May 16, 2000 Agenda
ORDERS OF THE DA Y
FOR TUESDA Y. MA Y 16. 2000 AT 9:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ROADS ISSUES
ORDEB.
1 st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on April 25, 2000
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof
4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATIONS
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Alliance, marketing
9:00 A.M. - Peter Weese and Teresa Kelly, Elgin Market
rural municipalities. (ATTACHED)
Chester Hinatsu, Director, Ontario Works
Report (ATTACHED)
Ontario Works Information
9:30 A.M
Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Counci
Reports of Council and Staff
Council Correspondence
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Consideration
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1) Statements/Inquiries by Members
"\ Notice of Motion
Matters of Urgency
-Camera Items - see separate agenda
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otion to Adopt Recommendations
)nsideration of By-Laws
JJOURNMENT
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15,2000
COUNTY COUNCIL PRESENT A TlON, MAY
Good Evening
I thank the County Council for this opportunity to introduce the Elgin County Marketing
Alliance, whosc goals are to creatc more sccurc lcvels of self-sufficicncy for ALL Rural
businesses of Elgin County, ineluding St. Thomas.
T() achieve these goals, an Alliance has formed comprised of business people from ALL
parts of the County. To date we have 60 stakeholders in the Alliance, 60 businesses that
believe in the Marketing Strategies that the Alliance has created. As I canvass the
County and talk to numerous business people, it is highly evident that many "long-haul'
entrepreneurs have not attained levels of self-sufficiency. The Elgin County Marketing
Alliance, represents apartnership of Entrepreneurs of the region, who are interested in
expanding their market share of the Canadian Tourist Dollar
At a recent workshop, held in Port Stanley, on March 27'1., Nancy Fallis, a business
consultant for the Ministry of Tourism, informed 30 business people from all parts ofthe
region, that Elgin County sits in the bottom 5 of Tourist destinations. For us long-haul
rural entrepreneurs, who have spent many years in the "trenches", this overwhelmingly
low statistic was the catalyst needed to support the development of aggressive marketing
strategics that would engage Elgin County into the Industry of Tourism, as soon as
possible and as efficiently as possible. Nancy Fallis indicated that if your business is not
selling its product, thcn il is timc to rc-invent the product. As busincss pcoplc, wc
believe that our "long, sustainable products" do not need re-inventing - what does need
re-inventing for this region, are the existing marketing strategies.
As a result of this workshop the Alliance was formed. Business people working together,
partnering together to achieve a common goal: self-sufficiency and a more secure level of
prosperity. A marketing plan, a strategy was developed, and to this day many hours are
spent making this plan a reality. Our marketing plan is an oPPOliunity for Elgin County
to be showcased in such a way, that a tourist consumer would seriously consider
spending his vacation dollar in the, what we believe is the most beautiful of counties. A
region where a tourist will accommodate himselffor at least 3, to possibly 7 days. I-Ie will
tour the County, passpOli in hand buying "Products" and "Specials", enjoying scenic
drives, Country Inns, cottages/resorts, theatre, walking and hiking, water activities, and
sight-seeing. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Ontario consumer intcrests
indicate that our Domestic Market has a disposition to a II. Ofthe above mentioned
activities, prefers to travel to adjacent regions, prefers getaways that are multi-faceted,
and adult focused, also preferring packaged longer stay family vacations, all at an
excellent value, providing the ultimate in customer service and hospitality.
According to Statistics Canada, total tourism spending reached $37 billion for the first 9
months ofl999, up 5.0% over the same period in 1998. Twenty-two billion was spent on
accommodation, food & beverage, and otl~er non-transport related tourism.
From Statistics Canada, Canadian & International Travet Survey 1998, that the
total spending oftourist customers in Ontario was 12.7 billion dollars. local
domestic market of Ontario tourist consumers was accountable for 39.3%, which is
approximately 4.9 billion dollars. The U.S.A. was accountable for 27% of this revenue,
which is approximately 4.7 billion dollars. If we now add 5%, 1999 was another
successful year in the Industry of Tourism in Ontario.
we learn
Our
In my latest research on the Tourist Industry, I have learned that the Provincial
government has spent millions of dollars to promote the Province of Ontario as a tourist
destination. Our Alliance would like to spend $45,000.00 on marketing tools that we
believe will be most effective to promote Elgin County as a GREAT tourist destination.
Sixty talentcd business peoplc have been working togethcr, pooling their resources and
their talents in order to heighten awareness of the County to the Tourist Consumer.
The budget is as follows:
A 30 second, professionally produced generic television commercial painting Elgin
County as a Destination off un and interest to all-ages $12,000.00
and "don't forget your passport" - the
encounter when he tours Elgin
Television air time, displaying Elgin, his friends,
extra added value, that the tourist consumer will
County $15,000.
"Packaging the Potential Now that the guests have arrived let the Tour begin. The
creation of a passport - a most informative Publication/marketing tool, that will inform
our 'guests' of unique, interesting, comfortable, and tasty ways that a tourist consumer
can spend his vacation dollar in the bountiful County of ElgiÍ1...$ 10,000.00
Passports will cost $1.00 and will be sold at all Alliance businesses promoting the
County.
" And we will be cyber compliant! A web page will be created - a most informative
journey with "Elgin" showcasing all Alliancc supportcrs. This worldwidc marketing tool
will be selling our packages to markets searching for a rural tourism experience. Elgin
County, offcring an experience be most uniquc, thc most memorable, and, of
course, the most hospitable.
that will
$5,000.00.
May I now introduce Elgin and some of his friends. Elgin's friends are the Elgin County
ambassadors of goodwill and" hospitality, with a great sense of direction. Our Alliance
envisions a Tourist consumer, passport in hand, travelling ALL the rural routes of Elgin
County, seeking businesses that are offering him extra added value to his dollar. These
post people will be the legend on the travel map of the County - they will assist the
tourist consumer in finding all the JEWELS ON THE NORTH SHORES OF LAKE
ERIE. Jewels such as galleries, a variety of accommodations, gift shops, restaurants,
theatres, farms, museums, historical churches, well preserved architecture, trains, golf
courses, jet-ski rentals, boat cruises, fishing charters, 5 beaches, from I end of the County
to the other, rest and relaxation at its best - put up your feet and relax in this quaint
charming, and most scenic of regions of Ontario.
Tourism is a multibillion dollar industry in Canada. We as business people are aware of
this fact and we would like County Council to be aware of this fact. Tourism represents
economic growth for Elgin County. Remember that at this moment our beautiful County
is sitting in the basement. We believe that our initiative in creating these effective
marketing tools and their implementation will be most beneficial for the County.
In our application to the Canadian Rural Partnership Pilot Project Initiative, we were
proud to state that 46 businesses were uniting forces, sharing a vision, believing that the
development of tourism is the absolute key to opening up the doors of self-sufficiency
and prosperity to rural businesses.
"The CRP Pilot Projects Initiative is designed to work through partnerships with
community groups operating in rural areas which can include the private sector, the
voluntary sector, co-operatives and other levels of government. Through such
partncrships, the CRP Pilot Projects Initiative will support rural Canadians as they pursue
creative, community based responses that promote strong, sustainable community
development in rural and remote areas."
Letters of support were received and included in the CRP application from the
Municipality of Central Elgin, thc Township of Malahide, thc Port Stan Icy Business
Association, the office of Steve Peters, the Office of Gar Knutson, the On Track
Committce, the W.R.E.D. Organization, and the Elgin Community Development
Corporation.
The E.C.D.C. is also our administrative assistant. We are very proud to have such an
assistant, aiding us in our quest to promote rural Canada as a place to live, work, and
raise a family, recognizing the value of rural Canada to the identity and well being of the
nation. Pilot Projects are meant to encourage community-based solutions to help
improve the quality of life for Canadians living in rural and remote areas. Elgin County
is a rural area due to its size and population base.
We believe that our marketing project will promote self-sufficiency and independence
through a creative sustainable solution that will not result in an ongoing reliance on
federal support;
We ask that County Council show its support for economic growth in this community, by
partnering with the Elgin County Marketing Alliance - A partnership that will be most
bcneficial for the quality oflifc in County of Elgin. County Council has an opportunity
to become a stakeholder in the development of Tourism. We would also like County
Council to encouragc co-operation at alllcvcls, to ensurc the growth of this industry, to
ensure that the policies and procedures described in the publication "Developing
Business Opportunities Through Partnering" - A Handbook for Canada's Tourist
Industry, are implemented.
And if at all possible, we would also greatly appreciate financial assistance. Fund raising
for these marketing strategies is part of the initiative that has been taken by the Alliance.
To date $12,000.00 has been raised, and fund raising continues across the County,
gathering support from businesses, and all levels of organizations, and governments. We
would like to extend the hand of partnership to County Council, to support these
initiatives by a group of business people who believe that these marketing strategies will
engage Elgin County in the Industry of Tourism at a more competitive, and accelerated
rate of growth. We ask that you foster a strategic partnership with the Elgin County
Marketing Alliance to facilitate rural development, and promote economic growth for
the'region.
Thank you for your time and audience.
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28,2000
Mr. Garth McKane
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Rural Secretariat
Sir John Carling Building
930 Carling Avenue, Room 4112
Ottawa, ON
KIA OC5
Apri
Mr. McKane;
CANADIAN RURAL PARTNERSHIP (CRP)
PILOT PROJECTS INITIATIVE
Dear
RE:
I am writing on behalf of the Elgin Community Development Corporation as the
facilitator for an exciting Marketing Alliance that has developed in Elgin County over the
past few months.
Our organization is a not-for-profit federally funded small business and community
development organization who has agreed to take a lead role in assisting the Elgin
County Marketing Alliance.
We believe that this project will be the catalyst that is sorely needed to develop
aggressive marketing strategies for the mostly rural-based businesses and rural
municipalities.
The request for $17,000 represents approximately 37% of the total cost of the project.
Currently the volunteer members of the Alliance are continuing to garner support rrom
small towist operators all over the County and this initiative will continue. To date they
have raised $10,050 in pledges for the Alliance.
If you require any
Enclosed with this application is an overview of the Elgin CDC.
further infonnation, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Yours sincerely,
Ckf0tJ~fr-~
Helen LeFrank
General Manager
519-633-5070
FAX:
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Corporation
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The Elgin Community Development
39 Burwell Road, St. Thomas, ON
(519) 633-7597
(519) 633-5070
Helen LeFrank, General Manager
Project Administration
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Contact Person:
Profile of Area
Elgin County covers 725 square miles (1,160 square kilometres) in southwestern Ontario
and is situated on the north shore of Lake Erie. The region is made up of the following:
>- one city: St. Thomas
>- one town: Aylmer
>- two townships Malahide
Southwold
Bayham
Central Elgin
DuttonlDunwhich
West Elgin.
Elgin County offers beautiful valleys, clean Lake Erie beaches, abundant recreational
opportunities, and interesting historical sites and has excellent transportation links to and
from the area, and a strong entrepreneurial culture within.
municipalities:
four
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Organization Overview
The Elgin County Marketing Alliance is a partnering of small owner/operator tourist-
related businesses within Elgin County that are committed to promoting Elgin County as
a tourist destination. The Elgin Community Development Corporation agreed to take a
leadership role in this project to facilitate the partnership, finalize the budget, and
administer (if approved) the funding. Attached is a brief description of the Elgin
Community Development Corporation and it's Board of Directors.
In a very short period of time, the Alliance has successfully gathered support, both
financial and in kind, from diverse businesses, the non-profit sector and the public sector
to promote this initiative. A continuous "theme" of wooden-post people will provide the
County with interesting landmarks and an atmosphere of quaintness. Already, the village
of Port Stanley utilizes these wooden-post people to indicate the beach areas, the
shopping districts, etc. and they are enjoyed by both residents of the area and tourists.
Agri -businesses are also featured as members of this marketing alliance, and specific
tours will be planned focussing on some of the a¡,rricultural-related membcrs, including
wineries, farms open to the public, gardening businesses and meat companies that sel
directly to the public.
Target Market
There are over 12 million people in a radius of200 kilometres of Lake Erie. The ECMA
intends to tap into this market through a unique promotional campaign that will display
Elgin County as an interesting tourist destination. Elgin County ranks in the lowest five
percent of the national tourism industry. With tourist spending in Canada at 37 billion
dollars during the first nine months of 1999, Elgin County could increase its tourism
industry with a well-timed and professionally executed marketing plan.
PrOject Descrintion
The marketing approach is three-pronged:
I Television commercial
2 Printed passport
3 Internet/web page support
I. The Alliance intends to produce and air a 30-second television commercial
advertising the character and appeal of Elgin County as a tourist destination. Examples
would include the beaches of Elgin County, the glorious countryside, etc. These
commercials would air early in the tourist season on television stations that broadcast
within the 200 km radius of Elgin County. Quotes have been received to air this
commercial in the following target areas:
~ Kent County
~ Bruce County
~ Perth County
~ Elgin County
~ Detroit, Michigan
~ Upper State New York
~ Essex County
~ Grey County
~ Huron County
~ Middlesex County
~ Erie; Pennsylvania
~ Greater Toronto Area
The ECMA would use WUTV Fox 29, the New PL, the New WI and the New NX as the
television stations to air the 30-second commercial for a period of 4 - 8 weeks.
2. To further emphasize the theme of this project, a value-added "passport" style
brochure package would be produced and made available for sale at a nominal cost of
$2.00 per booklet. The brochures would focus on areas of interest to visit,
accommodations and places to eat. Ten thousand passports will be printed and
distributed through participating Alliance members. A variety of businesses would offer
the tourist an eclectic array of discounts at restaurants, galleries, gift shops, bed &
breakfasts, etc. As well, each participating business would stamp the passport. When the
customer has filled their passport (ie. Visited every site in the booklet) they will receive a
gift basket valued at $250.00 from the Alliance membership.
3. The ECMA also intends to promote Elgin and showcase the supporters of this
Marketing Alliance with a link to the Elgin Tourist Association's web page.
It is anticipated that the awareness raised from this marketing project will increase
tourism in Elgin County. Tourism is an incredibly strong industry which will provide
economic benefit to the retailers of Elgin, to the inns and bed and breakfasts and .
accommodation providers, and to all the restaurants and eateries that are now established
within the County. The increased traffic would then provide more employment
opportunities to the residents of the County. Long-term benefits would include more
business opportunities, which would further increase employment. and then in general
increase the wealth of the County.
The following businesses are members of the Elgin County Marketing Alliance and have
offered financial support:
St. Thomas
· Trillium Studios · Medlyn Stained Glass
· Gorman Rupp · Ramada Inn
· Shaw's Ice Cream · Rosebery Place Bed & Breakfast
· Southern Ontario Railroad Restoration · Elgin Dollar 1-2-3
Society
Central Elg:in
· AproDos · Broderick's Ice Cream
· Country Bliss · Kelly's Boardwalk
· San Saba Café · Windjammer Inn
· The Bridge / Lakeview Restaurant · Harbour House Market
· Moore Water Gardens · Waterspots
· Mackies · G.T.'s
· Harris Stamps · Grapes to Wine
· St. Thomas Dragway · Port Stanley Festival Theatre
· Kettle Creek Inn · Grampa's Doll House
· Great Lakes Farms · Gerard's Hardware Store
· Flowers bv Rosita · Tree Light Terrace
· Seagull's Landing · Rebecca's Toad Hall Gallery
· Off-Shore Dive Shop Inc. · Pierside Pub
· Twin Peaks · Tup's Realty
· Waterway Tours · Great Lakes Farms
· Holland Flowers
I West Elgin I ,.) I
· lona General Store Antiques
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Dutton/Dunwich
· Little Canadian Meat Com an
I Town of Aylmer I I
· Rush Creek Wmes
Scentsational Shedden Candles
Fer: on Farms
·
South wold Townshi
·
Moore Water Gardens
Rush Creek Winery
Holland Flowers
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Villa
Lakes Farms
Ferguson's Farms
The Little Canadian Meat Company
Agri-Businesses Include:
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Evaluation ofProiect
It is anticipated that the tourist traffic during the smnmer months will increase with the
use of the proposed marketing tools through a well-timed and professionally executed
marketing plan. The proposed passport would'offer a tear-away "response" card which
would provide the members of the Alliance with some key demographics of the end-user.
Statistics would be gathered to provide not only a profile of our tourists, but would also a
count of end-users.
Once calculated, the statistics would be shared locally with all participating businesses in
the Alliance. Statistics and future promotional plans could then be outlined to
organizations such as the St. Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce, the relevant
tourist associations and all centralized business associations within Elgin County that
would publicize the information and garner interest in the following year's promotional
campaign.
