GENERAL COMMITTEE MINUTES

EIGHTEENTH MEETING REGULAR MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008

Present: Mayor Brian McMullan Councillor Jeff Burch Councillor Dawn Dodge Councillor Mark Elliott Councillor Andrew Gill Councillor Heather Foss Councillor Joseph Kushner Councilllor Bill Phillips Councillor Peter Secord Arrived at 7:40p.m. Councillor Len Stack Councillor Jennifer Stevens Councillor Greg Washuta Councillor Bruce Williamson

Officials Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Colin Briggs Present: Deputy City Clerk, Mr. James Powell Director of Financial Management Services, Ms. Shelley Chemnitz Acting Director of Recreation and Community Services, Mr. James Benson Director of Transportation and Environmental Services, Mr. Paul Mustard Director of Economic Development and Tourism Services, Mr. David Oakes Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Mr. Mark Mehlenbacher Assistant City Solicitor, Mr. Denis Squires Manager, Planning Services, Ms. Judy Pihach Council/Committee Co-ordinator, Ms. Susan Harrison

Mayor Brian McMullan took the chair and called the meeting to order in Council Chambers, City Hall, at seven thirty-five o'clock p.m.

ITEMNO. 309 Report from the Financial Management Services Department Dated: May 14, 2008 Re: 2008 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecasts File(s): 10.57.10

COUNCILLOR GILL DECLARED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (Pecuniary) to matters relating to Fire Services ofltem Number 309 ofthe General Committee Minutes, June 9, 2008.

The 2008 Capital Budget (See Appendix "A") is the plan of capital expenditures to be committed during 2008. The four year forecast is a plan of capital expenditures to be incurred each year over a period of four years to meet capital needs arising from approved capital programs and anticipated capital works. The Capital Budget allows the City to finance its projects over a number of years. The Capital Budget also provides a control mechanism for future debt levels. -2- General June 9, 2008

MUNICIPAL ACT DEBT GUIDELINE

The Municipal Act requires that a Municipality has a five-year capital financing forecast. Regulation 403/02limits annual debt charges to not more than 25% ofthe City's net revenue fund revenues. Using this guideline, the City could increase its debt by approximately a further $84.1 million based on an interest rate of 7%, which is the rate which the Ministry of Municipal Affairs uses for illustrative purposes. Using the City's current estimated borrowing rate of 5%, this additional debt capacity would be $94.6 million. Although there has never been a suggestion that this limit be approached, Council does have significant capacity available should circumstance warrant.

The City Treasurer has up-dated the "Debt Repayment Limit" for the City and the debenture amount proposed in the 2008 Capital Budget will not cause the City to exceed its limit.

CITY'S CAPITAL BUDGET POLICIES

(I) Limitation of Debt Service Costs

In order to keep debt service costs from becoming an increasing burden and a larger portion of the City's budget, Council adopted a policy aimed at containing debt charges at approximately 10% of the City's own total expenditures. Each year the Ministry of Municipal Affairs produces a financial indicator review for each Ontario Muncipality. According to the 2007 Financial Indicator Review for the City of St. Catharines, debt costs represent 6.06% of the City's own total expenditures. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs' benchmark financial indicators are:

Debt per Household % of Operating Expenditures

Low Under $400 Under 5%

Moderate $400 - $1,000 5- 10%

High Over $1,000 Over 10%

Therefore the City's debt burden would be considered a moderate risk.

(ii) Capital Allocation From Current Funds

Council has approved a policy of making a 10% capital allocation from current funds.(rounded to the nearest $'000) This "down payment" has the effect of reducing the amount to be borrowed, while at the same time, bringing the approximate costs of one year's debt service to the year of decision. This means that the Council which makes the decision will raise through taxes an amount which will be equivalent of future annual debt charges for each particular project. For the 2008 Capital Budget, staff is recommending an amendment to this policy with regards to the Aquatic Centre project. The details are contained in the following section.

Aquatic Centre

Cost Estimates for the Aquatic Centre

At their February 11, 2008 meeting, City Council approved a preferred model for a new municipal aquatic centre. This model includes: a six lane, 25 metre pool; an irregular warm water leisure/therapeutic pool with spray features; accessibility components; male, female and family change rooms; two community rooms; lifeguard area; and maintenance and administrative space. The estimated cost for a facility with these amenities and features ranges between $12 and $15 million. Further, at their May 26,2008 meeting, City Council approved that a minimum of LEED Silver certification be sought for the aquatic centre. The cost of certification was not included in the original cost estimates. Preliminary Staff research found that achievement of Silver certification is typically in the range of 2% to 6%. The successful architect team will be asked to investigate LEED certification in detail and, should project conditions result in cost for Silver certification that are higher than these estimates, staff will -3- General June 9, 2008 report to Council with further information. For this reason, the 2008 Capital Budget provision is for $15,000,000.

In addition, at the April 7, 2008, City Council directed Staff to investigate the inclusion of the Grantham Branch of the St. Catharines Public Library as part of the facility. The Aquatic Centre Project Team is currently in discussions with library administrators and will report to Council in the near future regarding potential inclusion of the Grantham Branch. The Capital Budget does not contain any provision for these costs.

Funding Considerations for Aguatic Centre

Grant Funding

A Provincial Grant under the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (Mill) in the amount of $4,500,000 was received March 31, 2008 to aid in the funding of the project.

Capital Allocation from Current Funds

As is noted above, Council has approved a policy of making 10% capital allocation from current funds. For the Aquatic Centre this allocation would amount to $1,050,000 (calculated using the project cost of $15,000,000 less the $4,500,000 Provincial Grant). The 2008 Operating Budget does not contain a provision for this allocation. Previously, for the Seymour Hannah project, this requirement was waived. However, for this project, staff is recommending that this allocation be made from the interest portion ofthe Civic Project Fund over two years, 2008 and 2009. Appendix "B" contains a projection ofthe Civic Project for 2008 and 2009 with this transfer.

Taking into account both the grant funding and the Civic Project Fund reserve funding, $9,450,000 remains to be funded. As directed by Council, the Aquatic Centre Project Team will investigate and recommend fundraising options following the approval of an architect team. As this analysis has not yet been undertaken, the 2008 Capital Budget is preparyd on the basis that this remaining amount will be debentured. Staff will be reporting to Council regarding the overall funding of the Aquatic Centre (both the project and future operations ofthe Centre). At that time, the specific financing of the Aquatics Centre will be recommended for Council approval. Financing options could include debentures (either at a 10 year or 20 year term), using the Civic Project fund, and fundraising.

Future Capital Forecasts

The Forecast for Years 2009 to 2012 is preliminary in light of the uncertain impact of provincial/ municipal reform. A number of studies are underway, or recently completed, which could impact on this forecast, i.e. Parks Master Plan, Fire Master Plan, Recreation Master Plan, Pollution Control Plan, Municipal Space Study etc.

Capital Borrowing Funds and Future Operating Budget Impact

The impact of increased borrowing is delayed. It usually takes a year to two years to complete the borrowing cycle.

• project approval • project design • tendering • construction • debenture issuance • debenture cost inclusion in an Operating Budget.

