2006/05/10
Council Information
"for period ended May 10, 2006"
*Municipal*
1. Heart Niagara Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
2. Arts & Culture Minutes
3. National Brownfields Association Conference, June 8-10th, Niagara Falls
4. Women of Distinction Awards Gala, May 11 th
5. 8th Annual Business & Professional Women's Club of Niagara Falls Charity
Dinner Auction, May 17
6. 3rd Annual War of 1812 Dinner, June 17
7. Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament, June 11
8. Rankin Construction Cancer Run, May 27
9. Nova House Book Riot, May 11-14
10. 2006 Community Grant Program
*Provinciall A.M.O.*
1. Proposed Residential Tenancies Act
2. A.M.a. - Early Learning & Child Care Agreement
3. A.M.a. - Federal Budget
4. Public Health Capacity Review Committee Final Report
5. Best Practices Consultations Sessions
6. Annual Rabies Control Operations
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*Regional"
1. Mountain Road, Taylor Road et al EA and Construction of Overpass Notices
2. Tree Conservation By-law Update
3. Interim Levy dates
4. Tax Policy and Tax Rates
5. Planning Review Committee Discussion Paper (full document available in Clerks)
6. Willoughby Land Use Public Meeting
7. Site Alteration By-law
8. Regional Road Allowance Policies (full document available in Clerks)
"Resolutionsl Miscellaneous*
1. Opting Out of Regional Government
2. Licensing of Hawkers & Pedlars
3. Accessible Gas Stations
4. Employment Standards
5. Highway Traffic Act re: Road Service Vehicles
6. Ontario Farmers
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Allied Health Building Hea~ Phone (905) 358-5552
5673 North Street NIAGARA Fax (905) 358-6033
Niagara Falls, ON L2G lJ4 WVIW.heartnjagara~com Email: infolalheartniaJ;!:ara.com
May 1 , 2006
Dear Partners and Colleagues:
Re: Heart Niagara's April 20, 2006 motion to terminate the Niagara Regional
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
The Soard of Heart Niagara appreciates your support in navigating this difficult situation. Heart Niagara
will be represented at the May 2, 2006 Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Planning meeting and
look forward to a solution which improves patient access and care.
Over the past few years with encouragement from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHL TC)
and the support of regional partners Heart Niagara committed more resources to expand the Niagara
Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (NRCRP) into a multi-site regionally standardized cardiac rehab
program. Heart Niagara had an incredible 2005/06 year in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) with providing care
to 500 new heart patients, opening a new site in Weiland, moving the Niagara Falls Site to the MacSain
Centre, opening a regional coordinating office in the MacSain Centre and maintaining the SI. Catharines
Site and the Fort Erie Site. The NRCRP is one of the larger cardiac rehab programs in the province.
It has been Heart Niagara's vision to grow the NRCRP into a multi-site regionally standardized cardiac
rehab program that was integrated into the NHS and the Niagara YMCAs. With this type of infrastructure
there is a capacity for 2,000 new cardiac patients to be seen annually in cardiac rehabilitation. The vision
included a continued growth and expansion to the Grimsby area. This vision was gradually coming to
realization with the only barrier being lack of MOHL TC CR funding. The recent funding announcement of
$200,000 for 200 patients is a start and could help with the projected 650 patients Heart Niagara could
see this year in partnership with the Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation (HHSC), the Niagara Health
System (NHS), West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), the YMCA of Niagara, and the YMCA of Fort
Erie.
The NRCRP is one component of a chronic disease management (cardiovascular disease prevention)
system in place at Heart Niagara and funded by the MOHL TC, the Ministry of Health Promotion, industry,
partners, donors and public participation (volunteers), and is an amazing success story for all the parties
involved. This system is community based with support from the hospitals and physicians and includes
primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (Niagara Schools' Healthy Heart Program, Workplace
Cardiovascular Risk Awareness Program, Public and Professional Cardiovascular Education, Cooking for
a Healthier You, and Niagara on the Move), prehospital care (First Aid Training, CPR Training, Public
Access Defibrillation Program), and secondary prevention of CVD (Niagara Regional Cardiac
Rehabilitation Program and Vascular Risk Management Program).
Heart Niagara's Support to Deliver the Cardiac Rehab in Niagara
Heart Niagara owns and operates the NRCRP and provides the clinical infrastructure including nurse
case management, exercise prescription and monitoring, nutritional assessment and counseling, program
management, and, single access referral point regionai coordination.
The NRCRP has a very high level of patient satisfaction and over 300 physicians refer to the program
with 9 physicians volunteering their time to the program. The Program was founded by a physician in
1978 and for over 27 years physicians have financially supported the program and helped it grow and
improve.
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The four YMCAs in Fort Erie, Weiland, SI. Catharines and Niagara Falls have provided the state of the art
fitness facilities for CR patients to be clinically assessed and counseled, receive monitored exercise and
weekly educational workshops.
The Niagara Region community donors have supported the Program growth and expansion both locally
and regionally.
Over the years the NHS has provided an incredible amount of support to Heart Niagara. The NHS has
supported all of Heart Niagara and the CR Program was held at the NHS-Greater Niagara Generai Site in
Niagara Falls until 2005 when it was moved to the MacSain Centre. The referral system to Heart Niagara
includes an automatic referral to cardiac rehab from the Acute Myocardial Infarction Clinical Pathway at
the Niagara Falls hospital and a regionally available order entry to cardiac rehab in the NHS Meditech
system. In 2005 the NHS Regional MAC passed a motion to support the HNI as the preferred cardiac
rehab provider wihich was also provided at a meeting with the NHS CEO and Chief of Staff in 2005.
HHSC recommends the NRCRP to Niagara patients who have been referred to their CR program but do
not want to drive the hour each way to the CR in Hamilton.
Committee Discussions
The purpose of the Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Planning meetings was to find a fair and
equitable way to distribute CR funding in Niagara to support the provision of cardiac rehab services and
best meet the needs of patients. HNI spent 13 weeks trying to explain that HNI provides a large multi-site
regionally standardized CR program with a single access point that is integrated into the local hospital
system (NHS). HNI has stated consistently in the committee that the existing program requires MOHL TC
funding, and, HNl's ability to continue to raise donor dollars to meet MOHL TC CR Service Guidelines and
increased in volumes.
HNI has asked for 2 conditions in the talks:
1. Equitable funding based on a per patient basis
2. Maintaining the referral system as it exists at the Heart Niagara CR Regional Coordinating Office
in the MacSain Centre.
Documentation was provided to the committee regarding the level of existing CR services HNI provides
and clinical outcomeslprogram evaluation. Without MOHL TC funding the existing CR services meets the
MOHL TC CR Service Guidelines except for resistance training and vocational counseling. The clinical
outcomes are as good as any funded program in the province based on benchmarks from the Ontario
Cardiac Rehabilitation Pilot Project Final report and Recommendations. From a recent program
evaluation the graduate follow up outcomes show that the graduates continue to improve, not just
maintain, most of their risk factors 12 to 18 months after discharge from the program (graduate outcomes
have not been submitted to the committee).
HNI has is in a situation where there appears to be no support for HNI to continue to provide a multi-site
regionally standardized cardiac rehab program. With this realization there was little choice but to remove
ourselves from the discussions. Termination of the program was inevitable if MOHL TC CR funding dollars
are fiowed in a way that is not based on a per patient basis and the referral system was changed so that
all patients would be referred to the NHS and distributed from there. With these two issues HNI would not
be able to raise enough funds to continue to provide a high level of CR patient care in the NRCRP.
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Referral System
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital and HNI had come to an agreement to provide cardiac rehab in Grimsby
if funding was targeted to the Grimsby area. HNI had come to a similar agreement with the NHS and
Srock on Friday, March 24, 2006.
From: Atkinson, Anne
To: jhay@brocku.ca; doleary@brocku.ca; Don Gibson; munkley@sympatico.ca;
Subject: Follow up trom our meeting on Friday re. Cardiac Rehab Services
Date: Sunday, March 26, 2006 7:56:18 PM
Hi everyone
First, let me thank everyone for coming together and meeting about cardiac rehab- it is so important that the
3 of us speak with one voice to the MOHL TC to ensure future funding. It was evident to me that we all have
patient care first and foremost. with that as our guiding principle we cannot go wrong I
I wanted to summarize our potential "go forward" position from all 3 parties. This is important as we each go
to the people within our organizations that will make the final decision.
1. Dollars trom the MOHL TC- will flow to the NHS to be distributed to both Heart Niagara and Brock
University. I would like to bring this to the NHS senior team as to have their input In principies for distribution
between the 2 parties. I would also like to elicit some suggestions from both Brock and Heart Niagara.
2. There will be a single access point for all referrals to both cardiac rehabilitation programs. Since
Heart Niagara has already the infrastructure In place for this It Is logical they assume this role for
both providers of the service. We need to develop and agree to a system of distribution of the
referrals - so if is fair and utilizes both parties resources efficiency and effectively. There will have to
be some type of reporting structure in place so all three parties can review the referral data and
make changes as necessary.
3. Both Heart Niagara and Brock will run independent programs in cardiac rehabilitation services (other than
shared single access point). Each party will be responsible for the quality of selVice delivered within their
programs. The MOHL TC most likely will require some type of report back from the NHS as part of the
Accountability structure they have in place- so the NHS most likely will require regular reports from both
parties
4. AIi parties agree to look at future collaborative efforts to enhance the service across the Region.
If the above reflects our discussion and potential" go forward" position- please let me know.
I would suggest if the above is an accurate reflection ot our talks then I am suggesting that both Brock and
Heart Niagara. put that in writing and then it would make sense for us to get together again to review the
following Principles tor distribution of dollars to the 2 parties ( after I have had an opportunity to discuss with
senior team and you have had an opportunity to discuss with your internal stakeholders)
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On Tuesday, March 28, 2006 the point on the agreement with the NHS and Srock regarding the referral
system was changed from HNI receiving the referrals, to, the NHS receiving the referrals. Apparently
HHSC had advised the NHS that the referrals needed to be processed through the NHS.
From: Atkinson, Anne
To: Don Gibson;
CC: munkley@sympatico.ca; george.zimakas@sympatico.ca; jhay@brocku.ca;
Subject: Re: clarification ot the $200,000 for Niagara CR services in fiscal year 2005/06
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 5:47:49 PM
Hi Don
Thank you tor this email- I was getting concerned about our next steps when I was told that you had sent on
a document to Hamilton- so thanks because I am now working on the assumption that the steps I outlined in
my email on Sunday is our agreed upon go forward position
I have a teleconference with Sue Gregeroff tomorrow- on other matters so I will raise the issue of the 200k
tor fiscal 05/06
I would like to see these dollars fiow to the NHS to be distributed- ASAP
As I mentioned in my email the NHS would require from the Boards of both Heart Niagara and Brock written
confirmation that there is agreement with NHS receiving the dollars and distributing to both parties
As well we would require agreement to provide data to the NHS as we would be the organization
responsible for reporting back to the MOHL TC
There is one other issue a and we need to be upfront in our dealings with each other If we are going
to succeed for our patients in Nlagara- and that is I have received feedback from Hamilton that the
standard out there for single access point for all referrals is that is the responsibility of the funding
agency(NHS)- I do not believe this Is a show stopper and we can work thru this-
How about I call you Wednesday after I speak to Sue
I truiy believe the synergy that can be achieved with all 3 partners in care will be a great thing for Niagara
We have the wealth of experience Heart Niagara brings to the table, the new approach and resources Brock
brings and the NHS brings the wealth ot its Cardiology program that is expanding to cover aimost the full
spectum of services
The referrals would then be distributed to the sites from their (NHS) office. The existing HNI Regional
Coordinating Office would lose its function.
In further discussion with HHSC and the NHS the solution they continued to pursue was for the referral
system to be through the NHS (scanned copy of the draft Recommendations from Hamilton Health
Sciences based on Operating Principles attached). The most disturbing issue was that the HHSC was
that the words "Heart Niagara" did not appear in the Recommendations from Hamilton Health Sciences
based on Operating Principles document or was there a role for Heart Niagara suggested.
If patients are referred to the NHS for cardiac rehab the NHS is the visible provider of cardiac rehab while
HNI would lose its referral system. HNI becomes invisible in that structure and would not be able to raise
enough funding to see the projected 650 new patients this year. This referral system would work if there
was MOHL TC funding for the projected volume on new patients and HNI did not have to raise that level of
funding through donors.
Providing Communi!}' Coronary Care Programs to the Niagara Region for over 27 years
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Funding Flow
It is HNls understanding that the new MOHL TC CR funding is not for a new service but to have cardiac
rehabilitation services funded for the first time in the Niagara Region. HHSC has stated the MOHL TC has
specified that this funding is "intended to support the establishment and implementation of satellite
program(s) to serve the needs of your region" and further that "the $200,000 increase to HHSC is
specifically for the development of regional program(s) in partnership with regional stakeholders and the
regional office of the ministry".
HNI supports the flow of funding to go through the NHS to satellites. HNI has asked that this flow be
based on a per patient basis. It is HNl's understanding that the MOHL TC funding is not for start-up costs
but to support regional programming that is provided in Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, SI. Catharines and
Weiland.
It is HNl's understanding that CR funding will not be flowed based on a per patient basis and most of the
funding would be provided to Brock University for starting up a new CR program regardless of HNls
position (HNI Soard motion) and existing HNI CR programming.
Brock email sent to Heart Niagara stating their position on start up costs required for Srock University of
$150,000.
From: John Hay
Date: Monday, April 10, 2006 12:00:18 PM
~In our initial formulation (in our presentation at West Lincoln) we stated that we required a minimum of
$150K on an ongoing basis to provide a program with 200 new CR spaces in SI.
CatharineslThoroidNinelandlPelham that could soon grow to serve 400 patients/year. That was presented
at that time as the absolute minimum investment required and that Brock would contribute a further $150K
for CR equipment, $250K to equip a cardiac physiology lab, plus ongoing faculty salary contributions and
other substantial in-kind contributions."
NHS email sent to Heart Niagara stating their position on allocation of 2006/07 funding to Heart Niagara
and Srock to provide start up costs required for Srock University.
From: Atkinson, Anne [mailto:AAtkinson@niagarahealth.on.ca]
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 5:53 PM
.. .."Going the route of a memorandum of understanding between all parties that will allow the first 200k to be
distributed in a manner that provides the start up costs required for Brock but all future monies from the
MOHLTC will be distributed on a per capita basis."....
It is also HNl's understanding that Srock has proposed a maintenance program that is provided at
McMaster University. MOHL TC CR funding is not targeted for CR maintenance programming.
Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Planning Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 15,
2006
"Program would mimic MacTurtles"
The HHSC will flow the funding to the NHS giving the NHS control of the funding fiow in Niagara. The
NHS position on how they will flow the funding has consistently been in the committee with HHSC present
that Srock will receive start up funding and the funding will not be distributed on a per patient basis in
2006/07. With this flow the funding HNI will be required to meet MOHL TC Guidelines while receiving a
minimal amount of funding.
Providing Community Coronary Care Programs to the Niagara Region/or over 27 years
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Summary
It is being said that decisions had not been made in the committee and that Heart Niagara has left the
table for no reason. Decisions could not be made at the committee as there was not going to be any
consensus in Heart Niagara's opinion. Heart Niagara could not agree to the terms that were continually
put forward and the obvious lack of support for our position is why HNlleft the table. Heart Niagara is not,
in operational terms, able to give up the existing referral system and Heart Niagara is not able to continue
to raise regional donor dollars if the available funding is not flowed equitably on a per capita basis. Many
tears came with the decision to terminate the NRCRP and this has been the hardest decision the Board
of Heart Niagara has ever had to make. HNlleft the table and terminated the Program when we realized
we did not have the support within the committee to continue to deliver a program that has taken years to
establish regionally.
HNI has stated consistently that we provide a multi-site regionally standardized cardiac rehab program
that has a high level of patient, partner and physician satisfaction. In the negotiation process it was
becoming obvious that this system of cardiac rehab delivery and our vision of continued growth was in
jeopardy. Losing the Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program means HNI's chronic disease
management system will lose a major component and the region of Niagara will lose an efficient,
successful, easily accessible multi-site regionally standardized cardiac rehab program.
