2001/11/26CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA
EIGHTEENTH MEETING
Monday, November 25, 2001
Committee Room No. 2 - 5:30 p.m.
Minutes of November 19, 2001, Corporate Services Meeting
Deputation from the Niagara Falls Public Library Board
re 2002 Budget Request
Communication from the United Way of Niagara Falls re
2002 Permissive Grant Budget Submissions for Women's
Place of South Niagara, the Y.W.C.A. and Project Share
Reports:
F-200t-72 - Municipal Accounts
F-2001-73 - Niagara Transit Commission
Financing of Bus Purchases
R-2001-56 - Millennium Clock Digital Board Repairs
From the November 19, 2001 Municipal Accounts
Release of Cheque No. 263685 - Insight Digital Inc.
BBS-2001-31 - 3770 Montrose Road
Variance to Sign By-law No. 6661 as amended
6. New Business
Staff Contact
Steven Gruninger
Ken Burden
Adele Kon
Ken Burden
Mel Brown
6. Adiournment
MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
SEVENTEENTH MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2001
COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 2 - 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Aldermen Wayne Campbell, Chair; Kim Craitor, Art Federow, Ken Feren,
Shirley Fisher, Gary Hendershot, Carolynn Ioannoni, Judy Orr, Victor
Pietrangelo, Norman Puttick, Selina ¥olpatti and Janice Wing
REGRETS: Mayor Wayne Thomson
STAFF:
T. Ravenda, J. MacDonald, E. Dujlovic, R. Kallio, A. Kon, C. Ruddell, K.
Burden, T. Smith, M. DelI-McPhaden, J. Daniels
MEDIA:
Niagara Falls Review
CKTB Radio
Declarations of Conflict:
Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-71, Cheque Nos. 263704and
263649 because the recipients are part of the School Board that is his employer.
Alderman CraitorindicatedapecuniaryinterestonReportF-2001-71, ChequeNos. 263661, 263442,
263485 and 263486 because a member of his family is employed by the recipient.
Alderman Fisher indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001-71, Cheque No. 263525 and a
conflict on Report BBS-2001-29 because her daughter and son-in-law, who reside with her, are
employed by HOCO.
Alderman Orr indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001- 71, Cheque No. 263 525 because she
is employed by Casino Niagara.
Alderman Volpatti indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2001- 71, Cheque No. 263525because
her daughter works for the Ritz Hotel which owns land abutting the railway.
1. MINUTES
As an update to a previous Council discussion of the recording of opposition votes, the Acting
City Clerk advised that an opposition vote in Committee does not carryforward to the Council
ratification. It is necessary for members to re-state their opposition in Council in order for it
to be included in the ratification. The same applies to a declaration of conflict.
In future, the Committee secretary will record the names of opposition votes when identified
by the Chair.
Several other items were mentioned regarding the recording of minutes.
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MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that the Acting City
Clerk provide a report on the recording of minutes for discussion in open council.
Motion Carried UnanimouslF
3tOVED by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the minutes of the
November 12, 2001, Corporate Services Committee be adopted as recorded.
Motion Carried Unanimouslg
NEW BUSINESS
The Chair advised that a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting had been requested for 5:30 p. na
Concern was expressed that no agenda had been presented and that the items for discussion
may not fall under the guidelines for Committee-of-the-Whole subject matters.
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Feren that a Committee-of-the-
Whole Session be convened at 5:30 p.m. following the regular session.
Motion Carried
Aldermen Craitor, Puttick and Volpatti Opposed
DEPUTATIONS:
MOVED by Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the 2002 Budget
Request from the Niagara Falls Humane Society be referred to final budget deliberations.
Motion Carried UnanimouslF
MOVED by Alderman Craitor, seconded by Alderman Wing, that the Niagara Falls
ltumane Society act as the agent to sell Dog Licences, effective immediately.
Motion Carried UnanimouslF
MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the 2002
Budget Request from the Board of Museums be referred to final budget deliberations.
Motion Carried Unanimously
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the 2002
Budget Request from the Greater Niagara General Hospital Foundation be referred to final
budget deliberations.
Motion Carried
Alderman Volpatti Opposed
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Alderman Volpatti requested that her opposition be recorded as follows:
"Mr. Chairman, 1 will vote against the motion. I think the hospital is seriously underfunded
both for capital acquisitions and operations. However, I don't think it's appropriate or fair
that these funds are raised from property taxes. The fact is that the more we do the more we
are expected to do, and the less the provincial and federal governments will do."
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni, that the 2002 Budget
Request from Niagara Transit and Chair-A-Van, be referred to final budget deliberations.
Motion Carried
Alderman Puttick Opposed
MOVED by Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that staff prepare a
report on the purchase and financing of two new transit buses and one new Chair-A-Van
bus.
REPORTS
Report F-2001-71 - Municipal Accounts
Motion Carried UnanimouslF
MOVED by Alderman Puttick, seconded by Alderman Volpatti, that Cheque No. 263685
payable to Insight Digital and shown on the Municipal Accounts By-law for the period
ending November 19, be held pending further investigation.
