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page 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, March 3,2004 www.durtiamregion.com ftfO Uri-sZ CMingtoa Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 Mayor's Corner Every year, around this time, residents ask me about their taxes and how the Municipality uses them. I think with my experience as Chair of both the Region of Durham's and Clarington's Finance Department that i am uniquely, qualified to answer these questions. 'V Did you know that on average, 26% of the taxes you pay are used to provide services and programs in Clarington. For the average taxpayer, who owns a house with an assessed value of $ 179,000 this amounts to approximately $ 708,00 per year. The balance of the taxes paid is submitted to the Region of Durham (44% or about $ 1,198.10) and your selected District School Board (30% or about $ 816.90). In 2003, Clarington's total operating budget was approximately $ 35 million. Here is how that $708.00 is spent: General Government, $219.48 Libraries, museums $42.48 Planning/Zoning $42.48 Roads/Park Maintenance, $226.56 Fire Protection, $84.95 Recreation Services, $92.04 Property taxes pay for 46% of the total municipal capital and operating budgets, The rest of the required funding is raised through the application of user fees, reserves and ■reserve funds (the use of these is restricted and specific), licenses, permits, development charges; interest and other forms of revenue. You can find information about your taxes and how they are calculated on the Municipality's web site: http://www.municipalitv.clarinoton.on.ca or you can contact the Clarington Finance Department by telephone at 905-623-3379 or by email at: finance@municipalitv.clarinqt.on.on.ca info@m unici pality.clarington .on .ca March Break History Camp 2004 at Clarington Museums at the Museums for a fun-filled day while learning about your local history! J oin us ; March 15 Grow With Me Share family histories and learn about Bowmanville's green thumb! March 16 Making Waves Dive into Bowmanville's fascinating boat-related history! March 17 Music to My Ears Explore Bowmanville's Musical Past March 18 Toy Story What was it like to be a kid long ago? March 19 What's Cooking? It's pioneer times at Clarke Museum! Each day at the Museum includes; • historic walks • afternoon tea • heritage games • storytelling. Program fees are $30.00 per child/day or $125.00 per child/week Gall the Museum office at 905-623-2734 for more information. This program is funded in part by the Museums Assistance Program, Dept, of Canadian Heritage proceeds will benefit The Heart & Stroke foundation THURSDAY, 6 - 9 PM, MARCH 4 CHOOSE FROM 3 EVENTS It Circuit Biuqa is TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents,; for the following requirements listed below, submitted to the . ; Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the ; V\Clerk|Ho^mp^!iœtëtree^oy^^nvillé^^fâH||^i^?A6,'4 "" are invited and will be received on the forms and in thè enve-' lope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. Tender No. CL2004-2 STREET LIGHTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE, PARK & Closing Time and Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) . FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2004 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT . Purchasing Manager Tel: 905 623-3379 Weight Restrictions March 1 to April 30, 2004 W eight Restriction Regulations will be in force on all roads both Regional and local within the Municipality of Clarington from Monday, March'1, to approximately Friday, April 30, 2004. The actual end date'will be determined, determined, following reviews of road and weather weather conditions periodically toward the end of the weight restriction season. Vehicle loads are restricted to FIVE (5) TONNES PER AXLE, in accordance with the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act R.S.0.1990, cH8, s122. Frederick H. Horvath, B.A., R.D.M.R., R.R.F.A. Director of Operations ; Municipality of Clarington 4(XTemperance Street . Bowmanville,Ontario L1C 3A6 ! ultimate circuit-training 'workout! Lead by a trainer; rotate between stations of cardio machines, weight training, abs and core