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September 11, 2001 Agenda ORDERS OF THE DA Y FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2001 AT 9:00 A.M. / / ORDEB 1 st Meeting Called to Order Adoption of Minutes - meeting held on July 24, 2001 Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations DELEGATION 9:30 A.M. - Father Sargeant and Mr. Krauskopf of the London Office of the World Youth Days - The Days In The Diocese - to provide Council with an outline of the plans and events for the Elgin area (enclosed separately) 11 :00 A.M. - Perry Clutterbuck and Dave McAdams, Board Members, St.Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association - "Tourism Co-Ordinator" (ATTACHED) PAGE # 2nd 3rd 4th 1-5 Motion to Move Into "Committee Of The Whole Counci Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff - Budget Comparisons to July 31, 2001 Correspondence see attached 5th 6th 6-38 39-41 (ATTACHED) Consideration Information (Consent Counci Items for Items for i) ii) 7th 42-53 54-118 Agenda) OTHER BUSINESS 1) Statementsllnquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion 3) Matters of Urgency In-Camera Items - see separate agenda Recess Motion to Rise and Report Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole Consideration of By-Laws ADJOURNMENT 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED PLEASE NOTE: COUNCIL PHOTO BEING TAKEN AT 2:30 P.M. caring community d'une communauté sécuritaire et bienveillante life journey in a safe, Une vie en santé au sein A healthy Thames Valley District Health Council Accomplishments of April 2000 - August 2001 -Term Care Supported Increase the Supply of Licensed Physicians in Under-Serviced Areas of ON proposal Recommended funding Nursing 24f7 Telephones Triage and 519 area Health Information Line Recommended Thames Valley Dual Diagnosis Planning Report to Ministers of HL TC & MCSS Recommended OIC appointments for London and Elgin provider Supported SI. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Ambulatory Care-Emergency Room Renovation Approved in principle London X-Ray Assocs.' Independent Health Facilities license expansion Supported LHSC Provincial Pacemaker/Implantable Cardiodefibrillator Lead Extraction Program Approved in principle Elgin Horizons Community Mental Health proposal Supported Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Ambulatory Care Redevelopment Project Supported transitional funding for Integrating Physician Services in the Home Recommended funding West Elgin Community Health Centre Functional and Spatial Program Supported Task Force on the Health Effects of Woman Abuse to Minister of HL TC & Attrny Gen Recommended Woodstock General Hospital rebuild include 154 beds Reiterated support for 17 bed Schedule I Facility at SI. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital Recommended French Language Services Implementation Plan and Communication Plan Supported St. Thomas Elgin Patient Shuttle demonstration project Supported SI. Joseph's Health Care London proposal to reclassify 20 complex continuing care beds to 20 rehabilitation beds Advice to the Minister of Health and Lon I Counc q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> q> Council - Elqin Health Svstem Plannln Committee q> Completed Respite Services Needs Assessment for Elgin q> Marketed package for physician recruitment was prepared and distributed in Elgin q> Developed a design for investigating cardiac health promotion and education q> Elgin Emergency Health System Monitoring Task Team initiated q> Conducted two joint operating plan sessions for all transfer payment agencies q> Contributed to the Hospital Operating Plan review q> Completed Elgin Emergency Health System Monitoring Report Council - London Health System Plannm Committee <p Steering committee formed from LHSPC to look at a NE London primary care model <p London information technology architecture assessment identified improvement technologies <p Health Line Portal for London and Middlesex developed with 4 London providers '" London Emergency Health System Monitoring Task Team initiated <p Conducted two joint operating plan sessions for all transfer payment agencies <p Contributed to the Hospital Operating Plan review <p Completed London Emergency Health System Monitoring Report agencies Council - Oxford Health System Plannm Committee <p Self Care survey administered to Oxford County Service providers <p Located and confirmed funding source for Linkages Workgroup Initiative <p Placement.of Bachelor of Health Sciences student with geographic committee <p Promoted collaborative partnerships to address Self Care survey issues and key informant interviews <p Oxford Emergency Health System Monitoring Task Team initiated <p Conducted two joint operating plan sessions for all transfer payment agencies '" Contributed to the Hospital Operating Plan review <p Completed Oxford Emergency Health System Monitoring Report Council - Middlesex Health System Plannin Committee <p Middlesex Providers' Operating and Service Plans Reviewed <p Information Technology Special Session conducted <p Assisted and supported North Middlesex Needs Assessment <p Middlesex Emergency Health System Monitoring Task Team initiated <p Linkage Development with Middlesex Providers' Alliance <p Middlesex transportation assessment completed '" Conducted two joint operating plan sessions for all transfer payment <p Contributed to the Hospital Operating Plan review <p Completed Middlesex Emergency Health System Monitoring Report Council - Health Human Resources Plannin <p Approved the Thames Valley Family Physician Survey <p Approved the new direction of the Medical Human Resources to Health Human Resource <p Partnered with The Ontario Rural Council and UWO re Education Conference on HHR models <p Multi-sector Nursing group formed <p Presentation to S1. Thomas Elgin General Committee Hospital on Nursing Supply Council - French Lan e Services Plannln Committee <p Finalized French Language Services - TVDHC Communication Plan <p Established FLS Communication Advisory Committee <p Increased awareness of FLS in Multi-Year Mental Health Implementation Plan <p Collaborated with "Tyke Talk" on pre-school speech and language services for FLS <p Interministerial partnership lead to Virtual Reality Team Project <p Increased awareness and demand for French language health services in Southwest region <p Planned for French Language Services with Extendicare at new Extendicare facility <p Facilitated- FLS Implementation Plan with Middlesex- London Public Health Unit <p Formed partnership with London French Language school boards in London <p Planned FLS Health Career Job Fair for Southwest students <p C.C.A.C. "Diversity Work Group" formed due to partnership with FLS Services care system Council- Cancer Care Plannin <p Partnership forged with Cancer Care Ontario Region-SW and SW DHCs <p Cancer Care Ontario Region-SW Regional Planning Team established <p Initiated data collection (environmental scan) to inventory current cancer <p Conducted key informant interviews <p Reviewed local, nation, and international integrated models of care 8 hospitals Council - Thames Valle Hospital Plannin Partnersh <p Development of the Information Technology Strategy Team involving al <p Supported Woodstock General Hospital re-development <p Supported 17 bed schedule 1 facility at St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital <p Supported of the CHIPP Proposal <p Supported of report: Rural and Northern <p Supported London re-structuring - Joint Network Implementation Plans Committee Council Action - Genera <p Supported concept of Integrated Academic Health System Planning approach proposed <p Released the Transitional Youth report <p Operating Plan and Budget 00101 approved <p Council development: Helen Lowe, MCSS, Children's services planning presentation <p Council development: Marion Boyd, Report of the Women's Abuse Task Force <p Council dev't: Ann Legresley, Price Waterhouse Cooper, HealthCast 2001, forces of change <p Council dev't: Dan Ross, Health Services Restructuring Commission Legacy Report <p Council dev't: Irene Cohen, update on Integrating Physician Services in the Home <p Council dev't: Diane Beattie, Cerner Vision Centre and e-health <p Council dev't: Carol Herbert, Faculty of Med & Denistry, UWO, SW academic health system <p Reviewed Hospital and Mental Health Operating plans <p CCAC/hospital working group formed to address identified Emergency Health Services issues <p Utilized Quarterly Performance Scorecard accounts to measure success and accountability <p Held integrated Operating & Service Plan Sessions for four geographic planning areas Co-sponsored and led Aging and Developmental Disabilities Symposium Three (3) newsletters (in English and French) produced and circulated to 1000 Conducted evaluation of DHC newsletter Participated in LHSC's Mission Review with Louise Pitre Five representatives participated in Action Centre 2000 Redirected annual meeting resources to Community Forums, Strategic Discussion, Expert Panel Supported monitoring of Ministry emergency initiatives Continued to support London Hospital Restructuring-Joint Committee Established partnership with UWO Bachelor of Health Sciences Program Partnered with St Thomas-Elgin General Hospital communication department promoting joint activities Provided talk and lectures to UWO, Fanshawe, Provider Boards and Service Clubs Initiated and worked with partners to plan for the 8th annual health promotion summer school. Supervised a 2nd year medical student in their community placement. Prepared and distributed Dual Diagnosis Planning Report for Thames Valley Released the Moderately Mentally III report Emergency Health System Monitoring Report (summary report + 4 planning area reports) shared with Regional Health System Monitoring Committee Submitted: Review of Thames Valley Hospital Operating Plans for 2001/2002 to the Ministry Submitted: Mental Health Transfer Payment Agency Operating Plan Review to the Ministry () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () () I ~ elgin ~--.... st. thomas - health unit ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY OF ELGIN Submitted By: Thomas Health Unit J "-"'"' SEPTEMBER 2001 The Elgin St. l September 2001 ELGIN ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT ANNUAL REPORT TO THE COUNTY OF ELGIN The Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit is pleased to provide the following report related to activities in 2001. The overall objective of the Health Unit is to maintain a healthy community and enable all people of Elgin County to achieve a good state of health. Through the Province of Ontario, the Health Unit is mandated to provide several programs that work towards achieving that end. Listed below are some of the highlights of 2001 in the two main program areas: health promotion and health protection. its the opportunity to share these and appreciate achievements so far We are proud of our highlights. Health Promotion n promoting the health of Elgin County residents, the goal of the Health Promotion programs and services is to increase the length and quality of life by reducing sickness and death associated with chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease, injuries and substance abuse and by promoting the health of children, youth and families. This is accomplished through education, telephone advice, support and encouragement of municipal, school and workplace policies, work with health professionals and other partners, home visiting and provision of the Children in Need of Dental Treatment program. ../ Over the past 7 months, health promotion staff responded to about 6,200 telephone and drop-in requests for advice and information from Elgin residents. That's an average of about 886 per month! All nurses in the Health Unit rotate responsibility for responding to a variety of genera¡' calls received from Elgin residents during office hours. ../ Marketing of the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) at the St.Thomas- Elgin General Hospital is paying off. During the first eight months of OBSP's fiscal year 2000/2001, about 100 more women were screened than was expected - a total of 550 women were screened during this time period. As mandated, the Health Unit will continue to promote OBSP through the media and distribution of material in beauty salons, dress shops, health care facilities and at community events. 2 ../ There are about 1,000 live births to Elgin County residents every year. To increase the chances of every baby being born healthy, we organized and promoted two prenatal health fairs so far this year - one in St.Thomas and one in Aylmer. Another health fair is pianned for November in West Lorne. Various community organizations were invited to take part in the health fair. Many risk factors related to health problems in babies are only modifiable before conception or early in pregnancy. That's why we will continue to encourage al women in their child-bearing years and their partners.to attend a health fair to learn more about having a healthy baby. ../ Operation Lookout - Marine was launched in Port Stanley on May 10th. This program is designed to encourage other boaters to report suspected impaired boaters to police. To bring this program to Elgin County, we partnered with the Ministry of Transportation, MADD, Elgin County OPP, LCBO, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, CAA and the St.Thomas Power and Sail Squadron Could hunger be a problem in Elgin County? According to our "Food Cost/Poverty Report 2000", many Elgin families are likely struggling to eat on their limited budgets. According to the report, low income families in Elgin may have to spend up to 70% of their income on rent and food, unless they can access subsidized housing. However, in Elgin County, there are only enough subsidized housing units for about 25% of low income families and individuals. When there isn't enough money for essentials like rent, buying enough healthy food is often sacrificed. The situation in 2001 may even be worse - we estimated the food costs in Elgin went up by about 7.5%. As we are mandated to do, we will continue to support food assistance programs like school breakfast clubs, collective kitchens and community gardens. We will also continue to advocate for community action on poverty. ../ As we prepare to launch our "Wellness Works" program in 2002, partnerships have been developed and pilot projects initiated with a variety of workplaces. Food Steps, a self-help program about healthy eating, was piloted at Sterling. Over 100 employees signed up for the program. Sun safety was promoted at the grand opening celebration of Huron Tractor. Our Wellness Works newsletter was sent to 33 workplaces. Our first educational event for occupational health practitioners and human resource managers was held. There were 23 registrants, with 20 attending from 17 workplaces. We plan to hold these breakfast sessions twice a year. ../ Health Protection Infectious diseases remain an important cause of illness and death in óur community. The goal of Health Protection programs is to reduce or eliminate infectious diseases. Infectious diseases represent constant new challenges to public health's role as new organisms emerge as causes of disease. Others, not previously a public health problem, develop increased virulence or antibiotic resistance. Surveillance, case- finding, contact tracing, immunization, infection control and risk assessment are al important components in controlling infectious diseases 3 Health Protection programs are both general and specific in nature. Specific programs are directed at controlling the potential for infectious disease in food and water. In addition, programs are directed at specific disease control requirements for sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS, tuberculosis, rabies and vaccine preventable diseases. Infection Control defines requirements for assuring that effective infection control techniques are in place in institutions, day cares and personal service settings As a result of the Walkerton water crisis, safe water has continued to be of high concern for private well owners and municipal water customers alike. Sample submissions have leveled off in comparison to the height of the summer of 2000. but remain at approximately 50% higher than prior to the Walkerton crisis. .¡' New water analysis requisitions have been developed by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The design of the new requisitions make it much clearer where the sample originates from and how to contact the individual who submitted the sample. tools New regulations and protocols have been released from provincial authorities Drinking Water Protection Regulation 459 and the Draft Protocol for the Issuance of a Boil Water or Drinking Water Advisory are a few of the ne' available for our use. w .¡' Surveillance activities related to West Nile Virus have been ongoing all summer. By August 29th, ten birds from the Windsor and Oakville areas had been identified as being infected with the virus. No human cases of West Nile Virus have been identified in Canada to date. No birds from Elgin-St.Thomas have tested positive for the virus. Control measures have focused on elimination of potential mosquito breeding sites and personal protection from mosquito bites. .¡' .¡' Forty residents of St.Thomas and Elgin County have required treatment for potential exposure to rabid animals since January 2001. Twenty of these cases have been in the month of August and have been related to exposure to bats. Two area bats have tested positive for the rabies virus. The Eat Smart Restaurant program was launched in the spring of 2001. The Eat Smart designation is awarded jointly by the Health Unit and the Heart and Stroke Foundation to restaurants who offer low fat food choices, provide non-smoking seating, and have a consistent record of satisfactory inspections under the Food Premises Regulations. To date, three area restaurants have applied for and received the award. .¡' In response to meningitis outbreaks in London, staff of the Elgin-St.Thomas Health Unit communicated information about the London situation with physicians and other health care providers, school personnel, and service organizations in St.Thomas and Elgin County. Telephone counselors were set up to address the concerns of local residents. Nursing staff were assigned to participate at the London clinics where over 100,000 individuals received vaccine. .¡' 4 Free Flu shots were offered for the first time to all people in Ontario over the age of 6 months. Over 30,000 doses of influenza vaccine were distributed across the county. Twenty five community clinics were held by the Health Unit and 4070 people were vaccinated at those clinics. It is estimated that approximately 45% of eligible residents in Elgin-St.Thomas took the opportunity to be vaccinated the first year of the program. This is comparable with the provincial statistics .¡' The Teen Panel Peer Education Program was launched in the fall of 2000. The Teen panel is a peer education activity designed to prevent teen pregnancy. Each year approximately 130 young women in St.Thomas and Elgin County, between the ages of 15 and 1 9 years, experience a pregnancy. A panel of teens or young adults visit schools and talk openly with students about the impact of teenage pregnancy and the problems of teenage parents. The purpose of this activity is to motivate students to think about the consequences of sexual behaviour and the need to make responsible decisions about their own sexual behaviour. .¡' N ~;?' ;:ø". ~ J_ ~.,.F~~. ~\....,~ ...... " '1 . - ~~ " '-..<' . . '. " I, . /j _ rL-' /".-1 .. / , (. /' / ) ! /-' / ..- -, "~~F~ - I" I~ . . 1 , ¡-y (,; I '~ I I IF Iv '.~. i , ~I If" - ' .,.~, , I ~ ^ , '" f )'), '" I' h- " ". ¿ I : ~-l ;'j' , , . .~_ J' ' - , ...-::.-- ,., - I TIrrn 'I . 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I~ q ~" · t\J site map cr:: cr:: "0 cr:: .Q "0 co Ma leton Rd d r Ie - c Q) Ü (74 ¡ "0 .~' ~ Q) :Q ~, :;:; "0 Q) Iii .<::: c Q) > - en '" "0 cr:: Q) ~ ~ Q) > 4 co cr:: Re ional R ad 45 c'" Q) - c <D - Q) C") Ü in Æ Rd "0 co Q) ¡m cr:: ~ t - 3: c :J .@ '< 0 Main Ü co LL ø S arta Okm 2 4 6 8 10 12 ~ ::':::'''''- Association n Tourist Thomas-E th~St. R~~Qrt From Thomas Position For the St July 2001 The Establishrnent of a Tourism Co-ordinator Elgin Tourist Association (STETA). ntroduction: The STETA is a very active bOdy of volunteers interested in promoting tourism throughout St. Thomas and Elgin County. Recently a Marketing Plan was developed and a number of projects have been identified for promotion in the future. The Association's Board, while spirited and proactive, relies heavily on volunteerism - there is no permanent support staff available. In essence, the work of the Board is carried out by dedicated people who have full time pursuits in other jurisdictions. There is a definite need for administrative support to assist the Board in implementing its plans. In addition, there is a need for sorneone to devote time and energy in pursuing grants and other funding sources for the organization. Hence the need for a Tourism Co·ordinator. Duties The Tourism Co-ordinator would be responsible for the following duties among others as directed by or in consultation with the Board (see complete job description attached) developing and circulating the visitors guide providing a reception and response centre for tourism enquiries developing promotional brochures and materials for distribution developing a marketing strategy and irnplernenting it majntaining a web site consulting with local tourisrn operators and senior levels of government reviewing objectives and services of regional tourism organizations (SOTO) exploring funding opportunities developing a data base of tourism opportunities providing general administrative supportto the Board · · · · · · · · · · on and would be an employee of the Assoclat and Board of Governors Relationsh The Tourism Co-ordinator answerable to the President ons This would be a two-year contract position located in either the County Administration building or St. Thomas City Hall TermS.-and Condili and Beneftts Salar $50,000.00 per year Administrative Overhead (computer, fax machine, stationery, travel telephone, postage, advertising for the position etc) $10,000.00 o Contribution = 60 Count $60,000.00 @ 60% = $36,000.00 County of Elgin @40% =$24,000.00 City of St. Thomas Process The County of Elgin or the City of St. Thomas staff could assist with the interview process and guide the Association in the hiring of the Tourist Co ordinator. In addition, the bookkeeping and financial transactions, excluding the audit, could be carried out by either municipality using their existing staff resources at no cost to the Association Recommendation That St. Thomas City Council and the County of Elgin agree to fund the Tourism Co-ordinator position as described in the report above for a two year terrn; and, That the position be located at St. Thornas City Hall at no charge to the Associ¡'ltion; and further, That the County of Elgin agree to provide accounting assistance to the Association using existing County staff at no cost to the Association; and That Human Resources staff at the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas be requested to manage the recruitment process for the selection of the Tourist Co-ordinator for the St.Thomas-Elgin Tourist Association the STETA Board 2 tted by respectfullY subm which is of A ST. THOMAS-ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION July 2001 POSITION Tourism Co-ordinator REPORTS TO Chair. St. Thomas-Ej n Tourist Association 3 POSITION SUMMARY To promote, initiate, direct and implement programs or activities that will stimulate the STETA's Tourism Business; the positioning of STETA in the Trade and Consumer marketplace and to generally support business development. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Tourism Co-ordinator would be responsible for the following duties. among others as directed by or in consultation with the Board and its Chair: Assist in the communication and implementation of policies and procedures for Tourism. Agriculture, and Business Development. 1 Develop, implement, and manage the STETA's strategic planning for the marketing and promotion of tourism 2 tourism opportunities in Develop and promote the STETA's 'Corporate Image' Develop a database and promote awareness of STETA's Ontario, Canada and internationally. 3. 4. to develop tourist destination Initiate market research and economic Impact studies packages 5 Develop and circulate the Visitors' Guide, promotional brochures and materials. Create, plan. and manage a public relations media plan and direct tours for visiting media. 6 7 Provide a reception and response centre for tourism enquiries. 8 Develop and maintain a web site. 9 (SOTO) tourism organizations 10. Review objectives and services of regional tourism operators and senior levels of government. with local Consult 11 12. Explore funding opportunities. 13. Act as professional liaison for the various tourist and agricultural-related organizations to ensure adhesion to the overall marketing and promotion strategy of the STET A. trade shows In a public relations capacity. STETA at consumer and 14. Represent to the Board. 16. Perform other duties as assigned by the STETA Board of Directors. 4 15. Provide general administrative support SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises any Clerical support positions the Association and answerable to SUPERVISION RECEIVED The Tourism Co-Ordinator would be an employee of the President and Board of Directors. n the CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR/IMPACT ~F DECISIONS Failure to choose the appropriate marketing and advertising vehicles may result message that STETA is not reaching the target audience. n missed promotional ncorrect data obtained from market research may result opportunities, hence loss of revenue and goodwill. n a less Failure to communicate effectively and work with tourism partners may result cohesive and effective approach to marketing and promotional strategy. Thomas CONTACTS Tourism and Agricultural Committees in Elgin and St. Tourism Committees in surrounding Counties Chambers of Commerce Provincial and Municipal colleagues Tourism and agricultural operators Councillors General public Suppliers and advertisers TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT with Windows environment and appropriate software. Computer KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Post Secondary University Degree or College Diploma from an institution with Canadian accreditation, or equivalent experience. Studies in economics. business administration marketing, or public relations/communications are assets. WORKING CONDITIONS trade shows. Some driving to attend meetings and Generally pleasant office conditions. Thomas St. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This would be a two-year contract position located in or near 5 REPORTS OF COUNCIL AND STAFF September 11th. 2001 Reports from Outside Boards - (ENCLOSED SEPARATELY) Paae # Councillor Habkirk -Thames Valley District Health Council Annual Report John Wilson - Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit Annual Report Staff Reports - (ATTACHED) Paae # g Manager of Engineering Services - Road Closure - Township of Malahide q Manager of Engineering Services - Make-A-Wish Foundation - Placement of Vending Machine /0 Technical Services Officer - Association of Ontario JQoöâ Roads Supervisor's Municipal Trade Show /I Technical Services Officer - Reconstruction of Wellington Road Intersections /3 Technical Services Officer - Straffordville, Eden Road Work Update /5' Director of Financial Services - 2001 Levy By-Law (By-Law 01-17) - ScheduleC /7 Manager of Library Services - New Library in SpringfieldlTemporary Location 11 Manager of Library Services - Springfield Library/Proposed Budget Implications for 2002 ;¿cJ. Archivist - Architect for County Archives ,;If Archivist - Purchase of Archives Software ;l&> Archivist - Grant Application for Archives ~1 Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Surplus Equipment - Terrace Lodge Pool Table ;¿ f? Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services - Homes Staffing - Elgin Manor ;¿'l Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Ambulance Stand-by Dispatch Policy .13 Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Elgin/St. Thomas - 911 Primary Answering Service Provider , 6 2 3S Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Elgin-St. Thomas Ambulance Fleet - Purchase of a New Vehicle and Shuttle 3% Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator - Radio Communications Testing 7 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES DATE: JULY 26,2001 SUBJECT: ROAD CLOSING - TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE Introduction The Township of Malahide wishes to close up and sell a road allowance Discussion/ Conclusion That the County of Elgin has no concerns to the Township of Malahide closing up and selling the road allowance in Lot 87, South Talbot Road, Parts #2 and 10 on Reference Plan 11 R-7030, Bradley Creek Line, Township of Malahide as this not on a County road. Recommendation That the County of Elgin has no concerns with the Township of Malahide closing up and selling the road allowance in Lot 87, South Talbot Road, Parts #2 and 10 on Reference Plan 11 R-7030, Bradley Creek Line, Township of Malahide as this is not on a County road. RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION (bv~ CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER MAR ENGINEERING SERVICES CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER . 8 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL FROM: CLAYTON WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES JULY 26. 2001 DATE: MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION - PLACEMENT OF VENDING MACHINE SUBJECT: the County Introduction The Make-A-Wish Foundation has made a request to install a Pringles Vending Machine In Administration Building Discussion The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to granting wishes for children who have terminal illnesses or life-threatening medical conditions. The Foundation feels that the County Administration Building would be a suitable location for a Pringles Vending Machine due to its physical layout as well as potential sales, which would assist the charity. The Make-A-Wish Foundation receives a one-time fee for the space occupied by the machine from the vending machine company. Each machine would display a logo of The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada as well as date sticker. There are several concerns that staff have with this proposal. The first issue is with the liability of the machine. There have been several instances where the vending machine has injured or killed a customer. The second concern is the garbage and unsanitary conditions of the waste product. The third issue is vandalism if the machine is broken or the change not returned. A fourth matter would be the need to allow other non-profit organizations the same right. And lastly, a few years ago a pop vending machine was allowed in the administration building and was removed because the profits were not as expected. receive from the vending machine in the All sales from the vending machine Conclusion The only benefit that the Make-A-Wish Foundation would building would be the fee that is generated for obtaining space would benefit the vending machine company. the liability issue would be a great The vending machine would not be appropriate for the building and concern for employees and public. Recommendation filed SUBMISSION MA ALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 9 That the request from Make-A-Wish Foundation be received and RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED OOW,,~ CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES ~ REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUGUST 20, 2001 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD SUPERVISOR'S MUNICIPAL TRADE SHOW FROM DATE: SUBJECT: Introduction Each year the Association of Ontario Road Supervisor's (A.O.R.S.) holds a municipal trade show in a different section of Ontario. This trade show has proven to be the largest municipal trade show of its type in Canada each year. In 2004 the trade show will once again be held in southwestern Ontario. Our Elgin County Municipal Supervisor's Association is preparing a bid to host this trade show in 2004. Discussion / Conclusion The Elgin County Municipal Supervisor's Association is Ontario's oldest Road Superintendent Association, formed in 1946. We have approximately 60 members, meet 6 times a year, host a Christmas party, Golf tournament and plan field trips annually. New and innovative products and services are showcased at almost every regular meeting. This association has provided a resource to the municipalities within Elgin County so that they may make the most informed decisions on how to provide services more effectively and efficiently. The annual A.O.R.S. trade show is attended by most of the province's municipalities and all major municipal suppliers. Although difficult to estimate, it has been suggested that a successful show can bring as much as $1 Million Dollars into the hosting community. Thousands of participants will be utilizing local hotels and restaurants. Economic spin offs will reach many different establishments as well as expose many new faces to everything that Elgin County has to offer. There are a number of rules and regulations imposed by A.O.R.S. in order for a hosting bid to qualify. The venue's inside area must have room for a minimum of 150 - 1 0'x1 0' booths and the outside area must accommodate a minimum of 100 - 20'x30' booths. Accessibility to main highways, accommodations and restaurants must also be considered. The Elgin County Municipal Supervisor's Association has formed a trade show committee to represent our group. This committee has visited a few potential sites within the County and will choose the most capable venue to meet the imposed requirements A detailed presentation to the A.O.R.S. Trade Show Committee is part of the bid proposal process. The Elgin Trade Show Committee will be making our presentation this fall. The Host Association for the 2004 Trade Show will be selected at the A.O.R.S. February 2002 meeting at the ROMAlOGRA conference. Recommendation APPtJÑJ:~ SUBMISSION CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGIN RI RVICES For your information of page Reports\200 1 \Trade Show 2004,doc o 1 PETI UTC , TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER \\CTY ]S_1 \SYS\USERS\DEPT\ROADS\Counci " REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUGUST 22, 2001 RECONSTRUCTION OF WELLINGTON ROAD INTERSECTIONS FROM DATE: SUBJECT: two intersections on Introduction As part of the approved 2001 Engineering Services Capital Projects Budget, Wellington Road just north of the City of St. Thomas limits will be reconstructed. Discussion / Conclusion Over that past few years residential development has occurred on the east and west sides of Wellington Road south of Highway #3 in the Municipality of Central Elgin and the Township of Southwold. Because of increased traffic volumes and turning movements the intersections of Wellington and McBain and Wellington and Ford Road must be reconstructed to current standards. The scope of the work also includes the re-alignment of Ford Road in the Township of Southwold so that it will enter onto Wellington Road north of where it currently exists. This relocation will create proper length turning and deceleration lanes for Ford Road as well as St. George Street. These lanes are currently not designed to standards. The Township of Southwold and the developer of the lands in Southwold will be assuming the costs for all work completed in Southwold beyond the Wellington Road road allowance Spriet Associates has been hired by the County to survey, design, administer and inspect the reconstruction of these intersections. Tenders have been advertised and received as per the County's Purchasing Policy. The lowest and recommended tender was received by Van Bree Drainage for a total price of $321,951.77 including G.S.T. The County's portion of the work is $241,400.30 plus consulting fees for a total cost of approximately $270,000.00. The original estimate in the Capital Projects Budget was $225,000.00. This project will therefore exceed the budget allocation by approximately $45,000.00. This revised total project cost includes consulting fees and additional storm sewer drainage not included in the original estimate. In order to complete this project in 2001 the contractor will commence operations immediately once Council approval has been granted. The intersections have been designed to accommodate a final layer of asphalt next year once all settlement has occurred. of2 page Approval.doc 1 IICTY]S _1 ISYSIUSERSIDEPTlROADSICouncil Reports1200 1 125 Intersections Tender 1 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: AUGUST 22, 2001 SUBJECT: RECONSTRUCTION OF WELLINGTON ROAD INTERSECTIONS Recommendation THAT Van Bree Drainage be awarded Contract No. 6200-01-03, Reconstruction of Wellington Road Intersections, for their submitted tender price of $321,951.77 including G.S.T., of which, $241,400.30 is the County of Elgin's share of the total cost. RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION ~ Øw~ tM PETER UTCHAK, CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES M:.~D CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER ., 12 \\CTY]S_I\SYS\USERS\DEPTlROADS\Council Reports\2001\25 Intersections Tender Approval.döc page 2 of2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUGUST 20, 2001 STRAFFORDVILLE, EDEN ROADWORK UPDATE FROM DATE: SUBJECT: Introduction As part of the approved 2001 Capital Budget, $975,000 has been allocated to reconstruct Plank Road in Straffordville and Eden in conjunction with sanitary services that are being installed by the Municipality of Bayham The consultant has updated costs for the road reconstruction project and they have exceeded original estimates. In an attempt to remain within the total Engineering Services Capital Budget for 2001 the proposed Guide Rail contract should be postponed until 2002. Discussion Cyril Demeyere Limited is the consultant for the County of Elgin and the Municipality of Bayham for the projects in Straffordville and Eden. In recent correspondence Cyril Demeyere updated costs for both road reconstruction projects. The total anticipated cost for the road reconstruction in Eden is $475,000, exactly as previously estimated. This of course assumes that no unforeseen circumstances arise before the project is complete. It was originally assumed by the consultant that the contractor working in Straffordville in 2000 and early 2001 would extend his unit prices and complete the proposed road reconstruction works at the north and south ends of the village this year. The contractor choose not to honor the unit prices due to increased fuel and labour costs and therefore the consultant had to publicly tender the project as per the County's Purchasing Policy. Road in Straffordville. a total tender price to install asphalt This cost also Five companies submitted prices to complete the proposed works on Plank Anders Contracting was the lowest and the consultant's recommended contractor at of $528,571.87 including G.S.T. This cost does not include the $80,000 spent boulevards and complete restoration work earlier this year by the previous contractor. does not include approximately $50,000 in consultant fees. Once contingency items are removed from the tendered price, the total estimated cost to complete the road reconstruction in Straffordville this year is $630,000 or $130,000 greater than the $500,000 previously estimated by the consultant and used in the Engineering Services Capital Budget. The revised estimate also does not include any unforeseen circumstances that may arise or the cost to relocate some hydro poles. The consultant sited various reasons for the increased cost. Some of the reasons included: additional asphalt and extended areas to receive paved boulevards, increase in asphalt and fuel prices, additional storm sewer and utility relocations not originally included The 2001 Capital Budget has included approximately $145,000 for our annual Guide Rail Installation Program on various County Roads. This is the only major project remaining for 2001 that has not yet been tendered. If this project was postponed until 2002 and added to the guide rail installation proposed for next year, these funds couid offset the increases in the Straffordville road reconstruction project. of2 page 3 19 Roadwork update. doc 1 Reportsl200 1 \Rd IICTY]S_IISYSIUSERSIDEPTIROADSICounci REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL PETER DUTCHAK, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT AUGUST 20, 2001 STRAFFORDVILLE, EDEN ROADWORK UPDATE FROM DATE: SUBJECT: Conclusion Cyril Demeyere Limited has indicated that the proposed road reconstruction works in Straffordville will exceed the original estimate by at least $130,000. In order to remain within the Engineering Services Total Capital Projects Budget these funds could be taken from the proposed 2001 Guide Rail Project. The proposed Guide Rail works would be added to guide rail work scheduled to be completed in 2002. proposed be cancelled and be completed in 2002 with other Recommendation THAT the 2001 Capital Guide Rail Project guide rail installations, and; the Plank towards Guide Rail Project be re-allocated THAT the funds originally allocated for the 2001 Road Reconstruction Project in Straffordville APPROVED FOR SUBMISSION (ffi;J ~~ CLAYTON D. WATTERS, MANAGER ENGINEERING SERVICES RESPECTFULL Y SUBMITTED ¡¡ PETE DUT( K, TECHNICAL SERVICES OFFICER page 2 of2 MAR! CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 4 \ \CTY]S _1 \SYS\USERS\DEPT\ROADS\Counci! Reports\200 1 \Rd 19 Roadwork update. doc 1 . REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL Director of Financial Services Linda B. Veger, FROM 2001 July 31 DATE - Schedule C (By-law 01-17) Levy By-Law 2001 SUBJECT: Introduction/Discussion An error was detected in the calculation of the tax rates for the 2001 Levy By-law, Schedule C. The correction agrees the amount to be collected to the 2001 levy request. The local Treasurers have been notified and will incorporate the revised rates into the tax bills. to include the revised Schedule Recommendation THAT the 2001 Levy By-law (By-law 01-17) be amended C, dated July 31, 2001, as attached. .5 J Respectfully submitted Services 07/31/01 correcttaxrates COUNTY OF ELGIN BY-LAW 01-17 2001 TOTAL TAX RATE 2001 SPECIAL TAX RATE 2001 TAX RATES SCHEDULE C PROPERTY CLASS 0.461113% 1.225269% 0.817092% 0.571964% 0.571964% 1.476122% 0.959479% 0.959479% 1.878563% 1.221066% 0.579019% 0.115278% 0.115278% 0.002201% 0.005850% 0.003901% 0.002731% 0.002731% 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.000000% 0.002764% 0.000550% 0.000550% 0.458911 % 1.219419% 0.813191% 0.569234% 0.569234% 1.476122% 0.959479% 0.959479% 1.878563% 1.221066% 0.576255% 0.114728% 0.114728% RESIDENTIAUFARM MULTI-RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL OCCUPIED COMMERCiAL VACANT UNITS COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND INDUSTRIAL OCCUPIED INDUSTRIAL VACANT UNITS INDUSTRIAL VACANT LAND LARGE INDUSTRIAL OCCUPIED LARGE INDUSTRIAL VACANT PIPEliNES FARMLANDS MANAGED FORESTS the tax rate to be levied against property to six decimal places, of the assessment 6 1 Definition: "Tax rate" means expressed as a percentage, of the property. Revised July 31, 2001 7/31/0 options 1999 Levy By-Law REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CATHY BISHOP, MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES FROM 15,2001 NEW LIBRARY IN SPRINGFIELDITEMPORARY LOCATION AUGUST DATE: SUBJECT: NTRODUCTION: The following resolution was passed by Malahide Council on August 16. 2001 THAT, the County of Elgin be advised that the Council of the Township of Malahide has approved the construction of a new and expanded library in Springfield and, THAT the new library be expanded from 551 square feet to approximately 1,025 square feet, at a cost of $7.00 per square foot, under the terms and conditions of the current lease, for an approximate additional annual increase to the Springfield Library Lease in 2002 of $3,318 and, the Council of THAT the Township of Malahide respectfully requests endorsement from the County of Elgin for the construction of a new library in Springfield. The proposed new facility would house the fire station, the community policing, the library which will be approximately 1,025 square feet (almost double the current square footage) and a community recreational room. Malahide Township is asking County Council's support to build the new library facility. DISCUSSION If approved, Malahide Township would like to continue to provide service to the residents of Malahide during this construction period; therefore it would be necessary to relocate the Springfield Library. Staff has searched out owners of vacant storefronts in Springfield. The Bicycle Recyclers shop on the main street of Springfield has proposed to lease the lower floor to the Library for an initial term of five (5) months. Terms Rent Four Hundred ($400.00) dollars per month due on the 151 day of each month commencing September 151 2001 to and including January 151 2002 = $2,000.00 for 5 months. . 15 per day if we needed to extend the 7 1 The daily charge will be $13 contract beyond 5 months. PAGE 2 NEW LIBRARY IN SPRINGFIELDfTEMPORARY LOCATION The Library has budgeted to pay Malahide Township $964.25 in September and $964.25 in December of 2001 for lease costs = $1,928.50. The lease payments budgeted for Malahide could be redirected to offset the cost of the temporary lease with Bicycle Recyclers. Hydro - charges are approximately $40.00 a month = $200.00. This amount could be accommodated through the library's operating budget. . telephone and computer lines - are the Library's responsibility and can be accommodated through the library budget . CONCLUSION: The Township of Malahide will be starting demolition of the building late September and if approved by County Council, the library would need to pursue plans to relocate very quickly. Books need to be packed up, shelving has to be disassembled and assembled, computer and telephone lines installed, computers hooked up, and publicity sent out to the public. Staff feel that all necessary arrangements can be met in a timely fashion. RECOMMENDATION THAT, in accordance with the County Library Construction Policy, County Counci approve the construction of a new library in Springfield; and, THAT the new library be expanded from 551 square feet to approximately 1,025 square feet at an additional lease cost of $3,318 per year under the terms and conditions of the current lease; and THAT the Manager of Library Services be authorized to sign a lease agreement with Bicycle Recyclers for the period of September 1 , 2001 to January 31, 2002 at a cost of $400 per month and $13.15 per day for any days extending beyond January 31, 2002; and, THAT the 3rd and 4th, quarter 2001 lease payments to Malahide Township be redirected to offset the cost of the temporary lease with Bicycle Recyclers. ssion Administrative Officer Approved for 8 1 Respectfully Submitted 87 John Street South, Aylmer, Ontario N5H 2C3 Telephone: (519) 773.5344 Fax: (519) 773.5334 Email: malahide@township.malahide.on.ca www.township.malahide.on.ca Township of MALAHIDE '-",' -:J ,', "I! I~\ 1\ ¡:); \; .J,J...L.,_'. I,' '1 'II' , ' ""0' 'I I.Ul \ " ~ ,: !) '·-"l":':"'U, ~_JL..... l. ? , I,'i,., '1 '~"" , , 'j -. I] I, i \i I, ~, ,I ¡ Ii , " í ¡' U\. ~ August 17,2001 Elgin County Library, 450 Sunset Drive, St. llhomas, Ontario. N5R 5V1 Attention: Cathy Bishop Dear Ms. Bishop: RE: Springfield Library. 16.2001 THAT the Connty of Elgin be advised that the Council of the Township ofM, approved the construction of a new and expanded library in Springfield and, THAT the new library be expanded from 551 square feet to approximately 1,025 square feet, at a cost of $7.00 per square foot under the terms and conditions of the c Ilrrent lease, for an approximate additional annual increase to the Springfield Library Le~se in 2002 of $3,318 and, THAT the Township of Malahide respectfully requests endorsement from tht Council of the County of Elgin for the construction of a new library in Springfield alahide has passed the following Resolution on August Malahide Township Council matter. with respect to this Please contact this office if you have any questions august 17.wpd SUSAN E. WILSON Treasurer treasurer@township.malahide,on.ca Emai Yours very truly, TOWNSHIP OF MALAHIDE ~IJ~ ~ R. MILLARD, C.A.O.lCLERK Copy - Council C:\MyFiles\diana's files\Randy 2001\elgin county library RANDALL R. MILLARD GA.O./Ckrk Email: clerk@township.malahide.on.ca REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL CATHY BISHOP. MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES FROM 15,2001 SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY/PROPOSED BUDGET IMPLICATIONS FOR 2002 AUGUST DATE: SUBJECT: implications for 2002. INTRODUCTION With the expansion of the Springfield Library come budget (Please refer to the attached Proposed Budget) DISCUSSION The Springfield Library is presently 551 square feet paid at $7.00 a square foot and wi be expanding to 1,025 square feet. The expansion of 474 square feet would be an annual increase in the Springfield Library lease of $3,318. (2) staff persons 13 hours a week and has two The Springfield Library is currently open working a total of 22 staff hours a week. As the level of service steadily continues to increase, lack of open hours limits the demand to meet the public's needs. Libraries are a major focal point for social and intellectual stimulation in any community. Staff would recommend that Springfield Library increase their open hours from 13 hours a week to 23 hours a week with 10 additional staff hours to be deployed by the Manager of Library Services in consultation with the Supervisor of the library. This would be an annual increase of approximately $8,970. The Springfield Library will also require one-time costs for additional shelving, furniture, computer equipment, cabling, and a telephone in the amount of $34,650 that could be identified in the 2002 capital budget. . CONCLUSION: Springfield Library plays a major role in the community. Increased open hours and increased staff hours would provide a more convenient and efficient service to the residents of Springfield. This in turn will increase usage of the services provided. 