2002/05/27 MINUTES
CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
PRESENT:
REGRETS:
STAFF:
MEDIA:
THIRD MEETING
MONDA Y, MARCH 18, 2002
COMMITTEE ROOM NO. 2 - 4:15 P.M.
Mayor Wayne Thomson, Aldermen Wayne Campbell, Chair; Art Federow, Ken
Feren, Shirley Fisher, Carolynn Ioannoni, Judy Orr, Victor Pietrangelo,
Norman Puttick, Selina Volpatti and Janice Wing
Alderman Kim Craitor due to work commitments
Alderman Gary Hendershot due to illness
J. MacDonald, T. Ravenda, R. Kallio, E. 'Dujlovic, A. Kon, P. Burke, D.
Iorfida, A. Herlovitch, J. Longo, S. Forcier, K. Dren, K. Burden, T. Smith,
J. Daniels
Corey Larocque, Niagara Falls Review
Declarations of Conflict:
Alderman Feren indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2002-20, Cheque No. 265793, due to an
on-going business relationship.
Alderman Campbell indicated a pecuniary interest on Report F-2002-20, Cheque No. 266135
because the recipient is his employer.
The Chairman introduced and welcomed Patrick Burke, the new Fire Chief.
1. MINUTES
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the minutes of the
February 4, 2002, Corporate Services Committee be adopted as recorded.
2. REPORTS
Motion Carried Unanimously
Report MW-2002-12 - Victoria/Centre BIA
Request to Widen the Sidewalk on Victoria Avenue
Mayor Thomson noted that Alderman Puttick has been actively involved in this initiative with
the Victoria/Centre BIA. It was through Alderman Puttick's endeavours that the report was
brought forward to this meeting.
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MOVED by Alderman Fisher, seconded by Alderman Feren, that the Municipal Accounts
totalling $5,384,732.87 for the period ending February 4, 2002 be approved.
Motion Carried
Three Opposed
Conflict as noted for Aldermen Campbell and Feren
Report MW-2002-26 - Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
Review of Monthly Parking Rates from the February 19, 2002 Meeting
MOVED by Mayor Thomson, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that Report MW-2002-26 be
deferred.
Motion Carried
Alderman Puttick Opposed
Report MW-2002-27 - Municipal Parking & Traffic Committee
2002 Budget Recommendations from the February 19, 2002 Meeting
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Alderman Feren, that Report MW-2002-27 be
deferred.
Motion Carried
Alderman Puttick Opposed
2002 Budget Discussion
The Chairman opened discussion on the 2002 General Purposes and 2002-2006 Capital
Projects Budgets. A copy of his comments are attached for reference.
The Executive Director of Corporate Services spoke to the budgets from a staff perspective.
MOVED by Alderman Feren, seconded by Alderman Fisher, that the opening comments be
read in open Council.
Motion Carried
Alderman Federow Opposed
Alderman Volpatti congratulated staff on a budget that was a compilation of many discussions
over the past months. At this point, Alderman Volpatti asked Committee's leave to have
members of Project Share speak of their increased service demands and their financial
shortfall.
MOVED by Alderman Volpatti, seconded by Mayor Thomson, that representatives from
Project Share be welcomed to address the Committee.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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MOVED by Alderman Wing, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni, that Staff be directed to
review the following Municipal Works Capital projects and report to the Committee with
options for their inclusion in the 2002 budget:
Joyce Avenue - Margaret to Collins
Margaret Street - Heximer to Drummond
Collins Drive - Drummond to Dunn
Oakwood Drive Turning Circle
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280,000
200,000
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Motion Defeated
Five in Favour, Six Opposed
MO VED by Alderman Pietrangelo, seconded by Alderman Ioannoni, that Report F-2002-17
2002 General Purposes Budget, and Report F-2002-18 - 2002-2006 Capital Projects Budget,
be deferred for a period of one week.
Motion Carried Unanimously
It was suggested by Alderman Puttick that the budget meeting be re-convened at 5:30p. m. in
the Council Chambers on April 8, 2002.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05p. m.
There exists this undercurrent that the budget process is a private, closed door exercise
at the City of Niagara Falls.
And that everyone that lives in the City of Niagara Falls should thank two Aldermen for
coming forward and sharing with the community the 2002 budget.
It is both disappointing and misleading to suggest that what has happened was done for
any reason other than politics.
The budget process at the City of Niagara Falls is an open, public exercise.
Preparation of the 2002 budget began in February of 2001.
I will highlight what has happened publicly in preparation for this budget:
· February 2001 - Request for Council's support for the Mobility Niagara Program and
consideration of a financial contribution to allow for reinstatement of this program.
· June 2001 - Request from the Amalgamated Transit Unit for increased funding for
additional Saturday/Sunday bus service.
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Recreation Commission
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Arts and Culture Commission
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Niagara Falls Humane Society
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Board of Museums
· November 2001 - Funding request from the Greater Niagara General Hospital
· November 2001 - Funding request from Niagara Transit
· November 2001 - Funding request from Chair-A-Van
· November 2001- Funding request from the Niagara Falls Public Library Board
· November 2001 - Funding request from Women's Place of South Niagara, the YWCA
and Project Share
· January 2002 - Request for Niagara Falls Optimist maintenance grant to be increased
to $40,000 from $20,000
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4320 Bridge St., Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E 2R7
Office 905-356-1179 Garage 905-358-9749 Fax 905-356-5576
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May15,2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell
Chairman, Corporate Services Committee
City Hall
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Dear Alderman Campbell:
Re: Bus Purchase Approvals
As you are no doubt aware from presentations made in the past to City
Council, Niagara Transit requires a bus replacement program for our aging fleet.
Since the creation of the Ontario Transit Renewal Program announced by the
Provincial Government late in 2001, it appears the City of Niagara Falls will receive
one-third of the cost for new vehicles. Due to the Ontario Disabilities Act, it is
anticipated that subsidy will be conditional on the acquisition of Iow-floor buses,
which may increase delivery from 15 to 24 months.
