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...... NOTICES City of Hamilton 2003 Tax Budget What It Means For Homeowners On March 6, 2003, Hamilton City Council passed A. 2003 City Budget: Average property tax B. Average Phase-In amount, added to average (905) 521-7469. Chart C illustrates the impact of the 2003 Tax Budget. This year’s budget process increase by community 2003 Budget Tax Levy Increase the current value assessments. was extremely difficult. In the end, City Council’s 2003 Budget Average 2001 approved 2003 Budget balances the need to 2003 Budget C. Average property assessment increase by preserve important services with the associated Community Tax Levy Community Tax Levy Phase-in Total community, added to the 2003 Budget tax costs and taxes to the City’s homeowners and Increase Increase Increase Impact levy increase and Phase-In for the total businesses. The 2003 City Budget contains an Stoney Creek 3.8% Stoney Creek 3.8% 0% 3.8% average impact. average property tax increase of 3.8 per cent. Glanbrook 3.9% Glanbrook 3.9% 1.2% 5.1% 2003 Budget Avg. 2001 Property Assessment Community Tax Levy Phase-in (Avg. 2003 CVA Total Other important highlights of the 2003 Tax Ancaster 3.9% Ancaster 3.9% 1.5% 5.4% Increase Increase Reassessment Impact Budget: Hamilton 3.6% Tax Increase) Hamilton 3.6% -0.1% 3.5% Stoney Creek 3.8% 0% -0.5% 3.3% * The 3.8 per cent average residential increase is Dundas 3.7% Dundas 3.7% 0% 3.7% the third lowest increase among large urban Glanbrook 3.9% 1.2% 2.9% 8.0% Flamborough 4.1% Flamborough 4.1% 1.9% 6% municipalities in Ontario. Ancaster 3.9% 1.5% 3.5% 8.9% City-wide Avg. 3.8% City-wide Avg. 3.8% 0.3% 4.1% * Many of the services that residents rely on Hamilton 3.6% -0.1% -1.8% 1.7% If the average tax levy increase plus the most will be maintained in 2003. For some Finally, other factors will affect the amount or Dundas 3.7% 0% 1.7% 5.4% services, namely Hamilton Emergency Services increase in taxes an individual homeowner will Phase-In is 4.1%, why am I hearing about tax (Fire & EMS), Police Services, and the West Nile pay in 2003. These factors, described below, are increases as high as 8% and 12.9%? Flamborough 4.1% 1.9% 6.9% 12.9% virus protection program, funding has been beyond the control of the City of Hamilton. If Rising property value assessments under the City-wide Avg. 3.8% 0.3% 0% 4.1% increased. you’re a homeowner, the actual increase may be 2003 CVA Reassessment are the reason. In higher or lower depending on where you live. * There will be $3 million in savings this year, Flamborough, for instance, property values have Are these tax impacts final? These differences are not due to the 2003 risen higher than in any other community. and an additional $1 million next year through Budget, but rather due to the new assessed No. City Council and staff will be reviewing the restructuring of City departments. When the assessed value of a home rises faster value of your property which has been set than the city-wide average during a CVA property assessment values and may, based on through the province-wide 2003 Current Value Reassement, so does the property tax bill for that review, adjust tax rates between various * To get a grip on the City’s serious and long- Assessment (CVA) Reassessment. term financial pressures, Council will start that property. And since assessment values are property classes. Another factor which may lead working immediately with staff to identify rising higher in some communities over others, to adjustments is a process known as the “area How will the 2001 property tax Phase-In affect rating” of municipal services. Area rating simply budget and service issues for 2004. my tax bill this year? the total impact of the tax levy increase is different across the city. For example, while the means that charges for services in a given area What is the average increase in property taxes In 2001 Council adopted a Phase-in plan which average municipal tax levy increase in will vary depending on the level of service in due to the 2003 City Budget? spread the tax impacts of the 2001 CVA Flamborough is 4.1 per cent (including the that area. For example, if your area is not The 2003 Tax Budget contains a 3.8 per cent reassessment and amalgamation over 5 years. If phase-in), due to rising property values under serviced by the HSR, you do not pay for this average tax increase for residential property the assessed value of your property resulted in a the 2003 CVA reassessment, the impact on the service. The area rating impacts have not been owners. This figure represents the average tax levy increase or decrease of $50 or more in average tax bill grows to 12.9 per cent. finalized and may result in some further increase across the entire city. The actual 2001, the cost difference is being phased in over adjustments. Your final tax bill, which is issued in increase may be higher or lower depending on a period of up to five years. Phase-in balances Property assessments are determined by a June, will reflect any adjustments. the services provided in your area, as well as are added to your 2003 tax bill. Chart B shows provincial body and not by the City of Hamilton. education tax changes implemented by the If you have questions about your property value For more information about the budget, watch the average phase-in figures added to the 2003 Hamilton Hotline, March 19 at 7 p.m. on Cable province as a result of reassessment. This affects City Budget property tax levy increase. assessment, call the Municipal Property each community differently. Chart A shows the Assessment Corporation, formerly known as the 14 Hamilton. average increases by community. Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, at NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT – Hamilton Bridges Master Plan THE STUDY issues and bring concerns to the attention of the Project Managers. If you have any questions or The City of Hamilton has initiated the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process to develop a comments or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: Bridge Master Plan that will outline a planning framework for construction and alteration projects Michael Harrison Lorissa Skrypniak for bridges over 40 years old within the City of Hamilton. Environmental Planner Project Manager Consultant Project Manager Environmental Planning and Management A component of the Bridge Master Plan will ensure that all bridges over 40 years be assessed for Ecoplans Limited Public Works heritage value, and that the heritage data collected is considered in decisions that may alter a 2655 North Sheridan Way City of Hamilton structure. Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8 77 James Street North, Ste. 320 Hamilton, Ontario L8R 2K3 THE PROCESS Phone: (905) 823-4988 Phone: (905) 546-2732 This project is being planned under the planning and design process for Schedule B projects as Fax: (905) 823-8503 Fax: (905) 546-4435 defined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June e-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected] 2000). Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of A Public Information Centre will be held during the study to present this project and receive public Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public input. Notices providing the time and location of these will be published in local newspapers. record. This Notice issued March 19, 2003. Upon completion of the study, a Project File Report will be available for public review and comment. 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PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED There is an opportunity at any time during this process for interested persons to review outstanding ...... NOTICES ...... TENDER Contract No. C6-05-03 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF PROPOSALS WANTED THE HEARINGS SUB-COMMITTEE FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANT DATE: Wednesday, April 2, 2003 SERVICES TO PROVIDE A DEVELOPMENT TIME: 9:30 a.m. CHARGES BACKGROUND STUDY TO LOCATION: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main Street West ESTABLISH A NEW DEVELOPMENT Hamilton, Ontario CHARGES BY-LAW

Applicant Sealed Proposals addressed to the Manager of Purchasing, 100 Main Street East Limited Standard Life Building, 120 King Street West, 9th Floor, Suite 900, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4V2 will be received at only Purpose and Effect of Applications the Purchasing Division up to and including THREE o’clock 100 Main Street East Limited has submitted a Draft Plan of p.m., Local Time, Thursday, April 17, 2003 for the above. Subdivision Application and a Zone Change Application to the City of Hamilton for the lands shown on the map. Documents may be obtained in the Purchasing Division, 9th Floor, 120 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, between 9:00 In addition to the development applications, the Hearings a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – FREE OF CHARGE. Sub-Committee will also consider the Applicant’s submission of Urban Design Guidelines, the Applicant’s submission of proposed revisions to the Streetscape Manual for the entire If unable to attend in person you may arrange to send a Rymal Road Secondary Planning Area, and the Applicant’s courier together with your completed return courier waybill, submission of a Retail Market Study and Impact Analysis for including your account number with the courier, and the proposed commercial development. envelope; and have the courier pick up on your behalf. The Purchasing Division must be contacted at telephone Draft Plan of Subdivision 25T-200213 number (905) 546-2773 and informed of this so that “The Brooks @ Rymal/20” staff may prepare the package for pickup by courier. Documents will not be sent out by collect shipment by The boundaries of this proposed draft plan of subdivision courier. are shown on the map below. This draft plan of subdivision, located west of Swayze Road, proposes development of the the Ontario Municipal Board, has fulfilled the intent of the Manager of Purchasing land in the following manner: Class E.A. planning process. A Rymal Road Planning Area City of Hamilton Transportation Study was completed as part of the * A total of 445 dwelling units including: 228 lots for single Secondary Planning process. The proposed collector roads detached dwellings, 60 street townhouse dwellings, and represent the preferred alternative resulting from this ...... NOTICE 157 condominium townhouses planning process. The detailed design of the collector road * One future development parcel will be reviewed in conjunction with the draft plan of * A neighbourhood park subdivision. Accordingly, upon approval of the draft plan of PUBLIC INVITATION - OPEN HOUSE * A public secondary school site subdivision, the construction of a new collector road within HAMILTON’S INFORMATION * Two commercial parcels the subject lands will