Sewer billings;
Would a contract deposit assist staff in collecting over-due accounts; and
What are other municipalities doing to address the problem of lost revenues.
OPTIONS
There are two options available to the City that effectively reduce losses from the non-payment of
Water and Sewer billings. The options concem the contracting of Water and Sewer services:
1) solely with the owner of a serviced property, when tenant(s) are not resident
2) jointly with the owner of a serviced property, when tenant(s) are resident
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FYorhing Together to Serve Our Community
· Human Resoumes · Information Systems · Legal
· Planning & Development
November 20, 2000 - 2 - F-2000-70
(1)
Contracting solely with the owner of the serviced property allows the City to use the
provisions of the Public Utility Act. The Act provides the municipality with security for the
payment of the Water and Sewer Services in the form of a lien on the serviced property. The
lien allows staff to transfer past-due billings to the relevant property tax account. Staff would
then implement collection procedures for property tax accounts.
(2)
Contracting jointly with the owner of a serviced property and the tenant(s) allows the City
to use the provisions of the Public Utility Act and the specific collection procedures for
Water and Sewer billings. Staff would continue the existing collection practices of reminder
notices, notices to owners (new), special payment arrangements, and te.uination of services.
In the event that the tenant vacates the property without full satisfactory payment of the
account, then the lien allows staff to transfer past-due billings to the relevant property tax
account.
CONTRACT DEPOSIT
The City currently uses contract deposits for "tenant" accounts. Staff effectively and regularly
applies the contract deposit to a tenant account that is past-due. This collection procedure is usually
employed as a final measure when the services are terminated. The mount of the current deposit
is equ_al to one billing period (4 months) for fiat rate accounts, since the flat rate mount is usually
billed in advance.
For 2001, residential metered rate accounts will be billed following the bi-monthly meter reading.
Deposit amounts will be calculated to represent an estimated value that is sufficient to pay two
billing periods (4 months). The Niagara Falls Hydro will administer the contract deposits for tenant
accounts as part of their services for the billing of Water and Sewer Services.
OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
Staff has surveyed St. Catharines, Welland, Thorold, Fort Erie, Port Colborne and
Niagara-on-the-Lake. All of these Niagara Region municipalities either contract solely with property
owners or require the property owner to be ultimately responsible for the Water and Sewer Services
billing.
Prepared by:
T.
Manager of Revenue
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
.E.P.Lusti
ChiefXdministmtive ~ffieer
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafafis.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
November 20, 2000
Adele Ken
Director
R-2000-73
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000-73
Proposed Ice Rental, Fee Rental, Meeting Rooms,
Public Skating and Special Events Facility Increases.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a 2.5% increase in User Fee for Arenas, effective May 1, 2001, and an additional 5% increase
effective on May 1, 2002, be approved.
BACKGROUND:
Staff is recommending user fee increases in arenas to help offset the increased costs (increase to
salaries, utilities, inflation, etc.) to operate our facilities. The attached charts show the various user
fee increases. Our current recovery rate is approximately 64% and our ice rental fees have increased
approximately 60% in the last five years. Staff is recommending a smaller increase of 2.5% for the
year 2001 because the results of a survey within the Peninsula showed us with the second highest
rates. Staff is also recommending an additional 5% increase for May 1, 2002.
Included in this report is a new fee for the rental of our Commtmity Rooms. Staff receives many'
requests for birthday parties etc. and a rental fee would generate additional revenue. The
recommended fee is $40.00 commencing May 1, 2001, and a $42.00 fee for May 1, 2002. Our
survey within the Peninsula showed that most municipalities were charging a fee for this service.
Staff is also recommending that Public Skating Fees correspondingly increased. The last increase
was in 1999.
Further Information for Council's consideration:
· 60% of all rental hours are for youth groups
· 40% of all rental hours are for adult groups
Municipal Works
VForktng Together to Serve Our Community
· Fire Sen/Ices · Parks, Recreation & Culture · Business Development
r"'IT "T'T Tr' ~ " T
R-2000-73 - 2 -
November 20, 2000
The 2.5% Facility Increase on May 1, 2001 will generate $26,775.00 in the 2001
Operating Budget and on May 1, 2002, $54;8~8.00 in the 2002 Operating Budget.
Councils' concurrence with the recommendation of this report is appreciated.
Recommended by: '
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by:
John MaCDonald
e Director of Community Services.
BL/das
Attachmems.
S:\Council\Counoil 2000~R-2000-73.wpd
Adult Pdme Time Ice Rental
SCHEDULE #1
HOURLY ICE, FLOOR RENTAL & MEETING ROOM RATES
FOR ICE HOCKEY, BALL HOCKEY AND LACROSSE
Effective May 1, 2001
2000 GST TOTAL 2001 GST ~,~T A~:',:!~
$134.52 $9.42 $143.94 $137.88 $9.66 $147.54
2002 GST TOTAL
$144.77 $10.14 $154,91
Youth Prime Time Ice Rental $83,64 $5.85 $89,49 $91.73 $6.42 $98.15 $96.32 $6.75 $1o3.o7
Adult Non Pdme Time Ice Rental $87.63 $6.14 $93.77 $89,82 $6.29 $96.11 $94.31 $6.60 $1o0.91
Youth Non Pdme Time Ice Rental $55.00 $3,85 $58.85 $56,38 $3,94 $60.32 $59.20 $4.15 $63.35
Summer Ice Rental $134.52 $9.42 $143.94 $137.88 $9.66 $147.54 $144.77 $1o. 14 $154.91
~lon-Resident Pdme Time Ice Renta $161.50 $11,30 $172.80 $165.54 $11.58 $177.12 $173,82 $12.17 $185.99
Adult - Floor Rental $42.00 $2.94 $44.94 $43.05 $3.01 $46.06 $45.20 $3.17 $48.37
Youth - Floor Rental $40.00 $2.80 $42,80 $41.00 $2.87 $43,87 $43.05 $3.02 $46.07
Non-Resident - Floor Rental
Note: Prime Time Commences:
MEETING .ROOM * DALLY RATES
(PRICE PER DAY + G.S.T.)
COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
GENERATING PROFIT FROM
CLINI~ORKSHOPS, SPECIAL,
EVENTS, SALE OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES, ETC,
$50.31 $3.53 $53.84 $51.57 $3.61 $55,18 $54.15 $3.79 S57,94
Monday to Friday from 5:00 p,m, to 12 Midnight
Saturday/Sundays ALl Hours
SatMoP/Holidays NI Hours
Summer ice for all Hours from mid June through Labour Day
1999 2000 2001 2002
NO Charge No Charge No Charge No Charge
$66.55 $69.87 $71.62 $75.19
COMMERCIAL USE $72.74 $76.37 $78.28 $82.19
MEETING
Birthday Parties $40.00 $42.00
NOTE: G,S.T. EXTRA
Organizations sewing alcoholic beverages must comply with the City's Alcohol Risk Management Policy
Dale Re4sed: Nov. 7,2000
q:~2~01 tNdict~ty Sewiux~ats,
Recata~on & Cultufl~cefent6,123
[ I[ I T" II
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena:
SCHEDULE #2
SPECIAL EVENT RENTAL RATES
COMMERCIAL GROUPS
2000 GST TOTAL 2001 GST TOTAL 2002 GST TOTAL
$1,67475 $117.23 $1,791.98 $1,715.85 $120.11 $1,835.96 $1,801.64 $126.12 $1,927.76
Niagara Falls Memorial Arena:
WHEN ICE IS IN ARENA
WHEN ICE IS OUT OF ARENA
CONFERENCES
COMMUNITY GROUPS (NOT FOR PROFIT)
2000 GST TOTAL 2001 GST TOTAL 2002 GST TOTAL
$1,260.00 $88,20 $1,348,20 $1,291.50 $90.41 $1,381,91 $1,356.08 $94.93 $1,451.01
$837.37 $58.61 $895,98 $858.30 $60.09 $918.39 $901.22 $63.09 $964.3t
$1,260.00 $88.20 $1,348.20 $1,291.50 $90.41 $1,381.91 $1,356.08 $~4.93 $1,451.01
Chlppawa Willoughby Memorial Arena
Stamford/Jack Bell Arenas:
COMMERCIAL GROUPS
2000 GST TOTAL 2001 GST TOTAL 2002 GST TOTAL
WHENICE BINARENA
WHENICEISOUTOFARENA
CONFERENCES
$1,396.50 $97.75 $1,494.25 $1,431.41 $100.20 $1,531.61 $1,502.98 $105.21 $1,608.19
$1,121.29 $78.49 $1,199.78 $1,149.32 $80.46 $1,229.78 $1,206.79 $84.46 $1,291.27
$1,396.50 $97.75 $1,494.25 $1,431.41 $100.20 $1,531.6t $1,502,98 $105.21 $1,608.19
Chlppawa Willoughby Memorial Arena
Stamford/Jack Bell Arenas:
COMMUNITY GROUPS (NOT FOR PROFIT)
2000 GST TOTAL 2001 GST TOTAL 2002 GST TOTAL
WHEN ICE IS IN ARENA
WHEN ICE IS OUT OF ARENA
CONFERENCES
$1,260.00 $88.20 $1,348.20 $1,291.50 $90.41 $1,381.91 $1,356.08 S94.93 Sl,451.01
$698.25 $48.87 $747.12 $715.71 $50.10 $765.81 $751.49 $52.61 $804.10
$1,260.00 $88.20 $1,348.20 $1,291.50 $90.41 $1,381.91 $1,356.08 $94.93 $1,451,01
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
THE SPECIAL EVENT RENTAL RATES ARE FOR
THE BASIC USE AND SERVICES OF THE FACILITY.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE ADDED FOR
INCREMENTAL SERVICES (RENTALS, PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, ADDITIONAL ~TAFF, ETC.)
Dste: Nov. 7, 2000
q:~,001 b~nity Sen~ces DeptAParkl,
Recrellon & Cufiure%specevent2 200t .123
PUBLIC SKATING
G.S.T. included in rate where required .
1999
2000
2001
2002
Adult
$2.00
$2.25
$2.75
$3.25
Child/Student
$1.25
$1.50
$2.00
$2,50
Note: Public Skating Rate Increase
is reccommended to be 50 cents each
year across the board. There has not
been an increase since 1999.
Date: Nov. 7, 2000
q:~2001 budgetSCommunity Services DeptA
Parks, Recreation & Culture~lcerent6.123
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LI/08/OO 14:5T FAX 905 354 gt19
JANIESON
~,F. ARENA
Niagara Falls
Oommunlty eel, dr, el Department
Parks, Ri~matlon & Culture
Nilgem Falls Memorid Arena
7565 Lundy's Lfne
Niagara Fails, ON L2H 1G9
Tel; (905) 358-3808
FILIC (905) 354-91
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AGelo Kon
D~rect,w-
November 8, 2000
To: MAJOR ICE USING GROUPS
Please be advi,u,d that on Nov~nbe~ 20, 2000, City Council will be dealing wib a St~f
Recomme~!ation that user fees rot Are~ Ice i~tals in all otout facilities
rr~ommel~dcd itlcf~s will be 2.5% scto~ ti~ bored cff~ctive May
May 1" 2002. As a cm~ttesy, t~ l~-ttff in notj~a~on of ffio tentative incrmes.
_
,.. - k-c~a Clc~k/Cashier
Muntfpal W cric$
11108/00 22:18 TX/RX N0.9410 P.00t []
Community SewIces Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-74
November 20, 2000
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000-74
Proposed 2001 Cemetery Charges
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the changes to the 2000 Cemetery charges, as specified in the attached Cemetery Fee
Schedule, be approved effective Jan!tory 1, 2001.
2. That the By-law, appearing later this evening, be approved.
,
That following City Cotmcil's approval, the 2001 Cemetery Fee Schedule be forwarded to the
Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Cemeteries Branch, for their review and
approval in accordance with the Cemetery Act.
4. That following City Council's approval and prior to implementation, 30 days public notice be
given outlining the changes in Cemetery charges.
