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2011-11-28_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jour1. Call to Order 4 City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, November 28, 2011 Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting 1. Call to Order — Prayer 5:00 p.m. Council Chamber 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Adoption of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 5.1 Commissioner of Finance: Gas Tax Fund (GTF) - 2010 -2013 Capital Investment Plan (Recommendation in Report) 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations/ Presentations 8.1 Cherry Brook Zoo Inc. 2012 Budget Request 8.2 River Road Community Alliance, Inc. 8.3 Saint John Community Arts Board "State of the Arts" Report to Saint John Common Council 9. Public Hearings 10. Consideration of By -laws 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers 12.1 Common Clerk: Committee System form of Governance (Tabled on September 19, 2011) 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 16. Adjournment 2 1. Ouverture de la seance The City of Saint John Seance du conseil communal Le lundi 28 novembre 2011 Comite pl&nier Seance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere 17 It — Salle du conseil 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets 5. Questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil 5.1 Commissaire aux finances : Fonds de la taxe sur l'essence (FTE) — Regime d'investissement de 2010 -2013 (recommandation figurant au rapport) 6. Commentaires presentes par les membres 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations et presentations 8.1 Demande de credits budg&taires de Cherry Brook Zoo Inc. pour 2012 8.2 River Road Community Alliance Inc. 8.3 Conseil d'administration des arts de la communaut& de Saint John: Presentation du rapport sur « Ntat des arts » an conseil communal 9. Audiences publiques 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux 12.1 Greffi &re communale : Mode de gestion du syst &me des comfit &s (point report& a la reunion du 19 septembre 2011) 13. Rapports deposes par les comites 14. Etude des sujets &cartes des questions soumises a 1'approbation du Conseil 15. Correspondance generale 16. Levee de la seance November 23, 2011 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and Member of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Gas Tax Fund (GTF) — 2010 -2013 Capital Investment Plan (Ref. No. 6932.078.000) At a meeting of Common Council held on August 29th, 2011, Council adopted a Four -Year Capital Investment Plan respecting the Gas Tax Fund Agreement for the years 2010 to 2013. The Capital Investment Plan includes a listing of projects totalling $28,365,528 of which $21,151,528 in funding is being sought under the Gas Tax Fund. Upon Council's approval, Staff has submitted the GTF Capital Investment Plan to the Province of New Brunswick. We have received a letter from Bruce Fitch, Minister of Local Government, Province of New Brunswick advising that our submission has been accepted. In order to receive the funds under this program, it is necessary for the Mayor and Common Clerk to sign the Agreement Contract (copy attached). RECOMMENDATION: RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the Agreement Contract (Reference No. 6932.0780.000) under the Canada -New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues for Cities and Communities, which Agreement Contract is attached to November 23, 2011 correspondence in this regard from the City's Commissioner of Finance, the latter having been received by Common Council in open session of November 28, 2011. Respectfully Submitt d" regory J e ns, CGA, MBA Commis io r f Finance SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 41 I wwwsaintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 41 3 AGREEMENT CONTRACT CONTRACT RE: City of Saint John (Reference No. 6932.078.000) Allocation of Funds to Municipalities With respect to your allocation of funds under the Canada - New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues for Cities and Communities, hereinafter referred to as the "Gas Tax Fund (GTF) ", the Department of Local Government, hereinafter referred to as the "Department" agree to transfer to the City of Saint John, hereinafter referred to as the "Municipality" its allocation of the Funds, not exceeding the total allocation of the Funds as follow: Fiscal Year Allocation of Funds 2010 -11 $5,287,882 2011 -12 $5,287,882 2012 -13 $5,287,882 2013 -14 $5,287,882 Total $21,151,528 The Municipality hereby acknowledges that the transfer of Funds to the Municipality is conditional on the Municipality meeting all terms and conditions of the GTF. Use of Funds The Municipality agrees that Funds shall be used only for Eligible Projects as identified in the Municipality's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and solely in respect of Eligible Costs as identified in Schedule "A" and in respect of Ineligible Costs identified in Schedule "B ". The Municipality agrees that the Funds provided under the GTF are to be incremental to the Base Amount of infrastructure expenditures by the Municipality. The Funds may be used to pay up to 100% of Eligible Costs of an Eligible Project. Adjustments and Termination The Municipality shall not alter the scope of their CIP without the prior written consent of the Department. The Municipality shall inform the Department promptly in writing of any reduction in approved CIP costs or of any additional federal, provincial or municipal assistance to be received with respect to an approved CIP, and the Department shall have the right to adjust the amount of the Funds applicable to that CIP to take into account the amount of any such additional assistance that is to be received. In the event that the Municipality decides to terminate a project included in a CIP, the Municipality shall advise the Department, in writing, within 30 days of the termination. 2 4 Conditions Payments to the Municipality shall not be made unless: a) the Department is in receipt of Funds from the Government of Canada; b) the Municipality has submitted a CIP, including any subsequent revisions to the CIP, that meets the requirements of the GTF, including all environmental requirements; c) the Municipality is in compliance with all terms and conditions of the GTF, including all environmental and reporting requirements. Municipal Reporting The Municipality shall submit an annual report to the Department consistent with the requirements of the GTF, which may include without limitation the following: a) any information necessary for the Department to report to the Government of Canada as required under the GTF, including the information described in Schedule "C" (Audit and Reporting); b) information respecting the environmental outcomes, related to cleaner air, cleaner water and greenhouse gas emission reduction and measurable benefits achieved through the use of Funds as indicated in the Municipality's CIP; and c) a separate accounting for the Funds received by the Municipality. In addition to the foregoing, this offer is subject to the following terms and conditions: This offer is governed by the laws of the Province of New Brunswick. All applicable labour, environmental and human rights legislation and standards shall be respected. 2. With respect to environmental legislation, the project may be subject to, among others, the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation (New Brunswick Regulation 87 -83) under the Clean Environment Act. This Regulation contains a list of undertakings found in Schedule A of the Regulation, which are required to be registered and screened to determine whether a full Environmental Impact Assessment is warranted. If the project requires registration, a determination on the project must be obtained from the Minister of Environment prior to any work on the actual project beginning. 3. No public announcement of an activity under this Agreement shall be made by the Municipality without the prior consent of the Department. 4. The Municipality shall not change the scope of any project in the CIP without the prior consent of the Department. 5. If costs have been incurred prior to January 1St 2009 with respect to the development of the project(s) presented in the CIP, these costs are not eligible under the GTF Agreement. 6. The applicant shall allow any authorized representative of the Province of New Brunswick or any member of the Oversight Committee or his or her representative reasonable access to the project site to inspect and assess project progress, to review all records and accounts maintained and to carry out the evaluation process of the GTF. 3 5 7. Keep proper and accurate accounts and records, including invoices, statements, receipts and vouchers in respect of all Eligible Projects for which Funds are received, for at least three (3) years after termination of the GTF and, upon reasonable notice, provide access to the Government of Canada or the Department to the accounts and records. 8. No member of the House of Commons, the Senate of Canada or the Legislative Assembly, their staff, or their immediate family members will be admitted to any share or part of any Contract made pursuant to this Agreement or to any benefit arising therefrom. 