1 9 Page 2 SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY/ PROPOSED BUDGET IMPLICATIONS FOR 2002 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Manager of Library Services be authorized to increase the Springfield Library open hours from 13 hours a week to 23 hours a week effective January, 2002 and THAT the Manager of Library Services be authorized to increase the Springfield Library staff hours by 10 hours a week at an annual cost of approximately $8,970 effective January, 2002 and, THAT the Manager of Library Services be authorized to include the one-time cost of $34,650 for shelving and furniture in the 2002 capital budget request. Submission Mark MCI ala Chief Administrative Officer , Approved for 20 Respectfully Submitted $7,800 $1.170 $12,288 $1,500 $1,000 $150 $20,000 $6,000 $6.000 $3,318 $8,970 $34.650 $46,938 $3,318 $34,650 PROPOSED LIBRARY BUDGET IMPLICATIONS FOR SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY 2002 On-GoinQ Costs LEASE COSTS $7.00 a sq. ft. X 1,025 = $7,175 (current lease payments are $7.00 a sq. ft. X 551 = $3,857 LEASE INCREASE IN 2002 STAFFING (10 additional staff hours @ $15.00 an hr. X 10 hrs. a wk. X 52 wks. = $7,800 a yr.) (plus benefits 15%) Total On-Going Cost To Library Budget Estimated One-Time Costs Computer Equipment Cabling Telephone Shelving Circulation Desk Office Furniture Estimated One-Time Cost To Library Budget SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED COST TO THE LIBRARY BUDGET IN 2002 FOR SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY Lease Staffing One-Time Costs TOTAL COST - 2 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL BRIAN MASSCHAELE. ARCHIVIST FROM CATHY BISHOP, MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES AUGUST 27,2001 ARCHITECT FOR COUNTY ARCHIVES DATE: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: The County issued a Request for Proposals to architectural firms for the design, project management and inspection of the new Elgin County Archives in the County Administration Building. The deadline for these proposals was August 24th, 2001. This report recommends a firm to conduct this work and the budget required. DISCUSSION: The Archivist developed functional requirements for the development of a facility for the new Elgin County Archives, outlining needs in terms of climate-controlled storage, public reference space and staff work areas. An independent firm with expertise in archival facility planning was subsequently contracted to assess costs for renovations to the lower level of the south end of the County Administration Building based on these requirements. Total project costs were assessed at $353,000 inclusive of all taxes. A Request for Proposals document was then developed by the Archivist in conjunction with the Manager of Engineering Services and the Corporate Facilities Officer to develop this facility within the framework of the assessed cost. This document was submitted to three architectural firms, each selected by the Archivist due to their previous experience and knowledge in archival facility design and climate-controlled environments. Each attended the mandatory site visit but only two submitted basic design concepts and a bid based on a percentage fee of the total project cost. The following is a summary of the bids from these firms: FEE The Ventin Group Architects, Simcoe 9% of total project cost + disbursements at cost Black and Moffat Architects, Toronto 12% of total project cost + disbursements at cost plus 5% to a maximum of $6,000 Malhotra Nicholson Architects, London No bid submitted FIRM 22 These fees are in addition to the assessed project costs Staff recommend that The Ventin Group Architects be awarded the contract for design project management and inspection of the Elgin County Archives based on lowest bid, bid quality and the firm's previous experience with similar projects. CONCLUSION: Renovations to the lower level of the Elgin County Administration Building are required to accommodate the Elgin County Archives. Costs for these renovations have been assessed at $353,000. Staff recommend that The Ventin Group Architects based in Simcoe conduct this work. RECOMMENDATION THAT The Ventin Group Architects of Simcoe be awarded the contract to design, project manage and inspect renovations to the Archives area lower level, south end of the County Administration Building based on lowest bid, bid quality and the firm's previous experience with similar projects, THAT the Corporate Facilities Officer for the County be the chief liaison with the aforementioned firm to oversee this project and, THAT $110,000 be provided from the Archives Reserve and the balance of the funds be borrowed from reserves to be paid back over a four year period through the budget. Submission Mark MCI Chief Administrative Officer Approved for Respectfully Submitted 23 Cathy Bis. p Manager of Library Services REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL BRIAN MASSCHAELE. ARCHIVIST FROM CATHY BISHOP. MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES AUGUST 20, 2001 PURCHASE OF ARCHIVES SOFTWARE DATE: SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION: The Elgin County Archives wishes to purchase a single user licence of InMagic DB/Textworks software at a cost not to exceed $3000. The following report outlines the justification for this software. DISCUSSION: Inmagic DB/Textworks is a database and text retrieval software that is highly used by archives largely due to its powerful searching ability, unlimited field lengths, imaging capability, reasonable cost and ease of use by staff and the general public. It can be easily formatted to conform to basic archival standards such as Rules for Archival Description. Furthermore, it can be used to provide future access to the Archives' holdings on the Intemet. These are all attributes either lacking or not available in many "off-the-shelf" software packages such as Microsoft Access. The software has existed since 1984 and is well supported. The Archives proposes to use this software in the short-term to compile an inventory of municipal records already held by the County or local municipalities. In addition to serving immediate needs, use in this regard will give staff ample time to familiarize themselves with the software in anticipation of the Archives' opening to the public in 2002. A single user licence is therefore all that is required for the 2001 budget year. Longer term, a network user licence will be required for use on public access terminals, further discussion about which can take place at that time. (Quotes on this licence have already been received and are in the vicinity of $8000.) Staff also recomm,end that an add-on product called "Archives On-Line" be purchased at this time. This product formats the software for immediate use according to attributes of Rules for Archival Description, eliminating the need for in-house formatting. A beta-version of the software has been evaluated by both the Archivist and Special Projects Officer - Archives according to criteria established by the Archivist. Staff are pleased with its performance. The Manager of Information Technology has also given his support for the purchase of this software, foreseeing no conflicts with the County's existing software and hardware platforms. M.E. Phipps & Associates The software is to be purchased from the Ontario distributor, in Guelph. Quote for a single user licence is as follows: 24 * Inmagic DBlTextworks Single User Licence $1800 * Maintenance Program (includes upgrades) $108 * Archives On-Line Template $475 * Shipping and Handling c. $100 * PST and GST c. $372 Total c.$2855 CONCLUSION: Software to permit efficient database management, text retrieval and searching is particularly important to the Archives given the volume of records that will eventually be managed. Inmagic DBlTextworks software will meet the Archives' needs in this regard. Purchase of this software is supported by the County's Information Technology Department. RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Archives be authorized to purchase Inmagic DBlTextworks software out of its 2001 budget for an amount not to exceed $3000. Respectfully Submitted Approved for Submission ~ - Chief Administrative Officer 25 REPORT TO COUNTY COUNCIL BRIAN MASSCHAELE. ARCHIVIST FROM CATHY BISHOP, MANAGER OF LIBRARY SERVICES 2001 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ARCHIVES AUGUST 31 DATE SUBJECT: NTRODUCTlON: The County is eligible to apply forfunding to support renovations for the Elgin County Archives under the Cultural Spaces Canada Program of Canadian Heritage. This report authorizes the Archivist to apply for this grant. DISCUSSION: Cultural Spaces Canada is a new program to support, among other things, the improvement, renovation and creation of arts and heritage facilities. Municipalities are eligible for this funding which can support up to one-third of proposed renovation costs. The County's plans to create the Elgin County Archives is an eligible project under this program. The Archivist wishes to apply for this funding on behalf of the County. CONCLUSION: The County is eligible to apply for funding under a new program of Heritage Canada to support renovations for the Elgin County Archives. Staff recommend that the Archivist apply for this funding. RECOMMENDATION THAT the Archivist be authorized to apply for funding to support renovations for the Elgin County Archives under the Cultural Spaces Canada Program of Heritage Canada. Ma Chief Administrative Officer 26 Respectfully Submitted REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Surplus Equipment - Terrace Lodge Pool Table FROM: Irene Rimnyak, Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services DATE: August 29 2001 BACKGROUND: County Council authorized the disposition of the Pool Table at Terrace Lodge to be advertised as surplus equipment for bids. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: There were five bids received and were opened at noon on Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at Elgin Manor. The following chart is a summary of the bids received. No. Bidder and Address Bid Amount 1 Carl Lovas $1,605.00 R. R. #3, Bothwell, ON 2 Steve Kazmer $200.00 64 Elmwood Ave., St. Thomas, ON 3 Dan Teeple $154.00 R. R. #1, Avlmer, ON 4 Albert Pennings $51.50 P. O. Box 7, lona, ON 5 Stuart & Tracy Kruppe $550.00 36454 FinQal Line, R.R.1, St. Thomas, ON RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services be authorized to sell the surplus Pool Table to Carl Lovas for $1 ,605.00. Respectfully submitted: '\. W¡~~D~~ rene mnyak Mark Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Chief Administrative Officer 27 REPORT TO ELGIN COUNTY COUNCIL Homes Staffing - Elgin Manor SUBJECT Irene Rimnyak, Assistant Director of Homes and Seniors Services August 22, 2001 FROM: DATE BACKGROUND: County Council is aware of the shortage of Registered Nurses and previously approved a recommendation for the recruitment of positions for temporary part time Registered Practical Nurses for Terrace lodge. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION At Elgin Manor we have 5 full time, 4 part time and 1 casual Registered Nurse in comparison to one year ago when our complement was 5 full time, 7 part time and 1 casual position. Our efforts to recruit for vacancies for Registered Nurses have not proven overly successful. Currently at Elgin Manor we have three outstanding part time positions for Registered Nurses; and further we are mindful of the possibilities of losing our Registered Nurses due to illness, stress and other job markets. Within our nursing department we employ Registered Practical Nurses and we must recognize the contribution that they offer to quality resident care. RECOMMENDATION THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services and the Director of Human Resources be authorized to hire 2 regular part time RPN's for a six month term and that we continue to explore options available for recruitment and retention of Registered staff. ission: 28 Respectfully Submitted: Irene mnyak Ass't Director of Homes and Seniors Sa County Counci To: Karen Dunn. Emergency Measures Coordinator From: 2001 August 2th Date: Ambulance Stand-by Dispatch Policy Introduction: When an ambulance leaves its assignment area and it is the only vehicle providing coverage for that area, emergency medical coverage must be provided by another service. This is accomplished by moving a vehicle to a location between the point requiring coverage, and the location the vehicle is currently providing coverage for. In the 'medical world', this is known as Standby Coverage. or a Code 8. Re: There is a concern at this time because the current standby practices tend to leave residents of Western Elgin County in a situation where the potential for delayed emergency responses are very real. For example, it is not uncommon for the Dutton ambulance to cover the Glencoe service by deploying their vehicle to Woodgreen to do a standby in Middlesex County. When this is done, the Dutton, Wallacetown, and Shedden residents are placed in a situation where there is a potential for delayed emergency response When Standby Coverage is done by a service in another UTM, there is a charge for this coverage (i.e. if a Rodney vehicle is called into Wardsville to cover the Glencoe area, the County will receive $304.00 for this call). The Rodney and Dutton Stations frequently provide standby coverage for Middlesex County in Wardsville and Woodgreen (approximately 60 hours per month). Recently, Middlesex employees approached County staff with a request to reduce the number of standby calls they are paying for. This could be achieved by positioning Elgin vehicles across the boarder and back in Elgin County when doing standby calls for Middlesex. Discussion: On June 20, 2001, County Staff met with the Rodney Ambulance Service Operator, Middlesex Manager of Emergency Services Thames EMS Manager, and Central Ambulance Communications Staff. At this time, Middlesex County officials requested the implementation of a dispatch policy that would limit the number of standby transfers done by Elgin vehicles in Middlesex County. They proposed the following contact nquire if When Glencoe is committed on a call outside their service area, Wallaceburg Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) to Bothwell is in. In not, follow the steps below in the order as listed: the move If Rodney and Dutton are available, move Rodney to Wardsville. If Rodney is not an option and Strathroy has two units available staffed unit to Appin (this does not effect Elgin County). 29 . . If neither Rodney or Strathroy are available, move Dutton to the Argyle Presbyterian Church on Highway 76 just north of Crinan Line (between 2nd & 3rd Road South of River). If Both Rodney and Dutton are committed on calls outside their service area move Glencoe to the Argyle Presbyterian Church. Ambulance Slaod-b . . On the whole, when both Glencoe and Bothwell are not available to provide standby coverage for Middlesex County, Rodney will provide standby coverage for Middlesex in Wardsville, and there will be a cost recovery to Elgin County for this service In the unlikely event that Rodney is not available either Dutton or Middlesex vehicles will be deployed to the Argyle Presbyterian Church parking lot. If a Middlesex vehicle is deployed to this location there will be a charge to Elgin (approximately $150) to provide the emergency standby coverage for Elgin residents. Conclusion: At this time, the Middlesex proposal presents County Council with an opportunity to keep Elgin vehicles in Elgin County to service the emergency needs of our residents. While there may be a slight decrease in the cost recoveries for inter-municipal transfers with this proposal, there will be an increase in the level of service, and a quicker response time to the residents of Elgin. the Elgin/Middlesex dispatch Recommendation: THAT County Council approve the proposed amendment to policy as presented by Middlesex County (see attached). All of which is respectfully submitted e Officer 30 ~~ Emergency Measures Coordinator COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 399 RIDOUT STREET N., LONDON, ON N6A 2Pl Tel: 519-434-7321 Fax: 519-434-0638 MIDDLESEX COUNT V August 7, 2001 200\ 9 AUG N5R 5Vl County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive ST. THOMAS. ON Mr. Mark McDonald. C.A.O & Ms. Karen Dunn. Emerl!:enc Att: Officer AMBULANCE CODE 8 LOCATIONS Dear Mark and Karen: RODNEY,DUTTON,GLENCOE RE Further to our June 20, 2001 meeting at London CACC regarding the above, attached I am forwarding a draft copy ofCACC's proposed standby policy. in attendance from both an The wording was amended to reflect the intent and direction provided by those Elgin and Middlesex perspective. with the proposed policy wording, as it will ensure that cross boundary billings more appropriately apportioned between those providing and those receiving the Middlesex is for code 8s will standbys for emergency coverage. in agreement then be then advise will Upon confirmation from Elgin County that the amended policy is àpproved, both Counties CACC of ' our concurrence and subsequent policy activation. me. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact YDIl~ David Goddard Manager of Emergency Services (1 copy of proposed policy) Kim Charlebois. Manaeer, London Central Ambulance Communication Centre, 205 York 5t., 3" Fir., London, ON N6A 1B4 31 encl c.c. -2- ELGIN/MIDDLESEX - PROPOSED POLICY AMENDMENT of the standb The following statement has been added to the be "When utilizing a standby to maintain emergency coverage, please ensure the timely return of the absent unit. The absent units should be returned to their coverage area ASAP. Emergency coverage is the primary goal. Please avoid (within reason) placing the absent units on lunch or extended breaks until their return to their area ". Note Wallaceburg CACC to Glencoe has been rewritten as follows When GLENCOE is committed on a call outside their service area, contact inquire if Bothwell is in. If not, follow the steps below in the order as listed: move the move Rodney to Wardsville. two units available, If Rodney is not an option and Strathroy has staffed unit to Appin. If Rodney and Dutton are available, * * If neither Rodney or Strathroy are available, move Dutton to the Argle Presbyterian Church on Highway 76 just norlh of Crinan Line (between 2nd & 3rd Rd South of River). be reworded as such /Dutton wi for Rodne * Standb Both ROONEY and DUTTON are committed on calls outside their service area, move Glencoe to the Argle Presbyterian Church on Highway 76 just north of Crinan Line (between 2nd & 3rd Rd South of River). /J,Her Fiaum, AS aet-isA is Aeeessary. Û)/;{_t..:T= 6'1 DI'r1/t5:. I5}O¡{).cNT~O ,q..".'-"; )<It:..~ 12001) (The last part of the Rodnev and Dutton statement needs to be reviewed with Elqin County. as whether or not they are comfortable and/or confirm the fact that after hours, no action is necessar' 32 Elgin County Counci To: Karen Dunn From: Primary Answering Service Provider 911 2001 Thomas August 22nd Elgm/St. Date: Re: Introduction: In April of this year, both County and City Councils approved a recommendation from the Elgin-St. Thomas 911 Steering Committee to 'test the market' for an alternate 911 Primary Answering Service Provider. While the County and City contract with Bell does not expire until August 28th, 2002, this initiative was instigated by Bell's application to the CRTC to withdraw their involvement and obligations to provide a 911 Primary Answering Service. the County and City with an 'out-clause' At the time of Bell's application, Bell also provided to their contract that could be applied at any time Discussion: In May of this year, staff issued a Request for Proposal for this service ncluded in the requirements of the RFP, the Steering Committee implemented a Review Committee to evaluate the proposals received. On July 3rd, 2001, (the day after the RFP closed) three proposals had been received and were opened by the Chairman of the Steering Committee, and the Emergency Services Coordinator. On July 6th, 2001, the Review Committee met to evaluate the proposals. Throughout the evaluation, the Committee determined that one proposal did not meet or answer to all requirements of the RFP. After consultation with the County's Solicitor it was also determined that indeed the proposal did not meet the requirements and should be disqualified. annum annum / / $44,003.60 $58,957.17 The two qualifying bids are as follows: OPP 911 ER While both of these agencies appeared to have a competent service on paper, the Review Committee determined that they should interview the lowest bidder. On July 26th, 2001, OPP Communications Specialists and Personnel were interviewed and the Review Committee unanimously agreed that a recommendation should be put forth to the Steering Committee to accept the OPP proposal based on the following: 33 to County Counci Report Thomas 9-1-1 Elgln/5t The OPP can meet all requirements of the RFP both technically and personnel wise, and can provide an identical and in some cases a better quality service utilizing the same equipment as the current Bell Primary Answering Service, The OPP have Primary Answering Service experience, and existing clientele who highly recommend their services. . . Conclusion: The County of Elgin and City of St. Thomas are currently paying Bell $107,914.80 per annum to provide the 911 Primary Answering Service. The OPP are able to provide the same, and in some cases a better quality service, for $44,003.60 per annum. Steering Committee unanimously brought On August 1th, 2001, the Elgin-St. Thomas 911 forth the following recommendation: contract with Bell for the 911 the present Recommendation: THAT County Council direct staff to discontinue Primary Answering Service, and, THAT, County Council award the contract for the Elgin - St. Thomas 911 Primary Answering Service to the OPP at a cost of $44,003.60 per annum, starting January, 2002, and these recommendations FURTHER THAT, City Council be encouraged to concur with respectfully submitted All of which is 2 e Officer ~4 asures-Co-ordinator Emergenc County Counci To: Karen Dunn. Emergency Measures Coordinator From: - Purchase of a New Vehicle and 2001 Thomas Ambulance Fleet August 23rd Elgin - 81. Shuffle Date: Re: mileage replaced after Introduction: The Ministry recommends that Type 3 (Modular) Ambulances be exceeds 250 - 275,000km or 6 years (which ever comes first). The Elgin - St. Thomas fleet has 2 Type 3 (Modular) Ambulances that have outlived this recommendation - Rodney's 92-0098 (9 years old / 231,000km) and the St. Thomas - Elgin General Hospital Ambulance Service's 94-0140 (7 years old /196,655km). Discussion: The Vehicle Rotation Schedule accommodates the purchase of one vehicle per year, and money has been allocated in this year's capital budget for the purchase of one vehicle. While the present statistics indicate that two vehicles are required, the operators of the services have come up with a creative solution that would require the purchase of only one vehicle this year. They are proposing that the 94-0140 from the STEGH Ambulance Service be replaced with a new vehicle this year (delivery will not be until January - March, 2002). The 94-0140 could be transferred to the Rodney Service to replace their aged 92-0098. The Rodney Operator will assign the St. Thomas vehicle a secondary roll (like the 92-0098 has now) and he feels that this is feasible provided the transferred vehicle is replaced within the 2002 fiscal year (which falls within the current Vehicle Rotation Schedule). Rodney's 92-0098 could go into storage under the supervision of the Rodney Ambulance Service, and replace the reserve vehicle that is currently being housed there now. The present reserve vehicle could be sold and the proceeds of the sale (approximately $5,000) could go into a reserve to offset the costs of transferring the St. Thomas vehicle to the Rodney Service, and maintaining the reserve vehicle. (In case there is a need to make it roadworthyin the future, the costs of licensing, certification, insurance. etc. would be covered from this reserve). Cost: With the emergence of UTM run ambulance services, the suppliers are offering upgrades to the standard ambulance package. Two of the most valued upgrades include: 35 2 Scene lights for exterior visibility, and a strobe lighting upgrade option to make an ambulance more visible from greater distances and from all angles of the vehicle, and . An ambulance upgrade package option which includes remote control locks on doors and compartments, a clock in the patient compartment, strobe wigwags in headlights and solid red grille lights, 110V shore power with auto eject, inverter/trickle charger, and stainless steel wheel simulators. . There is also a decision to be made on whether to purchase a 138" wheelbase or a 158" wheelbase chassis. The 158" wheelbase chassis have only been in Ontario fleets for about one year. They are highly recommended by other UTMs who have purchased them, and Judson (The Ontario Provincial Government Supply Shop). They provide a much smoother and more comfortable ride for the patient and paramedics, especially on longer patient transfers - which Elgin and St. Thomas crews do on a regular basis. The 158" wheelbase also offers the Paramedics 20 more inches of working space and storage area. This is a commodity that is increasingly rare with the continual increase in demands for ambulances to carry more equipment. There are two companies the Ministry has approved to supply ambulances, and basically both provide the same product. After research, Crestline Coach is the least expensive and preferred choice of the crews Crestline pricing is as follows Wheelbase 85,503.00 690.10 2,748.00 3.895.60 92,836.70 10.212.04 $103.048.74 158' Wheelbase 79,252.00 690.10 2,748.00 3.813.20 86,503.30 9.515.36 $96,018.66 13a' Sase Package Forward Facing Lightbar Strobe Lighting Upgrade Ambulance Upgrade Package Taxes Total 30,275.72 21,248.65 51,524.37 28,210.28 19,799.05 48,009.33 Breakdown of Costs County Portion City Portion: Ministry 50% Conclusion: The Elgin - St. Thomas Ambulance Operators have presented the County with a cost saving alternative to vehicle purchasing. This proposal also takes into consideration future Vehicle Rotation Schedules where the County and City will not find themselves purchasing more than one vehicle in a year, because more than one vehicle has exceeded its lifespan The upgrades proposed in the costs have been tested and approved in other UTMs They highly recommend these two upgrades as they enhance the service to both the crews and patients and increase the safety factor of the service. 36 County Counci Karen Dunn, Emergency Measures Coordinator Ryan Cox, opp Staff Sergeant To: From: 2001 August 23rd Date: Radio Communications Testing Introduction: On June 22 and August 1, 2001, the OPP Staff Sergeant and Emergency Measures Coordinator travelled across the County and City of St. Thomas testing the newly acquired County and City Emergency Operations Centre radios Re: Discussion: With the assistance of the St. Thomas Fire Chief, Central Ambulance Communications Supervisor, St. Thomas Police, Road Superintendents, and County Court Clerks, on June 22, we determined that the radios did not work effectively. 1 sl resumed our testing on August we After modifications by Spectrum Communications again with the assistance of all above We are happy to report that in each of the municipal offices all radios work very effectively. The signals are clear and reception and transmission are at a very respectable level The best reception was achieved when the antennae were placed outside The Emergency Measures Coordinator is presently investigating the acquisition of stands to place the antennae on, so they can work effectivély outdoors. In the future, the radios will be tested on a monthly basis from the County/City Emergency Operations Centre Communications Room (Courtroom). The Central Elgin Fire Chief has also agreed to test each antenna on the roof of the Administration Building by rotating the radio he has in his office, from antenna to antenna, on a weekly basis. This will ensure that the roof antennae are operational at all times. Annually we will be testing each of the radios from various locations in the County and City. Conclusion: All agencies involved in the testing of these radios echo the feelings that the County and City have acquired an excellent radio system to enhance the County and City EOC, ambulance communications back-up system, and municipal emergency communications planning needs. Recommendation: This report is for County Councils Information P?¡Ç All of which is respectfully submitted Chief 38 Emergency Mëasures Coordinator The 158" wheelbase chassis increases the work and storage space area, and provides a much smoother and more comfortable ride for the patient and paramedics. Recommendation: THAT County Council approve the purchase of a new ambulance (158" wheelbase chassis) for the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Ambulance Service to replace 94-0140 at a total cost of $103,048.74 (County $30,275.72, City $21,248.65, and Ministry $51,524.37) from the Capital Budget, and the Rodney Ambulance Service THAT County Council approve the transfer of 94-0140 to at a leasing cost of one dollar per year, and of the reserve vehicle with 92-0098, and THAT County Council approve the sale of the present reserve vehicle with the proceeds of the sale to go into a reserve fund to off-set the costs of the transfer of 94-0140 to the Rodney Ambulance Service, and maintaining 92-0098, and the replacement THAT County Council approve FURTHER THAT St. Thomas City Council and the Ministry of Health - Emergency Services be advised of the purchase of the new ambulance and be requested to fund their portion of the purchase 37 All of which is respectfully submitted Lf) IN 2001 BUDGET ACTUAL TO JULY 31. 2001 2001 ACTUAL EXPENDITURES RECEIPTS NET EXPENDITURES RECEIPTS NET VARIANCE July = 58.33% 1 SURPLUS FROM PRIOR YEAR - 140,000 (140.000) - 140.000 (140,000) 100.00% 1 1 REQUISITIONS 13.667,939 (13,667,939) - 6.759.336 (6.769.335) 49.45% 1 1 PAYMENTS IN LIEU 0 - - - 0.00% 1 1 SUPPLEMENTARY TAXES 60.000 (60.000) - - - 0.00% 1 1 TAXES WRITTEN OFF 36,000 36.000 - - - 0.00% 1 1 INTEREST CHARGES & INCOME 100.000 (100.000) - 163.324 (163.324) 163.32% 1 1 FEES - KETTLE CREEK CONSERVATION 16,000 (16.000) - 8.000 (8.000) 50.00% 1 2 HEALTH UNIT 1,072,261 1.072,261 722,428 - 722,428 67.37% 2 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS & LOCAL BOARDS 148,291 148,291 81.097 - 81.097 54.69% 3 4 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 233.150 233.150 134.784 - 134.784 57.81% 4 5 FINANCIAL SERVICES 233.713 233.713 134.971 - 134.971 57.75% 5 6 HUMAN RESOURCES 374,550 - 374.550 215.500 - 215.500 57.54% 6 7 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 455.900 200,500 255,400 196.572 112,666 83,906 32.85% 7 8 CORPORATE EXPENDITURES 265,360 265,360 217,432 - 217,432 . 81.94% 8 9 ENGINEERING SERVICES 2.426,224 2.426.224 1,248.632 - 1.248.632 51.46% 9 10 HOMES FOR SENIORS SERVICES 9.703,030 8,440.388 1.262,642 5,625,925 5,180.801 445,124 35.25% 10 11 AGRICULTURE 27.530 27.530 14.805 - 14.805 53.78% 11 12 PIONEER MUSEUM 82.950 20,750 62.200 44,593 5.672 38.921 62.57% 12 13 LIBRARY SERVICES 1.416,455 152,362 1.264.103 826.414 21,769 804.645 63.55% 13 14 ARCHIVES 130,032 65,000 55.032 45.138 - 45.138 69.41% 14 15 LAND DIVISION 60.000 60.000 0 - 614 (614) 0.00% 15 16 EMERGENCY MEASURES 19,015 1.200 17.815 8,687 - 8.687 48.76% 16 CITY OF ST. THOMAS 17 SOCIAL SERVICES & ONTARIO WORKS 2.280.830 2,280,830 1.533.612 - 1.533.612 67.24% 17 18 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE - CITY OF ST. THOMAS 384.912 384.912 256.000 - 256,000 66.51% 18 19 CONTINGENCY FEE 50.000 50.000 - - - 19 20 CHILD CARE 257.765 257.765 168.000 - 168.000 65.18% 20 21 SOCIAL HOUSING 1.310,520 1.310.520 873,600 - 873.600 66.66% 21 22 GRANTS 117.000 117,000 42.000 - 42.000 35.90% 22 23 ELGIN TOURIST ASSOCIATION 35,550 35,550 17,775 - 17,775 50.00% 23 24 RESERVE FOR MILL RATE STABILIZATION 150,000 150.000 150,000 - 150.000 100.00% 24 25 RESERVE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 337.433 337.433 337.433 - 337.433 100.00% 25 26 RESERVE FOR WSIB 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.000 100.00% 26 27 RENrAL INCOME - HEALTH UNIT 353,907 (353,907) - 186,243 (186.243) 52.62% 27 28 RESERVE FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE 5.000 5.000 5.000 - 5.000 100.00% 28 29 PROVINCIAL OFFENSES 661.289 982.000 (320,711) 89.593 435,080 (345.487) 107.73% 29 30 AMBULANCE SERVICES 2.429.824 1.816,546 613.278 1,447,405 984,816 462.589 75.43% 30 31 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT 590.267 590,267 442,327 - 442,327 74.94% 31 32 TAX RELIEF 20,000 20,000 - - - 0.00% 32 33 CAPPI NG - 0 - 10.708 (10.708) 33 34 POLICE SERVICES BOARD 2.200 2,200 14.560 22,500 (7,940) 34 35 OTHER REVENUE - - 0 - - - 36 41 COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND - 5.042.000 (5,042.000) - 4.034.500 (4.034.500) 80.02% 41 42 TRANSFER TO CAPITAL 5,664.731 5.664,731 5,664.731 5.664,731 100.00% 42 43 TOURISM OFFICER 40.000 40.000 - - - 0.00% 43 Total 31,120.782 31,120.782 0 20,559.014 18,066.028 2,592,986 18.97% Col7 Col6 Col5 Col4 Col3 Col9 Col8 COUNTY OF ELGIN 2001 BUDGET COMPARISON As approved by Council - April 24, 2001 COUNTY OF ELGIN Departmental Budget Comparisons For The 7 Periods Ending July 31 %OF BudQet Variance 2001 YTD Actual YTD Budget Total Budget (1) (109) 5,516 5,406 53,079 1,801 26,218 81,097 53,078 1,692 31,733 86,503 90,991 2,900 54,400 148,291 Warden & Counci Wages Benefits Operations Total 54.69% 692 (679) 1,207 1,220 112,445 15,846 6,493 134,784 113,138 15,167 7,700 136,004 193,950 26,000 13,200 233,150 Administrative Services Wages Benefits Operations Total 57.81% 1,401 (1,934) 1,895 ,362 09,851 18,622 6,498 134,971 111,252 16,688 8,393 136,333 90,718 28,608 14,388 233,714 Financial Services Wages Benefits Operations Total 57.75% 3,517 (1,675) 1,145 2,987 178,483 29,092 7,926 215,500 182,000 27,417 9,071 218,488 312,000 47,000 15,550 374,550 Human Resources Wages Benefits Operations Total 57.54% 4,181 (883) 61,779 65,077 79,644 14,067 (9,805) 83,906 83,825 13,183 51,975 48,983 143,700 22,600 89,100 255,400 Administration Building Wages Benefits Operations Total 32.85% (37,259) (2,876) 5,774 (2,318) (25,961) (62,638} 104,342 22,852 17,559 15,734 56,944 217 ,432 67,083 19,976 23,333 13,417 30,984 54,793 115,000 34,245 40,000 23,000 53,115 265,360 Corporate Expenditures Insurance Telephone Legal & Professional Retiree Benefits other Expenditures Tota 81.94% 52.00% 13,810 1,480 (28,633) 165,425 152,082 40 103,126 15,360 88,072 1,042,075 1,248,632 116,936 16,840 59,439 1,207,500 1,400,714 200,461 28,868 101,895 2,070,000 2,401,224 Engineering Wages Benefits Operations Maintenance Total 35.25% 53.78% 62.57% 63.65% 48.76% 33.04% 1846.44% (5,180,801) 3,735,929 773,257 1,116,739 445,124 (4,923,560) 3,810,823 789,650 1,059,628 736,541 (8,440,389) 6,532,839 1,353,686 1,816,505 1,262,641 Homes for Seniors Revenues Wages Benefits Operations Tota' 1,254 1,254 14,805 14,805 16,059 16,059 27,530 27,530 Agriculture Operations Total 2,102 318 5,057' 2,638 28,523 5,516 4,882 38,921 30,625 5,833 ~ 36,283 52,500 10,000 ~ 62,200 Museum Pioneer Wages Benefits Operations Total 4,188 (11,388) (9,889) (50,163 (67,252 478,228 86,055 138,747 101,615 804,645 482,417 74,667 128,858 51,452 737,394 827,000 128,000 220,900 88,203 ,264,103 Library Wages Benefits Collections Operations Total 3,406 (536) 2,256) 614 24,326 3,576 28,515 m 27,731 3,040 30,771.2 o Land Division Wages Benefits Operations Total 888 167 650 ,705 4,697 673 3,317 8,687 5,585 840 3,967 10,392 9,575 1,440 6,800 17,815 Emergency Measures Wages Benefits Operations Total 2,083 2,490 19,972 34,545 37,500 5,093 2,545 45,138 49,583 7,583 22,517 79,683 85,000 13,000 38,600 36,600 Archives Wages Benefits Operations Total 315,018 (2,772) 173 22,154 334,572 (435,080) 54,886 7,642 27,065 345,487} (120,062) 52,114 7,814 49,219 (10,915} (205,821 ) 89,339 13,396 84,375 (18,711} Provincial Offences Fines Revenues Wages Benefits Operations Total 5,000 3,625 o (22,500) 2,500 o (17,500) 6,125 o (30,000) 10,500 o 685 7,940 1 4 12,060 {7,940 11,375 -Õ 19,500 ---0 Police Services Elgin Group Honorarium Benefits Operations Total 2001 CORRESPONDENCE - September 11th Consideration - ATTACHED Beverley V. Hine, Reeve, Township of Matachewan, with a resolution opposing the proposed changes to the Ontario Fishery Regulation on the size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike in the Northeast Region Lake of Northern Ontario. Items for 1 with a resolution concerning the medical care practitioner Township of West Grey, shortage in Ontario. 2. Mario Quaglia, Council Co·ordinator, City of Windsor, with a resolution requesting support for a petition to the Federal and Provincial Governments to undertake a Railway Rationalization Study for Southwestern Ontario. 3. Robert H. Wheeler, General Manager, St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation, requesting a resolution of support endorsing an identification sign adjacent to Hwy. 401. 4. James McI, nytre Mayor and Scott Woolley, Road Superintendent, Township of Southwold, with a resolution concerning the proposed speed zones in Elgin County. 42 5. 02/03 PAGE TWP MATACHEWAN THE COHPOeATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MATACHEWAN 170~~552554 14:35 07/30/2001 MatacJhÐWan, ON POK 1MO phone: (7051 565-2274 Fax: (7051 565·2564 P. O. BOX 177 July 27,2001 Deal' Neighbot'ing Municipality: The proposed changes in fish size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike in Ontario Fishery Regulation (OFR) in division 14, 18,19,25 and 28 are posing a serious threat to our Northern economy. The decline of the economy with the loss of the bear hU!1t is still being felt throughout northern communities. The proposed regulations would be another direct hit on our economy with the erosion of the Tourism industry in Northeastern Ontario. The Province is concerned with the depletion of population in walleye, sauger and northern pike when some northern lakes are used to stock southern lakes. For example in the 1980's a great part of Lake Abitibi's population of walleye was netted by the Ministry of Natura1 Resources for stocking lakes in southern areas; Campbell Lake in Halliday Township is closed to build up stock, yet it was used to stock other southern lakes; and, Sisseney Lake in Yarrow Township is presently netted by the MNR for stocking purposes. Are you aware that this may be happening to the lake5 surrounding your community? These new fishing regulations will not preserve fish stocks. They will ruin the northern economy, promote lawlessness and depletion of the fish population will remain. The Council of the Township of Matachewan passed the attached Resolution at its meeting of July 26, 2001 opposing the proposed amendments to Ontario Fishery Regulations and a petition is available for residents and visitors to express their disagreement with these measures The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Matachewan asks all the Northern municipalities to consider pal'ticipating to oppose the changes by following the same steps to ensure that the Province is fully aware of the devastating effects these measures will have on Northeastern Ontario. ~~ Sincerely, 43 Beverley V. Hine Reeve 03/03 PAGE TWP MATACHEWAN 'the COl'pOl'ation ofthe Township of Matachewan 17055552554 14:35 07/30/2001 No. 01·105 Altdrew George Johlt Wamlt Moved by: Secoltded by: July 26, 2001 Whereas the Province is proposing changes to the to the size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike under Subsection 14(1) of the Ontario Fishery Regulations,.1989, from recommendations presented by The Northeast Regional Fisheries Advisory Committee (RFAC) in response to concerns about sustainability of walleye and northern pike resources; lakes to stock southern And whereas the Ministry of Natural Resources removes these species out of the northern lakes which affect the sustainability; and tourism in would have devastating economic effects on outfitte,rs regulations of the spring bear hunt, the reduction of moose tags and And whereas the new fishing Northern Ontario; And whereas Northern Ontario has suffered from the loss the constant government downloading: stumpage do not remain in hunting licences and harvesting And whereas the fees cotlected for the fishing licences, the North where the resourccs are removed; Now therefor be it resolved that the Council of the COIporation of the Township of Matachewan opposes the proposed changes to the Ontario Fisµery Regulation on the size and catch limits for walleye, sauger and northern pike in the Northeast Region Lake of Northern Ontario. and travellers of Northern And further resolved that a petition opposing the changes be signed by the residents Ontario; the Association of And further resolved to so notify the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Natural Resources, Municipalities of Ontario and the local MPP's further resolved to petition fellow municipalities in Northern Ontario to support this resolution and forward to the Premier of Ontario. the Minister of Natural Resourcß8 and 10001 MPP's. And their support Cat'/1ed 44 Paye 883 02 p, CLERR-Elyin Co 619 416 97 1 519 £,33 7£,£,1 FAX NO, ASSOCIATion OF?-) AMO WED 06:27 PM EST 88/81/81 22:15:8£, AUG-Ol-O Grey Corporation of the Township of West RR."1 ElmWD(!(I 011 WI" NOG 1 SO 11:1: 5J.9.JG4·1:¡O~ Fn,'(: 519.j64·.37~S Toll F"" 1-800·538.%17 l!·M/li/: UI(¡¡:/srry@llrnl~'('(.I!1 Kw (;"'1, rLlbj, W(lrk$ Ma¡lnr~l'l lo~ c,m!l, c:rw & D)I·l.tH¡) E,¡.!nrr:rmcl1/ ¡r"IM lIi'c/(J1 16, Gl'ey Council on July The following motion was adopted by the Township of West 200] and they arc seeking thc s\lpporl of all municipalities, GREY OF WEST TilE TOWNSHIl' RESOLUTION OItATION OF 2..¡:; Of _ tf¿.:> -.?:,L.__ -_....._-~ -~ ION:~~ .I?,. NO. SESS CORI ~~_Lß1.ML , :.",j!l~"j /:J'¿"~-":::~ Y: SECONDED LiD MOV care sYStL~, our mtdica , , when looking the envy af the warld eyes had Iy radilio/J" WllEREAS Ontario h"s Ontario. AN!') W1IEREAS the$u ClIts in admissians ",u a direel res. of provincial funding Cul$ to medical schools Ilnd training eenlel's in Ontario. This hos I'eslllted in IOIVer nllm!>ers of medical practitioners gradualing 10 work in Ihe medioal care field ill 0 rio. i medical ndll11Ssions has crealed a doctor shortage tn AND WIIE1\i':AS 011 goillg ClIIs resulled in Ð. dra..<ìlic s:horlílge have: ~iv(:rs can:: edic;, the cm¡:cr of CI'\lcril'lg AND WIIEI\J'.AS these lower ntll11bors of caregivers ill all area,\ ofOnlarlo. Ihe lower number of by mcdicnl boards to secure in gr~nter comro[Jtion IICdicù1 practitioners, ßf.,;' 1'1:1$ T¡;:'\O!lè( Inces in need of Ihis shol mnny AND WlmI<EAS gr"clunl"~ 10 filllhe lo compc.[c in this ncw this hideolls practice. tis compelition wilholllthe resources Me a,king local 1I\lInicipnlilies 10 fllnd AND WI "'AS IlKal boalds by beillg forc"J inlO oJ f"Frce A~ellçy" buying of1l\udienl pcrsol1nel AND WnElŒAS ðS I11cdièal fLlnulng nnd educalion funding al'e malld,lIeS the province has steadfastly and enthusinslically ¡maled "Ild in Ihe best intereSI of Olltario rc~idcnts this should continue (0 be a provincially nlr\ded systcr NOW l'1f1OIUWOIŒ BE IT RESOLVED TIIAT the Township of West Grey requests th:1\ the government ofOnlnl'lo toke inlllledinlc net both ¡ inistrativulyaf fi5coJly In resolve the medico' carc pmctitìoncr shortngc in Ontario. be circulated to al $. resolution (ESOLVED THA' AND DE IT FURTHlèR c:on!jid~I".I:nn of SUPPOI ER !<f)SOLVrm 1'1 IA T is resolulion be fOr\Varucd to A.M.O, for ¡IS con,idLHli(J!f ami buhalfoflhc,uµpullingll1unlcilJ;¡lilies" and to ßi \ I Murdoch, MPP; Ilcl",n Johns 1 ; and Tony Clemenr Minic,l~r ~T~,I::\1' MAYO?D..~ ~~, IClf Ontario for i es icipa¡ mlU t UltT lion ¡ 'Son AND , slIu:;':-QUI..:!ll I)~vid T MPP E)...:! CAIU\ 45 lJ___,. \-'_..._-'-~,.. ", n,t-In'II",.1 ~:t'r"~IL"<.I un¡J([ C./ilrlf\ <If" f>~LlI 11'111«: Uy Ii¡, O(f,lfr~\On~ OLl!ll~I","on, ~,,,,- dDtl n "tt~J'I'Ir¡¡( I ,11,~! 11\0 "I+"'~ II,' 1.o\'II"I'~O ¡k( ~.~"~lu('M\~rM'\"""11.l!tIU Dr 011""'0 ("MOj, ila ~~:,,~~£::!.!~t~~!W!I..~!on'~IU,~_,_ .-., ".,~"... -.---- DEI'EATE JOHN SKOROBOHACZ COMMISSIONER OF COUNCIL SERVICES AND CITY CLERK THE CITY OF WINDSOR c IN REPLY, PLEASE REFER 10 OUR FILE NO. AND CITY CLERK DEPARfMENT OF COUNCIL SERVICES August 10,2001 1 5 2001 AUG County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Mark Q!.M~c!onald, CAO Att: Dear Mr. McDonald: Windsor City Council at its meeting held July 30, 2001, adopted a resolution (copy attached) requesting support for a petition to the Federal and Provincial Governments to undertake a Railway Rationalization Study for Southwestern Ontario., At the present time there are no funding programs available to either fund or mitigate conflict between the general public and railways in the continuing expanding economy. Windsor City Council has agreed that a need exists for a rail rationalization study for at least Southwestern Ontario to establish permanent rail corridors to minimize the impact of these corridors on vehicular, roadways and citizens. Only the Federal government has the authority to undertake the study and, if the study proceeds, and is completed, a master plan and financial funding program should be put in place to minimize the cost of solving railway/urban problems caused by a "Canada Wide Business", authorized by Federal legislation. Your support for Windsor's position, for the establishment of the legislated national/provincial program to, be put in place on an annual basis to assist municipalities to undertalœ not only the replacement of structures, but the provision of new structures where warranted, and to resolve conflicts between citizens and railways would be appreciated. Yours very M~, Mario Quaglia, Council Co-ordil1ator MQ/lr Attachments N9A 651 . FAX (519) 255-6868 46 350 Cityliall Square West. City Hall . Windsor, Ontario E-MAIL:clerks@city....indsor.on.ca . TEL (519) 255-6212 .255-6215 .~ "U::r . ~ ~: ",\...\.,,1"'O~ ~ Æ ~ ~ :...~~-=--=~...;.: COUNCIL SERVICES AND CITY CLERK CITY HALL WINDSOR, ONTARIO N9A 6S1 THE CITY OF WINDSOR MISSION STATEMENT: "The City of Windsor. with the involvement of its citizens, will deliver effecl1ve and responsive municipal services, and will mobilize innovative community partnerships" , Pbone: (519)255-6212 255-6215 Fax: (519)255-6868 clerks@city.windsor.on.ca. E-mail: NOTICE OF COUNCIL DECISION its meeting beld Jnly 30, 2001 adopted the following resolution at Windsor City Counci .' have discontinued programs to fund municipalities for grade CR859/2001 Whereas the senior levels of government separations; and of financial capability the beyond are nonnally expensive programs Whereas grade separations municipalities; and within Whereas the Federal Government legislated construction of various national Railway Businesses Municipalities; and Railway a undertake Whereas railways fall under Federal jurisdiction, BE IT RESOLVED, Province, the with That the Federal Government, in conjunction Rationalization Stndy for Sonthwestern Ontario; (i) impacted modeling similar studies for other areas That the said Study be considered as a prototype for by major railway activities (ii) finalized, be used by both Federal and Provincial governments as a priority for warranted programs to assist municipalities. That the Study, once annual funding for (iii) and and St. Federal And further, that the Council REQUEST the following municipalities to petitIon the Provincial Governments to support the undertaking ofa Railway Rationalization Study for Southwestern Ontario including but not exclusive, for City of Windsor, Chatham, London, Thomas and Counties of Essex, Chatham-Kent, Middlesex and Elgin. And further. that the Council request the following to support the petition to the Federal and Provincial governments in support of undertaking a Railway Rationalization Study for Sontbwestern Ontario. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Association of Municipalities of Ontario 47 Federal Government Provincial Government Local MP and MPPs DaimlerChrysler · · · · · · Carried. MTR2001 mq 9 Basis Report 7213 and City Clerk John S/wrobohacz Commissioner of Council Services August 2,2001 /jr ¡l"/ Internal Distribution Commissioner of Works Commissioner of Traffic Engineering Chief Administrative Officer - Re Counci Questions CR406 and CR407-2000 .' External Distribution 48 ABSTRACT - MQ - SPECIAL LEITERS I 545 Talbot Street, P. O. Box 520 St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7 Tel: (519) 631-1680 ext. 132 Fax: (519) 631-3441 rwheeJer@st-thomasedc.on.ca www.st-thomasedc.on.ca Ð~a~)C Economic Development Corporation August 17, 2001 Mr. Mark McDonald Chief Administrative Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ont. N5R 5V1 Mr. McDonald Dear 401 The City of St. Thomas in conjunction with the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation have been promoting the establishment of an identification sign adjacent to Hwy. 401 n Identification S Thomas/Count of St. Cit Re To this end, and pursuant to discussions between Mayor Peter Ostojic and Warden Duncan McPhail, I would request that you place a resolution before Elgin County Counci endorsing the identification sign. The resolution can be identical to that endorsed last year by Southwold Township, a copy of which is attached. I have also attached a map showing the proposed location of the sign at Parson Road and Hwy. 401, and a schematic as to what the sign could look like. Peter Jackson Ontario N6E Upon passage of the resolution, I would ask that it be forwarded to Mr. Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation, 659 Exeter Road, London 1L3 49 end TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHWOLD twsouth@execullnk.collì (519) 769-2010 (519) 769-2837 e-mal Telepholle: Fax: 35663 Flngal Lille Fillgal, Ontario NOL 1 KO M,\na Konefal I, true copy of a resolution of the COlporatlOn of the Townslup of Southwold on May hereby certify the following to be a Deputy Clerk, Council the passed by 5,2000: St. ThomaslElgin COlUlty identificatiOll of Southwold, adjacelltto Highway 1 "That this Coullcil supports the erection of a City of sign on private lands contained within the Township #401. " /]nf/M;v 50 Deputy Clerk Maria KOlleíàl ~'¡¡: ,:.... ~H~ ¡:i: ;";¡ "'" 476913llil! 47B19~lL 35 c:ªH; W'T IÎ ~ 0 ¡);~rw;..