2016-12-05_Agenda Packet--Dossier de l'ordre du jourCity of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
AGENDA
Monday, December 5, 2016
5:30 pm
Council Chamber
Please use Chipman Hill entrance
S'il vous plait utiliser I'entree Chipman Hill
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bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862.
Pages
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Terms of Fall 2016 Debenture Issue (Recommendation: Receive for Information) 1 - 3
5.2 City of Saint John ECMA Partnership Agreement (Recommendation in Report) 4 - 8
6. Members Comments
7. Proclamation
8. Delegations / Presentations
8.1 New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's Sistema Presentation 9-48
9. Public Hearings - 6:30 p.m.
10. Consideration of By-laws
11. Submissions by Council Members
12. Business Matters - Municipal Officers
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12.1 2017 General Operating Budget 49-62
13. Committee Reports
14. Consideration of Issues Separated from Consent Agenda
15. General Correspondence
16. Supplemental Agenda
16.1 Business Improvement Area Budget 63-73
17. Committee of the Whole
17.1 City of Saint John Economic Development Investment 74-75
17.2 Recommendation to Appeal Decision No. 20168061 of the Workers' 76-76
Compensation Appeals Tribunal of New Brunswick to the Court of Appeal of
New Brunswick
18. Adjournment
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City of Saint John
Common Council Meeting
Monday, December 5, 2016
Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
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contacter le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862.
Each of the following items, either in whole or in part, is able to be discussed in private pursuant
to the provisions of subsection 10.(2)(4) of the Municipalities Act and Council / Committee will
make a decision(s) in that respect in Open Session:
4:30 p.m., 8th Floor Boardroom, City Hall
1.1 Financial Matter 10.2(4)(c)
1.2 Legal Opinion 10.2(4)(a,b,f,g,j)
1.3 Employment Matter 10.2(4)0)
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Ville de Saint John
Seance du conseil communal
Le lundi 5 6cembre 2016
17 h 30, Salle du conseil
Comit6 pl6nier
1. Ouverture de la s6ance
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veuillez communiquer le bureau du greffier communal au 658-2862.
Chacun des points suivants, en totalit6 ou en partie, peut faire 1'objet d'une discussion en
priv6 en vertu des dispositions prbvues a 1' article 10 de la Loi sur les municipalites. Le
conseil/comite prendra une ou des decisions a cet egard au cours de la seance publique
16 h 30 — Salle de conf6rence, 8e 6tage, h6tel de Ville
1.4 Question financiere — alinea 10.2(4)c)
1.5 Question juridique — alineas 10.2(4)a), b), f), g), j)
1.6 Question relative a 1' emploi — alinea 10.2(4)j)
S6ance ordinaire
1. Ouverture de la s6ance
2. Approbation du proces-verbal
3. Adoption de l'ordre du jour
4. Divulgation de conflits d'int6rets
5. Questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil
5.1 Modalitbs relatives a 1'6mission d'obligations de 1'automne 2016
(recommandation : accepter a titre informatif)
5.2 Entente de partenariat entre 1'Association de la musique de la cote Est
(AMCE) et la Ville de Saint John (recommandation figurant au rapport)
6. Commentaires pr6sent6s par les membres
7. Proclamation
8. D616gations et pr6sentations
8.1 Presentation par Si sterna, l'Orchestre des jeunes du Nouveau -Brunswick
9. Audiences publiques — 18 It 30
10. Etude des arrWs municipaux
11. Interventions des membres du conseil
12. Affaires municipales 6voqu6es par les fonctionnaires municipaux
12.1 Budget de fonctionnement general de 2017
13. Rapports d6pos6s par les comit6s
14. Etude des sujets 6cart6s des questions soumises a 1'approbation du conseil
15. Correspondance g6n6rale
16. Ordre du jour suppl6mentaire
16.1 Budget de zone entreprise amelioration
17. Comit6 pl6nier
17.1 Investissements de d6veloppement economique ville de Saint John
17.2 Recommandation de pourvoi numero 20168061 de la decision du Tribunal
d'appel du Nouveau -Brunswick accidents a la Cour d'appeal du Nouveau -
Brunswick
18. Lev6e de la s6ance
COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2016-295
Report Date
November 29, 2016
Meeting Date
December 12, 2016
Service Area
Finance and
Administrative Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Terms of Fall 2016 Debenture Issue
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. HeadL4
City Manager
Craig Lavigne
Kevin Fudge
m
I Jeff Trail
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that this report be received and filed.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 22, 2016 the New Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation
negotiated the sale of a serial bond issue in the amount of $87,500,000 of which
$13,470,000 related to the City of Saint John 2015-2016 Capital Program and
refinancing remaining terms from 2006 debentures.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
M&C 2016 -221 - Whereas occasion having arisen in the public interest for the
following public civic works and needed civic improvements, that is to say:
GENERAL FUND
General Government
$
300,000
Protective Services
$
200,000
Transportation Services
$
1,100,000
Economic Development
$
1,600,000
Parks and Recreation
$
1,300,000
SAINT JOHN TRANSIT COMMISSION
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$ 4,500,000
$ 1,000,000
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REFINANCE DEBENTURES
Debenture No. AV 15-2006 $ 3,670,000
(General Fund — 5 years)
Debenture No. AV 16-2006 $ 4,000,000
(Water & Sewerage —10 years)
Debenture No. AV 17-2006 $ 300,000
(Transit Commission — 5 years)
$ 7,970,000
TOTAL $ 13,470,000
1. Therefore resolved that debentures be issued under provisions of the
Acts of Assembly 52, Victoria, Chapter 27, Section 29 and amendments
thereto to the amount of thirteen million, four hundred and seventy
thousand dollars ($13,470,000).
2. Commissioner of Finance be authorized to issue and to sell to the New
Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation (the "Corporation") a City of
Saint John bond or debenture in the principal amount of thirteen million,
four hundred and seventy thousand dollars, ($13,470,000) at such terms
and conditions as are recommended by the Corporation.
3. And further that the City of Saint John agrees to issue post-dated cheques
to the Corporation, or other such arrangements as the Corporation may
from time to time accept, in payment of principal and interest charges on
the above bond or debenture as and when they are required by the
Corporation.
4. And further that the Commissioner of Finance be hereby authorized to
receive an offer in connection with the foregoing debentures at a price
not less than $98 per $100 of debenture, at interest rates not to exceed
an average of 4.50% and at a term not to exceed 15 years for the issue
related to the General Fund and Saint John Transit Commission and not
to exceed 20 years for the Water & Sewerage Utility. For refinancing
debentures from 2006, term not to exceed 5 years for the General Fund
and Saint John Transit Commission and refinancing term not to exceed 10
years for the Water and Sewerage Utility.
5. And further that the Commissioner of Finance report to Common Council
the exact values for price per $100 of debenture, interest rate and term
in years, together with the date of the issue.
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REPORT
The terms of the issue as they relate to Saint John are as follows:
Term: 5 year serial form (General/Transit) $3,970,000
10 year serial form (Utility) $4,000,000
15 year serial form (General/Transit) $5,500,000
Coupon Rate: Year 1 - 1.20% Year 11
- 3.10%
Year 2 - 1.30% Year 12
- 3.25%
Year 3 - 1.50% Year 13
- 3.35%
Year 4 - 1.75% Year 14
- 3.45%
Year 5 - 2.00% Year 15
- 3.55%
Year 6 - 2.25
Year 7 - 2.45
Year 8 - 2.65
Year 9 - 2.80%
Year 10 - 2.95
Price: $ 99.40 (Principal: $3,970,000)
$ 99.20 (Principal: $4,000,000)
$ 99.05 (Principal: $5,500,000)
Average Yield
Settlement Date
1.550% - 5 Years
2.503% - 15 Years
2.797% - 20 Years
December 7, 2016
The interest rates and the discount factor were within the limits approved by
Common Council at its meeting held on September 6, 2016. As such the Mayor
and Common Clerk have signed the debentures between the City and the New
Brunswick Municipal Finance Corporation for $13,470,000 at the terms listed
above on November 28, 2016.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
N/A
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2016-298
Report Date
December 01, 2016
Meeting Date
December 05, 2016
Service Area
Corporate Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: City of Saint John ECMA Partnership Agreement
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. HeadL4
City Manager
Nancy Moor
Neil Jacobsen
m
I Jeff Trail
RECOMMENDATION
That Common Council approves the partnership agreement proposed by the East
Coast Music Association (ECMA) and that Council authorizes the City Manager to
appoint a City staff member to sit on the local committee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At the June 22, 2016 meeting of Common Council (8.12017 ECMA Presentation),
Chuck Teed of the Saint John ECMA Chair updated Council on the 2017 ECMA proposal
offering the City to consider hosting the event in Saint John. Should the City want to
pursue hosting the ECMA 2017 awards, the ECMA is seeking a financial contribution
from the City of Saint John in the amount of $125,000. Council did commit to
sponsoring the event.
The City has received a partnership agreement from the ECMA. City staff, in consultation
with Discover Saint John and the Legal Department, has reviewed the document and
recommend approval. Discover Saint John has dedicated staff as the logistics and
marketing liaisons to the ECMA. The local committee has also requested that the City
appoint a City employee to the local organizing committee.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Adopted at the Council meeting of June 22, 2015:
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John commit to sponsoring the event and that the
Mayor write a letter to the ECMA indicating the City of Saint John's interest in hosting
the ECMA event in 2017.