The cost for two, Iow-floor, Orion Bus Industries, Orion VII model
vehicles are as follows:
$ $ $
Tender Price 113 Subsidy Net Price
2003 943,280 314,427 628,853
2004 971,578 323,859 647,719
2005 1,000,725 333,575 667,150
2006 1,030,747 343,582 687,165
2007 1,061,670 353,890 707,780
For your information, attached is a report from staff approved by the
Commission.
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The Chairman and Members of the Commission
From: Terry Librock, General Mana.qer
Re:
Bus Tender - 2003 to 2007
April 17, 2002
At the last Commission meeting, I informed the Commission that we
called tenders for 10 transit vehicles (2 per year for 5 years) due to the condition of
our existing fleet (average age 17 years) and the Provincial Governments creation of
the Ontario Transit Renewal Program for Public Transit. The Provincial Government
has not finalize details for funding allocation, but it appears to be one-third of the
invoice price and may include refurbishments. I expect the subsidies to be
conditional on the acquisition of Iow floor buses, due to the Ontario Disabilities Act.
At this time, there is pressure on the Federal Government to be a partner in public
transit.
Tender results for Iow floor and high floor buses are as follows:
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
High Floor
Orlon Bus Industries - Odon V 865,579.56 891,546.84 918,293.34 945,842.14 974,217.40
Low Floor
New Flyer - D49 LF 866,454.24 (subject to "IPI" increase - amount unknown)
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New Flyer - D40i (Invero) 983,801.43 (subject to "IPI" increase - amount unknown)
Orion Bus lndustries- Odon VII 943,279.70 971,578.09 1,000,725.42 1,030,747.18 1,061,669.60
Nova Bus- LFS 985,213.35 1,029,542.39 1,055,791.72 1,082,826.93 1,110,674.66
Notes: Price includes G.S.T. rebate. New Flyer quotation for years 2004 - 2007 will
increase between 2 % to 5 per cent per year.
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manufacturing practices, which contributes greatly to being able to maintain
the fleet in a timely and economical fashion, whereas we have no experience
with the New Flyer buses at all and I foresee a long and difficult learning
curve with the totally unfamiliar Flyer buses.
8. The OBI buses come with total LED type lighting for all lights except
headlights. The New Flyer buses do not. LED lighting is proving to be
extremely trouble free, very long lasting and highly visible. They are "new
technology" lighting, and becoming very popular with new bus and truck
orders.
9. Finally, OBI has committed to firm prices whereas New Flyer has left a
"loophole" for unknown price increases for buses past the 2003 delivery.
Based on Mr. Van Dyke's comments, I recommend we accept the
second lowest bid for Iow floor buses from Odon Bus Industries. In addition, I also
recommend we approach the Corporate Services Committee on May 27th to request
a five-year bus replacement program or get approval for two buses in 2003 as
delivery is 64 weeks. It is apparent that the waiting period for these new buses may
become as long as two years, due to increased orders as a result of Government
funding.
General Manager
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77 Wellesley St. West
Toronto. Ontario
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www.mto.gov.on.ca
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FEB 2 0 ZOO2
His Worship Wayne Thomson
Mayor, City of Niagara Falls
PO Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
LZE 6X5
Dear Mayor Thomson:
[ am pleased to announce the creation of the Ontario Transit Renewal Program, which is part of the
new provincial transit investment plan.
As you know, on September 27, 2001, Premier M~e Harris announi;ed a comprehensive 10-year
plan to ensure that the province has a Iransit system that will help strengthen the economy and protect
the environment- This new transit funding is part of the government's overall vision for Smart
Growth and a balanced transportation system. It is based on an investment of $3 billion from the
province over 10 years. This is in addition to $250 million previously announced for the Golden
Horseshoe Transit Inveslment Parmerships (GTIP).
With the Ontario Transit Renewal Program, the pro~nce has cr~ted a new partnership that will
assist municipalities in replacing and refurbishing their existing transit fleets. Ontario municipalities.
'have expressed the need to replace ageing transit fleets which contribute to higher operating costs,
increased emiSSions, reductions in service reliabilit2,.' and dela,~ in achieving system accessibility.
The transit industry, in Ontario has also indicated that their highest priority in ensuring efficient and
reliable trangit service is the replacement of ageing vehicles. As a result, the program will target the
replacement and refurbishment of municipal transit fleets over the first few years of the progxam, and
will reduce the municipalities' share of capital investment in these fleets by sharing up to one-third of
the cost of ongoing vehicle replacement. ' '
The funding model for the pror~m is based on a total provincial allocation of $100 million for 2002.
Municipalities received their allocation based on the number of riders using their system. The final
figure xvas then determined by comparing the five-year average of each municipality's transit flee. t
'needs ~vith ridership. For municipalities with relatively low levels ofridership, we ensured that they
received at least !/3 of average (over 5 years) replacement and refurbishment costs. We took this
approach in 2002 in Order to facilitate early.implementation of the pmgram- During this prbcess, it
became apparent that not all municipalities and tnnsit operators have up-to-date informatiOn. For
2003 and beyond, xve will continue discussions with municipalities with a view to base program
funding on actual capital requirements for fleet renewal.
I am pleased to inform you that the 2002 funding allocation for Niagara Falls is $426,086. The
· replacement of existing transit rolling stock, and major fleet refurbishing that will extend the life of
vehicles for a minimum of six years will be elio4ble for this funding.
Corporate Services Department
F-2002-35
.*o ,oro
Canod . .
Finance
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
Tel: (905) 356-7521, Ext. 4288
Fax: (905) 356-2016
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May27,2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-35 - 2002 Tax Rates
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Committee review and recommend to Council the 2002 Property Tax Rates.
BACKGROUND:
Reports F-2002-17 and F-2002-21 General Purposes Budget presented the 2002 Budget in order to
comply with Council's goal "to make every effort to maintain levels of service without placing an
increased burden on the City's taxpayers". On April 8, 2002, City Council approved the 2002
General Purposes Budget which included a 4.9% increase to the City's property tax rates, based on
the 2001 Regional tax milos.