In closing Heart Niagara and our partners look forward to a solution to provide increased cardiac rehab access
and patient care in Niagara. We are committed to improve and expand the CR services we have provided over
the last 28 years.
Sincerely,
Karen Steame
Executive Director
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This document is scanned from the draft presented by Hamilton Health Science.
Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation
Planning Group
Draft - For Review and Approval
Goal:
To provide increased, equitable access to cardiac rehabilitation services across the Niagara
Region.
Operating Principles:
1. There will be a single access point for referrals to cardiac rehabilitation programs in the
Niagara region.
2. Funds will flow to programs through the Niagara Health System (NHS), in partnership
with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). There will be guidelines as to how the funds flow
between parties.
3. Each site will work with the regional coordinating centre to ensure MOH-L TC service
guidelines are met.
4. An accountability framework would be developed and followed by all sites.
5. A steering committee would meet on a regular basis to monitor progress and identify
opportunities for potential joint initiatives.
April 4, 2006
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This document is scanned from the draft presented by Hamilton Health Science.
For Discussion
Recommendations from Hamilton Health Sciences based on Operating Principles
1. The regional referral centre will receive referrals, triage and work with patients to
decide upon rehabilitation site (based on patient proximity and choice). The referral
centre will be located within the Niagara Health System (NHS).
. Automatic referral system facilitated with inpatient units and use of Meditech software.
. Allows for seamless flow through the continuum of cardiac care.
. Alignment with NHS' plan for the coordination of cardiology services for the region.
2. Funding will be allocated to support new patients accepting cardiac rehabilitation
services at all Niagara cardiac rehabilitation sites. NHS will be responsible for the
administration of funding to support additional FTE's as recommended.
. Provides opportunity to employ health professionals from existing infrastructure.
. Supports continuum of care.
. Integration of clinical knowledge and expertise into outpatient selling.
3. It will be the responsibility of the HHS and NHS to ensure that all the following cardiac
rehabilitation sites meet MOHL TC Cardiac Rehabilitation Service Guidelines.
4. As per the MOH-L TC direction, HHS will fulfill the regional coordination accountability.
5. Requisite reports to be submitted by each site to HHS, will follow MOHL TC reporting
templates. HHS will consolidate data received from all sites and submit to the
MOHL TC as part of the accountability structure.
6. HHS will lead a steering group of Niagara stakeholders to ensure processes are
reviewed and opportunities for growth and development are realized. Brock University
will provide leadership in the area of outcome evaluation and research.
April 4, 2006
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MaoBain Community Centre, 2nd Floor Phone (905) 354-5557
7150 Montrose Road NIAGARA Fax (905) 354-9575
Niagara Falls, L2H 3N3 www.heartniagara.com Email: info@heartniagara.com
Niagara Regional Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
NF Site -lntake/WedlCM 923 1274 2106 2,321 3,152 3,119
(Total client visits)
NF Site MTF Exercise Classes 3379 1915 2338 4,175 2,336 1,812
(Total client visits)
FE Site Exercise Classes nla nla nla 774 1,717 1,885
SC Site Exercise Classes nla nla nla 856 2,446 2,812
WL Site Exercise Classes nla nta nla nta nla 1,957
Total Client Visits 4302 5353 7476 11,248 12,153 12,223
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ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2006
7:00 P.M.
MacBAIN COMMUNITY BOARD ROOM
(7150 Montrose Road)
MINUTES
Present: Karen Akalu (Chair), Winston Heron, Philomena McCracken, George Vallo, Barbara
Buetter, John Harkness, Brian Smylski, Colleen McLaughlin, Dolores Shwedyk
(Secretary) Cynthia Roberts (Staff), Denyse Morrissey (Staff)
Rel!:rets: Mark Matthews, Alderman Wayne Campbell, Rick Rose
Assoc. Members: Carol Cowlishaw
Cynthia Roberts introduced and welcomed Denyse Morrissey, the new Director of Parks, Recreation
& Culture.
PRESENTATION:
Brian Smylski presented an overview of the operation of the Niagara Falls Art Gallery. He reviewed
the Community Development Initiative that evolved from the 1992 goals and result of creating arts
services specifically for Niagara Falls residents. He briefly explained the five service divisions that
the Art Gallery offers to the Niagara Region and explained how they have developed improvements.
He advised that the Gallery would like to expand its services in the future and actively promote all
programs offered at the Niagara Falls Art Gallery.
Brian was thanked for his informative update.
1. Adoption of Minutes
. Minutes of February 23, 2006
IT WAS MOVED BY Barb Buetter, seconded by George Vallo, that the minutes of the meeting
of February 23, 2006, be approved.
Motion Carried
2. Business Arising
. Report # R-97-14 City of Niagara Falls Arts Policy
3. Communications
. 2006 Committee Contact List
. Club Richelieu Niagara Falls - Request for monetary contribution -
Richelieu International District Convention April 28th & 29th, 2006
. E-mail from Community Arts Ontario - Forum 2006, Hamilton, ON, June 9,10,2006
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d) Finance
. 2006 Draft Budget (Handout)
During a short discussion on the draft 2006 budget, the current contribution of about $700.00 to the
Volunteer Recognition Evening, given the total costs of this event was noted as there may be an
imbalance and inequity in the contribution. Staff will review this and confirm the amount contributed
last year to offset the costs of this annual event and provide an update at the next meeting.
The final budget will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Cynthia Roberts advised that on March 20, 2006, Council approved the following three Arts & Culture
Grant:
I.Niagara Falls Concert Band - $4,000
2. Niagara Falls Art Gallery - $18,000
3. Niagara District Art Association - $5,658
e) Strategic Plan Update
Barb Buetter advised the Committee that the next step in dealing with the Strategic Plan is a Service
Delivery Principles Workshop which will be held on April 20, 2006. She also advised that the
Strategic Plan is scheduled to be completed by September 2006.
t) Regional Arts, Culture & Heritage Ad Hoc Committee Update
Karen Akalu advised that Region is moving very quickly. Bi-Centennial- US is moving quickly on
the War of 1812 coordination.
5. New Business
. Associate MemberN olunteer Process
Cynthia Roberts handed out a draft letter which will be sent out to those interested in becoming
volunteers or associate members on Arts & Culture Committee. The letter explains when and how to
apply to become a full member of the Committee.
IT WAS MOVED BY Brian Smylski, seconded by Barb Buetter, that the above-noted letter be
received and filed.
Motion Carried
Brian Smylski noted that the Member's Red Manual should be updated to reflect changes regarding
the committee structure and by-laws.
. Member Support Person (for discussion)
Cynthia Roberts suggested that someone should be appointed to send get well/sympathy cards and
flowers to applicable members. Karen indicated that she is that person. Colleen volunteered to be the
back -up person.
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Dean Iorfida - YWCA 2006 Women of Distinction Awards Gala
From: "The Piscitelli"s" <piscitel@caninet.com>
To: <"Undisc1osed-Recipient:;"@cogeco.net>
Date: 4/25/20062:37 PM
Subject: YWCA 2006 Women of Distinction Awards Gala
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Hello: As a member of the YWCA Gala Committee I invite you to purchase tickets for this very important
event. I have attached the list of women who have been nominoted for this aword os well os the young
nominees for the Vicky Hull Young Women of Distinction Aword.
Thonk you:
Renni Piscitelli
Women of Distinction Awards Gala
Thursday, May 11th, 2006
Grande Ballroom
Americana Resort
Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls
Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner & Awards: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets:
$75.00, includes $40.00 charitable tax receipt
To purchase tickets, or for more information,
please call:
905-988-3528 ext. 37
Nicoia Inch
Volunteer Coordinator
\!qlunteer. coordinatortmvwcastcatharines. ca
YWCA Niagara Region
183 King Sl. 81. Catharines
905-988-3528 ex! 43
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From: CUMPUFAX To: COMMUNITY ll'WO Date: 05105/06 Time: 10:25:00 PM Page 2 01"2
THE BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
WOMEN'S CLUB OF NIAGARA FALLS
8th ANNUAL CHARITY
DINNER AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17,2006
Delphi Banquet Hall
4414 Portage Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario
6:00pm Arrival
6:30pm Dinner
LIVE AUCTION: Doug Embleton Auctioneer
SILENT AUCTION
DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES
Tickets: $25.00 per person
in advance
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The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara
18TH ANNUAL
GOLF TOURNAMENT
BOYS & Girls Club Sunday June 11,2006
of Niagara Rolling Meadows Golf & Country Club
A oodlaci! to bll
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We believe that today's youth are our future,
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to anv Droaram or.service due to financial constraints.
All proceeds from this event wi II subsi dize the Drop-In Program, which runs lour days a week and averages 8s...
100 children per night. The youth are provided with a nutritious meal and the opportunity toutilfzethe pOOl,
gymnasium, computer endgames room.
REGlSTR..,4'1'IOlV FORM
Name: YOU'LLRECEIV.E! Name:
Company: Hote.'ln.One.'Packagel Company:
Address: Address:
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bv June 1. 2006 Cheque enclosed (payable to the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara)
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Regular Entry $125 x Account # expiry date I
Dinner Guest S30x Signature:
Please retum form and cheque to: The Boys arid Girls Club of Niagara
TOTAL $ 6681 CulpStreet
Niagara Falls, ON
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HAVEE YOUR BUS/NESS SUPPORT THEE CH/LDREN OFN/AGARA/
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUN/TJESCLOS/NG.FASTI
Dinner Sponsor $2500.00 Signageat ctinner station, on centrepeices, liledia ad
Golf Cart Sponsor $1000.00 Name on gall carts, use of cart for day
Trophy Sponsor $1000.00 Name on trophies, media ad
Hole Sponsor $250.00 Signage at onehoie
Silent Auctton Prize
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T 905.357.2444 F 905.357.7401 or bgclubniagaraevents@hotmaU.com
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Rankin {:;onstruetion Inc.
CONTRACTORS & ENGINEERS
222 Martindale Road 605 James Street North
1'0. Box 1116 3rd Floor
St. Catharines, Ontario Hamilton, Ontario
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Telephone: (905) 684-1111 Telephone: (905) 525-5153
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As many of you already know the inaugural Rankin Cancer Run is slated for May 27, in St.
Catharines.
I am sending you information so you or members of your staff can support the run. This can be
done in a variety of ways, you can sign up individually or enter as a team. Teams generally
consist of 4 or more participants.
There is a registration form and the more people you get to sponsor you the better. You can walk
or run the I k or 5 k, .of course well conditioned athletes like me will find the 5 k a piece of cake
(however because of my gimpy knees I will be walking).
Most of you have friends or families effected by this dreaded disease. All money will remain in
Niagara. I hope you will take this opportunity to make this initial run a huge success.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
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Our 29th Annual
NOVA HOUSE
Book Riot
Thousands and thousands of books. magazines
and music...at shockingly low pricesllt
Thursday, May 11th & Friday, May 12th,2006
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th, 2006
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Encyclopedias and Reader's Digest Books).
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2006 COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM
The Niagara Community Foundation's Community Grants Program
application for 2006 is now posted on the foundation's website.
Applicants are encouraged to go to the website, click the grants
button then click the link for the 2006 Community Grants Program.
The deadline for applications is noon on Friday, July 28th, 2006.
All applicants MUST speak with the foundation's Executive Director,
Liz Palmieri, prior to submitting an application.
There is $80,000 available to grant for projects starting after
December 2006.
Further information is available by calling the Foundation at 905-684-
8688, visiting the website or emailing to ncf@becon.org.
WoJVW.niaaaracommunitvfoundation .ora
Niagara Community Foundar.ion. 17 Queen Street, St. Catha.rine." 01'\ L2R SG5
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Document d'information
Ministry of Ministere des
Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales
end Housing at du Logement
May 3, 2006
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT
QUEEN'S PARK - Proposed legislation that would reform the rental housing system and promote a
healthy investment climate for Ontario's rental housing market has been introduced.
Features ofthe proposed legislation are detailed below.
BETTER PROTECTION FOR TENANTS
. Beller Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal Processes
. Elimination ofthe unfair eviction process: Every tenant facing eviction would have access to a
hearing or mediation, and all issues relevant to landlord/tenant matters would be considered.
Currently, tenants can be evicted, without a hearing or mediation, if they fail to respond to an
eviction application within five days.
. More underslandable gUideline: The annual rent increase guideline would be based on a real
cost indicator - the Consumer Price Index.
. Renewed mandate: The Tribunal's name would be changed to the Landlord and Tenant Board
to reflect its renewed mandate of fairness and accessibility for tenants and landlords.
. Better notice: The Board, when possible, would send an information notice about the eviction
hearing process to a tenant upon a filing of an eviction application. Landlords would still be
responsible for serving a formal "Notice of Hearing" to their tenants.
. User-friendly forms: A pamphlet with information on the responsibilities oflandlords and
tenants, the role of the Board and the Board's contact information would be given to all tenants
at the start of their tenancies.
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Under the Tenant Protection Act, landlords can apply for above guideline rent increases to help pay
for capital expenditures. Under the current rules for above guideline increases: no rent reductions are
given to tenants when capital items are paid for; landlords can receive management allowances and
high interest rates for their investments; landlords can pass up to 40~ per year to tenants with no
maximum of the number of years; and landlords can sometimes pass on the costs of regular
maintenance, such as painting, to tenants.
Under the proposed legislation:
. Sitting tenants who experience an above guideline increase for capital expenditures would
receive rent reductions when capital items are paid off.
. A test to determine whether capital expenditures were necessary would be required as part of a
landlord's application for an above guideline increase.
. Capital expenditures would be more narrowly defined.
. The cap for an above guideline increase for capital expenditures would be set at 3% for a
maximum of3 years.
. Management cost allowances would be disallowed.
. Utilities - Fail' treatment 1'01' tenants
The current act does not contain provisions to reverse rent increases for higher utility costs, if prices
later decrease. This means tenants may continue to pay higher rents long after utility costs have
declined.
Under the proposed legislation, sitting tenants whose rents were increased would receive rent
reductions when utility costs decrease, if their landlords had received an above guideline increase for
higher utility costs.
. Smart meters - Conserving energy and protecting tenants
Under the current act, tenants can only receive rent relief when electricity costs are removed from the
rent after appealing to the Tribunal. Landlords are not required to maintain the energy efficiency of
appliances or buildings.
Under the proposed legislation, tenants who receive smart meters would:
. Receive an automatic rent reduction to remove electricity costs from their rent, so they wouldn't
pay twice.
. Pay electricity bills based on individual electricity use.
. Be able to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for a remedy iftheir landlords failed to
maintain the energy efficiency of appliances and buildings.
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. Protection I'rom rent increases when there are outstanding maintenance issues
The current act permits rents to be increased when work orders for repairs remain outstanding, or a
landlord has failed to undertake basic maintenance.
Under the proposed legislation, tenants could apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board to stop all rent
increases and above guideline increases ifthere were serious outstanding maintenance issues or work
orders. In severe cases, tenants would pay all or portions oftheir rent to the Board until maintenance
and repair issues were resolved.
. ProteL"tion 1'01' mobile home tenants
Under the Tenant Protection Act, tenants who reside in mobile homes must obtain their landlords'
consent prior to assigning their tenancies. This means tenants may have difficulty ending their
tenancies when their circumstances change.
Under the proposed legislation, tenants who reside in mobile homes would be allowed to assign their
tenancies without prior landlord consent.
Tenants living in mobile homes would receive compensation of up to $3,000 from their landlords if
their tenancies were terminated due to conversion or demolition oftheir mobile parks.
. Protection 1'01' cne home residents
Under the proposed legislation, the period reqnired to end care services or meals would be 10 days.
Tenants living in care homes would receive a temporary rent reduction if their landlords failed to
provide a written lease.
BETTER PROTECTION FOR LANDLORDS
. Prutectiun frum tenants whu cause wilful and excessive damage
Under the current act, it can take a landlord more than 30 days to evict a tenant who is causing wilful
damage, or interfering with a landlord's reasonable enjoyment in the case of a unit located in a
landlord's home.
Under the proposed legislation, landlords could 'fast-track' evictions of such tenants.
This includes shortening the termination notice period from 20 to 10 days, not allowing tenants to
void the notice of eviction by repairing the damage, and in cases of excessive wilful damage,
ordering immediate eviction.