Motion Carried Unanimously
MOVED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that the Municipal
Accounts totalling $907,928.25 for the period ending November 19th be approved with the
exception for Cheque No. 263685 as noted above.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Conflicts as noted for Aldermen Campbell, Craitor, Fisher, Orr and Volpatti
Report BBS-2001-29 - 5724 Stanley Avenue
Variance to Sign By-Law No. 6661, as Amended
MOVED by Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Puttick, that the request for the
variance to the Sign-By-law for a height extension of a billboard sign to 30 feet at 5724
Stanley Avenue be denied.
Motion Defeated
Aldermen Craitor, Federow, Feren, Hendershot,
loannonL Orr, Pietraneelo, Volpatti Opposed
Conflict as noted for Alderman Fisher
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MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Hendershot, that the request for the
variance to the Sign-By-law for a height extension of a billboard sign to 30 feet at 5724
Stanley Avenue be approved.
Motion Carried
Alderman Puttick and Win~ Ovvosed
Conflict as noted]or Alderman Fisher
Report MW-2001-157 - Mrs. English, 4466 Hiram Street
MOVED BY Alderman Orr, seconded by Alderman Craitor, that a by-law be implemented
restricting bus access on Ontario Avenue from Bender Street and that the Committee
supports an amendment to the Commercial Parking Lot Licencing By-law which will allow
for easier enforcement.
Motion Carried Unanimously
CORRESPONDENCE
MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the
correspondence from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation regarding customer
service initiatives be received for information.
Motion Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by Alderman Hendershot, seconded by Alderman Pietrangelo, that the regular
session of the Corporate Services Committee by adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Motion carried Unanimousl_¥
niagara
falls
public
library
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Tel.: 905/356-8080
Fax: 905/356-7004
October 17, 2001
Alderma~ Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I enclose the 2002 Proposed Operating Budget of the Niagara Falls Public Library
Board.
The Board respectfully requests a City of Niagara Falls Appropriation of
$2,353,042 for the operation of the public library in 2002.
After our Ontario Base Grant was reduced 40% to $130,258 in 1996/1997,
it has remained frozen at that level. There has been no announcement as yet from
the Government of Ontario of any changes to our funding in 2002 and no changes
have been budgeted.
Any further funding reductions will once again jeopardize our hours of operation,
staffing levels and our book and non-print expenditures. User fees may increase
again.
The Board of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)
recently announced that member and employer contributions will resume earlier
than planned but not sooner than July 1, 2002. Contributions are expected to be
phased in over three years starting at one third the normal rate. The resumption of
OMERS premiums has been included in the proposed Pension budget for 2002.
Included in the proposed Salaries budget is the creation of a new step in the wage
scale of our lowest paid employees ("Pages" who shelve books, etc.) after they
have successfully completed two years of service. "Pages" are currently paid per
hour $6.60 (under the age of 18 years)/$7.05 (18 years & older). After
successfully completing one year of service they are then paid per hour $6.95
(under the age of 18 years)/$7.40 (18 years & older). It is proposed they be paid
per hour $7.30 (under the age of 18 years)/$7.75 (18 years & older) after
successfully completing two years of service.
Excluded from the proposed budget are salary and benefit amendments pending
City Council's ratification of the amended Collective Agreement with C.U.P.E.
Local 133. In order for the Corporation oftbe City of Niagara Falls to continue to
comply with the "Pay Equity Act", most employees of the Niagara Falls Public
Library Board are subject to the same amendments. This continues City Council's
past practice with respect to this issue. Mr. Tony Ravenda can provide any further
information.
niagara
falls
public
library
forty
eight
forty
eight
victoria
avenue
niagara
falls
ontario
L2E 4C5
Tel.: 905/356-8080
Fax: 905/356-7004
The following is our Report on Reserve Funds as of June 30, 2001: Automation
Reserve $382,869.42; Off/Special Projects Reserve $296,910.94; Property
Maintenance Reserve $88,972.99; Development Charges Reserve $138,979.27.
In a typical week:
more than 10,000 people enter the Niagara Falls Public Library;
the library website ~ is visited about 2,000 times;
more than 10,000 books, magazines and non-print materials are
borrowed;
library staff answer more than 2,000 reference questions;
more than 300 people of all ages attend library programs;
more than 2,000 people of all ages search the Interact using library
workstations;
more than 600 books are added to the library collection for borrowing by
some of our 30,000 active borrowers.
We ask for your support in 2002 to continue our efforts to provide a
contemporary public library service to our community.
