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2012-12-17_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourr. City of Saint John Common Council Meeting AGENDA Monday, December 17, 2012 6:00 pm Council Chamber Si vous avez besoin des services en francais pour une reunion de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffiere communale au 658 -2862. Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 5. Consent Agenda 6. Members Comments 7. Proclamation 8. Delegations / Presentations 9. Public Hearings 10. Consideration of By -laws 10.1 Third Reading Proposed Zoning By -Law Amendment 12 Fern St 1 -2 1 0 . 1 . 1 Section 39 Conditions 3 - 3 11. Submissions by Council Members 12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers Powered By: ['� � �]E- 1 13. Committee Reports 14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda 15. General Correspondence 15.1 Celebration of National Canoe Day - June 15, 2013 16. Supplemental Agenda 16.1 Third Reading Proposed Fire Protection By -Law 16.2 Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services: 2013 Insurance Renewal 16.3 City Manager: Harbour Clean -Up - Sanitary Lift Station #31 Rights of Way Former Mill Street - PIDs # 55176762 and 55118681 16.4 City Manager: Estate of John Douglas Hazen - Red Head Road 16.5 City Manager: Proposed Public Hearing Date - 78 Prince William Street 16.6 City Manager: Engagement of Engineering Consultants - 2013 Capital Program 16.7 City Manager: Agreement for the Provision of Mobile Cellular Devices 16.8 City Manager: Mispec Park Shore Remediation and Protection - Recommendation for Award of Construction Tender (2012- 081804T) 16.9 King Street East Property Owners - Request to Present 16.10 City Manager: 2013 General Fund Operating Budget (Tabled from Dec 13, 2012) 17. Committee of the Whole 18. Adjournment 2 ., 7 -12 13-18 19 -32 33 -34 35-35 36 -41 42-45 46-48 49-50 51 -65 City of Saint John Common Council Meeting Monday, December 17, 2012 Committee of the Whole 1. Call to Order Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une r6union de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffi6re communale au 658 -2862. Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant to the provisions of section 10 of the Municipalities Act and Council / Committee will make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session: 4:30 p.m. 8t" Floor Boardroom City Hall 1.1 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c) 1.2 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0) 1.3 Legal Matter 10.2(4)(f) 1.4 Employment Matter 10.2(4)(b,j) 1.5 Legal Matter 10.2(4)(f) 1.6 Personal Matter 10.2(4)(b) 3 The City of Saint John Seance du conseil communal Le lundi 17 d6cembre 2012 18 h Salle du conseil Comite pl6nier 1.Ouverture de la seance Si vous avez besoin des services en frangais pour une r6union de Conseil Communal, veuillez contacter le bureau de la greffi&c communale au 658 -2862. Chacun des points suivants, en totalit& ou en partie, peut faire l'objet d'une discussion en priv6 en vertu des dispositions pr&vues a Particle 10 de la Loi sur les municipalites. Le conseil /comit6 prendra une ou des d6cisions a cet 6gard au cours de la seance publique 16 h 30 — Salle de conference, 8e 6tage, h6tel de ville 1.1 Question financi&re — alin&a 10.2(4)c) 1.2 Question relative a 1'emploi — alin6a 10.2(4)j) 1.3 Question juridique — alin6a 10.2(4)f) 1.4 Question relative a 1'emploi — alin&as 10.2(4)b), j) 1.5 Question juridique — alin6a 10.2(4)f) 1.6 Question relative au personnel — alin6a 10.2(4)b) Seance ordinaire 1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere 2. Approbation du proces- verbal 3. Adoption de 1'ordre du jour 4. Divulgations de conflits d'int6rets 5. Questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil 6. Commentaires pr6sent6s par les membres 7. Proclamation 8. D616gations et pr6sentations 9. Audiences publiques 10. Etude des arretes municipaux 10.1 Troisi&me lecture du projet de modification de 1'Arret6 de zonage visant le 12, rue Fern 10.1.1 Conditions impos6es par Particle 39 11. Interventions des membres du conseil 12. Affaires municipales 6voqu6es par les fonctionnaires municipaux 13. Rapports deposes par les comit6s 14. Etude des sujets 6cart6s des questions soumises a Papprobation du conseil 15. Correspondance g6n6rale 15.1 Ce16bration de la Journ6e nationale du canot, le 15 juin 2013 16. Ordre du jour suppl6mentaire 16.1 Troisieme lecture du projet d'arret6 sur la protection contre les incendies 16.2 Commissaire aux services financiers et administratifs : Renouvellement d'assurance pour 2013 16.3 Directeur general : Nettoyage du port — Station de relevement sanitaire n° 31, emprise de 1'ancienne rue Mill (NID 55176762 et 55118681) 16.4 Directeur general : Succession de John Douglas Hazen — Chemin Red Head 16.5 Directeur general : Date proposee pour 1'audience publique visant le 78, rue Prince William 16.6 Directeur g6n6ral : Nomination d'ingenieurs- conseils relativement au programme d'immobilisations de 2013 16.7 Directeur general : Entente relative a 1'approvisionnement de telephones cellulaires 16.8 Directeur general : Restauration et protection de la rive du parc Mispec — Recommandation pour 1'attribution du contrat de construction (2012- 081804T) 16.9 Demande soumise par des proprietaires de la rue King Est de se pr6senter devant le conseil 16.10 Directeur g6n6ral : Budget de fonctionnement du fonds d'administration de 2013 (point reporte de la seance du 13 decembre 2012) 17. Comit6 pl6nier 18. Lev6e de la seance 10, BY -LAW NUMBER C.P. 110 -205 A LAW TO AMEND THE ZONING BY -LAW OF THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Be it enacted by The City of Saint John in Common Council convened, as follows: The Zoning By -law of The City of Saint John enacted on the nineteenth day of December, A.D. 2005, is amended by: 1 Amending Schedule "A ", the Zoning Map of The City of Saint John, by re- zoning a parcel of land with an area of approximately 447 square metres, located at 12 Fern Street, also identified as being PID No. 55166029, from "R -2" One and Two Family Residential to "R -4" Four Family Residential pursuant to a resolution adopted by Common Council under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act. - all as shown on the plan attached hereto and forming part of this by -law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the * day of *, A.D. 2012 and signed by: Mayor/Maire ARRETE No C.P. 110 -205 ARRETE MODIFIANT VARRETE SUR LE ZONAGE DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Lors dune r6union du conseil communal, The City of Saint John a decret6 ce qui suit : L'arret6 sur le zonage de The City of Saint John, d6cr&6 le dix -neuf (19) decembre 2005, est modie6 par: 1 La modification de 1'annexe <A>>, Plan de zonage de The City of Saint John, permettant de modifier la designation d'une parcelle de terrain d'une superficie d'environ 447 metres carr6s, situ6e au 12, rue Fern, et portant le NID 55166029, de zone r6sidentielle- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales << R -2 >> a zone r6sidentielle — habitations de quatre logements « R -4 >> conformement a une resolution adopt6e par le conseil municipal en vertu de Particle 39 de la Loi sur Purbanisme. - toutes les modifications sont indiqu6es sur le plan ci joint et font partie du present arret6. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le present arret6 le 2012, avec les signatures suivantes : Common Clerk/Greffiere communale First Reading - December 3, 2012 Premiere lecture - le 3 decembre 2012 Second Reading - December 3, 2012 Deuxieme lecture le 3 decembre 2012 Third Reading Troisieme lecture - GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES / SERVICES DE DEVELOPPEMENT ET DE CROISSANCE REZONING 1 REZONAGE Amending Schedule "A" of the Zoning By -Law of The City of Saint John ModifiantAnnexe «A» de I'Arrete de zonage de The City of Saint John �a i O 30 u FROM / DE R -2 One And Two Family Residential 1 zone residentielle- habitations unifamiliales et bifamiliales O� TO / A R -4 Four Family Residential 1 zone residentielle- habitations de quatre logements Pursuant to a Resolution under Section 39 of the Community Planning Act Conformement a une resolution adoptee par le conseil municipal en vertu de I'article 39 de la Loi sur l'urbanisme Applicant: Arthur J. Chiasson Location: 12 rue Fern Street PID(s) /NIP(s): 55166029 Considered by P.A.C. /considers par le C.C.U.: Enacted by Council /Approuve par le Conseil: Filed in Registry Office /Enregistre le: By -Law # /Arrete # November 20 novembre, 2012. Drawn By /Creee Par: David Couture Date Drawn /Carte Creee: December 6 decembre, 2012. 2 10.1. 1 Section 39 Conditions — 12 Fern Street That, pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed rezoning of a parcel of land with an area of approximately 447 square metres, located at 12 Fern Street, also identified as being PID Number 55166029, be subject to the condition that the number of dwelling units within the building be limited to a maximum of three. 3 28 November 2012 His Worship Mel Norton and Members of Common Council City of Saint John Your Worship and Councilors: !'Vfuna i "7A A Subject: Celebration of National Canoe Day —June 15, 2013 I� t AAMC. LastJune, the Fundy Paddlers Club, with assistance from Rockwood Park, Maritime DayTripping, and canoe Kayak NB, celebrated National Canoe Day at Lily Lake. We were honored that Deputy Mayor Rinehart gave the welcome. The event was well attended by the public and involved several dozen paddlers. We thought it was about time to acknowledge the waterways orientation of our area and recognize the role paddle craft have played in the history of our area and province. Because of limited time and funds, the focus in 2012 was limited to big canoe maneuvers and a mini marathon. We would like to expand the scope for 2013 somewhat in response to the great amount of interest expressed. A key focus would still be big canoes, but also other paddle craft would be involved. To help us do that, we are requesting a grant of $1000 from Council. The Club will contribute funds, time and effort. We will also request funds from Canoe Kayak New Brunswick, the Department of Culture, Tourism and Healthy Living and other sources, enlist other groups, and work with Rockwood Park. However, we feel this additional City funding is needed to help make this event what it can and should be. Next year we expect we can interest some participation from outside the Saint John area, resulting in some tourism spinoffs. Carrying out such an event involves several components, and goes far beyond the regular operation of the Paddling Club. Planning & Recruitment Big canoes need to be lined up, rented or borrowed. Paddlers need to be signed up and make commitments to train, practice, and participate. Logistics and details of the effort, waivers, permissions and insurance have to be ironed out. Training & Practice Big canoe paddling requires teamwork. Training of paddlers and leaders by certified instructors is required and practice with qualified coaches will be needed weekly over a couple of months. Setup & Event Implementation - Equipment, buoys, safety gear have to be secured. Advertising, other promotion, and refreshments, etc. lined up. Our total projected expense for the canoe celebration is nearly $6400, of which about $1200 is Club funds and efforts, $3800 is other grants (including the City request) and $1500 In other contributions. 4 Fundy Paddlers Club -- Nancy Cllifford, President -- 506 654 0066 - nancy.cllfford @nb.sympatico.ca Thank you for your consideration. Nancy Clifford President Fundy Paddlers Club , 1j m 5 National Canoe Day Celebration - June 15, 2013 - Projected Budget Total Club Contributions Committee operation $400 $200 Advertising $600 $100 Big Canoe Rental $600 $300 $300 MDT, GC, BM Canoe storage $200 $200 FPC Training $1,000 Coaching $1,000 $200 $800 MOT, GC Prizes $850 Safety boat $100 Technical support $200 Gas - big canoe deliveries $200 Travel $150 Traffic control $500 $100 $300 RW, FPC Hat, T- shirts for volunteers $100 $100 Contingency $500 General $1,800 CKNB General $1,000 NB -CTHL General $1,000 City of Saint John Totals $6,400 $1,000 $5,400 Notes: In kind: MDT - Maritime DayTripping, GC - Gibson Canoe; BM - Bill Miller; RW - Rockwood park; Grants: CKNB - Canoe Kayak NB; CTHL - Culture, Tourism & Healthy Living; A rs . A By -law Protection Saint John respecting Fire in The City of By -law Number M -34 The City of Saint John New Brunswick Arrete concernant la protection contre les incendies dans The City of Saint John Arrete numero M -34 The City of Saint John Nouveau - Brunswick 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Description Recitals 1 Title 2 Definitions 3 Interpretation 4 Fire Prevention Officers 5 Inspections and Orders 6 Offences RECITALS 1 PREAMBULE Attendu : 1 WHEREAS The City of Saint John deems 1 que The City of Saint John juge it advisable to pass this by -law because it opportun de prendre le present arrete will protect property from fire; destine a proteger contre le feu les proprietes; 2. AND WHEREAS The Municipalities Act 2• que I'article 109 de la Loi sur les authorizes municipalities to pass by -laws municipalites autorise les municipalites respecting fire protection pursuant to a prendre des arretes concernant la Section 109 of the Act; protection contre les incendies; NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of A CES CAUSES, en vertu des pouvoirs que The City of Saint John, under authority vested lui confere I'article 109 de la Loi sur les in it by Section 109 of the Municipalities Act, municipalites, le conseil communal de The enacts as follows: City of Saint John edicte: 1 TITLE 1 TITRE 1 This By -law may be cited as the "Saint 1 Le present arrete peut titre cite sous le John Fire Protection By- law." titre : Arrete sur la protection contre !es incendies de Saint John. TABLE DES MATIERES Page Article