Committee
Alliance Leadershi
Helen LeFrank
Patricia Sorokowski
Jennifer Jones
Peter Weese
Paula Harris
Teresa Kelly
Mary Rose Sanderson
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OSED BUDGET
Expenses:
Elgin County TV Commercial
$12,000
TV Spots Throughout
/
15,000
12,000
3,000
Viewing Area
-- Printing
-- Distribution
Passport for Elgin
Internet Links
2,000
Postage, Paper
Phone,
000
$45,000
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TOTAL
Income:
Canadian Rural Partnership
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$17,000
10,000
(5000 @ $2.00 each)
~ale of Passports
Special
Contributions (stamps,
3,000
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artwork, etc.
Membership
Business Alliance,
Contributions
Small
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12,000
2,000
500
* Central Elgin Municipality
* Catfish Creek Conservation
Authority
* Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority
500
$45,000
the project in
e end of May or
TOTAL
*Note: These municipalities/organizations have approved
principal, but budget deliberations will not take place until
June, 2000.
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Passport Gi/t: create a hand-stamped postcard
Summer Hours: Daily Noon - 5 pm + evening classes
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LOCAL
Marketing, a iance hopes
to raise tourism profile
"It's the best book I
ever read. It's my bible:'
she said.
Canada, as well as man)
other small businesse:
from across the city ane
county.
Kelly said all business
es are welcome to join tht
venture'and/ or to pledge
financial support.
Those wishing more in·
formation may contacl
Kelly at 782-4256.
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Partners already on
board include the Elgin
Community Develop-
ment Corporation, which
is acting as administrative
assistant to the group, the
Port Stanley Business As-
sociatio,," MPP Steve Pe-
ters, MP Gar Knutson and
'the municipality of Cen-
tral Elgin.
"The ECMA would like
to applaud Central Elgin
for the interest and lead-
erslûp shoWn in support
of the develop-ment of
tourism to create much-
needed economic growth
for the area," Kelly said.
Pledging fÏnaI1cial sup-
pqrt are Ford qf Canada
a~d Gorman-Rupp of
..... Kelly sits on the board
of the Port Stanley Busi-
ness Association and on
the board of the St.
Thomas-Elgin Tourist As-
sociation.
"We fit the grant crite-
ria because we really do
need rural development,"
Kelly explained. Elgir;
county covers 725 square
miles and has 45,000 citi-
zens, supporting 1,500
businesses. The entire
county, incl1,lding the City
of St Thomas, Ì\' designat-
ed by the federal gove,:n-
ment às a riIral communi-
ty. .'
Kelly said if the grant is
approved, 'the álliance
Will use the money to ere-
. ate effective marketing
tools to promote the area
to a ,broader market,
'~specifically to people
who have not yet'decided
where they will spend
their· våcation." . Tourism
is a $12.7-billion industry
in Ontario alone and Kel-
ly warits to see' the' area
tap into more of those dol-
lars.
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"The federal govern.-
merit is exteJ).ding a life-
line to us. We can hookin-
to the Ontario tourism in-
dustry'to capture some of
the market share."
Kelly has done exten-
sive personal research on
increasing tourism oppor-
tun.ities. A book called De-
veloping Business Oppor-
tun.ities Through Partner-
ing, put out by Industry
Canada has been a help.
By TIMES-JOURNAL STAFF
The Elgin County Mar-
keting Alliance (ECMA)
hopes to move St.
Thomas and Elgin county
doser to the top of the list
of favoured tourist desti-
nations.
The alliance is made up
of about 40 busù1ess peo-
ple from across Elgin and
St. Thomas who are part-
TIering to promote the
area throúgh a Canadian
Rural Part-
nership pi-
lot project
grant.
The fed"
'eral govern-
ment is
funding
Å KELLY grants to
,'o rural part-
nerships to' help rural
businesses develop tools
to become self-sufficient
and prosperous. The bud-
get for the ECMA grant is
$60;000 - of which the
federai government will
pay about 33 per cent
The grant application for
the funding must b,e in by
April 30. ..
The alliance came to
life following a workshop
held in Port Stanley on
March 27, orgariized 'by
Teresa KeIIy, a business
owner of 20 years in Port
Stanley. The workshop
was facilitated by the
provincial tourism min-
istly.
Kelly 'is.. one of three,
chief co-ordinators of the
alliance, along with Jen-
nifer Jones of Port Stanley
and Paula Harris of
Union.
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Elgin County Marketing
Alliance,
The Port Stanley Business
Association.
Attention: Teresa Kelly
Dear Ms. Kelly:
RE: :Project Summary of:PQrt Stanley Business Association
Malahide Township CO\lJ!cil met on April 27, 2000, and passed the following Rewlutíon:
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TRA T Millahide Township Council supports in principle the Project Summary for the Port
Stanley Busine$$ Association.
We trust the above i9 satisfactory for your purposes.
Yours vel)' truly,
TOWNSHIP ÒF MALAHIDE
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April 28, 2000.
Elgin Community Development Corporation,
c/o Helen LeF1'3llk,
39 Bu!well Road,
St. Thomas, ON
Dear Ms. LeFrank:
Allilmce
Plea$e be advised that the Elgin County Marketing Alliance made a. presentation to Council on
Monday, April!?, 2000 regarding the fostering of partnerships to expand the market share of the
Canadian tourist dollar.
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Council i~ aware of the need to promote the tourism industry
the initiative ofthis alliance.
At its meeting ofTuèsday, April 25, 2000, Council informed the delegation present from the alliance
that it would give consideration to financial support during the 2000 budget deliberations which ,viii
takè place in late May 01' early June of2000.
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Administrator/Clerk
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RE:
ELGIN COUNTY MARKETING ALLIANCE
"IN KIND" CONTRIBUTIONS for current project include:
100.
$
rooo @ $.10
Photocopying, double sided,
50.
Designing and producing a "mock up" Passport
Donate a custom stamp to all participants of the
proposed Passport (estimate roO) @ $15
1500.
480
$2130,
MAILING ADDRESS: P. O. BOX 70, UNION, ON NOL 2LO CANADA
SHIPPING ADDRESS: 6255 BOSTWICK RD., UNION, ON NOL 2LO CANADA
Phone: 519-633-1808 Fax: 519-633-1750
E-Mail: stamplady@harrisstamps.on.ca
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Contributions to Date:
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GORMAN-RUPP
OF CANADA
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27,2000
April
Government of Canada
Canadian Rural PaJinership
Pilot Project Initiative
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We would like to express our support for the application from the Elgin County Marketing
Alliance for funding ofthe marketing package that is designed to increase the tourist industry in
Elgin County.
Under the direction of the Elgin Community Development Corporation, this Alliance has
gathered the support of both small business and corporate sponsorship within Elgin County.
We have pledged a $1,000.00 contribution toward this marketing package. It is exciting to see
the communities of Elgin joining together to promote this worthwhile endeavour.
Elgin County is a rural area that will benefit greatly from a boost in its tourist industry, We
believe that the Elgin County Marketing Alliance through its efforts and support can help
strengthen the economy of this area.
GORMAN-RUPP ?;~~
Sincerely yours,
Horn,
William B.
President
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Constituency Office
542 Talbal Street
SL Thomas. Ontar
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P. O. Box 3
Port Stanley, ON, N5L 1J4
Toronto, Ontario
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Tel: (416) 325-7250
Fax: (416)325-7262
Email: steve_peters-mpp
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Canadian Rural Partnership Pilot Projects Initiative
Re
Projects
Marketing Alliance:
am pleased to support the grant proposal to the Canadian Rural Partnership Pilot
nitiative by the Elgin County Marketing Alliance.
Dear
Through innovative partnering and marketing, the tourist operators of Elgin County will benefit.
This will also enhance the economic prosperity of the entire region. Job creation will follow as a
natural result of this initiative; further benefiting the area with increased employment
opportunities.
you with, please do not hesitate to cal
f there is anything further our office can assist
Yours Sincerely
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Elg in-Middlesex-London
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Business
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Box 3 Port
27,2000
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Canadian Rural Partnerslùp
Pilot Project Initiative
fi'om the Elgiu County Marketing
provided a fully developed business plan
I would like to express my SUPP011 tòr the application
Alliance for fimding of the marketing package,
and administrative system is in place.
Under the direction of the, Elgin Community Development Corporation, this Alliance has
gathered the SUPPOlt of both small business and corporate sponsorship within Elgin County.
The design concepts surrounding the 30 second conuuercial and the passport brochure idea
are very good. The creative ideas of the Elgin County Marketing Alliance will most
positively help to strengthen the economy oftlùs area. 'Once a proper and fully accountable
Board of Directors is established, I am positive that tins strategy of palinering will prove to
be very effective.
in its tourist industry.
Marketing Alliance to further tl1Ìs
benefit greatly from a boost
of the Elgin County
Elgin County is a rural area that wil
I applaud the drive and enthusiasm
goal.
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Fiona Nisbet
www.polot-stanley.com
President
(519)782-3261
OUR ORGANIZATION
Business Development Objectives:
To provide financing to new and existing smal
·
to create jobs
businesses and others
businesses in Elgin County, so as
To provide consultation to client
·
on basic business issues so as to keep the loan default
rate at an absolute minimum and to encourage further
job creation
To assist
the
loan applicants and other businesses in
and
community to obtain alternate government
commercial
their
topics
business people.
Community Development Objectives:
of Elgin
Promote growth in economic sectors such as Tourism
Facilitate community strategic planning for al
·
·
Manufacturing;
Business,
Encourage co-operative marketing of the entire
·
(Elgin)
Community Futures Area
co-operation and co-
Encourage communication,
·
ordination between and among groups, agencies and
governments;
Promote policies that help create employment
and
·
business growth
in development of a labour force in concert with
Assist
·
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strategic plan and needs of economic sectors;
Enhance community identities and image.
ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES
·
relevant to
To provide business education to clients on
identified as an interest to local
·
nformation
financing or
business problems;
·
Objectives
Elgin CDC could not meet these
objectives without the support of
our Board of Directors, staff,
partners, government
organizations, community groups
and the people of Elgin County.
Meeting our
Together we can make a
difference.
ELGIN COC
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
CMG
Co-ordinator ¡-- CMG
Committee
EMG
Co-ordinator
- EMG
Committee
Office General Board òf Executive
Administrator Manager - Directors - President -
I CED
I I ~ Committee
Accounts
Manager Personnel Nominating
Committee Committee
Business Loan/SEA
- Committee
Consultant ~
OUR ORGANIZATION
DIRECTORS AND RESOURCE 1998 -19S9
Elaine McGregor-Morris - President
Jack Ferriman - Vice President
Rob Quai - Treasurer
Bev Wright - Secretary
Barry Fitzgerald
Don Martin
John Atkin
Tom Pickard
Glen White
Jim Harris
6
Jim Humphrey
Mary Zelinski (Resource)
Program Consultant - Industry Canada, London
Catherine Upfold (Resource)
Program and Services Officer - Human Resources Canada
Board Members
Operations of the Elgin CDC are
overseen by a volunteer Board of
Directors and 2 non-voting
volunteer members that act as a
resource team.
Our
Board Members are committed to
improving the local economy
through community based
economic development and job
creation.
OW-09-z000
No.
Report
The Corporation of the
City of St. Thomas
11
CROO-OS
FileNo.
and Members of Elgi
Warden D. McPhai
County Council
Directed to:
19,2000
Apri
Date:
Ontario Works Information Report
Subject
Attachments:
Ontario Works
Department
1
Prepared by: Chester Hinatsu, Director
RECOMMENDA TlON:
of the Director of Ontario Works be received and filed as information.
Works
members ofCouncit on the progress of the consolidated Ontario
That the information fepar
update
This report wi
Department.
CONSOLIDATlON
On Aprill, 1999, after several months of planning, the two departments merged into a single
delivery agent in a relatively seamless manner. The County's social assistance client files were
transferred to the City's computer system and social assistance cheques were distributed without
any major problems. The transition period required adjustments for both staff and clients,
however, through a cooperative effort we were able to integrate our systems. Staff are fully
committed to improving our operation and continue to move ahead with further changes.
STAFFING:
The new organization required a new structure and Kate Demare was appointed Manager of
Employment and Childcare and Joe DeBruyn, a former County caseworker, became the Manager
of Income Maintenance. In addition to the consolidated staff of the City and County we have
hired four (4) additional Caseworkers and one (1) additional Employment Resource Worker.
The additional staff were required as a result of the transfer of 450 sole support parent cases
from the Province, of which 120 were County residents, Following the transfer of sole support
cases, staff were involved in the planning for Childcare management responsibilities, which
necessitated the hiring of a Childcare Assessment worker. The transfer of responsibilities
involved the managing of funds for all fee subsidy, wage subsidy, resource centres and resource
teachers, in the City and County. At this point there are 10 child care centres and two resource
centres serving 186 fee subsidy families and 263 children. The Ontario Works Department now
operates with a total staff of 30.
ACCOMMODATION:
The relocation of staff and operations into one site still remains unresolved. A second Reques
for Proposals has been called with a closing date of April 24, 2000. We are anticipating a
decision in May and a possible "move in" date in the fall. The eventual move to a single site
will solve many of our operational difficulties and further unify our staff.
THE FUTURE
We have made significant progress over the past year, however, we also recognize there is a
great deal of new challenges ahead. On the employment side we are planning for a June 2000
implementation of Ontario Works Technology (O.W.T.) which will automate our employment
programs and provide the tools to track and report data necessary for funding calculations. On
the Income Maintenance side we will be moving from our present Schooley and Mitchell
computer system, to the provincial Caseworker Technology (C.W,T.), with a conversion date of
October 2000. This system will link us to all Ontario Works delivery agents in Ontario through
a central data base. It will also facilitate our shift to the new Service Delivery Model (S;D.M.)
which will again revamp our system. The new model will be initiated by the end of this year and
will be fully operational by 200 I
Page 2 of 2
.....' The
The last major undertaking will be the transfer of program management of Social Housin:--.
Federal/Provincial Agreement has been signed, clearing the way for the transfer and new
regulations are expected to be passed this spring to set the framework for devolution. Th¡
transfer will again require additional staff and space to assume the management role. We
anticipate devolution to occur in 2001
certain
the efforts of staff and j am
level of commitment.
We have accomplished a great deal in the past year through
the challenges we face in the next year will be met with an equal
R(¿)UIl7i~~
--1:. Hina!su
Director Ontario Works
R. Main, City Administrator
M. MacDonald, Cnunty Administrator
CH:lb
c.c.
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REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF
MAY 16, 2000 - MORNING SESSION
STAFF REPORTS
C. Watters, Manager of Engineering Services - Overweight/Oversize Moving Permit
(ATTACHED)
1
(ATTACHED)
to Tub Rooms,
Services - Surplus Equipment
Services - Equipment/Renovations
Homes and Senior
M. Fleck, Director of Homes and Senior
Terrace Lodge (ATTACHED)
M. Fleck, Director of
2
3.
Under Manulife Pol
H. Underhill, Director of Human Resources - Long Term Disability Benefit
#21141 Class G - Management Group Employees (ATTACHED)
4.
(ATTACHED)
the Police Services Board
C. Bishop, Manager of Library Services - County Archives
to
Appointments
M. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer,
(ATTACHED)
5.
6.
to the
Schedules
Provincial Offences Act
M. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer,
Agreement (ATTACHED)
7
Museum
- Elgin County Pioneer
Student
,
Summer
-
of Financial Services,
,
L. Veger, Director
(ATTACHED)
~'l
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
APRIL 27.2000
DATE
SUBJECT: OVERWEIGHT I OVERSIZE MOVING PERMIT
Introduction
Presently, the County's Engineering Services Department issues a moving permit in accordance with
By-Law No. 1839 dated July 9'h, 1963. Conditions made under this By-Law and references to specific
sections of the Highway Traffic Act are obsolete and must be updated. Other conditions in the previous
By-Law such as not insisting on liability insurance coverage also existed and must be changed.
Discussion/ Conclusion
The Engineering Services Department has developed a new By-Law and permit form similar in format to
the Road Occupancy Permit currently in use. The new permit form asks for more specific information
and clarifies liability issues and escort requirements. The cost of the permit shall be $100.00 per move,
same as the Road Occupancy Permit. This price was chosen because the same amount of work is
required by this department to issue either permit.
Annual permits will cost $500.00 per year and be granted on the merits of the information supplied on
the initial permit form. If the annual permit's parameters change throughout the year (i.e. different load
size, route, weight, etc.) a new application form must be submitted to the Manager of Engineering
Services for approval. Different requirements may be specified by the County when this information is
submitted (i.e. an escort vehicle may be required if load size increases significantly). If the applicant
knows what parameters may differ prior to the submission of the initial permit form the applicant may
submit all the information for approval at once so that future approvals that year won't be necessary.
tractor"
"Over Dimensional farm vehicles exempt. - (1) This part,
do not apply to over dimensional farm vehicles."
include farm
does not
Motor Vehicle
Section 113 of the Highway Traffic Act states
other than regulations made under this section
"
of the Highway Traffic states
1 (1)
Section
Most of the conditions on the new permit form are similar to the Ministry of Transportation moving
permit. A copy of the permit will be made available to any emergency service group upon request.
