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2009-04-27_Supplemental Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour supplémentairem; City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, April 27, 2009 Location: Common Council Chamber Supplemental to Agenda 12.5 Neighbourhood Development Stimultation Grant Applicaations 2009 13.7 Committee of the Whole: Recommended Appointment to Committees 13.8 Committee of the Whole: Peel Plaza Expenditures 13.9 Committee of the Whole: Pension Presentations Subvention d'encouragement de 1'amenagement du voisinage City of Saint John Seance du conseil communal Le Lundi 27 Avril, 2009 Lieu : Salle du conseil communal Ordre du jour supplementaire 12.5 Subvention d'encouragement de 1'amenagement du voisinage 13.7 Comite plenier : Recommandations de Nominations 13.8 Comite plenier : Depenses liees a Peel Plaza 13.8 Comite plenier : Presentation de Retraite ' April 27, 2009 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court And Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Applications 2009 Vibrant Communities, the ONE Change, PULSE, Crescent Valley Resource Centre, Quality Story Tent Club, The Resource Centre for Youth and Westside PACT have submitted requests for funding through the City of Saint John 'Neighourhood Development Stimulation Grant" 2009 Program. These groups all work and volunteer in the priority neighbourhoods and have made a positive impact on these neighbourhoods. Each organization is requesting funding through the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Program to sustain their operations and continue to provide each of their respective priority neighbourhoods valued services and positive outcomes. ANALYSIS: City staff met with each organization to discuss their needs and request for funding through the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation 2009 Grant Program. The following analysis and recommendations are provided. Considerations The existing terms of reference specify two deadline application dates of March 315t and September 30th of each year. In staffs opinion, March 31t of each year should be the established deadline date in the terms of reference for receiving applications for the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grants. Staff is concerned that there will be very little funds remaining in this grant program come September. By making March 31st as the deadline all applicants will have the same opportunity to obtain funding and be assessed on an equal level. Staff has requested those organizations that are to submit applications in September to now submit an application for the March 31st deadline requesting funding to cover the period from October 1, 2009 to Burch 31, 2010. This will ~r The City of Saint John align all organizations to the once a year submission deadline date of March 31st for this grant program. The terms of reference also calls for sustainability principles whereby organizations become sustainable. Applications received by a number of organizations are requesting 2009 funding to sustain and extend an existing program previously supported through the 2008 Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Program. In staffs opinion sustainability of these neighbourhood initiatives is not achievable within a one year period, and therefore are recommending to Common. Council to continue with financial support of these initiatives for another year. The terms of reference for the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grants stipulates applicants must demonstrate approved funding in an amount equal to 50% of the amount to be provided by the City has been obtained or is available from other sources. These organizations have met this criteria through in kind support and funding through other levels of government, local business and community supporters. A summary on each organization's application is provided by staff with a recommendation that supports funding to align each organization with the March 31st submission deadline. Quality Story Tents The Quality Story Tents is a literacy initiative which has been offered to the Crescent Valley neighbourhood since 2003. This program is supported by the Saint John Free Public Library and the Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick. The Greater Saint John Foundation usually supports this initiative however will not be financially supporting Quality Story Tents in 2009. The Quality Story Tents is requesting funding that will not only sustain the existing program offered in the Crescent Valley neighbourhood, but also to extend the program to the Anglin Drive and Old North End neighbourhoods. Daily attendance to these story tents on average is 24 children a day with a range in attendance from 4 - 40. There is an opportunity for the summer playground program in these neighbourhoods to take advantage of the Quality Story Tents program throughout the summer. Staff feels sustaining and expanding this literacy program is very important to the youth of these neighbourhoods and recommends funding be approved to support this initiative. Crescent Valley Resource Centre This application is a renewal request for financial support of the Crescent Valley Resource Centre operations and for sustained employment of their Community Development Coordinator position. The Resource Centre has had a positive influence on this neighbourhood by hiring a Community Development Coordinator in 2008. Many positive outcomes have been achieved and the neighbourhood is engaged in programs and services offered by the Resource Centre. Staff feels this organization has gained momentum in making positive changes in the neighbourhood and recommends funding be approved to sustain these efforts. Vibrant Communities - "Around the Block Neighbourhood Newspaper" The "Around the Block Neighbourhood Newspaper" is requesting an extension of their grant which will align this request with the March 31'~ submission deadline as proposed by Leisure Services staff. This neighbourhood paper continues to evolve and improve in both quality and quantity. The paper brings the five priority neighbourhoods together using this tool to promote, communicate and praise each neighbourhood's accomplishments and success stories. Furthermore it provides learning and educational opportunities for residents to be authors of stories in the newspaper. The Oki' edition of the paper was recently printed for a distribution of 7,000 copies, 1,000 more than the previous edition. Staff feels that the Neighbourhood Newspaper will need continued support and recommends funding be approved for the newspaper for editions 7, 8, and 9 which will sustain this initiative until March 31, 2010. Vibrant Communities "Neighbourhood Economic Development Initiative This is a new initiative that Common Council previously approved for funding in a separate application from Vibrant Communities. This initiative is noted in this report to include the total amount of requests for funding through the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant in 2009. Vibrant Communities -'Vibrant Neighbourhood Assistants.' The "Vibrant Neighbourhood Assistants" program is a leadership building initiative which strengthens the leadership capacity of residents. The focus is resident led community and neighbourhood development with poverty reduction as its main objective. Continued funding of this initiative is made possible through the Province of New Brunswick. In December 2008, the Province of New Brunswick announced a three year funding for VCSJ to support the comprehensive approach to reducing poverty in Saint John with an emphasis on neighbourhood development. This multi-year funding is contingent on Vibrant Communities obtaining other sources of funding for these initiatives. The cost for the Neighbourhood Assistants program is $54,354. Vibrant Communities is requesting $25,000 through the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant 2009 Program. Staff recommends support in the amount of $22,335. One Change Inc. The One Change Inc. is a renewal request for financial support to sustain employment of the Youth Coordinator and Neighbourhood Coordinator positions. These positions have built leadership capacity within the community and have resulted in program opportunities and positive outcomes in the neighbourhood. The One Change works with many partners in the neighbourhood including the North End Community Centre, Main Street Baptist Church and Lorne School. The One Change is concerned that without the support from the City of Saint John at this time, the momentum which has been gained in the neighbourhood will be jeopardized. The One Change continues to lobby the federal government to release promised funds through the National Crime Prevention Fund to support these initiatives, however, to date these funds have not been secured. Staff supports the One Change efforts in the neighbourhood and recommends funding be approved to sustain this initiative. The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) The TRC is requesting an extension of their 2008 grant application which supports employing staff for the Oasis Program. The Oasis Program provides services and support to youth who are "`homeless" or ""near to being homeless" in our community. The TRC Oasis program was noted as an excellent model at the National Homeless Conference recently held in Ontario. Through support of the City of Saint John two TRC delegates were able to attend' this conference which focused on the challenges for the homeless. The TRC is confident funding through the National Homeless Initiative through the federal government will continue to provide partial funding to its Oasis Program. Staff is supportive of this request to extend funding for the Oasis Program. Westside PACT The Westside PACT is requesting an extension to their 2008 grant application which supports employing staff at the Westside PACT facility located in the priority neighbourhood of the Lower West Side. Westside PACT is requesting funding for the period of September 2009 to March 2010 for the necessary staff leadership in providing and sustaining established health, wellness and neighbourhood initiatives. Neighbourhood engagement and support has been strong for programs and initiatives such as the Bike Rodeo, Neighbourhood Clean up, Canada Day and New Brunswick Day celebration which are spearheaded by Westside PACT. Westside PACT is also the lead agency that secured provincial and municipal funding for the Westside Wellness Centre which will soon be located in the basement of the Carleton Community Centre. Staff is supportive of this request which will sustain the momentum and positive outcomes Westside PACT has made in this neighbourhood. This request will align the Westside PACT funding with the March 31't submission deadline as proposed by Leisure Services Staff. Pulse (People United Lower South End) This is a first time application to the Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant program made by Pulse. Pulse is requesting funding from the City of Saint John to support the establishment of the Neighbourhood Resource Centre at the newly built Pulse building on Wentworth Street, which also serves as the Community Police office. Pulse currently operates this new building through a board of directors and volunteers in the community. This group is requesting enough funding to establish the resource centre that will service all groups and organizations such as Seacats and the neighbourhood assistants in the South End neighbourhood. Pulse has been very active in providing a number of other programs and services within the neighbourhood and is currently engaged in organizing the South End Expo, South End Days and other programs for the South End. Staff supports Pulse's request for funding; however, feel in the near future Pulse may require similar support to that of the Crescent Valley Resource Centre, One Change and Westside PACT as the need to employ a Community Development Coordinator may evolve. Table 1: Grant Amount Requested / Recommendation 1 Group / Proiect Quality Story Tents Crescent "Valley Resource Centre Around the Block Neighbourhood Newspaper (Vibrant Communities) *Vibrant Economic Development (previously approved by Common Council) Vibrant Neighbourhood Assistants ONE Change TRC Westside PACT PULSE TOTAL Request Recommendation 8,000 8,000 E 25,000 25,000 12,500 11,250 19,000 19,000 1 25,000 1 25,530 12,691 14,600 1 12,815 1 155,136 1 22,335 125,000 12,000 14,600 12,815 150,000 Supporting these requests will enable each organization to effectively mobilize, staff (paid / volunteer), and sustain the momentum these organizations have achieved in identifying neighbourhood needs and providing programs and services. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Common Council supports the listed organizations by providing a grant to these organizations as per the recommendation outlined in Table 1 and further, That Common Council approves the change in the terms of reference specifying an application submission deadline date of March 31't each year. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Watson Recreation Manager Patrick Woods Deputy City Manager Terrence L. Totten FCA City Manager Appendix A. Quality Story Tents ' t* t , 4 Quality Storytents 2009 (Community Literacy Project Prepared by Cheryl Brown & Wendell Dryden, Community Literacy Facilitators Quality Learning NB Contact Information- Cheryl Brown, Community Literacy Facilitator Quality Learning New Brunswick P. 0. Boa 6026, Brunswick Square Saint John, NB EM 4R5 (506) 738-8261 (506) 333-2601 e s ifamlit(a-?ubnet.nb.ca Amount requested; $8 000.00 Community Literacy Project: Quality Storytents 2009 Introduction Since 2003, we have facilitated a partnership in Crescent Valley between the Crescent Valley Community Tenant's Association (CVCTA) and the Saint John Free Public Library to improve the community's access to literacy and library services through providing a summer reading program for children. The model we used incorporated providing books for, and reading to, children, We also felt that families' and children's perceptions of themselves as readers would play a key role in increasing literacy proficiency (O'Sullivan & Howe, 1999). In 2003, 2004 and 2007, we evaluated what influence the program has had on children and their community (Saint John Free Public Library, 2003; Saint John Free Public Library, 2004; Saint John Free Public Library, 2007). The research results of this project were very positive: • Increase in reading frequency • all children assessed maintained or showed a gain in reading level • children's perceptions of themselves as readers improved • relationship strengthened between this community and the library • more children fi°om this community participated in Summer Reading Club • parents reported children's relationships with siblings and other children as more positive • increase in adult participation in borrowing • increase in parents reporting reading to their children at ]ionic • Year round access to books "For those children who chose to make frequent or intensive use of the Storytent, the program was instrumental in helping them acquire or improve their reading skills. Statements by children showing them to be surprised and delighted at their own emerging and growing skills appear[ed] often in staff notes, and parents corroborat[ed] this appearance of positive self-images in their children as a result of having had a reading success in a pleasant, safe environment" (Community Literacy Project, Final Report, 2003, p. 4) These positive impacts were the result of relationships: relationships between children and books, between children and other children; between children and adults; between adults and other adults, and between the community and the library, The Storytent-Bookwagon Program is a program that works. Children have recorded more than 45,000 books read in the Storytent and borrowed from the Bookwagon since June 2003. The families have told us that they value books, reading and the library - all they need is access. Offering the Storytent and Bookwagon programs provides this access. For the summer of 2009, we propose to continue and expand this project to other communities, with an eye to sustainability strategies, as outlined in this proposal Project Outline Goals • Provide an outreach venue for the Saint John Free Public Library Summer Reading Club Provide a locally accessible reading and borrowing program for children and families Objectives o Provide reading; opportunities through Quality Storytents, one - two times per week for nine weeks, in three different locations in the Crescent Valley Neighbourhood; one location in the Anglin Drive neighbourhood and one location in the Old North End Neighbourhood. • Provide access to books once per week through the Crescent Valley Bookwagon. Evaluate the level and nature of neighbourhood participation. • Administer Summer Reading Club Outreach. • Promote Library and literacy services. Predicted Outcomes may include but are not limited to: Increased access to books, borrowing and literacy services for three North End Neighbourhoods Increased reading levels, and frequency of reading. More community participation in the Summer Reading Club. • Increased knowledge of Library and literacy services. • Reinforcement of positive attitudes toward self and reading;. More positive social interaction. • Strengthened connection between the neighbourhoods and the library. Project Narrative The Storytent project will run for ten weeks. There would be an initial orientation/preparation plus nine weeks of programming. The program consists of a reading tent, offered a maximum. of eight times per week (morning and/or afternoon) over five separate locations and one Bookwagon morning. The reading tent and Bookwagon would start on the first Saturday after school is finished, on June 20, 2009, and end on august 22, 2009. A Storytent consists of one or more canopies, blankets and ground sheets, a variety of popular books including picture, story, chapter and adult books, and two to three adult workers. One role of the