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The partnership agreement aligns with Council Priorities Vibrant, Safe City and
Growth and Prosperity.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
Fhscover Sahl[John NNIH act as the main ha ison with the ECMA. II he expected econotnic henefit
to the docs d econotily k `J3.1 M.
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
This report has been reviewed by the Legal Department and Discover Saint John.
ATTACHMENTS
City of Saint John Partnership Agreement
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SAINTIONAB
APRIL 26 -30 217
October 25, 2016
City of Saint John
Partnership
The East Coast Music Association is pleased to confirm your commitment to partner with ECMA for the 2017
ECMAs in Saint John, NB
Your participation as a Partner is integral to the success of the East Coast Music Association and its activities
within the community. Your company will benefit from access to a leading cultural event, as well as from
exposure to our audiences, industry representatives, artists, and our expanding profile locally, nationally and
globally.
Please provide us with the following contact information.
TN;
Company:
Address:
Province:
Country:
Postal Code:
PRIMARY REPRESENTATIVE OR CONTACT:
Name: Title:
Phone:
Email:
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Level of Sponsorship
Government Partner - $125,000
Full page ad in Event Guide, as well as letter from Mayor in Event Guide
Logo recognition on posters, print media, website, app, partner signage
2 VIP Tables at Gala (tables of 10)- preferred placement
Mayor appearance at the Awards Gala, i.e. presentation of an award, words of welcome
Red Carpet Access for VIP table guests
VIP Passes - to be determined based on needs
Invitations to Premier's Reception, Opening Reception
Invitations to Sponsor Reception hosted by Mayor's Office
Invitation to Press Conferences
Speaking Opportunity at Industry Awards
Inclusion of an item in the delegate bags (if applicable)
Inclusion of a booth for the City or a City agency (if applicable)
I have read and agree to all above commitments:
Signed:
Date:
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Please email your company logo file (high-resolution vector EPS in both colour and b/w) to
marketing@ecma.com
SPONSORSHIP FULFILLMENT
A separate communication will arrive from the ECMA Team regarding all other fulfillment details. This
communication will provide information on submitting ad copy (and upgrade if desired), redeeming sponsor
badges, ticket policies, and delegate bag insert as well as any fulfillment details specific to this contract.
If you have any questions prior to the start of the event, please contact: Andree Gracie, Manager of
Partnerships, (902) 401-4939, andree@ecma.com.
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
Please complete, sign and return a copy of this agreement to andree@ecma.com. ECMA will then sign the
contract and return it to you with an invoice. Upon receipt of the fully signed contract and invoice, please
forward payment to:
East Coast Music Association
c/o Andree Gracie (andree@ecma.com)
PO Box 31327
Halifax NS 133K 5Y1
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may not be modified, amended or
changed except in writing, signed by both parties to this agreement. Neither this Agreement, nor any rights
granted hereunder, may be assigned, transferred or conveyed without prior written consent of the East Coast
Music Association.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create or constitute a partnership, fiduciary relationship,
joint venture, agency, or similar relationship, or to create any joint liability on the part of the East Coast
Music Association or City of Saint John.
ECMA and City of Saint John accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions of this agreement and have
caused this agreement to be signed by their duly authorized representatives.
City of Saint John ( please print name) East Coast Music Association
Signature
Date
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Signature
Date
COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
i/ fOLM(t OfSh,1 ej)0iW
Report Date
December 02, 2016
Meeting Date
December 05, 2016
Service Area
Corporate Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's Sistema Presentation
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. HeadL4
City Manager
Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor
m
I Jeff Trail
RECOMMENDATION
That Council determine whether it wishes to hear the formal presentation from
the NB Youth Orchestra at the December 5th Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On November 14th Council referred to the Clerk to schedule the NB Youth
Orchestra's request to present on its Sistema Program. The presenter has
advised that the presentation is time -sensitive as it involves a funding request.
Council will be discussing the draft 2017 General Operating budget on December
5th and the proposed budget schedule contemplates a Council decision on the
budget on December 12th. The NB Youth Orchestra has submitted its proposal
and will be in attendance on December 5th should Council wish to receive a
formal presentation.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
Council adopted the following resolution on November 14th, 2016:
RESOLVED that the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra request to present be
referred to the Common Clerk to schedule.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
N/A
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
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N/A
INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
• NB Youth Orchestra's Sistema Program Cover Letter
• The NBYO Campaign for Sistema NB Proposal
• NB Youth Orchestra's Powerpoint Presentation
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Y."th Youth Orchestra du Nouveau-Brunswkk
November 30, 2016
Don Darling, Mayor
City of Saint John
Dear Mayor Darling and Members of Council,
"Doing better for children" has been the commitment that has fuelled seven years of intense
effort and singular progress by the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra's Sistema NB program.
In the beginning we studied EI Sistema in Venezuela, and then crafted a program customized for
New Brunswick that uses orchestral music to help struggling children thrive in every aspect of life. From
one centre and 50 children in our first year, we grew, by June 2015, to engage 550 children daily in four
centres in New Brunswick.
Sistema NB has proven itself and gained enthusiastic support throughout New Brunswick. Why?
Because of hope, and visible change.
Children who live in poverty, social isolation or within significant family dysfunction are being
damaged every day — their potential is squandered, their development thwarted and their future
blighted. They're not just "at -risk."
This is tragic for the children. And the impact is also felt throughout society, whether as a failure
of kids to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills, or highly disruptive classroom behaviour, or in
bullying on the playground or open conflict with the law.
Yet today, we can tell you with great confidence our centres in Saint John, Moncton, Richibucto,
Tobique First Nation, Edmundston, Miramichi, Hillsborough and Elsipogtog First Nation have produced
evidence of the profound and positive benefits to Sistema NB kids.
Sistema NB has shown that learning and playing great music is within everyone's reach, and that
the experience improves the lives of children and their families. For children, the orchestra means joy
and fun, as well as motivation, discipline, teamwork, growing confidence and self-esteem. For the
families, school and community it means children whose outlook and behaviour radically turns towards
the positive —with life-long benefits.
Who wouldn't want that for even more of our children?
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The four-year plan for Sistema New Brunswick — Orchestrating Change 2015 — 2019 — is to
expand current centres, open six new locations in the province and increase enrolment from the 550
children in 2015 to more than 1,100 children daily. The total four-year budget is $10.6 million. We are
grateful the Province of New Brunswick has committed $8.2 million. We are also conducting a private
sector campaign to raise the $2.4 million balance required.
In Saint John, Sistema NB will expand its children's orchestra program during this 4 -year period
from 130 to 250 children daily and add a new program, the Saint John Youth Orchestra, serving 50-75
additional children who are advancing from the children's orchestra program. The plan and budget to
make this vision a reality is contained within the attached proposal. To achieve this goal, the NBYO
requires the support of the local community — $175,000/year, approximately 25% of the total cost of the
program. A local committee of citizens has determined to raise the needed funds from the community
and is turning to the City of Saint John to help.
With the demonstrated success of the Sistema NB pilot program, and its effectiveness and
impact in bringing about important social and cultural benefits in communities where it operates, we are
now asking the City of Saint John to consider investing $50,000/year in the remaining three years of
the 4 -year plan to continue to develop and expand Sistema NB program in Saint John.
Thank you for considering this request. It is our firm belief that for those of us who want to see
at -risk children included in society, and gain the skills they need to be mature, happy and contributing
adults, this is the best investment we can make.
If you have any questions please contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Ken MacLeod, CEO
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A Proposal for the City of Saint John
November 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................................................................. 3
2. THE ENGINE OF TRANSFORMATION - SISTEMA NB................................................................................. 5
2.1 THE DREAM: MISSION & VISION........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 SISTEMA NB STRATEGY & METHOD................................................................................................... 6
2.3 THE SISTEMA NB EFFECT.................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 SISTEMA NB CULTURAL IMPACT........................................................................................................ 8
2.5 LEADERS IN CANADA......................................................................................................................... 8
3. WHY SISTEMA NB IS WORKING.............................................................................................................. 9
4. THE PLAN: HELPING MORE CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES..................................................... 11
4.12015 - 2019 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 SAINT JOHN SISTEMA NB CENTRE: PROGRAM & BUDGET DETAILS 2015 - 2019 .............................. 6
5. RETURN ON INVESTMENT..................................................................................................................... 13
6. THE REQUEST......................................................................................................................................... 14
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sistema New Brunswick (Sistema NB) is a free daily after-school program that uses music as a means to
create social change. Established in 2009 in Moncton, the program now also operates in Saint John,
Richibucto, Tobique First Nation, Edmundston, Miramichi, Hillsborough and Elsipogtog First Nation.
During its first seven years, this program has:
• had a documented effect on children enrolled (socially, academically and artistically);
• provoked significant endorsements from parents and educators;
• enjoyed strong financial and moral support from the Province of New Brunswick, various school
districts, foundations, business leaders and many individuals;
• emerged as the recognized leader in such programming in Canada.
