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ANNUAL WATER METER READING PROGRAM

The Annual Residential Water Meter Reading Program begins March 16, 2010 and we ask that all residential consumers please help to ensure that a reading has been taken at your residence. Why it is important that you provide an actual water meter reading. Water meter readings ensure that utility bills are based on actual consumption. When readings are not provided, water consumption is estimated, and you may be over or under billed. Consistent, actual readings can help identify plumbing leaks sooner and save you money. Most new water meter installations since 2000 are equipped with remote readouts (small black button (touchpad) on outside of home). No homeowner readings are required for these types of meters as the City can obtain readings from outside the home. If you have an older style meter or a newer meter but no touchpad is installed (finished basements etc.), please ensure a read is obtained by one of the following three ways. 1. Allow reader to enter home and read your water meter. 2. Fill out card that will be left at residence and then mail, drop off at City Hall, or deposit in the after-hours night slot. 3. Phone City Hall 329-7239 with water meter reading Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This will provide a true reading of your water meter allowing for correct billing. For questions concerning your water account, please call a Customer Service Representative at 329-7239, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Andrew Schell Manager, Environmental Services March 12, 2010

AN INVITATION IS EXTENDED BY COUNCIL TO CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF ORILLIA TO APPLY TO SIT ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE:  AD HOC CITIZENS COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

The City of Orillia is looking for five citizens interested in sitting on an Ad Hoc Committee to review Council compensation issues, pursuant to Chapter 493 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code – Remuneration Expenses – Schedule ‘F’. The mandate of the Committee is to conduct an independent review and to make appropriate recommendations to Council with respect to the matters listed below: a) salary; b) benefits; c) other compensation related matters referred to the Committee by Council. In developing its recommendations, the Committee shall have regard to: a) the compensation required to attract a diverse and representative pool of candidates for public office; b) the responsibilities, time commitments and accountability associated with the office of Mayor and Councillor; c) the compensation provided to equivalent positions in comparator municipalities; d) the input from members of the public. Interested citizens should meet the following criteria: ~ Be a qualified elector of the City of Orillia ~ Previous experience on a board or a committee ~ Willing to serve in a voluntary capacity only Individuals interested in sitting on this Committee are asked to submit a written letter of interest no later than April 1, 2010, by mail or by e-mail, providing their name, address, telephone number, e-mail address to: Gayle C. Jackson, City Clerk 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300 Orillia, ON  L3V 7T5 March 12, 2010

UPCOMING MEETINGS

No Meeting – March 15, 2010 Full Agenda Packages are available at www.city.orillia.on.ca Contact the City Clerk's Department at 325-1311 or to confirm meeting schedules and meeting times. Month at a Glance Monday, March 22 – Council Committee Monday, March 29 – Council Monday, April 5  – No Meeting (Easter Monday) Monday, April 12 – Council Committee Revised: March 12, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE - City of Orillia Water Treatment and Distribution System Annual Report for the Period January 1 to December 31, 2009

This report is now available free of charge and may be picked up between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm at: City of Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S., 3rd Floor Reception OR Water Filtration Plant, Jarvis St. and Bay St. To request a copy by mail, please phone 329-7249. Or download here... Environmental\Water Quality Reports\2009 Annual Water Filtration Plant Report>> February 16, 2010

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A Special Meeting of Council regarding the Proposed Official Plan will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Orillia City Centre.   At that time, Council will consider modifications associated with the Proposed Official Plan and the Planning Staff recommendations received since the Statutory Public Meeting held on December 14, 2009. The final deadline for submitting written correspondence to Council is Friday, February 12, 2010. Further information may be found on the City website at: http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/cityhall/Plan_Dev/planning_news.htm or by contacting Planning Staff at 325-2622, as follows: Ian Sugden, Director of Planning and Development Jill Lewis, Senior Planner For further information please contact: The Office of the City Clerk 3rd Floor, City Centre, 50 Andrew St. S. 325-1311 or February 4, 2010

Applications for Membership on the following City Committees:

For information on qualifications, or an application form, please visit the City’s website at www.city.orillia.on.ca or contact: Janet A. Nyhof, Deputy Clerk Phone: (705) 325-2108 Please note that candidates may be interviewed and that Council will take into consideration special expertise of the candidates. Download the Notice of Committee Vacancy>> Download the Application>> Revised: February 25, 2010

OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTION

The City of Orillia would like to take this opportunity to remind all residents that as of November 1st, 2009 through May 1st, 2010, no person shall park a vehicle on any municipal street or any municipal parking lot between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. There is zero tolerance, all vehicles will be ticketed and/or   towed. This prohibition is in effect whether it is snowing or not.  October 23, 2009

THE CITY OF ORILLIA IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW TRANSIT ROUTING - ROUTING UPDATES

In response to public input, the following improvements have been made to transit routing to be implemented on September 8, 2009. The Laclie route has been modified to proceed southbound on Old Muskoka Road between Fittons Road and North Street.  The route will then proceed west on North Street to continue southbound on Laclie Street. The stop located on Oxford Street near Regent Street will be relocated later this year to be closer to Regent Street. In order to better serve the area south of Highway 12 east of West Street, a limited A and B routing has been added to the South route.  South route A will proceed westbound on Oxford Street between Forest Avenue and Gill Street then proceed southbound to Shannon Street.  South route B will proceed southbound on Forest Avenue from Oxford Street to Collins Drive/Shannon Street than proceed westbound on Shannon Street to Gill Street.  Service on the A and B routing will be hourly The Transit Routing Study and updated route map may be viewed on the City website at www.city.orillia.on.ca.  Please contact the following individual if you have any questions. Jack Green, P. Eng. Manager, Transportation Phone: (705) 329-725 Email: Click here to view the routing study>> Click here to view Transit Routing Updates>> Click here to view the route map>> August 31 , 2009

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NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia passed By-law Number 2009-92 on June 29, 2009,under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997.  This By-law replaces By-law Number 2004-135, being a by-law for the imposition of Development Charges, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that individuals or organizations may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board under Section 14of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk on or before August 10, 2009,a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. By-law Number 2009-92 sets forth the City’s requirements applied to new construction for payments directed at funding the improvements to municipal infrastructure related to both residential and non-residential growth.  It replaces By-law Number 2004-135, as amended, prior to that By-law’s expiry under the Development Charges Act.  The new By-law implements a revised schedule of Development Charges which are applied to development, effective August 1, 2009.  The revised development charges imposed by the By-law are as follows: RESIDENTIAL PER UNIT CHARGES NON-RESIDENTIAL CHARGE PER SQ. METRE. GROSS FLOOR AREA Single & Semi-detached Multiples Apartments with 2 or more Bedrooms Bachelor or 1 Bedroom Apartments Commercial Institutional Industrial $18,035 $15,457 $12,882 $9,664 $113.19 A key map showing the lands to which the By-law applies is not provided as the By-law imposes development charges with respect to all lands within the corporate limits of the City of Orillia. A copy of the complete By-law is available for examination during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in my office as listed below. For further information, please contact Robert Ripley, City Treasurer at 329-7242 during regular business hours. Dated at the City of Orillia this 30th day of June, 2009. Gayle C. Jackson, City Clerk City of Orillia 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300 Orillia, Ontario L3V 7T5 Telephone: 705-325-1311 Fax: 705-325-5178 July 2 , 2009

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COMMUNITY CENTRE CLOSURE NOTICE

Orillia – As a precautionary measure the City of Orillia has closed the Orillia Community Centre due to structural concerns. The decision to close the Orillia Community Centre was made in order to ensure the health and safety of all users and staff. Click here for ALL INFORMATION regarding the Orillia Community Centre Closure >> January 15, 2009

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LIBRARY/MARKET SQUARE PROJECT

On Wednesday, September 17, 2008 the Library/Market Square Project Team held a Town Hall meeting and presented schematic design options for the new library and civic square. On November 12, 2008 Council Committee met with the architect team to discuss an alternative façade option for the library building. Comments from members of the public are welcome. Please comment on the Orillia Public Library Blog at www.orilliapubliclibary.ca or to Lori Koughan, Manager of Special Projects at Click here to view the Town Hall Presentation and the Façade Options ... January 8, 2009

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Asian Long-horned Beetle

The Asian Long-horned beetle attacks and kills healthy hardwood trees, particularly maple trees. In an effort to stop the spread of this beetle, City Council, along with its Environmental Advisory Committee, asks citizens to report any sightings of this beetle to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342. Click here for more info >> August 26 2005

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