9. All operating costs are to be borne by the Municipality and satisfactory financial arrangements must be in place to do so. 10. The Municipality shall indemnify and save harmless the parties to this agreement and their Ministers, officers and employees from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs of any kind based upon any injury or death of a person or damage to or loss of property arising from any willful or negligent act, omission or delay on the part of the third party or its servants or agents in carrying out the contract. 11. Title to all land required for the project will be held in the Municipality's name, and ownership for all other assets required for the project shall be vested in the Municipality for a period of 10 years from the project completion date. In the event that, at any time within ten (10) years from the date of completion of the project, the Municipal Infrastructure resulting from an Eligible Project, any asset constructed, rehabilitated or improved, in whole or in part with Funds contributed under the terms of the GTF, is sold, leased, encumbered or otherwise disposed of other than to the Government of Canada, the Department, a Crown corporation of New Brunswick, another Municipality or Municipalities, or a corporation controlled by Municipality or Municipalities, the Municipality in receipt of Funds hereby undertakes to repay the New Brunswick Regional Development Corporation, on demand by the Department, a proportionate amount of the Funds contributed by the Department on behalf of the Government of Canada as follows: a) Infrastructure disposed of within 2 years of eligible project completion: Municipality repays 100% of the Funds; b) Infrastructure disposed of between 2 and 5 years of eligible project completion: Municipality repays 55% of the Funds; and c) Infrastructure disposed of between 5 and 10 years of eligible project completion: Municipality repays 10% of the Funds. The Municipality agrees to notify the Department in writing as soon as practicable of any transaction triggering the above - mentioned repayment. The Department may redirect Funds returned to the New Brunswick Regional Development Corporation by a Municipality to an alternate use by Municipalities that meets the eligibility requirements of the GTF. 4 6 12. The Municipality will be responsible for arranging the engineering design, calling of public tenders and awarding of the contract to the successful bidder, and overall management of the contract. The Municipality will adhere to the Public Purchasing Act and the spirit and principles of the Crown Construction Contracts Act and Regulations. 13. In the event of a breach of any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement Contract by the Municipality, no further contributions shall be made by the Department towards the Municipality's CIP. 14. The Municipality will ensure permanent signage is installed at the location of Eligible Projects receiving investments under the GTF, at its own cost, prominently identifying the Government of Canada's investment and including the Government of Canada's word mark as per Schedule "D ". Where there is no fixed location for such signage, such as a transit vehicle, a prominent marker will recognize the Government of Canada's contribution. All signs /plaques will be located in such a way as to be clearly visible to users, visitors and /or passersby. 15. This offer is made pursuant to the Canada - New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues for Cities and Communities and therefore all relevant provisions of the program shall apply. This offer will remain open for acceptance for 60 days from its cover letter date. Please indicate agreement with the contents of this Agreement Contract, together with Schedule "A ", "B", "C ", and "D" by signing the enclosed copy and returning it to us. Please retain the duplicate copy for your files. No funds will be advanced to the Municipality until we receive the signed document. Sylvie vesque- nn Deputy-Minister Department of Local Government This offer for agreement #6932.078.000 accepted this day of 2011. Witness Mayor Clerk 7 (Corporate Seal) 5 Return to: Andre Chenard Director Community Infrastructure Branch Department of Local Government PO Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E313 51-11 SCHEDULE "A" Eligible Costs 1 Project Costs Eligible costs, as specified in each contribution agreement, will be all direct costs which are, in the Government of Canada's opinion, properly and reasonably incurred and paid by an Eligible Recipient (the Municipality) under a contract for goods and services necessary for the implementation of an Eligible Project. Eligible costs may include only the following: a) the capital costs of acquiring, constructing or renovating a tangible capital asset and any debt financing charges related thereto except for buildings acquired with the purchase of land; b) reasonable fees paid to professionals, technical personnel, consultants and contractors specifically engaged to undertake the surveying, design, engineering, manufacturing or construction of a project infrastructure asset and related facilities and structures; c) the costs of environmental assessments, monitoring, and follow -up programs as required by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act; or a provincial/ territorial equivalent; and d) the costs related to strengthening the ability of New Brunswick Communities to develop Integrated Community Sustainability Plans. 1.1 Administrative costs That portion of funds representing interest earned may be used to pay for administrative costs. 7 D SCHEDULE "B" Ineligible Costs Costs related to the following items are ineligible costs: a) Eligible Project costs incurred before January 1, 2009; b) services or works that, in the opinion of the Department, are normally provided by the Eligible Recipient or a related party; c) salaries and other employment benefits of any regular employees of the community applicant; d) a Eligible Recipient's overhead costs, its direct or indirect operating or administrative costs, and more specifically its costs related to planning, engineering, architecture, supervision, management and other activities normally carried out by its applicant's staff, e) costs of feasibility and planning studies for individual Eligible Projects except for capacity building projects; fj taxes for which the Eligible Recipient is eligible for a tax rebate and all other costs eligible for rebates; g) costs of land or any interest therein, and related costs; h) cost of leasing of equipment by the New Brunswick Community; i) routine repair and maintenance costs; j) legal fees; k) administrative costs incurred as a result of implementing this Agreement, subject to Schedule "A ", 1.1 above; and 1) audit and evaluation costs. 8 10 SCHEDULE "C" Audit and Reporting Annual Expenditure Report The Annual Expenditure Report will report on: • the amounts received from the Department under the GTF; • the Base Amount of the Municipality for the year in question; • amounts paid by the Municipality in aggregate for Eligible Projects; and • amounts held at year end by the Municipality in aggregate to be paid for Eligible Projects. The Annual Expenditure Report will also include the following information: A listing of all Eligible Projects carried out under the Capital Investment Plans that has been accepted, indicating the location, investment category, amount and identity of all sources of funding, the nature of the investment and the cumulative investments made for each Eligible Project. Annual Outcomes Report The Annual Outcomes Report will report on, including information on the degree to which the investments have actually contributed to the objectives of cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced GHG emissions. The Annual Outcome Report will also, at a minimum, include the following information: • Project descriptions • Expected outcome(s) • An update on the progress of each project • Results or progress identified through the monitoring program (Using the appropriate data or parameters to demonstrate how the projects are contributing to the overall objectives of the GTF Agreement -- cleaner air, cleaner water and lower greenhouse gas emissions) • Expected completion dates The outcome reports will be summarized and included in a provincial report required by the federal government regarding the use of the funds made available to New Brunswick through the GTF Agreement. 11 SCHEDULE "D" Signage & Tender Call In an effort to have uniform standards applied to all matters concerning the Canada - New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues and the Provincial Gas Tax Transfer Top -up Fund, we ask you to adhere to the following example for any permanent signage or tender calls issued for projects funded under the agreement. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Canada - New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues for Cities and Communities Entente Canada — Nouveau - Brunswick sur le transfert des recettes tirees de la taxe federale sur 1'essence aux villes et aux collectivites (project name / nom du projet) (name of recipient / nom du recipiendaire) Cm11#1 a BNew Nouveau New The permanent signage or tender documents should include the following statements: "This project is being implemented pursuant to the Canada - New Brunswick Agreement on the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues for Cities and Communities and is being financed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement." o Ce projet est mis sur pied en vertu de 1'Entente Canada — Nouveau - Brunswick sur le transfert des recettes tirees de la taxe federale sur Fessence aux villes et aux collectivites, et est finance selon les modalites et conditions de la presente entente. » 10 12 Cherry Brook Zoo Fiscal 2012 Budget Request Documentation Letter of Request Budget Summary Sheet Budget Rationale — [Pages 1 -71 2010 Audited Statement 9/9/2011 13 I His Worship the Mayor Ivan Court and Members of Common Council PO Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 4V1 September 9, 2011 Dear Mayor Court and Councillors, Vanished Kingdom The enclosed documents are submitted in support of a request from Cherry Brook Zoo Park for municipal funding in the year 2012 to offset the projected deficit as shown in the Golf Tiger Ciavvs Mini Golf budget summary sheet and accompanying budget rationale. Cherry Brook Zoo is a unique business within Greater Saint John being the only Zoo in 901 Foster Thurston Drive this area of the province — one of only two in the Atlantic region - and one of the few Saint John, NB E2K 51-19 attractions in our area that is predominately kid - oriented, family - friendly and with strong cross - generational appeal. This unique positioning will be especially important as the 506 .634 .1440 City welcomes the Disney cruise line. It is the intent of the Zoo's Board and Directors to noahsark @rogers.com take advantage of this unique positioning as part of a significant redevelopment www.cherrybrookzoo.com programme in 2012. Cherry Brook Zoo is a well -loved community asset that for generations has been BOARD OF supported by the area residents and visitors. It stands at a cross roads in 2012 — a year of required national re- accreditation and a year when its ability to reduce deficit through TREISTEFS re- allocation of capital funds will be severely diminished. Lynn Smith Chair Sam Vice Chair John S. Mackay Past Chair J. (Rory) Grant Stephen Justason, DVM Theresa Mullin Brian D. Munro Alice O'Neill Mac Trueman Maggie Zed DIRECTORS Leonard M. Collrin Chief Administrative Officer Lynda M. Collrin Ex Officio These two closely - linked factors have led the Board of Trustees to embark on a process of analysis and re- development that will clarify, focus and research key developments and prospects for the future of Cherry Brook Zoo. This process will provide a framework for business choices over the coming two years to maximize long -term benefit to the Zoo and to the community. Assurance of financial stability for this community asset that belongs to the people of Greater Saint John is a key responsibility of the Board of Trustees. With this in mind, work will be undertaken with respect to re- shaping the Zoo business plan to reflect a greater emphasis on fundraising. At the same time, efforts will be undertaken to measure community understanding of the Zoo's charitable status and to grow awareness of this within the community. The Board is conscious of the operational gap that will continue to grow in the short -term even as the facilities and programs offered are improved. At the same time, it is confident that linking new strategies and operation to produce sound business outcomes will in the long term assure that future generations will continue to benefit from having this unique Zoo in their community. The Board of Trustees requests the opportunity to make a presentation to the Saint John City Council that will clarify its budget request and rationale and elaborate on its future plans to grow the best little Zoo in Canada! Respectfully submitted, Lynn Smith Chair, Board of Trustees, Cherry Brook Zoo A Registered 'ncorpd4ted Nola- Profit Charitable Organization (1977) f Brook Zoo Inc. Summary Statement of Q Budgets Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Revenues & Disbursements Budget Operating Y/E Budget Operating Y/E Budget Budget Budget _ Revenues_ _ Submitted Audited Submitted Forecast Submitted Forecast Forecast for 2010 2010 for 2011 2011 for 2012 2013 2014 Gate Income/ Friends of the Zo Donations (excluding bequests) Retail _Sales _ $151,794 $145,095 $152,000 $140,000 $152,000 $152,000 $152,000 $45,000 $56,471 $40,000 $48,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $30,000 $32,554 $35,000 $30,000 $35,000 $35,000 $.A5,000 Canteen/ Parties/ Seminars $21,000 $30,936 $38,000 $18,000 $38,000 $38.000 $39,000 Spec. Event - Fund Raising $45,000 $43, 775 $42,000 $54,000 $42,000 $42,000 $42.000 Miniature Golf $13,000 $10,600 $13,500 $10,000 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 Sub total revenue $305,794 $319,431 $320,500 $300,000 $320,500 $320,500 $320,500 Disbursements_ Wages/Employee Benefits $207,425 $227,099 $224,000 $225,250 $226,685 $226,685 $226,685 Workers Comp. PropertyTaxes Heat/Lights /Power $3,000 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $8,232 $8,490 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $24,500 $19,126 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 Telephone _S_ e_ rvice_s $5,500 $5,500 $5,100 $5,500 $5,100 $5,100 $5,100 Uniforms $1,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 Animal Purchase $20,000 $510 $20,000 $12,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 Animal Care - medical $10,000 $5,821 $10,000 $5,800 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Animal Feed $18,500 $15,727 $18,500 $16,000 $18,500 $18,500 $18,500 Vehicle Costs (gas, repairs, ins ) $15,000 $15,248 $15,000 $15,500 $15,000 $15,004 $15,000 Professional Memberships $3,758 $7,132 $3,600 $4,000 $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 Training & Development $6,000 $3,391 $6,000 $4,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 Repairs & Maintenance Miniature Golf $25,000 $30,340 $25,000 $27,000 $28,500 $28,500 $28,500 $3,500 $425 $2,500 $500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 Advertising & Promotion $15,000 $10,071 $15,000 $5,250 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Bank Charges - all accounts $3,788 $5,255 $4,200 $5,000 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 Professional Fees Insurance (property & liability) $5,500 $5,695 $5,500 $7,003 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $11,000 $9,608 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11:000 $11,000 Office & Administration $15,000 $21,666 $15,000 $18,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Miscellaneous Fundraising /Special Events Canteen/ Birthday /Seminars $1,000 $2,189 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $8,000 $4,055 $8,000 $8,500 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $10,500 $17,250 $13,500 $9,000 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 Equipment Retail purchases $6,500 $2,272 $6,500 $3,000 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $16,000 $16,472 $15,000 $12,750 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Truck Bank Loan /interest Security (non equpm_ ent) Building Fixtures _ Sub total disbursements $6,000 $5,730 $5,550 $5,700 $5,550 $5,550 $5.550 $6,185 $0 $6,185 $0 $6,345 $3,500 $455,888 $449,517 $470,535 $439,653 $470,535 $470,535 $470,535 Net Operational ($150,094) ($130,086) ($150,035) ($139,653) ($150,035) ($150,035) ($130.035) City of Saint John Grant Quispamsis - Donation Rothesay - Donation_ _ _ Year End/ Deficit $60,000 $60,000 $5,000 $5,000 $11,000 ($150,094) ($65,086) ($1 035) ($63,653) Cherry Brook Zoo 2012 Budget Rationale:���- fat:s�w BUDGET LINE I NOTES Summary statement/totals for Revenue does not include: (a) Wage reimbursement amounts for summer students from Provincial, Federal and Aboriginal programs plus Workability (2010 = $40,522). This is essentially a "money in /money out "item. (b) Dollar value of volunteers — approximately 5000 man hours are donated annually in support of zoo activities especially in positions related to revenue - generating special events, repairs and maintenance, catering and animal enrichment. Grants from the City of Saint John for 2010 and 2011 are placed at the bottom of the budget sheet to show impact on the net operational deficit. Similarly donations from the towns of Rothesay and Quispamsis are shown for the years granted. General Notations In the coming months, the Zoo Board will be undertaking a renewed revenue analysis with a focus on deficit reduction, rebuilding and sustainability. The intent is development of a new fundraising strategy with concentration on raising the levels of donations and initiating new, sustainable fund raising events. This thrust will see allocated human resources to support such efforts. Because new strategies will be in the developmental stages and ongoing in 2012, it is difficult to forecast any substantial increase in revenues at this time. As a result the operational budget submission does not reflect a major increase. Budgets for years 2012 — 2014 are based on the projected revenues and disbursements for 2011, plus or minus 2.5% and subject to adjustment due to placement of the Zoo under the Regional Facilities Commission and the impact of new fundraising initiatives. Final visitation numbers and gate revenue is expected to be down approximately 4% in 2011. Current figures available from the NB Department of Tourism and Parks show a provincial