workers is to talk and sing with., listen to, and read to and with children as requested by the children themselves. Another role is to build and maintain relationships and a positive social and learning environment. An array of literacy activities happen at a Storytent, including: reading aloud to children; listening to children read; shared reading; independent reading; independent writing; and talking. Children and adults are also provided with a healthy snack. A Bookwagon program provides weekly door - to - door access to adult and children's books. As well, two book giveaways are used to help provide a bridge between the Storytent and reading at home. The methods used to support learning will be based on the established principles of an humanistic, learner-centered philosophy of delivery and management (Glasser, 1994: Knowles, 1988); early childhood education (National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1990) and Quality Education (Glasser, 2000; Glasser, 1998), hence the name Quality Storytents. It is our belief that these methods were instrumental to the success of the 2003 - 2008 projects; and, therefore, is a necessary element of this Storytent program. Staff distribution this year will be based on numbers at the tents and locations. Two core staff and one student/apprentice will be the core group of workers. Where there are high numbers of children attending, there will be a reader/readers from the community location to assist. These readers will receive an honourarium for their work. Partnering community organizations will be encouraged to provide a person/people interested. It is our hope that if residents of communities experience and learn about running a Storytent, that they will be able to continue a similar project in the future with less support from ourselves. The evaluation will consist of Summer Reading Club statistics, Bookwagon statistics, and compiled staff comments and observations from field notes. Partnering Organizations The Anglin Drive Tenant's Association (ADTA) and the Crescent Valley Community Tenant's Association (CVCTA) are voluntary associations of community residents and interested friends of the community, The associations seek, in a variety of ways, to enhance the duality of life of families in their respective neighbourhoods. The ONE Change Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the duality of life in the Cold North End Neighbourhood (Main Street, Victoria Street, Shamrock Park, to the St. John River). The Saint John Free Public Library provides access to progrars and services designed to respond to the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of residents of the province. The library supports economic and social development and promotes self-reliance by providing opportunities for Saint John residents and other users to enhance their knowledge and their creative capabilities. Quality Learning New Brunswick Inc. (QLNB) is an incorporated non-profit, literacy-based organization that provides opportunities for individuals and families to become independent learners. QLNB helps communities develop literacy resources, programs and supports. Key Project Personnel: Community Literacy ]Facilitators The Coordinator, Cheryl Brown has twelve years experience with individual and group evaluations using participatory, qualitative and quantitative methods. She has been a literacy worker and trainer for sixteen. years and is a certified Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Practitioner, specializing in supporting families and children in crisis. Cheryl is also a trainer for the National Foundational Family Literacy Training Program. Storytent Worker Wendell Dryden, has been a literacy worker for eight years, and a family, youth and early childhood educator for thirteen years. Wendell has completed three of five components of Choice Theory/Reality Therapy training. He is also a certified Parent - Child Mother Goose Teacher, and a trained adult and family literacy facilitator. Board Members (as of March 2008) Kate Wright, President YEP Coordinator Saint John, NB Alyson Gayton, Vice President Potter Saint John, NB Heather McKend, Secretary Children's Librarian Saint John, NB Vern Garnett, Treasurer Literacy Volunteer Saint John, NB Catherine Sullivan Literacy Coordinator NBCCSJ Saint John, NB Nate Guimond Visual Artist Saint John, NB Budget (June 20, 2008 - August 22, 2008) Project One Storytent/Bookwagon Coordinator (32 llrs @ 15.00 C 10 wks) Storytent/Bookwvagon Worker (32 hrs @ 15.00 @ 10 wks) $4800.00 $4800.00 Summer Apprentice (32 hr,s c@r 8.00 i 10 wks) Readers (30 of possible 63 sessions 0 $15.00 a session) Sub total Nutritious Snack (fruit. & veggies) Children's Books(for 3 communities) Tents (2 - 3) Blankets (5 - 8) Space Sub '}Total Total Total funding sought: Funding committed: PGI (Literacy Coalition of NB) SJ Free Public Library CV Community Tenant's Assoc. 52560.00 $ 450.00 $12610.00 $ 600.00 $3()00.00 $ 100.00 (in-kind) $ 100.00 (in-kind) $ 800.00 (in-kind CVCTA Literacy Committee) 54600.00 S17210.00 $16210.00 ($2000.00) ($6000.00) ($200.001 Requesting: $8 000.00 Budget (.June 20, 2008 - August 22, 2008) Project Two Crown Street Storytent Storytent/Bookwagon Coordinator (3 1tT5 , 15.00 @ 10 Wks) $450.00 Storytent/Bookwagon Worker (32 hrs tz 15.00 @ 10 wks) $450.00 Summer Apprentice (3 hrs @ 8.00 @5 10 wks) ,$240.00 Sub total $1140.00 Nutritious Snack (fruit & veggies) $ 50.00 Children's Books(for 3 communities) $500.00 Teats (2 - 3) $ 100.00 (in-kind) Blankets (5 - 8) $ 100.00 (in-kind) Sub Total Total $'750,00 $1890,00 Total funding sought. $1690.00 References Glasser, W. (2000). Every student can succeed. California: Black Forest Press. Glasser, W. (1998), Choice theory. A new psychology of personal freedom. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Glasser, W. (1994). The control theory manager. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. Knowles, M. (1980). The modern practice oj' adult education. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. O'Sullivan, J. & Howe, M. (1999). Overcoming poverty: Promoting literacy in children Rota low-income families. (NALD Full-text Documents). Available: http: //Nvww.nald. ca/P RO V fNCE/ALT/CRL/Projects/Opoverty/cover.htm. Saint John Free Public Library (2004, September). Community Literacy Prefect, Final Report. Saint John, New Brunswick: .Author. Saint John Free Public Library (2003, November). Community Literacy Project, Final Report. Saint John, New Brunswick: Author. Saint John Free Public Library (2007, December). Community Literacy Project, Final Repor°t. Saint John,. New Brunswick: Author. Appendix B - Crescent Valley Resource Centre Tel. (506) 693-8513 - creseentvalleyresoureceentre@gmail.com 130 MacLaren Blvd. r' saint John, N,B. E2 K 3 G3 it 1 l Canada March 23, 2009 Dear Kevin Watson: On behalf of the Board of Directors I am asking you to please consider providing funding to the Crescent Valley Resource Centre from the City of SJ `s Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grants. The information below and attached will indicate what has been happening in Crescent Valley and how monetary help will keep the positive momentum going. Crescent Valley is the community to watch. It is serving as a model for the other priority neighbourhoods. Our Resource Centre has been open and running with the Community Development Coordinator in place since May 2008. Our Official opening occurred on July 14th, 2008 with a very large turnout of residents and community partners. Everyone was amazed at how much has been accomplished. We have become incorporated with a Board of Directors in place, which is made up of 6 residents representing the two community groups, Crescent Valley - Renew Our Community (CV-ROC), Crescent Valley Community Tenant Association (CVCTA) and residents at large and 5 community partners. (See attached list) We are working with a lawyer to apply for a charitable number. Our Community Police Officer is now working closely with residents and with our Community Development Coordinator (See Attached Job Description) who is continuing to build community leadership and engagement, which is imperative to improving the duality of life in Crescent Valley. She has made many connections to available services and has brought them to the Centre or has helped residents to connect to them. (See Attached Summary of Activities) There are a number of services committed to an outreach role in Crescent Valley. The T.R. Meighen Family Foundation is supporting a youth engagement initiative (YEP) in Crescent Valley. The youth group is using the Centre as a base having several designated rooms. Also established in the Centre are a lending library, a clothing room, a health room, a computer room and a Reading room, which is being run by Quality Learning NB. An Access Centre will be open in the Centre before the end of March 2009. Connection and networking is on going with CVCTA, Somerset Community Centre and Hazen- White/St. Francis, School. The community meets at the centre bringing their issues and concerns forward and working on solutions and actions to solve them. We just did two sessions and a follow up to plan the priorities for CV for the next year. Last summer our student employee from the SEED program completed a brochure for Crescent Valley and a website. We plan on hiring two students this summer to work with children & youth. A committee of the CVRC, the Flemming Ct. Park Committee, has successfully raised over half of the $664,000 needed to build this park and Phase one will be completed this summer. We are extremely pleased with how well things are going. Much has been accomplished in a short period of time. Much more can happen if we have funding to continue. Brunswick Pipeline has committed $25,000 towards next year's operational costs and we are requesting $25,000 from the City of Saint John. Attached find our Budget for this year and our Year to Date Financial Statement. If you require additional information please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Ann Barrett Treasurer / Board Member Crescent Valley Resource Centre aanbarrett(@vahoo.ca 642-7404 Crescent Valley Resource Centre-_--- ~ - Board of Directors 2009 # Name - Position Address Postal Code Telephone E-Mail 1 Lisa Morris Director- CV-ROC - Resident CV 17 Howard Ct E2K 3G9 693-0571 / 721-4266 lisa mOrrisnhotmaii.com i 21Elizabeth Doucette Director- CV-ROC - Resident CV - Vice -Pre 144 MacLaren Blvd - 214-0621 elizabethdoucette_roc~rs_corn 3 Janet McLaughlin Director-CVCTA - Resident CV I 24 McLareii Blvd E2K 3G1 642-7029 / 658-9658 rosebud 19S7t5)hotmail.com 4 Eva Feddery Director-CVCTA - Resident CV 66 MacLaren Blvd E2K 3G1 646-1992 j I 5 Nancy Savoie Director at Large- Resident CV - President_ 109 Taylor Ave - - - - - 693-8039 nmsavoiend nb.svmoatico.ca 6 Barb Dicki.son Director at Large- Resident CV - Secretary 58 Taylor Ave - 1642-9017 / 652-6957 7 Dana Thompson Director-Department of Social Development ~ 105 Marlin Dr - E2K 2J6 659-5166 / 647-8297 I dana.thomoson2@anb.ca 9 Erica Lane Director - Community Schools Coordinator 909 Danells Dr E2M 3H4 1643-7977/721-0852 erica.lane(d)onb.ca 9 David O'Toole Director - Leisure Services 51 Birchwood Dr. E2M 5G4 659- 2912 / 674-1639 david.otoole(asaintiohn.ca 10 Chris Hopkins Director- Human Development Council 16 ExuioutIi St_ E2L 3R9 1639-4937 / 633-4636 infollne(anb.aitin.com 11 Ann Barrett Director SJ Community/ Treasurer 32 Queen Sq S E2L 1R7 642-7404 / 647-2771 I aannbarrettnvahoo.ca i Community Development Coordinator Crescent Valley Resource Centre The Community Development Coordinator will facilitate/ build long-term relationships between the Crescent Valley community/residents and other community, govertu-nent and business representatives to assist the Crescent Valley Community to implement its vision and the resulting action plan and strategies for neighbourhood leadership and renewal, which includes the Community Resource Centre. Responsibilities: The Community Development Coordinator will be responsible to the governing body of the Crescent Valley Resource Centre and will: • Strengthen and support resident leadership in the development and implementation of (to review and implement) the community plan for neighbourhood renewal • Engage residents of Crescent Valley who want to do more for their community and support the committees & actions they initiate. • Identify program priorities and other opportunities to link the neighnbourhood's needs \,,4th new or available services/programming, • Balance the needs of community in a thoughtful, respectful, confidential manner Work with residents to organize community forums and meetings and assist with community presentations Assist the governing body of the Community Resource Centre to develop and implement its strategic plan; • Facilitate relationships with the community in planning for the role and use of the Community Resource Center; • Coordinate a process that ensures the Community Resource Center's effective day to day operations, including the development of an operational manual; Coordinate the use of the Community Resource Centre in terms of the involvement of volunteers from the neighbourhood; and the involvement of the government and community services delivering programs in the community; Strengthen relationships with existing groups, including other neighbourhoods, and facilitate partnering with new organizations • Help build a strong effective team and compile an inventory of their assets. • Promote various resources available in the community Work with Executive & board to evaluate the impact and learnings and assist with a sustainability plan • Ensure the documentation of the experiences and stories of Crescent Valley leadership and renewal. Qualifications: The Community Development Coordinator will have: Familiarity with Community Development, including consensus building and how to lead in a way that motivates others • Familiarity with the Crescent Valley Community Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate others • High energy and the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders Demonstrated experience and knowledge of social issues and working with individuals impacted by those issues Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to problem solve and resolve conflicts • Grant/proposal writing skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team Computer skills • Reliable transportation Be able to work flexible hours Criminal check completed Terms: 1 year contract Full Time 40 hours/week Summary of CDC Activities & Networking May 20108 • Visited Hazen White and Centennial School • Attended Affordable housing event • Networked with Superstore, Jane Barry, SJ Foundation, Kevin McCann, Dept Of Social Devel., Bonnie McGraw, CHC, Janet McLaughlin, CVCTA, Cathy Wright and Wendy McDermott, VCSJ, Joyce from PASAGE, Steve Carle at the Work Room at KV high., Betty from the Coverdate Centre, Kathy Belanger from Somerset Community Centre, Partnered with Family Plus, Scott Crawford • Worked on policies/guidelines • Went to a tenant's association meeting • Went to an education to employment meeting • Went to a Domestic Violence Outreach • Distributed 3 sets of flyers (Hidden Gems/school closure press conference, meet and greets, and June calendar). • Involved in the community garden • Press conference at the ONE Change office Meet and Greets brought about 15-201 people in at a time June 2008 Working with Emily MacDonald, SEED employee • Grand Opening preparation Meetings this month: the health room, CVCTA, Janet Acorn (Hestia House). • Working Bingo for CVCTA at Fun Days Janet Acorn will offer after care services for domestic violence out of the health room for 1-3pm on Mondays • Lots of donations coming in, doing; Thank You letters • Building a list and making follow up phone calls • Door to door July 2008 Time mostly networking and trying to set things up for the fall • Networking with Mark Saulnier, Youth Choices, Janet Acorn, Hestia House, Janet McLaughlin with CVCTA for Fun Days, Newspaper and Neighborhood Assistant Committee, Sandra Vanderberghe, DSD (parenting programs, CHC (Bonnie McGraw) VCSJ (Cathy) for health priorities Library committee,Susan Clarke (Family Plus) and Colleen Knudson (AHSC) - Babyfast • Volunteers Growing for Clothing Doom, Walking group, fund raising, youth • Activities included access to clothing room, library, computer room, rummage sale, playing PASAGE board game on drug/alcohol awareness, ball hockey August 2008 0 Rooms most commonly used: Teen Vibe, computer room, clothing room. The centre has seen an increase in activity with the change of the operational. hours.. • Community newspaper articles (one written on the grand opening) • Babysitting course • Info session with Janet Acorn (topic: support group for women) • Hazen White meeting re: Possible Closure • Partnered with the CVCTA on hiring a neighborhood assistant. • Encouraging residents in the following initiatives: *youth advocates wanting a skate park in CV *parents of children who attend/attended HWSF *community resident led presentations *resident fundraising initiatives *mom. and tot group *autism support group Sept 2008 • Activity is up from the summer • People using the printer in the computer room • The Learn & Go workshops are going great • Working with Neighborhood Assistants • Connecting with. HWSF school: recruiting families for the parent and tot program in the family room, recruiting volunteers for the lunch program, discussions about youth at risk and advocating against the school closures. • Working well with Teen Vibe • Neighborhood family used the centre on weekend • Receiving feedback from community re: Hallway checks • Cindy Horton booked to do a session on "banking„ • autism support • Mike Griffin doing a 2 hr session as an employment counselor. Oct. 2008 • Working with Mike Griffin and residents to generate interest in an information session or employment and skills building readiness • Knitting Therapy" with Cheryl Brown is going well • Brunswick Pipeline sponsored us to be in the Christmas Parade, kids decorated & were part of a Float • Women's