Respectfully submitted,
Niagara Falls Public Library Board
Niagara Falls Public Library Board
Operating Budget
2001 BUDGET
REVENUE
City Appropriation 2,271,342
Ontario Base Grant 130,258
Ont. Tourism, Culture & Recreation 0
HRDC Grant (Federal) 7,200
Transfer from Automation Reserve 108,000
Transfer from Gift Reserve 16,000
Transfer from Property Maim. Res. 21,000
Library Receipts 61,000
Fundraising 15,000
Surplus from previous year 33.000
2,662,800
EXPENDITURES
Audit Fees 5,000
Books & Non-Print Materials 318,000
Collection of Overdues 2,600
Contribution to Capital Budget 50,000
Employment Insurance (E.I.) 52,800
Equipment & Furniture 2,900
Equipment Contracts 46,500
Express, Postage, Mileage 9,500
Fundraising Projects 15,000
General Insurance 24,500
I~ift Reserve Projects 15,000
Group Insurance 106,000
Miscellaneous 3,000
Dm. Employer Health Tax 29,900
Pension (OMERS & CPP) 51,400
h'ograms, Pub. Relations, Displays 7,900
h'operty Maintenance Reserve 21,000
?ublic Utilities 105,200
Rem, Taxes (Stanfford Br.) 63,000
Repairs & Maintenance 39,000
~alaries 1,502,000
gpecial Automation Projects 134,000
$taffDevelopment & Memberships 2,600
gtationery & Supplies 27,000
telecommunications 23,000
Norkplace Safety & Insurance Bd. 6.000
2,662,800
2001 REVISED BUDGET
2,271,342
130,258
26,800
3,400
99,900
43,000
24,000
70,000
10,000
55,000
2,733,700
5,000
366,800
2,500
50,000
48,000
3,900
47,400
11,900
lO,OO0
24,500
43,000
101,000
3,300
30,000
53,400
9,900
24,000
115,000
61,000
39,000
1,533,000
93,500
3,000
30,000
19,000
.5,600
2,733,700
2002 PROPOSED BUDGET
2,353,042 (+ 3.6 %)
130,258
0
6,800
134,000
41,500
32,000
75,000
12,000
0
2,784,600
5,000
334,600
2,500
50,000
47,000
3,900
50,700
11,500
12,000
26,000
37,000
112,500
3,300
29,400
72,800
10,300
32,000
136,400
62,000
41,000
1,510,000
129,000
3,500
30,000
26,800
5,400
2,784,600
O~. 17, 2001
Agency:
Contact:
2001 BUDGET SUBMISSION
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Project S.H.A.R.E.
Roxanne Fellce, Executive Director
905-357-5121
Program Funded by The City: "Emergency Food Program"
The "Emergency Food Program" Is one of the primary and most
important services provided by Project S.H.A.R.E. The City of
Niagara Falls funding Is applied to this program and this contribution
is the backbone financing of this service. The funding is used to pay
the rent, utilities, property taxes and a small portion of the office
The "Emergency Food Program" serves all of the people who come
in for emergency food. It Is important to note that gifts-In-kind - that
is, food donations - total approximately $325,000. which is should be
Included when reviewing this budget.
Project $.H.A.R.E. has been experiencing a dramatic Increase in the
demand for emergency food and housing for the past several
months. Food donations are not keeping up with demand, therefore
the agency was forced to purchase food (this has not happened
since 1989).
Statistics that should be noted:
80% of the people who attend the Emergency Food
Program are forced to spend at least 66% of their Income
on rent
$520. is provided by the province for those who either
cannot find employment or cannot work - the average rent
In Niagara Falls la $500. per month
many of the cllenta do work but make minimum wage,
therefore unable to meet the basic living expenses - now
called "the working poor"
35% of the clients are mentally III and totally incapable of
ever working
City of Niagara Falls
Grant Request
Project $.H.A.R.E.
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* 43% of the people who are served by this program are
under 12 years old
o rent controls were lifted three years ago and have a
significant, negative impact on the budgets of the clients
The United Way's Agency Allocations and Relations Committee
(AARC) conducted an intense review of the budget request of Project ·
S.H.A.R.E. for the 2002 grants and Is satisfied that the agency is
operating effectively and efficiently. It is very clear that an increase
in client numbers has occurred and that demands on the agency are
going to increase for a period of time.
It is the recommendation of United Way that the City of Niagara Falls
provide $68,500. to the Emergency Food Program for 2002.
History of City of N ;gars Fails Funding:
1996 .~ctual $66r500. "
1999 Actual $68r5.00.
2000 Actual $66;500.
2001 Actual $68,500.
2002 Request $68r500.
Nota~
During the review of Project $.H.A.R.E. we were advised that the
agency Is dealing with e financial deficit, projected at approximately
$20,000.. $30,000. The reasons for this deficit ars: Increase In client
numbers requiring emergency food and housing, food had to be
purchased to meet the demand and fundraising efforts were below
projections. The Agency had been asked if there was a plan in place
to recover the deficit. An appeal has and will continue to go out to
historical and prospective donors. However, while this appeal Is
going on, the Christmas programs will also be soliciting at the same
time. Therefore the fundralslng for the deficit may not be
successful. Any assistance with this problem would be appreciated
by Project $.H.A.R.E.