Designation Page 1 Preambule 1 1 Titre 1 2 2 Definitions 2 2 3 Interpretation 2 3 4 Agents de prevention des 3 Incendies 4 5 Inspection et Ordres 4 5 6 Infractions 5 PREAMBULE Attendu : 1 WHEREAS The City of Saint John deems 1 que The City of Saint John juge it advisable to pass this by -law because it opportun de prendre le present arrete will protect property from fire; destine a proteger contre le feu les proprietes; 2. AND WHEREAS The Municipalities Act 2• que I'article 109 de la Loi sur les authorizes municipalities to pass by -laws municipalites autorise les municipalites respecting fire protection pursuant to a prendre des arretes concernant la Section 109 of the Act; protection contre les incendies; NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of A CES CAUSES, en vertu des pouvoirs que The City of Saint John, under authority vested lui confere I'article 109 de la Loi sur les in it by Section 109 of the Municipalities Act, municipalites, le conseil communal de The enacts as follows: City of Saint John edicte: 1 TITLE 1 TITRE 1 This By -law may be cited as the "Saint 1 Le present arrete peut titre cite sous le John Fire Protection By- law." titre : Arrete sur la protection contre !es incendies de Saint John. 2 DEFINITIONS 2 Whenever a word is used in this By -law with its first letter capitalized, the term is being used as it is defined in this Section. Where any word appears in ordinary case, its regularly applied meaning in the English language is intended. "City" means The City of Saint Jahn; (municipalite) "Council" means the Common Council of the City; "Deputy Fire Chief' means the Deputy Chief of the Fire Department of the City. "Fire Chief' means the Chief of the Fire Department of the City; "Fire Prevention Officer" means a fire prevention officer appointed pursuant to subsections 4(2) or 4(3) of this by- law. 3 INTERPRETATION 2 2 DEFINITIONS 2 Dans le present arrete, les termes en petites majuscules sont employes au sens defini au present article, les autres mots ayant leur sens ordinaire en frangais. « AGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES» agent de prevention des incendies nomme en vertu des paragraphs 4(2) et 4(3) du present arrete (Fire Prevention Officer) CHEF ADJOINT DES POMPIERS » le chef adjoint de la division des services d'incendies de la MUNICIPALITE` (Deputy Fire Chief) CHEF DES POMPIERS » le Chef de la division des services d'incendies de la MUNICIPALITE (Fire Chief) CONSEIL n le conseil Communal de la MUNICIPALITE (Council) MUNICIPALITE » The City of Saint John. (City) 3 INTERPRETATION 3 Rules for interpretation of the language 3 used in this By -law are contained in the lettered paragraphs as follows: (a) The captions, article and section names and numbers appearing in this By -law are for convenience of reference only and have no effect on its interpretation. x Les regles d'interpretation suivantes s'appliquent au present arrete. a) Les titres, intertitres et numeros des dispositions ne servent qu'a faciliter la consultation de I'arrete et ne doivent pas servir a son interpretation. 4 4 3 (b) This By -law is to be read with all b) Le genre ou le nombre changes of gender or number grammaticaux doivent etre required by the context. adaptes au contexte. (c) The requirements of this By -law c) Les obligations qu'il cree are in addition to any s'ajoutent a celles decoulant requirements contained in any d'autres arretes applicables de other applicable by -laws of the is MUNICIPALITY ou des ]cis et City or applicable provincial or reglements applicables des federal statutes or regulations. gouvernements federal ou provinciaux. (d) If any section, subsection, part d) Si une disposition quelconque or parts or provision of this By- est declaree invalide par un law, is for any reason declared tribunal competent pour by a court or tribunal of quelque motif que ce soit, la competent jurisdiction to be decision n'entache en rien la invalid, the ruling shall not affect validite de 1'arrete dans son the validity of the By -law as a ensemble ni de toute autre whole, nor any other part of it. disposition. FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS 4 AGENTS DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES (1) There shall be appointed members 4 of the City's Fire Department to be known as Fire Prevention Officers. (2) Fire Prevention Officers shall be appointed by Council on the recommendation of the Fire Chief. (3) Council shall appoint the Fire Chief and the Deputy Fire Chief or any person holding the position of Acting Fire Chief or Acting Deputy Fire Chief as Fire Prevention Officers. (4) Fire Prevention Officers shall be responsible for the enforcing of the provisions of this by -law. 10 (1) Le service d'incendie de la MUNICIPALITE comprend dans ses rangs des membres nommes AGENTS DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES. (2) Les AGENTS DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES sont nommes par le conseil sur recommandation du CHEF DES POMPIERS. (3) Le conseil nommera le CHEF DES POMPIERS et le CHEF ADJOINT DES POMPIERS ou toute personne occupant a titre interimaire I'un ou I'autre de ces deux postes AGENTS DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES. (4) Les AGENTS DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES sont charges de ('application des dispositions du present arrete. (5) A Fire Prevention Officer may, upon complaint of a person interested, or when he deems it necessary, inspect any building or premises within the City, and for the purpose of inspection, at all reasonable hours, enter into and upon any buildings and premises. 5 INSPECTIONS AND ORDERS 5 (1) When the Fire Prevention Officer finds a building or other structure that, for any cause, is especially liable to fire, or that there are in or upon any building or premises, combustible or explosive material or conditions dangerous to the safety of persons, buildings or premises, he may order the owner or occupant to remove such combustible or explosive material or remove or repair anything that may constitute a fire hazard. (2) An order made under subsection 5(1) shall be served on the person named in the order by the Fire Prevention Officer (a) by leaving a copy of the order with the person, or (b) by sending a copy of the order by registered or certified mail addressed to the latest address of the person known to the Fire Prevention Officer through reasonable inquiry. (3) Where an order is served on a person by registered or certified mail under paragraph 5(2)(b), it is deemed to have been received by the person 4 (5) Un AGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES peut, sur formulation d'une plainte par une personne interessee ou, en ('absence de plainte, lorsqu'il le juge necessaire, inspecter un batiment ou des locaux daps les limites de la municipalite et, a cette fin, penetrer a toute heure raisonnable dans un batiment ou des locaux. 5 INSPECTION ET ORDRES 5 (1) Lorsque UAGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES constate qu'un batiment ou toute autre construction est, pour toute cause, particulierement exposee aux incendies, ou qu'ii existe dans le batiment ou dans les locaux des matieres combustibles ou explosives ou d'autres conditions dangereuses pour la securite des personnes, des batiments ou des locaux, it peut ordonner au proprietaire ou a ('occupant d'enlever les matieres combustibles ou explosives, ou d'enlever ou de reparer tout ce qui peut constituer un risque d'incendie. 11 (2) L'ordre donne en application du paragraph 5(1) doit etre signifie a la personne qu'y designe r'AGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES par a) Remise d'une copie a cette personne, ou b) Son envoi par courier recommande ou certifie a la derniere adresse de cette personne connue par UAGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES par suite d'une enquete raisonnable, (3) Un ordre signifie a une personne par courier recommande ou par courier certifie en vertu de I'article 5(2)b) est repute avoir ete requ par cette within ten days of the mailing thereof (4) In carrying out the duties herein prescribed, the Fire Prevention Officer shall apply all relevant sections of this By -law, the Fire Prevention Act and the Regulations made thereunder, 6 OFFENCES 6 An owner or occupant who fails to comply with an Order of a Fire Prevention Officer made under this By- law is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and not more than five thousand two hundred dollars ($5,200.00). IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John has caused the Corporate Common Seal of the said City to be affixed to this by -law the day of , A.D. 2012 signed by, First Reading Second Reading Third Reading Mayor /Maire 5 personne dans les dix jours qui suivent sa mise a la poste. (4) Dans 1'exercise des fonctions ci- prescrites, L'AGENT DE PREVENTION DES INCENDIES applique toes les articles pertinents du present arrete, de la Loi sur la prevention des incendies et des reglements d'application de cette derniere. 6 INFRACTIONS 6 Tout proprietaire ou occupant d'un batiment qui omet d'observer un ordre d'un AGENT DE LA PREVENTION DES INCENDIES emis en vertu du present arrete commet une infraction et est passible d'une amende de 1000$ a 5200$. EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John a fait apposer son sceau municipal sur le present arrete le 2012, avec les signatures suivantes Common Clerk/greffiere communale - December 3, 2012 Premiere lecture - December 3, 2012 Deuxieme lecture Troisieme lecture 12 - le 3 decembre 2012 - le 3 decembre 2012 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL 13 December 2012 His Worship Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: 2013 Insurance Renewal BACKGROUND: The City's, "Agent of Record" with assistance from BFL Canada Risk and Insurance Services Inc. (a specialty municipal insurance broker) has approached his markets and has obtained a renewal quote from Chartis and Argo ( a Lloyd's Syndicate) in the amount of $1,011,192 for the 2013 term. This procedure is in keeping with the resolution approved by Council at the Open Session meeting of December 10, 1990. It is the responsibility of the agent to obtain quotations on all insurance requirements for the City, and to provide this insurance at cost, without any commissions. The "agent of record" is paid an annual fee for his services, which has been specified until January 1, 2015. The fee for the 2013 term is $19,850. Our Agent received only one quote on our entire Insurance package and that was from our present insurers, Chartis Insurance Company and Argo in a package policy put together by BFL. The initial cost of insurance coverage for the year 2013 is quoted as $1,011,192, plus the agency fee of $19,850 for a total 2013 cost of $1,031,042. This compares to an initial cost of $969,260 for insurance coverage plus the agency fee of $18,900 for a 2012 total cost of $988,160. The insurance premiums along with the agency fee combines to yield an overall 4.3% increase from 2012. t 13 2 ANALYSIS• The following will illustrate the loss ratios for the past five years on our major coverage as of December 1, 2012. Year Premium Losses to date Loss Ratio ( %} 2008 814,663 351,992 0.4321 2009 1,010,129 285,842 0.2830 2010 1,130,142 71,701 0.0634 2011 914,479 658,249 0.7198 2012 969,260 106,120 0.1095 Totals 14,838,673 1 1,473,904 0.3046 1,200,000 -- _.___-- -• -_-- _._._.... I 1,000,000 �— I i 800,000 �•- -- --- �� — r-- Total losses 600,000 -- - --- -- -- —F-- Premiums 400,000 I 200,000 I 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 i i FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Once approximately $41,000 of recoverable premium, from Harbour Station, and The Parking Commission, is removed from the total cost, the City is left with approximately $970,192 in overall insurance cost for 2013. (Not including Deductible projections.) The City is completing our second year with our broker and insurers. In 2011 we received a substantial savings in our premiums from going through the tendering process. It was anticipated that in the years following we would likely have increases in premium but with a low loss ratio that we can keep those increases to a minimum. In the past 5 years our loss ratio has been fairly steady except for 2011 where the City experienced several large losses but overall, our losses are trending downwards thanks to more proactive Risk Management strategies. We will still see fluctuations from year to year in losses as evidenced in 2011. 14 3 The 2011 numbers include a large reserve in relation to two separate fire losses, one at the Musquash Pump Station and the other a damaged garbage packer which also damaged the garage at the Municipal Operations Building. For that reason it is important to look at loss ratios on at least a 5 year average and evaluate overall trends using regression analysis. The following are five sections which set out the various coverage, deductibles, and premiums. The City's Insurance & Claims Officer and the City's Agent of Record have analyzed the information and provide the following highlights; 1. GENERAL LIABILITY: years premium 2008 345,138 2009 553,600 2010 664,742 2011 545,621 2012 545,621 2013 557,473 This coverage includes our Errors and Omissions coverage along with our Excess Liability policy and the premium increased slightly by 2% and is really a significant success on behalf of the city. Almost 60% of our insurance premiums are related to liability coverage and our loss history shows a decline in the both the quantity and severity of claims in this category. We have been told that the small change in rate is industry wide and not targeted at us specifically. This should be encouragement that the City is moving in the right direction to a more proactive manner to reduce our exposures and liabilities. The deductible for this coverage is $ 25,000. 