Night! Pink Party for breast cancer awareness • Kids movie night • Worked with school for the health fair at HWSF, offered childcare during the event • Wednesday crafts nights are becoming increasingly popular. Mary Dickison is volunteering her time to supervise this activity with the kids. • Halloween pictures and pumpkin carving • Went to a poverty reduction strategy meeting hosted by Vibrant communities • Peace week activities • Tai Chi here on Mondays • Kids started a cheerleading group Booth for CV in. Brunswick Square ® Flu Clinics. ® Dinner and a movie m Donated tickets drawn for the Coverdale Centre lunch. Dec 2008 • Things went well in December: Crafts for Kids, Knitting Therapy, Education and Employment info session, cheerleading, kids movie night and the Vigil for Montreal. • Meetings: Taylor Ave Field/Learn and Go and Community Newspaper. • Working more with CVCTA Working on building a list of possible participants for Babyfast Session on healthy relationships for her girls' program. • Pancake breakfast • Outreach: helped two families to acquire Christmas decorations and a tree, partnered with St. Pius on this their parishioners gave extra trees and decorations for others who need them.. ® Christmas party, caroling,Santa, distribution of socks & underwear. Distributed left over donations to families before Christmas. Jan. 2009 Children of the neighborhood and Lisa Duplessis helped me to deliver the monthly calendar. o Total Relaxation session • Things this month are: helping to promote the Job Bus Event that the education to employment committee is putting on, crafts for kids, knitting, cooking, kids yoga stretches, Total Relaxation, cheerleading, Tai Chi, Extreme sports film night and heart health info. • Busy networking with old and new partners: YMCA settlement services, Non- "Violent Communication Training Centre in Maine, Coverdale Clothing Program, and the O.N.E. Change. • Making referrals to programs outside the community o Updates to the web-site Feb. 2009 Programs that are working are those directly requested from residents or are being facilitated by residents. Crock pot cooking class Dinner and a movie for the kids and they really enjoyed eating a meal together. They had healthy whole wheat spaghetti with cheese Extreme sports movie night Did the door to door flyering. Lot of positive responses People working on and printing off resumes Networking with Somerset & going to offer to walk kids to SCC and SCC staff will walk the kids back. • Initiatives working on are: a self defense class for youth, Baby F&ST, Speak Up community feedback sessions with Vibrant, March Break planning, Access Centre set up, Neighborhood Assistant info session, website upkeep, and reviewing/preparing feedback for the coordinator job description. March 2009 r Activities going on: March break movies & coordinating with CVCTA & SCC activities, Baby F&ST training and recruitment, access centre organization and networking, , NA. resumes & hiring, community issues (school, revitalization project, speak ups), coordinator position evaluation. O Awake-a-thou, for the cheerleaders • Movie night for kids ages 9-12 • Mother Goose program • community use of the centre on a Saturday for birthday party • Self defense class for children/youth a Group of community residents and partners met to look at the feedback from the Speak Up Sessions. There will be a followup meeting, on housing issues and the forming ofa committee the week of March 23,d. 4 ILIA resumes screened & interviews done. w Access centre being set up. • Doing the Baby F&ST training Updated the website Activities: kids cooking, St. Patty's Day celebration, meeting with housing and residents regarding garbage issues, craft night, adult cooking, access centre hours and knitting. w Networking with: reiki teacher, break dancing teacher, Avide Developments, the community newspaper committee and Housing. CV Resource Centre May 08 to April 09 Yearly Year to Income Budget ~ arch 23/0 IVCSJ $ 25,000.00 $ 24,44438 1 ;VCS( - NA $ 3,750.00 1 !City Of Saint John $ 25,000.00 u $ 25,000.00 I -(Brunswick Pipeline - I h 34,237.70 SEED Reinbursernent $ 3,302,01 Donations to CVRC $ 3,380.00 Donations to Flemminq Ct, Park $ 6,927.75 Fund Rais}n9 For CVRC I $ 272.48 (Fund Raising for Flemino Ct Park 1 $ ~ 1,355.23 Total income I $ 50,000.00 $1 02,669.55 I I I Expenses I I Cc ordinator ( 26 pay periods) $ 35.000.00 $ 23,919,07 I 1CPP, EI, 'faxes (Emaloyee Contributions) $ 6,789,97 CPP, EI (Employer Contributions) $ 2,407.08 I $ 2,025.27 SEED salary I ` $ 2,971.44 NA Salaries $ 3,750,00 Equipment, Materials $ 2,000.00 $ 2,626.30 Repairs N $ 20.00 Supplies for office $ 2,400,00 $ 420.28 Meeting Expense's $ 1,200.00 $ 867.17 Telephone/ Internet $ 1,200.00 I $ 1,409,87 BathroomOCieaninq Supplies $ 1,200.00 - $ 295,00 (Newsletters/ Flyers I $ 1,200.00 $ 194.00 IBank Charged $ 90.00 $ - _ Program Expenses $ 1.323.44 Incorporation Fees $ 546.91 ;Membership Fees $ 75.00 _ Flemming Ct Park Expense $ 22.03 - IMiscellanecus" $ 600.00 1 $ 50.37 Total expense $ 47,297.08 F$ 47,306.12 I Net $ 2,702.92 $ 55,363.43 Balance as of March 23/ 09 i I I Cash $301.14 (Checking I $55,062.29 ! _I I I (Total G $55,363.43 R Allocated Funds Flemming Ct 1 $ 9,606.42 I I # I gperating Fundsl $ 45,757.01 1 I Y I I p 1 ~I I Crescent Valley Resource Centre 20l Budget Income Brunswick Pipeline - Confirmed 25000.00 City of Saint John - Requesting 25000.00 Fund Raising for CVRC 500.00 Donations 4000.00 Total income $54,500.00 Expenses Co ordinator ( 26 pay periods) 35,000.00 CPP, EI (Employer Contributions) 2,800.00 Equipment, Materials, Repairs 3,000.00 Supplies for office 2,400.00 Meeting Expenses 1,500.00 Child Care 2,000.00 `telephone/ Internet 2,000.00 Bathroom/Cleaning Supplies 800.00 Newsletters/ Flyers 500.00 Program Expenses 3,000,00 SEED Salary above Program 1,000,00 Miscellaneous 500.00 Total expense $54,500.00 Net $0.00 Submitted by Ann Barrett, Treasurer CVRC Appendix C - Vibrant Communities, "Around the Black Newspaper" Priority Neighbourhood Newspaper Letter- of Request to the City of Saint Nolan March 2009 While this project is a collaboration of many partners, Vibrant Communities Saint John will continue to spearhead its development, The committee steering the newspaper initiative includes: • Neighbourhood groups o In Crescent Valley, the Tenants Association & Resource Centre o ONE Change o Waterloo -Village Neighbourhood Association o West Side Neighbourhood Assistant, PACT o South End Area Community Action Team (Sea Cats) o South End PULSE • Long Term Mental Health (AHSC) • Free Lance Journalist • Vibrant Communities Saint John • Saint John Community Loan Fund • Human Development Council • Urban. Core Support Network Anticipated Outcomes • Residents pride will expand as their voices are heard through the paper and their Communities, giving there reason to celebrate, • We anticipate more communities will continue to share with each other and. participate in each other's events expanding their knowledge of each other's community. • Residents will improve reading, writing, reporting and computer skills, though workshops and volunteering with the paper. • Partners/advertisers (local business and service providers) will be able to provide targeted advertising for programs, thereby increasing awareness and participation. • Residents will be more able to engage in social enterprise (advertise their own enterprises). Outcomes We have produced an issue every two months since October 2008. Issue #1, 6,000 copies - 8 pages in October 2008. Issue #2, 6,000 copies - 12 pages in December 2008. Issue 43, 6,000 copies - 12 pages in February 2008. For Issue #4 in April we will be expanding to 7,000 copies per issue. The printing costs for a distribution of 7,000 colour copies, 12 pages long is approximately $2,000. This is a brief summary of the number of articles, contributors, pictures and ad's for the first three issues of "Around The Block". Articles contributors pictures Ad's sales Issue #1 8 pages 22 22 25 0 $200 Issue 42 1.2 pages 51 47 31 7 $875 Issue #3 12pages 59 51 29 4 $525 132 120 85 11 $1,600 Residents 70 67 67 0 Advertising Please note that the communities themselves design the first 6 pages of our newspaper. We limit the number of paid advertisements included on these pages to give fall exposure to residents who contribute stories, photos or artwork. On the last 6 pages we celebrate the youth in our communities, run community notices that connect residents to events and services offered in the City and the last two pages focus on our community partners. On the first 6 pages we offer business or groups the ability to say they have sponsored this page for $100, with a brief note. However on the last 6 pages we will place paid advertisements. Each neighbourhood will have $100 per issue to dispense to residents who contribute. This may be an incentive for new participants or a reward for excellent content. We encourage those who would like to advertise to engage in their local neighbourhoods. Delivery teams In each community teams of volunteers gather to deliver "Around The Block". The Neighbourhood Assistants take an active role in organizing the distribution of the paper. It might be the teens at the Carleton Community Centre, young children in the Deep South End or adults in OLD North End. Volunteers are welcomed at the doors and are learning a social skill. During this time the volunteers numbers reach 45 - 60. Volunteers and Mentors The Monday following our deadline day we meet as a group, so each community can layout and design their individual page. It is during that time all volunteers also meet with our layout design person. After the delivery of Around The Block we meet again to review the last issue and plan the next issue. At these meetings we average 15 - 20 volunteers. Each community also hosts their own planning meetings. At a recent Crescent Valley planning meeting there were 10 members present. We are very lucky that we have number of active and retired teachers that volunteer their time and efforts to act as mentors, and a sounding board to help residents put their thoughts and ideas in stories. They also proofread every article before it goes to the printer. Workshops Mark Leger, a St. Thomas University journalism instructor is presenting a series of workshops. The first was on creating a story line. The next workshop with Mark is scheduled for April 15. The topic will be interviewing. The NB College of Craft & Design Fredericton brought 10 photojournalism students on March 20"' for a workshop, They gave tips on photo taking and how to best use your camera. Instructor Mr, Peter Gross then sent out the students with a representative of each community to take pictures in the 5 priority neighbourhoods for future use in the paper. "Volunteer Outcomes "The thing I appreciate about the paper is the (5) unique voices it gives to the priority communities... Great Work!!" Andrew Cosman "It provides positiveness in networking, let's you know that there is hope out there for all of us, by being vocal in a non-verbal way. Gives you the opportunity to explore your imagination as well". Jennifer Edison "It is always fun to get the latest issue to catch up on "neighbourhood news'". It is also a good place for information about resources and programs that are available. This paper is a godsend for non-profit agencies to "get the word out"." Mary Lou Price "One thing that Around the Block has meant to the teens is a chance to write about things that are important to them., like the school closing and the programs they're involved in. I really like the idea of letting youth write about whatever they want, and then putting it somewhere that everyone can read it." Kate Wright "I am involved with quite a few groups within the community and 1 always value most groups like this one, where I can actually see concrete results taking place and people being empowered and gaining valuable skills in the process. This project is much more than just a community newspaper, it is a successful venture in community development and has changed the lives of several individuals and will continue to do so I am sure," Danny Jardine "I appreciate how you've engaged the youth of our community in the paper, both as authors and contributors. I certainly look forward to the issues to see what is going on in our neighbourhood. I would also say that since you've made some modifications to the 'look' of the paper it has become much more professional looking." Jennifer Carhart "I am proud to say that 1 am involved with the project and I remember my favorite parts very clearly. When we did issue 1 and I was meeting with groups or persons from the community, it was exciting to see how they viewed their page as "theirs" and seeing them decide on how each page was going to look. The results and attention the paper is getting are a credit to each and every person who lent a hand during the process from design, writing and delivery of the paper." Joseph Campbell "Physically putting the paper together, the workers strive to showcase the strengths of all those who call the "Around the Block" neighbourhoods home. Being a part of this dynamic group is both exciting and invigorating. Change comes from within and the newspaper encourages growth: personal, emotional and that of community." (Proof reader) Personal outcomes When I applied for this job, I thought my lack of computer skills would be my greatest downfall. How could I coordinate a newspaper with limited computer skills? Through trials and errors, I have learned so much in these brief 6 months. I know how to use my memory stick, can copy & paste, I can even make a chart. I have also learned how much you have to listen, to all the voices around the table that connect all our 5 priority neighbourhoods. For all the Neighbourhood Assistants, team leaders, community partners, mentors and proofreaders, it is not my paper it is our paper. May it continue to grow and prosper. Juanita Location- space Space has been used at the CV Resource Centre (meetings), CV Community Tenants Association (delivery team), the Open Door Club (meetings), Community Health Centre & Access Centre (meetings & computer room), Centenary Queen Square Church (Sea Cats for meetings), and the Human Development Council office (layout & design). Anticipated Expenses in Year 2 Item Printing ($2,000 x 6) Staff Honourariurn for community contributors Layout & Design Total I 6 month Oct 09-March 10 Item Printing ($2,000 x a) f Staff Honourarium for community contributors Layout & Design Total Cost Other sources of Amt Requested of City. $12,000 1 $8,000 (Ad's) $ 4,000. $16,000 I 0 I $1.6,000. $ 4,500 $ 2,000 (VCSJ) $2,500.. $ 5,000 $ 5,000 (HDC) 0 J $41,500 $19,000 $22,5001 Cost Other sources of Amt Requested of City $6,000 $6,000 (Ad's) I 0 $11500 0 1 $11,500. 2000 $ 1,000 (VCSJ) $1,000. $ 5,000 1 $ 5,000 (HDC) 0 $24500 1 $12,000 $12,500 Respectfully submitted by. Juanita Black (Around the Block - Coordinator) Wendy Mac.Dermott (VCSJ Coordinator) Please direct correspondence to: Wendy MaeDermott: Coordinator Coordinator-Vibrant Communities Saint John 116 Coburg Street Saint John, NB E21, 3K1 Phone 693-0904 wendv. vibr antsi awnb.aibn.com Fax 632-5539 Appendix D - Vibrant Communities, Neighbourhood Economic Development Initiative Neighbourhood Economic Development idea Saint John's priority neighbourhoods are characterized by high levels of poverty and single parents and louver rates of workforce attachment and high school completion. There are many barriers that make it difficult to achieve self sufficiency including low wages, access to qualify/affordable child care, costly and substandard housing. The idea: Pilot the development of CED opportunities in the North End that aligns with Benefits Blueprint Neighbourhood Business Case and contributes to municipal plan. Why Crescent Valley and the Old North End; any enterprise could easily benefit both neighbourhoods. They have similar yet different demographics, which provides a nice complement. ® builds on CV survey and ONE Charette, builds on strong community infrastructure (ONE Change and CVCTA and Resource Centre) The objectives of this project align with the interests and priorities of both neighbourhood groups. Crescent Valley is seeking capacity to determine the assets in their neighbourhood and ONE Change is interested in exploring business opportunities in the Old North End. We need to know m the assets in the neighbourhoods (the individuals), the economic and enterprise landscape (and gaps) the geographic assets How we could proceed Phase 1 - What are the assets and opportunities? (April- June 2009) • Establish Steering Committee: ESJ, City of SJ- Planning, UNBSJ (Business, Urban Institute) One Change, Crescent Valley (Tenants Association or Renew our Community), VCSJ, Irving Oil, North End business, Peter MacGuire, This committee can respond to entrepreneurial ideas that emerge. For instance, if a resident has an idea they would like to fry, Enterprise Saint John staff could work with them to develop a business plan as a parallel to the overall process. ® VCSJ; Neighbourhood Community Developer and neighourhood assistants in ONE and CV to map assets (human and geographic). Meet with residents to document skills, talents, and passions in order to develop a profile for the North DRAFT" FOR DISCUSSION ' End. This information could be used by businesses in the area, education partners, and neighbourhood groups.. Enterprise SJ: assess economic assets, opportunities Phase 2-develop business opportunity (July-October 2009) • report results of Phase 1 to the communities (variety of methods) Residents with Steering members, develop at least 1 business opportunity. Phase 3 (November and December 2009) start up and pilot business idea 2 Budget April-Dec 09 ® Neighbourhood Assistants 3 $12000 VCSJ staff time to coordinate $10000 e SJ Community Loan Fund Staff time in kind ® ESJ staff time in kind Honouraria for residents $5000 Advertising $1 000 Research $3000 ■ Student (UNBSJ/federal) $5000 ■ Events (childcare, food, space) $5000 Stipend for Neighbourhood groups $2000 Start up fund4 $10000 Toto! $53000 Funds confirmed to date. Irving Oil Limited $10000 Enterprise Saint John $5000 Vibrant Communities $4000 Requested from the City of Saint John $19 000 Note, the information yielded by the asset mapping will be used to develop more than one opportunity, however, the goal for this short time frame is one pro.iect. If there are multiple viable options, they will be pursued. The Social Enterprsie, while having social benefit, must be a viable venture that can achieve independence. 