In the next five years the impacts of increased capital borrowing activities are estimated to be: -4- General June 9, 2008

Outstanding Debt $ 59.7m $ 91.7m Debt Per Household $ 1,023.25 $1,570.39 Debt Charges $ 9.5 m $ 16.4m Per Cent of Operating Budget 6.52% 11.23%

The tax rate impact is estimated at approximately 1.5 to 2.0% per year.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the 2008 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecasts be approved; and that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary borrowing by-laws.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GILL:

That the 2008 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecasts be approved; and that the renovations for the Haig Bowl Arena be pulled and held in abeyance until next week; and that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary borrowing by-laws.

CARRIED.

ITEMNO. 310 Report from the Planning Services Department Dated: June 5, 2008 Re: Proposed Seniors' Retirement Residence, 582 Ontario Street, St. Catharines Facility Inc. File(s): 60.51.532, Vol. 3

COUNCILLOR GILL DECLARED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (Pecuniary) of Item Number 310 ofthe General Committee Minutes, June 9, 2008.

The Owner ofthe above-noted property is proposing to construct a 6-storey 118-unit seniors' retirement residence at 582 Ontario Street (see Appendix 'C'). Site Plan approval is an authority delegated to staff except under circumstances where Council has specifically directed that residents be involved in the site plan process. As part of the approval of a zoning by-law amendment for this development; Council directed that the neighbourhood residents be consulted during the site plan approval process.

An open house was held September 4, 2007 for the neighbourhood residents to review and comment on the proposal. There were no area residents in attendance. There were no comments or concerns received by Planning Services Staff subsequent to the open house. Staff have reviewed the final plans and agreement for the proposed development and found them to be acceptable. The final draft site plan agreement has been reviewed and accepted by the Owner.

All municipal requirements have been addressed and Staff is recommending the site plan agreement be approved. -5- General June 9, 2008

RECOMMENDATION:

That approval be granted to the Site Plan Agreement between the Corporation ofthe City of St. Catharines and St. Catharines Facility Inc. for the development of a 6-storey 118-unit seniors' retirement residence described as Part of Lot 20, Concession 2, Grantham, being Part 1 on 30R6985, save and except for Part 1 on 30R12193, municipally known as 582 Ontario Street; and that the City Solicitor be directed to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the execution of the agreement and other related documents; and that Mr. Michael R. Mirynech of 2M Architects, 115 Lake Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X7, be so advised. FORTHWITH

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PHILLIPS:

That the recommendation contained in the report from the Planning Services Department, Item Number 31 0 of the General Committee Minutes, June 9, 2008, be approved.

CARRIED FORTHWITH

ITEM NO. 311 Report from the Economic Development & Tourism Services Department Dated: June 5, 2008 Re: Preliminary Assessment of a Multi-use Spectator Facility in Downtown St. Catharines File(s): 68.32.100

Introduction

On March 17, 2008, a motion moved by Councillor Jeff Burch was passed by Council for staff to report on the economic impact of a 5,000 plus seat multiuse arena in the downtown area. Furthermore, the report would include comments with respect to potential locations, costs compared to other municipalities, potential cost sharing arrangements and consultation with Bernson Consulting Ltd.

The new arena is proposed to secure the long term tenure of the Niagara Ice Dogs OHL Hockey team in St. Catharines, the most recent tenants of the Gatorade Garden City Complex (GGCC). The current GGCC Arena has a capacity of 3145, inclusive of standing room. As a starting point, a new facility would require a minimum seating capacity of 5,000 spectators to meet OHL criteria and also be eligible to host championship games.

The purpose of this report is to develop a preliminary examination of the potential value and costs of pursuing such a venture. A corollary of this is to flag critical issues and develop recommendations to guide future steps in developing an arena proposal.

PRELIMINARY FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

OHL Hockey Use Discussions with the Niagara Ice Dogs ownership have indicated that a minimum capacity 5,000 spectators for hockey games would be a good fit for the Ice Dogs business model. This meets the minimum criteria set by the OHL for new arenas to be eligible for hosting the Memorial Cup games (OHL Championship). Based on current information, the average arena capacity across the OHL is 5,124 and average attendance is 3,452 per game. The GGCC has a capacity of 3,145. -6- General June 9, 2008

In addition, the Niagara Ice Dogs have indicated that additional facility requirements should include: • Full size change rooms • Exercise and warm up areas • Luxury Suites/Boxes • Function space (200 person capacity) • Sufficient washrooms • Upgraded on site bar, refreshment and retail facilities

Notwithstanding any preseason exhibit games, an OHL regular is 68 home and away games plus any playoff games. The Ice Dogs 2007/08 regular season commenced in August 2007 and ended March 2008 (8 months). The 2008 playoff run lasted until April2008, with the OHL playoff schedule continuing into May. Effectively this constitutes 10 months ofuse for OHL hockey purposes.

Currently, there are 10 centres in Ontario with a population equal to or less than St. Catharines that support an OHL team. There are an additional5 centres with populations between 132,000 and 280,000 residents that support an OHL team. The following Chart 1 highlights the OHL team arenas with average attendance for the 2007/2008 season.

Chart 1 Year Number Maximum 2007/2008 Arena Population Built of Seats Capacity Attendance Utilization 2006c Ottawa 67's* 1968 9862 8103 82% 812,129 St. Mike's Majors 1998 5420 6000 2138 36% 704,246 Brampton 1998 4774 4959 2509 Battalion 51% 433,806 2002 9100 9012 99% 352,395 1996 3504 4000 2641 66% 246,100 * 1924 4186 4400 3343 76% 216,473 1950 5750 6300 6038 96% 204,668 1951 4748 5748 4162 72% 157,857 2006 5500 5133 93% 141,590 Niagara Icedogs 1938 2800 3145 2772 88% 131,989 1995 4195 3537 84% 128,430 Storm 2000 4540 4666 4154 89% 127,009 Kingston 1950 3079 3300 2551 Frontenacs* 77% 117,207 1983 5500 3526 64% 110,000 Soo Greyhounds 2006 4600 5000 4622 92% 74,948 1956 3729 4069 3101 76% 74,898 1998 4118 4200 3715 88% 71,419 1998 5497 3932 72% 57,523 1978 3257 3757 2773 74% 48,821 Owen Sound 1983 2983 3500 2474 Attack 71% 21,753 Average 1979 5124 4012 78% 211,663

* Ottawa and Windsor are developing new arena complexes. started use ofnew 5700 seat facility at beginning o/2008. Other Uses In addition to hockey, other potential uses for the facility include: • Trade Shows/exhibits • Concerts • Functions and events • , indoor soccer, • Family Shows (circuses, figure skating, etc.) • WWE -7- General June 9, 2008

• Motocross • Rodeo

The opportunities to integrate these activities are limited by a few factors, not the least is the usage demands ofthe primary tenant and consequent co-sharing arrangements. In the case of in season functions, concerts, lacrosse, soccer or basketball require special removable surfaces. These surfaces would require on-site storage. Cost recovery for these features should be born either by the tenant(s) or be factored into the operational budget for the facility.

