Regular Council in Committee

THAT: The recommendation be amended by altering the percentages from specific to the following ranges: 1. Relief of Poverty (10 organizations – 5 -15%) 2. Advancement of education (17 organizations – 5 -15%) 3. Advancement of religion (2 organizations – .5 - 5%) 4. Other charitable purposes (90 organizations – 70-85%) (

THAT: Council hereby adopts in principle the recommended, as amended percentages for lottery funding allocation as detailed in Appendix “B” and stated as follows: 1. Relief of Poverty (10 organizations – 5 -15%) 2. Advancement of education (17 organizations – 5 -15%) 3. Advancement of religion (2 organizations – .5 - 5%) 4. Other charitable purposes (90 organizations – 70-85%) (

THAT: The Chief Administrative Officer be permitted to expend up to $2,500.00 for legal services to prepare the appropriate documentation for observer status at the OEB Hearing respecting CNP’s Rates. (

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

THAT: Council hereby authorizes staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for the operations of the Pro-Sports Shop at the Crystal Ridge Community Centre. (

THAT: A by-law be submitted to Council authorizing the entry into an agreement with All Saints’ Anglican Church and the Diocese of Niagara for the Town of Fort Erie assuming responsibility for the perpetual care of the Memorial Garden situated upon the land registered in the name of All Saints’ Anglican Church, should All Saints’ cease to exist as a Parish within the Diocese of Niagara. (

THAT: This report be considered in conjunction with Report Nos. PW-36-2001 and PW-36-1-2001, and further THAT: Council authorize the acquisition of a second MT5 Trackless Vehicle, complete with attachments, from Work Equipment Limited through a Rent-to-Own financing strategy with purchase subject to approval of the 2002 Capital Fleet Budget. (

THAT: Council award the tender for Watermain Replacements on Beachview Avenue, Washington Road and Leask Avenue – Contract No. PW- 1.WASH at the tendered amount of $283,146.51, including 7% g.s.t. to DeRose Bros. General Contracting Ltd., of Thorold, Ontario, and further THAT: Staff be authorized to prepare the necessary by-law authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Ellis Engineering Inc., of St. Catharines, Ontario be retained for Engineering Services 2001 – Group “D” at the upset limit of $67,781.59, 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 Ellis Engineering Inc., on behalf of the Town of Fort Erie. (

THAT: Council-in-Committee does now hereby adjourn at 8:33 p.m. (