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2017/07/20 SPEC (2) iar dal CANADA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING July 20, 2017 2017-89 A by-law to appoint an Acting City Clerk. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a brief explanation thereof will be made for the current Council Meeting at this time. COMMUNICATIONS 1. Downtown BIA— requesting approval of the 2017 budget RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council 2. Main & Ferry BIA — requesting approval of the 2017 budget RECOMMENDATION: For the Approval of Council REPORTS MW-2017-35 — South End Leash-Free Dog Park Project Update, 6025 Chippawa Parkway 1 BY-LAWS The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-law listed for Council consideration. 2017-90 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. 2017-91 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its special meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2017. Adjournment i 2 i i f 4i CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - 89 A by-law to appoint an Acting City Clerk. WHEREAS s. 228 of the Municipal Act sets out the duties of the clerk for the municipality; and WHEREAS s. 228 (4) of the Municipal Act allows the Clerk to delegate his power and duties in writing to any person, other than a member of Council. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . In the absence of the Acting City Clerk, the powers and duties of the Clerk are delegated to the Director of Finance for the period of July 20, 2017 to July 31, 2017 Passed this twentieth day of July, 2017. ............................................................... ........................................................... TODD HARRISON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 20, 2017. Second Reading: Jul 20, 2017. Third Reading: July 20, 2017. I 2017 DOWNTOWN BIA BUDGET 2017 PRO ADMINISTRATION STAFF General Manager Adman Coordinator/Project Manager $26,000.00 Event Co ordinator $24,000.00 TOTAL ADMIN STAFF: $50,000.00 ADMINISTRATION Strathd Plan $6,000.00 Rent $8,625.04 Storage $4,800.00 Telephone $720.00 Internet $864.00 Utilities $3,000.00 Dace$u"Iffes - $1,600,00 Printing and Reproduction $3,400.00 Professional Fees $2,000.00 Accounting Fees $3,800.00 Meeting/AGM Expenses $2,300.00 Mebership Dues $750.00 Directors Dabiikonsusance $4,450.00 Petty Cash $1,000.00 Travel Expenses Website/Graphics $4,100.00 Receiver General Admin Contlngenow $500.00 Total Administration $47,909.04 TOTAL ADMIN a STAFF $97,909.04 CAPITAL COST Daredevil(Enhance) $1,500.00 Seasonal Dem Tree Ughting $5,000.00 LegaryPlece Canada Day Flags $2,500.00 Powerfor Events River Road Signage $2,500.00 Capital Costs Contingency $1,500.00 TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS: $13,000.00 MAINTENANCE/BEAUTIFICATION Demranon/Hanging $2,500.00 Malntenance Miscellaneous $500.00 Street Cleaning/Maintenance $7,800.00 Floral Purchase $30,000.00 Malntenance/BeauHfRaOon Contingency TOTAL MAINTENANCE/BEAUTIFICATION: $40,800.00 MARKETING ADVERTISING Radio Advertising $5,000.00 PamAdyerei:mg $10,000.00 Digital Media $4,50000 90 Min Free Parking $6,500.00 Humane Society Promotion $7,200.00 Marketlog/Adve*,vr,Contingency TOTAL MARKETING ADVERTISING: $33,200.00 EVENTS springB<Ious $20,000.00 Hallowpueen CIONIng On The O MiuellanemsPromO Canada Day $2,500.00 Santa Claus Parade $2,500.00 Eventscantingenc, $2,500.00 TOTAL EVENTS: $27,500.00 OTHEREXPENSES COD DEBT REPAYMENT TOTAL EXPENSES: $212,409.04 MAIN & FERRY BUSINESS I.ovEmENTASSOCIATION 6060 MAIN ST. NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. L2G 5Z0 Tuesday July 11, 2017 Mr. Todd Harrison City of Niagara Falls 4310 Queen Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6X5 Dear Mr. Harrison, The Main &Ferry Business Improvement Area met on July 17, 2017 for a follow-up to our Annual General Meeting (held on April 27,2017). It was decided to request a 0% levy for 2017 and to deplete our reserves of$17,858.21. REVENUES $ 17,858.21 Reserves EXENDITURES $ 2,082.21 Insurance $ 8,000 Auditor (2016 & 2017) $ 4,200 Hanging basket maintenance $ 3,500 Streetlight banners (Canada 150) $ 76 Miscellaneous $ 17,858.21 As always, if you have any questions,please do not hesitate to contact me personally. Kind regards, Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg Chair,Main&Ferry BIA MW-2017-35 July 20, 2017 Niagaraj7alls REPORT TO: Mayor James M. Diodati and Members of the Municipal Council City of Niagara Falls, Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Municipal Works SUBJECT: MW-2017-35 South End Leash-Free Dog Park Project Update 6025 Chippawa Parkway RECOMMENDATION That Council endorse the procedure for advancing this project through the construction process as outlined in this report. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City Council approved funding in the 2017 Capital Budget for a new leash—free dog park to be located in the south end of the City based on the success and popularity of the facility constructed at Firemen's Park. Staff has commenced negotiations with the Niagara Falls Humane Society (NFHS) to locate this park on their property at 6025 Chippawa Parkway and are currently finalizing the terms of an Agreement that will set out the respective responsibilities of each party. The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the status of the project and of Staff's intentions to proceed with construction in accordance with the purchasing policy to an upset limit of the approved budget of$375,000. The Agreement with NFHS is expected to be available for Council's consideration at its meeting on August 22"d, 2017. BACKGROUND Staff has been working with representatives from the NFHS to study opportunities for operational efficiencies and synergy created by locating a leash-free dog park on the Humane Society property. The popularity of a similar facility at Firemen's Park has led to a number of inquiries from dog owners in the south end of the City's urban area. The proposed layout for the new dog park is shown in Attachment #1. The project includes fencing, improved parking, site preparation, tree removal (primarily ash trees), signage and security lighting. ANALYSIS/RATIONALE Typically construction projects of this nature are advanced through the Public Tender 2 MW-2017-35 July 20, 2017 process and awarded to a general contractor. Given the timing of the project and expected market conditions staff believe there is better value and a better chance of completing the work this Fall by assigning the work in smaller sub-contracts (i.e, site works, paving, forestry, fencing, electrical, etc.). Quotations for each segment of the project will be undertaken. The scope of the work can be tailored to fit within the approved budget of $375,000. FINANCIAL/STAFFING/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Capital funding for this project was approved in the 2017 Budget. Staff are currently discussing responsibilities for operational issues and maintenance and are estimating that the addition of this park will require an annual increase of $30,000-$40,000 in the Municipal Works General Purposes budget. CITY'S STRATEGIC COMMITMENT The recommendation is consistent with Council's Strategic Priority to promote a vibrant, sustainable city that supports an active, connected and creative community. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Site Plan Recommended by: Geoff Holman, Director of Municipal Works Respectfully submitted: G 2_0t",4a— Ken Todd, Chief Administrative Officer GH ------ DON MURIE STREET ---------------- - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - --- - -- -- - ---- - - -- -- ---- C _ ___ _ ___ _ __ __ _ ____ _ _ __ __ __,C PPA p m O I I I � O P I ` ter. I ng I I II I I L ge og Park i he I I I I a6040 CHIPPAWA PY. NIAGARA FALLS Niagara&lls SOUTH DOG PARK CANADA THE CORPORATION OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGN THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - 90 A by-law to amend By-law No. 2002-081, being a by-law to appoint City employees, agents and third parties for the enforcement of provincial or municipal by-laws. THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1 . By-law No. 2002-081 is amended by deleting Schedule "A", and that Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be inserted in lieu thereof. Passed this twentieth day of July, 2017. ............................................................... ........................................................... TODD HARRISON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 20, 2017. Second Reading: July 20, 2017. Third Reading: July 20, 2017. SCHEDULE "A" 1. Chief Building Official: Salvatore Valeo 2. Inspectors: Tammy Agnoletto Louie Baldinelli Jim Boutilier James Cerminara Luciano Chieca Tom Detenbeck Frank Devereaux Brian Dickson Effat Effat Sandro Elia Adam Horton Kellie Kubik Matthew Lane Christel Meyer Carmen Mignelli Richard Piersma Roger Pigeon, Bryan Plata Tony Ranalli Phil Ross Ellen Roupas Fred Sacco Ben Trendle Brian Sparks Jo Zambito 3. Municipal Enforcement Officers: James Cerminara Doug Evans Nick Pietrangelo Brian Sparks Gerald F. Spencer Ron Waters CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS By-law No. 2017 - 91 A by-law to adopt, ratify and confirm the actions of City Council at its special meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2017. WHEREAS it is deemed desirable and expedient that the actions and proceedings of Council as herein set forth be adopted, ratified and confirmed by by-law. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. The actions of the Council at its special meeting held on the 20th day of July, 2017 including all motions, resolutions and other actions taken by the Council at its said meeting, are hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if they were expressly embodied in this by-law, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other authority is by law required or any action required by law to be taken by resolution. 2. Where no individual by-law has been or is passed with respect to the taking of any action authorized in or with respect to the exercise of any powers by the Council, then this by-law shall be deemed for all purposes to be the by-law required for approving, authorizing and taking of any action authorized therein or thereby, or required for the exercise of any powers thereon by the Council. 3. The Mayor and the proper officers of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said actions of the Council or to obtain approvals where required, and, except where otherwise provided, the Mayor and the Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents arising therefrom and necessary on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls. Passed this twentieth day of July, 2017. .............................................................. ................................................................ TODD HARRISON, ACTING CITY CLERK JAMES M. DIODATI, MAYOR First Reading: July 20, 2017 Second Reading: July 20, 2017 Third Reading: July 20, 2017