7 `rwo months is not adequate time to fully establish a new enterprise, however this time will be dedicated to organizing the partners and procedures required to begin. 3 This may be in addition to the current work of existing n.ei.ghbourbood assistants or a new resident staff ( dependent on skills and interest) 4 Start up funds provides upfi-ont capital to help a business get off its feet. Partners (SJ Community Loan Fund, ACOA) may be able to contribute to this fund. DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Budaet Aoril -September a Neighbourhood Assistants $10000 19 VCSJ staff time to coordinate $8000 SJ Community Loan Fund Staff time in kind ESJ staff time in kind ® Honouraria for residents $5000 d Advertising $1000 • Research $3000 Student (UNBSJ/federal) $5000 ® Events (childcare, food, space) $4000 Stipend for Neighbourhood groups $2000 Tofal $38000 Anticipated Outcomes: An inventory of assets, skills, talents, and interests of residents that will be used to develop business ideas and can be used by partners to fit programs and services to the interests of residents. At least one new business begun, with information to incubate multiple projects and businesses ® Skill and capacity building for neighbourhood residents who participate Nearly all funds will remain within the neighbourhood A culture of entrepreneurship within Saint John and the North End in particular. Vibrant Communities Saint John will coordinate the project, so as not to overburden neighbourhood organizations. With that said, neighbourhood groups (ONE Change, CV Tenants Association and Resource Center) will fully participate in the process every step of the way. Vibrant's Neighbourhood Community Developer has training and experience with asset based community development, which makes her an ideal candidate to coordinate this project. This project also provides an opportunity to add to the position of Neighbourhood Assistants for a short period of time, as they are individuals who have skills in connecting with their neighbours. The project team will work from the ONE Change office and the Crescent Valley cenfres. DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION Appendix E - Vibrant Communities, Neighbourhood Assistants to Neighbourhood Stimulation. Grant contribution towards neighbourhood assistants Letter,of Request to the City of Saint John March 30, 2009 Background Vibrant Communities Saint John (VCSJ) has been supporting resident led neighbourhood development for three years and in 2008, .expanded to five priority neighbourhoods. In addition to providing opportunities for residents to build personal skills and hello improve their neighbourhoods (e.g., Learn and Go, Power Up, mentoring) we have engaged residents and partners in planning process to identify key priorities each neighbourhood would like to work towards. This new element of neighbourhood planning provides a concrete list of actions that the neighbourhood will work towards and helps to focus the activities of community partners and neighbourhood volunteers. VCSJ with significant funding from the City of Saint John has demonstrated the power of bringing neighbourhoods together through the development of Around the Block, a community newspaper published G times a year. In December 2008, the Province of New Brunswick announced three year funding for VCSJ to support the comprehensive approach to reducing poverty in Saint John, and the emphasis on neighbourhood development. While the multi-year funding was appreciated, it was not full funding and partner contributions (matching funding) are required. Description Vibrant Communities Saint John has used the Neighbourhood Assistant (NA) model in Crescent Valley and the South End for nearly three years and after evaluating the program, we have expanded the model to priority neighbourhoods with a stronger emphasis on resident engagement. Residents do not become involved or passionate magically. When we ask residents who are involved how they cane to be connected they almost always report that they were invited or brought by a friend or neighbour. The neighbourhood assistant model builds on relationships within neighbourhoods and gets at the heart of what immobilises neighbourhoods- lack of hope. The role of the neighbourhood assistant is to be a a) connector between residents and the rest of the community, b) cheerleader, spreading the word that change is possible and the community cares, and c) representative of residents in the neighbourhood at a variety of events. The NA position is viewed as a short term and transition position where an individual can build skills and confidence to take the next step towards independence. For instance, the first Old North End Neighbourhood Assistant is now the Manager of the North End. Access Center. The neighborhood assistants are supported and guided by a new staff position at VCSJ, the neighborhood Community Developer (CD), The neighbourhood CD provides learning opportunities, guidance and mentorship for the Neighbourhood Assistants, and focuses on progress towards neighbourhood plans. The funds for this position come from the Province of NB. Many neighbourhoods also have neighbourhood committees and groups with whom the NA works closely. Unique partnerships between VCSJ and neighbourhood groups are negotiated to suit the needs of the neighbourhood. Each neighbourhood has also made space available for the ILIA. In January 2009, VCSJ with priority neighbourhoods reviewed the value of the Neighbourhood Assistants with the following assessments: catalyst for involvement, reaching out a way to encourage and motivate residents sense of ownership- vested interest in success of neighbourhood provides a sense of reliability and trustworthiness serves as role model. connector- build bridges seeing the possible- positive outlook creates leaders that can take on other roles in neighbourhood comfortable going door to door ■ pulse on challenges in the neighbourhood In 2009, each neighbourhood will be engaging in a planning process that will guide much of the work for the Neighbourhood Assistant. Vibrant Communities Saint John established a target to actively involve 100 residents annually in improving their neighbourhoods and the Neighbourhood Assistants are key to achieving that goal. Outcomes in 2008 Outcomes associated with Neighbourhood Assistants in 2008 builds a sense of community by promoting/organizing neighbourhood activities and services: e.g., organized two summer bbq°s on the Lower West Side in Summer 2008 with over 150 residents identifies interests of residents and connects with programs: e.g., parent and tot reading program, welcome bag (CV), presentations on education and training resources (CV), promoting; Job Bus tour (CV), identifying health concerns of residents (CV and Old North End), 0 communicates and shares neighbourhood activities and events within. neighbourhood; e.g. announcements and reminders of SE'ACAT meetings, establishing committee for South End grocery store, distributing flyers door to door (CV), informs programs and policies with partners (Community Policing, Leisure services/Community Centres, Province's Poverty Reduction Plan, Public Health and Community Health Centre, Vibrant Communities is led by a Leadership Roundtable and Executive Team (see attached). Expenses; Item Cost Other sources of Ant requested of City Neighbourhood Assistant Province of NB $28 354 $25000 Salary 59600 + rneres per neighbrouhood P Crescent Valley I Old North End Lower West Side Deep South End I Waterloo Village 15 .hrs/wk * 11,50/hr *52 Nvks $53,354 + MERCS + WCoanp +$3400 transition time Business Cards $1000 VCSJ $1 000 Total I S54354 I S29354 $25000 Overall VCSJi Budget Expenses Staff VCSJ Coordinator Neighbourhood in Change Community Developer Social Planner - Education to Employment Contracts administration - contract with Learning Exchange Neighbourhood funds (assistants) 5 NA, 11.5$/hr, 15 hr/wk- City Research and Evaluation (HDC PP II, Youth Study + Eva]) Communications Operations Participation and Meeting Costs (honouraria, childcare, food) Rent Phones, paper, internet, office supplies. Travel additional admin costs (audit, Workers comp, insurances) Total Expenses Amount 2009 Funding Sources McConnell 52000 Regional Development 52000 Corporation Funds Exploring options 50000 10000 RDC RDC and City of SJ 53350 RDC 30000 6000 RDC and Foundation 7000 RDC Atlantic Health Science RDC 5000 3500 RDC To be determined 10000 278500 **pro,jects are separate from base VCSJ operating budget Anticipated Outcomes The work of the Neighbourhood Assistants will align closely with the neighbourhood plans developed by each neighbourhood. It is important to note that the role of the NA is to engage residents and volunteers and not to do all of the work his or herself. The following outcomes are anticipated: • 20 new low-income residents actively participating (per neighbourhood) in a variety of projects (.Around the Block, SEACAT, planning sessions, actions) • residents participate in commw-lity events and activities Q residents volunteer towards solutions identified in neighbourhood plans a residents utilize programs and resources residents speak more confidently about solutions required to address issues and challenges Neighbourhood Assistants acquire new skills o take on leadership roles after their contract a transition to ether working; or community service opportunities Timelines Neighbourhood Assistants are hired on a 6 month term. The term can be renewed if deemed necessary by VCSJ and the .neighbourhood. A two week- transition /overlap (recommended when neighbourbood came together to improve the process in January 2009) between an incoming and outgoing Neighbourhood Assistant is also included. .Tote Description (see attached) Location- space requirements VCSJ has a home office at the Community Health Centre and each neighbourhood has made space available for Neighbourhood Assistants (PULSE office, Crescent Valley Resource Center, Carleton Community Center, SJ Community Loan Fund, ONE Change office). Please direct correspondence to: Wendy MacDennott Coordinator-Vibrant Communities Saint John 116 Coburg St Saint Jahn, NB E2I, 31 .1 ph: 693-0904 fx 632-5539 Job Description Neighbourhood Assistant: Vibrant Communities Saint John Vibrant Communities Saint John • Brings together community leaders to share, strategize, and champion a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy • Provides knowledge and data about poverty to assist in community planning; • Is a voice to government, business, and the community about poverty in Saint John; and • Encourages coordination and collaboration among individuals living in poverty, community organizations, business and government. The neighbourhood assistant is a resident from the neighbourhood who is hired part- time to help residents build a stronger sense of community. Residents living on a limited income are given priority in hiring. Responsibilities of the neighbourhood assistant include: • Recruiting and involving community members, particularly those with low incomes, in work to reduce poverty • Helping to organize community meetings • Connecting neighbourhoods with_partners and programs in the larger community (e.g., fire, schools, police, community centre, community organizations & programs) • Working with other neighbourhood assistants and sharing ideas • Representing their neighbourhood at community meetings To accomplish this, the neighbourhood assistant: • Creates relationships and builds trust with community members • Goes door-to-door in the neighbourhood, talking with residents • Facilitates neighbourhood meetings (publicizes, develops agendas, takes notes, guides discussion, etc,) • Communicates with residents and neighbourhood organizations in person and via phone, email, posters, etc. • Attends meetings, including community meetings, weekly meetings with neighbourhood community developer, and bi-monthly neighbourhood assistant group meetings. I Required skills and competencies include: • Minimal familiarity with computer (email, word processing) • Friendliness and excellent ability to connect with diverse groups of residents • Ability to work flexible hours Reporting: The neighbourhood assistant will work closely with their neighbourhood organization and be responsible-- to Vibrant Communities Saint John. Compensation: Neighbourhood assistants work 15 hours per week and are paid $11.50 per hour. Revised 03/09 Appendix F - One Change Inc. Application to City of Saint John for Neighborhood Development Stimulation Grant Project description: The ONE Change Inc. is proposing a project that will allow its organization to operate more efficiently and will provide infrastructure to expand the range of services and neighborhood initiatives. The proposed project will include three components: 1. Youth Coordinator: The Youth Coordinator is responsible for the overall delivery of our youth oriented anti-drug, crime prevention initiatives. The position requires approximately 20 hours of work preparing and marketing programs with approximately 20 additional hours per week directly associated with delivery of the program. Duties include marketing of programs and sourcing other funding to sustain the programs. These programs include: ONE Fit Teen, ONE Skillz (Life Skills), Curl urld and Hangin' with the Guyz. The Youth Coordinator is also an informal Case Manager who the youth see as a trusted adult and will approach for advice, problem solving, and referrals. Youth were identified from the outset of the ONE project as the population most in need of services and remain a main focus of most ONE activities. When a Youth Coordinator has been available to the young people of ONE, there have been undisputed gains in the lives of the teens, conversely when the position has not been present, negatives such as drug dealer influence increases. 2. Neighborhood Coordinator: ONE Change has grown to have three current, separate programs (ONE LIFE, ONE CALnet, ONE Teen Take Over) along with ONE major partnered program (ONE HOME). While these programs are mostly funded, the work falling to the volunteers to coordinate the administration of these programs is increasing. Also, we have many smaller projects that are funded for material (Winds of Change, ONE Days, Neighborhood Celebrations, Mothers' and Fathers' Day celebrations, Christmas Parties) that are run by our small volunteer board. We require the assistance of a Coordinator part time (approximately 20 hours/week) to look after the office and handle the majority of the paperwork required for funding applications and other non-profit related paperwork. As ONE Change has grown, the strain on the volunteer base has become quite great. Currently the coordination of programs has made it difficult to maintain the volunteer driven programs listed above. For the sustainability of this organization, we require a Coordinator to be the "glue" that keeps it all together. Sponsoring Organization: The ONE Change Inc.. Scott Crawford President craseoa,rev_ 2.health.nb.ca 647-3899 Background Information: ONE Change was the first neighborhood to organize in an official structure to move forward in improving the quality of life in its area. Established in 2004, many of the board's members (both residents and community stakeholders) have been involved since that time. The current executive is: Scott Crawford., President Atlantic Health. Science Corporation Tammy Calvin, Resident Vice-President Resident Kurt Peacock, Community Vice-President UN13SJ Kit Hickey, Treasurer Housing Alternatives Gary Sullivan, Community Stakeholder Principal Millidgeville North Trevor Holder, Community Stakeholder VILA Linda Negus, Resident Resident John Knight, Community Stakeholder Main Street Baptist Church Joan McInnis, Resident Resident Helene Williams, Resident Resident Connie Gould Resident Ex-officio members include Mark Hussey (SJPF) and Greg Cutler (SJ Leisure Services) ONE Change runs on a project basis, with all of our major programs being funded primarily through provincial and federal grants. The exception is in youth programming where we also have received funding from the Greater Saint John Community Foundation. Projected budget: Youth Coordinator: Staff Salary (5 months) $ 15000 (40hrs/wk $18.75) Mercy $ 2250 Neighborhood Coordinator: Staff Salary (5 months) $ 7200 (20hrs/wk r $18) lvleres $ 1080 Total $ 25530 Other sources of funding: Youth Coordinator - City of Saint John ---1POC Funds - $50,000 Neighborhood Coordinator N.B Environmental Trust Fund - $10,000 Specific Outcomes: True to the mission statement of ONE Change, we work towards `improving the duality of life in the Old North End'. The funding for this project will allow for a staff of experts to coordinate ONE Change operations making the organization work more efficiently, allowing for more programs and services to be offered, and take some of the burden away from the volunteer Board. When the organization operates effectively issues such as crime, drugs, youth engagement, housing, environmental, and health to name a few can be addressed. The high rate of poverty in the Old North End makes for many challenges for the residents who often must put all their energy into day to day survival. An organization. such as ONE Change can assist these people by undertaking issues and concerns that are not within the scope of the average resident. ONE can provide positive opportunities for the children, ensure their neighborhood is safe and clean, and fight to allow for affordable, adequate housing. Time line for implementation: April 2009 December 2009: Continuation of Neighborhood Coordinator Continuation of Youth Coordinator Resources provided/required: ONE Change