As an exhibit facility, seating is less important than total floor space and access to bring in larger exhibits or equipment. For example, the Home Show exhibit currently uses 2 pads at the Seymour Hannah Complex. A single pad facility would most likely not be attractive for these types of trade events. However, this does not preclude other smaller exhibition uses to utilize the facility.

In 2005, Deliotte was commissioned to provide a market study for the City of Kingston which included various facilities ability to attract events attracted to 5,000-6,000 seat venues. Chart 2 highlights average number of yearly events hosted at the various facilities.

Chart 2 Other Concerts Family Other Total Hockey Shows Events Brampton 50 7 4 1 62 Mississauga 10 15 64 89 Sarnia 8 7 3 11 29 London 7 22 30 12 71 Oshawa 9 4 12 24 49 Sault Ste. 5 4 3 12 24 Marie Sudbury 7 13 5 25

The report concluded that market success measured in event attraction is dependent on various factors including: • size of the local population; • presence, location and distance from competing venues; • positioning of the venue within an "entertainment circuit".

It is evident from the study conducted for Kingston, that a more detailed analysis is required to properly assess the feasibility associated with ticketed events such as concerts, special events etc. within St. Catharines.

Potential Location

The Downtown Creative Cluster Masterplan has recommended conceptually that a 5,000-plus seat venue should be located on the current GGCC site with the possible expansion between Division and Queenston Street which currently has a two storey office building and a three storey residential building with surface parking. The area is highlighted below in figure 1. (Appendix 'D') provides an overview of the footprint and description of several recently completed arena developments within Ontario as they compare to the current GGCC site. -8- General June 9, 2008

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Figure 1

The lower level parking area has also been considered as a potential location for the arena. Currently there is a site specific risk assessment being completed on the site which will have an impact on the potential future uses on the site.

Costs Compared to Other Municipalities Chart 3 highlights a range of building costs associated with arena projects throughout Ontario since 1995. The estimated cost in 2008 dollars of each facility is based on Municipal Finance Officers of Ontario Association 2007 Deflation Study for Construction and Infrastructure - (2008 factor for calculation is estimated@ 5%). The estimated cost of the various facilities ranges between a low of $22.18 million to a high of $57.67 million. There are various contributing factors associated with the costs variations including number of ice pads and amenities included in the facility.

Chart 3 Arena Year Capacity Historical Present Opened Cost Value (in (in Millions) Millions) Kingston L VEC 2008 5,000 Sport $46.10 $46.10 6,800 Concert Sault St. Marie Arena 2006 4,808 Sport $25.00 $27.85 6,497 Concert Oshawa General Motors 2006 5,113 Sport $45.00 $50.13 Arena 5,286 Concert London John Labatt 2002 9,100 Sport $42.00 $57.67 Centre 10,000 + $10 Concert land Guelph 2000 5,100 Sport $21.00 $30.65 6,500 Concert Brampton Powerade 1998 4,774 Sport $27.00 $43.48 Centre Mississauga Hershey 1998 5,800 Sport $22.00 $35.43 Centre 4,800 -9- General June 9, 2008

Concert Samia Sports & 1998 5,000 Sport $15.00 $24.15 Entertainment Centre 6,000 Concert Barrie Molson Centre 1995 4,195 Sport $13.00 $22.18 5,000 Concert

Potential Cost Sharing

The following examples provide summaries of differing partnerships associated with the building construction and management of venues in Oshawa, Guelph and Brampton.

Oshawa The City of Oshawa selected the Oshawa Sports and Entertainment Consortium (OSEC) of Giffels Partnership Solutions Inc., Giffels Design-Build Inc., NORR Limited and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) to design, build, and operate the new 5,400 seat multi-use spectator facility to rejuvenate the east end of Oshawa's downtown.

The main bowl is designed as a state-of-the-art facility for the Oshawa Generals. The facility is a convertible multi-use venue for consumer and trade shows, concerts, theatre productions and other major public assembly events. A second ice pad has been added to accommodate recreational skating and hockey, and provides additional exhibition and trade show space.

The building is designed with an upper suite level with future expansion capacity for 1,000 additional seats. The total concert seating capacity including floor seats would therefore be approximately 7,000 seats in phase 1 and 8,000 seats in phase 2. The complex includes a two storey restaurant bar lounge with direct street access from Athol Street. It also contains the Oshawa Hall of Fame and there are party suites and group sales rooms in addition to the 23 private suites. This project was constructed over an 18 month period. MLSE is no longer managing the facility.

Guelph Sports & Entertainment Complex The City of Guelph issued the RFP in 1996 for design, construction, financing, ownership and operation of a new sports and entertainment complex. Nustadia Developments Inc., a private stadium developer-operator, was chosen as the successful proponent. When the Eaton's department store moved out of its 100,000 square foot space in Guelph's downtown shopping mall, the City purchased it for $1.8 million and Nustadia amended its proposal to include development of that site. Construction was completed in September 2000, and the company entered into a 35-year lease agreement for the land and operating contract for the building. The stadium includes 5,000 seats, 31 private boxes, a restaurant, bar and one ice pad. Nustadia holds a 20- year lease with the and total capital cost ofthe facility was $21 million. The City guaranteed a $9 million loan to a private company (Nustadia Developments) to build an arena mall complex, and then invested another $10.5 million of public money.

The Guelph facility, in competition with major centres, including nearby Kitchener, Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto, had difficulty booking major events. The arena was not able to pay for itself, much less the cost of servicing its debt. Ticket sales and revenue from concessions were expected to finance the loans to build the facility and get it up and running. It was not the private partner who had to absorb the costs but the municipality, who were now left to cover both the public and private sector's debt.

In the summer of2001, the City began to pay Nustadia's $750,000 mortgage payments and would continue to pay them for four years. The city has also been paying all federal and corporate taxes associated with the project. All of the risk has been borne by the Municipality of Guelph. In 2005, the City of Guelph took over management ofthe facility which translated into $4 million of unanticipated debt along with a $9 million loan previously guaranteed by the City.

Brampton Centre for Sports & Entertainment In January 1997, the City ofBrampton signed an agreement with Brampton Sports Centre Inc., a partnership oftwo private developers with experience in the hospitality industry. Realstar was -10- General June 9, 2008 responsible for design, building, partial financing, operation and leasing of the facility for 35 years and Edilcan was responsible for the construction of the building. The City underwrote the project and provided partial funding with the majority of capital funding borne by the private partners.

The Centre for Sports & Entertainment was completed in September, 1998, and includes four ice pads (three practice ice pads and a main 5,000-seat spectator bowl), a 300-seat restaurant and 30 private suites. The private partners receive $230,000 per year as a return on equity. The City receives $250,000 as a repayment ofthe loan. Once these payments are made, operating profits are split 60% for the City and 40% for the private operator. Capital cost of the Centre was $26.5 million with the majority of funds coming from the private partners.

