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March 13, 2001 Agenda ORDERS OF THE DA Y FOR TUESDA Y. MARCH 13th, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M. PAGE # ORDER 1 st Meeting Called to Order 2nd Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on February 13, 2001 3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations DELEGATION 9:00 A.M. Employee Recognitions (see attached sheet) 1 11:45 P.M. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Provincial Offences Office/Court Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Council" Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff Council Correspondence - see attached i) Items for Consideration ii) Items for Information (Consent Agenda) OTHER BUS/NESS 1) Statementsllnquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion 3) Matters of Urgency 9th In-Camera Items - see separate agenda 10th Recess 11 th Motion to Rise and Report 12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole 86-87 13th Consideration of By-Laws 14th ADJOURNMENT 5th 2-7 6th 7th 8-15A 16-85 8th LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION MARCH 13TH, 2001 Retirements: Ms. Thea R. Dygos Mrs. Donna M. LeCourtois Mrs. Mary M. Young Terrace Lodge Home for Seniors Elgin Manor Home for Seniors Elgin Manor Home for Seniors 1 REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF MARCH 13TH, 2001 Staff Reports Paae # 3 Manager of Engineering Services - Formal Maintenance Agreement for Exterior Boundary Roads (ATTACHED) 5 Manager of Library Services- Microfilm Reader Printer (ATTACHED) Manager of Library Services - Temporary Storage for the Archives of Alma College (ATTACHED) 6 ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 13TH, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING Reports: 1. Director of Homes and Senior Services - Fundraising (ATTACHED) 2. Director of Homes and Senior Services - Annual Report of Terrace Lodge Auxilliary (ATTACHED) 3. Director of Homes and Senior Services - Volunteer Recognition (ATTACHED) 4. Director of Human Resources - 2001 Group Insurance Renewals - Manulife Financial and Liberty Health (ATTACHED) 2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: MARCH 1, 2001 SUBJECT: FORMAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR EXTERIOR BOUNDARY ROADS Introduction County Council has recently adopted the formal maintenance agreement with our lower-tier partners. It is time to formalize agreements with the adjoining municipalities. Six exterior maintenance agreements need to be initiated or updated to reflect recent amalgamations and transfers. Our neighboring municipalities have undergone restructuring that has resulted in downloading and name changes. We must revise our agreements with them to reflect these changes. Discussion Section 271 of the Municipal Act makes reference to agreements between adjoining municipalities. Firstly, that corporations of adjourning municipalities may enter into an agreement for maintenance and repair of any highway forming the boundary between such municipalities. Secondly, a copy of an agreement and by-law shall be registered at the local registry office. And lastly, the corporation providing the maintenance is liable for the damages incurred by reason of neglect to maintain and keep in repair the infrastructure. These documents are therefore necessary to relieve the adjoining municipality from all liability in respect to maintenance and repair of the road. The following is a summary of the exterior maintenance agreements: Municipality Date of Agreement Term of Roads/ Bridges Agreement County of Haldimond February 15, 1988 10 years Road 55 County of Middlesex September 10,1991 10 years Bridges County of Oxford Road 54 City of Chatham-Kent November 24, 1987 10 years Road 7/ 104 Middlesex Centre September 10, 1991 10 years Road 17 Thames Centre September 10, 1991 10 years Road 37 .002 3 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 2. DATE: MARCH 1,2001 SUBJECT: FORMAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH LOWER TIERS The County of Elgin will be using the model agreement that has been discussed with the lower tiers. This agreement has language that is clear, extensive, all encompassing and not vague. It also includes clauses that appropriately transfer liability to the responsible party. Road superintendents, councilors, administrators and lawyers have debated this agreement to make sure all parties are protected fairly. A part of the agreement makes reference to our By-Law 96-15, Minimum Maintenance Standards. Our county roads need to meet the minimum standards as set out in the by-law. Any thing less is unacceptable. This standard is being maintained for our boundary roads that the County of Elgin maintains and should be followed for the boundary roads that are maintained by the exterior abutting municipalities. Conclusion The County cannot escape liability for all third party claims that occur on roads within its jurisdiction, however it can transfer its liability to the appropriate municipality if the claim resulted out of the municipality's negligent performance or non-performance of obligations set out in the agreement. Recommendation That the County's Solicitor proceed with drafting a formal agreement between the County of Elgin and each of the exterior municipalities, making reference to the Ministry Order with respect to the road maintenance responsibilities to clarify each party's responsibility and transfer liability to the responsible party. RESPECT FULL Y SUBMITTED arwtA6~ - CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES SUBMISSION M LD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 4 REPORT TO: FROM: Members of County Council Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library Services DATE: February 19, 2001 SUBJECT: Microfilm Reader Printer INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: Elgin County Council did authorize the library to purchase two microfilm reader printers from DocuCom Imaging Solutions for the Dutton and Aylmer libraries in the 2000 budget. The reader printers have been used quite extensively in both locations with very positive comments. The library has received letters from individual residents and the West Elgin Historical and Genealogical Society that were forwarded to Council thanking them for their consideration and approval of this request. DISCUSSION: The Elgin County Library would like to ask Council's permission to purchase one additional microfilm reader printer for the Library System. The microfilm reader printers are approximately $15,000 each including taxes. CONCLUSION: If approved, the request for the microfilm reader printer would be a capital expenditure. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Elgin County Library be authorized to purchase one microfilm reader printer for approx. $15,000.00 including taxes and; THAT the amount of $15,000 be included in the year 2001 capital budget Respectfully Submitted ca~~ Manager of Library Services ~m;"';o" _ Chief Administrative Officer 5 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Cathy Bishop, Manager of Library Services DATE: February 18, 2001 SUBJECT: TEMPORARY STORAGE FOR THE ARCHIVES OF ALMA COLLEGE BACKGROUND: The Archive Committee ofthe Alma College International Alumnae has temporarily stored thirty-three large composite pictures and thirty to forty file boxes on the third floor (across :!Tom Human Resources) ofthe County Administration Building since March 3, 2000. The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, at it's September 28th, 1999 meeting passed the following resolution: "That staff be directed to investigate the possibility of temporary storage of the Archives of Alma College until a permanent site is selected according to the following conditions: Temporary maximum storage shall be for a one year tenn :!Tom date of storage; All materials must be removed ITom the building on or before the one year tenn expires; The Alumnae shall be solely responsible for transporting all materials to and ITom the building; The County shall not be liable for any damages to the collection; The County will supply the Alumnae with one key to the storage area." DISCUSSION: Barbara McCallum, chair of the Alma College Alumnae reiterated to the County the historical value of this collection with the emphasis on preservation and the history of Elgin County. At present, Alumnae volunteer members peruse and sort material on a designated weekday morning basis in an attempt to condense and inventory the Alma College Archives collection. The Archive Committee of the Alma College International Alumnae Association appreciates the use of the designated storage area on the third flood of the County building and would like to request a one-year extension of the temporary storage arrangement in order to continue their work on the Alma College Archives collection. 6 Temporary Storage for the Archives of Alma College Page 2 ------------------------------- CONCLUSION: The Manager of Engineering Services has indicated that currently there are no plans for the storage space that Alma College is using_ County Council may wish to consider granting the Alma College International Alumnae Association an extension for one (1) year with the proviso that if the County requires the storage space on the third floor (across ITom Human Resources) then the Alma College International Alumnae Association would be given thirty days notice to vacate the premises. RECOMMENDATION: That the Archive Committee of the Alma College International Alumnae Association be granted a one year extension of the temporary storage arrangement commencing on March 4, 2001 with the proviso that if the County requires the storage space on the third floor then the Alma College International Alumnae Association would be given thirty days notice to vacate the premises and; That all materials must be removed on or before the one year tenn is up and; That The Alumnae would be solely responsible for transporting all materials to and ITom the building and; That the County would not be liable for any damages to the collection and; That the County continues to supply the Alumnae with one key to the storage area. Respectfully submitted: Approved for submission: G·· . CÆ~ Manager of Library Services -#J:l-- Mark Mc .. Chief Administrative Officer CB/cr 7 REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL Homes Report #1 for March 13,2001 FROM: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Seniors Services SUBJECT: Fundraising DATE: February 5, 2001 Introduction/Backaround: As part of the planning for the new Elgin Manor, a concerted effort for fundraising will be made to ensure the financial obligations could be met in a timely fashion. Council has experienced previously the fundraising efforts of a volunteer group; and with many organizations competing for donations for various projects, Council may wish to give consideration to the engagement of a fundraising consulting firm. Discussion/Conclusion: Organizations interested securing major fundraising dollars have engaged the services of professional firms and have been successful in those endeavours. It is important to note that successful initiatives have been in part due to the in depth study and planning that such firms provide to the client. Council members are quite familiar with the efforts of the Hospital Foundation and as you know, the Foundation has experienced positive results through the use of fundraising firms. Fundraising consulting firms have the expertise to conduct feasibility studies, management of capital campaigns, research prospective contacts and guide the process to ensure the objectives of the campaign are met. Requests for Proposals would include such information as: the background of the Homes organization, the historical aspect of fund raising initiatives, and specifically the nature of the project for which we would like to engage the firm. Estimates of the cost involved range from $20,000. To $75,000., depending on the scope of the projects. Such costs would be provided in the Elgin Manor redevelopment Budget. REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL Homes Report #1 for March 13, 2001 - page two Recommendation: THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services, Director of Financial Services and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to prepare a Request for Proposal for the engagement of a Fund Raising Consultant; and report back to Council upon review of the submissions with a recommendation Respectfully submitted: Approved for submission: ~~. Marilyn D. FI ck Director of Homes and Seniors Services ~u Chief Administrative Officer REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL Homes Report #2 for March 13,2001 FROM: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Seniors Services SUBJECT: Annual Report of Terrace Lodge Auxiliary DATE: February 5, 2001 Introduction/Backaround: Annually, the Auxiliary of Terrace Lodge have reported on the year's activities to Council, and the full text of the report is located in the Chief Administrative Officer's department. Discussion/Conclusion: Council is aware of the efforts the Auxiliary puts forth to provide amenities and activities for the residents. Included in the report are highlights of some of the key activities including the Hollyberry Tea, Beef and Pork Barbecue, Yard and Bake Sale and the many raffles and ongoing fundraising activities. The Auxiliary continues to support the home's programs and has provided the garden maintenance service for the front flower bed. As you arrive at the Home, this beautiful garden is provided through the efforts of the Auxiliary. During 2000, Terrace Lodge received from the Auxiliary four electric beds and a battery operated mechanical lift - a total donation of $15,290.00. We are grateful for the continued support and commitment to Terrace Lodge. Council should also be aware that Mrs. Grace Hoshal, Secretary of the Terrace Lodge Auxiliary is retiring from her position - one that she has performed admirably for the past twenty years. Council may wish to consider an appropriate recognition award for Mrs. Hoshal that could be presented at the Auxiliary luncheon. REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL Homes Report #2 for March 13, 2001 - page two Recommendation: THAT the Annual Report for 2000 from the Terrace Lodge Auxiliary be received, filed and acknowledged with our appreciation; and further, that the Director of Homes and Seniors Services arrange a special recognition award for Mrs. Grace Hoshal on her retirement as Secretary of the Terrace Lodge Auxiliary. Respectfully submitted: 22J~ I{luL Marilyn D. Fie k Director of Homes and Seniors Services Ma nald Chief Administrative Officer REPORT # 3 TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: Marilyn Fleck, Director of Homes and Seniors Services SUBJECT: Volunteer Recognition DATE: February 16, 2001 Introduction/Backaround: As Council is aware, the year 2001 has been designated as the International Year of the Volunteer. Elgin County Homes do rely on volunteers for delivery of service, not only to those in the long term care facility but the community. Discussion/Conclusion: Council has previously recognized the work of the Auxiliaries in the Homes, and this year we would like to honour the Auxiliary members in the Homes on the following dates of luncheons: Terrace Lodge - Wednesday, April 4, 2001 Bobier Villa - Thursday, April 5, 2001 Elgin Manor - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 These luncheons would take place at noon in the respective Homes and provide the Auxiliary members an opportunity to enjoy a speaker presentation and a small token of our appreciation. It is customary that the Homes arrange for imprinted pens, and in keeping with the County purchasing policy, we have contacted suppliers for quotes. In addition to the luncheons, during the month of April, the Homes will honour volunteers that provide many hours to the Homes operations. Further information on the specific dates and activities will be provided to Council should members wish to attend any of the functions. Recommendation: THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to arrange the Auxiliary luncheons, and purchase imprinted pens according to the Purchasing Policy. Respectfully submitted: MÍZlc:~ ?h~ Director of Homes and Seniors Services Appro""" fu, ~iM' ~Ú2 - Mark G. McDonald Chief Administrative Officer REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Louise M. Eastbury, PensionlBenefits Coordinator February 26, 2001 2001 Group Insurance Renewals - Manulife Financial and Liberty Health INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND On February 22, 2001 representatives from Buffett Taylor & Associates Ltd., Benefits Consultants, attended our offices and presented their 2001 renewal report for the County of Elgin and the Elgin Umbrella Members. The report summarizes their analysis of the group benefits renewal action required by Manulife Financial and Liberty Health, effective March 1,2001. A copy of the report, in its entirety, is available for your perusal at the County Administration Services Office on the first floor. The Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims are underwritten on a fully pooled insurance basis with Manulife. As such, Manulife assumes the entire financial risk. The pooled rates are a combination ofthe experience results of the Manulife block of business and the actual employee demographics. The results of Manu life's block produce what is referred to as "manual rates". Demographic factors include age, male/female mix, benefit level (by age), occupation mix, as well as the industry. The incidence of claims normally has no effect on the renewal rate, although in this case a degree of credibility has been attached to the actual claims experience. Buffet Taylor point out that for Life and L TD, the groups partnering with the County of Elgin are benefitingfrom rates lower than they would likely be able to achieve in the open marketplace on a stand-alone basis. Both the Health and Dental benefit lines renew on an experience rated basis, meaning that the overall claims experience ofthe entire Umbrella is used as a credible indicator of future premium requirements. The insurer's expense and inflation then temper the claims experience in order to set premium requirements for the upcoming policy year. The Travel Assistance benefit is underwritten by Liberty Health on a pooled basis, meaning that any rate adjustment required by the carrier is a reflection of the claims experience and overall performance of the insurer's entire block of travel business. DISCUSSION Buffett Taylor report that the overall renewal results lead to premium rate increases at March 1,2001 as follows: Increaseß)ecrease Benefit 2001 2000 Life +2.44% +8.4% Long Term Disability +9.41% + 34.5% Health +30.7% +7.5% Travel +11.4% -10% Dental ** +1.9% +9.5% 2 ** Dental 2001 - (plus additioual +2% - +3% for ODA Outario Deutal Associatiou upgrades) 2000 - (the increase was partially due to the 3.3% O.D.A. fees increase) The attached memo from David Czuczman, Assistant Vice President, Consulting at Buffett Taylor further details and summarizes the formal Renewal Report. The total cumulative impact for these renewals is $73,000.00 which has been accounted for in the 2001 projected budget. A meeting with the member municipalities and Buffett Taylor is also being planned for later this month, to discuss the renewal in particular and other group benefit issues in general. CONCLUSION As mentioned in Mr. Czuczman's memo, although Buffett &Taylor do not treat any suggested rate increases lightly, they are confident that the fmal renewal position negotiated with the above carriers is fair and reasonable, given the underlying claims experience and demographic composition, and taking into account what they would expect to achieve from the group insurance marketplace. RECOMMENDATIONS THAT based on the recommendation of Buffett Taylor & Associates, the Liberty Health and Manulife premium rates presented in the 2001 Renewal Report be adopted for the County of Elgin and the Elgin Member Municipalities, effective March 1,2001. )-n. Louise M. Eastbury, PensionlBenefi s Coordinator Mar d, Chief Administrative Officer II·,· ~ ,(.: , . BUFFETT TAYLOR & ASSOCIATES LTD. Charter Member, Wellness Councils Of Canada Benefits, Pension & Worksite Wellness Consultants MEMO February 23, 2001 To: Harley Underhill Director of Human Resources County of Elgin From: David Czuczman Assistant Vice President, Consulting Buffett Taylor & Associates Ltd. RE: 2001 Group Insurance Renewals with Manulife Financial and Liberty Health This purpose of this memo is to summarize our formal Renewal Report that was sent earlier in February and subsequently discussed at our meeting of February 22nd. In summary, the overall renewal results lead to premium rate increases at March I, 200 I as follows: Life +2.44% Long Term Disability +9.41 % Health +30.7% Travel + 11.4% Dental + 1.9% (plus additional +2% - +3% for associated Dental Fee Guide upgrades) For the County itself, the combined annual Life/L TD costs with Manulife will increase from approximately $129,000 to a level of$138,809 (or an increase of $9,962 or 7.73%) as a result of the new premium levels. For the County itself, the combined Health/TravellDental costs with Liberty Health will increase from $281,239 to a level of$344,549 (or an increase of $63,3 10 or 22.5%) as a result of the new premium levels. The County operates an umbrella style group benefits program, and by doing so allows participating lower-tier members the benefit of increased purchasing power that is available through pooled insurance. Membership currently includes Central Elgin, Bayham, Malahide, Dutton I Dunwich, Aylmer and Southwold. HEAD OFFICE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONSULTING 142 BYRON STREET N., W1llTBY, ON UN 4M9 PHONE: 905-666-1300 TOLL FREE: 1-800-263-2670 E-MA1L: bulIett@buffetttayIor.com FAX: 905-666-4887 WEBSITE: www.buffetttayIor.com WORKSITE WELLNESS CONSULTING 605 BROCK STREET N., WHITBY, ON UN 8R2 PHONE: 905-666-1347 TOLL FREE: 1-800-483-7567 FAX: 905-666-1490 Page 2 of 4 II·,' ~ ,': , . Life / Long Term Disability (L TD) The renewal for Life/LTD with Manulife is usually effective January 1st of each year. We are pleased to confirm that this year's renewal change date has been moved to March 1 st without prorating of the increases. As well, we have negotiated with Manulife an ongoing March I st rate change date to coincide with the Liberty Health renewal date. We believe that this approach will provide for a more streamlined approach to negotiating, communicating, and implementing group insurance rate changes. The Life and Long Term Disability rates are predominantly based on the demographic composition of the group. This means that the insurer bases the rates primarily on the actuarially determined risk of underwriting these benefits, based on the carrier's "book" rates with adjustments for occupation and industry classification. In the municipal sector and broader public sector in general, we have seen increases trom all carriers in their calculation of "book" or manual rates for Life and LTD. The rationale is that, as an employee group ages, the risk of claim under both Life and/or L TD increases. Especially in cases where there are only a few hundred employees covered, the measurement of these demographic changes can indicate dramatic changes in underlying risk trom year to year. We believe that the demutualization of major Canadian insurers has led to a shift in the entire marketplace to the point where we are now seeing most carriers significantly increasing their manual rates for public sector groups to reflect increased claims they have seen on their pooled accounts in these sectors, especially in the area of disability claims. We would like to bring to your attention at this renewal the fact that the County itself is providing an inherent subsidy to the lower tier municipalities on both Life and LTD. As a result of the pooled arrangements, Manulife