Tax Policy
The Continued Protection for Property Taxpayers Act (Bill 140) received Royal Assent on December
4, 2000. The main purpose of the legislation is to provide the foundation for the capping program
for 2001 and future years. Several regulations have subsequently been authorized to give specific
direction on the implementation of the legislation.
On May 16, 2002, the Region of Niagara amended its tax policy per the new legislation (Bill 140)
and the relevant regulations. The amendments continue Regional Council's resolve to reduce the
property tax ratios (burden) for Mulil-Residential, Industrial and Large Industrial property
assessment classes. The 2002 tax ratios are presented in the next section. Other tax policy
provisions include the continuance of existing property classes, tax rate reductions for property
subclasses, tax rebates for qualified properties and tax defen'als for qualified property-owners.
Tax Ratios
Tax ratios express the tax burden for each property class in comparison to the residential/farm class
for a given taxation year.
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Tax Rates - Region of Niagara
Residential/Farm
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Commercial - Vacant
Industrial - Occupied
2001
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1.560783%
1.190511%
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Industrial - Vacant
Large - Occupied 2.652192%
Large - Vacant 1.723925%
Pipelines 0.983627%
Farmlands 0.184324%
Managed Forests
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Education Tax Rates
The Region of Niagara has been instructed by the Province to levy the following 2002 education tax
rates.
Tax Rates - Education 2001
Residential/Fax-m 0.373000%
Multi-residential 0.373000%
Commercial - Occupied 1.905554%
Commercial - Vacant 1.333888%
Industrial - Occupied 3.706229%
Industrial - Vacant 2.409049%
Large - Occupied 4.080527%
Large - Vacant 2.652343%
Pipelines 1.644132%
Farmlands 0.093250%
Managed Forests 0.093250%
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2002 Tax Rates
Appendix A
Assessment General Rates Urban Urban
Property Class Code City Region Schools Total Service Area Service Area
Rate Total
Residential/Farm RT 0.491062% 0.753060% 0.373000% f.6f7f22% 0.077432% 1.694554%
Multi-residential MT 0.062124% 1.506120% 0.373000% 2.861244% 0.154662% 3.016106%
Commercial
- Occupied CT/ST/DT 0.792919~ 1.215068% 1.005554% 3.914441% 0.125028% 4.039469%
- Vacant Unit CU/SU/DU 0.555042% 0.851177% 1.333888% 2.740f07% 0.087519% 2.827626%
- Vacant Land CX 0.555042% 0.861177% 1.333668% 2.740107% 0.087510% 2.827626%
Industrial
- Occupied IT 1.564851% 2.483275% 3.315625% 7.303751% ' 0.248540% 7.612291%
- Vacant Unit IU 1.017153% 1.614120% 2.155156% 4.786438% 0.161551% 4.947989%
- Vacant Land IX 1.017153% 1.614129% 2.155156% 4.7'86438% 0.161551% 4.947989%
Large Industrial
-Occupied LT 1.723159% 2.734405% 3.650475% 8.108129% 0.273683% 8.381812%
-Vacant LU 1.120054% 1.777422% 2.372800% 5.270285% 0.177804% 5.44817'9%
Pipelines PT 0.655126% 1.004656% 1.644132% 3.303916% 0.103301% 3.407217%
Farmlands FT 0.122765% 0.188265% 0.093250% 0.404280% 0.010358% 0.423638%
Managed Forests T-I' 0.122765% 0.188265% 0.093250% 0.404280% 0.019358% 0.423638%
Corporate Services Department
F-2002-40
The City of
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail:kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May 27, 2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re: F-2002-40 - 2002 Property Assessment and Tax Impact
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Corporate Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
In Report F-2002-35, Staff presented the 2002 property tax rates for municipal and education
purposes. The tax rates are calculated by using the 2002 assessment, the 2002 tax ratios, and
provincial legislation.
This report provides information on the tax changes from 2001 to 2002. Staff has prepared
schedules and the following comments to present the information.
Lev}, Change Per $100,000 of Propert~ Assessment
Addendum "A" is a schedule that shows the total tax levy change for each of the assessment classes.
Residential, Commemial, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest classes show an increase for each
$100,000 of property assessment. Multi-residential, Industrial and Large Industrial show a decrease.
The increase or decrease results from the changes that have occurred in property assessment, tax
ratios and provincial legislation.
Assessment Change
Addendum "B" is a schedule that shows the City's total property assessment for each class. Most
of the classes show an increase over 2001. An increase in assessment provides more assessment to
allocate the tax levy.
Addendum "C" is a schedule that compares each assessment class to the total assessment. Only the
Multi-residential and Commercial classes increased their percentage share of the total assessment.
This change in the shares for each class will transfer some of the tax levy to the increasing classes.
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Pipeline
Farmlands
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2002 2002 2002 2002
CITY CITY REGION TOTAL
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2002 BUDGET
2002.LEVY LIMIT
MUNICIPAL INCREASE
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$4,204,038
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$44,037,373
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ALLOCATION ALLOCATION ALLOCATION
Residential $839,163 $108,444 $485,641 $1,433,248
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Commercial - Occupied $530,499 $71,628 $307,004 $909,131
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Vacant Land $14,951 $2,051 $8,653 $25,655
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The City of
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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-2002-36
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May 27, 2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members: Re: F-2002-36 - Final Tax Notice Due Dates for Accounts
With Residential, Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessments
RECOMMENDATION:
That June 28 and September 18 be approved as the 2002 Final Due Dates for the Residential,
Pipeline, Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the additional calculations required to prepare the 2002 Final Tax Notices for the
Commercial, Industrial and Multi-residential property classes, all assessment classes cannot be billed
at the same time.
Staff is therefore recommending that the Final Tax Notice Due Dates for the Residential, Pipeline,
Farmland and Managed Forest Assessment Classes be set as June 28 and September 18.
Once the additionai caiculations for the remaining classes have been determined then final tax notice
due dates for the Commerciai, Industriai, and Multi-residential will be presented for Committee's
consideration.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
/~ctfully submitted:
John MacDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Planning & Development
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.dly, niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2002-37
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May 27, 2002
Aldemian Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario ·
Members:
Re: F-2002-37 - Hydro/Water Billings
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of the Coq~oratc Services Committee.
