FINANCE
& ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
2004-06-14
Meeting No. 12
Attendance
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J. Livey,
Chief Administrative Officer
C. Conrad,
Town Solicitor
J. Sales,
Commissioner of Community &
Fire Services
A. Taylor,
Commissioner of Corporate Services
J. Baird,
Commissioner of Development Services
J. Allen,
Chief Information Officer
B. Cribbett,
Treasurer
D. McClean,
Fire Chief
B. Snowball,
Deputy Fire Chief
S. Mintz,
Deputy Fire Chief
A. Brown,
Director, Engineering
J. Lustig,
Director, Financial & Client Services
P. Loukes,
Director, Operations & Asset
Management
S. Taylor,
Director, Strategic Services
S. Bertoia,
General Manager, Construction
& Utilities
B. Varner,
Real Property Manager
B. Nanninga,
Executive Assistant to Mayor
and Council
J. Kee,
Committee Clerk
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The Finance & Administrative Committee
convened at the hour of 2:05 p.m. with Councillor
S. Daurio in the Chair.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
None
declared.
1. FIRE
FIGHTERS OF YORK REGION CALENDAR
COMMITTEE - SPONSORSHIP
PACKAGE (12.2.6)
Mr.
Alf Beasley, of the City of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Department, was in
attendance on behalf of the Firefighters of York Region Calendar Committee to
request financial assistance for their 2005 Firefighters Calendar.
Moved by Mayor
D. Cousens
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That the presentation of Mr. Alf Beasley, on behalf of the Firefighters
of York Region Calendar Committee, be received;
And that a grant in the amount of $2,500 be approved for the Fire
Fighters of York Region for their 2005 calendar.
CARRIED
2. TRANSFER
OF 905 REGION LONG DISTANCE
TELEPHONE SERVICE PROVIDER
(7.13 & 12.2) Weblink
Mr. Carlo DiGioacchino, FCI Broadband (FCI)
was in attendance and urged Committee not to approve the staff report and
transfer the Town's 905 region long distance telephone service from Bell Canada
to FCI Broadband (FCI).
Moved by Councillor G. McKelvey
Seconded by Councillor A. Chiu
That the deputation of Mr. Carlo
DiGioacchino, FCI Broadband (FCI), in opposition to the staff recommendation be
received;
And
that the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Transfer of 905 Region Long
Distance Telephone Service Provider" be received;
And
that the current arrangements for local telephone and long distance services
remain unchanged.
CARRIED
3. BUR
OAK FIRE STATION - ARCHITECT FEES (7.15)
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report entitled "Bur Oak Fire Station - Architect Fees" be
received;
And
that the fee proposal submitted by Thomas Brown Architect Inc. dated June 1,
2004 be accepted;
And
that authority be designated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services
to issue a purchase order to Thomas Brown Architect Inc. in the amount of
$134,178 inclusive of 7% GST ($125,400 exclusive of GST) Fixed Fee for the
design and contract administration of the Bur Oak Fire Station;
And
that funding for the Architect fees in the amount of $125,400 exclusive of GST
be charged to the Bur Oak Fire Station capital project account no.
067-5350-6004-005;
And
further that authority be designated to the Commissioner of Community and Fire
Services and the Director of Financial and Client Services to negotiate the
future Cornell and Cathedral Fire Stations Architect fees on a Fixed Fee based
on design and contract administration at a rate not to exceed 5% of the future
estimated construction cost of each facility.
CARRIED
Committee
expressed concern regarding design costs for the Bur Oak Fire Station, and
staff advised that this issue would be raised at a future Building and Parks
Committee meeting with the architect.
Moved
by Mayor D. Cousens
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That staff be requested to carry out a review of design costs for the
new Bur Oak Fire Station and report back to the Finance & Administration
Committee with a detailed design and costs.
CARRIED
4. DARK
FIBRE INSTALLATION FOR DATA COMMUNICATION
2004 PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO
MARKHAM
HYDRO DISTRIBUTION INC.
