2008-11-17_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, November 17, 2008
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order — Prayer
5:00 p.m. Council Chamber City Hall
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Minutes of November 3, 2008
3. Adoption of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Centenary -Queen Square Request for Funding (Recommendation: Refer to
Budget Deliberations)
5.2 P.U.L. S.E Request for Funding (Recommendation: Refer to Budget
Deliberations)
5.3 Saint John Port Authority Requesting Financial Support (Recommendation:
Refer to Budget Deliberations)
5.4 Financial Advisory Services Employee Pension Plan (Recommendation in
Report)
5.5 Letter from Michel Rene Regarding Coldbrook Cres (Recommendation:
Receive for Information)
5.6 Committee for the Development of Samuel de Champlain Park
(Recommendation: Refer to City Manager)
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
7.1 National Addictions Awareness Week
8. Delegations/ Presentations
5:30 p.m.
8.1 Saint John Waterfront Development Update Phase I Reversing Falls - Lower
River Passage
6:00 p.m.
8.2 Human Development Council
9. Public Hearings
10. Consideration of By -laws
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Webcast of Open Council and Committee of the Whole (Councillor Sullivan)
(Brought Forward from November 10, 2008)
11.2 Items in Closed Session (Councillor Killen) (Brought Forward from
November 10, 2008)
11.3 Budget Deliberations /Presentations (Councillor Titus) (Brought Forward
from November 10, 2008)
11.4 Commission, Boards and Committees (Councillor Killen) (Brought Forward
from November 10, 2008)
11.5 Information Sessions (Councillor Killen) (Brought Forward from November
10, 2008)
12. Business Matters — Municipal Officers
12.1 Les Jeux de L'Acadie - 2010 (Brought Forward from November 10, 2008)
12.2 Princess Street Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation and Street
Reconstruction (Brought Forward from November 10, 2008)
12.3 Vacant and Derelict Buildings (Brought Forward from November 10, 2008)
12.4 Designation of Individuals for By -law Enforcement Purposes (Brought
Forward from November 10, 2008)
12.5 Pension Plan Disability Statistics
13. Committee Reports
13.1 City of Saint John Board of Pension Trustees Response to Council
Resolution
13.2 Standing Committee System (Brought Forward from November 10, 2008)
13.3 (a) Appeal of PAC Decision - Grant of Variance Respecting 117 Carleton
Street
13.3 (b) Legal Opinion from City Solicitor
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Request for Grant in the Amount of Municipal Fees for Residential Hospice
Project (Brought Forward from Consent Agentda of November 10, 2008)
15. General Correspondence
16. Adjournment
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City of Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le lundi 17 novembre 2008
Seance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
17 h Salle du conseil a 1'h6tel de ville
2. Approbation du proces- verbal
2.1 Proc&s- verbal de la seance tenue le 3 novembre 2008
3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil
5.1 Demande de financement — Centenary -Queen Square (recommandation:
renvoyer aux discussions relatives au budget)
5.2 Demande de financement de PULSE (recommandation: transmettre au
directeur general)
5.3 Demande d'aide financiere de 1'Administration portuaire de Saint John
(recommandation : renvoyer aux discussions relatives au budget)
5.4 Regime de retraite des employes des services consultatifs financiers
5.5 Lettre revue de Michel Rene relative au croissant Coldbrook
(recommandation : accepter a titre informatif)
5.6 Comit6 d'am6nagement du parc Samuel -de- Champlain (recommandation:
renvoyer aux discussions relatives au budget)
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
7. Proclamation
7.1 Semaine nationale de sensibilisation aux toxicomanies
8. Delegations et presentations
17h30
8.1 Mise a jour relative a la phase 1 de 1'am6nagement du secteur riverain de
Saint John — Chutes r6versibles — passage a la rivi&re inf6rieure
18h00
8.2 Conseil de perfectionnement social
9. Audiences publiques
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
11.1 Webemission des seances publiques du conseil et du comite plenier
(conseiller Sullivan) (point souleve lors de la seance du 10 novembre 2008)
11.2 Points presentes devant le conseil en reunion privee (conseiller Killen) (point
souleve lors de la seance du 10 novembre 2008)
11.3 Discussions /presentations relatives au budget (conseiller Titus) (point
souleve lors de la seance du 10 novembre 2008)
11.4 Commissions, conseils et comites (conseiller Killen) (point souleve lors de la
seance du 10 novembre 2008)
11.5 Seances d'information (conseiller Killen) (point souleve lors de la seance du
10 novembre 2008)
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Les Jeux de L'Acadie — 2010 (point souleve lors de la seance du
10 novembre 2008)
12.2 Installation de la conduite d'eau principale et des egouts sanitaires et
pluviaux et travaux de refection de la rue Princess (point souleve lors de la seance
du 10 novembre 2008)
12.3 Batiments vacants et abandonnes (point souleve lors de la seance du
10 novembre 2008)
12.4 Nomination de membres pour 1'execution des arretes municipaux (point
souleve lors de la seance du 10 novembre 2008)
12.5 Statistiques relatives aux reclamations d'invalidite du regime de retraite
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
13.1 Reponse presentee au conseil d'administration du regime de retraite de
The City of Saint John sur la resolution du conseil
13.2 Systeme des comites permanents (point souleve lors de la seance du
10 novembre 2008)
13.3 a) Appel de la decision prise par le CCU — Autorisation d'une derogation
relativement au 117, rue Carleton
13.3 b) Avis juridique de l'avocat municipal
14. Etude des sujets ecartes des questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil
14.1 Demande visant l'obtention d'une subvention au montant des droits
municipaux pour le projet residentiel de Mospice (point souleve de l'ordre du jour
de questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil lors de la seance du
10 novembre 2008)
15. Correspondance generale
16. Levee de la seance
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present
Ivan Court, Mayor
Deputy Mayor Chase and Councillors Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook and Sullivan, Titus
-and -
T. Totten, City Manager; J. Nugent, City Solicitor; G. Yeomans,
Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer; P. Groody,
Commissioner of Municipal Operations; A. Poffenroth, Deputy
Commissioner of Buildings and Inspection Services; P. Woods,
Deputy City Manager; Daryl Scribner, Police Inspector; R.
Simonds Fire Chief; E. Gormley, Common Clerk and J. Taylor,
Assistant Common Clerk.
SEANCE DU CONSEIL COMMUNAL DE THE CITY OF SAINT JOHN
TENUE A L'HOTEL DE VILLE, le 3 novembre 2008 a 17:00 H
Sont presents :
Ivan Court, maire
le maire suppleant Chase et les conseillers Court, Farren, Killen,
Higgins, McGuire, Mott, Snook, Sullivan et Titus
et
T. Totten, directeur general; J. Nugent, avocat municipal;
G. Yeomans, commissaire aux finances et tresorier; P. Groody,
commissaire aux operations municipales; A. Poffenroth,
commissaire adjointe aux services d'inspection et des batiments;
P. Woods, directeur general adjoint; Daryl Scribner, inspecteur
de police; R. Simonds, chef du service d'incendie; E. Gormley,
greffiere communale et J. Taylor, greffier communal adjoint.
1. Call To Order — Prayer
Mayor Court called the meeting to order and Councillor Snook offered the opening
prayer.
1. Ouverture de la seance, suivie de la priere
La seance est ouverte par le maire Court, et le conseiller Snook recite la priere
d'ouverture.
2 Approval of Minutes
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Sullivan
RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of
Common Council, held on October 20, 2008, be approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
2 Approbation du proces- verbal
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Sullivan
RESOLU que le proces- verbal de la seance du
conseil communal tenue le 20 octobre 2008 soit approuve.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the agenda of this meeting be
approved.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
3. Adoption de I'ordre du jour
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que I'ordre du jour de la presente seance
soit adopte.
A I'issue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
4. Divulgations de conflits d'interets
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 That the letter from NB Crime Stoppers requesting $2,500.00 in financial support
be referred to the City Manager for budget deliberation.
5.2 That the letter from Seniors' Resource Centre requesting $3,000.00 in financial
support be referred to the City Manager for budget deliberation.
5.3 That as recommended by the City Manager, Council authorize the construction of
the additional guiderail near Spruce Lake to be completed under Contract No. 2008 -26:
Construction of Watershed Protection Facilities — Phase III at an additional cost of
$48,870.24 as calculated based on estimated quantities.
5.4 That as recommended by the City Manager, Common Council pre- approve a
portion of the 2009 Capital Program for the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in the
amount of $550,000 for phase two of the CGAC roof replacement.
5.5 Refer to item 14.1
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Snook
RESOLVED that the recommendation set out for
each consent agenda item respectively, with the exception of item 5.5 entitled Future
Use of the Jewish Synagogue - Carleton Street which has been identified for debate, be
adopted.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
5. Questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil
5.1 Que la lettre d'Echec au crime Nouveau - Brunswick demandant un soutien
financier de 2 500 $ soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de deliberations
budgetaires.
5.2 Que la lettre du Seniors' Resource Centre demandant un soutien financier de
3 000 $ soit transmise au directeur general aux fins de deliberations budgetaires.
5.3 Que, comme le recommande le directeur general, le conseil autorise la
construction d'une glissiere de securite supplementaire pres de Spruce Lake, en vertu
du contrat no 2008 -26 : Construction de la phase III du projet d'installations de protection
du bassin hydrographique, aux couts additionnels de 48 870,24 $, etablis a partir de
rni iantitac actimativac
des Jeux du Canada, au montant de 550 000 $ pour la phase deux du remplacement du
toit du CAJC.
5.5 Voir le point 14.1
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Snook
RESOLU que les recommandations formulees pour
chacune des questions soumises a I'approbation du conseil, a 1'exception du point 5.5,
Utilisation future de la synagogue juive de la rue Carleton, qui a ete selectionne aux fins
de deliberations, soient adoptees.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
6. Members Comments
Council members commented on various community events.
6. Commentaires presentes par les membres
Les membres du conseil s'expriment sur diverses activites communautaires.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month
The Mayor proclaimed that the month of November as Crohn's and Colitis Awareness
Month in the City of Saint John.
7.2 Family Violence Prevention Month
The Mayor proclaimed that the month of November as Family Violence Prevention
Month in the City of Saint John.
7. Proclamation
7.1 Mois de sensibilisation aux maladies inflammatoires de I'intestin
Le maire declare que le mois de novembre sera le « Mois de sensibilisation aux
maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin » dans The City of Saint John.
7.2 Mois de prevention contre la violence familiale
Le maire declare que le mois de novembre sera le « Mois de prevention contre la
violence familiale » dans The City of Saint John.
8. Delegations /Presentations
8. Delegations et presentations
9. Public Hearings
9. Audiences publiques
10. Consideration of By -laws
10. Etude des arretes municipaux
11. Submissions by Council Members
11.1 Tracking of Council's Motions (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the City Manager present on a
regular basis progress reports to Council in regard to motions passed by Council, which
should include realistic time frames and deadlines for the completion of work.
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le directeur general presente
regulierement des rapports de progres au conseil en ce qui concerne les propositions
adoptees, ainsi que des echeances et des delais realistes pour 1'execution du travail.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.2 Recycling in Saint John (Councillor Titus)
On motion of Councillor Titus
Seconded by Councillor Farren
RESOLVED that the report from Councillor Titus
entitled Recycling in Saint John be received for information.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
11.2 Recyclage a Saint John (conseiller Titus)
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuyee par le conseiller Farren
RESOLU que le rapport du conseiller Titus intitule
Recycling in Saint John » soit accepte a titre informatif.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
11.3 311 Municipal Phone Service (Councillor Snook)
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that the City Manager present a report
to Common Council on the implementation of a 311 municipal phone service for the City
of Saint John.
Councillor Sullivan proposed an amendment to the motion, which was seconded by
Councillor Titus, requesting that the City Manager present a report to Common Council
on the implementation of a 311 municipal phone service and /or other methods of
improving the customer service for the City of Saint John.
Question being taken on the amendment, the motion was carried.
On motion of Councillor Snook
Seconded by Councillor Court
RESOLVED that City Manager present a report to
Common Council on the implementation of a 311 municipal phone service and /or other
methods of improving the customer service for the City of Saint John.
Question being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was carried.
11.3 Service telephonique municipal — 311 (conseiller Snook)
Proposition du conseiller Snook
Appuyee par le conseiller Court
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un
rapport au conseil communal sur la mise en oeuvre d'un service telephonique municipal
311 pour The City of Saint John.
Le conseiller Sullivan propose une modification a la proposition, appuyee par le
conseiller Titus, demandant que le directeur general presente un rapport au conseil
communal sur la mise en oeuvre d'un service telephonique municipal 311 et/ou d'autres
methodes visant a ameliorer le service a la clientele a The City of Saint John.
RESOLU que le directeur general presente un
rapport au conseil communal sur la mise en oeuvre d'un service telephonique municipal
311 et /ou d'autres methodes visant a ameliorer le service a la clientele a The City of
Saint John.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition telle qu'elle est modifiee est adoptee.
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
12.1 Update of Electronic System in Council Chamber
On motion of Councillor Killen
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that Council approve the purchase of a
software upgrade and new electronic voting equipment from Duoson Multimedia at the
quoted price of $38,163.63.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12. Affaires municipales evoquees par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Mise a jour du systeme electronique dans la salle du conseil
Proposition du conseiller Killen
Appuyee par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que le conseil approuve I'achat d'une
mise a niveau de Iogiciel et de nouveau materiel de vote electronique de
Duoson Multimedia au prix propose de 38 163,63 $.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
12.2 Setting Time for Budget Deliberation
On motion of Councillor Farren
Seconded by Councillor Mott
RESOLVED that the Mayor, working with other
Members of Council, endeavour to schedule a series of Open Committee of the Whole
Meetings between Monday, November 17 and Friday, December 5, 2008, to receive
presentations as to the financial needs and issues facing the Administration as well as
Commissions, Boards and other Agencies.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
12.2 Fixation de I'heure aux fins de deliberations budgetaires
Proposition du conseiller Farren
Appuyee par le conseiller Mott
RESOLU que le maire, en collaboration avec les
autres membres du conseil, tente d'organiser une serie de reunions publiques du comite
du lundi 17 novembre au vendredi 5 decembre 2008, afin de recevoir des presentations
au sujet des besoins financiers et des enjeux auxquels sont confrontes I'administration,
les commissions, les conseils et les autres organismes.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
13. Committee Reports
13. Rapports deposes par les comites
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
14.1 Future use of the Jewish Synagogue - Carleton Street
On motion of Councillor McGuire
Seconded by Councillor Titus
RESOLVED that the City Manager convene an
appropriate community input session exploring all possible future uses of Jewish
Synagogue on Carleton Street with such sessions to be held at the Synagogue no later
conseil
14.1 Utilisation future de la synagogue juive de la rue Carleton
Proposition du conseiller McGuire
Appuyee par le conseiller Titus
RESOLU que le directeur general convoque une
seance pertinente de retroaction de la part de la collectivite afin d'explorer toutes les
utilisations futures possibles de la synagogue juive de la rue Carleton. Ces seances
seront tenues a la synagogue au plus tard le 31 janvier 2009.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
15. General Correspondence
15. Correspondance generale
16. Adjournment
On motion of Councillor Sullivan
Seconded by Councillor Killen
RESOLVED that the Regular Meeting of Council be
Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
A Committee of the Whole Open Session was convened at 6:30 p.m.
Question being taken, the motion was carried.
16. Levee de la seance
Proposition du conseiller Sullivan
Appuyee par le conseiller Killen
RESOLU que la seance ordinaire du conseil soit
levee a 18 h 30.
Une seance ordinaire du conseil a commencer a 18 H 30.
A Tissue du vote, la proposition est adoptee.
Mayor /maire
Common Clerk /greffiere communale
Centenary-Queen Square
Care Centres
310 Princess Street
Saint John NB E2L 1 L5
506.693.8080
Fax: 506.635.5704
cqscare@nb,.aibn,com
Nov. 4,2008
Your Worship Mayor Ivan. Court and Members of Common Council,
I am writing on behalf of Centenary-Queen Square Care Centres to request
funding to help support our Child Development Centre.
Centenary-Queen Square Child Development Centre opened in 1982, The
Centre was initiated as a result of a direct request from case workers in the
Department of Social Services in order to meet a need in. the south end of the
city. The Centre exists to provide children with nutrition, stimulation, and
consistency; so important to their health & development, The Centre is
licensed by the province for 24 children, between the ages of twenty rnonths to
five years.
it is not our purpose to compete with existing Day Care facilities established to
meet the needs of the general public, Rather it is our particular vocation to
give support to socially/economic,allydisadvantaged children and to ensure
that a child development service will always be available for those who need it
most.
We encourage a high quality early intervention pre-school program. We
provide not only a quality program, but also quality meals which include
breakfast, a hot noon lunch and a nutritious afternoon snack. Our five week
rotating menu is packed full of fresh fruit and vegetables, lean meats and fish,
whole grains, and dairy products. This not only ensures that these young
children have the nutrition that they need to survive and develop, but it also
allows families living in poverty to stretch their dollars further. Last year we
served over 10,500 meals (breakfast & lunch) and more than 5,000 snacks.
Few of those who require our services can afford the true cost, The Department
of Social Development pays for most families, at a rate of $22.50/day. Our cost
to provide this care is $35.00/day per child leaving a difference of
$12-50/day/child. The gap between the cost to provide this service and the fees
paid by the Dept. of Social Development can be difficult to fill. On average we
need to raise $63,000.00 each year to cover the differences.
We have utilized many funding sources over the years, such as The N.B.
Children's Foundation, The United Way of Greater Saint John, , Saint John
Presbytery, Centenary-Queen Square United Church, The Greater Saint John
Community Foundation, the United Commercial Travellers, Jack Kidd Council
#755, the McKean Family Foundation, and The Harold Crabtree Foundation,
as well as private donations.
It is possible that our child development centre will face a deficit of $18,000.00
this year. We are asking for financial support from the City of Saint John to
help us with this financial crisis. We also ask the City of Saint John to consider
providing funding support on an annual basis to help ensure that this service
continues to be available to the families in our community.
Is
Centenary-Queen Square
Care Centres
310 Princess Street
Saint John NB E2L 1 L5
506.693.8080
Fax: 506.635.5704
cqscare@nb.aibn.com
95% of those who used this service in 2007 were recognised by Health &
Community Services, Public Health Department or Child Protection
Department, as needing care outside of the home. These families are
experiencing crises brought on by poverty, depression, anxiety, drug/alcohol
abuse, divorce, and/or violence. Many children in our care are exhibiting
delays and antisocial behaviours. We develop programs to meet the needs of
these children so that they are able to reach their highest potential. To this end
we form, implement, and evaluate individual program plans on a regular basis.
Studies conducted in Canada and throughout the world conclude that good
child care and early learning contribute immensely to the healthy growth of
children, as well as to their physical, emotional, social, linguistic and
intellectual development.