;'",'
That the new By-Law and permit form application for Overweight / Oversize moves be accepted for use
by the Engineering Services Department and that previous By-Law No. 1839 and 96-47 be repealed.
Recommendation
SUBMISSION
MARK M ALD
CHI~F ADMIN~TRATIVE OFFICER
RESãM~U L Y SUBMITTED
CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Permit No,
The Corporation of the County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive' S!. Thomas. On!. . N5R 5V1 . Phone (519) 631-1460 ex!. #4 . Fax (519) 631-4297
OVERSIZE I OVERWEIGHT MOVING PERMIT
Schedule 'A'
By-Law No, XX-X
DATE OF APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMA TIOM
~EçrlºN 1
CONTACT PERSON
APPLICANT
APPLICANT'S MAILING ADDRESS
POSTAL CODE
FAX
APPLICANT'S TELEPHONE
CONTACT PERSON
TRANSPORTING COMPANY
TRANSPORTING COMPANY'S ADDRESS
FAX
TRANSPORTER'S TELEPHONE
dimensions in metric)
SECTION 2 - Df;;SCRIeTION OF tOAD AND ROUTE (Please indicate all
DESCRIPTION OF LOAD
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE
(metres)
TOTAL WIDTH AT TIRES
NO. OF WHEELS PER AXLE
NO. OF AXLES
(metres)
OVERALL HEIGHT
(toones)
TOTAL WEIGHT
(metres)
OVERALL LENGTH
(metres)
OVERALL WIDTH
PRESENT LOCATION
DESTINATION
EXACT ROUTE TO BE FOLLOWED
PROPOSED TIME OF MOVE
*NOTE:A MAP SHOWING THE EXACT ROUTE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOAD MY§l ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION.
Please Note: Invoices will not b~ Issued - Cheques are payable to the County of Elgin
PERMIT FEE: $100.00
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE
MOVING DATE
$500.00 (REFER TO ANNUAL PERMIT CONDITIONS ON REVERSE)
I have read, understand and agree to the conditions set forth on this application and assume all cost incurred by the County of Elgin, liability fo
all damages which may be incurred and to indemnify and hold ·harmless the County of Elgin from any actions, claims, suits or demands made
against the County by any person arising out of the issuance of this permit. (REFER TO CONDITIONS ON REVERSE)
3
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SECTION 3 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND APPROVAL [OFFICE USE ONLY]
SINGLE MOVE PERMIT FEE PAID $ 100,00
ANNUAL PERMIT FEE PAID $ 500.ºº
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT (if applicable) $
PROOF OF LIABILITY INSURANCE: YES_ NO_ AMOUNT OF COVERAGE: $
TYPE OF ESCORT REQUIRED (see conditions on reverse)
SPECIAL CONDiTIONS
-
Manager of Engineering Services Date Approved
Dale Si9ned
Signature of Ap~licant
CONDITIONS
This-permit is issued under Section 110 of the Highway Traffic Act and is subject to the conditions within this permit. The permIt
holder must complv to <!!llhe reauiremf3nts of 1t)6 HigJ ¡way .Traffle Ac! (';loci this permit does not grant permissiQ!l to disobey aoy. (If
those ReQulations.
times create the least interference with traffic as
atal
No portion of any road shall be closed at any time. The transporter mus
possible throughout the execution of the work granted under this permit.
2,
A refundable security deposit may be requested by the County of Elgin during the execution of any permit. The applicant and I 0
he transporter is responsible for any damage done 10 the road and the deposit may be used to remedy any damages and return
he roadway to its condition prior to the execution of this permit.
A minimum of $ 3,000,000.00 liabitity insurance specifically issued to cover the type of work granted under this permit shall be
held by the transporter stated in this permit. A copy of this liability insurance must be submitted with every permit application.
The transporter assumes all liability and wIH "save the County of Elgin harmless" when granted a permit.
3.
4.
This permit is· NOT valid: a) On roads other than E[gin County Roads as defined by the Elgin County Road Consolidating By-Law
as amended time to time, b) at any time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and
vehlc[es on the road are not c[early seen at a distance of 150 metres or less, c) between one half hour before sunset and one hat:
hour before sunrise, d) 0/1 ;.my Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday.
5,
a) Between one half hour after sunrise and one half hour before sunset, b) on Monday through Friday.
This permit IS valid:
6.
or at any other date where "half
not be issllcd during the months of March and Ap
OvelWeight permits are no! valid and wi
load" season is in force.
7.
This permit must be produced on demand of a police officer or an officer appointed for carrying out the provisions of the Highway
Traffic Act.
This permit is issued on the condition the permit holder accepts responsibility for any and aU damage that may be caused to
overhead wires, structures, roads, infrastructure, signs or railway right of ways. The permit holder must obtain the necessary
approvals from all encroachments and I or any provincial or municipal permits required for the proposed routes.
8,
9.
This permit may be terminated at the discretion of the Manager of Engineering Services for the breach of any condition of this
permit.
Where a permit is issued in respect of;
1) Height: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded one on top at the othel
2) Width: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded side by side or crosswise.
3) Length: The load shall not be composed of articles loaded one behind the other and any overhang to the rear shall
exceed 4.65 m from the centre of the rearmost axle unless othelWise stated.
4) Weight: The load shall not be composed of more that one article. When crossing bridges, vehicles of over
45,400 kg gross weight must be operated at the lowest practicable speed. Bridge postings and load restrictions pursuant to
Part VIII, Section 114to Section 127 of the Highway Traffic Act apply.
not
10.
11
2. Vehicles and loads in excess of the width and J or length prescribed under Section 109 of the Highway Traffic Act shall be marked
with four or more flags, one as near as practicable to each corner of tile vehicle or load. The flags shall be bright red or orange ir
colour and shall be not less than 40 cm X 40 cm square. Where a vehicle or load is wider at any point or points on either side
than at the corner, it shall, where practicable, be so marked with such a flag at the widest point on each side.
;'-'/
Vehicles and loads in excess of the length prescribed under Seclion 109 of the Highway Traffic Act shall, in addition to the flags
required under Condition 11, display on the rear, in D clearly visible position, a sign bearing the words "LONG LOAD~ in black
letters at least 200 mm wide with lines forming the letters at least 30 mm wide on a yellow background, The sign to be removed
or covered when not in use.
3,
holder provides an escort vehicle or vehicles either proceeding or
to 3.99 m
to 4,99 m
and greater
2.61 m
4.00m
5.00m
No escort required
Private escort required
Police escort required
permi
14. This permit may be issued with the condition that the
foUowing the oversize I overweight vehicle or load:
Width requirements for escort vehicles:
to 36.75 m
to 45.74 m
and greater
23.01m
36.76 m
45,75 m
No escort required
Private escort required
Police escort required
Length requirements for escort vehicles:
15. NOTE; Where a permit is Issued on condition the permit holder provide Private Escort Vehicle or Vehicles:
1) The escort vehicle(s) shall be operated by a person not less than 18 years of age,
2) The escort vehicle{s) shall not have more than 2 axles and a wheelbase length of not less than 2.65 meters and shall be
equipped with an amher flashing roof light visible from the front and rear for a distance of at least 150 metres and shall
precede on a two lane roadway or follow on a four lane roadway at a distance of 60 to 150 metres and shall bear a sign
clearly visible for a distance of at least 150 metres, "CAUTION OVERSIZE LOAD FOLLOWS" or "CAUTION OVERSIZE
LOAD AHEAD~ as the case may be in black letters at least 200 mm high with lines forming the letters at least 30 mm wide on
a yellow background. The sign to be removed or covered when not in use.
3) When escorting a movement in excess of 4.00 metres in width, the escort vehicle(s) and towing vehicles{s) shall be equipped
with a working two way radio communication device permitting inler-communication between the vehicles.
4) An escort vehicle shan be equipped with a fire extinguisher in effective working order, six 45 em (18~) traffic cones.
5) AU units, including the escort vehlcle(s) will be operated with headlights on, when travelling on a roadway.
4
ANNUAL PERMIT CONDITIONS - Annual Permits will only be granted if all information submitted in Sections 1 and 2 of
this permit application remain the same during each and every move, If any of the submitted information or parameter of the proposed
move(s) has changed (for example: different route traveled, size of load has changed, weight of load has changed, etc,). a new oermit
form must be submitted showing the changes to the original permit application. No moving operation shall commence until the specific
conditions of that move have been approved by the Manager of Engineering Services,
COUNTY OF ELGIN
By-Law No. 99-
"BEING A BY-LAW-.l9 PROVIDE FOR THE GRANTING OF PERMITS TOMOVE OVERSIZE_OR
OVERWEIGHT LOADS ON COUNTY ROADS"
990,
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 110, Part VII, of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O.
as amended, provides that a municipal corporation may grant a permit for the moving of heavy
vehicles, loads, objects or structures in excess of the dimensional limits set out in Section 109 or the
weight limits set out in Part VIII, on roads they have jurisdiction over.
1
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin deems it expedient to control
and regulate the movement of heavy vehicles. loads and objects or structures on County Roads and
provide for the issuing of permits related thereto.
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of Eigin enacts as follows:
THAT in this by-law;
(a) "Council" shall mean the Councii of the Corporation of the County of Elgin
1
(b) "County road" shall mean all roads included in the County of Elgin road system as defined
in the Corporation of the County of Elgin by-law "Adopting a Plan of County Road
Improvement and Establishing a County Road System" and any amendments thereto.
THAT no person shall be permitted to travel on a County Road if their weight or dimensions
exceed those prescribed under the I'lighway Traffic Act, without the submission and approval
of a permit and all conditions are met to the satisfaction of the County of Elgin.
2.
THAT a permit may be issued by the County of Elgin Road Superintendent or designate in
accordance with the conditions and fees set out in Schedule "A" of this by-law and that the
granting of the permit shall rest solely In the discretion of the above mentioned authorities and
may be subject to special circumstances or rejection all together.
3.
THAT all costs associated with the permit and the proposed move in accordance with the
terms of the permit will be the responsibility of the applicant.
4.
THAT a refundable security deposit may be required to fulfill the conditions of the permit
application and that the deposit may be used to repair any infrastructure, signage or other part
of the road system damaged as a result of the execution of the move.
5.
THAT every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law shall upon conviction be
liable to payment of a fine, as set out in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990.
6.
1839 and 96-47, and the same are, hereby repealed
THAT By-Law No.
7.
THAT this by-law shall come Into force and take effect upon the final passing thereof.
8.
day of December, 1999.
time and finally passed this ??th day of December, 1999.
Rien VanBrenk,
Warden.
5
time this ??(
Mark G. McDonald,
County Administrator Clerk,
first time and second
READ a third
READ a
REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Homes Report #2 for May 16, 2000
From: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Senior Citizens
Surplus Equipment
2000
May 1
Subject:
Date
round
The County policy for disposition of surplus equipment details the procedure to
be: - offered to other departments within the County first, then for advertisement
for public bid for the equipment.
ntroduction/Back
Discussion/Concluslon
At Elgin Manor and Terrace Lodge we have accumulated surplus equipment
such as bedside cabinets, old hospital type beds, chairs. bed rails. drapes, etc.
This equipment/stock does not have large values; however, the public could be
interested. We have developed an inventory listing of the equipment/stock that
we believe might be offered through a yard/garage sale and the proceeds be
directed to the donation accounts for each Home. This report is presented for
Council consideration of this request to deviate from County policy to dispose of
this surplus equipment/stock.
Recommendation
THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to dispose of
the surplus equipment/stock identified as "redundant" through the means of a
yard/garage sale, and that the proceeds be directed to the donation accounts for
the Homes.
Approved for submission:
Mark G. McDonald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Respectfully submitted:
Marilyn . Fie
Director of Homes and Seniors Services
REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Homes Report #3 for May 16, 2000
From: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Semor Citizens
Equipment/Renovations to Tub Rooms, Terrace Lodge
2000
May 1,
Subject:
Date
round
Terrace Lodge currently has two whirlpool tubs that are used to lift residents Into
the tub and provide a whirlpool bath. In addition. these tubs are used for the
Day Program participants for whirlpool bathing
Introduction/Back
Discussion/Conclusion
The other tub rooms that currently have regular tubs require some renovations to
allow the installation of the newer type tub. We previously planned to renovate
the existing tub and adjacent shower rooms and this could be done with minimal
disruption
By providing additional whirlpool units, the staff would have access on each
floor, each wing to more bathing units. This would provide more convenient
access and availability of bathing times for the residents.
The tub units and lifts that we have at Elgin Manor and Bobier Villa are the
preferred equipment, and each unitllift is approximately $27,000.00.
Renovations are estimated at $23,000. The funds for this project have been
included in the other accommodation envelope.
to proceed with
Recommendation
THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized
the tub/shower room renovations at Terrace Lodge,
Approved for submission:
Respectfully submitted:
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Mark G. onald
Chief Administrative Officer
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Marilyn D. Fie
Director of Homes and Seniors Services
REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Homes Report #1 for May 16, 2000
From: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Senior Citizens
Painting Projects for the Homes
May 12, 2000
Subject:
Date
round
Elgin County Council authorized the advertisement for tender submissions for
the painting of Terrace Lodge and Bobier Villa interiors
Introduction/Back
Discussion/Conclusion
May
The advertisement was placed in the news media and bids closed Friday
12, 2000. The following is a summary of the bids.
Bobier Villa
Price
Contractor
$ 23,545.35
962.54
$ 41
Ontario
Ontario
Wallacetown
Rodney
Smart Painting
H. D. Decoratin
Colour
REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Homes Report #1 for May 16, 2000 - Continued
Subject: Painting Projects for the Homes
Terrace Lodoe
There was one bid received for this project, however, based on other projects and past
information, it was felt the bid may be too high. Council may wish to re-advertise this
project.
Recommendation:
THAT the following bid be accepted for the painting of Bobier Villa:
H. D. Decorating, Wallacetown, Ontario in the amount of $23,545.35; and,
That the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contract with
the successful bidder.
Respectfully submitted:
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Marilyn D. eck
Director of Homes and Seniors Services
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Department
M. Eastbury,Human Resources
Louise
May 3, 2000
FROM:
DATE:
Long Term Disability Benefit under Manulife Policy #21141 Class G-
Management Group Employees
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Presently, the Long Term Disability Benefit Amount for the above group is 66.7% of monthly
earnings, to a maximum of $5,000. The Non-Evidence Limit (non-medical evidence) for this benefit is
also set at $5,000, Due to the most recent wage increase for the non-union employees, in particular
the Management Gronp, the benefit amount and the non-evidence limit are no longer adequate,
DISCUSSION
Buffett Taylor & Associates Ltd., our Benefits Consultants, inform us that Manulife has stated that
on a stand-alone basis, they are prepared to increase the overall maximum benefit amount to $10,000.
for Class G, with no rate increase. However, because of the small size of Class G, the non-evidence
limit would have to remain at $5,000, in order not to incur additional premium costs,
For coverage above the non-evidence limit, an employee must complete and submit (only one
applicant at present) an "Evidence ofInsurability" form for approval from Manulife. The form
simply requests some medical history from the applicant.
CONCLUSION
To ensure that all entitled employees are adeqnately covered, our benefit consultants suggest that the
benefit amount should be increased as outlined above (without incurring extra costs) and the non-
evidence limit remains at $5,000,
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT based on the recommendation orBuffett Taylor, the Long Term Disability benefit amount
under ",'" Class G, for the Management Group, be increased to $10,000.00
effecti' ,
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;uanulife Policy #21141,
immediately.
Louise M. Eastbury, Human Resources
Human Resources
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library Service
FROM:
May 5, 2000
COUNTY ARCHIVES
DATE
SUBJECT
BACKGROUND
ARCHIVES ASSOCIATION:
The Archives Association has a tremendous interest in artefacts and the preservation of
historical documents. This knowledge would be most beneficial to the Archivist. In
addition, The Archives Association has a dedicated volunteer base that should be
encouraged and nurtured. The Archivist should explore and report to Council the exact
nature and structure of the Archives Associations' relationship with the County.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of this report is to propose an organizational structure and budget
(capital and operations) for the development of a County Archives.
GOVERNANCE:
Since the County is the primary funding agent, County Council shall be responsible for
all policy decisions related to the archives. The Archives Association would provide
ongoing advice to the Archivist for consideration by Council.