In all three cases market realities and team performance were major factors in overall success of the complexes. Difficulties in making projected revenues through ticket sales, concession sales and non hockey events have a major impact on overall facility revenues. Guelph, Oshawa and Brampton all indicated difficulties in attracting ticketed acts to their arenas due to proximity to major markets in Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton. Given St. Catharines location within proximity to several major event markets, a detailed market analysis should be incorporated into an initial phase of a spectator facility development strategy.

Conclusion

On June 3, 2008 Recreation and Community Services presented a report to Council regarding the potential decommissioning of one ice facility. While the report was deferred the recommendation was that staff be directed to provide a comprehensive review of all ice venues to determine arenas most feasible to be decommissioned in consideration of a long-term strategy for the provision of ice facilities. The potential development of a new spectator facility at the GGCC site could have significant impact on the provision of ice pads and available ice time by removing one additional pad beyond what is being considered at this time.

In addition, community use within a spectator facility could be significantly curtailed by restrictions of a primary tenant, which would have additional impact on ice available for community uses. It would be the opinion of staff that a spectator arena task force be created to develop a terms of reference for a downtown arena development strategy be completed in conjunction with the RCS comprehensive review of ice facilities.

The following components should be considered in the development of the terms of reference for the arena development strategy:

Local Market Conditions • Entertainment Blackouts • Financial Efficiency - real cost recovery - breakdown real lease value, less subsidies • Advertising • Rates & Leases- how much for long term tenants? Singular events? Short term tenants? • User Compatibility • NewUsers • Management - City vs. Management Company? Cost & revenue impact of each

Existing Arena • Arena Stock in St. Catharines - new arena- no community access, extra costs • Decommission- what use? New investment? • Continued Use

Costs & Benefits • Opportunity Costs • Substitute Costs- how will venture affect other strategic priorities? • Site - demolition, rehabilitation, remediation, etc. • Construction • Operation • Supporting infrastructure - roads, parking, public transit, • Economic Growth and local impacts -11- General June 9, 2008

o Existing Businesses o New businesses o Legacy effects of Ice Dogs (investment) • City marketing benefits • Community Pride o Lifestyle/Quality of life

If Council wishes this matter to be pursued, the initial phase would be the creation of a downtown spectator arena task force to include representatives from the Niagara Ice Dogs, St. Catharines Falcons and community users and stakeholders (where identified). This committee would be charged with establishing a terms of reference for the arena development strategy while acting as a steering committee for the future phases ofthis process.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report from the Economic Development and Tourism Services Department dated June 4, 2008, regarding the Preliminary Assessment of a multiuse spectator facility in downtown St. Catharines be received for information purposes; and that the Downtown Spectator Arena Task Force be established for the purpose of developing a downtown arena development strategy in accordance with the report from Economic Development and Tourism Services dated June 4, 2008.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BURCH:

That the report from the Economic Development and Tourism Services Department dated June 4, 2008, regarding the Preliminary Assessment of a multiuse spectator facility in downtown St. Catharines be received for information purposes; and that the Downtown Sports and Entertainment Task Force be established for the purpose of developing a downtown arena development strategy in accordance with the report from Economic Development and Tourism Services dated June 4, 2008.

CARRIED.

ITEM NO. 312 Report from the Corporate Support Services Department Dated: June 5, 2008 Re: Correspondence List for the Mayor and Members of Council File(s): 10.12.13

The Corporate Support Services Department has submitted for the approval of Council, a Correspondence List comprised ofvarious communications. (Appendix "E")

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Correspondence List for the Mayor and Members of Council, dated June 9, 2008, be approved. FORTHWITH

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PHILLIPS:

That the recommendation contained in the report from the Corporate Support Services Department, Item Number 312 ofthe General Committee Minutes, June 9, 2008, be approved.

CARRIED FORTHWITH. -12- General June 9, 2008

ITEM NO. 313 Report from the Financial Management Services Department Dated: June 3, 2008 Re: Declaration of Surplus Lands, 71 & 73 Ventura Drive, Lot 64, Plan M-29, Realty File 84030 File(s): 16.7.20

The City owns vacant lands, described as Lot 64 on Plan M-29, shown outlined on a plan attached as Appendix "F", which were being held by the municipality to provide future access to private lands located to the west of the subject property. Since the recently approved draft plan of subdivision for the adjacent lands does not include the municipal lands as part of the street design system, the subject lands are considered surplus to the City's needs.

The lands, which measure approximately 66 feet x 135.24 feet, are designated Neighbourhood Residential in the City's Official Plan and are zoned Residential Second Density (R2B). While the City must retain a 20 foot easement along the southerly lot line of the lands to accommodate a watermain as part ofthe proposed development on the abutting lands to the west, a semi­ detached residential dwelling may still be accommodated on the site.

Staff has received requests from two separate entities to acquire the lands for residential development purposes. However, the City's Procedural By-Law governing the sale and disposition of municipal property requires that the following course of action be undertaken before Council may consider a further report regarding the potential disposition of the lands:

• Before municipal property is sold, The Regional Municipality ofNiagara, the District School Board ofNiagara and the Niagara Catholic District School Board, shall be provided an opportunity to purchase such property.

• If the property is not sold to any one ofthese bodies, the property will be advertised for sale at least once in the local newspaper and will be advertised on the City's website.

• A "For Sale" sign shall be posted on the property.

It is therefore recommended that the subject lands be declared surplus in accordance with City policy so that Council may consider terms affecting the potential disposition of the property at some future date.

RECOMMENDATION:

That lands known municipally as 71 & 73 Ventura Drive, described as Lot 64 on Plan M-29, shown outlined on a plan attached as Appendix "F", be declared surplus.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR STEVENS:

That the recommendation contained in the report from the Financial Management Services Department, Item Number 313 ofthe General Committee Minutes, June 9, 2008, be approved.

CARRIED.

ITEM NO. 314 Boards/Commissions/Standing Committees of Council File: 35.60.99

Councillors Phillips and Kushner gave verbal reports respecting the Greater Niagara Circle Route and the Student Housing Liaison Committee. -13- General June 9, 2008

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KUSHNER:

That the verbal reports from Councillors Phillips and Kushner respecting the Greater Niagara Circle Route and the Student Housing Liaison Committee, be received; and that Staff be directed to report on a by-law similar to the nuisance by-law where police can issue tickets for property standards issues at student residences.

CARRIED.

ITEM NO. 315 Discussion Re: Electronic Distribution of Minutes During Summer Schedule File: 10.5.1

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GILL:

That during the summer schedule of Council meetings, the minutes ofthe meetings be circulated to Council via e-mail.

CARRIED.

ITEM NO. 316 Discussion Re: Petition from Residents of 276 Oakdale Avenue Re: Garden City Municipal Golf Course File: 68.31.190

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BURCH:

That Staff be directed to facilitate a meeting at the condo complex at 276 Oakdale Avenue with the residents and ward councillors to address the concerns of the residents respecting the work being done at the Garden City Municipal Golf Course.

CARRIED.

General Committee recessed at eight-twenty o'clock p.m. and City Council reconvened. City Council adjourned at eight twenty-two o'clock p.m. and General Committee resumed session.