2001 BUDGET SUBMISSION
_CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Agency:
Women's Place of South Niagara
(formerly known ss Nova House)
Contact:
Joeann Unrau, Business Manager
908-732-4632
Program Funded by the City: "to fund the Niagara Falls shelter's volunteer
program Including the delivery of life skills sessions for In-house
residence."
Women's Place of South Niagara is a charitable organization which provide
crisis Intervention, safe and accessible shelter, outreach and other
supportive services for abused women and their children.
The "Volunteer Program" ensures by recruiting, screening, training end
supervision of volunteers that program qualities are maintained at all
times. Training is very extensive, with potential volunteers receiving 8-10
hours of "generic" training. This includes Information in the issue of
violence against women, agency policies and procedures as well as
Information on volunteer opportunities available within the agency. Once
the Initial orientation and training Is complete, a criminal reference check
has been received, volunteers receive Individual training in the program of
their choice. For example, in the Child/Youth Program, volunteers provide
child care while staff carry out parenting programs for mothers and provide
occasional childcars when the mothers have legal appointments, court
appearances. The hours donated to the Volunteer Program for the last
fiscal year totaled 2489.7.
this program has been maintained on funding received from the City of
Niagara Falls and fundralslng activities. The agency does operate
effectively and efficiently and most definitely serves the needs in our
Community.
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls provide funding in the
amount of $18,000. for the Volunteer Program.
History of City ¢ ,f Niagara Falls Funding:
1998~ctuel ' $18t~00. .,,
1999 Actual $,1.8f000.
2000 ACtUal $18r000.
2001 Actual $18r000.
2002 Request $18~000.
2001 BI/D ET ;UBMI$$10N
C TY OF N A;A ,R, A FALLS
Agency: Y.W.C.A.
Contact:
Linde Branchaud, Executive Dlractor
9O5-35?-9922
Program Funded by The City: General operation of the YWCA and
contribution toward the Residence Program for women/children
The YWCA of Niagara Falls provides emergency short or medium
term accommodations for women In need of housing. Additionally,
temporary emergency housing if offered for women with children. It
is staffed on a 24-hour basis, with support/assistance available any
time throughout the day or night. Y~NCA offers the residents support
and training in various areas of life skills and personal growth - self-
esteem, anger management, independent living, stress management,
emotional abuse etc.
This Agency has come a long way in the last eighteen months. They
have retrofitted their building through a forgivable loan from CMHC
and refurbished the residence through the Senior Management Ream
of Canadian Tlra Acceptance.
FOllowing an intensive review of the YWCA, the Board noted:
There Is a need for this agency's programs and no other
agency provides the same services In our community
· The Executive Director has made a notable positive Impact
on the effectiveness and efficiency of this agency
· The YWCA.meets the needs of the community through
periodic evaluation and revisions of the programs where
necessary
It is recommended that the City of Niagara Falls provide $85,000. to
the Y~NCA for the year 2002.
H/story of City of Nle~
1998 Actual
1999 Actual
2000 Actual
2001 Actual
2002 Request
ara Falls Funding:
;$85r000.
$85r000.
$85r000.
$85r000.
$85r000.
The City of
Niagara Falls ¢i~lL
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niaoarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2001-72
Ken Burden
Director
November 26, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2001-72 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the municipal accounts totalling $1,627,080.16 for
the period ending November 26, 2001.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
KEB:jd
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's Finance Human Resources Information Systems Legal Planning & Development
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY-LAW NO. 2001-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $1,627,080.16 for General Purposes.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPOP~%TION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOW;S:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following disbursements for the period ending November 26, 2001.
CHEQUE
bFdMBER PAY TO THE OBDER OF AI4OUNT PURPOSE
263846 1322988 ONTARIO LIMITED 4,000.00
263757
263874
263902
263871
263883
263859
263782
263861
263759
263780
263862
263760
263878
263880
263893
263860
263910
263857
263758
AFFILIATED CUSTOMS BROKERS LTD 77.45
AIR CARE SERVICES 1,568.82
AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC 89.13
ALPINE PEST CONTROL 6,668.24
ALTIERI BUILDING SUPPLIES LTD 28.70
ARCHER TRUCK SERVICBS LTD 2,479.79
B&B LIFT TRUCK SERVICES
BARCLAY & TODD'S
BELL CANADA
BELL CANADA
BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
BIGGARS KEY SHOP
BINATEK INC
BOARDMASTER SAWMILL TREE SERV
BPJ~DLEY GLENN & KAREN
BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
BROWN MEL
BUNTIN REID
BUTTERWORTHS CANADA LTD
820.35
297.39
863.34
439.08
46.00
4.34
629.70
442.75
750.00
202.86
129.92
426.10
121.71
PARTIAL RELEASE OF SITE PLAN
BROKERAGE FEES-BUS. DEVEL
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
OXYGEN CYLINDERS-ARENAS
PEST CONTROL-MUN WORKS
BUILDING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-ARENAS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE SERVICE-VARIOUS
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
KEYS-VARIOUS
PRINT CARTRIDGE-FINANCE
VEHICLE MODIFICATION-MUN WORKS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-SEP-OCT/2001
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
BOOK PURCHASE-LEGAL
263772
263764
263868
263869
263771
263889
263873
263888
263875
263886
263762
263872
263879
263881
263844
263905
263828
263870
263898
C.R.L. CAhMPBELL CONSTRUCTION &
CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR
CANADIAN PORTABLE SERVICES
CAPITANO, ROB
CARDINAL COURIERS LTD
CARTER CAR & TRUCK RENTAL
CELLULAR CONCEPTS
CHIPPAWA AUTOBODY LTD
CIBC TELEPHONE PAYMENTS
CIT
COMMERCIAL PHOTO COPY LTD
COMPUTER MEDIA GROUP
COPYMAN PRINT SHOP
CRAWFORD ADJUSTERS CANADA
CRYDERMAN, GEORGE
CUPE LOCAL 133
DAVID SCHRAM & ASSOCIATES
DAVIDSON, DR. J.P.