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The County Archivist would report to The Manager of Library Services, who in turn
reports to County Council. The budget would form part of the Library Services overal
budget and the Archivist would be considered as part of the Library Department.
LOCA TION:
The lower level of the County Administration Building would be suitable as the new
location for the Archives for the following reasons:
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Minor renovations required
Easy access for public
Existing washroom facilities
Easy access to loading dock
Ample space for shelving and storage
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This would be dependant on the City Social Services Department vàcating the space
across from Administrative Services and the Library Department relocating to that space
The Library Department would fit very comfortably in this space as the majority of their
collections have been relocated out to the branch libraries to serve the public more
efficiently. Renovations to the Social Services Department would be minimal assuming
only the removal of one wall between offices to provide a more open space and minor
cosmetic changes.
Alternatively, the fourth floor could be renovated but this would require extensive
construction, including the installation of washrooms and barrier-free designs.
RECRUITMENT:
Staff recommends that a full-time Archivist be hired on a one-year contract to help
establish this new function. The Special Projects Officer-Archives would assist the new
Archivist.
PRIMARY DUTIES OF THE ARCHIVIST:
Develop a floor plan for the establishment of a County Archives in the lower level of
the County Administration Building
Develop a method to consult with the Archives Association to discuss common
interests
Develop a Collection Development Policy for consideration by County Counci
Develop funding partnerships with outside agencies
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2000 AND 2001 PROPOSED BUDGET:
In 2000 we anticipate budgeting for the last quarter of the year (see attached draft
budget). The 2001 draft budget is presented for information purposes only as its
approval will be subject to consideration by County Council. However, it provides a
snapshot into the function for next year.
RECOMMENDATION:
That, a County Archives be established as an adjunct to the County Library System
and,
That, staff be directed to hire one full-time Archivist (1 year contract position) according
to the attached job description; and,
That, among other duties, the Archivist develops a "Collection Development Policy"; and
funding partnerships be established with outside agencies for the collection and display
of archival materials for consideration by County Council: and further,
That, the Archivist reporting to the Manager of Library Services, develop a floor plan for
the establishment of a County Archives in the lower level of the County Administration
Building and
That the 2000 budget be approved as presented
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Respectfully submitted
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450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl
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Summarv of Position
Reporting to the Manager of Library Services, the Archivist is responsible for performing the appraisal,
arrangement, description, reference, and preservation of historical materials to ensure accessibility to the
residents and businesses of Elgin County.
2.
Incumbent(s):
Cathy Bishop
Title(s) ofImmediate
Supervisor(s):
Manager of
Library Services
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Supervision For):
Positions Supervised (Provides Overall
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in Library and Information Science or
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fosition Prerequisites:
1 Minimum Post secondary degree, graduate level preferred,
History ITom an accredited institution.
The incumbent working toward their archival certification is preferred
1-3 years previous experience with archival collections is preferred
1-3 managerial experience
Excellent organizational and assessment skills
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Knowledge of information based computer systems (CD Roms, On-line Databases) is required.
Strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent written/verbal cOl11l11unication skills.
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KEY FUNCTIONS iPlease Number
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ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Organization and management ofthe County archives
Directs the retention, cataloguing, safe storage, preservation and, if necessary, the restoration ofthe archival
collection; including the format in which the records will be maintained
Determines records to be destroyed and ensures the safe and efficient elimination ofthese records
Ensures reasonable access to the archival collection by all interested parties.
Ensures that the staff is committed to providing a high level of public service and creates a climate that
encourages the search for creative approaches to ful:fi1l the departments' mandates.
Conducts a public relations program to encourage public support for archival programs and initiatives and to
gain donations to the collection.
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the Manager of Library Services
with purchasing processes
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY:
financial needs to
are approved, proceeds
Presents the departments
Once the expenditures
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INEORMATION/MATERIAL RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITY:
1 Works with specialised forms of records such as manuscripts, electronic records,
cartographic records, motion pictures and sound recordings
Ensures all materials are stored and maintained within prescribed archival standards and procedures
Ensures public access to records, within reasonable limits, considering financial restrictions and the over-
all preservation ofthe collection
photographs,
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PHYSICAL/SENSORY ~KILL & EFFORT) REOUlRED
Position requires extended time to the individual's workstation and long periods of
Concentration on job tasks.
Occasional lifting and repetitive motion will be required of the incumbent.
Incumbent must possess a coordination of movement and manual skills.
Incumbent will be exposed to minimal health risks.
Coworkers, other management, the public will sometimes disrupt workflows.
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staff, management, and
skills to handle mu1tiple tasks.
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PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGMENT:
Must be mature and capable of a high degree of interaction with the public,
other government agencies and organizations both verbally and in writing.
Incumbent uses research (i.e. reference manuals), analytical and reasouing
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while ensuring the
within a limited budget,
Weighs the costs of maintaining virtually unlimited records,
needs of the public and the County of Elgin are met.
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CONTACTS
Interpersonal skills are essential to deal with a wide variety of contacts
Maintains effective working relationship with the general public, organizations and institutions,
donors to the collection, volunteers, and staff of the County of Elgin.
levels. (except
storage (dust and dirt on old records)
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WORKING CONDlTIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
Temperature in the working environment will vary within normal comfort
when working on the upper level.)
Work will be interrupted by the public, coworkers, supervisors, etc.
Poor working conditions when storing / retrieving documents from
Position exposes the individual to minimal health risks.
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COUNTY OF ELGIN
ELGIN COUNTY ARCHIVES
PROPOSED BUDGET - 2000 & 2001
2001
BUDGET
2000
BUDGET
(4 Months)
EXPENDITURES
Salaries
78,300
11,745
2,000
1,000
2,000
35,000
11,000
3,000
1,000
7,000
152,045
21,910
3,286
200
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200
3,000
28,596
Benefits
Staff Dev./Training
Travel
Association Fees/Memberships
Collection/Microfilm
Collection Processing
Furniture & Fixtures
Advertising
Supplies
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
17,000
2,000
70,000
12,000
-
25,000
107,000
ONE-TIME CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Renovations
Furniture
Microfilm Reader/Printer
Roll Film/Fiche Reader
Shelving (COMPACT)
TOTAL ONE-TIME EXPENDITURES
19,000
171,045
(43,240
127,805
135,596
(10,800)
124,796
Total Expenditures
Less Expenses already included in Library Budget
Net Cost to the County
250,000
124,796
125,204
Approved 2000 budget
2000 Estimated Expenditures
Surplus
125,204
127,805
2,601
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Surplus Brought Forward to 2001
2001 Estimated Expenditures
2001 Prelirninary Budget Request
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
FROM
2000
May 8th
DATE
(PSB)
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENTS TO THE POLICE SERVICES BOARD
Introduction
Now that resolutions have been passed by the six participating municipalities and the
Ministry has been requested to prepare the contract for OPP services, local Councils
should be thinking about appointing the two elected representatives and one municipal
appointee to the PSB.
Discussion
According to Charlie Williamson of the OPP Contract Policing Branch, each of the six
municipalities must pass a resolution requesting that a Police Services Board, known as
the Elgin Group, be established. Then, in a covering letter, the names and addresses of
the suggested appointees are to be sent to Ms. Mary McDonald, Ministry of the Solicitor
General, Public Appointments Unit, 25 Grosvenor Street, 18th Floor, Toronto, On, M7 A
2H3. The Lt. Governor-in-Council will then appoint.
As a suggestion, the Mayors of the six municipalities should have a discussion and
determine from which municipalities the appointments shall be made. Then the names
and addresses of the candidates can be forwarded for appointment.
Conclusion
n an effort to expedite the establishment of a PSB, each participating municipality should
pass a resolution requesting the establishment of the Elgin Group and suggesting the
appointees to the PSB.
matter.
this is a Lower-Tier jurisdictiona
Recommendation
Council's information. as
For
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ALL of which iuespectfully submitted
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer
FROM
2000
May 9th
DATE
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES ACT - SCHEDULES TO THE AGREEMENT
SUBJECT
ntroduction
At Council's April 25th, 2000 meeting, a resolution was passed regarding transferring the
responsibility for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act from the Attorney
General to the County of Elgin. The resolution that was passed referred to three
schedules, A, B, and C that were broadly defined. The purpose of this report Is to present
the final wording of these schedules and to seek Council's concurrence
Discussion
Schedule A speaks to the costs of the proposed Municipal Partner (the County); Schedule
B addresses the method of revenue sharing amongst all parties; and, Schedule C defines
the Dispute Resolution Mechanism. Agreement is required on all three schedules before
the Ministry will consider a Memorandum of Understanding.
recommendation adopting the
Conclusion
It would be appropriate for County Council to pass a
schedules for consideration by the Attorney General
Recommendation
That the attached Schedules A, Band C of the Provincial Offences Agreement be adopted
for consideration by the various municipal partners and the Ministry of the Attorney
General.
ALL of which is respectfully submitted
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Mark G. McDonald,
Chief Administrative Officer.
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Schedule "A" - Costs of the Proposed Municipal Partner:
The County agrees to provide a year-end reconciliation of the actual costs and
revenues provided by the County under Bill 108.
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The County agrees to report to the Partner Administrators within 30 days following
the fiscal year end, on December 31, as to estimated revenues and expenses for the
coming year, to consider any recommendations made by the Partner Administrators,
and that in the event the Partners cannot agree on the estimated costs of operations,
recommend proceeding to the Dispute Resolution Mechanism.
2.
its
B" - Revenue Sharin
Each municipality shall receive gross revenues generated from POA activity within
municipal boundaries, less expenses and a 10% administration fee payable to the
County of Elgin.
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Schedule
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quarter of the year following the fiscal
Such revenue shall be distributed in the first
year end and be subject to reconciliation
2
POA revenues from January 1998 to the date of transfer, January 1, 2001, will be
retained by the County of Elgin and the City of SI. Thomas, in accordance with the
CRF formulas provided by the Province
3.
C" - Dispute Resolution Mechanism
The Partners (defined as all lower-tier municipalities in the County of Elgin and the
separated City of SI. Thomas) agree to foster and participate in a co-operative
approach to disputes and agree that all reasonable efforts will be made to reso'
disputes informally and amicably at an early stage.
,ve
Schedule
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In the event that a dispute arises between a Partner and the County with respect to
the terms and conditions of the LSA, or with respect to the service levels, the
Partners and the County agree to use the mechanism set out in this Section to
resolve the dispute.
2
The provisions of this section do not apply to issues governed by the Ministry of the
Attorney General, the provisions and obligations under the MOU or LSA or any issues
relating to the judiciary, principles of justice, or corporate management issues of the
County, or issues related to budget unless the dispute is supported by the majority of
Partners in a Catchment Area.
3.
In the event that a dispute or concern arises between a Partner(s) and the County,
and such dispute or concern cannot be resolved through initial discussions between
the County Administrator and the Partner Administrators, such dispute or concern wi
be referred to a meeting involving the Administrators representing all Partners
4.
3
The meeting of the Administrators is designed to foster and assist in the resolution of
the dispute and to encourage recommendations to the concerned Partner and the
County in order to facilitate a resolution
5.
If such resolution or recommendation results in a necessary amendment to this
Agreement, upon the agreement of all impacted Partners and the County, such
amendment shall be reduced to writing and become part of this Agreement after
being duly executed by the County and all of the Partners. Should all of the
municipalities not agree, any Partner may proceed to arbitration.
6.
Where the Partners and the County are unable to reach a resolution to the dispute or
where the recommendation of the Administrators does not resolve the dispute, the
Partners may choose to: a) discontinue the dispute or, b) choose the services of a
third party mediator to facilitate resolution of the dispute or, c) proceed to arbitration.
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The mediator shall inquire into the issue in dispute and shall attempt to assist the
Partners in resolving the dispute and shall be selected upon majority vote of the
partners.
8
In the event that the Partners do not agree with the recommendations of the
mediator, any of the Partners may apply to an arbitrator to resolve the dispute and the
dispute shall be settled in accordance with the Arbitration statutes then in force in the
Province of Ontario, and this section com;titutes a submission under such Arbitration
statutes. The arbitrator shall be selected in accordance with Paragraph 10.
9.
Any arbitration will be conducted according to the rules for the conducting of
arbitrations of the Arbitration Institute of Canada Inc., in effect at the day of
commencement of the arbitration, and by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with
the Institute's rules. The arbitration will take place in the County of Elgin unless
otherwise agreed. The arbitration will be final and binding upon the Parties. The law
governing the procedures and the substance of the arbitration will be the law of
Ontario.
The Partners in dispute may agree in writing upon the appointment of a single
Arbitrator who will determine the dispute as sole Arbitrator. If the Partners in dispute
cannot agree on a sole Arbitrator then each of the Partners in dispute will appoint an
Arbitrator and provide the other party with written notice of the appointment. If one
party does not provide such notice, then the Arbitrator who has been appointed by
the other party will be the sole Arbitrator and will constitute the Arbitral Tribunal.
10.
Where the services of a mediator or an arbitrator are undertaken, the cost of such
mediator or arbitrator's services shall be shared by the Partners as part of the costs
associated with this agreement within the respective catchment area, the costs will be
distributed based on population.
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Any dispute arising from the failure of the County to fulfil its obligations as set out
under the MOU shall be filed with the Ministry of Attorney General and the dispute
resolution process as established within the MOU for disputes between the MOU and
the County shall apply.
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The Partners acknowledge and agree that when a matter is under dispute all service
provided by the County will continue in accordance with the terms of this Agreement
and the requirement of the Transfer Agreement.
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REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL
Linda B. Veger
FROM
10.2000
May
DATE
Museum
Pioneer
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Student
Summer
SUBJECT:
ntroduction/Discussion
The Elgin County Pioneer Museum has a small staff consisting of one full time and one
part time position. The summer months tend to be a busy season with an influx of
visitors and a number of special programs. One of our most successful programs for
young children is Talbot Trail Kids. This program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays and
introduces children to the history of the surrounding area in an entertaining manner. A
student usually runs this program.
The Museum relies on students to assist with programs, tours, and developing new
schools programming. The County, in the past, has been able to access students
through Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) at no cost. This year HRDC is
asking the County to make a contribution to the wages.
We have been approved for one student. Over thirteen weeks, the cost to the County
would be approximately $1,400. Although not planned for, the Museum will endevour to
absorb this cost throughout the budget if approved by Council.
Pioneer
Recommendation
be directed to hire one summer student for the Elgin County
as approved by HRDC, at a cost to the County not to exceed $1,400.
THAT staff
Museum
Mark G. nald
Chief Administrative Officer
Respectfully submitted
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Linda B. Veger (./
Director of Financial Services
11/05/00
summstud
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE - MA Y 16, 2000
/terns for Consideration
John LeMaistre, Executive Director/City Clerk, Administrative Services, City of
Nepean, with a resolution concerning pesticide use on public and private property.
(ATTACHED)
1
Denise Labelle-Gelinas, City of Cornwall, with a resolution requesting AMO to lobby
to have the municipal financial period changed to March 31st of any given year.
(ATTACHED)
2
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, with a "Model Resolution - Municipal Leaders'
Resolution on Climate Change" urging the federal and provincial governments to
make climate protection a priority. (ATTACHED)
3.
Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, with a resolution concerning
subsidies for agricultural commodities. (ATTACHED)
4.
Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, with a resolution concerning the low
water level problem. (ATTACHED)
5
Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit, requesting the County waive the escalation clauses In
the lease between the Board of Health and County of Elgin. (ATTACHED)
AI Bod, St. Thomas Chamber of Commerce, advised by phone that Councillor Walters
has been appointed as representative to the Chamber Board by both the County and
Municipality of Central Elgin
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7.
Please Circulate To:
All Ontario Municipalities
John LeMaistre
Executive Director I City Clerk, Administrative Services
The Corporation of the City of Nepean
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive
Nepean, ON K2G SK7
TO:
FROM:
The following is a motion passed by the General Policy and Administration Committee of the
Corporation of the City of Nepean on March 23, 2000. Please note that acknowledgement of
support is not required by the City of Nepeé l). Please forward any motions or correspondence
regarding support directly to The Honourable Dan Newman, Minister of Environment, Ontario
Ministry of the Environment, 135 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1 PS.
Farnworth
WHEREAS Nepean City Council acknowledges that the health risks associated with
chemical pesticide use on private and public land are of growing concern to the residents of
Nepean;
Moved by Councillor
on
AND WHEREAS Nepean City Council has passed a moratorium on pesticide use
lands, and further supports a moratorium on pesticide use on private property;
public
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Nepean City Council urges the Government of Ontario to
delegate authority to the municipalities for the purposes of regulating pesticide use on private
property;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all municipalities in Ontario be circulated a
copy of this motion, and encouraged to support such an amendment to provincial legislation.
