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Council Meeting: December 13, 2016
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Winter Festival of Lights Continues to Grow
At last night's meeting, Tina Myers, Executive Director for the Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL), provided Council with an overview of WFOL's success during the past several years.
With a 10 per cent increase in vehicle traffic and a 12 per cent spike in donations at Dufferin Islands through the first three weeks of the 2016 season, event organizers are planning to expand in 2017 - the festival's 35th anniversary.
Tina requested Council approve $300,000 for each of the next two seasons to help the festival continue to grow. Council referred the request to its 2017 budget deliberations.
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City Plans for Canada's 150th Celebrations
In 2017, Canada will celebrate the 150th anniversary of confederation! Niagara Falls residents, along with all Canadians, will have an opportunity to mark the 150th anniversary of our Country. Christopher Dabrowski, Chair of the 150th Canada Day Celebrations, requested Council approve a $150,000 budget request for the 2017 celebrations. The request was approved by Council.
The City is requesting for organizations to share their Canada 150 event on the City's event calendar, and for inclusion in the MyCity Guide. Events must be submitted by January 6, 2017.
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Artificial Turf Field at EE Mitchelson Park
Last night, City Council approved the location of a new artificial turf field to be constructed at EE Mitchelson Park. The project will be in partnership with Niagara Catholic District School Board and Niagara Falls Soccer Club. The funding for the project was referred to the 2017 Capital Budget process.
The City's Strategic Plan for Parks, Recreation, Arts & Culture identified the benefits of developing an artificial turf multi-purpose in the City's north end to achieve long term savings in field maintenance costs, and increase in sport participation including tournaments,
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96 Unit Townhouse Development Deferred
A proposed 96 Unit Townhouse Development at 4552 Portage Road has been deferred by Council to a future date. In the meantime, Council has requested staff consult with neighbouring residents and adjacent industrial businesses.
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Unknown Soldier at Fairview Cemetery
M.P.P. Wayne Gates, requested that a gravestone be erected at Fairview Cemetery, to recognize the Unknown Soldier. The gravestone would replace the existing plaque, in efforts to pay proper tribute, homage and respect to the soldiers who fell nameless in battle. Council has asked staff report back on details for accommodating this request.
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January is Crime Stoppers Month
Last night, Council proclaimed the month of January as Crime Stoppers month in Niagara Falls. In addition to the proclamation, a Crime Stoppers of Niagara Flag will be raised during the month of January to highlight the successes and promote one of the largest crime solving and crime fighting programs in the world.
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City of Niagara Falls Holiday Hours
The City of Niagara Falls Administrative Offices will operate the following schedule for the holiday season:
- Friday, December 23: Closed
- Saturday, December 24: Closed
- Sunday, December 25: Closed
- Monday, December 26: Closed
- Tuesday, December 27: Closed
- Wednesday, December 28: Open
- Thursday, December 29: Open
- Friday, December 30: Closed
- Saturday, December 31: Closed
- Sunday, January 1: Closed
- Monday, January 2: Open
Regular hours will resume on Monday, January 2, 2017. Niagara Falls Transit will be operating a holiday schedule. For more information, please visit niagarafalls.ca or call 905-356-7521
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Dog License Renewal Reminder
A reminder to residents that City of Niagara Falls dog licenses must be renewed by December 31, 2016. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to ensure their dog has a valid licence. Licences are $20.00 for spayed or neutered dogs, and $40.00 for unaltered dogs.
Licences can be purchased online at www.nfhs.ca or in person at Niagara Falls City Hall, MacBain Community Centre, or the Niagara Falls Humane Society. Remember to bring certification of your dog(s) spay/neuter with you.
Note: Owners of pit bull type dogs must purchase license(s) directly from the Niagara Falls Humane Society.
For more information, including additional purchase locations, please contact Niagara Falls Humane Society at 905-356-4404, or visit www.nfhs.ca
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