¡ ¡. 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' 1 " . .... : /l ·U "" -.,.?" ¡ V/ ..'; " . ,''') -' ..".... :ij~j~,':;£~j '",. 43971 0:0 0:< <0 ;00::: " ~ u; i'-' 00:00 00 00 SOUTHWOLD 307 P01 TOWNSHIP OF twsouth@execulinkcom (519) 769-20 I 0 (519) 769-2837 e-mail: Telephone: Fax: 35663 Fìngal line Fingal, Ontario NOL I KO July 16,200 County ofElgjn 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5VI Attention: County Council bLEI eed ZQ!I~~ Re: ~r_Q Dear Members of County Counci Please be advised that Township Council and the Road Superintendent considered the report of the County Engineer on proposed speed zones within the C01mty and concurs with the proposed changes to the length of the zones. kmlhour speed zones increased to 60 the following That all existing 50 kmlhour speed zones be within the TOVl'IJship of Southwold. also proposes Township Council 1 indicating That a flashing light be installed at Soutbwold Public School with signage that the speed zone is 60 km/hour only when the light is flashing, 2. kmlhour speed zones to 90 That the County review and consider changing 80 km/hour speed zones within the County. 3. infonnation, please advise. require any further Scott Woolley, Road Superintendent Engineering Services, County of Elgin 53 Manager, .Tames McIntyre, Mayor cc/ Clayton Should you 2001 enda tember 11th nformation -IConsent A CORRESPONDEN.CE - Se Items for Review of New AMO Member Communication ALERT: 1) Province Launches First Provincial Policy Statement. (ATTACHED) 1 Doug Wale, Manager, Ministry of Transportation, with information concerning the Highway 3 Role and Function Study from London east to Fort Erie. (ATTACHED) 2 Honourable Cam Jackson, Ministry of Citizenship, with an information concerning the role municipalities must provide in removing barriers for the disabled and a copy of "Playability Tool Kit: Building Accessible Playspaces". (ATTACHED - a copy of the Playability Tool Kit is available for viewing in the Administrative Services Department) 3. Steve Peters, M.P.P., Elgin-Middlesex-London, with copy of correspondence regarding the County of Elgin's resolutions concerning: 1) the deferral of Municipally owned vehicle licensing fees by the Province; 2) the deferral of radio communication fees collected by the Federal Government; 3) provincial funding for the STEPS program; 4) delays and general lack of direction in regard to instructional regulations issued to municipal governments by the Provincial government; 5) cross-border ambulance billings and the effect on municipalities; 6) endorsing the Environmental Farm Plan; 8) calling on the Government to regulate gasoline taxes and; 1) Press Release - Peters takes Aim at Government Delisting of Audiology Services with Petition Campaign (ATTACHED) 4. Corporation , 2001, "New Municipal Property Assessment (ATTACHED) 1 MPAC, Press Release August Announces Board of Directors. 5 the (ATTACHED) Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention, regarding "Expansion of Strategy" the government's commitment to reduce crime through its support of community-based responses to crime (ATTACHED) OSTAR Bulletin, with information on OSTAR programs. National National 6. 7 Nancy Bardecki, Director, Municipal Finance Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with information concerning the new regulation and regulation amendment under the Municipal Act concerning Variable Interest Rate Debentures and Foreign Currency Borrowing regulation. (ATTACHED) 8 (ATTACHED) Seniors' Picnic 2001 "A Lifetime of Volunteering' of the Seniors' Picnic held on July 11. 2001 54 Carolinian Canada, Special Addition Newsletter and Membership Application Ken Verrell, Picnic in the Park Chairperson, thank you for the County's financial support (ATTACHED) 9 10 2 Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, thanking Council for its support to establish the "Provincial Rail Renewal Task Force' and a copy AMO's correspondence to the Minister of Transport. (ATTACHED) 11 Brian Klunder, Special Assistant - Ontario, Ministry of Transport, acknowledging Council's support of the Township of Stirling-Rawdon's resolution requesting deferral of radio communications fees and vehicle licensing fees. (ATTACHED) 12 targeted approach to Leonard Domino, Leonard Domino & Associates Inc.. announcing a new Government Negotiations. 13 W. Michael Fenn, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announcing the ministry Web site "Innovative Service Delivery Links" linking municipalities to web sites world wide. (ATTACHED) 14. Cynthia St. John, Administrator, Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit, with the Financial Statements Year Ended December 31,2000. (ATTACHED - statements for viewing available in Administrative Services Dept.) 15 Ann Borooah, Director, Housing Development and Buildings Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with information concerning amendments to the Ontario Building Code. (ATTACHED) 16. Sandy Henderson, Manager, Monitoring Standards and Evaluation, Ministry of Heath and Long-Term Care, with information concerning acquisition of 57 beds from the Corporation of the County of Elgin". (ATTACHED) 17 Fareed Amin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, thanking the Chief Administrative Officer of the County of Elgin for attending the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) consultation on July 9, 2001. 18 John Mills, Regional Director General, Environment Canada, Ontario Region, with a copy of "Canada's Response to the Recommendations in the Tenth Biennial Report on Great Lakes Water Quality". (ATTACHED - Report available for viewing in the Administrative Services Dept.) 19. (ATTACHED) Donna Lunn, Elgin Connects, with copy of correspondence regarding approval for assistance to develop a business plan under Connect Ontario. (ATTACHED) Ontario News Release, "Province to Review Property Tax Classifications 20 21 Pat Vanini, Director of Policy and Government Relations, AMO, with copy of correspondence concerning submission to the CRTC in regard to Bell Canada's application to destandardize and withdraw the Bell Neutral Answering Service. (ATTACHED) 22 Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, concerning Council's support of the City of North Bay's resolution on gasoline taxes. (ATTACHED) 55 . 23. 3 Tom Sweeting, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, concerning Council's support of the City of North Bay's resolution on gasoline taxes. (ATTACHED) 24. the 25. Mayor Peter Ostojic, City of St. Thomas, thanking Warden McPhail for his participation In St. Thomas Opening Ceremonies of the 2001 Canada Summer Games (ATTACHED) P.J. Leack, City Clerk, City of St. Thomas, with a copy of correspondence to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care endorsing the County of Elgin's resolution concerning funding of the STEPS program. (ATTACHED) 26. Honourable Brian Coburn, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, concerning Council's support for the City of Ottawa's resolution on the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Program. (ATTACHED) 27 Paul Savoie, Fish Habitat Biologist - Project Co-Ordinator, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, acknowledging receipt of the propdsed Vienna South Bridge rehabilitation project. (ATTACHED) 28 Function regarding Retirement (ATTACHED) Rick Sinnamon and Marlene Taylor, Ontario Provincial Police, for Staff Sergeant A. D. Mcinnes on Sunday, October 14, 2001 29. 30. David Johnston, President, Waterloo University, Chair, National Broadband Task Force, with information on where to review the National Broadband Task Force report concerning the benefits across Canada of high-speed Internet access (ATTACHED) 56 Page BB2 CLERK-Elgin Co 1 519 633 7661 ASSOCIATION OF?-) EST BB/BB/B1 22:2B:37 01 ["'''''''-:('' AssocÎation of I" Municipalities .{.J of Ontario P 6191 416 97 / FAX NO. AMO WED 05:06 PM AUG-08-0 393 Unlv.rslty Av.nu.. Suìte 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1æ (416) 971-9856· fax: (416) 971-6191 pm:JÌ' "H1Yllfn.:.mn M!lnil':nm r:nm T.I ~r',',"'" .' ~ . R\~! Æff'":~ I~~~ To the Immediate attention of the Clork and Council Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council 01/021 Alert August 8. 2001 Policy Statement Tho MlnlstryofMunicipal Affairs and Housing has Initiated its mandatory 5-year review of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) Review of New Provincial rst Province Launches F ssue Facts; On July 30'", the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) launched its Provincial Policy StÐtement 5-year review. The review has been posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights website, and an information pamphlet has been sent out to all municipalities (see the MMAH website at W.W.W ...mªh,.~LQ.'LQ n. ci]). Municipal feodback on the effectiveness of the PPS is vitally important as it is municipalities that must reflect the PPS in municipal Official Plans and land-use decisions. After five years of the current PPS, municipal experienco in operatlonalising the provincial interest as articulated in the PPS will be extremely important to the Provincial review. A number of issues may influence (he content of the PPS if it is amended through this review. For examplo, tho Province has hinted that it would like the PPS to reflect provincial 'Smart Growth' vaIUl=s. There has also been some discussion at the Walkerton Inquiry of the need for stronger languagE! in the PPS on provincial interest in source water protection. Public consultation on the PPS will be completed by October 12. MMAH is seeking input in a number of Wûys: through written comments; through regional meetings in select municipalities (about 6 throughoutthe Province); through public 'open houses'; through interviews with keystakeholders; and through focus groups with planners on speciFic issues Action: AMO will bo pmpûring a response to (he PPS review with the assistance of the AMO Planning Task Force, and in consultation with other municipal planning associations. Any municipality that would like to make comment or provide input into the development of AMO's response is encourage(1 to forward material or contact Nicola Crawhall, AMO Senior Policy Advisor at 416-9'11- 9856, ext 329, or at n.(~rª.WJJ,i1u..@EjmO~_m1lOicom,çom For more Information on the Ministry's PPS Review: Please consult the MMAH website at INWW.mQ.Q.,g,q)!,,9.n.ca and the Environmental Bill of Rights webslte at !:JJ.!p...J.L204.40.2º-~.,.?_q::I:Le_IJ.\Œ.!')9Ì§.!IyjOt6A20c btm lJotwork at wW'Y~~J_\I!.V.C9J.n çQJ]]~ 7h;.\ Information is available through AMOs subscription based MUNICOM Transmission problems 416-971-9856 5 7 P.01/02 ® Ontario 13:26 FR PROU - ENUIR PLRNNING905 704 2007 TO 915196337661 Ministry 01 Mlnlstàre des Transportation Transport. Provincial and Environmental Planning Offiœ 4!1I Floor, 301 St. Paul S1réet st, Catharine.. ON l2R 7R4 17 2001 RUG Ph: (905) 704-2096 F", (905) 704-2007 August 17, 2001 Mr. Duncan McPhail Warden, The County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas. ON N5R 5V1 Mr. McPhai As you were previously notified, the Ministry of Transportation will be conducting an Origin-Destination (O-D) Travel Survey along the Highway 3 corridor between Fort Erie and London. Dear Originally, vehicle drivers were to have been surveyed by means of a short, roadside interview. However, we now intend to initiate a license plate survey. The survey will involve manually recording vehicle license plate numbers at nineteen pre-selected locations along the corridor. The registered owners will be identified through the ministry's vehicle registration files and a brief questionnaire regarding information relating to their trip will be mailed to the registered owner. This methodology was succl?ssfully employed last summer to collect origin-destination trip data for the Simcoe County Provincial Highway Network Assessment Study. The plate recording is expected to begin the week of August 19 with the first survey forms being mailed out immediately thereafter. A copy of the survey form is attached. If you have any questions about the Highway 3 Origin-Destination Survey, please contact Will Mackenzie (416) 235-5394. truly Yours (LS /,fÞ "ì,4 , (.~ r7!ól~ cc. recvd&$ 58 Fait de malérlaU)( ~~~ Doug Wale Manager Mad9 from rêeoverBd malerlals http://www.mto.gov.on.ca P.02/02 Ministère des Transports Ministry of Transportation R PLRNNING905 704 2007 TO 915196337661 ® Onlsrlo HIGHWA Y TRA VEL SURVEY 13:27 FR PROU - EN, 17 2001 RUG Dear Motorist: The Ministry of Transportation is conducting an origin-destination survey to identifY travel characteristics i}, the vicinity of Highway 3. The illforlnatiun you can provide will be usedfor flltllre transportatio}. plalll,;tlg and your input can provide a basis for improving the Mg/.ways. .~' \ !fyou were driving a vehicle at thefollowing location On Monday, August 20, 2001 please take afew minutes to complete the survey below: LtJcation: Highway 3 west of St. Thomas Direction: Eastbound !f you were not the driver on this trip, please give the survey to another persall in your household who may have taken this trip. Tile Ït.formatiot. you provide will be treated in the ..trictest confidence and will be much appreciated. Questions about this survey and data collection can be directed to MTO INFO at }-800-268-4686. j , , / Y When you have completed the survey, plea:;e place it In the addressed envelope provided and mail it as SOOll as possible. No postage is required. 81210lE ABOUT YOUR TRIP 1. At what time of day were you tra.velling at tbe above location in the direction indicated? (Circle One letter.) a) 10am-12pm b) 12-2 pm c) 2-3 pm d) 3·4 pm e) 4-5 pm 1)5-6 pm g) 6-7 pm h)7-8 pm 2. Wbat was the purpose of the above trip? (Circle one letter.) a) Journey to or from work b) Business c) Personal d) School e) Shopping f) Recreation g) Social h) Vacation 3. Where did you BEGIN your trip? Please be as specific as possible (e.g. nearest Intersection of major roads, airport, shopping centre, mall. etc.). Nearest intersection of major roads. or other identification City/town 4. Where did you END your trip? Please be as ~'Pecific as possible. (Answer should not be the same as fQr Question 3. as a return trip is considered a separate trip.) Nearesllntersection at major roads, or other identification City/town 5. How often EACH WEEK do you make tllis same trip for the above purpose. in this direction? (Circle one letter.) a) 1 time b) 2 times c) 3 times d) 4 times e) 5 times f) more than 5 times g) not a weekly trip 6. How many people were In the vehicle for this same trip, INCLUDING YOURSELF? (Circle one le/ler.) a) 1 b) 2 d) 3 d)4 e)5 I) 6 or more 1 STATION CODE destination survey of traffic pallerns The Information and Privacy Commissioner (Olltario) has ruled that the origin lawfully authorized activity carried out by the Ministry of Transportation. i,fa ** TOTRL P~GE.02 ** 59 . THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPA TION IN THIS SURVEY ® Ontario Ministère des Transports Bureau du directeur régional M\n\stryof Transportation , , -- 659, rue Exeter London (Ontario) N6E 1L3 Téléphone: (519) 873-4333 Télécopieur: (519) 873-4236 OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR 659 Exeter Road London. Ontario N6E 1 L3 Telephone: (519) 873-4333 Facsimile: (519) 873-4236 July 30, 2001 2001 3 AUG Mr. Duncan McPhai Warden County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5V1 Mr. McPhai Dear in-Des1ination Surve The Ministry of Transportation will be conducting a Highway 3 Role and Function Study from London east to Fort Erie. The purpose of the study is to assess the existing highway network within the study area, determine potential long-range transportation needs and provide recommendations H Subiect~ As part of the highway assessment, the ministry will be asking motorists to participate voluntarily in an Origin-Destination Survey at selected roadside locations throughout the study area. The purpose of the survey is to identify travel patterns within the area. The Origin-Destination Survey will take place in August, 2001. A copy of the survey is attached During the course of the study and in the months that follow, the consultant working for the ministry may contact municipalities to request information about land use planning and municipal transportation matters. If you have any questions about the Highway 3 Role and Function Study or Origin- Destination Survey, please contact Mr. Ian Greaves, Project Manager at (905) 704-2095 ~ Peter M. J son Regional Director Southwestern Region PMJ/ Attachment ~~~ ~~ Ontario Ministère des Affaires civiques Ministre Citizenship ee étage 400 avenue UnIversity Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tél. : (416) 325-6200 Téléc. : (416) 325-6195 Ministry of Minister 6th Floor 400 University Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: (416) 325-6200 Fax: (416) 325-6195 2001 "" . AUG 2001 Duncan McPhail Warden August 1 The County of E. 450 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl 'gin Dear Warden McPhail On April 19th of this year, in its most recent Throne Speech, the government reinforced its commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all its citizens. It is my personal goal as Minister to see that disability legislation is introduced this year so that all Ontarians can achieve full citizenship Over the past months, it has been apparent throughout my consultations with the disabled community that municipalities are the embodiment of community life, and that your actions have a direct and immediate impact on the quality oflife for citizens all across Ontario. It is also clear that the govemment must provide exemplary leadership in removing barriers to full citizenship, but it can not act alone. We must share the challenge and inspire new solutions with municipalities and other partners, to improve access and remove barriers for our aging population and Ontarians with disabilities. Some of you have written to me advising of Council's decision to pass a resolution in support of improving access through legislation. The endorsement ofthis resolution by your municipality is a significant first step in our journey towards seeking common ground, and you are to be commended for this unqualified commitment. Other municipalities such as Ottawa, Windsor and Burlington, are making great strides in finding solutions and implementing policies to remove barriers. A good example is working with local advisory committees on disability issues. These communities have adopted city-wide initiatives on behalf of the disabled, including sidewalk improvements, accessible transit and improving access to public buildings so that community life has become more inclusive for disadvantaged citizens. As your Minister of Citizenship, I commend you for these first steps and encourage your municipal partners to take the action necessary to make their communities more accessible to everyone. It is my pleasure to provide you with a copy of the Playability Tool Kit: Building Accessible Playspaces. Developed through the Ministry of Citizenship's EnAbling Change program in partnership with the Ontario Parks Association (OP A), the kit was launched at the annual OP A Conference in March. Inside the kit you will find the touching stories oftwo inspiring young people, Keaton Cook and Harley Kaufmann-Sacrey, whose wish to play like all other kids, inspired the creation of Playability Parks in Orangeville and Kitchener. ./2 6D 2- It is my hope that this kit will inspire every community in the province to take a fresh look at existing playspaces or to design new, accessible playgrounds. The Playability Tool Kit is sure to be a valuable resource to your park professionals and landscape designers, local parent groups and community organizations. Our Ministry recently committed $200,000 and partnered with Ministry of Transportation, to produce the Co-ordinated Community Transportation Resource Manual and an accompanying video to demonstrate how co-ordinated action can address local transportation challenges. This could range from providing seniors with access to needed services, ensuring mobility for people with disabilities and connecting people with employment, training and opportunities. My colleague, Brad Clark, Minister of Transportation, and I will be providing you with a copy of this manual within the next short while, with the hopes that it can facilitate locally-driven solutions. Sustainable change can only occur though collective efforts in promoting accessibility and understanding the challenges that persons with disabilities face on a daily basis. I met recently with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to discuss how best to implement change. Art of the I have noted with interest the theme of this year's annual AMO Conference, "The Impossible," and look forward to seeing you at the Conference and sharing ideas. On Monday, August 20th at 10:30 a.m., as part of this year's conference, I will be participating in a discussion on "Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities." It is my hope that you will join me and share with my colleagues and all municipalities, solutions you have found or specific ideas your community may have to overcome barriers. For those of you who cannot attend, please feel free to write to me directly on specific solutions or new initiatives working in your community. I look forward to seeing you at the Conference. Sincerely, Cam Jackson Minister :6 TI Encl. tft ao/ab~ t p n ¡ ì "",;",,,,>4\ ~OH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "Protoctf"g Tomorrow Today"@ We want to know what you think! . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Your feedback will help the Ontario Parks Association ensure that we are providing the most useful and relevant information to communities that want to create accessible playspaces. Please take a moment to fill out this form and drop it in the mail to Ontario Parks Association, 627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8M 1JS. Or, email your responses to opa@opassoc.on.ca. Where did you hear about the Playability Tool Kit? How did you get your copy? How will you use the Playability Tool Kit? (i.e general reference, working on a specific playspace, etc.) Are you involved in an accessible playspace project? If yes, where is it located? Is it a new playspace, a renovation or replacement? Name: Organization: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: Thank you! You may be contacted again to participate in an evaluation survey. Plao/ab~ltf, II 1', , (i Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copyright 2001 Ontario Parks Association 627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON L8M 1J5 Tel: (905) 524-3535 Fax: (905) 524-3883 E-mail: opa@opassoc.on.ca Website: www.opassoc.on.ca l) SBNO-9681019-1-7 This publication is produced by the Ontario Parks Association, with support from the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Citizenship, for informational purposes only. The information, ideas, and suggestions in this Tool Kit are not intended to replace professional design, construction, and installation advice. Any application of the information, ideas, and suggestions in this Tool Kit are at the reader's sole discretion and risk. Reproduction in any form of any portion of this publication is prohibited without the written consent of the Ontario Parks Association. All rights reserved. Also available in French, in alternate formats including Braille and audio cassette, and on CD-ROM. Co-ordinator: Playability Project Pat Daley (; with a OPA Playability Committee Bryan Belair, Belair Recreational Products Inc. Fiona Brown, The Easter Seal Society of Ontario Susan DeLaurier, Centre for Independent Living Toronto Isabelle Ewing, ABC Recreation Ltd. Vic Hergott, City of Brantford Bob McFarland, City of Waterloo Jim Nelson, City of Kitchener Lenka Petric, Centre for Independent Living Toronto Frank Prospero, Active Living Alliance for Canadians Disability - Ontario Enza Ronaldi, Ministry of Citizenship Margaret Sanderson, City of Kitchener Stef Szczepanski, City of Mississauga Roger Williams, Playcare Inc. Writing: Pat Daley French Translation: Girard Translation Service Design: Union Communications ._. CD-ROM Design: M2 Multimedia l' Plao/ab~ltt' · . ............. (' NÆ OntarIo Ministère des Affaires civiques Greetings from the Minister Ministre Be étage 400 avenue University Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tél.: (416) 325-6200 Téléc. : (416) 325-6195 Ministry of Citizenship Ministel 6th Floor 400 University Avenue Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Tel.: (416) 325-6200 Fax: (416) 325-6195 March 200 I the Government of Ontario, I am pleased to congratulate' our partner for their vision and leadership in developing the Playability Tool Kit. Dear Friends: On behalf of the Premier and the Ontario Parks Association - Playability is paving the way to a tifetime of participation and independence as it opens up Ontario's precious play spaces to children with disabilities, as well as to parents and other caregivers. It's al about creating opportunities and bringing people together to share in the joy of play. (, Through the government's EnAbling Change program, we are pleased to have partnered in the development of a tool kit that will provide communities across Ontario access to toots and resources to assist them in improving existing play spaces or in designing new, accessible playgrounds. This EnAbting Change partnership demonstrates how co-operative collaboration can achieve tangible and effective results to improve access for persons with disabilities. It is our hope that every community across Ontario will be able tobenefit and use this Tool Kit. disability community, and experiences. fully in an I want to thank members of the Playability Committee, representing the playground manufacturers and parks professionals, for sharing their expertise Together, we are creating new opportunities for all Ontario residents to participate economically vibrant province. Sincerel The Honourable Cam Jackson Minister of Citizenship (, Plao/ab~ltt' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Playability Audit Results... ,... ..., .. 56 Playability Audit Worksheet .............. .... ..., ,.. 57 Renovating for Playability ................ ... ... ... 58 Designing for Playability.................. .. . ... ... 60 Playability Questionnaire for Kids ...., .... "" .., 62 Playability Questionnaire for Adults .. ... -'0' .. 64 Budgeti ng .................................. ...-" .... .. 65 Fundraising .0...... .... ...... ......... .... ..., ... ... 67 Case Studies ................................ ... ... 70 Spirit Playground ........................ ... ... 70 EVERYkidspark ..... ..... ...... ...... ..... ... ,.. 73 ZAP - Zonta Accessible Playground ..., 77 Country, Hills Community Centre ..., 80 More Creative Ideas ............. ..., 83 Ontario Accessible Plays paces . .. 86 Resources ..................... ... 87 Acknowledgements.. .... 97 Plao/ab~ltt' (1 (-" ,_ I ("\ Letter from a Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Iò ()\o'/ 0\' ? eO . òs co\J1 \" 0\\ (1'\'/ \(\e\'\ ínO\'\\<. ,/0\J, SOC(e,/ \Z0\J\(1'\0\'\\'\' \,\O(\e'/ n 1 Plao/ab~lttt ti-, . 1\ a p r------'_ ( ¡ ¡ " ~~;;;¿~ 'L,_··___'_·""""'-··'_·"~'··' ~PH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "Protoctlng Tomorrow Todayu@ I nlfro 'if """" >"" // J""..",,^',<, If, / <~, '" ::''ê:;/t<;¡i>", " .' '''~''''), ?5~~1~ ''PSf 0 /i/ f/~'~'*":~ ",~" /*~~~::~ìl~,u,·· '.,'.."., !', ~ . ' ,," ~ ., .,,'; +'<,~ ::t/ /.:),:7 ..,,,,,,.~,,., Introdu~tion ............... The Ontario PC¡rks Association (OPA) embarked on its project in 1999 tollend a hand to communities looking to playgrounds mor~ accessible to children and adults with disabilities. A volunteer committße worked to develop a philosophy and guidelines for planning and desIgning playspaces that will provide fun for everyone from a child who is blind or has low vision to a parent pushing a stroller to a granqparent or elderly caregiver with limited mobility. Playability make their '-, I, ' n the first pha¡se of the project, OPA developed a series of Playability workshþps that ran throughout Ontario in summer and fa 2000 with financiÇ¡1 support from the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Tourism, Cultu~e and Recreation, Recreation Development Fund and the Trillium Foundation n the Spring qf 2000, OPA entered a partnership with the Government of qntario, Ministry of Citizenship through the EnAbling Change program~ As part of the Ontario government's commitment to equal opportunitYI and preventing and removing barriers for people with disabilities, EnAbling Change supports the implementation of barrier removal projects for specific sectors ke parks and playspaces Ontario, Ministry of ity committee. It of Playab OPA-Government OPA's volunteer The foundatioh of the Citizenship partn~rship is ncluded representatives of: i, \ . A.B.C Active Li~ing Alliance for Canadians With a ~isability - Ontario Belair R~creation Products, Centre nc ~ecreation Ltd ® ® ® ® Living Toronto ndependent ~or City of City of City of City of t¡Aississauga City of 'Waterloo ~rampton Bra ntford I ~itchener ® ® ® ® ® nc. Sea Playcartp, I The Eas~er ® nterviews and the Ontario The result of ~helr work is this Tool Kit. It is based on consultations witl]¡ children and adults with disabilities, people In parks industry, u~iversal design experts, community organizations, internet and librqry research, and feedback from participants in five Playability works~ops Society of ® ("\ 2 Plao/ab~ltt' Using the Playability Tool t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ki The Playability Tool Kit is designed to help you understand the Playability philosophy and put into practice. You will learn how to conduct a Playability Audit and how to improve existing playspaces or start from scratch using the Playability Guidelines (ì The Tool Kit includes vivid examples of good design as well as examples of unnecessary obstacles in the way of many users. And it makes suggestions about who to involve in your project because the kit is just one of the things you'll need to make it all happen. It is not a replacement for professional design, construction and installation advice The Tool Kit is packaged to be put right into a binder. Slide cover into the clear, plastic sleeve on the front of your binder, . one. You can take tools - like the Playability Audit and variOL S worksheets - out of this kit, copy and distribute them, or moc ify for your own needs The Tool Kit and other usefu the ,f it has them nternet resources video and pri nted of ist ends with a nformation the " formats CD-ROM Order from or ema Tool Kit is also available In French, in alternate Ie and audio cassette, and on Association, (905) 524-3535 This ncluding Bra Ontario Parks (\ opa@opassoc.on.ca journey to P/ayabilityl Enjoy your (\ 3 Plao/ab~ltf, Terms and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . manufacturers and and structures that n both Canada and the ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act. Many Canadian vendors are carrying accessible playground equipment the ADA in order to conduct business Made /'^' { " \ comply with United States newly aw In 1990, this legislation requires that a renovated government buildings, places of public and commercial facilities in the United States ndividuals with disabilities constructed or accommodation readily Board (or are The Access develops the accessible Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board nes under the act. The final ADA guideline is available on to and usable by nte rn et guide through www.access-board.gov. I ishes the systems, ramps, and other accessibility It is the U.S. equivalent of CSA Internationa ity covers accessibi systems, and reach which pub ASTM: technica features found in playgrounds Clause 10 of the ASTM Standard on Public Playspaces issues such as width of routes, ramp slope, transfer limitations Materials, ng and American Society for Testi standards for transfer ndividuals from participating In prevents citizens an obstacle mits or experience by other I that Barrier: typical activities (\, Most man-made CSA International: formerly the Canadian Standards Association Canadians familiar with this organization that sets standards for natural or either I h raised bank or sma a Berm: are everything from home nsu ation to electrical cords to playpens. CAN/CSA- Z614-98 is ''-" n',,",· sa¡~t)' standard for children's playspaces and equipment. 'I II received a great deal of attention in recent years as chi . 11 hool boards, and municipalities have started using it as tl " ,r )ace inspections. The standard is voluntary, III":" I..u.......lly ,1 it has Ontario however this Tool Kit recommends that any Playground you construct or renovate should meet the CSA International standard. A CSA Internationa technical committee is working on an addendum to the standard that wi ASTM guidelines for accessible playspaces to thè Canadian context. You can purchase a copy of the CAN/CSA-Z614-98 Children's Playspaces and Equipment from CSA International, 178 Rexdale Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M9W 1 R3, telephone 1-800-463-6727 or (416) 747-4044; www.csa-internationa adapt n 4 org Plao/ab~ltt' · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that generates specific activity Component: any portion of a play structure and cannot stand alone ( attached or i more than one and horizorltalladder more play structures unit that provides two or " integra a combinatio cI Composite play structure: functionally linked to create OI,J Disability: The restriction impairment and functional mitation Persons homogenous group any more than any other group within is incorrect to lump all these different individuals label them "the disabled ca pacity that Its with disabilities" do not form a It from resu slide, n a person's functiona mber, e play activity; the population nto a single category and Stereotypes and generalizations can lead to and service n failure to provide the appropriate adapted why you'll see the message again and again and children with varying disabilities in your Ask them what works and what doesn't. mistaken assumpti.ons or accessible facility. That's this Tool Kit: involve adults playspace project. may have functioning In an ndividual's status and irment their and Describes the difficulty a person reflects the value attached to an upon Impa handicapped until Handicap: environment describes the disadvantage a person experiences disability. Persons with disabilities are not environment presents barriers {', itations from ; onset affects nost encompasses a wide range of hearing lim ,^ The degree of hearing limitation and its communicatio ,should be visual or oral as well as the Hearing Disability: to tota I deafnes~ partia whether language, which syntax, rules, and vocabulary. n some cases, written English skills may be weak. oss after having learned sign language and nclude ife hearing disabilities became deaf early In is a completely appropriate assistive technology to use. Types of Deaf - the person was born with the condition or Not all people who are deaf use sign different language with its own if a first language is sign language, Deafened - the individual experienced hearing Such individuals are less to know p may kely anguage read or use note takers may use a hearing aid be sensitive to noise hearing and result pa rtia may, as a a person has The person Hard of hearing sound to amplify {', 5 Plao/ab~ltft ............... other Level of njury, disease or medical condition - an actua produces a reduction in physical or mental function ndividuals who have disabilities, The Impairment: disorder that n rment varies within the same category of ity. For example, persons who are considered legally blind include some who have a significant amount of residual vision, those who have only peripheral vision, and those who are nd even widely among disabi mpa respect for mutua feels a part of the understanding and that acl each person so to contribute to it mate of totally b Inclusion: the creation of the dignity and worth of each person to severe cognitive co- Ire requ assistive d ng, memory, disabilities wi support or m writi , "ople with intellectual support than physica Disabilities: with reading community and able Developmental ,esult n difficulties ski! ". etc. n, and llotior L Intellectual or limitations that " ....."'_1·............·.......... soci I tionc .....,UIo,.....II"'" Learning, Cognitive or Language Disabilities: typically neurologica affecting peoples' ability to process and interpret information that they see or hear. Conditions include dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, dysgraphia and dyscalcula. The problems are not related to intelligence but can affect a person's ability to read, write, organize ideas, and use numbers. It is mportant to accommodate the way in which a person best processes nformation, learns, and communicates n down the rules for That includes parking spaces, Barrier-free design regulations everything outside Code play area and equipment. retaining walls, and other lays ding Ontario Bu OBC: The of the actua elements may affect such playspace amenities as washrooms, drinking fountains, and public telephones. Some municipalities have approved by-laws that go above and beyond OBC provisions. For the most part, the CSA International standard is more stringent than the OBC, but the standard is voluntary. The OBC is not. The building code is available from The Ontario Government sidewalks, write to MGS Ontario M7 A Outside of Toronto, Toronto 880 Bay Street free Bookstore, 880 Bay Street, 1N8 n area code 807, Toronto, 1-800-668-9938 5th Floor, to Publications Services, Telephone (416) 326-5300 or dial O-Zenith 67200 (! 6 Plao/ab~ltf, the ra nge of ............... Physical/Mobility Disability: Roughly 60 per cent of people with disabilities have physical disabilities affecting their ability to move and speed and quality of movement. This may be as a result of a wide medical conditions, such as cerebra sy, spina bifid a disorder or back f'\ \ . traumatic other a cha arthritis, pa ndividua wheel r The disability may be symptoms or require a rment. s may gross motor and fine motor impairments ntermi1tent. In addition to obvious agi mpa supports for p rog ress Ive 0 r can include ity problems, play Idren fatigue and weakness among others a play structure, ntended for use by ch an area contOlnlng play equipment protective surfaèing, etc. that is Playspace: activities, Psychiatric/Emotional Disability: psychiatric or mental health problems can range from depression and anxiety-related disorders to schizophrenia. Some illnesses are biologically or chemically based and others have a more emotional or environmental basis. The disability may be episodic. Many conditions treatable therapies The disability may affect a through drug to handle stress, interpersonal ab me management skills, and ability to are person's stamina ities, ability ti organizational and concentrate r\ Transfer system: a platform and step along an accessible route of travel or an accessible platform provided to allow a child using a wheelchair to transfer from the chair onto the equipment <a) 1""f¡43::'in ----'j r , , 'c £[Ji i ~~ E ~ : I '<t o:t I : , " 1....---- (b) Visual Disability: mpOlrments range from legally blind (defined as visual acuity of under 20/200 with best correction) to low vision and difficulties discerning light or darkness, shapes and pa1terns, colours or narrow periphery. Some people may be very sensitive to bright light. Many people who are blind do not use Braille Fig. 64 n 7 Plao/ab~ltf, ti, p (\ ~PH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "ProtectIng Tomorrow Todsy"@ bi / /is P f '0.< h ''%" }~"'~.'%,% I ~·'-".%~k ,-'\.:2\) What is Playability? ............... What designing and creating quality Its focus IS . removing barriers, providing people of all abilities to grow and for 011 standpoint Playability is a philosophy and play environments in public spaces supports, and increasing opportunities for learn together through play. ¡r; ic playspaces 4 have a d pub 1 ity to our bringing Playab reasons for many 7% ity isab of Canadian children under the age of Canada) 6 million people In adult population 1 ity (Statistics Canada) 6% of Canada's have a disab about (Statistics about 1 Ontario There are · · ncreasing as the population ities is people with disabi of the number ages the iving actively In more people with disabilities are more and community · he or We try to Likewise, it is not acceptable to let a èh over a wooden border with her wheelcha she can't play because of their teach our children those on the or he that d sit r Can you Imagine telling a child that hair colour or the brand of their shoes? kinds of sidelines oses his · attitudes are wrong because she can't get balance on the sand surface r?"\ " : (\ ( 8 Plao/ab~ltf, to . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ust unfair. It's a violation of the child's right to fully. social cost to denying a child the right to play w, her peers, the other children are, and to engage in the give-and-take of participate 'th his or It's There's be where playground activity. not a (-\ i, ' Playability opens up playspaces to children with a wide range of abilities and to parents and other caregivers with disabilities who want to be with children in the playspace. It encourages inclusion, interaction, and co-operation. And, it paves the way to a lifetime of participation and independence the concept of universa recreational facilities, and person Universal design, on lities. Design that sense capabi makes good ,~nge of The Playability philosophy is closely related to design. Most of our buildings, furniture, vehicles, equipment are designed for use by the "average" the other hand, recognizes that people have a .- addresses the safety and convenience of a USE about creating opportunities and bringing people together. 't's all (' (' 9 Plao/ab~ltf, Playability = Inclusion ............... is central to the Playability philosophy. Take a look around the next time you visit your neighbourhood park. You are going to see people runningr jumping, climbing, crawling, splashing, building exploring, pretending, negotiating, and solving Inclusion (-, These activities are easier for some people than for others. But inclusion daesn't mean designing a playspace where every single camponent is easy for , who may want to use it - in other words, a playspace without It does mean providing a variety of activities and different levels ;a there are opportunities for everyone. of any perSOI, challenge. challenge the expected life span of a play structure just about equals a children will payoff in the kind of adults those children ncluding a Consider this Idhood. I become ch WI ('-". (> o 1 Plao/ab~ltf, Play ............... The Value of ages and abilities enjoy play. Play is so important to development that the United Nations included the right to play in its 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Internationa Association for the Child's Right to Play says in its Declaration People of all (\ , Ch Idren have lots of different ways of playing. Play can be climbing, sliding, Igir g, swinging, and all the other things children do on a play structure. But more than that. It can involve games. Play can mean "putting on a play. Pia' ]g, pat-a-cake, dress-up, building forts, making crafts, splashing in wa1 "ling stories, tea parties, and anything else a child's mind can imagine Idren har I, it's also It boosts self-esteem share tasks, to co-operate through play. They and co-ordination. They make friends with achievable challenges to make plans, to motor skills, strength, Play presents ch Children learn their (' develop Play has benefits for both children and adults. It's a good occasion for family interaction, relaxation, and stress management. Playspaces encourage fun and playful relationships between parents and children. This is one reason why Playability also looks at making playspaces accessible for adults with disab ities n 11 Plao/ab~l¡;t' Playability Principles ............... bringing the universa nciples Playability provides a philosophy and guidelines for design approach to public playspaces. It is based on six pri {\, , ' a of we hear "Woo-hoo! she's waited for the movement These high ideals quickly take on real meaning when from an 18-year-old cutting the ribbon to open a playground her life or the look of content on the face of a child who feels a swing for the first time ('" " n 12 Plao/ab~ltf, it, a p (~\ , ' . Ines ~PH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "Protoctlng Tomorrow TodllY"(@ Playabl "'>; d /i ~,¿l, 0#, .~. .,.: ,-e"'-_, Playability Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playability is a new way of thinking and acting. It stretches your mind, asking you to think in ways you may never have before. As a starting point, it's good to remember that full physical ability is a temporary condition. Whether it's being eight-months pregnant, pushing a stroller, using crutches with a broken ankle or the usual consequences of aging, all people encounter difficulty negotiating the environment at some point in their lives. (\ nstead of adding special features to make an element of the environment accessible, we should try to incorporate and connect all the elements. Co- ordination should exist between parking areas, the route of travel, rest areas, the playspace destination, and peripherals like lighting, sign age, and building access to Tool Kit, you're going to be asked to look at the big picture, consider the people who might want to use a plays pace, and come up with ways to make a playspace inviting, challenging, and fun. It's time to toss away that most of us take for granted about ge1ting to a place and using its Throughout this a everyth Ing facilities. senses and how we use dren like to do in five the th i ngs ch for planning and action To help you look at the big picture, to consider the them, and'to design playspaces that match a play, the Tool Kit contains a set of Guidelines fast rules for playspace design Guidelines can provide tips, The Playability Guidelines are not hard and When used with the Playability Playspace Audit, the prompts, and reminders to communities as they plan and design playspaces ;\ all people to participate in each kind a glance Create equitable opportunities for of activity. they a re at 1 Here and social aspects of I Consider the many physical, mental, emotiona individuals when designing a playspace 2 Remove barriers, size of the playspace and create challenges 3 its components is appropriate the 5. Allow creative risk-taking without exposure to hazards by fOllowing safety standards for children's playspaces and equipment. the 4. Make sure for users the playspace design nto 6. Incorporate pathways and surfaces routes lead to play opportunities and never a dead end Ensure 7 to get the using pictures, colours, and type 8. Be creative with signs, meaning across Make it fun 9 n 3 1 Plao/ab~ltt' 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · parent with stroller · small child · pregnant woman · large person · older person with less mobility · person of small stature · person with limited use of their hands · person who is Deaf or Hard-of-hearing · person who has a visual disability · person with respiratory difficulties or allergies · person who uses a wheelchair or scooter · person who uses a cane, walker or crutches · person with a cognitive disability · person from another culture whose primary language is not English or French Plao/ab~ltt' (1 , , ,("\, \ n on Nine Easy Steps for Planning and Acti ............... () (' (r-, 15 Plao/ab~ltf' ............... r\, !' (~ 16 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... (-\ (-\ the way we do things not a theoretical Universal design is a new way ofthinking that changes - a new way of thinking that focuses on the majority of users, "average" person. The goal is to create playspaces that most people can use without regard to their level of ability by removing barriers to participation and providing necessary supports () 17 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... Here are some common barriers that groups found while using the Playability Audit: !\ I miting · a concrete or wood curb around the playspace access for anyone who cannot step over it with the play area located in the middle of a field of grass, no discernible pathway to help a person with a visual impairment to find their way · ittle or no motor skills with · all activities geared to gross sensory stimulation · and the obvious - all elevated activities reachable only by ladders, ropes or other climbing apparatus Ohen, the supports that would make all the difference to a person shut out from the playspace are affordable and easy to come by: the surrounding area to distinguish yellow, with a surface different from contrasting colours, especially gates, and other features pathways bright steps, · · warn or nte rest wind chimes and other noise makers to add about swings and other potential hazards for children who need a break · · () from group quiet places activity · a shaded area for children easily affected by heat · some activities that can be done seated in a wheelchClr (! 