(7.13) weblink
Moved
by Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded
by Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report entitled "Dark Fibre Installation for Data Communication - 2004
Purchase Order Award to Markham Hydro Distribution Inc." dated June 14,
2004 be received;
And
that the contract for Dark Fibre Installation for Data Communication for 3900
Major MacKenzie Road East and 555 Miller Avenue sites be awarded through Markham Energy Corporation for the
five year period ending July 31, 2009 in the amount of $243,424.57 inclusive of
7% GST ($232,499.60 exclusive of GST);
And
that the tendering process be waived in accordance with Purchasing By-Law
143-2000, Section 14 (1) (g);
And
that funds be provided from the approved 2004 Information Technology Services
Operating Budget - Account Number 400 404 5108.
CARRIED
5. DEVELOPMENT CHARGE SOFT SERVICES UPDATE
(7.11)
This
agenda item entitled "Development Charge Update", and the agenda item
entitled "Development Charge Soft Services Update" were dealt with
simultaneously.
Concern
was expressed regarding the availability of quorum of Council for the proposed
July
27th Public Meeting regarding the Development Charge Background Study and
By-law, and staff was requested to poll Members to confirm the date.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the report titled "Development Charge Soft Services Update" be
received;
And
that a generic capital program be included in the Development Charge Background
Study for Recreation, Library and Fire that maintains service levels, lessens
the annual operating budget impacts, and mitigates the need to borrow
internally and/or externally;
And
that the detailed capital program be identified through the approval of the
Parks, Recreation, Library and Culture Master Plan;
And
that staff report back to Council with a detailed capital program for Fire
Services with recommendations that minimize the annual operating budget
impacts.
CARRIED
6. TENDER
AWARD, 012-T-04 THORNHILL COMMUNITY
CENTRE EXPANSION, PHASE II
(6.6 & 7.12.3)
Moved by Councillor
A. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That
the report entitled "Tender Award, 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre
Expansion, Phase II" be received;
And
that tender 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre Expansion Phase II be awarded
to the lowest priced qualified bidder, Canning Contracting Limited in their
tender amount of $4,198,680 inclusive 7% GST ($3,924,000, exclusive of GST);
And
that all construction change orders to be approved by the General Manager of
Construction and Utilities, the Treasurer, and the CAO or designate to a
cumulative maximum not to exceed $331,308 inclusive of 7% GST ($309,634
exclusive of GST);
And
that an Internal Cost Contingency be established in the amount of $32,100
inclusive of 7% GST ($30,000, exclusive of GST) the use of which will be guided
by the Expenditure Control Policy;
And
that funds for tender 012-T-04 Thornhill Community Centre Expansion Phase II,
all contingencies, internal costs and furniture, fixture & equipment costs
be provided from 2003 Recreation Services capital account 70-5350-5086-005;
And
that additional funding, in the amount of $260,000, required for the two-tender
approach be provided from Development Charge Reserves, $234,000 and the General
Capital Reserve, $26,000;
And
that unused funds from the Phase I construction contingency and allowances, if
any, be made available for other expenditures in Phase II of the Thornhill
Community Centre Expansion project.
CARRIED
7. PROPOSED
SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR CENTENNIAL
COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION AND
INDOOR
BOCCE COURTS (6.6 &
7.12) Weblink
Mr. Alan Wolfe,
Project Consultant, introduced Mr. David Oleson and Mr. Michael Taylor of
Oleson Worland_Taylor Smyth architects, who presented details of the schematic
design for the Centennial Community Centre expansion.
Mr. Stu
Taylor, Director, Strategic Services, distributed copies of the results of a
survey completed by residents on spending priorities for recreational
facilities.
Ms. Carolina
Moretti, President of the Markham Bocce Association, and on behalf of the
Markville Bocce Association, was in attendance in support of the proposed
addition of indoor bocce courts.
Committee
discussed issues including: funding of the project - either by development
charges, taxation, or reserves; the recreation master plan and reserve fund
study; residents' priorities for recreational facilities; the potential impact
on proposed new community centres; financial contributions from the Bocce
Associations; other opportunities for funding of bocce courts; bocce facilities
in other municipalities in York Region; and the possible "naming" of
bocce facilities.