Sistema NB Reach
As of June 2015 (started 2009)
- 550 children enrolled in daily music study and performance
- Ages 6-14
- 38 Sistema NB Teaching Artists
- 25 volunteers
- 24 —the number of public performances in the year
- 8,000 —the estimated total audience in the year
Sistema NB is a catalyst for social change in Saint John. In a recent survey, 44 percent of school
principals and teachers surveyed reported an increase in the participants' academic results as a result of
their participation in Sistema NB and 84 percent of parents feel more positive about their child's future.
Sistema NB has emerged not only as a catalyst for social change but also as a major cultural force in
Saint John. Sistema NB employment will grow from 12 salaried musicians/artists in Saint John to 20
over the life of its four-year plan, 2015-19. And, the organization will reach more than 4,000 people in
Saint John each year through its concert events exposing local residents to classical music and allowing
them to follow the progress of the young musicians as they progress through the program and build
their artistic skills.
Sistema NB is adding to the profile of Saint John as a cultural centre. The program is gaining national
exposure as an innovative tool to foster social change and better engage parents and families in the
local community. Sistema NB has hosted two national Sistema conferences in the province and the
Saint John Centre serves as an internship site for YOA Orchestra of the Americas -McGill -Oxford 'Global
Leaders Program', as well as for schools and universities. In March 2015 Sistema NB was recognized
with the Prime Minister's Award for Social Innovation.
Sistema NB is an important contributor to employment, immigration and the city's economy. Of all of
the Sistema NB locations in the province, only Saint John and Moncton will have full orchestra programs.
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Direct spending in the city will total $2.8 million over the life of the four-year program (2015-19) and
employment will grow to 20 Teaching Artists by 2018. Sistema NB will attract highly talented artists
from other parts of Canada and other countries, including currently from Venezuela, the United States,
Russia and South Korea.
The Plan. Sistema NB has an ambitious plan for the future. In Saint John, Sistema NB will expand its
children's orchestra program from 130 to 250 children daily and add a new program, the Saint John
Youth Orchestra, serving 50-75 additional children who are advancing from the children's orchestra
program.
The City of Saint John has demonstrated its support for arts and culture through the development of
its Arts and Cultural Policy and strategic investments in key cultural infrastructure and organizations.
We believe Sistema NB stands with these organizations as a key driver of the arts and cultural
community in the city, reaching an audience, many of whom, are not traditionally reached by other
cultural institutions.
Local support. The Province of New Brunswick has committed their support for the expansion of
Sistema NB over the next four years, however, the NBYO requires the support of the local community —
$175,000/year, approximately 25% of the total cost of the program. A local committee of citizens has
determined to raise the needed funds from the community and is turning to you to help.
The request. With the demonstrated success of the Sistema NB pilot program, and its effectiveness and
impact in bringing about important social and cultural benefits in communities where it operates, we are
now asking if you could consider an investment of $50,000/year, over the final three years of the 4 -
year development plan, ie. 2017, 18 & 19, to continue to develop and expand Sistema NB program in
Saint John? (see 'Program Details' on p. 11).
Sistema NB commits to:
• Provide all reporting required.
• Provide the necessary leadership to ensure the program meets its objectives and targets.
• Engage the community in supporting the program as volunteers and advocates.
• Continue to introduce refinements and innovation within Sistema NB.
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2. THE ENGINE OF TRANSFORMATION - SISTEMA NB
2.1 THE DREAM: MISSION & VISION
The mission of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra is to inspire children and youth to achieve their full
potential through learning and performing orchestral music.
The vision of the NBYO is to be a world -leading, innovative and hope -instilling music education program,
distinguished by its excellence and positive impact on both children and youth, and the communities
where it is implemented.
Sistema NB: Driven by a concern for children
Sistema NB has a deep concern for children whose personal and/or economic circumstances leave them
marginalized, and unable to freely participate in what is available to most children. Beyond being "at -
risk," children who live in poverty, social isolation or within significant family dysfunction are already
being damaged every day. If they internalize a sense of exclusion, alienation and hopelessness, their
potential is squandered, their development thwarted and their future blighted.
Tragic for its effect on individual children, the impact is also felt throughout society. Marginalized
children often fail to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills, can be highly disruptive in the classroom,
may engage in bullying, or move on to open conflict with the law. Addressing their needs is in
everyone's urgent long-term interest.
Our dream for Sistema NB is to be instrumental in the personal transformation of the lives of children
who would otherwise be left out, including, improved music skills and academic performance and
increased confidence and self-esteem, building a solid foundation in their lives for today and for their
future.
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2.2 SISTEMA NB STRATEGY & METHOD
A key strategy for helping 'at -risk' children and families
Sistema NB is proving that immersing children in playing orchestral music together is a potent strategy
for meaningful change. Children who participate demonstrate better attendance at school, improved
behavior, improved academic performance, and higher levels of self-esteem and confidence.
The underlying method of Sistema NB: Our approach calls for the total engagement of a child, working
with other children, experiencing positive personal attention from qualified and committed adults, in
real depth, over a sustained period of time.
Key elements of the Sistema NB method
• Children are given an instrument as soon as they can hold it.
• Tuition, music and any outings are free of charge in return for the child's agreement to play in a
Sistema NB ensemble.
• Orchestral playing is a part of the program from the beginning.
• Lessons are in groups.
• Children who have mastered a scale or two are assigned to teach younger children; peer
support is fundamental.
• Practice is supervised.
• Five days a week, 2-3 hours a day, the children study and play music together.
• Children are supported with a daily nutritional snack.
The Sistema spirit
• Music is play, not a chore.
• The objective is discipline, respect, and achievement through work.
• The goal is excellence, to be the best you can.
• Mutual support and the success of the team is the highest priority.
When this spirit prevails, the rate of progress is astonishing. In an atmosphere of encouragement,
affection, mutual support and sheer, unfettered joy in the music, the children reach impressive levels of
performance by their early teens.
More importantly, they will have the personal skills and tools to pursue a number of paths in life —
options much more rich and diverse than they otherwise might have had.
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2.3 THE SISTEMA NB EFFECT
In 2012, in collaboration with the provincial Department of Healthy and Inclusive Communities, Sistema
NB commissioned an evaluation of the program, focused on the centers in Saint John and Moncton. The
assessment focused on the program's contribution to mental fitness among participants, employees,
school teachers and parents. ("Mental fitness" is a state of psychosocial well-being that can be reached
when an individual's need for "competence," "autonomy" and "relatedness" are addressed. As a result
they become more resilient, healthier, live longer, have happier relationships, are less prone to
depression and are more successful in their life.)
General impact: (From the evaluation report executive summary - full report available on request)
"The evaluation of Sistema NB demonstrates a positive impact on the participants' life according to the
parents, teachers and employees. While having a goal to support the children in acquiring musical skills
the program also made a difference in various aspects of their life (personal, social and academic).
"According to the people surveyed, children as well as their parents, the schools and the communities
benefited from the program where the Sistema NB centers exist. Parents indicated that Sistema NB had
a positive impact on their life, and in particular, increased their sense of belonging to the community.
"Most school principals and teachers surveyed indicated the program is having a positive impact on the
school and classroom environment (i.e. it has increased positive relationships with the children).
Parents of participants reported that among their children:
• 100 percent of the children learned musical skills
• 69 percent learned teamwork skills
• 69 percent learned social skills
• 52 percent observed an improvement in their child's behaviour
School principals and teachers surveyed attributed these effects to participation in Sistema NB
• 44 percent noted an improvements in both academic results and behaviour among participants
• 79 percent reported an increase in children's sense of belonging to the school
• 69 percent indicated increased happiness and confidence
• Classroom absenteeism among participants was reduced by 28 percent after one year and 62
percent after three years in Sistema NB
Parents reported these effects on themselves:
• 53 percent have an increased sense of belonging to the community
• 84 percent of parents feel more positive about their child's future
• 35 percent feel more confident as parents
• 42 percent have made new friends
• Parents of children in their first year of Sistema NB attend an average of 3.5 events! (Sistema
NB organizes four public events/performances per year as part of the curriculum)
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2.4 SISTEMA NB CULTURAL IMPACT
Sistema NB is an important cultural force in the community providing jobs for musicians and world-class
instruction for children/youth. As of June 2015:
• Children: 550, five times per week, 3 hours per day
• 8 children's orchestras
• 24 concert events/performances annually
• Concert goers: more than 8,000 family and community members anticipated annually
• Teaching Artists: 38 socially minded musicians now living our communities attracted from
international locations and from NB
• Collaborations with other music and cultural groups
A long-term impact
Sistema NB is incubating the next generation of musicians in New Brunswick.
Based on the Sistema track record elsewhere, we can expect that many Sistema NB children will
discover a passion for music and go on to teach music and lead groups in public school, or perform in
ensembles, at events, and in numerous venues. Some will become songwriters, compose film scores, or
write jingles, work as music therapists or sound engineers, or otherwise find a productive and satisfying
place in any of dozens of other music -oriented occupations.
