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CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
FIRST MEETING
Monday, January 14, 2008
Council Chambers - 6:00 p.m.
1. Minutes of the December 10, 2007 Meeting
2. 2008 Budget Presentation
Departmental Presentations:
' -Corporate Services
- 2008-2012 Capital Budget
3. New Business
4. Adjournment
REMINDER: PLEASE BRING YOUR 2008
BUDGET BINDER TO THE MEETING
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MINUTES OF CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Thirteenth Meeting, Monday, December 10, 2007, Chambers, 6:20 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Ted Salci, Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair; Councillor Jim
Diodati, Shirley Fisher, Carolynn loannoni, Vince Kerrio, Bart Maves,
Wayne Thomson and Janice Wing
STAFF: John MacDonald, Ken Beaman, Ken Burden, Ed Dujlovic, Serge
Felicetti, Todd Harrison, Alex Herlovitch, Geoff Holman, Karl Dren, Dean
lorfida, Lee Smith, Lisa Wall and Teresa Fabbro
PRESS: Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
Rob Lapensee, Niagara This Week
UTES
1. MIN
MOVED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Maves that
the minutes of the October 29, 2007 meeting be adopted as recorded.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
2. 2008 BUDGET PRESENTATION
MOVED by Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Wing that $500,000 from
transfers to capital be put back into the Municipal Works budget..
Motion: Carried with Councillor Thomson and Kerrio opposed.
MOVED by Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Wing that $200,000 be put
back into Fire Services Labour & Benefits.
Motion: Defeated with Councillors Maves, Kerrio, Fisher, Thomson, Diodati and
Mayor Salci opposed.
MOVED by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing that staff report back
on the loose leaf collection.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
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MOVED by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that the entire
amount requested for funding by Niagara Falls Tourism be put back in the budget.
Motion: Carried Unanimously with Councillor Kerrio declaring a conflict
MOVED by Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor loannoni that staff continue
to work on the budget to bring any increase more in line with inflation.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
3. ADJOURNMENT:
MOVED by Mayor Salci, seconded by Councillor Diodati, that the meeting adjourn at
7:52 p.m.
Motion: Carried Unanimously
NIAGARA DISTRICT AIRPORT
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6 December 2007
Mayor Ted Salci & City Council
Via Mr. Dean lorfida
City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
PO Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON LZE 6X5
Dear Mayor Salci:
Subject: Niagara District Airport Annual Budget for 2008
Please find the Niagara District Airport's operating and capital budget for 2008 attached.
The budget for 2008 as a~proved by the Niagara District Airport Commission at its regular
meeting on November 15 h, 2007 is in the rightmost column of the spreadsheet attached. Also
shown for information purposes are the actual 2007 pertormance to the date on which the draft
budget was prepared, the projected performance to the end of 2007 and the budget for 2007.
Some highlights of the proposed budget for your information:
• The Municipal Grant figure shown in the budget reflects the departure of the City
of Thorold from the 4-community agreement on the operation of the airport. It
also assumes the use of the 2006 census data for the first time. It is also based
on a per resident assessment of $1.18, the assessment that was requested for
2007. The City of Niagara Falls approved this request, the City of St. Catharines
and The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake did not. Specifically, the requested levy
from each community would be;
St. Catharines $146,417.38
Niagara Falls $ 89,290.60
Niagara-on-the-Lake $ 16,119.98;
• With the exception of the revenue from Municipal grants, the revenue from other
sources continues to grow. The budget does not consider revenue from
prospective tenants currently applying to lease land on the airport;
• A significant increase in payroll expense is significantly offset by a reduction in
consulting expenses. The previous Airport Manager was under contract to the
Commission. The present Manager is an employee;
• For 2007, a significant excess of revenue over expenditures is projected. There
are a number of reasons for this result; some projects were deferred, others were
cancelled as a result of further analysis and some significant savings have been
achieved. As an example, the purchase of a line painter in 2007 has reduced the
normal operating runway painting expense from $25,000 to about $3,000;
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P.O. Box 640, Virgil, Ontario LOS 1T0
(905)684-7447 fax(905)684-2433
e-mail: apm@niagaradistrictairport.ca - website:www.niagaradistrictairport.ca
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• An ambitious project and capital expenditure program has been proposed for
2008. The largest planned expenditure would be to acquire a replacement for
the 1970 model Sicard snowblower currently used at the airport; and
• The total planned expenditures exceed the forecast revenues by almost $46,000.