Should you require any documentation or further information I would be
pleased to provide it. I look forward to your reply.
Respectfully,
Parclia KftwoMv
Executive Director
CQS Care Centres
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P,U.LSX-- PEOPLE UNITED IN THE LOWER, SOUTH END
251WENTWORTH ST.
SAINT JOHN, N.B.
November 13, 2008
Mayor Ivan Court
Members of the Common Council
c/o Common Clerk
Dear Mayor and Council,
Five vulnerable /priority neighbourhoods have been identified in Saint John. The Saint
John Police Department has been instrumental in setting up Community Policing Offices
in these areas. The Lower South End now has a resource center that will house a
Community Police office. TheP.U'.L,S.E, committee is thrilled to be apart of this
endeavour.
Our goals are; 1) To administer and maintain a multi-use facility for the residents of
the Lower South End; to encourage and support community participation and ownership
of the center.
2) To support a police/community partnership designed to prevent and
reduce crime.
3) Support existing and newly developed programs and events
implemented by P. U.L. S.E., other community and governmental agencies and the Saint
John Police force.
4) To act as a conduit for information to residents in the Lower South End
5) To provide a center that is safe and accessible to all people, regardless
of age, race, diverse abilities and identities
6) To promote the Lower South End as a safe and healthy neighbourhood
to live and work.
We are requesting funding to help achieve these goals. We are in need of furniture,
computer systems, printers, flip charts, stationary/office supplies, bookcases etc. Also
money would be used for operating expenses and programming and special events.
On behalf of the P.U.L,S,E. committee I would ask you to please consider and look
favourably upon this request,
Sincerely,
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Mayor Ivan Court
City of Saint John
P.O. Box 1972
Saint John, N13
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Dear Mayor Court-,
As you are aware, 2.008 saw a record cruise season for the Port of Sa'nt John with 79 vessels, 180,000
cruise guests and approximately 70,000 crew visiting our community. This translates into an estimated
$14 million direct spending for the City and the Region. It has also set Saint John ahead of the rest of the
Province in tourism for the year.
This growth is projected to continue and with the capital investment the Port Authority has made in cruise
infrastructure, Saint John is well-positioned to be a driving force in attracting further growth in this sector.
Part of our success is attributed to the cooperative marketing and promotional efforts of the Port
Authority, the City, Province of New Brunswick and local stakeholders to ensure that the growth
continues. This not only includes developing relationships with the Cruise Lines themselves but also
providing information sessions and orientation to travel agents and other stakeholders in the trade and
through participation in various associations and forums related to cruise.
The Port of Saint John continues to be a major player in these venues and as a result, we are very pleased
to advise that the Canada New England Cruise Symposium will be hosted in Saint John in June 2010. The
Symposium brings cruise line executives, as well as port authorities, tourism officials, media and industry
from around the region to Saint John for a three day period and provides an excellent opportunity for
Saint John to shine - to showcase our new cruise terminal, Harbour Passage and our emerging public
waterfront including St. Andrews and St. Patrick's Parks.
We are therefore respectfully requesting that the City provide financial support as a sponsor of this
symposium and include it in the City's 2010 budget.
Yours very truly
PORT AUTHORITY
cc Terry Totten, City Manager
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November 13, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council:
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The attached Call for Proposals has been prepared by City staff as directed by Common Council.
Given the nature of some of the concerns raised when this matter was previously discussed with
staff, the following points are worthy of note.
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If Common Council is satisfied with the attached Request or Proposal — Financial Advisory
Services — City of Saint John Employee Pension Plan, then Council need only give directions to
the Purchasing Agent to finalize and release the document.
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encouraging involvement and shared management and ownership of ooumuncen. In assisting
neighbourhood groups in their (o0Umnnt of improvement |n}UaMwa$, community pride and
parkipation in active living is greatly enhanced.
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Description: The Recreation Service is a public service that provides youth, teens, adults and seniors with
access to a wide range of indoor and outdoor artistic, cultural and recreational opportunities. This
service is delivered through the scheduling and booking of facilities that include arenas, sports
fields, community centres, parks, playgrounds, and beaches; coordination and delivery of leisure
activities and special event support; and accessing and distributing funds to ensure leisure
opportunities are accessible and inclusive to a wide range of citizens.
Value: Access to leisure facilities and programs for artistic, cultural and recreational opportunities
contributes to neighborhood development and sustainability, including capacity - building and
wellness of our citizenry. Recreational opportunities create a sense of belong that contributes to a
more enriched community. The economic health of the community is supported through increased
workforce productivity; a result of promoting and facilitating wellness.
Output: Recreational Opportunity
Accountability: Leisure Services Department
Processes: • Facility Scheduling and Booking
• Community Centre Operation and Programming
• Beach Operations
• Inclusive Recreation Coordination
• Seniors Programming and Liaison
• PRO Kids
• Bursary Administration
• Summer Playground
-Outdoor Recreation
• Arenas
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Description: The Parks & City Landscape Service is a public service that provides citizens and visitors to the
City access to parks and open greenspaces for their recreational and leisure needs. Service
delivery is achieved through the development, operation and maintenance of all community parks,
squares, beaches, trails, tourist sites, City owned sports fields, City and school owned playgrounds,
and City right of ways; the preservation and protection of our natural areas; and urban forestry
operations and initiatives.
Value: Parks, open spaces and natural areas bring a diversified landscape to our city while providing
citizens and visitors with places to recreate and explore. By operating, maintaining, and enhancing
these areas, sometimes in partnership with the community, the health and wellness of citizens is
greatly enhanced. Improved air quality through tree planting, aesthetically pleasing and maintained
green spaces and gardens, and safe playground facilities all contribute to this enhanced quality of
life. Economic benefits are realized through inclusive active living, relaxation and socialization
opportunities that continue to attract visitors and investors. There is also a direct connection
between wellness (healthy active people) and a more productive workforce.
Output: Greenspace
Accountability: Leisure Services Department
Processes: • Park and Open Space Maintenance
• Beach Maintenance
• Playground Maintenance
• Urban Forestry Operations
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Heritage Preservation Service
Value: The City of Saint John's history is one of its greatest assets. The preservation of this history
fosters a sense of community; enhancing community pride in what Saint John has to offer - to live,
work and play. Preservation helps maintain identity, educates people about history, and creates
conversations about shared values. Heritage preservation supports the tourism industry and acts
as a tool for development planning in the community; all of which contributes to the economic
prosperity.
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Processes: • Heritage Designation
• Certificate of Appropriateness
• Heritage Conservation Application and Granting
• Heritage Preservation Education and Advisory
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Output: Special Event Management
Accountability: - - --
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Processes: • Event Coordination
• Event Hosting
• Equipment Rental
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1K.'11, Emergency Management Service�
Description: The Emergency Management Service encourages and allows private and corporate citizens to
become active participants in preparing for, nmnpnndlnQ W. and recovering from the effects of
nobnm| or human-caused emergencies. Its main function is to lead inter-agency coordination of
developmwnt, implomentmUun, ma|nbmnanom, and evaluation of emergency management and
business continuity programs.
Value: Emergency planning and preparedness contributes to enhanced public safety, public health, and
environmental stewardship and protects the overall quality of life and economic well-being of the
community. The ability to respond quickly during emergency events mitigates loss of life, personal
injury' property loss, and damage to the environment. Efficient recovery from emergency events
minimizes the disruption to people's daily lives and commerce.
output Emergency Management
Accountability: City of Saint John
Processes: ^ Prevention and Mitigation
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P7., /,,;, 911 and Non Ernerg ney Call Processing Service
Description: The 911 and Non-Emergency Caff Processing Service is a public service offered to the public
and provides a central point of contact for emergency and non-emergency requests for emergency
service providers d. Police,
with the public in addressing the approp6ate response
Value: A single point of contact for both emergency and non - emergency requests for service improves the
efficiency and accuracy of dispatching emergency service providers. Public safety is greatly
improved with faster response to requests for service in emergency situations as the potential for
loss of life and personal injury is minimized. Social, economic and environmental benefits are also
realized through more effective dispatching in terms of mitigating property loss and environmental
damage.
Output: Call Processed
Accountability: Corporate Services
Processes: • Emergency Call Processing and Dispatch
• Non - Emergency Call Processing
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Description: The Crime Prevention Service isepublic service provided to the community that establishes
pattern nd attitudes and behaviour directed ai both reducing the threat nf crime and \o help develop
environments where odmecannot flourish. Crime prevention is achieved through public relations,
problem mo|v|ng, community polic|n0, education and partnerships that culminate in w safer
community.
Wdum Investment into crime prevention pays dividends in both social well-being and economic health ho
the community. Crime prevention enhances the sense of safety and security in our
neighbourhoods; positively influencing the quality of |Um in our society. Safer neighbourhoods
contribute to an enhanced sense of community that often allracts business and immigration to the
area. Reduction in crime also has a direct impact on the cost associated with responses to criminal
Output: Crime Prevention
Accountability* Saint John Police Force
Processes: ~ Public Education
~ Community Policing
° Partnership Development
° Crime Analysis and Trends
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Description: The Police Emergency Response Service is a public service provided to the community where in
almost all cases officers respond to 911 calls. The events may be violent or nonviolent, criminal or
non - criminal in nature. Often they are high -risk situations, although emergency response also
includes suicides, accidents and disasters. Other examples of emergency response requirements
are crimes in progress, crowd control, high -risk search warrants, domestic disputes, interpersonal
disputes, hostage rescue, and support for major operations.
Value: Citizens, victims, and business alike realize a direct benefit from the Police Emergency Response
Service in the form of speed of delivery, intervention, violators brought into compliance and
suppression of unwanted activities resulting in increased public safety in the community.
Output: Emergency Response
Accountability: Saint John Police Force
Processes: • Police Patrol and Response
• Major Operations Support
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P1 0:0"I"', Law Enforcement Service
Description: The Law Enforcement Service is a public service provided to the community where Law
Enforcement Officers respond to the Force's mandate to enforce all Federal, Provincial and
Municipal laws by: determining that a crime took place; solving the crime; apprehending the
offe g to a successful prosecution.
Value: Citizen, victims, and businesses alike realize a direct benefit from the Law Enforcement Service in
the form of direct intervention, crime investigations, violators brought into compliance, suppression
of unwanted activities, complaints received and investigated. These activities result in improved
public safety in the community and contribute to quality of life.
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I PI 1: 19 Vidim Support Service
Description, The Victim Support Service is a public service provided to victims, ourvivom, famUieo,
neighborhoods and businesses experiencing mdme, trauma or some type ofemotional need not
met by the community by providing emotional and practical support at the Ume of crisis, resource
and case specific informaUon, referral to community e8encias, court accompaniment, and short
term follow-up support.
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Value: Public disorder crime types greatly influence community perception of public safety, and are
particularly significant for portions of our community that are most vulnerable, such as the elderly,
families with young children, and single women. Widespread presence of public disorder has been
shown hm contribute \oan environment that may generate more serious crimes. This police service
maaedm community standards of public order that results in improving public safety in the
community, contributing (oan enhanced quality oflife.
Accountability: Saint John Police Force
Processes: - Police Patrol
• Labour Dispute Intervention
Non Criminal Complaint Response
• Crime Analysis and Trending
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JP1 �3-� ire Rescue and Suppression Service
Description: The Fire Rescue and Suppression Service is m public service providing fire rescue and
suppression response for those residents, workers, and visitors of Saint John who are exposed to
the hazards o[fire. This service provides emergency m0gaUnnand rescue response toresidential,
commercial and lndusNe| Mmn and/or explosions. Considerable resources are eUnoeted to
preparing for the challenges of providing emergency fire and rescue response.
Value-, Fire rescue and suppression activities contribute to improved public safety. Fire operations work to
minimize the impact of incidents on loss of life, personal injury, property and the environment. As a
reoo|L the economic well-being of the community im supported with increased confidence in the
aumtminabi|ityend prosperity of the industrial, commercial and residential infrastructure within our
community and neighbouring communities (as part of mutual aid mgmmnantm).
Output: Fire Loss Control (life, property & environment)
Accountably: Saint John Fire Department
Processes: " Emergency Incident (Fire) Response
" Fire Response Training and Preparation
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Description: The Technical Rescue Service is a public service for those residents, workers and visitors of
Saint John who are trapped in1by automobiles, other mechanical equipment, collapsed buildings,
elevators, water or ice, confined spaces or elevated areas and are under threat in that they cannot
self rescue. Service is delivered through a skilled assessment of the Incident and an appropriate
rescue operation is carried out to return the individual to safety.
Value: The ability to carry out technical rescue operations improves public safety by minimizing the loss of
life or personal injury to those individuals trapped by their physical environment. Public confidence
for technical rescue response skills fosters community pride and in some cases can encourage
economic growth by attracting industry that requires access to these skills to operate.
Output: Technical Rescue
Accountability* Saint John Fire Department
Processes: • Emergency Extrication
• Water / Ice Rescue
• Confined Space Rescue
• High-Angle Rescue
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Description: The Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Service is a public service provided to citizens,
businesses and visitors to the South Western New Brunswick region that are exposed to the risks
created from a release of, or fire involving hazardous materials. As a regional service, response
activities are supported in part by the Department of Public Safety. Hazardous Material response
includes securing three sources of identification of the released product; identifying the hot, warm,
and cold zone isolation distances; as well as defining a strategy for dealing with the hazardous
product.
Value: The ability to respond to hazardous materials exposure contributes to improved public safety,
environmental protection, and economic growth in the community. The specialized skills required
to respond to incidents that involve hazardous materials work to enhance the quality of life in the
community through the protection of people, property and the environment.
Output: Hazardous Materials Emergency Response
Accountability: Saint John Fire Department
Processes: • Hazardous Materials Response
• Hazardous Materials Response Planning
• Hazardous Materials Response Training
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Description'. The Fire Prevention Service is a public service offered to residents and businesses that promotes
a proactive approach to fire safety and prevention through public education, training, inspection,
and code enforcement. The aim of the service is minimizing risks to life and property.
Value: The fire prevention service contributes to improved public safety within the community by ensuring
that people have the necessary information to stay safe and healthy from the adverse affects of
inappropriate uses and behaviour of fire. Enforcement of fire codes through inspection activities
further contributes to public safety by ensuring that new and existing buildings are constructed and
maintained to meet acceptable fire safety standards.
Processes: • Fire Safety Education and Training
• Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement
• Fire Investigation
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Description: The Fire Investigation Service isu public service provided to the community for the purposes of
determining the ouoao and origin of structure orwikNeod Urem. The cause and origin assessment
may hxnn the basis of a criminal investigation by the Go|n\ John Pn|km. The result of on
investigation may also |omd to changes in onmmoncia|, business or industrial pmoaonao, use of
equipment, or product recalls.
Value: The fire investigation service contributes |n improved public safety by working 8o prevent the start
nf fires from similar sources.
Output: Fire cause and origin investigation
Accountability: Saint John Fire Department
Processes: ° Fire Cause and Origin investigation
• Fire Investigation Training
• Finy|nvosDgadmn Preparation
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Description: The Emergency Medical (Fire) Service is a public service for residents, workers and visitors of
Saint John that provides First Responder pre-ambulatory care for those instances where medical
assistance is required. This service utilizes the latest techniques and equipment to provide
Emergency First Responder CPR / AED care when the Saint John Fire Department is first on the
scene; providing the most efficient medical response to the public.
Value: An efficient medical response service enhances both public safety and health within the
community. A quicker response to emergency medical incidents works to save lives and minimize
personal injury. Patient and incident stabilization is often a comforting response for citizens that
are part of the emergency situation.
Output: Emergency Medical Response
Accountability: Saint John Fire Department
Processes: • Emergency First Responder CPR / AED Care
• Medical First Responder (CPR / AED) Training and Preparation
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Value: Animal control promotes, protects and safeguards the health of the community by establishing and
maintaining an urban environment which permits the City's human and animal populations to co-
exist free of conditions which adversely affect the health, safety and enjoyment of the community.
This service is responsible for the enforcement of animal care and control by-laws to minimize risk
in the communities served.
Processes: • Animal Licensing and Registration
• Animal Bite/Attack Investigation and By-Law Enforcement
• Animal Impoundment
• Animal Quarantine
• Animal Disposition
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Definition: The By -law Enforcement Service is a public service offered to complainants, property owners,
occupants and neighbourhood residents involving inspection and enforcement of City by -laws
related to the maintenance and usage of existing properties. The Minimum Property Standards,
Dangerous and Unsightly Premises, Zoning, and Flood Risk Area by -laws require property owners
to repair and use their properties in accordance with established standards. Inspections of
properties and investigation of complaints are conducted - ensuring properties meet a minimum
standard for occupancy; all properties within the community are safe and aesthetically pleasing;
properties are being used in conjunction with the zoning they were intended; and that required
parameters for food risk areas are met. Those that fail to meet the established standards are
instructed to correct these conditions. Failure to comply with these instructions can result in court
action. This service responds to general inquiries and requests for information (sometimes for a
fee).
Value: Establishing and enforcing standards provide safeguards for the safety of occupants and users of
existing properties. Safe and well maintained properties also contribute to the economic prosperity
of the community as developers, businesses and citizens will become more interested in
establishing themselves in a neighbourhood that demonstrates a sense of pride, has affordable,
safe housing, and will yield a good return on their investment.
Output: Compliance with established standards
Accountability: Building & Inspection Services Department
Processes: • Minimum Property Standards By -Law Inspection I Enforcement
• Dangerous and Unsightly Premises By -Law Inspection I Enforcement
• Zoning By -Law Inspection 1 Enforcement
• Flood Risk Area Inspection 1 Enforcement
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Output: (Building) Permit
Accountability: Building & Inspection Services Department
Processes: • Construction Application and Permitting
• Demolition Application and Permitting
• Alteration Application and Permitting
-Occupancy Application and Permitting
-Change of use Application and Permitting
-Excavation Occupancy Application and Permitting
-Street Occupancy Application and Permitting
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Value: Inspection and enforcement of building codes and their related by -laws provide safeguards for the
safety of occupants and users of property development by ensuring that construction and
demolition meet acceptable standards. The enforcement of building codes also provides some
protection of the property owner's investment. Safely constructed and renovated buildings
generally enhance the community.
Output: Compliance with building codes and related by -laws
Accountability: Building & Inspection Services Department
Processes: • Saint John Building By -Law Inspection 1 Enforcement
• Plumbing By -Law Inspection I Enforcement
• Mobile Home Park -lay -law Inspection 1 Enforcement
• Preservation Areas By -Law Inspection 1 Enforcement
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I P23: l Economic Development Service OTOM
Description: The Economic Development Service is a public service that fosters economic growth and activity
in the Greater Saint John area. The service is focused on launching new businesses, attracting
new companies, and creating regional networks to support sustainable workforce and business
growth. The service is coordinated through a regional economic development strategy.