The impact of Teaching Artists in our province
In addition to teaching Sistema NB children/youth:
• Teaching Artists will perform in Tutta Musica, a new ensemble of Sistema NB professional
artists, and in collaboration with other artists in the community and region
• Teaching Artists will also teach privately
• Some of those private students will also teach others
2.5 LEADERS IN CANADA
Public awareness of Sistema NB has grown progressively and the program has been recognized as having
remarkable results. In a very short time, Sistema NB has become a leader in Canada and internationally.
Sistema NB has presented two national conferences and has been instrumental in the start-up of
Sistema programs in other Canadian cities. Sistema NB is an internship site for YOA Orchestra of the
Americas -McGill -Oxford 'Global Leaders Program' and has been called upon to present workshops at
regional, national and international conferences. In 2013 and 2014, Sistema NB presented workshops
and lectures to more than 200 educators of EI Sistema Korea and in 2014 and 2015 hosted learning tours
of delegates from as far away as New Zealand as well as from other countries.
In March 2015 Sistema NB was recognized with the Prime Minister's Award for Social Innovation for its
work and leadership in Canada.
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3. WHY SISTEMA NB IS WORKING
Making Sistema our own
Sistema NB has stayed very close to the key principles of EI Sistema in Venezuela, where it was founded,
but is crafted to serve a New Brunswick population and context. In particular, New Brunswick's smaller
and more dispersed population required that Sistema NB develop different models geared to
community size. Other ways in which Sistema NB reflects its home is the introduction of bilingual
instruction, the engagement of First Nations communities, and the incorporation of traditional New
Brunswick music in the repertoire.
Key partnerships
Partnerships are crucial to the work of Sistema NB, in particular with the School Districts in the regions
where we operate. The School Districts' leadership have understood the benefit to children, their
families, communities and the schools themselves, and made impressive contributions in the form of
dedicated space, bussing and the helpful resources of education specialists. Other strategic
partnerships include the Multicultural Association, Boys and Girls Club, CAR, BCAPI and others, all
helping to identify and recruit the children that could most benefit from the program. Meanwhile, EI
Sistema in Venezuela remains invaluable, freely sharing vision, skills, insights and staff.
Staff who are social visionaries
One of Sistema NB's biggest challenges, and achievements, to date has been the recruitment of a
wonderful staff team. Musical skills and teaching ability are only part of the equation. Even more
important, the "fit" of an individual is crucial.
The Sistema staff must be visionary, socially minded musicians who understand their role —to transform
the lives of children. Staff must also be highly flexible and capable. They are challenged with many
children who are at -risk and with very difficult behaviors, and in an often, chaotic environment.
Teachers must be wise and empathetic, and serve parts of the roles of disciplinarian, social worker,
teacher or even parent.
Adequate and balanced funding
Adequate funding is a tremendous challenge for a new program. Sistema NB harnesses the efficiencies
of a mission -driven not-for-profit agency, which can leverage substantial involvement by volunteers, as
well as government and private sector donations.
New Brunswickers have distinguished themselves with broad community and government support. New
Brunswick government support has made Sistema NB the largest program in the country, while private
sector funding and enthusiasm has materialized at levels not seen anywhere else in Canada.
A one-year successful prototype was instrumental in engaging both government and private donor
support. Each then contributed half of the total budget of $3.68 million for the subsequent four-year
period of 2010-14. The province renewed its financial commitment to Sistema NB for 2014-15 and has
committed resources to substantially expand the program over the next four years, 2015 - 2019.
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How the communities have supported Sistema NB to date
• Non-governmental donations totaling $2.5 million in the past 6 years
• More than 225 instruments donated
• School districts have contributed classroom space and bussing
• More than 8,000 total attendance at Sistema NB concerts in 2014-15
• Business leaders have endorsed Sistema NB
Endorsements
"The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation has been a proud supporter of the New Brunswick Youth
Orchestra (NBYO) and its Sistema New Brunswick (Sistema NB) program. Our intentions for this grant
were to test whether this social innovation could be replicated in Canada and act as a model for other
sites across the country. Three years later, this grant has proven to be a resounding success: Sistema NB
has clearly demonstrated the viability of Sistema in Canada, and greatly influenced emerging and
established Sistema sites from coast to coast."
-Stephen Huddart, President/CEO
The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
"The negative impact of poverty is a world wide challenge and no one has a complete solution. The
answer lies in a great many initiatives, approaches, and innovations all working in concert to bring about
meaningful change. Sistema New Brunswick is just such an innovation. It is working in Venezuela. We
had every reason to believe it would work here in New Brunswick — and we have not been disappointed."
- Gerry Pond
Mariner Partners Inc, Chair
NB Task Force on Poverty Reduction 2009, Co -Chair
"Sistema New Brunswick/NBYO is simply the finest organization we have encountered. This incredible
success story, so efficiently achieved, is a unique and shining example to all of North America and
beyond. The vision, dedication and highly professional collaboration of administration and artist faculty
is on par with the finest of pre -college conservatory programs. The resulting sense of community pride at
Sistema NB concerts is palpable!"
- Mary Ann and Craig Mumm
The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Lincoln Center, NYC
Violin/Viola Faculty, YOA Orchestras of the Americas
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4. THE PLAN: HELPING MORE CHILDREN, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES
4.12015 - 2019 OVERVIEW
Sistema NB has an ambitious 4 -year plan, 2015 — 2019, including:
• Varied models to fit diverse NB communities
• Expansion of current centres in Saint John, Moncton, Richibucto and Tobique First Nation
• New centres in Edmunston, Miramichi, Hillsborough, Elsipogtog First Nation, Fredericton, and
the Acadian Peninsula
• A total budget of $10.6 million
• 10 centres, two regional youth orchestra programs and more than 1,100 children participating
by 2018-19
From the beginning an immediate challenge for Sistema NB has been the instant demand for
enrollment. Parents, school principals and school districts have lobbied to see Sistema NB open more
sites and enroll more children. Doing so quickly was tempting, but caution called for proving the
program first.
Yet the fact remains that many more children need Sistema NB. Engaging more at -risk children as soon
as possible will pay big dividends to them, their families and the province.
Sistema NB therefore has devoted enormous effort and energy to devise a plan that can be
implemented in New Brunswick. The plan from the outset had to have these traits:
• No change in the goals of the program or the essentials of the program
• Scalable to any size community, not only for major centres
• Flexible in its implementation
• Replicable overtime into even more communities
For every site, Sistema NB knows the complete budget, what instruments are required, how staffing will
be managed, and a myriad of other items as detailed as the cost of nutritious snacks.
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4.2 Saint John Sistema NB Centre: Program & Budget Details 2015 - 2019
Children will be accepted from the following schools:
• Centennial
• Hazen White Saint Francis
• Millidgeville North
• Prince Charles
• Princess Elizabeth
• Saint John the Baptist -King Edward
Expansion Plans 2015 — 2019
1. Saint John Children's Orchestras — expand enrollment from 120 children to 250 children daily.
2. Saint John Youth Orchestra (SJYO) — create a new program to engage children who 'age -out' of the
daily Sistema NB program. The SJYO will also be available for youth of private teachers and those
from school band programs who otherwise would not have an orchestra option in the city. Youth
will participate 2 times/5 hours per week and will have a faculty for instrument sectional, group
sectional and full orchestra instruction. Four to five concerts per year are anticipated and 50-75
children are expected to participate.
3. Grow the professional staff team —the number of Teaching Artists employed will grow from 12 to 20
at maturity of the program.
Instruments: full orchestra program, strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion
Budget:
# Children 300
# Teaching Artists 20
# Education Assistants 4
Budget
2015-2019
Salary: Centre Director, Teachers, Admin, EA
2,240,000
Employment Benefits*
201,600
Instruments
145,000
Music
11,000
Production
28,000
Office/Supply
26,000
Furnishing
8,000
Nutrition
96,000
Travel
24,000
Misc.
22,000
2,801,600
**Estimated at 9% (for employer contributions, plus group medical, dental).
(A detailed provincial plan and budget is available upon request)
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S. RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN SAINT JOHN
A. Social Benefits For Children
• Improved focus, discipline and cooperation
• Improved attendance at school, behaviour, and academic performance
• Improved confidence and self-esteem
In the long-term, Sistema NB will be influential in helping to divert children from negative outcomes in
their lives — social assistance, addictions, conflict with the law, and favouring meaningful employment,
stable lives and engaged citizenship.
B. Cultural Benefits
• The direct impact of youth engagement in music— 300 children and youth, 4 orchestras, 5-8
concert events
• More professional artists employed in the community
• More cultural product and citizens engaged in cultural activities annually
C. Employment and Immigration Benefits
• 20 professional artist employed in Saint John
• Professional staff recruited annually, both internationally and from across Canada
• Immigrant families choosing to remain in the community because of their children's access to
Sistema NB
D. Economic Benefits
• $2,800,000 in direct spending
Comparing Costs of Social Services
(From "Economic Impact Assessment", David Campbell, Jupia Consultants, January 2015. Available upon request)
• Expenditures per -child -per -year for Sistema NB - $2,800 (estimate by 2019)
• Expenditure per -child -per -year by the Province in public school — approx. $9,000
• Costs per year to treat a youth aged 14 -21 at a drug addiction centre - $41,883
• Costs per year to keep a young person in remand or secure custody through the NB Youth Court
- $122,361 a year
• The life -time cost of supporting a single individual on social assistance — estimated $800,000.
