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Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - find your country side!” December 16, 2013 Ashley Grigg, City Clerk Clerk’s Division, City of Port Colborne 66 Charlotte St. Port Colborne ON L3K 3C8 VIA EMAIL to [email protected] RE: City of Port Colborne Resolution – Proposed Call2Recycle Battery Industry Stewardship Plan Dear Ms. Grigg, Thank you for your recent correspondence, received by our office on December 2nd, 2013. Please be advised that Council, at its meeting held on December 10th, 2013, passed the following resolution: “THAT correspondence item no. 285 from the City of Port Colborne regarding a resolution passed by its Council on November 12th, 2013 in opposition to the proposed Call2Recycle Battery Industry Stewardship Plan for the Province of Ontario and requesting the support of local municipalities, be received; AND THAT Council hereby support and endorse the resolution.” Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Stacey Duncan Deputy Clerk cc: Local Area Municipalities (via email) 31940 Highway #3 • P.O. Box 40 • Wainfleet, ON • L0S 1V0 PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 • www.wainfleet.ca Township of Wainfleet “Wainfleet - find your country side!” December 16, 2013 Office of the City Clerk City of St. Catharines P.O. Box 3012, 50 Church St. St. Catharines ON L2R 7C2 VIA EMAIL to [email protected] RE: Governance – Final Report to Council Report No. EDCS-377-2013 Dear Ms. Nistico-Dunk, Thank you for your recent correspondence, received by our office on December 5th, 2013. Please be advised that Council, at its meeting held on December 10th, 2013, passed the following resolution: “THAT correspondence item no. 289 from the City of St. Catharines regarding a motion supported by its Council on November 2nd, 2013 regarding Report No. EDCS-377-2013 – Governance Committee Final Report to Council, endorsing as its preferred Regional governance model of a Representation by Riding option, where three Regional Councilllors are elected in each of Niagara’s four Federal/Provincial ridings for a total of 12 Regional Councillors and Chair, and requesting the consideration and feedback of local municipalities, be received; AND THAT Council is hereby opposed to the recommended Regional governance model proposed by the City of St. Catharines.” Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Stacey Duncan Deputy Clerk cc: Janet Pilon, Clerk, Region of Niagara (via email) Local Area Municipalities (via email) 31940 Highway #3 • P.O. Box 40 • Wainfleet, ON • L0S 1V0 PHONE 905.899.3463 • FAX 905.899.2340 • www.wainfleet.ca MEDIA RELEASE Niagara Regional Council approves 2014 budget 2014 budget balances job creation with sustainability and affordability NIAGARA REGION, Dec.13, 2013 – Niagara Regional Council approved the Region’s 2014 budget last night. Challenged by increased demands, this budget focuses on funding programs and services that are priorities for Council and residents, while limiting the impact to taxpayers to less than two per cent. Residents will see an increase of 1.89 per cent in Regional taxes to support the 2014 net operating budget of $312 million and capital budget of $220 million. On average, a homeowner with a 2013 property assessment of $231,756 will pay approximately $1,351 for Regional services; an increase of approximately $35 from the 2013 tax levy. The gross operating budget for Niagara Region is $830 million. Regional Council also approved the rate supported 2014 budget, including a combined 0.65 per cent reduction in the Water and Wastewater programs and a 1.13 per cent increase in Waste Management services. The combined Regional water and wastewater household impact for 2014 is an average decrease of $2.85. The waste management impact per household is an average increase of seven cents ($0.07). The increase to the waste management requisition is largely due to a decrease in recycling revenues. These annual impacts are approximate and will vary based on the municipality you live in. “Council and staff have delivered a 2014 budget that balances job creation with sustainability and affordability,” said Regional Chair Gary Burroughs. “We are committed to delivering the level of programs and services that our residents have come to expect and deserve.” “Throughout this budget process, Council balanced increased demands on programs and services with consideration for the current economic climate and long-term sustainability,” said Councillor Dave Augustyn, Chair of the Budget Review Committee of the Whole. “Guided by our affordability strategy, Council and staff worked diligently to ensure current and future funding is available for Regional programs and services. This attention to detail has placed us in a good position for future operational requirements,” concluded Augustyn. 