measures all groups (including the County) as if they are one single entity. However, the carrier did indicate that had the County been rated separately, the County would have in fact been rated at a 26% Life reduction and a 3% LTD reduction (as opposed to the 2.44% and 9.41 % increases allocated as part of the umbrella plan). In dollar terms, this means that instead of the Life/L TD annual increase of $9,962 (as outlined above), the County would have in fact enjoyed an annual reduction of $11,000 for these combined benefit costs. The net difference between the increase that is being applied, and the potential reduction that would have been available on a stand-alone basis, is approximately $21,000 per annum. We are bringing this to your attention in order for the County to have an opportunity to display to its member municipalities the benefits of membership in this umbrella program. As well, at some point, you may want to consider either the elimination or the phasing out of this subsidy in future renewals. The downside of the phasing out ofthis subsidy would be: · Manulife would still require the same aggregate premium. In other words, the $21,000 difference above would have to be allocated to the lower tier municipalities. This would mean that for this renewal the member municipalities would have had increases of +28.3% Life and +16.6% LTD (as opposed to the +2.44% and +9.41 % negotiated) II··· ~ ", , . Page 3 of 4 · Manulife may also increase administrative fees to administer separate renewal streams if the County moves to a stand-alone basis. Bottom-line on Life/L TD is that the groups partnering with the County of Elgin are benefiting from rates lower than they would likely be able to achieve in the open marketplace on a stand-alone basis. Health / Dental / Travel The Deluxe Travel benefit is fully pooled and insured with Liberty Health. Changes to these rates are made on an annual basis based on Liberty's entire block of business for this benefit, and all Liberty group clients remit the same single/family rates and are subject to the same plan design. The rates in this renewal are returning to $1.50 / $3.00 (single/family montWy rates) for active employees, which reflects the rates that were in effect two years ago. For Health and Dental which are experience-rated benefit lines, the ongoing rates are based on three components: · Claims experience during the past year (which is driven by plan design and utilization) · Expenses that carrier includes for plan and claim administration · Trend factors that are included for expected ongoing utilization and inflationary factors At this renewal, we saw marginal increases in the carrier administration charges (1 % increase on Health and 2% increase on Dental). The entire group insurance marketplace is seeing increases, often of a greater magnitude, as demutualized carriers strive to achieve double-digit returns on capital invested. Although Liberty remains a mutual company at this time, there is no doubt that they are under similar pressures to maintain profitability on each benefit line. As well, the trend factors have increased substantially, although we were successful in tempering both the proposed EHC utilization/inflation factor and the Dental utilization factors that were initially on the table from Liberty. For example, the negotiated Health annual trend factor at this renewal was 16%, although Liberty was originally requesting a 17% trend. The trend used at last year's renewal was 11 %, which indicates significant increased costs were incurred by the carrier over the analysis period above-and-beyond their initial projections. The 16% trend negotiated at this renewal is in line with the competitive marketplace at this time. The area of Health costs is the primary concern at this renewal. Aggregate claims for this group have increased by +24%, whereas the munber of subscribers (lives) has remained relatively unchanged. Without going into a lot of detail on where the claims are exactly coming from, it is interesting to note that a significant factor in the increasing costs are "large" claims. For the prior renewal analysis period, there were only 3 subscribers with paid Health claims in excess of $5,000. For the current analysis period, there are now 7 subscribers above $5,000 in paid claims, contributing $40,621in total. Of these seven large claims, only one is attributable to the County of Elgin itself. However, the County on a stand-alone basis is still trending at the same overall level of member municipalities. In other words, there does not appear to be a significant subsidy at this time. II··· : ", , . Page 4 of 4 There appears to be only a minor subsidy in the rates for the member municipalities on the Health line, since the County contributes 56% of the lives insured, 53% of the premium, but is only accountable for 47% of the paid claims over the analysis period. In summary, although we do not treat any suggested rate increases lightly, we are confident that the final renewal position negotiated with the above carriers is fair and reasonable, given the underlying claims experience and demographic composition, and taking into account what we would expect to achieve fiom the group insurance marketplace. We recommend that this renewal structure be presented to Council for its approval. Harley, we are available as required to assist in explaining any aspects of these renewals. As suggested, we would like to set up a meeting with the member groups to discuss the renewal in particular and other group benefit issues in general. ********************************** I- I MARCH 1, 2001 RENEWAL REPORT I I I PREPARED FOR: COUNTY OF ELGIN AND THE ELGIN UMBRELLA MEMBERS Prepared by: Buffett Taylor & Associates 142 Byron St. North Whitby, Ontario February 2001 7. <zyt.' CORRESPONDENCE - March 13th, 2001 Items for Consideration 1. Joanne Groch, Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of West Elgin, with a resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to defend the farm community from the unfair trade practices of the U.S. (ATTACHED) 2. J.A Murray, Clerk-Administrator, County of Huron, with a resolution requesting the Provincial Government to reconsider the closing of psychiatric institutions across Ontario. (ATTACHED) 3. Mary-Jo Aspden, Director of Finance, Town of Aylmer, with a resolution requesting reduction of 7.5% in the first installment of the County Rate due March 31,2001. (ATTACHED) 4. Carl-Wilhelm Bienefeld, President, St. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association, regarding the appointment by County Council of a third person to the Tourist Association Board. (ATTACHED) 5. Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Armour, with a resolution concerning the difficulties experienced and revisions needed to the Proxy Voting system us in the Municipal Election in November 2000. (ATTACHED) 6. Keith J. McNenly, CAO, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Mono, with a resolution concerning the proper capping of municipal wells. (ATTACHED) Maria Konefal, Deputy Clerk, Township of Southwold, with a resolution requesting funding for a future Library building in$outhwold Township. (ATTACHED) Peter McFadden, President and CEO, Southern Ontario Tourism Organization (SOTO), with information on their organization and inviting Council to become a tourism partner of the newly formed SOTO. (ATTACHED) g 02/11/2001 15:08 5197850544 MUNWESTELGIN PAGE 02 mlp.~$Lnricipa:Iit1! nf ~zf ~1t February 13, 2001 The Honourable Lyle Van Clief Federal Minister of Agriculture 930 Carling Avenue, 9th Floor OTTAWA, ON K1A DCS Dear Minister: The West Elgin Council are concerned about the plight of the local rural farmer due to the low commodity prices which they feel are caused by foreign government subsidies to their agricultural community. To this end the following resolution was passed at their meeting on February 8, 2001: Properly Moved and Seconded: WHEREAS the rural municipalities of Ontario derive much of their tax base, employment and business from the farm community; AND WHEREAS the renewed use of improper subsidies by the U.S. and Europe is draining the resources and equity of this vital Ontario economic sector; AND WHEREAS our Federal and Provincial Governments to date are not recognizing the seriousness of this disrupted market; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of West Elgin urgently request the Provincial and Federal Governments to defend the farm community with sufficient resources to counteract the improper and predatory practices of the U.S. and Europe. DISPOSITION: Carried Yours truly, ~u.~ Joanne Groch, B.A., CMO Ad mìnistrator/Clerk- T reasu rer c.c. G. Knutson, M.P. Hon. Brian Coburn S. Peters, M.P.P. County of Elgin 9 22413 HOSkins Une, Box 490, Rodney, Ontario NOL 2CO Tel: (519) 785-0560 Fax: (519) 785-0644 Corporation of the COUNTY of HURON CLERK-ADMINISTRATOR Court House, Goderich, Ontario, N7 A 1M2 (519) 524-8394 Fax (519) 524-2044 February 2, 2001 The Honourable Michael Harris Premier of Ontario Room 281, Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7 A 1 A 1 FEB 21 2001 ~,fM FtJ"';'òl l.-~~5"i~ i Dear Mr. Premier: On February 1, 2001, Council of the County of Huron adopted the following recommendation from the Agriculture, Public Works and Seniors Committee meeting of January 10, 2001: "That the Province be encouraged to rethink the closing of psychiatric institutions across Ontario as it will increase exponentially the social costs associated with these difficult to serve clients, as they will become a significantly higher cost to other existing social service agencies; and that this be circulated to all Counties in Ontario." Yours truly, -.~ -, JAM/bl cc All Counties in Ontario J. . Murray erk-Administrator 1 0 .:¡) TOWN OF AYLMER FES 28 2001 46 Talbot Street, West, Ayhner, Ontario N5H IJ7 Office: (519) 773-3164 Fax: (519) 765-1446 Treasury: Mary-Ja Aspden - Treasurer . Jenny Reynaert - Deputy Treasurer February 27,2001 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Attention: Mark McDonald - Administrator Dear Mr. McDonald: Re: First Installment of County Rate Due March 31,2001 Please find enclosed a copy of Resolution #82-2001, passed by the Aylmer Town Council at its Regular Council Meeting last night. Town Council is respectfully requesting that County Council consider the attached request for a reduction in the first installment of the County Rate due March 31, 2001. Due to the large amount of ARB Decision reductions faced by the Town of Aylmer in 2000, and the interim tax collection regulations imposed by the Province for 2001, the Town will receive less than 25% of the 2000 County Levy at the interim billing. A reduction of approximately 7.5% is being requested. County Council's consideration of this request is greatly appreciated. Town Council looks forward to a favorable reply. Mary- Aspden Director of Finance Encls 1 1 II row. OF AYLHBR COvIR,;Uo RBSO~OJr 110.....4 br .~1~ .. eo-dJ. t!h-hers .... ..EEB. 2.t~ .2P91.19..... Sec:ODded br . . I ",.hatas. p~Hhe recoml11endationøfFinahce. Çommittee, February 20t~, . :z001,Coul1cil authorizes payment of the first instalment of the 2001 County Levy, based on the following: that in accordance with Section 36&(9) ()ftheMunic:ipaJAct, R.S.O. 1990,·as amended, that the County of Elgin be requested to give consideration to a redlJction in the invoiced amount of $46~,97$.¡ because of the large number of Assessment Review Board appeals gr;:¡nted in 2000, that resulted in reduced property assessments; also, neW provincial regulations that allows municipalities to collect only $0% of the prior year's tax dollars; therefore, Council is requesting an approximate 7.$% reduction ($3$,221.) in the County Levy, thus reducing the payment amount due March 31st, 2001, to $434,7$4.00." ~fÆ~ 44 Jj:~ No _ r 2.- . 12 MAR-as-a1 12:34 PM COMFORT INN ST. THOMAS 15196338294 P.01 S1. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association Warden Duncan McPhail GoQd Afternoon Sir: The County Council has to appoint the third person for the Tourist Board. We like to see you appoint Mark Wales, President of Elgin Federation of Agriculture. . Th¡¡nk you very much, ~ Carl-Wilhelm Bien President March 05/01 13 UJ/U~/Ul MUN l2:17 FAX 1 705 382 2068 ARMOUR TII'SP iãJ 002 . -If! çr MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT, 1966 (Section44) Appointment of Voting Proxy Proposed Rcsolution for Council - February 13, 2001 Whereas the Corporation of the Township of Armour has experienced significant difficuJty with the Appointment of Proxy Voting system in the Municipal Election of November 2000, And Whereas such difticulties have re$ulted in the expression of public doubt as to the validity of somE: of the Proxy Votes cast in the November Election as well as thE: procedures of validating pI:OXÌes and subsequent casting of the associated vote, And Whereas such doubt has led to pending legal action (Applioation Record - Superior Court of JU$tice) naming the Township, Township Staff and three Council members, And Whereas Council considers such legal action as an opportunistic challenge to duly elected ofiìcials of the Township and administrative actions of Township staITduring the eleclion process, Therefore be it resolved that Council requests the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, I. To execute a complete review and subsequent revision of the Appointment of Voting Proxy - Form 3 to correct a present seriously flawed system of voting, 2 To issue clear instmctions to all municipalities on the administrative processes involved in the correct handling of the Proxy Vole system at the local municipal ¡eve!, 3. To consider replacement of the present flawed Proxy Vote system with a workabJe version of the Votc by Mail system for casting absentee ballots Further be it resolved that copies of this Resolution be sent to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario, AMO, FONOM and local MPP and MP for their support Mt:>.""J ~~" ~~e '5{,~"...d b~ <--=-_ __ A---/",,-,-, --~ U v - - '7"- -~._- :} ,. ~7L-":===-:::') n ~;Á· ~4~ ~~\ lof] UJ/UO/U1 MON 12:17 FAX 1 705 382 2068 ARMOUR TWSP 141001 DISTRICT OF PARRY SOUND BOX 533, BURK'S FALl.S ONTARIO POA 1CO I ax: (705) 382-2068 (7051 382-)3,2 (7USI382-2954 Email: armourtp@onlinlc.net hrrp:l/www.hips.com/arrno ur OffrCE OF TH[ CLERK-TRE^SURER FAX DATE: February 21,2001 TO: all MUIÚcipalities in Ontario FROM: Laura Rowley, Clerk-Treasurer RE: Municipal Elections Act/Proxy Voting PAGES TRANSMITIED: 1 + this cover sheet COMMENTS: We respectfully request this resolution be put forward for suPPOrt at your neXl meeting. 83/85/81 23:12:34 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-) 1 519 633 7661 CLERH-Elgin Co Page 8B3 MAR-05-01 MON 04;29 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 02 ~þ ì! Town of Mono Gl\~':3'L í~ 347209 Mono Centre Road (~!Q R.R.# I Orangeville, Ontario L9W 2Y8 27 February 2001 The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer Minister of the Environment 135 St Clair A venue West, 12'h Floor Toronto ON M4V IP5 Dc"r Minister Wilmer, Re: Snrcadill!1. of biosolids - abanùoned wells I have been directed to forward to you the lext of a resolution pa:;sed by Mono Town Council at its meeting of February ¡ 3,2001: !{es()lut.ion #23-3-2001 Moved by Thompson - Seconded by Holdroyd THA T WHEREAS the TOWL1 of Mono, like most if not all rural municipalities, has abandoned wells which have not been properly capped, and which therefore arc a potential conduit for contaminants to enter its aquifers, THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Mono urges the Ministry of the Environment to include abandonee! \Ve]\.~ in its evaluation criteria for issuing Certificates of Authority for the spreading of biosolids (sludge) ¡mù soõptage, AND FURTHER enc()uragoõ other municipaJities to pass resolu¡jon of support for this position. CARRIED "John E. Creelman" Yours truly TOWN OF MONO (Signed) Keith J. McNenly, AMCT CAO and Clerk-Treasurer KJM:mts 1 5 cc:__All Onta~o municipalities Td(,'phone: (519)941--3599 F.1X: (519)941.09490 E~rna¡1: m.ono@Lown--of~!no1\o.coro Web site.: www.tOW1,),-Of'..m.Of\O.COfi1. TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHWOLD FINGAL - ONTARIO NOL 1 KO Phone (519) 769-2010 Fax (519) 769-2837 lake Erie THE KEYSTONE TOWNSHIP FEB 22 2001 February 20,2001 County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Attention: Mark McDonald Re: Library - Southwold Township Dear Mr. McDonald: Please be advised that the Council ofthe Corporation of the Township of South wold passed the following resolution: "That this Council request that the County of Elgin set aside funds in the amount of $50,000.00 for the future building of a library in Southwold Township." Should you require any further infonnation, please advise. Sincerely, ~~¥ Deputy Clerk ¡S-A s:' ·~~o ,CC;e;.'" - MAR 5 2001 ..... The way to play. Southern Ontario Tourism Organization February 22, 2001 Mark G. McDonald, CAO County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Dear Mr. McDonald: On behalf of the SOTO Board of Directors and our tourism industry partners, from Niagara to Windsor to Tobennory, including those from Elgin County, I would like to invite you to become an active tourism partner. SOTO was created on April 1, 2000 as the result of a merger of Southwestem Ontario Travel Association (SWOTA), Grey Bruce Tourist Association and the Niagara and Mid-Western Ontario Travel Association (Festival Country). SOTO executed an aggressive marketing plan, including Travel Trade, Consumer and Media markets, to grow the tourism economy throughout Southern Ontario including the Elgin County area. The plan, among other activities, provided for one travel counsellor position that was trained, funded and administered by SOTO with a direct value of $1,300.00. A County partnership-funding model of 4 cents per capita is applied to Southern Ontario.-In the case of Elgin, with a population of 45,209, the annual partnership amount is $1,808.36. We would like to meet with your Council to present an update on tourism marketing in South em Ontario and more particulany the progress SOTO has made as your regional tourism marketing partner and how this has strengthened Elgin's tourism economy. In the meantime, I have attached a package of infonnation highlighting SOTO activities and plans for 2001. The SOTO office will contact you to arrange a presentation date and time. If you have any questions, please contact me at 800 267 3399, extension 22 or Chanene Embling, Administrator at extension 23. Peter McFadden, President and CEO feneL cc. Can-Wilhelm Bienefeld, President SI. Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association 180 Greenwich Street, Brantford, Ontario N3S 2X6 Tel. (519) 756-3230 Toll Free 1-800-267-3399 Fax (519) 756-3231 E-mail: info@soto.on.ca Website: WWW.soto.on.ca CORRESPONDENCE ~ March 13th, 2001 Items for Information ~ (Consent Aqenda) 1. Denis Carmel, Media Relations, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, with information on the Working Group to Plan for Telephone Number Depletion in the 519 Area Code. (ATTACHED) 2. Deb Prothero, Promotions, Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society, with a copy of the Operating Schedule 2001 and 2001 Fare Schedule and announcing the plan to have steam engine rides the week of the Summer Games August 12- 17. (ATTACHED) 3. AMO Member Communication 1) The AMO/EMA Municipal Value Assessment Workshop; 2) President Mulvale Continues to Speak Out on 'Unloading'; 3) AMO Attends Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations 4) AMO Active Participant in Next Phase of Inquiry Which Begins March 6th (ATTACHED) 4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities 1) News Release, "Throne Speech: Lack of Specifics Disappoints" (ATTACHED); 2) Member Advisory "FCM Partners with NRC to Establish National Guidelines and Best Practices for Municipal Infrastructure Development and Renewal (ATTACHED); 3) Member Advisory "Mixed CRTC Decision on Rights-Of-Way Disappoints FCM Members (ATTACHED); 4) FCM Annual Report (Available Upon Request); 5. Roy Lyons, Fire Chief, City of St. Thomas Fire Department, with a letter assuring availability of City funds to purchase equipment for the Emergency Operations Centre. (ATTACHED) 6. Catherine Frank, Manager, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, acknowledging receipt of correspondence concerning the funding responsibility for the St. Thomas- Elgin Patient Shuttle (STEPS). 7. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence concerning provincial start-up funding for land ambulance services. (ATTACHED) 8. Robert A. Richards, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, with an update on the proposed alliance of OPAC and the Ontario Government and Teranet to produce standardized digital parcel mapping for Ontario. (ATTACHED) 9. John Mills, Regional Director General, Ontario Region, Environment Canada; 1) with a copy of the case study done on the Town of Cadedon's groundwater, and 2) a case study on the importance of restoring and protecting natural areas for the environment. (ATTACHED) 10. Organization of Small Urban Municipalities, with registration forms and a program outline for the 48th Annual Conference & Trade Show. (ATTACHED) 1 6 14. 15. 16. 17. I~ ~ 11. Cate Soroczan, Research Division, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, concerning water efficiency and a Guide available to homeowners through CMHC "Household Guide to Water Efficiency". (ATTACHED) - a copy of the guide is available for viewing in the Administrative Services Department. 12. Ramona Kaptyn, National Kids Day, announcing the 4th National Kids Day - Saturday, June 9th, 2001. (ATTACHED) 13. 2001 AMO Annual Conference, August 19-22, 2001, registration form and accommodation information. (ATTACHED) Keith C. Norton, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission, regarding future election standard practices to provide accessibility for persons with visual disabilities. (ATTACHED) Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, News Release Communique, "Province to Introduce Legislation That Promotes Cleaner, Healthier Communities" (ATTACHED) Y. Davies, Secretary, Board of Health, City of Toronto, with a report concerning the .City of Toronto's low sulphur fuel purchasing practice in order to reduce air emissions. (ATTACHED) Health Canada, with information concerning the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and National Child Day on November 2001. (ATTACHED) Honourable James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance I Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing the 2001 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) will equal the 2000year-end levels. (ATTACHED) David Oliphant, Warden, County of Oxfor~h announcing an educa1ional seminar on Nutrient Management Planning, March 29; ,2001 In Woodstock. (ATTACHED) 1 7 fEB I} 2001 February 6, 2001 CRTC SETS UP WORKING GROUP TO PLAN FOR TELEPHONE NUMBER DEPLETION IN THE 519 AREA CODE OTTAWA-HULL- Telephone numbers in the 519 area code are projected to run out sometime in 2006. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is in the process of setting up a relief planning committee to find solutions for telephone number depletion in Southwestern Ontario served by area code 519. Considering the interest this issue may generate, if you wish to participate or be kept informed of the work being done by the 519 relief planning committee, please write to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario KIA ON2, fax the Commission at (819) 953-0795 or e-mail us at procedure(ci)crtc.gc.ca, by March 6'", 200 I. Infonnation regarding upcoming meetings, the initial planning document and related material can be accessed via the office of the Canadian Numbering Administrator at www.cnac.ca or by contacting the Science Applications International Corporation Canada at (613) 563-7242. For more details, please contact Sheehan Carter, by telephone at (819) 997-4555 or bye-mail at sheehan.carter@crtc.gc.ca. Background The depletion oftelephone numbers is not a new phenomenon. Over the past few years, the CRTC has initiated public processes in other parts of the country to develop and implement relief plans that best suit the needs of each specific area. .+. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes 1 8 Canadã 2 num. r depletion results in the addition of new area codes and the introduction Public Notice CRTC 2001-21 - 30 - General Inquiries: Ottawa, Ontario KIA ON2 Tel: (819) 997-0313, TDD: (819) 994-0423, Fax: (819) 994-0218 Toll-free # 1-877-249-CRTC (2782), eMail: info@crtc.gc.ca TDD - Toll-free # 1-877-909-2782 Media Relations: Denis Carmel, Tel: (819) 997-9403, eMail: denis.carmel@crtc.gc.ca .+. Canseif de la radíodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission 1 9 Canadã .+. Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes Public Notice CRTC 2001-21 Ottawa, 5 February 2001 Establishment of a CISC ad hoc committee for area code relief planning in area code 519 Reference: 8698-C12-12/01 In this public notice the Commission sets out a process for relief planning activities for area code 519 and creates an interested parties list for information related to these activities. The Commission also establishes a CISC ad hoc committee to develop options for relief planning. 1. The scope of relief planning activities is limited to 1. the consideration of solutions and issues related to the introduction of new numbering resources within a geographical area. Since area code relief planning does not impact local and long distance calling areas or rates, these issues are outside the scope of the processes described in this public notice. 2. In order to increase public awareness and 2. participation, the Commission has determined that NP A relief planning committees will be established as ad hoc committees ofthe CRTC Interconnection Steering Committee (CISC). As such, the Canadian Numbering Administrator (CNA), in its function as NPA relief planning co- ordinator, acts as chair of these ad hoc committees. 3. The 519 ad hoc relief planning committee will be 3. responsible for developing a relief planning document which describes all options that might reasonably be pursued to implement relief for area code 519. The benefits and drawbacks of each option will also be clearly identified. This relief planning document will then be forwarded to the CRTC for approval, via the CISC for inclusion in a public process. In this public process, the C d·,¡,· ana a Avis public CRTC 2001-21 Ottawa, Ie 5 février 2001 Création d'un comité spécial du CDIC chargé de planifier Ie redressement de I'indicatif régional519 Référence: 8698-C12-12/01 Dans Ie présent avis, Ie Conseil établit un processus de planificalion du redressement de l'indicatif régional 519 et il dresse une lisle des parties intéressées afin de les renseigner sur les activités. De plus, il crée un comité spécial du CDIC chargé d'élaborer des options de mise en oeuvre du redressement. Les activités de planification du redressement se limitent à l'examen de solutions et de questions liées à l'introduction de nouvelles ressources de numérotation à l'intérieur d'une région géographique. Comme la planification du redressement d'indicatifs régionaux n'a pas de répercussions sur les zones d'appels ou tarifs locaux ou interurbains, ces sujets débordent Ie cadre des processus décrits dans Ie présent avis. Dans Ie but de sensibiliser Ie public et de l'encourager à participer, Ie Conseil a décidé d'établir les comités de planification du redressement d'IR en comités spéciaux du Comité directeur sur l'interconnexion du CRTC (CDIC). Et c'est l'administrateur de la numérotation canadienne (AN C), en sa qualité de coordonnateur de la planification du redressement d'IR, qui préside ces comités. Le comité spécial de planification du redressement de I'IR 519 a pour mandat d'élaborerun document de planification décrivant toutes les options jugées raisonnables pour mettre en ceuvre Ie redressement de I'IR 519. Le comité précisera clairement les avantages et les inconvénients de chacune des options. Par la suite, Ie CDIC enverra Ie document au CRTC pour que celui-ci Ie verse au dossier d'une instance publique dans Ie cadre de laquelle il 20 Commission will seek comments on the appropriate method by which relief will be implemented. The Commission will then render its decision. 4. Infonnation regarding the location and time of the 4. meetings of this committee, as well as related documentation, is available from the office of the CNA at www.cnac.ca or by contacting SAIC Canada at (6]3) 563-7242. 5. Once the Commission has considered all public 5. comments and made a detennination on a relief method and date, the ad hoc committee will be called upon to develop a proposed NP A relief implementation plan. This relief implementation plan will be forwarded to the CRTC for approval, via the CISCo If approved, all telecommunications service providers using, or intending to use, numbering resources in area code 519, will be required to execute this plan. 6. In preparation for these relief planning activities, 6. the CNA should ensure that all central office codes (NXXs) in the 5] 9 area code are all accounted for and that all records for this area code are up to date. In addition, the CNA should also ensure that Part 4 fonns have been received for all assigned NXXs in this area code as per the timelines set out in the central office code (NXX) assignment guidelines. The CNA should initiate reclamation of any NXX assigned to any carrier who has not filed the appropriate documentation and who has not received an extension as per the guidelines. 7. Persons wishing to participate in the 5] 9 ad hoc 7. relief planning committee or who otherwise would like to receive the documentation relating to the work of the committee must notifY the Commission of their intention to do so by contacting the Secretary General by mail at CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K]A ON2; by fax: at (8]9) 953-0795; or by email at sollicitera des observations sur la meilleure méthode pour mettre en oeuvre Ie redressement. Le Conseil pourra ensuite se prononcer. Pour connaître l'heure et I'endroit des réunions de ce comité, et pour obtenir la documentation connexe, il faut communiquer avec Ie bureau de l'ANC à I'adresse Internet w\V\v.cnac.ca ou avec SAIC Canada, au (613) 563-7242. Après avoir tenu compte des observations du public et s'être prononcé sur la méthode et la date du redressement, Ie Conseil demandera au comité spécial d'élaborer un plan de mise en oeuvre du redressement des IR. Le CDIC soumettra Ie plan à I'approbation du CRTC et s'il est approuvé, tous les fournisseurs de services de télécommunication qui utilisent ou entendent utiliser des ressources de numérotation dans l'indicatifrégional519 devront Ie mettre à exécution. En prévision de ces activités de planification du redressement, I'ANC do it s'assurer que tous .les codes de centraux (les codes NXX) de l'indic.atif régional 519 sont recensés et que tous les dossiers de cet indicatifrégional sont àjour. L'ANC doit également s'assurer que les fonnulaires de la-partie 4 ont été reçus pour tous les codes NXX attribués dans cet indicatifrégional et ce, dans les délais précisés dans les lignes directrices relatives à l'attribution des codes de centraux (NXX). L'ANC devrait commencer à récupérer tout code NXX attribué à une entreprise qui a négligé de déposer les documents appropriés et n'ayant pas obtenu de prolongement confonnément aux lignes directrices. Les personnes qui désirent participer au comité de redressement de l'IR 519 ou qui voudraient simplement recevoir les documents se rapportant au travail du comité doivent en aviser Ie Conseil en écrivant au Secrétaire général, CRTC, Ottawa (Ontario), K]A ON2; par télécopieur au (8]9) 953-0795; ou par courriel à procedure@crtc.Qc.ca, dans les 30 jours qui 21 procedureaD.crtc.Qc.ca, within 30 days of the date of this public notice. The Commission will issue a list of interested parties at the conclusion of this 30-day period. Secretary General suivent la date du présent avis. Le Conseil publiera une liste des paurties intéressées au terme de ces 30 jours. Secrétaire général This document is available in alternative format upon request and may also be examined at the following Internet site: http://www.crtc.gc.ca Ce document est disponible, sur demande, en média substitut et peut également être consulté sur le site Internet suivant: http://www.crtc.gc.ca 22 02/06/2001 22:55 6333308 PAGE 01 P.O. Bo, 200B9 S't. Thomas, ON NSR 3J6 Phone; 637-0863 Fax: 633-3308 Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society Fax To: Mayor Peter Ostojic From: Deb Prothero and Roy Broadbear Fax: 633-9019 Date: February 6, 2001 Phone: 631-1680 Pages: 2 Re: Canada Summer Games CC: MP Gar Knutson; MPP Steve Peters o 'Urgent BI For Review o Please Comment 0 Please Reply o Please Recycle -Comments: Dea r Mr. Mayor; Thank you for your suggestion at council on February 5 encouraging all St. Thomas organizations to get on board with special events during the Canada Summer Games. At the meeting this evening of the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society. volunteers decided to commit to a schedule of steam engine rides during the week of August 12 - August 17. We hope to share the sights and sounds of live steam with all of our visitors and we solicit your support in the promotion of St. Thomas and our rich railway heritage. Sincerely, M~ Deb Prothero, Promotions Roy Broadbear, Operations 23 02/06/2001 22:55 6333308 St. Thomas Central Railwav ., by the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration S.ociety Operating Schedule 2001 with Steam Locomotive ETR No.9, CPR Coach MIDWAY "lid THE Cahoose Saturday May 5 & Sunday May 6 (Nos. Days) Sunday May 20 Sunday June 3 Sunday June 17 - Farher's Day Sunday July 1 - Cal1ada.Day Sunday July 15 Sunday July 29 Sunday Aug. 12 to Friday Aug. 17 (Canada Games) Saturday Aug. 25 and Sunday Aug. 26 (Heritag<' Da)~) 2001 Fare Schedule Adult Fare $5.00 Child Fare $3.00 (2. 12 year, of age) Fanlily Fare $15.00 (immedi:Jlefunrlly) Adult Day Pass $10.00 Child Day Pass $6.00 Family Day Pass $30.00 24 PAGE 02 82/87/81 23:18:89 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-} 1 519 &33 7&&1 CLERK-Elgin Co Page 8Ð2 FEB-07-01 WED 03:02 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 01/01 ~~_ AaßOclatlon of . Munioipalltles . of Ontario Member Communication For Your Onformation 303 UntY.,.ny "v_nuB. Suft. 1701 TOll)ntø, ON M50 1 sa Tel: (416) 971-9858 ..fax: (416) 971-6191 .mall: amoCamo.mun1com,C"om To t/16 attention of the Clerk and Council. For Immediate Attention February 7, 2001 - FYI- 011002 THE AMO/EMA MUNICIPAL VALUE ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP IF YOU MISSED THIS SESSION READ ON ... A high level of interest and a wide-range of municipal representatives came toge!her on January 18 at the NoUawasaga Inn for the AMOIEMA Municipal Value Assessment Workshop. More than 100 Mayors, Councillors and municipal staff from Windsor to Kingston and Toronto to Elliot Lake joined together to learn more about providing maximum value to their constituents and implementing performance management. . Valuable Information Delegates learned about the concept of value as a driver for decision making and how it was applied in two municipalities - how Orangeville's values are driving out more than $800,000 In one service alone, and how Toronto identified and is tapping into more than $36 million per year in water and wastewater. AMO's President, Ann Mulvale and Minister Tony Clement shared their respective views on performance measums and report cards. Equipped with an understanding of how to do a municipal value assessmentidelegates rolled up their sleeves and undertook simulated reviews in service areas typically delivered by most municipalities (e.g. fire. roads, parks, water, solid waste). The role-playing exercise was very successful in demonstrating the important roles that various stal~eholders in a community (e.g., consumer, union executive, business customer, municipal staff) bring to defining current value ratings as well as the future desired ratings. A number of team members took their roles very seriously, with lively debate between different interest groups, reminding us that we need to take all views into account in making decisions that truly reflect all "beholders of value" in our communities, . Strong municipal response on value It Is clear from the session feedback that most participants believe that there is a significant amount of "captive value" available in services that can be unlocked by the community and that this value can then be re-invested in that community. Participants' responses showed a strong interest in pursuing: 1. Performing Municipal Value Assessmenfs in the areas of Public Works & Utí/ities, Emergency SeNices, Social SeNices, Business SeNices and Business Support Services 2. Performance Management 3, GÐttíng Competitive 4. Evaluation of operating contracts 5. Technology as strategy 6, e-Government 7. Asset Management We will be looking at how we can respond these interests, including scheduling MVA workshops in Eastern and Northern Ontario. Workshop presentation material and the efficiency and effectiveness measures for the simulated reviews are posted on MUNICOM. 25 82/13/81 23:11:52 EST; ASSOCIATion OF?-) FEB-13-01 rUE 04:58 PM AMO 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin Co Page 882 FAX NO, 416 971 6191 P. 01/02 M~rriber Communication: £~. Association of . Municipalities .. of Ontario For Your ðnformation 393 University Avenuo, Suite 17D1 Toronlo. ON M5G 1 E6 T.I: (416) 971-9856' fax: (416) 971-6191 oma.n: amo@amo.municom.com To the attention of the Clerk and Council. Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council For Immediate Attention February 13, 2001 FYI·01/004 PRESIDENT MULVALE CONTINUES TO SPEAK OUT ON 'UPLOADING) As part of your Association's efforts to reduce the impacts of downloading and the related ris of financial exposure for municipal governments and their property tax payers, the following Opinion piece was prepared for Toronto Star on February 8, 2001 (page A.25). AMO's President, Ann Mulvale, along with the Board of Directors and staff are working diligently to advance our message and seek solutions. AMO will be moving quickly to meet with a number of the new Cabinet Ministers and will be making a presentation as part of the Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations. * * * "Downloading is bad news for taxpayers" "The term "downloading" has become part of the lexicon over the last few years. As a relatively new term, used to describe a recent phenomenon in Canada, it has yet to appear in any dictionary, If it did, the definition might read: Your federal government "downloads" some of its financial and service problems to your province, which, in turn, passes costs or services to your municipality, and the total cost-savings to the federal and provincial governmenls are then absorbed by property lax bills. It is a brilliant strategy that has allowed both the federal and Ontario governments to balance their budgets and enjoy 1<1rgo surpluses. The same cannot be said for municipalities. or you, the property taxpayer, Simply put, municipalities are at the bottom of the financial and constitutional food chain. What distinguishes local government from the other forms of government is its limited revenue source - made up mostly of the property tax base and topped up with user fees. Unlike the feds and the province, municipal government ¡¡as a legal and responsible requirement not to run a deficit budget. Consequently, the bills have always been paid or, at least, they have been so far. This shell game of "downloading" has been played for some time now and. as a result, the municipal financial situation is at its most vulnerable point in years. It is time for the game playin9 to stop. A bit of recent his\OI'Y will explain how we got here. In 1996, the province embarked on an ambitious project of determining which services should be delivered and paid for at the local level or at the provincial level. The intent of tl1is . 'Iocal services realignment" process was to disentangle the provincial/municipal relationship and accomplish what previous provincial governments had tried and failed to deliver - a clear and accountable system of government. 26 -- B2/13/B1 23:12:38 EST; ASSOCIATIOß OF?-) 1 519 633 7661 CLERK-Elgin Co Page BB3 FEB-13-01 TUE 04:59 PM AMO FAX NO, 416971 6191 p, 02/02 Member Communication ";oy~ "- President Mulvale Continues to S eak out on 'U loadin ' FGbrua 13 2001 Most impressively, the local services realignment process was to be "revenue neutral," seeing the transfer of services to municipalities balanced against a greater share of the education tax assumed by the province. After four years, the results are mixGd. Municipalities have, indeed, taken on many more responsibilities, from social housing to public health to ambulance services to welfare payments, while maintaining responsibility for policing, fire protection, roads, bridges and transit, among many other community services. Unfortunately, the exercise has had limited success in advancing the notion of a more accountable system of govNnmcnt. The downloading of socia! housing, for example, was undertaken without a complete assessment of the condition of the housing stock _ and with fluctuating energy prices, the $58 million forfuture capital funding being offered by the province may not be adequate. In fact, this year's rise in heating bills for the units will likely excC!ed that amount. In addition, the costs for municipalities to deliver certain services are not identical to those the province paid to deliver the same services. For example, municipalities must pay PST on 900ds and services, such as capital equipment for social housing, ambulance vehicles and equipment. Our insurance and laboùr costs are also different. When these municipal costs are totalled, the goal of revenue neutrality generally has not been achieved. Unfortunately, thIs is not the end of the story. Municipalities - and property taxes - are at even greater risk because the nature of the costs that have been downloaded has changed. The local services realignment process transferred the cost of a number of open-ended income redistribution programs onto the municipal property tax base - costs such as welfare, chitdcare and social housing. In the event ofa national economic downturn, Ontario municipalities will be in the unenviable position of trying to manage the effect of a recession, as social service and welfare costs increase, The other municipal financing reality relates to our infrastructure deficit. When the province assumed a greater share of ttlC education funding as part of local services realignment, it withdrew capital funding for transportation and transit systems. Now, the capital and opera ling costs of these very expensive services are the sole responsibility of municipal government. There is hope despite the numerous challenges that face municipal governments. The first step must be a greater emphasis on co-operation. The public is demanding that elected officials at all levcls work together to solve tod¡¡y's problems. There is also a need for a full court press by all governments to solve our infrastructure defidt. Roads need repairing, bridges must be replaced and transit must be improved if we are to solve the gridlock problem. We must also begin planning for the "uploading" to the province of the costs of open-ended social programs as income redistribution programs are best funded by the province. Municipalities could continue to provide front-line delivery on a fee-for-service basis, but core funding should not rest on the property tax base. ill the short term, given the evident slowing of the economy, the province must commit to some form of an insurance plan. With a concerted effort, perhaps "downloading" and "uploading" will notfind their way into any dictionary -and will be banished from the Englislllanguage altogether," This Information is avoUable through AMO's subscription based MUNICOM network at www.municom.com. For more information contact: Pat Vanini, Director of Polley and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ext. 316 Transmission problems call: (416) 971-9856 27 B3/B1/B1 23:15:39 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-} 1 519 633 7661 CLERH-Elgin Co Page BB2 MAR-Ol-0! THU 04:34 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 01/01 Member Communication £t1. Association of . Municipalities ;. of Ontario - 393 University Avenue, Suile 170'- Toronto, ON MSG 1E6 Tel; (416) 971-9856 . lax; (416) 971-6191 ernaIl: amo@amo"municom,com Alert To the attention of the CAO, Clerk or Head of Council For Immediate Action March 1, 2001 Alert - 01/005 AMO Attends Ontario Pre-Budget Consultations Issue: AMO's submission "Maintaining Municipal Competitiveness/Honouring the Commitment." AMO has provided the municipal perspective to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on how the upcoming provincial budget can help property tax payers. AMO's submission focused on three factors that are posing a significant challenge to municipal competitiveness and why 2001 is proving to be a year of challenge. 1. The Province's policy to make property tax payers absorb the cost of open-ended income redistribution programs puts municipal expenditure control at great risk, particularly in the face of an economic slowdown; 2. The maturin9 costs of the Local Services Realignment and the continuous tMckling of downloading are putting extreme pressure on the capacity of municipal budgets, and 3. The combined effect of these two pressures is significantly impacting the efforts by municipalities to provide, timely rehabilHaUon of our vital infrastructure. Improved provincial competitiveness at the expense of municipal competitiveness is not a desirable outcome for commercial, industrial and residential taxpayers of Ontario. AMO called on the government to: -t Work witll us to build and execute a plan for "uploading". This would begin to implement the Province's commitment that when the provincial fiscal house was in order, then it would be the time to work at removing the risk associated with income redistribution programs on the property tax base. -t Commit to an insurance plan - a capping plan of sorts that will lessen the immediate anxieties around the economic slowdown and the potential increase in welfare and other social services. -t Realign sources of tax revenue with the level of government that is shouldering the burden of the cost of tho transferred responsibilities. Programs such as SuperBuild and the Federal-Provincial Infrastructure Agreement have particular priorities, are competitive and of limited duration. Dedicated resources for municipal core infrastructure, unlike special designed programs. will not distort municipal funding priorities. ... Commit that there will b0 no additional downloading of costs to municipalities of either a direct or indirect nature. Saving targets, if Imposed on line ministries, must not result in new, mandatory programs or standards being prescribed for municipalities. ... Create a provindal-municip<JI committee that would vet any new provincial initiatives that are imperative for public health and safety reasons so that there is an appreciation of the cumulative impact and capacity of a municipality to impiement any new program or standard. A complete copy of AMO's submission is available on our websilo, www.municom.com 28 83/85/81 23:11:47 EST; ASSO~IATIO" OF?