Carried
"This is a paid announcement and views and comments cxpressed herein
are nut necessarily endorsed by AMCTO."
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The Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall
Naresh Bhargava
Andre Rivette
No; 03:100400
Movl1ld by Councillor:
Seconded by Councillor:
WHEREAS The Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall presently conducts Its busIness
In a fiscal year beginning January 1" and ending on December 31"; and
end figures; and
WHEREAS The Council often find Itself oompletlng Ita BUdgel procøee within the first quarter of a
new year: and
wishes to conduct its Budget deliberation with actual year
It
WHEREAS
WHEREAS TI'1e COuncil wish to find ways to enhance Its BUdget process while working with actual
expenditure figures;
NOW THEREFORE, The Council of the Corporation of the City of Cornwall requesl that the
Association of Municipalities of OntMo Investlgale and If possible lobby far changing the financial
penod Irom Decsmber 31" 10 March 31"of any given year, and that this resolution be forwarded
10 all Ontario Municipalities far suppon.
mfJfJtlng of Aprl110,
Cart/trod to be a true copy of a resolution passed by CIIy Counoll at lis regular
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Date at the CIty of Comwal
County of Stormont
this 11th day of April,
2000.
'D~L~'G~
Denise Labelle-Géllnas
Deputy Clerk
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nccl:!;'~liriJy rt't1cct the views or position!! gf Ih~ A~I.~ocuuion 01 MuniclpaUtil.!.Y (If Ontario (AMO), its
sub!i¡¡I'¡'~~t~ ~.( UIpD.n¡~ ofLic:C'rs¡ directors ~f'\!.I!~'_.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Fédérationcanadienne des municipalités
May 2,2000
MUNICIF'AL_LEADERS' STATEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Local Elected Official
or
Mayor
Dear
Mayor Sam Synard
Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador
President
Prêsident
communities
Extreme events like the Saguenay Disaster (1996), the Red River
Flood (1997), and the Great Ice Storm (1998) disrupt local economies,
dislocate families and cause physical and emotional stress. Climate
scientists predict extreme events will become more frequent as a result of
climate change induced by emissions of greenhouse gases.
Climate change is a threat to the quality of life In our
Councillor Joanne Monaghan
Kitimat, British Columbia
First Vice-President
Première vice-présidente
While some climate change is inevitable, much can be done to
reduce the impact. Communities can limit the pollution causing climate
change while saving on energy costs. And we can make our infrastructure
more resilient to extreme events.
Councillor Jack Layton
Toronto, Ontario
Second Vice-President
Deuxième vice..président
Many municipal governments are taking action now through
investments in energy-efficient building retrofits, in better processes for
distributing, treating water and managing waste and in community energy
systems and renewable energy. These investments save on energy bills
and improve local air quality. Most active communities have also joined our
Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) Program. If your municipality is not
participating, I urge you to join. All it takes is a resolution of council; a
sample Is available on our Web site: www.fs;rfJ.ca
Alderman John Sch
Calgary, Alberta
Third Vice-President
Troisième více-présldent
Maire suppléant Claude Cantin
Québec (Québec)
Président sortant
Past President
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The key to ensuring communities get the help they need to make
these investments is ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, the agreement
signed by 150 governments in 1997 that sets reduction targets for
developed nations. Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas
emissions 6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2012. Next November, national
governments will meet in The Hague, Netherlands to negotiate terms and
conditions for ratification. It is critical that Canada has the support it needs
to conclude negotiations
James W. Knight
Executive Director
Directeur général
Your council's endorsement of the attached Municipal Leaders'
Resolution on Climate Change will send the right message to federal
negotiators. Please fax back the attached Model Resolution before June
30, 2000 to (613) 241-7440.
(613) 241-7440
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MUNICIPAL LEADERS' RESOLUTION ON CLIMAIE_CJ-tANGE
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WHEREAS a global reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) is necessary to
slow climate change and reduce the risks to human health, the physical environment,
economy and quality of life;
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the warmest decade of the m
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1990 to
WHEREAS
WHEREAS the 1998 ice storm cost the City of Montreal $116 million; Baie Comeau
more than $2.5 million, and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton $6.32 million,
while the Red River flood cost Winnipeg $32.3 million.
WHEREAS these weather-related expenses are creating an additional financial burden
for municipalities at a time when responsibilities are increasing as a result of devolution
WHEREAS reducing greenhouse gases makes good economic sense. New and
improved infrastructure, energy efficiency, building retrofits, water conservation, more
effective wastewater treatment and distribution, renewable energy technologies, waste
reduction, better fleet management, etc., reduce municipal operating costs and help
maintain community services, while having a positive impact on the environment;
WHEREAS industrialized countries, realizing initial commitments were inadequate to
protect the Earth's climate system, agreed in December 1997 to the Kyoto Protocol
which, if ratified, commits Canada to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions six per
cent below 1990 levels between 2008 - 2012;
WHEREAS in November, national governments will meet in The Hague, Netherlands to
negotiate terms and conditions for ratifying the Kyoto Protocol It is critical that Canada
has the support it needs to conclude negotiations.
WHEREAS mayors and municipal leaders responsible for the well being of communities
across Canada urge federal and provincial/territorial governments to make climate
protection a priority;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the municipality of
endorse this MUNICIPAL LEADERS' RESOLUTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
ELECTED TITLE
NAME
DATE
MUNICIPALITY
241-7440
(613)
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Please Fax Back to
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The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore
Office of the Clerk
(519) 728-2700
1-877-249-3367
(519) 728-9530
PHONE:
419 Notre Dame
BELLE RIVER, Ontario
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ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES
ANDREA RIVEST, ACTING CLERK
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SUBSIDIES FOR AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
Please be advised that the Council
meeting of March 28, 2000:
RE:
Duly moved and seconded
being of all
well
is essential to the
WHEREAS, agriculture is the economic foundation of the country;
AND WHEREAS, a healthy competitive agricultural community
Canadian citizens
for the
AND WHEREAS, the current level of farm subsidy in the United States and other countries far exceeds
the subsidy on similar crops grown by Canadian farmers creating an unfair market advantage;
AND WHEREAS, the lack of a fair, competitive
agricultural industry in Canada;
consequences
in disastrous
result
will
market
AND WHERAS, there is an urgent need for the Government of Canada to take steps to resolve the unfair
market conditions that adversely impact the Canadian farming community
NOW THEREFORE, the Town of Lakeshore, petitions the Federal Government to take immediate steps
in support of the Canadian farming community, for the short term, by increasing the current safety net
program to a level more in keeping with the subsidy provided in the United States, and as a long term
solution, to work with the World Trade Organization to equalize subsidies for farm commodities to ensure
the long term financial viability of farming as an industry in Canada;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be circulated to Susan Whelan, M.P. Essex, to all
municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their endorsement and to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities for distribution to all municipalities in Canada for their endorsement.
Your kind consideration and endorsement of this resolution would be appreciated.
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Andrea Rivest.
Acting Clerk
in Canada
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - All Municipalities
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in th'dC;eat Lakes, lin pdttiéular Lake,
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ANDWHERßAS '. the lo,w w¡ater levels are cr~fing,signifi~qnt il11pact on. the vitality of th!~
community resulting. in $eve~e economic problem$. and 10$$ of bU$Îne$$ and a$$e$$ment for the
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AND WHEREAS adequate Water levels are crucial to the vitality of our c01!lfnunity;
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At(D WHEREAS the Fedel(~l a~d P1,"~vincial G,9ve~nments hayè q,n o~j¡gaiion/o provideslofcþ
safe harbors/or-the protect/on of the lakeb(Jaters and coast g¡¡,ard service,' ,
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Our Missloj'iiS,to,$overn hone~tly~ opeilly, arid efñciently'i1\ ~erVjng all the residents ~ the
municipality mal,<ing it th~ best place to work, play a~d invest.
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(519) 631-9900
(519) 633-0468
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Chief Administrative Officer
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 5Vl
Dear Mr. McDonald:
A meeting of the Elgin-St. Thomas Board of Health was held April 26, 2000. The lease between the
Board of Health and the County of Elgin was discussed.
The Board passed a resol1Jtion to request the County's support for the proposal entitled "99 Edward
Street - Property Matters" dated March 17, 1999 whereby under the Terms and Conditions of the
report the County would agree to waive the escalation elauses for a period of up to tlµ'ee years.
look forward to your response.
We
Yours sincerely,
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Board of Health
PO:ke
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE - MA Y 16, 2000
Consent Aaenda
C.F. Murray, District Manager and Director - Ontario Regulation 362, Ministry of the
Environment, with copy of correspondence regarding PCP Waste Transfer to Alberta
Special Waste Treatment Centre (ATTACHED)
Items for Information
1
Gar Knutson, M.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, regarding the Federal Government's
role in the national health care system (ATTACHED)
2
Donna Stewart, Manager, Conservation Strategies Division, Environment Canada,
with information on the Stormwater Detention Ponds of Southern Ontario and wildlife
at risk. (letter attached - "fact sheet" available in Administration Services Office)
3.
to
Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, announcing legislation
be tabled to protect species and their habitat, "Species at Risk Act (SARA)"
(ATTACHED)
4
Honourable Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, acknowledging Council's
support for the Township of South Glengarry's resolution concerning grants and
subsidies to municipalities for water and sewage infrastructure work. (ATTACHED)
5.
James M. Flaherty, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, with
a progress report on the first year of implementation of the Provincial Offences Act.
(ATTACHED)
6
a) Bryan Tuckey, Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting), Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing; and b) John Maddox, Municipal Services Office, Southwestern re:
Regional Delivery of One Window Provincial Planning Services. (ATTACHED)
7
Premier Michael D. Harris, 1) acknowledging Council's resolution supporting the
redirection of a portion of provincial road taxes to municipal governments for road
repair; and 2) acknowledging Council's request for re-establishment of a driver
examination centre in the Elgin/St. Thomas area
8.
Robert A. Richards, President & CAO, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation
1) OPAC-Legislation, Regulatory and Policy Issues; 2) quarterly newsletter from
OPAC; 3) settlement reached between OPAC and the Ontario Public Services
Employees Union. (ATTACHED)
9
Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, supporting Council's resolutions:
1) Minister of Finance, re: funding revenue deficiency created by LSR Farmland/
Managed Forest rebate calculation; 2) Minister of Community and Social Services,
re: discriminatory policy regarding ChildCare Fee Subsidy Guidelines; 3) Premier of
Ontario, re: using a percentage of taxes collected on fuels, gasoline and license
registration for repair of downloaded roads.
3
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U.S. Co-chair, SOLEC
Lakes Basin Ecosystem
2
Harvey Shear, Canadian Co-chair and Paul J. Horvatln,
2000, re: information concerning the health of the Great
and the role played the SOLEC. (ATTACHED)
11
AMO Member Communication re: 1) Municipal Response to Drainage Program
Review; and 2) AMO Succeeds in Securing New Dollars for Municipalities.
(ATTACHED)
12
(ATTACHED)
The Honourable James Flaherty, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for
Native Affairs, acknowledging Council's resolution concerning the protection of
children from sexual exploitation (ATTACHED)
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AMCTO EXPRESS - Newsletter
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Ministère
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Ministry
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London (Ontario)
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519/873-5000
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Ford Motor Company of Canada
St. Thomas Assembly Plant
P.O. Box 2005,
St. Thomas, ON N5P 3Wl
March 31,
Mr. Wayne Jenkins
Attn:
Dear Mr. Jenkins:
RE: PCB Waste Transfer to Alberta Special Waste Tr!!Rtment Centre in Swan
Hills Alberta or Greater Than 50_Litres' of PCB LiQuid:
Instructions under Ontario Regulation 362 pursuant to the
This letter constitutes Director's
Environmental Protection Act.
IF YOU ARE:
The owner or are in control of PCB waste as defmed under Ontario Regulation 362
and
1)
The waste quantities contains greater than 50 Litres of PCB liquid;
2)
and
You have made arrangements with a carrier that has been Certified in Ontario to
transport PCB waste to the Alberta Special Waste Treatment Centre in Swan Hills
Alberta.
3)
Then these instructions hereby authorize you to remove these PCB waste and release them
to a carrier certified to transport PCB waste to the Alberta Special Waste treatment Centre
in Swan Hills, Alberta.
is subject to the following conditions:
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This authorization to the owner
For PCB waste being removed from a registered PCB storage site, the total
inventory of wastes stored shall be updated and copies submitted to the
District Office of the Ministry of Environment in accordance with Section
4(3) (a) (b) of Ontario Regulation 362.
1
All spills and leaks of PCB waste, that occur from the storage and handling
of PCBs while on your property, shall be reported forthwith to the Ministry's
Spills Action Centre (1-800-268-6060) and to officials of the municipality in
which they occur.
2
Every person engaged in the handling of PCBs or in charge of, managing or
supervising such handling covered by this instruction shall be responsible for
complying with each of these instructions.
3
The issuance of this letter in no way abrogates the owners's legal obligations to take all
reasonable steps to avoid violating other applicable provisions of this legislation and other
legislations and regulations.
truly
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Yours
C.F. Murray,
District Manager and
Director - Ontario Regulation 362
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attached
G:lus....IKILCANBA IPCBlford-pcb03. wpd
Distribution list
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Medical Officer of Health
Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit
99 Edward Street
St. Thomas, ON
N5P 1 Y8
Mr. Michael Whitson, Area Manager
Industrial Health & Safety
Ontario Ministry of Labour
217 York Street
London, ON N6A 5P9
The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas
P.O. Box 520
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 3V7
Clerk,
County of Elgin,
450 Sunset Drive,
St. Thomas, Ontario,
N5R 5Vl
The City of St. Thomas Fire Department
305 Wellington Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5R 21'2
St. Thomas Police Department
30 St. Catherine Street
St. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 2V8
Environment Canada
Environmental Protection Service
4905 Dufferin Street
Downsview, ON
M3H 5T4
Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Branch
Data Management & Systems
125 Resources Rd. West Wing,
Etobicoke, ON M9P 3V6
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Secrétaire parlementaire
du Premier ministre
Parliamentary Secretary
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Elgin, Middlesex, London
Mrs. Sandra J. HeffÌen
Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl
Dear Members of Council
Recently, there has been a lot of criticism and public concern about the state of
the Canadian health care system. Let me begin by saying that the federal
government maintained and continues to maintain that a national health care
system is our number one priority. We stand wholeheartedly behind the
principles of the Canada Health Act by ensuring that all Canadians are provided
universal, accessible and comprehensive health care.
There are a lot of misconceptions about the role of the federal government,
especially our financial role. I would like to take this opportunity to get a few of
the facts straight. In the recent Budget announcement the federal government
provided an additional $2.5 billion for spending in health care and education.
This translates into an investment of about $952 million in Ontario alone. Federal
support in these areas has risen in each of the last four federal budgets beginning
before the deficit was even eliminated. Another point that Mr. Harris is quick to
point out is that the federal government accounts for only 11 cents of every public
health care dollar spent in Ontario. This is simply not correct; the true figure is 33
cents of every dollar.
In the 1999 Budget arrnouncement $11.5 billion was set aside for health care, of
this Ontario received $4.4 billion. Last year's budget also included a special $3.5
billion cash supplement that was made available to the provinces to draw upon as
they see fit; in Ontario's case that amounted to roughly $1.3 billion. Of that
money, $755 million has been spent and the rest remains in a provincial bank
account gathering interest. Considering the dire state ofthe health care system in
Ontario why wouldn't the Premier use every possible resource availal
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Medicare does. I need to reiterate that the federal government stands behind the principles
of the Canada Health Act and is committed to working together with the provinces in order
to address long-term solutions required to protect and enhance universal health care. Long
term solutions require long term funding, something we are more than prepared to discuss
and negotiate with our provincial partners
Thank you for your correspondence, if you would like to further discuss this or any other
matter please do not hesitate to contact me in the future.
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Downsview, Ontario
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March 2000
Colleague,
I am pleased to provide you with a copy of the new Great Lakes fact sheet entitied, Storm water
detention ponds of Southern Ontario: Are they a risk to wildlife?, which summarizes a wildlife,
contaminants and toxicology study conducted in 1997 and 1998.
Dear
Stormwater ponds are used throughout Ontario to reduce downstream flooding and erosion by
controlling the peak flow, and reducing the frequency of peak flow and the velocity of
stormwater run-off. These ponds are also designed to trap and settle the solid material carried
by the stormwater, which can improve downstream water quality and helps reduce contaminant
loads in rivers or lakes. Since they are exposed water bodies, wildlife are often attracted to
stormwater ponds, which may be located in or near natural green spaces. There has been
some interest in enhancing and naturalizing stormwater ponds to further encourage wildlife use
Due to concerns that this might expose wildlife to contaminants, 15 stormwater ponds in
Southern Ontario, which had not been enhanced to aUract wildlife, were studied in 1997 and
1998.