ITEM NO. 317 In Camera Session File: 10.12.1

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR STEVENS·

Be It Resolved that this meeting ofthe General Committee be adjourned to "In Camera" session for the purpose ofdiscussion ofthe following (IN CAMERA) items: Report from the Financial Management Services Re: Property Matter- Agreement Amending Lease (In Camera Pursuant -14- General June 9, 2008 to By-law 2007-311, Section G 6.3 (C) A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality) Realty File 03-21; and a Property Matter.

CARRIED.

General Committee recessed from open session at eight twenty-three o'clock p.m. and resumed session at eight twenty-four o'clock p.m.

ITEM NO. 318 Report from the Financial Management Services Department Re: Property Matter - Agreement Amending Lease (In Camera pursuant tot By-law 2007-311, Section G 6.3(C) A Proposed or Pending Acquisition or Disposition of Land by the Municipality) Realty File 03-21 File: 16.19.99 (08-45) (IN CAMERA)

The General Committee gave consideration to the above-noted report dated May 22, 2008.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ELLIOTT:

That the recommendation contained in the report from the Financial Management Services Department, dated May 22, 2008, respecting a property matter - agreement amending lease, be approved.

CARRIED FORTHWITH.

ITEM NO. 319 Consideration of Property Matter­ Abandoned Rail Line File: 60.2.61 (08-46)

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SECORD:

That staff be directed to report on the matter.

CARRIED.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at eight forty-four o'clock p.m.

Certified Correct: Confirmed By:

Council/Committee Co-ordinator Mayor A

CITY OF ST. CATHARINES

2008 CAPITAL BUDGET

AND FOUR YEAR FORECAST

INDEX: PAGE:

1. Capital Budget Report 1-4

2. Summary of Capital Expenditures and Sources of Financing 5

3. 2008 Capital Budget {Schedule A- I) 6-15

4. 2009 Capital Forecast 16

5. 2008 Updated Debt and Annual Repayment Limit 17

6. 2007 Net Long Term Debt By Function 18

7. 2007 Unfinanced Capital Projects 19

8. 2008 Projected Debt 20 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET AND FOUR YEAR FORECAST SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND SOURCES OF FINANCING

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:

Recreation and Community Services $16,120,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,100,000 $1,100,000 Road Construction and Improvements 4,000,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,300,000 4,350,000 Storm Sewer and Separation 1,515,000 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,300,000 2,350,000 Regional Projects 1,960,000 2,696,000 720,000 1,627,000 1,627,000 Development Charges 338,000 164,000 726,000 346,000 608,000 New Sidewalk Construction 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Shoreline Protection 0 120,000 110,000 110,000 110,000 Pollution Control 0 850,000 5,500,000 1,400,000 3,000,000 Heritage Building Rehabilitation 900,000 650,000 700,000 750,000 800,000 QEW Widening 2,335,000 2,335,000 0 0 Building Improvements 2,637,500 3,000,000 3,150,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 Bridge and Culvert Replacement 0 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000 Corporate Infrastructure 0 Watercourses 0 1,450,000 330,000 310,000 520,000

$3Q.105.500 $19.265.000 $19.236,000 $15.843.000 $18.065.000

SOURCES OF FINANCING:

Grants, Reserve Funds etc. $7,935,541 $2,435,000 $3,191,000 $910,000 $1,870,000 Capital Out of Revenue Fund 1,273,000 1,684,000 1,605,000 1,494,000 1,620,000 Net Debenture Amount 20,896,959 15,146,000 14,440,000 13,439,000 14,575,000

$30,105,500 ~19,265,000 ~19.236,000 ~15,843,000 ~18,065,000 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET

ESTIMATED GRANTS, CAPITAL NET GROSS RESERVES OUT OF DEBENTURE DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE COSTS ETC. REVENUE AMOUNT

B!;QBEeiiQt:l 6t:IC QQMM~lWD:: ~EB:ii~E§· Arena Improvement Program 1,000,000 100,000 900,000 Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary 120,000 12,000 108,000 Aquatic Centre 15,000,000 5,550,000 9,450,000 SCHEDULE A 16,120,000 5,550,000 112,000 10,458,000

Bo.!all ~Ct:ISIBU~IQt:l 6t:ID IMEBC~EME£i!IS· Resurfacing Program - Part 3 703,000 70,000 633,000 Gregory Road 42,000 4,000 38,000 Unwell Road 2,130,000 213,000 1,917,000 Dianne/Rockwood 510,000 51,000 459,000 Lakeport Road 615,000 62,000 553,000 SCHEDULES 4,000,000 0 400,000 3,600,000

SIQBM SE~EB 6t:ID S~!;B SE~BeJ:IQ£i1· Catchbasln Lead Installations 100,000 10,000 90,000 Lakeport Road 35,000 4,000 31,000 Unwell Road 150,000 15,000 135,000 Rockwood/Ferndale/Dianne 850,000 85,000 765,000 Hillgarden Road 130,000 13,000 117,000 Blair Crescent 250,000 25,000 225,000 SCHEDULEC 1,515,000 0 152,000 1,363,000

BEGIQ!::!61 EBQJECIS ~In:: ~!:16BE· Ontario St/St Paul St West reconstruction 1,960,000 196,000 1,764,000 SCHEDULED 1,960,000 0 196,000 1,764,000

C~E!.QEMEt:II ~1::16BGE5 Grapeview Creek-multiuse trail construction 279,000 251,100 3,000 24,900 First St Louth-land acquisition for road widening 59000 35,872 2000 21,128 SCHEDULEE 338,000 286,972 5000 46028

!::!EW 51D~611S ~Qt::I~IBU~IIQt::l Priority Program,2008 300,000 30 000 270,000 SCHEDULEF 300,000 0 30000 270,000

~I:!QBEI.It:li;; EBCIE~IQ!::! No projects planned in 2008 0 0 0 0

EQI LUIICt:l ~Qt:IIBCL EL6t::l No projects are planned In 2008 0 0 0 0

I::I!;BII.e.GE BUII.Qit::IG BEI::I6BIIII6IIQt::l City Hall - asbestos removal 200,000 20,000 180,000 City Hall - repair Church St entrance steps 200,000 20,000 180,000 Montebello Park-lighting and electrical 500,000 50 000 450,000 SCHEDULEG 900,000 0 90 000 810,000

OEW WICEt::llt::IG Watermaln -Grantham I Lake I Niagara 1,080,000 970,644 11,000 98,356 Roadways - Service Road Improvements .. 1,255,000 1,127,925 13,000 114 075 SCHEDULEH 2,335,000 2,098,569 24,000 212,431

BUILCit:IG IMEBQ~EMi;;t::II~ Lake Sl Service Centre 2,387,500 239,000 2,148,500 Lock 3 Museum 100,000 10,000 90,000 Buchanan House-parking lot paving and lighting 150,000 15000 135 000 SCHEDULE I 2,637,500 0 264,000 2,373,500

J;~BII:!~E BE;EL6CEM!;t!I No projects scheduled for 2008 0 0 0 0 0 0

WATERCOURSE REHABILITATION No projects scheduled for 2008 0 0 0

~QBEQBe.I!; lt:IEBe.:;jiBII~IUBE No projects scheduled for 2008 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET ~30, 105,500 ~7,935,541 ~1,273,000 ~20,896,959 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULE A

Project: RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Project Description: Recreation and Community Services major capital projects generally in excess of $250,000 are included in the Capital Budget. Recreation and Community Services other capital projects under $250,000 are usually included in the RCS operating budgets.

