2003/08/11The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 23 August 11, 2003
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman PIETRANGELO
WHEREAS Fire Fighters throughout North America have traditionally held "Boot Drives" in
support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters used to hold their Boot Drive at "Five Comers" over
Labour Day weekend; and
WHEREAS the introduction of the Provincial Safe Streets Act has placed undue restrictions
on Boot Drives; and
WHEREAS funds raised by Boot Drives have decreased since the introduction of the Safe
Streets Act; and
WHEREAS the intent of the Safe Streets Act was to deal with "Squeegee Kids" and
panhandlers not to penalize worthy charitable endeavours; and
WHEREAS other municipalities have passed resolutions supporting their Fire Fighters efforts
during the annual Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy; and
WHEREAS Niagara Falls Fire Fighters would like to resume their Boot Drive on Clifton Hill
this Labour Day weekend fi.om 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Niagara Falls City Council support the fundralsing
efforts of the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters during this year's Boot Drive at Five Comers; and
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FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Falls Fire Fighters exercise discretion and
inform the vehicular public that donations are strictly voluntary; and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Niagara Regional Police exercise discretion in
enforcing the Safe Streets Act.
AND The Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously
~ON
MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 22 August 11, 2003
Moved by Alderman FISHER
Seconded by Alderman VOLPATTI
RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls hereby requests
The Regional Municipality of Niagara to issue debentures in accordance with the terms and
amounts set out below, and further, that the City confirms that it has entered into a contract for
or authorized the commencement of all works herein listed:
Capital
Account No.
C-002-8119
C-002-8122
C-008-8289
C-008-8222
C-037-8579
C-010-8175
C-038-8906
Capital Project
Description
Radio System
S.C.B.A. Equipment Replacement
Drummond Road Hydro Bridge
Deck Replacement
Stanley Avenue Underground
Main Street to McLeod Road
Chippawa Outdoor Pool
Transit Coaches 2003
New Southwest Branch Materials
Financing Retirement
Request Term
435,000.00 10 years
496,000.00 10 years
866,000.00 10 years
1,000,000.00 10 years
152,000.00 10 years
535,000.00 10 years
245,000.00 10 years
$ 3,729,000.00
AND the seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carded Unanimously.
DEAN IORF~A,~Y CLERK
WAYNE THOMSON, MAYOR
The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Council Chambers
No. 21
Moved by Alderman PIETRANGELO
August 11, 2002
Seconded by Alderman FISHER
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Niagara
Falls hereby recognizes the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls Sunrise "Art by the Falls" Art and
Craft Show being held on September 12, 13 and 14, 2003 and designates the event as a
"Community Festival" in Niagara Falls.
AND the Seal of the Corporation be hereto affixed.
Carried Unanimously.
CITY CLERK
~N
MAYOR