Regular Council in Committee

THAT: This report be received for information purposes only. (

THAT: Council authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the preparation of a Servicing Plan for the Spears Road Neighbourhood, and further THAT: Council authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposal for the preparation of a Biological Inventory for the Spears Road Neighbourhood Plan. (

THAT: This report be received for information purposes, and further THAT: Planning staff be authorized to proceed with the Official Plan Five Year Review based on the work program outlined in this report. (

THAT: The Town enter into a Subdivision Agreement for the Ridgeway Shores Draft Plan of Subdivision and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the requisite documentation. (

THAT: This matter be

THAT: Council adopt the Gaming Industry Business Plan, attached as Appendix “2” to Administrative Report No. CAO-23-2001, as part of the 2001-2003 Corporate Strategic Plan goal of gaming, and further THAT: In accordance with the 2001-2003 Corporate Strategic Plan goal of gaming, the Town of Fort Erie participate in the Feasibility Study Analysis of the Formation of a Joint Community Economic Development Corporation focusing on the gaming industry, and further THAT: Council receive for information purposes the report on the Community Stakeholder Joint Marketing Initiative recognizing that Council’s approval will be required once the marketing firm is chosen. (

THAT: The 2002 and 2003 Budget Policy Guidelines outlined in Administrative Report F-38-2001 be approved, anticipating a tax rate increase of no more than 2% in each fiscal year. (

THAT: Council hereby authorizes and approves an extension from September 1, 2001 to May 1, 2002 to the condition contained in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale executed with Rick Stewart to purchase lands on the south side of Houck Crescent to build a residence on the subject property within two (2) years after the closing date, and further THAT: This extension shall be the final extension. (

THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby appoints Councillor Mike Anderson to the Niagara Region Transportation Strategy Steering Committee, and further THAT: The Regional Municipality of Niagara be so notified of this action. (

WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Niagara has indicated a surplus of funds in its Recreation Trail Millennium Grant Fund, and WHEREAS the said Region has indicated to the Town of Fort Erie that funds could be available for the Fort Erie Friendship Trail in the amount of $250,000.00 with the Town also committing $250,000.00 subject to the expenditure of the funds by December 31, 2001, and WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to apply to the Region for matching dollars of $250,000.00 and to undertake the Lakeshore Road Phase of the Friendship Trail in 2001 given this year’s favourable sidewalk tender with the understanding that the Region’s 2001 contribution to the Town of $95,000.00 is outside this application, and WHEREAS the Town’s portion of the works in the amount of $250,000.00 is available in the Waterfront and Tourism Development Reserve Fund; NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie resolves as follows: 1. To authorize staff to apply to the Region of Niagara for matching funds of $250,000.00 from the Regional Recreation Trail Millennium Grant Fund for the Lakeshore Road Phase of the Friendship Trail Project with the understanding that the Region and Town contributions equalling $500,000.00 will be expended by December 31, 2001. 2. That the Waterfront Coordinator shall ensure that public consultation occurs with the Lakeshore Road residents and that their ideas and concerns are addressed in the Consultant’s final design report. (

THAT: Council of the Town of Fort Erie receive for review the proposed draft by-law amendment to By-law No. 240-96 (Water By-law) governing the inspection and maintenance of private water supply systems and hydrants connected to the Corporation’s Water Distribution System, and further THAT: The Director of Public Works be directed to conduct stakeholders consultations with respect to the proposed amendments to By-law No. 240-96 and to bring forth a finalized by-law for Council’s consideration. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby go into closed session to discuss the following: (a) Property Matters (i) Point Abino Lighthouse and Keepers’ Dwelling (refer to Confidential Memorandum August 27, 2001 from Carolyn J. Kett) (ii) Waterfront Acquisition (CAO-22-1-2001) (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby rise and reconvene with the following report: THAT: Staff be directed to act in accordance with the recommendations presented by staff and contained in the report. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 9:38 p.m. (