BACKGROUND:
On April 29, 2002, Alderman Craitor requested Staff to investigate the current practice of
hydro/water billings. He indicated that some of the City's ratepayers were finding difficulty in
handling the payment of both hydro and water services in one bill.
The current billing practice for most of the City's water accounts is done by the Niagara Falls Hydro.
Niagara Falls Hydro provides water meter reading, billing and collection on behalf of the City. This
service is matched with the hydro meter reading, billing and collection and has a frequency of one
bill every two months. The bi-monthly billing is no change for the hydro service, however, for water
service, the billing frequency has increased from four months to two months. Ratepayers now pay
Niagara Falls Hydro for both services at the same time. Although this billing combines the two
services, the regular bi-monthly frequency has helped ratepayers to pay these costs to the same place,
at the same time.
Also available to ratepayers is a monthly equal billing payment plan that is offered by Niagara Falls
Hydro to further help ratepayers to budget regular payments every month.
The separation of the two services into two separate bills may not satisfactorily respond to the
Alderman's concerns. The billings, though separate, would have the same due date for payment '
since the due date is dependent upon the reading of the meter. Meter reading for both hydro and
water is done at the same time to save costs for this activity. Also, ratepayers may need to provide
separate payments to match the separate bills or at least identify how their payments are to be
applied.
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4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafal!s.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356~7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2002-38
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May27,2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-38 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Corporate Services Committee approve the municipal accounts totalling $12,303,680.88
for the period ending MaY 27, 2002.
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:
Approved by:
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
BY-LAWNO. 2002-
A by-law to authorize the payment of $12,303,680.88 for General Pu~oses.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF T~E CITY OF NIA~ARAFA?J,S ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following disbursements for the period endingMay 27, 2002.
CHEQUE
NUMBER PAY TO THE ORDER OF A~K)UNT PURPOSE
267784 407 ETR - EXPRESS TOLL ROUTE
267711 942352 ONTARIO LIMITED
23.16
231.12
MILEAGE-PARKS & REC
GLASS REPLACEMENT-FIRE
267781 AATEL-MIDCOM SOLUTIONS INC 1,435.20
267635 ACCU-LOCK AND SECURITY 98.16
267652 ACTION CORPORATION 1,047.74
267694 ACTIVE WATERSPORTS INC 110.40
267677 AIR LIQUIDE CANADA INC 100.60
267638 AIR CARE SERVICES 591.46
267639 ANTONIO, CHUCK 26.06
267640 ARAMARK REFRESHMENT SERVICES 32.50
267627 ARCHER TRUCK SERVICES LTD 885.51
267656 ARMSTRONG, TED WILLIAM 354.17
267801 AUTO FIX 442.75
MAINTENANCE-FIRE
REPAIRS & LOCKS-VARIOUS
WEBSITE-INFO SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT TESTING-FIRE
OXYGEN CYLINDERS-ARENAS
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-ARENAS
MILEAGE-APR/2002
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VA/{IOUS
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
SIGNS-PARKS/REC
267667 BADGER FARMS LIMITED 1,205.50
267642 BANK OF MONTREAL 107.04
267681 BARCLAY'S COFFEE SERVICE 85.00
267660 BARTER, DEBORAH LYNN 176.81
267644 BATEMAN, DOLORES 102.00
267802 BCE EMERGIS-AIBN 32.73
267682 BELL CANADA 1,164.05
267547 BELL CANADA 1,552.23
267629 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 310.49
267774 BICKLE MAIN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 77.05
267548 BIGGARS KEY SHOP 23.35
267670 BINGHAM, DYMENT RYDE 85.31
267651 BODKIN LEASING 427.23
267789 BOYLE TERRY 100.00
267657 BRIGGS, LAURIE ANNE 308.48
267628 BROCK AUTOMOTIVE 64.72
267810 BRUNEAU, MARIE RITA 149.57
267770 BUNTIN REID 415.38
267625 BUNTIN REID 360.64
267655 BURKE, PATRICK R 124.80
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
REFUND PAYMENT-FINANCE
COFFEE SUPPLIES-PARKS & REC
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
TRAVEL EXPENSE-MAR/2002
INTERNET CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
TELEPHONE CHARGES-VARIOUS
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
HARDWARE-VARIOUS
LOCKS & KEYS-VARIOUS
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
LEASE-ARENAS
JANITORIAL SERVICE-FIRE
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
WATER REFUND-FINANCE
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
REIMBURSE PETTY CASH-FIRE
267600 C.N. WATSON AND ASSOCIATES LTD 5,483.36
267686 CANADIAN DOOR DOCTOR 96.30
267633 CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM 20.79
267791 CANADIAN LEAK DETECTION 802.50
267777 CANADIAN LINEN & UNIFORM 131.70
267601 CARLUCCIO CONSTRUCTION 500.00
267641 CARRICK, MARZENNA 93.75
267698 CARSWELL 148.09
267783 CELLULAR CONCEPTS 454.73
267643 CENTENNIAL CONSTRUCTION INC. 378,204.82
267793 CENTRAL TOWING SERVICES 588.50
267692 CHAMBERS WATER HAULAGE INC. 35.00
267773 CHARLES JONES INDUSTRIAL LTD 7.71
267800 CIT FINANCIAL LTD 233.29
CONSULTING SERVICES-COMM SERVICES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
WATER LEAK DETECTION-MUN WORKS
SAFETY MATS-VARIOUS
SERVICE DEPOSIT REFUND
MILEAGE-APR/2002
BOOK PURCHASE-FIRE
DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM-SERVICE CTRE
SANITARY & WATER MAIN-MUN WORKS
TOWING-VARIOUS
WATER PURCHASE-FIRE
HARDWARE-STORES
LEASE-ARENAS
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GOOD, DOUGLAS
GOOD, BERNICE ADA
GRAU H, ESTATE
GRAY, JOHN
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC LTD
GRINNELL FIRE PROTECTION
GUILLEVIN INTERNATIONAL INC
HECO
HI-PRO SPORTING GOODS
HIEBERT, J.