It was
suggested that staff meet with the two Bocce Association to discuss options for
other sources of funding and report back to Committee.
Committee
requested that the staff resolutions be dealt with separately.
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the presentation of Mr. David Oleson and Mr. Michael Taylor of Oleson
Worland_Taylor Smyth architects, be received;
And
that the deputation of Ms. Carolina Moretti, President of the Markham Bocce
Association, and on behalf of the Markville Bocce Association, in support of
the proposed addition of indoor bocce courts, be received;
And that this
report entitled “Proposed Schematic
Design for the Centennial Community Centre Expansion and Indoor Bocce Courts”
be received;
1)
CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE EXPANSION
And that
Council approve the Schematic Design of the Centennial Community Centre
Expansion including a two-floor
addition, with a new fitness centre and fitness studio, a multi-purpose room,
an exterior translucent ramp, renovations of existing area to accommodate new
change rooms, and renovations of the lobby as presented in
Alternative 3a) by Oleson, Worland_Taylor Smyth Architects;
And that
Council authorize the architect to proceed with the Design Development;
And that
Council approve the approximate size of this project as follows:
New
Construction 23,185 square feet
Renovated Area 16,150
square feet
Total 39,335 square feet
And that
Council approve a Schematic Design cost estimate for the New Construction and
Renovation as summarized below:
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New
Construction
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Renovation
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Total
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Construction
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$5,903,100
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$2,738,600
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$8,641,700
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Furniture,
Fixtures and Equipment
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$
220,000
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$
85,000
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$ 305,000
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Internal*
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$
685,000
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$
250,000
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$
935,000
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TOTAL
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$6,808,100
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$3,073,600
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$9,881,700
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*Internal
costs include: Architectural fees,
signage, security, insurance, & move-in expenditures;
And that
Council approve the following funding sources for the New Construction
($6,808,100):
Previously
approved capital proj. (4987 & 5047) $4,080,300
Development
Charges Reserve Fund $1,120,607
General Capital
Reserve $ 124,512
Non-Development Charge Sources $1,482,681
Total New Construction $6,808,100
And that
Council approve the Renovation project cost estimate of $3,073,600 for
consideration in the 2005 (tax-funded) Capital Budget;
And that Council approve the project schedule
detailed below with a proposed opening date for the project of December 1,
2006;
Activity Target Completion Date Council Approvals
Schematic Design June 30, 2004 Council
Approval
Design Development October 1, 2004 Site
Plan Approval
Contract Documents February 15, 2005
Tendering Process April 1, 2005 Council
Award Contract
Construction Start May 15, 2005
Construction Complete October 1, 2006
Opening December
1, 2006 Council
Open Expansion
And that
Council endorse the Public Input process that includes two public meetings to
be held during the Design Development of the project to be held at Centennial
Community Centre;
And that the
Mayor and Clerk be authorized to amend the architectural services contract
based on the proposed increased scope of the building program and to execute
the architect’s agreement;
CARRIED
**Moved by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by Councillor J. Webster
2) PROPOSED ADDITION OF INDOOR BOCCE
COURTS
That Section
“2” of this report regarding providing additional recreational square footage
for indoor bocce courts within the Centennial Community Centre Expansion
project be received;
**And that
Council approve, in principle,
including a recreational area for
indoor bocce courts within the Centennial Community Centre Expansion project, and that the following recommendations be
adopted:
·
that the
Schematic Design of the Centennial Community Centre indoor bocce courts of
11,045 square feet including four
international size courts located side-by-side, viewing areas, and a social
area as presented in Alternative 3c) by Oleson, Worland_Taylor
Smyth Architects as endorsed by the Building Steering Committee be approved;
·
that a funding
source for the $1,953,600 cost of the additional area be from non-DCA sources,
including a significant contribution from the Bocce Club, and/or other sources of funding, be identified based on the options listed in
this report;
·
and that the Bocce Club be required to enter
into an operational agreement with the Town for the operation of the Bocce
Courts.
