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2009/11/09CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA ELEVENTH MEETING Monday, November 9, 2009 City Hall, Council Chambers - 5:00 p.m. 1. Reports Staff Contact a} F-2009-56 2010 Permissive Grants Process 2. 2010 FUNDING REQUESTS Deputations: Niagara Falls Library Board Niagara Falls Board of Museums Niagara Falls Tourism Winter Festival of Lights Boys & Girls Club Project SHARE Women's Place of South Niagara YWCA Niagara Region Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation Todd Harrison Niagara Falls Art Gallery Niagara Falls Concert Band 483 (Regional Niagara) Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association Additional Attachments for Information Purposes• St. John Ambulance Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association Niagara Falls Badminton Tennis Club Niagara Falls Horticultural Society Niagara Falls Lawn Bowling Club Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons Stamford Lions Club Village of Chippawa Citizen's Committee Niagara District Art Association 3. New Business 4. Adjournment (11/5/2009) Lisa Wali -Budget Meeting Municipal Granf Requests for 2010, Nov 9th at 5:00 p.m. Page 1 From: Dean IorFida To: boysgirlsclubnia@on.aibn.com ; dino@wfol.com; dixmaestro@yahoo.ca ; e... Date: 10/30/2009 3:08 PM Subject: Budget Meeting, Municipal Grant Requests for 2010, Nov. 9th at 5:00 p.m. cC: Ken Burden; Lisa Wall; Todd Harrison On Monday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m., Niagara Falls City Council will begin its 2010 budget process with deputations from various groups requesting grants. The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 2nd Floor at City Hall. Presenters are asked Co adhere to the 4.® minute time limit for deputations. If you have a power paint presentation, please e-mail it to me by noon hour (12:®9 p.m.) on November 9th. No power points will be accepted after this deadline. In light of the Municipal Grant Application you submitted, it is unnecessary for you to provide any additional information or correspondences. Closer to the date of the meeting, we will e-mail you the order of presentations. Thanks Dean Dean Iorfida, City Clerk Niagara Falls 905-356-7521, Ext. 4271 905-356-9083 (Fax) Niagara~aIIs F-2009-55 November 9, 2009 REPORT TO: Councillor Victor Pietrangelo, Chair and Members of the Corporate Services Committee City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Finance SUf3JEC~": F~2009~55 2010 Permissive Grants Precess RECOMMEN®AYI®N For the information of Council. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Staff have initiated a review of the grant process and have implemented a standard application process far all recipients. Each applicant was asked to provide the same financial and organizational data so as to allow staff to improve comparability of requests. Each applicant was provided an opportunity to present a deputation to Council in support of their request. During the grant application process, staff recognized that two organizations, Niagara Falls Illumination Board and the Niagara District Airport had agreements with the City which required that contributions be provided annually that are not subject to reduction and thereby are not permissive grants. Likewise, a request was made by the Arts & Culture Committee to have input to Council on decisions relating to groups in their area of interest. As a result, staff suggest that all applicants be referred for comment to the appropriate Committee of Council. E~ACEfC~t~OttND I he City of Niagara Falls provides a variety of grants to community groups. Staff were requested to review the application process for'the 2010 Operating Budget process. The required application for funding consideration was changed to provide each organization a consistent format. The organization's `runding request in the application form have been identified as one of four groupings. I hese groupings are as follows: A e Capital Project funding B -Seed money for a new program • C -One time special funding • D -Special or operating purposes This new application process was developed with a long term objective. Initially, for 2010, the goal was to request data in a consistent format from all applicants and to determine what the City-provided funding is used for. As a longer term objective, it is staff's intention to establish performance criteria for the groups receiving operating grants that would provide Council with additional information on services received. November 9, 2009 - 2 - F-2009-55 ANALYSIS/RATIONALE The groups that have submitted applications have followed the requested format. A summary of the applicants requests have been attached for Council consideration. The majority of the funding requests are to offset operational expenditures of the applicant and not for the other three purposes. Staff has undertaken a review of practices at other municipalities to determine which, if any, provide operating grants to community groups. In the review of the application, it was determined that the City of Niagara Falls is one of five partners of the Niagara Falls Illumination Hoard. As a result, this expenditure is not a permissive grant but rather is a funding obligation and is not included in this process as it has been in prior years. Similarly, the City's annual funding of the Niagara District Airport is by agreement between the Region of Niagara, the City of Niagara Falls, the City of St. Catharines and Town of Niagara on the Lake. This expenditure is not considered a grant as it has been in prior years. Lastly, the Arts and Culture Committee has expressed a desire to review the applications received that relate to their sphere of concern. Staff recommend that the applications of the appropriate groups be forwarded to this Committee for review and comment for consideration of the budget. Although not formally requested, the same process should be implemented for the Recreation Committee. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The applications will be reviewed and discussed at future budget meetings. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS Application summary sheet Application form of requesting groups (the full financial package is available electronically) ~, /f Reccmrrrerrde€t Pay, Dodd I-larris'orr, ©ir-ectGr or" Financial Sen~ices 11L~~~~i Approved by: Respectfully submitted: K. F. 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OCT ~ 2 200 I enclose the 2010 Praposed Operating Budget of the Niagara Falls Public Library Board. Summary: As directed by City Staff, the Board is submitting this Budget at 0% increase, for the operation of the Public Library in 2010. The Board recognizes the economic uncertainty and issues faced by the City of Niagara Falls. However, this budget figure results in a shortfall to the Library's operating budget of more than $129,000.00 based on the increases to our fixed costs alone. The result will be a significant cut to our Book and Materials budget for 2010 and no funding for new programming or special projects. In a year where library use in Niagara Falls has increased in all areas, circulation, program attendance, and website use - we are faced with cuts to the services we provide. This will directly impact the quality of the library service we are able to deliver to the residents of Niagara Falls over the next years. Mission Statement: "To be an informational, cultural and recreational resource valued by the Niagara Falls communify as a vita! asset enhancing the quality of life by providing free and equitable access to information" Aeeomplishments this near: The Victoria Library in particular has felt the growth and renewal of the downtown area. Many of the new tenants have come to the library for information and we encourage their use of our facilities and resources. Staff has made efforts 'to visit and support the businesses, and we are creating partnerships with them. tNe see the value of residents having destinations in addition fo the Library to come fio in our downtown. We offer space to the Ministry of Health for OHIP card clinics, so our residents don'fi need to travelxo St.Catharines. We partner programs wrvifihrhe Business Education Council for Resume writing and Second career possibilities, and with the City's Small Business Enterprise Centre to offer seminars highlighting how library resources can benefit small business in Niagara Falls. Niagara Multicultural Services use our resources to offer an English Conversation Cafe and programs for newcomer youth. Our ESL and literacy collections have been enhanced with the addition of Alpha Ontario library titles. We are offering free Movie programs featuring current films and more recently an International film series on Sunday afternoons. The attendance is growing monthly. Once again our system is among the top twelve libraries for transactions in the province of Ontario. It is our electronic statistics (databases available through our webpage), which keep us in this select group, the remainder of which are libraries in much larger municipalities. Our staff is involved with the Early Years and Family Literacy initiatives in the City and the region. We do 14 outreach "Travelling Tales"' per month, with 12 different community agencies. Provincial Government I°inancial Support° Our Ontario Base Grant was reduced 40% to $130,258 in 199611991, and has remained frozen at that dollar level for 13 years, despite increased population. To date there have been no announcements from the Government of Ontario of changes to our base funding, and no changes have been budgeted. Any further reductions would, however, seriously jeopardize our current service delivery levels. Transfer from Library Reserves: $56,400 is budgeted to be transferred from library reserves for building upgrades including the public washrooms at the Victoria Avenue Library, new books and non-print materials. The Washroom project was planned for 2009 and put off as a result of cuts to the 2009 budget. The Victoria Avenue Library is now more than 30 years old and these renovations are necessary. Increase in Ontario Minimum Wage: Ontario's minimum wage has increased more than 8.5% in 2009 and will increase a further 7% again in March 2010 which will raise the wages of our library's lowest paid part-time employees ("Pages"). Benefits which include CPP, OMERS and Employee Health insurance are rising on average 3% in 2010. These are legislated increases which we are required to cover. Increased legislated staff traininq demands: The Ontario Government is phasing in Accessibility legislation which mandates awareness training for all staff in recognizing and dealing appropriately with disability issues within the workplace. There is an additional oast incurred with this and a definite timeline in which the training is to be provided. The next phase of this legislation deals with identifying "barriers" to all user groups and making any modifications required to be barrier free. Repoet ®n Reserve Punds: 'i"he following is our Repart on Reserve Punds as per our audited statements as of Heo. 31, 2008: Automation Reserve $308,211; GifU;3pecial Projects Resen~e $311,459; I~roperty Maintenance Reserve $261,153. 43,000+ Active Borrowers: The Library Board serves over 43,000 active borrowers who have used the library to sign out more than 735,000 items in the past year. This is in addition to the thousands who use our Reference resources in the Library with the assistance of the staff, and who come to the library to attend programs offered for children and adults, to view exhibitions of local artists or to attend activities in the library meeting rooms. Use of the Library Website and the Historic Niagara Digital Collection continues to increase monthly. In a typical ~, more than 9,000 visits are made to our website, to use the databases and resources available there. The Local History pages and resources are accessed from all over the world and serve the demand for information on Niagara Falls which we have been able to make available and accessible through our digitization project. The recent Rosberg's fire has resulted in a surge in the number of hits this week, for example, and staff was quick to obtain and upload images to preserve this historic momenf. We advocate on behalf of all these library users. Conelusiono Our staff, which is our number one resource, works hard to make this an innovative library which is looked at as model by other libraries throughout Ontario and beyond. We see ourselves as a partner in making Niagara Falls an attractive community for residents to find information and resources, to educate themselves and to live and prosper. The Library Board asks for your support in 2010 to continue to provide a contemporary public library service to our community. Respecffully Carman G. Dix, Ch~r Niagara Falls Public Library Board NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD 2010 PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET Approved 2010 2009 ~Y®p®SEd REVENUE City Granfoperating 3,691,306 3,691,306 City grant e debentures 121,589 121,625 Provincial Grants 130,300 130,300 Federal Grants 2,500 2,500 Library receipts 129,775 128,775 Donations 12.,000 12,000 Transfer from reserves 56,400 56,400 Surplus 0 0 4,143, 870 4,143,906 EXPENDITURE Labour 2,434,300 2,507,375 Benefits 494,700 509,541 Staff Dev 9,600 5,000 Books/Resources 346,700 262,865 Software 60, 500 65, 000 Hardware 4500 4, 500 Facilities: Materials 120,500 100,000 Hydro etc 183,400 183,500 Rent 76,000 83,900 Contracted Services 67,100 61,100 Insurance 47,500 48,500 ©ther Materials 146,000 12.5,000 Transfer Reserves 10;000 10,000 Transfer-Capital ? 1,481 50, 000 N~ebt Charges 121,589 121,625 4,143,870 4,143,906 2009 2010 Niagara Falls Board of Museums Receipts Provincial Grant 36,662.OD 36,662.00 Municipal Grant 475,997.95 475,997.95 Summer Career Access 1,770.00 1,770.00 Revenues 14,500.00 14,500.00 l otal Receipts 528,929.95 526,929.95 Disbursements Staffing and Wages Wages 328,623.00 326,623.00 EHT 6,965.75 6,965.75 WSIB 1,124.76 9,124.76 CPP 14,969.38 14,969.38 UIC 12,70fi.93 12,706.93 OMERS 14,495.30 14,495.38 Staff 8eneft5 7,210.00 7,210.00 Summer Career Access 4,500.00 4,500.00 Administration Financial AUdit 5,000.00 5,000.00 Office Supplies 11,ss7.00 11,667.00 Memberships 3,550.00 3,550.00 Research Materials 200.00 200.00 Staff Training and Development 1,200.00 1,200.00 GST Paid Website Development Curatorial Reference Material 885.00 885.00 Cataloguing Supplies 961.00 450.00 Training and Conferences 0.00 1,000.00 Campbell Research Room 660.00 570.00 Ooerating Costs Telephone /Directory 8,452.50 8,452.50 Hydro 21,806.00 21,806.00 Heal and Fuel 20,703.75 20,703.75 Water 5,913.50 5,913.50 Advertising 10,667.00 10,687.00 Maintenance Structural Tratles 6,750.00 6,750.00 Cleaning Staff 1,9%0.00 1,970.00 Janitorial Supplies 1,000.00 1,000.00 Equipment and Security 2,005.00 2,005.00 Conservation Supplies and Equipment 1,675.00 1,685.00 Outside Conservator 300.00 300.00 Disolavs and Exhibits Exhibit Prep Room 689.00 5,189.00 Displays 10,500.00 3,950.00 Public Programming 14,125.00 15,666 00 Educational Programmes Educational Programs 4,660.00 Eduralional Events 1,010.00 Eduklt and Resource Klts 600.00 Programme Development 1,100.00 Workshops 750.00 Promotion 1,300.00 5alesware Purchases 2800.00 2,800.00 Sales Tax Remittetl 175.00 175.00 Total Disbursements 528,929.95 528,929.95 City of Niagara Falls Board of Museums Reserve Accounts As at October 1, 2009 Board of Museums Raffle Account 6388466 $78,0840.05 Monies from this account were raised by the Board of Museums in the past two years. Proceeds are to be directed towards the Board of Museums Bicentennial Battlefield Project which includes interpretive trails on the Lundy's Lane Battlefield and and expansion of the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum Total $78,084.05 Lundy9s Lane lEIistorical Museum Earned Income Account 109047 $1,328.76 + $133,879.00 Term Deposit Monies from this account are intended for larger expenditures for equipment and/or repairs, and funds raised towards a capital expansion of the facility. Accessions Account 109022 $706.43 + $16,799.79 Term Deposit This account is maintained for purchasing artifacts for the Museum's collection, as well as items related to the collection not budgeted for in the Museum's Operating Budget, such as shelving, conservation equipment and conservation services. Total $152, 623.98 Willoughby ~Iistorical Museum Earned Income Account 7150972-8 $6858.00 Accessions Account 7-150977-8 $996.00 Total $7838.59 The money in these accounts has been obtained through admissions, donations, photocopy services, fundraising activities and raffles. The earned income account is reserved for purchasing and upgrading office and museums equipment that is not provided for in the budget. It is also used for artifact repair and conservation. The accessions account is reserved for purchasing artifacts related to the Museum' Statement of Purpose. _~" i"~~ ~ ~ ~ f':~ jl' qtr t ~! Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICAI°ION FOR GRANT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION ~- Oct®ber 23, 2®0~ Section one: 2. 3. Name and address of organization: FINAI~C~; CEP Name: Niagara Falls Tourism Address: 5400 Robinson Street Postal Code: L2G 2A6 Telephone Number: 905-356-6061 Name of contact person within organization: Name: Victor Ferraiuolo Office/position held: Interim Administrator Address: 5400 Robinson Street Postal Code: L2G 2A6 Telephone: Home:905-374-6582 Office:905-356-6061 x 17 Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL EQUIPMENT B PROJFC I FUNDING C SEEM 1=UNCaING '~-_ SPCCIAL FUNDING 4. Amount of grant requested: $360,OOO.OG Amount of any previous grant received: $360,000.00 Reason for requesting a grant: To support the City's main economic industry of tourism by providing some of the base funding investment for the Official Destination Marketing Organization administration so that stakeholder investment can be leveraged on a 12 month/year basis to serve the collective good of the residents through increased employment capital investment and economic activity 5 Municipal Grant Application Section two: Classification `®" ~ Request for Special Funding oe ®perational Funding Where the service can be provided without City support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or' extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may b® required. (i) Amount of request $ 360A00.00 _,L (II) Provide details of special funding needed. The fundina reauested is for administrative purposes that contribute to enablino a common structure that the tourism industry utilizes and plans a direct role in guiding the desired beneficial outcomes for the collective membership. The funding covers common administrative expenses and provides for the base coordinating marketing infrastructure for the stakeholders. It is important to note that another 40% of the administration costs is coming from sources other than the City. (please refer to the supplied 2010 budget for details) (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. NFT plans to raise funds through some traditional ways and new member buy-in methods. Core funding is still a requirement to achieve benefits on behalf of the stakeholders and to be in a position to do more. The two main sources are City Hall and Membership Fees. Once a member the. additional pro rap mminq in various departments allows for greater revenue to be generated with bum programs such as website advertising, sales leads &_F2FP's through "Nieefings . Convenfiori Incentive I__ravel maCk_et, Leisure Oroup Sales Coop Advertising, Prochure_©istribution. New prams being planned include online attraction fickef sales, possible accommodations resen!ati©ns_eeyenue. To also be explored is a gift certificate program etc. Some strategic partnerships with Toronto Tourism contributes to shared specialized staffing cost i.e. Asia/Pacific Manager. A variety of government opportunities exist with co-oq with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership and the Canadian Tourism Commission. Positioning Niagara Falls Tourism as the DMMO (Destination Marketing & Management Organization) for the Region is being developed. This maV allow for a portion of the future harmonized tax to be reinvested through the organization. As NFT does more well we can expect greater buy-in/investment over time from the members. ~.~a~~;~Y~d;~tt:~ Munic[pal Grant Application Section three: Financial data required. A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and alf expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. Attached If No, Yes o Date Available From Nov. 1s' 2008 fo Oct. 14'" 2009 B. Budget for current .year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: 2010 Budget Nov 1" 2009 to October 31" 2010 Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Victor Ferraiuolo -Interim Administrator Wayne Thomson -Chairman (Fallsview Group}, Tim Parker - Describe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Aftach Constitution, if available. Both the mission and vision statemgnts from our attached constitution "Niagar`a Falls _ Tourism Association By-Law Number One" captures the essence of our purpose. Mission Statement: Niagara Falls Tourism Association is the official marketing organization of the community responsible for developing public and private sector programs the produce incremental visitor business resulting in economic development returns for the City its residents and the business community. Vision Statement (see attached constitution) Ruddy (Canada One Factory Outlets} Michael Bufalino (Country Inn & Suites) Patrick Clary (Hoco Ltd } Ralph Sabourin (Fallsview Group} Robert Orsini (Doubletree Fallsview Resort & Spa} Tony Zappitelli (Loretto Centre Fallsview) Vince Ferro (Club Mardi Gras Bar & Patio Niagara). Sue McDowell ~`` i~llnlClpui Grant Application 4. ~. 