HILL-BOLES LTD
HILL-BOLES LTD
HOWLETT, ERIC
HUNTER, CINDY
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
ISECO INDUSTRIAL SAFETY EQUIP
J. W. IVES ENTERPRISES
J.J. MACKAY CANADA LTD
K N M NURSERIES
KONE INC.
KUCHYT, TOM
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LAFARGE CANADA INC.
LATOPLAST LTD.
LIBERATO DIPARDO
MACDONALD, JOHN
MARG D HINTON & ASSOC INC
MATREX COMPANY
MATSON, BILL
MATTHEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD
MATTHEWS, CAMERON, HEYWOOD
MAVES, DIANNE
MAXILL INC.
MCCONNELL, LUCILLE
MCGOUGH, KEITH & MARY
MCNAMARA, SUSAN
MEDCON MECHANICAL LTD
MEDSET SPECIALTIES LTD
MFSIA,
MICRON HOME IMPROVEMENTS
MIHAYCHUK, EDITH
MINISTER OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MINISTRY OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
MISSISSAUGA BUSINESS TIMES
MISZK, JOSEPH PAUL
MOBILE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MODERN LANDFILL INC
MONTEITH PLANNING CONSULTANTS
MOORE CORPORATION
NESTLE FOODSERVICE SALES
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NF. FIRE FIGHTERS
NIAGARA ESTATES LTD
NIAGARA FALLS HYDRO
234 00
254 54
737 27
12 45
703 04
357 55
256.80
1,969.26
850.37
2,247.00
17.89
123.69
740.96
860.00
84.00
195.50
82.80
1,069.50
132.25
1,151.83
1,827.19
288.90
4,879.20
361.46
3,940.93
725.06
38.87
100.00
60 00
916 30
1,841 84
96 85
4,313 01
2,781 47
114 00
134 82
102.00
438.36
120.00
1,034.99
55.53
695.50
3,569.52
208.66
2,885.15
1,427.97
1,427.97
619.26
759.84
1,085.60
1,053.67
548.79
25,315.46
16,187.72
96.60
2,585.00
2,585.00
806.55
230.64
MEAL ALLOWANCE-APR/2002
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
MILEAGE-APR/2002
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES-STORES
FIRE PROTECTION-VARIOUS
HARDWARE SUPPLIES-STORES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE-FIRE
BOARD CLEANING-ARENAS
MILEAGE-APR/2002
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS-STORES
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
REFUND FOR PLOT-CEMETERY
TRAVEL EXPENSE-APR/2002
OFFICE EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
OFFICE EQUIPMENT-VARIOUS
SCANNER-FINANCE
SAFETY SHOES-FIRE
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES-STORES
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS-PARKING
PLANTING MAINTENANCE-PARKS
LOCK INSTALLATIONS-CITY
MILEAGE-APR/2002
GRANULAR "A" STONE
GRANULAR "A" STONE
SAFETY SUPPLIES-STORES
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
REIMBURSEMENT-BENEFIT PREMIUM
TITLE SEARCH FEE-LEGAL
COLD PATCH ASPHALT-MUN WORKS
TUITION FEE REIMBURSEMENT-PLANNING
SURVEYING SERVICES-LEGAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES
MILEAGE-APR/2002
PROTECTIVE WEAR-FIRE
MILEAGE-APR/2002
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
MILEAGE-APR/2002
PLUMBING REPAIRS-FIRE
BATTERY-FIRE
REGISTRATION FEE-FIRE
DOOR REPLACEMENT-ARENAS
WATER REFUND
PST REMITTANCE FOR APR/2002
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS-BUS. DEV
TAX REFUND-FINANCE
RADIO PARTS-FIRE
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
CONTRACT SERVICES-VARIOUS
CONSULTING SERVICES-PLANNING
TAX FORMS - FINANCE
COFFEE SUPPLIES-ENGINEERING
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
PAYROLL REMITTANCES
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267557 THE EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST INC 4,280.00
267760 'THE LEGAL LINK CORPORATION 53.50
267550 THE CA~ERA PLACE FOTO SOURCE 6.89
267636 THISTLEWAITE, HARRY 550.00
267619 TOP NOTCH PROMOTIONS 2,797.71
267565 TOTTEN SIMS HUBICKI ASSOCIATES 7,981.67
267735 TOWN OF FORT ERIE 200.00
267617 TRAF-PARK 1,033.81
267730 TRANS VIDEO INSPECTION LIMITED 5,006.83
267743 TRI-CITY CURB CUTTING 949.71
267762 TROPEA, LUIGI 45.00
267736 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 1,057.51
267597 UPPER CANADA SPRINGS INC 28.00
267720 V. GIBBONS CONTRACTING LTD. 7,070.85
267707 WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD. 309.95
267573 WALKER BROTHERS QUARRIES LTD. 152.90
267585 WATT, DAVID 252.46
267737 WILSON, DAN 100.00
267741 WRIGHT FUELS INC. 37,283.40
267576 WSIB 16,627.36
267710 WSIB 10,702.64
267616 WYLIE, BRENDA 397.25
267763 ZIP SIGNS 61.59
EQUIPMENT RENTAL-MUN WORKS
FILE WRIT-LEGAL
PHOTOGRAPHY SUPPLIES-VARIOUS
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE-VARIOUS
PRESENTATIONS-CLERKS
CONSULTING SERVICES-ENGINEERING
USE OF FIRE SAFETY HOUSE
SERVICE PLAN AGREEMENT-PARKING
INSPECTION OF SEWERS
CURB CUTTINGS-VARIOUS
FUNDING ASSISTANCE-PARKS
APR/2002 PREMIUMS
BOTTLED WATER-H R
SANITARY SEWER-MUN WORKS
GRANULAR 'A" STONE
GRA/qULAR "A" STONE
MILEAGE-APR-MAY/2002
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFETY SHOES
FUEL-VARIOUS
PAYMENTS TO APR 30/2002
PAYMENTS TO MAY 13/2002
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT
SIGN PERMIT FEE REFUND
TOTAL $12,303,680.88
PASSED THIS 27~ DAY OF MAY, 2002.