CARRIED
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**Amended by Council at its meeting held on
June 22, 2004 to delete the above noted paragraph in its entirety and replace
with the following:
"And
that Council approve, in principle, including a recreational area for indoor
bocce courts within the Centennial Community Centre Expansion project, subject
to a significant contribution from the bocce clubs and/or other sources of
funding, and that the following recommendations be adopted:"
8. MARKHAM
VILLAGE LIBRARY EXPANSION (6.6 & 7.12)
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Mr.
Gerald Shoalts, of Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd., was in attendance and
reviewed details of the Schematic Design of Option 4 for the Markham Village
Library expansion at Highway #7 and Markham Road.
Committee
discussed advancing the exit out of the new library parking lot onto Main
Street Markham; and the feasibility of including an elevator in the project to
further increase the usage of the second floor.
**Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the presentation of Mr. Gerald Shoalts, of Shoalts and Zaback Architects
Ltd., regarding details of the Schematic Design of Option 4 for the Markham
Village Library expansion be received;
And
that the report "Markham Village Library Expansion" be received;
And
that Council approve the Schematic Design of Option 4 for the Markham Village
Library expansion of 15,750 square feet and authorize the Architect, Shoalts
and Zaback, to proceed with the Detailed Design;
And
that Council approve the approximate size of this project as follows:
New Construction 15,750 sq. ft.
Renovated Area 19,560 sq. ft.
Total 35,310
sq. ft.
And
that Council approve a Schematic Design cost estimate for the New Construction,
Replacement and Renovation as summarized below:
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New Construction
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Replacement
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Renovation
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Total
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Construction
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$3,095,850
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$1,294,309
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$2,101,925
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$6,492,084
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Furniture,
Fixtures and Equipment, IT
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$741,405
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$741,405
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Collections
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$1,144,600
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$1,144,600
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Internal*
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$475,952
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$293,088
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$98,075
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$867,115
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TOTAL
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$5,457,807
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$1,587,397
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$2,200,000
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$9,245,204
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*Internal
costs include: Architectural fees, signage, security, insurance, & move-in
expenditures
And
that Council approve the following funding sources for the 10,500 square foot
of New Construction ($3,571,802) ($3,095,850 plus $475,952):
Previously approved capital proj. (5155) $1,807,800
Development Charges Reserve Fund $590,801
General Capital Reserve $65,644
Non-Development Charge Sources $1,107,557
Total New Construction $3,571,802
And that Council approve the 5,250 square
foot Replacement project cost estimate of $1,587,397 to be funded from the
offset of the operating lease for a period of approximately 6 years;
And that Council approve the Renovation project
cost estimate of $2,200,000 to be funded in two phases. One half of the cost ($1,100,000) was
included in the 2004 budget, and the remaining $1,100,000 is to be included in
the 2005 (tax-funded) capital budget;
And that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
amend the architectural services contract based on the proposed increased scope
of the building program in a form satisfactory to the Chief Administrative
Officer and to execute the architect's agreement;
And that staff provide a detailed cost estimate
for Council approval upon completion of the Detailed Design;
And that Council approve the extension of the
Library Administration Centre lease to October 2006;
And that Council approve the schedule
detailed below with an opening date for the project of October 2006:
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Activity
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Target Completion Date
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Council Approvals
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Schematic Design
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July - August 2004
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September 2004
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Design Development
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September - October 2004
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Construction Documents
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November 2004 - March 2005
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Tendering
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April - May 2005
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June 2005
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Construction: Phase 1 New
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July 2005 - March 2006
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Construction: Phase 2 Renovation
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April 2006 - September 2006
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Opening
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October 2006
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**And further that staff be requested to review Option 4 with the
architect to consider the feasibility of including an elevator in the
building, and report back to the Finance & Administrative Committee in
the fall of 2004 regarding the associated costs within the 2005 Budget.