Output: Economic Growth
Accountability: Enterprise Saint John
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P24 icy Development Advisory and Approval Service
Description: The Development Advisory and Approval Service is a public service provided to developers,
citizens, property- owners and businesses offering the approval of proposed developments
involving Municipal Plan amendments, Zoning By -law amendments, subdivisions, variances,
conditional uses, similar or compatible uses, changes of non- conforming uses, and temporary
approvals. As part of this service, advice is offered on the necessary processes and approvals for,
as well as potential issues with, proposed developments. This service also provides Development
Officer approval for registration / filing in the Registry Office / Land Titles Office of legal instruments
that permit the transfer of interest in real property (e.g., deeds, mortgages, easments).
Value: The City of Saint John manages a regulatory framework of statutory plans and by -laws that are
intended to promote the logical development of the city while protecting the interests of the public.
The development approval service enables appropriate developments to proceed, resulting in
economic and social benefits to individuals and the community as a whole.
Output: Development Approval
Accountability: Planning & Development Department
Processes: • Development Advisory
• Municipal Plan Amendments
• Rezoning
• Variance Approval
• Temporary Use Permitting
• Subdivision Approval
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P25: Land Development Support Service
Description: The Land Development Support Service is a public mmmicm provided to davalopmm, citizens,
pmpmrty-ownmm, businesses and the general public that offers planning advice and incentives
including grants and other financial assistance to encourage and support property development.
Value: New development and property improvements contribute to the economic prosperity of the
community through an increase in property assessment. Many areas of Saint John are dUffiou8 to
develop because of physical chen*ctehsbcm of the land and/or the requirement for new
infrastructure. Education related to land use and development incentives helps to overcome these
challenges.
Output., Land Development Support
Pmmcmmmem: ° Development and Infrmkocture Incentive Programs
° Subdivision Cost 8hehnQ
• Land Use Advisory
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P26:11 Urban Redevelopment Service
Value: Urban redevelopment projects are undertaken to improve community infrastructure. The impact of
this infrastructure on the community is vital to the economic, environmental and social well-being of
the community, Infrastructure improvements foster economic revitalization nn the attraction oynew
buminama, nm| estate investment and tourism and increase greening by ensuring development
plans adhere to muotainmbU|ty pdno|plem, both of which have g positive impact on an individual
quality of life.
Output: Urban Redevelopment
Accountability: Saint John Development Corporation (in partnership)
Processes: °CummunUty infrastructure Project Development
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Output: Industrial Park Development
Accountability: Saint John Industrial Parks Ltd.
Processes: • Land Sales
• Infrastructure Development and Improvement
• Partnership Programs
• Strategic Marketing
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Output: Real estate entiflemenVrighYprivilege
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Processes: • Land Sales and Leasing
• Land Registry Support
• Support to City Market Tenants
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Description: The Tourism Visitor Information Service is a public service offered to visitors of Saint John as
well as its citizens providing them with information related to tourist attractions located within the
community and its surrounding area. Service delivery is achieved through the operation of three
visitor information centres and the Barbour General Store Museum, development and distribution of
tourism literature, the maintenance of the Tourism Saint John website, and visitor counseling.
Value: Ensuring our visitors are well informed and well-serviced visitors generally leads to more positive
visitor experiences. This in turn encourages increased visitation through longer stays, repeat visits,
and referrals that ultimately translates into increased revenue generation for the community. The
success of tourism operators and related businesses contributes to the City's economic prosperity.
Accountability: Tourism Saint John
Processes., • Visitor Centre / Barbour General Store Museum Operation
• Tourism Literature Development and Distribution
• Website Maintenance
• Visitor Counseling
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Description: The Tourism Destination Marketing and Promotion Service is responsible for 'selling' the City
of Saint John and its surrounding area as a premier tourism destination on behalf of the tourism
industry in the motorcoachlgroup tour, meetings and conventions, sports events, corporate
business travel, incentive travel, consumers, travel agents, tour wholesalers, and travel media
tourism sectors. With the support of several area organizations that are focused on tourism related
activity, marketing includes identification and qualification of leads, research, development of new
visitor markets and products, attendance at industry marketplaces /tradeshows, advertising, special
promotions, educational buyers' trips, and support to special event organizers. Publication and
distribution of tourism related information is provided for in this service to support marketing and
promotional activities.
Value: A thriving tourism industry contributes to the economic prosperity of the community. Income
generated by the consumption of goods and services by tourists and the opportunity for
employment and economic advancement by those working in the industry all support economic
growth. As Saint John's reputation and image as a tourism destination grows in a global market,
the impact on the local community is an enhanced sense of pride.
Output; Tourism Sales
Accountability: Tourism Saint John
Processes: • Tourism Communication Development and Distribution
• Tourism Market Research
• Event Sales and Advertising
• Partnership Development and Coordination
• Visitor Market and Product Development
• Tourism Attraction Promotion and Advertising
• Tourism Event Coordination and Support
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Description: The Vendor Licensing Service is a public service offered to those interested in selling goods
within public right -of -ways or other areas of the City. Licenses are issued in accordance with City
by -laws and standards including, but not limited to the Peddlers and Hawkers By -Law and
encompasses sidewalk vendors and Christmas tree sales.
Value: Licensing serves to regulate and control various activities to provide support to vendors and
provide consumer protection; ensure the health and safety of the general public; enhance
community safety by assisting in crime prevention; and sustaining neighborhood vitality by ensuring
that vendor activities do not conflict with the community.
Output: Vendor License
Accountability: Building & Inspection Services Department
Processes: • By -Law Inspection and Enforcement
• Vendor Licensing (including sidewalk, hawkers and peddlers)
• Christmas Tree Lot Rental and Inspection
• Sidewalk Cafb Inspection and Enforcement
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Description: The Industrial Water Service is a public service that provides industry with sufficient quantities of
water to carry out their processes. The service includes the supply of water, various degrees of
treatment, maintenance of related infrastructure, administration of the service, and billing and
collection of water volumes used in accordance with industrial water rates.
Value: The economic well-being of the community is supported through the provision of sufficient industrial
or raw water supply to meet the needs of industry. The abundance of raw water and its related
infrastructure make it attractive for manufacturing and processing companies to invest in the
community.
Accountability: Saint John Water
Processes: • Watershed Management
• Water Pumping
• Water Transmission
• Water Systems Control
• Customer Metering
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Value: Quality drinking water is essential for the maintenance of good health, preventing the spread of
disease, and it contributes greatly to the quality of life in our community. Economic prosperity of
the community is supported as many businesses require the provision of quality drinking water.
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Accountability: Saint John Water
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Description: The Roadway Maintenance Service is a public service provided to roadway users offering safe
access to roads in the City of Saint John. This service utilizes various techniques and processes
to preserve and extend roadway service life including; providing for reconstruction of roadway
segments that have seriously deteriorated or failed; mitigating the effects of snow and ice during
the winter months; maintaining roadway structures (e.g., retaining walls, guiderail); reinstating
utility cuts; maintaining roadway medians; and removing debris.
Value: The transportation network affects thousands of people daily and impacts the social and economic
well being of the community. Citizens rely on safe, uninterrupted access to the transportation
network to carry out their daily activities. Business and industry rely on the transportation network
to ensure uninterrupted operation and the continued flow of goods and services to their customers.
Also, emergency response units depend on access to the transportation network to provide their
services to all areas of the city.
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Description: The Sidewalk Maintenance Service is a public service that involves the provision of safe,
functional sidewalks, walkways and access ramps to pedestrians. The service consists of year
round maintenance of concrete, asphalt and brick sidewalks and walkways; the installation of
sidewalk access ramps; and the mitigation of the affects of snow and ice during the winter months.
Value: The safety of citizens and visitors to the city utilizing the sidewalk and walkway system makes the
maintenance of this infrastructure a high priority. Safe pedestrian travel surfaces allow users
uninterrupted access to the system which contributes to the social and economic prosperity of a
community; ensuring that the public have the ability to move freely and can access the business
sector. Installation of access ramps into existing sidewalks ensures inclusive and safe access to
the system allowing persons with functional disabilities to utilize the sidewalk system.
Output: SidewalklWalkway
Accountability: Municipal Operations & Engineering Department
Processes: • Sidewalk Cleaning
• Snow 1 Ice Control
• Concrete Sidewalk Maintenance
• Asphalt Sidewalk Maintenance
• Brick Sidewalk Maintenance
• Access Ramp Installation
• Weed Control
• Infrastructure Inspection & Management
• Customer Service
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Value: The transportation network affects thousands of people daily and impacts on the social and
economic well -being of the community. The safe, efficient, uninterrupted, timely and unobtrusive
movement of goods, people, vehicles and equipment into, out of, through, and within a community
is important to the health and vitality of business and residents alike.
Output: Safe Efficient Movement
Accountability: Municipal Operations & Engineering Department
Processes: • Traffic Engineering & Regulation of Public Right -of -Ways
• Signals Maintenance & Installation
• Signs Maintenance & Installation
• Street Markings
• Traffic Calming Measures
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Description: The Parking Service is a public service provided to the City of Saint John and its patrons offering
on- street (parking meters, permit areas, special events) and off - street (hourly and monthly parking
lots) places to park within the uptown area of the City that blend into the community's landscape.
This service encompasses the entire life -cycle management of the municipal parking system from
planning, design and construction, to administrationloperation, maintenance and enforcement - in
support of residential and business communities.
Value: Parking is a key component of transportation infrastructure and is critical to the city Core's
economy. It enhances the viability of the City core through the support of local business,
institutions, tourism and community -wide participation in social and cultural activities while ensuring
the safety of our residents and visitors.
Output: Parking Space
Accountability: Saint John Parking Commission
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Output: Bus Ride
Accountability: Saint John Transit Commission
Processes: • Scheduled Passenger Routes
• Handi -Bus
• Chartered Bus
• Site Seeing Bus Tour
• Bus Sheltering
• Environmental Programs
• Fare Administration
• Fleet Maintenance
• Share Your Ride Program*
• Transit Information I Customer Service
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Description: The Electricity Delivery Service is a public service that distributes electricity to residential,
commercial and industrial customers within the City of Saint John. The distribution of electricity is a
safe, efficient, reliable and environmentally conscious service.
Value: Electricity is fundamental to the quality of our lives. Communities have become dependent on
having a readily accessible and uninterrupted supply of electricity both at home and at work.
Competitive energy rates not only ensure that customers can fulfill their needs, but also provide an
advantage for business in Saint John in support of economic prosperity.
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Description: The Water Heater and Lighting Rental Service is a public service that provides reliable rental
and maintenance of water heaters, lights and poles to residential, commercial and industrial
customers within the City of Saint John.
Value: The Water Heater and Lighting Rental Service provides a cost effective alternative to ownership.
The rental of water heaters provides comfort and enhances the quality of life through a reliable
peace of mind program. The competitive rental lighting service enhances our standard of living by
providing safety and security to the customers' premises and public areas.
Output: Water Heater and Lighting Rental
Processes'. • Asset procurement
• Asset Installation
• Asset Maintenance
• Billing and Collection
• Energy Conservation Programs
• Customer Service
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P42: j� Affordable Housing Service ffiffiffin I i
Value: Housing is a key influence in the overall well-being of Saint John residents. The impacts of poor
housing hgnonmnd throughout the community: inadequate shelter can influence how Saint John
addresses crime, education, employment, hmalth, poverty, and social inclusion, Conversely, new
investments in secure, appropriate, and affordable housing for Saint John residents can ensure
that all o[ our neighbourhoods benefit from our community's future growth. (Human Development
Output, Affordable Housing
Accountability: Saint John Non-Profit Housing Inc,
Processes: ° Affordable Housing Development
• Affordable Housing Operation Ulonta0and Maintenance
~ Funding Opportunities and Networking
~ Affordable Housing Support
• Social Policy Developmentfimplementation
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Output: Wastewater Managed
Accountability: Saint John Water
Processes: • Uglily Service Connections
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Accountability: Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission
Processes: • Recycling Depots
• Composting
• Landfill Management
• Education Programs
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P45:,�I'Solid Waste and Compost Collection Service
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Description: The Solid Waste and Compost Collection Service The Solid Waste Collection Service provides
residential customers with effective and efficient collection and disposal of garbage and compost
wastes; it works with the public to achieve optimal waste diversion and to reduce environmental
degradation; it attends k/ the particular needs of neighbourhoods; and it administers community
solid waste standards as set out in the Solid Waste By-Law. The service adheres to the guidelines
of the Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission.
Output: Solff'flaste Removed
Accountability: Municipal Operations & Engineering Department
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P46:'� Landfill Remediation Service / / / %r / / // / OR
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Description: The Landfill Rernediation Service is a public service provided to the community to ensure the
proper close out and environmental monitoring of former municipal landfill sites. Working with the
Provincial Department of the Environment, activities are undertaken to minimize the impact on the
environment from these sites. Groundwater and surface water on and around these sites are
monitored to ensure that leachate is not migrating from these former landfills and causing
additional adverse environmental impacts.
Value: Through proper close out and monitoring procedures, the impacts of these former landfills on the
environment is minimized, as well as protecting the public's health and safety. Adjacent property
owners also derive benefit through continued enjoyment of their property.
Processes: • Groundwater / Surface Water Monitoring
• Methane Gas Monitoring
• Landfill Cover Construction and Maintenance
• Leachate Collection System Construction & Maintenance
• Leachate Treatment System Maintenance
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P47 , Community Planning Service !,,, // ////// / / %O / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /i / / /NIMM i//
Description: The Community Planning Service is a public service to the community as a whole involving the
preparation of statutory plans, policies, regulations, studies, and guidelines for the development
and use of land in the city. This service involves the engagement of the public to plan for the
community's future at a city-wide level and also at various sub - levels including neighbourhood
planning.
Value: This service provides future- oriented direction to the Corporation, developers, property owners,
and residents to achieve prosperity and growth in the City and its neighbourhoods. Planning policy
is used to help implement community priorities that enhance quality of life for the City's residents
and advance the City's economic, social and environmental interests.
Output: Community Development Policy
Accountability: Planning & Development Department
Processes: • Municipal Plan
• Neighbourhood Plans
• Area Redevelopment Plans
• Guidelines
• Studies
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Description: She Governance and Corporate Management Service is a supporting service provided to
Council, the Corporation, and designated agencies, boards and commissions that focuses
corporate resources to better achieve strategic outcomes set by Council for the community.
Value: Sound governance and corporate management practices support the effective and efficient delivery
of City services — ensuring the City is responsive to the needs of the community through the
alignment of services with desired community outcomes and development and implementation of
policy initiatives that will help the City of Saint John achieve its vision.
Output: Governance and Corporate Management
Accountability: City Manager's Office
Processes: • Corporate leadership
• Service Alignment
• Service Delivery Planning and Management
• Policy Development
• Council I Administrative Relations and Support
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Description: The Legal Service is a supporting service provided to the Corporation that is responsible for the
Output: Legal Advice
Accountability: Legal Department
Processes: • Legal Counsel
• Legal Interest Protection (Advocacy)
• Procedural Advice
• Legal Research
• Legal Representation
• Negotiation
• Legal Transactions
• Agreement Preparation and Review
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Description: The Financial Management Service is w supporting service provided to the Corporation and
designated agmnniem, boo/dm and commissions that is responsible for financial p|mnninQ, oontrol,
and decision-making required for the organization km achieve its financial objectives with respect to
service delivery.
Wdum Sound financial management practices support the effective and efficient dmUveryn[CKyoemicee —
onuudng the City can do what it planned to do in contributing to the achievement of a vision for the
community. Strong finanoia|management processes also make it easier for the City to report back
to its stakeholders on how well it has achieved its objectives; enhancing accountability in local
government.
Output: Finance Departm-"'
Accountability: Finance Departmi
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Description: The Risk Management Service is a supporting uenhmo provided to the Corporation that is
responsible for the protection of the City's assets and its ability to provide the services required to
achieve community outcomes by reducing its exposure km loss through prevention, m|8gaUon, and
the acquisition ofinsurance,
Value: Sound risk management practices support the effective and efficient delivery ofCity services —
ensuring the City maintains a continuity of services to the community while making the City a safer
place hz live and work.
Accountability: Finance Department
Pnmcmsmmm: °|nmpeohon
• Insurance Acquisition
° Contractor Risk Transfer
° Claims Settlement
• Risk Assessment
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Description: The Customer and Employee Communications Service is a supporting service provided to the
Corporation that supports a corporate communications function and a customer service model that
builds open and transparent relationships between the City uf Saint John and the people itserves
in responding to their neods, and to enable the Counui|, edminimhadon, and staff to share
information about the direction of the City and its accomplishments.
Value: Sound customer relations and communication practices support the effective and efficient delivery
of City services ' ensuring information ndehng to the City o[ Saint John is easily accessible to
dUzmnmand City employees alike, information flows between Council and the Administration with
respect to ntrgteg|nd|recUnnm. and pmmoUnQ the assets ofthe municipality in order to generate
greater public awareness aVhVthe expectations of service offerings and improve accountability for
service delivery.
output'. Communication
AccountabUft: City Managers Office
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Description: The Information Management Service is a supporting service provided to the Corporation and
designated agencies, boards, and commissions that is responsible for defining, storing, protecting
and distributing information and data generated or used by the organization in the delivery of
municiAal services.
Value: Sound information management practices support the effective and efficient delivery of City
services - ensuring the City has timely, convenient access to accurate information that is required
to successfully deliver services and to effectively communicate with the public as well as
employees.
Output: Information Management
Accountability: Common Clerk
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Description: The Fleet Management Service is a supporting service provided to the Corporation and
designated agencies, boards and commissions that is responsible for cost - effective life-cycle
management including timely acquisition, replacement, maintenance, and disposal of the City's
fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Value: Sound fleet management practices support the effective and efficient delivery of City services -
ensuring the City's fleet of vehicles and equipment are available and ready for use using the most
cost-effective and innovative management techniques.
Output: Fleet Management
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Fee
Description: The Corporate Properties and Facilities Management Service is a supporting service provided
to the Corporation that is responsible for the acquisition (leasing), development, maintenance, and
disposal of space, including land and buildings, required to meet service objectives.
Value: Sound property and facility management practices support the effective and efficient delivery of
City services - ensuring the City has access and/or ownership to land and facilities that support a
healthy, productive, and safe environment for employees and patrons required for the delivery of
municipal services.
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�1 I: I Municipal Infrastructure Management Service",
Description: The Municipal Infrastructure Management SmnWcm is a supporting service provided to the
Corporation that io responsible for enhancing the life-cycle n( municipal infrastructure through long-
term strategic planning related b` the maintenance, repair, and renewal of assets. Engineering
standards and praxUomm support the p|mnninQ, construction, and delivery o|safe, weD~dssigned,
mmmi effective roadways, m|dmwm|km, traffic; control dev|oew, water and wastewater facilities and
piping systems, drainage systems, and other infrastructure requirements.