This deficit will be covered by excess revenues from past performance.
It is important to underline that the budget being presented to you now has no provisions in it for
inftastructure renewal or preparation of potential development areas. On December 3`~, The
Niagara District Airport Liaison Committee was briefed about the need for approximately $3
million for runway refurbishment as part of a program of airport renewal and development totaling
$7.25 million over the coming 5 years. The Liaison Committee has agreed to support the Airport
Commission as it seeks funding sources to undertake this program.
It was suggested in the Marshall Macklin Monaghan strategic plan report and reiterated by the
Liaison Committee that the Niagara District Airport Commission should report to each
participating municipality at least once a year. I am pleased to take this direction and therefore
request the opportunity of appearing before your Budget Committee or your Council at your
convenience.
Sin I
Richard L caster
Chair, N' gara District Airport Commission
cc: Mr. John MacDonald
Attachments: 1.
P.O. Box 640, Virgil, Ontario LOS 1T0
(905)684-7447 fax(905)684-2433
e-mail: apm@niagaradistrictairport.ca-website:www.niagaradistrictairport.ca
Prepared by: Niagara District Airport Commission 06/12/2007
,Kenn Maody 3:57 PM
Patti Gamble Budget - 2008
Jan 1 -Oct 11, 07 2007Projected 2007 Budget 2008 Budget
Income
Interest on Reserves 8,057.91 10,689.67 1,500.00 5,000.00
Miscellaneous Revenue 1,528.45 1,700.00 15,000.00 1,000.00
Automotive Events 12,000.00 24,000.00 0.00 30,000.00
Municipal Grants 270,823.04 270,823.14 274,988.58 250,000.00
Land Rentals 110,778.57 121,244.47 116,800.61 124,000.00
Landing Fees 3,928.17 5,000.00 3,200.00 .5,000.00
Fuel Royalties 14,886.63 18,858.12 21,000.00 20,000.00
Water Revenues 1,676.56 3,376.12 3,000.00 3,000.00
General Services 1,000.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 3,200.00
Office Rentals 5,894.48 7,077.48 7,000.00 7,125.00
Snow Plowing 810.00 810.00 0.00 800.00
Parking 2,081.00 3,200.00 0.00 4,000.00
Vending Machines 1,666.58 2,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00
US Exchange/Interest 14.09 25.00 100.00 20.00
Totallncome 435,145.48 472,004.00 447,289.19 454,645.00
Expense
Payroll Expenses
Wages, Full Time 64,736.10 78,633.09 80,992.00
Wages, Part Time 15,527.00 14,300.00 50,470.00
Overtime Paid 2,800.42 3,000.00 3,090.00
Vacation Pay 5,497.96 7207.21 8,549.00
UI Expense -Employers Portion 2,144.02 2,475.00 3,605.00
CPP Expense -Employers Portion 3,222.34 3,770.00 3,883.00
WCB Expense 1,474.65 1,675.00 1,941.00
OMERS Retirement Fund -Employe 5,145.13 5,671.38 5,842.00
Medical Benefits 6,936.50 6,936.50 7,210.00
Payroll Expenses 107,484.12 123,668.18 122,623.12 165,582.00
Training 0.00 1.,800.00 7,500.00 12,500.00
Consulting Services 23,350.00 41,850.00 47,069.77 21,000.00
Consulting Expenses 1,100.00 1,100.00 0.00 0.00
Hydro and Heating 17,299.48 24,000.00 24,000.00 24,500.00
Water and Sewage 4,605.38 5,700.00 7,500.00 6,000.00
Telephone Expense 3,131.77 4,000.00 5,000.00 4,500.00
PR and Advertising 3,977.86 4,000.00 12,000.00 25,000.00
Office and General Expense 6,281.53 8,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00
Audit Fees 7,160.00 7,160.00 5,000.00 7,500.00
Legal Fees 3,658.19 4,000.00 8,500.00 5,000.00
Municipal Tax Expense 6,831.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 6,831.14
Conference, Convention & Meetin 4,046.28 4,500.00 5,000.00 5,000.00
Memberships -Chambers of Commerce 0.00 0.00 0.00 750.00
Vending Machine Expense 522.89 600.00 1,000.00 600.00
Airport Insurance 23,031.64 23,031.64 24,000.00 17,000.00
Miscellaneous Expense 3,608.02 3,900.00 1,000.00 2,000.00
Bank Charges & Interest 69.04 85.00 100.00 100.00