8 1 Plao/ab~ltf, · . . . . . .. .. .. . . . ( , (~ , (' 19 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... ("" (', r (, 20 Plao/ab~lttt ............... (-'\1 " (--\ (1 21 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... Ii ('\ (, 22 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... (\ ng CAN/CSA~Z614-98is, a national, minimum standard that encourages innovative and challenging playspaces while " minimizing risk. It also takes precedènce over anything in this tool Kit. We have made every effort to ensure that the infonnàtion here is consistent with the standard. , It'.s importànt that your team include someone who is familiar with the standard and can review your plans. Anyone who would Hkèto get à deìailed understanding of CAN/CSA- Z614-98 can find information about the Ontario Parks ' Association's intensive training program, the Ontario PlaYQround Academy, by visiting www.opassoc.on.ca or ca (905) 524-3535. I (' (,: 23 Plao/ab~lttt ............... (\ (", WiHred Taylor Reserve, City of Noarlungo, South Australia Playspacedesign by Richard Brecknock, BrecknockConsulling P/l Touch Stones by artist: Sue Rosenthal (', 24 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... Pathways should be stable and firm, preferably surfaced with concrete or asphalt. Paving stones are not an accessible surface In most of Canada because heaving in cold weather makes them uneven and creates a tripping hazard. Some other things to look for are: · a gently sloped edge wheelchairs from tipping (~\ nd or to prevent a differently textured border to show people who are b have low vision where the edge is · trap could to avoid are: gaps between the path and border that wheelchair, stroller or tricycle tires things · Some nto the pathway above ground level mounted on a pole - that may obstacles that protrude - such as a garbage can not be detected by a cane · · steep slopes Pathways can be painted with road markings to make them more adventurous and help teach children about traffic safety. Paint can also be applied to some asphalt or concrete play surfaces for permanent hopscotch, four-square, and other games. Of course, this only applies to areas where there is not anything that presents a fal hazard. (' \ ' (, Plao/ab~ltt' ............... with satisfaction after time to ble, but also rubber Some people who use wheelchairs have expressed engineered wood fibre surfaces. The material meshes provide a reasonably accessible surface. More accessi is synthetic surfacing in the form of poured (') more expenSive, rubber tiles. or Each type of surfacing has its pros and cons. Your decision wi be based on factors such as cost, maintenance, and durability. There are also existing measures for accessibility. According to ASTM F1951 Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment, the force required for both straight ahead and turning movement on the surface must be less than that required to propel a wheelchair up a ramp with a 1 4 slope (\ , they nitial cost, may have a higher surfaces ble these accessi the run While n members long Accessible surfaces let you open up the playspace to a of the community. And that's what Playability is ail about. payoff because sand IS an Inaccessible surface, don't playspace It has tremendous play value for if it's close to a water source to prepare By the way, just leave it out of your children of all ages, especially the right mix for sand castles! (ì 26 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... (' (~, ( 27 Plao/ab~ltf' ............... c' (-, ('! Plao/ab~ltf' ............... (' n (---"\ 29 Plao/ab~ltf' ............... (ì Î' , /-. , 30 Plao/ab~ltt' Elements of a Playspace ............... ('I /""' I from Play for All Guidelines, MIG Communications, 800 Hearst Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710 USA (800) 790-8444 n 31 Plao/ab~ltt' Iti, in Action ,. ,..; ,',"'. , , Pia (\ \ ' ity Playa ~OH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "Protecting Tomorrow TodBY"@ "0."'0"""'" Playability in Action ............... 32 A playspace project will take one to two years averaging about 18 months - from start to finish depending on the scale of the project. Plafab~ltt' (\ (' (' Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . whose time has disability. ies, and friends are ideas of Canadians have some form of the playspace to them, their fam and universal design Accessibility - come. About 1 6% f\ , ' , ity opens Playab There's not just one right way to get started. Here are some of the approaches Ontario communities have taken In 1997, Kitchener parks staff decided to expand their playspace safety audit to include accessibility. They invited colleagues from leisure support services and members of the local barrier-free committee to help. The results have been incorporated into the city's maintenance, renovation, and new projects schedule. different · EVERYkidspark in Orangeville started with a group of parents of children with disabilities who wanted all the members of their families to be able to play together. In the past, they drove for an hour to the accessible plays pace in Guelph's Riverside Park. The town contributed a site and a brand new park has been created based on ideas from a "dream and design" party. · a Parênts in Owen Sound were also making a two-hour trek Guelph so their children with disabilities could enjoy the playspace there. Through the J.lrvine Brown Children's Park Committee, they have asked their municipal council to adopt policy on retrofitting existing playspaces to make them accessible. tò · I' n Aurora, parents from Highview Public School teamed up with a wide range of people from the community to develop the Aurora Highview Millennium Project. The result is Spirit Playground, York Region's first accessible playspace · (' 33 Plao/ab~ltt' nvolve I to Who . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the community right from the kids. Observe them of spaces to touch, see, The most important thing is to involve start. For the best advice, start with the experts at play and ask them about their favourite games, the kinds they like to play in, their imaginary play, what they like hear, and smell. Í'. \ There's another group of experts to include - people with disabilities, including kids. They might be members of a barrier-free committee, a municipal advisory group, from a centre for independent living or other organization (see the Resources section for information on how to contact some of these groups). These are the people to tell you if a ramp is too steep, if a gate is a hazard, if the playspace works for them Try to involve a variety of people with a variety of skills and nterests. It's a good idea early on to assign roles among yourselves publicity, fund raising, recording secretary, treasurer, chairperson design co-ordinator, etc. . representatives, and some landscape architect and occupational therapist may join Service clubs and business people not only so have valuable connections when it comes to Different phases of the project may involve different combinations of people. For example, an initial Playability Audit may be conducted by parks staff, the barrier-free committee children. The n at the design stage contribute ideas, but a n fundraising Another good resource Get them involved once you have made your whether or not to include a play structure and manufactured equipment, what type you are seeking, and which vendor you are going to use. Shop around and ask vendors to provide you with sales literature that includes photos and, in some cases, background information on safety and accessibility issues is the equipment vendor. decisions about (~ 34 Plao/ab~ltt' · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The following checklist can give you some ideas of who to include and what they can contribute to the project: r; Contribution People Children with varying abilities deas for play events; experience with what works and what doesn't Barrier-free design expertise experience with what works and what doesn't. ng Up-to-date ssues affecti resou rces on people with disabilities Barrier-free committee Mayor's advisory group Independent Living Resource Centres municipal or other and funding processes Experience in playspace planning, purchasing, installation, and maintenance; knowledge of CAN/CSA-Z614- 98; help with approvals recreation staff (or representatives of a manager, whether school board, conservation other Parks and appropriate the land body) authority, or Design expertise Landscape architect Public support; good source of volunteers; ideas Community or ratepayers' association 0, \ ' Financial support; source of volunteers; contacts with business service clubs such as mists, Loca Rotary, Lions, Opti Kinsmen or other community; experience with community projects Fundraising connections; access to gifts and services in-kind; access with trade & Member of the Chamber of Commerce or other person with business connections in the to VOlunteers professional skills Volunteers; fund raisers; site security expertise; logistical expertise community Emergency Services personne Expertise In barrier-free design children's recreation and programming therapist recreation programmers, or others working with people with disabilities Occupation a (\ \ ' 35 Plao/ab~l~t' What to Look For . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . there's no Just as there's no one way to get started on Playability, single set of circumstances for a project. (, , The playspace owner or manager may have decided the structures within a playspace have come to the end of their natural life and have to be replaced. · the Renovations may be required after an inspection based on most current version of the CSA International standard for children's playspaces and equipment. · A brand new park and playspace may be in the works because of population growth or a new housing development. · Municipal council may have decided to implement its accessibility policy by building larger, regional plays paces and improving the surfacing in neighbourhood plays paces. wi be looking at re-doing an existing playspace or ," has been designated by a municipality or other n som< instances, you may have the opportunity to be part for the playspace n that case, here are some elements n most cases, you working with a site tha, and manager. of the site selection to look for · r' \ ' n 36 Plao/ab~lti, that ............... Above all, take a panoramic view of your playspace. The Playability Audit follows will help you to evaluate existing playspaces and potential sites (\ (\ C" 37 Plao/ab~ltf, ti, a p (1 'i ¡ I ~OH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "Protecting Tomorrow Today"<!Þ ty Audit Conducting a Playa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bili revised in a series of and fa of 2000. Workshop participants parks staff, recreation and maintenance staff from centres, barrier-free design consultants, school board staff, municipal staff responsible for services for people with disabilities, and others. They used the Playability Audit in five different communities in the province to assess a range of playspaces from new structures in large urban parks to small-town playgrounds where aged equipment had been removed for safety reasons The Playability Audit was tested and workshops during the summer ncluded landscape architects, children's treatment r: n most plays paces and can from retrofitting an existing The Playability Audit is readily usable be easily adapted to any circumstances plays pace to starting from scratch The Audit starts with getting to the playspace from the parking lot or bus stop, looks at play events and how they are laid out, and ends with amenities such as picnic tables and washrooms. It should take one and a ha two hours to conduct run If to the audit In one playspace it necessary to go through the playspace more than time through gives you a good overview. A second can let you focus in on specific areas You may find once. The first with the Audit (\ (' 38 Plao/ab~ltf, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for ncl udes s standard Playability Audit team with CSA Internationa and equipment someone familiar children's playspaces to make sure your Try · n ity ability and of disabi of types one or children of different ages with different disability for an expert evaluation with different types more adults · · tools to conduct the audit: some basic need pboard You wi cI writing and pencils level for pens string and · · · tape measure camera, to help you you saw It's a good idea to assign one member of the group to be a note taker with responsibility for documenting all the comments and observations made. Try to take photos before you conduct the Audit and bring copies for making sketches or notes during the Audit. Another good tool is an aerial photograph of the site. You can ask your municipality if what remember · · one exists lì , it: ity Aud the whole Playabi to gives a context like fun?' "Does the ployspoce look that There's one question ('I 39 Plao/ab~ltt' The Playability Measuring Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To help you conduct a Playability Audit, the following measurements have been drawn from a variety of sources including the Ontario Building Code, CSA International standard, ADA regulations and ASTM standards !" be nformation provided in this Tool Kit is the best to date, but for revisions to the OBC and CAN/CSA-Z614-98. The su re to check For amenities such .as washrooms, water fountains, parking lots, and public telephones, you can refer tó CAN/CSA-B651-95 Barrier- Free Design or check with your municipal building department to see if it has its own barrier-free design standards. All measurements are provided in millimetres to be consistent with existing standards.To convert to metres, divide by 1,000. To convert to inches, follow CAN/CSA-Z614-98, which says n 1 For the purposes of conversion, 25 mm = Routes: · 1525 mm mlnlm~m clear width 20 (5%) 1:50 (2%) 1 exceed route should not the slope on a · to exceed any objects protruding into the route within the play area should be more than 2030 mm above the surface; on pathways and other routes outside the actual play area, objects that protrude more than 100 mm into the route should have the bottom edge not higher than 680 mm allow for cane detection routes should not cross slopes on · · (, areas every 30 metres Turning space: · 1525 mm in diameter rest · lit lit a '2 ... turning space minimum "Û" ò r\ \ ....~,.. _8¡>0<0 40 reprinted with permission A$TM, Plao/ab~ltt' ............... IS 525 mm 1 however, width; Ramps 910 mm minimum clear p refe rred · (': 12 (8%), however slopes (6.25% slope) are Maximum elevated ramp slope is 1 : between 1 :20 (5% slope) and 1: 16 preferred · the boundary within ramps Maximum slope for ground leve of a play area is 1: 16 · ro ute run as part of an elevated Maximum rise of is 305 mm · of ramp resting area or Ramps should have a barrier extending to within 25 mm the ramp surface or a curb on both edges that projects a minimum of 51 mm above the ramp surface metres landing every 9 any Leve · · Top of gripping surface of handrail should be between 550 mm minirnum and 710 mm maximum above the ramp surface Handrails · To ensure children are able to reach manipulative and interactive play components, the following ranges should be used for forward and side reach: Reach ranges: · ("', '. ' Max 915 mm / Min 510 mm 1015 mm / Min 455 mm Max 5 12 Ages 2 Ages 5 (~' 41 Plao/ab~ltt' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer systems: Transfer platform surfaces should be level with a minimum depth of 335 mm, minimum width of 610 mm and a height between 280 mm and 455 mm above the ground or floor surface. There should be a level space along a 610 mm minimum unobstructed side of the platform the · (' , with a same depth and width Transfer steps should have maximum 205 mm height. · For play components such as slides, the entry point or seat should be 280 mm minimum and 610 mm maximum above the ground or floor space There be a · · transferring -- t.......~... (4110 K .140 ....) ... ...., of support for means should always (', \ ' ~ l' JI, eo ('\ 42 repnntedwilhpermission ASTM, Plao/ab~ltt' ............... Clear space: There should be clear ground or floor space at accessible play components of 760 mm by 1220 mm minimum with a slope not steeper than 1 :48 (2%) in all directions · (\ \ Equipment such as water and sand tables should have a knee clearance of not less than 610 mm high, 430 mm deep, and 760 mm wide Play components: · The top of the playing surface should not be more than 760 mm above the ground or floor surface · Upper-body equipment such as horizontal ladders or rings, intended for people using wheelchairs, should be less than or equal to 1370 mm above the ground surface · Accessible play opportunities with separate access and egress points - such as slides - should allow the user an opportunity to return unassisted to the original transfer point after leaving the equipment · 111' :g 111 ,Q1 :II", - o [] "","lflf (<100m I'KI, A'.a9 Wùl!i<ond TableG,lIIo. A '11 a - -- (\ IIoIIzoIIIaIIIInp 1IIId,1.adcImI,- I'KI. A1.4i1 1', 43 reprinted with permiSSion ASTM, Plao/ab~ltt' 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ì How to measure a slope: The easiest way to measure a slope is by using an electronic device called an inclinometer. Otherwise, do it the old- fashioned way: · Run a length of string from the top point of the slope to the bottom point. · Use a level to be sure the string is running straight out. · Measure the distance from the end of the string to the ground directly below it (A). · Measure the length of string from start to end point (B). · A 7 B = percentage slope For example, a rise of 100 mm over a length of 2000 mm would be calculated as: 100 7 2000 = 1 :20 = 5% A 5% or 1 :20 slope is the maximum desired for a pathway. (-'j Measuring a Slope UsE A l~l TO BE SUtb :¡ I - ] :., Rltt&- I,:) 5TJí'^1<ir II T ~OOO",m . "'m (ì Plao/ab~ltt' Playa.. ............... bility Audit Important: This audit is designed to measure the universal accessibility of a p!ayspace. If is not a replacement for and does not supercede the CSA Internationl CAN/CSA-Z614-98 Children's Playspaces and Equipment. That standard must be used to determine safety of all ployspoces. To get the most from this audit, use it in coniunction with the other modules of OPA's Playability Tool Kit. (\ Plays pace Surveyed: Location: Surveyed by: Date: Point Attachments: Arrive No Yes o o the park or other facility where the is located have a name and Does plays pace street add ress? 1 o o o o ot? If no, is there on-street parking? Is there a parking 2 n n If yes, where is the parking lot relation to the plays pace? o o Are there any barriers in the parking lot limiting access to the plays pace? 3 If yes, describe n 45 Plao/ab~ltt' Playability Audit ............... Yes No o o s the surface of the parking area smooth and hard? 4 (1 If no, describe o o Are there designated parking spaces marked for people with disabilities? 5 How many? o o If yes, do they have wheelchair logos painted in the centre and easy-to-read signs 1200 mm above grade? Pathways (': o o Can a person travel from a designated parking space to the playspace without encountering abrupt changes in level (curb, step, too steep ramp)? 1 o o there are any steps? Are 2 o o o o there a curb? there handrails? Is Are 3 4 o o the to route Is there an alternative playspace? 5 (', 46 Plao/ab~ltf, 47 Playability Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 6. Is the pathway in good repair? 0 0 7. What is the surface material? - - - 8. Is the pathway surface a different texture 0 from the surrounding surface? 0 9. Are the edges of the pathway consistently defined (i.e. a sloped edge or a gravel border)? 0 0 10. Is the pathway free from obstructions? 0 0 11. Can all objects that protrude into the 0 0 pathways be detected by a cane? 12.ls there a slope in the pathway? 0 0 If yes, is it between 1 :20 (5%) and 1: 16 (6.25%)? 0 0 13.ls the width of the pathway a minimum 0 0 of 1525 mm ? If no, what is the width? - 14. Are there turning areas on the pathway that are a minimum of 1525 mm in diameter? 0 0 15. Are there seating/resting areas every 30 0 metres along the pathway? 0 Plao/ab~ltt' (\ Î\ \ n Playab ............... Yes No ility Audit o o to 6. Are there access points along the pathway so a user does not have enter and exit at the same point? n o o the Playspace 7. Are there any toxic or thorny plants that should be removed from the pathway and borders? to Entrance 1 o o Is there a formal entrance to the plays pace (archway, main path, sign bulletin board, map, etc.)? 1 describe yes, If f\ \ ' o o the 2. Are there gates, bollards or other features, that obstruct the entrance? to transition If no, what is the plays pace? o o Is there a change in level at the entrance (curb, step, etc.)? 3 o o Is the surface texture of the playspace different from the pathway? 4 o o Is there a waiting area with seating at the entrance? 5 n 48 Plao/ab~ltf, Playability Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Play Events (j , No D Yes D Is/are there a composite play structure(s), made up of multiple components in the plays pace? What is the age and condition of the structure (look for a manufacturer's plate with the installation date or check with park manager)? 2 play events of What is the total number making up the structure? 3 How many are elevated? ground level? How many are at (\ accessing of What are the means elevated play events? 4 Ladder D Ropes D Ramp D D Transfer system Other If there is a ramp, is it wide enough for two people using wheelchairs to pass (1525 mm)? 5 D D n , 49 Plao/ab~lti, 50 Playability Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 6. Is there opportunity to use the topography of the site (e.g. berms, hillsides) for access to elevated surfaces? D D 7. Is there space for a caregiver to assist a child accessing the play structure? D D Caregiver with a disability Caregiver without a disability D D 8. Are there stand alone play events, such as spring rockers? D D How many are elevated? - - How many are at ground level? - - 9. Are there swings? D D What types of swings? - - How many have a back rest? - - 10. Are there upper-body activities at appropriate heights for children who D D are both standing and sitting? Plao/ab~ltt' (j , ' ,,-, t . n Playability Audit ............... No o Yes o Is there a range of activities appropriate to different ages and providing different levels of challenge? 11 o o steering Are there manipulative play opportunities like sand, water, wheels, activity panels? 2 1 o o the play they accessed? Are the colours used on structure high contrast? o o th e five mulate to sti 4. Are there activities senses? 1 they? What {'; n How are 3 1 are Touch o Sound o Sight o Smel o Speech o o o 5. Are there activities to stimulate the imagination such as play store, clubhouse, stage? 1 ('., \ ' 51 Plao/ab.ltf' Playability Audit ............... Playspace Layout \' No o Yes o Are the climbing and sliding activities laid out in a circuit that can be easily travelled? 1 the ladder? How far apart are the bottom of the slide and 2 ramp, if the the bottom of the slide and one exists? top? the bottom of the slide and transfer system or steps for returning to the o o Is there room to wait at the bottom of the slide, out of the way of the next person? 3 (' If there are structures and play events for different age groups, are they attached in any manner or separate from each other? 4 o o 5. Are there quiet spaces for children who need to play quietly or observe others? o o Is there seating, for both children and adults, out of the way but with a view of the main area of activity? 6 o o there shady areas to sit? Are 7 ('¡ 52 Plao/ab~ltt' Playability Audit ............... Surfacing !" No o Yes o Are there different types of surfacing in the playspace? (i.e. sand, wood chips, rubber tiles, pea gravel, poured rubber, grass) 1 What are the safety surfaces under the play structure? 2 Under swings? At the slide bottom back to slide access? play water n splash pads or other areas? (~\ ! the playspace? On pathways within o o s there a safe and convenient route to travel throughout the playspace from one play event to another? 3 the kind of edging is there around parts of the plays pace? What different 4 it? How high is (-"1 53 Plao/ab.ltt, Playability Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I it Amen (\, es No Yes Does the playspace Include 1 D washrooms picnic tables D D water fountain ighting D garbage cans D telephone picnic tables public D D ,"", other D the plays pace? they from far How 2 D D are 3. Have the washrooms been designated accessible for people with disabilities? D D 4. Can furniture, including picnic tables, be arranged to accommodate a person using a wheelchair? D D Are garbage cans and public telephones accessible to people with disabilities? 5 (\¡ 54 Pla4fab~ltf, Playability Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Signage (' No D Yes D the Are there signs clearly pointing to plays pace, amenities, and other featu res? 1 D D there maps? Are 2 the signs use Do 3 D D large, plain lettering In contrasting colours? D D pictures as well as universal symbols or lettering? D D Braille? D D anguages other than English? (\, D o are letters and/or symbols on signs raised or embossed? D D 4. Are there signs with a number to call for emergencies and/or to report damage, safety hazards or vandalism? n 55 Plao/ab.ltt~ a p (' , ' j ¡ (,)«\11 "~'fr." ~PH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION nprotøct/ng TomorrowToday"@ Resu Its Using the Playability Audit ............... Once your Playability Audit is complete, your first task is to analyse the results. Make a list of both the positive aspects and the drawbacks of the playspaceor site you audited (.---., It's important to identify the good points because they give you something to build on, especially if you're looking at an existing playspace. The next step is to set your priorities based on what you can achieve that will have the most immediate impact on the Playability of We'll give you some ideas later in "Renovating for the playspace Playability. n the meantime, you can use the worksheet on the next page to help assess the results of your Audit. You can rate your items as high, medium, and low priority and then number them in order. Once your priorities are set, it will be time to draw up a timeline, budget, and, by using the Playability Guidelines, let your imagination get to work. (' ('¡ 56 Plao/ab~ltt' Playability Audit Worksheet ............... Playspace: Prepared by Date: (' Playspace Area Good existing Borriers to Next steps Priority featu res accessibility /Solutions Arriva I Poi nt Pathways Entrance to the Playspace Play Events Plays pace Layout Surfacing Amenities Signage (\ (' 57 Plao/ab~ltf, Renovating for Playability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The people who participated in a series of Playability workshops during the summer and fall of 2000 were given a challenge after completing their audits: What would you do to improve the playspace with a budget of $1 ,OOO? (' , It's not much money. But in many communities and neighbourhoods, that may be all that's at hand. There were a lot of good ideas about what to do with that money. ots the The first priority for most workshop participants was to Improve access to plays pace itself. People understood that children can find of ways to play if they can only get together. And for parents with disabilities, getting into the playspace means they can finally be with their children while they play and maybe even give them a push on sWing the parking The most common ideas were laying down paved pathways from playspace the applying yellow paint to gates, bollards, steps, and other obstructions that are not obvious to people with visual impairments otto · · ,~ appearance mprove the overa the name of the playspace for to generally applying paint erecting · · · a bigger fundraising with ,000 as seed signs 1 using the $ campOlgn the money holding a barbecue to thank volunteers who helped with painting and other improvements · (~ 58 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... the There were playspaces where access was less of an issue than ack of variety in play events. In many playspaces, equipment was geared to developing gross motor skills only. Participants used their $1,000 to add more sensory stimulation opportunities like talk tubes (' · music panels · mazes · finger Braille panels · were stand-alone pieces pretend storefronts common additions to equipment · Other such as rockers · spring see-saws · · stationary cyclers pretend cars · of mprovements playspaces n the following pages, you'll see some examples and the ideas people had for quick and inexpensive (~ I I n 59 Plao/ab~ltf, Designing for Playability ............... too big, the equipment I "c;, national standard to Sometimes the problems in a playspace are too old or not in compliance with the CSA I '"M, make renovation feasible. Or, population gl h for a whole new (\ may have created an playspace If you used the Playability Audit to assess your site, you wi have a record of the existing features that can be incorporated into your design. This is the time to talk to children, parents, and other community members about their dreams and desires for the opportunity andscape nto the dreams into a playspace It's also the time to bring a design consultant architect, architect, engineer or design build company - That person will have the expertise to turn your picture realistic plan Most of the people interviewed for this Tool Kit gave the same advice: decide on .the types of play opportunities your playspace is going to have before committing to a design, structure or equipment. Let the desires and dreams of your committee and community drive to do some research and gather to most of the a wish list, you also need facts. You can find answers the planning process Besides some hard following municipal planning office or the community, your questions from school board ("'ì community, a Will the plays pace be used by the genera school population, local child care centre? · the number How many children live in the community? IS expected to grow or decrease in future years? · How old are the children who are expected to use the playspace? (The average life of a playspace is 10 to 15 years.) · there seniors or other community members who would the playspace setting for outdoor leisure activities? Are use · Is there an identifiable population of people with disabilities (children's treatment centre, group homes, supported housing) who will use the playspace regularly and have a special interest in its design? · 0¡ \ 60 Plao/ab~ltt' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to be su re If the answer to any of these questions is yes, nvolve those people in the planning process Î' \ ! Once your group has a good picture of the kind of the playspace they want, you can start looking for concrete ideas ke or site in this Tool Kit the Resources Look at existing plays paces that you I plans such as the ones included later Visit some of section sted sites the web · · nursery n Try to involve the local horticulture society or businesses if you want to have plantings. · Get a collection of equipment vendors' catalogues that will have pictures of everything from stand- alone components to activity panels to picnic tables to composite structures and complete playspace layouts. · [\, " f~ , 61 Plao/ab~ltf, Playability Questionnaire for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I their dren to fi out this questionnaire or - depending on you can use it as a guide for a group discussion You can ask ch age and inclination (\ to a Playground? been Have you ever yes no o o aj 1 Where was it? in the park at day care at schoo other o o o o b) why not? If you don't go to the playground too hard to get around can't climb ladders don't want to nobody to go with other o o o o o c) ,r\ the playground to go with? and brothers When kids go to who do they like parents teachers sisters' friends other o o o o o 2 n 62 Plao/ab~lttt 63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. What do kids like about playgrounds? o lots of space o get to play with friends o outdoors o water o other - 4. What do kids like to do in playgrounds? What kinds of things do they like to play at? o slides o pretending o spring rockers o putting on plays o swings o racing o climbing o building things o playing with water o gardening o playing with sand o other things like: o sitting and talking with friends o play quietly 5. Are there some things that kids would like to do in a playground but can't? 6. Can you think of ways to make some of the things easier for kids to do what they like in playgrounds? 7. Are there some kinds of toys and things that are not in playgrounds that you think kids would like? You can invent something if you want to. 8. Can you make a picture of the kind of playground that you think all kids would ke? Plao/ab~ltt' (' (\ , ' ('! Its Adu Playability Q., i ............... for re onna uesti the community? n Do you use existing playspaces 1 (' they located? Where are which plays paces do you use? yes, If 2 If no, what stops you from using existing playspaces? 3 the 4. Are you able to enter a playspace and, participate In activities with children in your care? existing to see offered in a new or ke 5. What activities would you playspace? mproving plays paces in 6. What would be your top three priorities for your neighbourhood or municipality? (\ \ ' Comments (', 64 Plao/ab~ltt' Budgeting ............... Of course, it takes money to make all your great ideas happen t·s possible to spend anywhere from $25,000 to $250,000 depending on whether you're renovating a neighbourhood playspace or planning a brand new, regional park. !': Remember, it's Important to have a diverse group of people working on your project. Someone with budgeting and money management experience can make a valuable contribution A budget is an essential document. It helps you set a target for fundraising and developing partnerships. It also keeps you on track as the project progresses. If the final cost looks like more than your community can support, don't be deterred. You can scale back your even better, consider building in phases. Start with the basics on as your fundraising success grows plans or, and add sure to shop around and get more than one quote from manufacturers, and contractors for the different budget Be suppliers, items. the following page on Checklist You can use the Playability Budget to get started on your budget. (~ : ' r 65 Plao/ab~ltt' Playability Budget ............... st Checkli budget are may want to Include In your items you fees Some of the design í"ì , ' recognizing contributors, mOiling, (printing fundraising costs etc.) o o etc. o removal, and disposa o grading and other site alterations o paving pathways o parking lot o water service o electrical service and lighting o play equipment o play structure o safety surfacing o fencing and gates o site furnishings such as benches, tables, garbage cans, o planting trees and flowers, laying sod o signage, including alternate formats like Bra o washrooms o safety inspection and surface testing o miscellaneous and contingency o volunteer thank-you party e demolition n Mamtenance The CSA International standard requires ongoing, regular nspection and maintenance of the playspace. Will this be the responsibility of your group or of a municipality, school board or other body that actually owns the playspace? It is a budget allowance that needs to be established annually. Annua {'I 66 Plao/ab~ltt' Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that calls for a positive outlook, perseverance, to make sure your fund raising campaign is someone who enjoys the job. Previous fundraising experience on a project of a similar scale would be helpful. but not essentia I is a task Try Fundraising and a solid plan headed up by {\, the costs in your budget with cash contributions, you also want to services in-kind You're not going to meet a contributions. While you want financia build partnerships and look for goods and Partnerships Partnership, such as partnering with a municipality or schoo board, is a common approach. A partnership is an arrangement where two or more groups agree to work co-operatively, with shared responsibility and authority, for their mutual benefit. From that partnership, you could get the site; services such as grading and landscaping; parking; ongoing inspection and maintenance, and matching funds for private contributions Service clubs Service clubs in Ontario have a long history of partnering with community groups. You may be able to take advantage of their non- profit or charitable status. If the partner group is a charity, they should be able to issue charitable receipts on behalf of the project. Some clubs also run charity bingos that may generate larger sums of money. They may be willing to contribute the proceeds from one or two a year. You can find out from your municipal office which organizations have a bingo licence. Individual members of service clubs may also provide the links you need to the business community. {\, the for if a local nursery will donate their employees to come out labour. Perhaps a paving a local lumber company will give tables In-kind Goods and Services If you want a scented garden, see plants. Some companies will marsha an afternoon and provide volunteer company will donate asphalt or materials to build benches and picnic (! 67 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... Money This is often called "direct ask." You can do it through the mail ultimately personal contact is the thing that works. Make a list of individuals and companies in your community who are likely to make significant financial contributions and start there. Remember, "people give to people" more readily than they give to causes, so it is important to recruit community leaders onto your fund raising committee. They will generate their own personal and corporate gifts, and they will be comfortable asking other leaders to make comparable gifts. Raising some large dmounts of money up front builds momentum for the project and morale for your group but n ness For any of these approaches to work, you need a solid busi case to put before potential donors. Your plan should include with the project, who you are and why you have undertaken key objectives in point form · structure, and organizationa names of committee members, if/how volunteers will be used · demographic and other data that show a need presented in an easy-to-read graph if possible the community and how they wi be evaluated nding met to be · benefits to your project budget, timeline, how you will go about fi the best solutions, and how items and services will be purchased · · (-\ community sponsors, etters of support from existing partners organizations, and community leaders WI · market the project promote and description of how you to the community · look, with description of how the finished playspace wi drawing if possible · (\ 68 Plao/ab~ltf, · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thanking Contributors Another fund raising strategy is to offer something in return for a financial contribution. You could have a "walk of fame" as part of your playspace with donors names embedded in a pathway, or a commemorative brochure with different sized ads depending on the (\ Ontario set up a web site their own corporate web size of the donation. One group in Aurora that included sponsors' logos and a link to sites take that approach or not, be sure to formally thank >. Above all, don't be afraid of setting lofty goals. across Ontario have successfully raised hundreds of dollars from their friends and neighbours who know an s for everyone Whether you contributors thousands of accessible playspace your Communities thing 69 a good Plao/ab~ltt' (' (', tf, Pia (ì s;e Stu.d· es C"''«{% '<....¥..y.... x ,.¥. '.' ". . ... ",'¿<' { +. ~OH ONTARIO PARKS ASSOCIATION "ProtectIng Tomorrow TodIiY"® """"","0'.' CQ ", ! *Jf /; ~~" Case Studies . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Spirit Playground ('\ Ontario Aurora Highview Public Schoo Public School has a significant population of The parent council at the school endorsed the project idea as a community millennium project. Support also came from the schopl-based child care centre. Team-building started in November 1998 through the Aurora-Highview Community Millennium Project Committee. The York Region District School Board provided the site, a commitment to future liability and maintenance, $25,000, and construction services. The Town of Aurora gave some in-kind services such as and supervision $254,000 Background: Highview students with disabilities Budget: digging With the school board as a partner, the committee was able to use the board's charitable status to issue tax for financial the tasks of welding design, rece i pts took on events 1 4 people and specia contributions. A core of 12 to communications, fundraising A successful fundraising campaign has left the group with $15 in the bank after expenses June 2000 Official Opening: (\ (': 70 Plao/ab~ltt' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to Lessons & Advice: Committee Cha stresses the importance of building partnerships fund raising campaign requires a strong business plan and a marketing plan. Here are some of the key approaches that helped build Spirit Playground rperson Stephen Granger A successful Í' Give business donors the option of contributing up front or dividing their contribution over two budgetary periods. The latter choice may mean a larger contribution · Understand business planning. Companies usually make decision about where to put their money at the beginning of the year. By autumn, their charitable funds are depleted. Send your fund raising package in September or October with an eye to following up with a request in January. who wi ntroductions and your · with help proiect. find an nsider" n a good word for Try to put · Identify your competitors for corporate funds and learn when their fundraising is scheduled so you're not asking at the same time · a large sign, plaque, stone in return for large Offer on-site recognition markers that will last about 15 years donations of $5,000 to $10,000. · (\ \ (\ 71 Plao/ab~ltt' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . U E , , ~ " ~ o , V ~ , , ª~UQ . " i§ ~¡ ~~ ~~ !\! ¡:¡<--- Š ' / / ; , ~ \ ~ o ~ " . ~ , . © [J, w " 1 -- ~ < "< " " '\ .'\, " "', TINVd ~ ONnoS-N-.IJ1~1S , '. ~. ~} ~ o ~ (' 00 (J) ! II ~' "\ ~ \ . , i ) ~ ' ó / " "/ ~---' ~ e o 1 ~ Jiffill "'\ i~ !§ , ~~ e' . , ¡ ¡ " 12" Pvc RAIlfP \. 0,' h~ ~ffiS ~~~ ", , , 'w .0 ii1 ~ / '''-,~ ¡~ ~! ~ ¡ ~ ! . LO ,~I ¡ , ~ z o F '" > lei -' W n f- ll:: Cl.. U1 S: LLI > :r: (:) :r: J ~ ~ , " (1 -co L() r- \ ' 72 Plao/ab~lti, ............... EVERYkidspark Íì Orangeville, Ontario approximately $250,000 Background: Wendy Cook, mother of one child with a disability and one able-bodied child, wanted both her children to be able to enjoy the playground. She spent two years researching accessible playspaces before starting up the local committee, which involved about 15 people on a regular basis. The group hired Boundless Playgrounds, American-based non-profit organization that helps communities, to design accessible playspaces an Budget: a wish community for ideas, holding for one week in the own Dreaming and Design Parties that generated about 90 ideas for to the broader The group held their ('M Boundless Playgrounds) list. They also reached out parties at schools mal and setting up a table Ie contributed a five loea The Town of Orangevi site, parking lot and funding that was used to help construct an accessible washroom and redo sidewalks to meet' barrier-free design standards. Dufferin County that this playspace would draw contributed $60,000, understanding people from surrounding communities ~ f ' , 73 September Plao/ab~ltt' Opening: Official (' ............... a big homework Plan, give yourself and do your Lessons & Advice: Wendy Cook says window of time (18 months to two years) Some other points (\ their If a manufacturer says they know how to design an accessible playground, make them prove it; look at previous work and talk to previous clients · Find out the number of children with disabilities in the community or region and the most common diagnoses. Local pediatricians and therapists, Easter Seals, Community Care Access Centres, and local associations for community living should be able to help. Those are the hard facts that will sell the project to potential donors · nclude community members and get their ideas so you create a unique playspace based on what the community really wants. · ncorporate and get a charitable tax number - or partner with a registered charity. Being able to issue charitable tax receipts makes the difference between having a $35,000 budget and a $135,000 budget · hard work - intensive minute ot of It's a lot of money to raise and a but it's worth every penny and every · (\. "Recreation is a legitimate right of a Canadians," says Cook "Children who have exercise, fresh air, and interaction with one another are healthy children. Plus it breaks down the isolation experienced by families of children with disabilitie Children with disabilities are more than their diagnosis. They're children first. Other kids get it. My son has made friends over there that he's never had before. H. is a happier child and so is his family because of local, integrated, outdoor play opportunities. (\ 74 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... ~ '0 o ~ ~ ~ ~ ¡¡¡ ~ ~ o o U W Z o 0- IV) üa:: -::> IO O::;¡ 1J')a:: ...« ü z 13 >-~a CI «"'Z W ~ 1 «W N I a::: o::'-'(/)t- WCDV1 0 « wO a:: - X ::;¡W Z~ 0>- ¡:::I::>~CDCD 0- ""')_ ,,-0 crV1 "- WW ::>>- o-I o-CD ZU «Z ...Jw a. 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ZAP - Zonta Accessible Playground (\ I, Ontario Zonta Meadows Park, Mississauga $300,000 Background: The Zonta Club of Mississauga, a business and professional women's organization, has had formal stewardship of this public park since the mid 1980s. They make an annual contribution to the city for upkeep and improvements. As well, members give their own time for activities like weeding and planting wildflowers Budget: The club has been putting money aside for several years to be used for replacing the existing play equipment, which was coming to the end of its life. Creating an innovative play environment that would promote children of all abilities playing together - and be accessible to adults with disabilities - was Zonta's vision. It reflects their principles of fostering respect, understanding, and goodwill within the community. Zonta also asked that the City of Mississauga incorporate lessons learned from nto other playspace designs in order to extend this one park. this project the benefits beyond About 10 members of the club are actively involved in the project. They held an initial meeting with the occupational therapy manager at Erinoak, a children's treatment centre in Mississauga, and city staff to discuss design philosophy and goals. The city's landscape architect (a member of OPA's Playability Committee) held several meetings - complete with pizza - with YAC, the Erinoak Youth Advisory Committee to hear firsthand what it's like to grow up with a physical disability. (\ , ' 77 Plao/ab~ltf, (', ............... the five ncludlng a natura is met through a combination money, and public/corporate fund raising a result, the park's design is based on stimulating with a variety of playspaces and events, area The budget for ZAP grant being As senses habitat of funds, (-\ city Scheduled for June 2001 a Zonta Club director and cannot stress enough the importance of sitting dren and adults with disabilities. They're the it was an Carol Hennigar, Opening: Lessons & Advice: occupational therapist, down and talking with ch ones who know best where Official piUS she says, the problems are, for the city planners on eye-opening expenence "We are taking a universal design approach, focussing not accessibility but on integration. You have to get creative in understanding how kids play. If we create a space where they can a be together, integration will occur. We've been building places that keep them separate" ust "We see our role In this is to act as catalyst," she says. The Club is working on drawing together local community members, the adjacent schools, and the many local organizations involved with people with disabilities to form an integrated planning committee day festival. Hoping the integrated festival wi event, Zonta has built in support funding for a n open Ing become an annua for the next two years f',. The Club is developing a brochure for distribution to user One Zonta member is a retired educator who plans to write for distribution to local schoo for field needs groups with specia trips accompanying curriculum materials boards, hoping they wi use the park students mmediate neighbourhood to know "It's really important to also of this "We want people beyond the about ZAP and use it," says Hennigar. support the integration and transition phase to ensure success exciting new concept in accessible play spaces (' 78 Plao/ab~ltf-, o ~ o .~ :;: õ ."" u , ., o U l:; ¡g ~ Q tij ¡..; ~ "' ~ '" [;¡ ~ ~ ;tj, ¡..; i!3 ~ ~ <Z> ~ ~ ~ N f-< " Ô Ô u ~jj§ " <",,- 'r " ê:~~ , ,,- ';~~ i'E ~ ~ ø ~ ....;¡ =-- 00. 00. ¡;.;¡ ....;¡ ~ ~ 00. g ~ ¡;.;¡ ~ ~I o IIi N,,~ . . . ,.! I!.oô,> ql ~ '. '. ,-,' .H Ii,,! ~iIJ¡¡II,I, ~!jh¡¡. "~¡HIPI r"ir.-.- ¥ , l 8 ! ! ¡o.g ~ , , 1m . ~1J I "', .,-il ' §U'] ~ ,-'~ <HJ, Î' ¡.. E Its ß ~,,-~ IX lB·. "' ~t"1 _ I,P Jr~H-1 . 1.¡>~ ..¡¡;h,; ~ ~î'¡¡ " 'I <. , t) i~ ~ ~,'¡! ~,,~ h oJ>]j ~ -,- ~ihn . . ~ ¡<1& _ ~ ~ ! J «.. :5 "I --g. : , ,~ ~,!iJHjl~ ~ '-1" l¡¡jî,J! if ~ . ~. . /?¡j . . · · < · ,! ~ 'I ¡,- tI) ~ t.'" i::. ~ ~ ~ t¡ ~,¡ < ¡.¡,~Jr ~ ,g i i . ,. ~lsl ß1 ¡"I~j I; ~111~ il¡I)., . I ,. . , L c.!, m¡ n~1i ¡ I¡I gh ~£J II, ,1> . " ~ · ~ · · ~ , , !:¡ê g~ '8 " ~íi! Iii ~~~ ~ z " o ~ . . ¡ , i! ,IF f ß tal ,', . . . . ~ (" (---'\ ~ I ' 79 Plao/ab~ltt' · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country Hills Community Centre ('. Ontario Kitchener, 000 Background: This is a project that arose directly out of the accessibility audits conducted by Kitchener Parks and Recreation staff and members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Barrier-Free Advisory Committee in 1997 - the inspiration for Playability. 