Additions to Council, February 12,2013ADDITIONS TO COUNCIL, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
COUNCIL
Budget
1. Copy of power point presentation, 2013 Capital budget, 2013 Operating Budget and Fees
for Service & Grants.
2. Letter from Jeff Clapp, on behalf of the Niagara Falls Badminton Club & Niagara Falls Lawn
Bowling Club.
Minutes
1. January 22, 2013 - correction on page 1
Reports
1. CD- 2013 -03 - Lundy's Lane BIA
a) Email from the members of the Lundy's Lane BIA
Communications
1. Habitat for Humanity - Request withdrawn
Introduction
Opportunity to provide Council with an
overview of projects
Outline of projects previously approved and
ongoing (January 22nd report F- 2013 -02)
Capital Budget binders on desks
Budget has been developed prioritizing
projects departmentally & corporately
Based on affordability
Proposed Capital Expenditures
Fire $ 1,009,500
Municipal Works $ 27,467,077
Transportation $ 248,000
Recreation & Culture $ 227,929
Building $ 1,620,500
Library $ 157,000
Information Systems $ 251,499
Small Business Office $ 50,000
Cemeteries & Parks $ 1,168,000
Total
Chart 1
$32,199,505
• Included in sleeve of Budget Binder
• Worksheet that summarizes projects &
funding sources
• Continued from 2012
• Preapproved in 2013
• Projects fully funded own sources
• Listing of Priority 1 projects
• Opportunity to highlight key projects
Municipal Debt Upda e
No debt issued in 2012; approved $5,942,876
• Will be going to market for completed projects in
2013
Will include additional $1,267,981 for Museum
loThree projects included in 2013 Budget require
debt financing:
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80
70
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30
20
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Ailanthus Ave.
Kalar Road
City Hall HVAC
$790,475
$945,613
$863,062
Debt Projection by Year
Next-Steps
• Council to review binder
• Need approval of Operating /Utility
Budgets before approving Capital
-2013 Capital Projects — Funding by Department
Special Purpose Reserves
Capital Reserves
Fire
Services
Municipal
Works
Cemeteries
& Parks
331,845 100,000 24,000
689
Transportation
38,000
Recreation &
Culture
57,500
Reserve Fund 219,500
Transfer from Operating 427,655 11,531,842 202,811 62,000
Development Charges 250,000 1,071,066 198,000 37,500
Debentures 3,300,000
Gas Tax 1,518,700 210,000
Provincial /Federal Grants 2,000,000 253,000 647,533
External Contributions 2,2004,395 200,000
Total $1,009,500 $18,226,003 $898,000 $248,000 $4,304,533
2013, Capital Projects- Funding by Depa.r
Special Purpose Reserves
Capital Reserves
Reserve Fund 51,780
Transfer from Operating 235,000 19,720
Development Charges 85,500
Debentures
Gas Tax
Provincial /Federal Grants
External Contributions
Total $682,438 $157,000
Building &
Development
447,438
Library
Information
Systems
179,556
71,943
cont 'd )
General
Government
25,000
25,000
Total Funding
for all Depts.