Terminal Bldg. Expense 3,453.06 4,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00
Garage Expense 3,575.63 3,700.00 2,000.00 2,000.00
Ai~eld Lighting Expense 1,934.01 200.00 0.00 2,000.00
Runway Maintenance Expense 2,883.60 3,000.00 25,000.00 5,000.00
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Prepared by: Niagara District Airport Commission 06/12/2007
,Kenn Mgody 3:57 PM
Patti Gamble Budget - 2008
Jan 1 -Oct 11, 07 2007Projected 2007 Budget 2008 Budget
Property & Roads Maintenance 9,597.31 10,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00
Equipment Rental Expense 1,365.82 2,100:00 2,000.00 2,200.00
Vehicle Gas & Oil Expense 6,639.38 7,000.00 12,000.00 10,000.00
John Deere Gator *7.41 *10.00 *500.00
Ford Sander Maintenance *61.99 *62.00 *0.00
John Deere Tractor Maintenance *74.73 *300.00 *500.00
Sicard Blower Maintenance *1111.51 *8200.00 *2500.00
Misc. Equipment Expense "101.93 *150.00 *500.00
White Plow Maintenance *1026.52 *1500.00 *2000.00
GMC Pickup Maintenance *949.06 "`1500.00 *500.00
Total Vehicle Expense 3,533.15 11,722.00 7,000.00 6,500.00
Total Expense 249,139.16 306,616.82 375,792.89 380,563.14
Excess of Revenue over 186,006.32 165,387.18 71,496.30 74,081.86
Operating Expenditures
before Capital Expenditures
Less Capital Expenditures (see below) (26,852.00) (26,852.00) (88,000.00) (120,000.00)
Reserves 293,928.00 293,928.00 311,500.00 432,463.00
Remaining Reserves 453,082.32 432,463.18 294,996.00 386,545.86
Capital Expenditures
ARCAL Type K 3,397.68
John Deere XUV Gator 12,417.93
Panasonic Copier 3,780.00
Line Painter 7,256.65
26,852.26
Excess (Deficit) of Revenue over 138,534.92
Expenditures - 2007
Replace Sicard Snowblower 45,000.00
Acquire a computer based SMS 10,000.00
reporting system
Acquire & install two runway exit signs 5,000.00
Replace sign on Hwy 55 10,000.00
Install Building Directory Signs 2,500.00
Move windsock btwn Rwy O6 and Twy A 2,500.00
Pave the Terminal Parking Lot 28,000.00
Minor Taxiway paving projects 5,000.00
Tie Downs (10) 12,000.00
120,000.00
Excess (Deficit) - 2008 -45,918.14
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Ken Burden -Niagara District Airport Commission
From: Dean Iorfida
To: Ken Burden
Date: 12/11/2007 4:44 PM
Subject: Niagara District Airport Commission
CC: John MacDonald; Karen Kitney; Serge Felicetti
Attachments: Niagara District Airport Commission.pdf
Attached is the 2008 NDA budget request. Ken, I will bring you the hard copy.
Reminder: earlier this year Council passed the following motion:
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing that
a report be brought back to Council on the benefits of the Niagara District Airport and the
opportunities to make it a regional facility.
This matter is still pending and probably more pertinent now since the withdrawal of Thorold from the
partnership.
Dean
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From: John MacDonald
To: Ken Burden
Date: 12/14/2007 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: Niagara District Airport Commission
Attachments: Rich Lancaster -Economic Impact Study -September 17, 2007.wpd
CC: Dean lorfida; Karen Kitney; Serge Felicetti; Todd Harrison
Ken
I am attaching a copy of a letter which I sent to Rich Lancaster, Chair of the
Niagara District Airport Commission, in which I have asked for information to
assist the City in determining its decision/direction with regard to the Airport. To-
date, (have not received a reply.
I would appreciate if you would contact the Niagara District Airport Commission
and advise that it will be difficult for City Council to consider its 2008 Budget
Request without first providing the information requested.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.