Value: Sound infrastructure management practices support the effective and efficient delivery of City
aemicns - onouhnQtheCUyArotentsitsinvaohnant in the infrastructure required bo deliver safe and
effective services that contribute to a higher quality of life for the citizens o1 Saint John in e cost-
conscience and sustainable way
Output: Municipal Infrastructure Management
Accountability., Municipal Operations & Engineering
Processes: ~ Engineering Advice
~ Engineering Design
~ Construction Management
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Saint John, October 31, 20108
City of Saint John
To the attention of the Mayor
15 Market Square
Saint John, N.B
E2L 5C8
Sub'ect. Coldbrook Cres.
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
Nearly two months have passed since the heavy rains at the beginning of September and
nothing has yet been done to collect the rocks and dirt that fell onto the trail that starts at
the end of Mistery Lake Road and runs along my land.
The only advantage to this cascade of dirt and rocks is that it has plugged most of the pot
holes, which no one has taken care of since the spring. However, a company did repair the
other holes in the street a few weeks ago, but the workers simply went around the holes and
the damage in front of my residence without coming back to it later as I assumed they
would.
This situation does nothing to encourage people to come live in Saint John. I myself no
longer dare to invite anyone to my house because I am so embarrassed about the state of my
street. To add to my embarrassment, three acquaintances have told me that I do not have
any services because I live in the east end. Is the tax rate lower in the east end than in other
neighbourhoods? I doubt it.
The potable water is another problem: it is not drinkable. Even my cat does not want it. I
have to give him the bottled drinking water I buy for myself.
Do you not think it would be better to make the city more appealing before putting on all
this fanfare to invite immigrants to Saint John?
Thank you for the attention you will give to my letter. I hope that the situation will be
corrected swiftly, at least before winter.
Sincerely,
Micheline Rene
402 Coldbrook Cres.
Saint John, E2J 5B4
214 -2388
Saint -Jean, le 31 octobre 2008.
VILLE DE SAINT JOHN
,k Pattention de Monsieur le Maire
15 Market Square
Saint John, N.B
E, 2L 5C8
Suiet: Coldbrook Cres
Monsieur le Maire,
Pres de deux moil se sont ecoules depuis les pluies torrentielies du debut de septembre et
rien n'a encore ete fait pour ramasser toes les cailloux et la terre qui ont degringole de la
`trail' qui commence au bout de la rue Mistery Lake et qui longe mon terrain.
Le seul avantage de ce deboulement de terre et de cailloux est qu'il a bouche la plupart
des nombreux nids de poule dont personne ne s'est occupe depuis le printemps. Une
entreprise a pourtant repare les autres trous de la rue it y a quelques semaines mais les
employes ont simplement fait le tour des trous et des degats devant ma residence sans y
revenir par la suite comme je le supposais.
Cette situation n'a rien pour encourager les Bens a venir s'installer a Saint John. Pour ma
part je n'ose plus inviter personne chez moi tant j'ai honte de 1'etat de ma rue. Pour
ajouter a ma honte, trois personnes de ma connaissance m'ont dit que Cest parse que
j'habite daps 1'est que je nai pas de services. Est -ce que je le taux d'imposition est plus
bas dans Pest que dans les autres quartiers? Fen doute.
Un autre probleme est 1'eau potable, qui nest pas buvable. Mcrae mon chat n'en veut
pas. Je dois lui donner a boire 1'eau en bouteille que j'achete pour moi -mime.
Avant de faire tout ce tapage pour inviter les immigrants a venir a Saint -John, ne pensez-
vous pas qu'il serait preferable de rendre la ville plus attirante?
Je vous remercie de 1'attention que vous porterez a la presente et espere que la situation
sera corrigee trios rapidement, du moins avant 1'hiver.
Bien a vous,
.- --
Micheline Rene
402 Coldbrook Cres
Saint John, E2J 5B4
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Request for funding to the City of Saint John Land for Public Purposes (LPP) as part of the project for the
Development of the part communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain [Samuel de Champlain community park]
Request presented by the Comit6 d`amenagement du parr communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain [committee for the
development of Samuel de Champlain community park]
October 2008
Background
Over the past 25 years, the number of users and services at the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain
[Samuel de Champlain centre] has continued to grow. Fortunately, over the past two years, the
Centre has been the scene of a major expansion. The school and community centre space has
increased considerably. Throughout the project, the Francophone community continued to
occupy the space despite the inconvenience it caused.
Completion of the work was a relief to everyone and because of the additional space, the school
now accommodates more than 635 children (from kindergarten to Grade 12), and the daycare
has 280 children (pre - school and school age). The Francophone community benefits from several
new rooms and services as a result of this expansion.
However, no investment was made to update the outdoor recreational and sports Infrastructures at
the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain. With a school -age population of more than 600 students and a
growing community in Millidgeville, the playgrounds and other sports facilities outside the centre
are not meeting user demand, and this is the basis for this request for funding from the City, under
the Land for Public Use (LPP) Funding program.
Since its opening in 1984, the Centre's land has remained almost unchanged and could be
qualified as "practically undeveloped' (See Photo 1).
Photo 1 — Aerial photo of the facilities; 67 Ragged Point Rd
Source: maps.live.com
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Our Vision
One of our goals is to redevelop the land outside the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain in order to
meet the needs of the general community, the needs of the centre's users, and the needs of the
students at the Centre scolaire.
Another goal is to provide the community of Saint John with a location where families and sports
teams can participate in recreational activities In the Millidgeville neighbourhood.
We are also committed to the vision of the Association Rdgionale de la Communaute
Francophone de Saint -Jean (Saint John regional francophone community association) (ACRE):
"( ... ) providing the Francophones of Greater Saint John with the best living
environment In New Brunswick."
The Project
As a result of the increasing requests from the community and centre users with respect to the
outdoor spaces, a volunteer committee was created to develop and implement a concept.
In 2007, the committee held community information sessions and retained the services of an
architectural firm to develop a concept development plan for the outdoor spaces, consistent with
the needs expressed by the community. See Figure 1 and Table 1.
The concept plan includes development of a play area for children, improvement of existing sports
fields, addition of new sports infrastructures, expansion of parking lots, relocation of the seniors'
room, and development of the church buildings. Furthermore, the concept includes landscaping
for natural parks, trails, a community garden, etc. In its design and implementation, the project
Includes the creation of infrastructures that will be accessible to the entire community.
The project will be developed for implementation in a minimum of eight
separate phases.
Phase 1— Development of new children's play areas (Kindergarten to Grade 5)
Phase 2 - Development of relaxation area for adolescents
Phase 3 — Expansion of the existing parking lot
Phase 4 -- Renovation of existing sports infrastructures
Phase 5 - Relocation of the seniors' /scouts' room
- Development of a rest area for young adolescents
Phase 6 — Improvement of church infrastructures
Phase 7 — Landscaping of parks, trails and green spaces
Phase 8 — Development of new sports infrastructures
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Figure 1: Concept Development Plan for Exterior Areas (with development
phases identified)
Table 1 — Approximate schedule for implementation of the various project phases
Phase
Proposed Schedule
Groups(s) Responsible
1
September 2009
Committee and school
2
September 2009
Committee and school
3
2010
ARCf de Saint -Jean
4
2010
Committee and ARCf
5
2012
Committee and school
6
2015
Paroisse Saint- Frangois -de -Sales
[Saint Frangois de Sales parish]
7
To be determined
Committee and ARCf
8
To be determined
Committee and ARCf
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Purpose of the request
Phase 1— Development of playgrounds — Kindergarten to Grade 5
The first phase of the project directly addresses the biggest need: the lack of a
play area equipped for young, school -age children. The existing structure is not
large enough for the number of users, and the lack of space forces the children to play
in undeveloped, inadequate areas (soccer field and parking lot).
With the addition of new play structures and the reconfiguration of the existing areas
(an unused parking lot and one of the under -used tennis courts), community and school
children will have access to a large, appropriate and safe play area.
It should be noted that this project is a community priority. Several community groups
support the project. The funding drives are going very well, and more than $10,000
has already been collected through fundraising activities. In addition, the proposed
project is compatible with the ARCf de Saint -Jean development plans , the Centre
Samuel -de- Champlain managers, and the Centre scolaire Samuel -de- Champlain
regulations (See the attached letters of support).
Table 2 - Proposed Schedule
September - October 2006
November-December 2008
January -March 2009
Mid - February- beginning of March
2009
April- May -June 2009
)uly- August 2009
End September - beginning of October
2009
• Complete project planning and estimates
• Apply to the City of Saint John under the LPP program
(land for public purpose funding)
• Community fundralsing
• Final selection of play structure
• Complete community fundraising
• Obtain commitments for corporate donations
• Submit subsidy application to the Regional
Development Corporatlon
• Community fundraising
• Order equipment and reserve
required services
• Develop play area
• Official opening of play area, ceremony and
unveiling of commemorative plaque for
sponsors and donors
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Description of play area
The project includes expanding the existing play surface by adding a new play
structure and small additional games (see Figures 3 and 4). In addition, one of the
existing tennis courts will be adapted into basketball courts for one -on -one or
two -on -two games (See Figure 4), The play area will also be accessible by ramp for
individuals In wheelchairs.
Preparing the play surface will require a lot of work. Out of concern for the
environment and to provide shady areas, trees will be planted along the boundary
of the new park. Complementary structures such as benches, garbage cans, and
bicycle racks will also be Installed to better serve community users.
The selected play structures are presented in Figure 5. Details of the development plan,
the list of desired equipment, and details of the proposed structure are attached.
It should be noted that the existing play structure will not be changed.
Figure 3 - Proposed equipment plan
Existing structure
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Figure 4 - Location of new play park on the property
Existing park New park
Basketball area
Figure 5 - Selected play structures
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Project budget
In addition to new equipment, development of this section of the land requires work to
prepare surfaces, new fences, related equipment (benches, garbage cans), and trees and
shrubs. An amount must also be allocated to renew existing equipment, purchase
paint and additional substrate, and replace broken items. Table 2 provides a cost
summary.
Table 2 - Development Cost Estimate
Activity _ _ _ _Cost
Land preparation $18,000
New play structure $49,750
Fence $2,000
Accessories: related equipment $2,800
Trees and shrubs $4,000
Renewal of existina equipment $5,000
Installation and delivery costs $18,000
Taxes $13,071
PROJECT TOTAL $113,621
Budget Funding
The Comitd d'amenagement du parc communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain has been working
with the school and general community for several years to raise funds for the project. The
funding plan is presented in Table 3.
Table 3 - Sources of Funding for Project Phase 1
Source Percentage Cost
Community fundraising 15% $16,776
Corporate donations (cash and in -kind) 2710 $30,000
Regional Development Corporation (RDC)' 45% $50,000
Shortfall to be made up (reason for application) 13% $15,000
' Family And Youth Capitai Assistance Program
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Conclusion
As you can see from reading our project, the community and its committee have taken on an
ambitious project. Of course, the project will be spread out over several years. However,
Phase I is well underway, and a swell of support for the project can be felt within the community.
The Comite d'am6nagement du part communautalre Samuel -de- Champlain Is working very hard,
and everything leads us to believe that the financial goals established for the community will
be achieved. There is still work to be done, but the September 2009 deadline for opening the
new park is the target and everyone agrees that everything required will be done In order to
meet it.
We would like to emphasize that the group is working with a local company, Fundy Fencing,
and its supplier, Blue Imp, to develop the project. The business proposal is attached.
We are counting on your support to complete this phase of the project. We would also like to
repeat that the project will be of direct benefit to the students at the Centre scolaire Samuel -
de- Champlain (weekdays), to the users of the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain, and, of course, the
new park will be open to all, including residents of the Millidgeville neighbourhood, including
new residents of the new construction projects behind the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain.
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Appendices
Appendix I - Comite d'am6nagement du part communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
Appendix 2 - Identlficatlon of the Project's Various Major Partners
Appendix 3 — Concept Plan
Appendix 4 — Project details (vendor proposal)
Appendix 5 — Letters of support
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Ivan Court
Mayor
City of Saint John
P. O. Box 1971
SAINT JOHN, NB E2L 41-1
Dear Mr. Court,
Please accept this request for funding under the City of Saint John's LPP (Land for Public Purpose)
program.
The Comite d'amenagement du parc communautalre Samuel -de- Champlain is a group of volunteers from the
Francophone community in Saint John with a mandate to redevelop the exterior land at the Centre
scolaire- communautalre Samuel -de- Champlain in Millidgeville to meet the needs of a growing
community. The committee is responsible for planning, funding, and carrying out this large project.
Although the Centre scolaire- communautalre undertook a major expansion project between 2006 and
2008, no significant investment has been made In the center's outdoor recreational and sports facilities
since Its opening in 1985. The facilities no longer meet community needs. Phase 1 of our project, which Is
the subject of this application, is the development of a new playground for school -age children that will be
integrated into the existing one. This playground will serve a greater number of children, allowing them to
make the most of their playtime during the school year, during weekends, and in the summer. This
playground is accessible to the communities of greater Saint John and Millidgeville, making it a
communal center. This fits well with the LPP funding program.
If you would like to meet with us or obtain more details, please do not hesitate to contact me or Michel
Tasse, project community representative, at 658 -3985 or by e-mail at michel.tasse0arcf- si.ora
Thank you for the consideration you will give to this application.
Sincerely,
Anne Bardou, President
fulmar n net.nb.ca
cc Saint John City Council
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Appendix 1 — Comitd d'am6nagement du parc communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
The Committee
The Comlte d'amdnagement du pare communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain is a group of volunteers
from the Francophone community in Saint John. its mandate is to redevelop the exterior land at
the Centre scolaire- communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain in Mlllidgeville to meet the needs
of a growing community.
The committee is responsible for planning, funding and carrying out this large project.
Committee Members
Anne Bardou, president
Ga6tane Ldvesque- Dupont, vice president
Marc Daigle, treasurer
Valdrle Dussault, Secretary
Other Members
Andr6 Beaulieu
Gina Comeau
George Grondin
Jeannot Hachey
Steve Harquail
Bernice LeBouthillier
Donald LeBlanc
Lorraine LeBlanc
Michel LeBlanc
Guy Leger
Jocelyne Leger
Lucianna MacArthur
Philippe Richard
Victorine Robichaud
Appendix 2 - Identification of the Project's Major Partners
Fcole Samuel -de- Champlain: The school is directly involved in the phases that affect the students.
This includes the playgrounds and themed rest areas as well as
sports infrastructures.
ARCf de Saint -Jean: As manager of the land and of the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain, the
association will be present at all phases of the project. However, it will
be more specifically involved in the expansion of the parking lots, a
need that has been very urgent since the end of the work, due to the
marked increase in the number of people using the Centre Samuel -de-
Champlain.
Club d'Ac1e d'or—Arc- en -ciel rrainbow golden age clubl: A seniors association that is the
main user of the rooms to be relocated closer to the church.
Paroisse Sain&-Frangois-de-Sales: St. John's Francophone Catholic parish. The parish is
preparing to expand its infrastructures. The expansion
includes a rectory, church halls, offices, and a parking lot.
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October 28, 2008
Anne B ardou
President
Association Regionale de la Communaute
francophone de Saint Jean inc.
Le comite d'amenagement du parc communautaire Samuel -de-
Champlain
67 Ragged Point Road
Saint John, NB
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Re: Support for land development at the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain
Dear Madam,
The ARU de Saint -Jean hereby confirms that the Comitd d `arndnagement du parc
communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain is responsible for developing the space exterior to
the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain according to community needs.
We support the group's efforts and confirm that the spaces developed on the Centre
Samuel -de- Champlain grounds are and shall remain accessible to the entire community.
As manager of the Centre Samuel -de- Champlain, the ARCf will maintain the developed
spaces and ensure that the developed spaces remain accessible to everyone once the work of
the development committee has been completed.
Thank you in advance for your commitment to the community.
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view, 3D cobu, view, !�Iowui Play fonin(xi s�i)ec[flcafions (hi udud'rig Nue
fir'16 �stry Ilieirxmi 9 wa�rau')ty),, Woodcaq--)et spe6lfi cal'Iuius uii(' I wairralfly, fcio'til�-u g ulid
ftlslenN�r)g dieIiaIIIs
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AB and i-inx, bie&,-i il)uHidng paik aind �Dbygl�10U, id equlp1,ii''iei,')t fo�r ovei 70 year's and ))as
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'J�l over, 90 yea�ns, They im e Car"iada's u�� ns)sf ex;� en&,
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flfluie uS pro-active h 1110 etjr'jg or, exceedi�,)g Hie cuirr er nt jfi�m'py S110111mda�i ds,
ncWhig flihe CSA ur�d ASTOA I hey are (Jso IISO IIn IC PEhAA air)d fliii"EMA
c&1 Hfied.