DAY FORD LINCOLN SALES INC
4,766.85
176.55
2,054.94
139.56
116.80
64.11
223.63
1,133.66
113.10
2,249.75
1,359.30
1,280.82
23.00
355.70
200.00
2,090.05
9,203.50
130.00
93,582.40
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-VARIOUS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
FACILITIES-PARKS & REC
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-NOV/2001
COURIER SERVICE-VARIOUS
RENTAL EXPENSE-BUILDING
CELLULAR CHARGES-VARIOUS
VEHICLE REPAIRS-MUN WORKS
REFUND TAX PAYMENT-FINANCE
COPIER LEASE-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
COMPUTER SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
INSURANCE CLAIMS-LEGAL
SAFETY SHOES-PARKS & REC.
UNION DUES-PAYROLL
CONSULTING SERVICES-PARKS&REC
MEDICAL SERVICE-VARIOUS
VEHICLE PURCHASE-MUN WORKS
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DELCAN CORPORATION
DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION
DIPINTO, JOE
DOUGLAS JAMIE
DREW CHAPMAN CARPENTRY
E&R LAWN EQUIPMENT
EMCOMP CONSULTANTS INC
ENBRIDGE
EVANS UTILITY SUPPLY LTD
FALCO PETER ANTHONY
FALLS ELECTRIC INC
FEREN SIGN SYSTEMS
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA TELESET
FUELMAKER CORPORATION
G.T. FRENCH PAPER LIMITED
GABRIELE'S CUSTOM CATERING
GALT KNIFE CO LTD
GAULD NURSERIES LTD.
GERRIE ELECTRIC WHOLESALE LTD
GERVAIS WILLIAM J
GLADDING SALES AGENCY LTD
GLENVIEW HOMES
GOOD, DOUGLAS
GOOD, DOUG
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GROUND AERIAL MAINTENANCE
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
H&I SERVICES
HALF-WAY SAND PIT LIMITED
HECO
HENDERSON RECREATION
JAN KAMERMANS
JOE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT INC
K N M NURSERIES
KAJ INVESTGATIVE SERVICES INC
KETCHUM CANADA INC.,
KRTS
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LALICICH ELI
LEONE FENCE CO; LTD
LINDSAY PRESS
LOURIE GIUSEPPINA
LOUTH & NIAGARA ORCHARDS
MAN-A-MILE
MARG. D. HINTON & ASSOC. INC.
MATTHEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD
MCBURNEY, DURDAN, HENDERSON &
MCG PRODUCTIONS
MCNAMARA, SUSAN
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
25,787.00
73,916.25
190.00
177.77
4,199.75
55.20
2,413.92
2,189.05
404.80
1,500.00
748.37
604.55
23,008.50
425.50
4,295.35
218.75
216.20
5,042.75
675.66
750.00
1,100.18
750.00
150.00
100.00
628.46
6,950.72
832.37
672.75
8,638.41
203.08
10,355.75
613.11
1,902.49
3,424.00
80.25
13,375.00
963.00
586.83
500.00
7,234.65
136.85
5.00
2,135.94
190.00
54.45
3,243.29
130.70
267.50
114.00
70.05
1,607.04
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-MUN WORKS
NEW COMPUTER EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
MECHANICS LICENCE
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-OCT/2001
BUILDING RENOVATIONS-PARKS/REC
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-MUN WORKS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-H R
NATURAL GAS CHARGES-VARIOUS
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SERV & LOT GRADING DEP-REFUND
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
SIGNS-VARIOUS
POSTAGE-CLERKS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES-STORES
CATERING-FINANCE
ICE MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
TREES-PARKS & REC
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
PLUMBING SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
MEAL ALLOWANCE-MUN WORKS
SAFETY SHOES MUN WORKS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS-PARK
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
COMPUTER SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
TOPSOIL & SAND-PARKS & REC
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
EQUIPMENT-PARKS & REC
RENOVATIONS-FRALICK'S TAVERN
EQUIPMENT-GARAGE
FLOWER PLANTING-PARKS & REC
LEGAL SERVICES-LEGAL
FEASIBILITY STUDY-COMM. SERVICES
SNOW PLOW PROGRAM
GRANULAR "A" STONE
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
SNOW FENCING-STREETS
SUPPLIES-WATER
PARKING TICKET REFUND
FERTILIZER-PARKS & RECREATION
ENTRY FEE N.F.TEAM
TITLE SEARCH FEE-FINANCE
CONTRACT SERVICES-MUN WORKS
TAX ARREARS CERTIFICATES
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-ARENAS