$251,499 $50,000 $25,826,973
Tonight's Objectives
• Concluded expenditure review by
department
* Impact of 2013 Re: Assessments on Budget
Staff proposals for a balanced budget
• Revenue enhancements
• Expenditure reductions
• Council Direction to Staff
Residential*
Commercial
Multi - Residential
Industrial
Other
2012
56.36%
36.43%
4.46%
2.19%
0.63%
100%
* Totals shown represent % of total taxable assessment
2013
57.95%
34.36%
4.70%
2.27%
0.72%
100%
Impact on Tax Classes
Residential
Commercial
Multi- Residential
Industrial
Other
Net Impact
Amount
$867,163
(1,058,187)
132,611
42,803
15.641
31
Percentage
2.84%
(7.51 %)
5.50%
3.61%
4.20%
Schedule B as Originally Presented
Taxation and PIL's
Licences, Permits, Rents, User Fees
Grants & Other Municipalities
Penalties, Fines & Interest
Sales & Other Revenues
Transfers from Reserves, Funds & Internal
Less: Parking Revenues
Total Revenues
Expenses:
Salaries, Overtime & Benefits
Debt & Interest Payments
Materials
Contract Services
Rents
Transfers
Less: Parking Expenses
Total Expenses
Differences to Reconcile
2013
70,090,448
8,625,222
2,883,613
5,376,000
7,144,405
5,374,908
(1,612,861)
$97,746,639
51,345,165
7,402,520
15,999,804
17,693,404
654,890
9,797,500
(1,612,861)
$101,280,422
$3,533,783
2012
70,164,962
8,490,967
2,909,264
5,371,000
6,593,481
5,531,794
(1,365,147)
$97,696,321
49,766,042
7,349,434
15,253,626
16,457,972
706,354
9,528,040
(1,365,147)
$97,696,321
$ Variance
(74,514)
134,255
(25,651)
5,000
550,924
(156,886)
(247,714)
$50,318
1,579,123
53,086
746,178
1,235,432
(51,464)
269,460
(247,714)
$3,584,101
$3,533,783
% Variance
0.01%
1.58%
0.88%
0.09%
8.36%
(2.84 %)
(18.15 %)
0.005%
3.17%
.72%
4.89%
7.26%
(7.29 %)
2.83%
(18.15 %)
3.67%
Revenue Reviews
Tax Levy Increase
Increase in User Fees
Increase in Investment Income
Increase in Internal Charges
Other Municipal Revenues (POA)
Schedule B Revised for Revenue Enhancem
Taxation and PIL's
Licences, Permits, Rents, User Fees
Grants & Other Municipalities
Penalties, Fines & Interest
Sales & Other Revenues
Transfers from Reserves, Funds & Internal
Less: Parking Revenues
Total Revenues
Expenses:
2013
70,638,025
8,759,222
2,983,613
5,426,000
7,144,405
5,374,908
(1,612,961)
$98,709,212
2012
70,164,962
8,490,967
2,909,264
5,371,000
6,593,481
5,531,794
(1,365,147)
$97,696,321
$ Variance
473,063
268,255
74,349
55,000
550,924
(156,886)
(247,714)
$1,012,891
% Variance
.67%
3.16%
2.56%
1.02%
8.36%
(2.84 %)
(18.15 %)
1.04%
Salaries, Overtime & Benefits 51,345,165 49,766,042 1,579,123 3.17%
Debt & Interest Payments 7,402,520 7,349,434 53,086 .72%
Materials 15,999,804 15,253,626 746,178 4.89%
Contract Services 17,653,404 16,457,972 1,195,432 7.26%
Rents 654,890 706,354 (51,464) (7.29 %)
Transfers 8,537,051 9,528,040 (990,989) (10.40 %)
Less: Parking Expenses (1,612,961) (1,365,147) (247,714) (18.15 %)
Total Expenses $99,979,873 $97,696,321 $2,283,552 2.34%
Differences to Reconcile $1,270,661 $1,270,661 1.27%
Budget Mitigation Objectives
Maintain Level of Services
Staff Directed 1.04% expenditure increase
Implement Transit Enhancements
Maintain Capital Transfers
No Changes to Fees for Services
Recom m e n d-ed- --Btu -dget Re
Responsibility Centre
CAO Office & Support
Training & Development
Training & Development
Corporate Wide
Data Voice Communications
Fire Suppression
Fire Suppression
Fire Training
Paved Surface Maint.