DEAN IORFIDA, CITY CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
FIRST READING: , 2002.
SECOND READING: , 2002.
THIRD BEADING: , 2002.
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
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-maih kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2002-39
Kenneth E. Burden
Director of Finance
May27,2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2002-39 - 2002 Debenture Issue
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council pass a resolution requesting The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures
in accordance with the terms and amounts as set out in the attached schedule.
BACKGROUND:
Attached is a schedule of capital projects in the amount of $2,897,029 which are now ready to be
financed by debentures. The amount for financing represents the net costs of the various projects
after the receipt of subsidies, grants, and current revenue contributions. The term of this issue is ten
years.
This debenture issue was anticipated and incorporated into the forecasts of debt and debt capacity
for future years as detailed on Schedule "A" of the 2002-2006 Capital Projects Budget.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
Chief Administrative Officer
Approved by:
E' Ravenda ·
xecutive Director of Corporate Services
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Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www,city,niaflarafalls,on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 357-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2002-64
May 27, 2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
Sewer Surcharge Relief Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Sewer Surcharge Relief Policy not be revised to include residential users.
BACKGROUND:
On June 11, 2001, the City of Niagara Falls has adopted a Sewer Surcharge Relief Program for
industrial and commercial water users. The purpose of the program is to provide relief for the portion
of water used for a production process that is diverted from the sanitary sewer. In order to qualify
for a rebate, companies must complete an annual water audit.
There has been a request to include residential users in the relief program. The relief would be for
the portion of water used for the irrigation of property. In general it would be very difficult to
accurately assess the amount of water used for irrigation purposes.
As Committee is aware, the water and sewer charges are used to recover the cost the City pays to the
Region for the treatment of water and sewer. The rates paid by the residents are designed so that the
City breaks even. Iftbe City were to provide relief for the sewer surcharge on a large scale, then the
surcharge would have to be increased to cover the cost of the City to the Region. Therefore, staff is
recommending that the Sewer Surcharge Relief Policy not be amended.
Several other municipalities, when faced with the problem of summer irrigation, have adopted a
summer/winter sewer rate. In essence, the sewer surcharge is lower from May to October and higher
in the winter months. The amount of money collected would be the same over a one year period,
however, there is the appearance of relief in the summer months. Committee may wish to direct staff
to investigate this option for Niagara Falls.
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Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafall$.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon~icity, niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2002-30
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chairperson
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
May 27, 2002
Members:
Re: R-2002-30 - For the Design, Supply and Installation of
A New Splash Pad at F.H. Leslie Park
(Enhancement of Existing Wading Pool)
RECOMMENDATION:
That Proposal #45-02 as submitted by Touchstone Site Contractors Inc. and Mr. Art Weaver,
Landscape Designer, be approved for installation at F.H. Leslie Park.
That the City enter into a contract agreement with Touchstone Site Contractors Inc. for the total
proposal amount of $72,500.00 including taxes.
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting of April 8~, 2002 Council approved funds in the amount of $75,000. toward the
construction of a splash pad at F.H. Leslie Park. Parks, Recreation & Culture staff prepared a
Request For Proposal inviting interested companies to submit their designs for the conversion of
the existing wading pool at F.H. Leslie Park into an operational splash pad for the total sum of
$72,500.00 including taxes.
Researching splash pads and spray pads in other municipalities, the conversion of existing wading
pools was a popular direction for it provided a water play area with multiple play activities for
children and proved to be more economical than a stand alone spray pad area. Spray pad areas, in
general, can cost upwards of$150,000 with many areas having rubberized surfaces with no standing
water.
The City has received a number of telephone calls from concerned citizens who would like to see
the existing wading pool retained. A public meeting was held on Thursday, May 23, 2002 and was '
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Niagara Falls
Corporate Services Department
Clerk's 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) 356-9083
E-mail: diorfida~city.niagarafalls.on.ca
CD-2002-14
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
May 27, 2002
Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair
and Members of the Corporate Services Committee
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: CD-2002-14
Photo Copier for Print Shop
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Corporate Services Committee approve the lease of a Canon Photo
Copier IR105 for the Print Shop as supplied by the low bidder Beatties BASICS per Proposal # P44-
02.
BACKGROUND:
In order to accommodate staffing needs, the Prim Shop will be relocated to a smaller location in the
lower level of City Hall. The new location will not accommodate the large reproduction copier
currently in use. This unit is now several years old and requires frequent repairs resulting in non-
productive down time for the Print Shop. A proposal was issued for a newer technology copier
which will allow for connected printing from the computer network which will be in accordance with
the Document Management Program of the City.
The results of the proposal arc attached to this report. Thc IR105 copier was selected because it was
one of the highest speed copiers offered by any bidder and it met all of the requirements of the
proposal. The pricing of this new copier is lower than the cost of operating the analog unit currently
in use which will result in lower overall costs for the Print Shop operation for the next five years.
Prepared by:
Rayiflond Miller
Manager of Supply and Services
Recommended by:
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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Inte:-Departmental Memorandum
The Cily of'
Niaga,a Fa,Is
To: Alderman Wayne Campbell, Chair Date: May 27, 2002
& the Corporate Services Committee
From:
Dean Iorfida
City Clerk
Ext. 4271
Medieval Festival Request for Waiver of Fees
Subject:
At the April 29th Council meeting there was a request fi:om Mr. Will Beaudoin, organizer of the
Medieval Festival & Fund Raiser, for a waiver of fees associated with his event. It is scheduled for
Queen Street on the weekend of June 22~ and 23e. Council directed the request to Staff for more
infom, ation.
Two of Mr. Beaudoin's requests have fees associated with them. He wishes to have Queen Street
closed fxom Crysler Avenue to Erie Avenue for the two days. The cost for stafftime and barricades
would be approximately $500 per day.
To advertise this event, Mr. Beaudoin would like to place some signs on City property at the two
ends of Queen Street. Obviously, such signagc would be temporary, in place a couple of weeks prior
to the event. The pemdt fees normally associated with such a request are approximately $260.
