HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Minutes - 2002-01-18 SSPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2002CITY OF KITCHENER
A special meeting of City Council was held at 1:01 p.m. this date and Chaired by Mayor C. Zehr with all
members present.
Notice of this special meeting had been previously given to all members of Council by the City Clerk
pursuant to Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code.
Council considered the 2002 Capital and Operating budget recommendations arising from the
Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting of this date.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
“That the Finance and Corporate Services Committeereport be adopted.”
Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor J. Ziegler
Seconded by Councillor B. Vrbanovic
“That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce a by-law to confirm all actions and
proceedings of the Council and that the same be taken as read a first, second and third times, be
finally passed and numbered 2002-19 by the Clerk.”
Carried.
On motion, the meeting adjourned at 1:03 p.m.
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MAYOR CLERK
SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 200232CITY OF KITCHENER
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE –
2002 Operating Budget
1. That the 2002 Department Operating Budget, resulting in a 2002 levy for general purposes of
$62,199,801.be approved.
2. That an increase in the 2002 tax rate of 2.73% be approved.
3. That assessment growth be budgeted at 3.69% for 2002.
4. That in 2002, a $50.00 Tax Credit pursuant to the Municipal Elderly Residents Assistance
Credit Program be approved, but that no new names be added to the present list.
5. That the following 2002 Budgets for municipal enterprises be approved:
Enterprise
Revenues Expenses Surplus (Deficit)
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Fleet 6,918,865 6,918,865 -
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Doon Golf Course 1,588,678 1,320,885 267,793
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Rockway Golf Course 1,545,624 1,548,305 (2,681)
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Gasworks 67,434,585 67,799,225 (364,640)
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Waterworks 21,496,994 19,365,290 2,131,704
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Sewer Surcharge 15,539,763 13,685,970 1,853,793
114,524,512 110,638,540 3,885,969
6. That the 2002 net transfer to/from Reserves be approved as presented, subject to any
changes outlined in this report.
7.That water and sewer rates be increased by 2%.
8. That the following 2002 Board Appropriations be approved:
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Kitchener Public Library Board$ 6,229,542.
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Centre in the Square$ 1,140,786.
9.That in June 2002 the Centre in the Square report to the Finance and Corporate Services
Committee on its success in attracting private sector partnerships.
10. That the Engineering Administration Fee be increased to 3% of Construction Cost; and further,
That Legal Services amend the appropriate sections of the City’s Standard Residential
Subdivision Agreement to reflect the increased Engineering Administration Fee.
11. That the following increased user fees be adopted:
Golf Courses Current $ Proposed $
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Green Fees:
29.0030.00
Weekdays 18 holes excluding holidays
36.0037.00
Weekends 18 holes including holidays
20.5021.00
Twilight weekdays excluding holidays
23.5024.00
Twilight weekends including holidays
22.5023.00
Junior 18 holes daily
14.5015.00
Visitor 18 holes
18.0018.50
Visitor - Saturdays, Sundays & holidays
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Member Fees – User Fees
14.5015.00
18 holes weekdays
18.0018.50
18 holes weekends, holidays
10.2510.50
Twilight weekday
11.7512.00
Twilight weekend
11.2511.50
Junior daily
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
2002 Operating Budget (Cont’d)
Golf Courses (Cont’d)Current $ Proposed $
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Member Invitational Fees
22.0023.00
Weekday Mon-Fri excluding holidays
27.0028.00
Weekend & holidays
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Power Car Rentals
15.5016.00
Private car
CSD – Aquatics
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Aquatic Programs
2.052.15
Children 17 and under swim
16.5017.30