will provide all resources required by staff including office space, supplies, programming funding, and other overhead costs. `Together we u "'carefor aced" cele6rate our O&Xorth Eud f orever" r k\ 223 Victoria Street a Saint john e New Orunswicke E2Y, JL9 9506-635-2035 TVE OLD "R,WE~ f-,WGE TOVWMPGXM Project Obiectives. To decrease youth criminal active in our community by: • Increasing the positive role models in the youth's lives though mentoring Increase supervised activities within the community that act as alternatives to negative behavior 0 Skill development Increase positive school attachment ® To imbed in our youth a sense of pride, respect and belonging in their community Providing youth referrals to appropriate support services Touthi Poject 9WaraGager1Coordt-nator1W'oi*ers Resnonsibilities: Liaison between community youth partners-The ONE Change works very closely with their community partners (The ONE Change Inc., Lorne Middle School, Main Street Baptist Church, Saint John City Police, TRC and. North End Community Centre/leisure services).. The Youth Project Manager works with these partners on many projects. The partners also meets regularly to discuss the issues facing the youth and ways they can work together to solve these issues. Overseeing and hiring of Youth Project Workers-- The Project Manger is responsible for hiring and supervising the Youth Program Coordinators and. Youth Workers. Planning and Implementing programs - The Youth Program Coordinator and Youth Worker (under supervision of the Project Manager) are responsible to assure there is adequate youth programming in place in the community. These programs are to act as alternatives to youth criminal behavior/activities. Providing youth referrals to appropriate support services All staff are responsible to get to know the youth in the community and offer referrals when needed. Proposal and report writing- The Youth Project Manager is responsible for any funding and report writing associated with the program. Current 'Y°outh Trograms Gurl World: Teen girls will be introduced to positive role models, life skills and education through activities that they decide relate to them. Haneing, with the Guvs: Teen boys will be introduced to positive role models, life shills and education through activities that they decide relate to them. North End Youth Council; The role of the Council is to act as a positive, influential and energetic voice raising awareness of youth issues and providing positive youth action within the North End. ONE Teen Fit: the youth will be exposed to a mixture of traditional and non- traditional ways of exercise. Got Game (Life Skills/AnLyer Manauement): Youth will learn important life skills such as anger management, hygiene, self esteem, etc. Mentorine/Counseline: The Youth Staff will be responsible to mentor the youth that are identified as "high risk". Youth Lead Environmental Projects: The youth council will partner with ONE Change's many committees and be involved in as many beautification and community engagements projects as possible this year. No School Dav activities: Youth Staff will offer an acti vity/pro grain on scheduled no school days. Intramura.ls/lunch oarain: Currently ONE Change is assisting Lorne with intramurals on Monday & Wednesdays. We also are assisting with a lunch program with Lorne and Main Street Baptist Church. O.N.E. Teen Summer Take Over: Full day programs running 5 days/week for 8 weeks. These consist ofa community work/beautification days, l educational day and 1 reward/fun day. "Idle hands ai-e the devil's playgx•ound" This adage is tree wheat working with at-risk youth. This program not only keeps the youth busy but has them leasing valuable life skills and working to improve their community. Appendix G - The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) 12 L l r 50i t lohn for Yo-.th / by Youth October 28, 2008 Kevin Watson Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grants City of Saint John/Leisure Services Saint John, NB Dear Kevin: Attached please find The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) application for funding from the City of Saint John Neighborhood Development Stimulation grants for 2009. As you will notice, the grant is for the same project that was supported in 2008, As of October 2008, there has been no correspondence from the Federal Government informing us that the National Homeless Initiative funding will be continued past March 2009. TRC would like to continue the service it provides to the youth of Saint John and support from the 2009 Neighborhood Development Stimulation Grants would guarantee no disruption of service to youth of our community. T1ZC is proud to play an integral role in shaping and improving the quality of life for our adolescents. TRC thanks the City of Saint John for their past support. If you require additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at 632-5531 or breiu(.rea1health.nb.ca Sincerely yours, % (,j*e Breau-Mason Executive Director 506-632-5531 lac out cc.. ill 4-. .-`C?G"kA;l^' ```.iL1l4Y Tc~li4 for Ymfh r by vMA Project Description The project the TRC would like to submit to the City of Saint John Neighborhood Development Grant is for the Oasis program servicing youth aged 13-24. The Oasis program was created in October 2007 and it is a program to provide youth living in vulnerable situations and youth who are homeless with the opportunity access support services in their time of need. The Oasis program provides youth with on-site access to shower and laundry facilities, youth friendly clothing depot, personal hygiene supplies, counseling and staff to support them in their quest to find safe and secure housing. Because of our new building and location, we have become more accessible to the community. We are seeing more vulnerable youth and have found that we need to expand and enhance our current services. Weekly youth come to us with a variety of issues and at times, due to our limited resources, we struggle to address all the issues. With the expected growth in population for Saint John, we expect a growth in demand for our services. Additional funding would enable us to meet the growing demand and address most, if not all issues that youth come to us for. The TRC is located at 28 Richmond Street and is partnered with Vibrant Communities to assist in providing vulnerable neighborhoods with resources to help youth become empowered and to make healthy lifestyle choices and reduce risky behaviors. Our location gives us the opportunity to share our services with various vulnerable youth and partner with other organizations that provide support to vulnerable citizens. TRC also partners with ONE Change and the One LIFE and this allows program which allows youth from the north end to access our services on site but also through outreach. It is with these partnerships that the TRC is able to service a larger number of youth throughout greater Saint John. The Human Development Council published a report, A portrait of Homelessness, and identified the TRC as a support service for homeless youth. The report suggests that Saint John needs to improve the quality of life for youth in Saint John and investment needs to be made in current programs and services that are successful. The TRC has had success with assisting vulnerable youth and since opening the doors to the new centre, the TRC and the Sexual Health Centre have had over 8000 youth contacts on site. Project Objectives: The creation of the Oasis program was to enhance outreach programs and services for youth who are homeless. The TRC wanted to promote and provide opportunities for youth to access training, education and life skills development. TRC staff go into the community to seek out homeless and at risk of homeless youth to inform them about services located at the TRC. The TRC provides youth with the opportunity to access shower and laundry facilities, youth clothing depot, personal hygiene supplies and nutritional snacks. Also, youth will have the opportunity to access other on site services such as skill based development programs, on-site counseling and advocacy assistance and health services. Staff also provides counseling and referrals when necessary Since October 2007, the Oasis room has provide services for over 160 youth ranging in ages of 15-24 all of whom are homeless or living in vulnerable situations. On an average day, 5 homeless or risk of becoming homeless youth will access the Oasis services on site. Once the youth realize that the TRC is a safe environment, and free ofjudgment, they often access our other services and programs life our older youth drop-in, where teens can coarse and hang out and participate in the "normal" teen activities. They are also able to access our on-site gym, computer access centre, our kitchen facilities and the Sexual Health Center. If youth are interested in making some changes in their lives, they can access our Case Managers on site. The program, Switch 180, provides case management services to youth at-risk that help them identify services provided by various agencies, and to gain timely access to those services that are appropriate for the individual needs of the youth. TRC Case Managers serve as the youth's advocate throughout the system and liaise between different agencies and services ensuring they are effective and appropriate for the individual needs of the youth. These youth who are in need and are not being helped by any organizations tend to become the "throw-aways" in our society. With few to no options, they often turn to crime and increased drug and alcohol use to cope with their situations. Organization Information. Organization: The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) in Greater Saint John 28 Richmond Street Saint John, New Brunswick Elf, 382 506-6325531 Contact Person: June Breau-Mason Executive Director 506-632-5531 brei u(,re Ly2.health.nb. ca Charitable Number: #86033 0489 RR0001 Staffing: Executive Director - June Breau-Mason Community Developer - Scott Crawford Coordinator of Youth Programs - Stephanie Hoellwarth Youth Outreach Worker - Alisha Anderson Drop-In Staff - Ken Cross Case Managers (2) - Colin McDonald & Tanya Moriarty Public Health Nurses (The Sexual Health Centre is located at the TRC) TRC Board of Directors Michelle Bliss Shilo Boucher Bob Buck Scott Crawford Jane Forestell Patrick Grannon Randy Hatfield Greg Hierlihy Sharon Jacques Joel Levesque Lucie Mathurin-Ring Pat McGill David Merrithew Sara Mudge Mike Robichaud Janet Wilson Background of The Resource Centre for Youth (TRC) What is TRC: In 1996, a health assessment revealed that youth were a population group least supported by the community. St. Joseph's Community Health Centre gradually developed partnerships, volunteers and funding sources to develop programs and services for at-risk youth. In 1998, the Community Health Centre established a community based committee, The Resource Centre for Youth Steering Committee to guide further services and resources for youth. Partners were community agencies, business leaders, government service providers and youth who were concerned about young people and how Saint John was addressing their needs and issues. In 2000, the Business Anti-Poverty Initiative and its Youth Poverty Working Group adopted the TRC vision and framework as one of its priority strategies to reduce youth poverty and amalgamated to form one committee. Vision for TRC - One Stop Shopping for youth, between the ages of 12-24 where they can access Health Services, Self Development Programs, Work Readiness & Life Skills Programs, Recreation and Community Services. Why we need TRC: New strategies need to be developed to service youth in Saint John. Current services offered to youth are fragmented and often inaccessible. Many youth have nowhere to turn and end up making poor choices based on lack of services and information. Youth living in poverty, and youth who live in difficult family situations, lack the necessary personal resources to keep up with other youth or the norms expected by schools and workplaces. They are more often than not excluded from critical life enhancing opportunities and experiences. Exclusion leads to the development of negative attitudes and lack of self-worth and direction. These are the youth that fall through the cracks and the ones the TRC aims to attract. 2007 was a busy year for us. We finally moved into our new location, 28 Richmond Street! The new centre has brought many new additions to the TRC and one major one is the Sexual Health Centre. Since their move to the TRC in August 2007, the nurses have reported that they are seeing more vulnerable at risk youth than they had in their former location. Once a nurse assess their health issues, they are able to refer them to the TRC where they can access other services. The programs we offer are as diverse as the clientele we serve. We listen to our youth and create and adapt our programs to fit their needs. Oasis/Homeless Support Budget Salary (1 full time, 1 part-time) $33,120 Full time Oasis Coordinator & Part-time Older Drop-In Staff MERCS $3643 Professional Development $2000 Programs $4000 Equipment/supplies $6000 Total $48,763 In 2008-2009, the TRC received a grant from the National Homeless Initiative, Federal Government, for $20,000, Greater Saint John Foundation provides $2000 for food and supplies for Older Youth Drop -In. As of October 2008, there has been no correspondence from the Federal Government informing us that the National Homeless Initiative funding will be continued past March 2009, TRC would like to continue the service it provides to the youth of Saint John and support from the 2009 Neighborhood Development Stimulation Grants would guarantee no disruption of service to youth of our community. For 2008, TRC received $24,872 from the Neighborhood Development Stimulation Grants from the City of Saint John. TRC would like to request funding from the 2009 Neighborhood Development Stimulation Grants Use of funds requested: $19,872 (60% of staff salaries) $ 1,000 (Professional Development) $ 2,000 (Programs) $ 2,000 (Equipment/Supplied $24,872 total requested Amended Budget for 6 months for Oasis/Homeless Support Salary (1 full time, 1 part-time) $16,560 Full time Oasis Coordinator & Part-time Older Drop-In Staff MERCS $1822 Professional Development $2000 Programs $2000 Equipment/supplies $3000 Total $25,382 In 2008-2009, the TRC received a grant from the National Homeless Initiative, Federal Government, for $20,000. Based on our past successes, TRC will again submit a grant application to the National Homeless Initiative for $22,000. TRC has also received funding from another organization for the Oasis program for $5000. At this time we are requesting $12,691,00 from the Neighborhood Development Stimulation. Grants from the City of Saint John. Use of funds requested: $9,936 (60% of staff salaries) $ 1,000 (Professional Development) $ 1,000 (Programs) $ 755 (Eouinment/SUDDlies) $12,691 total requested Job Descriptions: Oasis Coordinator: • Oversee homeless support room.. Ensure that room is organized and clean • Keep support room fully stocked with supplies needed for homeless youth. Seek out partners in the community to provide these supplies for free 0 Provide outreach to homeless youth by going into the community to seek out homeless youth and other community agencies to inform them of the services that TRC offer. • Ensure that all needs of the youth are met with at the TRC. Assist youth secure place to stay and advocate for youth with community agencies. • Develop marketing material that describes homeless support room that will target all audiences (i.e. Youth, govt, funders, etc) Part-Time Older Youth Drop-In This position would assist the Oasis Coordinator provide Oasis clients with a Drop-In recreation based environment that would enable these vulnerable clients to access similar services, programs and activities that are offered in our regular Drop-In (ages 19-24). We have learned that many youth are not yet equipped to fully move forward in their lives by age 19 and services are scarce. 'Y'outh have told us that there are little options in the community for this age group that do not include alcohol. The Older Drop-In fills this gap. Assisting Oasis Coordinator with planning; and overseeing older teen events Ensuring that all teens follow established guidelines Providing guidance, support, mediation and advocacy for teens as needed Being a positive role model for the teens Maintaining written records of teen activities Outcomes of Project: m Improve the quality of lives for vulnerable youth in Saint John. When the TRC opened its doors at the new facility, we did not anticipate the number of youth who would access these services. Currently, the TRC does not have enough resources to assist youth with all of their needs and daily S youth access these services. With additional funding we feel we service 10 youth daily. Address identified gaps a researched by Human Development Council report and survey by TRC. With additional funding, the TRC would like to assist with developing programs that address these gaps that were addressed in the surveys. Work with community to coordinate resources to meet the needs of vulnerable youth Work with community to develop proposal for a youth emergency shelter for Saint John. Timeline of Project: Ongoing. Provide support to homeless and vulnerable youth. Staffing requirements: All TRC staff have post-secondary education and 3 years previous work experience, exceptional communication and organization skills. All staff are required to have a criminal record check, CPR/First Aid training and attend workshops and conferences to update and develop their skills. Resources: The Oasis program will be run out of the TRC and all programs will be held on-site at the TRC. The TRC currently provides a room for the Oasis program but with assistance fiorn the City of Saint John, the room and services can be expanded to include more supplies and equipment for vulnerable youth to utilize. All administration supplies and will be supplied by the TRC. Currently, the TRC covers the utilities for this program and will continue to do so in the future. Oasis Mid-term Report Project Description The project the TRC received funding from the City of Saint John Neighborhood Development Grant was for the Oasis program servicing youth aged 13-24, The Oasis program was created in October 2007 and it is a program to provide youth living in vulnerable situations and youth who are homeless with the opportunity access support services in their time of need. The Oasis program provides youth with on-site access to shower and laundry facilities, youth friendly clothing depot, personal hygiene supplies, counseling and staff to support them in their quest to find safe and secure housing. Project Objectives & Successes to date. Enhancing outreach programs & services for vulnerable youth: TRC staff have visited local shelters to promote TRC's services to youth and local shelter staff have referred youth to TRC. September 08-February 09, TRC Oasis had 1.91 youth contacts andl 5% of those youth were new clients who had not used TRC services prior to September 2008. TRC staff have assisted a number of youth with resumes & provided work-readiness programs to assist youth with finding employment. TRC staff also has referred youth to the ONE Life program, Addiction Services and the Sexual Health Centre. 