BACKGROUND:
City staff, and the Mayor met with representatives of the local Death Care Services Industry on
November 15th, to review the proposed 2001 Cemetery Charges. As Council is aware, in recent
years, various percentage increases have been made for cemetery services. Staff is recommending
that this trend continue to reflect our costs, while maintaining our current level of high quality
services. The highlights of the proposed changes are provided below.
R-2000-74 - 2 - November 20, 2000
a) Proposed 5% Increase In Interment Rights Charges (Lot Sales)
The proposed 5% increase in 2001 intermere rights (lot) charges is based on our goal to obtain
fair market value for cemetery land, and to continue to improve the act~J_~rial viability of the
long term Care and Maintenance Trust Fund.
For comparison purposes, a survey was conducted with similar size municipalities (St.
Catharines and Hamilton), as well as the privately owned Pleasantview Memorial Gardens in
Fonthill. St. Catharines charges $789, Hamilton charges $972 and Pleasantview charges $900
for a single lot purchase, compared to Niagara Falls rate of $781.
St. Catharines proposes a 2 to 5% increase and Hamilton proposes a 3 to 5% increase in 2001.
Pleasantview's rate was effective in August, 2000.
b) Proposed 5% Increase In Intement Services Charges (Burial Fee)
Our ongoing objective is to recover the actual costs for the various services we offer. The
proposed 5% increase in the 2001 Cemetery Service Charges reflects the increased salary and
benefit costs for City staff.
Our overall cemetery service charges compare favourably with other regional municipalities,
or cemetery operations, who have or are using a cost recovery model for the various services
they offer.
Cemetery Beaufi~eation Program
Further efforts have been taken to reduce the operating costs and yet enhance the appearance of the
cemetery grounds. A Beautification Program was introduced earlier this year at Fairview and
Lundy's Lane Cemeteries. Through this program local businesses can sponsor a flower bed or make
a donation towards various projects. A plaque is then installed at the specific location
acknowledging the sponsor or donor. The Program will allow for the continuation of projects such
as the installation of a flower bed at the old Buckley Gate (Bridge Street intersection), improved
signage throughout the Cemetery, lattice work erected around the equipment compound fence, the
addition of new flower beds, improved quality of planting and the installation of new benches.
Staff wish to acknowledge the following businesses for their generous participation in the Cemetery
Beauti~cation Program: Star Collision, Mori Nurseries, Hetherington & Dean F.uneral Chapel,
Corsaro Classic Engraving, Morse & Son Funeral Chapel, Leiden Vaults and Rigg Mooney
Monuments. Staff anticipate further participation by local businesses in the Cemetery Beautification
Program in the years to come.
iR-2000-74 ~- - 3 - November 20, 2000
Council' s concurrence with the recommendations contained in this report would be appreciated.
Recommended by~
Adele Kon (Ms.)
Director of parks, Recreation & Culture
Respectfully Submitted:
Edwar~'d p. ~ust'7~i~"~%
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved
John MacDonald
've Director of Community Services
CR/das
Attachment
S:\Couneil\Co~meil 2000XR-2000-74.wpd
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
,
PARKS, RECREAtiON & CULTURE
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001
· , ~CHARGE~
Adult Single Lot 492.00 328.00 820.00 57.40 877.40
Adult Two Lot Plot 984.00 656.00 1640.00 114.80 t 754.80
Adult Three Lot Rot 1476.00 984.00 2460.00 172.20 2632,20
Adult Four Lot Plot 1968.00 t312.00 3280.00 229,60 3509.60
Adult Six Lot Plot 2952.00 1968.00 4920.00 344.40 5264.40
Child/Infant Single Lot (Fairview) 147.00 98.00 245.00 17, 15 262.t 5
Stillbom Single Lot (Lundy's Lane) 111.00 74.00 185.00 12.95 197.95
Cremation Plot (Four Lots) 246.00 164.00 410.00 28.70 438.70
Adult Casket Budal
Child Casket Budal
Infant/Stillbom Casket Budal
Cremains Um Budal
Cremains Scatter Budal (Fairview)
Interment Cancellation - Casket
Interment Cancellation -Um
620.00 10.00 630,00 44.10 674.10
296.00 10.00 306,00 21.42 327.42
177.00 10.00 187.00 13.09 200.09
176.00 N/A t76.00 12.32 188.32
106.00 N/A 106.00 7.42 113.42
248.00 N/A 248.00 17.36 265.36
110.00 N/A 110.00 7.70 1t7.10
Adult Single Lot 738.00 492.00 1230.00 86.10 1316.10
Adult Two Lot Plot 1476.00 964,00 2460.00 172.20 2632.20
Adult Three Lot Plot 2214.00 1476.00 3690.00 258.30 3948.30
Adult Four Lot Plot 2952.00 1968.00 4920.00 344.40 5264.40
Adult Six Lot Plot 4428.00 2952.00 7380.00 516.60 7896.60
Child/Infant Single Lot (Fairview) 219.00 146.00 365.00 25.55 390.55
SUllbom Single Lot (Lundy's Lane) 165.00 110.00 275.00 19.25 254.25
Cremation Plot (Four Lots) 369.00 246.00 615.00 43.05 658.05
Adult Casket Budal
Child Casket Burial
lofant/Stillbom Casket Budal
Cremains Um Burial
Cremains Scatter Burial (Fairview)
Interment Cancellation - Casket
Interment Cancellation -Um
935.00 10.00 645.00 66.15 1011.15
450.00 10.00 460.00 32.20 492.20
271.00 10.00 281.00 19.67 300.67
264.00 N/A 264.00 18.48 282.48
159.00 N/A t59.00 11.13 170.t3
372.00 N/A 372.00 26.04 398.04
165.00 N/A 165.00 11.55 176.55
PLEASE NOTE:
1) All Committal Service scheduling is at the discretion of the Cemetery's Section based on location, weather, staff availability ~, the number of services
requested by Funeral Directors per day
2) Monday to Friday Interment Services (except on statutonj or City holidays) may be scheduled, subject to Cemetery's Section approval,
between 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. only.
3) Sunday & Statuto~ Holiday Interment Services may be scheduled, subject to Cemetery's Section approval, between 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
4) A "scheduled" Funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cemetep/Fee Schedule.
5) Funeral late arrivals will be subject to an additional fee for "funeral crew standby". The standby fee will be $20 per 114 hr. + GST for weekdays & Saturdays
and $26 per 1/4 hr, + GST for Sundays & Holidays
6) Funeral Directors are responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential tunerel late charges & applicable surcharges.
I I[ I T' II 'lllrl I
CITY OF NIAGARA FALL8
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
_
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2001
Adult Single Lot 492.00 328.00 820,00 57.40 877.40
Adult Two Lot Plot 984.00 656.00 1640,00 114.80 1754,80
Adult Three Lot Plot 1476.00 984.00 2460.00 172.20 2632,20
Adult Four Lot Rot 1968.00 1312.00 3280,00 229.60 3509,60
Adult Six Lot Plot 2952.00 1968.00 4920.00 344.40 5264.40
Child/Infant Single Lot (Fairview) 147.00 98.00 245,00 17.15 262.15
Stillbom Single Lot (Lundys Lane) 111.00 74.00 185.00 12.95 197,95
Cremation Rot (Four Lots) 246.00 164.00 410,00 28.70 438,10
Adult Casket Budal
Child Casket Budal
Infant/Sltllbom Casket Budal
Cremains Um Burial
Cremains Scatter Burial (Fakvlew)
Interment CancelleUon - Casket
Interment Cancellation -Um
620.00 10.00 630.00 44.10 674.10
296.00 10.00 306.00 21.42 327.42
177.00 10.00 187,00 13.09 200,09
176.00 N/A 178.00 12.32 188.32
106.00 N/A 106.00 7.42 113.42
248.00 N/A 248.00 17.36 265.36
110.00 N/A 110.00 7.70 117.70
~uR S~le Lot 7~.~ 492.~ t230,00 ~.10 131t10
~uR Tm Lot P~t 1476.~ 9M.~ ~60,00 172.20 263Z20
~uh ~ L~ P~t 22t4.~ 1476.~ 3690.00 258.30 3N8,30
~u~ F~r Lot PI~ 2952.~ 1 ~8.~ 4920,00 ~.40 52MA0
~uR S~ Lot R~ q28.~ 2952.00 1380.00 516.60 7895.60
Chil~lntnt Si~i Lot (Fai~) 219.~ 1~.~ 365,00 25.~ 3H,~
SUIIbom S~le ~t (Lugs ~) 165.~ 110.~ 275,~ 19.25 2~25
CmmaUon P~ (Fo~ Lo~) ~9.~ 246.~ 615.00 43.05 6g,05
Adult Casket Budal
Chill Casket Budal
Infant/Stillborn Casket Budal
Cremains Um Budal
Cremains Scatter Budal (Fairview)
Interment Cancellation - Casket
Interment Cancellation -Um
935.00 10.00 945.00 66.15 1011,15
450.00 10.00 460.00 32.20 492.20
271.00 10.00 281,00 19.67 300,67
264.00 N/A 264,00 18.48 282,48
159.00 N/A t 59,00 11.13 t 70,13
372.00 N/A 372,00 26.04 395.04
165.00 N/A 165.00 11.55 116,55
PLEASE NOTE:
1 ) All Committal Service scheduling is at the discretion of the CemeteW's Section based on location, weather, staff availabili~/& the number of services
requested by Funeral Directors per day
2) Monday to Fdday Interment Services (except on statutory or City holidays) may be scheduled, subject to CemeteW's Section approval,
between 10:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. only.
3) Sunday & Statutory Holiday Interment Services may be scheduled, subject to Cemetery's Section approval, between 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.
4) A "scheduled" Funeral late arrival & other interment surcharges will apply as indicated in the Cometery Fee Schedule.
5) Funeral late arrivals will be subject to an additional fee for "funeral crew standby". The standby fee will be $20 per 114 hr. + GST far weekdays & Saturdays
and $26 per 114 hr. + GST for Sundays & Holidays
6) Funeral Directors ere responsible for advising families, in advance, of potential funeral late charges & applicable surcharges.
City of Niagara Falls
By-law No. 2000 -
A by-law to establish rules and regulations for the City of Niagara Falls Municipal Cemeteries.
WHEREAS The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls owns, operates and maintains those active
and non-active cemeteries within the City limits set out in Schedule "A" hereto;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of subsection 50(2) of the Cemeteries Act (Revised),
R.S.O. 1990, c. C.4, as urnended, an owner of a cemetery may make by-laws affecting the operation
of the cemetery;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA
FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1: DEFINITIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND DUTIES
1.1 Definitions
In this by-law, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Act" shall mean the Cemeteries Act (Revised), R.S.O. 1990, c. C.4, as urnended, and the
Regulations thereto;
"Cemetery" means lands set aside and approved for the interment of human remains;
"City" means The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls;
"Council" means the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls;
"interment rights" is the right to require or direct the interment of human remains;
"interment rights holder" means a person with interment rights with respect to a lot, and
includes a purchaser of interment rights under the Act;
"lot" means an area of land in a cemetery containing or set aside to contain human remains;
"marker" means a flat stone placed flush with the ground used for the purpose of
perpetuating the memory of a deceased person;
"monument" means and includes a headstone, bevel, column, shaft, cenotaph, die, stone or
other upright structure placed on a cemetery lot/plot for the purpose of perpetuating the
memory of a deceased person;
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1.3
"plot" means two or more lots in which the rights to inter have been sold as a unit;
"Superintendent" means the Superintendent of Cemeteries, or his designate.
Appointments
The Council shall appoint a Superintendent of Cemeteries and assistants, as required.
Duties
The Superintendent of Cemeteries and/or his assistants shall perform the following duties:
(a) observe and carry out all of the provisions of this by-law and the Act;
Co) attend to the regular and proper administration, maintenance and operation of the
Cemeteries; and
(c) perform such other duties as Council may from time to time require.
Article 2: CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS
2.1 Entry - Limitations
No person shall enter the Cemeteries except through an established entrance, nor shall they
enter or be within any Cemetery before dawn or after sundown. Police Constables and City staff are
exempted.
2.2 Gratuities - Prohibited
No gratuities shall at any time be given to an officer or employee of the City, nor shall any
reward be given for any personal service or attention.