CARRIED
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**Amended by Council at its meeting held on
June 22, 2004 to delete the words "in the building", and replace with
the following:
"in the Markham Village Community
Centre"
9. MARKHAM DISTRICT ENERGY INC. -
MUNICIPAL
ACCESS AGREEMENT - UPDATE ON APPROVALS
WITHIN TOWN RIGHTS OF WAY AND APPROVAL FOR
CONVEYANCE OF A UTILITY EASEMENT TO MARKHAM
DISTRICT ENERGY INC. OVER 101 TOWN CENTRE BLVD. (8.1 & 13.7)
Weblink
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report dated June 14, 2004, entitled "Markham District Energy Inc.
Municipal Access Agreement - Update on Approvals within Town Rights of Way and
Approval for Conveyance of a Utility Easement to Markham District Energy Inc.
over 101 Town Centre Boulevard" be received;
And
that the Commissioner of Community and Fire Services, CAO and Town Solicitor be
authorized to negotiate a Municipal Access Agreement with Markham District
Energy Inc. and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement;
And
that a by-law be enacted authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Transfer
of Easement for the purpose of installing infrastructure (mainly consisting of
transmission pipelines and manhole chambers) to Markham District Energy Inc.
over Town owned lands legally described as Part of Block 9 Plan 65M-2503 and
designated as Part 1 as shown on a Draft Reference Plan to be deposited, in a
form satisfactory to the Town Solicitor, for a nominal fee.
CARRIED
10. ACQUISITION
OF HANSEN GIS INTERFACE MODULE (7.13) Weblink
Moved by
Councillor S. Chiu
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Acquisition of Hansen GIS
Interface Module" be received;
And
that the acquisition of the Hansen GIS Interface Module and related items and
services be awarded to Hansen Information Technologies - Canada Inc. (Hansen
Canada Inc.) in an amount to be negotiated with the vendor to an upset limit of
$82,800 including 8% PST and 7% GST ($77,760 including 8% PST excluding GST),
as authorized by Section 14.1.b of the Purchasing By-Law 143-2000;
And
that the acquisition of an additional 3 licenses and related maintenance for
the ArcGIS software be awarded to Environmental Systems Research Institute
Inc., Canada (ESRI) in the amount of $47,472 including 8% PST and 7% GST
($44,582 including 8% PST excluding GST), as authorized by Section 14.1.b of
the Purchasing By-law 143-2000;
And
that funding be provided from the 2004 ITS Capital Budget - Account Number
049-5350-6327-005.
CARRIED
11. ACQUISITION OF FIRE DISPATCH
MAPPING MODULE (7.15 & 7.12)
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Moved by
Councillor A. Chiu
Seconded by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
That
the report dated June 14, 2004 entitled "Acquisition of Fire Dispatch
Mapping Module" be received;
And
that the acquisition of Fire Dispatch Mapping Module and related items and
services be awarded to GEAC Computer Corporation Limited in an amount to be
negotiated with the vendor to an upset limit of $132,518 including 8% PST, as
authorized by Section 27 of the Purchasing By-Law 143-2000;
And
that funding be provided from the 2004 Capital Budget - Account Number
049-5350-6327-005.
CARRIED
12. STATUS
OF SATELLITE COMMUNITY CENTRE
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS (6.6
& 7.5)
Moved by
Regional Councillor J. Heath
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the report entitled "Status of Satellite Community Centre Air Conditioning
Systems" be received;
And
that staff be authorized to proceed with the installation of an air
conditioning system at the Cedar Grove Community Centre;
And
further that funding for the project is provided for in the 2003 capital
account #70-6150-5284-005 in the amount of $7,800 exclusive of GST, and 2004
capital account # 56-6150-6320-005 in the amount of $7,300 exclusive of GST.
CARRIED
13. RODICK
ROAD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND PATHWAY
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT OVERRUN
(7.12 & 7.5)
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Virgilio
That
the report to Finance and Administrative Committee dated June 14, 2004,
entitled "Rodick Road Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway Construction Contract
Overrun" be received;
And
that contract overruns totalling $27,462.47 be approved;
And
that the funding for the contract overruns be provided for from closed capital
projects (originally funded 90% development charge, 10% tax-based), to be
identified in the 2004 update on the status of capital projects.