Project Details: Gross Area Cost

1 Arena Improvement Program, 2008

Jack Gatecliff Complex replace refrigeration system $675,000

Haig Bowl Arena replace roof 175,000

Haig Bowl Arena exterior block repairs,painting and grafitti coating 150,000

$1,000,000

2 Happy Rolph's Bird Sanctuary Pond Rehabilitation - Phase 2 120,000

3 Aquatic Centre 15,000,000

$16, 120,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out of Revenue (10%) $112,000 Provincial Funding 4,500,000 Civic Project Fund contribution 1,050,000 Debentures 10,458,000 $16,120,000

(08CapRCS) 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULES

Project: ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS

Objectives: To ensure safe vehicular and pedestrian passage at all times along the 551 km ofmunicipal roadways.

To maintain an average pavement condition rating of 75 which was approved by City Council.

Project Description: The present average pavement condition is 73.4. In order to achieve the target condition of 75 in 10 years, an expenditure ofapproximately $105 million over the next 10 years is required in accordance with the recommended program ofPavement Management System.

Project Details: Project Gross Location Number From To Cost

1. 2008 Resurfacing Prgm Part 3 POB-060

Chestnut Street West Woodcrest Drive Glengarry Road Dorothy Street Ernest Street Meadowvale Drive Ivy Avenue Bunting Road Woodrow Street North Ivy Avenue Woodrow Street North Rosedale Avenue Rosedale Avenue Bunting Road Woodrow Street North Rosedale Avenue Woodrow Street North Spring Street Rosedale Avenue Spring Street Greenwood Avenue Russell Avenue Geneva Street Niagara Street Willowdale Avenue SouthDrive Downing Street Wychwood Road Hillcrest Avenue Glenridge Avenue Various Locations $703,000

2. Municipal Services lmprvmts POB-062

Gregory Road South Service Road Third Avenue/Glass Avenue 42,000

3 Municipal Services lmprvmts POB-063

Unwell Road Lake Street Geneva Street 2,130,000

4 Municipal Services lmprvmts POB-064

Dianne/Rockwood Thornton Street Ferndale Avenue Ferndale Avenue Carriage Road 510,000

5 Municipal Services lmprvmts P07-062 ~

Lakeport Road Ontario Street Lake Street 615,000

$4,000,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue (10%) Downpayment $400,000 Debenture 3,600,000 $4,000,000

(08CapRoads) 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULEC

Prolect: STORM SEWER AND SEWER SEPARATION

Obiectlves: To provide storm water drainage with a dedicated storm sewer system. To prevent unnecessary damage to private and public property.

Policy: To have a separate sewer system for sanitary and storm sewers. To separate the combined sewer system. The City presently has 339 km ofSanitary sewers, 316 km of Storm Sewers and 195 km ofcombined sewers.

ProjectDescrip6on: The proposed projects are based on recommended priority flood relief and sewer separation works as detailed in various storm drainage studies and on complaints by residents. In addition, storm sewers are recommended to provide drainage outlets for certain areas.

Proiect Details: Project Gross Location Number From To Cost

1. Catchbasin Lead POB-002 Various $100,000 Installations

Municipal Services Improvements

2 Lakeport Road P07-062 Lake Street Ontario Street 35,000

3. Unwell Road POB-063 Lake street Geneva Street 150,000

4 Rockwood/Ferndale/Dianne POB-064 Carriage Road Merritt street Rockwood Avenue Parkwood Drive 850,000

5 Hillgarden Road POB-021 Clearview Heights Dalecrest Avenue 130,000

6 Blair Crescent POB-001 Eastchester Avenue Grantham Avenue S 250,000

$1,515,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue {10%) Downpayment 152,000 Debentures 1,363,000 $1,515,000

(OSCapStorm} 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULED

Pro feet: REGIONAL PROJECTS • CITY'S SHARE

Obiectives: To co-ordinate City improvements with the Regional projects to receive more favorable prices and minimize disruption to residents.

Policy: Where practical, construct City projects in conjunction with Regional projects.

Profect Description: The amount includes the City's share ofmunicipal works including watermain replacement, replacement ofsidewalks, etc.

Profect Details: Gross Location From To Cost

1. Ontario Street St Paul Street Lake Street

St Paul Street Burgoyne Bridge William Street 1,960,000

$1,960,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue (1 0%) $196,000 Debentures 1,764,000 $1,960,000

(OBCapReglon) 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULEE

Protect: DEVELOPMENT CHARGES PROJECTS

Oblectlves: To fund growth related expeditures created as a result ofdevelopment

Every five (5) years a Development Charg Study Is prepared which establishes the approved projects and their priority. Latest update 2004 approved In 2004

Prolect Description: The services funded by development charges are: Construction ofarterial and collector roads Establishment ofNeighbourhood Parks Facilities

Protect Details: Project Gross Location Number Locati,·~on======Cost"

1. Grapeview Creek POB-131 Access points to southerly EPA lands $279,000 Multi Use Trail Construction from Erion Road to the South Service Road

2 First Street Louth POB-134 Land acqu/sltlon for road widening on First St Louth from 59,000 the CNR tracks to St Paul Street West

$338,000

Funding Sources: Cspital Out ofRevenue (10",.£) Downpayment $5,000 Development Charges 286,972 Debenture 46,028 $338.000 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULEF

Prolect: · NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION

Oblectlves: 1. To Provide pedestrian and vehicular trafflc separation where warranted. 2. To Provide safe and continuous pedestrian routes from residential areas to schools, parks, shopping centres, etc. in the area.

The provision ofsidewalks on: 1. Both sides ofarterial roads. 2. One side ofcollector and local streets, Installed on the side presenting the most logical direct pedestrian route to the major road or facility (i.e. school, parks, etc.). 3. Not on cui-de-sacs unless it leads to pedestrian node such as a school, park or shopping area.

.Prolect Description: The locations recommended for new sidewalk construction are based on: 1. Association with City and Regional road reconstruction. 2. Transit full accessibility locations. 3. Petitions from area residents. 4. Other priority sidewalks.

ProJect Details: Gross Location From To Cost

Municipal Services Improvements

1. 2008 Sidewalk COnstruction Program POB-041 Location schedule to be detennined $300,000

$300,000

Funding Sources: CapUaloutofRevenue(10%} $30,000 Debentures 270,000 $300,000

(OBCBpS/dewalk) 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULEG

Prolect: HERITAGE BUILDING REHABILITATION

,ProJect Description: Rehabilitation ofHeritage buildings based on Building Condition Assessments .