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Bicycles shall be permitted only on Cemetery roads. Bicycle racing, or racing of any kind,
is not permitted in any Cemetery.
2.4 Animals - Restricted
No person shall permit any animal, domesticated or otherwise, to enter or remain in any
Cemetery. Leader dogs are exempted2
2.5 Alcoholic Beverages - Prohibited
No person shall bring any alcoholic beverage upon Cemetery properties.
2.6 Damage
No person shall:
(a) damage any marker or structure within the Cemeteries;
(b) damage any tree, shrub, plant or flowers, be they private or public property, within
the limits of the Cemeteries;
(c) damage any fence, railing or gate used for the protection of the Cemeteries;
(d) play any game of sport on Cemetery property;
(e) discharge any firearms on Cemetery property, except at a military funeral;
(f) disturb any person or persons assembled for the intei-iiient of any other person; or
(g) create a disturbance, commit a nuisance or behave in an unmannerly nature in any
Cemetery at any time.
2.7 Debris
No person shall deposit rubbish on the grounds of any Cemetery except in the receptacles
provided.
2.8 Soliciting - Prohibited
No person shall solicit work of any kind in any Cemetery._
2.9 Superintendent - Direction - Control
All workers in any capacity within the Cemeteries, whether as monument dealers, vault
suppliers, etc. are subject to the direction and control of the Superintendent.
2.10 Staff Requirements
Only City staff or persons authorized by the Superintendent may perform interment services,
mark out graves and install monument foundations within the Cemeteries.
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Unauthorized Work
Any person working without the permission or authorization of the Superintendent will be
removed from the Cemetery property.
2.12 Vehicular Traffic
2.13
2.14
No person driving a vehicle in a Cemetery shall:
(a) leave the traveled portion of the road; or
(b) exceed a speed of 20 km per hour.
Picnics - Prohibited
Picnics of any kind are not permitted on Cemetery property.
Proper Dress - Required
Persons entering or remaining in a Cemetery shall be fully clothed at all times.
Article 3: SALE OF INTERMENT RIGHTS
3.1 Cemetery Fees Schedule
The purchase price of interment rights shall be set forth in a Cemetery Fees Schedule,
attached hereto as Schedule "B", and fom~ing part of this by-law.
3.2 Perpetual Care and Maintenance Fee
A perpetual care and maintenance fee shall be charged in accordance with the Act, and shall
be set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule. . _
33 Payments - Cemetery Office
All payments shall be made at the Cemetery Office at Fairview Cemetery.
3.4 Payment - Certificate of Interment Rights
No Certificate of hnterment Rights shall be issued until thirty (30) days after payment has
been received in full.
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3.5 Non-Resident - Surcharge
A surcharge shall be levied against any non-resident of the City, as set out in the Cemetery
Fees Schedule.
3.6 Monuments and Flower Beds
The interment rights holder shall be permitted to erect a monument and maintain a flower
bed in accordance with the provisions of this by-law at any time after having received a Certificate
of Interment Rights from the City.
3.7 Minors
A minor is not permitted to purchase interment rights in his own name unless he/she is the head
of his/her family.
Article 4: TRANSFERS, SELL-BACKS AND EXCHANGES OF INTERMENT RIGHTS
4.1 Transfers
Interment rights may be transferred by the interment rights holder to another party at any time
before a burial takes place. Such rights are transferable by writing to the Superintendent indicating
the intention and providing all particulars of the proposed transfer.
4.2 Transfers - Certificate of Interment Rights
Upon the transfer of interment rights pursuant to this Article, all documents pertaining to the
original sale, including the Certificate of Interment Rights, must be returned to the City for
cancellation. The City will prepare and issue a new Certificate of Interment Rights, following the
procedure set forth herein for an original sale of interment rights.
4.3 Transfers - Fees
A fee will be charged for the transfer of interment rights pursuant to this Article, which fee shall
be set forth in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
4.4 Sell-back
Interment rights will be re-purchased from the interment fights holder pursuant to the provisions
of the Act at any time before a burial takes place.
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4.5 Exchange
An interment rights holder may exchange a plot or single lot for another one within a Cemetery
at any time before a burial takes place.
4.6 Exchange - Certificate of Interment Rights
Upon the exchange of interment rights pursuant to this Article, all documents pertaining to the
original sale, including the Certificate of Interment Rights, must be returned to the City for
cancellation. The City will prepare and issue a new Certificate of Interment Rights, following the
procedure set forth in this by-law for an original sale of interment rights.
4.7 Exchange - Fees
A fee will be charged for the exchange of interment fights pursuant to this Article, which fee
shall be set forth in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
Article 5: INTERMENTS
5.1 Burial Permit - Cremation Certificate Required
No interment shall take place without a Burial Permit or a Cremation Certificate, as is
applicable, nor until the person making the arrangements for the interment has complied with all
laws, rules and regulations relative to burials.
5.2 Interments - Conditions Precedent
The Superintendent shall not make any interment unless and until the person or persons ordering
same shall first exhibit:
(a) a signed contract respecting the purchase of the interment rights and the authorization to
proceed with the interment; or
(b) an Interment Rights Certificate or deed indicating the party is the rightful owner of the
interment rights upon which the interment activity is requested.
5.3 Interments - Waiver
In those circumstances where the party requesting the interment activity is unable to provide
evidence of ownership, the Superintendent may require the party requesting the interment to sign a
waiver saving the City harmless from all subsequent claims from such interment activity.
5.4 Interments - Requirements
Persons contracting for interment rights or services and/or making arrangements for burials
shall:
(a) comply with all laws, rules and regulations relative to burials;
(b) be responsible for all incttrred fees and charges, which must be received by the Cemetery
Office before an interment service takes place;
(C)
under normal circumstances when the opening of a grave is required, give not less than
eight (8) working hours notice of a proposed interment, excluding Sundays and holidays;
and
(d) arrange the time of the funeral in order for the interment to be completed by 3: 15 p.m.,
falling which an additional charge will apply, as set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
5.5 Funerals ~ Conditions
All funerals within the said Cemeteries shall be under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent or
his designate. No funeral service shall be held and no interment shall be made in the said Cemeteries
on New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday or Christmas Day, unless ordered by the Medical
Officer of Health. An additional charge, as set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule, will apply for
interments held on any other legal holiday, or on a Saturday or Sunday.
5.6 Location of Graves - Errors
Neither the City nor the Superintendent or City staff shall assume any responsibility for errors
in the location of an interment site that is a result of improper instructions by the interment rights
holder or his designate.
5.7 Intei:ment Equipment - Vaults
No interntent equipment, except that provided by the City, shall be used, except that where
burial vaults and liners are used, same shall be installed by a supplier who shall use his own
equipment. An outer case/vault/liner must be installed at least five (5) hours before the interment
service takes place. The supplier shall be responsible for any damage to the grounds or casket which
was caused due to the supplier's equipment or operator error.
5.8 Multiple Interments - Limitations
(a) only one (1) full burial per lot is allowed;
(b) extra depth or double depth burials are not permitted in any Cemetery;
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(c) up to four (4) eremains may be interred in a eremain plot;
(d) up to five (5) eremains may be interred in an adult single lot if no full body burial takes
place;
(e) up to four (4) eremains may be interred on top of an already existing full body burial;
(f) only one (1) eremain interment is permitted on top of an already existing full body burial
in a Veteran lot;
(g) eremain interments are not permitted on top of a child, infant or stillborn lot;
(h) a "Remembrance Garden" is situated at Fairview Cemetery for the purpose of interring
human eremains. Cremains shall be placed in the ground without the use of urns or
containers of any kind. Monuments or markers are not perutitled.
5.9 Elevated Mounds - Prohibited
No elevated mounds shall be built over graves and no lot shall be filled above the grade
established for the Cemeteries, except temporarily for maintenance reasons by City staff.
Article 6: DISINTERMENTS
6.1 Approval - Medical Officer of Health
No disinterment of human remains shall take place without the written approval of the inteta-,ent
rights holder and/or the Medical Officer of Health, or by order of a Court of comPetent jurisdiction.
6.2 Approval - Cemeteries Act
All other requirements under the Act must be met in order for a disinterment to proceed.
63 Vaulted Remains
Authorized City staff shall perform a disinterment of remains in a vault.
6.4 Disinterments - Remains Not in Vault
Where remains which are to be disinterred are not contained in a vault, the party requesting the
disinterment services shall contract with an outside party for the said services, and'the expense of
the disinterment shall be paid by the party requesting same.
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li.5 Conditions
Except as otherwise ordered by the Coroner's Office, disinterments shall be made only:
(a) between May 1s' and November 1st of each year; and
(b) when conditions, in the opinion of the Superintendent, are suitable to guarantee that a safe
removal can take place.
6.6 Outer Case - Provision of Same
If the burial was made in other than a perthanent-type outer ease, a new outer case must be
supplied by the party requesting the disinterment, if necessary.
6.7 Private Memorials - Removal Of
Any flush or upright markers or monuments designating the location of an interment shall be
removed from the burial site at the time a disinterment is made, and the expense of same shall be
bome by the interment rights holder.
6.8 Fees
A fee will be charged for a disinterment pursuant to this Article, which fee shall be set forth in
the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
Article 7: MONUMENTS, MARKERS & CORNER STONES
7.1 Monuments, Markers, Comer Stones - Construction
All markers, monuments and headstones must be cor~ixucted of granite only and must conform
to all rules and regulations. Wooden crosses are allowed on a temporary basis only, for a period of
up to one year, and only with the written permission of the Superintendent.
7.2 Monuments - Requirements
(a)
(b)
(C)
Only one monument per plot or single lot is permitted in any Cemetery.
The monument must be placed at the centre of the head end of a lot or plot unless the
alignment with existing nearby monuments justifies another location. Special requests
must receive written permission from the Superintendent.
Where a monument already exists, only fiat markers are permitted in a plot that is double
or more.
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7.3 Monuments - Permission to Install
(a) Permission must be received by the Superintendent before a monument or marker is
installed in any Cemetery.
(b)
Monument and marker installations will take place only during the working hours of 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturdays, unless
written permission to do otherwise is given by the Superintendent. Failure to abide by the
hours of operation will result in the removal of the monument or marker at the supplier' s
expense.
7.4 Monuments - Foundation Required
Monuments requiring a foundation must be delivered and installed only at~er the foundation has
been poured. Monuments placed on Cemetery property without the proper foundation will be
removed at the supplier's expense.
7.5 Monuments - Foundation Not Required
Where a foundation is not required, a six to eight inch (6"-8") screening/stone dust must be
installed by the monument supplier prior to the installation of a monument.
7.6 Marker Care and Maintenance Trust Fee
A Marker Care and Maintenance Trust Fee, as governed by the Act and as set out in the
Cemetery Fees Schedule, shall be charged for monuments and markers measuring over 172 square
inches.
7.7 Monuments Markers, Bases - Dimensions
Monument, marker and base dimensions shall be determined by the City, and are set out in
Schedule "B" hereto. Monument dealers and suppliers shall abide by the regulations and will be
responsible for infonning their clients of the monument and marker'regulations as set out in this by-
law.
7.8 Fees - Paid in Full
All fees, including the Marker Care and Maintenance Trust Fee, must be paid in full prior to the
installation of a monument or marker.
7.9 Monuments, Markers, Bases, etc. - Standard of Workmanship
All work on monuments, markers, bases, etc, performed within a Cemetery must be completed
in a good and workmanlike manner and to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.
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7.10 Tuff Protection - Planking
Monument dealers and/or suppliers shall ensure there exists adequate planking to protect the
turf, and shall remove materials and equipment immediately upon completion of the work being
performed. The site shall be left in a clean and orderly condition.
7.11 Monuments - General
(a) Only the interment rights holder, or his/her personal representative has the right to erect
and maintain a monument.
(b) A Contract for Cemetery Services must be completed prior to a monument installation or
a request for a foundation.
(c) A monument cannot be erected if defective, cracked or faulty. The monument and base
must have the joint cut level and true.
(d)
A monument must be suitable in design, dimensions, materials and character in keeping
with the general landscape and the harmony and sanctity of the Cemetery within which it
is located.