Calculating Value
• The total number of children who enroll in Sistema NB for one year or more over a four-year
period is projected to be 1,500.
• If in a four-year period Sistema NB diverts just 13 children (of 1,500) from life-long dependence
on social assistance, Sistema NB will achieve the break-even point on private and public
investment for that four-year span.
• This calculation DOES NOT include the benefit of diverting children from conflict with the legal
system, extra health care costs, or the impact on the next generation of children.
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6. THE REQUEST
Provincial Budget & Goals
2015 — 2019 Budget: $10.6 million
Province of New Brunswick investment: $8.2 million
Resulting Campaign Goal: $2.4 million
The Plan For Saint John. Sistema NB has an ambitious plan for the future. In Saint John, Sistema NB will
expand its children's orchestra program from 130 to 250 children daily and add a new program, the
Saint John Youth Orchestra, serving 50-75 additional children who are advancing from the children's
orchestra program.
Local support. The Province of New Brunswick has committed their support for the expansion of
Sistema NB over the next four years, however, the NBYO requires the support of the local community —
$175,000/year, approximately 25% of the total cost of the program. A local committee of citizens has
determined to raise the needed funds from the community and is turning to you to help.
The request. With the demonstrated success of the Sistema NB pilot program, and its effectiveness and
impact in bringing about important social and cultural benefits in communities where it operates, we are
now asking if the City of Saint John consider an investment of $50,000/year, over the final three years
of the 4 -year development plan, ie. 2017, 18 & 19, to continue to develop and expand Sistema NB
program in Saint John.
Sistema NB commits to:
• Provide all reporting required.
• Provide the necessary leadership to ensure the program meets its objectives and targets.
• Engage the community in supporting the program as volunteers and advocates.
• Continue to introduce refinements and innovation within Sistema NB.
Siiisterna IIMB has verified the possibility iiillliity of tiiransfoiirmatiiive
social l change through music and the orchestra.
We have demonstrated that great art is for everyone and that it has the power
to improve the lives of children and their families and enhance our society.
We have shown that for children, an orchestra means
joy, motivation, discipline, teamwork,
that it builds confidence and self-esteem and that it is incredibly fun.
Whowouldn't ant ,that: four even moire chiiillldiiren
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COUNCIL REPORT
M&C No.
2016-302
Report Date
December 02, 2016
Meeting Date
December 05, 2016
Service Area
Finance and
Administrative Services
His Worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: 2017 General Operating Budget
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author
Commissioner/Dept. HeadL4
City Manager
Hilary Nguyen
Kevin Fudge
m
I Jeff Trail
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Common Council reflect upon this report and make any
and all inquiries and provide feedback to staff; and receive and file this report.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2017 General Operating Budget report was submitted to Council at its
November 28, 2016 meeting. The report was referred to the December 5, 2016
special meeting of Council. On November 30, 2016, the Province of New
Brunswick released the assessment base and unconditional grant information,
according to which Saint John's property tax assessment has increased at a
modest rate of 0.59% while the unconditional grant has increased 1.52%. These
represent new property tax revenues of $711,896 and an additional grant of
$302,726. The annual PILT adjustment this year represents a negative
adjustment of $101,362 instead of a positive adjustment in prior year.
The additional revenues have been allocated based on Council's priorities and
recommendation from the Finance Committee at its October 6, 2016 meeting.
The following report is the recommended 2017 General Operating Budget,
adjusted from the previous version submitted on November 28, 2016.
PREVIOUS RESOLUTION
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STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The 2017 General Operating Budget is strategically aligned with Council's
priorities.
REPORT
The 2017 General Operating Budget, submitted to Council at the November 28,
2016 meeting was prepared prior to the release of the property tax and
unconditional grant information by the Province of New Brunswick. At the time,
the Budget included gross expenditures of $153,000,315 (see Appendix 2). The
budget was prepared based on the assumption that the assessment base
remained flat and the unconditional grant remained unchanged compared to
2016.
Since then, the City has received the tax assessment and unconditional grant
information from the Province, according to which the City's property tax
revenues will increase by $711,896 or 0.59%. The unconditional grant will
increase by $302,726 or 1.52%. Compared to other municipalities in New
Brunswick of similar size as well as the surrounding communities such as
Rothesay or Quispamsis, the City's tax base growth is below the benchmark. In
addition, the City has to rely more on unconditional grant to provide services to
its residents. In order to reduce reliance on the unconditional grant the City has
to invest in growing its tax base and increasing its population. The following two
graphs demonstrate how Saint John compares with other municipalities with
respect to the 2017 tax base growth and the 2017 unconditional grants.
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BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Since November 28t", the total adjustments made to the 2017 Operating Fund
have increased the budget from $153,000,315 to $154,021,467, which
represents $1,021,152 to be used toward Council's priorities. Appendix 1
(attached) is the revised recommended General Operating Budget with gross
expenditures of $154,021,467 including adjustments.
The following adjustments have been made in the revised budget:
➢ Growth & Prosperity is one of Council's top priorities. To help Council
drive the growth agenda, the Growth Committee was established. Its
primary responsibilities include growth of the economy and tax base.
Considering the Growth Committee is working on a Growth Plan, which
will be finalized early next year, Staff recommends to allocate $450,000
to a growth reserve fund, which can be used toward growth initiatives in
2017;
➢ Continuous improvement continues to play an important role in helping
the City achieve its long term service goals as the City is facing significant
financial challenges. Fiscal responsibility has been identified as one of
Council's priorities. In this budget version, $200,000 has been allocated
toward future continuous improvement initiatives;
➢ Additional funding of $129,124 has been allocated to the Mayor's and
Council's budgets for wage increases as per Council's resolution;
➢ Fiscal charges have been updated to reflect new information from the
December debenture issue. Because the actual average yield is lower
than the forecasted rate, the fiscal charges budget has been reduced by
$110,000;
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➢ The annual PILT adjustment has resulted in an additional charge of
$101,362 and the cost of assessment payable to the Province has gone up
by $7,737;
➢ Fleet service is implementing a new fleet model to promote
accountability and efficiencies. The new fleet model also includes a
vehicle pool which will be shared among service areas. Vehicle pooling
will reduce the number of vehicles required and improve vehicle
utilization. The new budget version includes revised fleet allocations. The
existing fleet budget has been eliminated and the fleet costs have been
allocated to various service areas. The implementation of the new fleet
model results in an additional savings of $107,000;
➢ In the October 6, 2016 meeting of the Finance Committee, it was
"RESOLVED that the Finance Committee recommend to staff that if
revenue opportunities become available that funds be shifted from the
Capital Budget to the Operating Budget";
Staff recommends reinstating $467,687 toward capital from operating to
reduce future borrowing requirement. Since 2013, the City has borrowed
an $8.1 Mil due to funds being transferred from the Operating Budget to
the Capital Budget. In order to control debt and address infrastructure
deficits, the City should continue the strategy of reinvesing in capital from
operating or setting up reserves so that in the future the City will not
have to rely solely on debt to fund capital expenditures.
CONCLUSION
The recommended 2017 General Operating Budget allocates funds to Council's
priorities, controls costs and maximizes service value while maintaining a stable
tax rate.