Forestry
Other Roadway Services
Transit Maintenance
Transit Operations
Visitor Trans. System
Infrastructure Services
Project & Construction
Account #
Description
120000 Strategic Initiatives
142020 Computer Training
142020 Health & Safety Compliance
Conferences
143030 Services
211000 5 Probationers at Station 7 (pre -hire)
211000 Benefits of New Hires (25 %)
212000 Professional Development
311000 Roads — Contract Services
316000 Tree Inventory Three Contract
319000 Advertising /Professional Development
331000 Snow Plowing
332000 Advertising
336500 Reduce Operating Expenses
371040 Service Centre Optimization Study
373000 Engineering Studies
Amount
13,000
7,000
10,000
30,735
16,000
269,160
67,290
8,350
100,000
25,000
6,000
15,000
15,000
268,764
50,000
25,000
-Recommended Budget Reductions, cont'd
Responsibility Centre
City Float
Santa Claus Parade
Stamford /Jack Bell Arena
Chippawa Arena
Pools Maintenance Services
Niagara Falls Library Board
Museum Services
Community Improvement
Service — Main & Ferry
Community Improvement
Service — Gateway
Corporate Wide
Account #
729002
729005
732002
732003
733000
740000
752001
823007
823009
Description
City Float
Materials
Arena Utilities
Materials
Materials
Library request
Materials
Historic Drummondville CIP
Gateway CIP
Grants
Transfer to Reserve Allowance for tax write -offs
Total
Amount
30,000
2,000
6,000
5,000
5,000
77,353
6,000
100,000
50,000
5,948
62,061
$1,270,661
Summary of Taxact on Res
Tax
Assessment
City — General
City — Urban Service Area
City — Waste
City — Region
City — School
Total
* Subject to
Taxpayer
2012 2013* $ Change
209,171 213,131 3,960
$917.74 $970.19 $52.45
$147.35 $156.17 $8.82
$131.19 $132.19 $1.00
$1,241.12 $1,276.70 $35.58
$462.27 $451.84 ($10.43)
$2,899.67 $2,987.09 $87.42
final approval of tax policies by Regional Council
Summary
1.04% Increase in Spending
% Change
1.89%
5.72%
5.99%
0.76%
2.87%
(2.26 %)
3.02%
3% Levy Increase Required
City Portion up 5.72%
Largely due (2.84 %) of assessment shift
- 2.88% Levy Increase
3.02% Impact on Ratepayer
Direction to Staff?
Historical Overview
Prior to 2010, all groups received grants
Staff initiated a process review that
differentiated between Fees for Service and
Permissive Grants
Council has confirmed categorization of
groups annually
2013 Budget Process
• Directors reviewed each Fee for Service
with agency
• Directors supported amounts included in
the budget
• Permissive grant applications were
received in the fall
• Staff recommendations for both
Dist nation
• Distinction isn't whether groups are
performing good work for community
• Distinction is whether the City
payment is for support of a City
responsibility
• January 22nd meeting, Council
requested clarification on legislative,
mandated responsibilities
Group
Animal Control
Services (NFHS)
Niagara District
Airport Commission
Niagara Falls
Illumination Board
Boys & Girls Club
Niagara Falls Concert
Band
Niagara Falls Art
Gallery
Stamford VFF Assoc.
(Firemen's Park)
Chippawa Lions Park
Group
Niagara Falls Tourism
Winter Festival of
Lights
Project Share
Women's Place of
South Niagara
Fees #orService
Department
Clerks
Finance
Finance
Recreation
&Culture
Recreation &
Culture
Recreation &
Culture
Parks
Parks
2013
Amount
Requested
Legislated
5452,542 Y
96,101 Y
38,550 Y
192,800 N
3,600 N
27,000 N
14,440 N
33,000 N
Requirement
of Municipal
Act?
Contract?
Fees for- Service, co
Department
Bus. Dev.
Bus Dev
Finance
Finance
2013
Amount
Requested
Legislated
360,000 N
Requirement
of Municipal
Act?
N
342,000 N N
298,400 N N
19,350 N N
Y
Y
N
N
N
N
Y
Y
Description of
Services
Responsible for animal
control, pound services for
the municipality
Responsible for establishing
the strategic direction &
operating policies of the
airport
Provides the financing of
the illumination of the Falls
& fireworks displays
Delivers year round learn to
swim lessons, aquatic
leadership courses, youth
recreation /sports
Performs at City's special
events, Canada Day, Arts &
Culture Wall of Fame
Delivers pre - school, youth
& adult art classes
Park Maintenance
Park Maintenance
Contract?
N
Description of
Services
Provides leadership &
coordination in promoting
&. marketing Niagara Falls
tourism.
Produces the largest
winter festival of lights in
N Canada, turning Niagara
Falls into a year round
destination.
Committed to helping
N people in Niagara Falls with
basic living needs
Provides a safe shelter,
counseling & education to
N women & children who are
victims of domestic
violence & abuse
Group
YWCA Niagara
Region
St. John Ambulance
Water Patrol
Fees for - Servtce, co_
Department
Finance
2013 Amount
Requested
Legislated
51,333 N
Requirement
of Municipal
Act?
N
Contract?
N
Description of
Services
Provides emergency shelter
to women & their families
who are homeless or at risk
of homelessness.
Water patrol from 11 am —
8 pm 7 days a week from
end of June to Sept.:
Fire 32,900 N N N education of boaters &
swimmers on local hazards,
first aid for injuries on
water & adjacent iand.