(e)
The monument inscription must contain proper, non-objectionable language. The
monument must be coustmcted and erected in such a manner as not to be objectionable,
detrimental or injurious to Cemetery pwperty or to the sanctity of the Cemetery within
which it is located.
(f) Only one monument per plot or single lot is permitted in any Cemetery.
(g) Only the family name will be permitted on the back of a monument, unless written
permission to do otherwise is given by the Superintendent or his authorized representative.
7.12 Markers. General
(a) Markers shall be constructed of granite only. Bronze plates are allowed if mounted on a
granite marker. A two inch (2") granite border must surround the bronze plate.
(b) Markers must be installed so that the top is level or flush with the ground.
(c) Only fiat markers may be set on a stillborn lot.
(d)
Where a monument already exists, only flat or foot markers are permitted ih a plot that is
double or more.
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(a)
(b)
7.14
(a)
(b)
7.15
(a)
(b)
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Statues - General
Statues may only be placed at the sides of a monument and must be secured to the base.
Statue dimensions shall not extend more than six inches (6") above the monument and
shall not extend past the width of the base dimensions.
(c) Statues shall be constructed of brortze, Kozmolux or a similar non-deteriorating material.
(d) Statues will be the sole responsibility of the interment rights holder. City staff will not be
responsible for any damage, wear and tear, or theft of statues or other fixtures.
Comer Stones
A plot boundary may be distinctly defined by comer stones, set at each comer of the plot.
Comer stones shall be allowed only in those sections of the Cemeteries designated for
double plots or more.
(c) The comer stones shall be constructed of granite only, with a flat surface, and must be
placed level with the ground. The size of each comer stone must be six inches (6") square.
(d) All comer stones shall be installed by authorized City staff at the expense of the interment
rights holder. The charge to install comer stones is set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
Foundations
A proper foundation is required prior to the installation of any monument.
Foundations shall be constructed by authorized City staff at the expense of the interment
rights holder, and the fee for same shall be set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
(e) Foundations shall be made of concrete and extend no less than four feet (4') below the
ground. Foundations shall be as long as the monument base, or longer if required by the
Superintendent or his authorized representative.
(d) Foundations shall only be constructed between April 1 ~ and October 15th of each year,
unless otherwise ordered by the Superintendent or his authorized representative.
(e) Foundation orders will be constructed first on an at need basis, and then on a pre-need
basis.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Care of Monuments & Markers
The interment rights holder is required to keep the monument and/or marker in proper
repair so as to ensure the safety of the public and to preserve the dignity and sanctity of the
Cemetery.
The interment rights holder shall be informed of a specific problem and that proper repair
is required prior to any remedial action being taken by City staff.
Repairs are to be made at the expense of the interment rights holder, and to the satisfaction
of the Superintendent or his authorized representative.
Repairs not completed by the interment rights holder within a three (3) month period of
notification will be undertaken by the City at the expense of the interment rights holder.
Failure to pay will constitute an outstanding debt.
Photographs attached to any memorials or placed within a lot will be the sole responsibility
of the interment rights holder.
Article 8: LOT DECORATIONS & FLOWER BEDS:
8.1 Defined - Exceptions/Limitations
Lot decorations shall be deemed to include all structures, ornaments, plantings, or other
embellishments, with the exception of flush or upright markers which are placed on Cemetery lots
with the intention of improving the appearance of said lot.
8.2 Damage - Limitation of Liability
Neither the City nor the Superintendent or City staff shall be responsible for any damage to lots
and structures or objects therein, or flowers or articles removed from a grave except for damage
shown to be caused by City staff. Neither the City nor the Superintendent or City staff shall be
responsible for any damage to upright markers and/or flush markers caused by any means or
individuals, except damage shown to be caused by City staff, in which ease the City shall be liable
only for the cost of repairs.
8.3 Floral Tributes - Removal Of
Floral tributes will be removed from a lot by City staff within two (2) weeks after an interment
takes place.
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8.4 Lot Decorations - Where Permitted
Lot decorations will be permitted only within the dimensions stated for a flower bed, and as
stated below. Lot decorations are not permitted behind a monument. Lot decorations, and plant
material of any kind, are not permitted in any area designated for eremain lots. Flat markers must
be placed flush to the ground.
8.5 Lot Decorations - Rules
Certain types of lot decorations may not be in harmony with the development of the Cemeteries
as a whole, or they may be a safety hazard to the public, or they may intensify maintenance problems.
Therefore, the following rules will be observed in regard to the decoration of cemete~J lots and plots
where a monument exists:
(a)
Only concrete borders will be allowed to enclose a flower bed. The border shall not extend
past the designated dimensions of the flower bed, and shall be no higher than three inches
(3") above the ground.
Co)
Borders are installed at the interment rights holder's own risk. Due to maintenance and the
general operation of the Cemetery, City staff will not be responsible for breakage or
damage to any border.
(c) Fences or curbs made of iron, wood, wire or plastic are a hindrance to the operation and
maintenance of the Cemetery and are not permitted.
(d)
Lot decorations that have become unsightly due to neglect or age, or create problems for
the maintenance and operation of the Cemetery, will be removed at the discretion and
direction of the Superintendent or his authorized representative. Where possible, the
interment rights holder will be notified in advance of the removal.
Lot decorations that are considered to be a safety hazard to the public and City staff will
be removed without notice to the interment rights holder. Wire fencing and ornamental
stones and rocks are considered a safety hazard and will be removed.
(f) Hanging baskets may be placed flush to a monument, but shall not extend past the flower
bed dimension.
(g)
Permanent receptacles for cut flowers, candles, etc. will only be permitted if installed at
the side of a monument and secured on the base. Due to maintenance and the general
operation of the Cemetery, City staff will not be responsible for breakage or damage to any
receptacle.
(h) Any container considered to be a safety hazard will be removed without notice to the
imerment rights holder.
(i) Artificial Christmas flowers and wreaths must be removed from the Cemetery no later than
April 1 st of each year.
(j) All baskets, clay pots or other receptacles must be removed from the Cemetery no later
than November 15th of each year.
(k)
Artificial flowers, wreaths, baskets, clay pots, etc. which have become unsightly due to age
or damage will be removed and disposed at the discretion and direction of the
Superintendent or his authorized representative.
(1)
Lot deeomtious established on a lot or plot prior to the adoption of this by-law which have,
in the opinion of the Superintendent, become unsightly by reason of neglect or age, or
problematic to the maintenance and operation, shall be removed if the interment rights
holder has failed to return the lot 6r plot to good condition and in accordance with this by-
law after having received three (3) months notice of the situation.
8.6 Flower Beds - Definition
Flower beds include all plant material, bushes, shrubs, trees and annual and perennial flowers
that are placed on a lot or plot with the intention of improving the appearance of same.
8.7 Flower Beds - Planting and Dimensions
The interment rights holder shall be perutitled to plant and care for a flower bed in accordance
with this by-law, and within the dimensions determined by the City. The flower bed dimensions are
set out as follows:
(a)
Single lot: flower bed dimensions will not exceed eighteen inches (18") in front of the
monument by the length of the monument only. Plant material, including bushes/shrubs,
are not permitted at the sides of a monument.
(b) Double plot or more: flower bed dimeusious will not exceed eighteen inches (18") in front
of the monument and fourteen inches (14") on either side of the monument.
(C)
Cremain plot or infant/baby lot: flower bed dimensions will not exceed twelve inches (12")
in from of the monument by the length of the monument only. Plant material, including
bushes/shrubs, are not pemdtted at the sides of a monument.
8.8 Plant Materials - Damage
Neither the City nor City staff shall be responsible for any damage or removal ofpiant materials.
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8.9 Plant Materials - Rules
Certain types of plant material may not be in harmony with the development of the Cemetery,
may be unsightly due to neglect, or create problems for the maintenance and operation of the
Cemetery. Therefore, the following rules will be observed in regard to flower beds:
(a) Planting and maintenance of flower beds is the responsibility of the interment rights holder,
and flowers, trees, bushes, etc. are planted at the risk of the interment rights holder.
(b) No plant material or structure containing plant material of any kind shall be situated behind
a monunlent.
(c) Bushes, shrubs or trees are permitted only on plots that are a double size or more and have
a monument. Such plant material shall be placed at the side of the monument only.
(d) Bushes, shrubs or trees shall be of a miniature or dwarf variety only and shall not at
maturity exceed three feet (3') high or extend past the flower bed dimensions.
(e) Rose bushes are a safety hazard and are not permitted in the Cemeteries.
(f)
Bushes, shrubs, trees or unsightly plant material that is obstructing a monument or is
encroaching upon an adjoining lot, or is a hindrance to the maintenance and operation of
the Cemetery, will be removed at the discretion and direction of the Superintendent or his
authorized representative. Where possible, the interment fights holder will be notified in
advance of the removal.
(g) All planted annuals must be removed from the Cemetery no later than November 15th of
each year.
Article 9: CEMETERY FEES SCHEDULE
9.1 Adoption - By Council
Subject to the Act and the Regulations thereto, Council may from time to time adopt a Cemetery
Fees Schedule to regulate the fees and charges to be paid by persons purchasing interment rights in
the City Cemeteries, or requiring services to be.performed therein.
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Article 10: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
10.1 Penalties
Where a spedfie penalty is not provided for an offence under the islet, any person who
contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law shall, upon conviction, be liable for a fine as
provided for in the Provincial Ofl~nces Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.33, as amended.
Article 11: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE
11.1 By-law No. 87-87 - Repeal of
By-law No. 87-87 of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls is hereby repealed.
11.2 Effective Date
This by-law shall take effect upon approval of same by the Minister of Consumer and
Commercial Relations, Province of Ontario.
Passed this day of ,2000.
E. C. WAGG, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
First Reading: ,2000
Second Reading: ,2000
Third Reading: ,2000
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
BY-LAW # 2000 -
Municipal Cemetery Inventory
The City of Niagara Falls administers, operates and maintains a number of Active and Non-active Cemeteries within
the City limits.
Active Cemetery: Interment Rights are sold and/or burials continue to take place.
Non-active Cemetery: The Cemeteries Act, Section 62, Chapter 57 (1970), requires that abandoned cemeteries
become the responsibility of the municipality in which they are situated. Interment Rights are no longer sold and
burials no longer take place, however the cemetery continues to be maintained by the City.
The following inventory lists the City's Active and Non-active cemeteries:
ACTIVE CEMETERIES
CEMETERY NAME
A. Fairview Cemetery
B. Lundy's Lane Cemetery
C. (Stamford) Presbyterian
Burial Grounds
D. Drummond Hill Cemetery
E. Weaver Cemetery
F. Willoughby United
Congregational Church Cemetery
.. LOCATION & SIZE
Stanley St. & Monison St.
- 77 acres
Lundy's Lane & Montrose Rd
(lot 132)
- 16 acres
SL Paul St. & Brock St.
- 2 acres
Buchner Place at Drummond
Willick Rd at Sodom
(lot 19, cone. 3)
105' x 105'
Sauer Rd. & Oft Rd.
:.~ iiS~'~ii~;.: :mSTO~CAL DATA
, first burial in 1883
· founded in 1886 as a Municipal Cemetery
· established in 1934 by the Township of
Stamford
, Township of Stamford was annexed to the
City of Niagara Falls in 1963
, also, location of the Lundy's Lane Methodist
Church Burial Grotmds (first burial in 1820)
· established in 19~/. by the Township of
Stamford
· Township of Stamford was annexed to the
City of Niagara Falls in 1963
· burials date back to 1797
· hi~orieal site of Battle of 1812
· City acquired ownership from Niagara
Parks Commission in 1996
· fomier cemetep/of the German Evangelist
Protestant United St. Paul's Church (founded
in 1863)
· Weaver family received portion of cemetery
from the Chtmzh elders in 1872
· City acquired ownership in 1993
· first burial in 1843
· originally property.. ofHenry Sauer
· City acquired ownership'in 1998
CEME~RY NAMR
1. Byer Burial Ground
2. Dell Cemetery
3. Gonder Burial Ground
4. Lampman Burial Plot
5. Lundy's Lane United Church
Cemetery
6. Lapp Cemetery
7. Lutz Burial Ground
Lyon's Creek Cemetery
9. McCredie (Misoner)Burial
Plot
10. Miller (1) Cemetery
I 1. Miller (2) Burial Ground
12. Willick Burial Ground
13. Young Cemetery
NON-ACTIVE CEMETERIES
Bossert at Niagara Pkwy
(lot 8, cone. 1)
- .029 acres / 20' x 60'
, origin of cemetery unkown
· City acquired ownership in 1973
Reixinger at Willodell
(lot 7, conc. BF)
- 2 acres / 200' x 200'
Willoughby Dr. at Sherk Rd.