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. Lower fees
It is proposed that the fee for Above Guideline Increase applications and fees for other Landlord and
Tenant Board services would be reduced.
. Fail' interest rates on rent deposits
Under the current act, a landlord is required to pay 60/0 interest on last month's rent deposit.
Under the proposed legislation, interest paid on last month's rent deposits would be based on the
Ontario Consumer Price Index. Landlords would be able to retain interest earned on last month's
deposits to top up the last month's rent as required.
HEALTHY INVESTMENT CLIMATE
. Exemptions (i'om proposed legislation
Under the proposed legislation, rental units built after 1991 would remain exempt from the annual
rent increase guideline.
. Market rent for vacant units
Under the proposed legislation, landlords and new tenants would continue to negotiate starting rents.
. Transpal'ent calculation I"or annual rent incl"t~ase guideline
Under the Tenant Protection Act, the guideline is based on a calculation of eight operating costs,
averaged over a three-year period.
Under the proposed legislation, the annual rent increase guideline would be based on the Ontario
Consumer Price Index. The index would be averaged over the most recent 12-month period prior to
the publication ofthe guideline.
. More flexibility to discount rents
Under the current act, landlords can offer a discount of only up to one month's rent.
Under the proposed legislation, discounting rules for rent would be expanded to allow landlords to
offer up to three months' free rent. Landlords could also provide a discount of up to 2% for prompt
payment of rent.
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Contacts:
Patti Munce Sonya Rolfe
Minister's Office Market Housing Branch
(416) 585-6333 (416) 585-7398
Disponihle enfran~:ais
For more information visit www.mah.gov.on.ca
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Backgrounder ~ Ontario
Document d'information
Ministry of Ministere des
Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales
and Housing at du logamant
May 3, 2006
THE CONTEXT FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT
QUEEN'S PARK - Proposed legislation that would reform the rental housing system and promote a
healthy investment climate for Ontario's rental housing market has been introduced.
Ontariu's Rental Huusing Market
There are 1.35 million renter households in Ontario, representing 32 per cent of all households in the
prOV1nce.
Ontario's vacancy rate is high. In 2005, the rate was 3.7% and is projected to remain high until 2009. As
well, vacancy rates are highest at the low end ofthe market - in Toronto, the 2005 vacancy rate for the least
expensive apartments (the lowest 20 per cent ofthe housing market) was 5.5%.
At the same time, average rents are static or falling, increasing by only 0.7% in 2005. For the least expensive
units as above, the 2005 average rent was just one dollar above the 2004 average.
Allowing market rents on vacant units contributes to investment in renewal of our existing housing stock.
Rent Reform Consullation
From 2004 to 2005, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing undertook a comprehensive consultation
process, which included circulation of a consullation paper with a questionnaire on key issues, a rent reform
web site, public town hall meetings, and meetings with major landlord and tenant groups and housing experts.
The Ministry received approximately 1,200 phone inquiries, 5,000 completed questionnaires and 250 written
submissions. Ten town hall meetings were held in Toronto, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Thunder Bay,
Sudbury, Kingston, and Hamilton, and some 1,500 people attended. In addition, 30 meetings were held with
regional stakeholder groups across the province.
Concerns raised by both tenants and landlords included tenants evicted without a hearing, building
maintenance, rising utility costs, above guideline increases, vandalism and issues related to mobile and care
homes.
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Ontario Ombudsman
The Ontario Ombudsman criticised the Tenant Protection Act in his 2002-03 and 2003-04 Annual Reports.
. The Ombudsman found it "unreasonable and improperly discriminatory" that tenants are unable to
receive rent reductions when utility costs decrease, although landlords can receive rent increases
when utility costs rise.
. With regard to tenants being evicted under the Tenant Protection Act's default eviction process
without a hearing or mediation, the Ombudsman wrote "such evictions may have disproportionate
and oppressive consequences for vulnerable tenants."
The proposed Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 would remedy these issues.
Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2UU6
The Energy Conservation Responsibility Act, 2006 establishes a legislative framework for the installation of
smart meters in Ontario homes and small businesses. The government has committed to installing 800,UUU
smart meters by 2007 and ensuring that smart meters are installed in all homes and small businesses by 2010.
The proposed Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 includes provisions to enable installations of smart meters in
rental housing while protecting tenants.
Integrated Housing Strategy
The proposed Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is part of the government's integrated strategy to create
affordable housing choices for Ontarians.
- Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Pl'Ugram will create more than 15,000 units of
affordable housing and provide housing allowances for some 5,000 lower-income families in
Ontario. The program provides units for vulnerable Ontarians such as victims of domestic
violence, persons with mental illness, families on social assistance and the working poor.
- Ontario Rent Bank program promotes housing stability by helping low-income tenants
avoid eviction for non-payment of rent due to an unforeseen crisis. Since 2004, 4,177
Ontario households have received assistance for short-term arrears and avoided eviction.
- Ontal"io Strong Communities Rent Supplement Program assists low-income households
to obtain housing. To date, 6,670 low-income households have received rent supplements.
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Contacts:
Patti Munce Sonya Rolfe
Minister's Office Market Housing Branch
(416) 585-6333 (416) 585-7398
Disponihle enfranr;ais
www.mah.gov.on.ca
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In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please call 416-863-2101 or
1-866-309-3811
Please Deliver To: Clerk
News Release ~ Ontario
Communique
Ministry of Mlnlstere des
Municipal Affairs Affalres munlclpales
and Housing et du Logement
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2006
FAIR, BALANCED TENANT-LANDLORD LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
A1cGuinty Government On The Side Of Good Landlords And Good Tena/1ls
QUEEN'S PARK - The McGuinty govenuuent is building strouger communities through
proposed legislation that would reform the rental housing system and promote a healthy
investJnent climate for Ontario's rental housing market, announced Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing John Genetsen.
"The McGuinty "overnment is committed to ensurinu Ontarians have a safe Secure and
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affordable place to live," said GelTetsen. "111at's why we've introduced proposed legislation we
believe is balanced and fair, would give tenants, \\ho are often our most vulnerable, more
protection while keeping our rental housing market strong."
The proposed Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 would, if passed, provide better protection for
tenants and landlords, ensure fairer rent increases and promote investment in rentalllDusing. The
proposed legislation would:
. Eliminate the unfair eviction process, so that every tenant would have an oppDliunity
to go to a hearing or mediation
. Base the annual rent increase guideline on a real cost indicator - the Consumer Price
Index
. Ensure tenants receive the benefit oftheir energy conservation by enabling smart
metering in buildings to promote energy etliciency
. Require rent reductions for tenants when utility costs go down, if a unit's rent had been
increased to reflect high utility prices
. Require rent reductions for sitting tenants when a capital eJ..}lenditure such as a new
mofhas been paid for
. Disallow all rent increases if a landlord has failed to maintain his/her building
. Create a fast-track eviction process for tenants who vandalize their units or buildings
or cause serious problems when the apartJnent is in the landlord's home
. Continue to exempt rental units buill since 1991 fi'om rent controls, and allow new
tenants and landlords to negotiate starting rents for all vacant units.
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The proposed legislation represents the results of extensive consultations held in 10 cities that
drew more than 5,000 submissions and reports horn stakeholder groups, housing experts, tenants
and landlords over the last two years.
"In response to concerns raised by both tenants and landlords, I am working to make the Ontario
Rental Housing Tribunal more fair and accessible," said Gell'etsen. "Our govel11ment is proposing
to change the Tribunal's name to the Landlord and Tenant Board to reflect this neW mandate."
The proposed legislation is just one way the McGuinty government is addressing the housing
needs of Ontario families. Other parts of the government's integrated stutegy to improve the
availability, affordability and quality of housing in Ontario with a particular focus to helping
vulnerable groups, such as low-income tenants, include:
. $30 I million investment in the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program
. $50 million per year for the Strong Communities Rent Supplement Program
. $14 million Rent Bank program.
"The McGuinty government is conullilled to investing in Ontario's prosperity," added Gerretsen.
"The proposed Residential Tenancies Act would implement a fairer, more responsive rental
housing system that wonld help build stronger communities across this province."
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Contacts:
Patti Munce Sonya Rolfe
Minister's Office Market Honsing Branch
(n 6) 585-6333 (n6) 585--398
Public Inquiries:
GTA area, 416-585-65II
Outside GTA toll free, 1-866-342-6153
Disponible enfranr,:ais
V\~VW.l11ah.gOV .Ol1.ca
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In Case of Transmission Difficulties, please Call 416-863-2101 or
1-866-309-3811
Please Deliver To: clerk
Ministry or Finance Mlnistere des Finances @Ontario
Provincial-Local Division des reiatlon. provlndales-
Finance Division rnuniclpales en matiere de finances
777 Bay Street, 10" Floor 777 rue Bay, 10' etago
Toronto ON MSG 2CB Toronto ON MSG 2CB
Phone 416-327-0264 ToI". 416-327-0264
Fax 416-325-7644 ToIIoI<. 416-325-7644
April 19, 2006
Dear Municipal Treasurer/Clerk-Treasurer,
This letter is to inform you that the deadline for municipalities to pass by-laws
implementing various property tax policy decisions for the 2006 taxation year has been
extended to June 30, 2006.
This deadline extension was implemented through two regulations:
. Ontario Regulation 119/06 under the Municipal Act, 2001; and
. Ontario Regulation 118/06 under the Assessment Act.
The regulation under the Municipal Act, 2001 extends the deadline for passing by-laws
pertaining to the setting 01 tax ratios, upper-tier levies, graduated tax rates and optional
tax-capping parameters. The regulation under the Assessment Act extends the
deadline lor adopting optional property classes.
II you have any questions regarding these regulations, please contact Murray Mann in
the Property Tax Legislation and Assessment Policy Branch at 416-325-2370 or
murray.mann@fin.gov.on,ca,
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Sriram Subrahmanyan
Assistant Deputy Minister
Member Communication L ~ (' Association of
("1 .. Munidpalities
t ... . of Ontario
A I e t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council April 21, 2006 - Alert 06/020
AMO Urges Municipalities to Lobby Federal Government
on the Early Learning and Child Care Agreement
Issue:
The termination of the Canada-Ontario Early Learning and Child Care Agreement has
undermined Ontario's Best Start Program.
Background:
With the election of the new Federal Government, the Moving Forward on Early Learning and
Child Care Funding Agreement between the previous federal government and the provinces
has been terminated. The Agreement would have seen $1.9 billion over five years (through to
2009/10) transferred to Ontario for high quality, licensed child care. The $1.9 billion consisted of
funding from both the 2003 Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care and the
ELCC signed in November 2005.
Under the agreement, over the next three years alone, 25,000 new high quality, licensed child
care spaces were slated to open in Ontario. The cancellation of the agreement will result in
11,000 fewer child care spaces than originally announced. In place, the Federal government
will be providing $1,200 a year for each child under six years of age and provide $250 million in
tax credits to employers and non-profit organizations to provide new child care spaces. AMO is
hopeful that the indication in the Federal Throne Speech that the Government is prepared to
collaborate with the provinces and territories, and others to encourage the creation of new child
care spaces may signal an opportunity to restore an early learning and child care system in
Ontario as previously agreed.
Action:
The cancellation of the agreement is a serious set back for Ontario's Best Start Program. AMO
is recommending that municipalities responsible for managing child care services in their
communities encourage the Federal Government to honour the Canada-Ontario Agreement so
that Ontario can implement an early learning and child care system as previously agreed.
This infonnation is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
For more information, contact: Petra Wolfbeiss, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 329
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Member Communication I ~ (' Association of
. : -., Municipalities
. t' '" of Ontario
A I t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
e r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council May 2, 2006 - Alert 06/021
2006 Federal Budget Will Help Ontario Municipalities
Issue:
The 2006 Federal Budget overwhelmingly focused in the area of personal income tax relief,
including the anticipated 1 % reduction in the GST to 6% effective July 1, 2006; offered to
sustain commitments to existing infrastructure programs, and identified the restoration of fiscal
balance as a priority.
Background:
Fiscal Imbalance
The Budget has identified restoration of the fiscal balance for the Canadian Federation as a
priority. Extensive consultations will be conducted on a budget companion document, and a
First Ministers' Meeting held in the Fall, with funding and legislation to implement proposed
actions in 2007.
Infrastructure
The Budget committed to continued funding for existing infrastructure programs, including a
total of $16.5 billion in infrastructure initiatives, including:
0 $5.5 billion in new funding for the Highways and Border Infrastructure Fund, the
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund, the Public
Transit Capital Trust, and the Pacific Gateway Initiative;
0 Maintenance of the $3.9 billion in current funding under existing infrastructure initiatives;
and,
0 Maintenance of the $7.1 billion in existing support allocated via the current gas tax
funding commitment within the New Deal for Cities and Communities, and the ongoing
rebate of the full GST paid by municipalities.
Transit
The Budget identified several public transit initiatives, including:
0 Up to $1.3 billion to support transit capital investments, which includes $351.5 million for
Ontario;
0 A total of $370 million toward implementing a tax credit for the cost of transit passes;
and,
0 $2 billion over the next five years to develop a Climate Change program.
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Child Care
The Budget did not reinstate the previous federal government's commitment to national early
learning and child care initiatives under the Early Learning and Child Care Initiative; instead
offering families with children under the age of 6 years a benefit of $100 per month/per child for
a total of $1200 per annum - an investment of $3.7 billion over two years.
This Government also announced an intention to invest in creating child care spaces with a
$250 million investment, effective 2007, to work with governments, businesses and community
organizations to develop a plan to create these spaces.
Housing
The Budget cited a commitment to allocate:
0 up to $800 million for a one-time investment to increase the supply of affordable housing
through a new Affordable Housing Trust, which includes $312.3 million for Ontario; and,
0 a one-time investment of $300 million to increase the affordable housing supply in
Canada's northern territories.
Action:
AMO will be working hard with the support of its members to help the Federal Government and
Premier McGuinty fulfill commitments to address fiscal fairness, and for real progress toward
enhancing the fiscal sustainability of our communities through an upload of provincial health
and social services costs from the property tax base.
AMO will continue to advocate on the on-going concerns about child care spaces, emergency
services planning and other municipal priorities that contribute toward strong and prosperous
communities.
An accompanying AMO News Release was also released today.
This information is available through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at www.municom.com.
For more information, contact: Patricia Swerhone, Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 323.
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Member Communication ! lli ('. Association of
(.' Munidpalities
.......... t-t '. of Ontario
A I t 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701
e r Toronto, ON M5G 1 E6
Tel: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo.on.ca
To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council May 4, 2006 - Alert 06/022
Public Health Capacity Review Committee Releases Final Report
Issue: Dr. Susan Tamblyn, Chair of the Public Health Capacity Review Committee and Vice-Chair Brian
Hyndman, today released the Final Report of the Capacity Review Committee (CRC). The CRC is an
arms length com mittee that has put forward fifty recommendations in five key areas for public health
renewal to the Governmenl.
Background: This Report is a report to the Government. It does not reflect government decisions or
changes to public health policy in Ontario.
The CRC was established as a part of the Government's Operation Health Protection (OHP): a three-year
action plan that was announced by the Minister of Health and Long- Term Care in June 2004. It was
developed in response to recommendations from the final Report of the Expert Panel on SARS and
Infectious Disease Control (Walker Panel) and the first Interim Campbell Report, both of which examined
the impact of the SARS crisis on Ontario's health c are system. In November 2005, the CR C released its
interim report; Revitalizing Ontario's Public Health Capacity: a discussion of issues and options.
Todav's Report contains recommendations in the following five areas: health and human resources,
accountability, governance and structure, funding and research and knowledge.
Key highlights and areas of in terest for municipalities include:
. Governance: moving to a consistent governance structure province wide. Autonomous locally based
Boards of Health should govern public health units. Representation would include 8 to 14 members
with municipal representation being 50 percent of the board.
. Funding: the Report recommends stable and predictable funding with a budget process that allows for
approved annual budget s within a 3-year rolling forecast and 10 year rolling forecasts for capital costs.
The Report also recom mends establishing cost-shared operating reserves of up to 3% of annual
operating bud gets.
. Amalgamation of Health Units: To address ongoing capacity issues in public health units, the Report
recommends the amalgamation of health units from 36 to 25 units. It is recommended that should
amalgamations proceed, the Province is to fund 100% of transition costs. Amalgamations have been
coordinated with the boundaries of the Local Health Integration Netw orks.