22% of Oasis clients have been referred to Case Managers for life skill training, 16% were referred to Ridgewood Addictions. TRC staff & teens became involved in the Youth Homeless Conference held in Saint John in March. TRC hosted a symposium for conference delegates and participated and presented at the conference. TRC staff has met with local community churches to seek out donations for the Oasis room. "I RC staff is assisting a local church serve lunch and supper to vulnerable youth. TRC Staff attended National Homeless conference in Toronto in November 2008 and visited shelters and centres to research best practices for assisting homeless youth. Appendix H WestPACT 13 Logo designed by Students from Beacon ield ,5'chool April 17, 2009 Dear Kevin, In the fall of 2006, there were meetings held with the Saint John Police force and interested members of the community to discuss the future of the Westside. From these meetings, the emergence of the Westside P.A.C.T (Police and Community Together) came to be.. As you well Imow, The lower west side of Saint John has been identified as a vulnerable community by Vibrant Communities (2005), Statistics Canada (2005), Canadian Council on Social Development (2007) and the Human Development Council (2000. Saint John leads the nation in neighbourhood concentrations of poverty. The lower west side has a 36.9% incidence of low income and is the home to some of the region's poorest citizens, Many of these are single parent (female-led) families, elderly residents and children, The Westside P.A.C.T is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lower west side, as stated in our mission statement. "To inspire our community of the West Side PACT by reducing crime, revitalizing the area, acrd improving the duality of life for our friends and ,neighbours" All of the programs and services (listed in forwarded documents) that have been offered in the community have had wonderful results. The biggest fear of the Westside P.A.C.T. Board of Directors and community members is that without someone who can continue to plan/organize and facilitate these programs, all of these services that the community has worked so hard to bring back to the neighbourhood will be lost. Being able to access resources in the community improves the quality of life for the residents, as well as the fabric of the neighbourhood. A community that strives to offer valuable resources and crucial services to its residents, is a community that will continue to flourish. Therefore, we are asking for $14,600 to fund a Community Resource person. This would also include any administrative/programming costs related to the position. The funding period would begin September/09 and continue until March/l0. Thank you. The Board of Directors Westside P.A.C.T. Community Group (506) 693-8735 Westside P.A.C.T. Community Group Health and Wellness Liaison Monthly Report. Feb/09 I/ As you are probably all aware, the Westside P.A.C.T, has been in the news quite a bit over the last few days, Two articles in the newspaper, one on the. NB Health Department website, and spots on Global, and CBC news at six. This is all because of the funding announcement by the Minister of Health and the RDC. The amount is $325,000 for renovations to the Carleton Community Centre basement project. The Westside Wellness Centre Steering Committee, which was struck in September 2008, will be meeting in February to begin the process of the renovations. The committee consists of Jill Roberts, SJCHC, Jill Barton-McPhee RHAB Region 2, Terri Kean NP, Sandra Gautreau NP, Peter Hanlon City of SJ, Kevin Watson City of SJ, Chuck Edison City of SJ, Mike Wilson Province of NB, Mary Lou Price Westside P.A.C.T. Health and Wellness Liaison and Jim Murray, Acting President Westside P.A.C.T. The City of Saint John, and the Regional Health Authority B are providing consulting services, (Cindy Calvin, City of SJ, Bob Whipple, RHAB) if, and when necessary throughout the whole process. 2/ Regular appointments are being scheduled for the Blood/Specimen Collection Clinic on every Wednesday. To date, over 100 people have had their blood work done. Meeting with Verle Harrop, Clinical Researcher (not sure if that is her official title) who has devised a template to track usage of the Blood Clinic, N.P. Services and other services, such as referrals. PICC line care is also being done on Wednesday's. There is hope that wound care will be expanded to the site in the near future. The current system for service registry is working well. Once the laptop/computer system is in place, this will be done from the office. 3/ Nurse Practitioner services started January 28, 2009. She is booked solid until the I st of March. Prior to their appointment, one patient confided in the Health and Wellness Liaison, and a referral for social work was submitted on behalf of the patient. An appointment was scheduled with the Department of Social Work SJCHC for the following day. 4/ Food Purchase Club information has been distributed throughout the community via the local schools, Westides, Telegraph Journal, and word of mouth. A concern was voiced by someone who wished to access the service, that some people in the community may not be able to read the information, thus not use the service. This person was willing to share the info with friends and neighbours, and I am hoping to reach an audience through community programs that will be taking place in the future, through the neighbourhood assistant. Also will consult Vibrant communities for suggestions. 5/ Looking to initiate a "kids cooking" program that will utilize the CCC's new kitchen. Also am checking with some resources to provide some "classes" or information sessions on budgeting. Will partner with NA, and will be meeting in next 2 wks., with Vibrant and NA. This will make sure we are all on the same page, don't duplicate programs, and can use each other as resources. Have someone from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, who would like to do a presentation for both schools, as Feb. is Heart month. Will f/u with schools as soon as info is in place. Currently organizing a CPR/AED course for interested parents who participate in the day program at the CCC. Heart and Stroke will donate the books. Will also throw in some Infant/Child First Aid. As well, in the process of organizing Well Baby Clinics, for immunizations and infant/toddler care. 6/ Decently had an inquiry from Beaconsfield School, about an information session on "Tween to Teen" transitions, and the difficulties that parents can face. Have made arrangements for someone from Family Plus to contact Art Sisk. Also, looking to provide an information session on Internet Safety. Tammy Caswell has someone who can provide that service. Hoping to provide both sessions on one evening for parents if possible. 6/ Outreach services at the Carleton Kirk Seniors Complex began Jan.6/09. Jill Roberts and I work in tandem to address concerns, health or otherwise that residents have. We are initiating a walking program, and will be using the corridors to walk the Fundy Trail. We are also looking at the prospect of "home" visits in the community. 7/ Met with Carleton Kirk Church Board, about using gymnasium in March, for free weight management program. Martha McLean Dietician, from SJCHC, will be facilitating. We decided that mid- March would be a good month to start, as the time will have changed, and people would be less fearful about walking in darkness. 8I Hoping to resume the reading club, now that things are a little more settled. Health and Wellness Program Updates The Westside P.A.C.T. Health and Wellness Liaison, along with the PACT summer students will be facilitating a Heart and Stroke Foundation of NB, Hearts in Motion Walking Club. A community presentation will be done, by the H&:S Foundation on May 20/09. The Westside P.A.C.T. Community is hoping to partner with HE.PAC, (Healthy Eating Physical Activity Coalition), of NB. HEPAC will adopt the community, and provide support for the citizens to maintain healthy eating and activity. They will also provide a community liaison to perform marketing campaigns, the services of a dietician and they will perform a. baseline study of the general wellness of the community with a follow up in about 2 years. The Westside P.A.C.T. has partnered with a "Dress for Success" program, and will offer space in the community office for clothing. This program helps "dress" people for job interviews, as well as offering points on resumes and how to prepare for a job interview. The :beading Club will be starting again in May, and will run until the end of ,August. Funding/Donation proposals have been submitted for the Health and Wellness Fair, Community Cleanup, Canada. Day/NB Day celebrations, as well as those to support the Westside Wellness Centre and Westside P.A.C.T. Throughout the sunrrner, there will be Health and Wellness Sessions offered. These sessions will include BP checks. sugar checks, and cholesterol checks. .A pharmacist and dietician will be available as well, to answer questions. Some funding has been received through SEED grants for the summer students, who will be facilitating numerous summer activities. Reading Club Fun Day a weekly physical activity program Canada. Day NB Day Health and Wellness Liaison Report March 18/09 The Wednesday Clinics are a huge success. The N.P. has a full roster until April, and the Blood Clinic has serviced over 150 since JanJ09. Working on a system for stats. Weight Management Program beginning March 24/09 CPR/Child Infant first Aid, first group Monday March 23/09 9-12. Books have been donated by the H&S foundation of NB Diabetes Education classes are starting on April 221/09, 12:30 - 3:30. On April 7/09,1 will be doing a presentation about Westside PACT and Wellness Liaison for Tuesday a.m. playgroup On March 20/09 or 27`", will be meeting with Food Bank Clients Looking at organizing My Choices/My Health. Workshops beginning sometime in April. Outreach at the Carleton Kirk Seniors, see an average of 15 people every Tuesday. Waiting to hear back from. Public Health about Well Baby Clinics Also waiting on Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab programs.. Health and Wellness Liaison. Report Apr.6/09 The Food Purchase Program has been very successful. I have delivered groceries to community members, who are extremely relieved to have food toward the end of the month. Mire Wilson from St.Pat's has referred families for the program and also for the NP The Blood/Specimen Collection Clinic is averaging 24-30 people per day. A request has been put in for another morning, as many of the blood tests are fasting. A 6 week My Choices/My Health Program for those living with chronic disease will be starting at the Carleton Community Centre running from May 8/09 - June 12/09 from 9-11:30 a.m. This program educates those living with chronic disease, about available treatments, coping skills and disease management. The Department of Physiotherapy SJRI-I is going to offer an outreach, paediatric physiotherapy Clinic from the C.C.C., beginning on Wednesdays, in May, after the Community Centre has finished its winter/spring programming. The physiotherapist will be doing assessments and consultations. These children would be referred by their physicians. The Weight Management Program at the Carleton Dirk United Church has begun, and has been well received. There are approximately 16 people registered. This program is a bit different, as it deals with food triggers and emotional eating. Did the Welcome presentation for the VON Program Neighbours Helninz Neighbours. held at the CCC on March 26/09 Spoke about the Westside P.A.C.T. and our community vision as well as the vision for the Westside Wellness Centre. Other participants included Senior Watch, Daybreak Seniors Activity Centre and SJCHC. The focus was making health care providers aware of the available services in the community. 2 Diabetes Education programs in the community at the Carleton Kirk Seniors Complex. The dates are April 7Ih gam -12 nn and April 21st 12Mpm-3:30pm Also looking to run a program at the Westside P.A.C.T. Office, for the generaG public. A falls prevention program was offered at Carleton Kirk Complex on Monday, March 31/09 Gearing up for another Health and Wellness Fair at St.Patrick's School. Hoping to pair it with the Community Clean up on the following day, as was done last year. The dates are May 27/09 for the Health and Wellness Fair, and May 28/09 for the Community Clean up. Working with Jill Roberts to offer a fitness program in the neighbourhood, will update at future meeting. Have asked Mark. Wilson to do a presentation for the seniors on fire safety. Still trying to nail down cardiac and pulmonary rehab as well as public health for well baby clinics Hoping to meet with Food bank clients on Tuesday, April 7'h, pm Sib Shops for families/children with mentally/physically challenged family members was held March 21-22 Carleton Community Centre Met with Louise Johnson April 6/09 re: Mother/Daughter Night at St. Patricks. The plan is a mini "musical" called "The Best Me I Can Be!". It will be a fun night, with discussions about self esteem, hygiene, healthy relationships etc. A tentative date of May 21/09, has been planned. Community Development Coordinator Hours of work: days, evenings, weekends - 24 hours weekly Job Purpose: The Community Development Coordinator will act as a facilitator for the Westside P.A.C.T. community group and the residents of the Lower West side. They will also be the liaison between other community groups, all levels of government and various business representatives. Provide feedback to board members and community Collaborate with Community Health and Wellness Liaison on neighbourhood projects Must be able to organize/facilitate and manage projects and programs Provide Administrative support and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Must have background in community work. Experience with nonprofit organizations would be considered an asset. Demonstrated skills such as leadership, communication, sound judgement, decision making, critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to organize and direct an interdisciplinary team are also required. Experience submitting program and funding proposals, as well as computer skills are essential. Please send resume to: Westside P.A.C.T. PQ Box 24057 RPO Lancaster Saint John, N.B. E2M 5R8 Westsi e P.A.C.T. Budget (September 1,2009 - March 31, 2010) Income Westside P.A.C,T. Office Rental 1800.00 City of Saint John - Requesting 14600.00 Fund Raising 2000.00 Donations (In Kind Support) 5244.00 Total income $23,644.00 Expenses Community Development Coordinator (September 1, 2000 - March 31, 2010) 14,600.00 CPP, El (Employer Contributions) 2,044.00 Equipment, Materials, Repairs 1,000,00 Supplies for office 600.00 Snow Plowing 1,400.00 Telephone/ Internet 500.00 Bathroom/Cleaning Supplies 400.00 Newsletters/ Flyers 500.00 Program Expenses 1,500.00 Building maintenance 600.00 Miscellaneous 500.00 Total expense $23,644.00 Net $0.00 Note: Westside P.A.C.T. has been successful in securing funding and in kind donations from: Province of NB $325,000,(Westside Wellness Centre), staffing from the St. Joseph's Community Health Centre (Nurse Practitioner) and Saint John Regional Hospital (Licensed Nurse Practitioner). Westside P.A.C.T. is confident they will be receiving funding for summer staff through the SEED program. Submitted by Mary Lou Price Westside P'.A.C.T. executive and board members Title Name E-Mail Address President Mary Lou Price mluamroQers.com 400 Riverview Dr Saint John. NB E2M 1 M7 Paramedic NBEMS Vice- President Jim Murray ittmurra,nb.svmnatico.ca 463 Champlain st Saint John E2M I S I business owner Secretaryareasurer Cheryl Graham Caa2003(ahibnet.nb.ca 446 Lancaster St Saint John p2M I K5 Accounting Irving Oil. Director Ivan Court Ivan, court(c~,saintiohn.ca 2 Valentine Blvd. Saint John NB E2M 5G9 City of Saint John Director Elisabeth Porter 215 Winslow st Saint John NB E2M I W9 retired Director Dorothy 122 St.James St.W. Shephard Saint John, NB Business Owner (Colour Centre) adshen(i nbnet.nb.ca Director Sue Palmer CN244(a),whi~.com 186 Lancaster St Saint John NB E2M I J3 Manager Comfort Inn Director Margaret Reid maireed(&roeers.com 384 Watson St. Saint John NB E2M 1 H4 Homemaker Phone Numbers 635-8844 (h) 648-9200 (w) 672-7755 672-6246 672-0872 672-4551 (h) 672-0093 home phone 674-1351 672 9458 Director Arthur Sisk arthur.siskC&- nbed.nb.ca 672-1284 721 Tippett Drive (h) Saint. John, NB Principal District 8 Director Ed 1-larded 365 Beaconsfield. Cr Saint John NB E2M 2117 retired 672-9321 (h) Director Mac Taylor 263 Rodney St Saint John NB E2M 1X5 retired mac tavlor 3u,hotmail.com Officer Tammy Caswell 674-4137 Community Policing Office 674-2810 Interim Community Police Officer Dan Orani Appendix I - PULSE 14 P.U.L.S.E.