- across Miller Creek)
(lot 6, conc. 1 )
- .403 acres
· forreedy a United Church cemetery, burials
took place between 1853 & 1919
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· established by Ma~ P. Gonder family in
1900
· City acquired ownership in 1973
Garner at Shriners Creek
- .020 acres
Latshaw SL & Lowell Ave
(lot 3, Reg PI. 653)
- .255 acres / 50' x 150'
Detenbeek at Niagara Pkwy
(lot 11, cone. 1 )
- .055 acres
Miller at Niagara Pkwy
(lot !5, cone. 1)
- 20' x 20'
Old Lyon's Creek & Schisler
(lot 2, cone. 4)
- .230 acr~ / 150' x 180'
· origin of cemetery nnkown
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· formerly known as Wesleyan Methodist
Cemetery (established in 1846)
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· Abraham Lapp's family burial ground
- first burial in 1828
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· Christian Hershery's family burial ground
- established prior to 1845
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· fofmerly a United Church Cemetery
· City acquired ownership in 1973
McCredie at Willodell
0ot 13, conc. 7)
- .002 acres / 10' x 10'
9841 ;(oY~8i'9):Niagara Plcwy
(lot 17, NPC S~v. Rd. 26)
- .057 acres 150' x 50'
Montrose Rd. at Ridge Rd.
(lot 1, conc. 7)
- .005 acres
Detenbeck & Sodore
- near Willoughby Town Hall
(lot 11, cone: 3)
- .009 acres
· one burial at side of mad
- Mary Misonerburied in 1801
· City took ownership in 1973
· H~.~ Mjller's familyburial ground
- first burial in 1839
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· W.J. Miller's family burial grounds
- 7 burials fxom 1852 to 1895
· City acquired ownership in 1973
· John Willick familyburial ground
- first burial in 1831
· City acquired ownership in 1973
Grassy Brook at McKenny
(lot 10, conc. BF)
- .080 acres/100' x 100'
· origin of cemetery unkown
· City acquired owne. rship in 1973
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
BY-LAW # 2000
MONUMENT & MARKER PROCEDURES
The following information is a summary of the procedures for installing monmnents or markers in
Municipal Cemeteries. A complete listing of rules and regulations pertaining to Monuments,
Markers & Cornerstones is indicated in the By-law, Section G.
1. ONLY ONE MONUMENT IS ALLOWED ON A PLOT OR SINGLE LOT.
2. Flat markers must be installed so that the top is level with the ground.
Foundations are poured between April 1" and October 15th of each year on at "at-need" basis
first.
4. Foundations are not required for markers placed on Baby, Infant or Stillbom Lots.
Where a foundation is not required, stone dust must be placed under a flat marker, bevel or
pillow monument, prior to the installation.
6. All monuments, bases and markers must be made of granite only.
,
Wooden crosses are only allowed on a temporary basis of up to one year and with the written
pet mission of the Sup~'intendent.
Base dimensions are regulated for various sizes of upright, bevel and pillow monuments.
Bases shall not be wider than 16" nor thicker than 10".
The City of Niagara Falls is NOT responsible for any theft or vandalism to monuments,
markers or lot decorations of any kind.
10.
A "Marker Care & Maintenance" trust fee, as determined by the Province of Ontario, will
be charged for monuments/markers as set out in the Cemetery Fees Schedule.
The following pages pwvide the dimensions for monuments and markers that are allowed in the
Municipal Cemeteries. The monument and base size can not exceed the dimensions indicated for
the specific lot (i.e. eremain plot, infant lot, single lot, double plot).
To avoid disappointment, please check with the Staff at the Fairview Cemetery Office prior to
ordering a monument.
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APPROVED MONUMENTS
In'rant/Baby I ,or - Bevel Monument
· Fairview - Section 7a; SS
- Lot size: Y x 5'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base 12" wide 18" long
- Bevel 14" high 14"long
· Foundation required: No (use stone dust)
· Care & Maintenance Fee: $100 + GST
· Other approved Monument: Flat Marker if Bevel not used
4" thick
8" bottom slanting to 3" top
Stillborn I ,ot - Flat Marker
· Lundy's Lane - Section E; Stamford Presb. - Section 4 Lot 8
- Lot size: 2'8" x 1'8"
· Maximum MarkerDimensions:
- Flat 12" wide 14" long ~," thick
- installed flush with the ground
· Foundation required: No (use stone dust)
· Care & Maintenance fee: No
· Other approved Monument: Foot Marker
Example:
Monument ._~
Example:
Flal
Marker
Cremaln Single I .ot - Flat Marker ; Fairview - Section 5a
- Lot size: 1 '6" ~ 1'6"
i. Maximum Marker Dimensions:
- Flat 12" wide 14" long
- installed flush with the ground
· Foundation required: No (use stone dust)
· Care & Maintenance fee: No
· Other approved Monument: No
4" thick
Example:
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Cremain Plot - Upright Monument
· Fairview - Section 12
- Plot Size: 4' x 5'
· Lundy's Lane - Section E
- Plot Size: 4' x 4'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base 12" wide 34" long 8" thick
- Upright 6" wide 30" long 24" high
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care & Maintenance fee: $100 + GST
· Other approved Monument: Bevel, Pillow, Flat Marker if Upright not used
Adult Single I .ot - Bevel Monument
· Fairview - Section UU & TT
- Lot size: 4' x 10'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base 16" wide 30" long
- Bevel 24" long 14" high
· Foundation required: No
· Care & Maintenance fee: $100 + GST
· Other approved Monument: Pillow, Flat Marker if Bevel not used
· Uprights are allowed in "new" Section TT with special permission
8" thick
8" bottom slanting to 3" top
All Other Adult Single 1 ,ors - Upright Monument
· All Cemeteries
' ' - Lot size: 4' x 10'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:.
i - Base 12" wide 34" long 4 - 8" thick
- Upright 8" wide 30" long 24" high
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care & Maintenance fee: $100 + GST
· Other approvcd Monument: Bevel, Pillow, Flat Marker if Upright not used
Example:
"~ Base
Example: :~- 7/
-/.
Base
Bevel
Monument
Example:
./
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Double, Plot - Upright Monument
· Fairview
- Plot size: 8' x 10' (Q = 6'8" x 10')
· Lundy's Lane
- Plot size: 6'8" x 10'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base 16" wide 52" long 8 - I0" thick
- Upright 10" wide 48" long 42" high
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care & Maintenance fee: $200 + GST
· Other approved Monument: Bevel, Pillow if Upright not used
ONLY ONE MONUMENT PER PLOT
Flat / Foot Markers allowed in addition to Monument
Example:
Triple Plot - Upright Monument
· Fairview & Lundy's Lane
- Plot size: 10' x 10'
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base I6" wide 84" long 8 - 10" thick
- Upright 10" wide 72" long 42" high
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care & Maintenance fee: $200 + GST
· Other approved Monument: smaller Upright, Bevel, Pillow if this size Upr
ONLY ONE MONUMENT PER PLOT
Flat / Foot Markers allowed in addition to Monument
Example:
//
Larger than Triple Plot - Upright Monument
· Monument Dimensions:
~ a detailed drawing must be submitted and writtim permission from tl'~_.r//
is required if monument exceeds 6' in length T..
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care &Maintenance fee: $200 I '{
ONLY ONE MONUMENT PER PLOT
Uprjghl
Monument
/1'
- 72."
Updght
Monument
,I
OTHER APPROVED MONUMENTS:
Pillow Monument
· Maximum Monument Dimensions:
- Base 16" wide 30" long
- Pillow 12" wide 24" long
· Foundation required: No
· Care & Maintenance fee: $50 + GST
4" thick
3" front slanting to 6" at back
Flat Marker
· Marker Dimensions:
- Flat 12" wide 24" long 4" thick
·Foundations required: No (use stone dust)
· Care & Maintenance: $50 + GST
Marker must be installed flush with the ground
Foot Marker
· Marker Dimensions:
- Foot 6" wide 14" long
· Foundation required: No (use stone dust)
· Care & Maintenance fee: No
Marker must be installed flush with the ground
thick
Example/
PillOw
Monument
Example:
Marker
Veteran Monument
· Fairview - Section 4 Vet; M & new UU (& various locations in Fairview & Lundy's Lane)
~ Lot size: 4' x 10'
· Foundation required: Yes
· Care & Maintenance fee: $100 + GST
· Dimensions:
- determined by the standards adopted by the
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS MUNICIPAL CEMETERIES
BY-LAW # 2000 -
FLOWER BED GUIDELINES
The following information is a summary of the flower bed regulations pertaining to Municipal Cemeteries. A
complete listing of roles and regulations for Lot Decorations and Flower Beds is indicated in the By-law,
Section H.
Public safety, cemetery maintenance and operation, as well as the sanctity and harmony of the cemetery
environment, are reasons why the Corporation sets the roles and regulations. Failure to observe the rules
will result in removal of the plant material and or decorations by cemetery staff.
· A good rule of thumb when purchasing plant material and decorations, is to think of how it will look twenty
years fxom now and who will care for it.
Flower bed dimensions are as follows:
· ' Sixtgle, JDl - dimensions will not exceed 18 inches in ~:ont of a monument by the length of
the monument only. Plant material, including bushes are not permitted at the sides of a
monument.
~ Double plot or more - dimensions will not exceed 18 inches in fxont of the monument and 14
inches on either side of the monument.
~ Cremain plot or infant/baby lot - dimensions will not exceed 12 inches in front of the monument
by the length of the monument only. Plant material, including bushes are not permitted at the
sides of a monument.
Only concrete borders, measuring no higher than 3 inches above the ground, will be allowed to enclose a
flower bed. Borders are in.~talled at the Rightq Holder's own risk. Due to maintenance and the general
operation of the cemetery, staff will not be responsible for breakage or damage of any kind.
Miniature or dwarf size bushes, shrubs or trees are permitted on either side of a monument in a double plot ·
or more. The plant material must not exceed three feet high nor extend past the flower bed dimensions, at
maturity. Rose bushes of any kind are not petmiRed.
· Borders, plant material and dec. orations are not pe, .,itted behind a monument.
Bushes shrubs, trees, unsightly plant material or lot decorations that are obshucting a monument, are
encroaching on an adjoining lot, or are a hindrance to the maintenance and operation of the cemetery will
be removed at the discretion and direction of the Superintendent. Where possible, the Interment Rights
Holder will be notified in advance of the removal.
Lot decorations and plant material that are considered to be a safety hars~rd to the public and cemetery staff
will be removed without notice. Wire fencing; omamental stones and rose bushes are considered a safety
haT,73rd.
· Lot decorations and plant material are placed in a plot or single lot at the risk of the Interment Rightq Holder.
Cemetery Staff and/or the Corporation are not responsible for any damage or removal.,
To avoid disappoinlment, please check with the Fairview Cemetery Office, prior to preparing the flower bed.
Flower Bed Examples
Cremain & Infant l,ot
· Dimensions: 12" in front of monument by
the length of the monument only
· Flower beds and lot decorations are to be
placed across the front of the monument only
· Shrubs/bushes/trees are NOT allowed
i; '. ",'."": ,l,"
Single I,ot
· Dimensions:
18" in front of monument by
the length of the monument only
Flower beds and lot decorations are to be
placed across the front of the monument only
Shrubs/bushes/trees are NOT allowed
Double Plot or More
· Dimensions: 18" in from ofmonument plus 14"
on either side oCthe monument
· Only dwarfshrubs/bushes/trees may be planted
at each side of the monument
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CEMETERYFEE SCHEDULE
JANUARY 1,200t
Interment Rights Transfer 45.00 3,15 48.t5
interment Rights Exchange 45.00 3.15 48.15
Interment Rights ReptacernenUDuplicate 22.00 1 .,54 23.54
Cemetery Records Search 25 per hr. 1.75 per hr. 26.75 per hr.