2. Environment Impairment Liability: years premium 2008 9,000 2009 9,000 2010 9,000 2011 58,993 2012 58,993 2013 58,993 The premium for this coverage is unchanged for the 2012 renewal. This type of coverage is a more specialized coverage and generally follows General Liability trends. We increased our coverage significantly in 2011 to reflect greater exposures and awareness in the general public but our loss experience has been 15 4 minimal to date. The deductible for this coverage is $ 10,000. 3. PROPERTY: years premium Value of Property Insured 2008 169,665 $180,341,088 2009 155,949 $185,633,076 2010 164,724 $186,531,568 2011 95,138 $190,564,331 2012 137,466 $254,567,395 2013 154,142 $272,336,350 Our total premium increase is $16,676 for two main reasons: our property value increased by 6.9% and with a 4.8% rate increase applied to that new total. Our property values and list were reviewed and changes were made to both, the added values better reflect a true rebuild cost and our current actual infrastructure. The total value for property coverage has increased to $272,336,350. The factor increasing the rate is the two large fire losses from 2011 at Musquash and the Rothesay Avenue Garage. Both those losses combined are approximately 4 times the amount of premium we paid for this coverage specifically in 2011. Also note that our 2013 premium for property is still over $10,000 less than our 2010 property insurance premium even with the increase in overall property owned by the City. The deductible for this coverage is $ 25,000. 4. AUTOMOBILE: years premium 2007 277,110 2008 280,710 2009 281,430 2010 281,526 2011 208,648 2012 220,751 2013 233,879 The premium for this coverage has increased by 5.9% to reflect some recent losses. Our deductible level should be increased for an organization our size which will help to retain more losses and limit future premium increases. The rating structure used by our insurers is based on the type of vehicle and they've all 16 W1 increased by the same rate. The numbers of vehicles will be reviewed and adjusted for January 1, 2013. The actual premium may rise or fall slightly depending of the number of vehicle acquisitions or removals from the quotation list sent out on November 1. The premium still shows a significant discount from the 2010 rates. The City carries All -Peril coverage with a deductible of $2,500. 5. ALL OTHER COVERAGE: years premium 2007 10,150 2008 10,150 2009 10,150 2010 10,150 2011 6,079 2012 6,079 2013 6,355 The premium for this coverage includes Crime and Garage Liability Policy. "Other Coverage" is provided in conjunction with, and, as an enhancement to, our major coverage. Their premiums will generally correspond to the rise and fall of our major coverage premiums. INPUT FROM OTHERS: Our Agent of Record has approached BFL who act on behalf of Chartis and Argo in an attempt to get some reduction in the 2013 premium based the City's pro- active approach to reducing the risk of claims and the continuing in -house claims handling procedure used by the City. Although the City's pro -active approach is appreciated, loss ratios are the driving factor behind premium charges and we do not yet have a formal Risk Management policy in place. Our Agent have also approached its other markets and had some interest in portions of our coverage, but no interest in providing the entire City portfolio, at present. They have advised that the 2013 premium being offered by our present insurer is the best value in their market place at this time. RECOMMENDATION: 17 R It is recommended that Council accepts the insurance package offered by our Agent of Record, Hub International Atlantic Limited (formerly Huestis Commercial Insurance), and approves payments as follow: Insurance Premiums of $1,011,192 Agreed Agency Fee of $19,850 Payable to Hub International Atlantic Limited $1,031,042 Respectfully submitted, Ian BBA Insurance and C dnans, CGA MBA of Finance 18 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M & C — 2012 -300 December 11, 2012 His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Harbour Clean -Up — Sanitary Lift Station #31 Rights of Way Former Mill Street — PIDs # 55176762 and 55118681 BACKGROUND: In relation to the Harbour Clean-Up project, Common Council has already: " City of Saint John Accepted funding under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund from the Government of Canada for the Wastewater Treatment System Project # 2008 -2012; and; 2. Resolved that the City Manager be directed to proceed to negotiate the acquisition by agreement, of all land interests required to a maximum of 125 per cent of the appraised value with intention to promote goodwill, equity, and ultimately negotiated voluntary settlements on value. 3. Resolved to enter into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale with Moosehead Breweries Limited for the acquisition of a portion of land designated as PID 00049763 located on the west side of the former Mill Street for construction of Sanitary Lift Station #31. In order to access SLS #31from Main Street West, right of way privileges are required over a 2,000 sq. m. +/- portion of the former Mill Street owned by J.D. Irving, Limited, and a land parcel designated as PID 55118681 owned by Bridge Road Properties Limited (leased to T.S. Simms & Co. Limited). The general layout of the right of way requirements are shown cross - hatched on the plan of survey prepared by Hughes Surveys dated January 31, 2006, a copy of which is attached to this letter. Subject to Common Council approval, staff negotiated with J.D. Irving, Limited, and Bridge Road Properties Limited (leased to T.S. Simms & Co. Limited) for the W Report to Common Council December 11, 2012 Page 2 City's purchase of the required land interests for the price of $19,197.50, the appraised value of same + 25 %. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That The City of Saint John acquire: A) a right of way over a portion of lands designated PID # 55176762 from J.D. Irving, Limited, and B) a right of way over lands designated PID # 55118681 from Bridge Road Properties Limited (leased to T.S. Simms & Co. Limited), for the sum of $19,197.50 (plus HST if applicable), upon the terms and conditions contained in the "Memorandum of Agreement" attached to M &C 2012 -300; and, 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk execute the Memorandum of Agreement and all documentation required to complete the contemplated purchase. Respectfully Gregory. Yeomans, CGA, MBA Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services J trick Woods, C.G.A. City Manager PWW /p attachments 20 Description of Plan: Simms Corner & Former Mill Street Area N PID: 55176762 & Proposed Rights of Way for SLS # 31 k 55118681 Q PAN: 5658565 & Date: 11 December, 2012 4872271 21 I I ly � o 400seh it ,spy ° c 0 e0d J4�� 02 °j Q o� w o Q O� 1 I, 0 I v N d 9r 2 a a ° I o ,�► PrOperfyr!es �eaOv A A tiu °o u �0 .,m INo I fl ��,` . 01, o� � Igo l CD cDo v yow�y `O�v j�ol mw %0 � e HOC 1 I� ml zap c 3 v T ° i° CL I o Div 4� R6, / SO` �! 't0' I I 3 v o v c /, oa �► H 2s ? I 1 ? 23• g � J v /�o=o�•�.o ,� o C 333 /V N O �a 3 Aor. 1 34., log F! "0/ ridge e e 0. 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V � 8 tw N N !J 1 ^ " ' R Q � •' & s t�.� a � o � "°p• yy 4ou n 8F o,o�» �y � �: �� m O� y O,�i:iig�:�'°s < c .'. ° Q v v �; c o.s Y¢¢, aa• ¢- v O w �•� 0 9 3 a � d i � 3 /X�� ,<) r- 13�6 pn-s<,-� R?t)t -F75 of Memorandum of Agreement (Right of Way Required for Harbour Clean -Up) This agreement is dated December 6, 2012 and is between the City of Saint John (the "City "), and J.D. Irving, Limited ( "JDI "), and Bridge Road Properties Limited ( "BRP ", and together with JDI, the "Irving Companies "). The parties agree as follows: 1. Right of Way. The City requires a right of way to enable access from Main Street West to the site of future sewer lift station #31 (the "Lift Station ") to be constructed on land owned by Moosehead Breweries Limited (PID No. 00032763). The Irving Companies agree to provide the following rights of way over its land (the "Right of Way Lands "): (1) JDI agrees to provide a right of way over a portion of its land identified as New Brunswick PID No. 55176762 in the approximate location shown on schedule A; and (2) BRP agrees to provide a right of way over its land identified as New Brunswick PID No. 55118681 as shown on schedule A. 2. Conditional. The rights of way to be granted by the Irving Companies are for the purpose of providing access to lands which are to be used solely for the purposes of a sewer lift station on the parcel of land bearing PID 00032763. 3. City obligations. (a) The City will exercise its rights over the Right of Way Lands so as to cause the least possible disturbance or interference with the operations of the Irving Companies. The City acknowledges that the primary uses of the Right of Way Lands are the activities of the Irving Companies. (b) The Irving Companies and their related entities utilize the Right of Way Lands for a heavy haul road and as access to other property, among other uses. The parties acknowledge and agree that these Irving operations are active, in some cases continuous in operation, and will continue during the installation of the Lift Station. The City's construction activities will be performed with all reasonable effort to minimize any disruption to the Irving Companies' operations and will be carried out expeditiously. (c) Once construction activity on the Lift Station commences it will not be interrupted nor disrupted by the City or its contractors. The City's construction activities will be undertaken in accordance with schedules developed in consultation with the Irving Companies. The City shall request, in writing, the approval of the applicable Irving entity to the schedule of the construction activities, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. (d) The parties will agree on the final form of right of way agreement which will be substantially in the form of exhibit 1 with such amendment as may be required to enable registration in the New Brunswick Land Titles Office (Saint John). The City will be responsible for all costs to complete the right of way agreements, including all survey and registrations costs. 1 23 4. Compensation. Compensation for the rights of way will be as set out in schedule B. 5. Risk and Indemnity. The City assumes all risks of, and the Irving Companies, their employees and agents will not be liable for, any injury (including injury resulting in death), loss, damage or expense to any person or property while exercising the rights granted to the City in respect of the Right of Way Lands and the City shall indemnify and save harmless the Irving Companies, their employees, agents and affiliates against all claims and demands arising or resulting from any injury (including injury resulting in death), loss, damage or expense in connection with the use of the Right of Way Lands by the City, its employees, agents or those for whom the City is responsible. [Signature page follows.) 24 The parties are signing this agreement on the dated stated in the introductory clause. ,oq.PpQ� THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN By: Mayor By: Common Clerk By:11 BRIDGE ROAD PROPERTIES L\rr„ T"�,t By: By: �,111 C) - 25 Schedule A or - Ly & * N1. 4• SIN Op ff* - 1-t Ell. jr ic 1C C., 0 R w ail t, % 1% U ! 11 s R%4F 5r. - It I a Fg w :3 � ��������� �� `� �� ��� ��;'� ;fit ��� 26 VIP • Im rim 4 Schedule B Compensation Location (PID) Area Rate ($ /mZ) Discount Amount 55176762 55118681 2,000 ml $26.85 96 mZ $26.85 75% $13,425.00 25% $1,933.00 Subtotal Add: 25% $15,358.00 $3,839.50 TOTAL $19,197.50 27 Exhibit 1 Form of Right of Way m Form 14 EASEMENT Land Titles Act, S.N.B. 1981, c.L -1.1, s. 24 Parcel Identifier of Parcel Burdened by Easement: Parcel Identifier of Parcel Benefited by Easement: 55118681 and 55176762 (Site for Lift Station #31* *PID to be allocated on filing of subdivision plan) Grantor of Easement: Bridge Road Properties Limited 1 Germain Street, Suite 1500 Saint John, NB E21-41-18 J.D. Irving, Limited 300 Union Street P.O. Box 577 Saint John, NB The grantor grants to the grantee the described easement over or in the specified parcel for the specified purposes. Date: 201 Grantor of Easement: BRIDGE ROAD PROPERTIESLIMITED Per: W E2L 4M3 T.S. Simms & Co. Limited/T.S. Simms & Cie. Limitee 33 Bridge Road Saint John, NB E21- 4C5 Grantee of Easement: City of Saint John (The) 8°i Floor, City Hall Building 15 Market SQ P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB E2L 41-1 Description of Easement: See Schedule A Purposes of Easement: See Schedule A Diagram of Easement: See Schedule B The grantor grants to the grantee the described easement over or in the specified parcel for the specified purposes. Date: 201 Grantor of Easement: BRIDGE ROAD PROPERTIESLIMITED Per: W - 2 - J.D. IRVING LIMITED Per: And: T.S. SIMMS & CO. LIMITED/T.S. SIMMS & CIE LIMITEE Per: And: Grantee of Easement: THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN Mayor Common Clerk Common Council Resolution: ,2012 SCHEDULE A DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF EASEMENT All those certain lots, pieces and parcels of land situate, lying and being in the City of Saint John, in the County of Saint John and Province of New Brunswick, more particularly described as follows: 1. Parcel Identifier: 55118681: in its entirety; and 2. Parcel Identifier: 53176762: portion shaded yellow on Schedule B (hereinafter the "Right of Way Lands "). A free and uninterrupted right -of -way upon, along and over the Right of Way Lands at all times in common with the Grantor of Easement and all others lawfully entitled to the use thereof, for persons, machinery, materials, vehicles and equipment for ingress, egress and regress over the Right of Way Lands between Main Street West and the site of Sewer Lift Stations #31 (being Parcel Identifier ) except for such periods of time when the Grantee is exercising the easement and rights reserved by the Grantee in a Transfer dated May 17, 2006 and recorded in the New Brunswick Land Titles Office (Saint John) on May 24, 2006 as No. 22137047. 