conditioning,, For people who want to test their strength in weight training, join in on the Rep Max competition! AetoûaU \ou is the trademark Fit for Heart enjoy 21/2 hours of Step, Mixed, Impact, j Core and Ball. Finish off with a relaxing The Çreat la({cs CAaCCettge happens in the pool! Track your ^ distance for five days <jj (Monday, March 1st to _ Friday, March 5th). Compare your distance to that covering the Great Lakes! Ask Aquatics ■ staff for details. event in which participants Hip Hop, Muscle Moves Yoga/Stretch cool down. I X one of the following: JERRENS Wellness 'Centre '{f// Ri . r Child Supervision (Ages 4-12) Available for Event For every $50 you collect In pledges, your name will be entered In a draw to win Courtice Community Complex Annual Fitness Membership - 5 Personal Training Sessions - Courtice Community Complex $50 Towards a Community Services Program $50 Gift Basket from Terrens Wellness Centre Blood Pressure Monitor provided by Shoppers Drug Mart One of 6 Gift Baskets from Pingles Farm Market j Gift Certificate from Tim Horton's _ > of 5 fifty minute tanning sessions - Beaches Tanning Salon Food & Refreshments available on the night of the, event compliments of our v community sponsors: • ggMRKl ' -- - - j-~- v'„j TWlE , ~ T Y-' ' FitnéV'Triînmgltatüity / ; » A A A A A A One i Halenda's Fine Foods .Bon Appétit Catering Williams Coffee Pub yyr « *» jam Mi Bid, Brockville Kingston Clarington Oehawa Niagara-on-the Lake Cobourg Lake Ontario Request for Pre-Qualification of General Contractors for the Construction of the CLARINGTON INDOOR SOCCER FACILITY AND OUTDOOR LACROSSE BOWL Municipality of Clarington, Bowmanville, Ontario T he Municipality of Clarington invites Contractors to submit Pre-qualification Information for the new Clarington Indoor Soccer Facility and Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl. The project consists of an indoor soccer arena of approximately 29,000 square feet with change rooms, offices, meeting room and concession stands, outdoor lacrosse bowl, complete with all site works. Pre-qualification submissions are being invited from General Contractors only. The Tender Call is anticipated for March of 2004. Completion of the entire project is scheduled for early Fall (September) 2004. General Contractors wishing to be considered for pre-qualification must obtain a "Pre-qualification Package" from the Purchasing Office, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville and deliver the completed submission no later than 2:00:00 pm (local time), Monday, March 8th, 2004 to,the same office. Only those contractors which the owner and architect deem qualified qualified for the construction project will receive the tender documents. The owner's decision is final. The owner reserves the right to accept or reject any pre-qualification submission received. Lou Ann Birkett, C.T.P. AMCT, Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3E6 (905) 623-3379, ext. 402 Barry • Bryan Associates (1991) Limited Architects*Engineers*Landscape ArchitechProject Managers 11 Stanley Court, Unit 1 Whitby, Ontario L1 N 8P9 , (905) 666-5252 V> ' ;,J§ WE'VE GOT 10. The Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail & Greenway is like 10 vacations in one. ^ Count them: Picnics by the lake. Discovering historic Ontario. Bicycling through scenic countryside. Antiquing. Museum-hopping. Summer festivals. Birding. Exploring Niagara's best wineries. Sunbathing on a beach. Local theatre The 740 km Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail and Greenway includes the best of Ontario... and what could be the best summer vacation ever. It's the perfect weekend outing...or take our "End-to-End Challenge" and make it a summer to remember! Your trip to the trail starts here: www.waterfronttrail.org Waterfront Regeneration Trust Clarington Leading the Way ' Let's make Ontario's Lake Great! mmmr __ WML -fi fm ïmïrî ; . Vx «IwrM , :: M' y- « mwrnimÊÊÊÊÈBm • J As of June 1, 2004, aliSSllBiSiaces* and workplaces in Durham Region be 100% Smoke-Free! iSw% j] T For more information on Durham Region s Smoke-Free By law Contact DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1-800-841-2729 ext. 2917 or visit www.regioii.durh.im.on.ca HEALTH DEPARTMENT mm