fli'we Ilmown IIIay Se0es w,e IhiGve iDliq:)osed I )sists of 3" x 3" (75 ilnll11 x 751 1111110
quiar(:' ga[vunlzed AMe d ]&Coaf ,Sfe& II 'JDfl1g Wig 11 -u walerliD�ioof cq)s, a zx&-'fli lrouglh
on mecibr syst&rri with ',,2 11' slahess, sfee[,'va� Jlndal butl!u , head ii o[l" a�� id T i"AU"i
(easy ar)d u 1nal ,ntai�11) ih(a�'dwa re, gaNiuriiized sfee afey raflis (Nesti rd y,
dul'able and 114 see fi hIrough", � f'vlking superMior �n easier andli n &, ehore, II.na kes vuridi_lft1� '')
difficulf), Supei� D�t jl' OlNta ii"olyesfer �:�Iowd&' Co('flfing (whic l °'n wMstm� liids UV n')o�sn.we,
weatl� ier iextremes und Stays, giiossy ulo "Il"o I' ill. ee fil,nes Ilrrrn gei thiai,'I, other coatings) im-Id
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1`[°ie f ower F)Nay stines iis IIIm N oi )ly sfu nrd,�,,, dUl"able, und,15afe,i I:)uf is viandal-;° esisfant aIII� id
requh,es minhal r�inciintenarice he &n�hiie strn Icit 1I1 e Ills i�:)lf steel, with
miIr�flrnaN plastic,
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exercise, W-Oe � �u :'v Lr-iddef, SUpier � jc,(-,,�per arid SM'g-a-
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106
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c:,,,f TO 119 ni In )I NO c4', Y-I-Ijpwssbn muclect UV
Roc�wf
E�,d 0f it 19 n i nq ) I I Kc; k co n qyB SO r, I rl Io 11 d
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CNnstruched
of 12 9K).(2.7 mrn)
0001aled pkde–�OhO "ll"IC"Ill"e fir4isll-1
RM��r,igs are
coristrulf,: t�ed of
15h&—(33 mul CAD �e fii-iJs -ied
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'l :Aecl c d 12 12.7 rr'irr)) r,:'l hit cwy
cc)a � r u ig,,
RcdOgs cTE, conshucled Q I;hg' (33 Jr a7e c,,w'id w fl-,i
mp c�if 12 go. (27 =TQ peNOrgec
efl-ers ,,,,:,v-e of r -rilcrlle]Jcf "iJrIn III a; to
licyck
pbte Mfl"l c: II lec"'vvy,
that Wed fi )�� c
��IaIIr coirIiy used as I[able 01 u1 t1 'el, ? 111011se
c,:if 12 (2 . 7 peftra�,eic',J ob"fe vv' l'I"l (I
Raikngs E corisf rucl d of 15/16 (33 n-im) and 1” ( 2 5 ii rirnu) OD
c� L)I � jDCfl'l,,,,(6sf,,er po,,,,,,,,der cc>cl
of 12 jjct 12.7 ltlecl 6 79 ," v, rya nncuf[e
2" x 3'' x 'v�" 150 rnnq x 7' 5, ricirin ), 3 nelc, 1111( v,
y
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Fhe Inanch k 10" N 16" 1250 ni n i x 000 nin " W I
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107
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k, rr�111"Jrrdze
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(6 1 Q mm) We,
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vg(,J�VCIFI4 Z&(�J
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1 i i IIr v III III lei
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coat,
Ch "IC Lcidder
of I I yj; (43 "riif�)
e C�iIC"I QI(,, l 15/41 (,, 33
�e hoq::�s, iihirdstied Si od),,,esft ir jpo,,v�tdiar
of IT? I 3 III CID gcdvonkeed jp(l' )E� je('l a supeRJURYNe,
13 iR 01
CornbucAj of g( `III ike<1 in a pr,:fly'esi'e,,r
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CNISMAJEW ot 12 gm �17' rrirn) pe
aflings I (.,1'f I
Dfl il Ig
firii s �,-ii
(33 I ny CAD
Fences
CRmstructed of OE) gfohtair'iIzeid
in 0 PCfl)/eSlh�51 I
Footl'iffl
of 12 g;(:), I27 PkZ'11 II, ,
crie of rric'derld s�rr"Ha; ND thof g
ok"'Js is VA" Frik c[�(""Jr'
hed w' 111 r) SupowhiRabhe rxwveMwq posq, :0,,
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invadmi-
:ansfirtjdef;�`'l of ON I133 numi 01) wAva-dze(J Jpe I':',,v-In:J ifi-IJsl ied �i S1.it oer, e
Mck . l� "`I III ale Clocr!"ed
Calstructed c"'if c riie foured 12 go, (21 nvn) ",'vTfl-1 c.,l �-Iea,'Iry,
N,ir,tJs1r) ",v 1 11 6 y, �I c t I r I ;j �
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),f 15/0 (213 mrn OD fihrds�-,eid b
SCILJ,ce ,
of 2 x T1 x (5() X 75 IrinnI to x "3 gfJ",,1,cjrd�zec,1 echat"it�;iih r 11,1be (:v ii cl I
41 mm) 01) '.,JlDES 1000, The sau,z:& is e,:o1i �I st �� of ane, pnec::e, forrnei�,�,,J '12 g(,'i
2,7 iJc,,�Q Adth a hewavy rwhe iii kh hriyi ig. a
lr, )wci& coat,
of I QI (43 wn) OD jgdvarII1Ze1C,�J, We raHs cmid 1 5IJ (33 rnrn) OD
galviardIziecJ pone rungs, Q[si-,ied a , 4,ipa,"c',,h jrcfl:)�e pdyesfiar pav,,,,�c:lr'n coai,
Stafiiiiess Steel Vildes
16
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gc,,'n,
wif,'J rd1s cv� 1d finisI,
vAh a Super-ANY,fle
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1:)II�De
[ea
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2 gci- (2.7 irn vrrn), famed, p& foric::ted 1 D k:,iie p�c:,flfcrrr,l
Steel Roof
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Step;�dfrt! 5�;,w Il, c e ii,,,
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st;pelll�' 111"Ic"Oper
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(33 r: 41` De ai,[d rotir,,,:,ijes on ":'Id
0 St 001�'A')"der cocrt
l�� ai"Ilriiqp Mitt jrcifl""';
Cicnisiructed of 12 go. (2,7 mm) 'JriiattE: fflliiSI`il
RaMngs ans td (:)f 150 (33 °r CND gaI,,,C,,�l,j�zied NPE
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dild t1le 5�fptv el, y0d
Ste6� tfifie Akdvantage
steep pt weatt ei-proof air'd
lod-,p,jrocjll. Hl's also hqh mi ckt:'M')llllVy, lbv,�
an momewnce WU I MT MCKINe
Thab %why Biue op recommends Aq
a fm YMr M"PtWW OMMMMMS
w� i,eii evef poss�ble, Dirty slee ffei sa
nnamy a�lvantages ar'mkl vity 311lue I'lint;) offe�'-,
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lin Sighit wrid Safe
im r:,litufa, limjp� -,e lt)eueye that great em visfbitity ,'Alrid Ile3s cori!gestkm
W salr Jay W "see-hiough" steeboN Mims W& Wis eKe"to
8meelI!111 h !Oght' foll our uversrzed P<wlvei'Play p!)tat[w i'vis
qkfe k�d�s exora roorlit ort Idgh traffic P aYi,?l`0LVKiJS,
EasyWlp Security
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Imp. Tm it I why we hzkWe
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'iarriivierlodks cllrm alIl$ coirritpoinein its
vVitereyour chlld'ssaNy dqWWs mi
t1l w stii'e in g th, i the I irik. W , t t 1 �e�y Hamm
mue My WR vm thAk ymu kkis
am wx&HL D=1 yut'?
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powder coated m2d mH eal fows mv uwPMoAW mid
6 Me. Mile m ; Um snolma hamh YN stamg enwgh f om'
Aw Rmpeq May Mue Ininp emiluiels,we Y)u'Rt to !W-
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u"�ueiiiVw' h �n� ua uo�n The total Ill��iii �� this � f 16ni 't be iiiiiii��� edI
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i�� � � ii� ����" �w'I II III II have �� �� � � "'�"
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�gainde III and rnh; �III�aneau s f iu11�ll fitfil
m� ii �����ii iu I �� � u con At �i„� �� � � � � �� °� � �� �� e .
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Demande de financement a la Ville de Saint -lean LPP
FUNDING
dans le cadre du projet
Amenagement du part communautaire
Samuel -de- Champlain
Demande presentee par
Le comite d'amenagement du
part communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
e
octobre 2008
Le contexte
Au tours des 25 dernieres ann6es, le nombre d'utilisateurs et de services n'a cess6 d'augmenter
au Centre Samuel -de- Champlain. Heureusement, au tours des 2 dernieres ann6es, le Centre a
ete la scene d'un agrandissement majeur. La superficie de 1'6cole et du centre communautaire a
6t6 augment6e consid6rablement. Tout au long des travaux, la communaut6 francophone a
continue d'occuper les espaces malgr6 le d6sagr6ment cause.
La fin des travaux fut un soulagement pour tous et grace aux espaces suppl6mentaires, 1'6cole
accueille maintenant plus de 63S enfants (de la maternelle a la 126 ann6e) et la garderie accueille
plus de 280 enfants (pr6scolaire et scolaire). La communaut6 francophone pour sa part
ben6ficie de plusieurs nouveaux locaux et services suite a cet agrandissement.
Toutefois, aucun investissement n'a ete fait pour mettre a jour les infrastructures r6cr6atives et
sportives ext6rieures du Centre Samuel -de- Champlain. Avec une population scolaire de plus de
600 61eves et une communaut6 grandissante a Millidgeville, les terrains de jeu
et autres installations sportives a 1'exterieur du centre ne r6pondent pas
A la demande des utilisateurs, de la cette demande de financement aupr6s de
la ville dans le cadre du programme LPP Funding.
Depuis son ouverture en 1984, le terrain du centre n'a presque pas 6volue et pourrait titre qualifid
de a pratiquement pas amenage » (voir Photo 1).
Photo I - Photo aerienne des installations: 67, ch. Ragged point
R. ,, ,
Projet - Parc pour enfants : Centre scolaire- communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
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Notre vision
Reamenager les terrains exterieurs du Centre Samuel -de- Champlain afin de repondre aux
besoins de la communaute en general, aux besoins des utilisateurs du centre et aux besoins des
eleves du Centre scolaire.
Fournir A la Communaute de Saint -Jean un endroit ob les familles et les equipes sportives
peuvent s'adonner a des activites recreatives clans le quartier Millidgeville.
Nous souscrivons aussi a la vision de 1'ARCf de Saint -Jean :
a ( ... ) Bonner aux francophones du Saint -Jean metropolitain le meilleur milieu de vie du
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Le projet global
Suite aux demandes grandissantes de la communaute et des utilisateurs du centre entourant les
espaces exterieurs, un comite benevole a ete cree pour elaborer un concept et le mettre en
ceuvre.
En 2007, le comite a tenu des rencontres d'information aupres de la communaute et a retenu les
services dune firme d'architectes pour developper un plan conceptuel d'amenagement des
espaces exterieurs, selon les besoins enonces par la communaute. Voir la figure 1 et le tableau 1.
Le plan conceptuel inclut Famenagement d'aire de jeux pour les enfants, I'amelioration des alres
sportives existantes et ajout de nouvelles infrastructures sportives, I'agrandissement des terrains
de stationnement, le deplacement de la salle des a+nes et le developpement des batiments de
1'e9lise. De plus, le concept prevoit I'amenagement de pares naturels, de sentiers, d'un jardin
communautaire, etc. Dans son design et clans sa mise en place, le projet prevoit que les
infrastructures seront accessibles a toute la communaute.
Phase 1— Amenagement de nouvelles aires de jeux pour enfants (maternelle a 5e annee)
Phase�2 — Amenagement d'une aire de detente pour les adolescents
Phase 3 — Agrandissement du terrain de stationnement existant
Phase 4 — Renover les infrastructures sportives existantes
Phase 5 - Deplacement de la salle des aines /salle scout
- Amenagement d'une aire de repos pour les jeunes adolescents
Phase 6— Amelioration des infrastructures ecclesiastiques
Phase 7— Amenagement de pares, sentiers et d'espaces verts
Phase 8— Amenagement de nouvelles infrastructures sportives
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L'objet de Ia demande
Phase 1— Amenagement des terrains de jeu — Wternelle a s` annee
La premiere phase du projet s'attaque directement au manque le plus grand, le manque
d'espace de jeu amenage pour les jeunes enfants d'age scolaire. La structure existante nest pas
assez grande pour le nombre d'utilisateurs et le manque d'espace oblige les enfants A jouer dans
des espaces non amenages qui ne sont pas adequats (un terrain de soccer et un stationnement).
Grace a I'ajout de nouvelles structures de jeux et A la reconfiguration d'espaces existants (un
stationnement non utilise et un des terrains de tennis sous - utilise), les enfants de I'ecole ainsi
que les enfants de la communaute en general auront acces A une grande aire de jeux adequate
et securitaire.
11 est important de souligner que ce projet est prioritaire pour la communaute. Plusieurs grouper
communautaires appuient le projet. Les campagnes de financement vont tres bien, plus de
10 000$ ont deja ete amasses grace a des activites de financement. De plus, le projet propose
est compatible avec les plans de developpement de l'ARCf de Saint -Jean, les gestionnaires du
Centre Samuel -de- Champlain, ainsi qu'avec les reglements du Centre scolaire Samuel -de-
Champlain. (voir les lettres d'appui en annexe)
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Description de faire de jeu
Le projet prevoit ('augmentation de la surface de jeu existante par I'ajout d'une nouvelle
structure de jeux et de petits jeux supplementaires (voir les figures 3 et 4). De plus, un des
terrains de tennis existant sera modifie en des terrains de ballon- panier pour des parties de type
1 contre 1 ou 2 contre 2 (voir figure 4). Le terrain aura aussi une zone accessible par rampe pour
les personnes en chaise roulante.
Beaucoup de travail sera mis dans la preparation de la surface de jeu. Par souci de
l'environnement et pour assurer des zones d'ombre des arbres seront installes en bordure du
nouveau part. Des structures compiementaires tels que des bancs, poubeiles et support a
bicyclettes seront aussi installes pour mieux desservir les utilisateurs de la communaute.
Les structures de jeux choisies sont presentees a la figure 5. Le detail du plan d'amenagement, la
liste des equipements desires et le detail de la structure proposee sont en annexe.
11 est a noter que la structure de jeux existante ne sera pas modifiee.
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En plus des nouveaux equipements, I'amenagement de cette section du terrain demande du
travail de preparation des surfaces, des nouvelles cl6tures, des equipements connexes (banes, 4'
poubelles) ainsi que des arbres et arbustes. De plus une somme doit etre allouee au
rafraichissement des equipements existants pour I'achat de peinture, de substrat
supplementaire et le remplacement d'items brises. Le tableau 2 presente le resume des touts.
Tableau 2 - Estime des touts d'amenagement
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Le comite d'amenagement du part communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain travaille deja depuis
quelques annees avec 1'ecole et la communaute en general pour amasser des fonds pour la
realisation du projet. Le plan de financement est presente au tableau 3.
pour la Phase 1 du prolet
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Conclusion
Comme vous le remarquez a la lecture de notre projet, is communaute et son comite se sont
donnes un projet ambitieux. Bien entendu, le projet s'echelonnera sur plusieurs annees.
Toutefois la Phase 1 est bel et bien enclenchee et une vague de sympathie pour le projet est
palpable au sein de la communaute.
Le comite d'amenagement du parc communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain travaille tres fort et
tout porte a croire que les objectifs financiers fixes pour la communaute seront atteints. II reste
du travail a faire mais 1'e6eancier de septembre 2009 pour l'ouverture du nouveau parc est la
marque a atteindre et tous s'entendent pour dire que tous les efforts requis seront faits pour
que I'objectif soft atteint.
Nous soulignons que le groupe travaille avec la compagnie locate Fundy Fencing, et son
fournisseur Blue Imp, pour le developpement du projet. La proposition d'affaire est en annexe.
Nous comptons sur votre support pour la realisation de cette Phase du projet. Nous reiterons
aussi que le projet beneficiera directement aux etudiants du Centre scolaire Samuel -de-
Champlain (les jours de semaine), aux utilisateurs du Centre Samuel -de- Champlain et, biers
entendu, le nouveau part sera ouvert 6 toes, incluant les habitants du quartier Millidgeville y
compris les nouveaux citoyens des nouveaux projets de construction a I'arriere du Centre
Samuel -de- Champlain.
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Les annexes
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Annexe 1 - Le comite d'amenagement du parc communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
Annexe 2 - Identification des differents partenaires principaux du projet
Annexe 3 — Plan conceptuel
Annexe 4 — Detail du projet (proposition du vendeur)
Annexe 5 — Lettres d'appui
Projet - Parc pour enfants: Centre scolaire- communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain
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Ivan Court
Maire
Ville de Saint John
C.P. 1971
Saint -Jean, NA., E2L 41-1
Monsieur,
Veuillez accepter cette demande de financement dans le cadre du programme LPP ( Land for Public
Purpose) de la ville de Saint John.
Le Comitd d'amdnagement du pare communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain est un groupe de bdndvoles de la
communautd francophone de Saint -Jean qui a pour mandat de rdamdnager les terrains extdrieurs du Centre
scolaire- communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain a Millidgeville afro de rdpondre aux besoins dune
communautd en croissance. Le Comitd voit a la planification, au financement ainsi qu'a la rdalisation de ce
projet de taille.
Bien que le Centre scolaire- communautaire ait fait l'objet d'un projet d'agrandissement majeur de 2006 it
2008, aucun investissement important n'a dtd fait dans les amdnagements rdcrdatifs et sportifs extdrieurs du
centre depuis son ouverture en 1985. Les installations ne rdpondent plus aux besoins de la communautd. La
Phase 1 de notre projet, qui fait l'objet de cette demande, vise a amdnager un nouveau terrain de jeu pour
les enfants d'age scolaire et qui s'intdgrera A celui qui existe ddjit. Ce terrain de jeu desservira un plus grand
nombre d'enfants leur permettant ainsi de profiter au maximum de leer temps de jeu pendant l'annde
scolaire, durant les fins de semaines et 1'6t6. Le terrain de jeu est accessible a la grande communautd de
Saint -Jean et de Millidgeville, ce qui en fait un lieu communautaire. Ceci cadre tres bien dans le
programme de financement LPP funding.
Si vous ddsirez nous rencontrer ou obtenir plus de ddtails, n'hdsitez pas a communiquer avec moi ou avec
Michel Tassd, le reprdsentant communautaire pour le projet, au 658 -3985 ou par courriel a
michel.tasse@aref-sj.org
En vous remerciant de l'intdret que vous porterez a cette demande, je vous prie de recevoir, Monsieur,
I'assurance de mes sentiments les meilleurs.
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Annexe 2 - identification des partenaires principaux du projet
tcole Samuel -de- Champlain : L'6cole est directement impliqu6e clans les phases qui touchent
les 61eves. Ceci inclut les parts de jeux et aires de repos
th6matiques ainsi que les infrastructures sportives.
ARCf de Saint -Jean : A titre de gestionnaire du terrain et du Centre Samuel -de- Champlain,
I'association sera pr6sente dans toutes les phases du projet. Elle
s'occupera toutefois plus particulierement de I'agrandissement des
stationnements, un besoin qui est tres pressant depuis la fin des travaux,
en raison de I'augmentation marqude du nombre de personnes utilisant
ie Centre Samuel -de- Champlain.
Club d'Age d'or— Arc- en -ciel : Regroupement de personnes agees qui sont les utilisateurs
principaux des locaux qui seront d6plac6s pres de 1'6glise.
Paroisse Saint - Francois -de -Sales : Paroisse catholique francophone de Saint -Jean. La
paroisse prepare un agrandissement de ses
infrastructures. L'agrandissement inclut un presbytere,
des salles paroissiaies, des bureaux et un stationnement.
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SAINT JOHN
WHEREAS: the consequences of addiction affect all of us; and
WHEREAS: addiction includes many forms (alcohol, drugs and
gambling); and
WHEREAS: addiction affects all age groups - youth and
adults; and
WHEREAS: addiction is a widespread social issue; and
WHEREAS: PASAGE Saint John is a charitable organization
whose mission is the prevention of adolescent
addiction;
NOW THEREFORE: 1, Mayor Ivan Court, / 67 , -- of
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Saint John do hereby proclaim the week of November 16th as
"National Addictions Awareness Week" in the City of Saint John and
encourage all citizens to acknowledge PASAGE SAINT JOHN and all
others who strive to prevent addictions.