31 o�d'y I a 4 �06 cF� c7 F�9 s, $ I ff a a � p a w t (a t ri, ID _ C 52 HOW 32 wr I 14/9e f� P „rise v 11y 1 % % t 7.1111 a y a usV ti��F Jill du fir FYI ir It a3 City Manager's Office Bureau du directeur general www.saintjohn.ca December 12, 2012 Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Estate of John Douglas Hazen Red Head Road P.O. Box /C.P. 1971 Saint john, NB /N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1 John Douglas Hazen, deceased, late of Gatineau, Quebec, by his Last Will and Testament has bequeathed to The City of Saint John a lot of land on Red Head Road. The land is shaded red on the attached photograph (the "Parcel "). The Parcel is located between the Red Head Road and Bay of Fundy. It comprises 7.2 acres of high ground and high beach together with low beach. Staff in Municipal Operations have visited the Parcel and have expressed interest. Hazen Creek discharges under the road bridge to the Bay of Fundy through the Parcel. The Parcel abuts land owned by the Province of New Brunswick, the Provincial land has a seawall of armour rock placed along the sideline of Red Head Road. Staff believe it advantageous to own the Parcel, to retain it in its existing state and to have and maintain access to Hazen Creek, the beach and the seawall. The Deed of Conveyance has been delivered by the Executor, James K. Hazen. It is in order for Council to accept the conveyance and, accordingly, the following resolution would be appropriate. RECOMMENDATION: That the City gratefully accept the bequest of land from the Estate of John Douglas Hazen and that the Common Clerk convey the City's thanks to the Executor. Respectfully submitted, J. Patrick Woods, CGA CITY MANAGER ENC. 0 O N O CD n O N N T L O 3 O Sr Fn N (D a m CL cn CD N O N O v ca Y4 T oU) c }3 �U Vm (D W u4 t ��yl/ c' O . } r .M ` OO . • `l yn t 4 `fit'.', f �. •Y.... -• • � r'}'�yy1 C �' � t • `�ti REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M &C- 2012 -301 December 13, 2012 His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT: Proposed Public Hearing Date 78 Prince William Street BACKGROUND: City of Saint John As provided in Common Council's resolution of August 3, 2004, this report indicates the rezoning and Section 39 amendment applications received and recommends an appropriate public hearing date. Details of the applications are available in the Common Clerk's office and will form part of the documentation presented at the public hearings. The following application has been received. Name of Location Existing Proposed Reason Applicant Zone Zone Hazen Invest- 78 Prince William "B -3" "B -2" To permit the ments Limited Street ground floor of the building to be used for residen- tial purposes RECOMMENDATION: That Common Council schedule the public hearing for the rezoning application of Hazen Investments Limited (78 Prince William Street) for Monday, January 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, and refer the application to the Planning Advisory Committee for a report and recommendation. Respectfully submitted, wob Ken Forrest, MCIP, RPP J. Pa nick Woods, CGA Commissioner City Manager 35 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M &C2012 -299 December 5, 2012 His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Members of Council: SUBJECT: Engagement of Engineering Consultants — 2013 Capital Program PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT t 1411, The City of Saint John The purpose of this report is to request that Common Council authorize staff to conduct appropriate negotiations for the engagement of engineering consultants to carry out design and construction management services for a number of approved projects in the 2013 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and the proposed General Fund Capital Programs. Staff would only proceed with the consultant engagement negotiations on the 2013 General Fund projects contingent upon the specific General Fund Capital Program project budget being approved by Council. BACKGROUND On March 18, 2002 (M &C 2002 -87) Common Council approved the direct engagement of Engineering Consultants to carry out design and construction management services for nine specific projects approved under the 2002 Capital Program. This method of direct engagement proved to be an efficient and cost effective method for the hiring of consultants and the process was again utilized in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012. Council approved the direct engagement process for eight, seven, six, thirteen, twenty- eight, twenty -two, forty, eleven and eight specific projects respectively. There was no requirement for additional consultant engagements in 2010 as the majority of the design work for the 2010 projects was provided for in the 2009 program. Our professional engineering resources are fully tasked, with a very demanding workload. The engagement of engineering consultants now will allow the preliminary design and detailed design work for specific projects to be completed so that construction work can proceed early in the 2013 construction season. Identified in the description of certain approved 2013 projects is the requirement to hire outside consulting engineering services for design and /or construction management work. The engagement of consultants is, in and of itself, a very involved, time - consuming process. As such, and given the overall workload of available staff, we are proposing for 2013, as we did previously, to hire specific consultants by the direct engagement method. W M &C 2012 — 299 December 5, 2012 Page 2 ANALYSIS Typically, the Request for Proposal method requires a period of 7 to 8 weeks for each substantial project. Direct engagement provides the City the opportunity to identify consulting firms best equipped to complete the designs in a timely manner, and significantly reduces the administrative time, which is inherent with traditional call for proposals. The direct engagement process also affords the City staff to fine -tune the details of the engagement in order to achieve the best value for money for the City. For larger engineering projects, such as the design and construction management of the Beach Crescent Sanitary Sewer project, staff still recommends that the traditional call for proposal method be utilized. Previous knowledge and specific experience is less of a competitive factor in larger engineering projects. It is therefore appropriate to go to the market for pricing and design approach. Forming part of this report is a table identifying the consultants proposed for specific projects and includes the estimated amount that was approved in the 2013 Capital Program for Engineering Design and/or Construction Management services. TABLE "A" ENGINEERING CONSULTANT ENGAGEMENTS The above consultants have previously carried out design work of a similar nature to proposed work and, in some cases; the work proposed for a consultant is an extension or the next phase of a project they were previously involved with. A table entitled "Consultant Selection Rationale" also forms a part of this report and includes an explanation of the rationale used for matching a consultant with the planned project. 37 Estimated amount approved in 2013 Capital Program for Project Engineering Design and/or proposed Construction Management Consultant Services Loch Lomond Road/Westmorland Road $230,000 — Water, Sanitary, Storm and Street exp Services Inc. Reconstruction (formerly ADI Limited) Douglas Avenue — Sanitary and Storm $100,000 Dillon Consulting Sewer Ltd. Dever Road Sanitary Lift Station "Y" $165,000 Renewal and Forcemain Renewal x -y Crandall Station Engineering Ltd. Fairville Boulevard Watermain $140,000 Renewal Genivar Reversing Falls Bridge Watermain $135,000 North End Water Transmission Main $50,000 CBCL Limited Rehabilitation The above consultants have previously carried out design work of a similar nature to proposed work and, in some cases; the work proposed for a consultant is an extension or the next phase of a project they were previously involved with. A table entitled "Consultant Selection Rationale" also forms a part of this report and includes an explanation of the rationale used for matching a consultant with the planned project. 37 M &C 2012 — 299 December 5, 2012 Page 3 Staff have worked with these consultants over a number of years and have confidence in their ability to successfully carry out the work for which they are being recommended. Notwithstanding the City's Policy for the Procurement of Goods, Services and Construction, it is proposed that staff be authorized to carry out negotiations with the consultants identified for the projects indicated in Table "A" Engineering Consultant Engagements. Provided an acceptable agreement can be reached with a proposed consultant, a subsequent report will be submitted to Council identifying the negotiated fee for the engineering services required and requesting Council's approval to engage the consulting firm. For continuing projects where the design phase is underway or completed and construction funding is included for 2013, a subsequent report will be submitted to Council requesting that the existing Engineering Agreement be amended to include the construction management component with the consultant. The negotiations would proceed as follows: A detailed scope of work would be developed by staff for each project and, based on that scope of work, the consulting firm would be required to submit their proposed project team, work plan, schedule and a fee to complete all the work identified. Staff would then review their submission and evaluate the proposed fee for the project. Staff would then seek to settle on an acceptable fee with the consultant for submission to Council. Engineering fees to cover the cost of design and construction management generally do not exceed 15 -20% of the total overall project cost, depending on the nature of the project and the engineering services required. The costs incurred by the consultants would be paid in accordance with the terms of the Request for Proposal at the rates submitted and accepted in the Consultants proposal not to exceed the Recommended Minimum Hourly Rates as contained in the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies — New Brunswick fee guidelines. The Construction Management component of the project fee submitted with the Consultants proposal will be based on an estimated construction period. The final fee will be calculated based on the actual construction management period. Should staff be unable to reach an acceptable agreement with the proposed consultant, staff would report back to Council and seek approval to negotiate with an alternative consultant for the project or to implement a public call for proposals. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES As was done for the engagement of consultants in 2002 to 2009, 2011, and 2012 this 2013 proposal has been reviewed with the Acting Manager of Materials Management and City Solicitor. W M &C 2012 — 299 December 5, 2012 Page 4 RECOMMENDATION Notwithstanding the City's Policy for the Procurement of Goods, Services and Construction, Common Council authorize staff to conduct negotiations for the engagement of engineering consultants to carry out design and construction management services for the 2013 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and General Fund Capital Programs with the proposed consultants identified in the Table "A" Engineering Consultant Engagements. Respectfully submitted, Brian Keenan, P. Eng. Engineering Manager Wm. Edwards P. Iii g Commissioner, Transportation & Environment �/ J. Patrick Woods, CGA 4-- City Manager W M &C 2012 — 299 December 5, 2012 Page 5 CONSULTANT SELECTION RATIONALE Project I Rationale Loch Lomond Road/Westmorland Road In 2010/2011 exp Services Inc. (formerly ADI Limited) — Water, Sanitary, Storm and Street carried out design work on the Loch Lomond Reconstruction Road/Westmorland Road — Water, Sanitary, Storm and Street Reconstruction project. It is anticipated that the Province will be completing their portion of the construction work in the Bayside Drive /Loch Lomond Road area in 2013. This project is being undertaken by the City in conjunction with the Province of New Brunswick One Mile Interchange Construction project. It would be appropriate for exp to continue in 2012/2013 with the construction management portion of the Loch Lomond Road/Westmorland Road project. Douglas Avenue — Sanitary and Storm In 2010/2011 Dillon Consulting Ltd. carried out Sewer detailed design work on the Douglas Avenue Sanitary and Storm Sewer project. The project will be ready for tender early in 2013 and it would be appropriate for Dillon to continue in 2013 with the construction management portion of the Douglas Avenue project. Dever Road Sanitary Lift Station "Y" In 2008 Crandall Engineering La, in conjunction with Renewal and Forcemain Renewal x -y CBCL Limited was awarded the design and construction Station management work for the Wastewater Collection System component of Harbour Clean -Up. This Wastewater Collection System project included the design of similar lift stations in the Milford/Randolph area of the City. It would be appropriate for Crandall to complete the design and construction management for Dever Road Sanitary Lift Station "Y" Renewal and the Forcemain Renewal x -y Station. Fairville Boulevard Watermain Renewal In 2009 Genivar carried out design and construction management work for the Fairville Boulevard Street Reconstruction project between Catherwood Street and Lancaster Mall. It would be appropriate for Genivar to continue with the design and construction management work in 2013 for the Watermain Renewal project on Fairville Boulevard from Catherwood Street to Sobeys. 