- PEOPLE UNITED IN THE LOWED SOUTH END 251 WENTWORTH STREET SAINT JOHN, N. E. 632 -6807 March 20, 2009 Sevin Watson Leisure Services Saint John, N. B. Dear SFr. Watson, Can behalf of P.U.L.S.E.- People United in the Louver South End, I am applying; for a Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant. Our goals are. 1.) To administer and maintain a multi-use facility for the residents of the Lower South End; to encourage and support community participation and ownership of the center. reduce crime. 2.) To support a police& community partnership designed to prevent and 3.) Support existing; and newly developed programs and events implemented by P.U.L. S.E., other community and governmental agencies and the Saint. John Police Force. 4.) To act as a conduit for information to residents in the Lower South End. S.) To provide a center that is safe and accessible to all people, regardless of age, race, diverse abilities and identities. 6.) To promote the Lower South End as a safe and healthy neighbourhood to live and work. A grant would help us to achieve these goals and stay true to our Mission Statement, which is as follows PX.L.S.E. strives to improve the quality of life for all people living and working in the lower south end of the City of Saint John through the active involvement and participation of area residents and community partners. We will be relying on volunteers to help implement some of the proposed projects. We currently have nine Board members (all volunteer positions). We hope to be able to hire a community planner. Our request is for $25,000. An itemized budget forecast is enclosed. The following pages will inform you of past and future projects and initiatives. We ask that you give them consideration for the Stimulation Grant. If you need further clarification can any items you can contact Earl Trickey- President senolice t ,nbnet.nb_ca 636-8000 Kathryn Ferris- Vice President- 639-7069 or 2141773 katbrVnferHsJ@fiotmaiJ.com or myself, lawn LeBlanc- secretary 657-6019 dawneleblanc@hotmail.com Sincerely, Dawn E. LeBlanc secretary PULSE Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) 251 Wentworth Street Saint John, NB In the fall of 2008 a new community facility was opened at 251 Wentworth Street in the priority neighbourhood known geographically as the lower south end. A group of area residents and community partners were brought together to form a board, known as P.U.L.S.E. (People United in the Lower South End). The Board has become incorporated and is seeking charitable status. A Mission Statement has been identified: P.U.L.S.E. strives to improve the quality of life for all people living and working in the lower south end of the City of Saint John through the active involvement and participation of area residents and community partners. The lower south end has been recognized as possibly the most diverse of the five priority neighborhoods; with extremes in economic, social, health, educational and housing circumstance evident. The Saint John Police Force through its community policing initiative has long recognized the need for greater community-based policing and has been the driving force behind the creation of this facility and the board mandated to support many neighbourhood initiatives including community policing and to maintain and sustain the facility created to support this neighbourhood. A number of individuals, groups and organizations within the lower south end neighbourhood work independently or on specific projects, host meetings, etc to attempt to improve/address quality of life issues: South Central Citizens Council SEACAT'S Vibrant Communities Sustainable Housing Grocery Store Initiative Neighbourhood Development coordinator - Alma Beck Neighbourhood Assistant - Jennifer Edison Councillor Donnie Snook Councillor Carl Killen Hon. Dr, Ed Doherty - MLA Currently efforts are being made to bring the actions of all groups together - identifying priorities and encouraging a focused response within neighbourhood initiatives. Creation of a Neighbourhood Resource Centre within the PULSE Inc, facility would result in a number of positive outcomes: Individuals/groups would have a place to work that would provide them with basic resources to facilitate their efforts and maximize productivity. Space to work and store neighbourhood projects so that they do not need to be moved • Meeting space that provides a safe, secure, clean and healthy environment • The neighbourhood would know where to come for information, resources, access to groups and other initiatives - one stop shopping to enhance community service. • An environment that supports communication between groups and enhances cohesive action on priority projects. Minimizes cost through a sharing of resources. Providing additional space for programming The Neighbourhood Resource Centre (NRC) would provide the opportunity to support a priority neighbourhood in transition by bringing all of the players together under one roof; supplying them with some basic resources to do their work, and creating an environment that supports collaboration, communication and creativity in the improvement of quality of life issues, The neighbourhood Resource Centre would provide: Office space using a large empty room on the second floor booked by groups/individuals in 2 hour or 4 hour blocks of time, Meeting space on our first floor - board room - booked as required, Handicap accessibility to the first floor with appropriate washroom facilities and adequate space for meeting should a person with mobility issues require, Secure access with individual access code/ security monitoring/individual keys. One (1) desktop computer system with appropriate hardware/software to address a variety of business/office requirements. O One (1) laptop computer with appropriate hardware/software to address a variety of business/office requirements - may be signed out if required,. • Telephone - Wireless Internet that covers the facility - secure Multifunction printer/scanner/copier/fax ® Appropriate office furniture to house equipment and provide secure filing/storage space, as required. Evaluation by the groups would be undertaken every six months. Ongoing support of the centre would be realized through support of the groups utilizing the service through specific fundraising initiatives, Income ,,l;a oecarattng Officelp,ecept -Telep onellotemet aeic 11,340.00 Ag5,00 $520w00 $58,5.00 $135.2() 39.00 Explanation tim 1 l4r1 Gre[►t ST j 5474.20 V;aejance $0.00 Income Construction SJPF SJPF Fundraising South End Days Municipal Stim Donations Variance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SJ Energy $43800.00 $0.00 $47800.00 Security System $271.20 $0.00 $271.20 Appendix 'A' $6,000.00 $0.00 $6,000.00 In Trust $20,000.00 $0.00 $207000.00 NRC $12,814.20 $0.00 $121814.20 Monetary $21000.00 $0.00 $21000.00 $45,885.40 Expenses Governance Bd Insurance Beard Mtgs 12/yr Mtgs - other 61yr Office/Supplies Communications $800.00 $265.40 $530.97 $265.49 $530.97 Building Repair/Main $2,212.39 Insurance $430.00 $0.00 $34.51 $69.03 $34.59 $69.03 $287.6'1 $0.00 $800.00 $300.00 $600.00 $300.00 $600.00 $2,500.00 $430.00 programs viealE1ectriclty WaterlSewa security em cyst c,leaningisupp115' gULSF Inc. t 1 RC Days gF© (In Trust) $27A.20 $442.48 j}7rg.9i $11,340.00 $ 63025.10 4, ,4.00 x,,2,7'1.2® $57.52 $500.00. ~2 }000.00 x,230.09 $1}474.20 ~pg,35 2,083.25 x'1$' X0.00 $1 ,s91 ~,5 467415.40 _$530.00 Variance P.U.L.S.E. - BOARD MEMBERS Kate Blackman -katebveD(c umail,corn Youth Engagement Project Sheila Croteau - sheila croteau c hotmail.com 255 Charlotte St. - 696-2475 (h) 634-3092 (w) Aboriginal Local 10 (president/chief) Scan Crowley - seancrowlev2l ,aol.com. 187 Queen St. -634-0365 (h) 644 -3450 (w) Treasurer Kathryn l erris _ kathrvnferris l ,hotm.ail.com 521 Crown St.- 214 -1773 (h) 639-7069 (c) Vice-Presidents (Residents) Shelley Gautreau - QaLIshr( rea2.health.nb.ca 333-2113 VicePresident(community partners) Nurse Practitioner Leslie Hamilton-Brown - leslie.hamilton-brown(a-),nbed. nb.ca Acting Principal St. John the Baptist School Dawn LeBlanc dawneleblancC&,hotmail.com 1.02 St. James St. -657-6019 Secretary Colin McDonald - colin.mcdonald(a_~nbnet.nb.ca Teen Resource Centre Hilari MacLeod - hilari.macleod(&v) mail. com 1.9 Pagan Place 652-6991 Christine Roy christinern.rov'a_),nbed.nb.ca 658-6320 (w) 647-1162 (c) - Principal of St. Jahn the Baptist School Carl Trickey - sct)oliceanbnet.nb.ca 648-9900 (h) 636 -8000 (w) 220 Germain St. President P,t.I.L.S.E.- PEOPLE UNITED IN THE LOWER SOUTH END 21 EFL ORTH ST. SAINT JOHN. N. B. Proposal for Stimulation Grant Services in Kind Lawyer's fees- Jeff Burgess (see enclosed letter)- $6.221,30 land- Police Dept.- $2,500 construction of building $185, 419.04 - Donations- Provincial Government, Aliant, Irving Surveying Costs- $729.00 Architectural drawings $1,000- Murdock & Boyd Concrete for foundation- $4,050.00 Strescon Electrical work - $2000.00 R. J. Gillis Electric Flooring- $4,987.35 - B & N Flooring electricity- heat and lights paid for by Police Dept.- Average- $400 per month security system monitoring & phone $22.60 per month Security System installation- $678.00-Saint John Police cleaning and bathroom supplies ( City of Saint John)-$300.00 first aid kit donated by Red Cross- $ 54.95 mats for front and back entrance donated by New System Laundry-$250.00 refrigerator- Harrison & Associates - $1100.00 small kitchen appliances- $50.00 stationary supplies- community health center- $50.00 3 computer tables - from St. John the Baptist school-used 2 computers and printers- police Dept.- used Furniture- Saint John Police- 425 * Window coverings- $650.00 -Saint Mahn Police fire extinguishers and smoke alarms ( Fire Dept.)$150.00 McIntyre moving services-,$75.00 security clearance fees for volunteers will be waived by Police Dept. registration fees for two community functions donated- Coverdale Luncheon 2 tickets- $50.00 donated by Mayor Ivan Court BCAPI 2 tickets donated by BCAPt for Poverty Reduction Dinner Windows lL ive Hotmai9 Print Message Page 1 of 2 FVVe. PULSE Building e From: ' 'iryn ferric (kathrynferrisl hotrna Isom) Bead March 29, 2009 11.26:57 A To: la ne leblanc (dawneleblanc hotmaii.com) From., bill. hanleysaintjohn.ca TO: kevin.watson@saintjohn.ca CC: katllrynferrisl@hotmaii.coni Date. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 1602:11 -0300 Subject., PULE Building Expenses Good day folks, below are the items we discussed earlier; Purchase of the land; $2,500.00 (in kind) Surveying casts; $729.00 (in kind) Architectural drawings; $1,000.00 (in kind) Concrete for foundation; $4,050.00 (in kind) Flooring; $4,987.00; (in kind) Electrical work; $2,000.00 (in kind) Construction of the Building; $185,41.9.04 (Donations) Furniture; $3,425.00 (Saint John Police) Window coverings; $650.00 (Saint John Police) Security System installation; $678,00 (Saint John Police) Legal Services; $6,221.30 (in kind) Ongoing fees being paid by Saint John Police Force; Saint John Energy; $400.00 per month (average) Security System monitoring; $22.60 per month http://ca 103va.col 103.mail.live.com/rnail/PrantShell.aspx?type-message&cpids=7c6f'727d-437e-4e6... 3/29/09 p2 The Use of the build:tna has been offered to - Ward 3 Councilors- to meet with residents SEACAT neighbourhood assistant Vibrant Communities `s Community Development Planner South Central Citizens Council for their meetings A future office for the Fire Prevention Officer (rent will be charged for this one) Community Pollicino Proarams Workshops offered- What is community policing? - Feb. 2009 Graffiti Clean up May 27, 2008 o Community officer involved with children at St. John the Baptist School- Ongoing • Helped with literacy night- St. John the Baptist School Feb. 2009 • Involved with Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 2009 a Community BBQ and clean up - July 23, 2008 Future projects- F Bicycle registry • Block Watch_ residents and police working together-crime prevention techniques Project Identification-safe guarding your possessions Events PULSE members have been involved in o Safe Halloween Event at PULSE- BBQ and treats -Community Police Officer also gave assistance -Oct. 31, 2008 • Graffiti clean up -May 27, 2008 • South End Social with SEACAT and. South Central Citizens' Council Feb. 24,2009 • South End Gays -Aug. 23, 2008 o BBQ and community clean up -July 23, 2008 o Homelessness Awareness display table for South End at Brunswick Sq. Nov. 2008 o Coverdaie Luncheon Oct. 2008 p3 • SCAPI Anti-Poverty supper - Jan. 1 9,2009 o Contributor to Community Newspaper- Ongoing 0 Member of Make Poverty History- ongoing o After School program at St. John the Baptist School ongoing 0 Volunteered at Police Family Week-hay 2008 • A member is in charge of a community bulletin board at St. Mahn the Baptist School- ongoing o Some members on the Grocery Stare for the South End Committee- ongoing a Volunteers with Early Learning Initiative- St. John the Baptist School- ongoing Future Initiatives our proiects for PULSE Generation to Generation project matching youths with seniors Transportation of Seniors to medical appointments, grocery store or other places- coordinated with Red Cross Volunteer Drive Income taxes prepared at PULSE by volunteers for residents Lobby City Transit to increase bus service in the South End Hold a Diabetic clinic * Flu shot clinic Autism workshops Workshops for mobile residents at Turnbull Nursing Home Nutrition counseling Asked to sit our committee for refurbishment of Rainbow Park South End Gays Tea for Seniors Halloween Event Auction in the Fall p4 Other Ideas for PULE M 'w'elcome families to the neighbourhood- supply information baskets plus gift samples or coupons from local businesses a Distribute garbage bags with a tag that has information about PULSE and invite residents to bring them to a community clean up W Hold a drawing contest for Kids-"What I like about my Neighbourhood" Share a talent- teach someone how to knit, paint etc. Book/video sale Bake Sales Seed or plant exchange Sell silicone bracelets with PULSE on them ffi Community yard sale Paint a symbol ( fish) by storm drains- to prevent dumping of hazardous waste materials down the drains Sell PULSE/Community calendars Have low impact exercise or yoga classes-partner with local school P.U.L.S.E. PROJECTS Halloween Event We had a Halloween event Oct.3112008 . The community was invited to have a bbq, along with treats handed out to the children. Candy was donated by Sobeys and we sold signs to residents. The signs said- Sorry no treats here- go to P.U.L.S.E. at 251 Wentworth St. for treats and a bbq. Some PULSE members dressed up for the occasion. The Community Police Officer Jeremy Edwards was also involved. Graffiti Clean Up PULSE and the Community Police Officer held a community graffiti clean up. Youth and residents came and helped clean up graffiti in the neighbourhood.Constable Edwards spearheaded this event. BBQ and litter clean uv- Crown St. area We had a bbq and litter clean up in the N. B. housing neighbourhood, Where residents cleaned up the litter in their area. Constable Edwards and Councilor Donnie Snook and PULSE members were involved. South End Social PULSE was involved with a social event where the people of different community groups had a meal and socialized. It was well attended by members of PULSE, SEACAT, South Central Citizens' Council, Councilors from Ward 3, South End Community Centre. 209 1 r I t,. this event, it' L/,,C ~t e v Il f I 1 Y i"a o urh .J od f very pro h~ r o an teat f wises(' a7'c. ii it,f i`r edition for i rr rAc,. l r;.r7Ing b rli F. c;' 2009 r' l c- l t" r2 1 1 'n u' C r' 4 over A day period and better ~,.,i ;r more activities that r , c; broader r - on o h ~ w/ , i rk n play in the South r, Dates July 2C)OO 2 Objective To plan, organize and provide an annual summer festival during the month of July that shall be known a m End L)4-.av.' o u,-'h -Our Neighbourhood creates a neighbourhood celebration that builds pride, is fun, friendly and respectful of the diversity of our neighbours and our neighbourhood. ' provides a variety of social, cultural and sports events over a three day period. 'raises funds that support the festival and other identified neighbourhood initiatives. 