In witness whereof I have set my hand and affixed the official seal
of the Mayor of the City of Saint John,
P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E21- 4L1 V� wwwsaintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada UL 41-1
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One Market Square, Suite 301
Saint John, New Brunswick E21. 4Z6
Tel: 506.674.4278 / Fax: 506.649.606B
Email: infogsjwaterfront.com
Website wwwsjwaterfront.com
November 13, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councilors:
SUBJECT: Interim Update Phase 1: Development Services: Reversing Falls — Lower River
Passage, "Developing a World-Class Tourism Product at Reversing Falls"
In March 2008 the Glenn Group Ltd. was hired by the City of Saint John to carry out Phase I of
Development Services for Reversing Falls — Lower River Passage. The intent of this work is to
provide a master plan for proposed development opportunities supported with concept drawings,
renderings of suggested improvements; which includes design work for the re-development of
Reversing Falls and related areas into a world-class signature tourist attraction. Saint John
Waterfront Development and The Harbour Passage Working Group are assisting the City of
Saint John on the implementation of this effort. The collective group has met several times since
March and public input/design sessions were held throughout June.
PROJECT GOAL
As Background, it is known that the Reversing Falls Rapids and its environs are unique natural
phenomena. The City of Saint John desires to review the current tourism product, promotion and
activities at three sites: Reversing Falls, Fallsview Park, and Riverside Drive. It is desired to
integrate these sites and the recently developed Wolastoq Park into a signature brand that the
City and residents can be proud of and can be marketed worldwide. In essence the goal is to
create a "World-Class" tourism product and "Brand" with Reversing Falls Rapids as the
centerpiece. The following statements guide the work to date:
The new Reversing Falls "brand" must serve to make Reversing Falls a
"Signature Attraction." The site must be recognized as a full service tourist
destination and shall be one of the top tourist attractions in New Brunswick.
The project must be complimentary to Harbour Passage and be compatible
with the work of the St. John River Society and its "Lower River Passage"
program.
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The final design must capitalize on the true uniqueness of the site.... All
design elements must reflect creativity, uniqueness, and attention to detail,
while also properly capturing the layers of history, character and culture
that have shaped the City of Saint John, Saint John Harbour and the St.
John River. The finished product must be truly "world-class" and generate
intense community pride, and be appealing to tourists, including items of
interest to children.
The Product Development and Product Designs shall compliment and
enhance Harbour Passage and must be fully compatible with the Guiding
Principles for Waterfront Development in Saint John (as approved by Saint
John Common Council in 2001).
PROJECT UPDATE PHASE I
In keeping with the goal outlined above Saint John Waterfront Development with The Glenn
Group Ltd. wish to update the Mayor and Council on the work to date on concept development
(product development), public input, issues regarding site development and the branding of the
Reversing Falls product. Appendix A attached, an excerpt from the RFP submission, outlines
specific tasks to be conducted as part of Phase I and will be discussed.
A graphical presentation will be made to Council during the November 1.71h session.
Respectfusubmitted,
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General Manager, Saint John Waterfront Development
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Proposal Development Services: Reversing Falls — Lower River Passage
Scope of Services
Note: This is a partial extract from the RFP. The complete proposal is available on City of Saint
John web site.
Phase 1: Product Developmen
Generally consists of overall concept development and preliminary design for tourism
infrastructure (product), tourism marketing themes and promotion, branding the "product ",
identifying interpretive themes, identifying best locations to develop specific product, identifying
activities and events to create a year-round tourist attraction.
This phase shall include a review of existing parklands, Harbour Passage and Fallsview Park
conceptual designs and shall integrate the new product with these designs or provide
modifications. During this phase the Team shall consider the opportunities for all of Fallsview
Park, however, future work on proposed development in Fallsview Park in phases 11 and III will
be focused on the COSJ property. For clarification, for the purposes of this project, Fallsview
Park includes the land in and between the St. John River and Harbourview Hugh School, but
does not include Marble Cove.
During Phase I the Team shall identify all environmental concerns requiring further study or
permitting in later phases. The work shall also identify specific areas where soil and/or
foundation investigation such as slope stability analysis and assessment of bedrock are required
prior to design and development.
While performing the work, the team shall be aware that the COSJ desires that the final product
will provide a memorable experience to all visitors to "Reversing Falls" regardless of the time of
day or season they arrive. For clarification, since the Reversing Falls phenomenon is related the
tidal action of the Bay of Fundy it is desired that all visitors can experience the wonder of the
falls even during slack times.
The product development work shall consider and capitalize upon the Province of New
Brunswick Bay of Fundy promotion initiatives.
Scope of Work in Phase 1:
Develop a Master Plan for the project area that may be easily broken down into
development components that could be executed on a stand-alone basis
Provide concept drawings/renderings for all proposed improvements
Develop a "world-class brand" for the improved "Reversing Falls Product"
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Research and develop interpretative themes (including cultural, historic and natural
components, geology, hydrology, tides, fortifications, etc.) for the study area and its
environs
Review and consider the fit of a proposed UNESCO "Geopark" being championed by Dr.
Randall Miller, Curator of Geology and Paleontology at the New Brunswick Museum
Review and consider the fit of the St. John River Society "Lower River Passage"
program
➢ Identify best location/options to establish a year-round, full service InterpretativeNisitor
Information Centre that the City will own or lease as part of a private commercial
enterprise
➢ Recommend best fit and integration of Reversing Falls Park, Fallsview Park and
Riverside Drive, which includes physical development, event and activity potential, and
promotional themes and strategy. The focus in Fallsview Park shall be on COSJ owned
property
➢ Review all existing reports, concept plans, and other documents relevant to the work
➢ Consult with Municipal Operations regarding transportation issues especially Simms
Comer re-alignment
Research and recommend appropriate promotional theme(s) for Reversing Falls and
Fallsview Park
Provide options and themes and locations for public art
Provide suggestions on programming (including any necessary capital improvements) to
make "Reversing Falls" a "people place"
Present concept design for parking and traffic circulation as well as vehicle and tour bus
access points
Provide creative signage concepts for the entrances/access points to Reversing Falls and
Fallsview parks that are reflective of the new "brand"
➢ Review current highway billboards and provide recommendation on best locations (north,
west, east city entrance points) and on a simple eye-catching message that will grab
visitors attention
Identify site placement of commercial opportunities at Reversing Falls and/or Fallsview
Park areas
Identification of natural and geologic features worthy for interpretation and best locations
and options to do same
➢ Consider appropriate locations for washrooms and related amenities
Ensure that appropriate linkages can be developed connecting Wolastoq Park, Harbour
Passage, Riverview Park, Bentley Street, provincial highways, Trans-Canada trail system
and Harbour Bridge
Identify all property ownership within the development area (this information will be
made available from COSJ upon request at no cost to the Team)
Review and recommend the need for slope stability and soil and or foundation analysis
for specific projects
Meet with municipal/provincial tourism officials, the tourism industry and local tourist
operators
Organize meetings with impacted property owners, professional organizations/
associations as necessary
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➢ Organize and conduct at least two meetings for the public. One meeting will be held early
in the work and another near the completion of the work
➢ Meet with the HPWG as required. The HPWG meets bi- weekly
➢ Identify any provincial /federal/municipal permits, approvals that may be required,
including but not limited to environmental, archeological, building, and historical issues
Provide suggestions on potential funding partners other than government and its agencies
such as corporations /foundations /individuals who have supported similar development
projects
➢ Preparation of Class C estimates based on designs, 'including optional phasing with
estimated construction timelines
➢ Provide renderings in colour of overall site master plan and more detailed rendering of
Fallsview Park and Reversing Falls Park area. Renderings shall be in B1 size mounted
on foam core and laminated. The proponent shall be prepared to provide one copy each
up to a total of seven (7) such renderings as directed by the HPWG at no additional cost.
Electronic copies shall be provided for all such work
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Resolution of November 10, 2008:
RESOLVED that the letter from Human Development
Council requesting to present be referred to the Clerk to schedule.
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pa"g,
11/5/2008
Your Worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Members of Council
Motion: That the City Manager and/,or Common Clerk report to council on the
ability to webeast all open Council and Committee of the Whole meetings.
We need to make our Open meetings of Council,. Committee of the Whole, and indeed as many
committees as is practical open to the public. 'The only true full access is currently by physically
attending open meetings, or by watching the Rogers coverage of every other meeting of
Common Council. The technology exists to webeast our open meetings, making them accessible
to anyone with a computer and internet connection.
An internet search of "City Council webeast" shows us that this is not a unique idea. Cambridge.
MA and Sacramento, CA are just two examples of cities that currently use this technology.
We and previous councils have been criticized for not being "Open and Transparent". This is
certainly one step in earning back the trust of many of our citizens.
Respectfully Submitted
(received via cmail)
Gary Sullivan
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I wwwsaintjohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada EZL 41-1
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Nov. 5, 2008
Your worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Fellow Councillors:
Subject: Items in closed session
The recent controversy over the report on management compensation has called into question the
rationale for agenda items being included as part of closed session of Committee of the Whole.
While the public recognizes that certain items will, of necessity, be confidential, equally the
public and council deserve to understand clearly why any given itern is to be handled in such a
manner.
Motion: That all items considered for closed session contain a preamble that explains the
justification for the item being handled confidentially.
Respectfully submitted,
(Received by email)
Councillor Killen
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November 6, 2008
Mayor Ivan Court,
Members of Common Council
Subject: Budget Deliberations I Presentations
Your Worship, Members Of Council:
Council is about to commence with the process of establishing the financial plan for the year
2009. The budget deliberations and presentations from City Departments, agencies, Boards
and Commissions is an essential part of informing Council members of the current service
levels, issues and concerns, as well as future needs, goals, and wants. It is for this reason that
Council must establish some standardized format for receiving information, written and oral.
Council is about to enter into a complex process that requires a positive outcome. The process
must be transparent, easily understood by all, with stake holders understanding how decisions
are formulated.
Recommendation:
That the City Manager and the Commissioner of Finance establish standardized guidelines for
written and oral presentations to be made to Council by departments, agencies, boards and
Commissions
Respectfully Submitted,
(received via e-mail)
Councillor Christopher Titus.
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Nov. 6, 2008
Your worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Fellow Councillors:
Subject: Commissions, Boards and committees
A great deal of the "business" of the city is conducted through committees, boards and
commissions. As pall of our continuing effort to inform the public, the public should know when
and where committees meet.
Motion: That the city website include a weekly calendar indicating where and when
committees, boards and commissions are meeting. This calendar should be available in
hard copy from the common clerk's office
Respectfully submitted,
(Received by email)
Councillor Killen
SAINT JOHN P.0, Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L4L1 � wwwsaintjohn,ca 4 C.P. 1971 Saint John, N-B. Canada E2L4L1
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The City of Saint John
Nov. 6, 20018
Your worship Ivan Court
Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Court and Fellow Councillors:
Subject: Information sessions
Much has been said recently regarding the need for transparency. One of the fundamental
conditions for any transparency has to be good information. In light of the public debate of the
last few weeks and of the ward meetings I have attended, I have come to believe that we suffer
from an information deficit in the city. Citizens need to be informed better regarding the way
things work, whether it be regarding processes, laws or anything else that is necessary for a
reasonable grasp of the complexities of civic governance and the issues involved. With that in
mind, I am submitting the following motion.
Motion: That council instruct staff to plan a series of open forum information sessions
including (but not to be limited to) the following topics:
1) transparency, closed sessions and the public right to know
2) Accessing city services: the services we offer and how to access them
3) Your taxes and how they are spent — revenue streams and the real costs of providing
services
4) Accountability:. defining the relationship of council, management and staff
5) Municipal planning: what does it mean and who is involved
6) Provincial vs. municipal:. what the city can and cannot control
7) Commissions, boards and committees — their powers and their purposes.
Respectfully submitted,
(received via e -mail)
Councillor Killen
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City Manager's Office
Bureau du directeur g6n6ral
wwwSairl[john.ca
November 3, 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
P.O. Box/C.P. 1971
Saint John, NB/N.-B.
Canada E2L 4L1
SUBJECT: Les Jeux de IAcadie — 2010
You will recall that in a report to Council on April 8, 2008, Council approved a bid
for the "31 e Finale des Jeux de I'Acadie 2010."
The organizing committee travelled to Bathurst for the announcement of the host
city for the 2010 Jeux de I'Acadie on November 1st, 2008. Two municipalities
had placed a bid on the games, namely, Saint John and the grouping of the
municipalities of Bertrand, Paquetville and Saint-Isidore.
After hosting the games 14 years ago, the Soci6t6 des Jeux de I'Acadie decided
that Saint John provided the selection committee the best candidacy.
As stated in the earlier report, hosting the games presents the opportunity to
welcome approximately 1200 young francophone athletes from New Brunswick,
Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland — Labrador which will
generate an estimated $2,000,000 financial impact to our local economy.
Hosting the games will also provide an opportunity to showcase the changing
face of Saint John — shopping, heritage, sports venues, uptown, Fundy Trail,
waterfront etc. to the many coaches, support staff and parents that will also
attend this event. In addition, various competitions and ceremonies held during
the games will be broadcast regularly from Saint John by Radio-Canada.
The organizing committee is chaired by Michel C6t6 and includes the following
members: Janique Cormier-Delaquis, Bernard Brideau, Micheline Ren6, Janik
Dionne, Frangois Beaulieu, Mario Doucet, Pierre LeBlanc, Anick Grandmaison,
St6phane M6tayer, Guy L6ger, Eric Kennedy, Luc Cormier and Mario Manuel.
An estimated 1200 volunteers will be needed in order to organize this event.
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The year 2010 has a significant meaning to both official linguistic communities of
Saint John. The Centre scolaire-communautaire Samuel -de- Champlain will be
celebrating 25 years of existence and Saint John will be celebrating its 225th
anniversary. Furthermore, it will also mark the 25 th anniversary of the Canada
Games event in Saint John.
A support committee of City staff representing the key City departments will be
established to work with the organizing committee to ensure that the
requirements for facilities, security, protocol, signage etc are fully met.
A formal contract with the sponsors of the games will be submitted to Council in a
subsequent report.
Recommendation:
That this report be received and filed.
Respectfully Submitted,
trick
J. Woods, CGA
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Deputy/ity Manager
Terrence L. Totten FCA
City Manager
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November 6, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court
& Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Members of Council,
SUBJECT:
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Contract No. 2008 -32: Princess Street — Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer Installation
and Street Reconstruction
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to seek Common Council's endorsement for:
A future policy regarding financial contribution from all utilities for identified
projects within the Capital Program.
A request for funding by The Power Commission of the City of Saint John for the
Princess Street Reconstruction project.
• Proceeding with the tendering process for the Princess Street Reconstruction project.
BACKGROUND
As Council is aware, funding was approved in the 2008 Water & Sewerage Utility Fund and
General Fund Capital Program for the design and reconstruction of Princess Street from Prince
William Street to Charlotte Street. The General Fund provides $1,875,000 of which $355,000 is
to be recovered from other sources and the Utility Fund provides $430,000 for the upgrade of
underground services prior to surface reconstruction. The work that is planned includes a new
watermain, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer, full street reconstruction including excavation and
backfill with new granular materials, new concrete curb and sidewalk, clay brick paver medians,
new underground electrical and communication utilities, landscaping, and asphalt paving.
In maintaining the standard of the Uptown Saint John Business District, the above ground
electrical and communications utilities are to be relocated underground. This, in combination
with the full street reconstruction including new concrete curb and sidewalk, clay brick paver
medians, and landscaping is vital to promoting opportunities and growth in the heart of the City.
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ANALYSIS
At the 98% design stage, the Engineer's estimate includes $893,000 for the City's portion of
the new underground electrical and communication utilities. The Power Commission of the
City of Saint John's portion is estimated at $548,000.
Given The Power Commission of the City of Saint John's commitment to providing fiinding
for the Peel Plaza project, staff have been advised that fiinding may not be available for the
Princess Street project. Staff have identified four options for the underground electrical and
communications utilities portion of this project.
Council can defer the reconstruction of Princess Street from Prince William
Street to Charlotte Street to another year.
2. Council can provide additional funding from within the City of Saint John
budget.
Council can request fiunding from The Power Commission of the City of Saint
John. Staff would compose the required letter on behalf of the Mayor and
Common Council requesting the fiunding.
4. Given the amount of funding that the Saint John Water Utility is contributing to
this project and other major reconstruction projects within the Uptown area,
Council should consider developing a policy for equivalent contributions from
other Utilities for specified projects (say, in the Uptown). This would eliminate
the need to request fiunding on a project by project basis.
The tendering process for this project should proceed in November 2008; it is nearing design
completion and, historically, tenders closed at this time of year specifying constriction to
begin the following spring result in lower tendered amounts.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
An Engineer's cost projection for this project has been prepared based on the 98% design and
it has been identified that the total project costs (design, constriction and constriction
management) will likely exceed the amount budgeted in the 2008 General Fund Capital
Program by approximately $600,000. The cost projection was prepared based on the
assumption that The Power Commission of the City of Saint John would contribute their
portion estimated at $548,000. Staff propose identifying a project for Council's consideration
in the 2009 General Fund Capital Program for supplemental funding to cover the $600,000
shortfall.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended as outlined in this report that Common Council:
1. Direct staff to develop a policy proposal, in consultation with the various utilities
involved, that would establish a design standard for underground services in
designated uptown streets and responsibility for financial contributions related
thereto.
2. Request funding in the amount of $548,000 from The Power Commission of the City
of Saint John for its share of the Princess Street Reconstruction project.
3. Authorize staff to proceed with the tendering process for the Princess Street
Reconstruction project.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. Paul Groody, P.Eng.
Commissioner
Municipal Operations & Engineering
Terrence L. Totten, F.C.A.
City Manager
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.. ' 1'0 COMMON � 111111
OPEN SESSION
M & C 2008 — 340
November 6, 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT
Vacant and Derelict buildings
BACKGROUND
City of Safta John
Council, at its meeting on September 2, 2008, requested staff to advise on
potential solutions to reduce the number of vacant and derelict properties in the
City of Saint John.
Current By -law
The City of Saint John enacted the current Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings By -law on July 30, 2007. The by -law was updated to adopt
recent changes to the "Dangerous or Unsightly Premises" section of the
Municipalities Act. It is under the authority of the Municipalities Act, and the
City's by -law, that the City is able to deal with issues concerning vacant and
dilapidated buildings.
Sections 190.01(1) and 190.01(2) of the Municipalities Act are very specific in
what conditions can be remedied by the municipality under the enabling
legislation. A property can be considered unsightly if there exists on the
premises:
• ashes, junk, rubbish or refuse,
• an accumulation of wood shavings, paper, sawdust or other residue of
production or constriction,
• a derelict vehicle, equipment or machinery or the body or any part of a
vehicle, equipment or machinery, or
• a dilapidated building.
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A building can be considered dangerous pursuant to the legislation if it becomes a
hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation or unsoundness of
structural strength.
The City can only take action under the Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings By -law if a property meets the conditions as detailed in the
Municipalities Act.