31 $1 Budget: As a result of a safety audit, the existing playground equipment at Country Hills Community Centre was declared unsafe and removed. At the same time, city staff were looking for a suitable location for a universal plays pace. Staff approached the Country Hills Recreation Association (CHRA), a voluntary group whose success in organizing community recreation activities gave them enough clout to convince the city to build a community centre in their neighbourhood. The Country Hills site has several things going for it, says CHRA President Nancy MacAlpine. It serves a highly-populated area with no large plays pace. There is lots of space behind the community centre. And, most important, the community centre received the K-W Barrier- Free Advisory Committee's Barrier-Free Access Award one year after opening. CHRA agreed to the project and started to work in late 1999 (\ The first step was to enter into a partnership with the Optimist Club of Country Hills, a service club that had also donated to the community centre project, and the City of Kitchener. A committee was formed including a representative from the Rotary Children's Centre, the Barrier-Free Advisory Committee and a parent volunteer from the local elementary school, Glencairn P.S., which is designated as a school for children with disabilities out to :' the at the communi 'centre. A landscape architect resulting wish list to mal ,a preliminary design. Start to take about one-and-a-half years the community to see what people want. ocol school and held an "imagining used the The committee went They talked to children a, session" expected s the project finish to 2001 Apri for Scheduled Opening: Official (, 80 Plafab~ltt' ............... Lessons & Advice: "OPA's Playability workshop helped tremendously for us to understand what works and what doesn't," says MacAlpine. The Kitchener-Waterloo workshop provided a visual impairment simulation kit from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and wheelchairs for people who don't normally use them \", as Conducting the audit with those tools "made us realize have to be aware of elevation and depth perception issues as wheelchair access," said MacAlpine. She recommends that anyone thinking about putting in a universal playspace go through a similar process that we wel recommendations are try to involve many people from different groups In your planning committee; the Rotary Children's Centre representative, for example, was able to give advice on play equipment choices Some other · try to have funding in place or have somebody who can give you the right kind of advice; the CHRA was planning to make use of a fundraising expert recently hired by the city nvolve the community in putting · research and a wish list do your together · (""-"'ì , !" , 81 Plao/ab~ltt' . . :I! 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The following pages contain photographs from a variety of p/ayspaces in Ontario and around the world. n Getting to the plays pace and onto the equipment Í' 83 Plao/ab~ltit · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hallstrom Reserve, City of Willoughby,NewSouthWales Plays pace design by Ric McConaghy, Brecknock Consulting P/l Play Events (' ,/'"\ , ' (' 84 Plao/ab~lttt · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " ( , Amenities ("\ (\ 85 Plao/ab~ltt' Ontario Accessible Playspaces ............... Some Ontario communities have already made an effort to bring accessibility to their public playspaces. This list is just a beginning. If you have locations to add to the list, please send them to the Ontario Parks Association, 627 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8M 1J5 or email opa@opassac.on.ca. You can check for additions to the list at www.opassoc.on.ca n Associated Canadian Travellers Playground, North,Bay Centennial Park, Barrie Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Dundas Driving Park, Dundas Ottawa Ed McC/everly Playground, Toronto EVERYkidspark, Orangeville Lamoreux Park, Cornwall Mohawk Park, Brantford Nelles Public School, Grimsby Pier 4 Park, Hamilton R.L. Graham Public School, Aurora Keswick Riverside Park, Guelph Spirit Playground, Highview Public School, Tansley Woods, Burlington Victoria Park, Kitchener 0, n 86 Plao/ab~ltf, ti, ~ . abl\ Pia n Resources '-~ . .. . - --"'-j\ &0~ ~Of~ ONTARIO PARKS ASSO ~IATlON "Protecting Tomorrow 1odøy" ® Resources ............... Ontario Parks Association 627 Main Street East Hamilton, ON L8M 1J5 Tel: (905) 524-3883 E-mail: opa@opassoc.on.ca Website: www.opassoc.on.ca Ministry rofit Ontario, (' Playability is a project of Ontario Parks Association aimed at promoting the creation of universally accessible playspaces. Playability Tool Kit can be ordered through the website, as well as other products, such as a playground safety video. Community ACCESS-ability Program Information is available on the Ministry Web site at: http://www.gov.on.ca ./ mczcr / eng lish/ citd iv 1 disabled/ access-a bil ity. htm. ACCESSIBILITY ... Active living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability 740 Belfast Road, Suite Ottawa, ON K1 G OZ5 Tel: 1-800-771-0663 Fax: (613) 723- 1060 E-mail: info@ala.ca Website: www.ala.ca To obtain Community ACCESS-ability Program Information on other Ministry initiatives, please contact your local Ministry of Citizenship Office or: 04 There are abstracts available (for $2) of presentations to the 1993 conference in Montreal, re accessible playgrounds and universal design. Ontario Contact: Frank Prospero Service Coordinator - Recreation & Leisure Services CHIRS - Community Head Injury Resource Services 203-2150 Islington Avenue Toronto, ON M9P 3V4 Tel: (416) 240-8000, ext. 224 Fax: (416) 240- 1149 E-mClil: club@chirs.com Lisa Kourtalis Senior Liaison and Grants Officer Equai Opportunity and Disability Partnerships Unit Ministry of Citizenship 3rd Floor, 400 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9 (\ Telephone: (416) 314-1854 or contact us through Bell Canada Relay Service at voice number (416) 314- 1854 from the 416/905 local calling area. We accept collect calls. TTY: (416) 326--0148 from the 416/905 local calling area or 1-888-335-6611 toll-free in Ontario ... Canadian Abilities Foundation Website: www.enablelink.org/ Website provides information on Abilities magazine and a directory of Canadian organizations concerned with disability and accessibility issues. Government of of Citizenship The Community ACCESS-ability program provides grants to not-for-p non-government community-based organizations that enter into partnerships with others in their communities to create practical, workable proiects that help remove barriers faced by persons with disabilities. gtd i nfo@equalopportunity.on.ca Telephone Information and Referra Service: (416) 325-4957 from the 416/905 local calling area; or 1-888- 325-4957 toll-free in Ontario E-Mai (': 87 Plao/ab~ltt' ............... The Society con also assist communities by providing local statistics on children with physical disabilities. Website includes a comprehensive Virtual Library of iinks relating to disability issues affecting children and young adults. Centre on Disability www.escape.ca/-ccds/ A consumer-directed, university- affiliated centre dedicated to research, education and information dissemination on disability issues. Canadian Studies Website: + o POLICY & LEGISLATION Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also called u.S. Access Board) Tel: 1-800-872-2253 Website: www.access-board.gov Disability Access Symbols Project E-mail: 74731.2325@compuserve.com Website: www.gag.org/resources- das/index.html Website provides symbols that can be used on newsletters, brochures, signs, maps, etc. The website of 'the only independent [U.S.] federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.' This is where to find the guidelines for children's play areas. National Rehabilitation Information Center 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935 Silverspring, MD 20910 Voicem 1-800-227-0216; ABLE INFORM BBS: (301) 589-3563 or FTS (301) 427-0280 (8-N-1, 1200-v. 32) Fax: (301) 589-3563 E-mail: naric@cap.gwu.edu Website: www.robsan.org/capfaq/adaguide.txt + Ontario Foundation for Visually Impaired Children P.O. Box 1116, Station D Toronto ON M6P 3K2 Tel: (416) 767-5977 Fax: (416) 767-5530 E-mail: olvic@volnetmmp.net This organization has resource materials related to children from infancy to pre-school. Besides operating a specialized pre-school program, the foundation provides training to early childhood educators. It can also be a resource for parks and recreation staff. 0, Website provides a resource guide to the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act. DESIGN THE INTI Brecknoc Website: www.brecknockconsulting.com.au IDEAS ON ERNET k Consulting Brecknock Consulting is an Austra design company that is committed to bringing art and sculputure into public places, including playspaces that provide 'a creative alternative to the structural playgrounds thot litter our urban landscape.' Includes photos of inclusive playgrounds. Ian The Society is Ontario's premier not- for-profit organization dedicated to helping children and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seals is committed to endorsing the development of integrated accessible playspaces which meet OPA Playability standards. + The Easter Seal Society of Ontario 706-1185 Eglinton Ave., E North York, ON M3C 3C6 Tel: 1-800-668-6252 E-mail: info@easterseals.org Website: www.easterseals.org n 88 Plao/ab~ltf, Playgraund designers and consultants; website provides a general guide to making playgrounds accessible, with accessibility planning worksheet and a checklist that can be downloaded or ordered by telephone, as well as basics in evaluating site and establishing a budget. Pictures on site. ............... Multi- Michael Gardner Instructional Design, media Development Î\ Website: www.arches.uga.edu/-mgardner/ playground.html Play Train 31 Farm Road Sparkbrook Birmingham B11 1 LS Tel: +44 (0)121 7668446 Fax: +44 (0)121 7668889 E-mail: team@playtrn.demon.co.uk Website: www.playtrn.demon.co.uk This website provides an introduction to inclusive play and playground accessibility, with a point-form review of definitions, requirements, how some playgrounds discourage accessibility; also has 'a computerized interactive learning activity feature' to review information at end of site. A non_profit playwork training agency and consultancy. Stated aim is 'to increase opportunities for school-age children to be creative and express their identity in all kinds of out-of-schooi settings,' challenging discrimination and inequality nterPlay Design website: www.interplaydesign.com Shows playspace designs and components by sculptor Tom Arie- Donch. Primarily community built projects in the U.S. Includes dinosaur digs and fantasy sculptures. FUNDERS & FUNDRAISING .. Canadian Centre for Philanthropy 425 'University Avenue, 7th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 1T6 Tel: (416) 597-2293 Website: WWW.ccp.ca Planet Earth Playscapes P.O. Box 852 Ithaca, NY 14851 Tel: 1,800-859-4580 E-mail: ma i I@planetearthplayscapes.com Website: www.planetearthplayscapes.com ("\ A national charitable organization dedicated to advancing the role and interests of the charitable sector for the benefit of Canadian communities. Helps strengthen charitable, voluntary, and non-profit organizations through public affairs, research, information resources, and the Imagine program Designers of 'one-of-a-kind, natura community built, play and learning environments for children', using natura environment, sculptures, etc., to give 10 variety of sounds, smells, textures and tastes.' Website includes examples of some of projects, including a therapeutic play space for children from birth to 3 years with special needs. .. Charity Village www.charityvillage.com Canada's supersite for the nonprofit sector --- 3,000 pages of news, jobs, information and resources for executives, staffers, donors, and volunteers. Includes a resource library with articles and information on fundraising Play Designs 1000 Buffalo Rd Lewisburg, PA 17837-9795 Tel: 1-800-327-7571 Fax: 570) 522-3030 Website: www.playdesigns.com/accessibil¡ty.htm n 89 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... E-mail: tri Website: www.trill i umfoundation .org: 80/ eng I ish/2 000 _guidelines.htm\ umfoundation.org ium@tri nitiative · (\ The Ontario Trillium Foundation agency of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation. This website describes the current program guidelines that include funding of community-based sports and recreation activities 'for people of all ages and abilities.' It describes assessment criteria, types of funding available, and the gront review process. IS an 495 596-1 An organization dedicated to restoring the natural environment in school grounds, public lands and home landscapes. Provides funding for "greening" projects. . Saturn Retailers In many communitiesl local Saturn dealerships are interested in sponsoring playground proiects. Check your local telephone book. · Home Depot Canada Mary-Alison Pejskar Community Affairs Manager Tel: (416) 512-6771 MANUFACTURERS & VENDORS ®PR A.B.C. Recreation Ltd. P.O. Box 21009, Paris ON N3L 3KO Tel: (800) 267-5753 Fax: (519) 442-7378 E-maii: abrec@on.aibn.com Home Depot Canada works through the KaBOOM! Playground Institute (see "Play & Playgrounds" section) to help fund and build playgrounds in low- income communities, geared to "youth at risk." Contact Home Depot or KaBOOM! for more information ¡~ (, Professional customer service and products for playgrounds, park amenities, waterplay, and safety surfacing 000 Ronald McDonald Children's Charities McDonald's Place Toronto, Ontario M3C 3L4 Tel: 1-800-387-8808, (416) 443- 1 Fax: (416) 446-3930 E-mail: rmcc@mcdonalds.ca Website: www.rmcc.ca · Active Playground Equipment 168 Brunswick Avenue London, ON N6G 3K9 Tel: (519) 657-7509 Fax: (519) 657-2097 E-mail: isanders@APEplayground.com ®PR play Manufacturer of commercia structures and park amenities An organization Icommitted to helping registered charities whose programs focus on improving the quality of life for children and families of children with life-threatening illnesses, chronic conditions or disabilities. Website provides a grant application and funding criteria. nc. ®PR Belair Recreational Products 18 Spalding Drive, P.O. Box 4679, Brantford ON N3T 6h2 Tel: (800) 387-6318 Fax: (519) 752-6875 E-mail: belair.rec@sympatico.ca Manufacturer and of supplier Ontario Trillium Foundation 5th floor 6-963-4927 4 Evergreen Canada (Toronto) 355 Adelaide Street West, Fifth Floor Toronto, Ontario M5V 2S2 Tel: 1-888-426-3138; (416) Fax: (416) 596-1443 E-mail: info@evergreen.ca Website: www.evergreen.ca .The 45 Charles St. E. Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1 S2 Tel: 1-800-263-2887; TTY: 416-963-7905 Fax: 416-963-8781 (\ 90 Plao/ab~lti, A playground equipment manufacturer and a playground development advisor. Pictures and drawings of equipment, including a "te- pee playhouse." Other accessibility features not highlighted but descriptions in 'specs on products' refer to transfer stations, diggers to accommodate wheelchairs, etc. ............... playground equipment and site amenities in Ontario and across I'i Canada r!ì>PR CCK Sports & Playgrounds 2445 Bank Street, Suite 300 Ottawa, ON K1V 1A8 Tel: (613) 794-6320 Fax: (613) 739- 1276 r!ì>PR Kompan Playscapes Inc. 112 Guelph Street, P.O. Box 179 Georgetown ON L7G 3Z0 Tel: (905) 873-0014 Fax: (905) 873-6242 Exciting and innovative playgraund equipmènt¡ "stayactive, step into the future!1I Manufacturer of commercial playground equipment ON N3Y Play ON 5/ Paris Little Tikes Commercia Systems (Canada) Inc. 21 Scott Avenue, P.O. Box 2 N3L 3E7 Tel: (800) 265-9953 Fax: (519) 442-8200 E-mail: Itcps@sympatico.ca r!ì>PR Henderson Recreation Equipment 11 Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe, 4K8 Tel: (519) 526-9380 Fax (519) 426- 1132 E-mail: salesonline@henderson- recreation.com r!ì>PR Commercial supplier of playground equipment available in steel, wood and plastic; aiso offering full line of park amenities and street furniture TO LOG r!ì>PR Playcare Inc. P.O. Box 394, Schomberg, ON Tel: (905) 859-7529 Fax: (905) 859- 1118 495- Full service playground provider; equipment and surfacing installation and soles; playground desig n/bui Id/ consu Iti ng An associotion representing manufacturers of playground equipment Website allows user to key in name of manufacturer or product to see if IPEMA member. Canadian manufacturer of commercial playgrounds, park amenities, and sports goals PEMA (International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) 8300 Colesville Road Suite 250 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tel: 1-800-395-5550; or (30 0240 Fax: (301) 495-3330 Website: www.ipema.org/ !~ Recreation Depot 1688 Mills Street Sarnia, ON N7V 4E5 Tel: (800) 280-4165/(5 Fax: (519) 542-9101 Website: www.recreationdepotinc.com 23 9)542-01 r!ì>PR Recreational products, commercia playground systems, safety surfacing, sales, service & installation ... Kan-Go-Roo Playgrounds Ltd 11 rue Main Street Unit #207, P.O. Box 4007 Eel River Bar First Nation, N.-B. E8C 1A1 Tel: 1-888-212- 1411 Fax: 506-789-0987 E-mail: go@kangoroo.com Website: www.kangoroo.com (' 91 Plao/ab~ltt' The mission of this project is described os "The Spirit of Equal Play for All Children." The aim of this community project is to create 'a uniquely designed barrier-free public play structure' for the area, at an expected cost of $195,000 for equipment and resurfacing. The website gives a history of the community, the stories of two families and why they're involved with trying to get playground built, a model of the playground and results of fund raising efforts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Play Outdoor Musica (', nstruments P.O. Box 11 5 Parrott, GA 31777 Tel: (912) 623-5545 E-mail: bond@soundplay.com Website: www.soundplay.com Boundless 1 Regency Drive Bloomfield, CT 06002-2310 Tel: (860) 243-8315 E-mail: jiohnson@boundlessplaygrounds.org Website: www.boundlessplaygrounds.org Playgrounds Designers of outdoor musica instruments and playscapes 'constructed from materials available in most hardware stores and lumber yards.' Website describes instruments as offering 'unique opportunities to develop skills as wide ranging as non-verbal communication, gross motor development, peer group and intergenerational interaction.' Pictures and sounds of some of instruments also available on site. Boundless Playgrounds is a national U.S. non-profit organization 'dedicated to helping communities throughout the world create universally accessible playgrounds for their children.' Website describes history of the organization, provides information on design team and services, as well as lists completed and current projects, including EVERYkidspark in Orangeville, The World Playground, Parks & Recreation Products and Services Web Directory Website: . ca/ -ding rami accessi ble. htm www.porta Provides links to mostly U.S. manufacturers of accessible playground equipment, accessories and components and products. ('ì Ontario. Community Built Association 99 Eastlake Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: (607) 272-8680 Fax: (607) 277-1433 E-mail: cba@communitybuilt.com Website: www.communitybuiit.com PLAY & PLAYGROUNDS Access to Play Areas Website: www.indiana.edu/-nca/resources/ playgrounds.htm The CBA is a not-for-profit association of professionals who are involved in all aspects of the community-built field. The organization was formed in 1989 to provide network for such professionals and to offer information, education and training to the general public. The site provides links with members, including playground designers; a few Canadian members. This is a publication of the U.S. National Center on Accessibility that 'is designed to assist park and recreation professionals, designers and consumers in creating inclusive play environments for children with and without disabilities. .. Aurora Highview Community Millenium Project Tel: (905) 727-2035; (905) 841-7732 Fax: (905) 726-8774 Website: www.aci.on.ca/ahcmp/ (', 92 Plao/ab~ltf, · . .. . . . . . . . . . . . issues. Manuals available on building 0 community ployground, fundroising, identifying 16cal resources, fact sheets on benefits of playing, fitness, etc. Ie, Wendy Cook Founder, EVERYkidspark, Orangevi ON Tel: (519) + 0, , Opportunity Park Bowie, MD Website: ourworld.compuserve.com/ homepoges/Trish _and _John/park.htm 942-2688 Wendy Cook is available to speak about the experiences in creating EVERYkidspark, resources, fund raising, publicity and other matters. Website describes with pictures one family's visit to Opportunity Park, an accessible playground. Children PUBLICATIONS + CSA Internotiona 178 Rexdale BI Etobicoke, Ont M9W 1 R3 Tel: 1-800-463-6727; (416) 747-4000 E-moil: sales @csa-international.org Website: WWW.csa.ca Sussex Fair Play for 35 Lyon Street Bognar Regis, W. P021 1 BW Tel/Fax: 01243.869922 Website: www.arunet.co.uk/falrplay/facts/fshet8_2 .htm by Copies of CSA International Children's Playspaces Equipment Standards: available electronically (Z614-98PDF) or paper ($45 plus tax) internet or telephone. Prepayment required on orders under $250. A registered U.K. charity representing children's right to play in policy oreas such as planning, housing, traffic, community and the environment. Includes fact sheet on occessibility, giving èxamples of events and activities in various communities to demonstrate particular considerations for particular needs. r' Management Park and Grounds Schoor Depalma Inc. Website: www.schoordepalma.com/- news/p%26gm.html Hadley's Park Potomac, Maryland Website: www.hadleyspark.org/whatishadleys.htm An article by Joseph D. Perello: '100% accessibility can be achieved.' Company designed several parks and playgrounds in New Jersey, and article briefly describes some of issues, and cites Challenge Grove in Cherry Hill, N.J. as a particularly fine example. A non-profit organization that has built a one-acre park with accessible play area, with other planned parks in Virginia and D.C. Website provides directions to get there and lists some events; there are no resources or other links. Kaboom Playground Institute Website: www.kaboom.org/ Play Play for All Guidelines: Planning, Design and Management of Outdoor Settings for All Children MIG Communications 800 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 USA Tel: (800) 790-8444 KaBOOMI is a national U.S. non- profit organization that encourages individuals, organizations, and businesses to join together to build safe and accessible playgrounds. Website provides information on ADA under resources, but focus appears to have more to do with safety than accessibility (' , 93 Plao/ab~ltt' · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Universal Playground A Planning Guide resource Almost 300 pages, excellent that addresses Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for playgrounds; includes design examples. (" Available ($6.50 + $2.00 shipping and handling + GST) from Queen's Printer, Crown Publications Inc. 521 Fort Street Victoria, B.C., V8W 1 E7 Tel: (250) 386-4636 Fax: (250) 386-0221 E-moil: info@mail.qp.gov.bc.ca Website: www.publications.gov.bc.ca/publ ication/ qu eries/ShowPu bDetai I.asp? PU B _ Seq_ N um = 345320&PUB _Publication= 753087300 1 A document that "should help leadership personnel and parents interested in upgrading and retrofitting playground facilities at the local school or district levels." Heips organize the planning, identify the most useful adaptations, and determine the resources required. Price: $6.50; QP Stock Number 7530873001; Ministry Ref. Number: FCG 129; Category: Curriculum Development (K- 12). Quest Magazine Website: www.mdausa.org/publications/Quest/ q62playground2.html Current and back issues of magazine available. For example, the April 1999 issue carries an article by Carol Sowell on Boundless Playgrounds with pictures of accessible equipment .. Revisiting Children's Outdoor Environments: A Focus on Design, Play and Safety by Anne Gillain Maufette Université du Québec à Hul c.p. 1250, Succ. B. Hull, Québec J3X 3X7 UNIVERSAL AND BARRIER- FREE DESIGN .. The Canadian Institute for Universal Design Excellent Canadian publication with a focus on small spaces and child care centres; includes information abou designing for accessibility. (\ Website: cad9 .cad lab. u man itoba .ca/UofM/C I BFD / A non_profit corporation located at Faculty of Architecture, University of Manitoba, with a mandate to carry out research and education, and to provide information and promote universal design the The Magazine School Planning and Management (v36 n 10 , p26-29 ; Nov 1997) Designing Playgrounds for Children of All Abilities by Gottsman, Susan (President, Moore lacofano Goltsman, Inc. Berkeley, Calif.) http://www.spmmag.com/articles/1997 _ 11/ novarticle4.htm The Center for Universal Design North Carolina State University School of Design E-mail: cud@ncsu.edu Website: www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/ This national U.S. research, information, and technical assistance centre evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products. Website outlines seven 'Principles of Universal Design. Provides performance criteria for creating accessibility for and integration of children of all abilities within school playgrounds. Included are recommendations for accessible route designs; play equipment; sand and water play; gathering places and outdoor classrooms; entrances and signage; and fences, enclosures, and barriers. Magazine links to organizations, suppliers, architectural firms, etc. (', 94 Plao/ab~ltf, ............... Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (ClUJ Inc. 205 Richmond Street We Toronto, ON M5V 1V3 Tel: (416) 599-2458 Fax: (416) 599-3555 TTY: (416) 599-5077 Suite 605 st, .. Independent Living Resource Centres (ILRCs) These centres throughaut Ontario are working to establish a network of universal, barrier-free design consulting services. They also conduct workshops on disability awareness and parenting with a disability. Look for the one nearest you (~\ Kingston ILRC 859 Princess Street Kingston, ON K7L 1G7 Tel: (613) 542-8353 Fax: (613) 542-4783 TTY: (613) 542-8371 Independent Living Resource Centre 1201 Jasper Drive, Suite B Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6R2 Tel: (807) 345-6157 Fax: (807) 345-0266 TTY: (807) 343-2632 Ottawa Carleton Independent Living Centre 75 Albert Street, Suite 207 01tawa, ON K1 P 5E7 Tel: (613) 236-2558 Fax: (613) 236-4562 Kapuskasing Regional Resource Centre for Independent Living 29 Byng Avenue, Suite 5 Kapuskasing, ON P5N 1W6 Tel: (705) 335-8778 Fax: (705) 705-335-5666 S4 Rise 17D Bay Street Parry Sound, ON P2A Tel: 1-800-634-6828 Fax: (705) 746- 1448 TTY: (705) 746-6996 London Independent Living Centre 433 King Street, Suite 10 London, ON N6B 3P3 Tel: (519) 660-4667 Fax: (519) 660-6818 ('--'\1 CAILC Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres 350 Sparks Street, Suite 1004 01tawa, ON K1 R 7S8 Tel & TTY: (613) 563-258 Website: www.cailc.ca Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region 3400 King Street East Kitchener, ON N2A 4B2 Tel: (519) 894-8350 Fax: (519) 519-894-2213 TTY: (519) 894-8377 .. Inclusion by Design Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work E-mail: congress@ccrw.org Website: www.216.13.114.21/workink/ worldcongeng.htm Website of an international World Congress - Inclusion by Design - in Montreal in June 2001, hosted by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work. The Congress will bring together the policymakers, educators, professionals and individuals who can focus on the implementation of design and equal access for all people. Independent Niagara Living 111 Church Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 3C9 Tel: (905) 684-7111 Fax: (905) 684- 1199 Centre for Breaking Down Barriers. An Independent Living Centre 18 Schoolhouse Lane Collingwood, ON L9Y 4H5 Tel: (705) 445-1543 Fax: (705) 445- 1656 TTY: (705) 445- 1658 () 95 Plao/ab~l~f, · . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Institute on Independent living Newsletter 112000 Website: www.independentliving.orgf Website provides information an universal design, assistive devices, conferences and international networking also offers discussion forums on various topics. Nothing specific on playgrounds (\ (-\ I , (-., f~ ! 96 Plao/ab~ltt' 97 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Tool Kit would not be possible without the contributions of many individuals, including participants in OPN s Playability Workshop series. We especially want to thank: Kim Allerton, Northwood Associates Canadian National Institute for the Blind Wendy Cook Kim Creelman Beverley Dooley, Happy Hands Preschool, Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf Penny Gerrie Stephen Granger Pat Harwood, Town of Petrolia Carol Hennigar Katherine Kellough Harley K:aufmann-Sacrey Peter Kells Nancy MacAlpine Darren Mills, Town of Greater Napanee Rena Nikou and members of Youth Connection, Centre for Independent Living Toronto Brian Page, City of Kitchener Ann Musgrave, Elaine Stewart, Dan Lazarow, Tony Persaud, and other members of the Parenting with a Disability Network, Centre for Independent Living Toronto Recreation Development Fund, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Kim Sanderson & Brenda Wong, Innovative Services Section, City of Edmonton Paula Saunders, Independent Living Centre, Waterloo Region Students and staff of Bloorview Macmillan School Authority, Macmillan Site, Toronto Garry Smith, City of Hamilton Students and staff of Sunny View Public School, Toronto Strybos Associates The Easter Seals Society of Ontario, Camping & Recreation Department Trillium Foundation Sharon Watson, City of Mississauga Rose Van Wely, Town of Grimsby Karen Wood, Committee for the Physically Challenged, Burlington Plao/ab~ltt' ('\ r\ s·_; ¡ Constituency Office: 542 T albo! Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 lti Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416) 325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org :4 2Q/lI ~",' ~ ~ ~ 2001 Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation 3" Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M7 A IZ8 July 31, Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution ITom the County of Elgin calling for the indefinite deferral of municipally owned vehicle licensing fees collected by the Province. I urge your Ministry to give consideration to this request. Minister, as Elgin County officials have pointed out in their correspondence, the savings to the municipality and its residents would be significant. The money would go directly to fire protection, police services, public works departments and public transportation vehicles. In turn, these vehicles and equipment would enhance public welfare, safety and protection. With Ontario municipalities already overburdened and overtaxed, such a move would prove to be beneficial in ensuring they meet their obligations to the citizeDl'y in a timely and effective fashion. I would appreciate your giving immediate attention to the resolution, responding to the County of Elgin and forwarding a copy of your letter 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 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 ~ Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 1 2001 AUG Honourable Brian Tobin Minister ofIndustry 235 Queen Street 11 th Floor East Ottawa, ON KIA OH5 2001 July 31, Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution trom the Elgin County calling for the indefinite deferral of radio communication fees collected by the Federal Government. I urge your Ministry to give consideration to this request. Minister, as Elgin County officials have pointed out in their correspondence, the savings to the municipality and its residents would be significant. The money would go directly to fire protection, police services, public works departments and public transportation vehicles. In turn, these vehicles and equipment would enhance public welfare, safety and protection. With Ontario municipalities already overburdened and overtaxed, such a move would prove to be beneficial in ensuring they meet their obligations to the citizenty in a timely and effective fashion. I would appreciate your giving immediate attention to the resolution, responding to the County ofElgin'anÙ,\", forwarding a copy of your letter 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 Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mai lØ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 2001 AUG 16 6,200 Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 10'" Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7 A 2C4 August Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on your Government to make a decision on appropriate provincial funding for the STEPS demon~tration project. As both the County and the City of St. Thomas have contributed $83,560 and $63,733 respectively to its operation to date, I feel a prompt answer from your Ministry on its fiscal responsibility is ih order. Dear Minister, as Elgin County's Emergency Measures Coordinator Ms. Karen Dunn has detailed all pertinent information with regard to the project's past, present and Juture monetary needs, it would appear that the proverbial ball is the Province's court. What needs to be 'determined in short order- as both County and City funds have been exhausted - is how your Governme,nt views the value of STEPS. Unless the Province wants to see STEPS abandoned, it iSi incumbent on your Ministry making this decision immediately. r would appreciate your reviewing the salient facts in this information package, responding to both Elgin County and the City ofSt. Thomas and forwatding a copy of your letter to my office. your time and consideration. in advance for Thanking you Sincerely, ~\L Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-M iddlesex-London Cc: County of Elgin City of St. Thomas Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.oia,org {tj Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON AUG ]. G 2001 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tei: (416) 325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org August 16, 200 Honourable James Flaherty Minister of Finance 7th Floor, Frost South 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto, ON Ministel Please find enclosed this letter from Warden Duncan McPhail of Elgin County focusing on an issue that I believe deserves immediate attention from your Government. The problem of assembling and disseminating information to assist local Councils in making decisions has understandably frustrated both these municipal governments and their staff. Dear Minister, because of a delay in the release of instructional regulations and a general lack of direction and information from your Government, Councils have been backed into a corner. Instead of conserving scarce and much-needed dollars, they have been forced by your Government's actions to hire outside consultants to do the necessary work. In a time of belt tightening, it would seem logical to assume your Government would be opposed to such unnecessary spending. Unfortunately, Councils have had no other viable options and, as a result, the ratepayers now view these valuable local staffers with skepticism and mistrust. I would appreciate your reviewing this situation with an eye to making the necessary adjustments; writing to Warden McPhail and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. E Igi n - M idd lesex -London County of Elgin Warden Duncan McPhai Warden Cc: Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas. Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toli Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON AUG 1 G 2001 Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org August 16,2001 Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long-Term Care lOth Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7 A 2C4 Dear Minister: Please find enclosed this letter from the County of Elgin in response to a Brant County resolution. The focus of the material is on cross-border ambulance billings and the subsequent effect on municipalities. Minister, Emergency Measures Coordinator Karen Dunn has compiled pertinent information and compiled a cogent report that I believe should be carefully studied. One conclusion of her report is that this is an issue that the Province should not have a part in determining. I would appreciate your responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin- Middlesex - London County of Elgin Cc Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 {ti Ontario Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola,org 00". ¡: ,~'!;~~~, ~Æ:,,~~ STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Tel, (416)325-7250 Fax: (416) 325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontlaoola.org 2001 21 /.lUG 6,200 Honourable Lyle Vancllef Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Room 207, Confederation Building House of Commons Ottawa, ON KIA OA6 August Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin endorsing the Environmental Farm Plan. As environmental concerns continue to be front and centre with Canadians and this self-regulating program has proven to be highly successful, I believe the request for continued ongoing funding is sound and reasonable. Dear Minister, a viable sustainable agricultural industry and a clean, safe environment are prerequisites for al Canadians. The Environmental Farm Plan addresses environmental protection at the primary production level - taking into consideration the need for farm production while protecting the environment. immediate attention, responding to the County and thank you in advance for your time and consideration. I would appreciate your giving this matter your forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. Sincerely, S::-~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-M iddlesex- London Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265"7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola,org AUG 211 2001 ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325"7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontia,ola.org August 16, 200 I Honourable Brian Coburn Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs I I'h Floor, Grenville Street Toronto, ON M5S IB3 Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin endorsing the Environmental Farm Plan. As environmental concerns continue to be front and centre with Canadians and this self-regulating program has proven to be highly successful, I believe the request for continued ongoing funding is sound and reasonable. Dear Minister, a viable sustainable agricultural industry and a clean, safe environment are prerequisites for all Canadians. The Environmental Farm Plan addresses environmental protection at the primary production level- taking into consideration the need for farm production while protecting the environment. I would appreciate your giving this matter your immediate attention, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin- Middlesex-London Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org ('1 ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org 21 2001 AUG August 16,2001 Honourable James Wilson Minister of Energy, Science and Technology 4th Floor, Hearst Block 900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2EI Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on your Government to regulate gas taxes for the benefit of the consumer. Considering the mounting frustration over the cost of gasoline prices both locally and nationally, I feel this is an issue that merits your prompt attention. Minister, as other provinces have regulated their gasoline taxes, such a suggestion for Ontario to follow suit appears to be both sound and reasonable. Such a regulation would unquestionably benefit the consumer. I would appreciate your looking into the matter, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin-Middlesex - London Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800-265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIDDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1M Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.ola.org AUf; 21 2001 August 16,2001 Honourable Paul Martin Minister of Finance L 'Esplanade Laurier 140 0' Connor Street Ottawa, ON KIA OG5 Dear Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on your Government to regulate gas taxes and eliminate the surtax on gasoline products for the benefit of the consumer. Considering the mounting frustration over the cost of gasoline prices both locally and nationally, I feel this is an issue that merits your prompt attention. Minister, as some provinces have already regulated their gasoline taxes, such a suggestion for the Federal Government to follow suit appears to be both sound and reasonable. Such a regulation would unquestionably benefit the consumer. I would appreciate your looking into the matter, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. 'SL~ Sincerely, Steve Peters, M.P.P Elgin-Middlesex-London Cc: County of Elgin Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 Toll Free: 1-800"265-7638 E-mail: steve_peters-mpp-co @ontla.ola.org ~ Ontario STEVE PETERS, M.P.P. ELGIN - MIPDLESEX - LONDON Room 331 Main Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A4 Tel: (416)325-7250 Fax: (416)325-7262 Email: steve_peters-mpp @ontla.oia,org AUG 21 2001 August 16, 200 I Honourable James Flaherty Minister of Finance 7th Floor, 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto, ON M7 A I Y7 Minister: Please find enclosed a resolution from the County of Elgin calling on your Government to regulate gas taxes and eliminate the surtax on gasoline products for the benefit of the consumer. Considering the mounting frustration over the cost of gasoline prices both locally and nationally, I feel this is an issue that merits your prompt attention. Dear Minister, as other provinces have regulated their gasoline taxes, such a suggestion for Ontario to follow suit appears to be both sound and reasonable. Such a regulation would unquestionably benefit the consumer. I would appreciate your looking into the matter, responding to the County and forwarding a copy of your letter to my office. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely, ~~ Steve Peters, M.P.P. Elgin- Middlesex - London County of Elgin Cc 08-08-1'11 09:00 STEVE PETERS MPP D= P01/01 Steve Liberal M.P.P. ~ Peters Elgin~Middlesex~London 0"191'10 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Wednesday, Augnst 08,2001 Peters takes aim at Government delisting of audiology sel'V'ices with petition campaign St. Thomas - Elgin-Middlesex-London Liberal M.P.P. Steve .Peters is urging residents to sign a petition condemning the Hanis Guvernment's move to delis! audiology serviœs as draconian and mean-spirited. "Residents with hearing difficulties - young and old - have been targeted by this Government," said .Peters. "As a result, Provincial Liberals have launched a public awareness campaigll urging Health Minister Tony Clement to abandon this scheme which will see audiology services covered only under the supervision of a physician, "This is yet another attempt by the Harris Tories to reduce OHIP costs ($100-million have been delisted since 1995) and once again it is tbe most vulnerable Ontarians who will feel the greatest effect. Audiologists will be denied the rigbt to practice independently; long delays will result and many -like seniors on fixed incomes and children with serious hearing disorders that require immediate treatment - will be denied even the most basic bearing health care services." Peters accused the Harris Government of deliberately dismissing the genuine needs of al! Ontarians in mvour of its overzealous devotion to downsizing and fiscal slashing. "1 am urging residents to sign the petition in my office 8J1d some local audiologist offices," said the Liberal M.P.P. "lfthe people of Ontario don't speak up now. then the rights of every patient in this province will once again be ignored by this unfeeling Guvernment. "Basic health care services in Ontario are at risk. The Minister must be told by Ontarians to put an end to this iU-oonceived plan immediately, Audiologists must be funded directly for their services." --30- For further information please eall: Sieve l'eters, M.l'.l'. Suzanne Van Hommel Elgin-Middlesex-London Executive Assistant (519) 631-0666 (phone) (519) 631-9478 (fax) Constituency Office: 542 Talbot Street, St. Thomas. Ontario N5P 1C4 Tel: (519) 631-0666 Fax: (519) 631-9478 E-mail: Sleve_Pelers-MPP-CO@onlla.ola.org 6") \0 ( IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1,2001 FOR MPAC NEW MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS TORONTO - Acting Chair, Ernie Hardeman, MPP, today announced the appointment of the Board of Directors to the newly created Municipal PrOperty Assessment Corporation (MP AC) that will represent municipal, public and provincial interests "The new Board of Directors win be responsible for balancing the needs of municipalities and taxpayers and ensuring an effective, fair, understandable and accountable assessment system," said Hardeman. "I am confident that the wealth of expertise and broad range of experience the Board members bring to WAC will enable them to achieve this overall objective," he said. The new governance structure for MPAC will include a IS-member Board of Directors consisting of eight municipal, five taxpayer, and two provincial representatives (see Backgrounder). The municipallY-funded and operated WAC was created on May 9, 2001 through a restructuring of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC). MPAC's main responsibility is to establish up-to-date property assesSments for all properties in Ontario based on their current value. The property assessments are used as the base to generate municipal and education taxes. MPAC begins its new mandate on August 1,2001 1J1 9.R~~' ,~" ,JJ J, Q"\~'t, 30 - For more infonnation, contact: Michael Jacoby, Director of Communications Telephone: (905) 837-6287 Fax: (905) 837-6322 Municipal Property AsS98Smont Corporation 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, Ontario loW 3P2 T: 905.831.4433 F: 905.837.6322 W: www.opac.on.ca f..'l) w _, Property Assessment Corporation Board of Directors Municipal Roger Anderson - Mr. Anderson served in Ajax as Local Councillor fOr three years and a Regional Councillor and Deputy Mayor for six years. He sits as a Vice-President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and is cUITemlythe Regional Chair for Durham. is Howard Greig - Mr. Greig brings with him nearly 20 years of municipal experience. He currently the Mayor of the new Township of Chats worth, and a Grey COUnty Councillor. Peter Hume - A member of the former Board of Directors, Mr. Hume has represented his ward at both the local and regional levels over the last ten years. Always a strong proponent of one- tier govemmem, in November 2000, Mr. Hume was elected to council in the newly amalgamated City of Ottawa. Case Ootes - Mr. Ootes, Deputy Mayor of the City of Toronto and Councillor, has served on numerol/S committees and boards with the city of Toronto and is bringing with him varied experience in policy and finance, business development, plaMing and transportation. Mike Petryna - Mr. Petryna is the Deputy Mayor of Greater Sudbury, representing the City at both the local and regional levels. He cUITently serves on tbe AMO Board of Directors. Lucille Bish - A Registered Professional Planner and Professional Engineer, Ms. Bish has worked for the Region of Waterloo for 20 years, most recently as the Director of Information and Research. Ms. Bish has represented the Region on the OPAC Board since 1998. Bonnie Gibson - One of the original OP AC Board Members appointed in 1998, Ms. Gibson has over 20 years of propeny aSSessment and municipal finance experience. She is currently the Manager of Assessment Review for the City ofMississauga. Brian MacRae - A current Board member, Mr. MacRae has a wealth of municipal management experience focusing on long tenl1 sustainability and enhanced operating effectiveness. Most recently, he has been using these skills as City Manager in Thtmder Bay. Judith Andrew - cu.rrently the Ontario Vice-President for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Ms. Andrew has represented CFIB's nearly 41 ,000 Ontario member businesses through various appointr!1ents over the last 15 years including Vice-Chair of the Ontario Government's Business Tax Review Panel. She is the author of numerous briefs and reports on a wide range of issues affecting small and medium-sized firms. ij! ,g Vince Brescia - President and CEO of the Fair Rental Policy Organization, Mr. Brescia has held senior positions with several companies, advocating for pro-development policies and regulations at the municipal, provincial and federal government levels. He brings a wealth of housing policy experience. Ian Howcroft - Mr. Howcroft is Vice-President - Ontario Division of Canadian ManufactllIers and EXporters. The Ontario Division is the largest division of the CME, whose members prodltce approximately 75 per cent of Ontario's manltfactured output and are responsible for 90 per cent of exporters. largest Terry Mundell- President of the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association, provincial hospitality association in Callilda representing approximately 11,000 establishments in the hospitality sector. Mr. Mundell spent 17 years in municipal politics and Past-President of AMO. the is Neil Rodgers - A member oftlle Ontario Professional Planners Institute and a Registered Professional Planner (RPP), Mr. Rodgers is currently the President of the Urban Development Institute/Ontario. Ernie Hardeman, MPP (Vice-Chair) - Mr. Hardeman has had a long career in local politics and served as the Chair of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and On the Board of Directors for AMO before being elecred to the Legislature in 1995 as the MPP for Oxford. He has served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and is currently the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier. Peter Clendinneng - With over 25 years in the Ontario Public Service, Mr. Clendinneng brings with him a wealth of experience in hunlan resources, administration, operational and strategic planning and restructuring. Mr. Clendirmeng has also chaired numerous review and planning committees. 