Is a public service providing
transportation to members
Chair A Van Transportation 599,955 Y N N of the community who are
unable to use conventional
transit.
GNGH Foundation
Finance 50,000
Total $2,611,971
Group
Stamford Lions
Niagara Falls
Badminton Club
Niagara Falls
Bowling Club
Niagara District Art
Association
Community Artists
Niagara
2013
Amount
Requested
Grants
2012
Approved
Amount
Legislated?
6,000 6,000 N
10,000 4,000 N
4,000 3,420 N
5,343 4,421 N
N
Local residents &
municipality responsible
N for purchasing equipment
for hospital. Annual
commitment by Council
2013
Recommended
Amount
Need for Grant
Required to help finish
payments on water heater,
4,000 continue washroom
upgrades & to assist other
hall renovations
2,666
2,280
2,947
On going repairs &
maintenance.
Club operations, rent,
maintenance, lawn care.
Rent in lower level of the
Community Resource Centre
To create a website, to
conduct a market,
investment & funding
30,000 N/A N 0 feasibility study for a visual
arts centre & its associated
programming in Niagara
Falls.
Total $55,343 $17,841 $11,893
Summary
• Senior Staff prepared to discuss all of
Fees for Service; no reductions
recommended
• Grants reduction of $5,948 from
2012 amounts as previously
recommended is included in
proposed budget reductions
• Council Direction to Staff
SECOND MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
January 22, 2013
Council met in Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. Councillor Morocco offered the Opening
Prayer. All members of Council were present.
ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Morocco, seconded by Councillor
Pietrangelo that the minutes be approved as printed.
Carried Unanimously
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Wing indicated an indirect pecuniary interest to the aspect of report F-
2013-10, related to the Winter Festival of Lights, which employs her husband and a direct
pecuniary interest to CAO- 2013 -01, as she is the project lead for the Friends of the Lundy's
Lane Battlefield and owns abutting property, to any aspects of F- 2013 -02 related to the
battlefield and PBD- 2013 -07, and related resolution, as she is an officer of an organization
with representation on the ad -hoc committee related to the project.
Councillor loannoni indicated an indirect pecuniary interest to cheque number
360548, made payable to her spouse.
Councillor Morocco indicated an indirect pecuniary interest to cheque number
360330, made payable to her spouse.
Councillor Pietrangelo indicated a pecuniary interest to a wire transfer made payable
to his employer, the Niagara Catholic District School Board.
Mayor Diodati indicated a pecuniary interest to cheque numbers 359848 and
360764, made payable to himself.
BUDGET/ PARKING MATTERS 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Councillor Pietrangelo chaired the budget meeting.
The Director of Finance will provide an update on the operating budget.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor loannoni, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that further budget deliberations be deferred until after the Regional rates are set.
Carried Unanimously
F- 2013 -11, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Funding
The report recommends that Council approve a funding commitment of $125,000
per year for hosting the 2014 FCM convention.
ORDERED on the motion of Councillor Thomson, seconded by Councillor Morocco
that the report be approved as recommended.
Carried Unanimously
Niagara Falls Badminton Volleyball Club
5300 Willmott Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2V3
(905)- 354 -1232
February 6th, 2012
To: Mayor James M. Diodati
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls
I am writing this letter on behalf of the Niagara Falls Badminton Club, and Niagara Falls
Lawn Bowling Club in regards to receiving less grant money this year, and eventually losing our
grant money completely. I was under the assumption that the clubs were fee for service
agencies, and I am now questioning as to why they are not considered a core municipal
responsibility.
Solely focussing on the Lawn Bowling Club, I find it very disheartening that the City of
Niagara Falls does not value the club in comparison to how the Town of Niagara -On- The -Lake
and the City of Welland value theirs; both municipalities recently built two new bowling greens,
and also provide the maintenance of these facilities. Must the city be reminded of what the Lawn
Bowling Club has offered to the citizens of Niagara Falls over the years? The club hosts both
competitive and recreational leagues to those young and old; members range anywhere from
those in their 20's to those in their 90's. In 2012, the Niagara Falls Lawn Bowling Club
celebrated its 100th anniversary, hosted the mixed pair's provincial championships, and multiple
other tournaments in which guests travelled from near and far. The Club can also proudly say
that it is home of members that have represented Niagara Falls at the district, provincial,
national, and international level on Bowls Team Canada.