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Total Age number range kast operating year N/A NIA Current year N/,4 _ NIA. Next year project NIA NIA Percentage from Niagara Falls How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? Infrastructure utilization levels are the main indicators that are monitored. The premise is that the utilization rates have a direct correlation with employment iob durations tax assessment and new development. Some of these more public utilization rates are hotel occupancy rates, hotel average daily rates IADR). On a less public basis attractions provide ticket sales guidance. Similarly restaurants retail, and transportation sectors provide input as well. NFT members are also very close to the pulse of the community and when conditions allow, philanthropic gestures abound i.e. charity golf tournaments "Sleep Cheep" programs, direct monetary donations, volunteer time etc. The healthier the tourism economy is,_the better off the Citv is What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? Niagara Falls Tourism provides the necessary forum for the eoopeCative advancement and coordination of tho `t'ourism Indusfrv Through a crucial partnership with the City to ensures that the community is well served and receives value for its citizens in terms of incremental iob creation, economic growth and new investment. s'ti,=i.a far ~ ~,;~r f! Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Brochure Distribution program utilizes the City's Service Centre for van refueling of which we are then invoiced for the services rendered Some brochure recycling is provided.__, Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). When ready some additional stability could be provided in the form of a multi-year funding commitment This would aid in strategic planning and also staff recruitment. It is challenging to accelerate benefits to members when reduced base funding challenges are being mitigated. Significantly more can be achieved if some of this pressure is relieved At a historically high point, Niagara Falls Tourism was support at almost double the current levels A critical mass of sorts in guaranteed funding is needed for consistent staffing levels to garner more member investment and in turn benefits for the community A significant portion of what Niagara Falls Tourism does aligns itself with many of City's Strategio_Priorities. Areas such as developing a transportation plan strengthening economic deyel~nt and the ar't & culture master plans are interwoven. with Yourism and in turn the Niagara 1=ails `I°ourism Associ~tio_n~additi©nal information isprovided in the sup lied Powerl?oint file All groups may be expected to mare a presentation to fhe Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes X No i~~f ~~~Y~l;~tr~ 9 iVlunieipai Grant Application Oheck fist to_help v®u complete y6UP application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2, Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding o D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. 10-23-2009 Date Submitted .Q~~az~~ gnature _ Interim_Adminis_trator___ Office or Position 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 ,_ F~estival~L'a hts NIAGARA FALLS ~ ONiARlO *CANADA October 28, 2009 Mr. Todd Harrison, Director of Finance Corporate Services Department The City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 l2Ee 2010 Municipal errant Application Dear Todd: 5400 Robinson Street, 2nd Floor Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3X4 Tel: 905-374-1616 • Fax: 905-374-4683 email: Info@wfoLcom • WFOLcom First, I wanted to thank you for allowing us an extension to the submission deadline. With the 2009 Winter Festival of Lights fast approaching we are inhyper-operational mode and suffice it to say, extremely busy. Nevertheless, I enclose herein for your review the 2010 Winter Festival of Lights Municipal Grant Application. The Winter Festival of Lights Board respectfully requests 2010 City of Niagara Falls funding in the amount of $342,000, which is a 0% increase from our 2009 approved municipal grant. I would like to point outthat this represents a significant decrease in the percentage of the Festival's budget that is derived from municipal funding. As it stands, City funding would decrease from 35% of the Festival's budget in 2009 to less than 25% in 2010. That said, the support received from the City of Niagara Ralls is still a integral part of the Winter Festival of Lights' ability to continue to be a powerful driver of the local economy in the winter months while enhancing the social Fabric of the community. Sincerely, `W~I~''1']Cl~ l+`ESTI~I Dino Encl. O1+ H,1C1~~'~ cc: Joe Miszk, WFOL Chair Corporate Services Committee, City of Niagara Falls Dean Iorfida, City Clerk ~*`,~' IuiA~ra~{;~rr~ Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 3562016 APPLICATION FOR GRANT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION ~ ®ctober 33 3009 Section oneo Name and address of organization: Name: c_ Winter Festival of Lights Address:_ 5400 Robinson Street. 2ntl Floor Postal Code: L2G2A6 Telephone Number: 905-374-1616 x 46 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: Dino Fazio Office/position held: General Manager Address: 5400 Robinson Street 2ntl Floor Postal Code: L2G2A6 Telephone: Home: 905-329-2334 Office: 905-374-1616 x 46 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPIYAi~ EQI~IPMENT B PR©.fEC f" I't~N131NG C SFED FLINL~INC E~ SPE~IA~~F41ND1NG ~ 4. Amount of grant requested: X342 000 5. Amount of any previous grant received:`_~2,0~~,__ 6. Reason for requesting a grant:~,~. The Winter Festival of Lights has grown tremendously over the past five years, in both the quantity and quality of its illuminations and events, and its relevance to the local tourism community and residents alike. It is responsible for attracting visitors to Niagara falls during the local tourism industry's off-season; enhancing the economic impact ofoff-season tourism on the community; promoting activities that will enhance the ~'~„ M1liapv,9rsf~rrl~R 2 Municipal Grant Application participation of residents and pride in their community; and providing local residents opportunities for a healthy, lifestyle through active participation and volunteering. Where the service can be provided without Gity support undee normal circumstances but because of unf®reseen or extraordinary oircumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of Bequest $ 342 000,_ (II) Provide details of operational funding needed. The municipally-granted funds received by the Winter Festival of Lights are used for operational expenses including wages, rent, insurance, utilities and so forth. Whenever possible, the Festival attempts to secure sponsorship or other revenue sources to offset expenses. (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. The Winter Festival of Lights endeavors to raise funds from a variety of soures. It employs a Manager - Sponsorship & Sales, to actively pursue corporate sponsorships, as well as website, magazine and rink board advertisements. Collectively, this is expected to generate nearly 25 percent of the Festival's 2010 budget. Whenever feasible, it applies for funding from a variety of public sources including: Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation TEMP Program, Employment Ontario Job Creations Program, Celebrate Ontario 2009; The Ontario Trillium Foundation; and the federal Marquee Tourism Events Program. Lastly, the Winter Festival of Lights generates revenues by holding fundraising events, through donations at Dufferin Islands and funk at the Brink ticket sales. Collectively, this should generate over 45 percent of the Festival's 2010 budget,. section threea financial data required. A. ~inanoial statement for peior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. Attached If IVo, Xes/No fate Availablsy' YBS _-° B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. ~~„ 3 r~~~~.9Tg};~ri~ Municipal Grant Application Section four. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Andrew Bllous, Director°3719 Gunning Drive, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6L5 Jack Ousters, Director ~- 7170 MacLeod Rd, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 1H4 Jim Diodati, Director ° 6542 January Dr, Niagara Falls, ON L2J 4J4 Dave Gillies, Director°7127 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 7K2 Kevin Harding, Director-- John Kernahan, Director ° 7400 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2 Joe Miszk, Chair°8921 Sodom Rd., Niagara Falls, ON L2E 656 Joyce Morocco, Director° 5400 Robinson St., Niagara Fails, ON L2G 2A6 Wayne Thomson, Director- 6700 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3W6 Bob VanKleek, Director-829 Richmond St., London, ON N6A 3H7 Michael Yerich, Director-5339 Murray Hill, Niagara Falls, L2G 2J3 Serge Felicetti Non-Voting, Director-4310 Queen St., Niagara Falls, L2E 2M1 Sarah Wood, Non-Voting, Director-7400 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls L2E 6T2 2. Describe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. The mission of the Winter Festival of Lights is to produce the foremost illumination festival in North America while organizing events that will appeal to both locals and visitors to Niagara Falls. Its mandate is to: Attract visitors to Niagara Falls during the local tourism industry's off-season; Enhance the economic impact ofoff-season tourism on the community; Promote activitiesthat will enhance the participation of residents and pride in their community; and Provide opportunities for a healthy, lifestyle to local residents through active participation and volunteering. The Winter Festival of Lights includes over 200 animated displays and 3 million lights found along the Niagara Parkway and within the City of Niagara Falls. Its calendar of festive events includes: WFOL Opening Ceremonies which includes one of Canada's only appearances by Walt Disney® World Resort characters like Mickey ~ Minnie Mouse; weekly Fireworks over the Falls; Sparkle Lighting Awards; Christmas Concert Series; Industry Lights Luncheon Fundraiser; CYt'FC Candy Cane Lane 5k Race ~ Fun Run; Volunteer Recruitment BBCtand Volunteer Appreciation Party; and a fundraising Golf Touenament. The Festival is an active promoter of bath the benefits of volunteering and volunteer opportunities to the community. We offer numerous opportunities to hundreds of local residents. In fact, 150 people volunteer 2800 hours to the 2008 Winter Festival of Lights. In particular, the Festival offers many opportunities to 1) senior citizens-as part of a physically, socially and mentally active lifestyle and 2) students-as a method of learning new skills, putting their existing education to real-world experiences, and networking within the community. Nia~.9r 4 Municipal Grant Application We provide internship opportunities to both high school students and post-secondary students through their co-op education departments, event management and tourism programs. In fact, we currently have both a Westlane High School and Niagara College intern. In the early 1980s, a group consisting of the Niagara Falls Canada Visitor and Convention Bureau (now Niagara Falls Tourism), the City of Niagara Falls, The Niagara Parks Commission and numerous local businesses banded together to diseuss potential opportunities that would stimulate wintertime tourism to Niagara Falls at a time when it was nearly non_existent. At that time, hotel occupancy rates hovered around 11 percent and many tourist attractions closed for the season. Having seen the success experienced by the lights festival in Niagara Falls, NY, it was decided that a similar event would also fare well in Niagara Falls, Ontario. As a result, the Winter Festival of Lights was launched in 1983. That year approximately 250,000 people and 35 motor coaches visited Niagara Falls during the Winter Festival of Lights. Since then, it has grown to become Canada's largest lights festival and one of the premiere illumination festivals in North America. In 2008, it attracted over 1 million visitors including 749 motor coaches, and the Niagara Falls tourism industry now experiences hotel occupancy rates that hover near 40 percent during the Winter Festival of Lights time period. During the 2008 event, 17,575 vehicle exit surveys were conducted at Dufferin Islands. From those, we extrapolated that Festival attendees primarily reside within Ontario (Niagara Region - 53% of which nearly 60% are from Niagara Falls; 19%-Greater Toronto Area; Outside Niagara/ETA- 12%). The remainder hail from the United States (12%), Canada -outside Ontario (2%}and outside North America (24'•). Demographically speaking, 74 percent are between 30 - 69 years old with a large portion of the remainder being children under the age of 12 years old. This is consistent with the Festival being recognized as a wintertime, family tradition for many. In 1992, the Winter Festival of Lights was registered as an Ontario, not-for-profit Corporation. That same year, a marketing relationship was launched with bisney Canada Inc. that introdueed the infamous Enchantment of Disney®displays. Thanks in part to a staff with aver 4a years of business and event management experience; a strong Board e'f Directors consisting of community leaders including members of City Council; and hundreds of dedicated and long-serving volunteers, the Winter Festival of Lights has been successfully operating for over 26 years. During that time, it has been honoured by a variety of festival and travel tourism organizations, and won many awards. A brief list includes: • North American Bus Association -Number One Event in Canada (1999) • Attractions Canada -Award for Best Cultural Event (2002} • WinterLights Celebrations Competition (winter version of Communities in Bloom) -Best Overall Tourism/Promotion Award citing the Winter Festival of Lights(2005) • WinterLights Celebrations Competition (winter version of Communities in Bloom) - Winner in the 50,000+population category (2006) ~''~-^~' M1}i a~sraf;~1J~ • Festivals & Events Ontario- Best Website and Official Printed Programme in the $500,000+ budget category(2005} • Festivals & Events Ontario ° Best Merchandise/Souvenir Idea in the $500,000+ budget category (2006) o Festivals & Events Ontario ~ Best Newspaper Insert in the $500,000+ budget category (2007) Festivals 8e Events Ontario ° Best Overall Marketing Campaign in the $500,000+ budget category (2006 & 2007) o Niagara Falls tourism Misty Awards for Progressive ®evelopment (2007} Festivals & Events Ontario =Top 50 Event (2005 c 2007) expanded to lop 5.00 (2008-2010} Winterlights Celebrations ~-City of Niagara Falls working with the Winter Festival of Lights and other community partners, earned first place in the 50,000+ population category (2007); and ® American Bus Association •-lop 100 Internationally Known Events (2007 ~ 2010) Municipal Grant Application 3. 4. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Last operating year Current year Next year project 5 Total Age Percentage from number range Niaoara Falls SEE QUESTION#2 How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? In its simplest terms, the Winter Festival of Lights helps fill the basic needs for positive social interaction, physical health, eulture and economic development, the specifics of which are discussed in detail in the following question. 5. Vlihat service fides y®t~r ttrganixati®ra provide specifically t€tr tNt; residents of Niagara Falls The Winter Festival of Lights will benefit the community and its residents in the following manner: Enhanced suceess for strrcients and learners f- fhe Winter Festival of Lights has hundreds of volunteer opportunities for students from which they can gain real-world experience, learn new skill sets, earn their Community Service Hours, and network with potential future employers. Additionally, the Festival began a student bursary program in 2008 distributing $200 bursaries to 10 very deserving students residing in Niagara Falis. Lastly, the Festival provides internships for both secondary and post-secondary students. Healthier and more physically active residents-Along with the numerous, active volunteer opportunities the Festival offers residents, it also promotes an active wintertime lifestyle by hosting such events as the CYTEC Candy Cane Lane Sk Race & Fun Run. ~*!- Nia~9rsf,,'ta, J'Jte 6 Municipal Grant Application Enhanced employment and economic potential for workers and families -A 2003 Festivals & Events Ontario Economic Impact Study revealed that the Winter Festival of Lights had an economic impact of $60.4 million upon the local economy and was responsible for the creation and/or retention of over 2,000 jobs. Additionally, the Rink at the Brink will be directly responsible for the creation of six (EFT) positions and its forecast modeled by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism conservatively estimates it will have a further $3 million economic impact. More effective volunteers and more people engaged in their community ~ The Winter Festival of Lights has an extensive volunteer base and a superior training program; as a result, many other organizations, including the City of Niagara Falls, look for and are provided assistance from the Festival for volunteer recruitment. The Festival also works with and provides assistance to, not-for-profit and charitable organizations including Project SHARE, Niagara Falls International Marathon, Rotary Club of Niagara Falls-Sunrise, Celebrate Old Downtown, Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters (new initiative to begin this year), Niagara Falls Tourism, The Niagara Parks Commission and the City of Niagara Falls (Parks, Recreation & Culture Department primarily) by providing them with equipment, materials, manpower, marketing support, and managerial advice for numerous events, including Communities in Bloom, Rotary RibFest, Niagara Falls Santa Claus Parade, Oylmpic Torch Run and New Year's Eve Niagara Falls. Additionally, the Festival supports opportunities for charitable organizations, like Project SHARE, to generate revenues and food donations. For instance, the CYTEC Candy Cane Lane Sk Race & Fun Run annually raises thousands of dollars in monetary and food donations for the Project SHARE Christmas Basket Program. Without this support, it could be argued that these organizations would look to the City of Niagara Falls for support. 6. Include which City®owned facilities, if any, are being used by y®ur ®rganizati®n. No City-awned facilities are expected to be directly utilized by the Winter Festival of Lights in 2010. please fervrrard arty additi®ttal inf©ertratigrr which y®u feel rrray be €tf assistant;e i~a ut~rtsiderirtt~ y~ttr re~itest (Attach pages if re€luired). As you may have heard, the Winter Festival of Lights is launching an outdone ice skating facility to be known as the Rink at the Brink. It will offer the experience of public ice skating in an iconic setting similae to the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City yet more dramaetie in that it provides the breathtaking experience of the mighty cataracts with its stunning view and mighty roar! Located a stone's throw from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, it provides a magnificent location for viewing both the American and Horseshoe Falls. The capital expenditures for this project are pegged at $700,000. It is being funded through provincial and federal grant programs and the Festival's credit facilities. As you undoubtedly realize, the tourism industry in Niagara Falls is largely driven by the summer season with hotel occupancy rates averaging almost 85% over the months of June, July and August, and corresponding average monthly hotel room revenues of $56.3 million. In comparison, hotel occupancy rates from November . .,.~' IVia~,.9rsf+alJR Municipal Grant Application to February 2009 averaged nearly 39% with average monthly hotel room revenues of $18.6 million (Smith Travel Research March 2009). The highs and lows of the local tourism industry were excruciatingly apparent in 2008 with Niagara Falls posting the highest monthly occupancy rate in ©ntario of 91.1% in August and the lowest rate of 26.4% in January. And before the establishment of the Winter Festival of Lights the disparity between the summer and winter tourism season was larger still with winter occupancy levels hovering around 12% in the Festival's inaugural year. As a result, local tourism operators eecognize the vital role the Winter Festival of Lights plays in attracting wintertime tourism. The Rink at the Brink's objectives are to: 1) Increase attendance at the Winter Festival of Lights; 2) Improve its current event programming and enhance its day time programming; 3) Create significant media exposure opportunities for winter time Niagara Falls; 4) Provide a gated attraction that will allow the Festival to partner with the local tourism industryto create and promote packages; 5}Increase tourism visitation and tourist expenditures in Niagara Falls; 6} Createjobs and retain existing positions within the tourism industry during the slower winter season; and 7) Enhance the Festival's operational effectiveness and its ability to deliver increased programming to the community. While the Festival is still largely dependent upon public funding, the Rink at the Brink will be sustainable through self-generated revenues derived from ticket sales, skate and helmet rentals, private corporate functions, ticketed events, rink board advertisements and sponsorships. Admission to the Winter Festival of Lights is free which makes the prospect of creating value-added packages (i.e. tickets plus accommodations) with local tourism operators nearly non-existent (as we have yet to discover how to provide a potential customer with more value than free). However, the Rink at the Brink will provide local accommodation, restaurant and receptive tour operators the opportunity to create and market a variety of packages. Furthermore, it is expected to attract significant media attention due to its iconic stature, which will place a positive light upon visiting wintertime Niagara Falls, and just as importantly, it will justify ongoing and irnereasing investment from all stakeholders in the Winter Festival of lights and wintertime marketing. Just as importantly, the Winter Festival of Lights and Rink at the Brinlc are expected to be a highlight attraction trumpeted by the Niagara Convention and Civic Centre as /O peecent of its business is pr°edicted to occur in the off-season. Longeet.erm, the Rink at the L3rink will allow the Winter Festival of Lights to expand its oeganirational capacity and is expected to extend the Winter Festival of Lights beyond its early January end date. All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes J No --#` r~~A~TS~;~1~>c s Municipal Grant Application check list to help you oomplete voue aesplieation° 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorised officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to yourr required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding ~ D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. ~~_ ~T. Date Submitted 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 ~'~ c ;~ ~ ~ ~ t t-..