.Protect Details:

Project Gross No. Cost

1. City Hall POB-144 asbestos removal $200,000

2. City Hall POB-144 repair Church St exterior entrance steps 200,000

3. · Montebello Park POB-137 new lighting and electrical distribution 500,000 as per Master Plan

$900,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue (1 0%) Downpayment $90,000 Debentures 810,000 $900,000

(08CapHerltage) 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULEH

Proiect: QEWWidening- Watennaln and Sewer Replacements

Proiect Description: To replace watermain and sewer systems within the QEWwidening area and to provide Service Road improvements in conjuntion with the QEWwidening.

Project Details:

Project Gross No. ·Cost

1. Watermain- Grantham/Lake/Niagara P06-210 $1,080,000

2. Roadways - Service Road Improvements 1,255,000

$2,335,000

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue {10"/6) Downpayment $24,000 Federal Gas Tax Funding 2,098,569 Debentures 212,431 $2,335,000

(08QEWWidening) '. 2008 CAPITAL BUDGET SCHEDULE/

Pro/ect: BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS

Obiectlves: Rehabilitation ofexisting City properties based on Building Condition Assessments

Prolect Description:

Project Gross Title No. Cost

1. Lake St Service Centre POB-142 Demolition ofExisting Salt Dome $93,750

3,000sf Double Wash Bay 606,250

Salt and Sand Storage Building 1,375,000

Brine Storage and Tank Farm 156,250

Asphalt ofRoadway 156,250

2. Lock 3 Museum POB-165 roof replacement - green roof 100,000

3. Buchanan House POB-146 parking lot paving and lighting 150,000 (as per lease agreement)

$2!637!500

Funding Sources: Capital Out ofRevenue (10%) Downpayment $264,000 Debentures 2,373,500 $2,637,500

(08Bidglmpr'ts) .

CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2009 CAPITAL FORECAST

ESTIMATED GRANTS, RECOVERIES NET GROSS RESERVES FROM OTHER DEBENTURE DESCRIPTION COSTS ETC. FUNDS AMOUNT

BE~BiiiAIIQ~ A~C ~QMMUtii:O:: St;B~I~t;S· Arena Improvement 1,000,000 0 100 000 900,000

BQ61l ~~SIB!J~IIQ~ 6~Q IME!B~t;MJ;t4I~; 2009 Priority Program 4,200.000 0 420,000 3,780,000

SIQBM S~;Wt;B A~ll SElllEB ~EE!686IIQ~· 2009 Priority Program 2,200,000 0 220,000 1,980,000

BEGIQ~AL E!BQJE~nz ~1:0:: ~!:!ABE; Church/Geneva/Niagara 465,000 47,000 418,000 Queenston St (Westchester to Woodbum) 170,000 17,000 153,000 Fourth Avenue (Vansickle to First) 383,000 38,000 345,000 Weiland Ave 1,678,000 168,000 1,510,000 2,696,000 0 270,000 2,426,000 llE~ELOE!MEI:lii ~1:16BGE~ Fourth Avenue-storm sewer oversizing 164,000 100,000 6000 58,000

l:liElel ~lllElelALIS: ~QI:liSIBU~IIQtll 2009 Priority Program 300,000 0 30,000 270,000

SI::IQBELitlllii E!BQIE~IIQtll; 2009 Priority Program 120,000 0 12,000 108,000

E!QLL!JDQ~ ~t::IIBQL At::lll EIASEMEt::II ELQQCI!:::IG CSO Flow Monitoring Program,2009 50,000 5,000 45,000 Merritton CSO Master Plan/Class EA 100,000 10,000 90,000 Burleigh Hill and Glendale CSO 100,000 10,000 90,000 WestchesterfOid Weiland Canal 600,000 60,000 540,000 850,000 0 85,000 765,000

I::IEBIIAGE 6UILCI~~ BEI:i6EIILII6IIQ!:::I 2009 priority program 650,000 0 65,000 585,000

OEW Wjdening Phase 4 - Service Roads and Drainage 2,335,000 2,335,000 0 0

EI!.!ILillt::IG IME!BQ~EME~nz LSSC Master Plan Implementation 2,350,000 235,000 2,115,000 2009 priority program 650,000 65,000 585,000 3,000,000 0 300,000 2,700,000

WI'JERCQ!.!BSES Dicks Creek 860,000 86,000 774,000 Walkers Creek 515,000 52,000 463,000 Rosedale CreekfSecord Creek- EA and Engineering 25,000 3,000 22,000 Priority Study Update 50,000 5000 45,000 1,450,000 0 146,000 1,304,000

BRIDGES At::IQ ~!.!!.VERT§ Culvert Priority Program,2009 300,000 0 30,000 270,000

FJBE SEBVICES No Projects Scheduled 0 0 0 0

TOTAL2009 CAPITAL FORECAST $19.265.000 $2.435.000 $1.684,000 $15.146,000 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2008 UPDATED DEBT AND ANNUAL REPAYMENT LIMIT

2008 Debt and Financial Obligation Limit Cbased on 2007 FIR l:

Calculation of Debt Charaes: Total Principal 6,462,514 Total Interest 3,057,515 $9,520,029

Less: Tile Drainage and Shoreline Assistance (2,146)

NET DEBT CHARGES $9,517,883

Calculation of Annual Repayment Limit: Total Revenue Fund Revenue (sch10 9910) $117,373,756 Tile Drainage and Shoreline Assistance (2, 146) Ontario Grants (2,918,919) Canada Grants (17,727) Other Municipalities (1,559,091)

NET REVENUE FUND REVENUES $112,875,873

25% OF NET REVENUE FUND REVENUE $28.218,968

Adjustments to Annual Repayment Limit: ANNUAL REPAYMENT LIMIT UNDER REGULATION $18,701,085

2007 Unfinanced Capital Projects $26,286,350

Capitalized Annual Repayment Years 10 Rate 7.00% Factor 0.14237750 (3,742,585) Annual Repayment Limit under Regulation 18,701,085

ADJUSTED ANNUAL REPAYMENT LIMIT 14,958,500

Remaining Debt Capacity Capitalized Debt Capacity 105,062,244 2007 Capital Budget (20,896,959)

REMAINING DEBT CAPACITY $84,165,285 CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2007 NET LONG TERM DEBT BY FUNCTION

ANALYSIS OF NET LONG TERM DEBT BY FUNCTION as at December 31. 2007

General Government $708,583 Fire Services 532,148 Shoreline Protection 1,497,657 Roadways 13,211,126 Sidewalks 884,198 Sanitary Sewer System 3,568,082 Stonn Sewer System 9,178,051 Waterworks System 4,560,089 Assistance to Aged Persons 67,449 Parks and Recreation 1,931,603 Seymour Hannah Complex 18,526,254 Other Arenas 1,811,359 Merritton Arena 1,257,366 Court House 1,737,044 Market Square 277,882 Other Cultural 0 City of St. Catharines Total Debt $59,748.891

Eyture principal and Interest Payments on Existjng Debt:

Total Principal Interest 2008 $9,876,852 $6,838,386 $3,038,466 2009 9,167,982 6,460,745 2,707,237 2010 8,980,078 6,602,550 2,377,528 2011 8,974,147 6,939,654 2,034,493 2012 7,262,966 5,596,575 1,666,391 2013-2017 21,923,415 16,891,866 5,031,549 2018 onwards 13,089,813 10,421,107 2,668,706 $79,275,253 $59,750,883 $19,524,370