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-SEP/2001
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
263885
263803
263850
263837
263863
263906
263809
263884
263815
263805
263778
263912
263830
263800
263903
263899
263817
263786
263787
263841
263855
263842
263821
263843
263807
263848
263793
263784
263865
263904
263847
263858
263827
263849
263907
263811
263788
M93317
M93316
M93315
263826
263854
263882
263797
263822
263832
263856
263763
263824
263785
263801
263851
263783
MISSISSAUGA BUSINESS TIMES
MORTON, DALE
~BH SOFT INC
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
NIAGARA
N.S.M. FABRICATING LTD
NEDCO
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NIAGARA ECONOMIC AND TOURISM
NIAGARA FALLS PAINT CENTRE
TREE CARE
DISTRICT AIRPORT COMM
FALLS HYDRO ELECTRIC
CREDIT UNION
PENINSULA
SOUND SYSTEMS
FALLS PROFESSIONAL
CREDIT UNION
FALLS MARRIOTT
FALLS HYDRO
NIAGARA BLOCK INC
NICHE CHEMICALS
PEARCE, TAMMY
PEDERSON, EDIE
PENINSULA PEST CONTROL
PEPPERAL LLOYD
PRAXAIR
PUGLIESE ROCCO
PUROLATOR COURIER
QUICK CAR WASH
RACO AUTO SUPPLY LTD
RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA
REGIER CAULKING CO.
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAG
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY
REYNOLDS MARLENE P.
RIGG MOONEY MONUMENTS
RODGERS, G
SAFETY KLEEN CANADA INC
SCHLUMBERGER CANADA LIMITED
SCHLUMBERGER CANADA LIMITED
SCHLUMBERGER CANADA LIMITED
SINGULAR PRODUCTIONS LIMITED
SPARKS, BRIAN
STEPHEN HAMILTON
STINSON EQUIPMENT LIMITED
STREA/qLINE
SUN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
TESSMER, LOTHAR
THE CAMERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE
THE KIRKLAND PARTNERSHIP
THE REVIEW
THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP
THOMPSON, MARYANN
TORONTO STAMP INC.,
619.26
55.24
135.50
431.25
64.72
2,353.96
400.00
63.00
224.70
13,782.55
2,182.31
15,470.00
4,255.20
283.55
3,715.74
15,395.00
738.90
8,240.14
541.34
428.90
100.00
278.20
126.26
143.86
91.82
16.00
534.82
180.19
2,878.12
123,267.45
406.60
5,051.68
21,954.97
500.00
46.00
45.00
517.50
542,424.92
130,122.90
107,864.66
523.25
100.00
66.13
976.93
253.00
191,706.02
100.00
11.48
1,079.45
19,508.64
883.87
102.31
65.25
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ADVERTISING-BUS. DEVELOP
TRAVEL EXPENSES
SOFTWARE-INFRASTRUCTURE
MAINTENANCE ON FORK LIFT-ARENAS
ELECTRICAL PARTS-STORES
UNION DUES-PAYROLL
BUSINESS DIRECTORIES-COMM. SERV
PAINT/FRALICK'S TAVERN
TREE SPRAYING-PALMER PARK
GRANT ALLOWANCE
WATER TRANSFERS-FINANCE
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
BACKHOLE RENTAL-SEWER
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE/ARENA
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
CRIME PREVENTION PROG/COMM. SER
ELECTRICITY CHARGES-VARIOUS
PIT SAND-WATER
MARK REMOVER-ARENAS
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
EMERGENCY SEWER SERVICE
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
SEWER LATERAL CLEANING
CYLINDER RENTALS-VARIOUS
PARKING TICKET REFUND
COURIER CHARGES-VARIOUS
CAR WASH-VARIOUS
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
RESTORATION-FRALICK'S TAVERN
OVERHEAD LIGHTING REPAIRS
JUNCTION BOXES-TRAFFIC
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
GLASS REPLACEMENT-FAIRVIEW
SEMINAR FIRE COLLEGE-FIRE
MACHINERY OIL-GARAGE
WATER METERS-MUN WORKS
WATER METERS-MUN WORKS
WATER METERS-MUN WORKS
PARADE FLOAT-PARKS & REC
SAFETY SHOES-BUILDING
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-SEPT/2001
IRS SYSTEM-TRAFFIC
REPAIRS-GARAGE
OCT/2001 PREMIUM
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
PORTAGE PROSPECT BROCHURES
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-VARIOUS
CONCESSION SUPPLIES-ARENAS
MILEAGE ALLOWANCE-NOV/2001
SEAL PRESS-CLERKS
263781
263818
263798
263819
263810
263840
263789
263838
263813
263790
263791
TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES
TOUCHSTONE SITE CONTRACTORS
TRANS-VIDEO INSPECTION LTD
TRI-CITY CURB CUTTING
UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
VESCIO FRANK
VINELAND QUARRIES
VOMMERO ENTERPRISES LTD
WRIGHT FUELS INC.