~ x~, fr;: u October 23, 2009 Boys & Girls Cfub of Niagara A good place to be Todd Harrison, CMA Director/City Treasurer 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison: G~C~C~~~~~~~J~~ ~~ C ~ '~ 20Q9 On behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara, thank you for the opportunity to apply for a grant from the City of Niagara Falls for the year 2010. Enclosed is the application for the grant and supporting documents, including the Annual Report 2008, the Program Brochure 2009-10 and the Audited Financial Statements 2008. Please know that the City of Niagara Falls is the Club's most significant partner in the delivery affordable and accessible opportunities to assist children and youth reach their potential. This is particularly important in the current economy. 2009 has presented challenges for the Boys and Girls Club. Specifically, the Club faced the significant increase in minimum wage March 2009, a decrease in the City Grant of 10% and'an increase in participation in programs, which represents increased costs rather than increased revenue. In spite of the challenges and appreciating the challenges facing the City, the Boys and Girls Club has requested funding for 2010 at the 2009 level. As Executive Director, I would be very pleased to address the Corporate Services Committee to provide an update on current Club activities. The Board, staff and volunteers respectfully look forward to your response. Sincerely, J e Turner Executive Director Registered Charitable Organization No. 106804628 RR0001 6681 Culp Street Niagara Falls, ON L2G2C5 T 905-357-2444 F 905-357-7401 E bovsairlsclubnia(abn.aibn com W www boysandgirlsclubniagara.org ~~p ~' ~._ Naga /fn soy i, l~Ea°$gy$~'~1~5{~IS e~~a~~e~mm,~w ®uw euro: ~ . EAnt6etl ~ba _~~~' ~$~ r~~:s Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICATION FOR GRANT DEADLWE FOR SUBMISSION --,.~ctober 23.2009 Sectiarr ane: Name and address of organization: Name: ~Z~'/S At~l~ ~C,~ C.lmUC3 ClG Al/~~iRk.~ Address: ~iC~'f3! ~f.F~P Sid c°~~ ~/f~~i~}z?R ~f1l~S Postal Code: ~2(j ~~.5' Telephone Number: y~~ ~3 7-~~~~ 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: ClANN E ~' Er2. Office/position held: ~Jl~l~cl~-~W~ l~ii°€~ip/2., Address: 6~~g3i U~ ~c-T" ,~ /t/iAt;F},e,<} ~l¢/~-S' zap-~~.~A Postal Code: ~ ~ ~f~ Telephone: Home: ~ ~ ~ Office: ~8.~ ~S7 ySlrf/,! 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL k,C~UIPMENT B PROJECT FUNDING C CFLfJ F=UNDING D~ SPECIAL FUNDING ~~ 4. Amount of grant requested: _ _ _~t ~ ~~ y 5. Amount of any previous grant received: ;~ ° ~ ~ ~_ ~f7f.~S'~ _,_ V 6. Reason for requesting a grant: ~o~~"~'A~Z~~I ~U,ypiA/(~ ~//~~~,~°~= i,4F b~.Cfi/~~5e Q~ ~.E~~3~ri~',9/`105° ~4~t!!> ~c~2i//DES /1,J ~~~ ei ~ o>c Nt,~ ~ ,4,~-~ ~/~«-s _~~~ 5 ~i~s~~~x~f~~~;~ Municipal Grant Application Section two: Classification `IT m Request for Special Funding or ®aerationaf Funding Where the service can be provided without City support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ /'~- (II) Provide details of special funding needed. '7!l~ , ~cfND/h/ ~c ~~CJ Ll E ~ ~ ~y .SU~/ 'Ok'-i_ 1~~<'tJ~,C-_y/Y.5 f?~f.© I~1.4//If7 "A/~ ~~~//cog >9i Z~z~9 L~d~~.s~ L(f/~/~~ .3P-~ QuA~T~,e a~o9 ~'~,errci~~~/~-~AT~4 ~~~%~cT~s rN f~i~a4,eA~rs rN ~~a~ coy~~,~-tea ~~ ~NC~~~ o~ zs-~s©i~ ~ z~a~, ~-,~~ Sys ~,~~ LC/P~~ /'L~i~ /'S ~(+CCEST/n~C/' ~{F 2(709 /.~!/~- ®Y'- ~~/~~,~i (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. /w'G ® ~/~,,~~~s ~~ __ - ~-~ - _ c ~i~- ~ G'av~~y~~~f i''k'ryAr~,~;yy c~~,~rr~~e~ ~~~,~~s .~~5~~607 I~x~i~ 6 Municipal Grant Application Sec#ion three: Financial data required. A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, adminis#ration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: Attached If No, Yes/No Nate Available ~~ y~~ Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. ~fTi7-C~~l~ 2. I]escribe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a -brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. ~~~itil~/r/d2L c_t,Lt~ a NJ/i/-I ~'fft=~ 5"i~~f'Uk'"f" ~~ ail` ~_ /AGi ~.~~1'L-L~,_1~f,9~?_F~/;, _l~~/a_~ ~~L?.~_ ;r~9Jd1-L-n f}it/I~._- _G~'MMcI~(i~~j ~,~'CM f~~ F'LLI~Si~'~~l ~/L./.L~J~iSi>V~~~~~%, ~N ~iia~A29 -on/=TiI~ IAK~ Go,Pr~,C'iE; l~/~c~.q.v`U, p~'«-/,9~/, ST c°Ai~IA~iN~.s~ ~'ok'T CoL/.'oen/~ /Ncc,c.~vLiv~ ~nJ ~~y~,e~~/~Y y"oe~~~ ~iF/~~~ fiV /l//,4~~r~9,~.4 ~,9L.~~s , t~, ~ ~, ~~ Municipal Grant Application Provide statistics relative to the population served. ~~ ~~~~~'~ ~~ ,,rRkri°N Total Age Percentage from number range _ Niagara Falls Mast operating year c'.H/cA/~o~iYrt yE/!• /~9f~ ?'~ek'aarc y~ °~/s~ ~ -~`~ ~~~ /~"~~'~ Current year 't~~arcoNa°~~~ /~~~ ~~'-oo~ro ~`rv° ~tz93 ~"' o /~~ Nexf year project A/1fu~cz~~ fa ~~ sfrz~e, urofi/-n~u ,-foci//><y r`s ~~`~r/~6f~ . ~` f5~et/eeY-S"f1'~'S~ ~i5<-c%ec/ 2f?o4 ~ `uvr¢n~.+li4~rcu-.e,G2//S c>z/d~-~cit,/h me..~he/ ~~.~5''f 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? m~~-fe'R~~~/G r~~~v~v/~/~ ~/~f1 ~--rAK~/rcx~~,es (~ 4flfc' ~E~ `/ ~`'~R~ CI ~i4~7~ .~'U.~ v'Ey~~ P,~o4.~R~y5 <Inl4 ~E~r<ic~s ~£~ cyl~.~y~y AdT.~sr~v ~~~~.~ ~.~ i~~T/F~~~ .if~~vs . 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? ~~ _C'/~/~ F}!/C) ~Q~7~ ~_~ c7!';l a"-L~/~//~i>~ ~_ ~~/_5%r~3T/C2!tf~ ~s~~~rf ~~1?~i Cl~~~", ~~c:.~r"1~~f7,~'"~,~fVl~1~=~__ ~'~RlrCf~~7/yIt/~- yiy~'~ i~~aPo~ric~Nta~~ ~~ rr~/~/~rs~,~~9~a/~o ,~nCD ac~~~/I~'~~~`~'~.~. ~ 11 Gi~,~ scftoG}~- ~~ti~ ~~~~rls ~~E ~~2~D ~IZart/~ G~~" ,zcr-r~r~~/v S~~foC~~ .~n/d i l><~ G~~/ury a.v' ~cr~~ ,s-,ee~T P~O~/'~M /NC-~-uD~S y"~NS Po,E r~ I ibnl r ~~9~ /s~/.9r~,~ sy ~C~ fj-~~rivrri~~ ~~ ~2vr~a~E- /-f~r~a'~x/~ ~/~CIC.¢rr®~~h~~~ 5~/~+~. ~nlD ~N'~S/ CAS ~~V~~ o,~'/'1~~~ ~` ~ ~, ~ ~ s Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. ~T~ G~ci~ iry o,tt c~L~ ~siR~~ i~ .s~~~c~r~r~~ jai a~.~/~,e ~-y' please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). 7. All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes~,~_..__„ No ~~~~ .~.<~r$ 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application: 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. t/ 2. Bill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o G Seed funding o D Special funding }d 3. Financial statements for the prior year. / 4. Budget for the current year. / (~c~r~~~~2 23. ~o~~ Date Submitted Si at ~X~currU~ Di,e~cio2 Office or Position 4310 Queen Street P.Q. ~3ox 1023 Niagara Balls, Qntario L2F 6X5 ~fFL. (905} 356-521 Bxt. X236 BAX (905} 35fi~20'16 _~ ~~~~ar~jta~?]~5 Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 3567521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICATION FOR GRANT DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSI®N --• ®ctot~er 23, 2009 Section ane: Name and address of organization: Name: PR®,~EC~i SrNea.P~e C~ GF; (~IAGAt2~1 ~"N C-CS ~Nt: . 2R Postal Code: L 2 E ~ l~ 3 Telephone Number. `/O,~ 3S `7 S1 a j 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: CZ-t~ fNi/ NH~V~ ~/ Office/position held: ~X~ CU ~ I V ~ ~ I ~F cTo t~ Address: `il"G`1 c~7V~NL~Y /-~r/~rUC.P~' _ UNfY 2, N/~b(~~i z8q qvs Postal Code: L~~Telephone: Home:2 804 Office: ~3 5 7St a ! ~2 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL EG2UIPNlENT BBB PROJCCT FUNpING C SEF® FUNt~INC~ L U/ SPIC:IAI_. PUNt71NG a~I uS r ~~ 4. Amount of grant requested: ~.3 I ~ , U r~ < __ ___ , _ ~ - -_ __- 5. Amount of any previous grant roceived:_ ~ ~`~ I y _~I CJC~ 6. Reason for requesting a grant:. r,Z? t.~Z f-( SLP PPo R i ~~r'i'L_- (~_ C' L y ; ~'Pio3FC-( SN~d~~ ~/~ Q~ ~E3Lf in PRc`3Vrn >grgsr~ l.~ ~S C~ g~SID~rJ~'S of ~Jr~hCr9%1~C1 ~ r~)t~r~ f~R~ uVrrJ~ o~ ~ ~ocJ lfUCr~m~ PR~J~'ry ~ rrUG KOr>7~(~s5~v~sS AND Hc.PNC3~R7 PRO~IozcNC~ ~ N~LiN1~R ~mrriun~~~ y _ Project S.H.A.R.E. Report to City Hall October, 2009 Section Two (i) Amount of request X314,100. (ii) Provide details of special funding needed. A significant portion of the funding we receive from the city is used to deliver food to low income families living in Niagara Falls. Anyone who is living in the city of Niagara Palls below the poverty line is eligible for assistance from Project S.H.A.R.E. programs. We would not be able to provide the services we offer without support from the city even under normal circumstances as Niagara Falls is a city undergoing transition, like many cities in the province of Ontario. In a recent report released by the Ontario Association of Food Banks, "Ontario has lost 227,700 full-time jobs since August, 2008. 350,000 neighbours turn to food banks every month in Ontario." Manufacturing jobs are disappearing. Tourism had not yet recovered from the challenges of the last decade, when numbers of visitors dropped even lower due to recent U.S. passport legislation. Although Project S.H.A.R.E. was seen as a temporary solution to the recession of the late 80's, it has become a permanent institution. Welfare rates have been cut, leaving people experiencing mental illness, ill health, illiteracy and breakdown of family relationships with little money to survive on. $572 per month is the maximum Ontario Works allotment for a single person, not enough to pay rent and eat nutritious food. 1Ne are presently distributing over 40,000 pounds of food monthly and only half of the food we distribute is raised in our own community. We partner with the Ontario Association of Food Banks and Food Banks Canada who supplement our local donations with corporate donations from other areas. We encourage local food donations by picking up from grocery stores and businesses. We use our Project S.H.A.R.E. van and truck but the cost of gas has increased so much that very few volunteers feel they can commit to driving for us. (iii) See appendix "A" -Fundraising Calendar 2010 Section Three Financial data required A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. Attached appendix `°B°" Bo Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Attached appendix "C'° Section Four See appendix "D" -List of Board of Directors 2. Coordinated Emergency Services was created in 1983 as an emergency food bank, as Niagara Falls' economy was hard hit by the recession. In 1989 the services offered were expanded in response to an ongoing need and renamed Project S.H.A.R.E. to include emergency housing, utilities and prescription assistance as well as a food co-operative for families in our community who live on a low income. All of our programs are of a self-help nature, empowering consumers who use our services. Funding received from the City of Niagara Falls is used to deliver programs that provide basic needs to families in Niagara Falls who are living on a lots" income. The number of times people carne to us for assistance, (units of service), has almost doubled in the past 10 years. In 1998 city residents used our services 29,093 times and last year this figure rose to 50,y18, an increase of y4%. Niagara Falls has been especially hit economically by the global recession, which has had a major impact on Project S.H.A.R.E. We are experiencing a "triple threat." Manufacturers are closing their doors permanently so we are losing corporate donations. Employees of these manufacturing plants who used to donate to Project S.H.A.R.E. are not able to be so generous now that they are not permanently employed. Many of them have run out of EI and are turning to Ontario Works and coming to us for assistance (especially older workers.) This is the most serious consequence of the economic downturn. Many former donors have become clients. Seniors are especially at risk of being hungry, (49% of senior women are living in poverty in the Niagara Region.) More and more people coming from all walks of life and socioeconomic levels are finding themselves in situations where they are forced to ask Project S.H.A.R.E. for help with utilities, food, prescriptions or housing. We receive grants from the United Way and the Region, as well as the City but we still must raise a substantial portion of our operating budget. Due to the overwhelming increase in requests for help since our inception, our staff has grown from 4 to 10 full-time employees since we opened our doors in 1989 as Project S.H.A.R.E. We apply for grants fo hire additional help as well and presently we have 7 temporary contract employees and 1 part-time employee. We are presently operating at full capacity and without additional coop students from Niagara College, Brock University, Employment Ontario grant staff and volunteers we would not be able to assist the families living on low income coming to us for help efficiently and with dignity. 68% of our volunteers are people we help who want to "give back" to our agency. In 1989 our food coop participation program began with 10 families as an experimental pilot project. Members who join are required to work three hours each month at Project S.H.A.R.E. and attend bi-monthly meetings each month. Pood assistance is given once per month. They also receive some "extras" like cleaning products or household items for their additional work and responsibility. Members of the Project S.H.A..R.E. Participation Program are given donated tickets to local tourism venues and plays. Over the years we have found that membership in the participation program builds self-confidence, responsibility and many close relationships. We have had many members make the jump from social assistance to fulhtime employment. Because of the success of this program, our membership has grown from 10 families in 1989 to 124 families in October of 2009. This has affected the amount of food given out over the past decade. The pounds of food we give out in our emergency, Christmas and food coop programs increased by 200% over the past 10 years. At a cost of $2.00 per pound in 1998 the dollar amount of food given out was $508,152. The Ontario Association of Food Banks and Food Sanks Canada have increased the standard valuation of food as $2.50 per pound in 2008 due to the significant increase in food prices. "The price of many items on the grocery lists of families across Ontario Have increased by over 10% since January, 2008, including milk, peanut butter, pasta, flour, canned soup, baby food and potatoes. The average weekly expenditure for a typical family of 3 would have increased by $432.64 annually since January 7_008. This represents over 5 weeks worth of groceries," (OAFB report 2009). Last year we distributed $1,131,623 worth of food, over twice the amount given out in 1998. Our statistics for emergency food assistance are once again on the rise in 2009. In July and August of this year we helped 30% more people than July and August of 2008, a trend that we expect will continue. Our auditors, Crawford, Smith & Swallow have advised that 6 months operating expenses be put aside. To date, GICs totaling $359,756 are reserved for this purpose. A reserve of $150,000 has been set aside for office and warehouse equipment that need to be updated periodically. Our utility costs, van maintenance and fuel and condominium fees are also rising rapidly. $100,000 has also been appropriated for food purchases as the amount of food we distribute increases each year and costs rise. In addition to the money we receive from our funding sources in 2009, (including the City of Niagara Falls), to balance our budget we are obligated to fundraise almost $450,000 in money and close to $1,000,000 worth of food. This represents almost half of our operating budget. Only half the food we raise and distribute to the needy in our community comes from donors in. Niagara Falls. This food raising takes up so much staff time that many of our staff members work at Special Events or fundraisers on many weekends or evenings throughout the year.. We are in competition with other worthwhile agencies in Niagara Falls for a limited amount of donation dollars. The economy of our city fluctuates seasonally due to factors affecting tourism over which we have little or no control. SARS, Mad Cow Disease, and the passport requirement by the U.S. are situations that have resulted in fewer tourists visiting our city each year. Many people working in tourism areri t being recalled until midsummer and just don't make enough to make ends meet. Many of the people who come to us for help have some type of mental illness or disability. Some of the residents of our community who have given money or food to us in the past are now unable to do so. We supplement our revenue by offering offices to agencies that may have similar clients. Credit Counseling of Regional Niagara rents space two days per week. Niagara Regional Sexual Assault and Niagara Nutrition Partners pay a small fee their offices ($50 per month.) Revenue and expenditure budgets are included for our fiscal year June, 2009 to May, 2010. Our costs for utilities, condo fees, gas and food are increasing alarmingly. The number of Niagara Falls residents who are asking for help is increasing each year. We are not in a position to hire additional staff to fundraise the amounts needed to balance our operating budget. We value our partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and look forward to working together in the future to help those in our community who are disadvantaged. We are requesting funds in the amount of $314,100 from the City of Niagara Falls for 2009, an increase of 0% over the previous year, and only 34% of our operating budget of $932,157. 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served (appendix "E") Total Number Age Range % from NF Last operating year 50,718 0 to 99 100% Jan. to December/08 Current Year 59,188 0 to 99 100% (January to Sept/09 actual figures -Sept. to Dec. estimates based on current rise in people served) Next Year Projected b2,147 0 to 99 100% 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the residents of Niagara Falls benefit? The need of residents in our community is evident. Ontario has lost 227,700 full-time jobs since August 2008 and we are one of the hardest hit communities. The unemployment rate in Niagara Falls has at times been the highest in Canada over the past year. Tourism rates have dropped due to the new passport law. Rates of illiteracy are extremely high in the Niagara Region. Regional statistics indicate that we have one of the largest senior populations per capita, but 49% of senior women in Niagara are living below established poverty rates. Statistics are kept showing an increasing number of Niagara Falls residents are asking us for assistance each year. We use data collected to recognize the need and then our programs are designed to meet the need. Each person who comes through our door is asked why they are here. Either they are helped through our programs or referred to the many partner agencies in our city that could provide assistance. An annual survey is given to clients to determine need. A recent study was conducted through Regional Niagara to determine neighbourhoods that are "at risk". Many of the families we help live in these areas that offer a poorer quality of Life. We are presently participating in Prosperity Initiatives to improve the quality of life in these targeted local neighbourhoods. Staff members sit on boards and attend meetings to discuss need for the following groups: the Mayor's Homelessness Committee, the Interagency Group, the Niagara Prosperity Initiative Advisory Board, Healthy Living Niagara, the Niagara Social Assistance Review Network, Bethlehem Place, the Health Bus Advisory Committee and Niagara Nutrition Partners. A recent Ontario Association of Food Banks report states that, "On average, client numbers are up 20% over this time last year. One in four food banks have been forced to reduce their average hamper sizes in order to better share the available supply of food." Although we are experiencing an alarming jump in requests, we are determined to continue to offer food assistance monthly although some food banks are limiting clients to once every three months, due to a shortage of food donations. We strongly feel that you can't schedule hunger and especially for our clients who are living on a fixed income, (OAP, ODSP, OW, CPP), we know there is a need every month for assistance. At present the maximum monthly allowance for a single OW recipient is $572, much less than the cost of monthly rent for most apartments. 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? 'The services we offer specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls prevent homelessness and hunger from occurring. Ongoing support is offered to low income families to help them feed their families, buy eyeglasses and prescriptions, travel to out of town court or doctor appointments or -retain appropriate housing. Because of the multi-service nature of Project S.H.A.R.E. we are able to improve the health of local residents, offer life skills and increased access to basic needs. We provide a network of supports for those living independently. Emergency food for 3 to 4 days is given to those in need from our "food room." Temporary accommodation for families in crisis can be arranged through our hostel agreement with Ontario Works. Those who don't qualify will be provided with transportation to shelters, either in Niagara Falls or elsewhere in the region. We assist clients without an income to apply for Ontario Works or ODSP. Because transportation to St. Catharines is a barrier for many of our clients, staff representatives from ODSP and OW are provided with offices at Project S.H.A.R.E. to meet with clients. A private resource room with a bulletin board listing current housing availability, a private telephone, computer and brochures from other social service providers is available. Current listings are updated daily, copied and distributed to clients. Information on tenant rights and responsibilities is compiled and distributed periodically. A. registry of landlords is updated regularly and staff -members advocate fo_r clients when necessary. Our complementary programs offer homelessness prevention. 