The Report em phasizes the role of the Province in living up to its funding and leadershi p responsibilities in
public health which includes reaffirming the direction of shifts in the cost share of funding for public health
between municipalities and the Province. While the cost-share will achieve the 75-25 split by 2007, the
Report does broach the issue of 100% provincial funding. It is important to note that all of the
recommendations and the future structure and capacity of public health in Ontario would accommodate
100% provincial funding.
AMO strongly believes that the funding of public health is a key component to a successful system and
that is why public health should be fully funded by the Province.
Action: AMO will review the recommendations contained in the Report, including a review by the AMO
Public Health Task Force, before considering any response to the Report.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO websile at www.amO.on.ca
For more information, contact: Petra Wolfbeiss, AMO Senior Policy Advisor, at 416-971-9856 extension 329
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Member Communication ~IM_ Association ot
Municipalities
For Your 4 of Ontario
393 University AvenllEl. Suite 1701
Onformation Toronto, ON MSG lE6
Tel: (416) 971-9856 .fal( (416) 971-6191
email: amo@amo,on.ca
To the attention of the Clerk and Council.
For Immediate Attention May 8, 2006 - FYI 06/005
Important Notice About Best Practices
Consultation Sessions
ISSUE:
On June 2 in Ottawa, the Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators (AMRC) will be
conducting the first of four consultation sessions on Best Practices and how they will be
applied. AMO encourages all practitioners to participate.
BACKGROUND:
The funding model for Ontario's Blue Box is about to be overhauled.
In 2008, payments will be linked to a municipality's implementation of recognized "Best
Practices".
Learn why Best Practices are being discussed and what approaches are being considered as
the basis for determining best practices and payment levels. Learn how performance
indicators and Best Practice activities might affect the outcome.
This session will provide an opportunity for you to hear what is being proposed and also for
you to share your expertise and experience in order to help shape a fair and effective payment
system. If you can't make it to the Ottawa session, in person or via webcast, there will be three
more sessions held across the province (one in late June and two in September).
There is no charge for the consultation sessions. The Ottawa session follows the June 1
Ontario Recvclers WorkshoD. Both are being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ottawa. Please
visit the AMRC website for more information.
This information is available in the Policy Issues section of the AMO website at www.amo.on.ca
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Ministry of Ministere des ~ Ontario
Natural Resources Richesses naturelles
Rabies Research & Development Unit
1600 West Bank Dr. Phone (705) 755-1551
P.O. Box 4840 FAX (705) 755-2276
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8N8 E-mail beverly.stevenson@mnr.gov.on.ca
April 3, 2006
Dear Colieague,
To protect the people of Ontario against rabies, the province has started ~s annual wildlife rabies control operations
for 2006.
This ministry is committed to the research, control and eradication of rabies in Ontario, thereby protecting the heaith
and safety of the public, their pets and the wildlife of this province. Ontario's programs are so successful that broad
areas of southern Ontario are free of fox and raccoon rabies.
A person exposed to rabies should receive treatment without deiay. If there is a delay in treatment and symptoms
appear, the disease is almost always fatal.
The province uses a number of control measures in the fight against the deadly rabies virus:
. control measures at the point of infection (may be implemented when a new case is confirmed),
. trap-vaccinate-release programs (beginning in July); and
. widespread aerial vaccine baiting (beginning in August) and limited ground baiting in urban areas (beginning
in July)
Cases of fox-strain rabies have dropped dramatically across Ontario to only 34 cases in 2005, down from 1,500
before control measures were implemented in 1989, a 98 per cent drop. There was only one confirmed raccoon
rabies case in 2005, down from 4 cases in 2004. It is necessary to continue rabies control programs when rabies
incidence is low so that healthy wildlife populations are not infected by the remaining rabid animals.
in jurisdictions such as neighbouring New York State, which did not have proactive, multi-partner programs, the
number of raccoon rabies cases had climbed to more than 8000 in the initial six-year period. Ontario's MNR-Ied
program is so effective that, in the first six and a half years, only 132 (as of March 31) cases of raccoon rabies have
been confirmed.
One of the reasons for Ontario's success in controlling the spread of raccoon rabies is attributable to the introduction
of a high-risk area in eastern Ontario. The boundaries of the high-risk area were reduced by approximately 65% in
2005 due to our successful efforts to control raccoon rabies. The boundaries are based on the location of cases for
the previous two years and will be reassessed in early summer 2006.
In the high-risk area, people are encouraged not to move or relocate raccoons, foxes or skunks. These animals may
only be relocated to a maximum of 1 km from their point of capture. This is intended to stop the spread of the
disease.
The rabies control program is a joint effort that receives important input from a variety of partners across Ontario.
Regional health units, municipalities, wildlife rehabil~ators, licensed trappers, wildlife control agents and aboriginal
commun~ies are all key to the continued success of Ontario's world-renowned rabies control program.
For further information about rabies prevention and control operations and to view updated maps, visit the Rabies in
Ontario web site at htto:llrabies.mnr.oov.on.ca or call our rabies hotline at 1-888-574-6656.
And remember, May is Rabies Awareness Month - be sure to vaccinate your pets.
Sincerely,
Beverly Stevenson
Rabies Research and Development Unit
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Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Subject: Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road/Portage Road) Class Environmental
Assessment Study from Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road) to Regional
Road 102 (Stanley Avenue)
Notice of Study Commencement
Dear Mr. lorfida:
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA)
Study for the section of Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road Portage Road) from Regional
Road 70 (Taylor Road) to Regional Road 102 (Stanley Avenue) in the City of Niagara Falls.
The purpose of the EA Study is to develop a suitable road design with road surface and
intersection improvements, pedestrian and on-road cycling facilities, storm drainage
improvements and additional City servicing requirements. In developing a preferred design,
consideration will be given to technical requirements of the Region (e.g. address capacity
requirements), needs/concerns of the local community, as well as local environmental and
economic constraints.
In accordance with Ontario's Class EA Act, the Region of Niagara has planned this project
under Schedule "C" of the Municipa/ Class Environmenta/ Assessment, June 2000. As
such, a definition of the problem, identification and evaluation of alternative solutions and
design concepts, and determination of the preferred solution(s) will be undertaken in :z
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consultation with the general public, members of the local business community and ..,
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return the attached facsimile form before May 20, 2006 acknowledging receipt of the ~
notification and any comments or concerns you may have. ::r,
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an opportunity to meet the project team, review the study scope and discuss project issues
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including alternative solutions, environmental considerations, and evaluation criteria.
Details regarding the upcoming PICs will be advertised as the study progresses.
In the meantime, please contact either myself directly at (905) 356-7003, Ext. 228 or Mr.
Mike Dipaola, P.Eng. at (905) 685-1571, Ext. 3644 if you have any questions on the
preceding information.
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Environmental Assessment Planner
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Steve Brant - Delcan
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220151. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042,
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 ;Toll-free:1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-685-0013
www.regional.nlagara.on.ca
May 5, 2006
Mr. Dean Iorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Iorfida:
Public Notice Advertisement for
Construction of Underpass on
Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road)
In the City of Niagara Falls
Our File: 0.01.04 77 070 0609
Please [md enclosed for your information, a copy of our Public Notice advertisement for the above-
mentioned project.
The public notice will be appearing in the St. Catharines Standard and Niagara Falls Review on
Wednesday, May 3, 2006; Saturday, May 6, 2006; Wednesday, May 10,2006; and Saturday,
May 13, 2006.
We trust this will assist in keeping Municipal Council and staff advised.
Should you have any questions or require additional information about this project, please do not
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Construction of an Underpass on
Regional Road 70 (Taylor Road)
in the City of Niagara Falls
Take notice that the Planning and Public Works Committee of Regional Council, at a meeting to be
held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, Committee Room 4, Regional Municipal Offices,
2201 81. David's Road, Thorold, Ontario, proposes to consider and, if deemed advisable, to
recommend to Regional Council a by-law to authorize the construction of an underpass on Regional
Road 70 (Taylor Road) approximately 50 metres south of Regional Road 101 (Mountain Road) in
the City of Niagara Falls.
Any person who claims that their lands will be prejudicially affected and applies to be heard, will
be heard by the Planning and Public Works Committee at the aforesaid meeting. Those persons
wishing to be heard are requested to notifY the undersigned, Ms. Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk.
For further information, you may contact Mr. Mike DiPaola, P.Eng., Senior Transportation Project
Engineer, Public Works Department, Transportation Services Division at 905-685-4225, extension
3644.
Dated at Thorold, Ontario, this 3rd day of May 2006.
Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 81. David's Road
P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario
L2V 4T7
Telephone: 905-685-1571
Toll Free 1-800-263-7215
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
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3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold. Ontario L2V 4T7
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Telephone: 905-984-3630
Fax: 905-641-5208
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
May 4, 2006
File: A.03.A.34.43
Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Re: Update of the Tree Conservation By-law
The Forest Conservation Bv-Iaw
Regional Planning staff are pleased to advise you that a new Forest Conservation By-
law has been prepared to update and replace the existing Tree Conservation By-law.
The new By-law will be considered by the Regional Planning and Public Works
Committee on May 17, 2006. A copy of the staff report DPD 49-2006, which contains
the new By-law, is available on or after May 10.
If you wish to obtain a copy of the report and By-law on or after May 10, please contact
me or Judy Ungaro in the Planning Department at 905-984-3630. Alternately, you can
obtain a copy on-line at the Region's website www.reqional.niaqara.on.ca. Click on
"Government", then "Bylaws", and you will find the current Tree By-law and the revised
Forest Conservation By-law now being considered.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your interest in the
Woodlands of Niagara.
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Fax: 905-685-4977
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
April 14, 2006
Mr. Dean lorfida
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. 10rfida,:
CSC 1-2006 January 11. 2006
Regional Council, at its meeting of January 19, 2006, approved the following
recommendation of its Corporate Services Committee:
Under Report CSO 01-2006, 2006 Interim Levy Dates and Amounts:
Bullet 4 - That the by-law approved by Regional Council be circulated to the respective
Area Municipal Councils and Treasurers for information.
We have, therefore, attached a copy of By-law No. 10-2006, A By-law to Authorize a
2006 Interim Levy for the Regional Municipality of Niagara, including Appendix A, 2006
Interim Levy Dates and Amounts, for the information of your Council.
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WHEREAS Sections 316 (1) and (2) of the Municipal Act, S.O, 2001, Chapter 25, as i
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two equal installments on the dates, and in the amounts, as outlined in Appendix
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2006 Interim Levy Dates
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2005 50% of 2005 Payment Due Payment Due
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March 17, 2006
Niagara Falls $54,440,082.00 $27,2;::0,041.00 $13,610,020.00 $13,610,021..00
Port Colborne $10,081,73400 $5,040,867 00 $2,520,433 00 $2,520,434 00
St.. Catharines $72,795,341..00 $36,382,670.00 $18,191,335..00 $18,191,335.00
Thorold $10,332,172.00 $5,166,086.00 $2,583,043..00 $2,583,043 .00
Weiland $22,412,46000 $11,206,225.00 $5,603,113.00 $5,603,112..00
Fort Erie $18,688,480.00 $9,344,240.00 $4,672,120..00 $4,672.120.00
Grimsby . $14,511,840.00 $7,255,920.00 $3,627,960..00 $3,627,960.00
Lincoln $12,678,626.00 $6,339,313.00 $3,169,657..00 $3,169,656..00
NOTL $16,179,471.00 $8,089,735..00 $4,044,867.00 $4,044,868.00
Pelham $9,683,017.00 $4,841,509..00 $2,420,755..00 $2,420,754..00
W,linfleet . $3,747;760.00 $1,873,880.00 $936,940.00 $936,940.00
West Lincoln $6,165,181.00 $3,082,591.00 $1.541,296.00 $1,541,295.00
( Totals $:251,686,154.00 $125,843,077.00 $62,921,539.00 $62,921,538.00
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2201 51. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-685-4977
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
April 24, 2006
Our Ref.: COTW 3-2006, April 13, 2005
CSD 61-2006
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Mr. Dean lorfida, City Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Regional By-law No. 36-2006
2006 Tax Policy and Tax Rates - Additional Scenarios
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of April 13, 2006, approved and
ratified the decisions of the April 13, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting as follows:
That Report CSD 61-2006, April 5, 2006, respecting the 2006 Tax Policy and Tax Rates
- Additional Scenarios, be received and the following recommendations approved and
adopted:
That Scenario One of this report be adopted for the year 2006.
That the Area Councils be informed of Regional Council's decision to utilize the
recommended tax ratios and be directed to apply the same tax ratios in determining
their 2006 tax rates for their purposes.
That the Minister of Finance be requested to mitigate reassessment impacts by
establishing transition ratios for the adopted Scenario. %
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That the Minister of Finance be requested to lower Niagara's Education Tax Rate for the
industrial class equivalent to the reduction of the tax ratio burden adopted by Regional
Council.
That the Regional clerk be requested to prepare the necessary by-Iaw(s) for
consideration and adoption by Regional Council.
That this report be received and circulated to the Council of the Area Municipalities for
information.
A copy of the background report CSD 61-2006 and a certified copy of the by-law is enclosed for your
information.
Yours truly,
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G. Lockyer, TreasurerlDirector, Financial Management & Planning
D. Williams, Senior Financial Analyst
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Niagara.1I Region
REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the
Property Assessment and Taxation Reform Adhoc Committee
SUBJECT: 2006 Tax Policy and Tax Rates - Additional Scenarios
RECOMMENDATION
That this Committee recommend to Regional Council:
That the following recommendations be approved and adopted:
That Scenario c:::::J of this report be adopted for the year 2006.
1. That the Area Councils be informed of Regional Council's decision to utilize the
recommended tax ratios and be directed to apply the same tax ratios in determining
their 2006 tax rates for their purposes.
2. That the Minister of Finance be requested to mitigate reassessment impacts by
establishing transition ratios for the adopted Scenario.
3. That the Area Municipal Treasurers be requested to include in the standardized tax
bill a separate tax rate as calculated for Police services in addition to the tax rates
for general Regional services and education purposes.
4. That staff consult with the Area Treasurers to select an appropriate method, for
funding the mandatory capping program pursuant to section 330 of the "New"
Municipal Act.
5. That the Minister of Finance be requested to lower Niagara's Education Tax Rate
for the industrial class equivalent to the reduction of the tax ratio burden adopted
by Regional Council.
6. That the Regional Clerk be requested to prepare the necessary by-Iaw(s) for
consideration and adoption by Regional Council.
7. That this report be received and circulated to the Councils of the Area Municipalities
for information.
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PURPOSE
This report is intended to provide additional tax policy alternatives for the 2006 taxation
year.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Regional staff and Area Treasurers met to discuss further tax policy alternatives on March
23, 2006 and with the CAC Committee on March 21, 2006. As a result three scenarios
have been developed providing alternative tax ratios and rates for the Region of Niagara.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no immediate financial implications to the Region. However, there are financial
implications to the various property classes.
BACKGROUND
The scenarios contained in report CSD 46-2006 were reviewed and discussed at the
March 15,2006 PATR meeting. It was agreed that staff meet with members of CAC and
Area Treasurers prior to the next PATR meeting.
REPORT
Tax policy scenarios contained in report CSD 46-2006 were discussed at the March 15,
2006 PA TR Committee meeting. The committee requested that development of further
tax ratio scenarios be undertaken by the CAC and Area Treasurer committees.
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Further analysis has been undertaken on the impact of the capping program on each class
since the March 15, 2006 PATR meeting. Using preliminary data available on OPTA,
analysis has indicated that the multi-residential claw back percentage is at 100%. This
occurred once before when the industrial class reached 100% in 2003.
A claw back of 100% indicates that there are insufficient decreases to offset capped
increases within the class. When this occurs, section 330 (7) of the Municipal Act,
requires that each municipality and the Region share in the shortfall (municipal and
education portions) in the same proportion as their share of the municipal taxes for that
property class. Depending on the scenario adopted preliminary data on OPTA indicates
that the total shortfall may range from $140 thousand to $329 thousand. A slight reduction
to the multi-residential tax ratio should reduce the total multi-residential capped dollars to a
level that may be funded from within the class. The multi-residential tax ratios in the
scenarios developed by CAC and Area Treasurers therefore have been adjusted
downwards to offset the predicted shortfall.