2014 budget highlights include: • Investing $220 million to support significant infrastructure projects, including: o $102.9 million to fund water and wastewater treatment, transmission and collection infrastructure, including the construction of the Niagara-on-the- Join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube MR2013-A-149 Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant and upgrades to the Welland Water Treatment Plant o $70.3 million for the transportation capital program, including funding for the Burgoyne Bridge and road resurfacing throughout the region o $5.1 million for waste management and diversion investments including Public Drop-off Depot and Recycling Centre facility improvements o Proceeding with the court facilities renewal project, to establish new accommodations for Provincial Offences courthouses in Niagara • Over $2 million in funding to support economic development initiatives that will support business growth and job creation • Investing $100,000 to support Agricultural Action Plan initiatives, including a Food and Farming strategy, Local Food and Raw Water action plan • Maintaining Niagara Emergency Medical Services response time in the 90th percentile • On-going funding for public health initiatives, including cavity prevention through a dental sealant program for children • Continue to implement a new 20-bed Convalescent Care program that provides recuperative care to individuals prior to returning home after a hospital stay • Implementing a new physical health development and nutrition program for all child care operators that service pre-school aged children • $1.5 million of continued funding to reduce and prevent poverty through the Niagara Prosperity Initiative • Implementing a ten-year housing and homelessness plan, to address homelessness, sustain existing affordable housing and increase the supply of suitable, affordable housing in Niagara Niagara Region's budget has three components: the operating budget, the capital budget and the rates programs. The operating budget pays for the daily business of the Niagara Region and its boards and agencies. This budget pays for wages, supplies, programs, services and repayment of debt for major projects. Tax dollars and income from fees and service charges, with support from provincial and/or federal sources fund the operating budget. The capital budget is the annual plan for the purchase, building or repair of capital assets, such as: roads, bridges, water treatment plants, sewers, buildings, machinery and equipment. Rate programs include such things as; water and wastewater and waste management and rates vary depending on where you live. For further information on the Council Business Plan and budget, visit www.niagararegion.ca. -30- For more information, please contact: Gary Burroughs Harry Schlange, Regional Chair, Niagara Region Chief Administrative Officer, Niagara Region 905-685-4225 ext. 3600 or 905-685-4225 ext. 3234 or 1-800-263-7215 1-800-263-7215 Join us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube MR2013-A-149 CORPOR.ATION OFTHE toaq5hip of mu R 758070 Znd Line East Mulmur ON LgV OGB TELEPHONE: 705-466-3341 . F.4X: 705-466-2922 December 13,2013 MPAC Board of Directors 1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101, Pickering, Ontario. L1V 0C4 Dear Chair and Board Member: RE: PRIOR YEARS'ASSESSING OF PROPERTIES Mulmur Township Council, at their meeting on Wednesday, December 1 1, 2013, passed the attached motion outlining their concerns regarding the timing and loss of assessmenUtax monies for the Township, Upper Tier and School Boards. This motion has been fonruarded to other municipalities and school boards for their information, as this impacts us allfinancially. We appreciate your serious consideration of this motion at your next meeting and look fonruard to your response on this crucial issue. Yours truly, <---r- tilsn [üÐ\]l¡Ll ê Terry Horner, A.M.C.T CAO/Clerk. c. - Sylvia Jones, M.P.P - County of Dufferin - School Boards - A.M.O. - Municipalities Gorporation of the Township of MULMUR Moved by: Hawkins Date: December 11,2073 Seconded by: Mills THAT WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is able to, and routinely adjusts assessed values for tax purposes for the current year and for up to two prior years on properties where development has occurred and a building permit has been obtained, and where severances have been granted; AND WHEREAS the Township has discovered several instances where development has occurred where no building permit has been obtained and has provided proof of the existence of the development (including photographs) and requested that MPAC retroactively assess those properties in the same manner and for the same time periods; AND WHEREAS requests