XEROX CANADA LTD.
YOUNG SOD FARMS LTD.
19,340
1,919
826
549
1,058
75O
395
10,000
12,507
938
.96
.90
.80
.40
.76
.00
.48
.00
CONSULTING SERVICES-MUN WORKS
INSTALL FENCING-PARKS & REC
SEWER INSPECTION-ENG
CURBS-MUN WORKS
OCT/2001 PREMIUM
REFUND SERVICE DEPOSIT
GABION STONE-MUN WORKS
RETURN SITE PLAN DEPOSIT
.01 FUEL-STORES
.35 OFFICE SUPPLIES-CLERKS
1,800.33 SOD-SEWER
TOTAL
$1,627,080.16
PASSED THIS 26th DAY OF NOVE~R 2001.
R. O. KALLIO, ACTING CITY CLEP. K
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
THIRD READING:
, 2001
, 2001
, 2001
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The City of ~Jl~d
Niagara Falls
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on,ca
F-2001-73
Ken Burden
Director
November 26, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2001-73 - Niagara Transit Commission
Financing of Bus Purchases
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the Niagara Transit Commission's request
to purchase two new transit coaches.
That the Corporate Service Committee approve the purchase financing from development
charges, reserve funds, Community Reinvestment Fund Transit Bonus for 2002 and from
debenture borrowing.
BACKGROUND:
Financing
On November 19, 2001, the Niagara Transit Commission presented their 2002 budget request for
both operating and capital expenditures. The 2002 budget request for Chair-A-Van operating and
capital expenditures was also presented.
The Corporate Services Conunittee requested staff to investigate the financing for the purchase of
two new transit coaches. The Committee was made aware that due to the extended lead time, the
Niagara Transit Commission was requesting an early approval for these purchases.
During the past two budget years, the Niagara Transit Commission has purchased two new transit
coaches and two new smaller-sized transit buses. Both of these purchases were funded out of monies
that were received from the Province of Ontario in 1998. Of the $1,179,534 that the City received,
approximately $941,100 has already been used for these previous purchases.
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November 26, 2001 - 2 - F-2001-73
The 2001-2005 approved Capital Projects Budget included the purchase of two new transit coaches
in each of the years 2001 through to 2005. The budget provided financing from development
charges and debenture borrowing in each of these same years. For 2002-2006, the same financing
proposal is being considered by staff to present to City Council during final budget deliberations.
The financing plan for 2002-2006 may be impacted by the recent provincial announcement of
providing new funds for transit services. On November 19th, 2001, staff was advised that this
funding will be provided to the municipality as part of the Community Reinvestment Fund. This
new funding will be called the Community Reinvestment Fund Transit Bonus; the City Council will
determine how that bonus will be used. If Council directs the CRF Transit Bonus to the purchase
of new transit coaches, the amount of debenture borrowing would be reduced.
Staff advises the 2002 Capital Projects Budget for Niagara Transit may be financed from:
Development Charges
Reserve Funds
CRF Transit Bonus
Debenture Borrowing
$ 40,000
238,000
Balance
Cooperative Tendering
On November 19th, the Committee was advised by the Niagara Transit Commission of the need for
the purchase of new transit coaches. Committee's discussion included the potential of partnering
with other municipalities that are also considering the purchase of new transit coaches. Committee
requested staff to investigate this potential.
Staff advises that the specifications for transit coaches vary between municipalities. The difference
between specifications reduces the opportunity to obtain volume purchase discounts. For example,
the City of Mississauga uses a low-floor-style transit coach which is not used in the City of Niagara
Falls. Staff is investigating other municipalities to find a similar specification of transit coach. The
Niagara Transit Commission has in the past considered working with other municipal transit
commissions to create a standard specification for transit coaches. Although significant investigation
has been done, no agreement has yet been reached on this issue. Staff advises that although the City
already participates in cooperative tendering practices, they are usually administered by a purchasing
group such as the Niagara Public Purchasing Committee. Staff further advises that the placement
of an order for new transit coaches will directly impact the delivery of same. For example, should
another municipality place an order for transit coaches in advance of the Niagara Transit
Commission, the delivery priority will be given to the first order.
Summary
The Niagara Transit Commission has requested Council's approval to purchase two new transit
coaches. The Committee has requested staff to investigate the financing and the potential of
cooperative tendering. Staff advises that the 2002 Capital Projects Budget may provide financing
from a variety of sources and that the cooperative tendering process may not provide the anticipated
financial benefit.