1llo parent has to make the choice between "feeding the Kids or paying the rent." Negotiation with utility companies and financial support is offered to famiL'+es who ?'nay be disconnected, l:n 7008/09 $150,000 in util.:ity assistance cnras distributed through 3 separate programs to those at risk. Transportation, prescriptions and medical needs maybe covered. Once housing and other basic needs are met, clients will be encouraged to join our Participation Program, a program that began in 1989 with 10 families and is now helping 124 families. Food is provided and members participate in community events by volunteering for Project S.H.A.R.E. or other agencies (e.g. Rotary, United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters). 68% of the volunteers at Project S.H.A.R.E. are living below the poverty line and use our services. Poverty can lead to isolation and the Participation Program engages and encourages members to form friendships. This program empowers people to "give back," increasing self worth. 1Vlembers may attend craft classes given by other members or are offered a plot in our community garden, enabling them to feed their families with fresh produce. Bi-monthly meetings with scheduled guest speakers from other social service providers, (e.g. ODSP, Credit Counselling) are planned, and run by elected committee members from within the program itself. Members attend various "fun" eeents throughout the year (Christmas Party, Summer Barbecue, Spring Fling). This year Project S.H.A.R.E. has administered over $100,000 to our clients through the Niagara Region Prosperity Projects. Programs include Winter Clothing, Temporary Rental Supplements, Identification Bank, Laundry Services, Back to School Backpacks, Shoe/Boot Program, Personal Needs Bags, Furniture Storage, Household Sundries and a Child Visitation Package. The objective is to "increase the prosperity link to contributing self esteem, confidence, remove barriers, support families in daily living, ensure families have adequate furnishings, promote health and well-being, enable children to do homework, sleep and eat at home and help in economic decisions". Poverty affects health and we address this issue through our programs and initiatives. Last year we hosted a smoking cessation planning session and onsite implementation in partnership with Regional Public Health. In our Savoury Samplings and Caroling program volunteers teach low income families to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables donated by local growers and grown in our community garden. Healthy recipes a:re prepared by volunteers and "sampled" by clients iit our waiting room, who take the recipe and pre-measured ingredients to prepare the dish ai home. We celebrate the bea~~ty of our community garden with Yoga in the Garden and pot luck barbecues. Donors, clients and community partners are all invited. Participants learn techniques to deal -with stress and are introduced to worthwhile fitness activities in a fun and festive atmosphere that fosters a sense of belonging and community. A walking club in partnership with public health will continue to meet weekly to develop fitness and friendship. All of the high leverage activities that we offer empower low income families in Niagara Falls to make the transition to a higher socio-economic status, improving family life and the overall quality of neighbourhoods. We have developed many partnerships in the city and region in order to assist our diems. (fee appendix °'F") Some of our clients need help from other programs or agencies and we are happy to provide referrals or joint service delivery with our partners. 6. No City-owned facilities are being used by Project S.H.A.RE. We purchase our building in ?002 through capital campaign donations. 7. Project S.H.A.R.B. would certainly be available and enthusiastic ~ about making a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee. Meeting. _~ t~~sx'a~~tl~te 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. hill in and refurn the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Oapital equipment o B Project funding o ~ Seed funding © Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. ate Submitted 4310 ~2ueen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario 1_2F 6X5 7EL. (905) 35ti 7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 3567016 Si~gn~ature Office or Position WOMEN'S ;~ _ PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC October 20, 2009 Mr. Todd Harrison Director/City Treasurer T he City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L.2E 6X5 Bear Mr. Harrison, Re: Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. ~ Request for Funding for 2010 We are writing to respectfully request the City of Niagara Falls continued support in providing services to women and children who have been victims of abuse by approving our request for Special Funding in the amount of $21,500.00. Please find enclosed a copy of our grant application and the required supporting documentation. Finally, our submission includes 15 copies of our 2008/2009 Annual Report. I trust these will be sufficient for you to include as part of your briefing package for the members of the Corporate Services Committee and Council. The report will provide the highlights of our accomplishments over the past year and as well as the statistics for our programs and services. The Ministry of Community and Social Services provides approximately 75% of our overall annual operating budget. However, the balance of the funding we require to deliver our vital programs and services must be solicited from the community. bur ability to raise these dollars makes the difference between us being able to maintain current programs and services or having to make cuts in service delivery. With the current economic climate which is presenting significant fundraisirng ohallenges this year, we cannof over emphasize the importanoe of your support. We have greatly appreciated the support of Mayoi° Salci, Mernbers of Oouncil and the citizens of the City of Niagara Falls this year. We trust thaf we can rely on your continued f7nanoial assistance which will empower women and their children whho aro citizens of the City of Niagara Falls, begin living violenco ~`ree lives. `I'hanl< you for your time and consideration of our submission. r'lease do not hesitate to contact` me at (905) 35fi~3933 exCension 223 should you have any questions o~° concerns. Yours truly, Ruthann Brown Executive Director [Nova House & Administration • P.O. Box 853, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6V6 • Phone: 905-356-3933 • Pax: 905-356-5522 • Serenity Place • P.O. Box 184, Welland, ON L3B SP4 • Phone: 905-732-4632 • Fax: 945-732-2485 • www.womensnlacesn.ore . ~~ i'~~ia~arsj~aflg Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICATION FOR GRANT DEADLINE FOR_SUBMISSI®fV_~ ~etobee 23,_0®9 Secfion one: 2. 3. Name and address of organization: Name: Women's Place of South Niagara Ino. (Nova House) Address: P.O. Box 853. Niagara Falls Ontario Postal Code: L2E 6V6 Phone Number:_(905) 356-3933 Name of contact person within organization: Name: Ruthann Brown Office/position held: Executive Director Address: P.O. Box 853. Niagara Falls. Ontario Postal Code: L2E 6V6 Telephone: Home: (905) 468-4394 Office: (905) 356-3933 ext. 223 Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITA!, EQUIPMENT B _ PROJECT FUN91N0 C SEE© FUN[)IN<~ ~ `yPl=f-1Al~, FUNL?INC ~., 5. 6. Amount of grant rc~eluosCed:~~1,50©.00 Amount off any previous granf received: _ 21 50©.00 Reason for requesting a yrarnt: This funding request is intended to empower our agency to continue to maintain the existing level of emergency shelter, programs and services we provide. Our agency manages 2 of the 3 shelters in the Niagara Peninsula that provide emergency shelter to women and children who are fleeing abuse and are citizens of the City of Niagara Falls. The majority of the women we support do not have the support network, or finances to ~~ i'~'ia~arsf ual~s Municipal Grant Application move out and live independently when they leave their abuser and therefore would otherwise be homeless. Many are at risk of serious injury or have received death threats and require the safety and security of a sheltee while they develop their safety and transitional plans. 7'he Violence ~4gainst Women sector in which emergency shelters and supports services are provided, is not fully funded by the f~rovince of Ontario. Shelter services right across the province musf fundraise to address this funding gap. In our case, the Ministry of community and Social Services provides approximately ~'5% of our overall operating budget. Flowever, the balance of the funding we require to deliver our vital programs and services must be solicited from the community. ®ur ability to raise these dollars makes the difference between us being able to maintain current programs and services or having to make cuts in service delivery. Therefore, we cannot over emphasize the importance of your support. ., #} i'~Vsa fiarsf .u1J!g Municipal Grant Application Section two: Classification `®` G Request for Saecial Funding or Operational ~undinc~ Where the service can be provided without Gity support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary oiroumstanees, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request ~ 21 500.00 (II) Provide details of special funding needed. Phis funding request is intended to empower our agency to continue to maintain the existing level of emergency shelter, programs and services we provided Our agency manages 2 of the 3 shelters in the Niagara Peninsula that provide emergency shelter to women and children who are fleeing abuse and are citizens of the City of Niagara Falls. The majority of the women we support do not have the support network, or finances to move out and live independently when they leave their abuser and therefore would otherwise be homeless. Many are at risk of serious injury or have received death threats and require the safety and security of a shelter while they develop their safety and transitional plans. The Violence Against Women sector in which emergency shelters and supports services are provided, is not fully funded by the Province of Ontario. Shelter services right across the province must fundraise to address this funding gap. In our case, the Ministry of Community and Social Services provides approximately 75% of our overall operating budget. However, the balance of the funding we require to deliver our vital programs and services must be solicited from the community. Our ability to raise these dollars makes the difference between us being able to maintain current programs and services or having to make cuts in service delivery. With the current economic climate which is peesenting significant fundraising challenges this years rn~e cannot over emphasize the importance of youe support:. (iii) Ltescribe your organiza'sions' fund raising plans. Please see the a~ached e4{~~~Ai~C~~! ~uaadraising Activity Chace which proeri€les ~khese detaiNs. Section threeo Finanoial data required. A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available YES ~.~` i~lia~arsj~lDs Municipal Grant Application administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for ourrrent year including detailed estimated expenditures YeS ~ ice at'rached ~ip~ertdfx ~ and revenue. Section four: Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Exeoutive Name Address Position Tele hone Number Fran Gregotski 3852 Rolling Acres Dr. President (905) 354-2274 (H) Niagara Falls, ON (905) 374-5860 (W) L2J 3B9 Leigh Whyte 1891 Nigh Road Vice-President (905) 894-1229 (H) Fort Erie, ON (905) 991-1681 (W) L2A 5M4 Assunta Piccini 14 Station Street Treasurer (905) 734-4491 (H) Welland, ON (905) 892-0800 (W) L3C 5K7 Tracie Bussi 12 Evelyn Court Secretary (905) 892-9045 (H) Fonthill, ON (716) 8342310 LOS 1 E5 Ext 103 (W) A c®~aplete list ®f ~uP Q®ard of direct©e~ is ataached for yraue• review. ~. [Oesorihe the general aims and function of your organisation, the geographic ar°ea of oiler°ation and a brief histon7 of the organisation. Attach Constitution, if available. MISSION S'~A'iEMEN'I' The mission of Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. is to end abuse and violence by empowering women and their children through the provision of safe shelter, counselling, education and community partnerships. VISION STATEMENT Women's Place of South Niagara envisions a community where women and their children live free from abuse and violence. ~~ ~~iia~ara~ fwrlls Municipal Grant Application SHELTER SERVICES The shelter operates a crisis line and provides emergency shelter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, forwomen and children who are victims of abuse, Additionally we provide intervention serviceso These services are provided to residents in the shelter, as well as on an outreach basis to women living the communityo We assist in the development of safety plans for women and their childreno ® We work with women to develop and implement their transitional planso o We provide services or referrals in the following areas: individual and group counselling, parenting support, educa#ional upgrading, job training, income support, legal services, health and wellness services, court suppork, and appointment accompaniment. • We provide advice in the areas of finding and maintaining housing, including budget management and life skills. • We provide advocacy with third parties, where necessary including landlords, interactions with Family and Children's Services, court appearances, etc. • We provide individualized counselling for children and youth who have been victims and/or witnesses of violence. • We provide public education and awareness through presentations to different audiences such as schools, agencies, faith organizations, community information days and libraries to name a few. GEOGRAPHICAL -CATCHMENT AREA Women's Place of South Niagara Inc. operates two shelters for abused women and their childreno Nova House is a 20 bed shelter in Niagara Falls and Serenity Place is a 10 bed shelter in Wetland. The agency services Niagara Falls (population 82,184"), Welland (pop. 50,331), Fort Erie (pop. 29,925), Port Colborne {pop. 18,599), Pelham (pop 16,155) and Wainfleet {pop, 6,601)0 (`population statistics derived from 2006 Statistics Canada). IdRIEt° HIS'I'OI~Y Women"s Place of South Niagara Inca began as ~n+o sister ®rganizatio~so one in Niagara Falls and the other an Wellando The two groups operated separately for some time before j©ining together ita 1997, Nova House, our Niagara Falls shelter, began with Niagara Women in Crisis, which purchased and opened the original 12 bed Nova House shelter in 1983. The new 20 bed Nova House shelter was built and opened in January 2007. Serenity Place, our Welland shelter, began as Women's Place Welland & District Inc. which became operational in 1981. This group operated a different shelter in Welland before building the current Serenity Place, which opened in 1996. . ~~' i~,'ia~arsf ~cr1lse Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population seared. dotal number Last operatinct. ear 20©~/0~ W®men In Shel$eP 153 Children in Shelter 123 Crisis Calls 2,753 Outreach Transitional Suppor# 280 Outreach Legal Advocacy 348 Age Percentage from range Niagara Palls 16 ~ 6Y 43% birth~l8 41% age not recorded geography not recorded 45% 53% Current vear (2009/10) Women in Shelter 200 Children in Shelter 150 Crisis Calls 2,300 Outreach Transitional Support 280 Outreach Legal Advocacy 350 16-67 birth-18 age not recorded 45% 42% geography not recorded 47% 50% Next vear project (2010/11) Women in Shelter 210 16 -seniors 45% Children in Shelter 150 birth-18 45% Crisis Calls 2,300 age not recorded geography not recorded Outreach Transitional Support 245 45% Outreach Legal Advocacy 360 45% i~ow does your organisation assoss the community need and how veil/ the rosident oi` Niagara Palls her~efit? ®ur agency as an active ea~etr~ber ®f the i®cal ©®rnestic Violence Community Ce®rdinati©r~ Committee known as the Coalition to tad Violence Against Womeno `t'his camraai#tee Has ~ membership of 25 agencies who work together #o facilitate a consisten#, rasp©nsive and coordinated system of local supports that increases the safety and well~,being ref women wH® Have experienced abuse and their children and that holds abusees accountablea A CEVAW member list is attached to this submission as Appendix C. Our Executive Director is the Chair of the Coalition to End Violence Against Women (CEVAW). The Committee is currently engaged in research to develop the first Niagara Region Domestic Violence Report Card. The main goals of this project are to: Establish abase-line report card to be utilized as a comparison to future reports Develop an overall regional picture of the current response to domestic violence .~'~" ~'ia~arsf;trl~~s 10 Municipal Grant Application • Evaluate the current response to domestic violence, highlighting the relative effectiveness of the system ® Educate the public regarding domestic violence, services and the current responses The report will be #inalized in the Fall/Winter X009 and the intent is to share this publicly with the community and for CEVAW and member agencies to move forward with the findings and recommendations made in this report, This will benefit the citizens of the f~egional i4lunieipality of Niagara, including the citizens of the City of Niagara Fallso 5. What. service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? All those listed above in our answer to Question 2 under the title SHELTER SERVICES. 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Our agency utilizes the Niagara Fails Library for meetings from time to time. Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes ~ No ~~, 11 l~'la j4AYSf ia1J!s Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorised officer. ~. Fill in and return the page that is rolevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o ~3 F~roject funding o C Seed funding ~f~~ Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. 6~T~~~Z. ~, ~~~ Date Submitted ~ ~~~~~ Signature /2caTGl.~aJ ~^-1 ~X~-~eOZit~E~i/1~-7 '~~ Office or Position 4~1d Queen Streot F.O. Idox 1©~3 i~iagara Falls, Ontario f~F ~iXb `I°~L. (9d5) 3~6~I~~1 Fxt. ~2~~ FAX (90~) 3~6~~©16 ` ~ `~ ~ ~ ` 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ "~ r kv. F 1 t~ Y1 ~r ;~ c. -~. E.• C~ W ~ ~ l >- E r i '# October 23, 2009 JRN'NG PO!hii FOP WO+iEN Mr. Todd Harrison Director of Finance City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Stroet P. O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison: d lA \ V~ ~~~~3 Re: YWCA Niagara Region 2010 Municipal Grant Application Please find enclosed the YWCA Niagara Region's completed 2010 Municipal Crrant Application with the City of Niagara Falls. The YWCA needs the support of the City of Niagara Falls to ensure that we are able to continue to provide our emergency shelter, an essential service to the Niagara Falls community. Women and children are particularly at risk of victimization when homeless, by providing safe and supported programs in I~Tiagara Falls the YWCA is able to provide opportunities for the women and their families to move forward in a way that creates sustainability and allows for a quicker reconnection to the community. We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built in the Niagara Fa11s community and look forward to your continued support of our programs and services offered to women and children living in Niagara Falls. should you require additional information; please do not 'to hesitate to contaci me directly at 905'-988352$, ext. 239. sincerely, Elide rnnnezlnann Executive Director Enclosure 183 I<irg StceeL, St. Catharines. Ontario L2R 3~5 Canada T 905.988.%28 P 905.9883739 receptionpywcaniagafaregion.ca Y wwcv.ywcaniagaraxegion.ca ~oA Serving llae community since 1918 un:tea wa Y .~~,` i~~i~~~re!d;~?~! Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-?521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICA°I°I@N F@R GRANT DEADLINE F@R_SUBMISSI@N,~-_K3etober 23. ~0©9 Section one. 3. Name and address of organization: Name: YWCA Niagara Region Address: 183 King St. St. Catharines Postal Code: L2R 3J5 Telephone Number: 905-988-3528 ext. 239 Name of contact person within organization: Name: Elisabeth Zimmermann Office/position held: Executive Director Address: same as above Postal Code: Telephone: Home:~_~ Office: Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CANE["AL FOIJIPMF~N'1 C SEE6 FUNDINCs a, 5. B PROJECT rUNI~ING D SPECIAL- k~UNL7INC Amount of grant requested: t~~57 000 -- __-- -._ _. __ Amount of any previous grant received: $56 763 received in 2009 $63 438.00 received in 2008,- $62 182.00 received in 2007 $62,182.00 reoeived in 2006 $51 '702.00 received in 2005. 6. Reason for requesting a grant: The current funding structure for the shelter is on a per-diem basis and only funds about 60 percent of the actual operating costs of providing shelters. The grants that we have received from the City of Niagara Falls, as well as the United Ways of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie ensure That we are able to continue to provide this essential service to the Niagara Falls community. ~,~ 5 '~+i sa;gar~ j ~cr11R Municipal Grant Application Section two: Classification `©' •__,R~qu~st,~oe ~~~eia9 I~¢~f7ding ®r~ (~~grrational ~urrdirtg Where the service can be provided without City support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or° extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request ~ $57,b00 (II) Provide details of special funding needed. Not Applicable (iii} ~eseribe your organizations' fund raising plans. The Doard of Directors along with staff and community representatives is in the process of developing a strategic marketing and fund raising plan to address organizational needs. Pars of the plan is t® raise awareness in Niagara Falls e~Y the services that we provide to thhe community and through increased awareness to be able 9:o broaden our' donor .base and therefore increase the amount of donations that we receive. The plan ~nJill be completed shorily ~vith implementation fo r'ollow Duerr the coming year. 