Memodal Tree 200.00 14.00 214.00
Memorial Bench 1250.00 87.50 t337.50
Memorial Planter 450.00 31.50 48t .50
Weekday Funeral Late Arrival Scheduled After 3:1 5p.m.
Saturday Casket Budal - Anival Before 1:00 p.m.
Sunday & Hdiday Casket Budal - Arrival Before 2:00 p.m.
Saturday Cremains Budal -Arrival Sefore 1:00 p.m.
Sunday/Holiday Cramins Bu~al - Anival Before 2:00 p.m.
Tent Rental (Child/Stillbom/Cremains Budals)
Tent Rental Only (Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays)
Less Than 8 Working Hours Casket Burial Order
Lass Than 8 WoWing Hours Cramains Burial Order
Lower & Seal Concrete Vault/Liner Lid
Lower Concrete Vault/Liner Sex
79.00 5,53 54.53
281.00 19.67 300.67
360.00 25.20 385.20
t46.00 10.22 156.22
230,00 16.10 246,10
160,00, 11.20 171,20
324,00 22.68 346,68
t57,00 10.99 167,99
79.00 5.53 84.53
25.00 1.75 26.75
50.00 3,50 53,50
Foundation Concrete/Cubic Foot Supply & Install
Foundation Instsllatjon (Minimum Charge)
Veteran Updght Marker Seffing
Small Flat Marker Setting Under 172 Square Inches
Large Flat Marker Seffing Over 172 Square Inches
Comer Markera Set6ng (Per Set of 4)
t9.00 1.33 20.33
223.00 15,61 238.61
80.00 5.60 85.60
36.00 2.52 38.52
80.00 5.60 85.60
48.00 3.15 48.t5
Flat Marker Over 172 Square Inches 50.00 3.50 53.50
Upright Marker Induding Base Up To 4 Feet High/Long 100.00 7.00 107.00
Upright Marker Including Base Over 4 Feet High/Long 200.00 14.00 2t4.00
Adult/Child ~e~nt ~ · 870.00
~u~hi~ R~nte~nt 1~0,00
In~611~ Dis~te~nt ~ * 325.00
InfanUSU~m R~ntem~ 4~.00
Cmmains ~nte~nt ~ ' 160.00
CramaiM R~e~ 330.00
· Remains am m~v~ ~ Mun~l ~te~
PL~E NOTE:
1 ) ~te~n~ ~11 ~ke pla~ ~ a day, & at a ~m dete~in~ ~ ~ ~mt~ ~
2) ~e~n~ may ~ s~ul~ hm May 1st to No~r 1st ~
3) Dis~mn~ not in a vauR ~11 ~ ~n~ ~ & ~ ~ ~ ms~bili~ of ~ Funeral Dimdor
4) ~ Fu~ml Dim~or i ms~lble for ~e ~uli~ & all mlat~ ~s~ of:
- ~ske6vau~m mmo~l
- ~m lali~ & m~aling
- Nigam R~al Hea~ Un~
t .. .J!~'B ]IIII~i!L_ ~'F]._itI~ENLIFE~S.T~OTALvI~-
60.90 930.90
100.10 1530.t0
22.75 347.75
31.50 481.50
11,20 111.20
· 23.10 353.10
CEMETERY FEE SCHEDULE
JANUARY 1, 2001
Interment Rights Transfer 45.00 3.15 48.15
Interment Rights Exchange 45.00 3.15 48.t5
Intsnnent Rights Replacement/Duplicate 22.00 1.54 23.54
Cemets~/Recerds Search 25 per hr. 1.75 per hr. 26.75 per hr.
Memorial Tree 200.00 14.00 214,00
Memodal Bench 1250.00 87.50 1337,50
Memodal Ranter 450,00 31.50 481,50
Weekday Funeral Late Anival Scheduled ARer 3:15p.m.
Saturday Casket Burial - An'ival Before 1:00 p.m.
Sunday & Holiday Casket Budal - Arrival Before 2:00 p.m.
Satuffiay Cremair~s Budat -Antval Before 1:00 p.m.
Sunday IHoliday Cremains Burial - Arrival Before 2:00 p.m.
Tent Rental (Chlld/Stillbom/Cremalns Burials)
Tent Rental Only (Seturdays/StmdaysA-Iolidays)
Less Than 8 Working Hours Casket Budal Order
Less Than 8 Working Hours Cremains Burial Order
Lower & Seal Concrete Vault/Liner Lid
Lower Concrete Vault/Liner Box
79.00 5.53 84.53
28t.00 19.67 300.67
360.00 25.20 385.20
t46.00 10.22 156.22
230.00 16.10 246.10
t60.00 11.20 17t.20
324.50 22.68 346.68
t 57.00 10.99 t 61.99
79.00 5.53 84.53
25.00 1.75 26.75
50.00 3.50 53.50
Foundation Concrete/Cubic Foot Supply & Install
Foundation Installation (Minimum Charge)
Veteran Upright Marker Seffing
Small Flat Marker Setling Under 172 Square Incl~s
Large Rat Ma~ker SetUng Over 172 Square Inches
19.00 1.33 20.33
223.50 15.61 238.6t
80.00 5.60 85.60
36.00 2.52 38.52
80.00 5.60 85.50
Corner Markers Seffi (Per Set of 4) 45,00 3.15 48,15
Flat Marker Over 172 Square Inches 50.50 3.50 53.50
Upright Marker Including Bose Up To 4 Feet High/Long 100.00 7.00 107:00
Up~ght Marker Including Base Over 4 Feet High/Long 200.00 14.00 214.00
Adult/Child Dis-interment Only * 810.50
Adult/Child Re-interment 1430.00
Infant/Stillbom Dia4ntem~ent Only ® 325..00
InfantJSUllbom Re-interment 450.00
Cremains Dis-interment Only * 160.00
Cremains Re-interment 330..00
° Remains are removed from Municipal Cametery
PLEASE NOTE:
1) Dis-lntennenta will take piaca on a day, & at a Ume determined by the Cemetery Section
2) Dts-lnterments may be scheduled fTom May 1 st to November 1 st only
3) Dia-lnterments not in a vault will be contracted out & will be the responsibility of the Funeral Director
4) The Funeral Director is responsible forthe scheduling & all related costs of:
- casket%vault%um removal
- vault%urn unsealing & reeealing
- Niagara Regional Health Unit
60.90 930.90
100.10 1530.t0
22.75 347,75
31.50. ,:"' 481,50
11.20 171.20
23.10 353.10
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario
October 20, 2000
DATE
OFP'qLgT OF THE Fffit~lO~rN
· MAYOR
ADMINISTRATOR
To: Clerks of Ontado Municipalities Ontari~-E~:
Members of the Assoolatlon of Municipalities of
Dear SirlMadam:
This is to update you and your Council on the status of AMO's role in the O'Connor
(Walkerton) Inquiry and to seek your municipal financial support for our participation,
AMO, as directed by its Board, submitted an application to the O'Connor Commission for
standing and funding to participate in the Inquiry. The Ontario Good Roads Association and
the Municipal Engineers Association Joined us as supporting parties (see AMO Alert.
September 6. 2000). In making this application, AMO recognized the importance of
municipal participation in one of the most significant public Inquires in modern Ontado
history. It was felt that AMO, as the representative of municipalities, must put forward a
strong municipal voice In the proceedings, to speak to the municipal record, and to help the
Commission to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the existing system. Other than the
municipality of Brockton, them is no other municipal government involved at the Inquiry. We
believe it is essential to have a province-wide municipal voice involved In a process which
could have a significant Impact on the current policy and operational landscape.
AMO has been granted standing by the Commissioner in both Parts of the Inquiry. Part 1,
a quasi-judicial process, which Is proceeding in two phases. will focus on the circumstances
surrounding the contamination of Walkerton's ddnking water and the role that government
policies. procedures and programs may have played. It has Just commenced and will
continue into 2001. Part 2, which begins In January will look at the broader question of the
safety of Ontafio's ddnking water and is expected to make recommendations regarding the
funding, delivery and treatment of water supply, farm practices and environmental
protection.
Unfortunately, we have not been given funding for Part 1, and a decision on funding for all
Parties granted Part 2 standing has been deferred, Justice O'Connor's rationale for denying
funding for Part I stems from his view that AMO should be able to raise funding from its
membership. In his decision, Justlce O'Connor commented, 'If indeed they are as committed
to the issues as they have stated In their materials. I would expect the organization to devote
the appropriate funds to represent its interests." Justice O'Connor did leave open the option
for AMO to reapply for funding with supplementary Information on its financial situation.
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AMO has agreed to take Justice O'Connor's suggestion forward and make this appeal to the
AMO membership for financial assistance. This is a.n unplanned project that is well beyond
AMO's current budget capacity. Participation, among other matters, includes legal and
expert fees,. research, analysis and development of materials and issues management.
I want to assure Council that AMO is acutely aware of how difficult it Is for municipalities to
provide financial support at this time. We understand that with the municipal election around
the comer, and your financial year-end approaching, the opportunity to approve the release
of funds to AMO, particularly funds that are not part of an approved municipal budget may
be limited.
Given these considerations, however, I ask that your municipality consider AMO's request
for financial support. If it is determined that you are able to provide some funding, please
convey this in a letter to AMO. If you are not able to provide funding, I would also ask that
you confirm this in writing as well, explaining what prevents you from doing so. This will help
us with any subsequent application to the Commission for funding if we find such an
application necessary. I would greatly appreciate a response by December f, 2000.
AMO is confident that members agree that the issues before the Commission are extremely
important. If we are unable to raise the funds neoessary to participate in the Inquiry, it is our
hope that by demonstrating our commitment to the Inquiry through whatever municipal
financial support we can achieve over the next six weeks, Justice O'Connor will reconsider
our situation and grant us funding for the remainder of any costs flowing from our
participation, The Commission's recent decision to grant the Ontario Fan, Environmental
Coalition funding after it raised $25,000 from its members is encouraging in this regard.
I thank you In advance for considering this request and bringing It to Council's attention. If
you have any questions, please contact Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government
Relations at 416-971-9856 ext. 316 or Nicola Crawhall, Senior Policy Advisor at ext. 329 or
Pat Moyle, Executive Director at ext. 306.
Yours very sincerely,
Ann Mulvale
AMO President
Experience
and technology
you can trust
November 2, 2000
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Attention: Mr. Ken Burden
Director of Finance
Dear Mr. Burden:
The newly designed Property Designed Notice provided five (5) ways for the property
owner to contact the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation. They are, in the order
listed below:
Toll Free Number 1 866 296-OPAC (6722)
The Corporate Web Site: www.assessmentontario.com
Niagara Region E-Mall: aol 8@opac.on.ca
Niagara Region Fax: 905 688-9929
Niagara Region Mail &
Office Telephone Number: P.O. Box 1270
One St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor
St. Catharines, Ontario
905 688-0233
We intend to provide extended hours until 8:00 P.M. for a period of two weeks in order to
serve the ratepayers needs. An advertising campaign will be put in the local papers to
inform the public.
During the last reassessment, attendance at traditional "Open Houses" and "Community
Information Sessions" was on the decline.
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation
One St. Paul Street, PO Box 1270, St. Cathadnes, Ontario L2R 7A7
T: 905 688-0233 F: 905 688-992g W: www.assessmentontario.com
Form No. L1800B
If there ii a special interest group in your municipality, we are prepared to arrange
information sessions.
I would appreciate any comments or concerns you might have in light of the proposals
outlined.
Yours truly,
Regional Assessment Commissioner
JH:sk
Experience
and technology )P 'A
you can trust
C
iNFORMATiON ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
How does OPAC establish the assessed value
of my property?
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TO:
RE:
Corporate Services Committee
Lost Soldier - Private Victor Howey
DATE: November 9, 2000
I received a phone call from a local resident who is a member of the armed forces asking whether
City Council is contributing to the Private Victor Howey Fund.