decline for the category of 5 %. (The same NB tourism figures in 2010 had a drop of 6% from 2009; Cherry Brook Zoo had a 4.5 % drop.) Gate Revenue & Like a majority of attractions and tourism operators in the province, Visitation especially outdoor venues, the record number of rain days this year has negatively impacted attendance at Cherry Brook Zoo. The forecast for a very rainy fall means it is not likely the percentage figures will improve by year end. The drop in visitation would have had a more significant impact on gate revenue except for the decision in early July to increase rates for certain admittance fees, the first such increase in manv vears. Rates for Zoo C 16 and miniature golf were maintained. Although the introduction of a City Transit Route to the Zoo has been welcomed, the increase in very fast moving traffic along the Sandy Point /Foster Thurston thoroughfare continues to pose a safety hazard for any who might attempt to cross that road_ In the afternoon, because the bus route switches direction, it is necessary for people using transit to make this dangerous crossing. For safety reasons, we do not encourage seniors or Continued... anyone with children coming to the Zoo to use this public transit in the Gate Revenue & afternoon. Visitation Donations While there has been some increase in visits by cruise ship passengers, it is limited and not what was anticipated from advertising expenditures. 2012 will see the Board developing new strategies, especially utilizing the Disney connection, in efforts to draw more of the cruise traffic to the Zoo. Also to be examined are alternative transportation methods and how the Zoo might be able to establish a presence in the uptown area during cruise days, Declining visitation is also reflected in website traffic for 2011. Analysis of figures for referring websites appears to indicate that lower prominence of the Zoo web link on various sites results in fewer hits on cherrybrookzoo.com. This has reduced our ability to promote the Zoo using this cost effective measure and we intend to re- examine our web /social media strategies for 2012. YE 2010 audited figures indicate the amount for general donations (monthly sponsor amounts and other cash donations) was $56,471. This represents an increase of 35% over the previous year. Increased media coverage of Zoo related matters appears to have been a primary stimulus for the increase. Recognizing the often unpredictable nature of donations, and the growing competition in Greater Saint John for donation dollars, for the current fiscal year a donation revenue line of $40,000 was submitted. We now anticipate that this will be surpassed by roughly 25 %. For year 2012, we feel it is reasonable to again predict $40,000 and feel the new fundraising initiatives might significantly impact this figure. There were no estate bequests in 2010 hence any increase in the Growth and Enhancement Fund. While this Fund is intended for capital expenditures, a Board resolution allows for its use when required to offset annual operational deficits. Unfortunately, this has been the case for the past decade — money intended to 'grow the Zoo' and replace aging structures has be used to 'keep the gates open'. In the past seven years approximately $490,000 has been taken from the Growth & Enhancement Fund for purposes of deficit reduction, an amount that would have been sufficient to build a much needed new primate house ...which would have had a significant impact on visitation numbers and hence revenue. 17 Retail Sales While an increase in retail sales had been anticipated last year, the lower visitation numbers due to weather also negatively impacted this source of revenue by a drop of approximately 17 %. There is a direct link between visitation and sales. As shown in the 2010 audit, there was dramatic growth in that year for this category, resulting in more than a 40% increase in revenue for this line. This increase was due primarily to growth in seminar bookings, with the City of Saint John booking approximately 30 such events. The Zoo forecast for year -end 2011 anticipates a dramatic drop, due mainly Seminars, to drastic cut in City bookings, from 30 seminars /meetings to 1 to date. Canteen, & Discussion with city staff over reasons for the decline indicate no Parties dissatisfaction with the Zoo services but rather an overall decline in the city seminar /meeting schedules. While an increase in the number of birthday parties has had some minor mitigating effect on lost revenue, it is apparent that the Zoo will need in 2012 to greatly increase its profile among other businesses and organizations needing affordable, enjoyable facilities. We anticipate these efforts should restore the revenue line. The budget line for 2011 forecasts a 30% increase in Y/E revenue for this category over the budget submission. This in part is due to the success of the first Safari Casino auction organized in partnership with Winterfest 2011. Special The Board is very cognizant of the challenges placed on local fundraising by Event/Fundraising the impact of much larger entities with great fundraising budgets. Because all draw "from the same pool" of generosity in Greater Saint John, the success of one may impact another. That being said, it is felt that the Zoo must become more aggressive and focused on annual fundraising, and begin structuring plans for a future capital campaign as well. This could significantly alter future budget forecasts. The Zoo Board continues with efforts to move forward on the 2008 City motion regarding placing the Zoo under Regional Facilities Commission. Success in this endeavour will meet the financial stability requirement required by CAZA for continued accreditation. The process for re- accreditation, including application and site inspections, cannot be put off any longer and must take place in 2012. Financial support from the City of Saint John combined with that from Rothesay and Quispamsis will serve to reduce the projected 2011 deficit by 55% or $76,000. This will leave an outstanding deficit of approximately $63,650 is in the range of previous years in spite of decreased revenue in 2011. This amount will need to be covered by withdrawl from the Growth and Enhancement Fund placing it at a dangerously low level for any future deficit reduction let alone allowing for even a minimum of infrastructure upgrade. Such a low fund will negatively impact the Zoo application for re- accreditation by CAZA. The Zoo Board recently has made a formal request to appear before the Regional Facilities Commission. in Cherry Brook Zoo 2012 Budget Rationale: BUDGET LINE NOTES This budget line reflects costs for full -time and part -time staff only and does not include those summer students whose wage costs are reimbursed. While the Board had hoped to reduce this budget line, cut backs in the number of student employee hours granted required the Zoo itself to pay directly to make up the staffing need. ($6080). In order to make some reduction in costs, the decision was made to reduce the employee benefits plan by eliminating vision care. In addition, anticipated April increases in minimum wage make any reduction unlikely. Minimum wage has risen approximately 35% in the past five years. Wages, MERCs & Benefits Although it might appear that the percentage of wage - related costs to overall expenditure (51%) is high, it is because everything possibly has been trimmed from the remaining expenditures thus driving up the percentage. The zoo staff continues to be at a minimum number of employees for safe operation and adequate care of the animals. Staff levels are far less than even a decade ago which is felt most strongly in the areas of maintenance and security personnel. Staff is paid at rates below industry standards and no overtime which is often required is paid. The 2012 focus on new programs and fundraising will link any additional staffing costs to amounts to be generated and an increase in volunteer support where possible. Due to being in a deficit position, the Zoo did not make any animal purchases as budgeted in 2010. For 2011, a budget amount was set at $20,000 to replace aging stock that had died and to provide mates for single animal exhibits. The Board felt it essential to bring in animals to maintain the Zoo collection. At the same time, on the advice of its Directors, the Board supported a move toward making Cherry Brook Zoo an expanded breeding facility. It is felt these Animal moves will lead the zoo to move forward as an attractive tourism /community Purchases asset in Greater Saint John, Recognizing the financial restraints imposed by lower than expected revenues, the Directors worked tirelessly to obtain the maximum benefit from limited dollars. Through stringent negotiation, and trading on its excellent reputation with other Canadian Zoos, Cherry Brook Zoo has been able to acquire a significant number of animals, including transport, for $8000 less than budgeted. The animals to arrive in the fall of 2011 include: 19 • Breeding pair of Grant Zebras • Breeding pair of Nilgai (Blue Bull — common to northern India and Pakistan) • Group of mouflon sheep, including breeding pair • Female black - handed spider monkey ( a mate for Lucas) • 2 male calimico monkeys (potential mates for April) • The Calimico, Charlie, will be moved to another Zoo for breeding as part of the Species