Current Policy
Vacant buildings are monitored by staff of Buildings and Inspection Services
Department on a regular basis. A list of all known vacant buildings is maintained,
and staff of the Police Force, Fire Department, and the Public Safety
Communications Centre has access to the list. Staff monitors vacant buildings to
determine if they are secure to casual public entry and that they are not
dilapidated to the extent they pose a threat to the safety of the public. In the event
that a vacant building is not secure to public entry, inspectors notify the owners
by telephone and /or letter(s). Oftentimes, contact with owners is difficult due to
absentee ownership, the owners are infirm, or the property is part of an estate with
multiple people responsible.
Although in recent days the Buildings and Inspection Services Department has
taken action against unsightly premises, the focus of the Department is on
buildings that are structurally unsound or pose a hazard to the safety of the public.
Enforcement
Under the legislation, in the event that an unsightly and /or dangerous condition
exists, an officer appointed by Council may issue a compliance notice to the
owner or occupier to remedy the condition. An owner has a right to an appeal
process after receiving a notice. If the notice is not complied with, the City may
lay a charge in the Provincial Court, issue a ticket, or it may proceed to carry out
the work at the owner's expense or it may do a combination of these actions.
If an unsightly condition exists, and the City chooses to carry out the work, the
City would cause the premises to be cleaned up or repaired. In the case of a
building that is a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation or
unsoundness of structural strength, the City may cause the building to be
demolished. Costs associated with remedying an unsightly or dangerous
condition become a debt due to the municipality and after all reasonable efforts
have been made by the municipality to recover its costs from the owner, the
municipality would make a request that the Province reimburse the municipality
and add the costs to the property owners' tax bill.
In the event of an emergency situation, a municipality may, at the expense of the
owner or occupier, act immediately to terminate a danger in the event that there is
nonconformity with a by -law to such an extent as to pose an emergency. The
word "emergency" is defined as "a situation where there is imminent danger to
public safety or of serious harm to premises or to a building or stricture ". The
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determination that an emergency exists is made by the officer appointed by
Council. The municipality and persons acting on its behalf are not liable to
compensate the owner or occupier provided that the actions taken are reasonable.
ANAT,VCTC
The City can only take action under the Unsightly Premises and Dangerous
Buildings By -law if a premises or stricture meets the conditions as outlined in
sections 190.01(1) and 190.01(2) of the Municipalities Act. A building does not
necessarily meet these requirements by being vacant and boarded up.
There is a concern that vacant buildings are a fire hazard. A vacant building alone
does not pose any greater threat of fire than an occupied building. Vacant
buildings have no occupants and often have no power, both of which may
contribute to a fire incident at a building. The real concern when it comes to fire
at a vacant building is vandalism, and the fact that a vacant building tends to
attract trespassers and vandals.
It could be argued that a vacant building in a general state of disrepair may be
considered dilapidated, and therefore would fall within the unsightly premises
category. The City could notify an owner of a vacant building in disrepair and
decay of the work required to bring the building back into a state of repair and
acceptable condition. If the work is not completed, the City could lay a charge,
issue a ticket or cause the condition to be remedied. There are a few concerns with
this approach. One concern is how the determination is made that a building is
dilapidated. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The determination of a
dilapidated building can be very subjective. What may be considered an
unacceptable condition to one person may be considered acceptable to another. If
this approach was followed, staff of Buildings and Inspection Services would
follow set guidelines to determine if a building is dilapidated and what remedy is
required. Before issuing a notice to comply, staff would present the case to
Council to have Council determine if the building is dilapidated. With this
process, Council sets the community standards for the City.
Another consideration is the issue of priorities and the time and resources required
to pursue buildings that are dilapidated, but not considered dangerous. The focus
of staff is on dangerous buildings that are structurally unsound or pose a hazard to
the safety of the public. If staff s focus is to shift to also include dilapidated
buildings that are not dangerous, this may negatively impact the ability to deal
with dangerous buildings in a timely fashion.
The issue of remedying dilapidated buildings also requires some consideration.
The remedy for a dangerous building is clear under the legislation - demolition.
The remedy for a dilapidated building is less clear, especially when considering to
what extent the City will step in to remedy if the owners do not make the
necessary repairs. This could be a costly venture if the City were to replace rotted
siding, remove boards and replace windows, repair deteriorated steps, etc. The
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City could choose, in these cases, to remedy only certain conditions, such as
removing broken glass from windows and reattaching or removing loose materials
from the building. Remedying dilapidated conditions at a building could take a
considerable amount of staff time and financial resources.
The City is limited to act based on the enabling legislation. A number of possible
options were previously proposed, but they do not fall within the municipality's
authority in the Municipalities Act. For instance, the City has no authority to
place time restrictions on the length of time a building is boarded up. Having a
boarded up building painted is also not permitted under the Municipalities Act, as
it likely does not fall under the definition of dilapidated.
Another option that was considered is the possibility of including additional
standards to the Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By -law that are not
included in the legislation; however, unlike the Minimum Property Standards By-
law, the Municipalities Act does not allow the inclusion of standards that are in
addition to or in conflict with the Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings
sections of the Municipalities Act.
The possibility of financial programs to encourage restoration of buildings was
also mentioned as a way to decrease the number of vacant and boarded up
buildings in the City. Council may recall that in the October 9, 2008 report to
council, staff suggested the resurrection of an infill program. It may be beneficial
for this to be further considered.
It is recognized that many buildings that are vacant for an extended period of time
have outstanding property taxes. It has been staff's experience that the Province
does not often pursue tax sales for properties that are in a deteriorated condition.
In an attempt to encourage the Province to put buildings up for tax sale when it is
in arrears, the City could research outstanding property taxes owing and
encourage the Province to take action. A tax sale often can contribute to getting a
building out of the never - ending cycle of deterioration and disrepair by new
ownership renewing the building or encouraging redevelopment where a
dilapidated building once was.
When the City of Saint John collaborated with the Province to enhance the
legislation so that municipalities in New Brunswick could more effectively
enforce their building standards and dangerous buildings by -law, extensive
research was carried out of progressive enabling legislation in other provinces all
over Canada. The new legislation in New Brunswick is a compilation of the most
effective enforcement tools for dealing with substandard, deteriorated and
dangerous buildings. Subsequently, the City's Unsightly Premises and Dangerous
Buildings By -law can effectively deal with buildings that are unsightly,
dilapidated and dangerous. The enforcement of the by -law to meet the
community's needs when it comes to vacant and boarded up buildings may be
more an issue of subjectivity, priorities, and resources than inadequacy of the
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enforcement tools available. If, after experience with the enforcement tools under
the new legislation and subsequent court decisions, significant omissions or
inadequacies in the enabling legislation became apparent, the City could petition
the Province to make changes to the Act.
Staff of Buildings and Inspection Services Department is currently working with
the Legal Department to develop a set of guidelines for the enforcement process
that will be followed for the Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By-
law. These guidelines will outline the enforcement procedures for unsightly
premises, dangerous and dilapidated buildings. They will include the evaluation
process for determining a dilapidated building, and Council's involvement in
deeming a building unsightly or dangerous. These guidelines are currently being
drafted and will be before Council for consideration as soon as they are complete.
RECOMMENDATION
Your City Manager recommends that this report be received and filed.
Respectfidly submitted,
Amy Poffenroth, P. Eng. MBA
Deputy Commissioner
Buildings and Inspection Services
Terrence Totten, CA
City Manager
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REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
M & C 2008 — 341
November 6, 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT
Designation of individuals for By-law enforcement purposes
BACKGROUND
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City ,of Saint John,
Due to staff changes and City By-law updates, it is necessary to designate
appropriate individuals as By-law Enforcement Officers for the following By-
laws:
• Building
• Minimum Property Standards
• Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings
• Animal Control
• Zoning
• Flood Risk Area
• Mobile Home Parks and
• Preservation Areas
In doing so, these individuals are designated and authorized to:
• Lay informations in the Provincial Court of New Brunswick with respect
to all the above-noted by-laws;
• Issue Notices to Comply with respect to the Saint John Unsightly Premises
and Dangerous Buildings By-law and the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law and;
• Issue POPA tickets for violations of the Saint John Unsightly Premises
and Dangerous Buildings By-law, the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law and appropriate sections of the Municipalities Act,
For administrative reasons, it is practical to group these appointments in a single
resolution.
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Additionally, pursuant to the Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By-
law and the Minimum Property Standards By-law, a resolution is required to
authorize Elizabeth Gormley, Common Clerk, to affix the corporate seal of the
City of Saint John to any Certificates of Discharge issued as a result of
enforcement proceedings of these two by-laws.
RECOMMENDATION
Your City Manager recommends that Common Council adopt the attached
resolutions.
Terrence Tottt
City Manager
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RESOLVED, that as recommended by the City Manager, the following resolution
be adopted:
1. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution of June 23,
1997, item (2), authorizing William Edwards and David G. M. Crawford
to lay informations in the Provincial Court of the Province of New
Brunswick for breach of the Saint John Minimum Property Standards
By-law, is hereby rescinded;
2. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of June 23,
1997, item (3), authorizing David G. M. Crawford to make applications
to the Court of Queen's Bench of New Brunswick or any judge thereof
pursuant to section 106.1 of the Municipalities Act, R.S.N.B. 1973, c.
M-22, and amendments thereto, is hereby rescinded;
3. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of June 23,
1997, item (4), authorizing William Edwards and David G. M. Crawford
to lay informations in the Provincial Court of the Province of New
Brunswick for breach of the Mobile Home Parks By-law, is hereby
rescinded;
4. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of November 1,
1999, appointing Amy Poffenroth as a By-law Enforcement Officer for
the purpose of enforcing the Garbage By-law, Saint John Animal
Control By-law, Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-law, and
authorizing her to lay informations for breach of such By-laws, is
hereby rescinded;
5. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of January 21,
2008, appointing William Edwards, David Crawford, Amy Poffenroth
and Pamela Bentley to notify owners and occupiers with respect to
premises that are unsightly, and buildings and structures that are a
hazard to the safety of the public by reason of dilapidation or
unsoundness of structural strength, and buildings and structures that
do not meet the standards that are set out in the City's Minimum
Property Standards By-law or in the Residential Properties
Maintenance and Occupancy Code Approval Regulation —
Municipalities Act, is hereby rescinded;
6. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of August 18,
2008, appointing William Edwards, David Crawford, Amy Poffenroth
and Pamela Bentley as By-law Enforcement Officers pursuant to
section 14 of the Police Act, S.N.B. 1977, c. P-9.2, and amendments
thereto, and designated as persons to serve tickets in respect to
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offences referred to in paragraph 100.2(a) of the Municipalities Act,
supra, is hereby rescinded;
7. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of August 18,
2008, appointing Rick Armstrong, Darryl B6rub6, Vince Chan, Lorraine
Denton, Tamara Duke, Marc Goguen, Mark Mazerolle, Patrick
McCarthy, Mark Slader, David Somerville and Jason Waye as
Inspection Officers pursuant to section 4 of the Saint John Minimum
Property Standards By-law, is hereby rescinded;
8. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of September
2, 2008, appointing Rick Armstrong, Darryl B&rub6, Vince Chan,
Lorraine Denton, Tamara Duke, Marc Goguen, Mark Mazerolle, Patrick
McCarthy, Mark Slader, David Somerville and Jason Waye as
Inspection Officers pursuant to section 4 of the Saint John Minimum
Property Standards By-law, is hereby rescinded;
9. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution of September
2, 2008, appointing William Edwards, David Crawford, Amy Poffenroth
and Pamela Bentley as By-law Enforcement Officers pursuant to
section 14 of the Police Act, supra, and designated as persons to
serve tickets in respect to offences referred to in paragraph 100.2(a) of
the Municipalities Act, supra, is hereby rescinded.
10. WHEREAS, the Common Council of The City of Saint John has
enacted certain by-laws pursuant to the authority of the Municipalities
Act, supra, including the City of Saint John Flood Risk Areas By-law,
Mobile Home Parks By-law, Saint John Animal Control By-law, Saint
John Building By-law, Saint John Preservation Areas By-law and The
Zoning By-law, and it may from time to time be necessary to
commence proceedings in the Provincial Court of the Province of New
Brunswick, when a person has contravened or failed to comply with
such By-laws;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 14(1) of the Police Act, supra, provides
that a council may appoint persons as By-law Enforcement Officers for
a municipality;
AND WHEREAS, section 101 of the Municipalities Act, supra, provides
that proceedings for breach of a by-law shall be commenced in the
name of the clerk of the municipality or such other person as is
designated for that purpose by the council:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of William
Edwards, David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth and Pamela
Bentley, is hereby appointed as a By-law Enforcement Officer with
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respect to the enforcement of the City of Saint John Flood Risk
Areas By-law, Mobile Home Parks By-law, Saint John Animal
Control By-law, Saint John Building By-law, Saint John
Preservation Areas By-law and The Zoning By-law, and these
appointments shall continue until they cease to be employees of
the Buildings and Inspection Services Department of the City of
Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever
comes first;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of William Edwards,
David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth, and Pamela Bentley, is
hereby designated and authorized to lay informations in the
Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick with respect to
violations to the City of Saint John Flood Risk Areas By-law, Mobile
Home Parks By-law, Saint John Animal Control By-law, Saint John
Building By-law, Saint John Preservation Areas By-law and The
Zoning By-law, and these designations and authorizations shall
continue until they cease to be employees of the Buildings and
Inspection Services Department of the City of Saint John or until it
is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
WHEREAS, the Common Council of The City of Saint John has
enacted certain by-laws pursuant to the authority of the Municipalities
Act, supra, including the Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-
law, and it may from time to time be necessary to commence
proceedings in the Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick,
when a person has contravened or failed to comply with the said By-
law;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 14(1) of the Police Act, supra, provides
that a council may appoint persons as By-law Enforcement Officers for
a municipality;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 23(1) of the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law, provides that where a condition of a premise,
dwelling, dwelling unit or structure does not comply with the said By-
law, an officer appointed by council may notify the owner or occupier of
a premise, dwelling unit or structure by notice in the form prescribed by
regulation;
AND WHEREAS, section 101 of the Municipalities Act, supra, provides
that proceedings for breach of a by-law shall be commenced in the
name of the clerk of the municipality or such other person as is
designated for that purpose by the council:
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of William
Edwards, David G. M, Crawford, Amy Poffenroth and Pamela
Bentley, is hereby appointed as a By-law Enforcement Officer with
respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law, effective immediately upon the Saint John
Minimum Property Standards By-law which received first and
second reading by Common Council on August 18, 2008 and third
reading by title on September 2, 2008, being enacted and upon
approval by the Minister of Local Government, and these
appointments shall continue until they cease to be employees of
the Buildings and Inspection Services Department of the City of
Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever
comes first;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of William Edwards,
David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth and Pamela Bentley, is
hereby appointed and authorized to notify owners and occupiers
with respect to premises that do not meet the standards that are set
out in the Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-law, effective
immediately upon the Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-
law which received first and second reading by Common Council
on August 18, 2008 and third reading by title on September 2,
2008, being enacted and upon approval by the Minister of Local
Government, and these appointments and authorizations shall
continue until they cease to be employees of the Buildings and
Inspection Services Department of the City of Saint John or until it
is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of William Edwards,
David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth, and Pamela Bentley, is
hereby designated and authorized to lay informations in the
Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick for breach of the
Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-law, effective
immediately upon the Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-
law which received first and second reading by Common Council
on August 18, 2008 and third reading by title on September 2,
2008, being enacted and upon approval by the Minister of Local
Government, and these appointments and authorizations shall
continue until they cease to be employees of the Buildings and
Inspection Services Department of the City of Saint John or until it
is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first.
12. WHEREAS, the Common Council of The City of Saint John has
enacted certain by-laws pursuant to the authority of the Municipalities
Act, supra, including the Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings By-law, and it may from time to time be
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necessary to commence proceedings in the Provincial Court of the
Province of New Brunswick, when a person has contravened or failed
to comply with the said By-law;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 14(1) of the Police Act, supra, provides
that a council may appoint persons as By-law Enforcement Officers for
a municipality;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 190.01(3) of the Municipalities Act, supra,
provides that an officer appointed by council may notify the owner or
occupier of a premises, building or structure by notice in the form
prescribed by regulation when a condition exists pursuant to
paragraphs 190.01(1) or 190.01(2) of the said Act;
AND WHEREAS, section 101 of the Municipalities Act, supra, provides
that proceedings for breach of a by-law shall be commenced in the
name of the clerk of the municipality or such other person as is
designated for that purpose by the council:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of William
Edwards, David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth and Pamela
Bentley, is hereby appointed as a By-law Enforcement Officer with
respect to the enforcement of the Saint John Unsightly Premises
and Dangerous Buildings By-law, and these appointments shall
continue until they cease to be employees of the Buildings and
Inspection Services Department of the City of Saint John or until it
is rescinded by Common Council, whichever comes first;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of William Edwards,
David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth and Pamela Bentley, is
hereby appointed and authorized to notify owners and occupiers
with respect to premises that are unsightly and buildings or
structures that are a hazard to the safety of the public by reason of
dilapidation or unsoundness of structural strength as set out in the
Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By-law,
and these appointments and authorizations shall continue until they
cease to be employees of the Buildings and Inspection Services
Department of the City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by
Common Council, whichever comes first;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of William Edwards,
David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth, and Pamela Bentley, is
hereby designated and authorized to lay informations in the
Provincial Court of the Province of New Brunswick for breach of the
Saint John Unsightly Premises and Dangerous Buildings By-law,
and these designations and authorizations shall continue until they
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cease to be employees of the Buildings and Inspection Services
Department of the City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by
Common Council, whichever comes first.
13. WHEREAS, paragraph 100.2(a) of the Municipalities Act, supra,
provides that offences under paragraph 94.2(3) or 102.1(1.2) of the
said Act or offences in respect of a by-law under paragraph 94(1) or
94(3) or section 190 of the said Act, are prescribed offences for the
purposes of section 9 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, S.N.B.
1987, c. P-22.1, and amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS, paragraph 100.2(b) of the Municipalities Act, supra,
provides that a by-law enforcement officer appointed under section 14
of the Police Act, supra, and designated by resolution of the council is
an authorized person who may serve tickets in respect to offences
referred to in paragraph 100.2(a) of the Municipalities Act, supra:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that each of
William Edwards, David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth, and
Pamela Bentley, is hereby designated and authorized as a person
to serve tickets in respect to offences referred to in paragraph
100.2(a) of the Municipalities Act, supra, and these designations
and authorizations shall continue until they cease to be employees
of the Buildings and Inspection Services Department of the City of
Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever
comes first.
14. WHEREAS, paragraph 4(1) of the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law provides that Common Council may for the purposes
of the administration and enforcement of the said By-law, appoint
Inspection Officers who may exercise such powers and perform such
duties as may be set out in the said By-law and/or the Residential
Properties Maintenance and Occupancy Code Approval Regulation —
Municipalities Act and/or the Municipalities Act, supra:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of Rick
Armstrong, Darryl B6rub6, Carl Brandon, Vince Chan, Lorraine
Denton, Tamara Duke, Marc Goguen, Patrick McCarthy, Mark
Slader, David Somerville and Jason Waye, is hereby appointed as
an Inspection Officer with respect to the enforcement of the Saint
John Minimum Property Standards By-law which received first and
second reading by Common Council on August 18, 2008 and third
reading by title on September 2, 2008, being enacted and upon
approval by the Minister of Local Government, and these
appointments shall continue until they cease to be employees of
the Buildings and Inspection Services Department of the City of
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Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council, whichever
comes first.