3 Day I Friday, July 1701, 2009 South En Days Kickoff - Big Top Community BBQ ( to r ) - Big Top Stage Show ( to ) - Big ° ; Teen Dance ( t 11.30 ) _ dig Top, Saturday, July 18th, 2009 4 r $ Sunday, j fy 1h, 2009 f hbour of E_ f-fast - t I I - Big o r Neighbourhood Clean-up - I I t 12:30 Closing Ceremonies --12:30 Big "el July 16-18, 2010 'ail 16-17, 201 July 20.,22, 2012 Jul 19-21, 2013 5 Jr iin,f The City of Saint John April 27, 2009 Deputy Mayor and Councillors, Subject: Recommended Appointments to Committees Saint John Board of Police Commissioners: to appoint Mary-Eileen Flanagan for a three year ter-in from April 27, 2009 to April 27, 2012, Sincerely, L~ ~Z Ivan Court Mayor ~ ,.4 ~L ~T SAINT JOHN P.U. Box 1971 Saintlohn, NB Canada E2L4L1 I www.saintiohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada E2L4LI The dry of Saint John PEEL PLAZA PROJECT PERFECTION IS OUR GOAL EXCELLENCE WILL BE TOLERATED M&C 2009-121 April 22, 2009 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: Re: Peel Plaza Project At the April 20th meeting of Common Council Mayor Ivan Court requested that the Project Manager bring forward a report to Council with respect to expenditures and committed expenditures to date for the Peel Plaza Project. As Council is well aware this is a project which would see an investment by the City of Saint John, the Province of New Brunswick, the Parking Commission, the Police Commission, and the private sector which will likely, in total, exceed $100,000,000. The Province of New Brunswick and the City of Saint John working together with these commissions and consultants have formed partnerships which will expedite the process and will result in economies of scale. Members of Council and persons employed by the media have in recent days requested that a report be provided that would outline at a high level the expenditures related to this project to date. Following is a very basic breakdown of expenditures that the City has experienced over the last 10 years in the development of this project. It must be noted that these expenditures do not include any monies spent by the Province of New Brunswick in the development of the Law Courts building. Project Office 208,000 Property Acquisitions $ 4,300,000 Design Issues $ 2,207,000 P3 - Deloitte $ 448,000 FM Specifications-Police HQ $ 48,000 RFP Preparation up to 5 80.000 T TAL $ 7,289,000 SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada EX 41_1 l www.salntiohn.ca 1 CA 1971 Saint John, N. B. Canada F2L 41_1 -2- Property Acquisition for Parking Garage $ 440,000 Read Jones Christoffersen $ 210.000 OVERALL TOTAL RECOMMENDATION Receive and file. Respectfully submitted, -01 WI- - Wm. Edwards, P.Eng. Proje=za nager Peel Project Terrence L. Totten, E.C.A. City Manager $ 7.939.000 WmEljaf end r Canadian Union of Public Employees ILIA,- _.i Syndicat canadien de to fanction publique SAINT" JOHN AREA OFFICE 208 Lancaster Avenue, Saint Jorrn, NB E2M 2K0, (506) 635.1522, Pax: (506) 635-1624 aupe.ca scfp.ca March 11, 2009 Ms. Elizabeth Gormley Common Clerk City of Saint John PCB Box 1971 Saint John NB: Dear Ms. Gormley; Re: Request for a Meeting, in Committee of the Whole, with Mayor and Council of the City of Saint John. We the undersigned are writing on behalf of all bargaining units, Management/ Professional Non- Union Association, and the Retirees Association of the City of Saint John Pension Plan to request a meeting in Committee of the Whole with the Mayor and Council of the City of Saint John. It has become clear that the continuing problems with the Saint John Pension. Plan, which are clearly market related, and the recent passing of a resolution by City of Saint John Common Council February 2, 2009 entitled "Pension Adjustments" has resulted in concerns being raised by our Pension Committee. The impact these matters may, and are having upon the state of the Pension Plan needs to be discussed. As you will know, the Pension Plan is contained in a Private Bill of the Legislature of the Province of New Brunswick entitled City) of Saint John Pension Act. In previous discussions related to the Pension Plan the parties had reached an agreement concerning the Pension Plan. This agreement was reached with each of the four unions, Management/Professional/Non Union employees, and Retirees Association and involved a Memoranda of Agreement signed between the City and duly authorized officers of the bodies set out above. The agreements covered terms and conditions related to the Pension Plan, and contained a nuanber of conditions agreed to by the parties. These included an increase in the employee's contributions to the plan, and a commitment by the City to not make any changes to benefits prior to December 21, 2009. The City also acknowledged its ultimate responsibility for any funding shortfall. Additionally, the City agreed to commence discussions to look at the long-term funding issues related to the plan, and no meaningful discussions have taken place to date. As part of the agreement the Locals, and Management/ProfessionaUNon Union Association and Retirees Association agreed to support the City's application to the Superintendent of Pensions for an exemption from the solvency funding payment requirements of the Pension Benefits Act. This application, based upon the agreement was successful and saved the City millions of dollars. PAUL MOIST National president / President national CLAUDE GENEREUX - National Secretary-Treasurer ! Secretaiie-tresorier natonal MARIO GERVAIS - Toth GRAHAM RICK MACMILLAN BARRY O'NEILL PATRICK (SID) RYAN General Vice-Presidents 1 Vice-presidents gonAraux R01 We are advised that following the passing of the February 2, 2009 motion by Council, a significant number of employees of the City have sought information related to their pensions in anticipation of retiring prior to the implementation of the changes proposed in the motion. The result of this motion has fostered significant concern and discontent with the city's employees. Given the good faith commitment by the parties contained in the Memoranda of Agreement, we are very concerned about this motion and the impact it will, and is having on the relationships with the Local Unions, Management/Professional/Non Union Association.and retirees of the City. We are also very concerned that this Motion may violate the terms and conditions of the Memoranda of Agreement reached between the various parties and the consequences to the City, the Pension plan, and the members, related to a violation of these Agreements. In light of the foregoing, we the undersigned request a "Committee of the Whole" meeting with the Mayor and Council to have a frank: and hopefully productive discussion related to this situation. Given the importance of this matter, and the visceral response to it by pension plan members active and retired, we would ask that this issue be assigned a priority status.. We thank you in advance for your anticipated attention to this matter. ~r Mica Median, 'res. CUPE L18 J LaF > ce, Pres. CUPE L61 Paul ohnson, Pres. CUPS L846 LaP yTCo atk, res. IAFF - 771 Firefighters George Buchanan, City of Saint John Clain acKinnon, City of Saint John Managernent/ProfessionaU Ret` es Association Non Union Association. Dated: JS.ph*COPE-491 F; Locals City Pension Plan Canadian Union of Public Employees Syndicat canadr`on do la fonctlon pubfiqu SAINT JOHN AREA OFFICE 208 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John, NS E2M 2K9, (50a) 635-1622, Fax: (606) 635.1624 cupe.ca scfp.ca March 11, 2009 Ms. Elizabeth Gormley Common Clerk City of Saint John PO Box 1971 Saint John NB: Dear Ms. Gormley; Re: Motion by Common Council on Pension Amendments We the undersigned are writing on behalf of all bargaining units, non-bargaining and the Retirees Association of the City of Saint John Pension Plan regarding the matter ofa motion passed by City of Saint John Common Council February 2, 2009 entitled "Pension Adjustments The parties signatory to this letter are, CUPE Local 18, CUPS Local 61, CUPE Local 486, IAFF Local 771, Management/Professional Non Union Association and City of Saint John Retirees Association. On February 2, 2009 in open Council session a motion was adopted by the City of Saint John dealing with the City of Saint John Pension Act. The motion states, in part: Direct the City Solicitor to draft amendments to the Pension Plan for adoption by the Legislature in 2009 that would result in the following: (1) Eliminate the Rule of 85 effective January 1, 2012 (2) Remove the Disability Provision from the Plan (3) Reduce future indexing provisions from 2% to 1% (4) Change the best three years averaging provision to a 1.0 year averaging provision. This motion follows upon a public meeting related to matters related to the Pension Plan. As you know, the Pension Plan is contained in a Private Bill of the Legislature of the Province of New Brunswick entitled City q fSaint John 'erasion Act. In previous discussions related to the Pension Plan the parties had reached agreement concerning the Pension Plan. This agreement was reached with each of the four unions, non-bargaining employees and the Retirees Association and involved a Memoranda of Agreement signed between the City and duly authorized Officers of the parties set out above. The agreement covered terns and conditions related to the Pension Plan, and contained a number of conditions agreed to by the parties. These included an increase in the employee's contributions to the plan, and a commitment by the City to not make any changes to benefits prior to December 31, 2009. The City also acknowledged its ultimate responsibility for any funding shortfall. PAUL MOIST - National President I President national CLAUDE GtNEREUX - National Secretary Treasurer / Secrutaire-trosorier national MAR GERVAIS 70M GRAHAM - RICK MACMILLAN - BARRY O'NEILL - PATRICK ($JD HYAN - Generat Vice-Presidews t Vice-presidents general-Ix R01 Additionally the City agreed to commence discussions to look at the long-term funding; issues related to the plan, and so far no meaningful discussions have taken place to date. As part of the agreement the parties agreed to support the City's application to the Superintendent of Pensions for an exemption from the solvency funding payment requirements of the Pension Benefts Act. At that time the solvency deficiency was estimated to be $88,852,300.00 and would have required the City to make annual payments of millions of dollars per year. This application, based upon the agreement was successful and saved the City those millions of dollars. We are advised that following the passing of this motion by Council, a significant number of employees of the City have sought information related to their pension in anticipation of retiring prior to the implementation of the changes proposed in the motion. set out above. The result of this motion has fostered significant concern and discontent with the city's employees and retirees. Given the good faith commitment by the parties contained in the Memoranda of Agreement, we are very concerned about this motion and the impact it will, and is having on relationships with the Local Unions, Management/Professional/Non Union Association as well as the Retirees Association of the City. We are also very concerned that this motion may violate the terms and conditions of the agreements reached between the various parties and the consequences to the City, the Pension Plan, and the members related to a violation of those agreements. In light of the foregoing, we the undersigned request that this motion be rescinded and the parties commence discussions related to the long term funding issues for the pension plan. Given the importance of this matter, and the visceral response to it by Pension Plan members active and retired, we would ask that this issue be assigned a priority status. We thank you in advance for your anticipated attention to this matterr, j Michael Meahan, Pres. CUl'E'L`t8' it - l Jeff La mace Pres. ClJP1 L61 t Paul .Tfhnso , Pres. CUPS L846 George Buchanan, City of Saint John Management/ProfessionaUNon-Union Assoc. Dated; 14- y C La IAFF - 771 Firefighters Clade`MacKinnon, City of Saint john Retik,es Association JS:ph*COPE-491 F: Locals - Cite` Pension Plan Memorandum of Agreement BETWEEN: The City of Saint John (The Employer) and AND: CUPE Local 486 (the Union) Whereas an actuarial valuation of the City of Saint John Employee Pension Plan (the flan) as at December 31, 2003 has shown a significant funding shortfall on a going- concern and solvency basis, and; Whereas in accordance with the Pension Benefits Act of the Province of New Brunswick the Employer has legal responsibility to make special payments over a period of up to 15 years to pay for this funding shortfall, and; Whereas the parties to this Agreement recognize the importance of the Plan in the overall compensation of city employees, and; Whereas in an effort to protect the provisions of the flan and in recognition of the significant financial challenge being faced by the Employer the Union has recognized the importance of finding a shared solution with the Employer in addressing this funding shortfall. Therefore it is agreed that: There will be no reduction or enhancement of benefits provided for in the Plan during the three year period to December 31, 2009, and; The Union will endorse and encourage its members to support the Employer's application to the Superintendent of Pensions for exemption from the solvency funding payments requirements of the Pension Benefits Act, and; Notwithstanding the provisions of the Plan, employee contributions to the Plan will be increased by 2% of Pensionable Earnings effective March 1, 2007 to offset a portion of the contributions otherwise required from the Employer to fund the going-concise funding deficiency; such additional Employee contribution shall be deducted by the Employer from the (Employee's earnings at each pay period and shall be paid to the Pension Fund by the Employer as soon as reasonably possible thereafter, and; The increased Employee contributions will continue for a period of three years or until such time as the Plan's going-concern funding shortfall is eliminated whichever is sooner, and, At no time during the three year period shall employee contributions be greater than contributions from the Employer, and; The City shall seek amendment to the City of Saint John Pension Act so that commencing in 2010 employee contributions will be set at 50% of current service cost provide however that in no event shall Employee contributions be less than 7.5% or more than 9% of pensionable earnings, and; The Employer will be responsible for making funding payments over and above, the amount contributed by employees sufficient to satisfy the going-concern funding requirements of the Plan as required under the Pension Benefits Act with a minimum contribution rate of 7.5% of pensionable earnings commencing in 2010, and; The Employer will correspond with the Board of Trustees of the City of Saint John Employee Pension Plan requesting that serious consideration be given to the suggestions made by the Civic Unions regarding actuarial assumptions to be used as part of the valuation of the Pension Plan to be completed as at December 31, 2005, and; The Union will support all amendments required to be made to the City of Saint John Pension Act to effect implementation of the terms of this agreement, and The parties are committed to commence discussions no later than September 30, 2007 to look at the long-term funding aspects of the flan including development of a detailed funding policy. Dated this 7 day of /IRRC a 2007. FOR THE CIVIC UNION FOR THE EMPLOYER. NEGOT - COMMITTEE ~V, 1 CT) r5 1 1 ~ 11~ 1 i` ~1 . . . r co ~ u, n f,1 Pension Plan Act - 1947 Historica , the an has done we (2000 Surplus = $24.3 Million) Plan uti i s some of the best investment firms in Canada 1 Shortfall significant Fundin" ic~it $4-3.6 Million 0 December Def $31 million million 93, 200ro - Deficit $147 Dm r projected er . c 71 v 01 Nareement 3112()09 MemOrandu 11 to Decembef f e ~ict'°'n abenef~t t~cn from cure ~ tqo ~ r o ee ~~p I11itifln in f row - 2.8 Mill e 0 ~ ~~~c~e ed 8 Million in ~ ent red u i~n it ' s additional ter ' llion ~l() ftr in 2()e ccntrr bUt Fmployee ~ncrea ch Ilion r~ March Gontr~but'cn per~c ~ ello~, h . cn c~. n red . went tc f cern,tt . I Meowrandom of A.Sr t aad gg7-grJ;m: 'liar City of Saar Jobe (M. Z-o-fcr) AND: CUpEL4cA4B6(",015 l m ade,61d rrlt lion of tbe City arSeiht John EtnpioY- peO°Q° J'iffi fate l a n [3ecws$bcr A J, hrs d"'°f° ° a~'aA~ fSt.ndfng slwn tall an a Pltn a,rd astveeeybuds,.:~; whm"s m aat> F ica at imY a fp+gi0~d of Of the PM"aeo ibe Employer h, legal q*mib&ty 10 vu Y`+ S w PEY W thlr funding uborifa =td, ttrrnll rKm{QUr~63°0i0d of tho Pima ft wL pwks f ltoacrcityt-OWYoca.md: dtoartJw whose is m eff- to pretaet the Pmvisiot5c of the Pttm ad Ja t a Mcm, h° J challcAgc ttZing fazed by the EtttPlo7`ercfia drm thinz fiatkttg tha itnPart arw of finding a sUrtd salutwn with the, FwPloYcr in adtsssing sttattWt. 'ihstrarn ]f ~ ~ yttare ras will be tta m us ` "n ~'eArJ; brnafita P-"ided for l& ft Dwcz-bO 31, 2009, 5'h Pisrt dsasnE tttoo yew posat tha Etapiaya aW'~ PVP- 'the tJtvrmt.nti codmtao iex mm1» to r ,I, z" da Gtt hr rt,lrncr ev it4ing f ro`nu la tMSaPQiatmdes Pmf tae royutreaaeaq or1Jm pmaen s-tW Ad• End: P:otwithalm4mgihe ptu.'tsttyns of the Plan, enpioyxt znnmttutitnts to flue pism WitI be tcfSeutive! W Gtr a 1 ° of 1~ 2W7 i,,,,,.:....1by7°1ofPmsinz;ab;eFarniagi Card d tf:e canttftlUtipts bthtrw°sse r~vitcd [TM tbt 1xmpioyct fb Card ha 006 rUTAtts4cfisitatcy;suchaddtt'.ona1EmPtovv wntrihfttwoa"i be ao&*cLed btothe fry. a Dtsp Wt 5 urnir.Pa'a! h rt. ttta-.sft~. mdi dbyftU-01 v'm[rstnnzae+.~ ; v ...J FaflP{o7'tc rzumv ba(man wilt tvygdttu,e €ru a PcttD4 eTthsec7ra[s or until The time n t5w Piat'.'s gains°cor'crm ftmdrsS'd~~Jl ii dimiad+d whirl€avvec cs uaaaG, tatd: vent Period st 4 MPI*r' m~A+sbtttitat* be Kdc then At ra time dti+ng the three , eoatribtdiaas fism the Empleysr, tmd; Tits l aedf amendment to the City of Saiat Jahn pengi of CI O U scrvico cast cwmt CccNJtmivty ly-shaliE 2010 cmpifl5~ contrtbutions will be sd al 50" h o Haut av, or more prtJVidc hotvcv® that in lto event chap @rtPloY~ eonJributiotts be less tltaTi flf pr~orfablc eszrfing6. tmd. to will bepoaatble for making funding Paytsseacs °'toa above the -Me fttr "ll tuu atnotmt cotstribsit by cmplcY- sufficient to catiafy the going with a taimm rogdneeaatla of the plats as "iced ttrAcr the pa3alon Beaefita Ad ccmttita 60V raft of r.5% of p1=4m abltt tatnittp ct mmonraat8 in 2010, &ad; FP W,11 will c Pond with the BOard ofTm'w s of the city of Saint Jahn that sesiou+tvaaid~iou be glvca to tho suggestions EtrtPluy,wPmtdmpimvcquesntag onstobettsGd P oftitG rnade by the G1dsc Unions regarding achtwid asstuaPti valuation of ft p-s- Plan Fo be tsofaplated as al 11-mbar 31, 20%, -d; The Unims will SuPPort all mocndmcaLs roquired to be tuadc tv the City Of Saint John pcnsion Act to effect implr"tmlatia n of Qte taut' of this mgreettcot. and 3,w,2 t M, 00 l,,er September 30, 2007 to 1?cs are oamtti to coastm ,g > of the Platt including dcve1pmuti of a detnil~d look at the lootg-tttat {yttding polity. Daled WO 1 day of f +ut 2007. FOR Tm Et~'t[ LOYM UMON NEGO THE CIYIGCOMlt41' TEE PI r L f 'rl t r~ ~ 1 J _ , W2 f t 1 ~J t L. L -r I' 1 t J P Projected deficit =x'147 mi`l1On ~ $70 ' Tota, deficItreduction Rernaining projected deficit r Letter of Credit Exemption from Repayment Extension of Amortization Period nterest Only Payments Smoothing r a on' payments on city would 77) interest - sags deficit, tie assumptions are M (!L). cielidlt On j the P the e"ec 0 Impa. Vi a d to weig and tb Coun6jj its employees E angel 0n • signers eel) as pe rent eMPWY fits retiree . rr en recent Well P ror i ed ` riticai to recrtAM r~sion benefit i Ceed 1 04 bl Pe e emorale wiii ex Ioye ible for pensi01 mp r,~~in,~ees ei19 14umber 0f 'Honour exist►ng n' 1 'kto fr r.f Proposed pens'00 rnundll and Emsolu on shared i 1 1 1 jIf C: J Il ~hl ~ I 1 Jr li f i