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Consultations with CAC and Area Treasurers
The scenarios developed by the Area Treasurers and CAC are based on different
objectives. The Area Treasurers focused on the residential taxpayers' ability to pay, which
according to the SMA study is becoming more difficult each year. The CAC committee is
focusing on the industrial class which has been subject to a high municipal and education
tax burden for a number of years.
As a result consultation with the Area Treasurers has resulted in the majority preferring the
scenario identified as AT(LL). This scenario provides the greatest benefit to the residential
tax payer.
AT(LL)
~ The industrial ratio is lowered to 2.9158.
~ The multi-residential ratio is lowered to 2.06.
~ The commercial ratio is raised to revenue neutral, 1.7586.
~ The pipeline ratio is raised to revenue neutral, 1.6334.
~ Multi-year tax mitigation plan for the industrial class to be developed.
Discussions with the CAC committee have resulted in two scenarios. The preferred is
identified as CAC-A as this scenario moves the industrial tax ratio to the provincial
threshold of 2.63 in the current taxation year. This scenario significantly reduces the
municipal burden and the education burden due to provincial matching. Highlights of each
scenario developed are provided below.
CAC-A
~ The industrial ratio is lowered to the provincial threshold ratio of 2.63.
~ The multi-residential ratio is lowered to 2.03.
~ The commercial ratio is raised partially to revenue neutral, 1.70.
~ The pipeline ratio is raised to revenue neutral, 1.6334.
CAC-B
~ The industrial ratio is lowered to 2.75.
~ The multi-residential ratio is lowered to 2.03.
~ The commercial ratio remains at 1.6621.
~ The pipeline ratio is raised to revenue neutral, 1.6334.
~ Multi-year tax mitigation plan for the industrial class to be developed.
2006 Tax Ratio Scenarios
Base Scenario
This scenario has not changed from discussions contained in CSD 46-2006. It retains the
$1.5 million dollars in the Regional levy for two reasons. The removal of $1.5 million from
the Regional budget requires public notice which occurred at the March 23, 2006 Council
meeting. The budget will be opened for Council's consideration on April 13, 2006.
Second, it illustrates the additional savings realized, should Council opt to reduce the
budget.
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The $1.5 million was set aside in the 2006 budget to provide mitigation, in the form of a
grant, to residential taxpayers in municipalities adversely affected by a large industrial tax
ratio reduction.
Revenue Neutral Tax Ratios
A Revenue Neutral Scenario utilizes the tax policy tool announced by the Minister of
Finance. The announcement provides municipalities with the discretion to increase the
multi-residential, industrial, commercial and pipelines tax ratios in an amount sufficient to
neutralize tax shifts between classes caused by reassessment. In Niagara Region, to
neutralize the increases in the residential and multi-residential classes requires the
allocation of $3.0 million in savings that would otherwise have appeared in the commercial,
industrial and pipelines classes. Analysis at this time indicates that an increase in the
commercial or industrial tax ratio will not result in a shortfall situation in the Province's
mandatory capping program.
Should Council adopt tax ratios that neutralizes tax shifts the tax ratios must first be
submitted to the Province for review and approval prior to being used to generate final tax
bills.
A summary of the advantages and disadvantages of each scenario option, when
compared to the Base Scenario, are provided below.
Scenario - A T(ll)
Advantages
. Industrial class
0 Regional levy impact is decreased by $508 thousand.
0 An industrial property will experience a $160 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
0 The Region can request up to $508 thousand in matching funding to
reduce the provincial industrial education tax rate.
0 Lowest impact to area municipalities with high industrial assessment
base (eg. Port Colborne, Thorold, and Weiland). Multi-year tax plan will
mitigate impact to affected municipalities.
. Residential class
0 A residential property will experience a $19.53 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
. Multi-residential class
0 A multi-residential property will experience a $91.22 regional tax
reduction for each $190,000 of assessment.
Disadvantages
. Industrial class
0 Remains subject to the provincial mandatory levy restriction.
. Commercial class
0 A commercial property will experience a regional tax increase of $91.84
on each $190,000 of assessment.
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0 A pipeline property will experience a regional tax increase of $245 on
each $190,000 of assessment.
Scenario - CAC-A
Advantages
. Industrial class
0 No longer subject to the provincial levy restriction.
0 Regional levy impact is decreased by $1.2 million.
0 An industrial property will experience a $390 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
0 The Region can request up to $1.2 million in matching funding to reduce
the provincial industrial education tax rate.
. Residential class
0 A residential property will experience a $6.07 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
. Multi-residential class
0 A multi-residential property will experience a $102.55 regional tax
reduction for each $190,000 of assessment.
Disadvantages
. Industrial class
0 Highest impact to area municipalities with high industrial assessment
base (eg. Port Colborne, Thorold, and Weiland).
. Commercial class
0 A commercial property will experience a regional tax increase of $39.24
on each $190,000 of assessment.
. Pipelines class
0 A pipeline property will experience a regional tax increase of $267 on
each $190,000 of assessment.
Scenario - CAC-B
Advantages
. Industrial class
0 Regional levy impact is decreased by $1.0 million.
0 An industrial property will experience a $319 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
0 The Region can request up to $1.0 million in matching funding to reduce
the provincial industrial education tax rate.
0 Mid impact to area municipalities with high industrial assessment base
(eg. Port Colborne, Thorold, and Weiland). Multi-year tax plan will
mitigate impact to affected municipalities.
. Residential class
0 A residential property will experience a $1.54 regional tax reduction for
each $190,000 of assessment.
. Multi-residential class
0 A multi-residential property will experience a $93.34 regional tax
reduction for each $190,000 of assessment.
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. Commercial class
0 A commercial property will experience a regional tax decrease of $2.55
on each $190,000 of assessment. Only scenario that benefits the
commercial class.
Disadvantages
. Industrial class
0 Remains subject to the provincial mandatory levy restriction.
. Pipelines class
0 A pipeline property will experience a regional tax increase of $274 on
each $190,000 of assessment.
Schedules 1 to 4 are attached providing resulting tax ratios, levy impact and the impact on
assessment of $190,000. To facilitate your review, each scenario is compared to the Base
Scenario, which was discussed at the March 15, 2006 PATR meeting, to allow for
comparisons to report CSD 46-2006. Schedules 5 and 7, provide further comparisons
against a Revenue Neutral scenario which highlights the reassessment shifts..
Tax Mitiqation Plan
Two of the scenarios developed by the Area Treasurers and CAC do not reduce the
industrial tax ratio to the provincial threshold of 2.63. As a result, should either of these
scenarios be adopted, the Region and Area Municipalities will continue to be subject to the
provinces mandatory levy restriction. It is estimated that the levy restriction will force the
industrial tax ratio to the provincial threshold within 5 years. Further discussion is required
to determine the need, term and method of future industrial mitigation. Therefore, it is
recommended that a tax mitigation plan be considered for the industrial class.
2006 Education Taxes
At the time of this report the commercial, industrial and pipeline education tax rates have
not yet been announced by the Ministry of Finance. The province has noted that for
municipalities with declining assessment, education rates will not be increased if above the
provincial average rate. This will apply to Niagara's industrial class.
In addition, a final 2006 residential education tax rate has not yet been announced.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Acting Commissioner of Corporate Service
This report was prepared by Debbie Williams, Senior Financial Analyst and reviewed by Gord Lockyer,
Treasurer/Director, Financial Management & Planning.
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Property Class % $ % $ %
Residential 0.4% $2,663,602 1.5% $3,310,532 1.8%
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Pipelines 0.4% $27,920 1.5% $34,701 1.8%
Farm/M d Forest 0.4% $20,760 1.5% $25,802 1.8%
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Commercial $200.42 $9.17 ($43.43) ($85.22)
Industrial $17.75 ($241.77) ($471.62) ($401.16)
Pipelines $337.74 $8.52 $30.50 $37.91
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Industrial $17.75 ($224.02) ($453.87) ($383.41 )
Pipelines $337.74 $346.26 $368.24 $375.65
Farm/M d Forest $11.41 $12.72 $16.08 $17.22
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BILL 36 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
BY-LAW NO. 36-2006
A BY-LAW TO SET TAX RATIOS AND
TAX RATE REDUCTIONS FOR PRESCRIBED
PROPERTY SUBCLASSES FOR REGIONAL
PURPOSES AND AREA MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 308(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended, the Regional Municipality of Niagara may establish the tax ratios for The
Regional Corporation and the Area Municipalities; and
WHEREAS the tax ratios determine the relative amount of taxation to be borne by each
property class; and
WHEREAS the property classes have been prescribed by the Minister of Finance
pursuant to Section 7 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.31, as amended; and
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 313(1) of the Municipal Act, the Regional Municipality of
Niagara may establish tax reductions for prescribed property subclasses for the
Regional Corporation and the Area Municipalities; and
WHEREAS the property subclasses for which tax rate reductions are to be established
are in accordance with Section 8 of the Assessment Act; and
WHEREAS Section 311 (25) of the Municipal Act provides that the tax rate reductions
may be lower than would otherwise be permitted to be levied for municipal purposes.
THEREFORE the Council of The Regional Municipality of Niagara enacts as follows:
1. That the tax ratio for property in:
a) the residential property class is 1.0000;
b) the multi-residential property class is 2.0600;
c) the new multi-residential property class is 1.0000;
d) the commercial property class is 1.7586;
e) the industrial property class is 2.8000;
f) the pipelines property class is 1.6334;
g) the farmlands property class is 0.2500;
h) the managed forests property class is 0.2500.
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Niagara"lllrll Region Office of the Regional Clerk
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold
ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-685-4977
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
April 14, 2006
Mr. Dean lorfida
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida,
Planning Review Committee. April 13. 2006
At its meeting of April 13, 2006, the Planning Review Committee, overseeing the
Review of the Planning Function in Niagara, authorized the release and circulation of
the Discussion Paper that has been prepared as part of this process. The Committee,
Chaired by Regional Councillor William Smeaton (of Niagara Falls), consists of
representatives from all Niagara municipalities, as well as the Niagara Peninsula
Conservation Authority (NPCA). This Committee has the responsibility to oversee the
review process.
Another important part of the process is the engagement of stakeholders - this effort is
being led by Regional Councillor Debbie Zimmerman (of Grimsby). The Discussion
Paper reflects the process followed to date, including the stakeholder feedback to this
point.
Appendix 2 of the Discussion Paper represents the efforts of the Technical Review
Committee that has been put in place to support this overall effort. The members of this
Committee are professional planners from all Niagara municipalities as well as the
NPCA.
On behalf of the Project Lead, Patrick Robson, Director of Community Integration,
please read the Discussion Paper and its Appendices, provide your feedback, and help
us assure that we have the best system of planning for our richly diverse Niagara
community.
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3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Telephone: 905-984-3630
Fax: 905-641-5208
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
April 25, 2006
File: D.13.RE.am -170
Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Re: Notice of Public Meeting
Proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170
Willoughby Land Use Policies
City of NiaQara Falls
The Regional Municipality of Niagara has initiated an Amendment to its Policy Plan to
provide for revised land use policies for the Willoughby Area in the City of Niagara Falls.
A public meeting is being held under Section 17 of The Planninq Act on Tuesday, May
16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Niagara Falls Council Chambers. A copy of the
Notice of Public Meeting for Regional Policy Plan Amendment is enclosed.
Also enclosed is a copy of Background Information Report DPD 18-2006 which explains
the nature and purpose of Amendment 170 and sets out the proposed form and content
of the Amendment.
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If you have any questions, please contact Drew Semple, Senior Planner, with the ~
Region. ~
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Proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170 was initiated by the Regional Municipality of Niagara. The Amendment proposes land
use policies for the Willoughby Area in the City of Niagara Falls. The amendment site is located in the area south of the existing Urban
Area and east of the Queen Elizabeth Way. See the location map beiow.
The proposed iand use policies inciude the following:
. The establishment of a "Rural Area" designation on lands south of the Chippawa Urban Area Boundary and the inclusion of
policies to pennit and recognize the existing Legends of Niagara Golf Course and further to the south, estate residential
development on iarge lots and subject to subdivision approval on iands south of the Legends Golf Course, east of the Hydro
ROWand north of a line mid-way between Marshall Road and Miller Road.
. The urban development potential of the lands located north of Usshers Creek and east of the QEW as well as lands in the
Sodom Road/QEW interchange area will be considered as part of an overall Regional Growth Management Study now underway.
. The designation on the lands north of Ussher's Creek will remain "Rural" with special policies to prevent small lot consents and
new livestock operations that could jeopardized the efficient future deveiopment of the site for urban land uses.
. The existing "Good General Agricultural Area" designation on the remaining iands in the Willoughby Area will not be changed.
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This public meeting is being held under the provisions of Section 17 of the Plannina Act at the following time and place:
DATE: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
, TIME: . 7:00 p.m.
,~, LOCATION: Council Chambers
Niagara Falls City Hall
:':t,;; 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls
If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision by the Regional Municipality of Niagara regarding this Amendment
application does not make oral submissions at a pUblic meeting or make written submissions to the Regional Municipality of Niagara the
before the proposed Amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.
If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Pian Amendments you must make a written request to:
Ms Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 SI. David's Road, P.O.-Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7
A copy of the proposed Amendment and background materials related to the Amendment will be available for inspection at the public
meeting. For more information contact:
Mr. Drew Semple, MCIP, RPP
Planning and Development Department
Regional Municipality of Niagara
(905) 984-3630
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Niagara "'Region ,
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REPORT TO: Chair and Members of the
Planning and Public Works Committee
SUBJECT: Proposed Modifications to
Policy Plan Amendment No. 170
Proposed Land Use Policies
Willoughby Area - City of Niagara Falls
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That this Committee recommend to Regional Council: ,.
'.) 1. That the proposed revised provisions of Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170 be
received and further detailed review supported.
2. That the revised Amendment be circulated for comment to affected agenciEls and a ,
public meeting be held pursuant to Plannina Act requirements.
3. That copies of the report be circulated to the City of Niagara Falls fOr information and
comment.
PURPOSE
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This report proposes major revisions to the land use poli<;:ies for the Willoughby area of
Niagara Falls set out in Policy Plan Amendment 170. The revised poiicies reflect a
changed Provincial Policy environment and attempt to address concems raised by the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with the previously proposed policies.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2002, the Region proposed a set of development and conservation policies for the
Willoughby Area of the City of Niagara Falls in the area east of the QEW. The policies
were part of proposed Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170.' The policies proposed a
"Deferred Urban Area" to accommodate future long term growth, a serviced economic
.J development node in the Sodom Road/QEW interchange area, and a Special Rural
designation on the remaining lands. Estate Residential development was permitted on
lands south of the Legends of Niagara Golf Course. The policies were developed in
cooperation and with the support of the City of Niagara Falls. The Ministry of Municipal
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Affairs and Housing raised major concems with almost all of the components of the
Amendment and it did not proceed forward.
This report outlines a number of revisions to Amendment 170 that reflect the requirements
of the new Provincial Policy Statement. It is proposed that the area formerly proposed as
a deferred urban area be identified as Growth Study Areas and its potential as future
urban areas considered through the Region's Growth Management Study. Similarly, the
Sodom Road area would be considered as part of the Growth Management Study. The
Growth Management Study should consider the implications of the Proposed Growth Plan.
for the Greater Golden HorseShoe including the proposed Goods Movement Corridor
through the Niagara Peninsula and the proposed Gateway Economic Zone shown in
Niagara Falls and "Fort Erie.
The Good General Agricultural Area would remain on other lands in the area with the
exception .of a proposed Rural Area to recognize and permit the'gOlf cOurse and'
recreational uses on the Legends of Niagara property and estate residential uses on large
lots and by plan of subdivision to the south of the existing golf course lands. The
proposed estate residential area iricludes the lands' supported by Regional Council as
Amendment 161 to the Regional Policy Plan which is now the subject of an OMB HeariT)g
scheduled for April 19,2006. The proposed estate residential area also contains an area (J
that was the subject of Regional Policy Plan Amendment 113 that approved a Rural
designation on a 75 acre parcel north of Miller Road.
Staff have met several tinies With City of Niagara Falls st<lff and Provincial staff to discuss
alternative development options for the Willoughby Area. Most recently, a meeting was
held with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing staff in early January 2006.