-> 1 519 633 7661 ~LERH-EIgin ~o Page 88Z MAR-05-0! MON 04:29 PM AMO FAX NO, 416 971 6191 p, 01 / ~r Association of ~'I \ Municipalities . ''I" of Ontario Member Communication Alert 393 Unìv8~ityAvBnua, Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G lEe Tel: (416) 971-9568 . hi., (416) 971-ö191 em!llll: amo@amo,munlcom,e:om To the immediate attention of the Clerk and Council Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council March 5,2001 - Alert - 01/006 AMO ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN NEXT PHASE OF INQUIRY WHICH BEGINS MARCH 6th Issue: Government Policies, Practices and Programs are the focus as Walkerton Inquiry Resumes Background: Another phase of the Walkerton Inquiry begins tomorrow. It wi!1 examine the changes in government polices, practices and programs related to the delivery of water that may have contributed to the Walkerton tragedy. This phase of the Inquiry will be looking at six areas: Certificates of Approval Water Standards and Testing Role of the Ministry of Environment in Standards, Monitoring, Compliance and Enforcement Re: Drinking Water . Municipal Operation of Water Works Public Health . Agriculture - Land Use and Groundwater Protection Some of the priority issues for AMO during this phase include the changes to the management of water service systems, sLlch as downloading, municipal financing capacity, source protection, as well as the tools needed to deliver quality water. Part 2 of the Inquiry will also begin shortly.. It will focus on the policies related to ensuring the safety of Ontario's drinking water. Experts selected by the Commission are preparing papers on specific issues related to drinking water safety, These will be available for public comment and are to be distributed to stakeholders for comment. Those parties with standing in Part 2, which includes AMO, will participate in Roundtable discussions based on the papers. As well, the Commission will be hosting Town Hall meetings in various centres across Ontario, AMO will advise its members of this schedule as soon as possible. These two parts of the Inquiry will run concurrently, and are expected to be completed within 6 months. Justice O'Connor will have another 6 months to prepare his final report. It is anticipated that tho recommendations will relate to all parts of the water delivery system - from source to enforcement and emergency planning. AMO is represented at the Inquiry by legal counsel, Doug Hamilton and Craig Rix of Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP. This informotion Is available through AMO's subscription based MUNlCOM network at www.municom.com. For more Information contact (416) 971-9856: Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations at ex!. 316 Transmission problems: 416-971-9856 29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Fédération canadienne des municipalités 24, rue Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5P3 TeIJTéL: (613) 241-5221 FaxlTéléc.: (613) 241-7440 www.fcm.ca For Distribution to Members of Council NEWS RELEASE THRONE SPEECH: LACK OF SPECIFICS DISAPPOINTS OTTAWA, January 30,2001 - Today's Speech from the Throne failed to advance electiou pledges to make urban and rural communities safe, liveable and self-sustaining, says Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) President Joanne Monaghan. A highlight of Red Book ill (Liberal election platform) was its recognition that municipal governments are au order of govemment that is critical to the creation and delivery of national programs, yet today's Throne Speech failed to follow through on engaging municipal govemments as partners. Specific opportunities IUÌssed, include: · the UIlprecedented urbanization of Aboriginal populations and the need to engage municipal governments as partners in the delivery of programs; · Canada needs at least $1 billion/year capital investment in public transit to move people, and goods and cut air pollution; · the lack of sufficient funding to meet the platfonn commitment to stimulate 120,000 affordable housing rental units over the next four years. The Throne Speech failed to commit to the election targets for UIlits, funding or timeline; · municipal governments are Canada's most vocal supporters of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; more than 300 municipal governments have passed resolutions supporting implementation of the Kyoto Protocol; · the $2 billion currently committed to the Inftastructure Canada program only begins to address the COUll11y'S water inftastructure needs; and · on-line government services must link all orders of government, not just the federal government. We are, however, pleased that the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the capacity of communities to prevent crime and address drug abuse. The re-introduction oflegislation to deal with yOUllg offenders, with a balance between protecting public safety and the needs of youth, is welcome by FCM "FCM will motivate its 1,000 member municipal governments to engage Members of Parliament to ensure the Government of Canada strengthens, not retrenches, on its election platfonn pledges to improve quality of life," says Monaghan. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities ~ hw be~m the national voice of municipal governments since 1901. FCM is dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communitie!J by promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal government. Information: Louise Comeau, Director, Sustainable Communities and Environmental Policy Telephone: (613)-244-6017; E-rnaillcomeaU@fcmca; Fax (613)-241-7440 -30- 30 if J; Federation of Canadian Municipalities JaC'CIilC Fédération canadienne des municipalités National Research Council Canada Cooseil national de recherches Canada February 19, 2001 Please Distribute to Members of Council and Senior Staff Responsible for Public Works. Environmental Services. Transportation. Emlineerinq and Finance MEMBER ADVISORY FCM Partners with NRC to Establish National Guidelines and Best Practices for Municipal Infrastructure Development and Renewal The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), in partnership with the National Research Council (NRC), has received funding from the Treasury Board of Canada to identify and disseminate best practices and innovative infrastructure solutions in the municipal sector. The objective is to promote sustainable municipal infrastructure approaches and save taxpayer dollars through the establishment of national guidelines. This four-year program will create a national network of public works officials, builders, transportation and infrastructure experts, urban, rural and remote communities, engineers, scientists, academics, private companies and other stakeholders to facilitate information gathering and sharing in municipal infrastructure. The program will support the $2.6 billion Infrastructure Canada Program and FCM's $125 million Green Municipal Funds in developing and fostering sustainable infrastructure practices in municipalities. A National Guide fo Sustainable Municipal Infrastructure: Innovations and Best Practices will be developed. The Guide will provide financial and technical information related to the planning, implementation and evaluation of infrastructure projects. A compendium of technical modules will provide municipal governments with the most current best practices and innovative infrastructure technologies and methodologies. In addition, life-cycle asset management of infrastructure will be a prime focus. A number of voluntary committees and working groups will be established. If your municipality would like to get involved, or if you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Philips at (613) 993-0532 or Guy Felio at (613) 991-5354 or fax (613) 993-2180. We look forward to your participation and input. Yours sincerely, => ~ Joanne Monaghan President Mission Statement n~ FuluatWn ofCaMJ!id.n Mm,Ù:ipfliitið (FCMJ Im., brl'1/. the fIIlåonalIlaMa(IIf1<7Jicipalgrme;mn(!Tt!JincI'J90I. FCM i.< det/if/1trd 10 imprrwing tf,e p!4lú;' uflift in rzil t"O/I'lmunldf!5 by pJ'OmotiJeg ítrol¡gi 1[eaiæ and aL<tmïttnbk 111ImiripaLl.8Vermnmt. Enoncé de mission £", FidlmrÙ",- oolfldÙ:nræ tÚs ffl.unìt:iptditis (FGW) ðJ & V!!lx ntr.tiotW.e des gtJtW.."Nfmtcnt> mwJcipaux rk¡mÙ /901.. Ln FCM rot Multtl nmiIitJrtr I4-tp1ßIki d& vie timlS tuMl!S II!S collectÜl'iti¡ ell ./rtvmsmn d..os ,{OliMm>mrots 11lUlUcip.w.: fòm ifjiC41'ß <t mpo1'lMbh ('.('I1U1cillOf Joanne Monaghan KitirMt, BlitÎ/)h ('.clumbia Pr~¡dCl1r Présidente- Councillor Jack Layton Toronto,Onrnrio Fint Vice Pw.ident Pn::mj~vi'-"Crr{'S.id{,l1t Alderman John :<;dtmal Calgary,. Albcm Second Via: Prcsident Del1::úè!nc "iœ pœsi.dt'nt Maire Y"'f'$ Ducharme HuIJ(Qt1ébcc) Thjrd Vìœ President Tt&~iênl~ via: pr6jdcm Mayor Sam SyJlard. Mal"y¡;t.UWll, Newfuundland and Labmúox Pa.r;¡Presidcm Pr¿Û,dcnt sortd.1\t James w. Knight Chid' Executivc" Offiœr Chef de Ia d;J'('~riOll 24 HIe Clil.td1œ St.R-'Ct Oræwa, Ontario KIN 5P3 'õ1' (6].\1 24]·522J QfI (613)24]-7440 ["t:d,cra.rion@fcm,CI! Web site/site web : www.Îcm,q¡ PoJicyand PubHc Affai~ I10litiques er nff.Úres. publiqnc'S QfI (613) 244·2250 polk}'@Fcm.œ Sus'toiinablo= Commulliric.~ and Envir!>nmcota.! Policy Collcctivjtésviabltscr poUtiques en"iron.nemen.taJ¡:s QfI (613)2<4·J515 c()J'l1muuil~~@fclu.ca. Corp(}r:u~ Dt'lIcloproctlt Dévcloppcmeni corporatif @ (613) 141 ~2126 cotporarc@fi:m.~ International Office ß~~u¡pr~arion~ @ (613Jz.!j·7117 inœrnatioQ:lI@fcrn.ca. ,'"' .~ 3 1 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Fédération canadienne des municipalités 24, rue Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario KIN 5P3 TeI.lTél.: (613) 241-5221 FaxlTéléc.: (613) 241-7440 www.fcm.ca February 12, 2001 MEMBER ADVISORY Please Distribute to all Council Members and Senior Legal and Engineering Staff MIXED CRTC DECISION ON RIGHTS-OF-WAY DISAPPOINTS FCM MEMBERS Issue: The recent Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decision has resulted in some gains for FCM members, but will restrict municipalities' authority to manage municipal property and to obtain full compensation for the use and occupation of rights-of-way (ROW) lands by federally regulated communications carriers. Background: Since 1999, FCM has represented municipal interests in a public proceeding before the CRTC. FCM has advocated that communications carriers installing networks on public land must abide by applicable municipal requirements and compensate municipal governments fully for the use of that land. The proceedin9 arose out of a dispute in Vancouver where a telecommunications service provider, Ledcor, installed fiber optic cable on Vancouver property without approval of, or compensation to, the City. Ledcor alleged that Vancouver's terms and conditions tor the use of the lands were too onerous. FCM presented detailed technical evidence and legal argument to the CRTC throughout 2000. The submissions represented the collective effort and united position of the FCM Telecommunications Subcommittee that includes expert staff from Vancouver, Surrey, New Westminster/Richmond, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City and Halifax, as well as external counsel. The Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties provided a valuable rural perspective. Summary of the CRTC Decision: The CRTC decision was issued January 25, 2001. FCM's press release and link to the CRTC decision are available through the FCM website at www.fcm.ca. The decision deals primarily with the Vancouver issue, but the CRTC expects that the principles developed in the decision will assist in resolving future disputes. Key Points of the Decision: 1. Jurisdiction - The CRTC rejected FCM's position that municipal governments have full authority to manage ROW lands owned by them or under their jurisdiction when the lands are occupied and used by federally regulated communications carriers. The CRTC held that, as a matter of constitutional law, access to ROW lands under these circumstances is a matter of federal jurisdiction and not provincially delegated municipal responsibility. 2. Statutory Jurisdiction - In light of its constitutional analysis, the CRTC went on to interpret certain provisions of the Telecommunications Act as giving it full authority to set the terms and conditions of access by communications carriers to municipal property where the parties are unable to reach agreement on their own. 3. Joint Planning - The CRTC did recognize the important role that municipalities have in coordinating all parties seeking to use municipal ROWs. The CRTC expect carriers to participate in joint planning and coordination committees and to contribute to the costs of any such committees. 4. Extra Duct Capacity - The CRTC did not consider it appropriate for municipalities to impose a requirement to construct duct capacity beyond the carriers' own needs, or to require carriers to use each other's spare duct capacity before constructing their own new ducts. 5. Cost Recovery - The CRTC allowed Vancouver to recover a broad range of causal costs incurred by the City due to carrier construction and maintenance activities, however the recovery of a contribution to municipal fixed overhead costs was denied. 32 6. Use and Occupation Fee - The CRTC decided that the carriers do not have to compensate municipal governments for the occupancy and use of ROW lands. In fact, the Commission said that municipalities are not subsidizing the carriers by allowing them to use public property free of charge. 7. Relocation - The CRTC did not accept the municipal position that municipalities should not be responsible for any of the cost of relocating telecom facilities if relocation is needed for valid municipal purposes. Instead, the CRTC held that such matters should be resolved on a case-by-case basis or through the implementation of agreed-upon mechanisms, such as a sliding scale. 8. Liability, Indemnity, Insurance - Vancouver and FCM had argued for full protection from liability associated with the presence of carrier equipment in municipal ROWs. However, the CRTC held that ordinary provincial principles of liability for negligence should apply to encourage all users of the ROW, including municipalities, to take care and to ensure that their activities do not harm others. 9. Municipal Access Agreements - The CRTC recognized that when a carrier's activities in ROW lands result in disruption (such as excavation or traffic disruption, etc.), the carrier must obtain prior municipal consent to those activities, except in cases of emergency. The CRTC agreed that imposing a standard form municipal access agreement was not appropriate. 10. Existing Agreements - The CRTC held that its decision does not vary existing agreements between municipalities and carriers. 11. Other Malters- The decision addresses a number of other matters, for example, the treatment of fixed term MMs, third party assignment of MMs, the laws applicable to MMs, and the use of deposits and letters of credit by municipalities as security for the performance by carriers of their responsibilities, etc. For additional information on these and other matters addressed by the CRTC, see the decision or contact FCM. Action: FCM is pleased that the CRTC recognizes the important role that municipalities have in coordinating all parties seeking to use municipal ROWand endorses the recovery of costs imposed by carriers upon municipalities. However, the CRTC's decision on constitutional and statutory jurisdictional matters and the denial of full compensation for carrier use and occupation of municipal ROW lands are disappointing and constitute a significant attack on municipalities' ability to manage ROWs for the benefit of all users and municipal taxpayers. FCM still believes that the inability of municipalities to charge an occupancy fee amounts to assistance by municipal taxpayers to communications carriers. Inefficient use of congested ROW space will result. Users who derive a value from the use of public resources should pay for that benefit. Given the far-reaching impact of the CRTC's rulings, FCM will seek leave to appeal the CRTC decision to the Federal Court of Appeal. FCM will also undertake related initiatives. FCM's ultimate success will depend upon Municipal Rights-of-Way Defence Fund, established in 1997. In 2000, the FCM Board approved a second contribution to the Defence Fund to prepare for an appeal. The carriers have deep pockets and will go to great lengths to protect their traditional freedom of action at the expense of municipal taxpayers and other ROW users. Only collectively can the municipal sector advance its interests. Many municipal governments have already contributed, but resources are running low and further financial support from the members may be required as the appeal process proceeds. We implore councils which have not yet forwarded the critical three (3) cents per capita to do so right away. For more information, contact Jena Cameron, Senior Policy Analyst at (613) 241-5221, ex!. 299 or email icameron(Q)jcm.ca. 33 u~, ~u,~uu~ ~u.~~ .....~:¡-O..:¡J.-r.:..:::J.::I :::. I I HUMA~ I- 11"<t. LJ~J'; J . PAGE 02 305 Wellington treet St.Thomas.O ta,r'ìo N 2T2 TelephQne: (519) 6310210 F." (519) 631 0215 Corporation of the City of St.Thomas Fire Department February 20,2001 Ms. Karen Dunn Emergency Services Co-ordinator County of Elgin 450 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Ms. DUl1l1: The Telecommunications Equipment for the Emergency Operation Centre as per the JEPP apJlícation has been appraised by City Council and the funding for this purchase was approved in the 20Ôb budger. As outlined in the memorandum from Ron Cutway dated February 8, 2001 which I sent to yo ,the City Treasurer has assured the funds are available to purchase the emergency equipment for t. e Emergency Operations Centre. I The installation of this equipment brings us closer to having our fully operational Joint Emerl~encY Operation Centre ready to meet any emergency. Yours in Safety, £~~ Fire Chief RL:wk 34 Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ministère de la Santé et des Soins de longue durée ® Ontario Corporate Correspondence Unit 12th Floor 56 Wellesley Street West Toronto ON M5S 253 unité de la correspondance ministérielle e 12 étage 56 o~est, rue Wellesley Toronto (Ontario) MSS 253 Tel: {416} 327-8480 Fax: (416) 327-8497 Téléphone: (416) 327-8480 Télécopieur: (416) 327-8497 FEV 1 42001 FÞOß Mr. Bob Habkirk Councillor Corporation of The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5V1 Our Ref: 201-01688 Dear Mr. Habkirk: Thank you for your letter to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, on February 1, 2001 regarding funding respponsibility for St. Thomas-Elgin Patient Shuttle (STEPS). Your letter has been forwarded to Gail Ure, Regional Director, South West Region, Health Care Programs. Ms. Ure will be responding to you directly. You should expect to receive a reply by March 9, 2001. Thank you again for taking the time to bring this matter to the minister's attention. ;;;yo Catherine Frank Manager cc: Gail Ure 7198-93(99/06)* 7530-4601 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 lIÆ ~ Ontario Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 . 1\ E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co 2& @ontla..ola.org Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON i;.;~C; fEB 22 2001 February 22, 2001 Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-term Care, 10th Floor, Hepburn Block, 80 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON. M7A2C4 Dear Minister: I am writing you this letter to bring to your attention the issue of one-time provincial start-up funding for 100 per cent of the cost of the transfer of/and ambulance services to municipalities. It is an urgent matter I addressed to your predecessor the Honourable Elizabeth Witmer in a Dec. 5, 2000 letter. In her Jan. 09,2001 response, Minister Witmer points out that the Province would assume half of the approved cost of the services, also noting the Ministry has established the funding and grant level for municipalities as the amount that was billed in 1999. Unfortunately Minister, this in no way addresses the question brought to my attention by a County of Elgin endorsement of the Municipality of Durham resolution calling for 100 per cent funding. The query is why some realigned programs like Ontario Works have received the start- up funds while a vital service like Land Ambulance has not? I would appreciate your responding in a more direct manner on this apparently inequitable situation and forwarding a copy of your letter(s) to both the County ofE/gin and Municipality of Durham to my office. Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin-Middlesex-London Cc: County of Elgin Regional Municipality of Durham 35 Please circulate to: Experience and tcçhno1ogy YÐU can trust c . r communique February 23, 2001 To: Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk and Treasurer From: Robert A. Richards President and Chief Administrative Officer Sub.ieet: The Ontario Parcel Alliance I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update on the status of the Ontario Parcel Alliance (OPA). As you may know, the OPA is a proposed alliance of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), the Ontario Government and Teranet. The goal of the Alliance is to produce standard digital parcel mapping for Ontario - The Ontario Parcel- which combines assessment, Crown and ownership parcels ofland. The new product will be available at no cost to all of our customers, the municipalities of Ontario. The OP A will benefit all parties by dramatically reducing the redundant parcel mapping operations between organizations. I am confidcnt, many n:1lUlicipalities will also realizc substantial cost savings. In fact, the OP A will significantly reduce costs for those municipalities currently paying, either internally or externally, for parcel mapping maintenance. A memorandtull of understanding for the OP A was signed Dccember 14, 2000 by OP AC, the Ontario Govenunent and TeraneL A legal agreement is expected in tbe second quarter of2001. The fIrst deliveries of the OP A will begin later in 2001, with the remainder of the Ontario Parcel being phased in over the following 24-30 months. When aU details are final, r ván send you another annOlUlecment about how the OPA will be in1plemented. We are looking f01ward to working closely with all our customers to ensure everyone realizes the benefits of this DeW and exciting alliance. 36 In the meantime, I have attached a series of questions and answers that address some of the. commOJJ1y asked questions about the OP A. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Craig Draper at 905 837-6229 or myself at 905 837-6150, toll free 1 877 635-6722. Yours truly, ØJeèÂJ/ Robert A. Richards President and Chief Administrative Officer Copy Carl Isenburg, Vice-President, Customer Relations Craig Draper Ontario Property Assessment Corporation 1305 Pickering Parkw"y, Pickering ON LIV 3P2 T: 905.&37.6287 F: 905.837.6322 W: www.opac.on.ca 37 _;~r:II~I)ONT~O A TEAA~Œ:T" ':j /......[:':Ir:"... I 1. Ontario Parcel Alliance (OPA) - Frequently Asked Questions February, 2001 1. What is the Ontario Parcel Alliance (OPA)? The OPA is an alliance of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), the Government of Ontario and Teranet. The goal of the OPA is to produce standardized digital parcel mapping for Ontario - The Ontario Parcel. The Ontario Parcel will contain assessment, ownership and Crown parcel iand data. 2. Why are OPAC, the Government of Ontario and Teranet forming the OPA? The three organizations currently have and maintain the data required for province-wide creation of the Ontario Parcel. This includes Teranet's existing automated parcel mapping (2.5+ million properties), OPAC's province-wide manual parcel mapping, and the Ontario Government's Ontario Base Mapping (OBM!NRVIS). All three parties are currently maintaining parcel mapping derived from the same source of deposited plans in Registry Offices. 3. What are the costs to municipalities for using the Ontario Parcel? The OPA will licence the data to municipalities at no cost, once half of the assessment parcels are completed (the point at which OPAC, Ontario Government and Teranet contributions can sustain the OPA maintenance with no municipal contribution). The only costs to municipalities will be a modest delivery and support charge, and service charges for multiple deliveries outside the prescribed delivery schedule, or multiple formats outside the standard formats available. 