CARRIED
14. PURCHASE
OF SPONSORSHIPS - FUTURE
POSSIBILITIES "EMPOWERING
CHILDREN" (12.2.6) Weblink
Moved by Mayor
D. Cousens
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That the request for sponsorship from Geri Berholz, Executive Director
of Future Possibilities "Empowering Children" be received;
And that a grant in the amount of $1,000 be approved to support the
growth of Future Possibilities.
CARRIED
15. 50 LOCKRIDGE AVENUE, UNIT 1A -
OBJECTIONS
TO LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (3.21)
Councillor
D. Horchik tabled two emails dated June 9 and June 10 in objection to the
liquor license application for Unit 1A, 50 Lockridge Avenue.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
That
the email correspondence from Jack Yuen, Markham resident, dated June 9, 2004
in objection to the liquor license application, be received;
And
that the email correspondence from Cindy and Trevor Sattaur, Directors,
Sunshine Lake Child Care Centre & Littlefoot Private Home Daycare Agency,
dated June 10, 2004 in objection to the liquor license application, be
received;
And
that the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario be advised that Council
objects to the liquor license application for Unit 1A, 50 Lockridge Avenue due
to the fact that there is an existing child care centre and a children's
learning centre within the plaza.
CARRIED
16. PROPERTY FOR TAX SALE REGISTRATION
UNDER THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
(7.3)
Moved
by Councillor J. Virgilio
Seconded
by Councillor D. Horchik
That
the Treasurer commence the registration process for the property referred to in
the confidential report dated June 14, 2004 to the Finance and Administrative
Committee.
CARRIED
17. RESIDENTIAL TAX SALE (7.3)
Moved
by Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded
by Councillor G. McKelvey
That
the Treasurer be authorized to proceed with the tax sale of the property
referred to in the confidential report dated June 14, 2004 to the Finance and
Administrative Committee.
CARRIED
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Other matters
considered by Finance & Administrative Committee on June 14, 2004:
18. 2004
REASSESSMENT - CURRENT VALUE ASSESSMENT
(CVA) IMPACT ON TOWN OF
MARKHAM (7.1 & 7.3)
Mr.
Paul Wealleans, Director of Taxation, gave a presentation on the four general
areas of assessment.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor J. Webster
That
the report entitled "2004 Reassessment - Current Value Assessment (CVA)
Impact on Town of Markham" be received for information.
CARRIED
19. DEVELOPMENT
CHARGE UPDATE (7.11)
Mr.
Joel Lustig, Director Financial and Client Services, presented an update on
Soft Services, and Hard Services, and Mr. Alan Brown, Director of Engineering,
presented a preliminary review of the Hard Services Capital Program.
Staff
was requested to provide copies of the chart entitled "Service Level per
Year" to all Members.
This
agenda item entitled "Development Charge Update" and the agenda item
entitled "Development Charge Soft Services Update" were dealt with
simultaneously.
Moved by
Councillor D. Horchik
Seconded by
Councillor A. Chiu
That
the presentation of the Director, Financial and Client Services and the
Director of Engineering, regarding the update on Development Charges, be
received.
CARRIED
20. MUNICIPAL FINANCE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO (MFOA) (7.0 & 12.2.6)
Moved by
Deputy Mayor F. Scarpitti
Seconded by
Councillor D. Horchik
That the
letter dated May 20, 2004 from Municipal Finance Officers' Association of
Ontario (MFOA), congratulating the Town of Markham and its budget staff on
winning the prestigious Government Finance Officers' Association award for
Budget Excellence in 2003, be received.
CARRIED
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Seconded by Councillor D. Horchik
That the meeting resolve in-camera to discuss
two property matters. (5:35 p.m.)
CARRIED
Seconded by Councillor J. Virgilio
That the Committee rise and report. (5:40
p.m.)
CARRIED
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ADJOURNMENT
The Finance & Administrative Committee meeting adjourned at the
hour of 5:40 p.m.