It is proposed that the revised policies be circulated for comment and a public meeting be
held to obtain comments and ansWer questions from the public. Location maps are found
on page 2 and page 3.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Not applicable
REPORT
Some Historical Context
In 2002, in DPD 48-2002, the Region proposed a set ofland use and conseivation poliCies
for the Willoughby area of Niagara Falls, collectively identified as Policy Plan Amendment 0
170.
There were five major components of Amendment 170 as described below:
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1. Deferred Urban Area - It was proposed to redesignate a large area presently
designated "Rural" in the Regional Policy Plan as "Deferred Urban Area". The
"Deferred Urban Area" designation was intended to provide .for a futurE! growth area to
. meet the long,term development needs of Niagara Falls arid the Region and providE:)
an strategic growth area consistent with the "Go South" objectives in the -Regional
Policy Plan. Policies were proposed to restrict severances, estate residential
development and other intensive uses that would jeopardize the efficient development
of this area for urban development.
2. WillouqhbySpecial Rural - The remainder of the lands east of the QEWoutside the
"Deferred Urban Area" were proposed to be. redesignated from "Good General
Agricultural Area" to "Special Rural". The effect of the "Special Rural" designation ,was
to provide for low density uses such as farms, hobby farms, agri-tourism uses, golf
'" courses, campgrounds and other recreation uses. Estate residential uses were to be
restricted to an area south of the Legends of Niagara Golf Course.
3. Open Space and Estate Residential Development - Within the "Special Rl.!raJ"
designation a separate open space policy was proposed that permitted golf@w:ses
",and recreation uses on that portion of the Legends of Niagara Golf Course 1ands
0) extending outside the urban area. Also, a second site specific policy was proposed :~o
permit Estate Residential uses on lands south of the legends of Niagara Golf Course
'and extending south to a point midway between Miller Road and.Marshall Road .and
. mainly to the west of Willoughby Drive. dt was intended that this estate residential
development would be developed primarily by plan of subdivision on large lots with a
minimum size of one hectare.
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4. QEW Development Nodes - An area to the east of the QEW in the Sodom Rpad area
was proposed as a serviced enterprise district. The intent was to encourage large
scale employment and recreational development propbsalson full municipal services. .
The Netherby Road area abutting the Douglastown community was also identified as a
possible urban expansion area.
5. Environmental Conservation Area - The environmental heritage features in the area
were proposed to be recognized and protected through an environmental policy and
designation specific to the Willoughby area.
Recent Provincial Policv Initiatives
In 2002, as part of the agency review, the Province raised a number of important
concems, questions and objections to most of the components of Policy Plan Amendment
170. Forthat reason and others, progress on Amendment 170 has been minimal.
.) There has been a number of important Provincial Policy initiatives introduced in the past
year or two that relate indirectly and directly to the provisions contained in Amendment
170.
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The Greenbelt Plan was established by order in Council under. the authority. of the
Greenbelt Act on February 28, 2005 and took effect as of .December 16, 2004. The
Greenbelt Act cOntains strong provisions for. protecting agricultural land and gives
particularly strong protection to specialty croplands.. Within specialty crop areas non-
agricultural uses with few exceptions are not permitted and settlement areas are not
permitted to expand into "specialty crop areas".
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) was approved by the Province and came into effect
on March 1, 2005. Under Section 1.1.3.9 a planning authority can allow an expansion to a
settlement area only at the time of a comprehensive review and then only after certain
other COnditions are met. Also, non-farm and farm severances throughout agricultural
areas. were restricted. Regional Policy Plan Amendment. 170 is considered by the
Province to be subject to the provisions in the new PPS.
In November 2005, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal issued its latest 'Places
to Grow - A Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe". The Plan
establishes intensification and density standards as well as population and employment
grp\iVlh allocations. Similar to the Provincial Policy Statement, upper tier municipalities, in
. CbPPeration with lower tier municipalities, are responsible for alloCating' population ,and
. erriployment growth and developing density and redevelopment targets. All municipal
official plans are expected to be brought into conformity with the Growth Plan... ;rhe .,)
Regional Municipality of Niagara is now in the process of initiating a Growth Management
StUdy in accordance with the requirements of the Growth Plan and in accordance with the
ProVincial Policy Statement.
. The major effect of these Provincial Policy initiatives on Regional Policy Plan Amendment
170 can be summarized as follows:
. the Greenbelt Plan effectively provides a policy umbrella for addressing pressure for
urban development on specialty croplands;
. the "Deferred Urban" designation as well as the QEW growth nodes represent
expansions to settlement areas and establishment of a new settlement area which
under the Provincial Policy Statement requires a comprehensive review as a
precondition of any urban area expansion or new designation; a!1d
. the Region recently adopted Environmental Policies and mapping for the entire
Region including the Willoughby area. The environmental policies and proposed
designations in the original Amendment 170 are redundant and the new policies and
designations now replace them.
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Proposed Revised WilloUQhbv Land Use Policies
Willoughby Growth Study Area and Sodom RoadArea
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It is proposed that the Region's Growth Study consider, in cooperation with the City of
Niagara Falls, the need for and strategic importance of establishing or expanding urban
area on two areas in Willoughby to meet future development needs.
The first area corresponds to the lands now designated "Rural" and located south of
Lyon's Creek Road from Chippawa weshtb the QEW following UsshersCreek.. Future
Urban development in this area is consistent with the Region's Strategic Objective to
encourage development in the southem portion of Niagara, particularly in contiguous
blocks along the QEW corridor between Niagara Falls and Fort Erie.
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Consistent with the provision~ in the Provincial RolicyStatement no e~pansion to the
urban area can be considered except through a comprehensive review by the planning
al,lthority. The Regional Growth Study represents the requisite comprehensive review.
The second area is the Sodom Road interchange east of the QEW' This area has been
.J considered asa potential "serviced enterprise district" where fully serviced urban
development potential exists. It is believed that this area may have potential as a site for
large-scale employment and recreationalltourist development on full urban services to take
-advantage of the site's strategic location on the QEW' The Proposed Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe shows a Gateway Economic Zone that includes Niagara Falls
and Fort Erie and a Goods Movement Corridor through the middle of Niagara. The impact
of these proposals would be considered as part of the Region's Growth Study.'
It is proposed that the Region's Growth Study consider the potential of this area as a
development node and, based on the comprehensive review, determine; and more
accurately identify the need for and desirability of an urban ,designation in this area. For
now, the existing "Good General Agricultural Area" designation would remain 'in the area.
Proposed Amendments
1. That the Urban Areas Boundaries Map be. amended to show a 'Willoughby Growth
Study Area" designation on lands designated as "Rural" on the Agricultural Land Base
Map in the Regional Policy Plan east of the QEW, north of Usshers Creek and south of
the existing Niagara Falls Urban Area.
2. That the following new policies and criteria for the Willoughby Growth Study Area be
added to the Regional Policy Plan to regulate development in the interim pending the
completion of a comprehensive Growth Management Study and the possible
.) designation of this area for future urban use:
a. Policy 5.7 is renumbered to Policy 5.7(a);
b. A new Policy 5.7(b) is added as follows:
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The 'Willoughby Growth Study Area and the Sodom Road Area" are areas where
urban development may be directed in the long term. The Region will prepare a
Growth Study in cooperation with local municipalities to determine the appropriateness
of these areas for urban development. In the interim, the following policies will apply to
Willoughby Growth Study Area:
a. Development that could jeopardize the efficient future urban use is not permitted.
b. Extensions of municipal sanitary and water facilities are not permitted with the
exception of those extensions permitted under Policy 8.8.5.
c. Existing uses can continue and expansions or change in use can be considered
provided it is demonstrated that the expansions or change in use will not jeopardize
the Orderly development of the area for urban uses.
d. Only low-density uses such as campgrounds and golf driving ranges requiring large
land areas and which maintain the open character of the area are permitted subject
to an amendment to the City of Niagara Falls Zoning By-law.
e. Individual consents for residential, commercial or industrial purposes on small lots "J
of less than 10 hectares or 25 acres and estate residential subdivisions are not
permitted.
f. Agricultural uses that will not jeopardize the ultimate urban use of the area are
permitted, including hobby farms, but excluding new livestock and greenhouse
operations.
g. Any development in this area will be subject to the Region's Environmental Policies
and other policies in this plan.
New Proposed Rural Area
It is proposed that the area south of Chippawa, west of the Niagara Parks Commission
lands, east of a Hydro line right of way and north of a line halfway between Marshall Road
and Miller Road be redesignated from "Good General Agricultural Area" to "Rural Area". A
location map is on page 3.
Within the above new "Rural Area" are two discrete sub-areas where specific forms of
development may occur: an Open Space Area and an Estate Residential Area.
Open Space Area
The northeast portion of the new "RuraL Area" is used almost exclusively for golf course )
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and environmental purposes. The Niagara Parks Commission owns virtually all of this
area. Non-farm residential or other similar uses are not consistent with the environmental
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attributes and the public land ownership pattern. Development and land uses that
maintain an open space character is the most appropriate for this area.
Therefore, the Regional Policy Plan should specify that only those land uses consistent
with an Open Space designation, such as the Parks Commission golf courses, other
compatible, large scale recreational uses, conservation uses ahd environmental areas are
permitted.
Proposed Amendment
That the following be added to the text of the Regional Policy Plan:
6.8.12 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 68 Rural Areas Policies, an Open
Space Area as shown. on the Land Use Schedule of the Niagara Falls Official
Plan, is recognized On the Niagara Parks Commission lands generally east 'of
Willoughby Drive, west of the Niagara River Parkway and northerly f,.ofT) a line
part way between Willick Road and WeciVer Road. Uses that promote fi"!eop'tm
space character of this area are permitted in accordance with the Niagara Falls
Official Plan such as golf courses, compatible recreational uses, cons~ivation
uses and environmental areas.
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An area exists immediately south of the "Open Space Area" that has experienced
cqnsiderable lot fragmentation (by severance and by testamentary devise) and contains
two :estate residential subdivision proposals. The proposed estate residential use of this
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ar:eqis'.compatible with the golf course and historici:lI heritage uses to the north and would
reC()gnize and help to structure the existing scattered non-farm lot pattern. The intent is to
Prornote this form of development primarily by plans of subdivision within thi~, Rural Area
only.
Policies for this type of development also are needed in the Niagara Falls Official Plan to
address such matters as:
. lot size _ . permit only larger lot sizes and encourage a variation in lot sizes to
maintain the open space character of the area (i.e. minimum 1 hectare with a range
of lot sizes in each subdivision);
. hlfilling - permit some infill lots provided they are compatible with the natural
environment and existing uses;
. strip development - not permitted;
. estate residential subdivisions - permitted on internal street patterns only;
. protection ofthe natural environment - development will be designed to respect
.) and enhance woodlots, natural areas, drainage courses and floodplains;
. stormwater management - developments will be expected to include stormwater
management techniques that protect the natural environment and other uses;
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. incompatible uses - development will be adequately separated from livestock
uses and, as appropriate, commercial facilities;
. servicing - estate residential subdivision development will rely solely on private
servicing and municipal services 'Nillnot be extended;
.. traffic - additional traffic from estate residential uses will have to be adequately
accommodated on the local road system and not impact the Niagara Parkway.
Direct access to the Parkway for new estate residential development will not be
permitted. Developers will be required to upgrade east-west roads and contribute to
the upgrade of north-south roads; and
.. Provincial Policy matters - all estate residential development will be reviewed in
relation to matters of Provindal interest such as cultural heritage, community
development, servicing, etc.
. The City of Niagara Falls in its staff report has indicated that these issues will be included
. in any local amendment and Regional' staff will consider them when reviewing the Official
pii;ln Amendment.' However, the Regional Plan should support and recognize these
important land use matters. Therefore, it is recommended that relevant polides be
included in the Regional Policy Plan Amendment to accommodate the local and Provincial
. requirements noted above. .
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That the following be added to the text of the Regional Policy Plan:
6.8.13 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 68, Rural Area Policies, an "Estate
Residential Area': as shown on the Land Use Schedule of the Niagara Falls
OffiCial Plan, is recognized in the area generally east of the Hydro line right of
way, west of the Niagara River Parkway and north of a line half way between
Marshall Road and Miller Road east of the hydro line. Subject to more detailed
policies of the Niagara Falls Official Plan estate residential uses on large lots of
varying sizes with a minimum size of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) are permitted by way
of plans of subdivision and limited infilling. SUCh development must be
adequately serviced with private facilities, must comply with the Environmental
Policies in Section 7 and must meet the requirements of the Niagara FailS
Official Plan.
Further Analvsis and Justification for the Proposed Estate Residential Area
Agricultural Land Capability for Common Field Crop Production
The majority of the soils within the area proposed for Estate Residential are identified as
poorly drained Malton and Weiland Series soils that are considered Class 3WD for the . )
production of common field crops if there are drainage improvements and Class 5W if not
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According to mapping prepared by the Ontario Institute of Pedology, ther~ are also smaller
but still significant Peel and Oneida Series soils that are rated Class 3D and 3T
respectively for the production of common field crops:
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These soils are typical of much of Willoughby Township and are also found in some o~her
areas in Niagara. Although considered at the low end of what might be considered "Gqod
General Agricultural Areas", the Agricultural Land Base Map in the Regional p()licy Plan
designates and protects most of the lands throughout the Region with similar soils as
"Good General Agricultural Areas".
Existing Land Use on the Site
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The total area of the lands proposed for Estate Residential development is approximately
507 acres and is bounded by Niagara Parkway residential strip on the east, to the. hydro
corridor on the west, the Legends of Niagara Golf Course lands on the north and a line
approximately midway between Miller Road and Marshall Road to the south.
The land uses within this block consist of the following:
1. Lands in Agricultural Production 50 acres
.J 2. Idle Agricultural and Scrub Vegetation 192 acres
3. Woodlands and Wetland Features 98 acres
4. Existing and Approved Estate Residential 155 acres
5. Other (Roads) 10 acres
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The total amount of land within the proposed estate residential area not presently
developed or already approved for estate development is about 242 acres. The site also
contains about 155 acres of existing and approved estate development. This total
includes the approved Amendment 113 area which represents about 75 acres and some
22 lots for estate development. Woodlands and wetland features in the area comprise
about 98 additional acres. Woodlands identified here are designated Environmental
Conservation Areas in the adopted new Environmental Policies in the Regional Policy
Plan. Development proposals within Conservation Areas or on adjacent lands are subject
to the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study and development is only permitted if
it can be demonstrated that there will be no negative impact on the natural heritage
feature. It is inappropriate, therefore, to assume that all or any part of these lands will be
available for estate residential development.
.) Given a total area of 242 acres and assuming the entire area is developed on lots with an
average size of 3 acres and 5 acres, the total number of new estate lots. in the area would
range from 50 to 80 units. If all of the 98 acres designated Conservation Area were not
protected, the total potential number of new estate lots would range frorn about 70 to 110.
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Surrounding Land Use
To the north of the proposed Estate Residential Area is the Legends of Niagara GOlf
Course. The Legends of Niagara Golf Course was developed by the Niagara Parks
Commission in the 1990's and was opened for play in the Fall of 2001. The golf course
consists of two 18-hole championship quality courses designed by two of the best golf
course architects. There is also a 9-hole executive length course, practice facility and
clubhouse. The total size is about 700 acres. Another 300 acres of property was
purchased by the Parks Commission as a park site in an area to protect the site of the War
of 1812 Battle of Chippawa. The golf course and battlefield site were purchased and
developed to promote tourism, generate revenue for the Commission and to protect and
recognize the historic significance ofthe battlefield site.
Approximately 440 acres of the Legends of Niagara Golf Course extends outside the
Niagara Falls Urban Area Boundary. The remainder of the 1000 acre golf course and park
area are located inside the Urban Area Boundary.
To the east of the proposed estate residential site are the Niagara River and associated
Parks Commission lands and a strip of existing estate residential development. Estate
developrnent here is permitted under Policy 12.14 in the Regional Policy Plan that allows
residential development at low density to a depth Qf 140 metres (450 feet) along the west ')
side of the Niagara Parkway between Chippawa and the Town of Fort Erie. The area is .......
almost completely developed with estate residential development on private water and
sewage treatment services. There are some opportunities for infill development.
