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J Page A2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ May 31,2006 durhamregion.com Leading the Way limon he Wav ^J - w/*~ . ... MAYOR JOHN MUTTON MAYOR'S CORNER GET ACTIVE THIS SUMMER! In this day and age, it is important for everyone to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We worry about our children staying inside to either watch television or, more often, sit in front of a computer. With the change in season and weather there are many opportunities for children and families to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine doing a favourite activity. The Municipality of Clarington is your source of activity and fun this summer. Did you know that our inventory includes: • 1 indoor soccer facility • 1 youth centre. > 3 driving ranges ■ 8 tennis facilities access to the Oak Ridges Trail 1 outdoor lacrosse facility 2 marinas 4 riding stables 8 golf courses 8 conservation/nature areas (suitable for hiking) including the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area and the Orono Crown Lands 8 week-long summer day camps 8 week-long summer trip camps 8 week-long sports camps 8 week-Jong skateboard camp 9 splash pads/pools 9 adult and lane swim opportunities (per week) 17 km of the Waterfront Trail 24 basketball courts 27 soccer pitches • 31 public swimming opportunities (per week) *36 baseball.facilities 36 adult fitness programs (per week) 51 playground areas over 500 children/youth aquatic and leadership programs 660 hectares of parks and open spaces There is an activity and a place to play it in almost every corner of this Municipality. I encourage you to get your family together to play and enjoy one of the many recreation/leisure opportunities that are available. It might be the most fun that you have had in a long time! Please check out the June 7th edition of the Canadian Statesman for your copy of the 2006 Summer Recreation/Leisure Guide. All of the programs and recreational activities that I have described are in this publication in great detail. If you need more information, please contact our Community Services Department. TENDER SEALED TENDERS for the Contract specified below, 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 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. TENDER CL2006-23 CLOSING TIME & DATE: SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH 2006 To supply and delivery Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, as specified, to the Emergency Services Division of the Municipality of Clarington. To obtain more details please contact Sandra McKee ' Senior Buyer at 905-623-3379 extension 401. The lowest or any tender 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 listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 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 CL2006-36 SITE MEETING: CLOSING TIME & DATE: SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF INFRA-RED HEATING EQUIPMENT AT GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX. 10:00.00 A.M. (LOCAL TIME), MONDAY, JUNE 5,2006 Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, 2440 Highway #2, Bowmanville, ON 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCALTIME) MONDAY, JUNE 12,2006 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Sandra McKee* Purchasing Manager Senior Buyer Tel: 905-623-3379, Ext. 402 Tel: 905-623-3379, ext. 401 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 Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 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 CL2006-35 SITE MEETING: CLOSING TIME & DATE: PROPERTY CLEAN-UP 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME), Wednesday, June 7,2006 173 Baseline Road, Bowmanville 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) Wednesday, June 14,2006 Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms are available at the Office of the Purchasing Department, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6. A Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. VIrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Tel: 905-623-3379, Ext. 402 gnfo@clarington.net PUBLIC MEETING PROPOSED AMENDMENTTO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will consider an amendment to the Development Charges By-law #2005-108, under Section 19 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended. The proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law is intended to provide for an exemption to development charges fees for new hotel facilities as specifically defined. PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional information relative to thé proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law. The public meeting will be held on: DATE: Monday, June 19, 2006 TIME: 9:30 AM PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, ON ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, June 26th, 2006, commencing at 7:00 PM. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Municipal Clerk's Department by Wednesday noon, June 21st, 2006 to have your name appear in the Agenda. ■ COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law, you must submit a written request to the Municipal Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3A6, Additional information relating to the proposal is available for inspection between 8:00 am and 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6, or by calling Patti Barrie at 905-623-3379 ext. 254 or by email at pbarrie@claringtqn.net. APPEAL I ■ f a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision or the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-law to the Ontario Municipal board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Development Charges By-law amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 18th day of Mav 2006. , V 1 C. Anne Greentree, B.A., AMCT 40 Temperance Street Deputy Clerk ( Bowriianville, ON> v \ Municipality of Clarington, L1 C 3A6 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, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C3A6, will be received until the specified closing time and date., The Clarington Public Library Board is seeking ; proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services