'the organization also wants to engage more represenfation from the Niagara Falls community on the Board of ®irectors. Section threee Financial data required. Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, ~,'ia~ar~s 6 Municipal Grant Application travel, etc. B. Budget for ourrenf year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Bastion forrrn Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Nancy lannixzi Past President _ 17 Queen Mary Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2R 2J3 Caren Burt ®President _ 55 Shoreline Drive, St. Catharines, ON L2N 3V9 Cindy Crossley -Vice President - 12 Cheritan Court, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7J7 Lisa Frattini-Burgess-Treasurer- 95 Erion Road, St. Catharines, ON L2W 1A9 Lynne Charnock 229 Linwell Road, St. Catharines Ontario L2N 1S1 Shannon Valenti - 579 Allanburg Road, Thorold, ON L2V 1A7 Katie Finora - 41 Scullers Way, St. Catharines, ON L2N 7S9 Anne Smeeton - 87 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4X4 Hilary Caters - 16 Richard Street, St. Catharines Ontario L2T 2E2 Carolyn Fish - 61 Chaplin Avenue, SY. Catharines Ontario L2R 2E4 Bev I-lodgson - 6057 Drumrnand Road, Niagara Falls Ontar°io L2(3 4M1 Rebecca Raby -15 Thomas Street, St. Catharines Onfiario l2R 61m7 2, i7escribe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. The VWCA Niagara Region is part of a national and worldwide movement that passionate about empowering women and their families by providing safe supportive housing and programs oreating opportunity for all women to reach their full potential The YWCA Niagara Region has been a part of the community for over 80 years providing services that support women and their families. The YWCA provides a continuum of services for women and their children. We operate two 20-bed emergency shelter programs for homeless women and their children as a part of this continuum, as well as a 17-unit transitional supported housing program and scattered off-site transitional supported housing apartment units. An essential part of this continuum once stable housing is secured, is our Job Route for Women Employment Program, which is centred on the identifiable needs of women and the unique barriers they face to attain gainful employment. This program is the only employment program #~ r ~~i~~ar~~;cr1d exclusive to women in the Niagara Region. Currently our programs are offered in Niagara Falls, Welland, St. Catharines. Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative fo fhe population served. Ptease Note: *The statistics provided below are the number of individuals served in the Niagara Falls community. The percentages stated are for the number of women whose community of origin was Niagara Falls. A, Total number Last operating year 322 Women 208 Children 78 Youth -16-18 36 Youth in Transitional Housing 29 Current year. IsePC. ~, zoos-oa. is, zoos Women 23 Children 10 Youth - 16-18 4 Youth in Transitional Housing 5 Next year project 350 Women Children Youth -16-18 Youth in I ransitional Housing 30 7 Age Percentage from range Niagara Falls 60% 16+ 0-16 16-24 How does your organization assPSS the community need and how will the residenE of t~liagara Falls benefit? I he oommunity need is based on intakes and use or` our progearns and services. The Niagara Falls community benefits when women and children facing hardship and homelessness have access to safe, supported services. Women and children are particularly at risk of victimization when homeless. Providing safe and supported programs in the Niagara Falls creates opportunities for women and their families to move forward in a way that creates sustainability and allows for a quicker reconnection to community. 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? Currently in the Niagara Falls community we operate an Emergency Shelter at 6135 Culp St. and have 10 scattered apartments as part of the Off-Site Supported Transitional Housing Program. We also operate a Supported Transitional Housing Program for teen girls which is housed at our Culp St. _.:. i'w'~a~aY~j~71JS Municipal Grant Application location. Our Job Route for Women program is offered as well at the Gulp St. site. We are currently expanding to also include 6 supported transitional housing beds in this same location. Our Rmergency Shelter-s provide safe, supported shelter for homeless women and their children. roach shelter is staffed and operating ~4 hours a day and seven days a week. The women accessing the shelters are facing a number of issues, such as family breakdown, loss of employment, addictions and mental health, which often times have led to their homelessness. ®ur staff work with the women to address the issues which have led them fo our services connecting them with community resources and assisting with setting goals and moving towards self-sufficiency. The Supported Transitional Housing piece is an integral part of the continuum of services that we provide for women and teen girls to create the opportunity to move forward, address issues and find stability. The participants can stay in the transitional housing program for up to a year and during that time will work with the support staff to achieve the goals that they have set out for themselves enabling them to build self sufficiency and to transition to independence. During their time with us, they will also access various life skills programs that will further develop the skills they need to achieve their goals. 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Please forward any additional information whioh you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). fay providing women with a safe and supported environment they are more likely to find the resources that they need and housing that will create better sfiabilifiy in their lives. As well, providing supports and safety for homeless women reduces the burden on other community resouroes. '! here is also greater efficiency as we are able to partner and work collaboratively with other community organizations to provide a higher level of servvice and stronger outcomes. 7. All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would Tike to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes X No . _~~°' 1~~~~~r~r;~1rR 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help_ r~ou__eomplete our aee~lieation° 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorised officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding o D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. Qc+ob~- a3, aooq Date Submitted ,mss'' C Signat Excc~tJfi v~ (.~ i r~-Fo r Office or Position X1310 C?assn Street F'.O. Box °I©2~ Niagara Falls, d~ntario I_2E 6X5 `rat . (905) 356..52`1 Fxt. ~12i36 FAX (905) 356~~016 1 Nlu~icipal Gant Appfication 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-Y521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APpLICA'I'1C7N FC?R Gi2><1NT ~t_~ 1lEADLlNE FOI? SU~fMISSIC.~N -- C7etaber 73 7008, geetian ane: Name and address of organization: GNGH Foundation Name: ~Ab \6 d.~~/ ~ ~V f7 '_ ~ -- INF6.. _,._.-.___.--- 5546 Portage Road, Niagara Palls, ON P.O. Box 1018 Address: L2E 6X2 905 358-4900 Postal Code: Telephone Number: 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: Michael Somerville Office/position held: Executive Director Address: 5546 Portage Road, Niagara Falls, ON P.O Box 1018 Pdstal Code: I2F6X2 Telephone: Home:__ Office: gns ~~R_a90,Q_ 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indica#ed: A 1~IT~Iz~~fJ+~1<r C ~~~~~~i?~t $100,000 Amount of grant regncsfed: n_ Amount of any previous grant received 5. 6. B X':_ (_~I?~1_y X C7 SI'FG°1AL FUNDING Most recent, $100,00fl in 2008 Reason for requesting a grant: Follow-up to August 2005 proposal to council for funding Support of the GNGH Emergency Department ~unicipai Grant Application Section two: classification `D' - ~n ur ~pepral ~undinq nr f)_p_erational_Fiandnq Where the service can be provided without City support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ ~ $100,000 (II) Provide details of special funding needed. In August 2005, council considered a propdsaLfrom the GNGH Foundation seeking Funding support for replacement equipment for the Jeff Morgan Emergency Department at the GNGH. The request was for $100,000 per year for IO years. The Council of the day approved a grant of $100,000 for 2006 and directed the GNGIIF to submit Additional requests on an annual basis. Subsequent requests were made and grants of $100 000 were approved by Council in 2007 and 2008. Due to economic considerations, Council did not approve our reauest fora $100 000 grant in 200~Please reference the (iii) Describe your nrgahications" rund raising plans. GNGHF conducts simultaneous campaigns focusing on: A) Annual equipment (new and re~lacernent) noels I3) A capital campaign witlr a goal of $~ million for renovations/additions to the GNGH and to support regional initiatives for cancer, cardiac and mental health care s'~'ta~ar~~ n~t~~. h~u~iioi~ai Grant App(icatiol~ Section three: Financial data required. A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. Attached tf No, Yes/Nt~ hate Available Yes (copy of X008/09 Audit) B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: Yes (copy of 2009/10 Budget) Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Carol Mae Maidens-Chair John Beyer-Past Chair Ruth Ann l~Tieuwesteeg-Vice Chair Dalton Lindsay-Secretary/Tfeasurer ~_, _-_ ~,_~rT,T__ -~~__~__.__._. SEE 1 HE ATTACHED SHEET FOR A COIvIPLETE LIST OF GNGHF BOARD MEMBERS 2: Describe the general aims and function o€ yaur organizafion, the geographic area of aperation,and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if avaiiabte. Our Mission: The Greatei° Niagara General Hospital Foundation's mission is to develop, manage and distribute charitable resources to support and enhance the provision of patient care programs and services at the GNG Site and for the Health System. *~':3a1 „~rsl ~t~ ~., ., 7 Municipal Graff ~ppl~cafia 3. Provide statistics relafive tp the population served. Emergency Department visits: hotal Age Percentage from number range Niagara Falls Last operating year 45,000 0-100+ 85-90%° Current year 45,000 0--100+ 85-90% Next year project 45,000 0-100+ 85-90% 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? All treatrnentsfadmissions are tracked annually-and benchmarked for future trends. The provision of timely emergency health care utilizing the best equipment available benefits all residents of Niagara. 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? I-lealth care services. ~~~~~~~~~~~r~:~ f~~unicif~~;a, ~7`f811~ ~4~7}7~lCc`i~`1t7t1 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. None Please forward any additional information which you feel may ba of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages i required), 7. All groups may he expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would Isl<e to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee ~8s `~ Iv0 y - 9 Municipal Grant ~ppleation Check Cast to help you compi~our applcatlon3 1. A fully completed grant application farm signed by and authorized officer 2. Pill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding ~ D .Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year: 4. Budget for the current year. 10/22/09 date Submitted 4310 Queen Street P.O. C3ox 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 7EL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2018 Executive Director Office ar Pasition Apri128, 2009 Mr. Michael Somerville, Executive Director GNGH Foundation, 5546 Portage Road P.O. Box 1018 Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2 Dear Mr. Somerville: ~~~s t ii. a~ ~. Re: City of Niagara Falls Permissive Grant You will be receiving a formal letter from our Finance Department outlining that Council decided not to provide a permissive grant for 2009. I felt appropriate to set the record straight on some comments that I made at a budget meeting and provide some historical context that will be helpful moving forward. At the November 3, 2008 Corporate Services Committee meeting, a question was posed regarding the municipality's commitment to the GNGH Foundation. I responded that the City's original commitment of $100,000 per year for five years had been fulfilled. My statement was correct but, without the Council minutes before me, I failed to realize that in 2005 that the Foundation made a presentation requesting Council's continued commitment for an additional ten years (see attached excerpt from our minutes). Of course, as discussed, Council is not bound by the promise of a donation and the economic realities this year made Council forgo their traditional permissive grant. Nonetheless, based on the 2005 minutes, I would suggest that the Foundation should continue to make its annual request for Courcil's consideration. If you have any questions, foal free to contact me. Sincerely, ~~ can Iorfida City Clerk a His Worship Ted Salci & Members of Council Ken Burden, Executive Director of Corporate Services i ------ -- I Corporate Services Department Clerks Workin TO CtIZ BY IO SL'PVB ~llP COYYlYYIIIY[C ~ Ext 4271 Fax 805-356-9083 _, g g 1} dio~da@niagarafafls.ca IIa~~A_- Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 At~PLICATICjN F®~ ORANT DEADLINE FOES SUBMISSI®N ~ October 23, 2009 Seotian ones Name and address of organization: Name: Address: ~D5 ~ ~%X~-~aa~J ~2I1/~~ /jl j~ Postal Code: ~Z~ C^r's"r Telephone Number: 9cst -~S~' - ~,~" ~~/ 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: Office/position held: ~~~-r.<~~-ry<- '~//I~~~f Address: ~0,1"~ ~~/ccJC~r~ /, l2/1/L-- ~r Postal Coder„2~ (~~~~ Telephone: Home: Office: fC4f--3f~ /S/4r 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL EQUIPMENT C SEEC) FUN©ING B PF2OJEC;T FUNf]ING SPECIAL rUNDING 4~. Amount of grant requested: ~~~, ~~~~ 5. Amount of any previous grant received: __~~~,~?~ 6. Reason for requesting a ~z ~7 r rX(G/~L-'2~ Niagara Falls Art Gallery Page 1 Section 1 b) Reason for requesting grant The grant is being requested to bring new arts investment to Niagara Palls through the creation of digital studios and to support the existing services of the Niagara Children's Museum, the Niagara Youth Gallery, and the Niagara Falls Art Gallery. This investment by the City of Niagara Falls provides core funding for community arts programs that serve 68,029 (daily accumulated) children, youth, adults and seniors tlu-oughout Niagara Falls. For each municipal $1 received $4.71 is generated through earned program revenues and donations. The City of Niagara Falls' investment will also create new digital services (still photography, video, and animation) for the three organizations. Currently, Niagara Falls residents travel to other municipalities for these services and the funds generated from their participation support the service infrastructure in those municipalities. The grant will give Niagara Falls children and youth the opportunity to receive these programs in their own municipality. For each $1 the municipality invests, an additional $3.21 will be provided through provincial government and Ontario Trillium Foundation grants as well as earned revenues. Section 2 Classification `D' -Request for Operational Funding i) Amount of Request: $53,000 ii) Provide details of Operational Funding Needed The Niagara Falls Art Gallery is requesting an increase of $23,000 to its 2010 operating grant in order to bring an additional $55,000 in partnership investments to Niagara Falls and to generate earned revenues of $19,000 annually. These strategic investments will be used to create digital studios that will provide participants with the technical facilities for the creation of digital media and visual arts. This concrete support from the City of Niagara Falls will bring outside investment to Niagara Falls and provide the opportunity for children, youth and youth at risk to access digital services that currently do not exist in Niagara Falls. Since the Art Gallery primarily serves women, 68% of our participants, this program will provide a needed opportunity for women to explore the digital world in a creative environment. This investment will also provide an opportunity for the Art Gallery to expand its services to a higher percentage of male participants through the applioation of nontraditional visual arts. The remaining $30,000 of the municipal grant will be used to maintain a core level of service to residents of Niagara Falls and to prevent an increase to the Niagara Palls operation's deficit. The funds will be applied to the Art Gallery's three divisions that provide services to the residents of Niagara Falls: tho Niagara Children's Museurn, the Niagara Youth Gallery, and the Niagara Falls Art Gallery. In 2008, the three Art Gallery divisions sowed 68,029 daily accumulated program participants from Niagara Falls. Of those served, 33,165 participants generated revenue while 34,864 received services that ranged from subsidized art classes (due to economic hardship, special needs, etc) to those who accessed the Art Gallery's on-line services (games, exhibitions and programs). The breakdown per division of revenue generating participants is as follows: _ • Niagara Children's Museum. The Museum provides services to 13,212 children, t~~'` ,~ ~~ 3 1/2 to 14 year olds, through its exhibitions and programs at 8058 Oakwood Drive. ~~~~ ~_` The grant supports the $38,528 in earned revenues and donations (actua12008 daily accumulated participation and revenue totals). Niagara Falls Art Gallery Page 2 a a a Niagara Youth Gallery. The Youth Gallery provides services to 4,291 Niagara Fa11s participants 12 to 24 years of age. The grant supports $19,729 in earned revenues and ell~ry donations (actual 2008 daily accumulated participation and revenue totals). . Niagara Falls Art Gallery. The Art Gallery provides services to 15,662 Niagara Falls program and exhibition participants 6 years of age to senior. These programs are provided through in-house and outreach services. The grant supports $83,271 in earned revenues and donations (actua12008 daily accumulated participation and revenue totals). iii) Desce°ibe your organizations fundraising planes The Art Gallery projects raising $56,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (confirmed) and the Ontario Ministry of Culture. These strategic investments will be supported by The $23,000 City of Niagara Falls grant. The result of this strategic investment is that the Art Gallery is projecting an additional $19,000 annually in earned revenues from new digital studio programming. An additional $146,000 will be derived from earned revenues from existing Art Gallery programs. These initiatives are supported by the $30,000 portion of the City of Niagara Falls grant. Other fundraising activities include lottery revenues of $11,000 and donations from community service organizations such as the Niagara Falls Lions Club. Section 3 1) Financial Data Required A. Financial Statements -Yes, Attached. B. Budget for the Current Year -Yes, Attached. Section 4 1) Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of managements See Attached 2) Describe the generral aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of"operation and a brief history of the organization.. The 1Fitission of the 1~Tiagara Falls Art Gallery ns too l } Serve as the community non-profit gallery for the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara area; 2) Collect, conserve, promote and display works of art of professional standard for the benefit of residents of and visitors to the Niagara Falls area; 3) Provide educational activities to students, residents and visitors to the Niagara Falls area through exhibits, workshops, lectures and seminars. Brief History The Niagara Falls Art Gallery was formed in 1979 to meet the need for a community art gallery in Niagara Falls. The Art Gallery became a community public gallery in 1992 through its membership in, the Ontario Association of Art Galleries, the public art gallery network. This same year the Art Gallery began expanding its services to provide programs so that the residents of Niagara Falls no longer had to travel elsewhere to receive professional arts services. Niagara Falls Art Gallery Page 3 To formalize programming, such as children's and youth exhibitions and workshops, that was instituted in 1992, the Art Gallery, in 1999, opened the Niagara Children's Museum at its Oakwood Drive facility. The Children's Museum provides hands-on exhibitions and programs for families and children from 3 1/2 to 14 years of age. The Children's Museum was joined by the Niagara Youth Gallery in 2004. The Youth Gallery provides exhibitions and workshop programs for participants 14 to 24 years of age. The Niagara Palls Art Gallery received two major donations of works of art in 2005: The Kolankiwsky gift of over 200 works of art by Canadian artist William Kurelek and the John Burtniak Niagara Collection of over 700 artworks of Niagara Falls and its surrounding area. ~) Provide statistics relative to the population seb^veda bast operating year: 2008 Total #: 104,081 Age Range: 3 1/2 -Senior % from NF: 65.36% Current year esthnatee 2009 Total #: 102,000 Age Range: 3 1/2 -Senior ®/° ffrom NF: 63% Next year profectiona 2009 Total #: 101,000 Age Range: 3 1/2 -Senior "/o from NF: 61% Statistics Background: The decrease in the percentage of Niagara Falls residents served is due to the 2009 decrease in program staff. Staff and services were reduced to lessen the impact of the 2009 municipal grant decrease. 