65 ® Ontario SuperBuHd SuperCroissance n This is the second of a series of communication bulletins about OSTAR. eti OSTAR Bull What is OSTAR? The Ontario Small Town and Rural Development initiative (OSTAR) is a five-year, $600 million program designed to help municipalities address infrastructure needs and support economic development. The infrastructure component of OSTAR is being led by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation. The economic development component will be aimed at addressing non-infrastructure barriers and encouraging growth in rural Ontario. the Prinking Water Protection Regulation The Ontario government has established new, stronger legislated drinking water standards to ensure that the people of Ontario can rely on clean, safe drinking water. Assisting municipalities in promoting and protecting the health and safety of their residents is one of the government's highest priorities. That's why the focus of Round 1 of OST AR is to address public health and safety infrastructure priorities, principally by bringing all Ontario municipalities into compliance with the Drinking Water Protection Regulation (DWPR). During this round, municipalities were able to choose between two funding options: OSTAR and issued Option One is designed to help municipalities comply with the DWPR or with any other Orders by the Ministry of the Environment. Funding under this option is mandatory - swarded to all applicants who need it for compliance purposes. Option Two is for any other infrastructure projects to address current or foreseeabie human health issues. Funding under this option is discretionary - aWÇlrded to those appHcÇlnts who best meet the criteriÇl. . . A minimum of $240 million will be provided to support public health and safety infrastructure under Round 1. When combined with municipal, federal and possible private-sector contributions, this initiative wìiJ result in three-quarter(; of a billion dollars of new health and safety infrastructure in Ontario's small cities, towns and rurÇlI Çlreas over the ne>ct two years. Each municipality's abiiity to pay will be considered when determining the appropriate provincial share under a fÇlir and balanced funding formula. is A Comprehensive Review Process The Ontario government's goal is to have the safest water and infrastructure in Canada. That's why the time that needed is being laken now to ensure the best decisions Çlre made, both from a cost and technological point of view. The DWPR sets out demanding standards for drinking water. Municipalities were required by the DWPR to submit an engineer's report to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) for each of their water treatment plants (some 700 in total). Reports were to be submitted between November 30, 2000 and May 31, 2001, with some due by July 31, 2001. The engineer's report assesses the design of each WÇlter works and its ability 10 comply with the DWPR. This is the first step in the evaluation process leading to a new consolidated Certificate of Approval (C of A) for each wÇlter works project. The Ontario government has already provided small and rural municiPÇllities with $3 million for some 180 mandatory engineering studies. The engineer's reports are being rigorously reviewed by MOE. The new certificate will consolidate all past approvals into a single document with comprehensive conditions of approval. It will also provide directions to the municipality for physical upgrades necessary to ensure compliance with the DWPR now snd in the future, and when the upgrades must be completed. if; 66 MOE wl be issuing Cs of A. The C of A provides the basis for municipalities to complete detailed engineering work. When this has been completed and the detailed design for the upgrades has been assesSéd, MOE will amend the C of A so construction can proceed. The detailed engineering work also provides the basis for determining eligible costs under OSTAR. The review prODE!s!'; has been delayed by a number of factors. MOE will continue to work with municipalities to get the information necessary to complete the reviews as quickly as possible. Making thE! right decision takes time. Determining the most appropriate solution involves detailed engineering, technology and cost assessments for each of the projects that have been submitted undr;!r OST AR. Together, MOE and OSTAR are ensuring that investments made by municipalities will provide the best technological and cost-effective solutions for water users. Other public health and safety projects (OSTAR Option 2) Those municipalities not responsible for water, or that can comply without finanoial assistance, wr;!re free to choose another health and safety priority under OST AR, including water and sewer projects and bridge improvements. More than 150 municipalities have done so. Non-DWPR projects are assessed on a competitive basis. Each application will undergo a thorough evaluation that is fair, consistent, defensible, and transparent. The first set of non-DWPR project proposals are expected to be ready for investment approval in August. the federal government After the province has made its investment decisions, projects will then be nominated under the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program agreement. This initiates the federal government's investment approval process. Announcements will be made after both the federal and provincial processes have been completed. It is anticipated that the federal government wiil usually match provincial funding support for each project it also approves. Investment from More Information more information on the OSTAR program, please visit the SuperBuild web site at :/Iwww.superbui ùv.ùn.cWenglishlIrritiatives.htm or call the OSTAR Secretariat at For htt 1·866-3O-0ST AR (67827). ** TOTAL PAGE.02 ** , IUJILI)IN(' ON'fAIUt) S 11tJ'l'tJBlt - ~, , BA'I'IB I. AVltNlll nE L ONrl'AIUO 67 . 002-004 PAam 941-1991 FROM Hatlonel Strate!1l on Community Sakty end Crime Prevention 1-519-633-1661 TO PM 11:29 nwm 01/30/101 DATm strotoSI. noll_I. Gur Ie¡ sécurltt communautafre Irt la prmhtlon du crlm~ NATIONAL STRATEGY ON COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION STRATEGIE NATIONALE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE ET LA PRÉVENTION DU CRIME DATE: 07/30/2001 de I a ID#(7586) (Mayor/Chief Administrative Officer) - Elgin,County National Prevention Centre-Centre national de prévention du crime Toll-free I Sans fraís : 1-877-302-6272 FAXfTélécopiøur: (613) 952·3515 Web: hnp:llwww.crime-prevention.org E-mail/Courriel : ncpc@crim8~prevention,org SubjectlSujet (4YKHCE) Expansion of the National Strategy/Élargissement Stratégie nationale To/A: FromlDe: 3 ncluding cover page / y compris la page couverture français suit Ie texte anglais) Pages: (le te>:te See the attached lnformation sheet for more lnformatlon If you have any questlon or are having difficultles wlth thls transmlsslon pleàse contact the National Crlme Preventlon Centre or visit www.crime-prevention.org National Crlme Preventlon Centre Dept, of Justice 123 Slater Street. 8th Ottawa ON KiA OH8 floor Toll free: 1-877-302-6272 Fa>:: (613) 941-7863 ncpc@crime-prevention,org Vous trouverez plus d'informatlon dans Ie document cl-jolnt 5i vous avez des questlons au des difficultés avec 1a réception de ce document, veuillez communlquer avec Ie Centre natlonal de préventlon du crime ou visiter Ie site Web www.crlme-prevention.org Centre natlonal de préventlon du crlme Ministère de la Justlce 123. rue Slater. 8ième étage Ottawa (ON) KiA OH8 6f:B Sans frals 1-877-302-2672 Télécopieur: (613) 941-7863 cnpc@crime-prevention,org 003-004 PAam 941-1991 Strategy on Community Safety and Crime Prevention receives million in additional funding II'ROM 1-519-633-'1i561 TO 29 PM 11 National TIM! 07/30/101 DATH: $145 On July 5. 2001 in Edmonton and Charlottetown. the Government of Canada announced that it will invest a further $145 million in the H..~tÙvJo!I1 Stz\.~t/!/£1.r,· 1."'1 Ci.."UlJl/lIllit.r.' ¿,.....~f/!/tp ..lId Cl'ÚI/!/ F'Z'/!/r.·/!/lltil.."l, The Honourable Anne Mclellan. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay. Solicitor General of Canada. made the announcement. fulfilling a commitment the Government had made in the last Speech from the Throne to strengthen its efforts to support community-based respcnses to crime The $145-millicn in new funding will be applied over four years. and will help the Naticnal Strategy in prcviding communities with the kncwledge. tocls. and supports they need to address the roct causes of crime and victimization. This $145-million is in addition to the $32-million per-year funding the National Strategy currently receives The National Strategy is built on the principle that the best way to reduce crime is to focus on the factors that put individuals at risk - fcr example. family viclence. school problems and drug abuse. With a focus on early-intervention, the National Strategy reccgnizes the complex social. economic. and cultural processes that contribute to crime and victimization, In pursuing what is known as a 'social development' approach. the National Strategy places a particular emphasis on children and youth. Aboriginal peoples women's personal security as well as seniors. persons with disabilities and ethnc-cultural mincrities launched in 1998. Phase II of the National Strategy is a fundamental component of the Government's commitment to reduce crime and continue building a nation of safer homes and streets. led by the Minister of Justice and the Sclicitor General of Canada. it balances a vigorous response to crime while attacking its root causes, The Strategy works in partnership with citizens, communities. municipalities and all thirteen provincial and territorial governments, as well as other partners from every sector to tackle the causes cf crime and victimization the National contact Strategy ,6E9" .' ' \' the National the expansion of (see above) For mcre information on Crime Preventicn Centre 416-863-2101 Please Call The County of Elgin In Case of Transmission Difficulties Please Deliver To o ® Ontari Ministère des Arrair.. munieipaJes et du Logement Ministry of Municipal Affair, and Housing AftàÍ1'cs Des Pinances Municipu1cs 777, Rue Ba.y, 13(étage Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Telephone: (416) 585-6310 Telècopieur: (416) 585-6315 Municipal Finance: Branch 777 Bay Street, 13th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Phone; (416) 585-6310 ~.'"': (416)585-6315 July 30, 200 Dcar Municipal Treasurer, Clerk/Treasurer: This letter is to inforrnyou about a new regulation and a regulation amendment under the MuniciDal Act. The new Variable Interest Rate Debentures and Foreign Currency Borrowingregulation (0. Reg. 247/01) replaces the existing Foreign CwTency Borrowing regulation (0. Reg. 640/93 as amended by O. Reg 933/93). This new regulation enables municipalities with aAA- or better credit rating to issue debentures with a variable rate ofinterest, and to borrow in the following additional foreigncurrcncies: Dutch Guilder, Australian DoUar, and the euro. The housekeeping amendment to the Eligible Investments rcgularion (0. Reg. 438/97 as amcnded by O. Reg 248/01) clarifies that municipalities may continue to invest in debentures issued by school boards wtder the current school funding model. The govenunent is responding to therequestsofkey stakeholders by providing the municipal sector with tools to manage debt effectively. Thc new regulation allows access to additional financial markets with a view to lower municipal borrowing costs. The regulation also updates borrowing rules to refJeotcurrent practice in the tinancial market. In keeping with the need to maintain fmancial prudence and manage risks associated with variable rates of interest or forcign currencies, only municipalities meeting certain conditions can take advantage of this provision. The housekeeping amendment ensures thaI municipalities may continue to assist school boards in their financing requirc'ments. The regulations are available on the internet through the Ontario government's e-Iaws website at httD:/Iwww.e-laws.eov.on.ca. The new Variable Interest Rate Debentures and Foreign Currency Borrowing Regulation is accessible directlyathttD:1/l92. 75. I 56.68fDBJ.,aws/Rees/Enelish/0 10247 e.h1JTI. The amended Eligible Investments regulation s accessible directly at hi ://192. 75.t56.6_8lDBJ..aws/Regs/Ene!jsh/97Q43 8_e.htm. truly, Yours Nancy Bardecki, Director Municipal Finance Branch Ministry ofMunícípal Affairs 70 (AMCTO) Issuance and Investment Policy and Housing Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario Municipal Finance Officers Association (MFOA) Regional Treasurers Association Members of Working Comnúttee on Municipal Debt cc. c c c c c ceo c ceo 0 0 0 0 0 boo CODOC coo 0 0 0 ODD ceo 0 0 0 0 0 0 DOC C Dee 0 DOC C D o 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o " o o o o o o o o o o o o o Caroûnian Canada Attention Members! Your 2001-2002 membership fees are now due_ Please check the reverse of this notice, where the up-to-date memberships are indicated by. bold. type. Membership is an important component of Carolinian Canada and we hope that you will take a moment to renew your membership today. New members are always welcome! Carolinian Canada Membership ApplicationlRenewal D $50 Organization D $20 Individual Name: Organization: Postal Address: Phone: Fax: Email: o 0 COD COD D D DOC c. COD 0 ODD D 0 0 DOC DOC 0 0 0 0 0 D CODOC C D C C 0 CODOC C C C D C D C 7'- ,) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Members 2001-2002 It's membership renewal tim~! The list below includes all of our member groups and individnals ftom last year. Members who have already renewed are mdicated by bold type. Your membership helps keep Carolinian Canada strong - please take the tJIne to send your contribution today. ORGANIZATIONS: Ontario Heritage Foundation Halton Region Conservation Anthority Hamilton Naturalist's Club Dncks Unlimited Parks Canada Hamilton Region Conservation Anthority Mcllwraith Field Naturalists Ontario Forestry Association Upper Thames River Conservation Anthority Resources Improvement Oxford Essex Region Conservation Anthority Wildlands League St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Lambton Wildlife Incorporated BMB Scientific Ontario Ministry of Natnral Resonrces Association for Canadian Educational Resources City of London Essex County Field Naturalists Norfolk Field Naturalists Credit Valley Conservation Authority Regional Municipality of Niagara Long Point Region Conservation Anthority Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority Regional Municipality of Haldimand- Norfolk Norfolk Land Stewardship Council Society for ECOlogical Restoration (Ont) Niagara PenisuJa Conservation Authority Ontario Federation of Agriculture Federation of Ontario Naturalists Sydenham Fi€:ld Naturalists Grand River Conservation Authority Forest Gene Conservation association Nature Conservancy of Canada (Ontario) Haldimand Stewardship Council Thames Valley Native Plant Society Lower Grand River Land Trust Toronto & Region Conservation Authority County of Middlesex Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Ontario Parks (SW) Catfish Creek Conservation Authority Niagara Parks Commission Land Use Research Associates Inc. Dorchester Millpond Committee Natural Insect Control Bruce Trail Association Land Use Research Associates Inc. Canadian Forest Service West Elgin Natnre Club Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hnnters INDIVIDUALS: Olive Ireland Marion Réaume Donald Bucknell Charles West Anne Redish Janet and Ken Dance Mary-Jean Page Barry Bergthorson Peter Banks Eric Waldron Bohdan Kowalyk David Martin George Francis John Nolan Sandy Levin Margie Wake Douglas Bocking Mary Ellen Scanlon Betty Learmonth Pat McLean Alice Casselman Ric Symmes J.H.Cayford Carla Carlson Lloyd King Lindsay Rodger Peter MitcIíelI Robert Demers Brian Bannon Brigid Payne Tom Chatterton Robert Laker Leslie Adams Gordon Nelson David Mcinnis John Todd Edward Kott Heather Mackey Cecil Morris Adele Dobkowski John & Dorothy Tiedje Brett Groves Bernie VanDenBelt Sue Gilmore John LaRose Mathis Natvik John Ambrose Rosemary Dickinson Gerry Waldron Gail Ellison Lloyd Busch Pratibha Pai Doug Wolthausen Ken Nentwig Doris Kanter Lloyd Burridge Nancy Walther Ja-Anne Rzadki Evelyn Kogel David Bell Arthur Teasell Craig Campbell Mary Celestino Wendy & Kim Creasey ,Pat Dewdney Marjorie Rogers-CarSwell PeterGoering DolfWynia Mary Kerr Robert McGowan Kendall John Sands Jesse Dupnis Blake Mann Scott MeNie Carolinian Sites Rouge River Valley Iroquois Shoreline Woods Sassafras Woods Beverly Swamp Dundas Valley Grimsby - Winona Escarpment and Beamer Valley Jordan Escarpment Valley Caistor - Canborough Slough Forest Fonthill Sandhill Valley Willoughby Clay Plain Point Abino Peninsula Sandland Forest Sudden Bog Grand River Valley Forests and Spottiswood Lakes Six Nations I.A. Forests Embro Upland Forest Oriskany Sandstone and Woodlands Delhi Big Creek Valley SI. Williams Dwarf Oak Forest Big Creek Valley - South Walsingham Sand Ridges Dorchester Swamp Skunk's Misery Catfish Creek Slope and Floodplain Forest Port Franks Wetlands and Forested Dunes Ausable River Valley Plum Creek Upland Woodlots She11and Kentucky Coffee-tree Woods Sydenham River Corridor Walpole Island I.R. Lake St. Clair Marshes Sinclair's Bush Ojibway Prairie Remnants Canard River Kentucky Coffee-tree Woods Big Creek Marsh Oxley Poison Sumac Swamp Cedar Creek Middle Point Woods Stone Road Alvar Middle Island The Carolinian Canada sites listed on the left margin of this page were identified in 1984 as "critical unprotected natural areas". Since that time a lot of effort has been directed ·f towards enhancing and securing the natural values at these .jl; locations and one thing that has emerged from these projects is the i[\ fact that these sites have been protected for generations by the 'E good stewardship of communities, families and individuals. If this ¡g: had not been the case, they would have long ago disappeared. ::ir Carolinian Canada wants to celebrate this history of conservation it: by erecting pennanent plaques that will tell the story of the site It and the people who protected it. :~:: ::";,'::' .~. : '. ':.'::"',: >~. "\:~~':~,:~'. ...n.: .';'" <. '~5::.~,' . ,. .....~. ....;..~....;..;.. '2>">: :.:t::·~:tr:::. ,,: ':~ ::·~r·:~~ :.:..:..,....,...;.. 6:::::/T ..;.:...,'.... j;EL; he Carolinian Canada sites were jj;g: identified for their natural values but it [1[[;'< is really thanks to human values that these sites LT{ have persisted to form the basis of the natural "., '''..'''' heritage system that provides us with clean air and water. Through the Community Marking Proiect we want to honour those who have given ,'. us this legacy; recognize our responsibility to '., preserve it for generations to come; and to inspire our children to become good stewards in : their turn. . We need you to make this project a success. At each location we will need a community partner to work with Carolinian Canada to: · Develop the story · Organize a community event to unveil the plaque. · Involve as broad a cross section of your community as possible, with a special emphasis on young people. The distinctive Carolinian Canada plaques will be an enduring reminder of conservation success in your community. The cast brass plaques, mounted on a sturdy steel post are similar to the familiar blue provincial markers at sites of historical interest. When the project is completed a published booklet will guide people on a tour of southwestern Ontario's natural heritage. Potential Partners Conservation Clubs Church Groups Farm Organizations First Nations Stewardship Councils Conservation Authorities Naturalist Clubs Service Clubs ... are just a few examples ~ . ~ ....N. O.TAJtIO "".II.I.IUII :l"OUI(DAT'lO:N -----.-..-.. - WI. FIUf#ATSOK "........1". Þ. l,.'OR't:AatO Funiling for this project is being provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. With $100 million in annual funding from the province's charitable gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation, environment and social service sectors. CAROLINIAN CANADA Contact Information: Don Gordon, Program Coordinator 659 Exeter Road london ON N6E Il3 Phone: 5 19-873-4631 Fax: 519-873-4645 Email: info@carolinian.org We're 011 The Web! www.carolilliall.org Mana2ement Committee CAROLINIAN.CANAPA t~ :à ~';5,'" ':;.>- ':-::--:, ¡i L~ ¿~ ~'E:;~ Special Edition JUL 25 2001 July 200 I Paul Smith - Ministry of Agriculture, Food & RUral Affairs (Chair) John Ambrose - Canadian Botanical Association (Vice-Chair) Peter Banks - Lambton Wildlife Inc. (Treasnrer) Robert Wenting - Canadian Wildlife Service Alice Casselman - Association for Canadian Educational Resonrces Brett Groves - Sydenham Field Naturalists Vicki McKay - Ministry of Natnral Resonrces Wayne MacMillan - Grand River Conservation Authority Jim Oliver - Conservation Ontario Jo- Anne Rzadki - Hamilton Harbonr Watershed Stewardship Mary Ellen Scanlon - Ontario Professional Planners Institute Bill Stephenson - Parks Canada Nancy Walther - Ontario Federation of Agriculture DolfWynia - Ontario Forestry Association Dawn Bnrke - Ministry of Natnral Resonrces Andrea Kettle - Federation of Ontario Naturalists IGm Gavine - Ontario Heritage Foundation Michelle Kanter - Natnre Conservancy of Canada (Ontario) Norman Jacobs - Six Nations of the Grand (observer/advisor) GGY']Y Celebrate Caroliniani'Gõhservation now protecting land in connnunities across the province. One of the reasons for this incredible growth is the training available through the annual land trnst gathering. Series of workshops will cover the themes of Board and organizational development, land management and fund raising. The Opinicon, a classic resort in the heart of the Rideau Lakes, provides an extraordinary setting for this special event. A conference bus will wend its way from London picking np passengers en ronte, making this a very "green" conference. The Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON), a meniber organization of CarolilÙan Canada, recently hosted the Woods Talk Conference highlighting the challenges we must face to conserve the woodlands of southern Ontario. On the final day of the conference Carolinian Canada chairman, Paul Smith, invited all of the participants to attend the 2002 conference. Carolinian Canada, in partnership with the Norfolk Field Naturalists and Bird Studies Canada will host the 2002 FON amlUal conference at Port Rowan on May 31 and June 1. The conference will examine the means required to conserve CarolilÙan Canada's species-at-risk and threatened ecosystems and to realize a vision of a restored Carolinian Canada. We will also celebrate the official opening of the new national headquarters of Bird Studies Canada. Upcoming Events of Interest TaIlgrass Ontario Forum Angnst 10 and 11 Ridgetown College, UlÙversity of Guelph Ridgetown, Ontario Two sun-filled days of presentations and tonrs of tallgrass prairie and savanna. The tallgrass ecosystems have been drastically reduced since enropean settlement. with less than 1 % of the original extent remailÙng in North America. Hear from the experts, and meet those involved in the conservation of this unique and intriguing part of Ontario's natural heritage. Website: www.tallgrassontario.org Society for Ecological Restoration 2001 Restoration Across Borders October 4 - 6 NrngaraFalls ON Properly functioning ecosystems recognise no political borders. As a result, interesting challenges are presented when political boundaries transect important ecological systems, such as the Niagara River and the Niagara Escarpment, where restoration efforts are taking place. "Restoration Across Borders" will focus on restoration issues which have worldwide applications. Website: www.serontario.org Ontario Land Trust Alliance Gathering October 19 - 21 The Opinicon, Chaffey's Lock Land Trusts in Ontario seem to go from strength to strength, with more than 30 of these d amic charitable or anizations Federation of Ontario Naturalists - www.ontarionatnre.org Ontario Stewardship Program - www.ontariostewardship.org World Wildlife Fund Canada - wwfcanada.org Natnre Conservancy of Canada - www.natureconservancy.ca Conservation Ontario - www.conservation-ontario.on.ca Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters - www.ofah.org Bird Studies Canada - www.bsc-eoc.org Ducks Unlimited Canada - www.ducks.ca Wildlife Habitat Canada - www.whc.org To lead a moral life one must do more than is required and less than is allowed - Plenides Website: www.rideau-info.comllandtrnst/ In his remarks to the Woods Talk audience Smith noted that CarolilÙan Canada was a coalition of Government and non-government organizations that since 1983 had been engaged in the effort to protect species and ecosystems in the region of the country with the greatest loss of woodlands. Some areas have.as little as 3 % natural cover and continue to decline. A.D. Latomell Conservation Symposium November 14 -16 Nottawasaga inn, Alliston Arthnr Lamrnell enjoyed a long and distinguished career in conservation, and in particular with Conservation Anthorities. At his passing he created an enduring legacy through the Latornell Endowment at the University of Gnelph. Perhaps the most prominent program of the endowment is the annnal conservation symposium now in its 8th year. This year's conference promises to be very tupical and thought-provoking. The theme is Conservation, Water and Health: The Ripple Effect. in the aftermath of the Walkerton tragedy, environmental concerns have come to the fore in Ontario. The impact of onr activities on natural resonrce processes and the interrelationship between these impacts and hnman health and natural ecology is becoming a huge issue and concern, both locally and globally. Click for conservation Website: www.uoguelph.ca/-claws!latomell!cs2001.html For the last 18 years the focus has been on conserving existing habitat but this alone is not enough. With the Big Picture project Carolinian Canada has taken up the challenge of restoration and habitat creation, The Big Picture maps identify our best prospects for conservation and form a Greenprint for restoration of our natural heritage systems. The Big Picture vision calls for a near doubling of natural cover within our region over the course of the next few generations. 1bis will require a broadly based effort on the part of society to increase the incentives for conservation and to strengthen planning controls. The major challenge in Carolinian Canada is that the vast majority of the land is owned by fanners and is used to make a living and provide food. Conservation measnres must also meet the needs of landowners if they are to be successful. Smith conclude by saying, "We hope that you will join us in exploring these issues and furthering the work begun at Woods Talk." "A Lifetime of Volunteering" Seniors Picnic 2001 - i( 2001 25 Jl1l 17,2001 July ElGI~j S1.;;FtVJCES \! ('Ot",' \l "~.th' Mark MacDonald Administrator County of Elgin 450 Sunset Dr. St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Mark: On behalf of the 2001 Seniors Picnic Committee I would like to thank Elgin County Council for their generous support of the Seniors Picnic on July 11, 2001. This year we broke all attendance records and had more than 1, 200 people in the park. It was also a pleasure having County employees Stew Burberry and Nancy Hunter as part of the plaruning committee. They did an excellent job and represented the County well with this project. means a lot to the Seniors in our it know I of your support. Thanks again for all community. Sincerely, f~rÝ~ Ken Verrell 77 Picnic in the Park Chairperson Ii , .~ J Municipalities of Ontario Association of 25 2001 JUl 19,2001 Mrs. S.J. Heffren Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 July Heffrèn I would like to thank you for sending the Association copies of the County of Elgin's letters of support forthe two resolutions regarding the establishment of a "Provincial Rail Renewal Task Force" and rail route banking that have been sponsored by the Rail Ways to the Future Committee. Mrs Dear AMO has been working with the Committee, and the Board discussed the resolutions at their June meeting. Regarding the resolution on route banking, AMO could not support such agreements being imposed on municipalities, but we feel that the option should be made available to those communities who wish to protect their rail lines. The Board supported the resolution on establishing a "Provincial Rail Renewal Task Force" as it could assist municipal and provincial efforts in developing smart growth initiatives. I have attached a copy of our correspondence with the Minister of Transportation, the Honourable Brad Clark, for your interest. Thank you, again, for raising this important issue, and please make us aware of any other concerns your Council has regarding this and other matters Relations Pat Vanini Director of Policy and Government Attachment 78 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, ON M5G 1E6 toll free: 1-877-426-6527 . fax: (416) 971-6191 . email: amo@amo.municom.com (416) 971-9856 tel OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ...tbie Association of Municipalities of Ontario July 19, 2001 The Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation 3rd Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley St W Toronto, ON M7A 128 Minister: Once again, I would like to thank you for speaking to qur Board ofDirectors atthe Oakville Club on June 21st. Your participation was greatly appreciated. As you know, transportation issues are a great concern to municipal Councils. Dear In fact, at our Board meeting the next day, we passed several resolutions relating to transportation. The first was to request that the Province give Councils the authority to implement photo radar programs on municipal roads and highways. Many communities support these programs because they feel it will improve road safety. In a six-month pilot project program in 1994, the Province found that speeds on highways were reduced 15% to 60% depending on the size of the roadway. Unfortunately, speeding appears to be on the rise with convictions increasing from 449,508 in 1996 to 486,740 in 1997. We feel that with the reduction in speed and road collisions, fatalities and injuries will be lessened. This would have a positive impact on emergency services in our health care system. It has been noted that in jurisdictions where photo radar has been in place for an extended period of time, fatalities and accidents have fallen between 14% and 49%. The costs of collisions are substantial in Ontario. The number of road related deaths reached almost 900 people in 1997, and in 1994, collisions cost the economy $9 billion. We agree that photo radarwill not solve all of the safety problems on our roads. It will not catch drunk drivers, tailgaters, or bad drivers who make aggressive lane changes - but instituting these programs in some municipalities is a good start to improving safety. Surely, the issue can be decided by Counciis in consultation with their communities. We have seen community support for the Red Light Camera program, which demonstrates the public's interest in community safety. We note that there is broad support for photo radar - including the Canadian Automobile Association, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the coroner's jury that reviewed the accident along the401 near Windsor that killed eight people. We urge you to advocate for a review of the government's stance on this matter. The second transportation issue relates to railway renewal in Ontario. Almost 100 municipalities across Ontario have passed at least one of two resolutions sponsored by the "Rail Ways to the Future" Committee. The AMO Board supported both resolutions. 79 ./2 M5G 1E6 . email: amo@amo.municom.com 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, ON free: 1-877-426-6527 . fax: (416) 971-6191 tol tel: (416) 971-9856 July 19, 2001 Page 2 Tho Honourable Brad Clark Minister of Transportation The first deals with establishing a Province of Ontario "Rail Renewal Task Force" which would have a mandate and budget to retail rails rights of way, invest in rail infrastructure, and develop rail as an economic development tool. It also calls forthe Province to financially assist municipal efforts to enhance rail travel and commuter rail traffic. There are several municipal examples whereby the rails have been saved and rail transportation has been maintained. The Orangeville-Brampton Railway project is a good example. We feel that your Ministry should consider this idea as it would support the Province's "smart growth" Initiative. Your government has argued that brownfields should be redeveloped because already built Infrastructure would be utilized. The same couid be said for protecting and reviving rail lines as they can reduce the need for new highway expenditures. A double-track of rail can move as much traffic as a sixteen- lane highway, which offers environmental benefits. Rail uses between one fifth and one-tenth the energy of road transportation. As you know, the Federal government recently announced that it is supporting the expansion of GONIA rail services as part of an anti-smog and greenhòuse gas reduction strategy. Many North Americanjurisdictions such as Quebec, Saskatchewan, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon and Washington State have found innovative ways to support their short line railways. A Rail Renewal Task Force could review these jurisdictions approaches and develop solutions for Ontario. One such innovation could be rail banking. Under this proposal, railway companies would exchange property tax liability on some rail lines for an agreement where title to railway corridors that have been or will be abandoned in the future would pass, at no cost to the municipalities and/or the province. While AMOcould not support such agreements being imposed on municipalities, the option should be made available to those communities who wish to protect their rail lines. An alternative to the above would be the approach taken by the Province of Quebec that provides a tax rebate to railways As we discussed, we share the concern that the Federal government is unnecessarily delaying the construction of the Red Hill Creek Expressway, which may set an unfortunate precedent and hinder provincial/municipal powers. We are concerned as well, and would like to work with you to ensure this situation will not occur in the future. Please find attached our correspondence with the Federal Minister of Environment regarding the issue believe we can work together and find new approaches Once again, thank you for speaking to our Board to improve Ontario's transportation infrastructure Yours very sincerely, ~~ Ann Mulvale President The Honourable Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario The Honourable David Turnbull, Solicitor General The Honourable David Young, Attorney General The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of the Environment The Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance The Honourable Bob Runciman, Minister of Economic Development And Trade Jack Layton, President of Federation of Canadian Municipalities Rick Swartzer, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Orangeville Ross Snetsinger, "Rail Ways to the Future" Committee 80 Att¡¡d'lFR 8 nt: cc: Cabinet du ministre des Transports <j¡¡ Office of the Minister of Transport 8 2001 1 .JUL _.JUlio 2001 E1G!!\j ¡f"-'7"'R'~ fH~!F:~"': 5''';;~..''\. n ~., f"':"'-" <."-..~,.,,, c·, <,1""."", 23 JUl Mr. Mark G. McDonald Chief Administrative Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Dear Mr. McDonald: Thank you for your letter of June 27, 2001, and enclosure, to the Minister of Transport, the Honourable David M. Collenette, regarding the Council of the County of Elgin's resolution in support of the Township of Stirling-Rawdon's request for deferral ofradio cOnl1nunications fees and vehicle licensing fees. The Minister has asked me to reply on his behalf. I should explain that the regulation of Canada's teleconl1nunications system and the collection of fees for its use fall within the purview of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). I have therefore sent a copy of your correspondence to the office of the Honourable Sheila Copps, Minister of Canadian Heritage, who is responsible for the CRTC. licensing are under the jurisdiction of the provinces the liberty of forwarding a copy of your letter to Minister of Transportation, for consideration. Furthermore, all matters pertaining to vehicle and territories. Consequently, I have also taken the office of the Honourable Brad Clark, Ontario's prove satisfactory. Thank you again for writing. trust this will I Yours sincerely, i:-)M- Brian Klunder Special Assistant - Ontario P.C..M.P. Office of the Honourable Sheila Copps, Office ofMr. Gar Knutson, M.P. Office of the Honourable Brad Clark, c.c. M.P.P. 2(E) (96-06) 03-01 8 Canadã D R A N o E I L [ & Mark McDonald Chief Administrative Officer The County of Elgin NC I ASSOCIATES 200\ 20 JUL July 16, 2001 Government Relations Communications Strategic Negotiation Dear Mark McDonald, Announcing a new and targeted approach to Government Negotiations. As I think you know, Leonard Domino & Associates has been helping organizations manage their relationships with government since 1984. We learned a lot as we worked with dozens of clients and associates over the years, and we used the things we learned to develop our Effective Government Negotiations series of conferences. The conferences we've held in Ontario and in Western Canada have been well received; the people who participated tell us the experience helped them to become more effective in their dealings with government. We've also received requests to develop customized versions of pur conference - to focus on the needs of specific organizations. So we've been moving in that direction. I'm enclosing some information with this letter about a special edition of our Effective Government Negotiations conference. As you'll see if you glance at the brochure, we've built in a specific focus on the real and immediate challenges First Nations face. These changes are happening very quickly, and our First Nations' clients have told us there's an urgent need for this kind of resource. in~en~st in.a unique If you're first]'\.fatiol1scqnferenGe-is:alsD open to any organization thathas2n understanding of First Nations' priorities and strategies. The 'Special opportunity to gain a better interested, give us a call. Could The County of Elgin benefit from a clearer focus on - and a better organization-wide understanding of-your own government relations issues? Just as we built the customized conference to meet First Nations needs, we can work with you to develop a customized approach to The County of Elgin's issues. Our clients tell us that this is especially useful in making sure that Boards of Directors and line managers have a realistic understanding of the processes involved in dealing with governments. That makes it easier for the people with primary responsibility for government relations to influence their own organizations, and to be more effective in negotiating desired outcomes with various levels of government. If you'd like to explore the possibility of a customized seminar to help you raise awareness of government relations issues in your organization, please give us call. We'll be happy to explain how we approach this kind of assigrnnent, the expertise we provide, and the costs and logistics involved. lendomino@home.com Fax: (416) 537-2545 . Emai . 82 534-7234 (416) 534-7115 M6H 288 . Tel . 39 Delaware Avenue. Toronto, Ontario, Canada ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT Financial Statements Year Ended December 31,2000 and Auditors' Report to the Board Members, Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the participating municipalities of the County ofEIgin and the City of St. Thomas I LLP . " 204-46~ ... . "'>"--"">',-;1, St. Thorn . ri ÂVE'N'&'~' ~-...' -.......,....,\;~'" CHARTERED REPORT To the Board Members, Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of the participating municipalities of the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas: AUDITORS' We have audited the statement of financial position of the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit as at December 31, 2000 and the statements of financial activities and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Health Unit's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are tree of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In our opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit as at December 31, 2000 and the results of its operations and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles described in note 1 to the financial statements. Chartered Accountants March 2, 2001 2 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT STATEMENTQF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 $ 856,027 594.867 2000 $ 965,094 670.659 REVENUES Operating grants Municipal County of Elgin City of St. Thomas 1,450,894 1.380.891 1,635,753 1.691.648 Ministry of Health (Note 2) Province of Ontario 2.831. 785 46,810 11,975 76,977 49,555 15,795 9,075 4.350 3,327.401 68,925 12,900 63,960 32,989 23,300 9,327 2.605 Total operating grants Other Environmental program user fees property enquiries Rentals Interest Other fees and recoveries Ministry of Health - clinics Health Canada - tobacco enforcement 214.537 3,046,322 2.906.052 140,270 3.153 214.006 Total other revenues 3,541,407 TOTAL REVENUES 3.467.345 SCHEDULE EXPENDITURES 137,117 $ 137.117 74,062 21.256 52,806 137.117 $ 189.923 EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES TRANSFER TO ENVIRONMENTAL RESERVE (Note 6) NET REVENUES FOR THE YEAR SURPLUS, BEGINNING OF YEAR SURPLUS, END OF YEAR 3 ELGIN-ST. THQMAS HEALTH UNIT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2000 DECEMBER 31 1999 $1,596,345 29,367 6.874 2000 $670,303 31,681 5.990 FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash Accounts receivable Other assets $1.632.586 $1<>1,974 $ 197,071 74,385 463.469 $331,446 74,221 30.584 LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue (Note 4) Due to the Ministry of Health 734.925 760,544 137.117 436.251 81,800 189.923 FUND BALANCES Reserves (Note 5) Surplus 897.661 $1.632.586 271.723 $707.974 Member Approved by the Board: ~"'HH""'.~ ~.". ...... . .. 4 ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT ELGIN STATEMENT OF _CASH FLOWS 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1929 2000 140,270 (20,997) 31,293 72,536 (26,618) 463.469 $ 74,062 (2,314) 884 134,375 (164) (432.885) $ liabilities CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Excess of revenues over expenditures Change in non-cash items: Accounts receivable Other assets Accounts payable and accrued Deferred revenue Due to Ministry of Health 659.953 (19.287) (19.287) 640,666 955.679 (226.042) (700,000) Cash from operations FINANCING ACTIVITIES Refund to municipalities Equipment and donation <700.000) Cash from financing (926,042) 1.596.345 INCREASE IN CASH POSITION (DECREASE) $1~596.345 $ 670.303 CASH POSITION, BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH POSITION, END OF YEAR 5 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL.8T A TEMENTS 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER31 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statements of the E1gin-St. Thomas Health Unit are the representations of management prepared in aqcordance with local government accounting standards established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants except for the reporting of capital assets. The following are the Health Unit's significant accounting policies 1 ital Assets The historical cost and accumulated depreciation of capital assets are not reported in these financial statements in accordance with the Government of Ontario Ministry of Health funding guidelines. Amounts expended to purchase such assets are included in expenditures on the statement of financial activities. Ca Deferred Revenue The Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit administers other non-mandatory public health programs sponsored by the Government of Ontario. Any unexpended revenues for these programs at December 31st is reported as deferred revenue on the statement of financial position. PROVINCE OF ONTARIO - MINISTRY OF HEALTH GRANTS 2 1992 $1,350,067 14,766 2000 $1,605,170 Mandatory program allocation One-time funding: Y2K and medical equipment Influenza immunization program - 18,118 60,981 7.379 Water quality Prior period funding adjustments 16.058 $1.380.891 $1,691.648 6 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3 I POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS The Health Unit makes contribution to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi-emplo er plan, on behalf of its employees. The plan is a contributory defined benefit plan wh ch specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on he length of service and rates of pay. Effective August 1, 1998, OMERS declared a contrib tion holiday, which temporarily suspended payments to the plan to December 31, 2002. 3 :rotal 2000 Early Years Healthy at Heart HealtfY Babies/ H althy Child en DEFERRED REVENUE 4. 1999 $J2? Balance, beginning of year $101.003 $349,699 2.240 $ 74.385 524,411 784 - 53,894 $ $ 2.170 57,416 405 15 413,1101 379 Receipts Grants Other 413,~80 351,939 525,195 53,894 57,821 Expenses Program costs 378.557 525.359 95 39.569 485.695 $ (721l)) (26.618) (164) 53.799 18.252 Excess (deficiency) for year $ 74.385 $11,J~l $53.799 $20.422 Balance, end of year 7 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEAL THUNIT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 Total Environmental PfQgram Capital and Other Purposes RESERVES 5 1999 2000 $776.678 $760.544 $39.404 $721.140 Balance, beginning of year Revenues Transfer from operations 3.153 - 9,287 10.000 21.256 415,520 284,480 21.256 415,520 284,480 Expenditures Funding rebate County of Elgin City of St. Thomas Furniture and equipment Donation 19.287 $760.544 700.000 $ 81.800 $60.660 700.000 $ 21.140 Balance, end of year 1999 $46.810 2000 $81.825 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM Income User fees 6. 37,031 6.626 55,209 5.360 Expenditures Salaries and benefits Other program costs 43.657 $ 3.153 60.569 $21.256 program Transfer to reserve for environmental LEASE COMMITMENT The Health Unit leases office space under a lease agreement with the County of Elgin. The minimum annual rental under this agreement for the year 2001 is $353,908. 7 8 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2000 8. PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY DISCLOSURE In 2000, no employees were paid a salary, as defined in the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996, of $1 00,000 or more by the Elgin-St. Thomas Health Unit. 9. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the 2000 financial statement presentation. 9 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000 2000 1999 $ 846,351 $ 753,541 467,956 386,006 254,126 199,648 274,817 163,775 252,752 215,135 29,172 29,203 87.623 113.580 2.212.797 1.860,888 99,008 60,483 69,768 50,342 63,780 55,040 48,259 40,501 39,884 23,772 37,711 13,632 20,692 20,887 15,569 4,260 8,490 7,447 4,885 - (43.072) (29.586) 364,974 246_778 84,710 69,715 25,495 61,803 21,445 3,605 15,287 14,238 9,932 8,250 8,575 8,407 - 5,000 165.444 171.018 Salaries and wages Nursing Management Inspection and environment Nutrition and health promotion Clerical and support Maintenance and security Sick leave payouts Fringe benefits Medical insurance Canada pension plan Employment insurance Employer health tax Dental plan Long term disability Workplace safety insurance Vision and other Group life insurance Supplementary unemployment benefits Benefits to other programs Fees and honoraria Dental fees - CINOT program Dental consultant Labour relations Audit and legal Medical Board Business administrator 10 ELGIN-ST. THOMAS HEALTH UNIT SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITlJRES 2000 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 1999 $ 63.506 40.123 80.306 2000 $ 69.421 60.808 66.463 Travel Equipment 256,932 35,536 31,951 638 256,932 51,879 33,836 2.430 and supplies and supplies Pro gram materials Rent and utility services Main office - rent maintenance utilities property taxes 325.057 21,574 231 21,037 21,390 15,806 7,348 6,918 5,167 11 ,885 4,669 2,351 345.077 28,979 26,425 24,618 23,547 14,664 9,890 8,906 7,176 5,836 5,100 2,912 24.308 Administrative Professional development Public awareness and promotion Telephone Printing and supplies Insurance Staff recruitment Fees and subscriptions Postage Equipment maintenance and rental Bank charges Courier Special projects 118.376 $2.906.052 182.361 $3.467.345 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 416-863-2101 Please Call Mark G. McDonald Administrator/Clerk County of Elgin Transmission Difficulties Please Deliver To In Case of ® Ontari Mlnl.tère des Affalr88 munlclpales ct du Logomenl Mlnl.try 01 Municipal Alf1Ilr. and Hou.cing o Bureau du Sous~m¡ni6tre 777 rue Bay T oronlo ON M5G2E5 (416) 585·7100 Minister Office of the Deputy 777 Bay Street Toronlo ON M5G 2E5 (416) 585-7100 2001 July 31 To Chief Administrative Officers and Municipal Clerks Links. I am pleased to tell you about a new tool on our ministry Web site, one that links you to Web sites from around the world, all of them dedicated to innovative municipal service delivery. Jono.Yative...$eN.i~_e_D Subject: This tool is a Web page called Innovative Service Delivery Links. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has created it to support. those of you who are seeking new theoretical or practical approaches to examining and improving municipal services. ISD Links connects you to related research and publications produced by other governments or professional organizations. Many of the sites offer suggestions for assessing performances and evaluating alternative means of delivery. Others showcase achievements in the field and let you know what awards are available You I encourage you to use this tool and to make your colleagues aware that it exists. can find it on the ministry's Web site at www.mah.Qov.on.ca/bu§.ines.slisd/iodex.as We wi Please also feel free to give us your feedback and suggestions for new links. keep the page up to date and add to it when we hear about new sites the Municipal For questions or comments, please contact Mr. Andrew Theoharis in Support Services Branch at (416) 585-6841 Yours truly, ~¥vv ~~~' 87 , w. Michåel enn Deputy Minister 99 Edward Street Telephone: (519) 631-9900 SI. Thomas, Ontario N5P 1 V8 Fax: (519) 633-0468 - :(, ;":::;\ ~i \ø~ iB'lli /.lUG :3 2001 elgin St. thomas health unit 2001 July 31 Thomas Health Unit for Mark McDonald Chief Administrative Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive ~ St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 /j'VL Dear Mr.~ald: Enclosed is a copy of the audited statements for the Elgin-St. the period ending December 31, 2000. If you have any questions, please contact me at 631-9900, ext. 202 ! Yours Cynthia St. John Administrator ¡;.. ;(.. 