A fact sheet summarizing the methods and results of the study is available from Environment
Canada. The study found that wildlife used all of the sites as habitat. Contamination in the
pond sediments exceeded the provincial 'lowest effect levels' on aquatic biota. In some ponds
toxic effects of water and/or sediments were found on invertebrates and frog tadpoles. It
concludes that the stormwater ponds had not developed into high quality wetland habitats and
that wildlife habitat enhancement is more ecologically viable in natural wetlands than in
stormwater ponds. The fact sheet recommends that monitoring of water and sediment quality
is necessary in stormwater ponds so that appropriate management of contamination in the
ponds and upstream of the ponds can be implemented. It also notes that natural wetlands
should not be used for stormwater treatment due to the inevitable contaminant accumulation
that will occur.
Ròse lantorno at
please contact
sheet,
If you would like to receive additional copies of the fact
416-739-5829 or rose.iantorno@ec.gc.ca.
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Mayor:
I am writing today to inform you that I expect to table
Risk Act (SARA) in the House of Commons next week.
Dear
Following years of consultation and debate, the federal
government has developed comprehensive legislation to protect species at risk
on all lands throughout Canada. To provide effective species and habitat
protection, we have chosen a balanced approach that works on the ground.
SARA will ensure that science is the foundation for assessing
which species are at risk. It creates mechanisms and powers to act upon
scientific assessments by mandating plans to recover species.
Furthermore, SARA will provide encouragement and incentives for
Canadians, including landowners, land users and municipalities, to protect
critical habitat through voluntary stewardship activities. Such cooperative
activities are thè best means to protect species, and are the preferred approach.
However, where such measures are insufficient, SARA will provide the federal
government with the authority to protect critical habitat anywhere in the country.
SARA will also enable compensation to be paid to landowners and land users for
losses suffered as a result of unexpected and unusual impacts from the use of
prohibitions against alteration or destruction of identified critical habitat.
It should be emphasized, however, that the protection of critical
habitat will not necessarily halt industrial or development activities. Protection of
critical habitat through recovery efforts will, to the extent possible, take into
account socio-economic considerations in order to minimize any potential
disruptions.
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overall federal strategy to protect species at risk: the Habitat Stewardship
Program; and the Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk.
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Stewardship - the wide range of actions Canadians take to care for
the environment - is essential to the recovery of species at risk, and to prevent
other species from becoming at risk. My department will introduce new
stewardship programs in support of the SARA objectives. The federal
government has already demonstrated commitment to this approach by
announcing, in Budget 2000, new funding totaling $180 million over the next five
years in support of the proposed legislation and associated stewardship
programs. These funds will enhance existing, and encourage new, conservation
activities which foster land use practices that maintain habitat critical to the
survival and recovery of threatened or endangered species.
I have sometimes been asked about the relationshipcf the Accord
for the Protection of Species at Risk and SARA. The Accord is the federal-
provincial-territorial agreement under which all jurisdictions made the
commitment to provide protection for all listed threatened and endangered
species. Because no individual jurisdiction can effectively protect all species
alone, the Accord is a vital component of the federal government's overall
strategy to protect species at risk. Protecting species is the shared
responsibility of all governments in Canada. SARA and the Accord wi
that this responsibility is met.
ensure
SARA, our commitment to stewardship, as well as the Accord, fulfi
a Red Book promise to protect the long-term health and diversity of indigenous
species. They further implement commitments Canada made by signing and
being the first industrialized country to ratify the 1992 United Nations Convention
on Biological Diversity.
As a municipal representative, you may have questions about the
role Canada's municipalities will play in the federal strategy to protect species at
risk. I would like to emphasize that by its very nature and design, the federal
strategy emphasizes a partnership approach to species protection. The active
involvement of municipalities will be solicited in the discussions and processes
leading to the protection and recovery of species and their habitats. For
example, SARA will provide for the input and involvement of stakeholders,
including municipalities, at all stages of the recovery planning process. I hope
that these inclusive features, as well as the stewardship programs and the
provision for compensation, will enable you to support our approach
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This cooperative strategy has been a long time in the making.
federal government has created a balanced approach by responding to the
concerns of a wide variety of interested parties. I believe that it is time to put
this effective legislation in place and give it time to work on the ground. I hope
that I can count on your support as a municipal representative to meet our
responsibility to the world and to future generations to protect our wildlife and
species at risk.
For more information about the federal strategy to prote'
at risk, please visit Environment Canada's web site at www.ec.gc.ca.
also contact our Jnqüirie~. Centre at 1-800-668-6767 (or via e-mail at
enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca) to request a SARA stakeholder information kit. Policy
background papers and copies of the proposed Bill will become available on our
web site on the day of tabling.
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Yours sincerely,
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File Number 67461
April 12, 2000
Mrs. Sandra J. Hefrren
DéputyClerk
The Co\.U1ty ofElgin
450 Sunset Drive
St.Thómas, Oµtario
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HefITen:
Thank you for your lettèrof March 15, 2QOOadvisingmeof Council's support for the Towt)ship
of South Glengarry's resolution requesting thatthe prQvincial government,continue,to.provide
grants and súbsidies to municipalities for water and sewageinfrastnicture works.
Dear Mrs.
As the new Minister 9f the Environment, 1 appreciate your concerns about the difficl1lties rural
mUl1icipalities. are having in paying for the, provision of proper water and sewage services.
Nonetheless, I would like to. clarify that municipalities have always been responsible for the cost
of providing water and sewage services to local residents. The Ontario Governnìent did, ,
however, recognize that some municipalities would requìre assistance to. undertake necessary
capital works to address immediate public health or environfIlental problems with their water or
sewage works. The Provincial Wate~:Protection Fund (:PWPF) was created by this governnìent
to help such m\.U1icipalities. This program has. provided funding assistance to over 60, '
municipalities for construction and study projects. As you are probably aware, all funds under
thePWPF hilVebe,en allocated.
Thank you, again, for informing me about Coun.çil's resolution.
Sincenjly,
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Minister
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Attorney General and
Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
L'hon, James M. Flaherty
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Tljléphone: (416) 326·4000
Télécopleur: (416) 326·4016
Ministry of the Attorney General
,11th Floor
720 Bay Street
Toronto ON M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326·4000
Facsimile: (416) 326·4016
Our R.eference #: MOO-02004
1 4 2000
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Dear Heads of Council
I am pleased to be writing you to provide a progress report following the first year of implementation of
the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative. The POA transfer was designed to give local
communities responsibility for local justice matters. As you can see from the attached map, over
50 per cent of the court service areas in the province either, are managed by municipal partners or have
scheduled implementation dates. In addition, close to 40 per cent of the POA caseload is being
municipal1y managed.
The first transfer of PO A responsibilities occurred on March 15, 1999 when the City of North Bay took
over POA operations for the 22 municipalities in the North Bay/Nipissing court service area. The
City of North Bay, along with the other six demonstration sites, continues to play an important role in
assisting other municipalities to prepare for their transfer. Again, I would like to express my
appreciation to the demonstration sites for their ongoing work and advice and I encourage municipalities
that have questions about the transfer to make use of these valuable mentors. The demonstration sites
are: the City of North Bay, the Town ofCaledon, the City ofBrampton, the City ofMississauga, the
Regional Municipality of York, the City of Barrie and theDistrict Municipality ofMuskoka.
In my December 1999 update, I noted that the ministry was working with a number of sites whose
implementation dates were scheduled for early 2000. I am pleased to report that POA responsibilities
have now been successful1y transferred to the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth for the
Hamilton court service area (February 7), Regional MunicipalitX})[Waterloo for the Kitchener and
Cambridge court service areas(February 14), County of Oxford tÙrthe Woodstock court service area
(February 28), County of Perth for the Stratford court service area (March 13), and City of Kingston for
the Kingston court service area (March 27).
The ministry continues to receive submissions from municipalities interested in assuming
responsibilities for POA functions. Last December, we received submissions from the following seven
sites, representing 120 municipalities:
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Town of Cochrane, representing the Cochrane court service area;
City of Elliot Lake and Town of Blind River, representing the Elliot Lake court service area;
County of Hastings, representing the Belleville court service area;
Town of Lindsay, representing the Lindsay court service area;
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County of Renfrew, representing the Pembroke court service area
City of Thunder Bay, representing the Thunder Bay court service area; and,
City of Timmins, representing the Timmins court service area.
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I have approved these submissions and POA responsibilities were transferred on March 20 to the
Town of Cochrane and on April 3 to the City of Timmins. Implementation planning is advancing at the
other sites.
Our most recent submission review date was March 17, 2000. We received six new submissions from
the Town of Fort Frances, the Town of Gore Bay, the Town of Hailey bury, the City of Peter borough, the
Town of Perth and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. These are currently under review.
After extensive municipal consultation, we coneluded that the transfer would be designed as a voluntary
process for an initial two-year period. This two-year implementation period began with the first transfer
in March 1999. Therefore, municipalities have until March 31,2001 to participate in the voluntary
process. Responsibility for court service areas that have not transferred by that time will be offered to
neighbouring municipal partners who are already carrying out this responsibility for their court service
area.
The ministry's remaining quarterly review dates are June 16 and September 15, 2000. Currently,
ministry staff are setting dates for transfers. In order to ensure that support for your transfer,
and your preferred date are available, I would encourage municipalities that have not made their
submissions to do so as soon as possible.
Ministry staff will be pleased to provide assistance if you require further information about the
submission process or other aspect of the transfer, including contacting a demonstration site. Please
contact Christine Hughes, Submission Coordinator, at (416) 326-0684 or Inez Diamond-Gleeson,
Municipal Liaison Coordinator, at (416) 326-4551
Sincerely,
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James M. Flaherty
Attorney General
Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
Attachment
CAOs/Clerks
Sandra Tychsen, Director, POA Transfer Project
Christine Hughes, Project Policy Coordinator, POA Transfer Project
Inez Diamond-Gleeson, Municipal Liaison Coordinator, POA Transfer Project
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. Court service area name for each upper
tier municipality or territorial district
appear in italics
Oxford
Woodstock
Submissions Received
March 2000
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Waterloo
Kitchenor/Cambridge
Scheduled for Transfer
Transfer
Date
Mar.15/99
Mar.29/99
Jun 28/99
Jul 12/99
Jul. 26/99
Aug. 9/99
Aug.30/99
Sep.27/99
Oct.2 5/99
Nov. 1/99
Nov.15/99
Nov.22/99
Nov.29199
Feb. 7100
Feb. 14/00
Transfers Completed
Wellington
Guelph
Nlpl$slng District
North Bay
Northern Ontario
See Inset
Cochrane DistrIct
Timmins
Timiskaming
District
Haileybury
R. M. of SUdbury
Sudbury
Sudbury DistrIct
Espanola
Stonnont, Dundas
& Glengarry
Afexandria
. Approximately 40% of 1999 caseload
has been transferred from the province to
the municipal sector
District of
Thunder Bay
ThuncJer
Bay
POA Transfer
Status as of
April 3,2000
. Over 50% of court areas are managed
by municipal partners or are scheduled
for transfer by September 2000
Northern
Ontario
Court # of
Service Area Munic.
North Bay 22
OrangeviJIe 10
Brampton 2
Newmarket 10
Mississauga 1
Picton 1
Barrie 11
Orillia 8
Bracebridge 7
Napanee 5
Parry Sound 19
Espanola 4
Samia 19
Hamilton 7
Kitchenerl 8
Cambndge
Woodstock 9
Stratford 7
Cochrane 12
Kingston 6
Timmins 4
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County of Oxford
County of Perth
Town of Cochrane
KingstonlFrontenac M.B.
City of Timmins
Muntclpal
Partner
City of North Bay
Town of Caledon (Dufferin)
City of Brampton
York Region
City of Mississauga
County of Prince Edward
City of aarrie
City of Barne
District of Muskoka
t.ennox & Addington
Town of Parry Sound
Town of Espanola
County of Lambton
A.M. HamiltonlWentworth
R.M. of Waterloo
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Bryan W. Tuckey
Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting)
Provincial-Municipal Relations Division
From
Regional Delivery of One Window Provincial Planning Services
I am writing to update you on the next steps to bring provincial government services closer to
our municipal clients. Beginning May 1,2000 the Municipal Services Offices (MSO) in the
four centres of Kingston, London, Sudbury and Thunder Bay will take on responsibility for
One Window Provincial Planning Services. This will build on their traditional role of
providing information and advice to municipalities on finance, administration and
governance.
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The Provincial Planning and Environmental Services Branch (PPESB) will continue to be
responsible for policy development, planning legislation, research, information and data
management, GIS mapping services, education and training, and OMB co-ordination and
tracking. PPESB staff will be providing support to the MSO offices with their new
responsibilities. PPESB will also continue to provide provincial planning services for the
ministry's Central Region.
We are committed to a seamless transfer of provincial planning approvals to the regions. By
May 1, all current planning applications, files, maps and other resource materials will have
been transferred from PPESB to the regional offices. After that date, new planning
documents and applications requiring provincial approval in your area should go directly to
the London MSO at: 659 Exeter Road, 2"d Floor
London, Ontario N6E 1L3
Telephone: (519) 873-4020 or 1-800-265-4736.
John Maddox, the Manager of the London MSO, will be in touch with you shortly with
information on local staff contacts.
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Window Provincial Planning Services
I am writing to introduce the staff in the Municipal Services Office - Southwestern, who will be
providing One Window Provincial Planning Services effective May I, 2000. They are joining an
existing team in the Southwestern Region that will continue to provide you with information and
advice on municipal finance, administration and governance. Your contacts for planning related
matters include:
Delivery of One
Regional
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Waterloo,
Bruce Curtis, Senior Planner 519-873-4026
Scott Oliver, Municipal/Planning Advisor 519-873-4033
(Areas: Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Essex, Huron, Lambton, Perth,
William Pol, Municipal/Planning Advisor 519-873-4025
(Areas: Brant, Elgin, Grey, Haldimand-Noifolk, Middlesex,
Wellington)
This office now has all your current planning applications as well as files, maps and other resource
materials that were formerly held in the Provincial Planning and Environmental Services Branch in
Toronto. Please contact us to inquire about existing applications as well as to forward new
planning documents that require provincial review or approval
We will be holding an afternoon open house/presentation session on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, for
you to meet the staff and learn more about our new provincial planning services. We will be
meeting at the Ramada Inn, 817 Exeter Road, London, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The agenda
will include an overview of the One Window approach, the services and advice available, and the
contacts within the Region. Please confirm if you will be able to join us by calling Laura Clarke at
(519) 873-4035 or 1-800-265-4736.
We look forward to working with you through this exciting opportunity as we bring provincial
government services closer to our municipal clients. Our goal is a seamless transfer of One
Window Provincial Planning Services to this office. Please contact me directly if! can be of any
assistance during this program change. Also, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you
that our Regional Conference will be held on December 8, 2000, at the London Convention
Centre. We hope to see you there.
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What is the new role of the MSO?
· to provide land use planning services in addition to existing advisory services on
municipalfinance, administration and governance
What planning services will you find at your MSO?
· pre-consultation on provincial planning applications
service on provincial planning interests
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Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
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Heffren:
Thank you for your letter informing me of council's endorsement of a resolution passed by the
Township of Wellesley in support of redirecting a portion of provincial road taxes to
municipal governments for road maintenance. I have noted the views of council on this
matter.
Mrs
Dear
I have also noted that council has sent a copy of its resolution to the Honourable Ernie Eves
Minister of Finance Be assured that the minister will take this matter into consideration.
writing
you for
Once again, thank
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I appreciate being kept informed about council
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Sincerely
MPP
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Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, Ontario
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Thank you for your letter informing me of counci1's request
examination testing centre in the Elgin/St. Thomas area. I
Dear Mrs
your views
I note that you have also brought your concerns to the attention of the Minister of
Transportation, the Honourable David Turnbull. I have asked that the minister or a member
of his staff respond to you on behalf of the government
Again, thank you for bringing your concerns to my attention.
Sincerely
MPP
The Honourable David Turnbull
D. Harris
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April 20, 2000
Heads of Council
All Ontario Municipalities
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Issues
When responsibility for property assessment was transferred from the provincial government
the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), the Ministry of Finallce and OPAC
agreed to cc>operate in the fonnularion of assessment and tax policy, legislation and regulations_
As part of this process, a J oiut Committee was fon-oed to provide a forum for the discussion of
signilicant Ï5sues re)¡¡ted to assessment and property tax policy as it affects assessment. This
Comn:ùttee has six members - three appointed by OP AC and three appointed by the MÍlljStry. In
March 2000, OP AC made a submission to the Joint Committee on legislative, regulatory and
policy issues. I would like to share with you some of the issues raised by OP AC, and ask you to
make your Council and staff aware of this letŒI' and the issues.