To the west of the site are a hydro right of way and a row of existing estate residential lots
and dwellings along Willoughby Drive. Lands to the west of Willoughby Drive appear to be
more actively farmed. There is, however, some additional estate development south of
Miller Road and west of Willoughby Drive.
To the south is a row of existing estate residential development fronting on Marshall Road.
Also to the south is a former site of a food processing business that has ceased operation
and all buildings removed.
Ability of the Lands to Support Agricultural Production
The lands proposed for estate residential development are considered to have low long
term potential for agricultural production. This conclusion is based on a number of factors
including the small amount of existing farming activity in the area, the degree of lot
fragmentation, the amount and type of non-farm lands uses in and abutting the area, and
the lack of agricultural infrastructure.
The propose estate residential area consists of about 507 acres. There are six lots larger )
than 25 acres on the site with the largest being about 90 acres. The average size ofthe
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six largest lots is about 46 acres. The six largest lots occupy about 55 percent of the.total
site or about 278 acres. The remaining 229 acres of the site are divided into about 56 lots
with an average size of about 4 acres.
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There is one area consisting of about 50 acres being farmed in what appears to be
common field crops. There is a smaller area on Weaver Road where ,trees are being
planted that appears to be part of a reforestation effort but may be part of a landscaping
business. There is one farm building on Miller Road near the Niagara Parkway that once
held some ponies but is now empty. There are no existing livestock operations on or near
the site.
The number of non-farm land uses and particularly the number of existing and approved
estate residential uses on the site and in the surrounding area make it more difficult to
carry out normal farming practices. Intensive forms of agriculture such as livestock
operations would have a problem meeting minimum distance separation requirements.
There are no municipal drains or private tile drainage on the site. Much of the area has
been sitting idle or as scrub land for at least 25 years.
Primarily because of the above reasons, it is concluded that these lands could more
appropriately be designated "Rural Area". It is also concluded that the potential for theqe
lands being converted to sustainable agricultural production in the future is unlikely..
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Policy 1.1.1 (d) in the Provincial Policy Statement requires that healthy, liveable and safe
communities be sustained by avoiding development and land use patterns that would
prevent the efficient expansion of settlement areasin those areas which are adjacent.or
.c1ose to settlement areas. This provision is important. It is intended to discourage the
approval of certain types of development such as estate residential development adjacent
to urban areas in order to facilitate the orderly and efficient .development of the area should
the urban boundary be expanded sometime in the future..
This provision would be applicable in this area if the existing pattem of development did
not already make this area a poor candidate for urban expansion if not preclude it. The
Legends of Niagara Golf Course and the Chippawa battlefield site theoretically could be
redeveloped for urban residential development. This however is considered unlikely given
that these facilities are publicly owned recreation areas and given the fact that the Niagara
Parks Commission purchased and developed the lands in part to ensure that the
battlefield site and surrounding area were not developed for intensive urban land use
purposes that would detract from the significant cultural heritage and histori<; importance of
the area. Also, the amount of estate residential development south of the golf course
along Willoughby Road, Miller Road and the Niagara Parkway now make this area difficult
to efficiently develop at urban densities and inefficient to service as part of an expanded
urban area even without the addition of more estate residential development.
) Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170 proposes that a more reasonable alternative future
expansion area if needed in Willo'ughby is the ''Rural Area" designated to the west of
Ussher's Creek and east of the QEW.
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Private Sewer and Water Services
The Regional Public Health Department has been requested to consider and identify any
constraints on the long term operation of private sewage treatment and private water
services in the area proposed for estate residential development. In addition to
discussions with the Public Health Department staff, Ministry of Environment and l\iPCA
staff have been contacted to discuss the issue and to determine what information is
available that would address this important concern.
Based on discussions to date, the Public Health Department's primary concem here with
estate development relates to the appropriateness of the lot size and frontage width.
Public Health Department staff were supportive of the proposed 1 hectare minimum Jot
size. With these lot sizes and provided frontages are adequate staff were satisfied that
septic systems could operate successfully in this area and be properly separated from any
wells. They mentioned that raised beds may be required if permeability of the soils was an
issue. Side seepage could be controlled through a collar and a further 50 foot extension of
soil if necessary. They could not recall any major complaints in the area related to the
operation of septic systems. They did not have any information on the number of wells in
the area or the condition of the groundwater,
The MOE Area Supervisor confirmed that water well records were not good sources of ....)
information regarding water quality and suggested that the hydrogeologist with the
Hamilton Office of MOE be. contacted and that the Niagara Peninsula Conservation
Authority be called to determine if the recent groundwater study had any specific
information on this area The hydrogeologist with Hamilton Office of MOE examined well
records, soil conditions and had some comments regarding the depth of bedrock, the
quality of the water, and recommendations for monitoring wells before development. The
underlying rock is part of the Salina formation. He therefore noted that water is likely to
contain sulphur and residents probably would not like its taste or smell. Cisterns may have
to be used. The depth of soil based on well records was 24 to 34 feet one concession
back from the river. He mentioned that that depth would probably continue to the Niagara
River. He suggested that the developer have a hydrogeologist put in test wells on either
side of the site to identify water quality and to determine if raised beds are required.
Conclusions
The Planning and Development Department propose a number of major revisions to
Regional Policy Plan Amendment 170 that reflect and are consistent with the provisions in
the Provincial Policy Statement and reflect the strategic objectives in the Regional Policy
Plan. The major remaining 'area of contention relates to the proposed estate residential
area. This report argues that the land proposed for estate development more properly
should be considered Rural Area rather than a Good General Agricultural Area. The
Provincial Policy Statement does permit the identification of Prime Agricultural Areas .J
through an alternative land evaluation approved by the Province. The Province therefore
will have an important role in determining whether the rationale set out in this report is
reasonable and acceptable.
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It should also be noted that the proposed Provincial Growth Plan, Places to Grow in Policy
2.2.9 (2) states that new multiple lots (more than 3 lots) for residential development in
Rural Areas are to be directed to settlement areas. In the future, if this policy is approved
then there would be limits on the amount of estate development in Rural Areas
It is proposed that because of the extensive nature of the changes that a public meeting
be arranged to receive the comments of the public. and that the proposed ch~nges be
circulated for comment to all affected agencies. Following that review, the proposed
changes would be presented to Council for approval
Submitted by: Approved by:
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This report was prepared by Drew SemPle, MCIP, RPP, Senior Planner~
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Niagara.1I Region The Regional Municipality of Niagara
3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Telephone: 905-984-3630
Fax: 905-641-5208
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
April 24, 2006
File: D.02.Ag.to
Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Re: Update 2006
Model Site Alteration Bv-Iaw for the Niaaara Community
The enclosed report, Update 2006 - Model Site Alteration By-law for the Niagara
Community (DPD 30-2006) is an update on the response of the local municipalities to the
model Site Alteration By-law that was proposed in 2004 for the Niagara Community.
The proposed Model Site Alteration By-law deals specifically with topsoil preservation, the
altering of the grade of land, the filling of valleylands and woodlots and the filling or
draining of wetlands. The proposed By-law covers the issues of permits and their
requirements, environmental protection measures, methods of enforcement and cost
recovery should remediation be required. The benefits and challenges of implementing
such a by-law were discussed at the March 24, 2006 meeting of the Area Planners.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 905-984-3630, ext. 3387. :z:
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FINANCIAL 1M PLICA TIONS
None applicable.
REPORT
A Model Site Alteration By-law
Regional Niagara has developed a model Site Alteration By-law that would allow
municipalities to:
. ensure proper drainage of land,
. prevent the removal or destruction of topsoil,
. guide and limit pre-development construction,
. provide protection where there is no review process,
. provide for remediation and/or the rehabilitation of damaged land,
. protect farmland, and
. prevent erosion and protect the environment.
Activities such as topsoil removal, dumping or placement of fill and the grading of land can
lead to problems such as flooding and erosion, poor water quality, the degradation of '.J
farmland and damage to significant natural areas. Where development is involved, site
alteration is regulated through the planning approvals process, but there are other
situations where there is currently no mech;:mism to ensure that site alterations do not
result in harm to adjacent properties, agricultural resources or a healthy environment. The
proposed site alteration by-law would provide such a mechanism.
The Site Alteration By-law would protect areas where there is currently no means for the
regulation of issues such as drainage, pre-development land disturbances, golf course
development, as well as the protection of topsoil, farmland and environmental areas. A set
of criteria is set out to deal with these issues. A consistent approach throughout Niagara
would be beneficial to all involved. It should be noted that site alteratiOns that are part of
normal farm practices are exempt.
Under the Municipal Act, a Site Alteration By-law provides not only for the reparation of
damages to the land, but it allows for the imposition of fines of up to $25,000 for individual
offenses and up to $100,000 for corporate offenses.
The Municipal Act permits two possible roles for Regional Niagara in the implementation of
a Site Alteration By-law. The Region could develop a model by-law, with local
municipalities adopting and administering it, or the Region could both develop the by-law
and, at the request of the local municipality, assume the administrative function on their
behalf. If the model Site Alteration By-law was adopted Region-wide, there would be a )
more even application of the proposed protective measures across Niagara.
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Update on Local Municipal Site Alteration By-law Initiatives
Previous to the last update, the Town of Lincoln, the Town of Fort Erie and the City of
Niagara Falls had developed site alteration by-laws. Most recently, the Town of Niagara-
on-the-Lake adopted its own Site Alteration By-law in June 2005. Staff indicated that their
By-law is based on the model, which was very useful, and then was adjusted somewhat to
meet the specific needs of the municipality.
Regional staff met with the Town of Grimsby Council. Theirconcern was the cost of
administration and they have decided not to move ahead on a By-law at this time. As site
alteration has not been an issue in the past, staff from the City of Sl Catharines do not
see a need for a site alteration by-law at this time and will be taking a report to their
Council to this effect later in the year. The City of Port Colbome indicated that it
considered site alteration to be covered by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority's
policies, the City's Top Soil By-law and their site plan process.
Planning and Engineering staff from the City of Weiland plan to consider the model Site
Alteration By-law in conjunction with a review of other local planning procedures that is to
take place sometime this year. As well, staff from the City of Thorold, the Township of
) West Lincoln, the Town of Pelham and the Township of Wainfleet currently have the
topic under review.
CONCLUSION
There have been a variety of responses by the local municipalities to the proposed Site
Alteration By-law. Four municipalities have already adopted a Site Alteration By-law.
Three municipalities have decided not to move ahead at this time, one. because of
administrative costs, one because they have determined it is a non-issue in their
municipality and another because they feel the issues are covered by existing legislation
and other local by-laws. Five have indicated that they intend to review the matter in the
not-too-distant future. These five municipalities have expressed an interest in discussing
this issue at an upcoming Area Planners meeting.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Corwin T. Cambray, MCIP, RPP
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Ge . olson, MCIP, RPP, Senior Policy C rdination Planner.
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Niagara If Region The Regional Municipality of Niagara
3550 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Telephone: 905-984-3630
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Fax: 905-641-5208
E-mail: plan@regional.niagara.on.ca
April 24, 2006
File: D.13.RE.am 2-2005
Mr. Dean lorfida
Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. lorfida:
Re: Notice of Council Adoption
Regional Policy Plan Amendment 2-2005
ReQional Road Allowance Policies
Regional Council adopted Amendment 2-2005 to the Regional Policy Plan on April 13, 2006.
The Amendment replaces the existing Regional Road System policies in Section 9.A of the Plan
with a comprehensive new set of policies.
The Regional Municipality of Niagara is exempt from the need to seek Amendment approval
from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. If no requests for referral to the Ontario
Municipal Board are received within 20 days from the Notice of Adoption, then Amendment 2-
2005 will be deemed to be approved on the day following the last day for referrals. The last
date of appeal is May 14, 2006.
You will find enclosed copies of the Notice of Adoption and a copy of By-law 33 - 2006. The two
reports dealing with this Amendment are also enclosed. The Addendum to DPD 41-2006
includes the final approved version of the Amendment which is also in the By-law.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
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File No: RE.am-2-2005 Date of Adoption: April 13, 2006
Municipality: Regional Niagara Date of Notice: April 24, 2006
Subject: Regional Road Allowance Policies Last Date of Appeal: May 14, 2006
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
With respect to a Regional Policy Plan Amendment
Subsection 17(23) of the Planning Act
Regional Council on April 13, 2006 adopted Amendment 2-2005 to the Policy Plan for the Regional Municipality of
Niagara by By-law 33-2006.
Purpose and Effect of the Regional Policy Plan Amendment
The Amendment revises Section 9.A, "The Regional Road System", of the Regional Policy Plan. The purpose of the
Amendment is to replace the existing policies and to clearly delineate road allowance requirements so that new
development along the road does not occur in a manner that limits the municipality's ability to provide future
services and utilities within the road allowance. In addition, road allowance widenings can be acquired at no
expense to the Region when a developer applies for site plan approval, provided that the widenings are described in
an official plan as required by Section 41 of The Planning Act. Road allowance widenings may also be obtained
through the subdivision and severance process.
When and How to File an Appeal When the Decision is Final
Any appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board must be filed The proposed Policy Plan Amendment is exempt
with the Clerk of the Regional Municipality of Niagara no from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs
later than 20 days from the date of this notice as shown and Housing and the decision of Regional Council is
above as the last date of appeal. final if a Notice of Appeal is not received on or
before the last date of appeal noted above.
The appeal should be sent to the attention of the
Planner at the address shown below and it must, Other Related Applications - None
(1) set out the specific part of the proposed official plan
amendment to which the appeal applies, Getting Additional Information
(2) set out the reasons for the request for the appeal, Additional information about the application is
and available for public inspection during regular office
(3) be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the hours in the Regional Niagara Planning and
Ontario Municipal Board Act in the amount of Development Department offices at 3550 Schmon
$125.00 payable by certified cheque to the Minister Parkway, Thorold.
of Finance, Province of Ontario.
Mailing Address for Filing a Notice of Appeal
Who Can File An Appeal Mrs. Pam Gilroy
Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may Regional Clerk
appeal the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board. An Regional Municipality of Niagara
appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated 2201 St. David's Road
association or group. However, an appeal may be filed P.O. Box 1042
in the name of an individual who is a member of the Thorold, Ontario
association or group.
Submit notice of appeal to the attention of
Rich Miller, Planner.
Tel: (905) 984-3630
FAX: (905) 641-5208
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Office of the Clerk
April 26, 2006
File #120801
Via fax: 416-585-6470
The Honourable John Gerretsen
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 17th floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
Honourable and Dear Sir:
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Re: Opting Out of Niagara Region
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of April 24, 2006, passed the
following resolution:
THAT: In view of the response received from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The
Honourable John Gerretsen, dated April 21, 2006, the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie
hereby determines that no further action be taken to consider a by-law to submit a question to the
electors at the 2006 regular municipal election to opt out of Regional Government, and further
THAT: Staff submit a further report to Council identifying opportunities to implement changes at the
Regional level to increase and improve accountability and efficiencies including any opportunities
for the Town to assume certain services if deemed cost effective.
By copy of this letter to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and Area Municipalities they
are being so advised of the action by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie and will
be notified accordingly when a further report will be forthcoming to Council.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly,
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Town Clerk
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c.c. K. Craitor, M.P.P. Niagara Falls- VIA FAX 416-326-9338
T. Hudak, M.P.P. Erie-Lincoln - VIA FAX 416-325-0998
P. Partington, Regional Chair VIA FAX 905-687-4977
D. Martin, Regional Councillor
Area Municipalities
H. Schlange, Chief Administrative Officer
M. Neubauer, Director of Corporate Services
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario. Canada L2A 286
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
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Ms. Carolyn J. Ket! TOWN OF FORT ERIE
Town Clerk
Town of Fort Eric
One Municipal Centre Drive
Fort :Erie ON L2A 256
DIlU Ms. Kctt:
Thank you for your facsimile of March 21, 2006, in which you enclose a copy of Council's April
10th and ~ch 20th resolutions regarding the placement of a question regarding secession from
the Region of Niagara on the November 2006 municipal election ballot.
I would like to draw your att~tiQn to section 8.1(2) of the Municipal Ele.ctirms ACI; 1996 (the
Act), which sla~s that municipalities may not ask a 'question OD a matter tbatu considered a .