November 26, 2001 - 3 - F-2001-73
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
This report was prepared by Ken Burden, Director of Finance, in consultation with Terry Librock, General
Manager of Niagara Transit:
Community Services Department
~ Parks, Recreation & Culture
T.h.e Cify of ,~f'~id '75e5 Lundy's Lane
Con~d~ ',~,~' web s.e: ~.d~.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (~5) 3~-7521
E-mail: akon~ci~.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Ken
Director
R-200t-55
November 26, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2001-55 Millennium Clock
Digital Board Repairs
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council release the cheque in the amount of $861.35 made out to Insight
Digital Inc.
BACKGROUND:
This report is in response to questions raised at the last Corporate Services Meeting on the repair to
the digital message board on the Millennium Clock. During the summer, it was noticed that the
digital board on the south side of the clock was not operating properly. The messages would flicker
off and on and later appear fine. This problem became a nuisance and staff investigated its repair.
Contact was made with Signature Signs who constructed the clock, and Hamilton Digital, who
supplied the digital message boards. The message boards were installed in November of 1999 and
operational by providing a "countdown" to the Millennium. The one year warranty on the digital
message boards expired in November of 2000. Both Signature Signs and Hamilton Digital
recommended that the City contact Insight Digital of Brampton to inspect the problem. We
understand that Insight Digital is commonly used by Hamilton Digital in carrying out the repairs of
their digital message boards in other locations.
Questions have been posed as to whether or not we can expect other electrical problems in the future.
We have been advised that in most cases, problems with message boards come in the first month or
two of operation. Thus, the importance of a one year warranty. The power supply that was replaced
is guaranteed for one year. It is difficult to say whether or not there will be other electrical problems
with the message board. We know there are other similar digital message boards such as the one at
the Leisure Plex in Fort Erie that has operated for a few years without any problems.
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The message board has been very successful as a promotional tool for local non profit groups. The
Parks, Recreation & Culture Office receives about 8-I 0 new message requests per week. There are
about 25-30 messages contained on the clock. The City has received a number of thank you letters
from groups for allowing us to advertise their events.
We hope that this report answers the questions of the Committee.
Recommended by:
Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
Respectfully Submitted:
Edward P. Lustig /~/~
Chief Administrative Officer
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The City of ,~k~
Niagara Falls
Community Services Department
Building and By-law Services
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 374-7500
E-maih melb@city, niagarafalls.on.ca
BBS-2001-31
Mel Brown,
Director
November 26, 2001
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re-'
BBS-2001~31, 3770 Montrose Road
Variance to Sign By-Law No 6661, as amended.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the variance to Sign By-Law 6661, as amended, to permit four oversized
wall signs of which three are pictorial and one is an A&P logo to be erected on the new A&P Store
at 3770 Montrose Road.
BACKGROUND:
By-Law 6661, as amended, only permits a sign that has a size not greater than 1/4 the size of the wall
to which it is painted or attached and shall not exceed 150 square feet without the approval of
Council. Three of these signs are murals of groceries which are painted on the wall and one is the
A&P logo of plastic construction. One mural will be placed on each of the North, West and East
walls. The East wall will also contain the oversized A&P logo. None of these signs exceed the 1/4
size accepted for a wall signs but do require Council approval for over 150 square feet. The signs
on tl ~East wall will require Ministry of Transportation approval.
/ BY-la/Waynwe ~foanrcement Officer //~E°xehecuMtiav;DD°irector o f Communnald ~ty Services
R~ommended by:
Director of Building and By-law Services
Respectfully Submitted:
~dh;~Ad ~'J~;titlgative C~ fi~ce r't~
A~ach.
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Municipal Works · Fire Services · Parks Recreation & Culture · Business Development · Building & By law Services
Kwality Signs Inc.
454 Aberfoyle Court, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4Z 2J5
Tel. (905) 568.0360 Fax.(905) $68-24S9
October 24, 2001
Sign Variance Committee
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Re: Proposed Signs
3770 Montrose Road
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada are opening a new store having a area
of 3,734.63 Sq. M in the Mount Cannel Centre. This store will also have a pharmacy.
There are nine signs suggested by the designers to get the maximum exposure from all
sides. Three of these signs are pictorial graphics only and do not have any copy.
North Elevation Signs: Front wall area of the building is 5900 sq. fL The total area of 3
signs on this elevation is 1120.50 sq. ft. Only 19 % of the building.
West Elevation Signs: Front wall area of the building is 4800 sq. ft. The total area of 3
signs on this elevation is 1158 sq. ft. Only 24 % of the building.
East Elevation Signs: Front wall area of the building is 4800 sq. ft. The total area of 3
signs on this elevation is 864.50 sq. ft. Only 18 % of the building.
Two pharmacy signs on East & West Elevation can be considered as one sign, thus
leaving the total number of signs as seven opposed to six allowed by the bylaws.
We request that a variance be allowed for these signs, so that The Great A&P Company
of Canada can get the maximum exposure for their investmem.
Thank you very much
G~ierely' ~
id Akhtar
eral Manager
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