88 , ® Ontario Ministère des Affaires municipales et du Logement Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ii, Housing Development & Buildings Branch 777 Bay Street. 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 (416) 585-6666 Fax: (416) 585-7531 2001 'ì' AUG 2001 Building Code User: July 31 Dear Code RE: Amendments to the Ontario Buildin to the Ontario which contains amendments O.Reg 283/01 I am writing to provide you with a copy of Building Code (OBC) dealing with reduce carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings In residential to the Building Materials Evaluation Measures intended to buildings, and A revision to the fee for an application Commission (BMEC) . . the Ontario Gazette on August be published in and wi was filed on July 20, 2001 This amendment 4, 2001. the attached Updates the CSA and UL references in the OBC for CO detectors; Details the requirements for CO detectors in Part 3 and Part 9 residential buildings with fuel burning appliances or a garage; Specifies the location and installation details of CO detectors, Details compliance alternatives for CO detectors in Part 11 of where required; and the OBC. residential buildings, measures to reduce CO poisonings In of On the matter amendment: · · · · those CO transition provisions for this amendment: For permits issued prior to August 6th, 2001 the previous provisions ( detector requirements in the OBC until August 5th, 2001) apply. If an application for a building permit is made before November 5th, 2001, the old provisions in place as of August 5th, 2001 apply if "working drawings, plans and specifications" were largely completed prior to August 6th, 2001. Construction in both of the above cases must be started within six months of receiving the permit in order for the previous CO detector requirements to apply. e. Regarding · · · the regulation amends the application fee to to the application fee for the BMEC, With regard $950.00. of the OBC regulations, please cal 89 If you have any questions about the technical content (416) 585-6666. 7J¡£,/f~ ¿«~ h II Directo Housin velopment and Buildings Branch Carbon Monoxide Amendments "Will the new requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detectors In the Ontario Building Code apply to all building permits issued after August 6th, 2001?" the Recent Questions and Answers on Q1 contains provisions which ailow for transition to t 2001 While the amendment does take effect on August 6th the new CO detector requirements. A1 If a building permit was issued before August 6th, 2001, the new requirements would not apply. The old provisions wiil also apply if a building permit is applied for before November 5'h, 2001 and the "working drawings, plans and specifications" for the project were largely completed before August 6th, 2001. In order for the old CO detector requirements to still apply, in both cases the construction must be started within 6 months of receiving the building permit "Aren't there a number of municipalities which already have local by-laws requiring CO detectors?' Q2. In recent years, a number of municipalities have chosen to pass local CO detector by-laws. There was some question about the authority of municipalities to enact such by-laws since the Building Code's requirements supercede local by-laws related to construction A2. new construction in the province and amending the provide for consistent application across ail Ontario wants a single set of building standards for Ontario Building Code (OBC) to deal with CO detectors wi municipalities. to provide "By updating the CSA/UL standards referenced in the OBC, will manufacturers be able products which meet these standards?" Q3. Manufacturers should have no difficulties meeting the standards currently on the market today should meet these standards. The Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada Standard for residential CO detectors (UL-2034-1996) has been in the 2001 Canadian Standards Association (CSA 6.19-01) has a proposed effective date which ail CO detectors sold with the logo must conform to the new standard Products the amendment. referenced in place since 1996 and of January 2, 2002, after A3. Canada at Further questions regarding these standards may be directed to Underwriters' Laboratories of (416) 757-3611 and the Canadian Standards Association at (416) 747-4203. renovations?' Similar to the compliance alternatives that currently exist in the OBC for smoke detectors, the amendments allow for CO detectors to be battery operated or plugged into an electrical outlet in retrofit and renovation situations. retrofits and the new CO detector requirements apply to building How wi Q4. A4. CO poisonings?' taken action A CO detector is, maintenance to inspection protection against The government is committed to an OBC that has high standards for public safety and has reduce the possibility that people could be hurt or killed as a result of CO poisoning. therefore, a good second line of defence, but does not eliminate the need for regular and safe use of fuel-burning appliances. Is the installation of a CO detector sufficient Q5. A5. CO detector alarm sounds In your home?' doors and windows to ventilate. If you can't find the probiem your local gas utility or a qualified heating contractor do you do if your If a CO alarm sounds in your home, open ai and the alarm continues, leave your home and contact to check your fuel-burning equipment. "What Q6. A6. please refer to the Carbon Monoxide Safety Association brochure, "Dangerl from the Technical Standards and Safety Association at 1-877-682-8772. 90 more information on CO Monoxide" available S:\ISS\CO amendment Q's and A's.wpd For Carbon Filed QS O. Reg. d B ~ / 0.l~ ~ L On JUL 2 0 200i r ., , Proposed Ontan~ '/1 I J /'''''''' Gazette date '"'-0 L /0 '- REGISTRAR OF REGUlATIONS CONFIDENTIAL Until filed with the Registtar of Regulations ONTARIO REGULATION made under the BUILDING CODE ACT, 1992 Amending O. Reg. 403/97 (General) Note: Ontário Regulation 403/97 has previously been amended. Those amendments are listed in the Table of Regulations published in The Ontario Gazette dated January 20;2001. is revoked and the following 1. The title of Ontario Regulation 403/97 substituted: the following BUILDING CODE revoked and is 2. Sentence 2.2.2.1.(1) of the Regulation substituted IS to the Building Matenals Evaluation Commission (1) The fee on an applicanon $950.00 3. (1) Table 2.6.3.2. of the Regulation is amended by striking out the rows referring to Documents CAN/CGA-6.19-M93, "Residential Carbon Monoxide Detectors" and UL 2034-1992, "Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors" and substituting the following rows: 1 6.2.5A.3.(1) 9.33.4.3.(1) Restdentlal Carbon MonoxIde Detectors 9-M93 (RI999) CANICGA-6 CSA 6.2.SA.3.(I 9.33.4.3.(1 Single and Multiple Stanon Carbon Monoxloe Detectors 996 2034- UL UL 2 is amended by adding the following row: 6.2.SA.3.(I) 9.33.4.3.(1) ¡ Residential Carbon Mooo..do AlarmIng Device> (2) Table 2.6.3.2. of the Regulation r CSA. 6.19-0 I CS^ is amended by adding the fonowing Subsection: 4. Section 6.2. of the Regulation 6.2.5A. Carbon Monoxide Detectors Application 6.2.5A.1. This subsection applies to every building that (1) contains a residential occupanc:y, and (a) contains a fuel-burning appliance or a storage garage. (b) Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors (1) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a suite of residential occupanc:y, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the suite. 6.2.5A.2. in a suite (2) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a service room that is not of residential occupanc:y, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed suite of residential occupanc:y that is adjacent to each sleeping area in every adjacent to the service room. and (a) in the service room (3) Where a storage garage is located in a building containing a residential occupanc:y, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in every suite of residential occupancy that is adjacent to the storage garage (b) Installation and Conformance to Standards 6.2.5A.3. shall be pennanently connected to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the carbon monoxide detector. 92 The carbon monoxide detector required by Article 6.2.5A.2 (a) (1) " ~ be wired so that its activation will activate all carbon monoxide detectors within the suite, where located within a suite of residential occupancy, (b) be equipped with an alann that is audible within bedrooms when the intervening doors are closed, where located in a suite of residential occupancy, and (c) to conform (d) Carbon Monoxide Detectors' "Residential 19 CAN/CGA-6 (i) or Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices' "Residential 19 CSA6 (ii) and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors' (1) Sentences 9.32.3.8.(2) to (5) of the Regulation are revoked. , Single 2034, UL (iii) 5. is amended by adding the following (2) Section 9.33. of the Regulation Subsectiòn: 9.33.4 Carbon Monoxide Detectors Application 9.33.4.1 This subsection applies to every building that (1) contains a residential occupancy, and (a) contains a fuel-burnmg appliance or a storage garage. (b) Location of Carbon Monoxide Detectors (1) Where a fuel-burning appliance is installed in a suite of residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in the suite. 9.33.4.2. is not in a suite fuel-burning appliance is installed in a service room that a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed (2) Where a of residential occupancy, IS that adjacent to each sleeping area in every suite of residential occupancy adjacent to the service room, and (a) 93 in the service room (b) 4 (3) Where a storage garage is located in a building containing a residential occupancy, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed adjacent to each sleeping area in every suite of residential occupancy that is adjacent to the storage garage. it is attached or sleeping area in (4) Where a storage garage serves only the dwelling unit to which built in, a carbon monoxide detector shall be installed adjacent to each the dwelling unit Installation and Conformance to Standards 9.33.4.3. shall be pennanently connected to an electrical circuit and shall have no disconnect switch between the overcurrent device and the carbon monoxide detector, The carbon monoxide detector required by Article 9.33.4.2 (a) (1) be wired so that its activation will activate all carbon monoxide detectors within the suite, where located within a suite of residential occupancy, (b) be equipped with an alann that is audible within bedrooms when the intervening doors are closed, where located adjacent to a sleeping area, and (c) to confonn (d) Carbon Monoxide Detectors' CAN/CGA-6.19, "Residential (i) or 19, "Residential Carbon Monoxide Alanning Devices CSA6 (ii) "Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide Detectors' is amended by adding the following 6. (1) Table l1.5.1.1.C. ofthe Regulation row under "PART 6 REQUIREMENTS": UL 2034, (iii) Carbon monoxide detectors may be battery operated or plugged l into an e1ectncal outleL 6.2.5A.3·0) C82. is amended by adding the following row .C. of the Regulation REQUIREMENTS": (2) Table 11.5.1.1 under "PART 9 C181.1 9.33.4.3.0) Carbon monoxide detectors may be battery operated or plugged into aneJecmcal outlet. 7. Section 12.1. ofthe Regulation is amended by adding the following Subsection 94 5 12.1.3 Transition, July 2001 is deemed to Transition Rule (1) Subject to Sentence (2), this Code as it reads on August 5. 2001 continue in force with respect to construction 12.1.3.1. or for which the working drawings, plans and specifications are substantially completed before August 6, 2001 and for which an application for a pennit is made before November 5, 2001 under this Code as it reads on August 5, 2001. issued before August 6. 2001, for which a pennit is (a) (b) is commenced within six (2) Sentence (1) does not apply unless the construction months afiÐr the permit is issued. into force on the day on Regulation comes this (2), '- (I) Subject to subsection it is filed. 8. which 'Ii I j /' " later of August 6, 2001 and the 4, 5, 6 and 7 come into force on the Regulation is filed. 95 (2) Sections 3, day on which this ® Ontario ~- '."'- II: :- ." ..dUG :} roo, Mlnlstère de la Santé et des Solns de longue durée Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Operational Support Branch Monitoring Standards and Evaluation Uni 5700 Yonge Street, Mezzanine Level North York ON M2M 4K5 (416) 327-7359 (416) 327-7364 Telephone: Facsimile: 19.2001 Mr. David Jarlette Vice-President Waterdown Long Term Care Centre Inc. 689 Yonge Street Midland, Ontario L4R 2E1 July Mr. Jarlette Dear Acquisition of 57 Beds from The Corporation of the County of Elgm We acknowledge reçeipt of your letter dated June 11, 2001 in which you advise the Ministry of your' proposed acquisition of fifty-seven (57) nursing home beds from The Corporation of the County of Elgin and of your intent to place the 57 beds in a new facility in Waterdown which is currently under construction. We are presently reviewing the proposal. Re As part of the sale review process prior to licence consideration, the Ministry requires potential purchasers to submit a financial package, in some instances a management package, bed placement information, and to attend a "Board Interview". The purpose of the Board Interview is to allow members of the Health Care Programs Division to meet the proposed management/ownership team, (Administrator, Director of Nursing, and the Owner) to discuss and review proposed management systems, resident programs potential home development/changes and schedule of events. At this time, please submit two copies of a Financial Package in accordance with the attached guidelines. You will be contacted in the near future if the submission of a management package is required. In accordance with Section 12 of the amendments to the Nursing Homes Act, public meetings have been scheduled for August 20, 2001 in Dutton and in Waterdown, to give the public the opportunity to provide written and oral submissions in regard to Waterdown Long Term Care Centre Inc.'s application for licensure of the fifty-seven (57) additional beds. In accordance with the Nursing Homes Act, it is the responsibility of the Director under the Nursing Homes Act, to review these submissions prior to making a final decision on the acceptability of this proposal. 20f//5"Þ/ CG: 3ÐH,..) HD6f4;) 9::tß YJ111£1L-'IIJ fué°C-. 7530-4601 96 719a~93 (99{06) 2 Letter to Mr. David Jarlette Re: Acquisition of 57 Beds In addition, a factor in the decision regarding the acquisition and subsequent placement of the beds is the bed allocation for the counties affected by this transaction. Therefore, the Ministry's regional offices will be requesting comments on the proposal from the District Health Councils and Community Care Access Centres in the affected areas Since the Ministry's pre-sale review process involves from twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks' time with possible additional time required to hold the public meeting, it is suggested that the closing date of sale be adjusted accordingly. me at the hesitate to contact please do not assistance in the interim If I may be of further above address Sincerely, Sandy n Manager Monitoring Standards and Evaluation Þt Mark G. McDonald, Chief Administrative Officer, The Corporation of the County of Elgin Narendra Shah, Regional Director, Central South Region David Harvey, Acting Regional Director, South West Region Jenny Rajaballey, Director, Operational Support Branch Erich Freihler, Account Manager, Long-Term Care Redevelopment Project Anna Prete, Licensing Officer, Monitoring Standards and Evaluation Unit 97 cc o ® Ontari Ministèrc des Finances Secrétariat des relations provinciaIes municipales en matière de finances 1 QC étage 777 rUe Bay Toronto ON M5G 2C8 Télé, (416) 327-0264 Téléc, (416) 325-7644 Ministry of Finance Provincial-Local Finance Secretariat 10lh Floor 777 Bay Street Toronto ON M5G 2C8 Tel (416) 327-0264 Fax (416) 325-7644 2001 23 JUL ",~",!",""'i \..SUL;"I;I~''{ 12.2001 Drive ON N5R 5V1 July Mr. Mark MacDonald CAO 450 Sunset St. Thomas Fund (CRF) consultation on Mr. MacDonald Thank you for attending the Community Reinvestment July 9, 2001, in Windsor. Dear The Province is committed to a municipal-provincial relationship that will support the needs of both the municipalities and the Province in building and maintaining vibrant, strong communities. To this end, we are exploring improvements to the current CRF system through various means, including consultations with muniCipalities, such as the session you attended. n reviewing the provided by you and Your participation and involvement in this process will assist us Community Reinvestment Fund for the coming years. The input other municipalities across the province is appreciated. 98 Sincerely, LeIL Fareed Amin Assistant Deputy Minister Envlronnement Canada Environment Canada ... Réglon de l'Ontano 4905, rue Duffenn Downsvlew, Ontario M3H 514 Ontano Region 4905 Duffenn Street Downsview, Ontario M3H 5T 4 2001 Canada's Response to the Recommendations in the International Joint Commission's Tenth Biennial Report 15 AUG RE I am pleased to enclose a copy of Canada's Response to the Recommendations in the Tenth Biennial Report on Great Lakes Water Quality of the International Joint Commission. Biennially, the International Joint Commission provides recommendations to the Governments of Canada and the United States to help them fulfill their commitments under the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Our response reports on the status of the efforts by Cana'da and the province of Ontario to meet each recommendation. The response was prepared by Environment Canada in conjunction with various federal departments and provincial ministries that contribute to the Canadian Great Lakes Program. Canada has also consulted with the United States on those recommendations that call for some form of binational initiative. nformation the wealth of to I hope that you will find this report a useful addition available on Canada's Great Lakes Program 99 Sincerely, / *- """- ",tL. , j n Mills, Regional Director General Environment Canada, Ontario Region Canadã Canada's Response to the Recommendations in the Tenth Biennial Report on Great Lakes Water Quality of the International Joint Commission July 2001 . NTRODUCTION The Government of Canada welcomes the recommendations contained in the Tenth Biennial Report of the International Joint Commission (IJC). Canada remains strongly committed to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and appreciates the ongoing work of the IJC, its views on progress under the GLWQA, and its advice on opportunities to improve the performance and effectiveness of government programs designed to accelerate progress on cleaning up the Great Lakes. n The Great Lakes Action Plan, launched in 1989, formalized the Canadian government's actions to clean up and protect the Great Lakes ecosystem and to fulfill Canada's international obligations under the GLWQA. The program was renewed in 1994 as the Great Lakes 2000 initiative, a six-year partnership among seven federal departments. I 2000, the Canadian government announced that an additional $40 million would be dedicated to completing federal actions required to remediate Canadian Areas of Concern (AOCs). This initiative is part of the Great Lakes Basin 2020 Action Plan, which provides the framework for the coordination of the efforts of eight federal departments to restore, conserve, and protect the Great Lakes basin over the next five years. The Governments of Canada and Ontario are currently renegotiating the Canada- Ontario Agreement Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem (COA)--the fifth such federal-provincial arrangement since 1971. The COA affirms the commitment of both governments to fulfill Canada's obligations under the GLWQA; the COA also establishes a strategic framework for coordinating shared federal-provincial responsibilities in relation to the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. The Canadian and Ontario governments look forward to signing a new COA by the end of summer 2001 The responses to the recommendations of the IJC's Tenth Biennial Report reflect the input of several of the federal and provincial agencies that contribute to the overall Canadian program on the Great Lakes. These agencies include Environment Canada, Health Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Canadian Heritage, Transport Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. The progress that has been made in the Great Lakes ovèr the last 50 years, however, cannot be attributed to governments alone. The achievements of the program would not have been possible without thè substantial contribution of our partner&-industry, municipalities, environmental and conservation interest groups, conservation authorities, First Nations, and private citizens-who all help to deliver, in their own right, significant environmental results. 1 The IJC correctly asserts that many challenges lie ahead. The major tasks include continuing the cleanup in AOCs; controlling, and preventing the further introduction of, exotic species; mitigating the impact of rapid urban growth on environmental conditions 2 AOC specific workplans are critical for identifying what remains to be done to complete RAP implementation, which will ultimately lead to the recovery of the impaired beneficial uses. As Canada and Ontario ,establish a renewed agreement for the Great Lakes · · · · · · · · agency participation and liaison with local implementation leaders; local public advisory committee involvement and other community-based participation on implementation teams; consultation with communities on specific implementation actions such as the development of Natural Heritage Strategies and Sediment Management Strategies; Remedial Action Plan (RAP) newsletters highlighting progress (e.g., in Hamilton and Quinte). distributed within the AOC and beyond; information-sharing and technology transfersessions on RAP issues, sponsored by Environment Canada's Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLSF, formerly Cleanup Fund) and Ontario; regular Project Summaries Reports of the GLSF; maintenance of RAP Web sites for all Ontario's AOCs; RAP progress updates on a lakewide basis through LaMP reporting, annually for Lake Ontario and every two years for Lakes Erie and Superior. The Canadian and Ontario governments recognize that communicating progress in the AOCs is important; however, the level of reporting required under Annex 2 of the GLWQA does not fully meet this need. Many additional mechanisms can be used to disseminate information to the public and obtain feedback on program priorities and decision making. These include the following Response to Recommendation "Given the public's right to know the achievements in each AOC and what actions to expect in the future, the Parties should prepare a consolidated report on RAP progress that lists the accomplishments to date, funds expended, what remains to be done and the funds and timing required to finish the necessary work. Governments must clearly state what role they will be playing with each AOC and what resources they will be dedicating to restoring the impaired beneficial uses." IJC Recommendation throughout the basin; and reducing contaminants transported in the atmosphere over long distances to the Great Lakes. The Canadian and Ontario governments and their partners remain committed to continuing to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Great Lakes basin ecosystem, and ensuring that it has a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable future REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS (COA), representatives of the two governments are reviewing the status of RAPs and developing work plans that will outline the required implementation actions and monitoring needs. The federal and provincial governments' roles and specific commitments to implement such actions will be specified in the new COA. Through this review process Canada and Ontario will consolidate information on the actions that will be expected in the future and the accomplishments that have been made to date. The federal government's 2000 budget made a clear commitment of resources dedicated to restoring impaired beneficial uses. This has ensured the continuation of the Great Lakes program. The budget allocated $40 million over the next five years, which includes a new $30-million implementation fund-the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund (GLSF 2020) which will fund federal implementation actions in the AOCs. Partnerships are important for the successful implementation of RAP activities and are being actively sought through the federal program and the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund. As effective partnerships and proposals are developed, the resources dedicated to individual projects are announced to the public. Ontario is also committed to working with communities to ensure that they apply voluntary and regulatory instruments to implement RAPs. THREAT TO HUMAN HEALTH IJC Recommendation "Governments should require that: (i) sport fish consumption advisories state plainly that eating Great Lakes sport fish may lead to birth anomalies and other serious health problems for children and women of child-bearing age. These advisories should be addressed and distributed directly to women, in addition to their general distribution, (ii) consumption advisories clearly identify fish to be totally avoided in light of the precautionary approach, and preparation methods for any that may be consumed, and (iii) consumption advisories are supported by culturally appropriate community education programs directed to those who are likely to consume these fish." IJC Concern "Sport fish consumption advisories state plainly that eating GL fish may lead to birth anomalies and other serious health problems for children and women of child-bearing age." 3 Response to Recommendation Fish consumption advisories for Canadians are based on guidelines developed by Health Canada. These guidelines specify safe consumption doses, also known as the tolerable daily intake, for a number of contaminants. The proportion of the tolerable 4 The consumption advice provided in the 2001-2002 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish is intended for anglers and their families who consume moderate quantities of fish. This advice will protect individuals who follow the guide and consume no more than eight meals (four meals for women of child-bearing age and children under 15) per month of Response to Recommendation IJC Concern "Consumption advisories clearly identify fish to be totally avoided in light precautionary approach, and preparation methods for any that may be consumed." of the Sport fishing offers both nutritional and social benefits, and anglers and their families can safely continue to enjoy fishing and eating their catch if they follow the local fish consumption advisories and the advice found in the 2001-2002 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish. The Guide is updated regularly to incorporate new analyses and methods. Methodology is currently being developed for the detection and reporting of dioxin-like PCBs Changes to the Guide are planned to further reinforce the importance of the consumption information for women of child-bearing age and children. The Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish contains important advice specifically for women of child-bearing age (women who are breast feeding, are pregnant, or intend to become pregnant) and for children under 15. This information is covered in various sections of the booklet to ensure that this special group of consumers is properly informed. The advisory recommends that women of child-bearing age and children under 15 consume no more than four meals per month of fish that are identified as having very low contaminant levels; it further recommends that this group of individuals not consume fish from any other category. The advisory also takes into account the consumption of certain species of commercial fish that tend to contain higher levels of mercury-such as swordfish, tuna (excluding canned tuna), and shark--by recommending minimal consumption of such fish to these individuals. Health Canada regularly reviews toxicological information and revises its guidelines as required. It has recently lowered the tolerable daily intakes for mercury and mirex/photomirex to further protect the most sensitive individuals, such as women of child-bearing age and children under 15. daily intake, including fish consumption, that can come from each of the environmental pathways (i.e., air, water, food) is also specified. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) carries out estimates and calculations to determine whether fish are suitable for consumption. The Ontario government's 2001-2002 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish explains the basis for the fish consumption advisories, how to use the guide, what the sport fish contaminant monitoring program entails, and details the range of contaminants tested for in Ontario. the fish (with very low contaminant levels) they catch. The advisory contains five different fish consumption symbols, which are based on Health Canada's guidelines for the intake of various contaminants tested in sport fish. The symbols represent a consumption range from a maximum of eight meals per month to zero consumption Consumption guidelines are based on laboratory analyses that use only the lean dorsal skinless, and boneless muscle tissue of the fish. The advisory recommends that only skinless, boneless fillets of sport fish be consumed because other parts of the fish-steaks, belly fat, or other parts of the whole fish-may contain higher concentrations of organic contaminants. The advisory also contains a section on preserving and preparing fish for consumption. It is important to consider the health benefits of eating sport fish. A number of species contain high levels of beneficial fatty acids (Omega-3), proteins, and certain essential vitamins (e.g., vitamin D) and minerals (e.g., selenium). IJC Concern "Advisories should be addressed and distributed directly to women, in addition to their general distribution; consumption advisories are supported by appropriate community education programs directed to fish eaters." the Response to Recommendation The Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish is generally known and used by anglers; response from users has been positive overall. More than 350,000 copies of the 1999-2000 Guide were distributed. The Guide is also distributed, available, or advertised as follows 1. on the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Web site (www.ene.gov.on.ca); 2. to all Ontario Medical Officers of Health, along with information on mercury; 3. at the time of publication, as a news release to major newspapers and radio stations; 4 in Ministry of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations; 5 to various cultural associations that have opted to print summaries of the Guide in their respective languages, either through local newspapers or related media: and 6 in the Chinese community newspaper in Toronto. 5 In addition, Health Canada, through its Great Lakes Health Effects Unit, has prepared and distributed a handout that explains the Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish at Areas of Concern. The handout is available in 12 different languages. (Note that the MOE, with the assistance of Health Canada, hopes to update and redistribute the handout in 2001). 6 The IJC expressed some concern with the application of the site-specific approaches taken by the Parties, as manifested in the apparent contradictions in the cleanup goals to be attained. The example of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the Slack River (U.S.) and Hamilton Harbour (Canada) was cited. The Randle Reef project in Hamilton Harbour is a proposed targeted intervention at a specific hotspot of contamination, and the PAH level specified is used to delineate the hotspot. It should not be construed as an overall cleanup goal for Hamilton Harbour. The effort at Randle Reef follows an overall sediment remediation strategy that has been developed for Hamilton Harbour by a RAP Technical Team and endorsed by the RAP stakeholders (1995 Update to the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan stage 2 Report, December 1995, ISBN 0-7778-4897 -X). The strategy designates zones for active intervention (i.e., hotspots where sediment is acutely toxic to benthos), supports experimentation with techniques such as capping to evaluate potential remedial measures, and calls for monitoring and research to evaluate results. The approach taken in this strategy is consistent with the advice of the IJC's Sediment Priority Action Committee, which called for an incremental approach to the management of contaminated sediments and restoration of beneficial uses. The IJC, in the preamble to its recommendation on contaminated sediment, has outlined the significance of persistent toxic substances in sediment in restoring environmental conditions in AOCs. In addition, the IJC noted some of the Parties' efforts as well as its own (with the Parties' support), to respond to this issue. The Governments of Canada and Ontario fully appreciate the needs expressed in the recommendation above and have been working cooperatively with industrial stakeholders and other private and public sector interests in AOCs to identify and implement the necessary sediment remedial actions. "Governments should immediately develop a comprehensive, binational program to address the full scope of the contaminated sediments problem over the long term, setting appropriate priorities and defining the resources required for completion. As part of this comprehensive program, governments should ensure that: (i) programs and cost estimates are in place and made public for fully addressing contaminated sediments in Areas of Concern, (ii) timetables for fully implementing those programs are established and made public, (iii) resources are provided to fully the established timetables, and (iv) progress reports are issued at Response to Recommendation least biennially. " mplement the programs n accordance with IJC Recommendation CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT The IJC has also presented additional information to illustrate what it believes to be the outstanding requirement for sediment remediation. More specifically, it noted that in Canada only 0.2 percent of sediment contamination has been remediated. The basis for this figure was not presented, and Canada sought supporting information from the IJC, which was subsequently provided to the Parties. We believe the assumptions and calculations made by the JC are misleading because they presuppose that evidence of contamination must lead to some form of direct intervention with a remediation project. While chemical criteria are often used to spatially delineate areas of sediment contamination, decisions on intervention integrate additional information on toxicity, field biological assessment, and environmental benefits, including linkages to the restoration of use impairments. In addition, sediment remediation interventions must be technically and economically achievable. We can illustrate the point as follows. The IJC in its calculations has identified 600,000 cubic metres in the St. Clair River as requiring remediation. Substantial work has been undertaken to assess sediment contamination in the St. Clair River; and analysis of potential remediation needs have focused on projects involving substantially less than this figure. While further assessments are being done to define remediation needs, we believe that the IJC's figure exaggerates the requirement. To avoid possible confusion, Canada will provide more detailed status reports on sediment-related work in the AOCs, including projected remediation needs. the IJC, Canada With respect to the specific recommendation brought forward by responds as follows: Canada, in consultation with the United States, does not support the development of a binational program to address contaminated sediments. The Parties believe that the response to sediment management needs (including program definition, resourcing, timetables, and progress reporting) legitimately falls under the authority and responsibility of the domestic programs in Canada and the United States. The appropriate jurisdictions and agencies responsible for fulfilling these commitments in the AOCs are to be accountable. As noted above, Canada will undertake, as part of its progress reporting, to provide more detail on its sediment program and activities in order to be more responsive to the IJC's recommendations. Canada further notes that at the binational level, considerable scientific and technical interchange exists to advance sediment assessment methodologies and technology development for sediment treatment. In addition, under the Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy, the Parties have initiated work to enhance progress reporting on sediment-related activities and associated priority toxic substances and to support joint efforts (such as the April 2001 workshop on contaminated sediment-treatment technologies). Sediment-related matters are also discussed by the Parties under the Lakewide Management Plans (LaMPs), the Canadian Review Panel for Massena (St. Lawrence River) Superfund Sites, and the Four Party Agreement for the Detroit/St. Clair and St. Marys Rivers and Lake St. Clair. 7 8 One test of the effectiveness of prevention and control measures to address substances of concern is whether environmental levels show changes in concert with changes in emissions. The U.S./Canada Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN) is well placed to address this question. Measures to reduce mercury and dioxins emissions are discussed in the Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy. In order to measure the environmental response, Canada has been monitoring atmospheric mercury (the vapour phase) at the two Canadian IADN master stations since 1997; with the recent purchase of the necessary equipment, Canada will begin routine The Government of Canada agrees with the IJC that it is desirable to improve knowledge about air emissions of substances targeted by the Binational Toxics Strategy. Not only is such information needed to formulate control measures, but critical for the application of the source-receptor models discussed above. it s The IJC calls for the identification and quantification of the atmospheric sources of pollutants entering the Great Lakes. The Government of Canada supports the measures recommended by the IJC and is satisfying the recommendation through meeting existing obligations. Specifically, Annex 15-Air Borne Toxic Substances-of the GLWQA calls on the Parties to develop models of the intermediate and long-range movement and transformation of toxic substances. The purpose of the models is (1) to determine the significance of atmospheric loadings to the Great Lakes system relative to other pathways and (2) to determine the sources of such substances from outside the Great Lakes system. Canada has been developing source-receptor models, in keeping with the IJC recommendation, and has applied them to address the issue of the contribution from in-basin and out-of-basin sources. Canada will continue to use these and other models to deal with this concern. Response to Recommendation "The Parties should take the following measures to deal with airborne pollutants: (i) identify both in-basin and out-of-basin sources of atmospheric deposition of persistent toxic substances to the Great Lakes, quantify their contribution to the total burden of these substances to the lakes, and use this information to formulate and implement appropriate prevention and control measures; and (ii) adopt a source-receptor computer model, improve emissions inventory information, and add dioxin and mercury to the Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network to improve the data bases for these two substances." IJC Recommendation AIRBORNE TOXIC SUBSTANCES These efforts, together with others, contribute to a substantive binational dialogue on contaminated sediment and support the commitments under Annex 14 of the GLWQA. mercury in precipitation in fiscal year 2001-2002. Dioxins and furans measured at one IADN master station since 1996, and additional measurements are planned. The results of these measurements will significantly assist in quantifying the deposition of these substances in the Great Lakes measurements of have been GREAT LAKES BINATIONAL TOXICS STRATEGY IJC Recommendation "The Parties should strengthen the Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy by fully addressing all sources of persistent toxic substances, such as atmospheric transport and deposition and in situ contaminants in sediments. In order to include the air pathway the Parties should: i) establish an inventory of baseline air emissions for toxics for all of the United States and Canada; ii) undertake a complete analysis of emission reduction scenarios for key source regions and determine their effectiveness in reducing contamination of the Great Lakes from the air. The Parties should ensure that the Strategy is truly both strategic and binational by strengthening the integration and priority-setting component and establishing a full-time binational secretariat." 9 Response to Recommendation The Great Lakes Binational Toxics Strategy (GLBTS) is an action-oriented process that provides a forum for stakeholders to exchange information on a set of quantitative challenges for certain persistent toxic substances. The shared information empowers stakeholders to take responsible and best practice actions that go beyond compliance and encourage pollution prevention. The GLBTS focuses on the virtual elimination of anthropogenic environmental releases of persistent toxic substances in a step-by-step process. The GLBTS is not a regulatory process but rather complements federal, state and provincial activities. The strategy itself is not time-bounded. The GLBTS has provisions to revisit both the reduction time lines and the targets for all Levell substances. The strategy has additional provisions to allow the Parties to elevate Leve II substances to Levell and add new substances that threaten the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. 10 Environment Canada and others are investigating and testing several mathematical models for predicting ambient air concentrations of particulate matter, ozone, and their precursor substances with a view to analyzing emission reduction and other policy scenarios (including domestic and transboundary air pollution flow scenarios) for these substances in key source regions. Through this activity, we should be able to estimate the effectiveness of emission-reduction policy scenarios on air quality improvements and measure the attainment of Canada-wide standards for particulate matter and ozone. The information resulting from these models may also be useful to atmospheric deposition and water quality activities in the Great Lakes basin Response to Recommendation IJC Concern "ii) undertake a complete analysis of emission reduction scenarios for key source regions and determine their effectiveness in reducing contamination of the Great Lakes from the air." Response to Recommendation An inventory of air toxics (COA Tier 1 and 2 substances) exists for the Great Lakes basin. It is maintained and updated jointly by Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Environment. Reporting to this inventory is voluntary, and source coverage has not been satisfactory. On January 24, 2000, Ontario proposed a mandatory emission-reporting regulation for 358 substances, including all COA air toxic substances. This regulation is expected to come into effect this year, and Ontario facilities that meet the reporting criteria will submit emission reports beginning in June 2002. In setting emission thresholds for facilities, Ontario is aiming for 80% of the total emissions in Ontario to be reported under the proposed regulation. With respect to in situ contamination in sediments, the GLBTS will report annually to track sediment remediation activities taking place within the Great Lakes basin beginning with the base year of 1997. This reporting attempts to track both the volumes of contaminated sediments removed in a given year and the mass of GLBTS substances associated with those volumes, where this information is available. IJC Concern "The Parties should strengthen the Binational Toxics Strategy by fully addressing all sources of persistent toxic substances, such as atmospheric transport and deposition and in situ contamination in sediments. In order to include the air pathway the Parties should: i) establish an inventory of baseline air emissions for toxics for a United States and Canada." of the The GLBTS adopts a multimedia approach with respect to reduction scenarios for substances of concern, with the goal of improving air and water quality, and protecting ecosystem health and the environment, including reducing iake water contamination by reducing atmospheric deposition. IJC Concern "The Parties should ensure that the Binational Toxics Strategy is truiy both strategic and binational by strengthening the integration and priority-setting component and establishing a full-time binational secretariat." Response to Recommendation The Integration Workgroup was established by the Parties on June 19, 1998 in Romulus, Michigan. This workgroup was open to a broad membership of interested stakeholders and was charged with advising the Parties on the best way of dealing with (1) cross-cutting issues (such as addressing all sources of persistent toxic substances from atmospheric transport and deposition and in situ contamination in sediments) that affected several substance workgroups and (2) unresolved concerns of individual substance workgroups. Priority setting, however, rests with the Parties alone The Parties have established a Canadian and U.S. cosecretariat. On the Canadian side, this responsibility falls to the Great Lakes Manager within the Environmental Protection Branch of Environment Canada. In addition to responding to the IJC's recommendations on the GLBTS, Canada would like to offer its perspective on comments in the Tenth Biennial Report on the breadth of actions to address (1) deposition of mercury and (2) PCBs as environmental contaminants. IJC Comment "After three years, however, no workgroup has entirely completed the four step process. For example, the PCB Workgroup is currently focusing on steps 3 and 4, but has only documented actions for the reduction of PCB inventories currently in use or in storage. This initiative does not address PCBs in sediments or the deposition of PCBs from long-range sources via the atmosphere. Although PCBs in use and in storage may constitute a potential long-term threat, PCBs circulating in biota cause the greatest immediate harm to Great Lakes fish, wildlife and humans." Perspective The targets for PCBs under the GLBTS relate specifically to PCB equipment. Hence, the PCB Workgroup has focused on mobilizing stakeholders to achieve this target. The workgroup's primary focus has been the decommissioning and destruction of PCB equipment and associated wastes 11 Government 12 "The Governments should provide for a binational study of the effects of changes in land use on Great Lakes water quality to determine the measures that should be taken to address these changes, including: (i) the effects of urban and residential growth, (ii) the effectiveness of existing policies and programs in controlling pollution from land use in all sectors, and (iii) the identification of measures that should be taken by provincial and state governments, with appropriate assistance from the Parties, to prevent adverse effects. Governments should proceed with implementation of the SOLEC work on Biodiversity Investment Areas, emphasizing the preservation and rehabilitation of wetlands." IJC Recommendation LAND USE As mentioned in the response to the recommendation concerning airborne toxic substances, Canada has been monitoring atmospheric mercury (the vapour phase) at the two Canadian IADN master stations since 1997, and routine measurements of mercury in precipitation will begin shortly. These measurements are the first step in quantifying the contribution of these substances to the total burden in the Great Lakes Government IJC Comment "Progress in environmental controi of mercury has occurred despite the fact that IADN does not include mercury in its program. If IADN included mercury, the Workgroup could estimate loadings of mercury to the Lakes, thereby assessing the ecosystem effects of its reduction efforts." Perspective n-use and stored high-level PCBs, especially in equipment, have been shown to be a source for airborne deposition of PCBs. By directly targeting a noted contributor of airborne PCBs---namely, PCBs in equipment-the Government of Canada is working toward abating a sizable source of airborne PCBs. Concurrent with encouraging stakeholders to destroy PCB equipment, the government is also undertaking regulatory amendments that will mandate the destruction of PCBs in use and in storage by 201 0, thereby further helping to significantly reduce a source of airborne PCBs. The PCB Workgroup has completed step 3 (identifying options for reducing PCBs). Step 4 of the four-step process deals with implementation and is an ongoing activity within the workgroup. Response to Recommendation The Government of Canada agrees that changing land use is one of the dominant long- term threats facing the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. Over the next 20 years, the Great Lakes basin is expected to account for one-half of total population growth in Canada. By 2020, it is estimated that the number of Canadians in the basin will have increased by more than 2 million-a growth rate of 22%. Most of this growth will occur along the western end of Lake Ontario in what is referred to as the Golden Horseshoe region (extending from Niagara Falls to Oshawa)---the third most rapidly growing population centre in North America. Urban land use pressures are being explicitly dealt with in the two largest AOCs--Toronto and Region, and Hamilton Harbour-both of which are located in the centre of Ontario's rapidly growing urban area. Both of these AOCs have made linkages with local and regional land use planning processes. Land use issues are also being addressed in the development of LaMPs. In addition to Toronto and Region, and Hamilton Harbour, both the previous Great Lakes Cleanup Fund and its successor, the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund, have put a high priority on funding Natural Heritage Strategies, which deal with urban and rural land use issues in Areas of Concern. Specifically, they have worked with Severn Sound, St. Clair River, Detroit River, Wheatley Harbour, Niagara River, Hamilton Harbour, and Toronto and Region to complete Natural Heritage Strategies. Natural Heritage Strategies covering the whole Bay of Quinte are almost complete. Many local governments have incorporated these strategies into regional and municipal Official Plans, including Severn Sound, St. Clair River, and Bay of Quinte. Work is continuing with Hamilton Harbour and Toronto municipalities to incorporate Natural Heritage Strategies into their Official Plans The influence of land use on the Great Lakes basin ecosystem, including its water quality, air quality, habitat, and biodiversity, was a major theme at the State of the Lake Ecosystem Conferences (SOLEC) of 1996 and 1998; land use was again noted as a significant stress at the 2000 conference 13 There are some forthcoming opportunities in Ontario to influence local land use decision making in the Great Lakes. The Provincial Policy Statement on land use is scheduled for a statutory five-year review this year, and this may provide the opportunity to influence province-wide policies and identify measures that should be taken to prevent adverse effects, as called for in the IJC recommendation. In addition as part of the Ontario government's Operation Clean Water strategy, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs introduced the first reading of the Nutrient Management Act on June 13, 2001. Under the proposed act, clear new standards wi be developed for nutrient management on farms and all land-applied materials containing nutrients relating to agriculture, including livestock manure, commercial fertilizer, municipal biosolids, septage, and industrial pulp and paper sludge. The proposed legislation would provide authority for regulations governing several areas including the following 14 Canada agrees in principle with the importance of conserving and protecting ecologically sensitive areas. A range of government and non-government initiatives already achieve this objective in some measure. The principles underlying the Biodiversity Investment Areas (BIA) concept are important and merit continued commitment and support. However, before embarking on the implementation of a new initiative or concept, the Parties need to take stock of existing protection and conservation initiatives, and the extent to which these important principles are being met. Canada's approach will be to work toward one set of shared ecologically sensitive features or areas. In so doing, we will prevent duplication or reinvention, and build upon and add value to existing initiatives; utilize existing working relationships, partnerships, review provincial policy; maintain a strong emphasis on into RAPs and LaMPs; maintain a strong emphasis on integrating land use considerations into development of SOLEC indicators; and ensure that urban and rural land use issues remain a major funding priority of the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund. · · · · ntegrati the ng land use changes and pressures However, a major binational study of the effects of changes in land use on Great Lakes water quality conditions-as called for in the IJC recommendation-would likely be too broad and take too long to capture the opportunities that currently exist to influence land use policy in Ontario. While there may be some opportunity for a smaller-scale, domestic land use study, the federal and provincial governments have relatively little influence over local land use planning and decision making. (Provincial policy can, however, influence the municipal planning process and guide land use decisions on Crown lands-for example, forest management planning). Therefore, the most effective way, at present, to deal with the land use impact mentioned in the IJC's Tenth Biennial Report is to The province has also announced a temporary development freeze for the Oak Ridges Moraine, a significant headwater source for the Greater Toronto bioregion The proposed legislation would provide for a framework to phase in standards over time, depending on the size of operations and the kinds of practices that are carried out. · · · · · · · mandatory Nutrient Management Plans (NMPs); certification of commercial land applicators of materials containing nutrients; distance requirements for the application of manure and biosolids near wells and waterways; banning the land application of untreated septage over a five-year period; establishing and delivering associated education, training, and certification programs; establishing a database system to record land application of materials containing nutrients, with an initial focus on biosolids and manure; and establishing minimum quality and application standards for land-applied nutrients protection and and partners; and where necessary fill any missing links and gaps In our conservation of ecologically sensitive areas. The path forward will require further discussion with other government and non- government groups who share these principles but who may not have been engaged In SOLEC to date. SOLEC has proceeded as far as it can in focusing attention on the science underlying biodiversity investment areas and in developing the SIA concept. The Canadian Wildlife Service - Ontario Region is intensifying its focus on wetland science and indicators. Canada views ecologically significant areas as components of the broader ecosystem approach of LaMPs. To proceed further with a shared investment in ecologically sensitive areas, natural resource agencies, including Environment Canada and non-government interests, will need to consider how to ensure that these principles are put into practice, with the necessary focus on science and indicator monitoring. In this regard, a future SOLEC may consider looking at monitoring indicators in ecologically significant areas as reference sites. implement kes Heritage Ontario recently announced a four-year, $1 02-million commitment to help the Living Legacy program through new protected areas and the Great La Coast signature site. A part of this initiative could directly complement the implementation of the concept of biodiversity investment in ecologically significant areas. Canada supports this initiative and the range of similar initiatives and programs and is prepared to offer its assistance, through COA and Canadian Wildlife Service's national and international programs, in the protection and conservation of ecologically significant Great Lakes sites. ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES IJC Recommendation "The Parties should species: (i) adopt and implement the binational ballast water research strategy and plan described in the 1996-1997 Binational Progress Report on Protection of Great Lakes Water Quality, (ii) give a Reference to the Commission to develop: (a) binational standards that should be applied to discharges of ballast water, and (b) recommendations on the most appropriate methods for implementing those standards including, for example, the possibility of on-board treatment of ballast water and residual ballast sediment and the possibility of establishing ballast water and residual ballast sediment treatment facilities in the lower St. Lawrence River." 15 invasive with alien to dea measures following the take 16 In Canada, representatives of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Transport Canada (TC) provided data and information to Lloyds Register for its study of the safety of sequential exchange. They also assisted in communicating the study's findings in North America to CMAC and the Tenth Annual Aquatic Nuisance Species Conference in Toronto in February 2000, as well as to the International Maritime Organization. In practice, this means that the various funding agencies have considered the strategy in a fairly broad context when making grants specific to the ballast water vector. Thus, since 1998 the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Seagrant funding has in fact gone to projects that examine the tenets of the strategy. Representatives of the Parties also sit on these grant-evaluation committees. Studies have examined, for example, both the efficacy of ballast water exchange with respect to safety and the field tests and protocols that confirm ballast exchange has taken place at sea. While many of the studies have not been specific to the Great Lakes, the results are fully applicable to them. In its statement of requirements, the NOAA Seagrant program has specifically required a focus on both the Great Lakes and Chesapeake Bay. In Canada, the binational research strategy was presented to the National Working Group of the Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) in November 1997 and at subsequent meetings, and has been supported by that group. Additionally, this research strategy has been presented to both subgroups of the CMAC Great Lakes Ballast Water Working Group (GL and St. Lawrence). Both countries have developed mechanisms to make progress on this issue. The United States has established the Great Lakes Panel of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (set up under the authority of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990). The Great Lakes Panel formally adopted a slightly abbreviated form of the strategy in February 1998. In March 2001, the panel released a policy statement on ballast water management that makes recommendations with respect to standards, coordination, and technological research needs for the Great Lakes basin. The Canadian federal government and the Province of Ontario are represented on the Great Lakes Panel The Tenth Biennial Report notes that the JC has not received a response to a November 1998 letter sent to both Parties on the adoption of the ballast water research strategy and plan as outlined in the IJC's 1996-7 report on protection of Great Lakes water quality. In fact, the binational research strategy has been adopted in one form or another by a number of organizations. Binational Research Strategy Response to Recommendation The pathogen~human health issue was examined both by the Phase II studies of the Great Lakes Demonstration Project and more recently by researchers at the Smithsonian Institute. The results were published in the periodical Nature and in the Globe and Mail [Toronto], and were broadcast by CNN and CTV News The "no ballast on board" (NOBOB) issue is being examined by a number of agencies and forums. The issue of sediment/mud is currently being investigated by a binational study involving the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL), the University of Windsor, and Canadian experts. The DFO has funded a national ballast water project from the Environmental Science Strategic Research Fund. It has also supported type testing of Hydrocyclone/UV technology that could be applied to mitigate ballast water uptake in ships. Biocide studies currently underway at the University of Michigan (gluteraldehyde) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (chlorine) are both expected to result in pilot projects in the upcoming year. Federal Commerce and Navigation Ltd. has cooperated fully and has offered ship access and time for these studies. The DFO has supported studies into organic acids (juglone/periacetic acid/hydrogen peroxide) as has NOAA Seagrant. Ongoing research as outlined in the strategy has been supported. The Great Lakes Demonstration Project has been relocated for logistical reasons to a facility in Duluth, and testing took place on secondary treatment options (UV and Hydrocyclone /UV) this season. Representatives of the Parties sit on the Steering and Technical Committees for the project. They have also been very involved with the various forums chaired by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality that are examining operational possibilities for NO BOBs and biocides. Representatives of the Parties have acted as Chairs of the Research Committee of the Great Lakes Panel of the Aquatic Nuisance Task Force To date, one area that has not had any significant follow-up has been the further examination of heat as a biocide (shoreside or shipboard). Australian studies are continuing and a number of engine manufacturer~otably Wartsila-are looking at the issue; but there has been little progress specific to the Great Lakes. IJC Reference Canada recognizes the value of having the IJC assume a coordinating role to deal with alien invasive species in the Great Lakes, but does not support the concept of an IJC reference at this time Canada's support is tempered, first, by the need to prioritize funding for IJC studies and references and, second, by the fact that the Canadian and U.S. governments are already working closely in this area and believe that progress is being made. Canada has stated its intention to develop ballast water management regulations for the Great 17 'The Parties should develop and maintain surveillance programs necessary to enable under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Parties should provide adequate access to data while protecting confidentiality agreements and waiving cost recovery policies that contradict the intent of Article IX of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The Parties should correct existing problems with the collection, analyses and reporting of data, including establishing sampling protocols, filling data gaps and ensuring the quality of data. The Parties should, within two years, develop and implement a binational information policy employing advanced technology to support implementation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. This policy should include provision for: (i) accessibility of data and information, (ii) organization and management of data bases, 18 the full range them to fulfill of monitoring and their commitments IJC Recommendation NFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT DFO Science is reviewing the economic, technological, and policy considerations of establishing, in the coming months, a facility to treat ships located in the St. Lawrence An Environment Canada/Transport Canada study will examine the impact of ballast water treatment both on the shipping industry of the Great Lakes and on the environment. It is assumed that the outcome of these studies will be useful in answering the IJC's concerns on this issue. There is considerable debate by experts on both sides of the border not only about the standards that could be applied, but also about the form that they would take and the way they could be applied physically and legally. Some experts (e.g., Great Lakes Fishery Commission and DFO Science) advocate biologically based discharge standards. Others (USCG Standards Committee and the shipping industry in general) favour standards based on "best available technology." Both Parties have supported the need for standards with respect to the discharge of ballast water. Indeed a number of forums hosted by the Parties (USCG Ballast Water and Shipping Committee; Standards Forum-Tenth ANS Conference Toronto) have examined how such standards could be applied. Lakes and St. Lawrence River in 2002. These proposed regulations are being developed in consultation with the USCG so that they will be harmonized with U.S. requirements. Furthermore, both Canada and the United States are working through the International Maritime Organization to develop international regulations and standards Again, progress is being made. of support the weight for that data (iii) protocols to ensure compatibility and evidence and ecosystem integrity analysis, (iv) support of indicator development, and particularly indicators goals of drinkability, swimmability, and edibility of fish, and (v) principles for evaluating information for decision-making comparability of " Response to Recommendation The Government of Canada acknowledges the essential role of monitoring and surveillance programs in fulfilling its commitments under the GLWQA. Canada, in concert with the relevant provincial and U.S. agencies, is determined to continue pursuing mechanisms to optimize and streamline Great Lakes monitoring and surveillance activities to derive maximum benefits from available resources. The Canadian and Ontario governments are committed, under a renegotiated COA, to set up federal-provincial mechanisms to ensure the development, coordination, and maintenance of the required monitoring and surveillance programs necessary to fulfi Canada's commitment under the GLWQA. Canada provides, upon request and at no cost, Great Lakes water quality program data directly to the IJC Regional Office, as per Article IX of the Agreement. The Government of Canada is also committed to the collection of valid, good quality data and the timely analysis and reporting of the collected information. Canada is committed to following the best management practices that are appropriate to the program needs and consistent with international standards, in the operation and management of its analytical laboratories. For example, all the water quality data generated by the operational laboratories of Environment Canada meet international standards of accreditation (ISO Guide 25, Canadian Standard CAN/CSA-Z753-95) granted through the Standards Council of Canada. In addition, the Environment Canada National Laboratory for Environmental Testing (NLET) undergoes biennial five- day audits by the other three parties (i.e., U.S. EPA, NYS DEC, and MOE) to the Niagara River Toxics Management Plan/Declaration of Intent. The last audit was conducted from October 23 to 27, 2000. The Government of Canada notes the IJC's recommendation for the development and implementation of a binational information policy within two years, to support implementation of the GLWQA. It is prepared to work with the U.S. government to this end. The Parties have recognized the value of a binational database for improved data accessibility and reporting, and have adopted such an approach to manage the information collected by the Canada! U.S. Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (IADN) under Annex 15. In addition, advanced technology in the form of a computerized quality assurance protocol is used to ensure compatibility and comparability of data collected by all parties to IADN. The success of this initiative may serve as a model for a comprehensive binational information policy. 19 20 At SOLEC 2000, Canada and the United States reported on a number of indicators relating to persistent toxic chemicals. These indicators provide information on the trends in contaminant levels in the ambient environment, including fish, wildlife, and water. The Parties believe that through such reporting, progress toward the virtual elimination of At SOLEC 2000, the Parties reported on indicators of human health such as beach closures, fish consumption advisories, and drinking water quality at a limited number of water treatment plants that take and treat Great Lakes surface waters. The Parties intend to expand on the database supporting these indicators for SOLEC 2002, so that a more comprehensive picture of these indicators can be given at that time Response to Recommendation "The Parties should report on indicators for the three Desired Outcomes of drinkability, swimmability and fish edibility beginning with the SOLEC 2000 conference and biennially thereafter. The Parties should report on indicators for the Desired Outcome of virtual elimination of inputs of persistent toxic substances beginning with the SOLEC 2002 conference and biennially thereafter. The Parties should develop and report on three specific indicators for the Desired Outcome of physical environment integrity beginning with the SOLEC 2002 conference and biennially thereafter." IJC Recommendation SOLEC AND INDICATORS Environment Canada is also exploring the development of a federal Canadian Information System for the Environment (CISE). A task force has been assigned the job of designing an integrated knowledge management system for environmental information. The task force will be considering the following elements: monitoring and data collection, information management and information technology, research tools and networks, and communication needs and opportunities. The scope of this project is largely restricted to the natural environment although links to other knowledge systems such as the Health Information System (managed by the Canadian Institute for Health Information), will be made. Environment Canada is currently developing an Information Management and Information Technology (1M/IT) Strategy to deal with a wide variety of issues in the coming three to five years. This project includes a review of current management practices associated with program information that is created, used, or transferred to or from the department. The strategy will promote the use of 1M/IT standards and protocols and is expected to provide further direction on Great Lakes data and information management practices. contaminant the reduction of through persistent toxic substances can be measured levels in the environment. 21 Finally, the Parties have been developing a proposal for a SOLEC multiyear plan. This plan sets out a framework for reporting on biological, chemical, and physical integrity. The proposal suggests that the focus of SOLEC 2002 should be on biological integrity, and that future SOLECs deal with physical and chemical integrity. o ® Ontari News Release Communiqué Mlnlstère des Finances Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Ministry of Finance Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2001 PROVINCE TO REVIEW PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICA nONS TORONTO - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced today that he has extended the appointment of Marcel Beaubien, M.P.P. for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, as a special advisor, to continue a review of the regulation which defines property classes under the assessment system. and "The regulation plays an important role in the assessment and taxation of all property in the province," said Flaherty. "The Province wants to ensure that current assessment methodologies property tax classifications are equitable for both taXpayers and municipalities." When Beaubien conducted his initial review of the property assessment process between December 2000 and March 2001, his mandate included a review of the governance slIucture of the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation as well of the definition of property classes. The property classification issues that were raised during these consultations were so extensive that Beaubien recommended further review and consultation. Flaherty added. The issues to be considered by Beaubien during this second phase of the review will include: · the number, scope and definition of property classes and sub-classes; · the assessment methodology applied to unique properties such as hotels, farms, and linear properties; · the linkages between assessment classifications and related public policy objectives of the Government of Ontario. " "The Government agrees that further review and consultation are required, to the Beaubien will be consulting with individual taXpayers, industry organizations, municipal associations, and the assessment corporation. He plans to conclude his review and report back Minister in October 2001 with recommendations for any changes that are necessary in the bes interests of Ontario property taxpayers. to Mr. Beaubien should contact: Persons who are interested in making a submission Property Tax Classification Review Property Tax Policy Branch Ministry of Finance 777 Bay SlIeet, 101!l Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2C8 Phone: (416) 327-0238 Fax: (416) 314-7670 B-man: clasß.itkation.re Sue Craig Communications Branch (416) 325-0338 30 ..c.a vie.w@ Contacts: Aynsley Wintrip Minister's Press Secretary (416) 325-9566 w.ww.lto'l/..Þn..c.a/fin 00 1 For more information visit PAGE 01 ~03 p.e2/e3 DONNA LUNN ELGIN CDC 4[6 :J2S ·)UJU 5195378038 ._ A._ ........ "'..,., ] FR MEDrr 17: 42 I i'¡E! '.110/2001 4UC'eS'¡¡ , 5186335070 .. TO 91 .-.,.. 7671 e Dat. From Co. Phone ., Fax # 9654 ..---' Post·it~ Fax Note ro--: I Co,:~ept. Phone # Fax # Mln""" a. . '!!nOl'Io, II.. IkIllnoo. ø& dl .. Too""ologo 'BUr1IflU dv mi",iÖlr. ~...- !iCIO."",s., TaranlQ ON WA.2E1 Télêphono 14'61 M7-e71~ T.......p"'u, (.'G1327-S1'!4 , Office 91th. MlnårCHr Hear81 eJðek IKItJ Bay SIr""t TOIanla ON M1''' 2E T~("63ë7_Ø1,S Fa>; (4 '81 :l27-e."._ - MIni_trY tit Energy. Im.ne. IIId r..ftnalogy e~ìY\ r::Ortll\eds Fif"\a.../I y ! (I be c;:.-f{T!.i/\d(·"'ð :rJ~ be.. ^ ~·O'uct.. S'h.O'V'f{'i ßr1n.~rs --1Ó '. ...:.;;:--' 1901 JUL· 6 (/i( .J WI L,J¡ I Ms. DoIl!U!. Lunn El¡in Community Development Corporation 1:2 Barrie Blvd. St Thomas, Qarariø NSP 489 DcJ'µA/"/ . CObl1ecC Ontario IN-12-4S-b Re: FUe Dear Ms. Lunn r am pleased To inform :You that your ,project entitled e!gÌ1lt:OlUIeCt!J.ca ~ been approved for assistance to'develop a bUSÙless plan under Connect OnzarÎlJ. A number of propasals were received and the ind"'p¡:ndcnt review panel TeCOlIUIlended yours and .;ev:era1 other proposals for sUpport. You and your partners ~ to be cor:cme.aded on ilie qu.e.lity of your proposal. Your project has been approved'fur funding up to a maximum or $40.00(1, subject to negotiating a project agreement satisfactory to the Mi.n.istry ofE.nergy. Science and Technology. Catherine Rodrigues, Senior AdvÎsor 'from the ministry's Information and. Comm1.l.tÌ.ications Tecbnologies Brand" (416-326..9632), wiIJ contact you within a week or two to discuss; the project aßreeme.at. 1 wQuld ] would also Jïk;e to cordlaUy in....ite yci~ to a~d the official ~ouncement !It i I'm on Jtlly 11, 2001 at the Town of In e!'SoU Cowv::il Cham~rs (1ol:*d at 130 OXford Street, 2" Floor). F ease contact Annamaria lOSS at 41 -327-4383 to RSVP. In the meantime" appreciate if you kept this news coo:fidential with your partners. . ' Congratulations to your orgBl1.Í2ation and project partners on lID exçiting II.IId innovative approach to develol'l:I1ent of on-line services and information in a part of the province that will greatly bel1efit from suçb, services. ..12 o 1 '~A~all~IUiI~.M.adl!!li,.,ÇoNdl1. aT,=1I"E'?oT¡'or.¡'T'o t;\ 03/1113 02 14104 F' PAGE DONNA LUNN J::LGlN CDC ~16 326 9654 TO 9151S633Se?e v 17:42 5196378038 ~-- -...... -........ "'... 17:i1J2 F'R MEDTT 07/10/2001 JUL as'a M$, DOQJJll LIIDJ1 Page 2 hl:aring about your project look fOlWard to I it devœlops over the next year. lIS ** TOTAL PAGE.ØØ3 ** 02 1 ~ best wishes. Sincerely, ß-:UL JÜn Wilson., MPP, Simcoe-Grey Minister :- accept Please Municipalities of Ontario Association of 2001 17 AUG August 15, 2001 Mark G. McDonald Chief Administrative Officer County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1 McDonald This is furtherto your correspondence with AMO and our Alert on the submission to the CRTC concerning Bell Canada's application to destandardize and withdraw the Bell Neutral Answering Service (BNAS). Mr. Dear keep you We wi I have enclosed for your information, a complete copy of the submission informed through our Alerts on the decision of the CRTC. 03 1 Relations Policy and Government Attachment Pat Vanlni Director of M5G 1E6 . email: amo@amo.municom.com 393 University Ave., Suite 1701 Toronto, ON toll free: 1-877-426-6527 . fax: (416) 971-6191 (416) 971-9856 tel Ontario 9 Via FAX and E-Mai 13,2001 Ms. Shirley Soehn Executive Director Telecommunications Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2 June 6578 - Bell Canada Application to the Bell Neutral Answer Service (BNAS) Ms. Soehn RE: TARIFF NOTICE NO. Destandardize and Withdraw (General Tariff Item 1415) Dear The following comments are submitted by the Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board (OAS) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding the April 6, 2001 Tariff Notice 6578. Under this Tariff Notice, Sell Canada is proposing to destandardize BNAS effective July 2, 2001 and to further withdraw the service in its entirety no later than February 2003. 1 The application submitted by Bell Canada for the withdrawal of this service raises a number of significant concerns for numerous municipalities in Ontario. These municipalities have come to rely on SNAS as their Primary Answer Point for all 9-1-1 calls in their respective emergency response areas. Bell Canada has significantly understated the impact to these municipalities in this application and the time frames outlined for the withdrawal of BNAS are restrictive and impractical. 2 3. Bell Canada is proposing that any terminating agreements be renewed on a monthly basis effective July 2, 2001. This target date is much too soon for most municipalities to even begin the process of finding and/or establishing an alternative 9-1-1 answering service. Typically, municipalities must follow a formalized tender process for the contracting of any service. This process includes a needs analysis for the development of a Request for Proposal, issuance of this proposal, and a specified time period (typically 30days) during which time potential vendors can bid for the contract. It is not reasonable to assume that any of the affected municipalities are prepared to begin this process by July 2nd. 04 1 4. Renewal of the BNAS agreements on a monthly basis is cumbersome and not in keeping with most municipal contract processes. It will result in unnecessary paperwork and for some, additional legal costs. We propose a contract renewal term of no less than six months. n the case of any decision related to tender and renewal matters, municipa governments must follow mandated, legislative processes that include notice of council meeting availability of information and other administrative requirements 5 In the Bell Canada letter associated with this application, it was stated that "As this market is served by alternative service providers, it should not be difficult for existing BNAS customers to migrate to alternative arrangements". We strongly disagree with this supposition. Once a municipality decides on their BNAS alternative, a lot of work and co-ordinated activity will need to be undertaken. Re-configuring a municipalities 9-1-1 network to route to an alternative provider involves the following 6 the local the to al implementing and testing new voice network connections from Central Offices to the new answering point implementing and testing new voice and data network connections downstream agencies coordination of this activity to ensure no disruption to existing 9-1-1 a · · service these activities n isolation. It wi require the part of the municipality to ensure a safe Bell Canada cannot undertake additional time and resources on transition · 7 The planning and budgeting processes associated with these activities are complex and are known to take several years at best to develop and implement. 8 Even without these complications, there is no guarantee that these existing alternative service providers referred to by Bell Canada have the technical capability or staffing capacity to assume the BNAS role for the large number of municipalities affected within the next twenty months. (reference withdrawal of service target date February 2003) 9 10. Municipalities who decide to establish their own Primary 9-1-1 Answer Point will assume an even more time consuming and time sensitive task. In addition to the work noted above, their transition will require the following establishment of a new communications facility where none exists today OR expansion of an existing facility to meet all municipal 9-1-1 service demands hiring and training of additional staff 05 1 · · · Contrary to Bell Canada's' suggestion, we have found that many Ontario municipalities are not aware of the choices available to them, never having the need prior this application to seek alternatives. Additional time will be needed by these municipalities to locate and assess these alternatives based on the requirements of their communities, local emergency agencies as well as the cost implications 11 12. These significant local impacts are some of the reasons many of the BNAS customers have indicated their preference for the Commission to deny this Bell Canada application. If this is not possible, then we need to ensure that these municipalities are afforded a reasonable time for transition. Therefore, we request that CRTC mandate the following changes to Tariff No. 6578. That the effective date of destandardization be amended to January 1, 2002 That terminating agreements be renewed for no less than a six month basis That the date for when no renewals will be accepted be amended to December 2004 That the Withdraw · · · · al of service date be amended to July 2005 13. We further request clarification of the Bell Canada offer within this application to "support the municipal customers of BNAS in their efforts to redirect 9-1-1 calls to their selected alternative service provider". We need to understand what type of support Bell Canada is proposing to ensure that the needs of the affected municipalities are addressed and that they incur no additional costs as a result of this withdrawal of service. ~u~ ~~~J'¡ I! ~¡p: Pat Vanini Director of Policy & Government Relations, Association of Municipalities of Ontario 393 University Ave. Suite 1701 Toronto Ontario Judy Broomfield Vice Chair Ontario 9-1-1 Advisory Board 703 Don Mills Rd., Toronto, Ontario Director .Regulatory Matters, Bell Canada 06 1 David Palmer, Mr. Cc: <Iii Minister AOG 2@,2ool Ministre des Finances Ottawa, Canada K1 A OG5 of Finance 5 2001 1 AUG AOUT Mrs. Sandra J. Heffi'en Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Heffren: Thank you for contacting the federal government about the Corporation of the City of North Bay's resolution on gasoline taxes. Dear Mrs I would mention that the government's priority has been to lower personal income taxes. In total, the tax measures proposed in the October 2000 Economic Statement and Budget Update, combined with those in Budget 2000, will provide $100 billion of cumulative tax relief by 2004-05 The indexation of the personal income tax system, as announced in Budget 2000, has helped offset the impact of price changes of products such as gasoline and diesel fuel on taxpayers. Not only are the tax measures announced in the Statement delivered much faster than outlined in Budget 2000, they also go further. Personal income tax rates were lowered effective January I, 2001. my best regards. Please accept Sincerely, 07 1 The Honourable Paul Martin, P.C.. M.P. Canadã ® Ontario Ministère des Finances Ministry of Finance AUG 20 2001 Bureau du budge et de la fiscalité 4C étage, édifice Frost S 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto ON M7 A 1 Y7 Té1é. (416) 327-0223 Té1éc, (416) 327-0046 Office of the Budget and Taxation 4th Floor, Frost Building S 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto ON M7 A 1 Y7 Tel (416) 327-0223 Pax (416) 327-0046 Mrs. Sandra J. Deputy Clerk County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas ON N5R 5Vl Heffren Heffren: Thank you for your letter dated July 25,2001, regarding the Council of the County of Elgin's support of a resolution from the Corporation of the City of North Bay to petition the Government of Ontario regarding high gasoline prices. Dear Mrs This government shares your concern about rising fuel prices. Wildly fluctuating prices affect both Ontario consumers and the provincial economy, and we remain committed to ensuring that consumers are treated fairly at the pumps. I would note that fuel is not a regulated commodity, and gasoline and diesel prices are set by the marketplace, not by the government. Since this government was elected in 1995, we have seen the price of fuel rise dramatically, while the rates of Ontario fuel taxes have not changed in the time this government has been in office. The gasoline tax has stood at 14.7 cents per litre, and diesel at 14.3 cents per litre. Clearly, provincial fuel taxes are not the root cause of higher fuel prices, and there is no guarantee that reducing these taxes would translate into savings for consumers 759A(9S-D3) Improving consumer understanding of gasoline pricing in the province would reduce the confusion and misplaced frustration experienced by many Ontario drivers over high and volatile gas prices. In fact, the high price of gas was one of the key concerns identified by the Government of Ontario's Gas Prices Review Task Force. The Government released the findings of the Task Force's investigation into gas pricing in the province in June 2000. Through meetings with consumers, consumer advocates, petroleum industry representatives and independent gas retailers, the task force developed 14 recommendations to deal with the problem 2 08 1 Mrs. Sandra J. Heffren Page 2 of high and volatile gas prices. These recommendations address two key concerns: the need to ensure consumer fairness at the pump through a transparent and truly competitive marketplace, and the importance of improving consumer understanding of gasoline pricing. The Task Force's findings have been passed on to the federal government, which has responsibility for the fuel marketplace under the Competition Act. If gasoline prices are to go down, Ottawa must show leadership in overseeing competition in the gasoline marketplace. Should you wish additionalinformation about the TaskForce's findings, you may obtain a, copy of the report, entitled Fairness at the Pump, from the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services at (416) 326-8525. Alternatively, it is also available from the ministry's web site at http://www.ccr.gov.on.ca. taxes, like revenue services, for the people like to point out that the revenue collected from gasoline and diesel are used to fund quality health care, education and social I would from all taxes of Ontario With regards to the issue of the federal surtax on fuel, I have taken the liberty of forwarding a copy of your correspondence to the federal Minister of Finance, the Honourable Paul Martin, you again for writing. (f7/ Tom Sweeting Assistant Deputy Minister Thank Martin The Honourable Paul c 09 1 Minister of Finance Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin- Middlesex-London P.O. Box 520 - City Hall 51. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3V7 Telephone: (519) 631-1680 Ext Fax: (519) 633-9019 131 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 2! 2001 AUG Thomas Corporation of the City of St. August 16, 2001 Warden Duncan McPhail County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, ON N5R 5Vl Dear Warden McPhail. Ceremon On behalf of the Members of Council and the residents of the City of St. Thomas, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your message at the St. Thomas Opening Ceremonies of the 2001 Canada Summer Games on Monday, August 13, 2001. Canada Summer Games 0, 2001 Re: I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to welcome the athletes, coaches and fans to the City of St. Thomas. o 1 Yours truly, p~~ Mayor Ìk~' , AUG 2Jl 2001 Oflice of the Clerk P. O. Box 520, City Hail St. Thomas. Ontario N5P 3V7 Telephone: (519) 631-1680, Ext. 100 Fax: (519) 633-9019 Peter J. Leack, M.P.A. City Clerk Thomas Corporation of the City of St. 20th, 200 I August Honourable Tony Clement Minister of Health and Long Term Care 80 Grosvenor Street Hepburn Block, 10th Floor TORONTO, Ontario M7 A 2C4 Pro I ect Discontinuation of STEPS Demonstration Re Honourable Minister: The Council of the Corporation of the City of St. Thomas was in receipt of a resolution ÍÌ'om The County of Elgin regarding the Discontinuation of STEPS Demonstration Project. A copy of the resolution is enclosed for your information. Thomas passed the following of the City of St. the Counci After consideration of the request, resolution. "THAT: The resolution from The County of Elgin regarding the Discontinuation of the STEPS Demonstration Project be endorsed" The following resolution regarding financial support by the City of ¡lP to 7% of the overal remaining budget (August - December 2001) should 'the Ministry support 86% of the overall budget for this service was considçred and passed. is and Long Term Care agrees that the STEPS program Ministry of Health and Long Term Care will financially budget, City Council will contribute up to 7% of the ovel'al 1 1 1 "THAT: If the Ministry of Health a valued service, and if the support 86% of the overall .2 remaining budget (August-December 2001) as a measure of support for this service based on the same level of service provided from .January 1st [0 July 31st, 2001 " Si~I"L 1 ".. G"tt;:" 1'.1. Leack City Clerk PJLlbab 2 1 1 pc/Mr. M. McDonald, County of Elgin Mr. S. Peters, M.P.P. Ms. K. DUlill, Emergency Measures Co-ordinator Mr. J. Roberts, Transportation Coordinator 450 SUNSET DRIVE ST. THOMAS. ONTARIO N5R 5V1 PHONE (519) 631-1460 FAX (519) 633-7661 ~ I CI1Y OF-~. THOMAS [5)[E ~ ~ û Wl1Effi)D' UlJ 0 7 10m LIj) MARK G. McDONALD CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (Mrs.) SANDRA J. HEFFREN DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK p' July 25. 2001 h.................................., CITY ADMINISTRATOR \ If} ~>~, / AUG City of St. Thomas P. O. Box 520 ST. THOMAS, Ontario N5P 3V7 Main. Administrator Ro Mr. Attention meeting, adopted 2001 24th Mr. Main The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin. at its JUlY the following resolution: Dear "THAT Elgin County Council concur with St. Thomas City Council, and St. Thomas City Staff be directed to discontinue the STEPS demonstration project as of July 31 2001, if appropriate funding cannot be obtained; and THAT the attached report be sent to the Ministry of Health and Long l"erm Care (MoHL TC) for their immediate consideration and action; and THAT if the MoHL TC agrees that the STEPS program is a valued service, and if the MoHL TC will financially support 86% of the overall budget, County Council will contribute up to 7% of the overall remaining budget (August-December 2001), from the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve as a measure of support for this service; and further tile same. - Caaied. (sighed) Warden D.J to contribute THAT City Council be encouraged McPhai Please forward the above to City Council for consideration and advise of its decision In writing ) truly, Yours 00. S.J.Qeffren Deputy Clerk. 3 1 1 Att. c.c. - John Roberts, Transportation Coordinator - Karen Dunn. Emergency Measures Co-Ordinator Ministre de l'Agriculture de l'Alimentation et des Affaires rurales Ni Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Queen's Park. Ontario M5S 1B3 2001 1 AUG 2 2001 24 AUG Mrs. Sandra J. Hefften, Deputy Clerk Corporation of the County of Elgin 450 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 5Vl Heffren: Thank you for your letter of July 25,2001 written on behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, supporting the City of Ottawa's resolution on the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program. I am pleased to respond to your concerns about continued funding for the EFP. Dear Mrs. The ministry recognizes the success of the EFP as a risk assessment tool and an awareness- building process that encourages farmers to incorporate the best environmental practices in all their farming activities. It is rewarding to hear that municipalities are aware that the EFP provides significant environmental benefits for farmers and their rural communities The EFP is an excellent example of a partnership between farm organizations, government ministries, agencies and non-government organizations. Since the inception of the EFP, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has taken the lead role in developing and revising the workbook to ensure that it remains a relevant document for educating Ontario's farmers on environmental risks. The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association delivers the program locally while OMAFRA staff provide technical expertise. At present, 30 OMAFRA staff are trained to provide technical expertise at local workshops. We are committed to continue to provide technical expertise and direction to keep the EFP program going, and we are pleased that Ontario's Agricultural Adaptation Council recently committed $1.5 million of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Adaptation and /2 4 1 1 2 Rural Development (CARD) fund to continue the EFP program. It is the ministry's understanding that these newly committed funds, combined with remaining funds in the EFP account, will be available to continue the program until March 2002, subject to demand for workshops and incentive claims. The ministry remains supportive of the EFP program and continues to encourage the Ontario Farm Environmental Coalition to explore opportunities for environmental program delivery in the future. writing on this important matter. Thank you again for Sincerely, Association Ontario Municipal Rural c: Ontario Federation of Agriculture Elgin Federation of Agriculture Mr. Gar Knutson, MP Elgin- Middlesex-London 5 1 Mr. Steve Peters, MPP Elgin-Middlesex-London Pêches et Océans IJ..I Fisheries .. and Oceans Bayfield 867, chemin Lakeshore CP. Box 5050 Burlington (Ontario) L7R4A6 Industry Canada reference: 414 Our reference: SA-01-0086 Institu Bayfield Institute 867 Lakeshore Road P.O. Box 5050 Burlington, Ontario L7R4A6 Thursday, August 23, 2001 2001 ~1J'ê $lUG County of Elgin Attention: Mark McDonald 450 Sunset Drive, 2nd Floor St. Thomas, ON. N5R 5V1 Dear Mr. McDonald: The Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Ontario Great Lakes Area (DFO-OGLA) would like to acknowledge receipt of your proposed Vienna South Bridge rehabilitation project on August 2, 2001. This proposal has been assigned file number SA-01-0086 Please refer to this file number in future inquiries if contact you and will A Fish Habitat Biologist will be assigned to review this proposal additional information is required. For your information, we are enclosing a brochure entitled: "Worldng Around Water? - What You Should Know About Fish Habitat". Thank you, /f/fA!({ Co-ordinator Paul Savoie Fish Habitat Biologist - Project Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Great Lakes Area f' -- 6 1 1 P.O. Box 85060 3027 Harvester Road, Suite 304 Burlington, Ontario L 7R 4K3 Phone: (905) 639-8687 HURON O.P.P. Bluewater Hwy. P.O. Box 6 Goderich, ON N7 A 3Y5 Tel: 519-524-8314 Fax: 519-524-4434 Police provincia1e de 1'0ntario Ontario Provincial Police Exeter Detachment Tel: 519-235-1300 Fax: 519-235-1313 AUG 30 2001 & Staff, RETIREMENT FUNCTION - SUNDAY 14 OCT 2001 HONOURING - STAFF SERGEANT A. D. McINNES To Warden, Council (Don) Lunch" honouring Staff Sergeant A.D Royal Canadian Legion Hall 316 William Street, Exeter, Ontario Sunday, October 14, 2001 "Retirement attend à to invited You are cordially McINNES at: 3:30 pm Presentations 2:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Social: Tickets for Dön 's party can be obtained by contacting: Rick Sinnamon Western Region Headquarters, 6355 Westminster Drive, London, ON N6P 1N5 519-652-4154 -or- Marlene Taylor Huron OPP - Exeter Det, 519-235-1300 Ticket cost is $20.00 per person, which covers the cost of dinner and gift. Please ma1œ cheques payable to Rick Siunamon. 245 Main St, Exeter (Box 6, Goderich, ON N7A 3Y5) be like to make a contribution toward the gift, your donation will If you are unable to attend but would appreciated and acknowledged. event. in this special 14th of October to share We hope to see you on the 7 1 RSVP - September 30, 2001 ¡/Jß~\,fc--' 8,C¡ ,2<!J\9~ ,AUG National ,B.roadband Task:'ForéØ Gt()Upe.det.råvail national,sur. les- ser.viçe,s:ä targe'bande. Broadband Task Force, of which I am Chairman, presented a The New National Dream: Networking the Nationfor to review the recommendations we or on the issue In June of this year the National report to the Minister of Industry titled Broadband Access. I am writing you today made and to encourage you to express any views you may have on them, in general As a member of that Task Force, I was proud to be among such a diverse group from across Canada, whose members had both public and private sector backgrounds, a wide range of technical and content expertise, all united with a desire to build a better country in the report, Based on our research, we easily concluded that we felt it was imperative for Canada to seize the opportunities presented by the broadband revolution, so that all Canadians - wherever they reside and work - could reap the benefits o'fhigh-speed Internet access and improve their quality oflife. We think broadband Internet technology offers Canadians unprecedented, equal access to opportunities for e-health, e-Iearning and e-business, all of which will be playing an increasingly important part of any efficient and modern economy of the future. On June 20th in Toronto, Industry Minister Brian Tobin invited private and public organizations, and all Canadians, to comment on whether and how the Task Force recommendations should be and like yourself, are associated with rural implemented. He particularly invited people who, remote communities. I therefore want to encourage you to review the report, which is available in full at our website at http://broadband.gc.caIfyou would prefer a printed copy, just diall-800-0-Canada, and ask the government information coordinator to send you a copy of the Report of the National Broadband Task FOïce. As well, if you feel so inclined, I would also encourage you to contact your local Member of Parliament to express your views and needs, and the importance that you and your community place on equal access to high-speed Internet for people and businesses in your community this initiative. to Your interest is appreciated and I thank you in advance for contribution David Johnston Waterloo University Broadband Task Force President, Chair, National Ct4171 Y J]iSlic--(J 6f/2r/0J¡;J C.C / If(