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
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INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
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ATTACHMENTS
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
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The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGI
City of Saint John
2016
2017
Growth & Community Planning Services
Approved
Proposed
2017 Budget
Budget
Budget
REVENUES
Property taxes
120.141,178
120.858.074
P|LTAdUustment
41.244
-
Equalization & Unconditional Grant
19.923.206
28'325.832
SurpKun2nd previous year
418.472
Gruwdh& Community Development Services
2.858.300
2.815.150
Public Safety Services
2.231.368
2.013,605
Transportation & Environment Services
2.894.027
3.884.188
Finance & Administrative Services
4.184.881
3.783'048
Corporate Services
90000
30000
TOTAL REVENUES 151,542,184 154021487
EXPENDITURES
Growth & Community Development Services
Growth & Community Planning Services
Growth & Community Planning Services
1.535.850
1.777.370
One Stop Development Shop Services
Heritage Conservation
231.905
200.289
�Parmitting&KnpectiomService & By -Law Compliance
1.948.602
2.064.770
Infrastructure Development
524,659
530240
Economic Development Service
Economic development agencies
Economic Development Agencies
Growth Reserve Fund
Regional Economic Development (Enheqzhnm)
Saint John Development Corporation
Saint John Industrial Parks
Qent�notionMarketing Organization
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre
4,241.016 4.572,689
- 2,040.495
- 450,000
475,000 -
270,000 -
270.000 -
965,600 -
619.314 616.035
Harbour Station 473,782 485,880
Urban Development Service
Market Square Common Area
3,073,696 3,601,010
2,333,116 2,278,546
Total Growth & Communi!y Development Services 9,647,828 10,452,225
The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGI
City of Saint John 2016 2017
Approved Proposed
2017 Budget Budget Budget
Public Safety Services
1,786,234
2,068,268
Fire Rescue and Suppression Service
21,721,402
21,937,187
Water Supply and Hydrants
2,400,000
2,300,000
Emergency Management Service
316,239
320,983
Police Services
24,219,759
24,769,759
Public Safety Communications
2,480,400
2,371,544
Street Lighting
937,300
937,300_
Total Public Safety Service 52,075,100 52,636,773
Transportation & Environment Service
Roadway Maintenance Service
Snow Control Streets 6,004,989 5,940,136
Street Cleaning 1,616,628 1,403,894
Utility Cuts -582,489
Street Services - Surface Maintenance 4,375,848 4,965,921
11,997,465 12,892,440
Sidewalk Maintenance Service
Snow Control Sidewalk
Sidewalk Maintenance
1,061,823 1,223,403
724,411 844,865
61511
1,786,234
2,068,268
Pedestrian & Traffic Management Service
2,090,525
2,449,894
Stormwater Management
3,760,440
3,612,287
Solid Waste Management
3,629,410
3,760,728
Engineering
501,353
615,537
Parks & City Landscape
173,000
173,000
Parks Maintenance
2,639,425
2,797,147
Lifeguards
158,245
164,000
Urban Forestry
286,965
321,347
Mispec
5,000
5,000
Saint John Horticultural Association
40,000
40,000
61511
3,129,635
3,327,494
Sports & Recreation Facilities Service
Arena Operation and Maintenance
1,472,298
1,471,145
Sportsfield Operation and Maintenance
1,239,657
1,225,325
Other Facility Operation and Maintenance
403,375
397,279
Minor Hockey Subsidy
173,000
173,000
Aquatic Clubs
15,822
15,822
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City ofSaint John
2016
2017
Community Development
Approved
Proposed
2017 Budget
Budget
Budget
Lord Beaverbrook Rink
158.102
150'100
Aquatic Centre
636434
505,431
4,098,748 3,947,102
Neighbourhood Improvement
668.300
858300
Community Development
328,824
327.535
Neighbourhood Development
152'000
152.000
Loch Lomond Community Centre
45.000
45.QOQ
PRO Kids
100488
151280
824,313 675.815
Community Development Service Grants
Cherry Brook Zoo 50,000 -
PRUDE Rent 20,000 -
Human Development Council - Grant &Rent 58,000 -
Community Grant Program 59,721 179,721
' 179.721 179.721
Library 478,579 478,579
1.354.843
668.300
858300
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Programming
Parking Commission Gnant- Property Tax 88,000
88.525
Recreation Programming
806,052
869.068
ContnaotedSomioo-BoyaamdGidaC|ub
120.911
129.911
Contracted Service 'YMCA-F[3CC/k8CC
159.085
159.085
ContnaotedSamioe-NorthEndCormmunityCentre
144.795
144.795
PyaySJRecreation Programming Grant
15.000
15.000
1.354.843
1,317.859
Parking Service (Administration Support) 802^856
602.655
Parking Commission Gnant- Property Tax 88,000
88.525
Transit Service 7,212,717
7387806
Total Transportation
Finance and Administrative Services
Fimamoia6Management Service
Finance 1.698.452 1'710.083
Assessment 1,305,736 1,313,473
Information Technology Systems
3.001.188 3.023,558
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The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL !■ BUDGET
City of Saint John 2016 2017
Approved Proposed
2017 Budget Budget Budget
Information Technology 2,201 ,626 2,204,371
Geographic Information Systems 364,834 348,680
2,566,460 2,553,051
Asset Management
13,521,532
12,280,980_
Purchasing & Materials Management
1,048,413
1,096,765
Insurance Service
269,215
269,477
Liability Insurance
295,000
304,000
Fleet
1,583,263
-
Facillities Management
1,136,755
1,186,178
City Market
1,034,283
1,033,746
Carpenter Shop
389,014
335,329
City Hall Building
1,878,337
2,139,261
Real Estate
319,604
339,617
Public Art - Maintenance and Repair
10,000
10,000
ECMA
7,953,884
6,704,373
Total Finance and Administrative Services
13,521,532
12,280,980_
Corporate Services
368,849
566,643
City Manager
665,994
666,266
Legal Department
739,942
739,942
Common Clerk
642,938
642,938
Cultural Affairs
119,688
119,688
Arts & Culture Grants andl Other Funding
Imperial Theatre
347,920
348,401
Saint John Arts Centre
84,119
84,236
Arts & Culture Board
35,000
70,000
Public Art - Maintenance and Repair
10,000
10,000
ECMA
50,000
75,000
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
2,000
2,000
New Year/Canada Day Celebrations
15,000
15,000
544,039 604,637
Human Resources
1,517,345
1,514,635
Strategy, Continuous Improvement & Performance Reporting
368,849
566,643
Corporate Communications
456,889
456,889
Regional Services Commission
28,381
24,227
Mayor & Council
Mayor's Office
167,583
185,037
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2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGI
City of Saint John
2,016
2017
Approved
Proposed
2017 Budget
Budget
Budget
Council
382,880
494,020
549„933
679,057
Total Corporate Services
5,633,998
6,014„922
Other Charges
Fiscal Charges
16,031,173
16,449,786
Long Term Disability
1,098,605
993,000
Deficit 2nd previous year
799,546
-
Pension
9,356,810
9,124,000
P I LT Adj u stment
-
101,362
Capital from [Operating
-
467,687
Others
1,842,954
2,095,022
Total Cather Charges
29,129,088
29,230,857
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
151,542,184
154,021,467
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Appendix 2
The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
City of Saint John
2017 Budget
REVENUES
Property taxes
Federal Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT)
Equalization & Unconditional Grant
2016
Approved
Budget
120,141,178
41,244
19,923,206
2017
Proposed
Budget
120,141,178
19,923,206
Surplus 2nd previous year
-
416,472
Growth & Community Development Services
2,056,300
2,815,150
Public Safety Services
2,231,368
2,013,605
Transportation & Environment Services
2,894,027
3,884,188
Finance & Administrative Services
4,164,861
3,776,516
Corporate Services
90,000
30,000
TOTAL REVENUES 151,542,184 153,000,315
EXPENDITURES
Growth & Community Development Services
4,241,016 4,591,016
Economic Development Service
Growth & Community Planning Services
Economic development agencies
Growth & Community Planning Services
1,535,850
1,777,370
One Stop Development Shop Services
Saint John Development Corporation
270,000 -
Heritage Conservation
231,905
200,289
Permitting & Inpection Service & By -Law Compliance
1,948,602
2,083,117
Infrastructure Development
524,659
530,240
Destination Marketing Organization 965,600 -
1,980,600 2,048,495
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 619,314 616,635
Harbour Station 473,782 485,880
Urban Development Service
Market Square - Common Area
3,073,696 3,151,010
2,333,116 2,278,546
Total Growth & Community Development Services 9,647,828 10,020,572
Public Safety Services
6'1:3
4,241,016 4,591,016
Economic Development Service
Economic development agencies
Economic Development Agencies
- 2,048,495
Regional Economic Development (Enterprise)
475,000 -
Saint John Development Corporation
270,000 -
Saint John Industrial Parks
270,000 -
Destination Marketing Organization 965,600 -
1,980,600 2,048,495
Saint John Trade and Convention Centre 619,314 616,635
Harbour Station 473,782 485,880
Urban Development Service
Market Square - Common Area
3,073,696 3,151,010
2,333,116 2,278,546
Total Growth & Community Development Services 9,647,828 10,020,572
Public Safety Services
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2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
City of Saint John
2017 Budget
2016
Approved
Budget
2017
Proposed
Budget
Fire Rescue and Suppression Service 21,721,402 21,731,402
Water Supply and Hydrants 2,400,000 2,300,000
Emergency Management Service 316,239 322,251
Police Services 24,219,759 24,769,759
Public Safety Communications 2,480,400 2,371,544