4. Are municipalities involved in the OPA negotiations? There is no single municipal body with the authority to commit ali municipalities to funding. Each of the Alliance members involved in the negotiations has had to commit their organization to funding (capital and operating), changes in business procedures and data contributions. 5. Were municipalities consulted? Yes. In fact there has been substantial consultation with municipalities in the development of the OPA business model. This has taken place both during its formative stages and, more recently. as part of a series of consultative presentations held between February and May 2000. Ontario Parcel Alliance Page 1 2/28/01 38 6. What are the advantages of the OPA for municipalities? The OPA will be a one-stop shopping source of maintained and standardized, assessment, ownership and Crown parcel data. The Ontario Parcel will be licenced to municipalities at no cost. It will allow municipalities to focus on using parcel information in support of municipal business, (land development, planning, taxation, public works, etc) rather than on maintaining parcel data. It will have the potential of reducing costs for those municipalities which are currently paying (internally or through outsourcing) for parcel mapping maintenance. It will provide the foundation data to move to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in support of municipal business for those municipalities which do not currently have GIS. The OPA will also allow for easy integration of other data. 7. Can existing municipal digital parcel mapping be incorporated into the OPA? In areas where OPAC, the Government of Ontario and Teranet do not have digital parcel data, it is the intention of the Alliance to partner with any organization possessing suitable eXisting parcel data, rather than re-create it. 8. What Intellectual Property (IP) Rights will municipalities have to the Ontario Parcel? The IP of the Ontario Parcel will belong to OPAC, the Government of Ontario and Teranet, based upon their contribution of source data and joint maintenance. If a municipality contributes data to the Alliance, which is used as part of building the Ontario Parcel, IP will be assigned to the Alliance for that portion of the Ontario Parcel, but the municipality will retain IP of its original data. 9. Are there any restrictions on municipal use of the OPA Data? There will be a licence agreement with each rnunicipality that uses the Ontario Parcel. This will specify terms such as data format, frequency of updates, data support, limitation of liabilities, copyright and intellectual property rights, There will be no restrictions on the use of the data for internal municipal purposes. 10. Can municipalities sub-licence the use of the data to commercial utility companies or otherwise generate revenue from the OPA data? Under the terms of the OPA licencing, municipalities will be able to commercialize the OPA data, subject to making a royalty payment to the Alliance. 11. What is the status of the OPA? A memorandum of understanding was signed by the three parties in December of 2000. The iegal contract for the OPA is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2001, with product delivery commencing later in the same calendar year. Ont:¡ riD Parcel Alliance Page 2 39 2/28/01 ",c;~ ..,' Iv þlÞ~" . FE8 28 2001 1+1 Environment Environnement Canada Canada February, 2001 Dear Great Lakes Stakeholder, The year 2000 will be remembered as the year Ontarians learned the importance of clean groundwater to human health. This experience clearly showed the ecological connections that exist between humans, our activities, the ecosystem in which we live including the water cycle and human health. To illustrate the economic value of groundwater, an Environment Canada case study has attempted to put a dollar value on the town of Caledon's groundwater supply. Even if viewed solely from an economic perspective, water is a precious commodity. If it is used wisely and managed sustainably, groundwater resources should be available for an indefinite period. The enclosed fact sheet gives estimated replacement costs to Caledon if groundwater were not readily available, and estimates the consumer benefits that come from not having to replace the water. It shows that the economic value of clean and readily accessible groundwater is very high. We hope you find this study useful. Please feel free to pass it on to colleagues and friends who may find it of interest. This Town of Caledon Case Study can also be viewed on our website at: http://www.on.ec.gc.calenv-econ/intro- e.html . If you have questions about the study, please contact Tom Muir, Senior Economist, Environment Canada, 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario. [e- mail: tom.muir@ec.gc.ca, phone: 905-336-4951, fax: 905-336-8901] For additional information about the Great Lakes, visit "Our Great Lakes" on Environment Canada's Ontario Green Lane: www.on.ec.gc.calglimr/ Sincerely, Q¡/W\.~ ~~n Mills Regional Director General Ontario Region Canada 40 Town of Caledon Case ~túdy Ground'W3ter: Our Hidden Treasure cm;~:;~~::~~~t~tËtE âirectly and indirectly,· a1most every aspect of oui liveidTpput it siinply,' groùudwater is a· priceless rèsourèè iÍi Out~Í'io. Its sìo~, but constant uuderground movement transports potable water over large geographic areas, ultimately supplying over one third of the proviuce with its primary drinking supply. For many commu- nities, groundwater sustains domes- tic, industrial, conÌmercial, and insti- tutional water needs, as well as agri- cultural water uses such as irrigation and livestock watering. The capacity of Ontario's groundwater supply to meet growing future demands has become a major concern. Attempting to quantify the socioeco- nomic value of the resource may help planners make better decisions about its management and use. Calculating the true ·socioeconomic value however is a complex matter which involves accounting for its direct and indirect utility in the lives òf the people who benefit from it. Groundwater is continually recharged when precipitation infil- trates porous land. As water seeps down to aquifers - underground layers that store and move ground- water - many pollutants and impu- rities it picks up on the surface are filtered out. However, these recharge and purification capacities are vul- nerable as they depend on the type o 1è o ~ æ o o o II ~ ~ Environment Environnement ~ I fit Canada Canada Canadã . . .. .. ... fl~IÍ(f-usë~ ßhëd:Co àtió1ì.or is as~nous pso leÌn.:B~cau lIS SO expènsiÝe to Clem up a .contamillated aquifer, it is preferablè by fàrtópre- vent .contamination ftom happening in the first plaœ. --.-........,.... '-..', ',",_.-,- ...., .... >-.. ..-.........., Groundwater supplies the baseflow to most streams and rivers. Baseflow is the low flow that keeps a waterway run- ning during periods of dry weather. Be.cause it originates far below the sur- faœ, groundwater baseflow is .cool, helping to make streams hospitable for .cool-water spe.cies of fish and other life forms. Water stored underground also helps maintain wetlands, ánd wherever it supplies water to the surfaœ it pro- vides sustenanœ for all types of wildlife. Groundwater ultimately helps to support tourism and re.creational activities like boating, hunting, fishing and swimming. QUâÍ1tüyinggroÌ1ndwåter's è ... anâ intrinsic value . howèver is a littlè more èoniplkated.It requires re.cog- nizing and a.c.counting for the holisti.c quality of the e.cosystem. Thisleàds one to appre.ciate that groundwater:s true so.cial, e.cologi.cal and e.conómi.c utility is not measurable in dollars alone, but ultimately has a worth well beyond .consumer surplus values. '-~'¥i~~ . . .. ... ÚfalSo.cre .. i.cant eùvrronmental.córnequenées. From a geologi.cal perspe.ctive, ground- water maintains soil nioisture and ,___,_.__ < ',-,'_ _._._...._... ""_"'-,--,' .-.,.-.__._...... _...._---....'. _,,--, --...-....- .0" ground stability. Over-.consumption éarí lead to subsidence, a situation whi.ch o.ccurs when the volume of groundwa- Ú~r has been reduœd to su.ch a point that the earth it supports .collapses. This has o.c.curred with devastating physi.cal, so.cial and e.conomi.c results in plaœs su.ch as Mexi.co City, and the .cities of Houston and Galveston, Texas. When groundwater is not readily avail- able to a .community's residents, other water sour.ces have to be found. This will mean real .costs to muni.cipalities to obtain water ftom alternate sourœs. In order to .cal.culate the e.conomi.c value of having the groundwater aœessible, a ".consumer surplus value" .can be used. This is an estimate of the money that be.comes available if groundwater does It is important to re.cof!;1lizethatwhile we benefit ftom the role groundwater plays in our liÝes, our daily a.ctivities have the potential to seriously threat- en both the quality and quantity of present and future groundwater resourœs. Weighing the benefits of short tenn e.conomi.c growth against long tenn e.cologi.cal and e.conomi.c sustainability should help de.cision- makers make sound planning and management .choi.ces. SUSTAINABILITY IN CALEDON, ONTARIO C àledori is a towñ tC IÍeàÍly . .:~~~6~~~le:\~~~rl::~~ the Niagara Es.carpment, two geòlogi- .cal remnants of the last iœ age. These two elevated landfonns make the area a storehouse for large quantities of groundwater in underground deposits of sand, gravel and ro.ck. The town depends on these reserves as its pri- mary sourœ of potable water. By virtue of its lo.cation in a 700 square kilometre area north of Brampton, the Town of Caledon lies within the head· watérsof foursûITàcewáfé!,shèds:TIie ...-'..:..:.::.....,..,.--....'-:.,.'<).'<...:...:..:.:..::<,. ·::'C:( .....:..:.-.:'-. '--:':::-'"}:"".':'::.:": ....'.":.:~:..:-:.' '.>...:::.....:..::.: :c···· HUÌÌlber and Credit River Watersheds, wW.ch èn.confpassmosf of~theto~ flow south through Toronto and. sÙt- ..... .... .... .. ........................................ rounding areas to Lakè <{ntario.The area also indudes small parts of the headwaters for the Nottawasaga and Holland Rivers. These water .courses flow north to Georgian Bay and Lake Sim.coe. Caledon is .composed of more than 20 small settlement areas, four of whi.ch are expe.cted to faœ the bulk of in.creasing development pressures. OVeF¡Ij.è rìe¡¡:n5yéàrs, itisanti.cipated thát the towri's population will in.crease 'by .anòTher 22 000 over the next 25 years its population will double. Con.cerns about whether the town's groundwater supplies will be suffident to handle growing demands have led to a number of studies to better under- stand the groundwater system. Resear.chers are trying to determine how mu.ch water .can be withdrawn sustainably ftom lo.cal aquifers. 2 ECONOMIC VALUE OF GROUNDWATER ,c~-:_-_~_,- '_'' .',', ',', , -:,' --":_::::-~':;:-:::,,:::::: A. ·recéIlt Ehvìroriment Canada . ..~~~:a::~a;~:~::~~:i~ demonstrate the economic' reasons: for wise use and planning of ground- water-resoUI'ces; ," ',,':-,- _'_----,_--':--i:':;:,,-(:' ,-:,'>,'::::>,-;::.:-/- ---·,-"\':"·".".·,",,;,--:':-i::::'" '"',-:-:<:'",..,.",-,',':-:.:--,, .-:-..::.-::...:..:.....:.......,.. ---,,-.,'>," -'......,- ..':.....-..'.--::.'.-,..:..:.::.:: In economic theory, the· monetary value of a water resourée is some- where between its use value (the value reflected by the way humans put the resource to use) and the value established through the cost of obtaining it ITom an alternative source. The Caledon study estimated the cost of replacing the groundwater source with the next best alternative. This estimate took into account con- sumers' willingness to pay, since it is assumed that groundwater has more value than that reflected in its current price. There is a "surplus" value, which is what a consumer would be willing to pay over and above the current price rather than do without water. In the case of Caledon, replacement water for some settlement areas would likely come ITom extensions :0 the Region of Peel's system, which pipes water from Lake Ontario. However, some more sparsely populated areas would probably have water transported by truck. An alternative drinking water supply could cost considerably more than the average of 40 cents per cubic metre that residents and busi- nesses paid in 1995. It is estimated that the total costs of these services - averaged among all users - startj~g~t $0:50/m3 . .·sligliiIÝ ",.,---:--,,-:,-::":_':::,'."--'-:-,-:,:_':::,-:'.-\: above the current price . and rang-. ing to $5.37/m3. All ilirect and indi- rect water users were included, and differences in their willingness to pay was taken into account. After the jJrice per cubic metre, the yearly value of Caledon's groundwater was calculated based on a range of potential water prices, 3 The' ~ësu1tiÌ1g cal~Ulaû.onspútilie annUàl1995 và1ue (measured as con- sumer surplus) of Caledon's 'ground- water somewhere between $9.6 mil- lion and $33 million (see Table 1). This translates to between $244 and $841 per person per year, or between $732 and $2 523 per year in a three- person household. This means that if Caledon were to lose the use of all of its groundwater today, it would cost residents up to $33 million in consumer surplus per year to replace it with the next best alternative water source. In other words, this range of figures represents the amount of economic value that groundwater brings to the Town of Caledon - the amount that Caledon's groundwater was worth in 1995. Table 1 Total Annual Use Value of Groundwater in the Town of Caledon, 1995 Lower Valne ($) Upper Valne ($) at $0.50 per m3 at $5.37 per m3 Direct Uses Domestic Water Use 2,562,757 14,152,067 lCl* Water Use 3,969,929 13,010,229 Agricultural Water Use 1,070,118 2,080,237 Subtotals 7,602,804 29,242,533 Indirect Uses Wastewater Treatment 644,263 2,469,982 Recreation 1,326,956 1,326,956 Subtotals 1,971,219 3,796,938 Total 9,574,023 33,039,471 · ICI; Industrial, commercial andinstitutional Source: An Assessment of the EcologÍcal and Economic Value of Groundwater: Town of Caledon Case Study, Marg Troyak, October, 1996 4 USE VALUE INCREASES WITH POPULATION GROWTH Table 2 .' ¡Total Annual Use Value of Groundwater in tbe Town of Caledon Assnming I Increased Water Use Due to Population Growth I Direct Uses I Domestic Water Use I ICI' Water Use I Agricultural Water Use I ~ubtota1s ¡ I Indirect Uses I Wastewater Treatment ¡ Reqeàtion i Subtotals , I , ! Total Lower Value ($) at $0.50 per m3 Upper Value ($) "t $5.37 per m3 4,069,961 6,210,371 1,070,118 11,350,450 22,788,782 20,352,590 2,080,237· 45,221,609 1,134,416 2,070,052 3,204,468 4,263,046 2,070,052 6,333,098 14,554,918 51,554,707 , i ! I. .0 _ _ _ ._ ..:,:..:,_::,-:, I * ICI: Industrial, commercial and institutional . I ! Source: An Assessment of the Ecological and Economic Value of Groundwater: Town, lof Caledon Case Studv. Marg Troyak, October, 1996 ~~ o ~ o ~ o ~ If the annual value of groundwater stays the same for the next 50 years, the "total present value" is the 1995 annu- al value mlÙtiplied by 50. However, since the value of a dollar today is like- ly to be less 50 years from now, the total present value must take into account this "discounf'. Thus, the total present value of Caledon's groundwater is calclÙated based on various "discount rates" which allow for a declining value of money over time. 5 WORTH TO FUTURE GENERATIONS 11~~~æ years"and 210 years (seven. genera- _, .... ,_......,.,... ,"" ",_,. .,""" ,."......'. .0" _"_'_,_ "_','H .. H·.,,'_,'''-'__,' _ ,,'_,' ".. _', _,_" '", .. __..,........ _,".~ __._......_. .:'__ __," " tio~s). [TlÍetoial present value of ...._-...... -'--', --,...,...',.,...........,...--.,.. :.-:,,_._,.,-,..,.:'..-_..'-.-,'.....,.,-,.,' ,...:.,..,....:.'...._,...:..-:'.... ""," -./.'-,-.-',-'-','.",,".,", ..-....'......,...->.-...-:..' water over a period of 210 years is ...,............'...-.....-...-.....,.. "-,'-'," -............... ......-..-...,... .. -' .....,.-.-....,...,.-.-...,...... ,...,..,.......,..-... .....-.--. based upon the First'Nation's' p hì'los- ........_,':.'_,:.."v....·......_,.,..,,,·,·,.·,,.,,··.....'.-...,..-..-,.-'.'...,...-..'....:.,.,.,.,..'..,_...". .."..-..-.'-...,'.".........-".....-...-., , ophy of considering the impacts that actions taken today, will have for seven -generations into the future. Obviously, these numbers are hypo- .-...,<,:....',..'...-.:,:....:.,..'.-::.,.,...,:..-,.-....-....,.,...:...,::......,.,.... ...,.,.' '.:.. ."...:..'...-.:.-.'..-.'...",. :.......,. thetical and cannot be taken literally, but they help illustrate the long tenn asset values that exist in unseen underground aquifers, and they help demonstrate how actions of today affect the lives of the future.] The table' shows that the "present value" of Caledon's groundwater use over the next 50 years is currently worth between $374.5 million and $1.3 billion at a discount rate of 3%. Present value is an estimate of the capitaVasset value of the groundwa- ter. This is the amount of money that .would have to be invested in a lump sum today, at 3 % interest, in order to yield an annual income sufficient to pay for the present and expected population's use of ground water for 50 years. It is the estimated value they would lose over the next 50 years if they had to replace the groundwater today trom the next best available source. ill 'E o "- æ o o o Table' 3 Total Presellt Value of Groundwater in the Towu of Caledon :Based on 1995 Use Value aud Assumiug Increased Water Use ($ millions 1995) 10/0 discount rate 3% discount rate Over a 50 year lifetime Lower Value* Upper Value** 374.5 1,326.5 570.5 2,020.7 -..,.,.........'.....".."",',:.., Over a 100 year lifetime Lower Value Upper Value 917.4 3,249.4 459.9 1,629.1 I Over 7 Generations (210 Years) ILO:wêr'Val~e' ¡.__c, I Upper Value I. LowerVaJue is based on $0.50 perm3 1**}Tppery~I~~js,baserlon $5.37perm3 ". .... , ..' .........' ..,':.",..,....,..__,<.',','; ¡ Source:.- Ail -Assessment of the EcoloQ:Îcal and· Economic VaIueofGroundwater: Town' ofCaledon Case - J Sttidv_'MaigJroyak, October, 1996 1,275.4 4,517.5 484.2 1,715.0 291.1 1,031.1 6 within toWn's aries. They serve other geographic areas as well. As the water moves through soils and rock underground, it carries the effects of land and water use elsewhere. Since a number of communities near Caledon (including Halton Hills, Erin, Orangeville, New Tecumseh and King) also use groundwater, it is esti- Of course, the value of a readily accessible water supply that nurtures both humans and their surrounding environment cannot be measured in dollars alone; nor can its value to ro ~ c . '" c ~ o , 7 :=~!;n:::;~:~:~::..~:f: serVe only to make the point that even -.-.............- -.,...-......,.,. .................,-......<........,........--,....- if meaSured solely in economic terms, our groundwater resources have tremendous value which is too often overlooked. PRICELESS Ii' shoíiírbe":SeIf-èviderit,-lìòwever," 'th'~tgro~dwateris ~ypriéeles 's.As,-' .............. .",,-, -.,.-.-..--....',.,......,..-.-".,....:..-...-,-."....:.:-...-..,....... ....,......-...-.-...-........--.--.. ........-. ,,-' ",.- ,--,",." ..y..-.... ',-',"-" " ...-:' -.- .. -"",- .. -..... .. ........- .,.....- Í1sè þresSùres become more and more insistent, greater care must be taken to manage this resource in a way that sustains not only this generation but generations to come. We need to prac- I The inforrnationherein is adapted ftom: Troyak, Marg. (Octòber, 1996),An Assessm.ent of the Ecological ànd, ¡EconomIC Value of Groundwater: Town of Caledon Case Study, pre- .pared for Environment Canada. - ¡ .,-'..,.-.,..,"..:..,.'......_..;_... __',',",',_' ,-,'",-,---,'-,- ,,"-.---: -.,-,.-,-.: -',""C'·.',. .. ", For a copy of the report, please contact: Tom Muir, Senior Economist . Ecònomics Section , Great Lákés Environment & Economics Office Environment Canede - Ontario Region 867 Làkèshore Road Burlington, Ontario L 7R 4A6 rn o o o 8 ~ TIlls paper contains 100% recycled fibres and 100% post consumer waste and is chlorine-free ~ .+. Environment Environnement Canada Canada February, 2001 Dear Great Lakes Stakeholder, Restoring and protecting natural areas is not only good for the environment, but good for the economy. Higher property values can translate into increased municipal tax revenues in several ways. ,~ Location, location, location. The closer a residential property is to a greenspace, the higher its value. This was the conclusion of a recent Environment Canada study that demonstrated that a property's proximity to natural areas was a desirable trait in the housing market. Housing prices increased substantially by every walking foot closer they were to parks or nature trails. The enclosed fact sheet explains the study and the results. We hope you will find it informative. Please feel free to pass it on to colleagues and friends who may find it of interest. The fact sheet and. other information regarding Environment Canada's programs in Ontario can be viewed on our website: http://www.on.ec.gc.calgreen-Iane/env-econ/greenspaces. If you have questions about the study, please contact: Tom Muir, Senior Economist Environment Canada 867 Lakeshore Road Burlington, Ontario, L7R 4A6 Tel. 905-336-4951 Fax. 905-336-8901 E-mail: tom.muir@ec.gc.ca For additional information about the Great Lakes, visit "Our Great Lakes" on Environment Canada's Ontario Green Lane: www.on.ec.gc.calgreen-Iane/ Sincerely, Q~Jh ~~MiIIS Regional Director General Ontario Region Canadä 49 An Economic Argument for Parks, Natural Areas and Greenways Given a choice, most city dwellers would probably prefer to live near parks or nature trails. This desire translates into economic benefits, both for individual residents and municipalities in general. HIGHER PROPERTY VALUES A study of three neighbourhood greenbelts in Windsor, Ontario shows that the closer residential properties are to natural areas, the higher their values. In fact, data from two neighbourhoods suggests that a property's value increases substantially for every walking foot closer it is to a park or nature trail. The financial benefits of green spaces don't end with home owners. Higher property values can also mean increased tax revenues to municipal governments. Natural spaces within urban settings have also been shown to bring benefits through additional recreational spending and increased commercial activity. These economic benefits have the potential to generate still more tax revenue for municipal, provincial and federal governments, which are often the agencies that have spent money to establish green spaces, Thus, these urban oases help pay for themselves over time. By encouraging residential intensification nearby, city parks and green'ways can also help reduce municipal costs associated with providing infrastructure and transportation services to outlying areas. 