15. WHEREAS, paragraph 190.022(4) of the Municipalities Act, supra, and
paragraph 27(4) of the Saint John Minimum Property Standards By-
law, provides that within thirty days after the terms of the notice have
been complied with or a debt due to a municipality or due to the
Minister of Finance, as the case may be, is discharged, the
municipality shall provide a certificate in the form prescribed by
regulation which requires that the corporate sea] of the municipality to
be affixed:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Elizabeth A. Gormley,
Common Clerk, is hereby authorized to affix the corporate seal of
The City of Saint John to each Certificate of Discharge that is
issued by William Edwards, David G. M. Crawford, Amy Poffenroth
or Pamela Bentley under the Saint John Minimum Property
Standards By-law and/or the Saint John Unsightly Premises and
Dangerous Buildings By-law, and such authorization shall continue
until Elizabeth A. Gormley ceases to be the Common Clerk of the
City of Saint John or until it is rescinded by Common Council,
whichever comes first.
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November 13, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your 'Worship and Councillors:
The City of sat tD n
SUBJECT: Pension Plan Disability Statistics
Common Council at its meeting held on October 27"', 2008 adopted the following
resolution: "Resolved that the Commissioner of Finance prepare a report for
Council regarding the City's Pension Plan Disability Statistics and present it in
open session in three weeks time."
This report is the result of a request from columnist Herb Duncan for disability
statistics related to the City of Saint John Pension Plan. At the time of his request l
did advise Mr. Duncan that 1 would assemble the information for him. However
since his communicated intention was to make comparisons of the City of Saint
John experience with that of other municipalities 1 wanted to ensure that the
information that was provided to him was comparable to the information that he
had received from other municipalities.
A nrar,vcrc-
As of September 30, 2008 there were 83 people on disability pension. Due to the
nature of the work in which certain employee groups are involved (Police Officers,
Fire Fighters, and Outside Workers) the incidence of disability is higher than the
incidence of disability that would be incurred for non - physical occupations.
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November 13, 2008
The following breakdown provides by employee group the number of people on
disability as at September 30, 2008:
Fire
29
Outside Workers
26
Police
23
Inside workers
4
Management (other than Police & Fire)
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These 83 individuals in receipt of a disability pension have made application, to the
Plan over the past 24 years. While in some years the number of applications is
higher than in others, the records would indicate 3 to 4 applications per year should
be expected.
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That this report be received and filed.
Respectfully
G Yeomans, CGA, MBA
inner of Finance
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November 6, 200
Mayor Ivan Court
And Members of Common Council
City of Saint John
Your Worship and Councillors:
RE: Claim against John Ferguson for Injury to Trustees' Reputations
Council Resolution of August 18, 2008
The Board of Pension Trustees has considered Council's resolution of August 18 20UQ, requesting that
the Trustees drop the defamation suit against former Councillor John Ferguson. Aa Secretary tuthe
Board, the Trustees have instructed me to write this letter setting out the Trustees' position as well as
the bases for the Trustees' claim for damage to their reputations. The Trustees' entire claim for
defamation is set out in the statement ufclaim. For present purposes, the Trustees' will focus onone
part of Mr. Ferguson's comments which is the same part that the Court of Appeal focused on in
confirming that the Trustees' claim isto proceed totrial.
[n public televised comments, Mr. Ferguson alleged that the Trustees engaged in repeated and
deliberate illegal behavior. The Trustees are all long-standing members of our community with
significant public positions, either with City government or trade union locals. Some hold professional
designations. Mr. Ferguson's comments caused severe damage totheir reputations, which ultimately
undermines the administration of the pension plan. The Trustees are seeking the restoration and
vindication of their reputations, ao they are entitled tnatlaw. The vindication of the Trustees'
reputations will be achieved either through an award of substantial damages at trial paid to the pension
fund, orbv the provision ofa complete public apology by Mr. Ferguson. On receipt ufanappropriate
apology, the Trustees will agree to discontinue the lawsuit without costs to either side.
The Trustees emphasize that they welcome debate and discussion about the operations of the pension
plan, including the payment of benefits and investment performance of the fund that holds the plan's
assets. The pension plan provides a significant benefit tn the employees and retirees Vf the City oƒSaint
John. |tis also a significant cost &o the City and the taxpayers. The Trustees emphasize, however, that
they do not create the pension plan. The pension plan isa provincial statute. The role nf the Trustees io
to administer the plan in accordance with its terms and within the provisions of the provincial Pension
Benefits Act and the federal income Tax Act. They have discharged their responsibilities in good faith
and to the best of their abilities.
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It is important to review exactly what Mr. Ferguson said and the manner in which it was said, At
televised public session of Council held on July 17, 2006, Mr, Ferguson repeatedly alleged that the
Trustees were engaging [n deliberate illegal behavior. He spoke of the cost of disability pensions which
he alleged to be $5.9 nnNUun annually. Specifically, he stated:
"I raised this matter toovery senior person who sits on the Pension Board. / have his
name, rank and serial number. $59OQO000}o year extra, that's thefioure Thutfiouoe
ip shocking and / said to— isn't that illegal? Yes d is, said the person, Butsoisdrinking
and driving and people do that everyday. Let us refresh our memory. Thepersononthe
Pension Board said, it is like drinking and driving and people do/t every day. And that
person is laughing ot Council and /nrny opinion the Saint John taxpayers. ^
This statement: "it is like drinking and driving and people doit every day" was repeated atleast three
times by Mr. Ferguson during his presentation to Common Council.
These comments were not made bv any Trustee tu Mr. Ferguson. These comments, and other related
comments which are set out in the Trustees' Statement of Claim, are false. They are enoutrageous,
vindictive and malicious attack on the character, reputation and integrity of the Trustees. The
comments allege that the Trustees are repeatedly and deliberately ignoring their legal responsibilities.
The Trustees are ultimately responsible for the administration of a trust fund comprised of hundreds of
millions of dollars which is used to secure and pay the benefits of well over 1,500 City employees and
retirees. This deliberate and calculated attack nn the Trustees affects both the Trustees and the entire
plan. The pension plan members rely on the integrity of the individuals who are charged with the Plan's
administration. Attacks on the integrity of the Trustees ultimately undermine the entire plan.
|m our democratic society, individuals are entitled tn their good reputation. Am individual's good
reputation is protected by |avx. In a 1995 decision, the Supreme Court ofCanada said the following
about the fundamental importance of protecting an individual's reputation:
... tu most people, their good reputation ixtobe cherished above all. 4 good reputation is
closely related to the innate worthiness and dignity of the individual. Itlsan attribute that
must, just as much as the freedom of expression, be protected by society's laws...
Democracy has always recognized and cherished the fundamental importance of an individual.
That importance must, in turn, be based upon the good repute ofaperson. |tin that good
repute which enhances an individual's sense of worth and value. False allegations can sovery
quickly and completely destroy good reputation. A reputation tarnished by libel can seldom
regain its former lustre. A democratic society, therefore, has an interest in ensuring that its
members can enjoy and protect their good reputation so long as it is merited,
The consequences which flow from the publication of an injurious false statement are
invidious... A defamatory statement can seep into the crevasses of the subconscious and lurk
there ever ready to spring forth and spread its cancerous evil. The unfortunate impression left
bva libel may last alifetime. Seldom does the defamed person have the opportunity ufreplying
and correcting the record in a manner that will truly remedy the situation. |tis members ofthe
community in which the defamed person lives who will be best able to assess the damages. The
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jury as representatives nf the community should befree to make an assessment ofdamages
which will provide the plaintiff with a sum of money that clearly demonstrates to the
community the vindication of the plaintiffs reputation.
Mr. Fergumzn'sdeUberate attacks nm the character and reputation of the Trustees Qo well beyond any
legitimate freedom ofexpression. Allegations of repeated illegal acts impair the reputations of all the
Trustees. Ax rioted earlier, some of the Trustees hold professional designations. McFerguuon'n
allegations of repeated illegal behavior, if true, would be a violation of the professional obligations and
ethics nf these professionals.
After Mr. Ferguson made his remarks to Council un July 17,ZO88 Mayor Court, then acouncillor,
repeatedly asked Mr. Ferguson to identify the Trustee with whom Mr. Ferguson had this alleged
conversation. Mr. Ferguson refused. When court proceedings commenced, Mr. Ferguson then denied
making the remarks set out above, even though they were taped and part of the formal Council
proceedings. He subsequently continued to refuse to identify the individual with whom he allegedly had
this conversation for nearly two years until ordered 1odosmby the court, This subsequent behavior by
Mr. Ferguson only served to compound the initial damage caused by his unwarranted attacks.
The Trustees are seeking the full and complete vindication of their reputations based on their rights
under our laws, |n our court process, this can only be obtained through a declaration im Court that the
Trustees have been defamed and an award of substantial damages for the pension fund. Outside ofthe
trial process, Mr. Ferguson is the only one who has the ability to repair the damage that he has caused.
4fuU, complete and public apology from Mr. Ferguson 10 the Trustees and a withdrawal of his
comments would provide the Trustees with the vindication of their reputations. However, Mr. Ferguson
has consistently refused toapologize.
The Trustees oreferto end this claim on the basis mfan apology, rather than incur the time and expense
required for a lengthy trial. The Trustees are therefore sending a copy nf this letter directly toMr.
Ferguson. The Trustees invite Mr. Ferguson to bring this lawsuit toan end through the issuance of an
acceptable complete public apology and withdrawal of his comments. This offer to bring this claim toan
end through the issuance ofau apology by Mr. Ferguson is without prejudice tqtheTruotees'c\ainnfor
substantial damages, if the matter must proceed totrial.
lm the absence ofan apology, the Trustees will continue to seek the vindication and restoration oftheir
reputations through the court process, asking for a declaration that they have been defamed and
seeking a substantial award of damages at trial, to be paid to the pension fund.
Yours truly,
Elizabeth Gormley
Secretary
City of Saint John Pension Board ofTrustees
cc: John Ferguson
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October 2, 2008
His Worship Mayor Ivan Court and
Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Fellow Councillors,
Re: Standing Committee System
Vim.(.. Box 19 71 506 658-2800
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The enclosed material provides background information on the proposed Standing
Committee system, including;
• Presentation
• Vision 2015 — Final Report
• Discussion Paper on Council Committee System
• Strategic Decision Making Model Report
• Draft Committee System Bylaw
The teach -in to be held on Thursday, October 91h will touch on the key considerations in
these reports and introduce a comprehensive model for a standing committee system. The
intent of this session is to provide sufficient information for Council to make an informed
decision on whether or not to proceed.
The material is being provided well in advance of the teach -in in order to allow you
sufficient time to familiarize yourself with the concept of a standing committee system
and the attendant issues.
The format will be informal and will provide ample opportunity for each of you to raise
any matters of concern. Follow up session(s) can be scheduled as required.
I look forward to discussing this material with you and would be pleased to respond to
any inquiries in the interim.
Respectfully Submitted,
&atrickWoods CGA
Deputy City Manager
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November 5, 2008
Your Worship and Councillors:
SUBJECT: Appeal of PAC Decision
Grant of Variance Respecting 117 Carleton Street
The Committee considered the attached report at its meeting of November 4,
2008. Due to a legal opinion rendered by the City Solicitor it was determined that
the Legal Department could not adequately represent the Planning Advisory
Committee at the upcoming appeal hearing. It was proposed that the Committee
make an application to Common Council that a solicitor be appointed to represent
the Committee at the hearing of this appeal.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Advisory Committee request Common Council pay the
expenses of an appointed lawyer to represent the Committee's interest at the
Planning Appeal Board Hearing of 117 Carleton Street and any subsequent
proceedings.
Respectfidly submitted,
Stephen Horgan
Chairman
Attachments
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November 3, 2008
Planning Advisory Committee
City of Saint John
Attention: Stephen Horgan
Chairman
Mr. Chairman and Members:
John L. Nugent
Direct Line. 506,658A098
Fax No.: 506.649.7939
Email: john.nugentQIsamtiohn.ca
Appeal of PAC Decision —
Grant of Variance Respecting 117 Carleton Street
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Historically this Departmerit has represented the Planning Advisory Committee
in matters brought before the Assessment and Planning Appeal Board and its
predecessor the Provincial Planning Appeal Board, I have been personally
involved in that arrangement for probably 20 years and believe it has been
effective and satisfactory to all concerned.
As you know, the owners of 62 Sewell Street have filed Notice of Appeal from
the Committee's decision of February 26, 2008 granting a variance from on-
site parking requirements applicable to the property at 117 Carleton Street.
That decision would purport to countenance a use of 62 Sewell Street for a
purpose that we believe is prohibited by the City's Zoning By-Law. We have
expressed that opinion in writing to Council. Consequently, we are -unable to
represent a contrary position before the Appeal Board.
We bring this to your attention so that the Committee may consider the matter
of its appearanceliepresentation at the hearing of this Appeal.
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SAINT JOHN
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P.O. Box 1971 Saint john, NB Canada E2L 411 wwwsainqohn.ca I C.P. 1971 Saint John, N.-B. Canada E2L4LI
Planning Advisory Committee
November 3, 2008
Page 2
Re.- Appeal
I would bring to the Committee's attention the provisions of Sedion 15 of the
Community Planning Act:
"15 A council or rural community council shall pay those
expenses of an advisory committee that are approved by the
council or rural community ebuncil. "
P '' ',..w i ' i t ' 1 N N COUNCIL
OPEN SESSION
M &C2008 -337
November 6, 2008
His Worship Ivan Court
and Members of Common Council
Your Worship and Councillors:
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City of Saint John
SUBJECT
Request for grant in the amount of municipal fees for Residential Hospice project
BACKGROUND
In September 2008, Hospice Greater Saint John submitted a letter to Common
Council requesting that permit fees be donated by the City for their Residential
Hospice renovation project (attached). The Residential Hospice project will
provide beds for terminally ill patients who are unable to stay at home through the
end of life, but do not require hospitalization. The value of the project is
approximately $1.6 million, with municipal fees in the order of $13,000.
ANALYSIS
At the August 4, 2008 meeting of Common Council, a grant program was adopted
to provide grants in the amount of municipal fees for registered non -profit
organizations for the purpose of providing subsidized or low income housing.
The program will be limited in total to $50,000 in a fiscal year, and grants will be
restricted to a maximum of $5,000 per development (see attached).
While the Hospice project does provide care and residence for people who may
otherwise not be able to afford private care outside of the hospital, the project
does not fall within the guidelines of the grant program, in that it does not provide
subsidized or low income housing. It is for this reason staff are unable to support
this request.
Having said this, Council may feel that this is a project that it would like to
support. As part of the upcoming budget discussions a request from Hospice for
assistance with their capital campaign will be considered by Council.
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Your City Manager recommends that Hospice be advised that their request for a
grant equal to the value of municipal fees falls outside of the intention of
Council's policy for such items.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Poffenroth, P.Eng. MBA -7
Deputy missioneT
3uIldi&s and Inspection ,*4r ices
City Manager
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September 22, 2008
Mayor Ivan Court
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, NB E2L 4L1
Dear Mayor Court and Council Members:
The renovations project for our community's new Residential Hospice is being awarded to Bird Rideau
Construction. Renovations begin in October and should be complete early in the New Year. The
architectural plans and additional details are located on the Hospice website at ,u,r q,1,e ^ „d �. ...... �;,a
As you know, our Residential Hospice project has the capacity to provide important new infrastructure that
can enhance the delivery of health care in our community and support economic development. Please see the
attached for a list of benefits to the community.
Our planned $1.2M renovations project has grown to $1.6M due to current economic conditions. We have
currently raised half that amount ($800,000). As a result, we will need to secure a bank loan to cover the full
cost of renovations while we continue to fundraise.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and citizens of greater Saint John, I request that the City of Saint John
waive (donate) the building permit fees for this innovative and timely proiect for our community.
The support of the City of Saint John on this project would be greatly appreciated. You may contact me at
632 -5723 or via e-mail at ice1.sca
Yours sincerely,
Sandy Johnson, RN
Executive Director
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COMMON COUNCILlCONSEIL COMMUNAL
, 2008
13.3 Nominations du Comlt6 des candidatures
Proposition du conseiller Titus
Appuy6e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que les nominations suivantes soient
approuv6es:
Commission sur le stationnement de Saint John : La nomination de Lionel Bordage
et du conseiller Killen pour remplir un mandat de trots ans se terminant le 18 ao0t 2019.
Commission des transports de Saint John: La nomination du maire suppliant Chase
et du conseiller Titus pour remplir un mandat de trois ans commengant le
2 septembre 2008 et se terminant le 2 septembre 2011.
Saint John Jeux Canada Games Foundation: La nomination de Bill Thompson pour
remplir un mandat de trois ans se terminant le 18 ao0t 2011.
Comitd de surveillance du centre des congress : La nomination du conseiller Sullivan,
de Ralph Holyoke, de Peter Gaulton et de Greg Yeomans pour remplir un mandat de
trois ans se terminant le 11 ao0t 2011.
Commission des installations r6gionales du Grand Saint John: La nomination du
maire Court, du conseiller Sullivan et du conseiller Higgins, A litre de rerrplagant, pour
remplir un mandat de trois ans se terminant le 18 aoOt 2011.
A ('issue du vote, la proposition est adopt &e.
12.2 Grants for Low Income Housing
On motion of Deputy Mayor Chase
Seconded by Councillor McGuire
RESOLVED that as recommended by the City
Manager:
1. Grants in the amount of municipal fees, be granted to registered non proft
organizations for the express purpose of providing subsidized or low income housing;
and
2. Such grants be restricted to a maximum of $5000. per development; and
3. Grants to be pro -rated in accordance with subsidized housing, market rents not
eligible; and
4. Grant program to terminate April 30, 2011; and
5. Grant program be retroactive to May 1, 2008; and
6. Grant program to be limited in total to $50,000. in any given fiscal year; and
7. Legal Department be directed to prepare the necessary agreement in order to protect
the City's objectives and interests.
Question being taken, the motion was carried
12.2 Subventions pour les logements a toyer mod6r6
Proposition du maire suppl6ant Chase
Appuy &e par le conseiller McGuire
RESOLU que, comme le recommande le directeur
g6n6ral, les rdsolutions suivantes soient adopt6es :
1. que des subventions au montant des droits municipaux soient accorddes aux
organismes sans but lucratif enregistr6s dans le but pr6cis d'olfdr des logements 6 toyer
mod6nk ou subventionn6s;
2, que chaque am6nagement regolve une subvention dont le montant maximal est de
5 000 $;
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