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Corporate Services Committee
May 7, 2025
What was decided (6 motions)
6 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report CSD 11-2025, dated April 9, 2025, respecting 2025-T-9 Award of Tender - New Niagara Regional Police Services (NRPS) D3 NG911 Stand Alone Back Up Facility, 5 Lincoln St. Welland, ON, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract 2025-T-9 New NRPS D3 NG911 Stand Alone Back Up Facility BE AWARDED to the lowest compliant bidder, 1320376 Ontario Ltd. (GEN-PRO), at their bid price of $10,605,728 (including 13% HST); and 2. That the gross capital budget for the 911 Backup Rationalization BE INCREASED by $1,363,017 and that the increase BE FUNDED as follows: Capital Variance Project – Levy - $900,000 Provincial Grants - $463,017 3. That the Regional Chair and the Regional Clerk BE AUTHORIZED to execute a CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract between Niagara Region and 1320376 Ontario Ltd. (GEN-PRO), in a form satisfactory to the Director, Legal and Court Services.
Moved by Councillor Siscoe, seconded by Councillor Insinna
Carried
That Report CSD 15-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting Surplus and Disposal of Vacant Land, Regional Road 3 (Lakeshore Road), in the Township of Wainfleet, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the following lands BE DECLARED surplus to the needs of Niagara Region: a) Part Lot 30, Concession 1, being Part 2 on 59R-18280; in the Township of Wainfleet consisting of approximately 0.22 acres (883.34 sq. m), as shown on the attached Appendix 1 (“Lands”); 2. That staff BE AUTHORIZED to proceed with the disposal and transfer of fee simple interest ownership of the Lands through an arms length transaction; 3. That delegated authority BE AUTHORIZED to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate the purchase of the subject lands, including the authority to accept an offer that is consistent with current market conditions and represents the most favorable terms for the Regional Municipality of Niagara; 4. That the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer BE AUTHORIZED to execute the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, which includes the authority to accept an offer greater or less than the appraised value, provided that the form of the agreement is satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services; and 5. That, in accordance with Section 33 of the Disposal of Land By-law, the net sale proceeds of both transactions BE TRANSFERRED to the general capital levy reserve and in alignment with the strategy outlined in Report PDS 29-2023, be retained for reinv
Moved by Councillor Ganann, seconded by Councillor Secord
Carried
That Report CSD 21-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting Municipal Insurance Program Renewal Recommendations for 2025-2027, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendation BE APPROVED: 1. That Staff BE AUTHORIZED to obtain insurance and risk services from Niagara Region’s current Broker/Insurer Marsh Canada (“Marsh”) on behalf of Niagara Region, Niagara Regional Police Service (“NRPS”), and Niagara Regional Housing (“NRH”) for the upcoming policy term of November 1, 2025 to November 1, 2026 with the option to renew for one additional term (2026-2027) and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute any required agreements and documentation, in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal and Court Services, subject to available budget.
Moved by Councillor Gale, seconded by Councillor Bateman
Carried
That Memorandum CSC-C 10-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting Recommendations from the Joint Board of Management – Niagara Courts meeting held on April 17, 2025, BE RECEIVED and the following recommendations BE APPROVED: 1. That the delinquent cases summarized in the Analysis Section of Report JBM-C 1-2025, BE APPROVED for write-off and removal from the Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON) system in accordance with the Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG) Provincial Offences Act Write-off Directive and Operating Guideline and the Niagara Region Courts approved write off criteria.
Moved by Councillor Diodati, seconded by Councillor Redekop
Carried
That the following items BE RECEIVED for information: CSC-C 11-2025 Supporting Information for NG911 Stand Alone Backup Facility CSD 10-2025 Regional Development Charges Treasurer’s Statement 2024 CSC-C 12-2025 Niagara Regional Police Service Response to Councillor Information Requests Respecting Overtime and Body Worn Cameras Costs NRH 3-2025 Acquisition of Property – 184 Denistoun Street, Welland
Moved by Councillor Heit, seconded by Councillor Zalepa
Carried
That Confidential Report HR 1-2025, dated May 7, 2025, respecting A Matter of Labour Relations under s. 239(2)(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 - ONA Homes Interest Arbitration Award, BE RECEIVED and the recommendations contained therein, BE APPROVED.
Moved by Councillor Siscoe, seconded by Councillor Insinna