Notice to Members of the Public
Invitation to Apply
Niagara Compliance Audit Committee - 2010 Municipal Election

Recent amendments to Municipal Elections Act, 1996 require all municipalities and local boards to establish a Compliance Audit Committee by October 1 of an election year.

In compliance with the Act, the municipalities and school boards of the Niagara Region have cooperatively worked together to establish a Niagara Compliance Audit Committee.

The purpose of the Niagara Compliance Audit Committee is to:

-     Consider whether to grant or reject a compliance audit request made by an elector.
-     Where an audit is granted, appoint an auditor and review the auditor’s report.
-     In light of the auditor’s report, decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced.
-     Advise municipal council or school board on the result of a compliance audit request.

Applicants shall have:

-     Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of campaign financing rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended.
-     Demonstrated knowledge of quasi-judicial or administrative tribunals.
-     Availability and willingness to attend meetings throughout the Niagara Region.
-     Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preference shall be given to applicants that have related experience in law, accounting or academics from related fields.

The term of the Committee will commence in 2010 and continue through to 2014. Municipal Election Candidates have until March 25, 2011 to file their Financial Statements. Any requests for a Compliance Audit will occur after that date. While Compliance Audit requests for the 2010 Municipal Election must be submitted by June 23, 2011, a by-election could result in the need for the Niagara Compliance Audit Committee to sit during the term of Council or School Board.

Remuneration is $100.00 per meeting, plus mileage.

Applications, and further details on the Niagara Compliance Audit Committee, are available through www.niagaracomplianceaudit.ca or at your municipal clerk’s office.

Deadline for applications is Friday, September 10, 2010.

CITY OF WELLAND

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION

ROADWAY RESURFACING PROGRAM 2010

AND COLBECK DRIVE BRIDGE APPROACHES

The City of Welland is proceeding with the Roadway Resurfacing Program and Colbeck Drive Bridge Approaches construction.  The contractor is Brennan Paving Limited of Port Colborne, Ontario.

List of construction locations as follows:

Denistoun Street – West Main to Lincoln Street
Wallace Avenue – Lincoln to East Main Streets
Golden Boulevard East – Hagar to Lincoln Streets
Camrose Avenue – Hagar to Lincoln Streets
Colbeck Drive – Stormm Court to Endicott Terrace
Hagar Street – Railway to Crowland Avenue
King Street – Lincoln to Third Streets

Construction is currently scheduled to commence in the week of August 2, 2010, and with the exception of top coat asphalt paving for some of the roadways, substantial completion of the project to be end of November, 2010, weather permitting.

As with any construction project, there may be inconveniences such as mud, dust, noise and traffic and/or pedestrian access restrictions in the immediate areas.  Your patience with these disruptions will be appreciated.

For further information please contact Marvin Ingebrigtsen, P. Eng., Construction Services Supervisor or David Tsang, A.Sc.T., CMM III, Technical Services Supervisor at (905) 735-1700 at the Civic Square during regular business hours or via e-mail: david.tsang@welland.ca.

Thank you, in advance, for your co-operation and patience during these undertakings.

Sal Iannello, P. Eng., B.B.A., M.A.
General Manager, Engineering, Public Works
and Transportation Services\City Engineer

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
THOROLD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FROM
RICE ROAD TO EAST OF NIAGARA STREET
CITY OF WELLAND
An Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) Project” ISF-1662

Key Plan

The City of Welland completed a Class Environmental Assessment that investigated various traffic and safety improvements to Thorold Road, from Rice Road to east of Niagara Street in the City of Welland (ref. Key Plan). The final design includes one lane in each direction, acontinuous left turn lane, in-road bicycle lanes, and reconstructed curb & gutter and sidewalk. Intersection improvements at Thorold Road and First Avenue and at Thorold Road and Niagara Street are proposed. Landscaped median islands are also proposed at various locations along the corridor, for traffic calming and streetscaping.

The City of Welland is proceeding with construction for the Thorold Road Improvements. Construction is anticipated to commence on or about July 12, 2010 and be completed by November 30, 2010. If you have any comments or concerns please contact one of the following:

TAX NOTICE

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WELLAND

2010 FINAL RESIDENTIAL TAX BILLING

PROPERTY CLASSES invoiced on this FINAL TAX BILLING: 

Residential, Farmlands & Managed Forests

INSTALLMENT DUE DATES:

Friday, July 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010

PAYMENT OF THE FINAL BILLING MAY BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:

- City Hall, 60 East Main Street, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  After Hours - Mail Slot at front entrance closest to Cross Street, by CHEQUE ONLY.

- Chartered Banks, Caisse Populaire, Credit Union, Trust Companies.  Payments accepted on or before installment due date only.

- Payment by Mail:  Enclose payment stub(s) with cheque/money order.  If a receipt for payment is required, please send a self addressed/stamped envelope along with the entire bill and your payment.

- Please take advantage of our Pre-Authorized Payment Plan.  Information available here or at City Hall

LATE PAYMENTS are subject to Penalty at 1.25% per month, applicable on the first day after due date.

Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from the responsibility for payment of taxes and penalties.

Bruno Silvestri, CGA,
General Manager Financial & Corporate Services/Treasurer

The City of Welland Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
is hosting three Information Forums for Seniors.

Senior Safety Day at the Safety Village
How we can stay safe?  Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Niagara Region Children’s Safety Village, 300 Woodlawn Road, Welland from 11:30a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Admission is free (pre-registration required for lunch max. 100).  Please register at the Rose City Seniors Activity Centre 145 Lincoln Street, Welland.  Admission is free.

The Road to Wellness
Staying active is the key to being healthy, safe and strong. This forum will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Chartwell Select, 163 First Ave., Welland from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.  Admission is free.

For more information, please call 905-735-1700, extension 4001.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Re: Temporary Closure of the Rose City Seniors’ Activity Centre

The City of Welland has received funding approvals from the Federal and Provincial government’s Building Canada Fund for the expansion and renovation of the existing Rose City Seniors’ Activity Centre.  The Welland Community Wellness Complex will integrate the existing Seniors’ Centre with an Arts & Culture Centre, a therapeutic pool and hot tub, an expanded kitchen, a billiards room, new fitness facilities and an updated woodshop.  Major construction and renovations will occur in the existing building and on the surrounding property.  In the interest of public safety, the Rose City Seniors’ Activity Centre will be closed for the duration of construction.

The construction is expected to commence in June 2010 and conclude in August 2011. Our objective is to complete the project in the shortest time possible in order to minimize the disruption to members.

Plans are underway to relocate programs, activities, events and services to alternate sites during the construction phase.  Details will be announced when plans are finalized. 

The new facility will better serve the changing needs and interests of our membership, and will create a legacy for future generations to enjoy.  We appreciate your patience and understanding during the construction period. 

Bill Fenwick
General Manager, Parks, Facilities and Leisure Services

Anne Osborne
Chair, Rose City Seniors’ Activity Centre Advisory Board

Henry O’Keefe
Chair, Rose City Seniors’ Foundation

George Chipman
Chair, Seniors’ Centre Expansion Committee