4) How does your organization assess the community need and how will the residents of Niagara Falls benefit? To identify community needs the Community Development Initiative was created to provide empirical analysis through quantitative and qualitative data collection. Through ongoing data analysis, programs are created or adjusted to ensure effective and efficient arts services. The Initiative is now in its 17th year and has provided the direction for the Art Gallery to grow from 1992's 3,199 to 2008's 104,081 participants, of which over 68,000 participants (daily accumulated) are from Niagara Falls (see the attached "2008 Annual Report" for further information). Three benchmarks were established in 1992 and continue to guide the Art Gallery's service development. Increase the participation in the arts in Niagara Falls. Provide arts services that currently do not exist in Niagara Falls. Create a sense of community through the arts. Niagara Falls residents benefit from the effective and efficient provision of axis services through the applioa_tiori of the Community Development Initiative in program and arts service development. ~) ~R/hat se~ice does your organization provide specifcaYly ffo~° the residents oa Niagarz~ Falls? Niagara Children's IVtuseum Hands-on exhibitions for families and community groups 3 1 /2 - 5 year old art classes March break & summer camps Birthday parties Art Exhibitions Computer Games in the Museum and in the home Niagara Falls Art Gallery Page 4 Niagara Youth Gallery Art classes for ages 14 - 24 Exhibitions -secondary and post secondary Internship program Mentorship program Coop program Volunteer program Niagara Falls Art Gallery Art classes for 6- 9 year olds Adult Art classes for 24 _ Senior Yoga classes Tai Chi classes Art exhibitions Permanent Art Collections - Kurelek & Niagara Falls works of Art Community Visual Arts Resource Lectures Meeting space 6) Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. The Niagara Falls Art Gallery does not utilize any City-owned facilities, but provides the residents of Niagara Falls with an arts and museum facility for their use. Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request. See attached. '~) Check here if your ergan4zation would life to analke a presentation to the Corporate ffiea°v~ices Committees Yes ~a~_ s Municipal Grant Application Check list to heln you complete your application° 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorised officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding c~~D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. chi .E ,2 ~0 9 Date Submitted 43`1(1 Queen Street R.O. Box 1023 Niagara FaAs, Onfario I_2F 6X5 YFI~. (905) 356-%521 rxt. 42136 FAX (905) 356-2016 ~~' Signature ~7cecrr7yc--~ ~.~cUa.~, Office or Position _~ r~it~~r~;,~ri! Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APf~LIGATIBN FOR GRANT ®EA®L(NE F®R SUBMISSI()iV -~ Gctobee ~3~OrJ Section one: Name and address of organization: Name: FINAN~~ ~~~~a Postal Code: l..a-~ oCi.~"1 Telephone Number: ~1n~- 35~f -q~3~ 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: f~~0~ UJI~115~C~W Office/position Address: 3~~~ i~ttfn47"uYl ttVPi I~r` zioS- 3S"`~~ 9738 Postal Code: ~-a~ oZU~~1 Telephone: Home: -Office: 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL rC1UIPMlNT B PIZOJECI FUNbING C SELF FtJN©ING ~ SPECIAL 1=~UNI~INC 4. Amount of grant requested:`~~~~~ _ _ -- ___ 5. Arnount of any previous grant recei~~ed: eZFJCJf~' ~_~10®U o2®~'~~- `~ Gj~"fJ~ . _ 6. Reason for requesting a . :, 5 Municipal Grant Application Section twoo classification `®' e i2eguest for Special ~undine~ or ® errational pundin~ Where the service can be provided without Gity support under normal circumstances buf because of unforeseen or extraordinary c~iircumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ ~& r7(~4. cab __ (II) Provide details of spe Icial funding needed.( ,~cc ~ A ~~~. ~~ ~6 Q~ y'O~u.h~r aYaa.vic°~cay'ttsYL E,h~ c~ Oa`cQ 41 a ~~ r ~ r B (iii) ®esoribe your organizations' fund raising plans. . _~~ 6 1~?i'~~~raf u±1Js Municipal Grant Application Section three: 1. F=inancial data required. Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available A. financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. ~i he,~ ~ 3 i~ l Poi~h S'~ RR~ ~ lx.~llav,~ ~ N-( r^3 6 5 N 8 - Qres~en ~ l~ors~l7ik 5-QS Pt~ryn~ll~ Sh ~F ~`l~rlnes 0~-~ ~-~.5 ~~~ - Vice~ CYes~r~evt4' iris Zn1'f-T~eas~t'e~ ~~tit~ l~il~ic~vns `ZI ~~U~~ Sc- S~~~tarir~.QS otJi ~a~ ~t-SB~~-Lre~~rry 2. i]escribe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. ,r~~1~ `iCneJ 4~~ Mu.Stc~.l ar4atliz~.~(,wr u„YCv FO.~ ~ S ~ 0 ~J] il>a;~ c~~J~ 7 Municipal Grant Application 3. 4. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Total Age Percentage from number' range .y Niagara Falls Last operating year ~ `UDf7~ Q.CS ~ ~ ~ c ~~ current year aODD ~~ c~ .` ~ 4~5 . o ~ ~s !n _. Next year project ~ (( C~,1~5 ~ s ~° How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? S 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara D~f<n¢tY _ff~~.e is also o~- ~°Pt~ ~ rv'usici~s (iviw~ ~v~V ~- a.`re~. ~ ~ ~-v--I~c~ _ n~`' i ~f -I~e~ w ~sFl `~v duo sc~ . ~{'1~ c~~o~~ I s 1 Q~v~`~v a~vtyvyu~ I,o1no ,f~-its a~/1 tv~s~--rt,~i'v~ev~~~ bYass c~r`t~oc~~t.Ui-.cJl} ~54,c, t s t~ i ll ~ vsl `~ VYta~-~-I o- `e~ wn w„~} vv~~nfr `b a~-e-v~c~ r~ c~Qa~r ~~ ova a- voluv,~er ba5cso ;L-f- is a,55n ~ w~er~u~s ~ sd-u~rn~ vlnt~stcxc.~v~s ~v G~wrpl~i-e c~vv~vnu>1~`~ ~e:rvi~.~~c~u.~rs ~ec~a<ree! -~ ~~a~~~-ccsu<, C-S We a~a-e a. ~~~u.v~}-~ rio~~~ra~~tb' ~r~u~. 8 ~i3~ar~~~r~1!z Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. E~lease forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes. No i~~.a 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. dcr ~~ ~o~ Date Submitted 431©Queen Street P.C~. Cox 1023 Niagara falls, c~ntario LZF t;X5 `rM_.L. (905) 356-y521 hxt. 4286 FAX (905} 356-2016 gars ~i~ Signature y~ P~e~;~e~~- Office or Position I;r~~r7~.3Y$~~Q,11R 1 Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 Section ®ne. 1. Name and address of organization: Name: Postal Code: ~~ ~ 6 Sb Telephone Number: /~QS-Z9~ ~ 3~~6 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: uyAi;~,~t/ (/ ~~C~ Office/position held:~ES/ ~ <~~'~~ ~B-~ ~f/, rJ~ Address:~~.2~1~ ~~4 r7o"1 ~~Pl Postal Code: ~~!=-6-s6 Telephone: Home~~5~ 363~Office: 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Gomplefe section as indicated: A CAPIYAL. EQUIPf+IENT C SEED FUNC)ING pCT 2 ~ x409 B PI~OJEOI FUNpIN~y ~~ SPECIAL FUNDING _-- c a 4. Amount of grant requested: ~~ ,~7~ l ~u~~#.J - ~©r ~2~~~:~ 5. Amount of any previous grant received: /V ~ ~ ___ 6. F2eason for requesting a grant: >~yq 6k~ '~83 W,N ~o /05'7- OJ7a~~'o Gaou~ /~ ~/`7 ~~f~~A WI~~aE ~s ~ pR~ bra ~GDNOMrc (}C.7-r'J,7`/ Oft '1~~~ ~'.Ty D~ ~~i ,P/nl,Ll c(A f - 7 6/~i N 35 o ro5vo v<~~RaNs ~A ~~ lls. ~~, 5 Ii,a~arafw11,4 Municipai Grant Application Section two: Classification `®`_~~_Recruest f©r_Special Fundin oq r, Qperatignal Fundincl Where the service can be provided without City support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ ~ ~ ~C7fI1 x~' (II) Provide details of special funding needed. To promote City of Niagara Falls and attendance at the 2011 OGAGM at the various Royal Canadian Air Force Association events for veterans that will be held during 2009, 2010 including both the May 2010 Ontario Group AGM at Sault Ste. Marie and the October 2010 National CAFA AGM in Winnipeg Manitoba. 483 Wing will be sending a contingent to all the upcoming events ih order to distribute promotional material and personally contact delegates to encourage maximum attendance from each of the Ontario group wings consisting of approximately 9000 members. For example, Delegates at the 2009 National CAFA AGM in 8 Wing CFB Trenton having been informed that 2011 OGAGM will be held in City of Niagara Falls approached me, Garry Beck inquiring about having a National AGM in Niagara Falls. A successful 2011 OGAGM in the_ City of Niagara Falls would greatly increase a future possibility of hosting a National CAFA AGM. Being approached by a large number of National AGM attendees from across Canada was very exciting to say the least. (National has about 16,000 members) (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. Corporate Sponsors in the Aviatiorr Industry will offset soma of City Grant r`undding. Adver#izing will kbe sold in the event programme to cover production of programme and ofherr overiurrs. focal business and general public donations. _ 6 Municipal Grant Application Section three: 1. Financial data required. ched If No, e No bate Available A. Financial Statement fa~ prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel. etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures y~'c and revenue. Section four: 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. ~. C~escribe the genera aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. i~i~~a 7 Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Last operating year Current year Next year project Total Age number ran e Percentage from Niagara Falls 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? What service does yaur organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Palls? _j t~~,r3~9YSf tiC11?S a Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Please forward any additional information which you feel maybe of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required}. All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes ~ No '-~` ,y, 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorised officer. 2. hill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding o D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. Date Submitted ~n ~~ gnature ~~.di Office or Position x;310 Clueen ;street F'.O. Cox 1023 Niagara halls, Ontario 1~2B 6X5 ~Ff. (905) 3567521 ext. ~2£J6 hAX (905) 3562016 St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean Client Services 905-356-7340 Tel. 905-356-1647 Fax Email: Niagara.Falls@on.sja.ca Ootober 23, 2009 Todd Han•ison Director of Finance Corporate Services Department 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Fa11s, ON L2E 6X5 Dear Todd: United Way Member Agenoy Branch Manager - Kai T Bucht 905-356-7461 Tel. 905-356-1647 Fax Email: stjanfbr@eogew.net ~~" '~x ~1 Fai ~~r Thank you very much for forwarding the 2010 Municipal Grant app rca r ackage. I have completed two applications for the consideration of the City's Corporate Services Committee. One for the airtime contract and the other for Water Patrol Program. You will note that I have not requested the opportunity make a presentation to the City's Finance Department as the arrangement between our two organizations for this funding has been a long standing ane. If you feel that a presentation would be a benefit; I would be happy to oblige. In addition to the required Financial Statements and Board Contact Information, I have also forwarded a report on the School Program and the End of Season report, which I am sure you will find informative. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, ~/~c~~~, I~ai T Bucht Branch Manager 5734 Glenholme Avenue, Niagara Fa[Is, Ontario L2G 4Y3 .. i~~~,~~P~~;~tfs Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 7EL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 A~'PLICATIf)N F®F~ GRANY BSA®LINB F®R StJBMISSI~IV - (~cfober 23, ~®09 Section one: Name and address of organization: Name: St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Address:_ 5734 Glenholme Avenue, Niagara Falls Postal Code: L2G 4Y3 Telephone Number: 905-356-7461 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: Kai T Bucht Office/position held: Branch Manager Address: same as above Postal Code: Telephone: Home: 905-262-5227 Office: 905-356-7461 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPI I AL F.QUIPNIENT B PROJECT FUNr71NG X C EEI~ FUNDING U SPECIAL FUNDING 4. Amount of grant requested: .$35 33'L 5. Amount of any previous grant received: 6. Reason for requesting a grant: The Water Patrol Program has been in operation since 1972 with the support and funding of the City of Niagara Falls. Previously it was included in the Parks and Rec budget but is now submitted directly to the City. We provide on site rescue and first aid on the Welland River and surrounding parklands. We also support a school program where we teach water and hydro safety, in addition to age appropriate first aid to our local elementary schools, both public and Catholic systems. I have attached copies of the Water Patrol Reports for both the School Program and on the water portion of the program for your information. '~, z t~Y!I73~'„r3YS~•tJ'f1S Municipal Grant Application Section two: classification `t~' --~ Bequest f®r S~eeJal ~undine7 oY Operational Pundirrg, Where the service can be provided without Cify suppor'r under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ $35 332 (II) Provide details of special funding needed. This program has been funded by the City since its inception. Community Partners have also committed to supporting the Water Patrol Program through annual grants and sharing of resources. In addition to providing first aid and water safety we have added Hydro safety due to the large number of hydro properties, equipment and intake waters in our community. Ontario Power Generation and Niagara Falls Hydro have both supported the program through financial gifts and provision of teaching resources. Several years ago, Walker Brothers also committed to funding through a 5-year grant in support of our capital campaign to assist with the purchase and outfitting of the new Zodiac. Unfortunately due to current economic conditions Walker Brothers did not renew their grant in 2009 and funding was reduced by all other partners due to budgetary concerns. We were able to provide the services, without cut backs in service, hours of operation, or manpower, however this required use of reserves set aside for other programs and capital purchases in years to come, and capitalized on the poor weather conditions experienced in 2009. In order to hire qualified staff at a University level that are licensed boat operators, and carry both National Life Saving Certification and advanced first aid training inclusive of A.E.D. and Oxygen Administration, we must offer a competitive hourly wage. By having returning staff we can keep our uniform and training costs lower. We normally retire a senior staffer each year and add a new, junior staff person to the roster. We pair a junior staffer with a senior staff person for safety and training. Having a high turn over in staff does not provide the level of maturity and experience that is required for this program due to the level of responsibility that each young person carries. Gas and oil costs for the vehicle have risen dramatically over the last few years, and the Boat Club has been unable to provide a significant discount which reduced our fuel expenses in years past. As the boat club has reduced their hours of opei°ation, the majority of our fuel is now purchased at the local (ales Gas and carried back to fhe boathouse fo refuel the life saving vessel. (iii) Describe your organisations' r`'und raising plans. The Water Patrol staff join our ranks in oarly May foi° the School Program and training. They are on the water from 11 am to 8 pm each and ovory day throughout the summer from fhe end of the school year through Labour Day Monday. This does not allow many opportunities for fundraising. You may have seen our Water Patrol staff and other St John Volunteers out on Bandage for Change Day to support St John Programs in June of 2009. We hope to make this an annual event as it was well received by the public, but due to a raining day, despite the enthusiasm of our volunteers, we were only able to raise $1,100. Other funds were removed from reserves to support the program and ensure that we were on the water when needed. ~+a~:~Y$f;cttrs Municipal Grant Application Section three: Financial data required. Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available A. Financial Statement `ror prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all Yes expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures Yes and revenue. Section four: Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Attached 2. Describe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. St John Ambulance has been a strong community partner in Niagara Falls for over 74 years and partnered with the City to provide services throughout that time. I would be happy to make a presentation on the very interesting and colorful history of the organization, at a time fihat is convenient to you. The mission statement of St John Ambulance is to "Improve the quality of life of those in our community through first aid training and community services". We endeavor to do this through the dedication of over 2qt) volunteers and 7 programs. In addition to the Water t~atrol, wo also operate the Niagara Chair-A-Van program, Search ~ Resoue Niagara, Youth I~rogram, Therapy Dog I~rogram, Medical First Response program and first aid Yraining. All revenues generated Through first aid training and product sales are used fio support The community services we provide. We endeavor To provide first aid coverage at all large events many of which are organized by other United Urlay agencies ,the City of Niagara Falls and Festival of Lights. As we receive so much of our funding from these agencies, we do noT charge a fee for service, as many of the other branches of S( John Ambulance do. VVo work very hard to increase training revenues by stressing to our Niagara Falls business owners, Thar by allowing us to provide their training, they are also ensuring That the profit does not go into someone's pocket, but is returned to our community in essential services. However, during difficult and challenging eoonomic times, many must contract for services with the lowest cost supplier, including many hotels, restaurants, and the largest employers, which include the Region and City of Niagara Falls. Our programs are restricted to our Niagara Falls community, with the exception of Search & Rescue Niagara, which is a regional program and partially funded by the United Way of St Catharines and District. Unfortunately due to funding shortfalls, the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie was unable continue to support our Youth Program and Search & Rescue. ~- -. 4 ik'I a~2f'sf ~1~:~ Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. For the School Program (see Report attached) 4. 5. I otal Age Percentage from number range _ Niagara Falls L asf operating year 7,476 JK ~ Gr 8 100% Current year 2,906 JK - Gr 8 100% Next year project 3,000 JK ~~ Gr 6 100% Our Water Patrol staff and vessel are on the water each day throughout the summer providing safety and educational materials to boaters, swimmers, whether resident or tourist. They interact with many throughout each day and I am at a loss to estimate what those numbers might be. We could, attempt to calculate these statistics during the 2010 season. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? The need for this program was identified in the early 1970s and was born after a summer, which saw multiple deaths in the section of Welland River, commonly called Chippawa Creek. There has only been one death, during the summer season, since that time. But even one death is too many. As a result, we expanded our program to include Grade 7 & 8 students, however we find that many of these students have covered the material through Scouts, Babysitting Courses, or swimming lessons and are not attentive during the presentation. We hope to have a speaker for next year's presentation, preferring someone who can speak about a personal experience or loss or near loss of a friend or family member to point out the dangers of our local waterways and unsafe swimming practices. Our staffers council young people on the dangers of diving off bridges, and swimming in water that is essential an intake for hydro, but this activity has been a part of the community for many years and almost impossible to stop. (7ur organization and city staff have met with the community to discuss alternatives, but have been unable to stop the practice. I he Greater Niagara Boat Club is a strong attraction in the Chippawa area and enoourages visifiors into The area to benefit looal eateries and retailers. Our staff are there Yo council new boaters that may be unfamiliar with the waterway and the location of potential diving sights 1Ne believe this program saves many lives Throughout eaoh summer and hope to continue fio be a life saving presence in the years to come. VVhaf service door your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara f=ells? The Water Patrol program provides on site rescue and first aid an the Welland Diver. Being on site, often allows us to respond rnore quicldy. Many times our staff have removed the swimmer from the water or towed the disabled vessel to dock within moments of the call, saving lives and reducing response time. Our vessel and staff also act in a back up role to other Emergency Response personnel when requested to do so. 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. ~ia~aYSfi~r17~ 5 Municipal Grant Application Our organization is housed out of a City owned building at 5734 Glenholme Avenue, Niagara Falls. We also have a Boat House constructed on Ontario Power Generation property on First Avenue in Chippawa. Our current vessel is owned by the City of Niagara Falls. In preparation for the next replacement vehiole, we are working with the City to build a reserve fund to ensure that adequate funds are available when needed. Please forward any additional information which you feel may be or` assisfance in considering your request (Attaoh pages if required). All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Gommittee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes No X If the Corporate Service Committee feels that it would be beneficial, we would be happy to make a presentation to the City, however as this relationship has existed and worked to the benefit of all parties and our community for such a long time, it is probably not necessary and I would not want to take up your valuable time. Please let me know if you would prefer a personal presentation. Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o G Seed funding i~ D Special franding 3. Financial sfafiernents r`or the prior year. 4. k~udget for the ourrent year. October 23. 2009 Date Submitted O~.I~cJ L~1~1' ignature Branch Manager Office or Position Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Fxt. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLICATION FffR GE~ANT ®EADLINE F®R SU~MIS~16R4 - pct®b~r~ 2009 Section one: 2. 