Book of 10 tickets
7.758.15
Family/session
66.0069.35
Book of 10 tickets
2.052.15
Seniors/session
16.5017.30
Book of 10 tickets
2.102.15
Exercise pool/swim
16.5017.30
Book of 10 tickets
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Exercise Pool Adult Aquafit
3.003.20
Single
25.7527.10
Book of 10 tickets
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Lane Swim Pass (formerly called Noon Hour
247.00259.55
Weekday Pass )
123.50129.75
Annual – 18 and over
87.0091.45
Annual – Senior citizen
45.0047.30
6 month – Senior citizen
3 month – Senior citizen
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Annual Swim Pass
163.00171.30
Senior citizen
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Annual Aquafit Pass
215.00225.90
Senior citizen
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Harry Class Pool Slide/Hallman Slide
1.051.10
Per 5 slides
2.102.15
All inclusive (per swim)
21.0022.00
Book of 10 tickets
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Slide Swims
2.702.80
Child and Senior
9.5010.00
Family
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Summer All Pool Pass
46.0048.35
First child
35.0036.80
Additional child
46.0048.35
Senior
116.00121.90
Family
17.0017.90
Replacement pass
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Outdoor Pool Specific Pass
42.0044.15
First child
32.0033.60
Additional child
42.0044.15
Senior
107.00112.45
Family
16.0016.80
Replacement pass
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3 Month Pass
58.0060.95
First child
47.5050.00
Additional child
58.0060.95
Senior
154.00161.80
Family
21.0022.10
Replacement Pass
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
2002 Operating Budget (Cont’d)
CSD – Aquatics (Cont’d)Current $ Proposed $
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Registration Fee – Basic Rate
34.0035.70
Children 17 and under
88.0092.45
3 or more in one family in one session
38.0039.90
Senior citizen
8.008.40
Surcharge
44.0046.25
Teen lessons
34.0035.70
Level waterbabies, A, Adult and tots advanced, G,
42.0044.15
H, I, J, L and N
44.0046.25
Level tots, supertots, B, C, D, E and F and KPR
44.0046.25
beginner
34.0035.70
LSS Rookie
44.0046.25
LSS Ranger
52.0054.65
Proficiency
LSS Star Patrol
LSS Bronze Star
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Bronze Medallion and Senior Resus
66.0069.35
Youth (+ materials)
87.0069.35
Adult (+ materials)
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Bronze Cross
71.0074.60
Youth (+ materials)
87.0074.60
Adult (+ materials)
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leaders
87.0091.45
Youth
87.0091.45
Adult
76.0079.85
Distinction (+ materials)
118.00123.95
National lifeguard service (+ materials)
134.00140.80
RC/LS water safety Instructors (+ materials)
97.00101.95
Standard first aid /CPR-C
50.0052.55
CPR-C
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Re-certification Fees
28.0029.40
Bronze medallion & Sr, R.A.
29.0030.50
Bronze Cross
54.0056.75
N.L.S.
72.0075.65
Red Cross water safety Instructors
35.0036.80
C.P.R.-C
60.0063.05
standard First Aid/CPR-C
35.0036.80
Red Cross Babysitting course
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Private Lessons
15.0015.80
Private lessons for 14 and under
16.0016.80
Private lessons for 15 and over per ½ hour
9.009.50
Semi-private lessons for 14 and under
10.0010.50
Semi-private lessons for 15 and over per ½ hour
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Learn To – Water Sports
56.5059.35
Learn to synchro – child
56.5059.35
Learn to dive – child
51.5054.10
Learn to race and learn to waterpolo
52.5055.15
Junior lifeguard club
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Stroke Correction
42.0044.10
Child
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
2002 Operating Budget (Cont’d)
CSD – Aquatics (Cont’d)Current $ Proposed $
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Pool Rentals
85.7590.10
0 – 50 prime time
68.5071.95
Non prime time
101.75106.90
51 – 100 prime time
82.5086.65
Non prime time
134.00140.80
101 – 200 prime time
107.25112.70
Non prime time
150.00157.60
201 – 250 prime time
121.00127.15
Non prime time
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Swim Club Rates
74.0077.75
0 – 50 prime time
59.0062.00
0 – 50 non prime time
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GRRC and HCCP Rental Rates
101.75106.90
0 – 50 prime time
82.5086.65
Non prime time
134.00140.80
51 – 100 prime time
107.25112.70
Non prime time
166.00174.40
101 – 200 prime time
134.00140.80
Non prime time