be an approved Schedule “A” project * Land for a walkway, future access to abutting land, and under the Municipal Class E.A. and no further E.A. approvals TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY internal local roads would be required. The public is invited to view Hamilton’s latest progress Zone Change Application ZAC-02-80 Public Input on Information Technology and e-Government at an This Zone Change Application proposes to amend the The Hearings Sub-Committee will consider the application Open House planned for Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at Township of Glanbrook Zoning By-law No. 464 by rezoning at a Public Meeting at the time and location shown above. Hamilton City Hall. the subject property from the General Agricultural “A1” You are invited to attend at that time to express your views Zone to various site-specific residential, commercial, about the proposal. You may also submit written comments City staff have been studying ways to make more institutional, and open space zones to implement the to the City Clerk, Hearings Sub-Committee, City of services available to the public on the Web. They have proposed draft plans of subdivision. Hamilton, 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4Y5. also been looking to improve how electronic information is shared inside and outside City Hall. Ease Urban Design Guidelines Information will be collected in accordance with the of access to information and more efficient spending on As required by the Rymal Road Secondary Plan, the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With information technology are the City’s goals. Applicant has submitted a document titled “Urban Design the exception of personal information, all comments will Guidelines - The Rymal Road Secondary Plan Area, become part of the public record. Results of the City’s research will be featured at the Sub-Areas 4 & 5” for the entire area between the extension Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from of Second Road West and Swayze Road/Highway #56, and Appeals 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Room 110, City Hall, between Rymal Road and the Ontario Hydro Corridor. In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, if a 71 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON. person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of Retail Market Study and Impact Analysis the City of Hamilton in respect of the proposed zoning The City’s study is officially known as the Hamilton As required by the Rymal Road Secondary Plan, the by-law and/or draft plans of subdivision does not make oral Information Technology Strategy (HITS). The completed applicant has submitted a Retail Market Study and Impact submissions at a public meeting or make written strategy contains: Analysis for the two commercial blocks in the subdivision. submissions to the City of Hamilton before the proposed * a three-year plan to meet the City’s information This Study has been Peer Reviewed by an independent zoning by-law is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may technology needs consultant to verify the Study conclusions and dismiss all or part of the appeal. * an assessment of the City’s current and long-term recommendations. information technology needs Additional Information * plans to make more services available to the public Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) The staff report will be available to the public on or after online. The City of Hamilton has chosen to integrate the planning Friday, March 28, 2003 and may be obtained from the process for Application 25T-200213 under the Planning Act Planning and Development Department, Development Public input and suggestions via a survey and comment for approval of a draft plan of subdivision, with the Class Division, 7th floor, City Hall, 71 Main Street West, or from form will be welcome. Surveys and comment forms will Environmental Assessment (EA) process, in accordance with the Development Division, 3rd Floor, Stoney Creek Office, be available for completion at the Open House. Schedule A.2.9 of the Municipal Engineers Association Class 777 Highway #8 (at Jones Road), between 8:30 a.m. and Environmental Assessment (June 2000). The construction of 5:00 p.m. If you require additional information, please call For more information, please contact: a new collector road within the subject lands requires Peter De Iulio, Senior Project Manager, Planning and approval under the Municipal Class E.A. Development Department at the Stoney Creek Office at Fred Snelling, IT Strategic Planning at 905-643-1262, Ext. 345. email: [email protected] The City of Hamilton, through the adoption of Amendment or call (905) 540-6059 No. 36 to the Official Plan of the Former Township of This notice issued March 19, 2003. Glanbrook (Rymal Road Secondary Plan), as approved by ...... NOTICE NOTICE OF COMPLETION NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Hamilton Street to Waterdown Wastewater Treatment Plant McMaster University Entrance and Main Street West Improvements Sanitary Sewer Upgrade from Gary Avenue to Cootes Drive THE STUDY held to present this project and receive public THE STUDY input: The City of Hamilton has The City of Hamilton initiated the Class completed the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process in 2000 DATE: Thursday March 27, 2003 Environmental for the proposed access improvements to TIME: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Assessment (EA) process McMaster University along Main Street West LOCATION: St. Mary’s Catholic High School for the upgrade of an and resurfacing a portion of Main Street West 200 Whitney Avenue, Hamilton existing sanitary sewer between Gary Avenue and Cootes Drive. The extending from the EA was subsequently put on hold to allow PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED Waterdown Wastewater McMaster University to complete their Campus There is an opportunity at any time during this Treatment Plant to Master Plan. In 2002 the Campus Plan was process for interested persons to review Hamilton Street (see approved by the University Board of map). This part of the Governors resulting in the re-com- sewer system requires an mencement of this Class EA. This upgrade and replace- project has examined how the ment due to existing proposed access improvements are condition and to suit the likely to impact existing and future existing sewer catch- traffic movement along Main Street West, including developing various ment area. Tree root entrance options, and infestation and access recommending a preferred design for maintenance have concept. also been addressed. The project was presented at THE PROCESS a public information centre held on 2. Arrange a meeting with the above if November 7, 2002. No comments were you have significant concerns that may This project is being planned under received that cannot be addressed. require more detailed explanation. the planning and design process for Schedule B projects as defined in THE PROCESS 3. If you raise major concerns, the City the Municipal Engineers This project has been undertaken in will attempt to negotiate a resolution of Association’s Municipal Class accordance with the Schedule “B” the issues. A mutually acceptable time Environmental Assessment (June 2000). outstanding issues and bring concerns to the requirements of the Municipal Engineers period for this negotiation will be set. If attention of the Project Managers. If you have Association’s Municipal Class the issues remain unresolved, you may The City has previously established a any questions or comments or wish to be added Environmental Assessment (June 2000). request the Minister of the Environment, Community Advisory Committee to help guide to the study mailing list, please contact: by order, to require the City to comply the study process, in its information gathering Sonya Kapusin PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED with Part II of the Environmental efforts and preparation for public meetings. Project Manager, Environmental Planning A Class EA Project File Report document- Assessment Act before proceeding with The committee will continue to involve Capital Planning and ing the planning process undertaken the project. This is called a Part II Order representatives of the various area interest Implementation Division and conclusions reached will be placed (“bump up”). The Minister may make groups including the Ainslie Wood / Westdale Public Works Department Community Association, Westdale Business on public record for 60 calendar days in one of the following decisions: 320-77 James Street North, Improvement Area, NICHE (Neighbourhood Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3 accordance with the municipal Class EA. Initiatives Concerning a Healthy Environment), The 60-day “Review Period” will begin (a) Deny the request Tel: (905) 546-2218 (b) Refer the matter to mediation local schools/college, emergency services, Fax: (905) 546-4435 on March 12, 2003 and end on May 12, McMaster University and others. 2003. The Project File Report is available (c) Require the City to comply with Part II Email: [email protected] for public review at the following of the Environmental Assessment Act Upon completion of the study, a Project File Information will be collected in accordance with locations: by undertaking one of the following: Report will be available for public review and the Freedom of Information and Protection of i) Submitting the Project File Report for comment. Another advertisement will be Privacy Act. With the exception of personal Office of the City Clerk, 71 Main St. W., government review and approval; or, published at that time. information, all comments will become part of City Hall, 2nd Floor, Hamilton ii) Completing an individual the public record. City Centre, Environmental Assessment for PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE government review and approval; or, This Notice issued March 19, 2003. 320-77 James St. N., Hamilton The following Public Information Centre will be Flamborough Municipal Service Centre, iii) Preparing Terms of Reference 163 Dundas St. E., governing the preparation of an Highway #5, Flamborough individual Environmental Assessment...... NOTICES Waterdown Library, 25 Mill St. N., Waterdown Requests must be submitted in writing APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS TO HAMILTON’S PESTICIDE SUB-COMMITTEE to the Minister of the Environment within the 60-day review period: The City of Hamilton is seeking three (3) For additional information, please contact Ida Subject to comments received as a result volunteer citizen representatives from the Bedioui, Committee Legislative Assistant at of this notice, the City of Hamilton general public, three (3) from environmental phone (905) 546-4605, fax (905) 546-2095, or intends to proceed with the imple- Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment interest