3. Name and address of organization: Name: St John Ambulance Niagara Falls Address: 5734 Glenholme Avenue. Niagara Falls Postal Code: L2G 4Y3 Telephone Number: 905-356-7461 Name of contact person within organization: Name: Kai T Bucht Office/position held: Branch Manager Address: same as above Postal Code: Telephone: Home: 905-262-5227 Office: 905-356-7461 Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL EQUIPMEN`r B PF:OJLC-f~ 1=lJNI01NC5 C SEF.C7 FUNf~INC~ !~ SF'EC:IAL FIJNDINC~ ~C n 5. Amount of grant requested: X9,152 ~ ~ w~ Amount of any previous grant received: 59,152 ~~_ 6. Reason for requesting a grant: Several years ago, in response to our need for new radio equipment that would work in all areas of the City including the Chippawa Creek area, and allow communicate with other emergency response personnel, we accepted a donation of equipment from the same service provider as the City Fire Department and Canada Border Services. As part of that decision, we met with the Mayor and other City representatives and received along-term commitment for the radio time expense. We are billed quarterly and forward to the City for reimbursement of the funds. 2 t~~a~~.9Y~~t;~rt Municipal Grant Application Section two: Classification`®' ~ Request for Special Funding_®p_®~tional_f~unding Where the service can be provided without City suppori under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary ciecumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request $ W9,152 _ (II) Provide details of special funding needed. I his is the amount of the annual airtime oust for the radio system which is used by Niagara Chair~A- Van, Water Patrol, Medical First Response and Search & Rescue Niagara. A working radio system is essential to all programs to allow buses to communicate with dispatch, and allow communication between our medical and emergency response personnel with other emergency response personnel including Niagara Regional Police and Marine Response Team, Niagara Falls Fire, and EMS. (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. St John Ambulance has an aggressive fundraising plan which includes golf tournaments, Bandage for Change held in June, Bingo events, and multiple events and raffles throughout the year. With funding cuts from United Way and corporate sponsors, the competition for fundraising dollars is especially challenging, however we remain committed to raising as much money as we can and hope that our budget goals are within reach. We also raise money to support our Community Services programs through first aid training and sales of first aid products and kits and encourage business providers in our community to use our services to ensure that profits are used to benefit our community. Section three: Financial data required. Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available A. f°"inanoial SiaCemenr for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all Yes expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etr,. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures Yes and revenue. Section four: Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Attached 3 i'~laajtarsj;r~1J!s Municipal Grant Application 2. Describe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. 5t John Ambulance has been a strong community partner in Niagara Falls for over 70 years and partnered with the City to provide services throughout that time. I would be happy to make a presentation on the very interesting and colorful history of the organization, at a time that is convenient to you. The mission statement of St John Ambulance is to "Improve the quality of life of those in our community through first aid training and community services". We endeavor to do this through the dedication of over 200 volunteers and 7 programs. In addition Yo the Water Patrol, we also operate fhe Niagara Chair~A-Van program, Search & Rescue Niagara, Youth Program, Therapy Dog Program, Medical First Response program and first aid training. All revenues generated through first aid training and product sales are used to support the community services we provide. We endeavor to provide first aid coverage at all large events many of which are organized by other United Way agencies ,the City of Niagara Falls and Festival of Lights. As we receive so much of our funding from these agencies, we do not charge a fee for service, as many of the other branches of St John Ambulance do. We work very hard to increase training revenues by stressing to our Niagara Falls business owners, that by allowing us to provide their training, they are also ensuring that the profit does not go into someone's pocket, but is returned to our community in essential services. However, during difficult and challenging economic times, many must contract for services with the lowest cost supplier, including many hotels, restaurants, and the largest employers, which include the Region and City of Niagara Falls. Our programs are restricted to our Niagara Falls community, with the exception of Search & Rescue Niagara, which is a regional program and partially funded by the United Way of St Catharines and District. Unfortunately due to funding shortfalls, the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie was unable continue to support our Youth Program and Search & Rescue. 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Total Age Percentage from number range Niagara Falls Last operating year Currenf year Next year project Niagara Chhair~A~Van has 1,100 members at this time and provided 21,411 rides in 2008. I o dafe in 2008 vve have provided 16,293 rides. There are 5 buses on the road and the service operates between am and 11 pm each day or` the year. Ali rnembers and rides would be +uithin the boundaries of the City of Niagara F ells. Medical Firsf Responders Dover large events mosfly in the City of Niagara Fells however some events held by the United Way and other agencies, may be held in Queenston or other areas within the Niagara corridor. The largest event would be the New Years Eve celebration in the park and other Festival of Light events which although situate within the City would serve residents and visitors in very large numbers. Communications between St John personnel, Fire, Police and EMS are critical to the success of these events. Water Patrol operates on the Welland River, within the City of Niagara Falls and serves both residents and tourists to our area from end of school through Labour Day from11 am to 8 pm daily. Previous i'+~!i,~~aratf ,tr1t~ Municipal Grant Application communications frequently failed in many areas within the coverage basin of the program causing great concern for the well being of staff and those whose lives are in jeopardy. 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? I he residents of Niagara Falls benefit greatly from all of our services. ©ur Chair~A~Van members are unable to access accessible public transportation due to their disabilities, either physical or cognitive and require curb-to~curb service for medical, professional, educational or social purposes. Just the presence of uniformed volunteers of the large events that we cover, provides a sense of security to those that are enjoying the events. We have treated many cardiac incidents at our Canada Day celebrations, injuries to children during large track and field events, and treat many cadets and veterans at our Remembrance Day services. We provide services to so many, old and young, residents and visitors. Many times we are able to assist with first aid thereby eliminating the need for transport to hospital or care in emergency rooms. In the event of a cardiac incident, immediate response can sometimes make the difference between life and death. We can minimize damage and stabilize the person until EMS or other emergency response personal can arrive on scene. We assess community need by the number of requests we receive for our services. We also identify new needs and in 2010 will launch a new program to provide training to primary and respite caregivers who are providing care to a seriously or terminally ill person within the home, thereby reducing need for additional hospital resources. Two pilot programs are planned for 2010, the first in Niagara Falls, the second in Kitchener/Waterloo and should be launched across the province by 2011. 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? All of the above. 1°he only program that operates outside fhe City of Niagara f=alls is our Search & Rescue Division which is a regional program. There are only 3 other St John Ambulanoes (KitchenerMlaterloo, YhunderBay and Sudbury) offering this program, although other branches are being encouraged to bring this essential service to their communities. Yo date we have had 5 Dells outs. You never {snow where or when thc; need with arise and in the 3 years Phis program has been in existence, we have assisted polioe in every municipality in the Region, inoluding ~ searohes in Pliagara I°alls. Include +nihich City owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. We operate out of a City owned building at 57J4 C~lenholme Avenue, Niagara Falls. Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). i'4T~~~.9Y:i~tiLT11S 5 Municipal Grant Application 7. All groups may be expected to make a presentation'to fhe Corporate Services G'ommittee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Servioes Committee Yes No X We would be happy to meet with City staff or make a presentation if requested by the Corporate Services Committee, but as this is a renewal of a previously made commitment, we would not want to take up your valuable time. Check list to help you complete vour application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding o D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4, Budget for the current year. October 23rd, 2009 Date Submitted 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 /~~~~~= C°Signaturo Branch Manager Office or Position Municipal 4310 Queen Streef P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario !2E 6X5 T'EL. (905) 356-7529 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 3562016 Af'PLI~ATtCa[vt EC~I2 G!FtAt~!`' Q~ADI.INIE ~b~i 313~€i'+Ik~fi3£)tJ ._~Cfebei° _~68 ~ettat~ ens: 1. Name and address of organi~atian: /-7 -iJ y---"_ _~--ly ------ (y 1.61 .~G- 5` G.C(" ~'!:A ~Y-o Name: ~f~,m{7J+~ _-__~Lt~Y~~~~t_~tYl~-~1 S !~-~.lZ?~ Address: aa~S ~or~r,}~a. -der° ~~ ~2ri~i~~or~. I ~:,lls o~ Postal Code: ~-a ~ 6 ~ ~ Telephone Numf~er, q~s 3 7 l ~ D 9 ~ 2. Name of contact person wfthln organiz1atfan: Name: 1 C O ~~P..r"~ ~Y' 2 ~`t'1 ~.-2~ Office/position held:/ ~~PCt'E'_'~Cir~ ,~ Postal Gode: L~J 3 J C~j Telephone: Horn s6 ~ z 3~ Otfk~; ~ S 6 y~' `~~ ~.Y ~ z~ n°"L 3. Under what classification ara you requesting a grant? Gotnplete section as Indicated;. A ~At'IYAf Et~ui~n~r`NY ~~ r~~z~a~~~~r ~t~~fat s ~F~E~d FUNI3IN~ t~ ~P~OI~I. E;UNL~tNC -_,~ ~' r`lrrr©unt of c~~ar~t rr;ciue~t~: ~ (r' ~~ ~ ®~' =` 5. A~flun4 ®f any p~viou~s c~ra~4 6. tdeason for reciuestint~ a tl ~nu~~ _ -~~~ ct, - ~, rn ~igu. o~ ~tS-~CPr Gfalit (~ 17 ~1'f~dtV buf !~-s,~~~ ~or sow~~ ~r~~. f~,e~ ~vv,ouy,~' 61.5 n ~v~ella,rigefl( ~~ aver' 20 yearn, bv'f' p~/t G~,~°.,r'a,~r rah,, ~~era se.5 ~.o ~ ~-, ,~ v t. ~ !`i r -c, ~~S"'~~pv. eta 5 Municipal Grant Appficafiort Section two: Qlassificatlon `~y ° f2eauest fer S eo clal pundieeg ae 9neeatiaeral ~undfn~a Where the services can be pe©vided vuithceit Carty supporf under flarmai eircrrmstances buY because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be r~uired. {t{) Provide details of special funding needed. OO~/~20b-~ ~o °~Zp onL, ~•© ~,~{],eI~~~S~svre~,drr~0~n6 >~rervr8>7'S tC~VI~ a.~~ o~ ~~ ~Q!'C~25~ ~f'rtrG;i'2.fy own~(3c jf~QrlSroa,~~ ~ar~s r ~ {'1.,e_ pc.n „~, S>_r(a. ~ r ~' r~aY- r /1 d>~ `far; ~ ~ J ~.~ (~r1~ rs ~r~e }v er~~-e_r c~t,,~c~ Zn~o~ h~,, o.Il ~e,o~Ze a~ /~/r'z Gt,Gw~~. Cw,l.~ ~v r rav~ „~ y f~R-'-~ _ , (iii) Qescribe youe organizations' fund raising plans. G1~nvr~~ ~ r~r~~ ~?-°rpa,rs~ ~,r~ ~_~)in_~ `Y~e.4~ ~? /i~ ~,>~Yl 11~~_ c2/ ~ (~,c~C,rcJY> 5' [ yr~ d ~r L'ct~~~Y! "~ ~~`a~ i ij Q.l~rB - _ __.. - ,. ~~ VVI/4Vl 1 6'~L___ l~C~ r~+`H ~ ~r~ Ci ILS~ 9 "6n'~h~_ J~.~ddr~~. ©N v -_- r-<_ ~ _- j cater ywo~~~ ~~~~o ~SAr°~srr~~ la,S e~ el~d,e~,z~~ ~_~ 2~a ~lRryy~__ ~uPL~,~grXay~r1l~ ~~V2 ~~ GL~r~~~ _~~~2s ~-;R.~1 {'Y-r~~f{ I~.l~~ ~vr,c~~y ~ ~ ~BC~'s ~,'~ee iUS~ ~z~ d~,~o~ (t.t.1,C~IP~ ~-T/~y CS~- ~, T"GS~"t v,~ L ~ I vn~D~@Ri rG>? 6 Municipal Grant Application Se~kla~ ttrcee. i . ~inane;iaE data r®c}uired. ta. ~#nancial stet®ment fur prior year #ndudfrtg d~rtr3tiortsa fiend raising events, and a#1 expend#tures inc#uding salaries. adm#nistrafion, rental, equ#pment, trave#, etc. f3. Sudget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. $sc2ivm four. ed ve;3 ~ I if tde, bate A'.va##aFi#e 1. iVames and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management, 2. l~esc~ibe d~ general a#ms and funct#~r of year argan#~ation, t#3e geegr~h#c area of speratiarr and a Hriet histary cif #Ha c~rpartiz~fir~rr. 1~ttar~h f,.~n~~h~lon, #t ava##~trtd. m 7 Municipal Grant Application 3. Pe®vide sta#istfe~s rela#ive to the pppuiati©~s reeved. ~Fc~tat Rge p'er~eentag®from numbee Parg~e Niaeara Falts s ~~~~ op~ati~ year (e ~~ ~ /111~t1 ~- l~~d ~a ~. Gufzentyear ~Uoer? - -r~j~---° i1- _.~ ~. ~ ~1 ~ iP Y p J `~. r~ w~~ V Nazt ear ro'ect ~ ~~~' ) (®o 4. Flow does your organization assess the community need and how wilt the resident of Niagara falls benefit? f /~ ' ~ye~~5 ,. _~,IYi C;oI~~`~~t~/~C~~/ic~ ~`Jo L~-SS~S nr~ hotn~ f~esd- v~-o ~ <,fa 9 i~e, eri hrvnc~„y.e,-,~ ~F ~ ,~.,rj /-I.5 a,vh e,~ ,~1~ s a ro z..~ _ ~c.~, a,4 ~r-A-s w,1~ b~- GAIL ~ L'nrote ~rr- I~crl2~ ~,oe,r~c'~,~e,-e.s w.~-re 5. What service does year ®rgani~ttcn pmvide specifically foe the residents of Niagara ~al}s? '- (Ue ~,r,~ ve,~t ~~r ~~°t ~ (CR v~O~S ~ `~~`~r~. y V~- - .r $ Munscipa} Grant Application 6. Include which City-awned facilities, if any, are being used by y®ur crgani~aticn. I~lease farward any addtflcnal tnfarrnaticn which yQU feel may b~ ref ass}sian~ in tt~nsidertng yeue r~uest (Attach pages if regained). _~e~~~r., Q,r~ _ Q, __ S~Gt,/lCil ~iL~d Y)~ () d~QG-/1 9 °Z~.~ Vl 7"Yl~ ~~1~c.. 9er~erot.,st~-~, o~ ~('~-Q- p~~t~ ~~'' ~lt~-q~- lls (f~roc-~d~ a~~ e~e,~~> g[.~ l,e% us Co~9`,rt~>' All groups may be expected to make a presanta4on to-the Corporate Serv+ces r,9rnmittee Meeting. Check here if yeur° crr~ari[tatien wcnrtd fikc~ Ys;! rake a pr~sen#etittri 1n ~e GErfi~6`et® ~ervi€€ f~enr~iEtee #~t~ _ ~_~ - --.~ 9 tvlunicipal Grant Appt~ca#ion Check pst io he1~ yau campkste vaur appt{catlan; 1. A fully completed grant application farm signed by and authorized officer. 2. Fiil in and return the page that is relevant to y€xar rec{rrired classification. o A ~apitai equiprnent o k3 {'rajet~ funding o ~ 5eed funding ~D 5pedal fundirxl 3. 4. Finandai statements far the prior year. / budget foe the current year. ,/ ~3 ~ Date Submitte ~~~~ ~r~ Ott ~,c~. i Niagara FaAs, C~r7t€~ria Liz ~X~ `r'~;t~. (t}d5} 6~7fi~`i ext. ~~96 F'A,X {9©5} 3~ti~2f196 ~~~~ ce ~ ~oslt~r ,.~ Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 356-2016 FINA~IC~ ~'~'. APPLICATION FOR Ot~ANT DEADLINE FOR STJ8MI85Ff)N - ~ Ocfeb~r 23 29~g Section ore: Name and address of arganizatian: Name: r~ F ~1~ `~ ~a ~ r t~ ~~;~_ ~:f ~ ~,a~,-.sue v, _ __~ Address: ~~~~ Ca~.~~w.ei~4 ~~keF~~! Rl~aetse~ s ~al~~ c~F.1 Postal Code: 6.2E ~v~ Telephone Number: t~e~sl-3~~t-232 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: T~~~ c.,v~~ OfficeLpostion held:_Maro~ Address: X394 P"n~:xe .Sk,-o ack i Ntn®a 'Fa~~t~ ON Postal Code:~,r 2-v3 Telephone: Home:as~a-as~~tOffice:.a~~~.~x~2. 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPITAL. Ec~tUJIP1~kN`I 13 P~O,IECT FUNDING C SEE© FUN©INC ~°' SPECfAL F'UiJC~ING 4. Amaunt of grant requested: ~ .~ ~a~~c~o ~~ 5. Amouni or' any previous grant received:.. ~ I r~r~ca ~E°: ___ 6. ~eaSOn fOY req UBSfing a grant:~~ t t~ 1 ~ end we ai/~~iyN,+1~w ~~ ~E ~~ ~~ee~e _~~~ 5 Municipal Grant Application Section two: classefication `D' ~ Request for Special ~rrnding ®Pr~eratonal~ ~_undin~ Where the service can be provided withouf City suppori under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amount of request 9a' s.e~e,r~~®~ ____ (II) provide details of special funding needed. f~.ar ~~ ~e~~r ~; ~~a ^~u~ e~~i ~e c~ ~avoi-.s ~~€, w7_.-~~~~v,~~~ 1~~~e ke ~n tnaad -4 ~ ~ ~ ks f? b!e ~ I~AC+~i ~oG n io11 ~laa~~ ~M~k 1 ~ti ..~A ,. ~ .. .... ..~......~nc .~ ~1.. .\..b (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. C)~~raictu ~7es"~ ~.~r=e ~v~s yya~r'; l.ewr~i~c3~ 1~+1w,,.~~rak..w~N~~a~o r,~C<~; 9LAV~w.~.~ ~ 4 ~ °'~~~. epsaL~-us1_. ~ ~.yi+~~:.~v~c~r~~c Ua~~eu~u\~,. ~uv~io~~saE~wn~Y_ nrj~~Ms~>~a~S ~ ~s~~Rl~v ILEf,~u~4;.:. a~. ~m9~i+ih `~,__i~1~~41=t.._~_N ~in~~~%F~ \@S.'~~~l=t }, t11rS'~. `ic~Vy'/U=1_~n N;+i~._I ~l~~f~.~iWJ~"L`L ~i-e ~rv~ ,~F±<r_s!-e k:3 i_yoi~~x_..\1 ~3 ~_~ua st.,~^uC-i_hc ~t ~_ca_E_ le~e~ ~~\ne~v- ari ~. c°a...4-s _. ..e ~ ~~ _ V`© AY ~ ~.P ~ ~a1, ., Y.4 ` ~s~a`k i i~o5 o~'t.~ ~ ~~~PS.e awr~ ~ a w~~~ a ~ cA 4x1n C~t_. _,~.. m ~-, i 4 ~ .A ,l~et~ ~~sr 9€;ti_. psit sc6e ~~g k~c .~ il~#€ars~~~$ Municipal Grant Application Section threee Financial data required. Attached If No, Yes/No Date Available A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, ren#al, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. Sne. n~Anslnpk ~nr w.., 2. describe the general aims and funetion of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach Constitution, if available. "C~..: p_r~u~~.-~ ~u/F~- ~a ~;~~~i~5'-' y•`:v ,at~e.'i±f~V=yea e. a..e ce3 is N~ ~. ~:i_'~t fi __~ t' '1 ~ j~3 aU _ ge ~r~~__~@.. "~ ~Et.1-ee~_a~..~~ ~a~a~d :~c ~ ~+e~~vsR-e- eC~~k -FCl\ V9~_ ~_k _ ea~~=~~s~`;sa~c~ Iw i~l9a k~ ~«~e. A-__~,~ a~_~~r~-~9 t'c;~"; .~'~~~..~w~~n9ei.:n- ~°, ~ai[~~~rs~~y~ F~rovide statistics relative to the population served. Municipal Grant Application 3. 4 I otal loge number range Fast operating year 2.,~®~ W ° "t: Current year ~~~~~ '+~ Next year project ~4-e?~a ~~ r'ercentage from Niagara Falls ~~ ~~~ How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? ~~~~~~_ a Municipal Gran# Application Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Please forwarrd any additional information which you'reel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). 7. All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes No "'~ i'+~i~t~~rg~ Yg1J!4 9 Municipa{ Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application: 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding c~ D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. one. a~,Fa a Date Submitted Signature Nana Office or Position 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L?P 6X5 I PL. (905) 306-7571 rxt. 4286 FAX (905) 3562016 Pi 3!+"u, Fn`s. L` !'LElitit= °~~'~ # 4_k'}C Lf ~'-'~~ Municipal Grant Application 4310 Ciueen Street P.O. Eox 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 DEL. {905) 3567521 ext. 426fi FAX (905) 356-2016 APPLIGA~iON FOFt OMAN 1 ®EADLINE Ft7R SUI3TdiSSlC~N ~ Oc4i~ber 2~, 3tlc} section ©ne° Name and address of organisation: Name: Postal Code: t-- aG '7 lC 3 Telephone Number: QD S -356• X33 7 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: ~lt;•.a.l~.._-f~ Gre e.e. Officelposition held: "T-r- c~ s ct r n w Address: srv i? 4> ~ o ~i i ns ~~` a e e Postai0ode: G-t~.G-~s~Tefephane: Name:3~-`~ffice: ~3~.~$15 ~. Under what classification are you requesting a grant j t;omplete secfion as indicated: A a~,~,Pi~""~eL ~C-IUIPMiN`~ ~ t~t~r~JC~K;`l" FtJNUIN~a ~, ~~i~C~ i~LfN~liEi(~ ~ i ~ ~€~Ef~i741_ F"UNt31Na_ti ~. ~._ 4_ Arnourit of ge°aat requested ~_~ ~~~_° ~ - __ °- --~ 5, Ar~rot~nt of any pr€;uious grant rer~ide~: ~~,~ ~ ~ _~ ~ _~~ ~~_ 6. Ueason for requesting a QM~ X61156 CS~ tp_~__,161^ OY VR at >r 'Y\c.a.\~~W!"P \wlil ~t.n M117a~r 5 Municipal Grant Application Section tws~: trlassirieation-`~°_~ Reau~sf tai Special ~tsnditice~ nerationai ~uridin~ Where the senriee Sri hr* provided without pity supp®rt under nerrrrral circurnstences taut because ref unfaseseen nr' extraordinary circurnstarrce;s, a specie! ®s dpesatianal funding rrray be recyuised. (i) Amuunt ®f request ~ _.?~r~ . ~a_.-_.-.__.~e (It) provide details ®f specia9 funding needed, (iii) t~escribe your errgani~tions° fund ~~i~~slling plans. .-. f'av 4 ~ ~ l--V A -- 6 1~.1ag~a Ntunicipal ~raral; Appiica#i®n ~e~tia~ t~re~: 1. t'inancial data required. Attached If N®, 1'eslNc~ Cr3ate Available ~. f=inancial Statement far pri®r year including donations, fund raising events, and alt ~__._._ expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors aP board of management. c-aG 7re3 a,Cr'f ~~~ ~, 6escribe the sleneral aims and function of your organe~Yic~n, the e~eographic area cif operation and a bri€~f history gf the e~rgani~ation. Attach t;onstitution, it ~vailabfe. ~~~ ~~e '?~,t. _ ~_. P J bt~ 4~4 ~~., a N~siP~ar 3. 4. 5. 7 f~rhvide statiskics relative to the prjpulatian sewerta Municipal Grant Application `f otal age r'eYCentage fYOi~ ntl PYtb~r PBnge, t~t1`dCt~Ya FaIIs ear 1 ~~ ratin L t /b~~` o~~~ ---- - _ g y as ope -__~_ ~urrentyear ~ B ~ ~ ~~ t3 Next year project s -- --~ liow does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? ~n~.1 -~@ 1~s.-... (n~~v~~~-..~,~a~~34.~~ ~~ a3 ~ ler ,~ 3P pGµ ~a-+~-.gam+.T.+'.•=a_o`t ~T-~~ aa~i-+rrYa.~:~~.. U` L'r~'~". fV at service hoes your o anization peovide specrfcafly for the residents of Niagara Fells? -~ r"`~~ .~ t' --ns3- -° n v A ,r+.~'' S iwJi~rr Municipal Grant Appiicati~n ~. include which i;iiy~wned facilities, if any, are being used Papy yodur organi2ation. please farward any additiQna! inf®rratatian which yc~u feel may be Af assistance in considering yeur request (Attach pages if required). y. Aki gruups.tY~ay he expected to make a presentatit~n to ~e corporate ~Ptvices ~e~mrrri#ee Meeting. ~he~k~ here if yotar organri~atinn would like to make a ppesenfatien tea the Gc~rporate tierviees ~:ore~mittee Yt,s~T.__.~, loo- -4''° ., Pdii~+1.;a Dheclt lia4 is he1t5 you ~ar+~r~Eete ~ruuY,aPnlicatior+° 9 Municipa{ Grant Application ~. ~, Rally comtpleted g+°ant aE1pli~tion iarnr siyrned by and auth®rt~ed officer. ~. Fit! in and return the page that is relevant tc) youf required clasaifiaatinn. ~ ,~ ~apifal equipment ~ t3 Praject funding o G Seed funding d D) Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. Q~~ o~ aa, aAa~ Date Sutamitted X310 (queen Street E~.