John
Dean lorfida 12/11/2007 4:44 PM
Attached is the 2008 NDA budget request. Ken, I will bring you the hard copy.
Reminder: earlier this year Council passed the following motion:
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Wing that
a report be brought back to Council on the benefits of the Niagara District Airport
and the
opportunities to make it a regional facility.
This matter is still pending and probably more pertinent now since the withdrawal of
Thorold from the partnership.
Dean
1/7/2008 Dean lorfida -Rich Lancaster-Economic Impact Stud -September 17, 2007.wpd - ~ Page 1
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Chief Administrative Officer Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.niagarafalls.ca
(905) 356-7521 Ext. 5100
Fax: (905) 374-3557
jmacdonald@niagarafalls.ca
September 17, 2007
Mr. Rich Lancaster
Commission Chair
Niagara District Airport Commission
P.O. Box 640
Virgil, ON LOS 1T0
Dear Mr. Lancaster:
Niagara District Airport
Airport Economic Impact Study
Thank you for the information regarding the Economic Impact Study. I look forward to process
being complete and receiving a copy of the results. These results will be very helpful for the
ongoing operations of the Airport.
In this regard, it is very important that the Economic Impact Study reflect, individually, all of the
municipalities in the Region indicating which community benefits and to what degree.
I requested this same information in a letter to the Niagara District Airport Commission on June
1, 2007, in order to assist the City of Niagara in making its decision direction with the Airport.
In a telephone call to Patti Gamble on August 17, 2007, my Assistant, on my behalf, enquired as
to the status of a reply to my correspondence. Ms. Gamble expressed surprise that I had not
received a reply, but indicated the Economic Impact Study would provide the details and the
information I requested.
Yours truly,
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
JM:kk
c: Serge Felicetti
Director of Business Development
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From: Ken Burden
To: John MacDonald; Patti Gamble
Date: 12/17/2007 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: Niagara District Airport Commission
CC: Dean Iorfida; Karen Kitney; Serge Felicetti; Todd Harrison
John, Patti,
This will confirm my conversation today with Patti Gamble.
Late last week, Patti advised that she briefly chatted with John about the status of the Airport Economic Impact Study. The
final version of the study should be ready prior to the end of this year. The findings of the study may not be able to show a
specific impact upon the City of Niagara Falls.
The 2008 Budget does not present any significant change from 2007. The 2008 Municipal grant request to Niagara Falls is
slightly less than the 2007 amount. A deputation from the Airport Commission to City Council is not necessary at this time.
However, representatives from the Commission would be available upon request from the City.
Ken
Ken Burden
Executive Director of
Corporate Services
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext.4288
905-356-2016 (fax)
kburden@niagarafalls.ca
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(1%7/2008) Dean lorfida Fwd Presentation to-the Regional Transportation Committee Page 1
From: John MacDonald
To: Dean lorfida
Date: 1/7/2008 2:53 PM
Subject: Fwd: Presentation to the Regional Transportation Committee
Attachments: Presentation to Transportation Committee, Jan-08.ppt
<LHolloway~a notl.org> 1/7/2008 10:29 AM
Good Morning
Following up on direction given at the last Airport Liaison Committee, the
Lord Mayor has asked me to forward the attached draft presentation to you
for your information and comment. The presentation is being made to the
Transportation Committee tomorrow.
Lew Holloway,
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake
Virgil P.O. Box 100
LOS 1 TO
905-468-3266 ext. 224
Fax: 905-468-2959
The Niagara District Airport Brief History of Airport
~ Opened in 1929
~ St. Catharines Flying
Presentation to the Regional Club opened in 1928
Transportation Committee • Airport moved to its
current location in 1935
¦ Used for training during
WW II.