Survival Plan. Continued— The Zoo's male Debraza who has been alone since his mate died over Animal a year ago will be moved to a Zoo that has a companion for him. Purchases • Although there was an offer to sell a breeding pair of ruffed lemurs that might occupy this enclosure, the Zoo declined the offer due to financial restrictions at this time. g The acquisition budget for 2012 has been set at $20,000 as the need to replace aging stock continues while costs of acquisition and transportation increase. In 2012 the Board intends to launch a naming program for new animals that may stimulate larger donations or increase bequests. The 2010 budget line for repairs and maintenance exceeded the $25,000 allocation by approximately 20% due mainly to the rising costs of replacing aging infrastructure, especially fencing. With a majority of items now past a 30 -year life -span, the need for repairs and replacements continues to grow. Such repairs are essential to maintaining accreditation It should be stressed that this figure does not represent any "new" building" but merely attempting to maintain adequate operational facilities. Stabilized Repairs & funding would allow the Zoo to increase this budget line which would do much Maintenance to enhance visitor experience and animal enrichment. For 2011, the Zoo will come close to making its target for this budget line. This is due in large measure to the generosity of volunteers who have assisted with numerous projects. A major contribution was replacement of the reindeer enclosure through volunteer funding and contribution of skilled carpenters. Because 2012 is an accreditation year, the Board will seek to generate funds beyond the $20,000 budget line to address structural issues prior to inspection in late 2012. 20 Memberships Cherry Brook Zoo continues to promote its operation through paid memberships in the following organizations (some prior memberships were not renewed in order to trim budget) : • Saint John Board of Trade • Kennebecasis Valley Chamber of Commerce • A La Carte (marketing network of local tourism partners) • TIANB (Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick) Professional Membership Fees paid at the national /international level include the following: • CAZA, Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums • AZA, American Association of Zoo and Aquariums • WAZA, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums • NARG, Nutrition Advisory& Research Group (for Canadian zoological institutions) • IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature • IPPL, International Primate Protection League • ARKS, Animal Record Keeping System, (Global ) • ZIMS, Zoological Information Management System, (Global) The audited figures for Y/E 2010 show a line reduction of $500 from the submitted budget. This cut was made when the cost for repairs and maintenance rose by that amount. For year 2011, another reduction (from $15,000 to $5000) in this line was made for two reasons: 1. Continuous poor weather made short-term advertising less cost - effective 2. Decreased gate revenue combined with increased costs in other budget lines made it essential to cut discretionary dollars to avoid an even larger deficit. Advertising & Promotion Some savings were possible due to receiving graphics support for events such as the Safari Casino through in -kind donation and the use of more cost - effective advertising. Unfortunately the advertising budget remains far below adequate. For example, the Zoo has not been able to afford to advertise in the provincial tourism guide for many years. In spite of an increased emphasis on "cruise advertising" the expenditure has not proven valuable. A majority of cruise visitors to the Zoo find it through online travel review sites. It is hoped that renewed efforts to "connect" with the cruise industry, especially the Disney cruises will prove effective. The Zoo is working to establish a "cruise specific" program that may attract younger cruisers through their parents. 21 Other Cherry Brook Zoo continues to be a community partner, contributing both financial sponsorship and in -kind support (passes and auction prizes) to a wide range of organizations and to area fundraisers including: • Pro Kids • Hestia House • Family Plus • Saint John Police /Sea Dogs Charity Baseball • Belfast Children's Vacation Fund • Big Brothers — Big Sisters • Multicultural Association • St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation (Dragon Boat Races) • Regional Hospital Foundation (various programs) • Breast Cancer Research Fundraising • 1WK Fund Raiser • School Fund Raisers for various Districts 6 & 8 schools • A large number of individual community fund raising events The Cherry Brook Zoo gives out many passes to both the zoo and to the mini golf to support priority Community services Please find enclosed just a few letters to show you that the zoo takes part in sponsoring our communities to the best of our ability. 22 Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint Johan Inc. Financial Statements December 31, 2010 23 Mishaw & Associates Professional Corporation P.O. Box 519, Main Post Office Saint John, N.B. E21, 3Z8 Telephone: (506) 849 -3956 Fax: (506) 849 -3966 May 30, 2011 Auditors' Report To the Trustees of Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. I have audited the statement of financial position of Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. as at December 31, 2010 and the statements of revenue and expenditures, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the organization's management. My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. Except as explained in the following paragraph, I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial. statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many charitable organizations, the organization derives part of its revenue from the general public in the form of donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, my verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the organization and I was unable to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to donation revenues, excess revenue, assets and net assets. In my opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which I might have determined to be necessary had I been able to satisfy myself concerning the completeness of donations referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the organization as at December 31, 2010 and the results of its operations and the changes in its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Accountant 24 Cherry Brock 'goo of Saint John Inc. Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2010 Assets Current assets Cash and term deposits (note 5) Accounts receivable Interest receivable Inventory Property, plant and equipment (note 4) Liabilities Current liabilities Zola 2009 Operating Restricted Fund Funds Total Total 11,459 141,193 152,652 201,276 9,581 - 9,581 19,350 - 586 586 184 10,919 - 10,919 9,503 31,959 141,779 173,738 230,313 39,090 - 39,090 38,830 71,049 141,779 212,828 269,143 Cheques in circulation 18,133 18,133 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 13,173 - 13,173 13,717 Current portion of long -term debt 5,071 - 5,071 4,736 Interfund balance 103,636 103,636 - - Long -term debt (note 5) Net assets Restricted Unrestricted Approved by the Board of Directors 140,013 (103,636) 36,377 18,453 6,846 - 6,846 11,917 146,859 (103,636) 43,223 30,370 245,415 245,415 244,521 (75,810 ) 75,810) 5,748 75,810 245,415 169,605 238,773 71,049 141,779 212,828 269,143 Director Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 25 Director Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. Statement of Changes in Net Assets For the year ended December 31, 2010 Net assets — 13eginning of year Excess revenue (expenditures) for the year Net assets -- End of year 2010 Operating Restricted Fund Funds Total 2009 Total (5,748) ' 244,521 238,773 205,464 (70,062) 894 (69,168) 33,309 (75,810) 245,415 169,605 238,773 Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 26 Cherry Fsl oGk Zoo of Saint john Inc. Statement of Revenue & Expenditures For the year ended December 31, 2010 Revenue Gate Donations Special events Retail sales Building rental and food services Canteen revenue Mini Golf Friends of the Zoo Grant - City of Saint John Grant - Town of Quispamsis Grant - Provincial Government Grant - Federal Government Grant - Aboriginal Garden Workability Environmental Damages Fund Gain on disposal of properly, plant and equipment Other income Interest Expenditures Wages and benefits Heat, light and power Vehicles Feed Retail purchases Mini Golf Insurance Advertising and promotion Office and postage Animal purchases Bank charges and interest Interest on long-term debt Dues and memberships Special events Animal care Miscellaneous Professional fees Repairs and maintenance Property tax Telephone Travel and training Uniforms Canteen expenses Equipment purchase Seminars Building fixtures Amortization Excess revenue (expenditures) for the year 2010 Operating Restricted Fund Funds Total 2009 Total $ $ $ 1 128,440 128,440 129,279 56,471 56,471 138,257 43,775 - 43,775 41,995 32,554 - 32,554 29,467 17,819 17,819 18,983 13,117 - 13,117 14,493 10,599 - 10,599 13,428 16,655 - 16,655 18,083 60,000 - 60,000 50,000 5,000 5,000 - 6,774 - 6,774 9,698 18,817 - 18,817 17,578 