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OPAC - Leldslation,Re
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With regard to legislative issues, OP AC raised the concern that the Request for Reconsideration
provision in section 39.1 of the Assessmem Act does not specifically apply to supplementary and
omitted assessmeJJtS and to owners who did not T<=ceive a Notice of Property Assessment. Recent
changes to the Municipal Act require OP AC to provide illfoI'Illinion on up to six comparable
properties for prOpertiEoS constn¡cted sÍllce 1998, in order to update the rrozen assessment lists.
OP AC requested clarification on the selection process and definitions in this provision. Other
legislative concerns include the need to review certain exemptioD provisions; to introduce
stronger mcemives to property owners to provide income infonnation to OP AC; to anow
clnssillcation changes for omitted assessments; and the need for a number of defmitions,
including an "act" or "omission" under S;,ction34(2.2)(b) of the-Assessme1ltÂÇJ.
OP AC also raised a number of regulatory issues, including the Deed for definitions of "service
organization", "non-pro tit private club", "ski resort", "for residential purposes", "se1f-contained'
unit" and "pJan of subdivision" (for inclnsion in the farmland awaiting development subclass) in
O.Reg. 282/98. Otner regulatory concerns include clarification of the treatlllhm of water frontage
within a managed forest plan; the cla.~sillcatioll of vacmlt industrial properties; the classification
of a warehouse building on an inc!usl1-ial site; and the treatment of value-added activities on fanI),
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requested on-going consultation on this
announced that fòr 2001
properties." OP AC has
properties. The Ministry has
the taxation of vacant business
issue.
A number of' policy issues were also highlighted in OP AC's submission including the treatIllßnt
of seasonal properties and the assessment of trailers in seasonal trailer parks. OP AC also
emphasized the Ilðed for claritication on how changes are reflected ill the current value
assessment for the previ.ous twO years i.ll the calculation of tlJree-year averages, so that a new
database can be developed to replace our Ontario AssessIl1ðnt System (OASYS) database prior to
2004. The use of average assessments will begin jn the 2005 taxation year. Other po Hcy issues
include the tax status of day care centres attached to schools and group hOIl1ðs under Section
3 (1) II of the AS~~eSS1JJe_ntAÇ.t.
As always, OP AC limits its advocacy on these issues to their asseSSIl1ðnt and valuation
implications. Municipalities and their associations are encouraged to contaCt OP AC as to the
details of th.e changes requested above, and to contaCt the appropriate Ministries directly to
provide support to the changes if approprinte.
Yours tnlly,
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Robert A. Richards
Presidem & Chief Administrative Officer
OP AC Board of Directors
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of'Municipal Affairs and HOtLsing
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Association of MUJùcipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario
Municipal Finance Officers' Association
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FOR OUR MEMBERS
Allril 2000
President and Chief
infomlation in it will
Recipients are asker! to
A quarterly newsletter for Ontario's municipalities from Robert A. Richards,
Administrative Officer of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation.. The
be of interest to Council members and municipal administrative staff alike.
distribute the newsletter as wide] as possible within your oreanization.
APRIL 19'¡'KLETTER TO MEMBERS ON COLLECTlVE ßARGAlNING AT OPAC
On April19'h, I sðnt a lðtter to tne Heads of Cowlcil for aU municipalities ill regard to negotiations for our fIrst contract
with the Omario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). TIle Union represents roughly 85% of our emploYðes.
In the event some of our members did not bave the opportm:ùty to sðe the letter, here it is.
FU.r/"erru my leller of March 10,2000 regarding collecliveagreefl/enr negoriarions /Jerweef!rhe Omario Properry
Assessmem Corporarion and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), I would like 10 gil'e you a brief
updare on where hoth parrle.~ ,~rl1)1d,
On Apri110rh. OPSEU advised us thar they asked rhe cOllcilimion officer for a 'No Board' repor/. The MinÜrry
of Labour issued a 'No Board' On April 14. OPSEU and OPAC will be In a legal srrlJœ/lock-out poslrion on May 1.
iJ'a seltlemenT I,' nar reachÆ1d before Ihaz dare, OPAC will conli"ue iJs efforr EO reach a .'ucces.,{t¡/ selrlement. Arrhe
same rime, we are commirted EO delivering 10 you ¡he besr In services passible. 1'0 ¡his end, we ha.ve plan" if! place EO
en.mre any service disruptians, in ¡he evelll of a slrike. are minimized. 1n rhe meanrime, we appredate your
under,.ra.ndillg andparience as we negorlate ourJir.,,-ever collective agreemen
Bargaining will re.~ume 011 April 27. We will keep you informed of any developments as they OCCur, Tfyou have
any O/h.er quesriofIJ' or concerns, r would be very plea,~ed EO di,~r.us.~ rhem.
MUNICfPAL ENUME'RA TION
Prep.rations for tho 2000 municipal ðJ1umeration are wen underway. OPAC is working closely with the Association
of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers ot' Ontario (AMCTO) to en>"'\lro that thð Lisl of Preliminary Eleccors
is as complete as possiblo. The enumeration forms are being mailðd in May, with delivery of the lists to municipalities
on July 31'" the date required by 1ðgislation. 'The key ,htes are May 8'" - 19'" (enumeration forms printed/mailed with
Junð 1" rðturn datð): JWle 1" - July 14'" (returned for111s tracked and data entered); and July 31" (Prelimioary List
of Electors delivored to municipalities).
SECOND PROVINCE·WIDE REASSESSMENT
province.-wide. reasseSSD1ent. The
The second, which will
The assessn1ent
Not only is the. Yêar 2000 an enumeration yea,", but we aro cHrrying out tho second
first was for the 1997 assessm:nt rol1$, and app1ied to the 1998, 1999 and 2000 taxatlOU years.
be completed this year. will use June 30, 1999 values and apply to the 2001 and 2002 tax"tioo years
rolls are scheduled to be delivered to our members 00 December 19'''.
We'rð buiJdiJlg on what Wð learned from the first reassessment, slilndardizing valuation procedures "nd improving the
accuracy of OUr valuation models. We are developing advanced valuation techniques, including expanded Multiple
Regression AJ1alysis (MRA) applications and automated cost systems. MRA appJicatiollS ronde an invaluable
eomribmion to the success of the first province-wide reassessment.
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A Notice of Property Assessment containing a new assessed value will be mailed to property owners in the fall. In
the months leading up to this, We will be implementing a co:mmunications and information program designed to help
people understand the reassessment process, as well as the roJes of OP AC, the Goverwnent and the municipalities.
For Our Membcrs . Pa2c 2
O.PAC ESTAnLISHES INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
As part of our ongoing efforts [0 provide the best possible services to our members, the Carporation has established
an internal auclit function, wlúch replaces the one previously porformed by the Province of Ontario. The auditors, who
are part of our Quality Services deparn11Cnt, review financial practices, operational procedures and systems applications
to ensure that they are being followed in the most expeditious and cost-dfective manner. As wel1, tb" auditars identify
best practices and opportUnities for improvement. We are aiming to have at least half OUI oftìces auclited each year.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND BILL C6
OP AC, along with nnUJicipal instirutions such as school boards and police forces, is covered by the M!micipal Freedom
of lnformalion and Proleclion of Privacy Act (MfIPP A). MfJPP A applies to instirutions in the public sector and has
two main distinct pl1rposes: to promote access to documents in the custody and control of instirutions; and to protect
The privacy of inclividuals. Currently, only th" Province of Quebec has any kind of protection of personal privacy for
information held in the custody or control of business operating in the private sector.
TIle Fedoral Govmurumt has introduced Bill C-6 which, if passed, will apply to businesses operating in ille private
sectar. Bill C-6 would establish rules governing the collection, use and disclosure of personal information in a I11alUler
wlúch recognizeS the right of privacy to individuals' persona] privacy. The Bill further states illat any collection, use
or disclosure of personal ÍJJÍormation by a private organization must be for pUIposes that a person would consider to
be appropriate in the circUll1stances. Because of its status as a public corporation, OP AC will continue to be covered
by MFIPP A even after the enactment of Bill C-6. The provisions of MFIPP A with respect to the collection, reTention
and dissemination of personal infoIlrultion are more stringent than those contemplated by Bi11 C-6. Further
information or clarification about OPAC's FOI policies is available from Jim Stewart, our Enumeration Services
Coordinator, at (905) 837-6188.
ASSESSMENT-RELATED CHANGES UNDER BILL 14
BiJl14, the More Tax GillS for Jobs, GrOWTh Imd Prosperity Act, 1999, which received Royal Assent last December,
comailled a number of assessment-related changes. The following amendments were made to the Assessmenr Act.
o Assessment Methodology: Section 19 authorizes ille Minister of Finance to make regulations specifying the
.maDner in which current valae assessments should be dcterminðd for specific property types.
Assessment of Hydro-Electric Facilities: Section 19.0.1. c1arifies the 111Cthod of assessillg hydro-ekctric
generating stations, transformer statiOllS, and dle land under those stations.
Requests for Reconsideration: Section 39.1 stipulates a cut-off dat" of December 3 1" of the taxation year for
prop"rty owners to submit Requests for Reconsideration of illeir assessment; clarifies the time within which
assessors should provide property owners with a response to Requests for Reconsideration; and clarit'íes that the
Assessn=t Review Board has the auillority to alter the assessment roll under the rc:considoration process, even
if no appeal has been filed to the Board.
Deemed Appeals: Under section 40, an appeal to the Assessment Review Board for ille 2000 taxation year will
be deð1YJed to hav" beM made if an appeal for ille same property for ¡he 1999 tax year has not been disposed of
by the Board by the appeal deadline for 2000 (March 31"'). If there is a change of ownership after an appeal has
been tiled by a property owner for a year, appeals for subsequCllt taxation years will be deemed to have been m.'tde
by ille new property owner.
Appeals to Divisional Court: Under section 43.1.(2), there is a 30-day deadline for seeking
decisio!l$ of the Asses~ment Review Board to the Divisional Court.
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As well, there is an amendment to the Municipal Acr which affects OPAC. Under section 447.34.1, the Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation (OP AC) will provide the lmmicipality with six comparable properties, or a fewer
number if six cannot be found. OP AC will provide a list of comparable properties fox each eligible property to the
local municipality as soon as is practical after the renU'n of the roll for 2000 taxation or after the mailing of a notice
under section 33 or 34 of the Assessment Act.
Ontario ProJJerty Assessment Co
For Our Members . Pa~e 3
OPAC'S NEW VISUAL IDENTITY
We have a new visual identity which incorporate~ a distinctive, futuristic logo and a corporate motto: Experience and
Technology You Can Trust. We'Ve started the process of rolling oUt the visualidentity program across the Corporation
and members will soon be seeing evidence of this on our signs, stationery and website - in fact, on virtUally everything
connected with the Corporation. Our new log.o had its fIrst public airing in mid-March, as part of oar exhibit at a
Geographic Il1formation System (GIS) conference in Toronto. It will also become a familiar sight over the spril1g and
summer at our offices and in a variety of municipal-related cOlûerenccs.
r feel our new "idemity" will help us overcome a persistf\!lt problem: we are still thought ot', in some quarters, as being
pan of the Ontario Government, or a Crown agency, or owned by municipalities. We're a not-for-profit, nOll-share
capital corporation composed of you, our municipal merribers, and managed by an independent Board of Directors.
Members ot'the Board are mainly drawn from the mnnicipal sector and comprise both elected and appointed officials.
They don't, however, represCJlt dleir municipality, but manage the Corporation in the best interests of all its members.
OPAC'S NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS
In March we implemented a new e-mail address through our corporate Group Wise system. Municipal staff who have
been using the Internet to contact Corporation staff shauld amend the addresses to replace rev.gov.on.ca with
opac. 0I'l. ca. Please call your local OPAC office if you need any clarification on an address. Many af our offices will
also be adopting a common e-mail address, such as ~ortª",a_@ºp_a~c.Q1l._CJ)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Members will be interested to. learn our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Conduct for the Board's own
conduct. 111e purpose of the Code is to ensure the business activities af the Corparation pravido the stratogio oversight
to enable the corporation to achieve its mission; and to ensure member municipalities and the public have confidence
and trust in the integrity and impartiality of the decisions made by the Board. Developed by three of the Board
directars - Lucille Bish (Region of Waterloo), Bonnie Gibson (City of Mississauga) and Jean Jones (Township of
Carde11lDalton) - the Code will be reviewed and signed by each djrectar at the first Board meeting following his or her
appaintment, ox re-appointn1l:nt. The Code is based on the principle that every director is expected to discharge his
or her official duties in the best interest of the Corporation, and shall act with honesty and integrity.
Among the rales af conduct in the Code is one which best defines a director's key responsibility. The primary dury
o[ a direcTor is 10 The CorporaTion. Directors will aCT in the overall be~·t imere.'rs of all member municipalities in
accordance with thdrfidudary re,vport.l'ibi/ity. Director.ç do not repre>'efll Their mlmicipaliry or operare under rhe
direction of Their municipal cO/~nciI, and will nOI advocate on behalf of illdividual members. "
As I indicated in my December newsletter, the Code will be posted on our Internet website. Members who have any
questions or commeI1ls about dle Code of Conduct are invited to contact one of the Board members (see website).
OPAC PROPOSES LEGlSLATIVE/REGULA'T'ORY CHANGES
Of'AC has put forward a number of assessment-related issues for the government to consider as pan of its pre-budget
consultations with stakeholders and ìmerest groups. I touched on these in another lettor to Heads of Council on April
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For Our Members
including the
Here are the proposed changes.
A review of the exemption provisions in the Assessmera Act
The requirements under section 11 of the Assessmem Acr
Clarit'lcation of the Request far Reconsideration provision Í11 section 39.1 of the AssessmefLI Act,
receipt of a Notice of Assessment requirement
Clarification of the provision of six comparable properties
Classification changes under section 33 of the Assessment Act
Clarification of a number of definitions including and "act" or "on:¡jssion" under Section 34(2.2)(b)
The treatmrot of water frontage within a managed forest pJan
A clear detinition ofwhar constitutes a "service organization", "non-profit private club" and "ski resort'
Clarification of the classification of a warehouse buiIdlng on an industrial site
Clarification of proposed vacancy treatment
Definitions for a number of terms including: what constitutes "for residential purposes" or a "self-coIJtained unit'
Clarification of th.. treatment of value added activities on farm properties
Clarification of farmland awaiting development classit'ícation
TIle n'eatment of seasonal properties, which was part of the vacancy review, has not been addressed
The assessment of trailers in seasonal trailer parks
The assessment of day care centres attached to schools
TIle detinition of a house of refuge in 3(1) II of the A.I'se.l'smem ACl and how it applÍès to group homes
The implementation of three-year averaging and how changes are re!1ected in the previous years' assessment
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As required by the Ontario Properry AS.~essmel1l Corpðration ACt, the 1999 fiMncial statements and a report on the
Corporation's activities are to be provided to all our member mUIÙcipalities, and these were mai1ed to Heads of Council
on April 27tll. Tbe statements and report wm also be available on our website. Additional hard copies of the
statements and report can be obtaÍ11ed from my office - just send an e-mail toTrudyKnightQg¡iacbtlc@_opac.Qll.ca ) or
fax her at (905) 831-0040. Any comments o.n the statements and report are certainly welcome.
NEW MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At its April 5tb meeting, the Board of Directors welcomed Allan {oss as its newest member. Allan is the General
Manager, Finance for the City of Hamilron and the Regional Municipality of Ham:i1ton- Wentworth. In that capacity,
he functions as the Treasurer for both of these municipalities. He has been employed in municipal finance for more
tIldn20 years, and been Í11volved in a number of financial policy development initiatives. He previously held positiooJS
with the City of Mississauga, the City of Burlington and the City of Oshaw!l. Allan is a Certified Management
Accountant (CMA) al1d holds a Masters Degree in Economics. He is an acrive xmmber of Municipal Finance Officers
Association of Ontario (MFOA) and is currently the Chairman of that association
AND LASTLY.
Look for OPAC at ¡be Urban Regional Information Systems Association (URTSA) conference ill May; the Mu.nicipal
Information System Associatiol1 (MTSA) conference in June; tIle Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and
Treasurers (AMCTO) conference in JUne; and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference in
August. Artd don't forget we're having our second Annual General Meeting in August at the AMO conference.
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Robert A. Richards
President & Chief Administrative Officer, OPAC
1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering ON L1V 3P2
(90S) 837-6150 Fa..'t (905) 831-0040
416-863-2101
Please Call
The County of Elgin
EXP¡OriCncc€'" \
and technology.,. P:A C
you can trust .
In Case of Transmission Difficulties
Please Deliver To
2000
May 1
Heads of Council
All Ontario Municipalities
To
I am pleased to report that a settlemBllt has been reached betweetl the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporati01J and the Ontario Public Service Employees UnioTl. The deal was
finalized early this mOl11ing and is expected to be fully ratified by the middle OflJext week.
'mderstanding as we negotiated our first ever collective
¡'he contract will benefit both our employees and you, our valued
Thank you for your patience and
agreemem. I am confident that
customers.
them with you
would be very pleased to discuss
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If you have any questions,
truly,
KIl.
Yours
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Robert A. Richards
PresideTlt & Chief AdtllÌIliStrative Oflicer
Ontalf'~O Pvoperty Assessme.l'n Corporat~on
nos P;~kering Pürl(W.JY, pid:.crin!), Ontario !.lV 3P2
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542 Talbot Street
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STEVE PETERS, M.P.P Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
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Honorable Ernie Eves
Minister of Finance
7 Queen's Park Crescent
7tlt Floor, Frost Building
Toronto Ontario
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April 15, 2000
Dear Minister,
Please find enclosed a copy of a resolution endorsed by the County of Elgin, originally
passed by the Town of North Perth.
The resolution petitions the province to retroactively fund the revenue deficiency created
by the LSR Farmland/Managed Forest rebate calculation. It also asks that action be taken
to enable planning and financing for the Year 2000 budget.
I look forward to your response to both the County of Elgin and my office.
Sincerely,
<St.JL
Steve Peters MPP
Elgin Middlesex Lon,don
C: Coµp.ty ofElgin
Ontario
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Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
St. Thomas
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Room 331
Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
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Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638
M.P.P.
LONDON
STEVE PETERS,
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX
2000
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Honorable John Baird
Minister of Community and Social Services
80 Grosvenor Street, 6th Floor Hepburn Block
Toronto Ontario
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April1 5, 2000
Dear Minister,
Please find enclosed a copy of a resolution endorsed by the County of Elgin originally
passed by the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carlton.
This resolution objects to the discriminatory policy introduced by the Ministry of
Community and Social Services regarding ChildCare Fee Subsidy Guidelines.
I look forward to your response to both the County of Elgin and my office.
Sincerely,
~~L
Steve Peters MPP
Elgin Middlesex London
C: County of Elgin
Constituency Office:
542 Talbot Street
SI. Thomas, Ontario
N5P 1 C4
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Room 331
Mam Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
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Tel: (519) 631-0666
Fax: (519) 631-9478
Free: 1-800-265-7638
STEVE PETERS, M.P.P.
ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON
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The Honorable Michael Harris
Premier of Ontario
Room 281 Main Legislative Building
Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario
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Apri115,2000
Dear Premier,
You will find enclosed a copy of a resolution endorsed by the County of Elgin, originally
passed by the Township of Wellesley.
The resolution asks the Provincial government to turn a percentage of taxes collected on
fuels, gasoline and license registration over to the lower tier municipal governments in
order to maintain downloaded roads without increasing property taxes.
look forward to your response to this petition, both to Elgin County and my office.
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Sincerely,
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Steve Peters MPP
Elgin Middlesex London
C: County of Elgin
COOPERATING TO IMPLEMENT THE GREAT LAKES WATER QUALI1YAGREEMENT'~
MISE EN OEUVRE DE L'ACCORD SUR LA QUALlTÉ DE L'EAU DES GRANDS LACS
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SOLEC 2000 records, we are including a Database Update Form that we kindly ask be completed and returned
via fax to (416) 739-4691 by May 22, 2000. If you are no longer working on Great Lakes issues, could you
please forward this information and the Database Update Form to your successor.
Colleague,
Dear
be hosting the fourth State of the Lakes Ecosystem
October 17-19, 2000.
The governments of Canada and the United States wi
Conference (SOLEC) in Hamilton, Ontario,
SOLEC is a biennial conference to report on the health of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem, as well as reporting
on progress towards the goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. SOLEC conferences in 1994 and
1996 examined the state of various components of the ecosystem throu9h the use of ad hoc indicators, and
provided subjective assessments of certain environmental conditions. At SOLEC 98, a comprehensive suite of
80 Great Lakes ecosystem health indicators was presented for review, refinement and acceptance. A recent
Environment Canada publication, the Science and the Environment Bulletin, highlights the work of SOLEC 98.
You can view the Bulletin online at
Environmentai management agencies are being asked to demonstrate that past actions have been successful
and that future programs will result in measurable environmental improvement. This, and the demand for high
quality data, are forcing government and private sector organizations throughout the basin to be more selective
and more efficient in the collection and analysis of data. An understanding by stakeholders about what
information is necessary and sufficient to characterize the state of Great Lakes ecosystem health (using the suite
of indicators) shouid foster cost-efficient and relevant monitoring programs.
The SOLEC process is a rare opportunity to bring stakeholders together to identify common objectives and data
needs, and to encourage cooperative data collection, evaiuation and reporting. Unlike previous SOLECs that
emphasized the development of core indicators to represent the state of major ecosystem components for the
Great Lakes, the focus of SOLEC 2000 will be reporting on 25-30 of the suite of 80 proposed indicators. Future
SOLECs wiil eventually report on ali 80 indicators. In addition, SOLEC 2000 will iook at implementing indicators
and current issues at 3 different scales - the basin-wide scale, the individual lake scale and the local scale.
SOLEC 2000 including registration documents, will be issued in late May of this
SOlEC and Great lakes indicators, visit:
A more detailed mailing abo.
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Municipal Response to Drainage Program Review
mmediate Attention
For
review of the various drainage programs
OMAFRA undertaking
Issue
Facts:
OMAFRA issued a Discussion Paper in February, designed to solicit "stakeholders' priorities for
the drainage programs and to solicit suggestions for possible changes that wi\! result in greater
efficiencies." Stakeholders inciude municipalities, landowners, rural residents and the drainage
industry. A copy of the provincial Discussion Paper is available on the OMAFRA website
'!:£:!.LYM1QY .01) .c,!!omafra...
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The AMO and Rural Section response recognized that the various drainage programs have
developed overtime and in response to specific circumstances and needs. These needs have not
substantially changed at this point, and are likely to become more important if Ontario is to have
a competitive, diverse agriculture economy. Drainage programs give particular help to young
farmers - the fLlture of agribusiness in Ontario,
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innovation
Highlights of comments
the drainage programs' objectives are still valid, the need
financing by the partnership is appropriate.
provincial administrative efficiencies make sense, but
administration and costs to the property tax base.
changing program criteria or the level of assistance in any of the ways proposed in order to
address provincial budgeting issues is not reason enough to change the programs.
agribusiness and environmental protection are a provincial interest and a local benefit.
more and better information on how the programs operate, the respective roles and
responsibilíties, best practices, emerging trends and construction and maintenance techniques
would be welcome.
uniform application and other program restrictions limit ratherthan facilitate flexibility,
and efficiency measures.
furlher consultation must occur should changes be proposed for the programs.
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Alert
May 2, 2000
mmediate Action
For
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AMO Succeeds In Securi
Municipalities
Background Today's budget returns to municipalities some of the benefits of their contribution to
Ontario's balanced budget. Among the measures announced are commitments for:
· a now Ontario Small Town and Rural Development Initiative (OSTAR) ($600 m. over five years of which
$200 million is for economic development and $400 million for infrastructure under SuperBuild)
continuation of the NorthGrn Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation ($300 million over five years for tourism,
infrastructure, telecommunications and community foundations; the amount offunding has been doubled)
SuperBuild Millennium Partnerships initiative ($1 billion over five years for infrastructure, environmental
projects and projects for the economic devGlopment of urban centres)
SuperSuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative ($300 million over five years for publicly
owned recreation. sports, cultural and tourist attractions)
Community I'olicing Partnership Program will be made a permanent program ($35 million per year)
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Ontario 2000 Budget Provides Program Support
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While the need for infrastructure support, including roads, bridges, transit, and environmental works sti
outweighs the response in to day's budget, AMO's President, Michael Power is pleased that SuperBuild wi
be structured to provide the opportunity for all types of municipalities to participate.
Details of program criteria and process for all these investment strategies are not available as yet. However,
AMO is anxious to work with today's announcement, to ensure that infrastructure monies from all orders of
govemment, including the federal commitment, are used to their maximum potential in Ontario.
It is AMO's hope that municipalities will continue to benefit from future balanced budgets so that other
community needs such as affordable housing, ambulance services and other social and health services can
either be uploaded or financiai support increased.
Some
help Ontario's communities
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initiatives
there are also other
In addition to these direct benefits,
of these include:
continuation of the 8-year pian announced in 1998 to reduce commercial and industrial education tax
rates in those municipalities where their rate is above the Ontario-wide average of 3.3%
$1 bil1ion to build and expand the provincial highway system
among a number of health care related supports such as $4 million for free tuition for medical students
moving to rural and northern areas for five years after graduation and $3.5 million for bridge training of
foreign-trained nurses and other professionals
$50 million over five years in a new child care support benefit for low-income, working single parents
new health programs focusing on children including asthma prevention, school nutrition programs and
infant hearin9 screening programs among others which could be delivered by public health groups.
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Over the coming weeks, AMO will work to get more detail on the various initiatives and how the municipal
sector can help the government deliver these initiatives. Information will be shared with members as it
becomes available.
Relations at (416) 971·9856 ext,316
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Director of Policy and Government
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Pat Vanin
For more Information contact;
May,J2000
Please Circulate To: Sandra Heffren; Linda B. Veger
Mark G. McDonald
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I;! AMCrO EXPRESS".,
2000- 2001 BUDGET INFRASTRUcrUREINITIê.IIVES
Although few details are currently available, Mr. Eves' Budget provides approximately $2.1 billion in
provmcial funds over five years for various infrastructure, environmental and eoonomic development initiatives
compared to last year's $4.5 billion that was targeted primarily at hospitals, colleges and lU1Ìversities.
The "new" SuperBuild Millennium Partnerships program will provide $1 billion over five years for
infrastructure, environmental and economic development initiatives in urban cen1res. For 2000-01 fiscal year, $200
million will be available. The allocation of these funds will be based on criteria that are yet to be developed.
However, from previous experience, we can expect that private sector mvolvement will be a major requirement.
We anticipate that the bulk of these funds will be spent on highway ìmprovements and on regional economic
development projects.
Another $300 million will be provided over five years ($60 million per year) from the SuperbuUd Sports,
Culture and Tourism Partnership initiative. These flmds will bc used to rebuild and enhance publicly owned
facilities. Details on eligibility criteria are not yet available.
Another "new" initiative, partially funded under Superbuild, is the Ontario Small Towns and Rural
Development (OSTRD) initiative. This program will target "rural areas, small towns and small cities" in Southern
Ontario. The funding will amount to $600 million over 5 years. Of the $600 million, $400 million will come from
SuperBuild specifically for infrastructure and $200 million for economic development. In 2000-01, $80 million
will be accessible. Again, program-specific criteria are not yet available.
"PubJic private partnerships" is a catch phrase for this government. Therefore, we can expect that projects
under any of these programs will be assessed and funds allocated based on the proportion of financing from and
the level of risk assumed by the private sector. The final criteria are likely to be affected by the ongoing
Federal/Provincial infrastructure-related discussions.
For Northern communities, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation f1mding will bc doubled to $300
million over five years, or $60 million per year. These flUlds will be available for tourism, mfrastructure,
telecommunications and community foundations.
An additional $850 million will be spent on provmcial highways in Northern Ontario over the ncxt four
years. The foclls of 1bis spending appears to be Highways 11, 69 and 17.
The Budget had no new announcements regardmg property tax and the future of Bill 79 or other tax
mitigation measures.
BREAKFAST WITH DAVID LINDSAY
Last Wednesday (April 26, 2000) morning Bonnie Zeran, CJerk, Peel Region and member of the AMCTO
Board of Directors and I had the pleasure of attending the "Infrastructure - Planning for a Strong City...." breakfast
featuring David Lindsay, President & CEO, Ontario SuperBuild Corporation and organized by the Toronto Board
of Trade. Seated at our table were Mike CoJle, MPP (Opposition Municipal Affairs and Housing Critic), John
Gerretscn, l\.1J'P, Dennis Timbrel! (former Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Ministry of Health),
Atul Sharma, Chief Economist and Director of Communioations, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Don Gracey aud
Utilia Amaral, CG Group.
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SuperBui1d is the government's answer to Ontario's infrastructure (roads, hospitals, universities and
colleges) funding crisis. $10 billion over the next ten years has been dedicated to infras1ructure improvement
projects by the Ontario government. However, critical to the approval of any proposal is the extent of private
sector involvement. Proposals must be innovative and worthy of govenunent involvement (i.e. have substantial
private funding, where the private sector carries its fair share of the risk, generate a profit for the private sector and
a marginal rate ofretum for the government). Examples include Highway 407, a portion of Highway 409 and the
revamping of Pearson Airport. Projects such as these are estimated to generate a 600% rate of return. However,
Lindsay's message was clear: "There will be no handouts. Local governments re.IÌaill from stretching out your
hand." (This message was made even clearer in the May 2nd Budget speech as discussed elsewhere in this
"EXPRESS").
Aside from hearing Lindsay's presentation, we had the opportunity to meet him. He reiterated rus message
concerning the competitive nature of the funding program and the need for municipal projects to demonstrate a
value added component. A meeting has been scheduled with Lindsay on June 2nd to discuss rus ideas and their
implications for municipalities. We will keep you posted.
Aside fi:om Lindsay, we had an opportunity to speak briefly to business group representatives: Elyse Allan,
President and Todd Letts, Director of Policy Board of Trade and Atul Shanna, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
Both individuals reported having reoeived the draft Post-Bill 79 Recommendations and indicated that they wiJI
provide us with feedback as soon as possible. Each representative expressed their interest in the joint sLlbmission
and expressed their belief that it contains' some very good ideas.
This was not only an opportunity to gain insight into what the government is planning but also to meet and
get to know the business sector. I would encourage all AMCTO menJbers to get out to these types of functions and
to discuss these and other related matters with your business owners.
D. Steven Robinson, AMCT
President
EXDerience Canada Program
The Council for Canadian Unity has anJ'lol\nced the termination of the "Experience Canada" program
effective April 30, 2000. The Council will attempt to fulfil all employer requests received prior to that date.
The remaining sessions for both Municipal Elections and Capital Budgeting Workshops are a go and there
are still spaces available to register. If you have not already done so, Please fa:!: your l'egistration form to
905-602-4295.
WOJ'ksho
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Conference Updates
Book that conference registration!
May 12th is the cut-off for early-bird registration! The oonference price jumps May 13'h so register now
(See the FeblMarch or April/May issue of the Municipal Monitor or visit the website at www.arnctOJ.C'
Book that place to sleep!
, The Sheraton Hamilton is now sold out! To book rooms for the conference please call the Howard
Johnson's first to secure a room at 1-905-546-8111for the rate of$99/single/double before May 11 'h, however if
AMCTO's block is sold out you can call: The Ramada Hotel, 150 King Street East, Tel: 905-528-3451.
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The Hon. James M. Flaherty
Attorney General and
Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
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Ontario
L'hon. James M. Flaherty
Procureur général et
Ministre delégué aUK affaires autochtones
Ministère du Procureur général
11' étage
720, rue Bay
Toronto ON M5G 2K1
Téléphone: (416) 326-4000
Télécopieur: (416) 326-4016
Ministry of the Attorney General
11th Floor
720 Bay Street
Toronto ON M5G 2K1
Telephone: (416) 326-4000
Facsimile: (416) 326-4016
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Mrs. Sandra J.
Deputy Clerk
County of Elgin
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON
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Mrs. Heffren:
Thank you for your letter dated March 15, 2000, concerning Council's support of the resolution endorsed
by the Council of the City of Pickering requesting that the provincial and federal governments give
priority to the protection of children from sexual exploitation.
Dear
This government takes the issue of child pornography very seriously. We have a responsibility to do
everything we can to protect society's most vulnerable members from the harm of sexual exploitation.
As Attorney General, I have a special responsibility to be vigilant in protecting our children. That is
why I appeared before the Supreme Court in person on January 18 and 19,2000
Ontario supports the constitutionality of the federal legislation, and we have argued in support of the
position advanced by the Attorney General of British Columbia. The legislation is an appropriate
response to the risk of harm posed by the proliferation of child pornography in our society.
s concerns.
Thank you again for writing and advising me of Council
Since/ì"
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James M. Flaherty
Attorney General
Minister Responsible for Native Affairs
The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice
The Honourable Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario
Mr. Gar Knutson, MP Elgin-Middlesex-London
Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London
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