Street Lighting 937,300 937,300
Total Public Safety Service 52,075,100 52,432,256
Transportation & Environment Service
Roadway Maintenance Service
Snow Control Streets
Street Cleaning
6,004,989 5,743,331
1,616,628 1,316,119
Utility Cuts - 550,000
Street Services - Surface Maintenance 4,375,848 4,905,411
11,997,465 12,514,861
Sidewalk Maintenance Service
Snow Control Sidewalk 1,061,823 1,049,661
Sidewalk Maintenance 724,411 781,596
Sports & Recreation Facilities Service
Arena Operation and Maintenance
Sportsfield Operation and Maintenance
Other Facility Operation and Maintenance
Minor Hockey Subsidy
Aquatic Clubs
Lord Beaverbrook Rink
6'1%]
3,129,635
1,786,234
1,831,257
Pedestrian & Traffic Management Service
2,090,525
2,448,312
Stormwater Management
3,760,440
3,469,155
Solid Waste Management
3,629,410
3,747,324
Engineering
501,353
542,741
Parks & City Landscape
Parks Maintenance
2,639,425
2,696,162
Lifeguards
158,245
164,000
Urban Forestry
286,965
296,392
Mispec
5,000
5,000
Saint John Horticultural Association
40,000
40,000
Sports & Recreation Facilities Service
Arena Operation and Maintenance
Sportsfield Operation and Maintenance
Other Facility Operation and Maintenance
Minor Hockey Subsidy
Aquatic Clubs
Lord Beaverbrook Rink
6'1%]
3,129,635
3,201,554
1,472,298
1,417,269
1,239,657
1,186,082
403,375
400,554
173,000
173,000
15,822
15,822
158,102
159,100
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2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
City of Saint John
2017 Budget
2016
Approved
Budget
2017
Proposed
Budget
Aquatic Centre 636,494 505,431
4,098,748 3,857,258
Neighbourhood Improvement
624,313
653,419
Community Development
326,824
327,953
Neighbourhood Development
152,000
152,000
Loch Lomond Community Centre
45,000
45,000
PRO Kids
100,489
128,466
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Programming
624,313
653,419
Community Development Service Grants
906,052
878,126
Community Grant Program
-
179,721
Cherry Brook Zoo
50,000
-
PRUDE Rent
20,000
-
Human Development Council - Grant & Rent
50,000
-
Unspecified Grants
59,721
-
179,721
179,721
Library
478,579
478,579
658,300
658,300
Recreation, Parks and Cultural Programming
Recreation Programming
906,052
878,126
Contracted Service - Boys and Girls Club
129,911
129,911
Contracted Service - YMCA-FGCC/MCC
159,085
159,085
Contracted Service - North End Community Centre
144,795
144,795
PlaySJ Recreation Programming Grant
15,000
15,000
1,354,843 1,326,917
Parking Service (Administration Support) 602,655 602,655
Parking Commission Grant - Property Tax 88,000 89,525
Transit Service 7,212,717 7,387,806
Total Transportation & Environment Service
Finance and Administrative Services
Financial Management Service
Finance
Assessment
Information Technology Systems
[0s]
41.534.638 42.331.084
1,695,452 1,710,083
1,305,736 1,305,736
3,001,188 3,015,819
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The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
City of Saint John
2017 Budget
2016
Approved
Budget
2017
Proposed
Budget
Information Technology 2,201,626 2,207,391
Geographic Information Systems 364,834 348,680
2,566,460 2,556,071
Asset Management
13,521,532
13,700,645
Purchasing & Materials Management
1,048,413
1,096,765
Insurance Service
269,215
269,477
Liability Insurance
295,000
304,000
Fleet
1,583,263
1,423,000
Facilities Management
1,136,755
1,189,193
City Market
1,034,283
1,033,746
Carpenter Shop
389,014
333,696
City Hall Building
1,878,337
2,139,261
Real Estate
319,604
339,617
7.953.884 8.128.755
Total Finance and Administrative Services
13,521,532
13,700,645
Strategy, Continuous Improvement & Performance Reporting
368,849
368,849
Corporate Services
456,889
456,889
City Manager
665,994
665,994
Legal Department
739,942
739,942
Common Clerk
642,938
642,938
Cultural Affairs
119,688
119,688
Arts & Culture Grants and Other Funding
Imperial Theatre
347,920
348,401
Saint John Arts Centre
84,119
84,236
Arts & Culture Board
35,000
70,000
Public Art - Maintenance and Repair
10,000
10,000
ECMA
50,000
75,000
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
2,000
2,000
New Year/Canada Day Celebrations
15,000
15,000
544,039 604,637
Human Resources
1,517,345
1,517,345
Strategy, Continuous Improvement & Performance Reporting
368,849
368,849
Corporate Communications
456,889
456,889
Regional Services Commission
28,381
24,227
Mayor & Council
Mayor's Office
167,583
167,583
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The City of Saint John
2017 GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
City of Saint John
2017 Budget
2016
Approved
Budget
2017
Proposed
Budget
Council 382,350 382,350
549.933 549.933
Total Corporate Services 5,633,998 5,690,442
Other Charges
Fiscal Charges 16,031,173 16,560,407
Long Term Disability 1,098,605 993,000
Deficit 2nd previous year 799,546 -
Pension 9,356,810 9,124,000
Others 1,842,954 2,147,909
Total Other Charges 29,129,088 28,825,316
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 151,542,184 153,000,315
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M&C No.
2016-303
Report Date
December 05, 2016
Meeting Date
December 05, 2016
Service Area
Corporate Services
His worship Mayor Don Darling and Members of Common Council
SUBJECT: Business Improvement Area Budget
OPEN OR CLOSED SESSION
This matter is to be discussed in open session of Common Council.
AUTHORIZATION
Primary Author Commissioner/Dept. Head City Manager
Jonathan Taylor I Jeff Trall
RECOMMENDATION
That the letter from Uptown Saint John Inc. submitting the 2017 Association
Budget for the Business Improvement Area be accepted, and further, that
advertising be authorized and the date be set for Council to consider approving
the budget at the Council meeting of January 9th, 2017.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The 2017 Association Budget for the Business Improvement Area ("BIA") has
been submitted to Council by Uptown Saint John. The proposed BIA levy is 16
cents for each $100,000 of assessed value. In order for the levy to be imposed
for 2017, the submitted budget must first be approved by Council and an
amendment to the BIA bylaw must be initiated.
REPORT
The City of Saint John has a Business Improvement Area in the uptown region
which imposes a levy of 16 cents for each $100,000 of assessed value upon non-
residential property. The City's BIA by-law describes the specific boundaries of
the BIA and the rate paid by the businesses located within the area.
Uptown Saint John has submitted the 2017 Association Budget, which was
approved in the amount of $425,255 by the Business Improvement Association
members at their Annual Financial meeting held on December 5, 2016.
Subsequent to the budget being approved by the BIA Association, the BIA Act
requires that the budget be approved by City Council,
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The BIA Act requires that prior to approving the 2017 Association budget, the
City must give notice, published at least once weekly for two weeks in a
newspaper disclosing:
• Its intention to approve the budget
• The extent of the levy needed to implement the budget, and
• The period during which objections maybe made
The proposed budget cannot be approved by Council if written objections are
filed with the Common Clerk by 1/3 or more of all non-residential users, or by
non-residential users who would together be liable to pay 1/3 or more of the
amount to be raised by a levy. The objections must be submitted to the Clerk in
writing not later than fifteen days after the last publication of the newspaper
notice.
It is recommended that at the Council meeting of January 91h, 2017, Council
consider approving the 2017 Association budget for the designated BIA area and
give 15t and 2nd reading to the City's BIA by-law. The 3rd and final reading of the
by-law would take place at the Council meeting of January 23rd
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND FINANCIAL OUTCOMES
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INPUT FROM OTHER SERVICE AREAS AND STAKEHOLDERS
Finance and Administrative Services were.consulted
ATTACHMENTS
• Letter to Mayor and Council from Uptown Si
• 2017 Approved Association Budget
• Business Improvement Association Members annual financial meeting
minutes
• Business Improvement Area by-law
• Draft 2017 Business Improvement Area by-law amendment
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December 05, 2016
Mayor and Councillors
City of Saint John
PO Box 1971
Saint John, New Brunswick
E21-41-1
Your Worship and Councillors;
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Uptown Saint John Inc., please find
attached a copy of our 2017 Budget, which was approved by the
Membership at the Annual Budget Meeting held on Monday, December 05,
2016. This meeting was advertised and conducted in accordance with the
Business Improvement Areas Act of New Brunswick.
Regards,
Nancy Tissington
Executive Director
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ANNUAL FINANCIAL MEETING
Minutes
Uptown Saint John Inc.
Business Improvement Association Members
Held at 17 Canterbury Street, Suite 180 8:30am
December 5', 2016
Welcome & Introductions
Executive Director, Nancy Tissington
Greetings & Process
President/Board Chair, Morgan Lanigan
Circulation:
Uptown Saint John Inc.
Board of Directors
Approved 2017 Budget
Nancy explained the finance allocation of the 5 Pillars of the BIA
Morgan discussed there was no change to the area rate.