8,960 - 8,960 9,677 5,971 - 5,971 - - - - 6,345 - - - 12,500 987 - 987 - - 894 894 1,035 425,939 894 426,833 510,818 271,099 - 271,099 250,790 19,126 - 19,126 20,809 15,248 - 15,248 12,285 15,727 - 15,727 16,515 16,472 - 16,472 15,194 425 - 425 1,221 9,608 - 9,608 9,875 10,071 10,071 4,576 21,666 - 21,666 20,907 510 510 5,081 5,255 - 5,255 4,124 994 - 994 960 7,132 7,132 3,182 4,005 - 4,005 8,052 5,821 - 5,821 8,995 2,189 - 2,189 1,855 5,695 - 5,695 5,195 30,340 - 30,340 22,587 8,490 8,490 8,232 5,500 - 5,500 5,177 3,391 3,391 3,517 1,500 - 1,500 1,906 7,019 7,019 9,179 2,272 - 2,272 5,542 10,231 - 10,231 9,661 6,345 6,345 13,992 9,870 - 9,870 8,100 496,001 - 496,001 477,509 (70,062) 894 (69,168) 33,309 Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 27 Che =y Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2010 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities Excess revenue (expenditures) for the year Item not affecting cash Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Amortization Changes in non -cash working capital balances Accounts receivable Interest receivable Inventory Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred contributions Investing activities Proceeds on disposal Purchase of property, plant and equipment Financing activities Proceeds of long term debt Repayment of long term debt Cheques in circulation Interfund loan Increase (decrease) in cash and term deposits (12,500) 9,870 - 9,870 8,100 (60,192) 894 (59,298) 28,909 9,769 - 9,769 (16,740) 2010 2009 (1,416) - (1,416) (1,393) (544) - (544) Operating Restricted 5,545 Fund Funds Total Total $ $ $ $ (70,062) 894 (69,168) 33,309 (12,500) 9,870 - 9,870 8,100 (60,192) 894 (59,298) 28,909 9,769 - 9,769 (16,740) (402) (402) 1,264 (1,416) - (1,416) (1,393) (544) - (544) 7,466 - - - 5,545 (52,383) 492 51,891 13,961 12,500 (10,130) - 10,130 17,699 10130 - 10130 5,199 - 20,000 (4,736) - (4,736) (3,347) 18,133 18,133 55,753 55,753) - 69,150 55,753 13,397 16,653 6,637 (55,261) (48,624) 25,415 Cash and term deposits - Beginning of year 4,822 196,454 201,276 175,861 Cash and term deposits - End of year 11,459 141,193 152,652 201,276 Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 28 l`he: ry Brook ZOG. of Saiaii- Doha Inc. Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2010 1 Purpose of organization The Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. is a non - profit organization committed to maintaining accreditation standards of the Canadian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums and to maintaining the mandates of conservation, research, education and recreation. The Cherry Brook Zoo of Saint John Inc. is incorporated under the laws of New Brunswick as a not - for - profit organization. The organization is a registered as a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act of Canada and, as such, is exempt from income taxes. 2 Significant accounting policies Fund accounting Revenues and expenses related to operations and zoological park and administrative activities are reported in the Operating Fund. The restricted fund was initially set up in 2005 when the Board of Trustees internally restricted $415,000 of bequests received during the year. These restricted funds have been designated as a contingency fund that may be used under certain circumstances for operational items as determined by the Board of Trustees Revenue recognition The organization follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured. Investment income is recognized as revenue of the appropriate fund when earned. Grant revenue, gate fees and retail sales are recognized as revenue of the Operating Fund when received or receivable. Volunteers' time contributions are not recognized in the financial statements due to difficulty of determining their fair value. Donated materials and services Donated materials and services are recorded at fair market value where the value can be reasonably determined. Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 29 Ciieny Rraok Zoo of Saint Jobn t ;l . Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2010 2 Significant accounting policies (continued) Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian general accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, accounting for doubtful accounts and amortization. Actual results could vary from those estimates. Property, plant and equipment Asset additions fully financed by current revenue are expensed in the year of purchase. Other property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less applicable government assistance and capital donations applied. The cost of assets purchased and expensed to date is $1,938,301 (2009 — $1,938,301). Amortization is provided for on property, plant and equipment using the following annual rates: Building, enclosures and site improvements 5% straight -line Equipment 20% declining balance Vehicles, Mini Golf and displays 20% straight -line Zoo animals Zoo animals are expensed in the year of acquisition. 3 Financial Instruments and Risk Management The organization's financial instruments consist of cash and term deposits, receivables, accounts payable and long -term debt. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that the organization is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair value of receivables and accounts payable approximates their carrying values, due to their short -term nature. Wilshaw & Associates Professional Corporation 30 (2) Cherry R-rook Zoo of Saint John Inc. Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 2010 4 Property, plant and equipment 5 Tenn deposits in the amount of $25,000 are pledged as security on the loan. Repayments in each of the next three years are as follows: Year ending December 31, 2011 2012 2013 6,846 11,917 5,071 5,430 1,416 Wilshaw & ,4ssociates Professional Corporation 31 (3 ) 2010 2009 Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Net $ $ $ $ Buildings, enclosures and site improvements 163,247 163,246 1 1 Equipment 8,385 8,385 - - Vehicles 27,829 5,310 22,519 15,929 Mini Golf 26,061 11,727 14,334 19,546 Displays 5,590 3,354 2,236 3,354 231,112 192,022 39,090 38,830 Long term debt 2010 2009 S $ Term loan of $20,000 with interest at 6.85% repayable in monthly instalments of $478 including interest, due March 04, 2013. 11,917 16,653 Less: Current portion 5,071 4,736 Tenn deposits in the amount of $25,000 are pledged as security on the loan. Repayments in each of the next three years are as follows: Year ending December 31, 2011 2012 2013 6,846 11,917 5,071 5,430 1,416 Wilshaw & ,4ssociates Professional Corporation 31 (3 ) 4 SAINT JOHN berry Brook Zoo, W, r , 4 Mission Statement To achieve and maintain M' Accreditation Standards of the Canadian Association of Zoos and = Aquariums. To achieve financial stability fo the Cherry Brook Zoo. .40 To adhere to the mandates, standards, and the code of ethics of accreditation. To inspire a genuine concern for T` ��- -_ A all animal species. 33 Main Entrance Building 34 _ Retail Gift Shop r Junior Zookeeper Camp Birthday Parties, Seminars & Meetings 00 Ip - Ip - 19. Vanished Kingdom Par r r y 1 1 Miniature Golf Course r r _ _ f _ t rt J� f _ t 36 t rt J� f _ t AIM 36 AIM Spec.ial Events EATS R �T THE 20D ' Aprit 1�, l0arn•4pm � pp Easrer bunny � . ;{ �hacolara Aileei Ike Anernals �unr�y � � Faye Ra�n�ingl Too1h�rusFnes Oe6oLfer2S� I1Fpnl. �{I�S•7 IFLirlax• Sa WG[�r4 �,tCd� 00 941 FaUerThuelan De '3�•l+1 * ww++.Cltierrhraokan,com ill f ha,junafi• Grzrm m P%Mmi • J. TOUR qm,t it ��.7�r lJaars l:P�. +iOU'M o .im rJ � Mbn FM%OWPA � OWE simhEW. * 5FNLkudW * Lk' �s <AG�..r•;f�r. Jen•i.leMyinti, shra�i 3 F�ih,.,a�L4�GhisM ifFppaf i]gAN' 6pw,d! [ w w auat[ m�np 4`rlK as SriJS 37 w The New Arrivals} Black Spider Monkeys Spartan Maggie Nilgai - Ferris & Marie 1 � a r Mouf Ion Sheep Damara Zebra — E SSP Callimico —the rarest of the rare Sponsored by Royden Ferris Estate Rosa London Estate Mai Marie Barton Estate - Rory Grant Maggie Zed Spartan Sports Ltd. SSP Callimico Goldhi 4 � For the young and the young at heart, for the support, for the Volunteers and for the next generation ... U F Lti • l a_ i �4 39 They all care about their Zoo Cherry Brook Zoo Inc. Summary Statement of Operating Revenues & Disbursements Budgets Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Revenues Gate Income/ Friends of the Zoo Donations (excluding bequests) Retail Sales Canteen/ Parties/ Seminars Spec. Event - Fund Raising Miniature Golf Sub total revenue Disbursements Wages /Employee Benefits Workers Comp. PropertyTaxes Heat /Lights /Power Phone, internet, cell Sgrvices Uniforms Animal Purchase Animal Care - medical Animal Feed Vehicle Costs (gas, repairs, ins) Professional Memberships Training & Development Repairs & Maintenance Miniature Golf Advertising & Promotion Bank Charges - all accounts Professional Fees Insurance (property & liability) Office & Administration Miscellaneous n Fundraising /Special Events •jl Canteen/ Birthday /Seminars - Equipment Retail purchases Truck Bank Loan /interest Security (non equpment) Accreditation /Bldg. Fixtures Sub total disbursement, Net Operational City of Saint John Grant Quispamsis - Donation 0 , Rothesay - Donation Year End/ Deficit Budget Operating Y/E Budget Operating Y/E Budget Budget Budget Submitted Audited Submitted Forecast Submitted Forecast Forecast for 2010 2010 for 2011 2011 for 2012 