40 M &C 2012 — 299 December 5, 2012 Page 6 Project Rationale In 2010 CBCL Limited carried out design work on the Reversing Falls Bridge Watermain Reversing Falls Bridge Watermain project. The recommended option is for the rehabilitation of the North End Water Transmission Main existing watermain by lining. This watermain Rehabilitation rehabilitation project would be of shorter duration and can be carried out with much less disruption to traffic than the complete watermain replacement option. Tendering of this project is proposed for early in 2013 with construction to follow in spring 2013 dependent on contractor schedules. It would be appropriate for CBCL to finalize the detailed design and to continue in 2013 with the construction management portion of the project. In 2012 CBCL completed design and construction management for Phase 1 of the 900mm diameter water transmission inspection & rehabilitation between Forest Street and Reversing Falls Bridge. It would be appropriate for CBCL to continue in 2013 with design and construction management work for Phase 2 of the 900mm diameter water transmission rehabilitation project. 41 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL pis December 17`x', 2012 His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors City of Saint John SUBJECT: Agreement for the Provision Mobile Cellular Devices Purpose The purpose of this report is to recommend that the City of Saint John enter into a three year supply agreement with Rogers Communications for the provision of Cell Phones, B1ackBerrys, Smartphones and Data Air time packages. Background Mobile phones have been commercially available since the 1970s, however, cellular phones and the cell phone system we know today were not available in North America until 1978. This system was only capable of analogue voice conversations and remained in use until 2008. Since 2000 cellular digital communication has exploded and today the cost of cellular communications has plummeted and 4G networks can transmit data at speeds higher than home DSL (High Speed internet) of 10 years ago. As a result businesses leverage the cellular communications to connect with customers and clients, and consumers access almost everything on -line via a mobile device. As a designated Intelligent Community, the City of Saint John leverages cellular communications to deliver fast effective services to citizens. Police officers in the field, in a Police cruiser, can connect securely to databases, complete reports, and remain apprised of all activity within the City. City staff from the Water Utility can view the health of the water supply and waste water treatment systems from anywhere in the City. Managers and Councillors are connected and can respond to requests while travelling, outside office hours, and during meetings. In order to enable a well -run municipality the City requires a cellular communications partner who can provide the backbone communication infrastructure. In 2009 the City following a RFP process, awarded Rogers Communications an agreement to supply wireless communications to the City. At that time the packages were expected to save the City $100,000 per year. That agreement has now expired and the City requires a new agreement. 42 Analysis Staff was of the belief that it was necessary to go back out to the market and request proposals from Device 2009 2012 Cell Phones 196 157 B1ackBe s / Smart hones 54 114 Data Devices 27 65 Total 277 336 all service providers in order to review current technologies, data and cell phone plans, and pricing. Table 1 Comparison of City devices between contracts. It was hoped that this would provide the City of Saint John with a better quality product at a cost savings over the current agreement. As shown in Table 1 the City has increased the number of devices it uses to service the community and this increase is reflective of the City enabling business processes in the field. The Urban Environment Services which includes front line emergency services is the largest consumer of mobile communications in the City with 121 devices. This illustrates the importance of wireless communications in providing fast efficient responses in an intelligent community whether they are emergency or otherwise. Materials Management facilitated the RFP process, proposal number 2012- 580502P, to solicit proposals from the marketplace for suitable wireless service- providers for the establishment of a three (3) year supply agreement. As such a Request for Proposal (RFP) closed on October 25th, 2012 with responses from the following three providers. • Telus • Bell Aliant • Rogers Communications A review committee was formed to evaluate submissions and recommend a wireless service provider. The committee consisted of staff from the following areas. • Saint John Police Force • Saint John Fire Department • Transportation and Environment • Information Technology • Finance /Accounts Payable • Materials Management The committee was tasked with the role of reviewing each submission against the proposal evaluation criteria as defined in the proposal call document. These criteria consisted of the following. • Quality and Completeness • Payment Options and Billing Process • Expertise • Added Value • Methodology • Price In accordance with the City's policies and procedures, separate assessments of the technical and financial aspects of the submissions were undertaken by the evaluation committee members. 43 In order to compare pricing in a relevant and fair method, the committee chose a sampling of 113 current City wireless users and employed data from a previous billing period to analyzes the price plans offered by the three providers. At the conclusion of the technical and financial evaluations, the committee unanimously recommended the proposal submitted by Rogers. While their bid not only scored the highest technically, their financial proposal represents the lowest cost solution to the City of Saint John. The above process is in accordance with the City's Procurement Policy and Materials Management support the recommendation being put forth. The highlights of the proposed agreement from Rogers Communications are listed here: • Cell phone service will be $20 / month (currently it is $25 / month). This includes: o 250 local minutes which can be pooled o Free company calling in New Brunswick o Unlimited text messaging • The current agreement for Data devices (including blackberries and smartphones) stipulates a fixed $35 for 500MB. Under the new agreement the City will have different plans that can be adjusted to match requirements. These are: • l OMB - $5.25 o 250Mb - $22.40 • 50MB - $12 o 50OMb - $25 • 100MB -$20 o 5Gb - $35 • BlackBerrys and Smartphones will benefit from reduced voice cost of $20 and graduated data plans outlined above • Under the new agreement each City device will be replaced twice (2) over the duration of the contract (that is subsidized phones of $0). These are scheduled for the beginning and month 24 of the agreement. Financial Implications The Information Technology service (IT) performed a detailed analysis of the financial proposal from Rogers Communications. IT collated the invoices from three months and compared the current invoice usage and costs to those of the proposed agreement. The analysis consistently showed that the proposed agreement will result in savings between $6,100 and $6,550 per month; which translates to an annual saving of between $73,200 and $78,600 or nearly 30% of an annual total City budget of $264,000. In addition Rogers Communications proposes a one -time renewal credit of $89,700 (based on the number of devices currently in service). The net effect of the reduction in monthly charges and the one -time credit is that City will save approximately $309,000 over three years which will bring the total value of the agreement down to $480,000. 44 With the pending introduction of a Mobile Device Governance Usage Policy provisioning and usage will be governed. The City's IT department will manage the agreement and monitor expenses. The proposed agreement also sets out the process to add, remove, and make changes to City provisioned devices and limits authority to authorised staff (IT). The agreement does not commit the City to a set number of deployed devices and usage plans, and it also lays out an annual review process. These processes and procedures will ensure good fiscal management of the City's wireless expense. Input from Other Service Areas Materials Management oversaw the RFP, bid review process, and vendor selection. The process described above is in accordance with the City's Procurement Policy and Materials Management support the recommendation being put forth. Recommendation It is the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee for Request for Proposal 2012- 580502P that: 1. The City accept the proposal dated October 25th, 2012 submitted by Rogers Communications in response to Request for Proposal 2012- 580502P for the establishment of a three (3) year supply agreement for wireless service; and 2. That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Respectfully submitted, Brian Woods, M.Sc. Jac line Hami ton, MCIP, RPP Information Technology, Manager Co missioner of Strategic Services J. Patrick Woods, C.G.A. City Manager 45 REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL M &C 2012 -295 December 11, 2012 His Worship Mel Norton And Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors: SUBJECT ,�^ The City of Saint john Mispec Park Shore Remediation and Protection — Recommendation for Award of Construction Tender (2012- 081804T) BACKGROUND During the September 24, 2012 meeting of Common Council, it was resolved that: "...as recommended by the City Manager in the submitted report M &C 2012 -244: Mispec Park Tender that Common Council approve letting the Tender for Mispec Park in 2012, including the construction of a new gravel walkway to the beach and the installation of rip rap along the slope of the shoreline." The work included in this tender will rectify damage caused to the shoreline of the beach during a significant storm event in 2011. In addition, it will provide an alternative access to the beach via a gravel surfaced walkway. The costs associated with the project, less the HST, will be submitted to the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety (NBDPS) for reimbursement under the Disaster Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). ANALYSIS A public tender call was issued on October 31, 2012 and closed on November 21, 2012 (reference no. 2012- 081804T). Eight (8) companies responded to the tender call by submitting bids. The results are as follows (excluding HST): Galbraith Construction Ltd. $227,265.00 614046 NB Ltd. (Midi Construction) $236,619.00 Fairville Construction Ltd. $259,500.00 Gulf Operators Ltd. $295,000.00 Fundy Contractors Limited $296,567.00 Terraex Inc. $308,000.00 Maguire Excavating $338,170.00 L. Halpin Excavating Ltd. $348,839.00 The Class A construction cost estimate prepared just prior to the public tender call was $216,600.00, which is within 4.9% of the low bid. 46 Report to Common Council Page 2 of 3 Mispec Park Shore Remediation and Protection Recommendation for Award of Construction Tender (2012- 081804T) Staff of Facility Management and Materials and Fleet Management have reviewed the tenders and have found them to be complete and formal in every regard. Staff believes that the low tenderer has the necessary resources and expertise to perform the work, and recommend acceptance of their tender. Based on an initial meeting with the low bidder (Galbraith Construction Ltd.) on December 3`d, 2012, upon award of the Contract, it is the intent of the Contractor to mobilize as early as possible in spring of 2013 and construction is anticipated to take approximately one (1) month. Depending on permitting requirements, this may result in a construction start date in March or April 2013 depending on weather. If this is the case, as a worst case scenario, approximately 50% of the pathway to the beach may have to be deferred until June 15L, 2013 due to a permit restriction limiting work within the buffer of a Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) that exists near the proposed location for the pathway. Discussions will be held with the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government (NBDELG) to determine if there are any options available to mitigate concerns outlined by the permitting restriction. Construction will be phased in such a way that if work begins later in the spring than anticipated, impact will be minimal to the operation of the park and beach, if any. Opening of the park in 2013, therefore, will not be delayed as a result of construction operations. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Capital Cost Considerations A summary of the low bid price, accounting for HST and the HST rebate, is provided in the following table: Based on initial project estimates, $331,000 was originally submitted for consideration in the 2013 capital budget. As previously mentioned, the costs associated with the project will be submitted for consideration to the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety (NBDPS) for reimbursement under the Disaster Financial Assistance Program (DFAP). The HST is not reimbursable under the DFAP, thus, the City must pay the HST portion of all costs incurred. The City is eligible, however, for the HST rebate, therefore, the net cost to the City of Saint John based on a bid price of $227,265.00 would be $7,792.47 (i.e. HST less HST rebate). Operational Cost Considerations Opening Mispec Park for the 2013 season will require an operational budget allowance to provide the necessary regular inspection and maintenance (e.g. waste removal, mowing, minor repairs, etc.), as well as to provide washroom facilities. This work cannot be completed within the funding envelope provided in the 2012 operating budget. As such, an additional budget of $45,000 to operate Mispec Park for the 2013 season has been provided as a possible enhancement to the Parks & City Landscape 2013 operating budget submission to Common Council for consideration. Future Cost Considerations Aside from the facility elements included in the tendered project discussed above, Mispec Park includes a significant number of physical assets, which require regular inspection and maintenance. These assets include a playground, basketball court, baseball field, walkways, bridges, stairs, a canteen building (including septic field), sheds, a paved 47 Report to Common Council Page 3 of 3 Mispec Park Shore Remediation and Protection Recommendation for Award of Construction Tender (2012- 081804T) parking area, amongst other assets. The majority of these assets were constructed in the early- to mid- 1980s, have exceeded their expected useful life (EUL), and are in poor condition. The current replacement value of these assets is approximately $700,000, which can be referred to as the accumulated deferred maintenance and /or capital deficit. These assets will require on -going capital investment in order to continue their safe operation into the future. Various requirements have been provided in the 2013 capital budget for the consideration of Common Council. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES Representatives from Materials Management, Finance, and Parks & City Landscape reviewed this report and are satisfied with the recommendations as they pertain to their respective areas of service. RECOMMENDATION Your City Manager recommends: (1) That Common Council award Bid No. 2012- 081804T: Mispec Park Shore Remediation and Protection to the low bidder, Galbraith Construction Ltd., for the tendered price of $227,265.00 plus HST; (2) That the Mayor and Common Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents for the construction Contract, (3) That Common Council pre- approve $256,809.45 in the 2013 Capital Budget of which $227,265.00 will be submitted to the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety (NBDPS) for reimbursement under the Disaster Financial Assistance Program (DFAP), with the balance being paid by the City of Saint John in the amount of $29,544.45 (HST portion of tendered price excluding HST rebate); and (4) That Common Council consider including an additional budget of $45,000 for Mispec Park in the 2013 operating budget based on the enhanced submission from Parks & City Landscape. Respectfully s bmitted, Trevor Gamblin, M.Sc.E P.E Manager, Facility Managt Gfegory J.�,�or�fans, CGA, MBA Commissf ne/r, Finance and Administrative Services Patrick Woods, CGA �f City Manager 48 RECEIVEL) COWON CLERK'S OFF; - DEC 12 2012 CITY OF r I December 11, 2012 Saint John Mayor and Council City of Saint John We, the undersigned, Saint John property owners request to appear as a delegation at the December tn 2012 Council meeting on the Right -of Way & retaining wall maintenance given to us, King Street property owners as a Section 39 condition to make legal the re- zoning of the Leinster Court property. Please refer to Council minutes included. This will be out 8th attempt to appear as a delegation before our Council representatives. Yours truly, SA 49 92-653 COMMON COUNCIL/ CONSEIL COMMUNAL. JANUARY 15, 20071 LE 15 JANVIER 2007 Councillor Chase proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by Councillor Court to add two more conditions dealing with a fence, retaining walls, and pedestrian access under (e), and (f) to the list of Section 39 conditions. Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried, with Councillor Titus voting nay. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 39 of the Community Planning Act, the proposed development of a parcel of land having an area of approximately 2779 square metres, located at 53 -75 Leinster Street, also identified as being PID Numbers 00009431 and 55059992, with a multiple dwelling be subject to the following conditions: a) use of the site is limited to the proposed four - storey apartment building having a maximum of 52 dwelling units; b) the building location, height, massing and significant features of the building (e.g. window and door locations), as well as the location and layout of the proposed parking facilities, shall be generally in accordance with the submitted site plan and building elevation plans prepared by B.A. Roma Architect Limited and dated November 28, 2008; c) the exterior facade of the proposed building must be constructed of a combination of brick, cultured stone and fibre cement siding, and architectural details must be in accordance with architectural plans approved by the Development Officer to ensure compatibility with the surrounding buildings along the adjacent portion of Leinster Street; d) panting for the apartment building shall be provided at a minimum rate of one space per dwelling unit: ~` e) a fence and retaining walls be maintained by the applicant between the subject site and the adjacent residential zoned properties in a manner set out in detailed plans prepared by the applicant and approved by the Development Officer; f) a right -of -way be granted by the applicant to the residential zoned properties adjacent to the subject site so that individuals can walk from Carmarthan Street within 3 metres of the north property line of the subject site to the rear yard of the adjacent residential zoned properties, and further that, upon the rezoning, the land and any building or structure thereon must be developed and used in conformity with the proposal and conditions; Question being taken on the main motion as amended, it was carried. On motion of Councillor Titus Seconded by Councillor McGuire RESOLVED that the by -law entitled, "By -law Number C.P. 110 -29, A Law to Amend the Toning By -law of The City of Saint John ", amended by adding "special zone SZ #21 ", its uses and standards, and re- zoning a parcel of land located at 53 -75 Leinster Street, having an area of approximately 2770 square metres, also identified as being PID Numbers 00009431 and 55059992, from °B- 2' General Business to "SZ -21" Special Zone #21 classification with Section 39 Conditions, be read a third time, enacted, and the Corporate Common Seal affixed ' thereto. Question being taken; the motion was carried. Read a third time by title. the by -law entitled, 'By -law Number C.P. 110 -29, A Law to Amend the Zoning By -law of The City of Saint John ". ~' On motion of Councillor Ferguson Seconded by Councillor Farren RESOLVED that Council recess for two minutes. Question being taken, the motion was carried REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL December 12, 2012 His Worship Mayor Mel Norton and Members of Common Council Your Worship and Councillors, Subject: 2013 General Fund Operating Budget E tit �t 'fhe C ky of Saint )obn The purpose of this report is to propose a 2013 General Fund Operating Budget and a property tax rate of $1.785. The Context Priorities Common Council pursued a deliberate and focused approach to establishing their strategic priorities for the next four years. Citizen input was solicited at ward meetings and through a formal Ipsos Reid satisfaction survey. An economic development plan, True Growth 2.0, was formulated after extensive consultation with the private sector and other key stakeholders. Council then engaged in a priority planning exercise to set out their key objectives. At the same time, a Core Service Review process was initiated to look at comparable service benchmarks and to identify opportunities to improve services or reduce costs. While broad themes were evident, certain pressing matters came to the forefront. A compelling need to solve the pension funding issue, the importance of re- investing in road improvements, the significance of creating a livable community with enhancements to recreation services, a focused and coordinated approach to economic development and the all- important need to address the issue of Clean Water were identified as top priorities. Implementation of the policies and principles of P1anSJ were also endorsed as the vehicle to advance the well -being of Saint John and its residents through sound planning and development. Pension Funding Council, with the support of the Province of New Brunswick Task Force, commissioned an analysis of a Shared Risk Pension model as a means of rendering the pension plan both affordable and sustainable over the long -term. The City has already accrued a $195M liability and the funding situation has been deteriorating for a number of years. Page 2 The Task Force reported that the current plan was unsustainable and would cost the City $26.2M per year to fund in future years with the risk of additional costs if the financial condition of the plan worsened. They assessed the option of converting to a Defined Contribution Plan and concluded that this would cost a minimum of $29M per year as the City would be obligated to retire the existing $195M liability and contribute to the Defined Contribution Plan. Their analysis of the Shared Risk model indicated that total annual plan contributions could be reduced to $16AM and that the City's risk exposure would be limited to an additional 2.75% of payroll if the plan condition worsened. The Task Force recommended that the City adopt the Shared Risk Model. The City has provided $22.7M in the 2012 operating budgets for the General Fund and Water Utility and with a move to the Shared Risk option (with the deferral) the City's General Fund portion of the savings would result in an immediate reduction of approximately $4,340,000 in the required contribution to the pension plan in 2013. A portion of the projected savings must be used to absorb the cost of existing LTD claims which will no longer be an eligible expenditure in the SRP model. The total annual cost will amount to $1.97M of which all but $191,000 will be in the Operating Budget. This payment obligation will diminish with time as the beneficiaries turn 65 and move to regular pension status. The City was unable to conclude the pension reform process as planned in 2011 and therefore was obligated to contribute more than originally budgeted. This translated into a net shortfall of $3.6M in the overall 2011 financial results. While the required amounts have been paid to the plan, the City has requested an `accounting' deferral that would allow the contribution to be recognized over an extended number of years. This will avoid a substantial deficit in 2011 and allow the savings from the Shared Risk Plan to be re- invested in needed services. The 2013 Budget as presented is predicated on the City adopting the shared risk approach and securing the requested accounting deferral. PlanSJ Clearly, implementation of P1anSJ offers a transformative opportunity for our community. It establishes a well - defined baseline for future policy development, targets higher density development and future growth in the primary development area and yet still provides a range of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles for citizens to choose from. It is also evident from the Core Service Review that future deliberations on service delivery will have to consider service level options both inside and outside the primary development area. This will be an evolving debate but it offers the potential for lower costs as well as more effective and more efficient service delivery. PlaySJ The preliminary results of the P1aySJ review concluded there is an over - abundance of parks and playgrounds and as a result, the quality of the facilities has been compromised. It points to the need to concentrate on improving quality rather than quantity. The P1aySJ report will be released shortly and an opportunity for public input will be provided. It is anticipated that little used or *, Page 3 substandard facilities will be taken out of service in favour of allocating the available resources to those that are in active use and can serve larger areas. Fiscal Responsibility An overarching theme during Council's deliberations was the need to act in a fiscally responsible manner. In practice this means living within the available revenue envelope, avoiding a tax rate increase, focusing on the long -term interests of the community, managing our debt obligations, balancing expenditures to ensure that a range of community needs are addressed and ensuring that short-term decisions do not compromise our ability to respond to new opportunities or address emerging challenges. The availability of additional funds does not eliminate the need to exercise good judgment in the use of public funds. The base budgets for each service area were prepared on the assumption that current service levels would not increase. In other words the savings and reductions applied in previous years will be retained. The proposed budget provides for selective service enhancements based on Council's priorities and the public feedback during the community consultations. Revenues The City is legally obligated to present a balanced operating budget. Effectively, expenditures cannot exceed the available revenues. The three main sources of revenue for the City are property taxes, the Community Funding grant transfer from the Province and proceeds from the sale of services. Total revenues are projected at $147,914,458 for 2013 an increase of 3.272M$ or 2.26% over 2012 with $118,239,743 derived from property taxes at the current $1.785 tax rate, $18,579,923 from the Provincial transfer and $11,094,792 from levies, fines and the sale of goods and services. There are no increases in service charges for recreation, parking, building permits or development applications proposed in this budget. Expenditures The 2013 operating budget proposes total expenditures of $147,914,458. Approximately $2.65 million was necessary to simply absorb increased costs of wages, insurance, fuel and other base