Area Rate 0.16/100.00 assessed value unchanged
Motion to Approve the Financials for 2017
Moved by Anne McShane
Seconded by Stephen Smith
Meeting adjourned at 9:05am
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BLSMESS IMPROVEMENT AREA BY-LAW
Be it enacted by the Common Council of
The City of Saint John as follows:
1 The area bounded by the following streets
is hereby designated as a Business Improvement
Area under the Business Improvement Areas Act,
namely, the northern side of Union Street from the
Water to George Street, along the rear of those lots
that are situated along the north side of Union to
Sydney Streets, along the western side of Sydney
Street to Princess Street, along the northern side of
Princess Street to the wager; the properties located
on the south side of Princess Street, from Water
Street to Sydney Street, having civic numbers 42,
46-54,76,80,86,94, 100-102,108-112, 116, 136,
156 and 162 Princess Street and 139 Germain
Street; and the north side of Union Street from
George Street to Smythe Street, known as the
Union/George Street Parking Lot and the
Union/Smythe Street Parking Lot; and the
following properties:
Property Address NBGIC Number
154 Princess Street
01625340
148 Princess Street
01625332
142 Princess Street
01625324
138 Princess Street
01625316
134 Princess Street
01625293
130 Princess Street
01625285
80 Charlotte Street
01625277
143 Charlotte Street
01625269
87 Canterbury Street
01628225
93 Canterbury Street
01624360
162 Prince William Street
01628233
160 Prince William Street
01628241
154 Prince William Street
01628259
122 Prince William Street
01628275
170 Prince William Street
01658898
114 Prince William Street
01628283
130 Prince William Street
01628267
1.77 Prince William Street
01624394
167 Prince William Street
01628534
133 Prince William Street
01628500
127 Prince William Street
01628495
119 Prince William Street
01628487
113 Prince William Street
01628479
100 Water Street
01628550
106 Water Street
01628542
110 Water Street
01624409
and the following properties located on both sides
of Smythe Street between Union Street and Station
Street:
Prones Owner NBGIC Number
Saint John Port Corporation
55011902
Saint John Port Corporation
00426197
City of Saint John
40147
City of Saint John
38976
City of Saint John
38984
Power Commission of Saint John 55008767
Power Commission of Saint John 55031561
ARR1tTl1 N° BIA-1
ARPtTt CONCERNANT LA ZONE
D'AMELIORATION DES AFFAIRES
Le conseil communal de The City of Saint John
6dicte :
1 La zone d6limit6c par les rues suivantes est par
les presentes designee comme zone d'amdlioration des
affaires en Vertu de la Loi sur !es zones d'ameiioraliox
des affaires, i savoir le c6t6 nord do la rue Union, de
Peau jusqu'A is rue George, le long du fond des lots
situds le long du c616 nord de Is rue Union jusqu'i la rue
Sydney, ie long du c6t6 ouest de la rue Sydney jusqu'i
Is rue Princess, le long du c6td nord de la rue Princess
jusqu'i Peau; Ics terrains situds du c6t6 sud de Is rue
Princess, de Is rue Water jusqu'a Is rue Sydney, portant
les numeros munieipaux 42, 46-54, 76, 80, 86, 94, 100-
102, 108-112, 116, 136, 156 et 162, rue Princess et 139,
rue Germain; et le c6te nord de Is rue Union, de la rue
George jusqu'k la rue Smythe, Boit le terrain de
stationnement des rues Union/George et le terrain de
stationnement des rues Union/Smythe; ainsi que les
terrains suivants :
Adresse de volrie Num6ro de Is CIGNB
154, rue Princess
01625340
148, rue Princess
01625332
142, rue Princess
01625324
138, rue Princess
01625316
134, rue Princess
01625293
130, rue Princess
01625285
80, rue Charlotte
01625277
143, rue Charlotte
01625269
87, rue Canterbury
01628225
93, rue Canterbury
01624360
162, rue Prince William
01628233
160, rue Prince William
01628241
154, rue Prince William
01628259
122, rue Prince William
01628275
120, rue Prince William
01658898
114, rue Prince William
01628283
130, rue Prince William
01628267
177, rue Prince William
01624394
167, rue Prince William
01628534
133, rue Prince William
01628500
127, rue Prince William
01628495
119, rue Prince William
01628487
113, rue Prince William
01628479
I00, rue Water
01628550
106, roe Water
01628542
110, rue Water
01624409
ainsi que les terrains suivants situ6s des deux c6tes de la
nue Smythe, entre Is rue Union et Is rue Station :
Pronri6talre Namero de Is CIGNB
Societe du Port de Saint John 55011902
Societe du Port de Saint John 00426197
City of Saint John 40147
City of Saint Jahn 38976
City of Saint John 38964
Power Commission of Saint John 55008767
Power Commission of Saint John 55031561
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all as shown on the plan attached hereto as - lu tout illustre sur le plan oijoint en tant qu'annexe A,
Schedule "A" and forming part of this by-law. qui fait partie du present arrete.
2 A by-law of The City of Saint John enacted 2 L'arrM de The City of Saint John Midi It
on the seventeenth day of December, 1984 entitled 17 decembre 1984 et intitule By-law Nw►lber B-102
"By-law Number B-102 Business Improvement Business Improvenaeni Area By -Law, ensemble ses
Area By -Law", and all amendments thereto is modifications, est sbroge &Z Pentree en vigueur du
repealed on the coming into force of this by-law. present arrEt -
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of Saint John EN FOI DE QUOL The City of Saint Juhn a fait apposer
has caused the Common Seal of the said City to be son sceau communal sur le present arrete le 5 janvier
affixed to this by-law the 5° day of January, AD. 2004, avec les signatures suivantes :
2004 and signed by:
Co Clew Grcmer communal
First Reading December B, 2003 Fremit re lecture: le 8 decembre 2003
Second Reading - January S. 2004 Deuxieme lecture: It 5 janvier 2004
Third Reading - January 5, 2004 Troisieme lecture: - le 5 jam ier 2004
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A LAW TO AMEND
BY-LAW NUMBER BIA-2
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT LEVY
BY-LAW
ARRETE MODIFIANT
ARRETE N° BIA-2
ARRETE CONCERNANT LA
CONTRIBUTION POUR
L'AMELIORATION DES AFFAIRES
Be it enacted by the Common Council of Le conseil communal de The City of Saint
the City of Saint John as follows: John d&cr6te ce qui suit:
The Business Improvement Levy By -Law
of The City of Saint John enacted on the
third day of January, 2006, is amended by:
L'arret6 concernant la contribution pour
I'am6lioration des affaires de The City of
Saint John d6cr6t6 le 3 janvier 2006 et
modif16 par:
1 Repealing section 2 thereof and 1 L'abrogation de Particle 2 aux
inserting the following: pr6sentes et 1'ajout du texte qui suit :
2 A levy of 16 cents for each one
hundred dollars of assessed value is hereby
imposed for 2017 upon non-residential
property within the Business Improvement
Area established by By -Law No. BIA-1
Business Improvement Area By -Law
enacted on the 5"' day of January, 2004.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF The City of
Saint John has caused the Corporate
Common Seal of the said City to be affixed
to this by-law the **** day of ****, A.D.
2017 and signed by:
Mayor/Maire
2 Par la pr6sente, une contribution de
16 cents par tranche de cent dollars par
rapport A la valeur fix6e est impos6e pour
F ann6e 2017 sur les immeubles non
r6sidentiels situ6s a l'int6rieur de ]a zone
d'am6lioration des affaires 6tablie en vertu
de 1'Arret6 n° BIA-1 relatif A la zone
d'amelioration des affaires ddict6 le 5
janvier 2004.
EN FOI DE QUOI, The City of Saint John
a fait apposer son sceau communal sur le
pr6sent arret6 le ***** ***** 2017,
avec les signatures suivantes :
Common Clerk/Greffier communal
First Reading - Premi&e lecture -
Second Reading - Deuxi&me lecture -
Third Reading - Troisi&me lecture re.
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Meeting Date I December 05, 2016
Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors,
Subject: City of Saint John Economic Development Investment
The Committee of the Whole recommends that Common Council adopt the following resolution:
"RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on December 5, 2016,
Common Council adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS Saint John Common Council has defined its priorities related to Growth and Prosperity and the
Growth Committee will be submitting a Growth Plan to Common Council in March 2017 detailing a new
strategy to coordinate and plan for economic growth in Saint John;
WHEREAS the ability to GrowSJ and deliver on Council Priorities will requires the continued cooperation and
expertise found within the employees, board members, funders and volunteers of the City of Saint John's
economic development partners;
WHEREAS the City of Saint John does not intend to reduce its investment into economic development in
2017, the City does however intend to align its investments to Council Priorities and the Growth Plan which
will require a reconsideration of the investment distribution across economic development partners,
programs, existing and new functions during the 2017 fiscal year;
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John approve an annual gross contribution of $1,139,673 (inclusive of HST)
for Discover Saint John for the 2017 budget year;
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John approve an annual contribution of $1,015,000 to fund economic
development activity outside of Discover Saint John for the 2017 budget year;
RESOLVED that the City of Saint John approve a total contribution of $135,000 for Saint John Industrial Parks,
$135,000 for Saint John Waterfront Development and $237,500 for Enterprise Saint John for the first two
quarters of 2017;
RESOLVED that the remaining contribution to economic development after the first two quarters of 2017 of
$507,500 be distributed according to the recommendations from the forthcoming March 2017 Growth Plan
across economic development partners, programs, existing and new functions;
RESOLVED that if additional funding is identified through the 2017 budget development process, that
Common Council direct additional funding towards the 2017 Growth Plan implementation."
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint Jahn, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.P 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1
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Sincerely,
Don Darling
Mayor
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SAINT JOHN P.Q. Box 1971 Saint John, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I wwwsaintjohn.ca I CY 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4LI
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Meeting Date I December 05, 2016
Deputy Mayor McAlary and Councillors,
Subject: Recommendation to Appeal Decision No. 20168061 of the Workers' Compensation Appeals
Tribunal of New Brunswick to the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick
The Committee of the Whole recommends that Common Council adopt the following resolution:
"RESOLVED that as recommended by the Committee of the Whole having met on December 5, 2016,
Common Council authorize the City Solicitor or his designate to file all necessary documentation to initiate
and pursue an appeal of Decision No. 20168061 of the Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal of New
Brunswick with the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, dated October 3rd, 2016, pursuant to subsection
23(4) of the New Brunswick Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission and Workers'
Compensation Appeals Tribunal Act and the New Brunswick Rules of Court."
Sincerely,
Don Darling
Mayor
SAINT JOHN P.O. Box 1971 Saint Jahn, NB Canada E2L 4L1 I www.saintjohn.ca I C.R 1971 Saint John, N. -B. Canada E2L 4L1
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