1+1 Environment Canada Environnement Canada ~ = . " ~ Å CREATING GREENSPACES Greenspaces can serve as important buffer zones between urban development and sensitive natural habitats and waterways. These natural areas can protect water resources, shelter plants and wildlife, provide recreational opportunities ånd allow alternatives to automobile transportatÎon. They can even preserve historic features or serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education. Greenspaces do not have to be confmed to areas that have never been developed. With some creativity and the proper precautions, attractive parks can be resurrected from derelict industrial sites or old garbage dumps. Hiking and cycling trails can be established along abandoned railway lines or through easements for utility lines. Canadã An Environment Canada study categorized the types of benefits that greenways can contribute to communities. As well as their effects on property values, natural spaces have been found to have positive effects in seven other economic categories: Spending by Residents Greenspaces can induce residents to spend money associated with their enjoyment of these amenities. For example, residents may invest in recreational activities that, in turn, support recreation-based businesses. This has an impact on local employment. Spending by Others Studies show that Canadians take outdoor recreation seriously. Fully 90% of the country's population took part in one or more wildlife- related activities in 1991, devoting a total of 1.3 billion days and $5.6 billion to these activities. Thus, areas that offer chances for fishing, bird watching, and hiking attract spending. Comm.ercial Activity The popularity of green spaces extends to commercial enterprises. Outdoor concessions serve people enjoying nature, special events are staged in park settings, and even commercial filming can be attracted to nature areas. All of these uses generate spending, which in turn creates employment and channels money back to municipal, provincial and federal governments in the form of taxes. Spending by Agencies GTeenbelts and parks require planning and construction to make them realities. Then, they need ongoing maintenance and supplies. This means that the agencies responsible for them need to employ people to develop, operate and maintain them. Thus, a certain number of jobs are provided in the community simply because these natural spaces exist. Spending by Tourists Tourism makes an important contribution to the economy of the Windsor area. Greenbelts that enhance tourist draw can be important assets to cOmmunities that rely on tourist dollars. Commercial enterprises associated with tourism in natural areas can also contribute employment and tax dollars to a community. Attracting and Keeping Business Attracting and retaining business is important to an area's economy. Quality oflife is increasingly cited as a factor in where businesses locate. Thus, localities with access to greenbelts and recreational opportunities have advantages over those that do not. Reducing Public Spending Conservation of greenways, rivers and trails may indirectly reduce costs to local governments and other public agencies. Encouraging commercial and residential development in urban areas with greenspace, instead of encouraging development to sprawl outward, can reduce community costs that are associated with water and sewer systems, roads and schools. PROPERTY VALUES AND INCREASED TAX REVENUE An Environment Canada study looked at property values in three Windsor neighbourhoods: one near the Askin greenbelt; one near the Ganatchio Trail; and, one near the Spring Garden Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI). The 1991 selling prices of residences in the three communities were examined. Homes within 3 000 feet of the above mentioned greenspaces were included in the study. The results were pooled, and statistical analysis showed that a home 30 feet rrom the greenspace would be approximately $6,995 greater in value than one at the mean distance of 1035 feet. However, because the Ganatchio Trail runs along the Detroit River, the proximity of the river also had an effect on house prices. Thus, the effect of the greenbelt on property values was weakened when the data for the homes in the Ganatchio Trail sample were pooled with the other two study areas. To examine how property values were affected by the existence of greenspace only, without water nearby, data ITom the Askin and Spring Garden neighbourhoods were examined separately. A statistical analysis of the aggregate of data for the two neighbourhoods showed that, without the Detroit River influencing purchase prices, there was an increase in property values of $7.98 per foot closer to greenspace. This means that a home 30 feet ITom the greenbelt would be worth approximately $10,995 more than one at the mean distance of 1403 feet. When the Askin neighbourhood was examined separately, property values there were seen to increase by $8.1 ° per foot closer to the greenbelt (see table). Under a system of market value assessment, this could translate to a potential ;;j Spring Garden ANSI increase in property tax revenue for the municipality of eight percent (approximately $480,000) for this neighbourhood. While each neighbourhood is unique, the three approaches to examining the effects of greenspace on property values (through the pooling of the three samples, through the aggregate of data rrom Askin and Spring Garden, and through the single neighbourhood sample shown in the table) support the theory that natural areas do have a positive effect on nearby property values. The study shows that greenspace does have a significant effect on home values. This, coupled with the other more general beneficial economic effects of natural areas, helps make a convincing argument for maintaining existing greenways, developing new ones, and incorporating them into urban planning. Spring Garden nature area near subdivision housing. , , . "," .',', Value of Average HouseinAskin* Walking Distance from Greenbelt (feet) 30 250 750 1,250 1,403 1,750 2,250 2,750 3,000 *The Askin neiihbo~hood is used here as '1Il ;x~pl~ ¿f Windsor neighbourhoods generally increased With proximity Source: Zegarac, M. and Muir, T. and An Analysis of the Effects Study, Environment Canada. For More Information: Tom Muir, Senior Economist Envrromnent Canada - Ontario Region TeL 905-336-4951 E-mail: tom.muir@ec.gc.ca This fact sbeet and other information on environment and economics can be found on our website: www.cciw.calgreen-lane/env-econJintro.html Ji . . u ;¡j $149,302 147,302 143,456... 139,396. . 138,124 135,336 131,276 127,216 125,816 Aussi disponible en ftançais @ This paper contains 100% recycled fibers and 60% post consumer waste. ORGANIZATION OF SMALL URBAN MUNICIPALITIES SECTION OF: ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARlO i ;.;:, ~;;--:~ ~_ ;-..F''- OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: I 2 Nelson SITeet East, Meaford, Ontario N4L IAI Tel. (519) 538-1060 Fax (519) 538-5240 E·mail: municiDalCá2meaford.com FE3 23 2001 March 1 st, 2001 ("V ,-' , , ¡', , '.<'-'-. PROUD OF THE PRESENT - PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Join us in Stratford for the Organization's 48th Annual Conference & Trade Show May 2nd - 5th. An outline of the Conference Program is printed on the reverse. Registration and accommodation information has been distributed by the City of Stratford and inquiries may be directed to Ted 810wes, Conference Director, at City Hall (519) 271-0250 extension 241, or faxed to (519) 271-2783. You may also contact Judy Purcell, Conference Administrator at (519) 273-0568 or e-mail to iudv55@.netcom.ca. Registration forms and cheques (made payable to the City of Stratford) should be sent to Judy Purcell, 39 Willow Street, Stratford, Ontario N5A 383. As a result of a number of amalgamations of small urban and rural municipalities we are concerned about maintaining a strong membership in our organization. Accordingly, it is hoped that new municipalities will continue to send their urban representatives to the OSUM Annual Conference and formally participate in the OSUM Caucus. The program has a wide variety of topics and allows opportunity for delegate participation. Plan to attend the Conference to obtain current information on municipal issues. For those interested in serving on the OSUM Executive a nomination form is enclosed and will be received by the Administrative Officer until April 6th, 2001. Kindly note, this is your only opportunity to put forward nominations for the Executive Committee. ^ I' . \ \. 'iOOõiJ..0-.n fì. fJ~ ~Ebfucl O~JJ. M; ] 54 OVER JfIIIl. [p~@@œ£[iYÃ] @(!DLJ[1D~Œ ORGANIZATION OF SMALL URBAN MUNICIPALITIES 48th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW VICTORIAN INN & ARDEN PARK HOTEL - CITY OF STRATFORD WEDNESDAY. MAY 2nd 8:00am - 3:00pm 9:00am - 9:00pm 6:00pm -12(midnight) THURSDAY. MAY 3'" 7:00am 8:30am 9:15am 10:1Sam 11:00am 12:30pm 2:00pm 4:4Spm 6:00pm 8:00pm - FRIDAY. MAY 4th 7:00am 8:30am 9:45am 10:30am 12:30pm 2:00pm 6:00 pm SATURDAY. MAY Sth Golf Tournament Registration at the Victorian Inn Trade Show & Get Acquainted (live entertainment 10:00pm to 12:00pm) Continental Breakfast Opening Session - Greetings, Association Business Motivational Speaker - Eleanor Wood, Troy Ontario Keynote Speaker - Kathleen Guy, Early Intervention-Healthy Children Policy Panel Discussion: Kathleen Guy O.P.P. Deputy CommissionerWm. Currie Reception and Lunch Sessions: - Safe Water Issues and Public Health in the 21st Century - Nutrient Management,· Biosolids Management and Wellhead Protection Practices - Waste Diversion Wine & Cheese Reception Relaxation & Dinner with Friends Festival Theatre "The Sound of Music" / Post Theatre Enjoyment Buffet Breakfast Current Municipal Issues Forum: - Brownfield Development / Funding Opportunities / Social Housing Responsibilities Address by the Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of the Municipal Affairs and Housing Panel Discussion: On Current Municipal Issues Luncheon Delegates and Companions visit to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys Reception, Dinner and Swing Dance - Uve Swing Band 8:00am Delegates and Companions - Paul Bunyan Buffet Breakfast Please Note: » Dress is casual throughout the Conference. » Prizes on Friday evening for outfits most representative of the Swing Era. » If Delegates and Companions wish to play Golf on Wednesday and/or attend the Thursday evening Performance, please contact Judy Purcell at (519) 273-0568 or email iudv55(ã)netcom.ca. » To register your Community in the Ontario Communities in Bloom ProQram this year, please contact Lynda Rotteau at (519) 524-8482 or Ted Blowes at (519) 393-5877. The suggested deadline is March 31st. 55 THE ORGANIZATION OF SMALL URBAN MUNICIPALITIES 2001 NOMINATION FORM Nomination for OSUM Committee Member Name of Nominee: Representing Municipality of : Is the Municipality a current member of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario? YES D NoD (please check one) Title: Address: Telephone #: Background Information: (municipal service, areas of municipal interest, etc...) Nominees should be aware the Organization is not responsible for the cost of expenses associated with organization activities. Signature of Nominee Si9nature of Nominator Date Signature of Seconder Please Return to OSUM Administrative Officer c/o Town of Georgian Highlands 12 Nelson Street East, Meaford ON, N4L 1A1 ~ 56 " MAR 120m National Office Bureau national 700 Montreal Road Ottawa ON KIA OP7 Telephone: (613) 748-2000 700 chemin de Montréal Ottawa ON KIAOP7 Téléphone: (613) 748-2000 HOUSEHOLD GUIDE TO WATER EFFICIENCY Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is pleased to offer to municipalities across Canada an affordable means of providing residents with practical, easy-to-follow information on water efficiency. CMHC's "Household Guide 10 Waler Efficiency" (available in English and French) is the only national publication providing comprehensive water saving information for residential consumers.. A sample copy is enclosed for your review. The Guide is packed with information on water use efficiency for both inside and outside the home. Richly illustrated with colour photos and drawings, the Guide shows residents how to test for and repair leaks, make the most efficient use of water when doing daily chores, and plan their landscapes with water efficiency in mind. Unlike pamphlets and bill inserts, the Guide has been designed as a reference tool for residents - one they will keep and use for years. Based on Durham Region's highly successful water efficiency document, CMHC has consulted with municipalities across Canada to create a nationalized document that meets the regional needs of municipalities and those of their residents. The result of this consultation is a Guide that provides an affordable means for municipalities to supply residents with a user-friendly resource on household water use efficiency. Your agency's logo can be printed on the front Cover and contact information and corporate identification for your agency's water efficiency program can be carried on the back cover. A price list for purchasing bulk orders of the "Household Guide 10 Waler Efficiency" is attached. To order the Guide for your municipality or for further information please contact: Cate Soroczan Research Division Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, KIA OP7 Tel. (613) 748-2284 Fax. (613) 748-2402 Email: csorocza@cmhc-schl.gc.ca LOOK FOR WATER INFORMA nON ON OUR WEBSITE http://www.cmhc-schI.gc.ca/rd-dr/en/water-eau/index.html CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE D'HYPOTHÈQj,JES ET DE LOGEMENT 57 Canadã PRICING INFORMATION: NOTE: taxes and shipping fees extra QUANTITY UNIT PRICE LOGO CHARGE 1. 20,000 and under $2.00/unit $500 2. 20,000 - 40,000 $1. 75/unit $500 3. 40,000 -50,000 $1.60/unit $500 4. 50,500-75,000 $1.50/unit NONE 5. 75,500-100,000 $1.40/unit NONE 6. 100,500-200,000 $1.28/unit NONE 7. 200,500-300,000 $1.l6/unit NONE 58 ..... . ,f'. , 'r . ;¿~^L KIDS DAY· JUNE 9 National Kids Day in supp·ort of Kids Help Phone 439 University Avenue, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Y8 Tel: 416-581-8960 Fax: 416-586-0651 E-mail: ramona.kaptvnt1v.kidshelp.svmpatico.ca Website: www.nationalkidsdav.com In Support of KlÐSHliLPPHONE " <6 February 26, 2001 MAR 1 2001 Elgin County 450 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl "'O~ ~Ì\rfV ¡:f ~ijM 'V t.,;:!",,)! ,.."",,~,~\l AD~ÆN¡STF~l~JT/E SERV~GES Dear Warden McPhail, Once again, MAYORS across Canada are playing a key role in the ever· increasing success of National Kids Day. Municipal involvement encourages Canadians to celebrate the special place children hold in our hearts and in our society and to help Canadian kids in need. Please join us in celebrating the 4th Annual National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone on Saturday, June 9, 2001 by issuing a proclamation. As well as issuing a proclamation, we invite you to celebrate National Kids Day in your town or city by hosting an event in your square, fair grounds, community centre or at a school. Each year, many municipalities hold successful celebrations and fund raisers. We have enclosed a list of last year's participants and some "ideas" for you. Last year, 208 MAYORS ACROSS CANADA proclaimed the day. Not all of them celebrated and raised funds, but those who did raised money for 30 Canadian children's charities and helped countless children living on the streets, coping with illness, feeling lonely and depressed - the list goes on and on. This year, we discovered a charity that helps Canadian kids cope with these issues and many more. The 2001 National Kids Day will support Kids Help Phone, Canada's only 24- hour, toll-free, national, bilingual and anonymous phone counselling and referral service for children and youth. Professional counsellors answer an average of 1,000 calls every day. Kids call about a range of issues, including relationships, homelessness, poverty, substance abuse and suicide. Last year, almost 135,000 calls were received from more than 715 communities in Ontario. 59 Charitable Registration 130005846 RROOOl Through our school teaching program and other endeavours, children are being asked to seek out change to bring about change that will benefit kids. Corporations and other supporters of National Kids Day are also joining in this fundraiser. Contributions can be dropped off across Canada at various locations including participating Town/City Halls. Will your Town/City Hall participate in our Fundraising Campaign? By officially proclaiming National Kids Day, you contribute so much. Your proclamation will help raise awareness of Kids Help Phone among the children in your community. If you celebrate and participate in the fundraising campaign, it will help Kids Help Phone continue to be there for the 1,000 kids who call every day. Included in this package is a sample proclamation, a National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone FACT SHEET, and a response form. A release highlighting your participation in National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone for distribution to the medía in your community will be sent to you when we receive your response, so please reply early. Should you have questions or require additional information, please call me at: Tel: (416) 581-8960 or Fax: 416-586-0651 or E-mail: ramona.kaÞtvn@kidsheIÞ.svmÞatico.ca Many thanks for your support! ~;f~ 60 National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone Saturday. .June 9. 2001 Fact Sheet National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone is a day to promote volunteerism and philanthropy among Canadian children and youth by celebrating the special place they hold in our hearts and in our society while raising money for Kids Help Phone. Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24-hour, bilingual, toll-free, anonymous phone counselling and referral service for children and youth. Professionally- trained counsellors answer an average of 1,000 calls every day. Kids call about a whole range of issues, including relationships, substance abuse, homelessness, suicide - the list goes on and on. In 2000, Kids Help Phone counsellors answered more than 363,000 calls from almost 3,000 communities across the country. Since the first National Kids Day in 1998, Canadian cities and towns have raised money and celebrated in innovative and festive ways: Mayoral proclamations · In 2000, more than 200 Canadian mayors recognized National Kids Day by proclaiming it an official day of celebration in their city or town. Celebrations & Fundraisers · Big or small, cities and towns across the country hold events to recognize National Kids Day. Festivities include entertainment, face painting, bicycle safety checks - even helicopter rides. Since 1998, Canadians have embraced National Kids Day as a day to celebrate children in our communities and raise funds for our kids in need. · Shopping malls also join in the fun. Every year, malls across the country set up arts and crafts activity centres featuring product and prizes donated by our sponsors. For a contribution, kids of all ages can draw, colour, create and have fun. They can also enter our "Help Spread A Smile" contest by illustrating themselves smiling (either through original 61 artwork or a photo) and explaining how they can spread their smile to cheer up or help another. · "Help Spread A Smile" is also a component of the National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone school study program. Many schools across Canada participate in the program that teaches the value of volunteer ism and philanthropy. · The fund raiser held in conjunction with National Kids Day encourages children and adults alike to make a donation to help Canadian kids. Drop- off points can be found at all participating shopping malls, retail stores, municipal offices, at events, and at other locations which will be announced. · Supporters of National Kids Day in support of Kids He/p Phone can a/so purchase Smile Songs, a compilation of 21 songs by popular children's artists. The CD/cassette is available at Indigo Books, Music & more, 'ót www.indiQo.ca or by calling 1-877-474-4672. Visit nationalkidsday.com for more National Kids Day information. Want to know more about Kids Help Phone? Visit kidshelp.sympatico.ca. National Kids Day in support of Kids Help Phone 439 University Avenue, Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Y8 Tel: 416-581-8960 Fax: 416-586-0651 E-mail: rarnona.kaDtvn~kidshelD.svmDatico.ca 62 IDEAS How Towns/Cities Can Celebrate NatiDnal Kids' Day - June 9, 2001 · every town/city nas a multitude of talent. Invite local entertainers -singers, magicians, clowns, comics, etc. to perform at tne Town/City Square or otner venue. Brings everyone togetner providing fun! entertainment. · Have an awards ceremony recognizing cnildren neroes or otner special kids in tne community. . . .' · Invite children to bring tneir animals to a pet snow/competition. · Have a kite making/flying contest. Recognition for the most original kite, kite in tne air tne ,longest. · Have a mask making day or a puppet making/performance day. · Participate in our 'HOW CAN I SPREAD A SMnE' Cantm. Invite kids to draw a picture of themselves (or bring a photo from home) with a written line or two on tne picture telling how they con 'spread their smile· to cheer up or nelp another. Send tne top three pictures to us for judging. Prizes will be awarded to wiMers across Canada. · Ask your Police Oepartment to participate by naving bicycle safety checks and otner kid-related activities. · Have a sidewalk chalk art contest. . Introduce your OM! original ideas tnat will display and celebrate your community and children', talents. · Or invite kids to paint a mural representing Notional Kids Day In sulpCX't of Kids Help Phone. -Ask a local construction site contractor with blank hoarding/fencing to donate paint and garbage bags for apl'0IIS. -Contact your local newspaper and ask for tne paper spool/spindle ends to pin up and paint. ASIC EVERYONE TO CONTRIBUTe TO THE NATIONAL KIDS OAY IN SUPPORT OF KIDS HELP PHONE FUNORAISINS CAMPAIGN 63 Proclamation National Kids /)ay June 9, 2001 WHEREAS: National Kids Day has been established to celebrate and help Canada's children. It is a day for the Canadian public, corporations, governments and associations to recognize the special place children hold in our hearts and in our society and to raise funds for our children in need. . . ' WHEREAS: The goal of National Kids Day is to provide funds for the financial support of Kids Help Phone and to develop a link with schools through websites, study programs and other means to educate children about the need to give back to the community, volunteer and support charities. WHEREAS: Members of National Kids Day include concerned associations, corporations and organizations who are leaders in their fields. WHEREAS: On Saturday, June 9, Zool, the .4th Annual National Kids Day will be celebrated across Canada to recognize and help Canada's children. NOW THEREFORe: I, . Mayor of in the Province of do hereby proclaim June 9, Z001 to be National Kids Day and urge all residents to join in celebrating children on this day. Signed: 64 Mayors Who Held €vents OR Fundraisers on June 10, 2000 Alberta 1. Bentley (Village of) 2. Black Diamond (Town of) 3. Bruderheim (Town of) 4. Devon (Town of) 5. Millet (Town of) 6. Olds (Town of) 7. St. Albert (City of) 8. Opportunity No. 17 (Municipal District of) Ontario 23. Bracebridge (Town of) (on June 28) 24. Dufferin (County of) (Hosted events in Orangeville, Grand Valley, Shelburne, Honeywood) 25. Hanover (Town of) (Fundraiser at Town Hall and Public Library) 26. Iroquois Falls (Town of) (at Porcupine Health Unit on Jun~. 3) 27. Kapusl<asing (Town of) '.. 