groups, and three (3) from the e-mail [email protected] (or Alexandra mentation of the recommendations Professional Lawn Care or Pesticides Industry to Rawlings, Hearings Sub-Committee included in the Project File Report. If and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue, West participate in a Sub-Committee of City Council Co-Ordinator at telephone (905) 546-2729, same after reading the Project File Report, you regarding the reduction of non-essential fax number or e-mail [email protected]). have questions or concerns, please Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 chemical pesticide use on private green space. It follow this procedure: is anticipated that participants will be required City Council wishes to ensure that its A copy of the letter should be sent to to meet regularly for meetings, approximately Committees, Boards and Commissions reflect 1. Contact the following City staff to one afternoon per month, for a period of 6-7 the diverse nature of the new City of Hamilton’s discuss your questions or concerns: the City of Hamilton, to the attention of Sonya Kapusin (address above). months. Participants must be residents of the population and encourages all eligible residents new City of Hamilton or employees of an to consider this opportunity. Applications from Sonya Kapusin environmental interest group or pesticides women, persons with disabilities, native Project Manager, Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of company operating within Hamilton. persons, and racial and ethnic minorities are Environmental Planning especially encouraged. Capital Planning and Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal Application forms are available at the City Implementation Division Clerk’s Office, 2nd floor, Hamilton City Hall, at Conflict of Interest rules will apply to all citizen Public Works Department information, all comments will become part of the public record. all the Municipal Service Centres, and on-line on members, pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of 320-77 James Street North the City web site at www.hamilton.ca. Interest Act, 1983, copies of which are available Hamilton, ON L8R 2K3 This notice issued March 19, 2003. Applications must be completed and returned from the office of the City Clerk. Tel: (905) 546-2218 by April 4, 2003. Additional information Fax: (905) 546-4435 respecting the sub-committee is attached to the Kevin C. Christenson Email: [email protected] application form. City Clerk ...... NOTICE ...... NOTICE NOTICE TO CITIZENS – FORMATION OF A IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER 0.18. AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT CHARGES STAKEHOLDER COMMITTEE MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE CITY OF HAMILTON IN THE PROVINCE OF On March 5, 2003 City Council approved groups are asked to submit an application ONTARIO. Committee of the Whole report 03-006 which form for Citizen Appointment to City NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW approved the initiation of a consolidated Committees, Local Boards, and Commissions. TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Hamilton has passed By-law development charge background study and These forms are available at the City Clerk’s Number 03-052 to designate the following property as being of architectural by-law that will replace the seven by-laws office on the 2nd floor of Hamilton City Hall and/or historical value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. currently in place. and at all local Municipal Service Centres. 163 Jackson Street West, Hamilton Please submit the completed form by As part of this process a Development Monday April 7, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. DATED AT Hamilton this 5th day of March 2003. Charges Stakeholder Committee will be K. C. Christenson established. The purpose of this committee For additional information please contact Ida City Clerk will be to keep the community informed Bedioui, Committee Legislative Assistant at Hamilton, Ontario throughout the study process and allow phone (905) 546-4605, fax (905) 546-2095, or members of the community to provide input e-mail [email protected]. into proposed development charge policies. The group will meet from time to time City Council wishes to ensure that its throughout the process as is deemed Committees, Boards, and Commissions reflect necessary. the diverse nature of the new City of Work on the background study is expected to Hamilton’s population and encourages all commence in April 2003 with an expected eligible residents to consider this opportunity. approval of a new by-law in May 2004. Applications from women, persons with disabilities, native persons, and racial and The Stakeholder Committee will be comprised ethnic minorities are especially encouraged. of the following members: City staff – 3 representatives Conflict of interest rules will apply to all Hamilton Homebuilders – 1 representative citizen members, pursuant to the Municipal Non-residential Developers – 1 representative Conflict of Interest Act, 1983, copies of which Hamilton Chamber of Commerce are available from the office of the City Clerk. – 1 representative Non-developer Community Groups – 2 representatives Consultant Team – 1 representative City Council – 4 representatives Individuals wishing to represent the non-developer community ...... NOTICE FOOD PREMISES ORDERS AND CONVICTIONS

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