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I 'i durhamregion.com Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ May 3,2006 danngtm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 MAYOR JOHN MUTTON MAYOR'S CORNER 2006 REGIONAL BUDGET AS IT PERTAINS TO PROVINCIAL DOWNLOADED SERVICES The 2006 Regional Budget provides funding for Provincial Downloaded Services totaling $77.1 million which is an increase of $3.2 million or 4.3% over 2005. The 2006 allocation allocation for Provincial Downloaded Services comprises about 20% of total property taxes that will be collected by the Region in 2006. The single largest component of the Region's 2006 Provincial Downloaded Budget is the Region's share of the Province's billings for Social Assistance and Social Housing costs across the GTA including including Toronto. The Region's share for 2006 will increase by approximately approximately $2.2 million over 2005 to $61.6 million resulting in an increase in the 2006 Regional Tax Rate of 0.7% or about $13 for an -average residential home valued at $280,000. Durham's estimated payment for 2006 of $61.6 million is comprised of $32.4 million for Social Assistance and $29.2 million for Social Housing purposes. While Durham's costs of Social Assistance and Social Housing services within Durham for 2006 are expected to be about the same as the amount that Durham must pay to the Province under the scheme to pool these costs across the GTA including Toronto, there is concern that Toronto's Social Assistance caseload may escalate and put Durham at risk of paying a higher share of Toronto's increasing increasing welfare costs. Durham is also facing higher cost pressures throughout many of its 2006 Departmental Budgets as a result of the Province's continual downloading over time of service responsibilities to municipalities without without providing matching funding required to deliver these programs. Since the realignment of Provincial - Municipal services in the early 2000's, Provincial funding has not kept pace with the costs of services provided by the Region such as Emergency Medical Response, Facilitates Facilitates for Long Term Care, Provincial Highway Interchanges,-Social Housing, Ontario Works and Transit, just to name a few. As well, Provincial Ministries continué to upgrade minimum standards standards for mandated Provincial services. Often this "Stealth Downloading" Downloading" leaves municipalities saddled with additional costs necessary to provide services without additional Provincial funding. In addition to the GTA Pooling costs, the Region's 2006 Budget also includes allocations for other Provincial Downloaded Services including including $6.3 million for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, Corporation, $3.6 million for GO Transit and $3.9 million for further costs related to Social Housing. These additional items, when combined with Durham's share of the GTA Pooling costs for Social Assistance Assistance and Social Housing, result in a total 2006 Provincial Download Budget of $77.1 million for Durham in 2006. It is totally unacceptable for the Province of Ontario to continue to download on the backs of the property tax payers. CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently, hiring for the following following posjtionfs). For complete job descriptions, please visit www.clarinaton.net/htdocs/careers.htmi Manager of Administrative Services Clarington Public Library Submission Deadline: M|y 3 Submission Deadline: May 3 Administrative Assistant Non-affiliated Clarington Public Library Light Equipment Operator Submission Deadline: Operations Department May 8,5:00 PM To be considered, all applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Resources Division of the Municipality of Clarington. Failure to do so may result in an application not being received in time for consideration. QUOTATION SEALED QUOTATIONS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality Municipality of Clarington, Purchasing Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowman- ville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Quotation documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. QUOTATION NO. 02006-3 SUPPLY AND APPLICATION OF DECALS, LOGOS AND GRAPHICS REQUIRED FOR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS. 4:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) TUESDAY, MAY 16,2006 Closing Time & Date: The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Tel: 905 623-3379 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SEALED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Purchasing Office, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3A6, will be received until the specified closing time and date. Request for Proposal documents may be obtained after May 3, 2006 from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. RFP 2006-7 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ONE (1) ONLY TANKER Closing Time & Date: 4:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) FRIDAY, MAY 