Mr. Beaudoin's other requests have no direct costs: use of Centennial Square, use of the Park Street
market and access to the public washrooms at City Hall.
City Staff has been working with Mr. Beaudoin and will continue to do so. Any approval granted
by Council would be contingent upon Mr. Beaudoin's group (the Society for Creative
Anachronisms) providing commercial general liability insurance coverage in a minimum amount of
$5 million, naming the City of Niagara Falls as an additional insured. Also, proof will have to be
furnished that this insurance company is licensed to carry on business in Canada.
The Committee's consideration of the waiver of fees is respectfully requested.
Board of M~tasem~
EO. BOX ~,
Nilr~& Falls, Onmio
L2E 6S8
Fax: (905) 3~4-5541
dbiaO(m,alb~com
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t~. WflJinm Be~udnin,
l%rm~Jrst ~nlls, ON
Re: ~ A~s Fundmiser, Dnnonstrsl/on and Toumnment
Denr Will:
On b~hnt+'of the Downtown Board ofMana~emeat ! would ~ to thank you fo~ your
ptes~i~a re~trdlnlt the above ~.i~duled ~ent for ~une 22" sad 23r~, 2002.
~ somo h'/ef/i~s/on, it was ,,,~.,,~,~s thnt the hm'd support this erst, wl~cb we
feel hs th0 pot~ntia! for suocess.
At th~q timo we are pieced ~ a~! as a spomor and provide the Followin8:
1. A oB.qb donation of $1,000.00
2. The ~se of ~he BIA ~ee fxx' phone calb, e.~ni~uter needs, n~etings eto.
:3. Tn~ useofot~/.'-.;;~:~:.~ivo Assistant and offioe pe~tn~l
As a oondition of ~s support wu would ask ~st followiM tho event we bye fvll
disclosure of the 6,,-~ial mtcmcm fr~n ~0 Tends' Wi~es orpmimion.
We look fOl~vard ~) wor~fl_e together~thyour~if~2dtbo SGJ~ Plc~p offa
schedulc for onr partioipation and/or coet~t Jenif~r Ctss a~ our ~ (905) 354,0606.
Sincerely,
Downtown Niagara Falls: Where Variety Makes tho Difference
ThcMedievulFestivul &FundRaiser
4349QucenSt.
NiagaraFaHsON
L2E2K9
Phone: (905) 356-5756
Fax: (905) 3%-9915
Email: illuminessence~,bellnet .ca
April 24, 2002
To Mayor Wayne Thomson & The btembe~ of council,
My name is Will Beaudoin n_nd I am coordlnntor of The Medieval Festival & Fund Raiser. The Festival line
brought together the support of four groups, The Tender Wishes Foundation, The Society for Creative
Anachronisms, The Downtown BIA and Niagara Falls City HaH. I have included the first page of a meeting
held on April 16th which includes all the cont~.s for The Festival. The Downtown BIA is a major sponsor
of The Festival and is encouraging the downtown merchants to participate.
The proposed date for The Festivul is Saturday and Sunday June 22"~ and 23~,2002. It wili nm from 1 !:00
AM to 5:00 PM. We n~ nsking the City for permi~-~on to use CeBtennlnl ~ in front of City HaH, the
Market Squa~ and to close Queen St. from Chrysler Ave. to Erie St. for thl, event. Many demonstrations
and tourvnments are plnnned and w~ hope to have a large turnout.
To help attract people to the downtown, we would like to erect sign~ at each end of the street. Design have
been submitted to City 14nll Also halme~ cx~ld be hung from ~h'~lnmps. We wo~id like to dre~ Bp the
downtown for a weekend.
The Tender Wishes Foundation is concerned with handicap acc,~s to public wnnhrooms. If the city could
provide access for specific cases to use the elevator at City Hnll to access the washroom dow~.etn~r~ it
would also help. ALso public ~ via the stairs at City Hall nrta at the Market Square would help greatly.
Details of the event have been diso_,s__wd with The City Clerk. Dean Iorfida and other City HaLl Staff.
As you know The Tender Wish~ Fo~_mantion is a local charity and The Society for Creative Anachronisms
(SCA) is a not for profit org~-i:,nfion. The mnin plll'pose of Thc Fq~vul is to t~ f~ for Tender Wishes
but it will also generate a positive boost for The Downtown. The SCA is looking to form a group in
Niagara Fulls and this is the perfect platform for them to strut their stuff. This is a festival where aH the
participants win.
We are a_skiug The City of Niagara Falls to waive ali fees associated with their participation in this festival.
Also, is there a chance that special buses could nm specil~_~_l!y to and from the festival for the day ... Just a
thought.
Thank-you for Inlci~g the time in council for the consideration of this festival.
Event Coordinat~
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Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Cu)tum
The City of j~, 7565 LundT's Lane
Niagara FollslJ ,, Niagara Falls, ON 1_2H 1G9
~m~ Tel: (905)356-7521
Fax:. (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon~city, niagara falls.on.ca
May 15, 2002
Adele Kan
Director
Mr. Winston Auld
Chippawa Amateur Athletic Association
6462 Caledonia Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 5A3
Dear Mr. Auld:
Re: Arena Complex in Chippawa
Your letter addressed to the Mayor and Members of Council appeared on the April 8, 2002 Council
agenda and was referred to staff for a response.
In your letter you commented that the Mayor stated at a Council meeting that Chippawa Willoughby
Memorial Arena would be twinned was an accurate statement. The Mayor was referring to the fact
that funds have been allocated to do the initial work for the twinning. However, a number of
circumstances have arisen since that time causing stalTto again review the matter, such as:
the increased number of late hours in our existing arenas that the City cannot rent;
ongoing discussions regarding a private/public partnership to construct a new multi-
use complex which would provide two additional ice pads; and
a number of competing projects which are straining our capital dollars for
recreational projects, one example is thc Community Centre.
A number of these issues need to be resolved before we can make a final decision on the twinning
of our arena in Chippawa. ! am sure that taxpayers appreciate the fact that circumstances change
and, as they do, we must respond appropriately to ensure that tax generated funds are used in the
most efficient manner.