2013 2014 t $151,794 $145,095 $152,000 $140,000 $152,000 $152,000 $152,000 $45,000 $56,471 $40,000 $48,000 $40,000 $40,0001 $40,000 $30,000 $32,554 $35,000 $30,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $21,000 $30,936 $38,000 $18,000 $38,000 $38,000 $38,000 $45,000 $43,775 $42,000 $54,000 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $13,000 $10,600 $13,500 $10,000 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $305,794 $319,431 $320,500 $300,0001 $320,500 $320,500 $320,500 $207,425 $227,099 $224,000 $225,250 $226,685 $226,685 $226,685 $3,000 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $2,600 $8,232 $8,490 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $8,300 $24,500 $19,126 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $5,500 $5,500 $5,1001 $5,500 $5,100 $5,100 $5,100 $1,000 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,5001 $1,500 $20,000 $510 $20,000 $12,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $10,000 $5,821 $10,000 $5,800 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $18,500 $15,727 $18,500 $16,000 $18,500 $18,500 $18,500 $15,000 $15,248 $15,000 $15,500 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $3,758 $7,132 $3,600 $4,000 $3,600 $3,600 $3,600 $6,000 $3,391 $6,000 $4,000 $6,000 $6,000 $6,000 $25,000 $30,340 $25,000 $27,000 $28,500 $28,500 $28,500 $3,500 $425 $2,500 $500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $15,000 $10,071 $15,000 $5,250 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $3,788 $5,255 $4,200 $5,0001 $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $5,500 $5,695 $5,500 $7,003 $5,500 $5,500 $5,500 $11,000 $9,608 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $11,000 $15,000 $21,666 $15,000 $18,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $1,000 $2,189 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $8,000 $4,055 $8,000 $8,500 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $10,500 $17,250 $13,500 $9,000 $13,500 $13,500 $13,500 $6,500 $2,272 $6,500 $3,000 $6,500 $6,500 $6,500 $16,000 $16,472 $15,000 $12,750 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $6,000 $5,730 $5,550 $5,700 $5,550 $5,550 $5,550 $6,185 $0 $6,185 $0 $6,345 $3,500 $455,888 $449,517 $470,535 $439,653 $470,535 $470,535 $470,535 ($150,094) ($130,086) ($150,035) ($139,653) ($150,035) ($150,035) ($150,035) $60,000 $60,000 $5,000 $5,000 $11,000 ($150,094) ($65,086) ($150,035) ($63,653) I, Working Budget 2012 -2014 $ 150,000.00 $ 40,000.00 $ 34,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 45,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ 311,000.00 $ 223,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 8,300.00 $ 22,000.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ 18,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 3,600.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 28,500.00 � $ $ 8,000.00 $ 4,200.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 11,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ $ 15,000.00 $ 5,550.00 $ 430,650.00 $(119,650.00) r t - f _ J LLm7T River Road Com�� � n� ry Alliant =, - y,,,,�B��mor Aca Morna Ketenec J�laVt4ne off 1: i ate Passage through our community: • Walking•:. mAl .: �__ 'Al • Drivi ,....,Community In _ Ve ent • Planning •: Decision Making jpt . 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WIrN 4. .4s. king Al * ;', �•i Jv .mss_: �, • ; ti.! , s , •� ' Al r igh P Vp � ` .. �_�---_--_-_'- Polo ` I I Zvi 9 1 k �� N� == - - ~ qlpi�mo p"'Nai �� J a��4• a` � _ ttii" r _ ._r I ��� t f. �� �.ri. X- � � � �� _ _, � r fd• -'� • ' _ .� a� •II1A1I[t •IIIIIIIIIIIII■KC i, ;m TAlk '[4 •Is[:4NIt: Rive Rc--,id Cnrrmuf�� cy www.rrcaonline.ca #i f. h ' . `° J wl ft it R SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY ARTS BOARD "STATE OF THE ARTS" REPORT to SAINT JOHN COMMON COUNCIL November 28, 2011 Every day citizens of Saint John are working hard to contribute to the life, vibrancy and economy of our community. Your financial investment makes an important contribution to the wellness of our cultural economy. In fact, it significantly helps artists leverage support from the private sector, as well as other levels of government that serves to benefit our community, families, and people who live here. The City's adoption of the Arts and Culture Policy in 2005, and it's commitment to public art are keystone elements that contribute to growth in times where financial pressures create difficult balancing acts. Arts and culture will weigh heavily with the implementation of PlanSJ as it deals with the city's changing economies. Your Board is committed to realize the potential that arts and culture can have for the city. SAINT JOHN'S SUCCESSES: - Cultural Capital of Canada designation for 2010 - Saint John 225 Celebrations - `First ever' Saint John Arts Awards Gala - "The Originals," held at Imperial Theatre honouring the value of arts and culture to our community in tune with the Sports and Board of Trade awards. - Saint John Community Arts Funding Program — a small granting program that focuses on emerging artist and projects that benefit the community. 31 Groups received funding this year. - Winning CBC's Maritime's Cultureville contest and being named the top choice as the Maritime region's cultural centre. Over 70 communities participated and only one other New Brunswick municipality made the top ten list - Sackville at position # 8. The City was highlighted in a special half hour broadcast leading up to Culture Days in Canada. - Established the New Brunswick International Sculpture Symposium which we see six stone sculptors create large scale granite artworks over a 6 -7 week period from August 2 to September 15, 2012 at the Coast Guard site. - Participated in Plan SJ and Peel Plaza consultations. - Hosted a strategic planning day gathering feedback from the community on the Boards activities. SAINT JOHN COMMUNITY ARTS BOARD'S 2012 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS: - That the City maintains funding levels to the arts consistent with the previous three years at $80,000 in fiscal year 2012. - That the City seeks means to further integrate arts and culture in its policy initiatives, specifically Plan SJ. - That the City seeks to nurture our changing economies in so far as Saint John's creative economy is already a major source of jobs, and an important avenue for the future growth of our city's workforce. The recent investments in arts and culture have achieved their targets; ongoing and future investments are part of Saint John's economic recovery and will help ensure our long- term prosperity. We make these requests understanding that the current economic situation continues to be difficult and unstable. Your Saint John Community Arts Board is highly motivated to collaborate with Council to ensure that Saint John is one of the best places to invest and innovate. Sustained investment in arts and culture will ensure job stability, help to support the creation of new quality jobs, and maintain Saint John's edge. 74 2012 - AN EXCITING YEAR AHEAD: - Saint John International Sculpture Symposium — Sculpture Saint John will reflect so well on Saint John with cruise ship visitors and tourists. The participating communities of St. George, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Grand Bay - Westfield, and Saint John, as well as UNBSJ will receive a sculpture from this event. - 2nd Biennial Saint John Arts Awards Gala to be held in early June 2012 at the Imperial Theatre. - Policy for monuments, plaques, and public art to be placed along Harbour Passage. - Saint John Community Arts Funding Program ONGOING Your saint John Community Arts Board will continue to work towards providing input, support, and realization of the following important objectives: - Peel Plaza public plaza and public art developments. - Arts Corridor concept - North of Union (Carleton Street and Wellington Row). - Annual report to Common Council — State of the Arts. - Public Art Maintenance Program (including Market Square responsibilities). - Promotion of Maine -New Brunswick MOU on Culture. - Promotion of Percent for Art — City, other governments and private developers. - Post - Secondary Education Facility in arts /culture - related discipline — located uptown. - Municipal Art Collection. - Donations Policy for the City. - Vision 2015 Implementation. - Develop Public Art inventory and brochure. - Board nominations. - Companion brochure to Arts and Culture Policy - King's Square developments (i.e. Paramount Theatre, County Court House, former Bargain Shop) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS David Adams, Chair Saint John String Quartet / Symphony New Brunswick / University of New Brunswick - Saint John Dr. Li -Hong Xu, 1St Vice Chair - Physics Department, UNB Saint John Michael D. Wennberg, Immediate Past Chair - Counsel, Stewart McKelvey Peter Asimakos - Uptown Saint John Inc. Anne Bardou - Parks Canada Stephen Carson - Enterprise Saint John Signe Gurholt - NBCC Saint John Councilor Patty Higgins — City of Saint John Peter Magee - Chiropractor John P. Rocca - Ellerdale Investments Ltd. Stephen Tobias - Saint John Theatre Company Heather White - Brittain - Arts Supporter Kate Wilcott - InterAction Children's Theatre Company 75 September 19, 2011 His Worship Mayor Ivan Court, Deputy Mayor Chase And Councillors Subject: Committee System form of