19,2006 The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Tel: 905 623-3379 TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1 C 3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the ENVELOPE provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. TENDER CL2006-20 SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF HIGH PERFORMANCE COLD MIX ASPHALT Closing Time & Date: 4:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) THURSDAY, MAY 18,2006 The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Tel: 905 623-3379 info@clarington.net ATTENTION RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS OUR 2006 DOG AND CAT LICENCE DOOR TO DOOR CAMPAIGN BEGAN MARCH 22 nd ! Effective March 22, 2006, Clarington dog and cat licences are being being sold door to,.door by a sales representative of Animal Licencing Services Inc. Every sales representative shall have their municipally issued identification card prominently displayed. Payment at your door will be accepted in the form of cash or cheque. The Clarington Animal Services By-law requires that all dogs and cats be licensed each year. Responsible pet ownership is encouraged encouraged with reductions in the licence fee for neutered/spayed, rabies vaccine and microchipping. Licensing revenues assist us in providing the following valuable services: • Easy reuniting of dogs and cats to their owners if the animal is wearing a current tag • Public education initiatives in schools and within the community. • The feeding, sheltering and safe keeping of impounded or surrendered animals. • Our pet adoption program. Be sure to protect your pet by purchasing your 2006 licence! If you require any further information, please contact our Clarington' Animal Shelter at (905) 623-7651. Community Corner! PUBLIC NOTICE Respecting Part 23, Plan 40R-23873 and Part 3, Plan 40R-19115 Bradshaw Street, Bowmanville TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality Municipality of Clarington at its meeting to be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, on Monday, May 15th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. proposed to: a) pass a by-law to permit the sale and transfer of Part , 23, Plan 40R-23873 and Part 3, Plan 40R-19115 to the abutting land owner located at 80 Bradshaw Street. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT before passing this by-law, Council Council shall hear in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially affected by this by-law. Patti L. Barrie Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario LICSA'e t / -JL Courtice Road (Regional Road 34) - Clarington ROAD CLOSURE WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Beginning Monday, May 8, 2006, Courtice Road (Regional Road 34) will be closed to traffic at the Canadian Pacific Railway overpass located immediately north of Baseline Road, for a period of approximately eighteen (18) weeks, to facilitate major rehabilitation of the bridge structure. A posted detour route will be in place using Bloor Street, Trulls Road and Baseline Road. Heavy truck traffic destined for points north of Highway 401 is advised to exit at either Harmony Road or Waverley Road (Regional Road 57). The Region regrets any inconvenience caused by this necessary work. For further information, please call: Andy Drzewieckl, P.Eng. Project Manager 905-666-7711 Extension 3427 Durham Region Works Department 605 Rossland Road East Whitby ON L1N6A3 Telephone (905) 668-7711 or 1 -800-372 1 102 www region durlvim on c;i UPCOMING BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING (B.O.A.T.) All Canadian recreational boaters will require the Pleasure Craft' Operator card (PCO) to drive a boat with a motor. The Canadian Coast Guard PCO card is earned by scoring 75% on a test of basic boating safety knowledge. To view more information on upcoming courses, please go online to www.ciflrlncrton.nflt/htdocs/recreat)on/ to view the Clarington Clarington Community Guide, page 28 or call 623-3379 ext. 272 MOVIE, MARTINI, MASSAGE Not Just Another Girls Night Out...MAY 3,6:00 - 9:30 PM, Relax with a 10 minutes hand & arm or shoulder massage, sip your martini or wine, bit into a delicious chocolate dipped strawberry strawberry and enjoy some delicious appetizers before losing yourself yourself in the romance movie, "A Walk in the Clouds". Tickets are only $50 and proceeds support your local Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for purchase of medical equipment. Available at Foundation Office, 47 Liberty St S (main lobby) in person or over phone 623-3331 ext. 1880 ATTENTION ARTISTS & ARTISANS! You are invited to attend a 2nd meeting of creative minds at 7:00 PM, Thursday, MAY 4, 2006 at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington (143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville). We will be further investigating the formation and development of the "Clarington Council of Artists & Artisans" to promote our artistic community