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In your letter you also expressed concern about the lack of adequate spectator seating in Chippawa.
. As you explained, additional seating would result in increased ticket sales, and therefore, increased
revenue for your team. If your organization is interested, staff will investigate the possibility of
moving the Junior C's to the Stamford Memorial Arena. Stamford Memorial Arena can seat more
than 1,000 spectators which would address your organization's need for increased seating.
l&'orMng Together to Serve Our Community
Municipal Works * Fire Services · Parks, Recreation f Culture Business Development
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Chippawa Amateur Athletic Association
C/O Winston Auld
6462 Caledonia Street
Niag~a Falls, ON
L2G 5A3
March 15, 2002
City of NiagamFalls
4310 Queen Strcct
Niagara Fails, ON
L2B 6X5
ARm Mayor Wayne Thompson and All City Council Members
Re: Ar~a Complex in Chippawa
You were all aware of the fact that v~ have been promised on a few occasions that
we would definitely have a aew facility in Chippa~m~ to house'our Junior Hockey Club.
Th/z pwm/se was made fight on televh/on at City Council last spring in thc front of
thousands of eyes, because I ask thc question when we wer~ receiving our plaques from
the city for be/n§ Ontario Champions. Tim r~sponse by the Mayor was yes it is in the
'budget and has been approved to go ahead with.
I understand that other things behind tbe seen c~me to light, but none of this should
have affected what w~ were promised in Chippawa tim and ~me ~in As !e.a&n of
our community you can't state one thing one minute and fl~n completely ignore it the
next You~are then made to look like you arc not truthfvl with thc residents of our city
and this is what I hcar every day now in are~as, restaurants etc. You arc 16sing the trust of
many of the people who supported you in the past. Thc Casino and thc Tourist industry
are very important to our city, but als0 impo~ant are thos~ who have nothing to do with
either of the,sc industries.
I have been involved with tho Riverhawks since it started ~xi thc lack of support for '
clubs such as ours is very evident wtga it comes to promises not kept.
Almost everything in that arena, such as thc Press Box, th~ heating and our dressing
room came from our funds, not tho city's bank.
I now am asking for thc city to consider a less expensive way of helping us out so wc
can continue to nm a strong franchise and entertain many local fans as well as develop
many youthful players who go onto school or higher levels of hockey.
It takes a lot of money to run a franchise, and with the bingo revenue way down that w~
· tickets
only get to run 6 months of the year, tl~ loss of our hcense for our Beer for year
sales then on and on. Money is much harder to raise now, because there arc less sponsors
who arc willing to spend money because of thc economic times. /~°/'Z!~ ~
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Dircctor of Recruitment &
Dcv¢lopmcnt of Playcrs
P.S. I had a petition going around regardi-5 thc false promisc regarding our arena in
Chippawa and I actually havc over 800 names. 1 bare come to realize after a lot of
talking to various members of our commHnity, that th~m ~TO other ways tO fight city
hall. I don't want to fight with city hall, all I went is your help for our orgnnlv~tion,
Docs the city have any funds for Championship teems such ns ours, wc h.9_d_ to borrow
· and put out $13,000.00 for rings for the champions. This goes on in all ~unior Hockey
and it might happen again this year. Withou! thc spe~tators in our arcrm because of the
lack of space, we will have a very hard time keeping thc wolves away from our door.
The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Corporate Services Department
Planning & Development
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) 356-2354
E-mail: planning@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Doug Darbyson
Director
PD-2002-49
May 27, 2002
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re:
PD-2002-49, Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Agreement
between the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and
Mr. Vijay Gnpta of Gupta Souvenirs Limited
Property Municipally Known as 5701, 5699 & 5697 Victoria Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that Council authorize staffto proceed with a cash-in-lieu of parking agreement
with the owner of the property at the rate which existed at the time the application was submitted,
as outlined in this report.
BACKGROUND:
In early October 2001, the City was well into discussions with the applicant regarding the expansion
of his business. The discussions centred upon the need of providing on-site parking and the City's
policies on "cash-in-lieu of providing parking". In early November 2001, a formal submission was
received and processed. It reflected the City's cash-in-lieu of parking policies at the former rate
existing prior to January 14, 2002. The project was somewhat delayed because of an error in
property description which resulted in a second submission in December 2001.
The applicant is proceeding with his development generally as it was originally submitted and
requests the City Council to consider applying the value of a parking space at the rate at which it
existed prior to January 2002.
City staff is supportive of the applicant's request and recommends that the former rate of $11,900
per space be provided, as opposed to the value of $24,000 established In January of this year.
The subject property is partially developed with a two-storey building. The main floor is used as a
retail souvenir store; the second storey contains two residential dwelling units. The existing two
parking spaces are to be maintained on the site.
Working Together to Serve Our Community
Clerk's · Finance · Human Resoumes · Information Systems · Legal Planning & Development
May 27, 2002 - 2 - PD-2002-49
The applicant is proposing to construct a two-storey addition and basement at the rear of the building
for retail and storage purposes. The development requires an additional 20 parking spaces. The
applicant is requesting pemfission to enter into a cash-in-lieu of parking agreement for those 20
spaces. The subject lands are located within a pedestrian area where the provisions providing for
"cash-in-lieu of parking" can be applied. The development is a significant reinvestment in the
property which could help to further revitalize the area.
The cost of providing a parking space in the Tourist Commercial Core Area was set at $11,900 per
space. The applicant shall be responsible for paying to the City 50% of that value per space. A sum
of$119,000, with interest, will be payable to the City. The applicant will make five (5) annual equal
payments as per current policy.
The applicant's request has been reviewed by the Municipal Works Division and the Planning &
Development Division. Staffhas found the proposal to be in compliance with the City's "Cash-in-
Lieu of Providing Parking" policies.
P~~~ ~ ~'t ~p ectfully submitted..'~
f/John MacDonald
Sr. Zoning Administrator~ ~_ U" Chief Administrative Officer
Recommended by:
Doug Darbyson
irector of Planning & Development
Approved by:
Executive Director of Corporate Services
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