Regular Council in Committee

THAT: Earth Tech Canada Inc. of St. Catharines, Ontario, be retained for Engineering Services 2002 – Group “A” at the upset limit of $141,459.35 (including g.s.t.), and further THAT: Engineering work for the 2002 services be authorized to commence immediately at the upset limit of $57,410.85 (including g.s.t.), and further THAT: Engineering services associated with tender calls and construction in 2003 be authorized at an upset limit of $84,048.50 (including g.s.t.), once the 2003 Budget has been finalized and funding has been allocated, and further THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Earth Tech Canada Inc. on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Earth Tech Canada Inc. of St. Catharines, Ontario, be retained for Engineering Services 2002 – Group “B” at the upset limit of $150,680.61 (including g.s.t.), and further THAT: Engineering work for the 2002 services be authorized to commence immediately at the upset limit of $59,040.46 (including g.s.t.), and further THAT: Engineering services associated with tender calls and construction in 2003 be authorized at an upset limit of $91,640.15 (including g.s.t.) once the 2003 Budget has been finalized and funding has been allocated, and further THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Earth Tech Canada Inc. on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Council of the Town of Fort Erie receive for adoption the proposed final 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: Staff be directed to provide public notice of the proposed by-law, and further THAT: Staff be directed to bring this proposed by-law forward for approval at the Council meeting of July 15, 2002, thereby providing additional time for public input. (

THAT: Paragraph 1 of the recommendation be amended by deleting “and approve” and after the word Report inserting thereof “and that approval of the report is subject to the developer constructing Street A in its entirety at its own cost and at no cost to the municipality including stop lights, street lights, signage and appurtances.” (

THAT: Council of the Town of Fort Erie receive the Transportation Environmental Study Report and that approval of the report is subject to the developer constructing Street A in its entirety at its own cost and at no cost to the municipality including stop lights, street lights, signage and appurtances for the reconfiguration of the ramp from the westbound Queen Elizabeth Way to Concession Road south, and further COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MINUTES – MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE FOUR THAT: Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law adopting the report, and further THAT: The Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Environment be notified of Council’s adoption of the report. (

THAT: Recommendation No. 7 be

THAT: Report F-23-2002 presenting the financial report for the quarter ending March 31, 2002 be received for information purposes. (

THAT: Paragraph 2 of the recommendation be amended by deleting “Refugee Assistance Organization” from the Gaming Appeals Committee comprised of Councillors Anderson, Berry and Fell and inserting “Refugee Assistance Organization” to the Gaming Appeals Committee comprised of Mayor Redekop, Councillors Haggerty and Noyes. (

THAT: Council direct the Clerk to proceed in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act to stop up, close and convey part of Brian Street and part of Hollywood Street to the abutting owners subject to the applicant being responsible for all associated costs. (

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

THAT: The adoption of proposed Regional Policy Amendment No. 170 be considered premature until the studies and plans identified in this report are completed, and further THAT: A copy of this report and its recommendations be forwarded to the Regional Clerk, Regional Planning and Development Department, and the City of Niagara Falls. (

THAT: Council accept, in principle, the draft Open Air Burning By-law, and further THAT: Staff be directed to facilitate a public forum requesting public consultation, and further THAT: Staff be directed to incorporate the results of the public forum and any comments of the public and other agencies in a final draft by-law to be submitted to Council on June 24, 2002. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 2 and 3, Plan 67, NP 407, not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council deeming Lots 22 and 23, Plan 139, NP 479, not to be lots in a registered plan. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 7:39 p.m. (