Governance Your Worship, Deputy and Councillors, Over the past several years Council has received presentations from staff and from the City of Fredericton on the Committee System form of Governance. At the April 28th 2008 Council meeting 1St and 2nd readings were given to a by -law respecting this governance system, and a resolution was passed by Council at the November 17, 2008 meeting not to proceed at that time with the committee system. On May 25, 2009 Council directed the Clerk to schedule another presentation on the committee system, and on August 29, 2011 Council directed the Common Clerk, the City Manage and, the City Solicitor to prepare a draft by -law with respect to a committee system of governance. This report and attached slides will review a proposed committee system form of governance for the City of Saint John, and the draft by -law will be reported to Council at a later date. A Standing Committee System for Municipal Government puts more focus on citizen participation, permits Council to concern itself with policy issues, and would align with the recently approved service based organization. Five Standing Committees are proposed, Growth and Development, Urban Environment, Transportation and Environment, Saint John Water, and a Coordinating Committee. Council members will comprise the membership on all the committees, with the chairs of each committee being a member of the Coordinating Committee to be chaired by the Mayor. Some cities operating under a Standing Committee system are: Port Coquitlan, BC, Calgary and Edmunton, AB, Winnipeg, MN, Barry, Kinston, Richmond, Guelph, Hamilton and London, ON, St. John's, NF, Cape Breton Regional Municipality, NS, and Fredericton, NB. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Gormley Common Clerk l� - SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 40 I www saintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1 76 COMMITTEE SYSTEM Proposed New Governance Model for The City of Saint John 77 � � \ Principles of Good Governance Legitimacy & Voice Direction Performance Accountability Fairness U:3 Democratic/ Accessible & Representative Strategic Vision Reponsive/ Efficient Effective & Accountable / Transparent Equity /Rule of Law Common Purpose Clear Direction Clear Accountability Improved Decisions Citizen Participation Better Service Effective /Efficient 79 Potential Benefits and Pitfalls Potential Benefits ► Specialize ► Interests Citizen Input Public Opinion Speed Up Work Informal Atmosphere Participation of Staff Better Decisions Accountability Responsive / Transparent Potential Pitfalls ► Ignore Vision Duplication Effort Fragmented Outlook Buck Passing Neglect Community Interference in Operations Conflict .jurisdiction Time lines Design Pr[ndiples Embrace the principles of good governance Realize desired governance outcomes Focus Council on policy and setting strategic direction Achieve the Community's vision Realize the benefits, avoid the pitfalls 81 Model Features ► Anchored in achieving Community's Vision ► Focused - policy and strategic direction More active /involved roles for Councillors Enhanced public participation More effective decision - making process Improved effectiveness and efficiency in operations Improved accountability and transparency E:% Policy Focused System • Policy... a governing principle, plan or course of action that guides or influences future decisions • Council makes public policy decisions; others implement Policy Adopt budget / set tax rate Adopt visions /goals for community, set strategic direction Adopt policy allowing or prohibiting off - street parking Administration Propose budget, analyze alternatives, spend<limits Deliver services in support of Council's strategic direction Enforce terms policy of parking Political Organization ('0111nlittee of 4N11ole i_:0111111i111 4_:Ie1 k Growth Development 1': o 111111 itte e 4_.41111111i111 '_.411111cil Transportation .+ Environment Committee Urban Environment Committee E:YI City Manager Treasurer Saint Jahn Water Committee Coordinating Committee Committee Composition ► Only members of Council appointed to SPCs ► Mayor is ex- officio member (no vote; no quorum) City Mgr has right to attend all SPC meetings Committee of Whole: All Members of Council Coordinating Committee: Mayor (Chair), Chairs of SPCs Standing Policy Committee: 5 Members of Council E:16'7 Appointments Chairs appointed by Mayor Committee Members appointed by Council Vice Chair elected by Standing Committee Membership A member of Council can only chair one committee at any given time ► A member of Council cannot chair same Committee in consecutive rotations E:101 Committee Rotations ► Chairs are rotated every two (2) years ► Membership is rotated every two (2) years Two (2) Members remain on the Committee with three (3) new Members added Rotation occurs midway through Mandate (June) Appointments according to established process [.*IN Standing Committee Mandates Standing committees make recommendations on policy within a specified mandate Broad mandates define the purpose and authority of each committee 88 Public Presentations ► Public presentations are made at Committee meetings ► The public does Council unless: not make presentations to Required by legislation (i.e.: public hearing) Recommended by a Committee and approved by Council Requests to make public presentations require a written submission to the Clerk IQ* Termination ► Non - performance Personal Agenda Not calling Meetings Not representing views of Committee Not Attending Procedures Rare Occurrence NP] Work Flow Members of Council Citizens Administration i4 Committee_ iI Council ABCs Fundamental Change: Other Stakeholders Access to the Strategic Decision - Making Process is through Committees 01 Work Flow Members of Council Citizens City Manager Common Clerk Common Clerk Council Treasurer 11*1 1 1:> ( -i City Solicitor ABCs Other Stakeholders Committees (COW & Standing Commiees) Standing Committees Committees �`' 92 Administrative Inquiries ► Administrative Inquiry: written request from Committee Member for information /report related to policy Requests made through Committee to City Manager, City Treasurer, City Solicitor and /or Common Clerk CM, CS, CC,CT answers verbally, in writing or commits to written response Only SC makes inquiries of CM, CT,CS and/or CC No authority to make inquiries of CM,CS,CT,CC or employees by Chairs or Committee members �*x] Ad Hoc & Sub-Committees Ad hoc Created by Council to review and develop recommendations for special purposes Report to Council Sub - Committees Created by Standing Committees to review and help develop policy on matters that fall within the mandate Report to Standing Committees 94 Principles of Good Governance Legitimacy & Voice Direction Performance Accountability Fairness � *M Democratic/ Accessible & Representative Strategic Vision Reponsive/ Efficient Effective & Accountable / Transparent Equity /Rule of Law Agencies, Boards & Commissions ► ABCs deliver services on behalf of City ABCs contribute to policy development with recommendations and information City ABCs directly accountable to Council ABCs will report through one or more of the Standing Policy Committees (depending on SPC mandate) ABC mandate, authority, membership, service outputs defined in Terms of Reference Potential to eliminate some 96 Agencies, Boards & Commissions Required reporting to Council through one or more SPCs on: Activities and performance How activities contribute to Council's policy, strategic direction and priorities Budget allocations dependent - reporting, performance, outcomes and alignment with strategic direction Requires individual review to determine real need Councillors should be Governors not ABC members MM Current System: Meeting Type Approximate Time Commitment Total Time Commitment Committee of the Whole 2 hrs /meeting X 2 meetings /month 4 hours per month Council Meeting 4 hrs /meeting X 2 meetings /month 8 hours per month Committee of the Whole (reduced meeting time) 12 hours per month Does not factor in weekly meetings during budget time. Proposed System: Each committee meets once per month. Each councilor serves on 2 committees. Committees Approximate Time Commitment Total Time Commitment Each Committee 1.5 hrs /meeting X 2 meetings /month 3 hours per month Coordinating Committee (4 Chairs of SPC's) 1.5 hrs /meeting X 1 meeting /month 1.5 hours per month Committee of the Whole (reduced meeting time) 1 hr /meeting X 2 meetings /month 2 hours per month Council Meeting (reduced meeting time) 1.5 hrs /meeting X 2 meetings /month 3 hours per month 9.5 hours per month Sample Meeting Schedule: June 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday May 27 28 29 30 31 Jun 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 COW Closed G &D Meeting Council Meeting Titus / Farren / Higgins / Snook / McGuire 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Coordinating UE Meeting Committee McGuire / Mott / (Chairs of SPC's) Snook / Sullivan / Norton 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 COW Closed T &E Meeting Council Meeting Norton / Higgins / Titus / Chase / Court 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SJW Meeting Chase / Sullivan / Court / Mott / Farren SPC — Standing Policy Committee G &D — Growth & Development UE— Urban Environment T &E— Transportation & Environment Off:: SJW — Saint John Water