For more information contact Becky Bilcox at 905-987-7226. ROAST BEEF SUPPER Sponsored by Scouts Canada - West Durham District Gil- wellians. Salvation Army Church, 75 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, MAY 6 at 5:00 PM, Tickets $12/adult, $5/child - 12 and under free. For ticket information call 905-623-2689 or 905-263-8359. REUNION - CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FRENCH : IMMERSION at Ontario Street Public School, Saturday, MAY 6, 11 AM - 3 PM. For more information contact Joe Dalrymple at (416) 973-2621. ENNISKILLEN UNITED CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SUPPER Saturday, MAY 6 from 4-7 PM. Adults $12, Children $6 (5 • and under free) A full meal and a delicious selection of home-baked piesl MAPLE FESTIVAL AND ALL THAT JAZZ celebrations |n Downtown Bowmanville, Saturday, MAY 6 : BOWMANVILLE HORTICULTURAL PLANT SALE Maple Festival NEWCASTLE LIONS T8TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ i Newcastle Community Hall, Sunday, MAY 7. Two sittings - 5 PM and 6:30 PM, Adults $12, Children under 10 yrs $5, and children under 5, free. Call 905-987-5255 for tickets. ART AT THE BISTRO Group Exhibition with featured artists - Madelaine Alter, Re- becca.Bilcox, Ann Garret, and Marrisa Sweet. Meet the art- > ists! Bistro Chanterelle, 72 King St W, Bowmanville, Sunday, : MAY 7,11:00 AM-4:00 PM NAVIGATING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Presented by the Haydon Community Ctr and Club 21, ; special speaker, Gail Hawley-Knowlqs, the Director of ; the R.S. Mclaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Ctr: will be' ; talking on how to access the health care system, cancer ; prevention and screening at the Haydon Community Ctr. Tuesday, MAY 9 at 7 PM. 2ND ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT 'A Little Something For Everyone' featuring music from the movies, Broadway, spirituals, folk songs, sacred music •; and more. Saturday, MAY 13 at 7:30 PM, St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church St. Bowmanville, Tickets $10, available ; at the door or from any member of Jerusalem Lodge #31 or 905-987-5448. All proceeds to The Terry Fox Foundation CLARINGTON OLDER ADULT ASSOCIATION EVENTS Wednesday, MAY 17 at 1:30 PM, Smile Theatre "How to get Rid of a Monster" Purchase in advance tickets $10.00 MAY 4, 18, 9:00 AM Outdoor Trail Walking Group, 1st/3rd j Thursday every month. ; Friday, MAY 19, Social Dance 1-4 PM Enjoy an - afternoon of dancing to live country music Friday, MAY 19, Slo-Pitch Baseball Mix League 1-2:30 PM Contact Jo-Anne at Clarington Beech Centre 905-697-2856 " for more information: J PUBLIC MEETING AUCTIONEER LICENCING BY-LAW The Council of the Municipality of Clarington is considering amendments to By-law #74-54, a by-law to regulate and licence auctioneers within the Municipality of Clarington. Anyone wishing wishing to address the General Purpose and Administration Committee of Council on this issue may do so by attending a public meeting scheduled for: Monday, May 8,2006 9:30 AM Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Details of the proposed amendments can be obtained by contacting contacting the Municipal Clerk's Department at the above address or by calling 905 -623-3379, ext. 239 JOB OPPORTUNITY BASELINE COMMUNITY CENTRE Requires a highly responsible and self-motivated person to , coordinate rentals, and clean and maintain the facility. Flexible Flexible hours. Must be reliable, honest and hard working with ability to work independently. Address resumes and enquiries enquiries to baselinecc@sympatico.ca or fax to 905-623-5843. Closing Date: MAY 12,2006 BUSINESS BY THE LAKE THE COMFORT SHOPPE Join us at: The Comfort Shoppe 160 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville Wednesday May 3,2006 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM : Join us as we make our way over to the Comfort Shoppe to enjoy all the luxury of relaxation... . f)! o b |m in pRnf e0ple u are inviled t0 attend. Networking is free for CBOT members and $5.00 for perspective members, members, which will be collected at the door. H nm nMr t u ( t r h i ^ fOrn J ati0n °u° re 9 is,er for this event check RnL?ri Jrr b ! e a ,or contact the Clarington Board of Trade office 905-623-3106 DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE Bicycle helmet safety According to a recent Health Department survey, in 2001,74 percent of young people five- to 17 -years old wore a helmet all the time while participating participating in activities where a helmet increased safety, In 2004, this number decreased to 65 per ' cent, Head injuries account for 80% of all cycling deaths. ■ Cycling injuries are preventable but are the third leading contribu- tor to th e cost of health care in Canada. In Ontario, more than 1200 injured cyclists are hospitalized yearly. If you are under the age of 18, you must wear a bike helmet. It's the law... Constable Keith Richards Durham Regional Police. www,drps,ca www.clarington.net