expenditures. Each department's service based budget submission documents the planned service objectives and required resources for next year. The focus areas for the proposed budget directly reflect the priorities established by Common Council and our statutory responsibilities. The more significant allocations and adjustments proposed for 2013 are noted below. A I. Page 4 Pension - the proposed budget is predicated on the City eventually adopting the Shared Risk Pension Model. The SRP model requires minimum funding of 30% of payroll or $16.4M million. There is also a necessity to transfer the annual cost of LTD benefits ($1.78M), which are not permitted under the SRP approach, from the pension plan to the operating budget. The net impact is a year over year cost reduction for pension of $2.56M for 2013. The cost sharing mechanism for an insured LTD plan has yet to be determined. P1anSJ - actual implementation of P1anSJ requires revising the Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, and Subdivision Bylaw, establishing Infrastructure Guidelines and creating a Stormwater Bylaw as well as amending the Water and Sewerage Bylaw. This is a complex and involved process that is dependent on having qualified and capable professional resources. This is not a process that can be left to evolve over an extended number of years. Rather it is important that the development community understand the rules of the road and it is equally important that the policies be well defined so that the desired process improvements can be properly formulated. The 2013 budget retains a full staff complement in the Growth and Development Department and provides an additional $180,000 for two contract positions to assist in moving these various elements forward on a timely basis. It is anticipated that legal services will be directly impacted by the additional workload and a lump sum of $50,000 has been provided to secure supplemental resources. Roads and Sidewalks - there is universal recognition that additional work needs to be undertaken to improve the overall condition of our road and sidewalk network. The City Engineer has advised that in order to target a Pavement Condition Index of 80 the 2013 operating budget would have to be increased from the current DAM to $4.4M. In addition, the operating budget for curb and sidewalk work would have to be increased by $150,000. Both envelopes are increased accordingly. It is recommended that the current level of service for sidewalk snow plowing remain at the current 61 % coverage target. Recreation and Parks Services- a range of quality recreation opportunities for children, adults and seniors is a fundamental necessity in a livable attractive community. The budget contemplates providing a free recreation component at each of the community centers ($60,000), a partnership with ONE Change to operate the Nick Nicolle Community Centre ($30,000), enhancing youth participation ($72,500) with additional casual resources, summer operation of Mispec Park ($45,000) and Lifeguard services extended until September 2nd ($30,000). Transit - The base budget for the Transit Service necessitates a $947k funding increase just in order to cover recurring debt charges and other inflationary adjustments. It is proposed that an additional $350,000 be allocated to the service to specifically target evening service in priority neighbourhoods, the Hospital/LTNB route and morning service. It is projected that this extra funding will yield approximately 7 -8,000 additional service hours. The Transit Commission will be required to present Council with a detailed implementation plan including not just service hours but also ridership usage as well as demonstrating how service improvements are consistent with the P1anSJ direction and identify any needed capital investments prior to accessing the additional funds. Funding in subsequent years is intended to be dependent on successful achievement of desired outcomes. Economic Development - the adoption of True Growth 2.0 and Council's stated priority to have an integrated and coordinated approach to Economic Development will create new opportunities 54 Page 5 for the community and the region. It is proposed that the Economic Development envelope be increased by $143k to $2.3M with the additional funding going to Enterprise Saint John in order to allow it to take a leadership role in the implementation of the True Growth 2.0 initiative. New wealth creation and tax base growth will provide the revenues needed to deliver affordable services in the future. Given the changing role of the Provincial development agencies, it would be appropriate to request an updated Service Level Agreement from ESJ showing how their efforts will complement the new mandate of the Provincial development agencies. Dangerous Building Enforcement — The budget provides for an increase in resources ($195k) in order to double the enforcement program (dangerous /vacant/unsightly). Enforcement activity protects the residents of these buildings, reduces the risk to neighbouring properties, improves neighbourhood safety and encourages owners to take timely remedial action on at risk buildings. The question of how to encourage new development or to just improve the appearance of vacant lots will have to be addressed in due course. Arts Culture Activities — a thriving arts and culture scene is a hallmark of a vibrant and livable community. The proposed budget retains commitments to the Arts Centre ($75k) and Imperial Theatre ($337k) through the Regional Facilities Commission and also includes funding for the Saint John Theatre Company ($10k), Salty Jam ($20k), the Fundy Fringe Festival ($5k), the Regional Library ($456k), the National Basketball League of Canada All Star Game ($5k) and the Community Arts Board ($35k). Community based activities on Canada Day, New Year's Eve, as well as the Mayor's Levee will also be funded. Neighbourhood Support — the base budget contained a $152,250 funding envelope to provide support to the various associations and development groups particularly in the priority neighbourhoods. The City will be moving from a direct program provider to a program facilitator role in the delivery of recreation programs with greater emphasis on community engagement. It is proposed that an additional $50,000 be provided to deliver community development grants that could be used to leverage additional private sector or community support for needed programs. A means of determining the return on investment for this type of financial support is currently being studied by graduate students at UNBSJ. Regardless of the methodology Council should be looking for solid outcomes from each of the organizations benefitting from this financial support. Fire Service — the first draft of the Fire Service budget includes the full amount for the arbitrated wage settlement. In effect, this group of employees would have avoided the wage freeze requested and adopted for all other employee groups. This creates a fundamental inequity between the wage treatment of the employee groups that cannot be ignored. It is proposed that the departmental budget be adjusted on the assumption that there were no wage increases for the members of Local 771 in 2011 and 2012. This would result in a reduction of the initial funding request by $560,000 for 2013. The vast majority of fire service costs are salary related and this adjustment will mean a consequent reduction in staffing strength in the department. The Fire Chief will develop a staffing plan in line with the proposed level of funding. City Clean Up — there continues to be interest in re- instating the City wide spring clean-up program. It is estimated that this service would cost approximately $380k annually. Staff are $i Page 6 suggesting that given the availability of the large item pick -up service and the white goods drop - off program it may be more beneficial to the entire community to first explore the potential for curb side pick -up of recyclables. Once a cost comparison is completed Council can consider the available options for the 2014 Budget year. Value for Money — each year the City identifies a service area for an in -depth value for money review. In 2011, a Fleet Review was undertaken and in 2012 a Mobile Communication Services review was completed by our IT department. It is proposed that a value for money review of Legal Services be undertaken in 2013. This review will not require additional funding. Instead it is proposed that we move to a bi- annual Ipsos Reid satisfaction survey and redirect the available funds ($50,000) for the value for money project. Should sufficient funding be available it is suggested that Engineering Services also be reviewed. The Citizen survey would then be undertaken in 2014 and again in 2016. Corporate Strategic Plan — Common Council has identified its priorities for its term of office. It is now imperative that the organization filly embrace and implement these key goals. A review and update of the Corporate Strategic Plan will ensure that corporate plans and initiatives are supportive of and contribute to Council's objectives. It will also provide a clear and common understanding across the organization of our overall direction, priorities and objectives. The plan will require limited outside resources ($25k) and will be led by our Corporate Planning staff. Core Service Review — The second phase of the Core Service Review will begin in 2013 with a budget of ($50k). The information gathered will provide peer benchmarks, identify opportunities for additional revenue, new approaches to service delivery and generally assist in challenging the status quo. Implementation of the results of the first phase of the review will also begin next year with particular attention to: • Triggers for multi -level Medical First Responder Calls in the Fire Service • Winter day time vs night time shift deployment for snow removal • Arena staff redeployment — daytime operations • Turf maintenance with consolidation and new remote operation site • Seek the cooperation of the Board of Police Commissioners on a 3 year civilianization Plan for Police Services with cost reduction targets • Begin public consultation on right sizing of parks /playgrounds /fields YM -YWCA — the City has agreed to provide property to facilitate the development of the new YM -YWCA. This facility will introduce a marked increase in services in the Crescent Valley area and will also allow the City to refine its program delivery in this neighbourhood. The Y has requested that they be provided relief from the building permit and plumbing fees. It is estimated that their costs will total approximately $175,000. The City cannot exempt individuals or organizations from such fees however it can provide a grant to offset the cost incurred. The budget will show revenue for the permit fees and a grant for the same amount in the expense budget. Regional Service Commission — the Province of New Brunswick has begun implementation of Regional Service Commissions across the Province, including the Greater Saint John area, as 12 Page 7 part of its Local Governance Reform process. The Commission will initially be responsible for solid waste management, regional planning and EMO planning. It is hoped that a formal regional structure will also lead to more sharing of services at the regional level. The City's contribution to the 2013 Commission is $42,054. Revenue Opportunities — the City introduced increases to ice time rates and development fees during 2012 as well as a small increase in parking meter rates. The primary focus in 2013 will be to pursue contracted service rates with other agencies. The Fire Service has identified some potential revenue generation opportunities and will be developing a bylaw for Council's consideration. Tax Rate Reduction The potential for a tax rate reduction was raised in the context of potentially offsetting some of the proposed increase in water rates. The water rate issue has largely been mitigated in the revised rate submission. A tax rate reduction is much like a corporate dividend in that it should not be extended unless there is certainty that it can be sustained for an extended period. The decision to provide a tax reduction rests with Council but should be made in full consideration of the current and projected financial position of the City. More particularly, the City will be facing reductions in the order of $350 -400K per year in the provincial grant transfer in both 2014 and 2015. In addition, the rate of tax base growth is expected to slow given the relative lack of major development in the community. As well, because of the significant increases to the pension contribution envelope in recent years there is a real service backlog in various service areas (transit, recreation, roads etc.). Finally, we are only in the first year of the pension reform process and some financial flexibility should be retained until all the implications are fully known (LTD, deferral, Market returns etc.) It is staff s opinion that the financial position of the City first be fully stabilized and that a tax rate reduction be considered only when there is more certainty with respect to the concerns previously noted. Establishment The approved establishment sets out the number of permanent employee positions included in the budget and acts as a control mechanism for Council in that any change in the total number of permanent positions requires Council approval. It is proposed that Common Council adopt a resolution establishing the number of permanent positions funded in the budget at 647 for the coming year (a net reduction of two positions). Wage Increases The operating budget includes contracted wage increases for our unionized employees as set out below. A 2.5% wage adjustment for the management, non -union and professional employees is proposed for 2013 but is proposed to split into a 1.25% adjustment on January 1St and a further 1.25% adjustment on July 1St. Phasing the adjustment in over 6 months reduces the budget s0 Page 8 impact to approximately 2% in 2013. With the exception of Local 771, each of the unionized groups has had a two year wage freeze applied to their scheduled adjustments. The non -union group has had three years of wage freezes in the last four years. City of Saint John - Comparative Salary Increases 2005 - Present Year Management Local486 Local 771 Local 18 SJPA % Increase % Increase % Increase % Increase % Increase Expiration of Dec 31, Collective 2014 Dec 31, 2014 June 30, 2014 Dec 31, 2012 Agreement 2005 2.90% 3.00% 400% 2.75% 400% 2006 3.00% 3.00% 4.00% 2.75% 4.00% 2007 3.25% 3.00% 6.00% 3.25% 4.50% 2008 2.50% 3.50% 575% 3.25% 575% 2009 0.00% 3.25% 4.50% 3.50% 4.50% 2010 0.00% 3.25% 450% 3.25% 5.2596 2011 2.90% 3.00% 2.