193.00202.80
201 – 300 prime time
155.00162.85
Non prime time
14.5015.20
300 +
23.5024.70
Slide
17.2518.25
Swirl pool prime time
14.5015.20
Non prime time
20.5021.55
After hours rental rate (add front office staff time to
hourly rate)
CSD – Seasonal/Casual Minor/League Ice Rentals
·-161.00
KMAC
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-144.00
Community Arenas
Traffic
·Subtotal xSubtotal x
Sign Manufacturing (external)
40% 50%
Labour, Material, 32% Overhead + PST
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Parking
·90.00150.00
Handicap
Corporate Services
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-15.00
Birth Registration
·-15.00
Death Registration
·75.00100.00
Marriage License
12. That the following positions be approved:
Department DivisionPosition
Community ServicesCommunity Programs &Co-ordinator of Summer Playgrounds,
ServicesWinter Rinks $ Youth in Motion
Corporate ServicesBy-law EnforcementAdministrative Assistant
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
2002 Operating Budget (Cont’d)
12.(Cont’d)
Department DivisionPosition
Corporate ServicesInformation ServicesGIS Technician
Corporate ServicesInformation ServicesGIS Assistant
Development &BuildingBackflow Inspector
Technical Services
Financial ServicesAccountingAccounting Analyst
Strategic ServicesHuman ResourcesHuman Resources Assistant
13. That a contingency fund of $50,000. be established for the Business Enterprise Centre in 2002
and 2003; and,
That the Manager of the Business Enterprise Centre approach the Finance and Corporate
Services Committee for approval the first time they wish to draw on this contingency fund; and
further,
That a mechanism be established and approved by Council whereby the Chief Administrator
and Director of Economic Development may approve all future draws on the contingency fund.
14.That funding for Canada’s Technology Triangle of $120,000. be approved; and further,
That discussions take place with all partners of Canada’s Technology Triangle, with respect to
future funding, strategic planning and goals; and further,
That a report be brought forward to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee with
respect to the above discussions, no later than June 30, 2002.
2002 Capital Budget and Forecast
15. That the Capital Forecast 2002-2011 be approved as recommended, with expenditures in the
years 2002-2011 totaling $421,564,000.
16.That $7,938,000 of debenture financing be approved for the following projects included in the
Capital Forecast for the year 2002, term not to exceed 10 years:
Tax Base Related:
Stanley Park Community Centre2,218
Non-Tax Based Related:
Charles/Benton Parking Garage2,600
Doon Golf Course Club House Renovations1,020
Doon Mills Road (Formerly Doon Village2,100
Road/Bechtel to Tilt)
5,720
7,938
17.That Capital out of Current funding be included in the Capital Forecast for the year 2002
totaling $9,769,000. for General City and $8,444,000 for City Enterprises.
18.That the following projects included in the Capital Forecast for 2002 be financed from the
Development Charges Reserve Fund, in the following priority, namely:
ProjectAmount (in thousands of dollars)
Stanley Park Library1,700
Country Hills Library1,332
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REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL
FINANCE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE – (CONT’D)
2002 Capital Budget and Forecast – (Cont’d)
18.(Cont’d)
Engineering Studies 104
Doon Mills Road2,100
City Share of Subdivisions 104
Major Park Development 117
General Park Development 60
Community Trails 35
Equipment Acquisitions/Upgrades 266
New Watermains 172
Strasburg Road Fire Hall Lane 50
6,040
Projects with Development Charge Funding – Front End Financing With Credit:
ProjectAmount (in thousands of dollars)
Doon South Sanitary Trunk 60
Doon South Creek Culverts 254
Henry Sturm Greenway 520
Stoke Drive Pumping Station 85
Detweiler Greenway 302
Grand River South Sewage Facility2,776
Middle & South Strasburg Trunk2,370
Strasburg Road1,000
Baller Creek Culvert 255
7,622
And further, that it is understood that none of the above noted projects (except for Doon Mills
Road) will be commenced unless there are sufficient uncommitted monies in the Development
Charges Reserve Fund to complete them; otherwise the above projects will be front end
financed by the appropriate developers.
19.That Capital costs of $80,000. for 24-hour security at City Hall be the first draw on the Capital
Contingency.