¦ Triangular runway system
January, 2008 paved during WW II
History (continued) Airport Features
Ownership returned to St. ~ One runway 5,000 ft
- Catharines in 1946 long, two shorter
- ~ ~ Niagara District Airport runways
Commission formed in
~ 1959 ¦ Instrument approaches
¦ Transport Canada ¦ Flight Services advisory,
assumes responsibility for VHF air to ground
the airport in 1962 communications
TC turns the airport over ~ Weather observations &
to municipal control in
1996 forecast 14 hrs/day
24 hour lighting
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Airport Services Airport Competitive Advantages
2 flight training schools ? Proximity to border
2 aircraft maintenance organizations ?24 hour customs availability
1 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing ?Only Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) certified
aviation gas, jet fuel and hangar space airport on the peninsula
~ 3 charter operations ? Relatively quiet & small
1 manufacturing operation ? Proximity to tourist areas
~ 1 search and rescue operation ? Reachable by commuter/business aircraft
Economic Activity at NDA Economic Activity (Cont'd)
Aviation Non-aviation
?2,300 tour flights by Niagara Air Tours ?Manufacturing by Genaire
?1,500 tour flights by National Helicopter ?Automobile events in 2007:
?900 Air Cadet glider flights per year Automotive Journalist Association of Canada
(AJAC) Test-fest
?15 students trained to Transport Canada ¦ Cadillac event
standards/year by St. Catharines Flying Club
¦ SAAB event
?450 corporate/business jet visits per year ?Aircraft restoration
?Medevac, Ontario Patient Transfer (OPT),
police use
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Economic Benefits of The Airport Social Benefits of The Airport
The Niagara District Airport is an essential ~ Serves as a hub for medical evacuations
element of the transportation infrastructure of the from the region and patient transfers to
Region. and from the region. It is the only airport
e There are 90 full time jobs located at the airport, east of Hamilton that is usable 24/7 for
a payroll of $3.2 million, and direct spending of transfers or evacuations.
$2.3 million by enterprises located at the airport . Serves as a centre for Search and Rescue
A recently completed study calculates the training and is an important hub in the
economic impact of the Airport to be $18 million. event of disaster. A Civil Air Rescue
Service Unit is resident at the airport.
Social Benefits (Cont'd) Social Benefits (Cont'd)
~ Serves as a delivery point for "just in time" a The airport is large enough to meet the
inventory delivery to and from manufacturing needs of the executive traveler and small
centers in the region. enough to meet their need for privacy and
a The only aviation facility east of Hamilton with 24 security.
hour Canada Customs availability. ~ Serves as an education centre for those
~ Used by high ranking executives, both interested in pursuing aviation as a career.
government and non-government, and high It is home to the Air Cadet Gliding Centre,
profile entertainers to meet their needs for the St. Catharines Flying Club, and the
practical and quick access to local facilities. Niagara Aviation Academy.
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Airport Budget Airport Budget (Cont'd)
The airport is currently partially funded by ~ The 2008 budget projects total revenues
the St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and of $454,645 and total expenditures of
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Thorold has $500,563 (Projected Deficit of $45,918).
withdrawn its funding for 2008. s On December 3, 2007, the Airport Liaison
~ Requested funding for 2008 from the Committee was briefed about the need for
munici alities is as follows: St. Catharines $3 million for runway refurbishment as part
p of a program of airport renewal and
($146,417); Niagara Falls ($89,291), and development totaling $7.25 million over
NOTL ($16,120) the next 5 years.
Air ort Bud et Cont'd Air ort Bud et Cont'd
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~ The Airport requires significant capital -Overcome current design weaknesses and
improvements simply to insure that it safety concerns by completing a parallel
continues to survive and provide economic taxiway to the main runway.
and social benefits to the Niagara Region. -Increase the flexibility of the airport to remain
open by using the parallel taxiway for
~ Application has been made to operations during the rehabilitation of the
BuildCanada for matching funds to: existing runway surfaces.
- Resfore the long Perm viability of the Airport -Position the airport to be able to accept
by extending the life of the current runways scheduled passenger service.
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Airport Budget (Cont'd) Recommendations
~ Niagara District Airport is an essential ~ Regional Niagara is requested to annually
component to the transportation system match the $1.18 contribution of the funding
serving the region of Niagara. municipalities by contributing $1.18 per
person based on the population of the
Its is inherently unfair and not sustainable Niagara region.
to expect that the 3 remaining funding ~ The funding municipalities will continue to
municipalities be asked to shoulder the make their individual contributions and
complete financial burden. also contribute towards the region wide
contributions.
Recommendations (Cont'd)
Since the City of Thorold is also benefiting
similar to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls T h a n k Yo u
and NOTL, it seems only fair that they be
encouraged to resume their contributions.
¦ A concerted joint effort is necessary to
insure the long term viability of this
essential transportation facility.
We need your participation if this vital
transportation facility is to survive.
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