~, B9x 103 hliagara Fall:,, 13nfaria ~~~ 6X5 T~t/. (9f)5) 356-7521 ext. ~~tt6 4~AX (905} 356-21116 t Signature f h . n. w ~ ~ ~s ea t7ffice ar Position NIAGARA FALLS LAWN BOWLING CLUB 5300 WILLMOTT STREET NIAGARA FALLS ON L2E 2A7 ~dSV~AV~~"~ e ~~I~ ~~~'~(~h~ October 23, 2009 Mr Todd Harrison City of Niagara Falls 4310 Oueen Street Niagara Falls ON L2E 6X5 Re: 2010 Municipal Grant Application President Joe Brugan 6243 Bellevue Street Niagara Palls ON I_2F 1Y9 Treasurer Donna Stadnyk 4933 Sixth Ave Niagara Falls ON L2E 4V1 905-3536822 The Niagara Falls Bowls Club is pleased to submit our application for the 2010 City of Niagara Falls grant. Enclosed is'the complefed application as well as financial statements and budgeting. We hope this information is satisfactory. Please feel free to contact Donna Stadnyk 9053535822 donna.stadnykt~~~afico.ca ir" fur8~er information or clarification is requi~°ed. Our dub appr~ecia~tes the support received from'the city. Sincerely, ~k`k'G-`' ~ y"~~ ~- Donna Stadnyk, Treasurer _y ~~~p.~f~,ta Nlunicipai Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 3567521 Ext. 4286 bAX (905) 356-2016 At'PLIf:ATI®N E®IT fitiANY .__._ ®EADLINE FOR SUBMISSI~fV_K~etober 23 2®®9 Seefion ®nee 2. 3. Name and address of organization: Name: ~~w~~a_~__~ w~l..~ P,~~Ltt,S C..le..cll3 ,_ Address:~?JOO ~.l-t~.~.YYIDTT ~`+ I~I1~~flR~1 Fb41-LS Dbl1 Postal Code: l~a ix a A ~ Telephone Number: U ~J ,~ ~ H ~~-'Jo2 Name of contact person within organization: Name: ~8ylytJtR ~Tw~nt~IK Office/position held: l /~ ~,'~ 5 U~£(: Address: ~{ R `~~ 5 , ~, ,-, ~ v ~, p} t w ~ r~ r? ~ ~ r~ ~ t ~ t~-Jy `t~5353~C~~:2 Postal Code: 1.~,~ y V I Telephone: Home: Office: gel ~ ~3'~ ~I,C~ Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPI~fAL. EClUIPIV1hNT B PF~OJGCT FUN[~INC C SLEI~ rUNC)INC (~]~> SPECIAL FUNDINU q., 5. Ei. ~~ Amount of grant requested: ~ 'L(oCX~ _________ Amountor`anypreviousgrantreceived: )r/t~a~ `~~~1,__3,~00 pO i_~~_ F~eason for requesting a grant: ~~~~tS'YpytJC~~ i.~ i~'H 2 ~ ~ ~, ll_ Y _C__ ~~/1U tti-~~t.mo77 ~7 dear ,t 5e, ooh d YY1w,N7 N~iNC£ v ~ ltt`3wtU 7W ~nSTS l2e_su lf~ t~ 5 1~- Municipal Grant Application ~ectian twee ~lassifieati®rr'~°__~ ~sctur:stfaf~ei~1 ~u[~diri~.~~ ~er'aatisn~9 ~err~dia~e~ llVhere the service can be provided without (amity suppor'r under normal circumstances but because of unf®reseen ear e~etra©rdinary circumstarrcese especial or crperati©nal r°undiract may bP r~uired. ^, ciU (i) Amount ®f request ~ ~ Lr(~o (tI) Provide details ®f special funding needed. e.(SI!~.~.>4Rd K/~k-.1~5_ (~,.t~.7 f,.s C t~u/.5 R~f~f~'S-_y t5 _~R,~iN ~ ~vYl J ~KF_ Nri3~~~ra S~~~R`f5 Cz,~?~r^c~ o9T (f C®S1"O~ ~'/l~,Orit3`,fler~lFezs' ,~,d~,~e5, •~~~ io "[H~ P~STI~rrJF f3,4N TNT Vl~r_R~Fr~ Fl4~LS /~lJL5 C4.Uah jllnu) 1-ra95~_A/1~~E U1~d.~E~ of ~NF Co5T5 YY1~ytl~e,r5 •kS 5 U~T`f Pj, u~ W~ ~r~nlnin7 Rt/Fa~4 r`7 Tn A/^~SncQES 1411 a~ `PH~~~ co5T5 _~'Hi2ot~H A,~.(,5'HIP ~~~5 (iii) ®escribe year organi~atl®ns' fund raising plans. ©uf:, ~( u_,~_ru~~rerr,~l~l~cz~~~_ ~~~c~2~J-vim ~c~u~~r~rn~~;s _v_~_~~c H-== -° - - ~_~_u er~r..~`~~~?P~_~1~2~t~~~ ~l-. t,t~_~C?1M_z.__~lil d/~t!1~!.1~1.c~_r~4!___, l ~~-.~nD _":~--~ I~X~-_. da 1 ~,I'c1. ~~ __ _`~'~C6sUal!1 n~ 1-C`i-V ~~ ~~L'.~rY~,_~~,s--7~ • ----~~ T~ '~~ - ~~~, Municipal Grant Application Section three: financial data required. ~. Financial Statement for peior year including dohations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Attached Yes/No If No, Bate ,available Section four: ~. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. ~rest~er,-~ ~ ~ve l~lruc~,-, v, \~-fees ~ '~e~ec -~reU1i S ~ ~ ~ 1 r ~ e {~lc,~~l-la~i Bescribe the general aims and function of your organisation, the geographic area of operation and e~ brief history of the organisation, Attactr Constitution, if available. :z' `7 _!5 -Ck1~__C~~~_I.~. Cs~._~1~~~1t33~;3_~('~9 ~~11~(s i~0±-~~5 C,1-_,u~5.i'}~I~. ~,-t_9e.c1.~u,_~ ~a~w trv_ ~nr_c~ nr-~i.. 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Provide statistics relative to the population served. ~otaf Age I~ercenfage from number rancr~__, f~iagara falls last operating year {{ ~~_ i~~°~ ~~~ ~}~l~ _~___-~ Current year l ~~z~ ~ ~~__:1 _~ b/ ~_~~_ !~ ~- ---- ----~ Next ear ro°ect i l ~ °~ ~ flow does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara falls benefit? CSu~ ~l;E£FS5 ,(}P.~ 7H~ csNl.Y 6YV£5 iLU N.1iW~~><! ~IfLL,5 V.~I'rFtauF 7H£,_„_ ~6(~.71-.`vJ tll6u t..16 t-I.~l~-Vi 7l1 fQ.t~V&~ -!o `J'(C~ If1~.11U~5 7U fL1={`( ON ~.e~F-all~'i "rHRT r32~ i'uoT ~5 6G D ~ YwtS l~ Nor ~bS~IRL.E ~a?./YIAn SY of 6„p S~NU°~ I i~he lvau~d ~e ~ orc~ yy ~n ~LY!£ uP TN2 ~sfP6QY~N1'rY 7y PL.K1Y AvX.Y~ . ~vR CLuB 1S Ac,TrvF; £v£.f/y r~£~YURy hN~moSr +-~~~Kt~+x ~/~'ciYn ,~77r?'~7ncr_Ta.F,f~. ~ROvrhttuG h'zi- r~.rrtt3£~ _WETH_F~PI,£ 71Y/!E _~_ f'I iN£,55 r4ND Futil ~. What senLice does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara falls? 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Box 1023 FT7~7 ^ rT~~ Tl~~~'G Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 11Vt'l1V l~ . 905) 3567521 Fxt. 4286 FAx (soy) 3582016 ~~~ ~ ~ ~A~~ APPLICAYI®N EBF~ GFYANi ., ,_.T ®BABLIN~ ~®R St1BMISSION Oot©ber 23q X009 G`iION ~_ -_ _s ~eeti®n onee IN6A 1. Name and address of organization: Name: ~ l ~vC.~_ `~~-,l`~_ Y}'~f~'l~r/ ~~6r1-in _~~`a~k~ y Address: c~c, 4~c3~/~,S ~ ~~ ~~~ ~ SG f~~cY~~-fCya-Q_ i~ 11~U Postal Code: ~.`~µ~jlU~'j Telephone Number: ~(6 S ' 3S~ ~ ~~ 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: l ~h~~ ice ~~ r0 //~~ v ~( ~ Office/position held: l „n i~-~C'~ l~~r' ~Q/5 G{7 Address: {rr 3Q ~ CSrc.I-,~c~ ,~~,e f~f l ~c~~ ~a ~~ ~ ~C 6 ~y ~to5 Postal Code: t-..2 G ~ ~-~`~ Telephone: Home:~Sy-ta~3~Office: ~IC`~ 3~~j - ~j {~ I ~} 3~ 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: A CAPIYAL EC2UIPMFN I" f3 PFtOJPC~f FUN©INC C iF:l~l~ FUN(~INC?, B SPECIAL Fl1N©INO 4.". Amount. o`r grant ~~~_ 5. Amount of any previous grant reoeived: ~~ .{~ ~ ~~ ~`~~-~ ~ ~ C`~~='~~ 6. Beason for requesting a _z 5 J'~~~~gr.~f ~i~~s Municipal Grant Application Section twos Classification `®' ~__ Repuest f®r ~peeial_ ~u~ding oe ~erationai_~undirrc~ Where the service can be provided without pity support under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or° extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i) Amounf of request $ ~F7~, CCU (II) ~'rovide details of special funding needed. ~~ __ , i ~iV ~~~I~~ _ ~rov ~ c~~ ~liS~ ~ ~~ t, ~rcazS ~O I ~cp°i ~ O~tN' 1`t'h6 [rte" (iii) i7escribe your organizations' fund raising plans. ~3 _~.~~ 6 1~1~~ar~,}J! Municipal Grant Application Section three: 1. Financial data required. Attached If No, 'e 'No date Available A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. <,- ~ ~ _ °6b2~~'h~err~~Sc~: N.F•O." n-~~-~e_mea,-,k~ 2. (describe the general aims and function of your cirganization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organisation. Attach Constitution, if available. --. t° ~~.] 1._ ~ S l~.~r. ~.. 'a _~rR ~«... L-. ~~,r~--. i~. +_.,~ ..,.h~~-.._N~~~ 1.~1-3 s-..._...._ , _~~~Cr .. _t YS`'-e ~Y 1 c~~ c°ru~da~rc~e~a~'~er-~ec~a,~ih-,~d c~gec~ cu-,~1'~l~o~~x.e~1 rt"1'Ci`r"' TYL¢. G ~ '~ 1 r00.G~eC] ir3Ymer e~ G}~,10,•~~ -~p 'rlu~~ P ro qYC~. ~~-, . i~ _. g~lt~sr~~'i~~~s Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. i otal Age Porcentage from number rann~e , Niagara Falls tasY operating year ~~ ~~~~~ 6p ~()L~_LU a Current year ~ 5 la (~h~! GA'X~ uy~ / ~~__ Next year project [~~ jar.,., ~;~~ . __ I0~6~ _FV 4. How does your organization assess the comm unity need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls NIQr'~n crime 1-ClilS.~t~t Ci.S~ O.i''2C1 ~LW YC'"L~Y~Cte~ ~jUl 1~ ~+' - ~~. - r .~ ~ ~ ~i.r~~.PV v'.,1n~C'~. tv~C~`.1 (~1-P Yi"fi~ 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? ._, S)Vt5`V ~CY:P_ C~'C'i~_S'`S~1CJ-k=~~~_')'3.Y`il ~C'S.'A.~~~-cl _.__. __ _-. ~~~ ~. s Nlunicipai Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes No \d i ~ta;?Ar~j~~c[~'a 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o E3 Project funding o C Seed funding ~ D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. Date Submitted Cc~a S~ S pG, Signature ~f~r.~ (~~Ituri/~l5on =- Office cYr Positidn 4431 U C~ueen Streef P.O. (3ox 1023 viagara Falls, c)nfario ~2F 6X5 I CAL. (9U5) 356-2521 ext. ~t286 FF?JC (gD5) 356•-2016 Stamford Lions Club October 14, 2009 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L 2E 6X5 'ti'e: `[`edc! F-0arres®ea, C~M~ee dear Mr~ Ffarrisoe~ RE: Grant Request for 2010 j~+j'~~- C/o Michael Davey 3555 Arlington Ave Niagara Falls, Ontario Z L2J 2W6 905-356-6014 ~lN~ ~~~,_ 905-374-7431 __ _~ ~ _ _. _ --- ACTION ~~ ~ -_.___.-_.. ~® Stamford Lion's Club is appreciative of the on going support and grants from The City of Niagara Falls. Lions Clubs extends our mission of service every day in our local community, in all corners of the globe. The needs are great and our services broad, including sight, health, youth, elderly, and the environment and disaster relief. In the late 1950s, we created the Leo Program to provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. Helen Keller addressed the Lions Clubs International convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA, and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." Since then, we have worked tirelessly to aid the blind and visually impaired. These grants ensure the viability of our club as we work to provide valuable services in the area. Enclosed you will find our Financial Statement for our year ending June 2009. As well you will find a detailed list, by date, of the groups that use our hall at no charge. As you will see our hall is used by the residents of Niagara Fails. This report shows we have in excess of 10,000 people that use our hall though the groups listed. But in all reality these group for the most part due not have the money or receive any income from their participantso These groups in one form or another help their participants with problems or they fulfill a weak aspect in their lives. Also this statement does not include some registration meetings for athletic group's etc soccer, hockey or Scouts. Our hall was constructed in the early 1900's with our last renovation in 1974a Our group feels we have more repairs and redecorating in our very near future. Our current goals are paying down our HAVC unit as well as our on demand water heater. We are part way through our Walk in Cooler project and we are looking to up grade our washrooms. • Page 2 October 14, 2009 We use any and all monies we can to keep our hall open throughout the year. We are an active club of over 34 dedicated members, that has many fund raising events such as Bingo, Elimination Dinners, Spaghetti Supper, Harvest Breakfast, Wild Game Night, Bar~B-Q's plus other events. In closing I wish to thank the City Of Niagara Falls for our last years grant and the consideration for this years grant. ! do understand the that your goal is to cap grant money at last years rate and the Stamford Lions Club will help that by asking for the same grant as last year, 8,800.00. If you require any other information or you would like me to talk to the committee or yourself, please contact me at the following numbers. Home 905-356-6014 Work 905-374-7431, Fax 905-374-7652 Cell 905-3~g-7431 Sincerely, Michael L. Davey (Home) 3555 Arlington Ave Niagara Falls, On. L2) 2W8 Treasurer Stamford Lions Club (~~'% ~~ _~~ t~,r~~,;~~,~~ Municipal Grant Application 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario ~2F 6X5 TEh. (905) 356-7521 Fxt. 4286 FAX (905) 356~201Fi APPLICATI®N F®f~ Gt~,4NT ®EADLIN~_~®R St1l3MISS1ON • C~~4obee 23, x_0.09 Secflon oneo Name and address of organisation: Name: ~i~i (~-.Y/~ ~C~ ~ ~_iC~rr~J ~ `~te%J t,~ -, --- f7 Postal Code: ~2 ~ 2 ~~ Telephone Number: f QS ,)~l~ `~S 7S 2. Name of contact person within Name: Officelposition held:~//~~ ~,/~-~C~ ~,~ Address: 3SS S Y`--k'ZL t G~J ~,--~(J ~ (~ ~ 1TL Postal Code: ~25~ C.aJ~Telephone: Home: Office: q~S 3 ~G~ ~~l ~ / 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: CAPI IAL EQUIPMENT B I'I~OJFCT 1=UNC11NO C SFkb FUNI~INO D SPECIAL FUNDING 4. Amount of grant req ~~ ~ t~~ ~ ._: 5. Amounf of any previous grant received: _ ~~,i ~~~ 6. F~eason'For requesting a ~d'rt- ~~ ~J ~~~ ~~,1a~1 w~~ 1~lI~z+A-a~'y~fZ I~lat_ ~ `~ Z~~~ i~~i~ rw Co«~2 ~~~~~ 37`l~-G'~f _~' 2 Municipal Grant Application section twoo classification `.4" -Request for Capital ~~uipment grant. Capital equipment is normally considered to be the responsibility of the group; however, granfs for equipment may be considered when the purchase of such equipment will result in increased participation by Niagara Falls residents, or, provide a needed service to the residents of Niagara Falls. Pquipment that would normally have a life expectancy of at least five (5) years. Groups obtaining grants for capital equipment must provide an undertaking that the equipment will become the property of the City of Niagara Falls in the event that the groups disband. (i) Amount of request $ p ~JIJ~ (ii) Provide detailed list (including costs and estimated life span of equipment). l°(- U Va-C ~~~ t~wt ~'~ 19~5~-~~~ `~ y~S ~.v ~ ~- ~~ ~ ~ ~4L C~7 ~_ Z~r (~ S tom- t._. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t3 v1-K-+~ ~t L ~~ DbC~.~"CJ t3r4-L 1. C~~C~ ~`~~ t~ rv ~ v~ r~ t.~vr~ t`t-t~,4-~ Z'f ~- t t~-t_r,~-vvcc~ 5 32~ .~C~ (iii} Identify how your group will make provision to replace this equipment. (iv) C7escribe your organizations' fund raising plans. ~'\~ifZd ~_~ ~~. ~`Z~~tP~ ~ ~-~, 4~- f~D1-C~/~~'/ J (f~) L (-{~~ ~'L~~,~rl- (~~! Lt1r`~'n t/~ ~ t •r'~ c~ ~ 1)J~' E'~-~.t1 ., t.~1 dzi I/~- ~--5® J(-~ C• ~i.J ~ t i ~ti~r~j~~lg 6 Municipal Grant Application t7escribe the general aims and function of your organization, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organization. Attach (;onstitution, if available. Section three: 1. Financial data required. Attached Yes/No If No, Bate Available A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. J;~ 2oib Section four: 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. ~~~ ~ M 64r-i~[-- -- PAS F ~tL ~ i~i~#~~R~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~. .' ~~~~Ar.S,r~ra:~ ~~~ Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. dotal number Last operating year Current year Next year project Age Percentage from eange Nia~ra Falls 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? Cz~i - ~ i~ ~ ~ 1~ L \~ ~ ~ ~ i~ 5. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara halls? ~ ~. ~ ~ ~< <, ~ r s~~~1-~_ ~` ~~ 1 C l°I~ ~L~Z b l `L_ 8 Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. r'lease forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes No t i k~~a~ars~~r7Js 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by grid authorized officer. 2. F"ill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding o ® Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. Date Submitted Signature Office or Position ~t310 G2ueen Street P.O. f3ox 1023 f~iagara Falls, Ontario L2F, 6X5 i F"L. (s©~} 3567571 Fxt. ~~ss SAX (905) 355-•2016 _y i~~~ta~ralls 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 TEL. (905) 356-7521 Ext. 4286 FAX (905) 3562016 APPLICATI©N Flirt ~1tANT ®EADLINE_ L®F2 SU~MISSI®N ~_~etobef° 2~s 20~g Section orne: 1 2. 3. 0~~ 2 ~ 7QC1~ Name and address of organization: R~ ~~-~~-~~ Name: 1 ~ ~,/~-G'~ oi~ GN (~P N C! `~ ~-r~' S GB d~ NL / ~~~~' Name of contact person within organization: Name: Office/position held: Postal Code:~~ 6 A CAPI I"AL EC~UlPMENT C SEELJ I~UNCtINC 4. Amount ci grant 1 Municipal Grant Application FINAI~~F ~F~n i3 P€2OJEC"i Fl1NCJING ~,B~ SPECIAL i=UNC)INC~ 5. Amount of any previous grant received: `~ ~~ ~~ s_ 6. ~ ~~ Postal Code: F` G"~ ~ ~ ~ Telephone Number: yO~-d9~ - /~ b ~{~ Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: FPeason for requesting a grant ~~~~~~~jt~L.t,lr~,a~tt,,r~'(t.~h r~y~ _~~ F,~iai~s~~~j;~.11 5 Municipal Grant Application section two: Classifieafion `6' --~ Regues4 for Special f~undina of~ ®~erational_ ~undin_g Where the service can be provided without City suppori under norrnal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. . ~« (i) Amount of request $ ~, ~j C5 r~ ___~_ (II) Provide details of special funding needed. C' ~ n O l/i 6 Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. ,r .+ /! a /J ,.r „ i ., C A Oil /1 ?it~~~Y,s~~~~l Municipal Grant Application Section three: Financial data requirred. Attached If No, Yes/No Bate Available A. Financial Statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. B. Budget for current year including detailed estimated expenditures and revenue. Section four: Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. I~F~, lro?H dlt1n. ~. (iG~L. ' U~n~~ O,(Lp/l~Lj GGC-L~ ~bC-L~F=6b~ l+~°'3`~^^-'~~`G~__P~L. ~f~ ~tY~~..J.~~/% a-Qtti~'/,i"i e "6-~ ~.ta-~r1J, " (~. P°.ke ~ o~ 7// ors 16~t- • N ~~ , ~~1 ~ (Q +~-~ Bescribe the general aims and funotion of your organization, the geographio area of operation and a brief history of the organizdtion. Attach Constitution, if available. _~ Municipal Grant Application 3. Provide statistics relative to the population served. Total number lastoperating year ~° /.~'~"~ current year ~~~~" Next year project `~ 4. Age Percentage from range Niagara Falls , ~ Boa ~~ ~j©C7 ~ _~~__~_____u. How does your orgahization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? What service does your organization provide specifically n ~ 5. the residents of Niagara Falls'? ~C a ~~~~ ~~2~~~~ar~~~ ~~ ~'~ .~, Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City-owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. >_ a, / n, s please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). Check here if your organization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yes No All groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Meeting. ~~ ~. 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete vour annlication: 1. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. 2. hill in and return the page that is relevant to your required olassifica[ion. o A Capital equipment o B Project funding o C Seed funding '~'~D Special funding 3. Financial statements for the prior year. 4. Budget for the current year. oT0 o~D© Date Submitted Signatu Office or Position 4310 Queen Street F'.O. F3ox 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 `rCL.. (905) 356-`1521 Ext. 42IICi ElaX (905) 35h~2016 _~~~ . 1~i:3r~~a~~ 4310 Queen Street P.O. Box 1023 Niagara Falls, Ontario L2F 6X5 TBL. (905) 356-7521 Hxt. 4286 FAX (905) 3562016 FINANCE DEPT'.. APPLICATI®N F6R ORANT Seotion onea Name and address of organisation: Municipal Grant Application Name: _nr/st~~°~,~~ ~~~ ~',/1I~ ~/~~ ~ ~~F~~'~~d C,lJ Address: ~~/~ (//G~G',~ ,~'{~~ /(//~G~~I~,~7 .~/rL~ ®1~~~ Postal Code: t 2~~ if C,~_Telephone Number ~O j '.3J~/'b.~~f~ 2. Name of contact person within organization: Name: G-`G/O~~ /L~1.~) ~=',9~c1 T'r ,cJ EG- Office/position held: P~G' s / b (~ ,(~ 905- 354 - ©~45 Postal Code: ~~~,Telephone: Home: • Office: 3. Under what classification are you requesting a grant? Complete section as indicated: O~ A CAI~I`fAl~ EQUIPMFN`i° Q PROJECT F'UNOING U SEEf7 FUNf)INf~ © SPECIAL FUN®INO ~~ ~ ~~~r~ly~ F3~(.6~3K~d~~~'(~d'~'YG~~ l~d6r/~~~/~~~°~`~~.~, ~~ ~!.. Arrlount of grant /`~.~~~ 5. Arr~ount or any previous grant received: _ ~,~~-`---_-_=~~~~~ ,~~ ~ -__ 6. Reason for requesting a grant: `~~~ ~f ---~~ ~`~~_,~p~ `, RE,V~ ~,~ ~°~~ I3AS~r7EiJT' o~ 1", ~ ~caHrrr~~u i~y~ ~~S ©~J2 4~5 ; G EAU T ~~, ~AG~ 2, 3 ~ 4 ti~f APCrc~~~~ _z~ 5 1"~il~s~!ya!)~ Municipal Grant Application Section two: Where the service can be provided without City suppor'i under normal circumstances but because of unforeseen or extraordinary circumstances, a special or operational funding may be required. (i} Amount of request ~ A ®~ _ (II) Provide details of special funding needed. fJS .~©©,lJ r9-s Gy~ f~ ~"®G ~11/~ ~~1 A~ le~~ //ytt,~"' l,9 ~L ;' 2~`T'U1Z0~1 1 ~T'fi~ / ~~ GI T `~ I ,t > ~i~~ S? r-~ ~4 7°'En v' H ~~ r~ ~~ ~d/L- 7~{~~'"r ~/~ ;~yA~ll' 117' (~~~"~ ~~ sC1~AC~~(1/ ~Al.~s (iii) Describe your organizations' fund raising plans. ~, . l'~~~r. 6 Municipal Grant Application Section three: f=inancial data required. A. financial statement for prior year including donations, fund raising events, and all expenditures including salaries, administration, rental, equipment, travel, etc. Attached If No, Yes/No Gate Available ~ik?/~A~~IA~ B. Budget for current year including SEA ~J~v~`L7"~~ detailed estimated expenditures and revenue.- ~ U~^ f ~f A- G section four: 26G q' ~N~ 2,D l D 1. Names and addresses of executive officers, directors or board of management. d ~~ ~~~~ ~ SUd~~~~ ~ ~~ti~~~ ~. bescribe the general aims and function of your organisation, the geographic area of operation and a brief history of the organizafion. Attach Constitution, if available. - - _ ,:, _y ~'iara};~±1~! z Municipal Grant Application J~~ 3. Provide statistic ~ "~ he population served. ~~ ~~~'~ I otal Age Percentage from number range Niagara Falls a ° ~ ~ Fast operating year ~®~~ ~~"~ ,~ (~ _ ° ` ~ ~~ ~ ~~ - ~ / ~urrent year ~ ®~ f _~,_L_~ / ~ ,~, ~ ~--~ (~ ~ ®, ~ ~~ ~o `~ ~'~ ~~ Next year project `~ ~~~ .~ ~, ~ f b ° ZD® ~ ~~~ r 4. How does your organization assess the community need and how will the resident of Niagara Falls benefit? 7Ti~~~ ~ ~ ~i~(~~Vy ~ Y (~yFG~Ce!% ~. What service does your organization provide specifically for the residents of Niagara Falls? 8 ~~~tr. Municipal Grant Application 6. Include which City~owned facilities, if any, are being used by your organization. a __~ _ `~~ Please forward any additional information which you feel may be of assistance in considering your request (Attach pages if required). Ali groups may be expected to make a presentation to the Corporate Services committee Meeting. Check here if your orgarnization would like to make a presentation to the Corporate Services Committee Yos~_ IVo~ --=-.. ~~s~~ar- 9 Municipal Grant Application Check list to help you complete your application; 9. A fully completed grant application form signed by and authorized officer. ~. Fill in and return the page that is relevant to your required classification. o A, Capital equipment o B I~roject funding o C Seed funding o D Spec nding 2~iV7° SU/~ ~'l d `f ~3. Financial statements for the prior year. ~4. Budget for the current year. 2a- ~C T"~ 2ao 9 Date Submitted 1 ~y„vI ignature ~j~ Office or Position 439©Oueen SYreef C~.O. Box 9C)23 Niagara Falls, C)nfario F2F tiX~ `f°FL,. (9(l5) 356~`/~2'1 I'xt. 4?8Yi Fl~X (90~) 3g6~209fi