in developing a services delivery plan detailing the optimal design for access to library services for the residents of the Municipality of Clarington for the next ten years, 2007- 2016. The plan needs to address services, collections and delivery mechanism for the future, identifying current successful practices at Clarington as well as trends and best practices, locally, nationally and internationally. RFP 2006-8 Closing Time & Date: CONSULTING SERVICES, LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY MODEL 4:00:00 p.m. (local time) WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14,2006 The lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379 PUBLIC INVITATION YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON SUPPLIER INFORMATION NIGHT The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to announce its 4th "Supplier Information Night" to be held on: Tuesday June 27th, 2006 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 a variety of speakers with topics such as: changes to the Municipality of Clarington Purchasing Policy, On Line Tenders, Fair Wage Policy, Workers Compensation Insurance Additional Coverage, Purchasing By-law, CPIC (Criminal Policy Investigation Check) and Upcoming Capital Projects. Both current and prospective suppliers 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 Newcastle Library and the Newcastle Recreation Facility will be provided. As an added feature this year, Detective John Van Seters from the Major Fraud Unit of the Durham Regional Police will be making a presentation on Fraud Awareness and the latest scams that businesses should be aware of. Representatives from the Durham Purchasing Co-operative, the Clarington Library as well as the Kawartha Pineridge District School Board will also be present. Refreshments will be served as well as all pre-registered guests will be entered into a draw for some great door prizes. Don't miss out on 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 905-623-3379, ext. 267. 'Wr? I CALL FOR ENTRY for CLARINGTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, July 8,9,2006 "Art As Wè Define HI" Promoting the Fine Artiste and Fine Craftsmen of Clarington. Application deedHns: May 23,2006. Entry forms available at the Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Ave or the Town HaH, 40 Temperance St Bowmanville, SUMMER REGISTRATION AduH aquatic, 'Lifesaving and Leadership, Aquafit an Aerobics classes «fill be available for registration starting Wednesday May 31st. Registration information will be available'as of May 31st at www.darlngton.net,www.ctaringtoneazyreg.ca, or visit one of ourfadlltles. CLARINGTON SUMMER CAMPS! Come one, come all!!! Calling all children ages 4 to 14 who want ; to have FUN!!! Check out our AWESOME camps this summer. Choose from Day Camp, Sports Camp, Trip Camp, Skateboard Camp or Leadership Camp, or stop by one of our Mobile Playground Playground drop-ins. We have something for everyone! For further Information pick-up a copy of the Spring/Summer Community GRAND OPENING, OF CLARINGTON FIELDS BALL COMF 2375 Baseljfie Road (at Green Road),~6 SATURDAY JUNE 10,2006. Official Opening Ceremonies -12:00 Noon Displays, instructional clinics and games to follow, including; 'v j'cYi.J'Y'*' ,*«■»"' ' , ' 'i ■ r - 11 | • Hitting, fielding and,pitching clinics 1:0Q-2:00 p.m. •' " Autograph Session with former major league players. • Displays from theCanadian Baseball Halt, of Fame and Total Hockey Museumx' /J j ^ ^ t V' Tor additional information cell I h Jp 111 It Donna at (905) 623-3379 e*L 207 '"Aÿ'S Vn \ -I - -, .--tx-c-ti: /AX v ,• x:-'FREE Hot Dog Lunch DO YOU KNOW YOUR CODE? Summer program registration is just around the corner! Make sure you are prepared by calling ahead for your barcodes! Registration begins Saturday, June 17,2006 at 12:01 am online at www.claringtoneazyreg.ca and by touchtone phone at 905- 623-EAZY (3299). In person registration begins at 8:30am on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the aquatics facilities (Clarington Fitness Centre & Courtice Community Complex). ' Call today for your family's barcodes: Clarington Fitness Centre Courtice Community Complex South Courtice Arena Rickard Recreation Complex Community Services Department 905-623-3392 905-404-1525 905-435-1061 , 905-623-5728 905-623-3379 ext 272 / 404 PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Planning Committee have proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) that incorporate amendments related to the Population, Employment and Urban Land Component of the Regional Official Plan Review. A copy of the amendment is available online at www.region.durham.on.ca. Among other things, the proposed amendments include Urban Boundary Expansions as shown on the map. A Staff Report on this matter will be considered by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on: Date: Monday, June 19th, 2006 Time: 9:30 A.M. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville The staff report regarding this matter will be available by noon on June 15th from the Planning Services Department. Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, June 26th, 2006 commencina at 7:00 p.m. > a PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE 20 KING STREETTRANSIT SHELTER AND ASSOCIATED COMMUNITY STRUCTURE BOWMANVILLE A Public Information Centre will be held to discuss the final concept for the proposed construction of a transit shelter and associated community structure at the 20 King Street Parking Lot in Bowmanville. The Information Centre will be held on Wednesday, June 7,2006 from15:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville. You are cordially invited to attend the Information Centre. Final Concept drawings will be available for your review and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Your knowledge of the area and input can provide valuable information for finalizing the design plans. If you are unable to attend and require further information you may contact the undersigned with any input, questions or concerns. Bruno Bianco, P.Eng. Design Engineer, Engineering Services Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street BOWMANVILLE, Ontario. L1 C 3A6 Phone: 905-623-3379 www.clarington.net V