. provinc:ial interest. . Ontario Regulation 425}00 under the kt defines mattcrs of proVillGial
interest, with J:espect to which a municipality cannot ask a question, as "municipal restructuring,
including the consideration, investigation, discussion and negotiation of municipal
rcstlUcturiIJg" .
Therefore, the Town of Fort Erie does not have the legislative authority required to place a
municipal restructurinJ!; question On thl: 2006 mllnicipal eIec:tion ballot. Your counClil may wish
to reconsider its recent resolutions ~ light of these provisions.
However, while there is no legislative process cu:rrentIy in place that would allow for the de-
amalgamation of m\Wicipalities, I am always willing to collSider loC8lly agxeed upon
J:estm,cturing proposals that would contemplate an alternative &OVernaJlCe, structure.
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Any such prOposal would have to be apProved and submitted by both the muDic1pal and regional '
councll. The proposal would also need to demonslIate property tall: fairness and :fiscal self-
suslainability for any proposed new single-lier municipalities, as well as for all of the remaining
municipalities in the existing two-tier structure.
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'. I 'WoUld also e.lI:peCi ~Y restiucturi:ag pi"Oposal to clearly demonslfate a detailed level of aDalysis
supported by substa:ative evidence aDd Co.a$wtatioll.that 'su"c;h'aD"iSsue WiIlIlIIl,ts. Moreover.
should a local counell decide to l1J:Idertake such an. initiative, both the municipality and the
regioll would be responsible for the enth'e cost of developiD.g 8.IId implemen&g the proposal, as
there is no provincial fuD.ding available for mlUlicipal restructuring.
. for bringing this issue to JIlT attention.
Mr. Kim. Craitor, MPP, Niapza Falls
"Mr. Tim Hudak, MPP, Erie-Linc:oIn
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330 Wallace Avenue North
Listowel, Ontario N4W 1 L3
(519) 291-2950 Fax (519) 291-1804
May 2nd, 2006
To All Municipalities
Dear SirIMadame:
RE: SECTION 150 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT
The Council of the Municipality of North Perth, at its regular meeting of Monday, May
1st, 2006, endorsed the enclosed Resolution.
North Perth has been faced with numerous concerns from local businesses regarding
private auctioneers renting space and selling their goods in our municipality. The local
business owners feel the private auctioneers should be required to pay a higher fee for a
Hawkers & Peddlers Licence, as they do not pay property taxes Section 150( I 0) of the
Municipal Act states a municipality must establish a licence fee based on the costs
associated with the preparation of the by-law, inspections related to the by-law,
enforcement of the by-law against the person operating without a licence, prosecuting and
court proceedings, and reciprocal licensing arrangements. The Council of North Perth
would like the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to consider providing
flexibility within the Municipal Act for Municipalities to establish licensing fees.
We invite you to provide further comment and support our resolution in petitioning the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend Section 150 of the Municipal Act.
Thank you for your attention.
Respectfully,
Ed Hollinger
Mayor
Municipality of North Perth
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THAT WHEREAS Part IV of the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, said Part IV
being entitled "Licensing and Registration" sets out the conditions precedent to
municipality licensing a business;
AND WHEREAS s. 150(2) of the Municipal Act sets out three purposes for which a
municipality may license a business, those purposes being health and safety, nuisance or
consumer protection or a combination of all three;
AND WHEREAS the types of allowable costs for license fees are set out in s. 150(10) of
the said Municipal Act, those being the costs associated with the preparation of the by-
law, inspections related to the by-law, enforcement of the by-law against the person
operating without a licence, prosecuting and court proceedings, and reciprocal licensing
arrangements;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of North Perth supports its businesses and local
economy;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality of North Perth deems it appropriate to allow
municipalities the flexibility to charge over and above the allowable costs as per Section
150(9) of the Municipal Act, to deter businesses that do not pay property taxes or in other
ways contribute to the well being and betterment of North Perth, competing against local
businesses;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of North
Perth requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that Section 150 of the
Municipal Act be amended to allow North Perth and similar municipalities the ability to
protect its local economy and small business owners;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be sent to AMO for distribution to all Ontario
municipalities for endorsement and support, and to MP's and MPP's.
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TOWN OF NEWMARKET
Anita Moore, AMCT
Town Clerk
905-953-5300, ex!. 2202
amoore@newmarket.ca
April 28, 2006
The Council of the Town of Newmarket at its meeting held April 24, 2006 adopted the fOllowing resolution:
RESOLUTION R3-2006
WHEREAS it is in the public interest to ensure accessibility to a full range of services and facilities
for all members of the public;
AND WHEREAS the elderly and persons with physical disabilities or limitations require access to
full service gas stations;
AND WHEREAS there are fewer gas stations in the Town of Newmarket and elsewhere in the
vicinity, offering full service facilities;
AND WHEREAS the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Council of the Town of Newmarket
endorse the Town of Markham's resolution with respect to this matter;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of
Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute be requested to review with
its members the need to ensure that all gas stations make provision for full
service to patrons having special needs;
2. AND THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to address the issue of
accessibility to gas station service in Provincial policies and guidelines
pertaining to the accessibility needs of Ontarians;
3. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket Council and staff use all available tools to
ensure the provision of a full service component for all future gas station
facilities in the Town of Newmarket;
4. AND THAT a letter be sent to all gas station operators in the Town of
Newmarket requesting them to review their current operations to see what can
be done to accommodate patrons with special needs;
5. AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Canadian Petroleum
Products Institute, the Province of Ontario, the Town of Markham and other
York Region municipalities, the Newmarket Accessibility Advisory Committee
and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for email circulation.
Newmarket's vision: A community well beyond the ordinary
395 Mulock Drive, P.O. Box 328, STN MAIN NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 4X7
Direct Dial: 905-953-5300 General Information: 905-895-5193 Fax: 905-953-5100
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.newmarket.ca
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COUNTY of
rontenac
April 20, 2006
All Municipalities of Ontario:
Please be advised that at a Regular Session held on April 19, 2006, the Council of the County of Frontenac adopted the
following Resolution No. 147-06:
Moved by: Mayor Vanden Hoek
Seconded by: Mayor Maguire
WHEREAS all employers within the Province of Ontario must comply with the Employment Standards Act 2000,
as amended (ESA);
AND WHEREAS Section 20 of the ESA requires all employers to provide their employees with "an eating period of at least 30
minutes at intervals that will result in the employee working no more than five consecutive hours without an eating period" (eating
period requirement);
AND WHEREAS Section 17 (1) of the ESA limits the number of hours an employer can require an employee to work during a day;
AND WHEREAS Section 17 (1) of the ESA further limits the number of hours an employer can require an employee to work in a
work week:
AND WHEREAS Section 18 (1) of the ESA requires all employers to ensure their employees have at least 11 consecutive hours
free from performing work in each day;
AND WHEREAS the County of Frontenac has invested over $450,000 in 2005 for additional ambulance coverage;
AND WHEREAS despite that investment, the 90th percentile for the County of Frontenac has increased by 24 seconds during 2005
due to the requirements to meet the ESA;
AND WHEREAS paramedics are part of the health care system in the Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS many other health care disciplines are exempt for many sections of the ESA;
AND WHEREAS the industry itself agrees with the proposal put forward that these issues should be negotiated into local
agreements;
AND WHEREAS an exemption applied to many services prior to the downloading of Land Ambulance to the Upper Tiers;
AND WHEREAS all Land Ambulance services across the Province of Ontario are emergency services where employees respond
to emergencies as directed by Central Ambulance Communications Centres, which, in most areas of Ontario, are under the
direction of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care;
AND WHEREAS there are times during the shifts of the employees of a Land Ambulance service when taking a break may place
patients at mortal risk;
AND WHEREAS there are times during the shifts of the employees of a Land Ambulance service when these same employees
cannot leave their immediate assignment in order to limit the number of consecutive hours of work without placing a patient at
potential mortal risk;
AND WHEREAS there are times when employees are required to work longer than the restricted period during a day or per work
week, as a result of overtime demands resulting from situations when these same employees could not leave a shift without
placing a patient at potential mortal risk;
AND WHEREAS there are times when the period of time between scheduled shifts may be less than required, as a result of the
additional time an employee was required to work to avoid placing patients at mortal risk;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac continues to petition the Province of Ontario,
through the Minister of Labour, to amend Ontario Regulation 285/01 to include a full exemption from Part VII of the Employment
Standards Act, 2000, as amended, for paramedics in the employment of municipalities, other service delivery agents or delegates
across the Province of Ontario;
AND FURTHER the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac petitions the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of
Labour, to require local agreements regarding meal breaks and hours of work to be negotiated and must form part of each
collective agreement for said agreement to be valid between the parties.
CARRIED.
The County of Frontenac respectfully requests support for this resolution from all Ontario municipalities.
K. Elizabeth Fulton, CAO/Clerk
County of Frontenac
2069 Battersea Road
Glenburnie, Ontario KOH 1 SO
Phone: 613.548-9400 Fax: 613-548-8460
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Corporotion of the Township of Esse Telephone: (705) 42A-9no
5786 Simcoe CIy. Rd. #21 Fox: (705) 424.2367
Utopio, Esso Township, Ontorio Web Site: www.essotownship.on.co
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8 May 2006
Re: Exempt Road Service Vehicles from Section 69 of the Highway Traffic Act
At its meeting 00 May 2006, The Council of The Township of Essa passed the following resolution:
Moved by: T. Dowdall Seconded by S. Macdonald
WHEREAS Section 69(2) of the Highway Traffic Act states that "No vehicle shall be operated or object
moved over or upon any highway with any flange, rib, clamp or other device attached to its wheels, or
made a part thereof, which will injure the highway "; and
WHEREAS during freezing rain or sleet storm events, many narrow and steep law volume roads become
extremely slippery making it difficult, if not impossible,for Road Service Vehicles such as graders, sander
trucks and combination snowplow/sander units to safely travel over and maintain these roads even when
such Road Service Vehicles are equipped with winter type resilient rubber tires; and
WHEREAS there have been occasions when the Township of Essa 's sander IrUck(s) and grader operators
have experienced unsafe situations during extremely slippery conditions in keeping proper steering
control and traction while carrying out winler maintenance operations with Road Service Vehicles
equipped with winter type resilient rubber tires, resulting in the road service vehicle(s) ending up in the
roadside ditch or aver embankments which could be prevented by attaching tire chains/cables to the
wheels; and
WHEREAS the Township of Essa's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Manual together with
Section 25(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act states that "An employer shall take every
precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker "; and
WHEREAS the Township of Essa's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Manual together with
Section 43(3) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act indicates that an employee may refuse to work or
to do particular work where he/she has reason to believe that:
a) any equipment he/she is to use or operate is likely to endanger himselflherself or another employee;
and,
b) the physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger himself/herself; and
WHEREAS the attachment of tire chains/cables to certain steering and drive wheels on Road Service
Vehicles during freezing rain and sleet storm events would make it safer for the employees including
motorists and, in addition, it would alleviate costly damages being sustained to the said vehicles and/or
other parties thereby reducing the Road Authority's exposure to liability;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Transportation be requested to exempt Road
Service Vehicles from Section 69 of the Highway Traffic Act in order that such vehicles may legally
attach tire chains or cables to the wheels for increased steering control and traction reasons during
severe winter road conditions; andfurther
THAT the Minister of Labour be requested to support such exemption for the safety of the operator
(worker) of the Road Service Vehicle and motorists, along with the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, the Ontario Good Roads Association and the
Rural Ontario Municipalities Association.
Yours truly, -
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Carol O. Trainor, A.M.C.T.
Clerk I Deputy Treasurer
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The Corporation of the 332 Main Street, Drawer 1550
County of Prince Edward Picton, Ontario KOK 2TO
Phone (613) 476-2148
Fax (613) 476-5727
RESOLUTION
CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD
April 10, 2006
"WHEREAS primary agriculture is an essental integral component of Canadian rural economies in
particular and of Canadian urban economies in general;
AND WHEREAS Canadian primary agricnltnral prodncers are the fonndation for snstainable
communities across Canada;
AND WHEREAS Canada, which was once considered 'the breadbasket of the world', is now in
actual risk of losing our safe domestic food supply and becoming dependent npon imported food;
AND WHEREAS Canadian farmers are cnrrently experiencing an nnprecedented financial crisis
which jeopardizes the fnture of family farms and the greater related agricultural industry
throughout the country;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL YED:
THAT The Council of the County of Prince Edward requests the Provincial and Federal
governments to take immediate actim to address the current, unprecedented farm income crisis;
THAT they provide immediate and sufficient financial support to ensure the planting of this year's
crops and a fair return from this year's farm commodities;
THAT all levels of government across Canada meet with farm organizations to develop long term
strategies to resolve farm issues, including but not necessarily limited to: supply management
support, income stabilization and orderly marketing;
THAT a copy of this resolution be circulatedto:
The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada,
The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood and Minister for the
Canadian Wheat Board,
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario
The Honourable Loona Dombrowsky, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs;
and
the agriculture critics of all parties at the Federal and Ontario provincial levels of government;
THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipdities of Ontario
be also provided with a copy of this resolution with a reqnest that these organizations take
appropriate action in support of this initiative; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in the Province of
Ontario with a request for support:'
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Corporotion of the Township of Esso Telephone: (705) 424-9770
5786 Simcoe Cty. Rd. #21 Fax: (705) 424- 2367
Utopio, Esso Township, Ontorio Web Site: www.essotowrship.on.ca
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May 8, 2006
Re: Financial Support for Ontario Farmen
At its meeting of 3 May 2006, The Council of The Township of Essa passed the following
resolution:
Moved by: R. Henderson Seconded by S. Macdonald
WHEREAS the plight of Ontario farmers continues to worsen with insufficient financial support
from either the Provincial or Federal Governments; and
WHEREAS the Township of Essa believes that Ontario farmers should be supported by all levels
of government;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Township of Essa does hereby pledge one
dol/ar for every resident within the Township to assist farmers; and
THAT every municipality in the Province of Ontario be challenged to provide $1 for every
resident living within their boundaries; andfurther
THAT these funds be provided to their local County or Regional Agricultural Federation for
distribution within their immediate area.
Yours truly,
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Carol O. Trainor, A.M.C.T.
Clerk / Deputy Treasurer
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT
4949 County Road No. 14, P. O. Box 340
Ingleside, ON KOC 1MO
Phone: (613) 537-2362
i nfo((i)southstormont.ca
April 25, 2006
To: All Ontario Municipalities
Re: Agricultura I Industry Assistance
The Council of the Township of South Stormont passed the following resolution on April
12, 2006. Your support of this resolution would be appreciated. Please send any
resolution of support to the Premier of Ontario, with a copy to the Township of South
Stormont.
Resolution No. 107/2006
Moved by: Councillor Upper
Seconded by: Councillor Brownlee
Whereas the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Leona Dombrowsky did
announce a $125 mill ion in immediate financial assistance to farmers of this province;
And Whereas said announcement is a step in the right direction for those farmers
that produce fruits and vegetables, it does little to assist the grain and oilseed farmers as
it amounts to $0.40 cents on the dollar that they need;
And Whereas farmers in Ontario have to contend with highly subsidized farmers in
the United States;
And Whereas Ontario Farmers have been seeking a long-term financial plan to set
their operations accordingly;
And Whereas Minister Dombrowsky's announcement of the $125 million is timely
so as to now bring the Federal Government on-side with Ontario's Road Map strategy for
a multi-year plan to strengthen the agriculture sector but cannot do so without the
Federal Government's support;
And Whereas the newly Elected Conservative Federal Government will soon be
presenting to the people of Canada, its long awaited cost saving budget;
Be it resolved that our MPP be requested to solicit the assistance needed from
Minister Dombrowsky to request that the Federal budget reflect the necessary funding to
finalize in this calendar year, a long-term plan as requested by Ontario Farmers;
Be it further resolved that our MP, Mr. Guy Lauzon, be called on for his
intervention in obtaining the needed Federal Funding to secure this long-term plan;
Be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in
Ontario and the Association of Municipalities for their support, and further that this
resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the Ministers of Finance and Minister
Dombrowsky.
The Council of the Township of South Stormont appreciates your support of this
resolution.
Yours truly,
'Betty ded!~ 010
CAO/Clerk
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