For those of you who are not familiar with the stoW, here i.s a capsulization:
-Private Victor Howey was a 24-year-old Canadian soldier who was killed during World War II at
a battle on the Dutch island of Kapelsche Veer.
-His remains were not found until this past January, 55 years after the battle.
-Private Howey, who was a native of Belmont Ontario, near London, was a member of the local
Lincoln-Welland Regiment
-as has been done in similar situations, the Dutch government informs the Canadian attache and a
formal burial service takes place.
-Veterans Affairs would only pay for 6 representatives. The Regiment feels a "proper" military
service should entail an honour guard and eight pallbearers and, therefore, they want to send at least
3 1 people to the Netherlands.
-the Regiment set up a fund at Canada Trust. Their foundation raised $10,000 and another $21,000
was raised as .of November 4m. The Regiment feels it needs to reach $60,000 to pay for the trip
which will include an educational component for the young soldiers who are part of the regiment.
-the contingent was to leave on November 6m and return on November 14a~.
Despite the fact that by the time Council considers this request the Regiment will have already been
to the Netherlands and back, they will accept financial contributions after the fact to compensate for
the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by their members.
I have included various newspaper articles for your information.
Dean Iorfida, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
'Csr clis 'di,g deep tor solenets
Wa~endburialofprivateVicwrHoweYinHollandr6iden~i~A~.~en~? the tickets than noJ hav'
merit ~on'i pr~den~ wan~g ~ h ~' .....
?~ ~d at l~t31 tjt~ a,d think what we're doing is the rig t Mt
~,G~G~~.~. life,-Ada~saldof~emodestges' . ~.~ .
~ ~h ~p~d~t of ~ ~fs n '.
m~o~of~
fo~da~on~d~day~ut~e~n' As of Friaay $21,000 had been
~ ~ ~t memO, ~
~b~a~dugd~P ~es~ ra~ed, ofw~ch$10,0~c~e~m
m ~ ~e ~s pl~ ~ send A 1~ ~da ~t b~ch ~ the founda60n. A co~er~l ~l~e d~o~ ~'
a fomal b~ ~day, 55 yea~ after ping mon~ off at ~e ~o~ ~ at ~y ~ ~ay ~ut ~
hew~ledinba~e,~ere~ment thehom6ofre~entmem~rsand outw~O~nd~do. " n,t~e~e,~~t plesseses~nsdk~P~s~
But ~d ~d ~ ~ a ~ for ~e group ~n't ~m~ m ~ada
· e S~ ~ ~- To ~, p~ ~ ~. 14. ~ff ~, a U~-
~ ~ ~ ~d~ ~ ~e ~- ~lon~ ~am~ DaVy,
~p~n~ ' l~a~ut'~ ~ ~of~e
~e foun~on h~ ne~ gone m ~t ~d ~e
the public to ask
~r ~ ~' ~ ~ ~'~ ~ '7~ soldiers during
tance." Gultard ':lj'~ ~f ;[~?.7~q[~ -7~ "-
said. "Again. we ~,'~,~,~i~[~.[~ ~There's so
ause and I ~ . L~ ~h~ -{~I~,~,~{C~[~:~,7~)~.D~[~''. much around
m~ple~ ~ . . (the area)."
with us. That's ':..,: '~. ~ ~.~n~'~(r;~ Hayes said. "rm
Gui~ ~ ~n~ue ~g ~ ~e hffi~,'~e ba~und, ~e ~n-
~nd on derails ~t a~a-
flora ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ on ~e ~. ~ p~ of do~ a ~ d~-
~e ~1~ ~ pa~' ~ ~ drama .about the regiment will a~o
way to a~nd. ~e mt were chos~
~on~d~m~ Howey~dm~ap'~bT~-
Corporal Brian Zahra, 32, of St. ~y ~ffie ~ J~u~ I~S ~ ~e
Catharines said about 100 aoldien Germans for a small island called
~d ~ ~ ~ ~ ff ~ ~ ~e V~r ~ ~e M~ ~n. He
He ~k a ~s ~ ~ ~ ~' w~ One of SO ~ldiers ~ t e re~-
~d ies a o~-~e op~- J~ wb~ he ~ ~ffi~ ~ or
~,-hes~d.-rdho~woulddo ~b~~~on
~e~e for me50~m~fflt the ~land. ~e Belmont, Ont na~
~ me. ~ ~ae~ w~ ~ ~fld do it w~ iden~ ~ AuF ~g den~
n~."
SECOND WORLD WAR
Goodbye to a lost soldier
Lincoln and Welland Regiment disappointed
that Ottawa will only pay for six to attend burial
e/ I-cs tR DOWNS
Starvamd Staff
or more than half a century, Private
FVictor Howey's b<xiy lay concealed
beneath a cover of muddy earth on the
Dutch island where he was killed in
battle.
The remains of the 24-year-old Cana-
dian soldier weren't found until last
dried, the Lincoln and Welland Regi-
ment to which he belonged wanIs to
But the regiment has found itself
buuing heads with the federal govern-
ment over how best to honour his
memory.
Howey, a native of Belmont, Ont.,
near London, will be buried Nov. 10 in
January -- 55 years after he was either a military cemetery in the Dutch city
swallowed by the muck where he fell ofBergen op Zourr~
or laid to rest by his compatriots in a The regiment had hoped to send
grav~ that later became ualdemLfied. about 30 memben to the funeral for
Now that his remains have been iden- "a proper" military service, including
an honour guard and eight pallbear-
s.
But Ottawa confirmed Monday that
it will pay for just six members of the
regiment m attend.
And that has left the regiment
scrambling for public donations to ~v-
er the shotflaiL
The group has already collected
$10,000 from its membership, but
needs another $50,0000 said Gary GUl-'
tard, secretary-treasurer of the regi-
ment's foundation.
"We're targeting Canadian citizens
who basically asked a young man to
give his life for his country and he
did," said Guitard. ~/han w~ sent our
young men over there, we didn't en-
sure that they would all return, but we
did ensure that theft families ~ould be
taken care of and that they would re-
ceive a proper burial.'
Howe,/was one of 50 soldiers with
the regiment killed during a punishing
~ve-daybattleagalnsttheGermansfor
a small island chlled Kapelsche Veer in
theMaasRtver.
Major Jim Swayze of Niagara Falls,
who went on to practise law in
Welland, was the commanding officer
in charge of the ill-fated mission. He
died in 1988.
'It was probably one of the worst
baffles in our regiments history," said
Guitar& "We took enormous losses
VIctor Howey was killed ~ battle 5S
years ago. p.~ ~
Howe'/was wounded on the first day
of fighting on Jan. 26, 1945. Three
days later, he was reported missing in
action.
Please see Henouting page A2
HOnouring a soldier's sacrifice
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It would be another 55 ~nten ~fore an ~ ~ ~ m~ ~ ' "' ~ ~d ~e ~ a~e h ~e N~er-
ld~n~t~e~~ ~eso~ ~t~~ ~ ' ~l~ltd~a
~fi~ ~d~ ~a~ ~ ~t~e~- ~~d~t~m~eou~
m~es ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~
Hays had been planning m amend the buri~
ci
but now that only a handful d parfl pans
.have been ap~ he's not cer~in whether
he'll be~ng. h aid M
~It becomes highly political,' · s . ~ y
sense is them's a fight thing to do. Here's a
young fellow that paid the uldmate price. He
"It seems to me in Canada we forget a ut
Hove/s widow, phyUis. whom he married
three yeax~ before lug death, is now 76. She
"Shenever~ She stgl has her hes-
band's letters, which seems so tragic,' said
Regiment president Roy Adams, a Second
World War vemrsn, said he's disappointed the
'me~t may agree to larger represanmUon from
theregimem.
eminent even stranger. go you never know
whaesgeingmhappe~Maybetbeyjustneed
somecoemtng,"heseid.
In addition to oflidally hying Howe~s body
to rest, the regiment felt the utp could ais~
ans able m pmidpate to
give young members of
hindhistoficelaecounmd
"les a g~at oppoctunity
ri~ees these guys made
and,Mmt~hav~Inour
said regimental commander IAeutanant-
"We'll ~ee what play~ out If funding eome~
m'bleanddoituprlght,'hegkl b bed
Whe n.~imenes f~undatton bus e~a lis a
m~t fund fi~rthe. inidafive atCa,~h~b't Do-
nation~ can be made at branches thioughout
The ' 'uu3t -
there was a decision to send people to this,"
todo. ltwss the n-mherofpeoplethatwasin
There have been similar cases where the
lalstmwnstheonlyCarnahnre~In
atomdance, wted
Departure and return dates sail have m be
tion will likely depart
dosetoNov. Sandmurn
aboutNov. 16, be saicL
St. Catharines NIP Walt
Lastewka spoke to the
federal minia=s of veter-
ans affairs and defence
on the regiments behalf
alter he was approached
0ct. 22.
Lastewka said he had
been pushing for the govenunent to send at
ssmanyaslZ
The regiment had initially prolx~ed sereling
asmalldelegafionandtheninaeasedthenum-
ber to a dozen and then to lt~e present 30, he
said.
Lastewka said it's important that Howey is
honoured.
"llsis makes us stand up m be counted and
think about what Remembrance Day is all
about,' he mid.
what kind o
'L. CHRISTIE BLATCHFORD land - '
, , i - and t
· !C~adian: He gave his life for his
~country, and now, almost 56
~ rouse itself to give him a proper Nov. 8
.burial
~.~' Private Howey was but 24 when
~s he died, far away from his home
~ and all he loved there, his 21- ingoffa|
~!.y~r-old new bride, Phyllis, who Units
bin St. John's was waiting for his
~:dai]y letters, and his parents,
~.'George and Georgena of Bal-
~mon~ near London, OnL · the
i~ 'OriginallywiththeRoyalCana-
~ ~ian A~dllery, Pvt. Howey fell ill Caen.
:when his outfit landed in Eng-
They then had~U. snea' up ~---
coast of France, into Belgium,
and fanally north of Antwerp, to-
ward the beautiful Dutch city of
Bergen op Zoom-
' By about Christmas, the Get-
roans launched their final big'.'
counteroffensive - this was th.e
famous Battle of the Bulge - and
fears began to"g~ow that they
mightyetmusteraisstgasPff°m
the C~nals and barbours of the
Mass River, northeast Of Ant-
werp.
To the Lines fell the particular
task of taking a little island bar-
hour in the Mass named KitpeA-
sche Veer, then held by a small
unitofC. ermaatmoPs.
Kapelsche Veer would come to
be so haunting that 16 yeats ago,
when a group of Line veterans
was visiting on a tour of Belgium
and the Nethe~ands, and their ::
bus stopped at the little oval-
shaped island, the bus went
deathly quiet, and no one would
get off.
By. the time the Lines arrived
there, both British and Polish ,:
troops bad attacked the German
position without success. As the
Lines' regimental historian, Uni-
versity of Waterioo history pro-
lessor Geoff Hayes, notes ~yly, ."~
"So the job fell to the Canadians
- and the IAncs; The hard jobs
often fell to Canadians in those
Sway~e oflqiagara Falls, wasthe
His plan, called Operat
phant, was to use a massive at-
tillcry barrage to create a thick
~.,ol~o~creen, and, under that
'Nothing; says Mr. Hayes, who
in 1986 published his history of
the Lines, ~orked out
'The smoke didn't ohseure the
canoeists, or the guyswho tried
to attach along the dykes to the
barbour. The annoured vehicles
bogged down in the mud, 'leav-
ing the infantry with little sup.
port?
It was here, on what Mr. Hayes
e.n. 'a miserable stretch of is-
land in the Mass River,- that
Howey was, on Jan. 26, 1945,
wounded.
Operation Elephant was in-
tendedtobe ashort, sharp strike,
but ended up hsting five terrible
Pte. Howey, and 182 other
members of his unit, 50 of
whom ended up dying, as well as
'many members of the South Al-
berta Regiment and the Argyll
and 8utherland Highlanders of
Canada, were unable to be evac-
uated.
On Jan. 29, he was presumed
missing in action.