Net L9nq Term Debt Level Hjstgry: Outstanding Debt Per Debt Charges Year Debt Household Capita Total % Expend 2007 $59,750,883 1,023.25 452.70 $9,520,029 6.52% 2006 57,611,592 996.91 436.49 7,926,635 6.00% 2005 45,878,285 795.34 342.89 7,636,871 6.08% 2004 45,963,500 804.67 355.48 6,482,177 5.77% 2003 33,655,165 594.47 260.29 5,486,940 5.75% 2002 28,568,524 508.32 220.95 4,482,043 4.77% 2001 23,509,381 419.68 181.82 4,526,784 4.69% 2000 15,990,228 286.74 123.67 5,032,591 5.34% 1999 19,646,296 353.58 151.94 5,319,404 6.72% 1998 22,335,703 404.07 172.74 5,934,009 7.83% 1997 21,855,106 401.39 169.03 5,754,288 7.03% 1996 21,320,842 391.58 164.89 5,908, 738 7.25% 1995 23,695,341 436.86 183.26 5,693,359 7.17% 1994 23,494,350 436.12 181.70 5,859,376 7.30% 1993 25,604,103 480.88 198.02 6,257,018 7.80% 1992 26,969,889 513.14 216.30 6,609,993 8.21% 1991 30,820,721 594.78 249.65 5,993,212 7.52% 1990 28,012,033 553.18 226.90 5,724,176 7.26% ,..., .. CITY OF ST CATHARINES 2007 UNFINANCED CAPITAL PROJECTS

2007 UNFINANCED CAPITAL PROJECTS/UNISSUED DEBT

lakeside Skating Path 225,000 Arenas Improvement Program 796,000 Washroom Rehab - Pearson Park 137,000 Lock Ill Complex 180,000 Senior and Community Centres 409,000 West Park Pool Roof Replacement 90,000 Berkley Park Soccer Field Conversion 286,500 Heritage Buildings Restoration 1,305,000 Road Construction and Improvements 7,060,000 Storm S~wer and Separation 2,547,990 Sanitary Sewers 393,297 Watermains 1,745,533 Regional Projects - City's Share 2,146,000 Development Charges 577,000 Local Improvements 114,000 General Government 427,030 Fire 135,000 Pollution Control Plan 5,697,000 New Sidewalks 1,124,000 Shoreline Protection 72,000 Watercourse Rehabilitation 819,000

2007 UNFINANCED CAPITAL PROJECTS $26,286,350 ... .. ·.. .Qo

CITY OF ST. CATHARINES 2008 PROJECTED DEBT

2007 Households 58,393

2007 Population 131,989

Debt Outstanding December 31, 2007 $59,748,891

Add Unfinanced Capital Projects 26,286,350

Projected Debt Outstanding December 31, 2008 $86,035,241

Summary of Projected Debt:

General (To be recovered from Operating Budget) $77,793,069

Self Liquidating -Water 4,560,089 -Local Improvements 114,000 - Sanitary Sewers 3,568,082

Total Projected Debt $86,035,241

General per Household Debt $1,332.23

General per Capita Debt $589.39 B

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Civic Project Fund 2009 2008

Opening Balance • January 1 $38,003,822 $38,728,216

Revenues: Interest Income - Seymour Hannah 484,381 496,464 Interest Income 1,140,427 1,000,000 Land Sales Revenue 100,000 100,000 1,724,808 1,596,464

Expenditures: Hydro Interest Adjustment 1,000,000 948,200 Community Improvement Program 500,000 410,000 City Grant Program 25,000 25,000 Civic Celebrations 14,000 14,000 Cultural Investment Program 150,000 150,000 Cultural Investment Program • (2007) 60,840 Physician Recruitment Program 55,000 55,000 Heritage Grant Program 8,000 8,000 Folk Arts Grant 50,000 Feasibility Study Performing Arts Center 74,818 Aquatic Centre (10%) 525,000 525,000 NHS • Equipment (50% of $31.2m) NHS ·Infrastructure ($15.6m, NPV 5%) 2,277,000 2,320,858

Closing Balance • December 31 $37,451,630 $38,003,822

Distribution: Capital $37,323,000 $37,323,000 Interest 128,630 680,822 $37,451,630 $38,003,822

Capital Unencumbered: Capital Available $37,323,000 $37,323,000 Internal Loan to Seymour Hannah Complex (8,812,329) (9, 123,984) Unencumbered Capital $28,510,671 $28,199,016

Available Reserve for Civic Projects Unencumbered Capital $28,510,671 $28,199,016 Interest 128,630 680,822 Closing Balance - December 31 $28,639,301 $28,879,838 c

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BRAMrTONARENA-POWERADE CENTRE

• Houses main pad plus 3 community arenas. • Part of community recreation complex - rugby, cricket, ball diamonds • Out of town/semi rural setting

GUELPH ARENA­ SLEEMAN CENTRE

• Former Downtown Eaton's site • "Mall" concourse reflects prior use, houses bar, restaurants, and retail outlets. BARRIE ARENA- BARRIE MOLSON CENTRE

• Onepad • Basic features • Edge of urban fringe • Compact

MISSISAUGA ARENA­ HERSHEY CENTRE • Office & commercial park setting • Hershey Sportzone Complex with main plus 3 community pads and sport fields

SAULT ST. MARIE­ PREVIOUSLY "STEELBACK" CENTRE • Downtown location • Basic concessions • Single Pad • Compact

KITCHENER ARENA­ KITCHENER MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM • Older arena (1950) • Main plus 2 pads (community and JrB) • Part of sport complex - diamonds, fields. E CORRESPONDENCE LIST FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

June 9, 2008

ITEM N0.1 Report from the Corporate Support Services Department Dated June 5, 2008, Re: Communications and Notices File: 10.12.13

The Corporate Support Services Department has submitted for the information of Council, a list of letters, etc. received in the Department during the period May 30, 2008, to June 5, 2008.

FROM SUBJECT ACTION

1. Regional The Region has forwarded the Council Highlights from its meeting Via e-mail. Municipality held on May 22, 2008. File: 35.23.3 ofNiagara

2. Association of AMO has forwarded a Member Communication respecting an Via e-mail. Municipalities extension on the comment period for Ontario Blue Box Funding ofOntario Model. File: 35.72.3

3. Regional The Region has forwarded Public Service Announcements on Via e-mail. Municipality various topics. File: 35.23.3 ofNiagara

4. Committee of The C of A has forwarded Notices ofHearings to be held on Via e-mail Adjustment Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 5:00p.m. in Council Chambers, 3rct floor, City Hall, respecting various applications. File: 60.84.3

RECOMMENDATION:

That the list of communication and notices submitted by the Corporate Support Services Department received during the period of May 30, 2008, to June 5, 2008, inclusive, be received for information purposes; and that the additional communications and notices distributed to Council for its meeting on June 9, 2008, be received for information purposes. FORTHWITH. F