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PAGE 2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, May 29,2002 Cliuiiitfon Leading the Way ^ INFORMATION CENTRE SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce its 2nd "Supplier Information Night" to be held on Thursday, June 13, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Courtice Community Complex, 2950 Courtice Road North, Courtice, Ontario. The evening will include speakers from Electronic Tender Network (ETN), the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board, and the Municipality of Clarington. Both current and prospective supplies alike will receive valuable information with respect to current projects, tendering procedures, the competitive local advantage, as well as other issues of topical interest. An overview and update on the construction of both the Clarington Library / Municipal Administrative Centre and the South Courtice Community Park will be provided. Refreshments will be served as well as all pre-registered guests will be entered into a draw for some great door prizes, donated by our speakers. Don't miss out o this unique "no charge" opportunity to learn about the bidding process, ask questions, and increase your business potential. For further information or to register for the event, please contact Kim Macdonald, Purchasing Division, Municipality of Clarington at 905-623-3096. PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCIES ON THE CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington is requesting applications from individuals interested in filling filling one of two vacancies on the Clarington Traffic Management Committee. This Committee, which is composed of equal representation from each ward, reviews existing and future traffic management practices and makes recommendations to municipal staff. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 at Municipal Administrative Centre. If you are a resident of Ward 1 or Ward 2 and are interested in an appointment to this Committee, please submit your application to the Clerk's Department by 5:00 p.m. June 5, 2002. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T., Municipal Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 i|| ^ Sip' « \ vVi How to enter? Fill out the entry form and mail, email, drop-off or fax to: 2002 Apple Blossom Awards Communications & Tourism Office 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 www.municipality.clarington.on.ca fax#: 905-623-0584 For additional information please call 905-623-3379 PUBLIC NOTICE i i.'i | ^ û L.' i,i .*\ ji. *,V t* K x 1$ t { <■ Nominate a beautiful property, nominate your own residence, your "'friënds, your neighbours, your street, or a business. Use the form below and get your nomination in by Friday. June 7 before 4:00 PM. Please note: Only front gardens that are visible from the curb will be judged. I nominate: Address: -- Town Postal Code:. Owner (if known): - CATEGORY (please check one) Residential [ ] Business [ ] Street (min. 8 houses) [ ] Please identify if this garden is professionally landscaped. YES [ ] NO [ ] Nominated by:. .Telephone: 905. Form may be copied for additional nominations PUBLIC NOTICE | THE 2002 CANADA POST LITERACY AWARDS Nominations are now being accepted for the Canada Post Literacy Awards. These awards recognize and reward the grassroots heroes--the educators, volunteers, business leaders and individual learners--who champion the cause of literacy in communities across the country. Awards will be presented in the following four categories: -Community Leadership -Business Leadership -Individual Achievement -Educator www.canadapost.ca. Nominations will be accepted until May 31,2002. I PUBLIC NOTICE Budget Update from the Desk of the Treasurer: CLARINGTON PRODUCES ONE OF THE LOWEST LEVY INCREASES ACROSS THE GTA AND THE LOWEST IN THE REGION. On Friday, April 12, 2002, Council passed the Municipality's Current and Capital Budget with an overall 2.3 % levy Increase. The Budget included some much-anticipated capital projects such as: The extension of Longworth Avenuo over the Bowmanville Creek and west to Regional Road 1157, the reconstruction of Concession Street, other road and parking lot improvements, increased parking enforcement, two transit buses, various trail upgrades, park upgrades, construction of the South Courtice Community Park (twin Ice pad), furnishings for library, fire pumper and now fire communications equipment as well as many other much needed projects. Final Tax rates have not yet boon set as we are awaiting clarification or amendment of a Provincial Regulation. Final bill • due dates will bo advertised when bills are ready. Please consider taking advantage of our pro-authorized payment plan. This will help in cash flow planning and allow you to spread the cost evenly over tho year. Please contact our tax department for Information or download the forms from our website at www.munlclpality.clarington.on.ca. Don't forgot to Include a void cheque. 905-623-33 TENDER SEALED TENDERS, for the Contract specified below, submitted submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6 are invited and will be received by the Clerk until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 166 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON. Tender CL2002-21 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION VARIOUS LOCATIONS Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M. (local time) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12TH, 2002 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the Director of Engineering Services, involves reconstruction of sidewalks at various locations in Bowmanville, Orono, Courtice and Newcastle. Total length of sidewalks is approximately 2200 metres at varying widths. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms can be obtained at the office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5G6, starting Wednesday, May 29, 2002 for a $40,00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to TSH. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3689 TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 5G6 Tel: 1-800-463-8046 PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT I JUNIOR PLANNER (Union Position) Please quote File No. #26-02 The Municipality is a vibrant, growing community of 75,000 on thé eastern edge of the.Greater Toronto Area facing an array of urban and rural issues. The Municipality of Clarington is seeking a full time Junior Planner. This position is for a self-motivated per- ■ son capable of dealing with a diversity of tasks. The successful applicant will provide technical analysis and planning assessment of development applications and permits. Daily contact with the public will require excellent excellent customer service skills. Research tasks will support the Department's work program including the collection and analysis of data and regular maintenance of departmental databases. Qualifications: . Applicants will have a Degree in Planning and will preferably have a minimum of two years experience in the planning field. , Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer proficiency and organizational skills are required. . Applicants must have the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, solve problems and work in a team . environment. . A working knowledge of database manipulation and demonstrated experience/capability in the application of geographic information systems is required. , Applicants must have a valid Ontario driver's licence Salary: $34,392 - $42,933 per annum plus employee benefit package (2002 rate). Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 26th, 2002 to: Sheila Schweizer Human Resources Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Thank You! Many thanks to our sponsors and volunteers, and to all the people who attended our Backyard Festival. We would also like to thank everyone for your patience while exiting the grounds. fa*. w ww.municipality.clarington.on.ca