Now this is just a small look into one of the sports; there numerous activities that go on at
the Niagara Falls Badminton Club. The club is the only Ontario Badminton Association serving
in Niagara Falls, and is one of only two in the Niagara Region (the other being in Grimsby); it
hosts recreational badminton leagues, and competitive events including: annual badminton zone
tournaments through the Niagara Region High School Athletic Association, O.F.S.A.A.
badminton championships, and the Niagara Falls Masters tournament. Along with holding
leagues and events, the club can say it has members that belong on the Canadian Olympic Team
who have claimed multiple national and international championships; these members have also
donated their time as inspirational speakers to those in our badminton lessons. The badminton
lessons are part of our other child and youth programs which also include volleyball lessons
which are all taught on a voluntary basis. Not only are there volleyball lessons, the club runs
adult competitive and recreational volleyball leagues in the summer and winter with over 100
teams combined. Last but not least is the Ultra Camp program which provides care and activities
for child and youth during the March break and summer break and last year alone the Ultra
Camp donated 54 one week vouchers between the District School Board of Niagara and Niagara
Catholic School Board to those in need.
When briefly overlooking our facilities I wonder if the city would be willing to take on
the role of supplying all of these services to the citizens of Niagara Falls if the clubs were not
here. After 85 years of the Niagara Falls Badminton Club, and 100 years of the Niagara Falls
Lawn Bowling Club it would be a shame to see them disappear due to a lack of funding. If the
City of Niagara Falls truly believes in health and wellness through sports, the clubs are being
given the cold shoulder and
funding. I know the Mayor
Finance Department on this
reconsidered.
Sincerely,
Niagara Falls Badminton Volleyball Club
5300 Willmott Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2V3
(905) - 354 -1232
it is unfair that we have to now search for alternative sources of
and Members of the Municipal Council take direction from the
matter but I strongly believe our request should be reviewed and
Jeff Clapp
Manager
Niagara Falls Badminton Club
Dean Iorfida
From: Tish DiBellonia <tishd @americananiagara.com>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 6:11 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Subject: Re: CD- 2013 -02
Dear Dean,
We are in receipt of the staff report regarding your recommendation to council. As members of the Lundy's Lane BIA
Board of Directors, we respectfully request the opportunity to address council, if necessary, on February 12, 2013, to
endorse option #1.
On December 7th, you arranged a meeting of the Lundy's Lane BIA Board of Directors at City Hall and among other
items, put forth a recommendation that the BIA continue with the remaining ten board members as a resolution to the
contentious August 7th AGM (Option #2 in your report). We accepted this recommendation in good faith and with the
intention of moving things forward in a positive direction. You also requested that the Chair set a meeting schedule by
the following Friday. Since that date we have not had any correspondence from the Chair or the Executive. There has
not been any meetings held nor scheduled for that same two month period. As a matter of fact there hasn't been any
correspondence from the Chair nor any board meetings since the July AGM.
It is for this reason that we respectfully request that council approve Option #1 endorsing the following replacement
candidates as voted on at the August 7th AGM.
Marjorie Ruddy Canada One Factory Outlet
Maureen Cade Best Western Carin Croft Hotel
Lisa Thompson KOA Campground
Wayne Kretz Oh Canada Eh!
Frances Berry Expressions Flowers and Gifts
These candidates have expressed a desire to be actively involved in the BIA. Additionally, they represent a broad cross -
section of the businesses and geographical area of the BIA.
It is time to get back to business and move the BIA forward in a positive and progressive direction.
Respectfully,
Tish DiBellonia, Americana Resort & Conference Centre
Mark Cahill, Reio Realty
Fran Berry, Expressions Flowers &Gifts
Lisa Tokuc, Ramada Plaza Niagara
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Dean Iorfida
From: Alastair Davis < Alastair @habitatniagara.ca>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:38 PM
To: Dean Iorfida
Cc: Cathy Crabbe
Subject: WEGO Proposal
I discussed with a Councillor and believe best that I respectfully withdraw the request.
I thank the City for all that is done to support the Habitat build program. I will discuss my plans to build another home in
Niagara Falls later this year...) believe that is best strategic approach at this time.
Thanks for your assistance Dean.
Alastair Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Habitat for Humanity Niagara
150 Bunting Rd., St. Catharines, ON L2P 3G5
W: 905 - 685 -7395 x207 C: 905 - 641 -5925
alastair @habitatniagara.ca habitatniagara.ca
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