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2012 0.00% 0.00% 2.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2013 2.50% 0.00% 4.00% 3.00% N/A 2014 N/A 2.90% 4.00% 1.50% 1 N/A Total 1705% 24.90% 40.75% 2325% 28.00% Annual Avg. 189% 249% 408% 233% 350% Citizen Responsibility The City continues its efforts to identify efficiencies and cost reductions in its day to day operations. Citizens also have a role to play in helping to control service delivery costs. Off street parking during winter storms directly reduces snow clearing costs, recycling plastics and metals reduces our solid waste charges at the landfill, using the compost bin reduces our costs by another $75 per tonne. Likewise, fixing faulty alarm systems reduces the waste of fire and police resources. Individual actions may not seem like they make a difference but taken across the community it does make a significant difference. Conclusion With the exception of the new costs for the City's share of the Regional Service Commission, each of the enhanced investments is intended to contribute to the achievement of Common Council's priorities and to respond to identified community needs. Council identified three broad focus areas when establishing its priorities: Economic Health, Community of Choice, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Enhanced enforcement of the dangerous and unsightly bylaw provisions coupled with new emphasis on recreation programming, arts and W Page 9 culture activities and improved transit services will all contribute to creating a vibrant and livable community. The pension reform, value for money review, Core Service Review and the updated Corporate Strategic Plan will help to ensure that public resources are used in a responsible manner and maintain a healthy financial position. The major new investment in road repairs will benefit the entire community with improved infrastructure while continued support for priority neighbourhoods will support revitalization of these areas. Finally the commitment to a coordinated economic development strategy and aggressive implementation of the core elements of P1anSJ will help to create new wealth in the community and create the environment for sound development in the years ahead. Recommendation It is recommended that Common Council approve the 2013 Operating Budget for the General Operating Fund and adopt the following resolutions: Therefore be it resolved: 1. That the sum of $147,914,458 be the total operating budget of the City of Saint John for 2013; 2. That the sum of $118,239,743 be the Warrant of the City of Saint John for 2013; 3. That the tax rate for the City of Saint John be $1.7850; 4. That Common Council orders and directs the levying by the Minister of Environment and Local Government of said amount on real property liable to taxation under the Assessment Act within the City of Saint John; 5. That Common Council authorizes the Commissioner of Finance and Administrative Services to disburse, at a time acceptable to him, to the named Commissions, Agencies, and Committees, the approved funds as contained in the 2013 budget; 6. That Common Council approves the 2013 Establishment of Permanent Positions at 647; and 7. That Common Council approves an increase in the 2013 Management Professional Pay Scale of 1.25% on January 1 st, 2013 and 1.25% on July 1 st, 2013. Respectfully submitted, A,;r� 4 J. Patrick Woods CGA City Manager ff 12/12/2012 The City of Saint John 2013 Budget Summary 2013 2012 PROPOSED BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE Total Expenditures: $ 144,642,653 $ 147,914,458 $ (3,271,805) Less: Non -Tax Revenue: $ (11,219,478) $ (11,094,792) $ (124,686) $ 133,423,175 $ 136,819,666 $ (3,396,491) Unconditional Grant $ 18,918,728 $ 18,579,923 $ (338,805) Net Budget $ 114,504,447 $ 118,239,743 $ (3,735,296) Tax Denominator $ 6,414,814,937 $ 6,624,075,264 Tax Rate $ 1.7850 $ 1.7850 s0 2012.12.12 City of Saint John 2012 2013 2013 2013 Budget Summary Approved Base Budget Adjustments For Approval Comments Growth & Development Services Contract positions to move PlanSJ bylaw completion Community Planning & Development Service 1,493,282 1,356,837 230,000 1,586,837 forward- $50,000 included for Legal Development Engineering 372,287 361,523 361,523 Geographic Information Systems 285,314 311,563 311,563 Heritage Conservation 317,672 300,994 300,994 Permitting & Inspection Service 960,142 993,679 993,679 By -Law Enforcement Service 655,645 758,885 953,885 Dangerous Bldg - one new position, demolition, Dangerous and Vacant Budding Program 137,341 281,692 195,000 476,692_ legal support Minimum Property Standards Program 269,646 237,671 237,671 Other By -Laws 168,343 156,779 156,779 Animal Control 80,315 82,743 82,743 Tourism Service 845,000 845,000 845,000 Destination Marking Organization 845,000 845,000 845,000 Economic Development Service 2,183,237 2,190,231 2,333,231 Regional Economic Development (Enterprise) 332,000 332,000 143,000 475,000 ESJ - enhance role to pursue True Growth 2.0 Saint John Trade and Convention Center 570,283 536,576 536,576 Harbour Station 374,662 384,390 384 390 City Market 906,292 437,265 937,265 Urban Development Service 2,343,939 2,553,352 2,553,352 Saint John Development Corporation 160,000 160,000 160 000 Woterf ontDevelopmentCorporation 95.000 120,000 120,000 Market Square - Common Area 2,088,339 2,273,352 2,273,352 Legislated responsibility - city share determined by Regional Service Commission 42,054 42,054 formula Industrial Parks Development Service 300,000 300,000 300,000 Saint John Industrial Parks 300,000 300,000 300,000 Total Growth & Development Services 9,756,518 10,014,118 10,582,118 i,Urban Environment Neighourhood Improvement 639,836 655,692 705,692 64 Establish community development grants to Community Development ?14,663 316,053 50,000 366,053 leverage programs with neighbourhood groups City of Saint John 2013 Budget Summary Neighbourhood Development Loch Lomond Community Center Ability Advisory Committee Recreation Community Groups P R O Kids Community Development Service Grants Pavilion Cup Cherry Brook Zoo Library UNBSJ Capital Campaign a? Seniors Citizen Centre Rent Human Development Council Human Development Council Rent PRUDE Rent Seafarer's Mission Senior Resource Center Recreation, Parks & Cultural Programming Recreation Programming Contract Service - Boys & Girls Club Contracted Service - YMCR -FGCC /MCC North End Community Centre Cultural Affairs Arts & Culture Grants & Other Funding Imperial Theatre SafntJohn Arta Center Saintlohn Community Arts Board Public Art -Maintenance and Repair Budget 1V13 Arts Board (Public Art Reserve) Fundy Fringe Festival Jazz and Blues Festival - Salty Jam SaintJohn Theatre Company Festival de la Bale Francois New Year/ Canada Day Celebrations Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2012.12.12 2012 2013 2013 Approved Base Budget Adjustments For Approval Comments 150,000 15.250 152,250 45,000 45,000 45,000 1,500 1,523 1,523 30,000 30,450 30,450 98,673 110,416 110,416 666,765 666,765 666,765 500 ,500 7500 60,035 60,035 60,035 456,230 456,230 455,230 41,000 41,000 41,000 35,000 3-5,000 35,000 16,000 16,000 16,000 52,000 52,000 52 000 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,254,034 1,350,571 1,513,071 915.460 1,010,655 72,500 1,083.155 5 sessionals -more youth programming 122,400 124,236 124,236 105,126 106.703 60,000 166,703 Establish free programs 30,000 30,000 Half year operation by One Change 111,048 108.977 108 977 539,584 555,861 560,861 320,817 337,039 337,039 74.767 74,822 74,822 30,000 35,000 35,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 15, 000 15,000 15,000 �$ 2,000 2,000 2,000 City of Saint John 2013 Budget Summary 2012 2013 2013 Approved Base Budget Adjustments For Approval Comments 2012.12.12 NB Historical Society - Loyalist HousE 10,000 10 000 10,000 Unspecified Grants 23,000 28,000 28,000 National Basketball League -All Stai 5,000 5,000 Sculpture Symposium 5,000 - Water Supply and Hydrants 2,200,000 2,270,000 2,270,000 Fire Services 20,629,263 20,683,989 20,123,989 Assumes 0,0 for 1011 & 2012 with current Fire Rescue and Suppression 19,446,868 19,428,400 - 560,000 18,868,490 establishment Medical First Responder 71,640 86,000 86,000 Hazardous Materials Emergency Response 115,413 121,428 121,428 Technical Rescue Response 55,981 63,608 63,608 Fire Prevention 918,761 963,498 963,498 Fire Investigation 29,600 21,055 21,055 Emergency Management Service 334,304 325,421 325,421 Police Services 22,724,065 22,777,842 22,777,842 Public Safety Communications 2,292,610 2,491,853 2,491,853 Street Lighting 1,070,000 1,075,350 1,075,350 Total Urban Environment Services 52,350,461 52,853,344 52,510,844 Transportation • Roadway Maintenance Service 13,158,400 13,561,415 14,861,415 Snow Control Streets 4,433,349 5.000.889 5.000,889 Street Cleaning 1,783,921 1749,414 1 749 414 Street Services (Surface Maintenance) 6,941,130 6,811,112 1,300,000 8.111.11, Road repairs and maintenance Sidewalk Maintenance Service 1,319,949 1,410,490 1,560,490 Snow Control Sidewalk ?62,:202 893,257 893,257 Sidewalk Maintenance 557,741 517,233 150,000 567,233 Curbing to allow for road re- instatement Pedestrian & Traffic Management Service 1,620,138 1,684,800 1,684,800 Storm water Management 3,324,138 3,366,348 3,366,348 Solid Waste Management 3,965,640 3,568,529 3,568,529 Engineering 459,351 541,451 541,451 Parks & City Landscape 2,456,817 2,654,268 2,729,268 Parks Maintenance -2,084,961 2,237,921 2,237,921 Lifeguards 117,720 �g 30,000 147,720 Extend service to Sept 2nd City of Saint John 2013 Budget Summary Ui ban Forestry M►spec Surntlohn Horticultural Association Sports & Recreation Facilities Service Arena Operation & Maintenance Sports field Operation & Maintenance Other Facility Operation & Maintenance Sport Administration Mina Hockey Subsidy Aquatic Clubs Lord Beaverbrook Rink Aquatic Centre Saintlohn Track Club Parking Service (Administration Support) 2012 2013 2013 Approved Base Budget Adjustments For Approval Comments 2012.12.12 331,856 258,627 258,627 Financial Management Service 45,000 45,000 Contracted operation plus maintenance 40,000 40,000 40,000 3,395,542 3,659,644 3,659,644 1,254,898 1,442,420 1,44,420 1,208,259 1,325,655 1,325,655 297,655 362,130 362,130 68,879 971,819 971,819 150,000 165,000 165,000 15,351 15,822 15,822 154,000 154,000 154,000 231,490 194,617 194,617 15,000 997,856 _ 530,845 560,379 560,379 Transit Service 5,570,256 6,517,991 Environment Committee 1,520 - Total Environment & Transportation Services 35,802,596 37,525,315 350,000 6,867,991 Enhanced service - evenings, UNBSJ /SJRH, mornings 39,400,315 Finance and Administrative Services Financial Management Service 3,106,115 3,247,518 3,247,518 Finance 1,861,641 1,962,447 1,962,447 Assessment 1,244,474 1,285,071 1,285,071 Asset Management 6,577,469 6,629,116 6,641,116 Purchasing & Materials Management 1,082,953 971,819 971,819 Insurance 157,977 157 977 Liability Insurance 633,605 596,700 12,000 608,700 Agency fee increase Fleet 1,131,969 1,081,302 1,081,302 Facilities Management 997,856 1,031,337 1,031,3:37 Carpentry Shop 466,8963 438,876 438,876 City Hall Building 1,766,204 1,979,795 1,979,795 Real Estate 397,986 371,310 371,310 Total Administrative Services 9,683,584 9,876,634 9,888,634 64 City of Saint John 2013 Budget Summary 2012 2013 2013 Approved Base Budget Adjustments For Approval Strategic Services City Manager Human Resources 1,289,937 1,428,037 1,428,037 Corporate Planning 505,331 499,585 499,585 Intergovernmental Affairs 143,151 148,658 148,658 Corporate Communications 521,346 521,505 521,505 Information Technology 1,946,235 2,087,058 2,087,058 Total Strategic Services 4,406,000 4,684,843 4,684,843 Mayor's Office 201,630 183,305 Council 427,500 382,4130 Total Legislated Services 2,665,593 2,406,287 401,268 703,834 735,400 585,785 183,305 2012.12.12 Comments Includes 100,000 for ISN investigation 20,000 402,480 Weekly Council - translation /meals 2,426,287 Other Charges Fiscal Charges 15,757,821 16,333,837 426,757 16,760,594 To be used to fund capital projects LTD Payments 1,780,743 1,780,743 Annual estimated cost of current LTD pensions Pension 14,220,080 14,220,080 (4,340,000) 9,880,080 Assumes deferral approved and SRP adopted Total Other Charges 29,977,901 30,553,917 28,421,417 Total Budget (Expenditures) 144,642,653 147,914,458 66 147,914,458 City Manager 399,574 401,268 Legal 823,759 703,834 Common Clerk 813,130 735,400 Mayor & Council 629,130 565,785 Mayor's Office 201,630 183,305 Council 427,500 382,4130 Total Legislated Services 2,665,593 2,406,287 401,268 703,834 735,400 585,785 183,305 2012.12.12 Comments Includes 100,000 for ISN investigation 20,000 402,480 Weekly Council - translation /meals 2,426,287 Other Charges Fiscal Charges 15,757,821 16,333,837 426,757 16,760,594 To be used to fund capital projects LTD Payments 1,780,743 1,780,743 Annual estimated cost of current LTD pensions Pension 14,220,080 14,220,080 (4,340,000) 9,880,080 Assumes deferral approved and SRP adopted Total Other Charges 29,977,901 30,553,917 28,421,417 Total Budget (Expenditures) 144,642,653 147,914,458 66 147,914,458