28. Lindsay (Town of) 29. Newmarket (Town of) 30. Niagara Falls (City of) 31. North Grenville (Township of) 32. Orillia (City of) 33. Pelham (Town of) 34. St. Charles (Municipality of) British Columbia 9. Courtenay (City of) 10. Parks Alive! in Kelowna (City of) 11. Kimberley (City of) 12. Ladysmith (Town of) 13. Powell River (District of) 14. Qualicum Beach (Town of) 15. Squamish (District of) New hnswick 16. Quispamsis (Town of) Prince Edward Island 35. Charlottetown (City of) Newfoundland 17. C/arenville (Town of) 18. Deer Lake (Town of) 19. Channel Port-Awe-Basques (Town of) -- . Quebec 36. L'Assomption (Ville de) 37. Loretteville (Ville de) 38. Rock Forest (Ville de) 39. Saint-Jean-Chrysostome (Ville de) 40. Sainte-Julie (Ville de) 41. Saint-Felicien (Ville de) 42. Saint-Laurent (Ville de) 43. Varennes (Ville de) North West Territories 20. Hay River (Town of) 21. Yellowknife (City of) (c/o Block Parent Program) Nova Scotia 22. Richmond (County of) SaskatchewGl'l 44. Humboldt (Town of) 45. Prince Albert (City of) (at Prodigy Human Resources) 65 National Kids Day in suppart of Kids Help Phone Saturday, June 9, Zool RESPONSE FORM Contact Name: Mayor's Name: CitylTown: - Province: Address: Postal Code: Telephone: Fax: E-"'ail: CJYes - will proclai", CProc:lamatiOfl enclosed CProc:lamatiOfl will follow CNo - will not proclai", CJYes - will hold CUI event/fundraiser CNo _ will not hold CUI «Vent/fund raiser (Posters and stickers will be supplied if you are holding CUI «Vent/fundraiser.) CitylTown Hall will post National Kids Day in suPport of Kids Help Phone Poster and participate ill the FUndraising Campaign fro", June lit through to June 12th- CYes CNo: ·Please "'alee cheque payable to Kids Help Phone and "'ail to the address below at end of the campaign. OR deposit dollClted change/"'OIIia. You will be advised of the deposit location. Please return this for", by Fax or Mail at yocr earliest convenience to: Ramona Kaptyn, MCIIICIger National Kids Day ill suPport of Kids Help Phone 439 Ulliversity Ave., Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M!S& lY8 Phone: 416-eSl-S960 Fax: 416-eS6-06el 66 J\~u>dat¡,H'! -of MtmidpaJitk$ of Ontarj9 . TTENTION: Heads of Council, Members of Council and Senior Municipal Staff Dear Municipal Colleague: The 2001 AMO Annual Conference promises to be as successful as in the past. This year's conference will be held from August 19-22,2001 at the Fairmount Royal York Hotel in Toronto and by registering before the Early Bird deadline, AMO members can save more than 30% off the on-site fee. Municipal issues facing local government officials are more complex than ever and the challenges are equally demanding. This conference, with over a dozen practical workshops and thought-provoking speakers, will equip delegates with ideas and practices to help meet these challenges. Our program will guarantee timely topics on such matters as: .I infrastructure financing ,/ property assessment ,/ a new Municipal Act, and ,/ progress on the "new deal" as announced by Minister Tony Clement at the 2000 AMO coriference Again we are anticipating a high turnout of senior Cabinet and provincial government officials to answer your questions and hear your concerns. Enclosed you will find an AMO conference registration form. Please complete the registration form and return to AMO with payment to take full advantage of the 30% savings. Reservations for accommodation at the Fairmount Royal York can be made as follows: National Reservations: Direct to hotel: Direct fax: Toll free 1-800-866-5577 416-368-2511 416-368-9040 Group Rate Code: CAMOl Make sure you register today! Yours very sincerely, M~ 67 Ann Mulvale, AMO President N:\User\Corporat\AMO_AnnuaCConfeTence\Conf-2001\Registration\president_1stReg.Jetter.wpd REGISTRATION FORM 2001 AMO Annual Conference Association of Municipalities of Ontario August 19·22,2001 - Royal York Hotel Toronto, Ontario INSTRUCTIONS: Please type or print firmly. List your name as it should appear on your name badge. Use this form to register ONLY ONE delegate and ONE companion. This form CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. DELEGATE: First Name: last Name: Title: Municipality/Org.: Address: City: Phone: ( COMPANION: First Name: Province: Postal Code: Fax: ( Email: Last Name: GST Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Registration # Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22, Enclosed Bird (pœ<mMIœd (Aug. 19-22. Enclosed Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22. Enclosed R106732944 (postmBl"ked .tœ, 2oo1) (postmarked .IIM 2oo1) (postmarked .IIM 2001) priortoand Apri120, prior to and April 20, pri()f'toand Apri/ZO, including 2001 up to & including 2001 up te & including 2001 upto& Apri/20, including April20, including Apri/20, including 2007) Aug. 3. 2001) 2001) Aug. 3,2001) 2001) Aug. 3,2001) Full Registration $ 394.30 $ 441.38 $ 523.77 $ $ 4'8.00 $ 462.00 $ 555.50 $ $ 494.34 $ 54731 $ 66501 $ Full Registration $ 335.45 $ 382.53 $ 464.92 $ $ 363.00 $ 407.00 $ 500..50 $ $ 435.49 $ 488.46 $ 606.16 $ (no Banquet Ticket) One Day - Monday $ 200.09 $ 229..52 $ 270.7' $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247.17 $ 276.60 $ 335.45 $ One Day - Tuesday $ 200.09 $ 229.52 $ 270.71 $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247.17 $ 276.60 $ 335.45 $ Half-day - Wednesday $ 105.93 $ , 05.93 $ 105.93 $ $ '21.00 $121.00 $121.00 $ $147.13 $147.13 $147.13 $ Companion (includes $147,,13 $164.78 $194.21 $ $ 159.50 $176.00 $ 209.00 $ $ '94.21 $21186 $ 247,,17 $ banquet) Extra Banquet Tickets ) x$ 80.00 $ ) x $ 90.00 $ ) x $ '00.00 $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed PAYMENT VOTING DELEGATES Registration forms CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. ONLY PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARD MAY BE FAXED TO 416-971-9372 (to be completed ONi Y by municipally elected officials) '" declarations made on this form are final and CANNOT be changed '" ballot issued will be in accordance with declaration on this form o - Cheque payable to: ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1 E6 My municipality is an AMO Member: D-YES D-NO I am an elected official in my municipality: D-YES D-NO CREDIT CARD: 0 - VISA 0 - MasterCard 0 - American Express For voting purposes, Elected Officials need to declare choice of Cauc~s (pick one only). PRINT NAME: CARD #: EXPIRY DATE: SIGNATURE: o - County Caucus o - Northern Caucus o - Rural Caucus Q - Toronto Caucus 0- Large Urban Caucus o - Regional Caucus o - Small Urban Caucus REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be requested in writing and received by AMO on or before August 31d, 2001. An administration fee of $53.50 ($50 + GST) will apply to all refunds. REQUEST FOR REFUNDS Will NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 3rt! 2001. REGISTRATION INQUIRIES: Gwen Rideout, 1~877-426-6527 Ext. 330. Email: conærence@amo.municom.com ,(Q '._ _.J N:\User\Corporat\AMO_AnnuaCConference\Conf-ZOO1\Registration\amoJegfomLZ001.wpd REGISTRATION FORM 2001 AMO Annual Conference August 19 - 22, 2001 - Royal York Hotel T oro"to. Ontario INSTRUCTIONS; Please type or print firmly. List your name as it should appear on your name badge. Use this form to register ONLY ONE delegate and ONE companion. This form CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. DELEGATE: First Name: Last Name: Title: Municipality/Org.: Address: City: Phone: ( COMPANION: First Name: Province: Postal Code: Fax: ( Email: Last Name: GST Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Registration # Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22, Enclosed Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22, Enclosed Bird (po<un- (Aug. 19-22, Enclosed R106732944 (postmarked ,ft" 2001) (postmarked """ 2001) (po<un"""" .Ite, 2001) prÎortoand Apri/20, priortQand Apri120, prior to and April20, including 2001 up to & including 2001 up to & including 2001 upto& Apri/20, including April20, including April 20, including 2001) Aug. 3, 2001) 2001) Aug. 3, 2001) 2001) Aug. 3,2001) Full Registration $ 394,,30 $ 441.38 $ 523.77 $ $ 418.00 $ 462.00 $ 555.50 $ $ 494.34 $ 547.31 $ 665.01 $ Full Registration $ 335.45 $ 38253 $ 464.92 $ $ 363.00 $ 407.00 $ 50050 $ $ 435..49 $ 488.46 $ 60616 $ (no Banquet Ticket) One Day - Monday $ 200.09 $ 229.52 $ 270.71 $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247.17 $ 276.60 $ 335..45 $ One Day - Tuesday $ 200.09 $ 229.52 $ 270,,71 $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247.17 $ 276.60 $ 335.45 $ Half-day - Wednesday $ 105.93 $ 105.93 $ 105.93 $ $121.00 $121,,00 $121.00 $ $147.13 $147.13 $147.13 $ Companion (includes $147.13 $164.78 $194.21 $ $159.50 $ 176.00 $ 209.00 $ $194.21 $211.86 $ 247.17 $ banquet) Extra Banquet Tickets ) x$ 80.00 $ ) x $ 90.00 $ ) x $100.00 $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed Registration forms CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. ONLY PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARD MA Y BE FAXED TO 416-971-9372 VOTING DELEGATES (to be completed ON! Y by municipally elected officials) PAYMENT .. declarations made on this form are final and CANNOT be changed .. ballot issued will be in accordance with declaration on this form o - Cheque payable to: ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 My municipality is an AMO Member: D-YES D-NO I am an elected official in my municipality: D-YES D-NO CREDIT CARD: 0 - VISA 0 - MasterCard 0 - American Express For voting purposes, Elected Officials need to declare choice of Caucus (pick one only). PRINT NAME: CARD #: EXPIRY DATE: SIGNATURE: o - County Caucus o - Northern Caucus 0- Rural Caucus 0- Toronto Caucus o - Large Urban Caucus o - Regional Caucus o - Small Urban Caucus REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be requested in writing and received by AMO on or before August 3rd, 2001. An administration fee of $53.50 ($50 + GSn will apply to all refunds. REQUEST FOR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 3n1 2001. REGISTRATION INQUIRIES: Gwen Rideout, 1-877-426-6527 Ext. 330. £mail: conference@amo.municom.com N:\User\Corporat\AMO_AnnuaLConference\Conf-2001\Registration\amoJegform_2001.wpd REGISTRATION FORM 2001 AMO Annual Conference Association of Municipalities of Ontario August 19 - 22, 2001 - Royal York Hotel Toronto, Ontario INSTRUCTIONS; Please type or print firmly. List your name as it should appear on your name badge. Use this form to register ONLY ONE delegate and ONE companion. This form CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. DELEGATE: First Name: Last Name: Title: Municipality/Org.: Address: City: Phone: ( COMPANION: First Name: Province: POstal Code: Fax: ( Email: Last Name: GST Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On-Site Fee(s) Early Regular On~Site Fee(s) Registration # Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22. Enclosed Bird -"" (Aug. 19-22- Enclosed Bird (postmarked (Aug. 19-22, Enclosed R106732944 (postmarlœd "n,,, 2001) (postmarked _. 2007) (postmarked ""'" 2001) prior to and Apri120, priartoand Apri/20, prior to and Aprif20, including 2001 upto& including 2001 upto& including ZOO1 upto& Apri/20, including April 20, including April 20, including 2001) Aug. 3, 2001) 2oo1} Aug. 3, 2001) 2oo1} Aug. 3,2001) Full Registration $ 394.30 $441,38 $ 523.77 $ $ 418.00 $ 462.00 $ 555.50 $ $ 494.34 $ 547.31 $ 665.01 $ Full Registration $ 335.45 $ 382.53 $ 464.92 $ $ 363.00 $ 407.00 $ SOO.50 $ $ 435..49 $ 488.46 $ 606.16 $ (no Banquet Ticket) One Day - Monday $ 200,,09 $ 229.52 $ 270.71 $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247,,17 $ 276.60 $ 335.45 $ One Day - Tuesday $ 200.09 $ 229,,52 $ 270.71 $ $ 209.00 $ 236.50 $ 286.00 $ $ 247..17 $ 276.60 $ 33S.45 $ Half-day - Wednesday $ 105,,93 $ 105.93 $ 105.93 $ $121.00 $121.00 $ 121 .00 $ $147~13 $147.13 $147.13 $ Companion (includes $147.13 $164.78 $194.21 $ $159..50 $ 176.00 $ 209.00 $ $194.21 $211.86 $247.17 $ banquet) Extra Banquet Tickets ) x $ 80.00 $ ) x $ 90.00 $ )x$100.00 $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Total Fee(s) $ Enclosed Enclosed Enclosed PAYMENT VOTING DELEGATES (to be completed ONL Y by municipally elected officials) Registration forms CANNOT be processed unless accompanied with proper payment. ONLY PAYMENTS BY CREDIT CARD MA Y BE FAXED TO 416-9]1-9372 ~ declarations made on this form are final and CANNOT be changed ~ ballot issued will be in accordance with declaration on this form o - Cheque payable to: ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF ONTARIO 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6 My municipality is an AMO Member: D-YES D-NO I am an elected official in my municipality: D-YES D-NO CREDIT CARD: 0 - VISA 0 - MasterCard 0 - American Express For voting purposes, Elected Officials need to declare choice of Caucus (pick one only). PRINT NAME: CARD #: EXPIRY DATE: SIGNATURE: o - County Caucus o - Northern Caucus o - Rural Caucus o - Toronto Caucus o - Large Urban Caucus 0- Regional Caucus o - Small Urban Caucus REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be requested in writing and received by AMO on or before August 3r<!, 2001. An administration fee of $53.50 ($50 + GST) will apply to air refunds. REQUEST FOR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 31"<1 2001. REGISTRATION INQUIRIES: Gwen Rideout, 1-877-426-6527 Ext. 330 . Email: conference@amo.municom.com N:\User\Corporat\AMO_AnnuaLConference\Conf-2001\Registraûon\amoJegform_2001.wpd Ontario Human Rights Commission Chief Commissioner 180 Dundas Street West Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel (416) 314-4541 180 rue Dundas ouest Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tél (416) 314-4541 1iÆ ,~ L:;~",QntariO Commission ontarienne des droits de la personne Commissaire en chef MAR 1 200' February 13, 2001 ""~ ¡WrV \...,.~t.H".dV s·) Dear Chief Administrative Officer, I am writing to you regarding a settlement that was recently reached in human rights complaints filed by two voters with visual disabilities against the City of Ottawa. Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities must be accommodated, whenever possible, in such a way that their dignity is respected. . The attached press release sets out complaints filed by Mr. Dubois and Mr. Green who were unable to cast a secret ballot independently during the 1997 municipal elections. Under the Elections Act they were required to take àn oath of incapacity and have a returning officer vote for them or have a family member or friend swear an affidavit and vote on their behalf. There were no support devices available, such as a Braille template to enable them to vote on their own. As a result of the complaint, the City of Ottawa reviewed its practices and took steps to ensure that persons with a visual disability could vote without having to ask a third· party to vote for them in the 2000 municipal election. I believe that the settlement sets important standards that all municipalities across the province should be meeting to ensure that their services respect the needs of persons with disabilities. For this reason, I encourage you to review your practices and policies to assess whether there are any existing barriers and to take the necessary steps to remove them so that all voters, including those with disabilities, have an opportunity to participate fully in the election process, and to vote with dignity. Yours sincerely, J Ke h C. Norton, Q.C., BA, LL.B. Chief Commissioner c.c. All Chief Administrative Officers of Municipalities in Ontario Elections Ontario The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIS) ARCH, A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities News Release -Access for Persons with Disabilities to Secret Vote Reaffirmed by Human Rights Settlement/Un règlement en droits de la personne réaffirme I'accès des personnes h¿mdicapées au scrutin secret, December 21, 2000 Enclosure: 69 """" Ontario Human Rights Commission Commission ontarienne des droits de fa personne Ni . Ontario News release/Communiaué For immediate publication December 21,2000 Access for Persons with Disabilities to Secret Vote Reaffirmed by Human Riahts Settlement Toronto: A settlement reached between two voters with visual disabilities and the City of Ottawa could set a standard for future election practices. In complaints filed with the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Mr. Dubois and Mr. Green claimed that they were unable to cast a secret ballot independently as required by law during the 1997 municipal elections because the City could not accommodate their needs during the election process. As a result of the complaint, the City of Ottawa reviewed its practices to ensure that accommodations would be made to facilitate the ability of persons with a visual disability to vote during the 2000 municipal election. Chief Commissioner Keith Norton stated that, "Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities must be accommodated, whenever possible, in such a way that their dignity is respected. I commend the City of Ottawa on the actions it has taken to accommodate such needs, and I encourage all city councils to be vigilant in ensuring that their services respect the needs of persons with disabilities." As part of the settlement, the City of Ottawa engaged a consultant to review its practices and policies and to identify any direct or systemic barriers that prevent full accommodation of independent and secret voting for persons with visual disabilities. The settlement sets a standard that can be used by other municipalities. In the settlement, the City of Ottawa acknowledged that the consultative process used to determine accommodation for the 1997 municipal elections failed to identify measures that would have enabled persons with visual disabilities to cast their votes. As a result of the complaint, the City of Ottawa took a number of steps to assess existing barriers for voters with a visual disability and to ensure that they were removed. A key part of the process involved consulting with members from that community for their input and advice on how their needs could best be accommodated. .../2 70 2. Michael Smith, Manager of the Human Rights Division of the City of Ottawa, stated, "I am proud that the City of Ottawa has been able to deliver on its commitment to remove impediments for voters with a visual disability in time for the 2000 Municipal Election. The steps we have taken demonstrate that we take these concerns seriously and will make every effort to ensure that all Ottawa residents can fully participate in municipal activities, including the opportunity to vote with dignity." The complainants, Mr. Dubois and Mr. Green were pleased that the City of Ottawa had acknowledged its legal duty to ensure that visually impaired persons have secret and independent access to the municipal ballot. 'Thanks to our joint efforts with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the City of Ottawa, systemic barriers in the electoral process which had prevented visually impaired persons from casting their ballots secretly and independently were both identified and addressed." -30- For information: City of Ottawa Ontario Human Rights Commission Lois Emburg, Manager Human Rights and Employment Equity (613) 560-6036 Ex1. 21661 François Larsen, Manager Communications (416) 314-4532 71 In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: Elgin, The County of News Release Communiqué ® Ontario Ministry of MunicipaJ Affairs and Housing Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement For immediate release March 2, 2001 PROVINCE TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION THAT PROMOTES CLEANER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES TORONTO - The government will introduce legislation in the spring to kick start the environmental cleanup and revitalization of fonner industrial or commercial sites known as brownfields, Minister of M\UJjcipal Affairs and Housing, Chris Hodgson, announced today on behalf of the ministers of the Environment and Economic Development and Trade. The proposed legislation forms part of the government's Smart Growth initiative la\UJched by the Premier in January. The government will propose clear rules for the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites to ensure that environmental standards are maintained and the public protected. In addition, the proposed legislation would streamline planning processes to expedite brownfield projects and help m\UJicipalities provide financial support for site assessment and cleanup costs of brown fields. "The legislation we will propose would remove the key obstacles to cleaning up and recycling brownfields," said Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "By making it easier to take advantage ofbrownfieJd opportunities, this proposed legislation will also heIp us curb urban sprawl, make more efficient use of existing infrastructure and preserve our greenfie1ds and farmland." The Harris government was the first to introduce a process and set of environmental standards for site cleanup in Ontario. The government's proposed brown fields legislation and regulations would give these environmental standards the force oflaw and set out an environmentally responsible strategy for cleaning up brownfields while maintaining the Ministry of the Environment's ability to address significant contamination. "The proposed legislation would provide a practical and envirorunentally sound approach to brownfield redevelopment that will help us build cleaner, healthier cornmwIities," said Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of the Environment. "Cleaning up brownfield sites has tremendous environmental benefits. It improves our soil and water quality and protects hunlan health." .../2 72 The Province appointed an advisory panel of brown fields experts in September 2000 to advise the government on policy improvements that would encourage and facilitate brownfields clean up and rejuvenation. The proposed legislation would incorporate many of the recommendations provided by panel. - 30- Contacts: Alexandra Gillespie Minister's Offiee Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6932 John Whytock Minister's Office Ministry of the Environment (416) 327-9720 Audrey Bennett Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6072 Brian Nixon Ministry of the Environment (416) 314-7020 Disponible enfrançais For more infonnation visit www.mah.gov.on.ea 2 77.. , ~ Backgrounder Document d'information ® Ontario March 2, 2001 BROWNFIELDS: PROPOSALS FOR LEGISLATION On March 2, 2001, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced, on behalf of the ministers of the Environment and Economic Development and Trade, the govemment's intention to introduce legislation that would encourage the clean up and redevelopment of former industrial and commercial sites known as brownfields. Environmeutal benefits of brownfields cleanup and redevelopment Brownfields cleanup and redevelopment represent an enormous opportunity to protect and enhance the environment. · Cleanup of brown field sites can improve soil and water quality and protect human health by removing existing environmental contaminants. · . Redevelopment provides opportunities to manage development pressures. BrownfjcJds are usually located in well serviced areas wherc infrastructure alrcady exists. By bringing abandoned commercial or indus1rial sites in the cities back to life, unused land in the suburbs and rural areas that would otherwise be dug up and paved over can be preserved. · Redeveloping brownfields encourages community building and revitalizes neighbourhoods. Neighbourhood eyesores can be turned into attractive developments, parks, open green spaces and new employment and housing opportunities that greatly enhance a local community and con1ribute to a better quality oflife. Key poíuts of the proposed legislation The proposed brownfields legislation forms part of the government's made-in-Ontario Smart Growth initiative, launched on January 3],2001. It is based on three principles: a strong, efficient economy, strong communities and neighbourhoods and a clean, healthy environment The proposed legislation would incorporate many of the recommendations made by a panel of brownfields experts appointed by the province in September 2000. It would address the key challenges to brownfjeld cleanup and redevelopment: environmental liability, planning processes and financing. 