On the morning of the 30th, the
survlvlng Lincs arrived at the for-
mer garrison, now decimated:
The last of the Sixth German
. Paratroop Division had fled un-
dercoverofdarkneseovertheriv-
er, bech to what was still German-
held territory.
Photographs of the battle-
ground, takenafter the war was
Dutch would like to bury the
young private properly, asked if
the Lines would like to partici-
pate, and suggested the ceremo-
ny be held around this Remem-
brance Day.
'~xe answer was a resounding
yes, hardly a surprise, for there
are few better guardians of Cana-
dian history than the men and
women who serve in the military
or its reserve arm.
Then Lieutenant-Colonel Tim
Carter, the commanding officer,
went knocking on do~rS; look:'
ing for financial and moral sup-
"I thought,* he says, "that people
would be doing backflips,' even
considering the budget con-
straints of the day.
He went various places - the
history and heritage directorate
of National Defence Headquar-
ters in Ottawa, Veterans Affairs,
Heritage Canad~
The answer, pretty much every-
where, was a tepid yawn.
Lt.-Col. Carter wanted to do the
thUg right
When members of the regiment
were in Newfoundland
months ago on an exercise, he
tasked two soldiers to drive
across the island to meet Mrs.
Howey, invite her along (she isn't
well, recovering' most recently
from cataract operations on beth
eyes, and had to decline) and
learn a little about her young bus-
ban&
The two soldiers learned,
over, show sn~all crosses that among 9ther thing, that Pte.
marked the grave~'ofthe Lin~ Howe~ wrote her every day he
who-were later buri~l'~::~e I'~vas overseas, and that her last
Canadian Wai' Cemetery in leaer was dated Jan. 25,1945, the
Bergen0p~Zoom. · dayb.e...fomhewaswounded. They
Pte. H0~,ey, anfffd~'blher soF~:'~ pr~)r~s-edLl~ in'h~absence at
diets, v~ere not among them. the funeral, they would take pic-
His remains were found on the
islandb_y~che Netherlands Army
' i.denti~C~tion section only last
January, almost 55 years to the
dayhewaskffied:
Dental records wer~ re~luested
from Canada, and confirmed it
· . Over the ensuing months, the
"helpful Canadian attach~ in the
Netherlands informed Pte.
Howey's regiment that the
turesf~rher.
Lt.-Cnl. Carter contacted Mr.
Hayes, to learn what should be
done.
Mr. Hayes and his wife, Kather-
ine, are both avid students of
Canadian history - they have
just returned from taking a tour
to the battlefields of Normandy
- and in the end, Lt,-Col. Carter
determined that the ceremony
could be structured so it hon-
oured the young soldier, -'rod al~
provided what is called in mod-
ern parlance a teachalfle mo-
ment, an opportunit)~ to show his
young privates, many between 17
and 19, what young men not
much older than they are now
had 'accomplished, ami sacri-
ficed.
He planned for a group of abeut
~0 to make the trip - 27 young
soldiers to comprise the neces-
sary eight pallbearers and a prop-
erfiring party, a regiment veteran
or two, and Mr. Hayes, whose
own uncle had fought at
Kapelsehe Veer and who, what's
more, knows his stuff.
Until late last week, when
Col. Carter informed his supeft-
ors that I had contacted him and
was planning a story in the
riohal Post, the 42-year-old, who
is also a serving offieer with Nia-
ORGAI~zF. RS TOI .r}
FUNDING MIGHT BE
AVMLABI .R IF EVENT
WAS POSTPONED
gara' 'onal Police, was getting
Belatedf~'~ the._ suggestion was
made that funding inight be
forthcoming if the Lincs post-
husband to die in the mud, what
Mr. Hayes calls "a lonely, miser-
able death' on a forlorn little 'is-
land so long ago. Just don't expecl
anyone to member.
She remembers, of course, like
it was yesterday.
Seventy-six now, still living in
her own house in SL John's, Mrs.
Howey met her young man when
he was stationed in Newfound-
I and for training.
They married, in the Church ot
England Cathedral in SL John'~,
on Oct. 19, 1943, and had a 10-
day honeymoon in Ontario,
where theyvlsited his parents ~
Belmont.
Thereafter, still living with her
mother, she was able to see him
only every second weekend un~
he was shipped out in the earl~
summerofl~'.'..
His letters were unfailingi}
cheerful, she said in a telephun{
interview on Saturday. In them
he would pledge to write hi~
own mother,' reassure her h{
was fine.
They didn't have much l~me to
gether, she said, but she neve~
remarried, never found anyon,
like him. 'They couldn't corn
pare to him; she said, cryinl
softly.
Iwas able to reassure her, be
cause I know the mettle of It.
Col. Carlet, and through him: o
the young people, whether six o
27, that he i~ able to send t,
Berge~'~p Zoom in 12 days. tha
poned the ceremony until the
new year, missing the natural, .they will honour her husbani
and ~iguificant, timing with .I~P~'' treat his sacrifice and his men{
membrance Day. The latest ry with tenderness and gral5
word is that the militaxSr ~vill be tude.
able to muster up the funds to I could not say the same oftb
send all of six members ,of the country, and was ashamed, an
regiment. ~"~ ~--so I said nothing,
Mr. Hayes says of Kapelsche T~"quote Geoff Hayes, y{
Veer, 'We paid dearly for that
ground?
Well, now, it seem, Canada
doesn 'twant to pay very much.
Indeed for a time, Canada didn't
wanttopayatalL
In the middle of a federal elec-
tion campaign, with money being
fairly thrown about, there is little
forthis.
It Was all well and good, appar-
ently, for Mrs. HoWey's young
again:
"With some luck, members
his unit will be there to see
buried beside his comrades. Aft,
· half a century, Canada ewes hi
as much. How little we unde
stand what they did~ and hc
much we owe them?
National Post
Christic Blatchford
can bc contacted at
cblatchford@nationaipost.co
Howey l'ai'd to res '
> :,,, ' ~.., :- · ~f~-V.~.,.? ~..
Lincs and Winks contingent on hand in Holland
to help family close find chapter of missing soIdi r life
BERGEN OP ZOOM, HOLLAND
· normally slate-grey autumn
r~s~'es parted Friday .and the sun
burst through the clouds, shining ohm
a patch of untumed earth where a
Canadian soldfor was being laid m rest.
The handsome private, an unknown
ly recognized for paying the ultimate
sacrifice, having fallan battling Hitlets
reich on a barren wartom Dutch/sland
55yearsago.
The day, before veterans laid wreaths
at cenotaphs across Canacla, a crowd of
300 mourners stood courageoUSly
~mong hundreds of weather-beaten
headswnes at the Canadian War Ceme-.
tery in Bergen op Zoom saying
/n action at Kapelsche Veer in January
1945.
His nephew, Robe~ Howey, who was
born af'~er hLs uncle died~ bwught his
son Chriswpher, 19, and daughmr Les-
ley, 17.. They ho~ed w close ~he final
chapter of the story that has haunted
their f"arnfiy more than five decades.
· The Howeye, always hopeful that
some word would.come about VictOr,
kept a headstone in the baCkyard d
their farm in Bplmont, near London,
On~ It bean his name and- the.inScril>-
aon reads: ~ in action,, New he /s no longer miss~ng.
'I feel happy now, despite the sad-
ness,' Robert How~ said af~ the ser-
vice, ~I feel closer tO him now. Ifs al-
most as if he died jus~'
Victor HoWey's body, hastily buried
during the fierce fighting at Kapdsche
Veer, rose from its shallow 3Tave 55
yiars later, a/most to the day. It was
identified through dental records, and
Dutch and Canaaiari military' authorj-
ties sn'anged for the funeral,
Members of the Lincoln and WMhnd
Regiment, to which Howey belonged,
'beganazrngenan~swsendapartyof
30 to Holland for the service. A nalion-
al conu-o~ersy arose over the decision
· of the Department of Vel~rsn-e Affairs
~o authorize travel by only six mflltsry
personnel k didn~ seem enough_
Angry Csnaellan~ wrote lett~r~ to the
editor and called radio talk shows m
voice their disapproval. Donations
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Niagara District Health Council
Pelham St. . a ra c (9 5)
October 20, 2000
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Thomson:
I am writing on behalf of the Niagara District Health COuncil and its Long Texm Care Committee
in support of Mobility Niagara. Members of Council and the Committee were apprised of the
suspension of the service and expressed very serious concern about the negative impact on
consumers in Niagara with mobility impairments.
We have been informed that Mobility Niagara had 450 registered clients and delivered over 1,200
trips per month throughout the region. Without this service, many of these individuals are letl
without alternative means of transportation. In the past this service has provided access to medical
appointments (including life-sustaining procedures), schools, places of employment and a wide range
of other quality of life-enhancing opportunities. In fact, one of our own emnmittee members has
relied on the Mobility Niagara service to attend a committee meeting.
Mobility Niagara serves the elde~y as well as individuals with a cognitive, psychological, visual;
developmental or physical disability. We already know there was a very high level of demand for
the service, having exceeded projected volumes and, ironically, conlributing to the financial
difficulties of the organization. This demand will only increase given the demographics of our area,
which point to a large and growing elderly population, exceeding the provincial avenge.
While the organization strove to offer an affordable service--an important issue given many of the
users are on limited incomes--and attempted to sustain its operations through grants and donations,
Council members are in agreement that a service such as Mobility Niagara requires guaranteed
funding. We are hopeful that a funding solution can be developed which will sustain Mobility
Niagara as a permanent service for Niagara residents who are otherwise unable to travel
independently to access required health care and other services.
Council would appreciate your support in contributing municipal dollars to enable Mobility Niagara
to resume operations for the benefit of the constituents of Niagara. ..
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The number of users of the service in the first 6 months of this year in each of the
municipalities/zones is enclosed for your information. Also enclosed is a breakdown of the purposes
(i.e., medical, education, employment or social) for which the Mobility Niagara service was utilized.
Thank you for your consideration of Council's concerns on this matter and we look forward to a
favourable reply.
Sincerely,
Dave Eke
Chair
Enels.
Ron Scott, Council Member and Long-Term Care Committee Member
Jocelyne Gagne, Chair, Long-Term Care Committee
Gary Zaiot, Executive Director
Narondra Shah, Regional Director, Central South Region, Minislxy of Health and LTC
John Douglas, Regional Coordinator, Central South Region, Ministry of Health and LTC
MPPs
Regional Chair and Councillors
Edna Shapley, Chair, Mobility Niagara
2000 ZONE STATS
ZONE 2 ZONE 4 ZONE 6 ZONE 7
ZONE 1 ST, ZONE 3 PT, COLB/ ZONE J NIAG, ON THE BEAMSVILLE
· AONTH NIAGARA FALLS CATHARINE8 WELLAND WAINFLEET FORT ERIE LAKE GRINiSBY
IAN. 129 364 201 48 74 45 45
:EB 168 403 162 56 91 42 32
~vtAR 237 504 165 65 89 53 88
m~.pR, 171 380 127 72 92 48 62
~VlAY 196 392 122 96 144 50 88
~..IU N E 206 476 139 154 138 68 79
m~JULY
,~AUG.
'SEPT. ,
OCT.
NOV
DEC
1107 2519 916 491 628 306 394
ZONE8
.LE PELHAM/
Y MNCOLN TOTAL
39 945
34 988
41 1242
35 987
35 1123
63 ~ 3~3
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0
0
0
0
247 6608
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Hearing Tests
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Hospital Io Seniors Home
Chiropractic Appointments
Niagara College
Literacy Link
Job Finders
Ontario March of Dimes
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Visiting friends
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- "Building a Future out of our Past"
c/o Lundy's Lane Historical Museum, 581o Fe~ s~t, Niag~a F~ls, ON L2G 1S9
City Of Niagara Falls Board of Museums
Lundy's Lane Historical Museum Budget Request
Proposed Budget of $117,115 for the Year 2001 will cover all related costs to running the Lundy's
Lane Historical Museum.
The Lundy's Lane Historical Museum's budget will be presented to the City with an
accompanying comparative summary of the 2000 budget costs. Please see attached.
Wi~d,.q ~ntstoricaJ ~tuseum
9935 ~lq'~aSara ~Par~'way