74 2 Environmental liability The most significant impediment to widespread brownfield redevelopment is concern over enviromnentalliability. Despite the tremendous benefits to be gained fi:om developing brownfields, financial institutions and developers are often reluctant to invest in these sites. Their caution sterns from concerns over broad environmental liability rules and the financial implications of this liability. If passed the legislation would: . address environmental liability for municipalities, lenders, owners and developers involved with the clean up of brown field properties . set out clear rules for the cleanup of contaminated brownfield sites while ensuring that the enviromnent and the people of Ontario are protected Proposed changes to legislation would not alter the Ministry ofthe Enviromnent's powers to issue orders to address significant environmental contamination, nor would it affect the 'polluter pay' principle. Planning processes The proposed legislation would streamline and clarify planning processes to expedite brownfields projects; and provide municipalities flexibility to facilitate the cleanup and redevelopment of individual and scattered brownfield properties. Financing Brownfields projects often don't get off the ground because oflenders' reluctance to finance site assessment and cleanup costs. The proposed legislation would: . seek to encourage developers to take on brownfields projects by providing municipalities with increased ability to provide grants and loans for brownfields remediation to parties that meet municipal eligibility criteria The province will also seek to stimulate brownfield redevelopment through its SuperBuild Partnership Initiatives. -30- 75 3 Contacts: Alexandra Gillespie Minister's Office Ministry of MunicipaJ Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6932 John Whytock Minister's Office Ministry of the Environment (416) 327-9720 Audrey Bennett Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (416) 585-6072 Brian Nixon Ministry of the Environment (416) 314-7020 Disponible ènfrançais For more information visit www.mah.gov.on.ca 76 . ~ TORONm Novina Wong City Clerk . Yvonne Davies Secretary, Board of Health Tel: (416) 395-7343 Fax: (416) 395-7305 ydavies@city.toronto.on.ca http://www.city.toronto.on.ca City Clerk's North York Civic Centre Main Floor, 5100 Y onge St . . Toronto, Ontario M2N 5V7 MAR 2 2001 Board of Health February 26,2001 MUNICIPALITIES IN CANADA WITH 50,000 PLUS POPULATION: The Board of Health at its meeting on February 19, 2001, adopted the recommendations contained in the attached report (February 5, 2001) from the Medical Officer of Health, reporting on the success of the City's low sulphur fuel purchasing practice as a means to reduce air emissions that contribute to adverse health effects. The Board's action is forwarded to you for infonnation and any actioñ deemed appropriate. ~~' Board of Health Y. Davies/jd Item No.2 Also sent to: Medical Officer of Health Association of Municipalities of Ontario Federation of Canadian Municipalities Energy Efficiency Office c. Ms. Jane Speakman, Legal Services enclosure 0219.02a.1et 77 [billJORDNTO 57 AFF REPORT ¿ February 5, 200 I To: Board of Health From: Dr. Sheela V. Basrur, Medical Officer of Health Subject: Air Quality and the Low Sulphur Fuel Purchasing Practice Purpose: To report on the success of the City's low sulphur fuel purchasing practice as a means to reduce air emissions that contribute to adverse health effects.· Financial Implications and Impact Statement: There are no fmancial implications for Toronto Public Health stemming directly ITom this report. Recommendations: It is recommended that: (1) the Board of Health encourage municipalities across Canada to adopt corporate purchasing practices for gasoline and diesel that considers sulphur levels as well as cost, as a cost effective means of reducing air pollution and its attendant health effects in their communities; (2) the Board of Health forward this report to all municipalities in Canada with a population greater than 50,000, to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (k'vIO) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); (3) the Board of Health request that the Energy Efficiency Office consider the ways in which it might encourage other organizations that operate large corporate fleets within the City of Toronto to adopt corporate purchasing practices for gasoline and diesel that consider sulphur levels as well as cost, and report back to the Board of Health; 78 - .., - (4) the Board of Health request that the 1Iedical Officer of Health, in consult:;,tion with tbe Cityc Solicitor, investigate the means by which L!¡e City could prohibit the selling and/or use of off-road diesel within the City, and report back to the Board of Health; and (5) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. Background: In October 1998, the Board of Health recommended the adoption of a report prepared jointly by the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Medical Officer of Health and the Director of Fleet Management Services, entitled "Sulphur in Fuels - Toronto's FLlels Purchase' Program". This report recommended that: a) the City purchase on-road diesel fuel for its off-road diesel fleet if the Province eliminates the Provincial Fuel Tax for that purpose; and b) when making bulk purchases of gasoline, on-road diesel fuel, and off-road diesel fuel, the City should consider sulphur content, as well as cost, as a selection criterion. This report was subsequently adopted by Corporate Services Committee and City Council in December 1998. Staff ITom Purchasing and Materials Management, Fleet Management Services, Works and Emergency Services and Toronto Public Health have collaborated on the implementation of the City's low sulphur fuel purchasing practice for three years now. This report provides a summary of the lessons learned, and the success associated with, the implementation of that practice. City Legal and the Energy Efficiency Office have been consulted on this report and concur with the recommendations. Comments: Health Benefits of Low Sulphur Gasoline The City established the low sulphur fuel purchasing practice in 1998 because there is a strong association betw'eensulphur levels in fuels, levels of air pollution and human health. In July, 1998, the federal government released a report entitled, "Setting a Level for Sulphur in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel", which clearly demonstrates that air quality and human health can be significantly improved by reducing the sulphur levels in gasoline and diesel fueL In 1999, the federal government introduced the Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations that require petroleum producers to reduce sulphur levels in gasoline at the refinery to an annual average of 30 parts per million (ppm) by January 1, 2005_ The federal government estimated that the 30 ppm standard could produce health benefits worth $5.2 billion in seven Canadian cities over a tw'énty year period. For Toronto, it was estimated that the 30 ppm standard could prevent approximately 39 premature deaths, 44 hospital admissions, 1722 lower respiratory illnesses among chi-ldren, and 205,428 acute respiratory symptoms in a single year. Sulphur levels in Ontario's gasoline averaged about 465 ppm in 1999 (see Table 1). 79 - ~ - Table 1: Gasoline, Anrmal Average Sulphur Levels, Ontario Rdineries, 1999 (ppmJ Imperial Oil I Imperial Oil Petro- SheIl I Sunoco Company _ Sarnia - Nanticoke Canada Canada Sulphur 694 I 450 523 453 I 209 Data from Environment Canada Ontario 465 Health Benefits of Low Sulphur On-Road Diesel In 1998, the federal government implemented the Diesel Fuel Regulations for on-road vehicles which established a standard of 500 ppm for on-road dieseL Since then, the federal government has estimated that a 50 ppm standard for on-road diesel could produce health benefits worth $1.2 billion in seven Canadian cities over a twenty year period. For Toronto, it was estimated that a 50 ppm standard could prevent approximately 6 premature deaths, 7 hospital admissions, 278 lower respiratory illnesses, and 33,134 acute respiratory symptoms in a single year. The federal government has not yet moved to lower the standard for on-road diesel from the existing 500 ppm standard. Sulphur levels in Ontario's on-road diesel averaged 360 ppm in 1999 (see table 2). Table 2: On-Road Diesel, Armual Average Sulphur Levels, Ontario Refmeries, 1999 (ppm) Company Imperial Oil Imperial Oil - Petro- Shell - Sunoco I Ontario I - Sarnia Nanticoke Canada Canada Sulphur 410 280 I 300 I 370 I 450 I 360 I Data from Environment Canada Health Benefits of Low Sulphur Off-Road Diesel The federal government has not yet regulated off-road diesel used in off-road vehicles but did determine that the health benefits associated with a 400 ppm standard could be substantial ($2.9 billion in seven Canadian ciÜes over a twenty year period). For Toronto, it was estimated that a 400 ppm standard could prevent approximately 19 premature deaths, 22 hospital admissions, 833 lower respiratory illnesses, and 99,401 acute respiratory symptoms in a single year. Sulphur levels in Ontario's off-road diesel averaged 3000 ppm in 1999 (see table 3). Table 3: Off-Road Diesel, Armual Average Sulphur Levels, Ontario Refmeries, 1999 (ppm) Company Imperial Oil I Imperial Oil P etro- I Shell I Sunoco I Ontario I - Sarnia - Sarnia Canada Canada I Sulphur I 3160 I 3720 I 2010 I 3000 , - -- , I Data from Environment Canada Information Requested of Companies The City's low sulphur fuel purchasing practice was fITst applied in 1998 when purchasing the City's fuel for 1999. Bidders were asked to submit annual m<L'1:imum and annual average sulphur levels for each fuel type offered to the City as weIl as cost. The sulphur levels requested were the same as those the companies were required to report to the regulatory agencies (Environment Canada). In 1998, the differences in sulphur levels reponed by the bidders were negligible for 80 - --+ - each fuel type offered (gasoline. low sulphur diesel and co loured diesel), mld the award was made to the lowest bidder in each fuel category . In 1999, there was a substantial difference in the sulphur levels offered by bidders for gasoline and off-road diesel, and the lowest bidder in each of these two categories was not offering the lowest sulphur. For on-road diesel, the lowest bidder's sulphur level was only marginally higher than bidder's product with a lower sulphur level. Prior to the award, all the bidders were asked to provide verification of their sulphur level data, since in addition to price, the sulphur level was being considered as a factor in the award. This was the first time sulphur levels affected the award of the contracts. The data was submitted on a confidential basis by one of the bidders which meant that the report prepared for the Administration Committee had to be submitted as an 'in camera' report that could not be publicly discussed or distributed. In 2000, the tender was amended to indicate that if sulphur levels were reported on a confidential basis, the City would use Environment Canada's most current publicly available data (i.e. 1999 numbers) which were made public in response to an Access ofInformation request. In addition, thiS-year, suppliers were asked to provide bids for on-road diesel that has been coloured red for use in the City's off-road fleet. This option was considered and rejected in 1998, because it appeared that the ta,''{es, which are much higher for' on-road diesel than for off- road diesel, would make it prohibitively expensive. However, this year, it was learned that the Provincial Fuel Taxes that apply to on-road diesel do not apply when the fuel is used in off-road vehicles provided that the fuel is coloured red by the supplier. The details related to this year's purchase are provided in the Administration Committee report entitled, "Tender for Gasoline and Diesel Fuels" (December 18, 2000) which was adopted by City Council on January 30, 2001. Reduced Emissions ITom Gasoline While the low sulphur fuel purchasing practice had little impact on the City's purchase of gasoline and diesel for 1999, it had a significant impact on the purchase made for 2000, and will have a more profound impact on the purchase for 2001. In 2000, the City purchased Sunoco's gasoline that had sulphur levels that were about 40% lower than that offered by the lowest cost bid. This decision reduced sulphur dioxide emissions ITom the City's gas-operated fleet by approximately 40% or 1.2 tonnes. This reduction was gained with a 1.75% increase in the cost of gasoline over the low cost bid. In 2001, the City will once again purchase its gasoline ITom Sunoco, thereby reducing sulphur dioxide emissions ITom its fleet by 40% or 1 tonne. This reduction will cost the City an additional $32,000 which represents a 1.6% increase in the cost of gasoline over the low cost bid. Reduced Emissions ITom Diesel The low sulphur fuel purchasing practice has had little impact on its purchase of on-road diesel used for the City's on-road fleet because there has been little variation in the sulphur levels of the on-road diesel offered to the City. The practice, however, has had a profound impact on the City's selection of off-road diesel used in its off-road fleet. 81 - 5 - In 2000, the City purchased off-road diesel tÌom Sunoco with sulphur levels that were 50%, less than the lowest cost bid, thereby reducing sulphur dioxide emissions from the City's off-road fleet by about 50% (or 13.4 tonnes) to 13.6 tonnes. This reduction cost the City an additional $47,000 and increased the cost of off-road diesel by 4.3%. In 2001, the City will be reducing sulphur dioxide emissions tÌom its off-road fleet by approximately 80% (or 10.3 tonnes) to 2.8 tonnes by purchasing on-road diesel for use in its off- road fleet. This reduction will be achieved for an additional cost of $41,000, which represents a 2.3% increase over the cost of off-road diesel. Overall Assessment In 2000, the City was able to reduce sulphur dioxide effilsslOns tÌom the City's fleet by approximately 14.3 tonnes to 20.6 tonnes by purchasing the low sulphur bids for gasoline and off-road diesel. These reductions were gained with a 1.2% increase in the total cost of the City's fuel for that year (see figure 1 attached). In 2001, the City will reduce sulphur dioxide emissions tÌom the City's t1eet by approximaœly 11.3 tonnes to about 10.2 tonnes by purchasing the low sulphur bid..for gasoline and by buying on-road diesel, that has been co loured red, for use in its off-road vehicles. This reduction will be gained with a 0.85% increase in the total cost of the City's fuel for 2001 (see figure 2 attached). Conclusions: Sulphur dioxide is an air pollutant that harms human health both in its gaseous fonn and when it contributes to the particulate portion of smog. The federal government has demonstrated that significant health· benefits could result tÌom substantial reductions in sulphur levels in gasoline, on-road diesel, and off-road diesel. Municipalities can significantly reduce sulphur dioxide emissions tÌom their Corporate operations by implementing a corporate purchasing policy that requires consideration of sulphur levels as well as cost when purchasing gasoline and diesel fuel for their vehicles and machines. The City of Toronto has demonstrated that a low sulphur fuel purchasing practice is a cost- effective means of reducing air emissions from corporate operations. With this practice, the City has reduced sulphur dioxide emissions from its corporate fleet from approximately 35 tonnes to 20.6 tonnes in 2000, and will further reduce emissions from approximately 21.5 tonnes to 10.2 tonnes in 2001. These reductions in air emissions have been gained with modest price increases of 1.2% and 0.85% respectively. The City should investigate the means by which it can encourage other large organizations within the City to adopt low sulphur fuel purchasing practices for their respective fleets. Because sulphur dioxide emissions associated with off-road diesel are so great, the City should also investigate the means by which the City could discourage the selling and/or use of coloured diesel within the City's limits. 82 - 6- Contact: Kim Perrotta, Environmental Epidemiologist Health Promotion and Environmental Protection Toronto Public Health Tel: 416-338-8099. Fa;<: 416-392-7418 E-mail: kperrott@city.toronto.on.ca Monica Campbell, Manager Health Promotion and Environmental Protection Toronto Public Health Tel: 416-338-8091 Fa;.;:: 416-392-7418 E-mail: mcampbe2@city.toronto.on.ca Lou Pagano, Diret;tor Purchasing and Materials Management Tel: (416) 392-7312 &I~~~ Dr. Sheela V. Basrur Medical Officer of Health Attachment: Figure 1: S02 Emissions Associated with Low Cost & Low Sulphur Bids for City in 2000, Tonnes Figure 2: S02 Emissions Associated with Low Cost & Low Sulphur Bids for City in 2001, Tonnes Note: Sulphur dioxide emissions have been estimated by multiplying the sulphur level in the various fuel types (ppm) by the nnmber of litres of each fuel type being purchased and correcting for the conversion of sulphur (S) to sulphur dioxide (S02) that occurs when the fuel is burned: . [xppm ofS] x [y litres of fuel] x [MW ofS02/AW ofS] = [z mg ofS02] where: MW (molecular weight) ofS02 is 64 A W (atomic weight) ofS is 32 1,000,000 mg = 1 kg 1,000 kg = 1 tonne. 83 _,\tt:.lcnmcr:.t Fig. 1: SO, Emissions Associated witl1 Low Cost & Low Sulphur Bids for City in 2000, Tonnes ~ ~ ~ - 20 f ~ 15 .~ .:!! '" 10 ~ o -en 5 40 __ 35 30 . 25 -------- ¡ ;'Jl..owSl.llphur" _ Low Cost o Gasoline On-Road Off-Road Dif$el Dif$el To,," 502 Emissions by Fuel Type Fig. 2: S02 Emissions Associated with Low Cost & Low Sulphur Bids for City in 2001, Tonnes 35 30 ~ ~ ~ 25 c t. 20 ~ ";¡ .~ 15 - '-' ~ ~ 10 ~ 5 40 o ----.--- :Jl..owSulpbur _l.owCost Gasoline On-Ro:ui Diese Off-Ro.:l.d DieseJ Tot:LI so, Emissions by Fuel Type 84 1+11 Health Santé Canada Canada www.CHILDDAY.GC.CA Chitdren and youth in your community have the opportunity to have their voices heard at a meeting of the United Nations in September 2001! . As you may be aware, National Child Day (NCD), November 20th, is a day to celebrate children and youth and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Although the day has passed for the year2000, Health Canada created a web based initiative that runs until May 2001 on the NCDweb site. This web site offers children and youth in Canada the unique opportunity of having their voices heard at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children in September 2001. Senator Landon Pearson, Personal Representative of the Prime Minister to the Special Session on Children, has asked that young people across the country contribute their comments and ideas about the different issues which are on the agenda for the intemational meeting. Health Canada is currently collecting feedback from children and youth across Canada off the web site, and will continue to do so until May 1 d, 2001. The Children, Pre- Teens and Teens sections of the web site contain questions on five issues for discussion: anti-poverty, non-violence, anti-discrimination, participation and the environment. Young people visiting the web site can also find out about applying to become a yOuth deleœte to the UN Special Session within the Participate! section of the site. There are several ways in which we hope you will assist us in spreading the word about this new initiative over the next few months: . take a few moments of your time to look through the information on the web site at www.childdav.ac.ca and encourage your staff to do the same . use the Tools on the web site to create an announcement about the initiative, create a short article for the local newspaper, or plan to declare National Child Day on November 20~, 2001 · personally encourage the youth in your community to participate in this online initiative and support them in sending in their feedback on these important issues to Health Canada If you would like further information on this initiative, please contact the Childhood and Youth Division at Health Canada: (613)952-1225, by taxat (613) 952-1556, orby e-mail atchildday(â)www.hc-sc.Qc.ca We look forward to your support of this new initiative and eagerly await the input from the dynamic young people in your communityl Thank you very much for your time and assistance. Childhood and Youth Division Centre for Healthy Human Development Population and Public Health Branch Health Canada A.L. 1909C2, Tunney's Pasture Ottawa, ON K1A 1 B4 85 Canadã In Case of Transmission Difficulties, Please Call 416-863-2101 Please Deliver To: Elgin, The County of Ministry of Finance Office of the Minister Frost Building South 7 Queen's Park eras Toronto ON M7 A 1Y7 Tel (416) 325-0400 Fax (416) 3~374 February 22, 2001 Dear Head of Council, Ministère des Finances Bureau do minJsb"8 Édlfice Frost sud 7 Queen'. Park Cn!' Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 TéI (416)325-0400 Téléc (416) 325.0374 ~ [,.~~ - OT1t."riO We are pleased to announce that the 2001 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) amount received by each municipality will be equal to the 2000 year-end levels with adjustments made for the sharing of approved land ambulance costs. The allocation will include the adjusted CRF base, bonus and supplementary assistance. Notification outlining the electronic transfer of your 1 st quarter 2001 CRF payment will follow next week. Your first quarter 2001 CRF payments will be based on 25% of your 2000 CRF entitlement and your 2nd quarter payment will be adjusted to reflect any year-end changes in your LSR eligible costs for 2000. Restructured municipalities will receive payments based on the sum of the entitlement of the former municipatities within their new boundaries. Municipatities that receive 2001 CRF payments will be required to provide financiat and tax data information similar to that requested in 2000. A separate communication will follow which provides specific details on the type of reports, due dates and provincial contacts. We thank the staff from the municipal sector who participated in our fa!1 of 2000 CRF discussions for their valuable input. The Province is committed to developing a new municipal funding structure that will improve accountability, encourage efficiency, recognize the individual needs of municipalities and provide them with timely information that would atlow them to plan their budgets. Over the coming months, the Province will continue to seek input from key stakeholders on the distribution. of CRF in 2002 and beyond. We will continue to work with our municipal contacts to find ways to make the funding structure more responsive to the future needs of both the Province and municipalities, and provide feedback in a timely manner on the new direction. . Sincerely. (l It4 . Ja~herty Minister of Finance @ a Chris Hodgson -~ Minister of Municipat Affairs and Housing COUNTY OF OXFORD Phone: (519) 539-9800 X303 Fax: (519) 537-3024 OFFICE OF THE WARDEN - DAVID W. OLIPHANT P.O.. Box 397, Woodstock Ontario N4S 7Y3 March 5, 2001 MAR 8 2001 Mr. Duncan J. McPhail Warden, Elgin County 450 Sunset Dr. ST. THOMAS, ON N5R 5V1 Dear Mr. McPhail: I am writing to invite you and members of your Council and staff to an educational seminar on Nutrient Management Planning. The attached notice provides the details of this event, which is planned for March 29th, 2001. As you may be aware, the County of Oxford adopted a county-wide Nutrient Management Strategy in 1999 which was implemented through 5 municipal Nutrient Management By-Laws in each of the Townships within the County in April, 1999. This means that Nutrient Management Planning is mandatory in Oxford County for intensive livestock farms. The County adopted a by-law to create an Agricultural Advisory Committee in May, 1999. The purpose of this Committee is to assist the Townships with the investigation of complaints lodged under the by-laws, as well as to provide an educational forum annually on Nutrient Management. The event on March 29th is our second educational seminar and will provide information on: · Minor Variances and MDS II; · The Nutrient Management planning process; · Obtaining a Building Permit · The Land-Based Tracking System for Nutrient Management Plans. We would be pleased to have you attend to learn more about the nutrient management planning process in Oxford County. The session on March 29th will be in the afternoon, beginning at 1 :00 p.m. and will be held in the Burtch Room at the Quality Inn, located at the junction of Highway 401 and County Road 59 in Woodstock. Yours Very Truly, CBJo~~ David Oliphant Warden www.county.oxford.on.ca.415HunterStreet.WoodstockOntarioN4S4G6.doliphant@CQunty.oxford.on.ca County of Oxford Nutrient Management Seminar Burtch Room, Quality Inn Woodstock, Ontario Thursday, March 29th, 2001 1 :00 p.m. :»100l00:.~¡ßI:M€) ¡¡,¡"""'~ lomm_ It II cå~!!I®";cllh"'J1j¡¡J1jmJ1j1>! ura ",,~L~Q~ ___rt"'" ances and MDS II i agefentP~ 1f1€!;: istor __ c ntYi of 0 i r I' ß "I '1 j 2@.\.-t'.\,,~ ~QtQrmt~J;frfi!l;geman, MPP, Oxford i'1;;m;TI{)4!'ffiW!:tfAM.M©FfPJf.!Af!'!'f ~!t.~ 'fu:wm ~Wk~ 3:30 p.m. Questions to the Panel Moderator: Jim Walton Organized By: